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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-07

Two of Banker HiiFs dasAing viii
overs were married this week. They
were. Mr.. ThomasJ. Stewsrt TO Miss
Cora Hayslett, OF that Vicinity aud
the other was Mr.. Martin l.. Payne 70
Mrs. Katharine Erb, of near Berry,
Vile,
The first mentioned marriage took
place on Wednesday in this eity, DR..
F.. M. Woods officiating. The brlde has
been visiting in Ohio and arrived on
train "Wednesday evening and the
marriage followed Immediately. After
the ceremony the bride and groom were
entertained at the hospitable home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. L, ID. Geraardt where
the wedding took place and were
later driven 10 their homs at Bunker
Hill
The Payne Erb wedding took place
at Berryviile, Rev Fl Smith, of the
M r church South, officiating after
which the happy couple drove to their
home at Bunker Hill
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-07
County Court

The county court met Tuesday
morning in special session to dispose
Of some matters
"a license was issued 10 the Marti ns-
burg Rink Co.
An application was considered for a
license to a colored social club on Eas
Martin street, but no action was taken
The appointment Of Wilbur H..
Thomas as deputy county clerk was
confirmed and the gentleman then
qualified.
Mayor Harrison introduced Council
man Frank Zill to the court. Mr.. Zill
briefly set forth the need of bridge
over the B. d. 0 tracks at Martin
street with view of citing the coun-
ty courtto help build such a bridge.
the expense to be borne coniointly by
the county, city and the railroad COM
pany. No action was takenin the mat
ter.
1t should be stated that Mr.. Zill,
who is deeply interested in the pro-
posed bridge, did not expect the coun-
ty court to take any'definite action on
hequestion at this time, but simply
intended to present the subject to the
court as preliminary step.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-07

Three years ago toward ireland was
4 fireman Cd tlae West Virginia Cen
trail between Thunas apd E.Ikins, and
tn some manner attracted the attention
Of il @ Davis He was taken from hfsl
locomotive and given q Job with tho
Davis family. being handy fellow
and good looking, - chauffeur Ia the
* Senator's garage He was arrested
last week In Plttsburg on > larceny
charge, aud locked up For some tine
he has posed as ss.Iee uassaway Davis
son Of Mr. Dsris, and has been cuf
ting wide swath In Columbus and
other Ohio cities, where he followed
chorus girl in burIesque troupe, IN q
entertained Iavishly He has been ~
rested before, but was lot or BY the
police
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-07

The trial of Harry X. Thaw for the
killing Of Stanford White, cameto an
end on Saturday last when the jury
brought in verdict of not guilty and
as his defense was insanity he was
rushed Off to the mad house within
four hours after the verdict was an
nounced. The efforts of his fr.euds Will
now be exerted towards getting him
out of the asylum. While of course he
feels glad that his neck has been saved
his present condition is little better
than death if his stay is to be of any
considerable duration but he is living
in hope of getting out in a month or
two.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-07
Married.

Miss Lyds Virginia Ramer and Ir.
William Harrison Flick gave their
friends pleasant surprise on Thurs
day morning for the announcement Of
their marriage which took place At the
home Of the BRIDES mother on Raleigh
street on Wednesday evening last in
the presence Of only few friends, Rev.
DIR. Woods officiating.
The bride IL the youngest child ofths
late George w. Ramsr and : most
charming young lady and the groom
10 an officer Of the b. & o. Il. X. with
headquarters at Cleveland, Ohio. he
IL a nephew Of the late Gen. w. III. HI.
Flick. They will reside in Cleveland
The statesman Democrat extends Its
congratulations.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-07

A conference Of the officers and
teachers of tho Berkeley County sun
day Schools was held Monday night
In the Episcopal parish house. MIR.
W. r outcait, this city, president Of
ths Berkeiey County Sunday echeel
Association, presided. The conference
was well attended.
DIR. Charles Roads, of Baltimore,
secretary Of the Maryland Sunday
School association, was present. and
spoke on the subject Of oWho, What,
Why and How Of Teacher . rainingf'
He was followed by Mr.. w. q. ShafeN
Of Wheeling, general secretary Of the
West Virginia Sunday School assccia-
tiea.
Mr.. 5hafer explained that there has
been established department in this
state for teacher training whose aim Is
to equip teachers far better work and
also to enlist recruits for the schools.
This training course, includes: LIST A
thorough study Of the Bible, it's books,
history, geography and institutions.
End rhe Sunday school, It's organiza-
fion and management. 3rd-- Method Of
teaching, fth--Study of the pupil.
After satisfactory examinations inter-
national diplomas are awarded to those
taking the training course. The spea T.
er stated that 1000students were enroll
ed ia this state.
Mr.. Shafer said that the Christian
church alone has 10000 of training stu
dents In the United States. Rev w.
NeCurdy, pastor Of the First Baptist
church, has fallen in line it was stated
and has already goodly Glass Of ira In
Ing students enrolled.
This conference is In the interest oi
the evangelical sunday schools OF the
Eastern Panhandle. IL IL the first 81
eight group meetings planned for The
| northern SCI tion OF the state, the pur-
pose being for thorough organization
OF the county and district Sunday
sohsoi officers. The counties are divided
unto magisterial districts.
That such conferences are productive
Of much good for succe, sftiI Sunday
school work there ~ bs 20 doubt.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-07

The second of the Mems meetings a,
the Opera house on last Sunday after
noon was we'll attended though tho
weather was intensely cold and The
house was poo ~ heated. The Martins
burg City Band was on hand aud rem
dered very enjoyable sacred CONCERT
before the meeting began. Several 81
t'.a ministers or the town were en- the
age but .he speakersof the occasion
was Rev. Forrest J. Prettyman, for
mcriy pastor .of the M. T.. church,
Sos.h of this city and now pastor 81
Trinity M. II. church, South, OF Baiti-
more and one OF the ablcst preachers OF
the Baltimore conference. He spoke
from the standpoint Of the preacher
on John Baptist, and he spoke As a
man to men. The discourse was one
Of the finest pieces Of pulpit orntory
ever heard Ia this city and made se-
rious and lasting impression on those
who were present.
Mr.. Prettyrnan has many friends In
thir section who are always glad 20
have him come this way and who are
especially fond of hearing him preach.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-07

The members of the Y. M. q. A.
held a meeting Monday evening In the
board of trade room. In the absence Of
President Charles J. Faulkner, Mr.
Alex Clohan presided,
The term Of seven directors ofthe as
ISOLATION, elected for one year, having
expired an election was held, to elect
The same number Of directors for three
years. THE retiring directors were re-
elected MS follows:
Alex Ciohan, O. q. Dudrow, e. G.
Hensllaw, Il. r. 5igIer, w. IL. craw-
ford, u. 4. Brantnsr and Frank III.
Graichen.
The b,arf Is now complete With
twenty-one directors, seven each for
three, two and one year.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-07

Rev. Il. Ashlin White, Of Gerards-
town, preached at Leesburs, Va, last
Sunday, in the Presbyterian church.
The church has been without pastor
since DR. Lupton retired some months
ago.
A series Of revival meetings have
been in progress Ia the Baptist church
Ia this city this week. Rev Mccurdy
being assisted by Rev. DR.. Jacob Sal
lade, Of Philadelphia.
Rev. Dr. Woods BAD sufficiently re-
covered from his spell Of grippe %
preach 10 his congregation last Sunday
morning but the night seryive was
omitted.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-07

Mr.. I. w Martin, proprietor Of He
tel Berkeley in this city and his head
clerk, Mr.. p. IL. Ramer, have leased
the Leland Hotel at Waynesboro, Pa.
and will conduct that popular house
In the future. Mr. Martin will, Of
course, continue the Berkeley Hotel
and Mr.. Ramer will manage the Lee
lard. The change will take effect en-
March /. Both men are experienced
hotel men and will make the Leland
of the highest standard.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-07

comfy one charter WAS Issued from the
secretary ofatate's Office yesterday. Ii
was to the J. William Miller Company
whleh will hare its chief works in Jef-
ferson district for tire purpose of con-
Quoting and carrying on general mes-
camille business in Carriages, buggiss
and wagons and other vehicles. Tie
authorized capital stock Ii $1,000 u
which $50 has been subscribed and S %
paid in. Theincorporators are J. WI
ham Miller. Ida Il. Miller and G. A.
Miller, Of Winchester, Va; w. II. MI
Ter and hiram A Goeiz, of CharIesto vr
CharIestown Gazette.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-07
NUMBER 6


Whereas Iod In hisuncrring wisdom
has taken from our Chapter our b.
loved co worker and treasurer, Mrs. saIs
lie +. Richard who died Dec. 20, 1905.
Therefore be II resolved;
First, That we give expression To
our regret at the lass Of so Waived
member and ask Of that All-Wise
Father, ''whose mercy sndureth fot.
ever" and whose goodness IL from
everlasting to everlasting shat We
may tow with meeknesa to this dipcns
satlon Of his providence and be ablo to
say, Blessed be His holy name.
Second, Moreover that We extend r.
this bereaved family and friends Of eur
dear sister orr fullest sympathy IN
this deep afiiiction.
Third, TO the snembcrs Of Hodges-
VILE Chapter U y. G, our sympathy
In their grief at the loss Of one of our
most valued mem bess and laost ear
nest and enthusiastic fellow workers.
One who knew no thought Of SELF In
helping the needy or cheering the hAgs
ging courage OF those more lacking
In zeal than herself,
Fourth, That cvpy OF these rcsoIu-
tlons be sent 10 The bereaved family
the couutv papers and page Ia our
minute book be inscribed to her meme
DRY.
Tho strife Ia u'er the battle done
The victory 81 life IL won
The song OF triamph has begun
AIieIuia
Mrs, Eliza j Lemon,
Mrs. Elizabeth SIyer,
Mrs Lee Fslyer PeareII,
Mrs ssnth Lewis Harris
Miss sspsa Duvali,
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-07
Obituary.

In loving remembrance Of my dear
nephew, Murray e. Houck, who died
one year ago today, Feb. 2, 1907.
His place is vacant in our home, which
never can be filled,
Though all pains at time he smiled a
smile of heavenly birth,
And when the angels called him home
He smiled farewell to us.
heaven retaineth new our Murray,
Earth the lonely casket keeps, and the
sunbeams love to linger
Where our darling Murray sleeps.
BY his aunt
M. II.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-07

Mr. 2 R Lawyer, of Berkely Springs,
has contracted with the county court
OF Morgan county TO furnish town
clock TO be placed in the tower of the
new court house This clock which is
being made by the E Howard Clock
Co., of Boston, will, have 4-fost dials,
will strike the hours and will be illum
mated 20 as to be seen at night The
clock will be installed just as soon
the tower is completed
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-07

Mr.. and Mrs. ] r. Linton, living II
tho Gerardstown III strict, entertained
! fsw friends Al an old fashioned quilt
Ing party on Thursday.
Those pres i we're Mr.. and Mrs. 3.
Porter Lintea, Mrs. D. r. Miller, Mr..
and Mrs. J W. Miller, Mr.. and Mn.
w. n. Spiker, Mrs. ArthurSpiker and
Mrs. j. W. b. Evans.
A sumptuous srppsr was served, fol
lowed later by Ica cream and cake.
Mrs. Linton, who Ii nearing her S3rd
birthday, seemed to enjoy the occasioS
az much r. ~ u Tiger people present
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-07
Assigns.

Mr.. John w. Rice " no has been
merchandising for some time in the
Criswell store room at West EN- d made
an assignment to attorneys w. G. Kill
mer and G. M. Seibert as trustees, for
the benefit of his creditors on Tuesday
last and the trustees at once took
charge of his property
The statement has been given out
that by the trustees that while the
liabilities will amount to about $1,000
the assets will probably amount to
$500.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-07

The Martinsburg City Band will
hold bazaar at their East Burke street
hall beginning Feb. II and continues
each night until Feb. 20. There will be
a coneyrt each night, vocal and iastru-
mental music and other entertainment.
A good supper served for rs cents.
General admission 10 cents. The band
deserves liberal patronage FROM the
public.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-07

Following IL list Of unclaimed let
tsrs remaining in the postoffics Mar
tinsburg w. Va, Feb. Bird, 1908.
Joseph Allen, Garrison Byard, ). Is.
Cox, David Bier, Charley Clark, w
A Donaldson, b. y. Kilmer, Sam
Myers, II. M. Miller, Miss Julia X.
Perry, IA. Potts, Mrs. Kate Richmond
Lee Ramey, Clsnent .Rsmsburg, L..
q. Sanford. Ralph Sturn, Charles
Schooner, VIM. Shaaton, Ssibert Bar
neie and PownelI, III. r. Thornton,
Mrs. II. Thatcher, Chas s. Williams
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-07

As stated before, the Possibilities de-
partment, prohibits as sending eur
paper 10 any patrons who may be a
year or more In arrears and Ne are
compelled to discontinue all SUCH pa "
psrs. This is no choice OF ours. We
have no option in the matter. We
therefore respectfully urge that all
those In arrears year will remit at
once.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-07

DO not fail to read the attractive ad-
vertisemsat OF Mr. NJ. q. Tabler on
the last page Of this issue. he has a
fine stosk Of clothing, furnishing
goods and shoes that are not shoddy
yet at real sacrifice prices. These goods
are being soid at real sacrifice aud
you will do well to call at his sto 70
aud see fer yourself
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-07
Registered shor, Horas.

Mr.. henry Grove will sell 40 head of
Inc register short horn cattle, herd
n by Richbaron 24045, at Welsh
enn, s miles east from MERGERS
md ii miles northwest of nag
IN, on TUESDAY MARCH 10, 1908.
rticulars address henry Grove,
p No. 2, Mercersburg, Pa.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-07

John A. S.spIer, = g, v. r. r. engi-
nesr, was found dead In the bath room
at his home in Chambersburg on last
Monday. He had been In bad health
for some time and his death cannot be-
AID to have besn unexpected,
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-07
communion services.

The regular quarterly c0mmunioz
service at the Presbyterian church in
Gerardstown will take place on next
Sunday at ii O'Clock. The usual pre-
paratory service will be held on Satur-
day afternoon at 2.30.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-07

There is general movement on foot
among railroad men to put ban on
the drinking habit of their own Volt
tion. The pledge is being passed around
and extensively slgned II some iocali-
ties.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-07

Garfield Yontz and Miss Bessie May
Deck both Of MarJinsburg, Jan. 70.
William Grub6 and Miss Nora Vir-
ginia Sepcindivsr, Jan. ~.
The Yale expositor., 1908-02-14

Scripture Authority.-Kings, 10:1-13
The Yale expositor., 1908-02-14
FEW FREAKS IN ARCHITECTURE.
Eccentricity on the Part Of Those
Building and Furnishing Houses.

Instances of eccentricity on the part
of those building and furnishing
houses are common enough in every
community. The following instances
of freakishness in that regard may be
cited in illustration of certain phases.
A Russian gentleman has erected at
a cost of 5000 rubles on his country
estate at Savinowka, in Podolia, a 16-
room house made entirely Of paper
New York, is calculated by its archi-
tect TO last longer than would a stone
building. The whole of the furniture,
too, is made from the same material.
In County Westmeath, Ireland, a
house has been built whereof all the
windows are made to resemble in out
line the backs of of easy chairs, being
thus constructed by its eccentric own
eer to match the backs of a set OF
chairs in the dining-room.
In Connecticut a certain land owner,
thinking that the view from his house
lacked a church, proceeded to supply
its place by erecting a row of cottages
oO uOSlSHcu dS W ItseIuDle, ITOu his
side, the edifice required. Approached
from the other direction. however, the
sham is at once manifest.
Some years ago a man of scientific
attainments, as well as of considerable
means, elected TO live in a tree in a
suburb of Washington-that is, he en-
joyed his leisure moments in the
branches OF the tree itself, where he
had caused to be built a platform
large enough TO accommodate easy
chairs and such other furniture as he
desired to make use of during the day.
At the base of the tree, however,
and surrounding IL was built a struc-
ture of brick and stone inclosing the
sleeping apartments of this eccentric
individual For many years this
unique residence was one of the
sights of the national capital.
One OF the oldest houses ever con-
structed was the fruit OF a French
mans inventive fancy. This was the
revolving house." a structure actual
ly built upon casters, so to speak, in
order that the occupant might by
means Of an ingenious mechanism at
any time roll II about, obtaining what
ever light and air his fancy dictated.
The Yale expositor., 1908-02-14
THE STORY.

cd UT what if the story is true?"
ID and as the question kept press
ing itself in upon her, she tapped her
daintily-sandaled foot impatiently upon
the polished marble floor, as though
she demanded answer from the very
stones at her feet But no answer
came to her ears but the soft, NUT
fed tap of her foot upon the floor.
1T all comes from listening to the
idle tales of the wanderer and adven-
turer," she exclaimed at last impa-
tiently; and then almost in the same
breath she added:
But what If the story is true?
How l wish l knew.
This King Solomon of Israel must
be a wonderful person." she contin-
ued rhusingly to herself, as she
threw herself upon the low divan and
gave free rein to the thoughts which
crowded into her troubled heart. And
his God must be even more wonderful
than the gods of Sheba.
but no." she added hastily, this
cannot be. Let me not be disloyal to
my gods and my land What fairer
land could they give than the spice
laden fields, the golden sands of her
rivers and the precious stones? Sure
ly the God of Israel cannot have done
more"
But your gods never divided the
waters of a mighty river, nor threw
down the walls of a city," came back
the answer as snatches of the story
of the nation of Israel came to her
mind as they had been related TO
her but a few days before by the
traveller.
This traveller had come on one of
the trading ships which had touched
at nearby port, and the wonderful
stories of the land from which he
had come had reached her ears and
she had sent for him. And he had
come, glad of the chance to tell to the
beautiful queen of the land OF Sheba
his story. Eagerly she had listened
while he had told of the people of
Israel, Of the God of Israel and his
wonderful leadings and dealings. OF
The Yale expositor., 1908-02-14

New York city he still finds a way to
mylady's heart by going TO her in a
dainty bit of pasteboard, tissue paper,
tinsel and paint, all tucked way in
scented envelope. In Berlin he has re-
Gently found new means of wound
ing his victims in the "cooing postals,"
which are so constructed that when
squeezed they will initiate the plain
tive note of dove. In more prosaic
London cupid has abandoned the post
man for the telephone and the up-to-
date London lover no longer sends his
sweetheart an ardent message by let
ter, but recites it over the wire into
her very ear. Whether or not he dis
closes his identity depends on the re-
ply he gets.
Yet the most picturesque st. Valen-
tine day customs are not to be found
in the big cities, but in out-of-the-
way regions, where human nature re-
tains much of it's old-time simplicity.
In some of the rural villages of Eng
land. for example. the season is OBJ
served in much the same way as in
the time of Queen Elizabeth and many
a quaint superstition still survives.
In remote villages of Derbyshire the
custom still prevails or maidens look
ing out of their windows in the early
morn of st. Valentines day to learn
who their lovers may be. Every girl
who wants to get married is supposed
to jump out of bed just at daybreak
and dressing hastily open wondow
facing the street. There she must
wait until some man passes by, who
tips his hat and says to her: Good
morrow, It's st. Valentines day." In
reply she says: "Good-morrow, sir,
I'll be your valentine" AS a usual
thing. however, the passerby is not
stranger. A Derbyshire girl usually
keeps the shutters closed until through
some crevice in them she espies the
man she wants.
OF all observances, however, the
most popular in England is that best
The Yale expositor., 1908-02-14

known as sweeping the girls" II a
girl is not kissed by an admirer be-
fore nine o'clock on st. Valentines
morning she is said TO be dusty" Ac-
cordingly all the young men of the
neighborhood on learning that some
young woman has remained unkissed
past the fatal hour make an attack
on her house with brooms, and after
sweeping her thoroughly, each of her
callers kisses her.
the French province of Lorraine has
a custom somewhat similar, which is
called beating the ladies'" 1t dates
back to the sixteenth century. On
st. Valentines morning every mar
riageable daughter is expected to arise
at daybreak and bake heart-shaped
cake for the first young man who may
come for 1t. II she should oversleep,
however, and her lover should call to
find her all unmindful of him and the
occasion which brought him to her
door then his rivals are privileged to
punish her In the following fashion:
Armed with wisps of hay they may in
wade her room and, compelling her to
get up, they may administer a not es-
pecially ungentle thrashing.
In the county of Norfolk, England.
there still survives a custom which
recalls the times when st. Valentines
day was observed throughout Great
Britain and the continent by the pre-
sentation of substantial gifts. In this
way not only lovers remembered their
mistresses, but parents their children,
husbands their wives, and in the mer-
ry days of Charles II. husbands gave
presents to other mems wives.
Among the young women of Devon
shire the belief still fingers that they
are able to learn who their future hus-
bands will be If they go through a
certain peculiar formula shortly after
the midnight that ushers in st. Valen-
tines day. Each maiden should go
alone to the porch of the village
church and there wait until 1890 a. m.
Then as the bell strikes the half hour
she should return home scattering
hempseed ia her path and repeating:
He that will my true love be,
Come, rake this hempseed after me-"
And If she is going to be married
in the next year she will indeed see
her lover behind her clad in a wind
ing sheet and raking up the hempseed.
In many parts of Germany the chill
dren find st. Valentines day a special
occasion TO obtain charity from young
women, who cannot refuse them with
out being threatened with the fate OF
becoming old maids. In certain viii
lagos of Saxony little boys and girls
go from house to house singing song
which has been translated as follows
into English rhyme:
God bless the baker,
If you'll be the giver,
I'll be the taker."