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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-04
YOUTHS HELD FOR COURT
Stories About Getting Beer Didn't
Agree at Hearing

Roy Hettenhouser and VIII Sisson,
living in the eastern section OF town,
had q hearing before Justice Fclker
Monday evening, charged with the
larceny OF five cases OF beer from the
storage house of the German Brewing
Co. on Water street
AS told herein, the door of the beer
vault was broken open Saturday night
and the beer taken Hettenhonser
was arrested in field at the east
edge of town on Sunday with some
of the beer in his possession Sis
son was arrested Monday on sus-
picion-
The boys were kept separated be-
fore and during the hearing. When
questioned ABOUT the beer they told
entirely different stories. One said
he found it in bag and the other
said tramp gave it to him. Justice
Felker he'd them for court in the
sum OF $500 each, in default of which
they were taken back TO jail.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-04
NJ. I. CONFERENCE ENDS
Rev w, F. Locke, 81 Washington,
Comes Here.
SUCCEEDS REV. DR.. CANTER
New Man Ore Of the Ahless Preachers
in the Baltimore Conference,
II It's said.

The Baltimore conference of the
Method It Episcopal church, south aa-
3ougnea at nooa toaay Il Roanoke
va.
Just before Adjournment Bishop al
pAeus Wilson announced The appoint-
ments for the ensuing conferences
year.
AIr Frank A. Minor received 4 tel
egram at two o'clock this afternoon
from Mr.. A. c. Nadenbousch, lay del
egate from The Martinsburg congresa-
tlon. stating that Bishop Wilson had
appointed Rev. w = Locke to the
southern Methodist church. this city.
THE announcements Will be received
with commentator by the congrega-
ton, generally.
Rev. Mr. Locke has been the able
and popular pastor % The Mt. Yer
non NJ. Il. church. south. IN Washing
ion for the past three years. II Is
said thar he Is one Of the ablest
preachers In the Baltimore confei-
fence and man OF very attractive per-
sonality. He is middle AIRED and mar.
ried.
Ii is not known whether Rev. Locke
will preach here next Sunday or not
hut, OF course. will soon move his fam.
| lly 10 Martinsbnrg, where warm wei
come awaits them.
In this connection Il may be added
that Rev. Howard Wells, Of Arlington
near Baltimore, goes to Mt. Vernon
church. Washington vacated bv Rev
| Mr.. Locke.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-04
REV. VIM. GERHARDT, D. D.
ABrief Biographical Sketch OF
Veteran Minister,
A WORTHY LIFE WELL SPENT
An Interesting story Reaching Back
Almost 4 century--Froni Child
hood 3 RIpe &c Aae.

It is very common for ewspapers
to give a sketch OF persons upon their
death, but only occasionally Of the
living. Rev Or Gerhard is not dead,
but very much alive yet, travelling on
ward towards the 91st milestone of
his earthly pilgrimage, with a good
share on that vitality and elasticity
which characterized his movements
all his life
The Evening World herewith fur
fishes a brief sketch of his lie and
life-work, as there may be that in it
which might be profitable lesson.
especially to the young. who are en-
tering the arena 'of practical activity
in legitimate pursuits, if they ration
ally and honestly utilize the means
that a free country holds ont to them.
Rev. Gerhardt is descended from a
hardy and long-lived stock. His an
cestors as known for several genera
tons, were nearly all oetpgenarians.
He was born Oct rs, 1917 in Beuern,
not far from Giessen, in tie province
OF Hesse Darmstadt, Germany. His
parents. at starting in life, were COM
paratfyely well-to-do as farmers; but
during the Napoleonic war, and the
hard times following il the wake Of
that war, their means We're materially
reduced. With slight hopes of a bet
ter future, and hope to escape the
drafting Of Their sons into the army,
they resolved TO emigrate and try
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-04

their fortune in America, the land of
freedom and plenty.
With their FIVE sons, of which VIII
liam was the youngest two years old)
they made their way TO Bremen, part
ly by boat and partly ON foot, inteno-
ing to take ship at that seaport. But
when they arrived at Bremen, their
means were about exhausted. What
then? How reach America?
Fortunately to encourage the emf
grafton of INDECENT but hardy, honest
and industrious Germans who would
become desirable citizens of the
United States an arrangement was
made with sea captains to admit that
class on condition of working out
their passage with parties who would
advance it. On the arrival of a ship
there We're always farmers at hand to
secure years of service for moder-
ate sum. These persons were calico
Redemptures.
Awaiting themselves of this arrange
ment, the family embarked IN sail
ship, and after a somewhat stormy
voyage OF forty days. landed in Balti-
more in the fall of 1919. The parents
entered servitude for three years with
a farmer near Hagerstown, Md. Two
sons found places in Pennsylvania
and one IN Maryland The two
younger ones we're exempt. Whatever
was paid, in each case, for their pas
sage, the parents had to serve three
years and the sons until they were of
age.
To us. at the present day, this may
seem TO have been species of slav-
cry, but it was really wise arrange
ment, for it not Gully gave the honest
poor chance to get to this free
country. but they at once found a
home and during their service acquir-
ed knowledge of the language. man.
hers, customs, etc, of their adopted
country. making them good, practical
American citizens.
After all had served ont their time,
the parents removed to Somerset
county, Pa, where the family were
subsequently united again, and where
the subject of this sketch passed his
boyhood and youth.
When eleven years of age he was
hired out to the farmers by his faith
er for several years. getting few
months schooling in winter. He was
apt at learning and early Injured to
hard labor, following the pillow and
handling the scythe and sickle at this
early age When Is years old tray
eled to Hagerstown to harvest z re.
turned TO harvest again, tai adj
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-04

That languid. lifeless feeling thai
comes with spring and early summer.
can be quickly changed to feeling
of buoyancy and energy by the judi.
cIous use of DR.. Shops Restorative.
The Restorative is a genuine tonic
to tired, rundown nerves, and but q
few doses Is needed to satisfy the
user that DR.. Shops Restorative Is
actually reaching that tired spot. The
indoor life Of winter nearly always
leads to sluggish bowels, and to slug
gish circulation in general. The Gus
tomary lack Of exercise and outdoor
air ties up the liver, stagnates the
kidneys, and oft-times weakens the
Heart action. Use DIR. Shops Re-
storative a few weeks and al will be
changed A few days test viii tell
you that You are using the right rem
edy You win easily and surely note
the change from day to day. Sold BY
all dealers.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-04
APPOINTMENTS ANNOUNCED
washington Conference Closes Its
Sessions in Baltimore.

The Washington conference tcolor.
ed Of the Methodist Episcopal church
which has been In session for the past
week at. the Metropolitan Methodist
Episcopal church Baltimore, conclud-
ed It's meetings Monday and the APP
pointment Of The ministers for the en-
suing year was read by bishop Daniel
A. Goodsell. who has presided at the
conference.
Among the many appointments are;
Martinsburg. Rev. s. NJ. Beane:
Hedgesvlle. Rev. John Keets; Inwood
Rev. r. w Thomas; Charles Town
Rev. r. r. Robinson; Harpers Ferry
Rev j. II E. Carter: Shepherdstown
Rev c. G. Young, and Winchester
Rev l.. A. Carter.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-04
MRS. DAM. SUTTON DEAD
DEATH FOLLOWS SURGICAL or
GRAFTON FoR TuMoR.
c. v. Conductor strlnc Dies in Cham
hersburg--Well Known Along
the Road.

Mrs Rachel Sutton widow at Dan-
iel Sutton, died Monday nIght al >
O'Clock at her home III the northeast
section of town, AGED ~ years Death
followed an operation for tumor
about two weeks ago. Her case rv-
quired another operation Monday,
which she did not survive The de-
ceased Is survived 81 four brothers
and three sisters. One nf the broth
ers. Benjamin Il. Byers. IS a resident
OF this city.
The remains willl be taken TO Van
cevesville for burial Wednesday at
10 a. m.
Mrs. Sutton was MISS Ryers be
fore her marriage and was born and
reared at Mercersburg. Pa She re-
sided here for the last ten or twelve
years and was very estimable
woman whose many srienus viii
mourn her sad death.
Thomas Clayton strlne.
Thomas Clayton strinc died at his
home in Chambersharg on Sunday
morning at SIS O'clock, after a lin
gering Illness IN the s5th year q his
age
Mr.. Strine was a well known con
ductor on the Cumberland Valley rail
road, and as a member Of the G. Y
Relief association and the Railroad
Conductors Relief. Three children
survive Stewart b., Charles L., and
Margaret. as do his parents, Mr. anc
Mrs. Jonathan Strine. The followins
brothers and sisters also survive
Elite, Mrs. Louis Snider Of Chambers
burg; John, Greencastle; George
Waynesboro. and Edward. Of Scotland
The funeral viii be held on Wed
nesday at 2 p. m, at his late residence
conducted BY Adj. Grimshaw Of the
Salvation Army.
The following relatives from Mar
tinsburg will attend the funeral: J ?
Talhelm and wife, II. r. Owen ana
wife. and r. X Talhelm and wife.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-04
BRYAN Ar WHEELING
coMMoNER GETS GREAT ovA-I
TON ON HIS ARRIVAL.
The Picture Of tiealsh, Net Re says
He Feels Better Than He
Looks.

Wheeling March s0.- EIeraHded as
the next president. William Jnnfngs
Bryan arrived in Wheeling from
Pittsburg al 1o:2o a. n. Saturday and
from that moment until 11:4o. when
ne left for Parkersburg. be was III the
midst Of an Overwhelming crowd esti-
mated at between 5000 and 5000 per
sons that willingly cheerea him.
Dir. Bryan wore the smile that won
come of and waved his hat and was
bowling continually On his way IN the
carriage from the depot to the speak
ing place at the Carroll club.
Bryan enthusiasm burst forth all
along the route Of march. When Bry-
an spoke the crowds quoted only to
burst forth in cheering the moment he
stopped TO breathe.
Mr.. Bryan looked the picture q
good health and said he felt better
than he looked. He shook hands with
hundreds of enthusiasts and his
speech thrilled the throng.
Bryan said he was pleased more
than words could express it at his
reception here and his parting words
were those OF thanks.
Bryans departure. like his arrival
was the occasion Of another great out
burst of feeling And cheer after
cheer for the next president went
after the Departing train
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-04
HAVING A VACATION
Four Of the High School feathers on
the Sick List.

Several Of the departments IN the
high school are enjoying a vacation
This week. For days past the school
was crippled in its work because Of
the Illness of several of the teachers.
When it was announced this morning
that four out of the six teachers were
disabled through sickness to attend
10 their duties. there was such lack
Of teaching force that there was moth
inc left but 10 dismiss the scholars
and close the several rooms. The
hope. however. is entertained that By
Monday next the sick teachers viii
have SO far recovered as TO be ready
Tor duty the rooms open agaln
Superintendent Brlndle and Prof
Fries are still able to do duty and viii
continue the senior class in their
studies, pushing them along to grad
uation.
The four days lost to the other
classes this week will be MADE
up at the end Of the school term in
June. The sympathy OF The patrons
extends to al the sick teachers, and
hope expressed that they may speed
lily recover.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-04
Heart Strength

Heart Strength. or Heart Weakness means Nerva
Strength or Nerve Weakness aoth.sig more, fcs>
itively not one weak heart In hundred Il. Ii ~
SELF actually diseased. It ID almost always =.
hidden tiny little nerve that really Is all ~ fAu1k
This obscure nerve-the Cardiac or Heart Nerve
simply needs. and must have. more power. moro,
stability. more controlling. more governinG1
to fail. and tho stomach and kidneys also hare
these same controlling nerves.
This clearly explains why. As Q medicine. Or.
Shops Restorative has in the past done 20 much
for weak aud ailing Hearts d.. Shoop frst sought
the cause 81 all this painful palpitatIng su1ocat-
ing heart distress. DR. shoop's Rcstortive-this
popular prescrptou--is alone directed - thts0t
weak and wasting nerve centers. It buiIdas
Il strengthens II offers real genuine heart help
II you would have strong Hearts. strong a.
restion, strengthen these nerves ~ zeestabliah
them Is needed, with
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-04
The soothing spray Of Ely,s LiquIs

Cream Balm, used in an atomizer, is
an unspeakable relief to sufferers
from Catarrh. Some of them describe
1t as Godsend, and no wonder. The
thick, foul discharge is dislodged and
the patient breathes freely, perhaps
for the first time in weeks. Liquid
Cream Balm contains all the healing
purifying elements of solid form, and
1t never fails to satisfy. Sold by all
druggists for 75c.. including spraying
tube, or mailed by Ely Bros. Sc War
rem Street, New York.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-04
LAYING Water pipe.

Joseph Blake and his force Of men
will finish this week the laying Of
1000 feet Of four-inch water pipe on
South Raleigh street from Stephen
street 70 the city limits. Water Super
intendent shaffer Is directing the
work
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-04
D. 5000 - AAA<A%AA
q NEWS BRIEFS. ~

New England cotton mills employ
ing $4,000 persons reduced wages
The Kaiser WI welcome or. David
Jayne Hin as ambassador 10 Ger
many
The Maryland legislature closed It's
sessions Of 1908 this morning Ill 1850
o'c'ock
Prices OF meats IN the meat centers
have gone up 70 point hlgner than
dc any t1me since 1883
The union miners in MOST Of Tie
coal fields OF the country Will suspend
work tonight when the contracts With
he operators expire.
Chester r. Gillette died In TIE efec-
trio chair in Auburn prison alter no
confessed TO Rev. Henry McIlvarx
and Chaplain Heriick that he MURDER
ed Grace Brown.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-04
improvements.

d M. Dunn and r. K. Rudy. this
city. have completed big job OF
pointing and otherwise improving the
brick and stone work of the buildings
en- the farm of Postmaster Alex. CO
han and have other contracts Of a
similar kind in sight.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-04

Sp'lIman Bros. are greatly i1nproy-
ing the appearance OF their dry
goods store by having new metal
ceiling put in.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-04
SCHOOL CHARTER STANDS.
DenominaAonai status of Randolph
Macon Unchanged.


Roanoke, Va, March 3f.-The Bal
tisnore conference, Methodist Episco-
pal church, south, Monday voted unap-
imously TO leave the present denomi-
national staous OF the ndolph-MacoD
system of colleges unchanged. In the
resolution as adopted the conference
avows its moral ownership of the
schools, but the proposition to amend
the charter OF the schools so that the
conference might select the board OF
trustees was rejected 1t is SET forth
that the conference cannot elect. nom
mate or confirm members of the board
OF trustees. The decision came after
debase that lasted four days.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-04

Health Coffee Is really the closest
Coffee Imitation ever yet produced.
This clever Coffee Substitute was re-
Gently produced by DR. Shoop, Of Ra-
cine. Wis. Not a grain OF real cof-
fee in it. either. DR.. Shops Health
Coffee is made from pure toasted
grain, with malt, nuts, etc. Really II
would fool an expert-who might
drink II for Coffee. No 20 to 30 min
utes tedious boiling. Made in a min
ute" says the doctor. Sold BY all
dealers.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-04
FIRE NEaRN rABLER's STATION
Timely Discovery Of Fire Averted
Destruction Of Farm House.

The timely discovery of fire ID the
roof of the dwelling house on Mr..
Walker Tabbs farm near Tabler's
Station Monday morning helped save
the building from destruction.
The farm is tenanted by Mr.. David
Bowers and child first saw the fire.
The dinner bell was rung cali
ing the men from the field and with
the hep Of some neighbors, the fire
was put out but not before good
sized hole had been burned in the
roof The origin of the fire Is un-
known unless spark from the CHM
ney ignited the roof.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-04
THANKS COURT
Man Gets Light Sentence For Arson
in Clarke County.

Convicted of having set FIRE to the
dwelling house OF Charles Jackson
near Wildwood Clarke county, Va.
Green Wilson was sentenced to the
penitentiary for seven years in the
circuit court at Berryyille Tuesday
The house was inhabited at the time
and Wilson could have been sentenced
to the gallows under the statute.
When the verdict of the jury was
read Wilson jumped to his feet ana
thanked the court profusely. saying
that he would gladly go to the pena-
Tertiary.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-04
Natal Statistics.

Mr.. and Mrs. d. NJ. Schleuss. North
Spring street rejoice IN the birth Of
daughter on Saturday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-04

PracticiEg exercises on the violin
or piano should be avoided, as they
are bad for the nerves; but pillow
fights strengthen the muscles and act
as rest cures.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-04

We come into the world with moth
ing bnt a voice: we go out leaving.
even the voice. Speak well your
piece while You can.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-04

Whiting is recreation, but pick
ing up the chips makes the back ache.
II is injurious for boys health to
carry a scuttle Of coal, but foot ball
game is beneficial.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-04

II you Will sprinkle the top OF your
piecrust with little sweet cream be-
fore baking, it win brown and faky.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-04

Never study at night: Ii IS bad for
the eyes; but reading all about the
ball games don't hurt fellow.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-04

Mr.. w. S. Small, OF North Queen
street. has returned from business
trip to Greencastle.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-04

Set the broken umbrellas away and
keep them till the umbrella man
comes round. He may save you the
cost of a new umbrella. Farm
Journal.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-04

Never give unnecessary pain; the
cricket is rot the nightingale; why
tell him so2
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-04
\ siclsaJse nSlIs 1
Or
CAT An Ri
EH'S Cream Balm
Is quickly absorbed.
Glsas Relief At Once.
Is clean spss Lies,
heals aud protects
tl,e dis asAtf Asegn-

hsane resulting from Cafarrh AID dives
away 1 1oli ia The Heat 4aie iy ea
tile SmSss If Taste ana Ssaell. Jull lev
aaets. ~ neuggists or hS 3ng4l i4eld
~gess d Palm fer nse In atoinize,s s'ts
lAy lsrofheFs, 56 Marren Street. N eTk.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-04

A tired boy should not run erraads
after school. but Shedding and skating
are restful exercises.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-04

Too many cooks may spoil the
broth. but they can't hurt the break
fast food.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-04

The hand that rocks the cradle does
not often wear diamonds.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-04
WomanIy Wisdom.

Once mothers darling-now a
tramp.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-04

New ENGLAND cotton mills employ
ing 10000 persons reduced wages
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-07-30
Carneeie's First Invce4r,e,+

1t was due to Thomas \. scott that
Andrew Carnegie made his first invest
ment, ten shares of stock in the Adams
Express company, valued at $500. This
he did with considerable trepidation
lie had laborcd hard for the money he
had saved up while he had worked as
a telegrapher. 1t is part of railroad
history how he later fell in with the
inventor of the sleeping car. saw the
enormous advantages which that man
ner of travel held out to passengers
and promoters and how he interested
others in the invention of Mr.. Wood
ruff. This occurred shortly after his
return from Washington, when the
problems of transportation were still
uppermost in his mind. He was now
on the road to success and wealth as
ne then pictured earthly possessions.
The Pennsylvania oil fields Welded
large returns when Carnegie and 9th
ers turned their energies in the direc-
ton of the newly discovered territory.
In one year land purchased for $40 900
increased in value so that it paid a div
fdend of $1,000 Exchange.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-07-30
Early Lamps and Micks

1t would be hazardous to cOnincture
what the first wick consisted of. but
when we come to consider the iron
lamp, or "crusie," we know that the
wick commonly used was the pith of
the rush. which was gathered and
partially stripped of its outer green
covering, cut into proper lengths, dried
ana fled up into bundles ready for use
The iron lJmp was hammered out of
one piece Of iron in stone mold. This
was usual. done by the blacksmith.
and the molGs are still to be seen in
museums. in the hands of private col
lectors and no doubt at some of the
country blackamiths' shops. They are
OF one uniform shape. with some slight
varieties. The lamp consists of two
cups, one suspended above and inside
the other. Tho SUspcnder is so fixed
and notched rs to enable the upper
cup, which holds the oil and wick. TO
be shifted to keep the oil constantly in
contact with the wick The lower cup
catches the drip of the oil. which can
be easily replaced in the upper cup bv
lifting it off until the oil is poured into
1t, The upper cup has sometimes
movable Iid.-ChambeTs' Journal.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-07-30
How Wyckoff Was Revealed.

The late Professor Walter \. Wycll
off of Princeton had passion fo
knowledge at first hand and will b,
best remembered as the college pro
fcSsor who studied labor conditions by
becoming himself Il laborer, Starting
in 1891 in Connecticut with no money
and with suit of overallS, he worked
his way through nearly every state il
the Union after the fashion of the
floating iaborers of this country. Sc
many of whom ultimately become
tramps. Wherever there was a posi-
biiity of work he applied for ii. wheth.
er it were digging ditches wreckinc
houses or factory work. For awhile
his incOgnito usually worked well. hui
as soon as his fellow laborers saw him
at table they ut once began to suspect
him. His manner of eating, his way
of holding knife and fork. at once set
them speculating. Once he was seen
drinking tea at fellow laborer's
house IN Chicago. He lifted the saucer
from the table, held it in his hand and
forgot himself so far rs to drink with
out noise. Il knOwcd then" his host
afterWard said, that he was Il swell
masquerading. Weekly.