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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19
CEILING Eel Down.

From The World Of Monday;
Part Of the piastering on the ceiling
in Mr.. James NJ. Homrich's North
Queen street store suddenly dropped
TO the floor this morning, causing
some excitement about the place.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19
Was Consulting Engineer Of The
Whole B. & 0. System.
EXPIRED WHILE VISITING
AT ANCESTRAL HOME
AS Young Man He Was Connected
With Western Maryland for Years
and Later It's President-Was Loca-
ted in This City While q. & o. Was
Being Strengthened In This Section.

Word received here by friends an
nounced briefly the sudden death of
Major Patrick Henry Irwin, of West
minister, Md, at Irwin-on-t-e -James,
the ancestral estate in Virginia. early
Saturday morning. Major Irwin and
wife had gone to the old home on
a visit.
Major Irwin was born in Chester,
Pa, and was a son of the late Robert
Irwin, the civil engineer VINO survey
ed the limo of the Western Maryland
railroad between Owings Mills and
Westminster. and who, as a member
OF the firn NJ Irwin C Taylor, built
a portion OF that road. Major Irwin,
then little more nan a youth, held
an important post in connection with
the work and af' erward became chief
engineer, and still later, president of
the road. The Vocation of the line for
some distance west of Westminster
was made under his supervision.
He had lived at Westminster ever
since, and while connected with the
railroad was elected mayor OF that
place as a democrat, though his ad-
ministration satisfied the people with
out distinction OF party.
Between Is and 80 years ago he
was appointed % an important posi-
ton on the engineering corps of the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad, and was
chiefly in charge of the location OF
that roads extension to Philadelphia.
AS a preliminary to the work le
walked che track OF the Philadelphia,
Wilmington and Baltimore railroad
the entire distance between the two
cities. He was promoted from time
to time until he became chief en-
gineer of the Baltimore and Ohio sys-
TEN, and finally consulting engineer,
the last named position ne held for
several years.
Nine or ten years ago when the
Baltimore and Ohio Strengthened their
tracks in this section. Major irwin
spent much time here and by his
geniality and affability won many
friends.
He was twice married, his first
wife being Miss Helen Boyle, daugh-
Yer of the late Col. John Brooke
Boyle, and a cousin of tine late Judge
Charles B. Roberts. His second wife,
who survives him, was Mrs. Gold, nee
Dorothy Lamon, of this county. By
his first marriage he leaves two
daughters and three sons-Mrs. John
II. Cunningham. Roger Irwin, West
minister, Md; Mrs. S. w. Jeffries,
Pittsburg; Harry b. Irwin. manager
of the Bell Telephone Co, Salt Lake
City, and DR.. Charles irwin, OF Kan
sas City. He also leaves one broth
er, William Irwin, of Irwinon-the-
James. Major Irwin was a membe"
OF st. Johns Catholic church, West
minister, and his body win be taken
there and inferred beside the grave
of his first wife.
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Costly Wreck.

1t is estimated that the wreck on
the Cumberland Valley railroad, near
Bedington. Thursday morning. win
cost the company at least 500. 00J.
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and Hundreds of Friends Led BY
comrey's Band Followed Remains to
last Resting Place In Green Hill.
The funeral OF Mr.. Ward B. Lindsay
one of the most popular lawyers IN
MaTtinsburg, was held Sunday after
noon at 2:30 o'clock at tine home Of
his mother, Mrs. Dora Lindsay, West
King street. It was one of the larg-
est funerals ever held in Martins
burg and the procession from the
house to Green Hill cemetery was
equally imposing. Hundreds OF people
lined the streets to see it while other
hundreds gathered at the cemetery
uefore the procession arrived.
Before tine hour of the service on
sunday, and indeed during Saturday,
hundreds OF people called at Mrs.
Lintsay's to take a last look at the
remains of her talented son whose
untimely death has caused such gem
eral sorrow in this community.
The services at the house were
most impressive and the house was
crowded to the utmost with friends
land relatives OF the deceased
The service vas conduited by Rev.
DIR. O. Paul Wright, of the First Meth
odist church. and Rev. DR.. w F.
r--J- 4In CA,,th1rn MathnIief
schmch. Both clergymen made brief
addresses, paying a high tribute to
the character of the deceased, cut
down as me was by the hand OF death
at almost the Threshold of his career
OF usefulness as lawyer and citizen
The floral tributes were exception
ally profGse and elaborate, some Of
the designs being particularly so.
~ The Procession.
' At the conclusion of the services, !
the procession formed and proceeded
TO the cemetery, headed by Comrey's
band OF which Mr.. Lindsay was an
honorary member and a particular
friend. Following the band came the
Knights of Pythias aad tha Order OF
5Elks. both of which Mr.. Lindsay was
a member; the flower wagon; mem-
bers of the Martinsburg bar, acting
as honorary pallbearers; officiating
clergymen; the active p~allbearers:
p. r. Harrison, e. A. Hobbs, George
Nv. Sefbert, Frank A. Burr. Frank w.
and Allen Weaver; hearse
bearing the remains ana many car
riages containing relatives, friends
and citizens. The procession was
very long and so it passed along the
streets to the dirges of the band, sad
faces were seen on every hand.
The Burial.
The scene at Green Hin cemetery
was a memorable one to the host OF
people gathered there, though the SER
vice was brief. The funeral was IN
charge of the Knights OF Pythias and
they held the usual burial service at
the grave as well as the officiating
clergymen,
Among those attending the funeral
FROM a distance were a score of
friends of Mr.. Lindsay from Berkeley
Springs.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19
Natal Statistics.

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Peyton Engle
Of North Queen street-a son.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-09-19
FUNERAL SERVICES
LARGELY ATTENDED
Remains Of Late Attorney Ward B.
Lindsay Inferred Sunday.
MEMBERS OF BERKELEY BAR
HONORARY PALLBEARERS

Order Of Elks, Knights Of Pythias and
members OF Bar Attend in Body,
and Hundreds of Friends Led BY
comrey,s Band Followed Remains to
last Resting place In Green Hill.
Smyrna times., 1908-11-25
TOWNSEND.

Personals Mrs. S. A. Hall, of
Chester, is spending some time with
her brother, Mr.. Daniel Richardson.
Mr. Martin Lee, of Philadelphia,
has been spending the past week
with his mother here. Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard Shuster of Wilmington, are
visiting at the home of D. B. Ma
loney. Miss Lillian M. Hart spent
from Friday until Monday with her
uncle, Mr.. Walter Finley, in Phila-
delphia. - Mrs. Sallie Taylor and Mrs.
Walter Gill spent a few days of last
week with relatives in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Edward Graves and three chill
dren returned home last week after
a visit with relatives in Whining
ton. Mr.. and Mrs. M. B. Donovan and
son Kemp were guests of relatives
in Houston from Saturday until Tues
day Mrs. Lizzie Smith, of Smyrna,
has returned to her home, after spend
ing a few days with her sister, Mrs.
Thomas Wells. Miss Anna G. Van
Dyke and friend, Miss EthelLee, were
the guests of her brother, Mr..
Ralph VanDyke and family Wednes,
day and Thursday.
Smyrna times., 1908-11-25
ChESWOLD.
Poultry Market Becoming LiVelY-Lo-
cal and Personal Mention.

cal and Personal Mention.
Cheswold, Nov. 23.--Our poultry
dealers are receiving pleniftully all
kinds of poultry and game today,
(Monday). The prevailing warm
weather, however, prevents that
spirited buying that colder weather
would give the market.
Mr.. E. S. Garrison and Mr.. P. l..
Barcus, Sr., are each giving their
residence a new coat of paint.
Now that our farmers busy work
season has about passed rural grange
has resumed their usual Saturday
afternoon sessions for the winter
with a larger attendance than the
evening sessions have afforded.
There will however, be an extra
session on Friday afternoon of this
week in honor of fraternal visit
expected from Hartly Grange. For
this event an interesting program
consisting of speeches, recitatiODs
readings and music, will be rendered.
Light refreshments and fruits will be
served.
An exhibition of moving pictures
will be a novelty for the Bethel COM
munity Thanksgiving night in Bethel
Church. On Friday evening the
same exhibit will be in Cheswold
church.
n, Mod,osdo1y a1,oriDcr of tbiS waek
Pastor McCann will organize a young
peoples meeting at the parsonage.
Just what the nature and object will
be will develop at this organization
meeting.
The removal of Mrs. Lizzie Smith
to Philadelphia deprives Cheswold OF
one of it's active, capable and willing
helpers. In all the social functions
as also in the church she will be
greatly missed and she has the best
wishes of hosts of friends in her new
field.
Personals. Mrs. Warren (nee Mis-
Sadie Farson) of near Philadelphia
formerly of this community paid ;
visit to Mrs. ]. H. Bishop and Mrs
M. J. Smith former friends, last SUI
day. Mrs. Jennie Calyer, of Sails
bury, Md, is visiting her aunt, Mrs
M. J. Smith. Mr.. ]. Ahab Pearson
of Chester formerly of Cheswold, il
critically ill.-Misses Rhoda Master
and Edith Goodwin, teachers at Ches
void, and others are attending tn
institute at Dover. Miss Lizzie Clarl
of Philadelphia, was visitor to he
sister, Mrs. w. S. Cantwell las
Waelx
Smyrna times., 1908-11-25
THCROUGHFARE NECK
DeakYneviIIe School Closed on Ac-
count of Institute Week.

count of Institute Week.
ThoroughfareNeck, Nov. 24.-Ser-
vices were held at Friendship M.
E. Church Sunday morning by the
pastor, Rev. w. E. Matthews, who
delivered very interesting sermon
from St. John, 5th chapter, 39th
verse.
Deakyneville school is closed this
week on account of Teachers Insti-
tute, which is held at Newark.
Personals. Mr.. Gilbert Lynch, of
near Townsend and Miss Ethel Fen
emore, of Blackbird, spent Sunday
with Miss Edith and Elsie Gibbons.
Mr.. Elmer Stats, of near Will
mingOn, was an over-Sunday visitor
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Alb
ram Stats at Taylor's Bridge. Mr..
and Mrs. Walter CHM and daughter,
Margaret, of near St. Georges, spent
Friday and Saturday with her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. P. G. Warner
and her aunt Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Jones. Mrs. Rachel Warner spent
Friday with Mrs. Susan Wells in
Smyrna. Mr.. Wilson Keiser and
sister Miss Katherine, spent last
week with their sister, Mrs. Elmer
David. Mrs. Elizabeth Deakyne
has gone to Rockledge, Pa, to spenC
the winter with her daughter, Mrs.
Sallie McAurthor. Mr.. William
Keiser, of Philadelphia, was an over
Sunday visitor with his daughter
Mrs. Elmer David. Mr.. John Beitl
and mother, of near Blackbird, spen
Monday with Mrs. Anna Gibbons.
Smyrna times., 1908-11-25
SMYRNA TALK OF RED CROSS.
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE

tary Taft all telegraphed their ap-
proval and good wishes. This year
the stamp goes forward to a wider
usefulness. It's value will be two
fold. 1t educates and arouses. 1t
gives each one a chance to contrib
ute, if only a penny, to the war
against the White Plague, and pro-
vides a fund for the needed work. -
The talk was of vital interest to all
and in addition Miss Resell spoke of
the branches of the Red Cross al
ready formed in Dover, Milford and
Georgetown and the active interest
the men of those towns were taking
in this great work. Twenty members
at least are needed to form a Red
Cross branch and the dues are one
dollar year. All money raised by
a branch can be used for the work in
its own town, or sent to the general
fund. No salaries are paid or profits
made by anyone in this work. A
movement is already on foot to form
a Red Cross branch in Smyrna and it
is earnestly hoped our men and
women will enthusiastically support
it. At present the Christmas stamps
will be for sale every Friday after
noon at the Club House and later
advertised elsewhere.
President-Elect Taft Endorses Crusade
President-elect Taft who is also
the President of the National Red
Cross endorses the Red Cross Stamp
war on the White Plague and in a
statement to the North American
said. 81 heartily commend the little
Red Cross Christmas Stamp for the
great good it can do in helping to
stamp out the scourge of the White
Plague in our country. l gave my
approval to this movement last year
and l am just as earnestly in favor Of
it now as / was then. / am ready to
aid its success in any possible man.
ner." Business houses are helping
along this work as we'll as individ-
uals. In Philadelphia, Dill & Col
Inns, paper manufacturers, have giver
the paper needed for the thousands
of posters to be printed free by the
Thompson Printing Company, and
>the Dennison Manufacturing Company
has donated one hundred thousand
envelopes in which to sell the stamps
in stated quantities. The announce
ment of the fine support given by tn,
big department stores has causet
hundreds of merchants to plan fo
the sale of the stamps during the
) holidays. Those wishing to know
more Of the history of the littl
stamp are referred to the raticle i
the November Ladies' Home Journa
by Miss Bessell,. The ladies ar
requested to bring their fancy wor
t to the Club meeting on Friday.
Smyrna times., 1908-11-25
BLACKBlRD.
Auction Social Nets the Ladies SII,
Which will Go Toward Heater.


Blackbird, Nov. 24.-The auction
social which was held at Mrs. Will
liam Fortner's last Tuesday proved
to be a success. Everyone seemed to
have a very delightful time. The
proceeds which were $11 were for the
benefit of the new heater.
Revival services will start Sunday
evening at Scott M. E. Church
Blackbird.
Mr.. Lewis Schafer was called to
the bedside of his father, Mr.. Henry
Schafer who has been very i'll for
quite a while at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. James Beth in Will
mington.
Personals Mrs. Sarah FARRELL of
Smyrna, spent last Wednesday with
Mrs. William H. Fenemore. Mrs.
James Fortner and children spent
Tuesday and Wednesday with hel
mother, Mrs. Susan A. Harris neal
Harris Corner. Mr.. Irving Brocksor
of Middletown, is visiting his uncle,
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. Brockson. Mr.
James Fortner spent last Wednesda.
in Wilmington.
Smyrna times., 1908-11-25

Personals. Mr.. D. David, of Phil
adelphia, is visiting Mr.. j. Lindale.
Mrs. Francis Loe, of Philadelphia,
is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jas.
Pryor. Miss Emma Pinder, of Will
ningten, spent Sunday with rela-
tives in Clayton. Mr.. Aubrey Van
dever, of Wilmington, was in Clay
ton Monday. Mr.. o. S. Leathers,
of Nassau, is visiting friends in
town. Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. F. Glenn
ents and son, Charles, are spending
their Thanksgiving with friends il
/ Brooklyn, N. Y.
Smyrna times., 1908-11-25
Raw Lungs.

When the lungs are sore and in
famed, the germs of pneumonia and
consumption find Judgement and
multiply. Foley's Honey and Tar
KILLS the cough germs cures the
most obstinate racking cough, heals
the lungs, and prevents serious re-
suit. The genuine is in the yellow
package. w. R. Keys & Co., Clayton
Del. all druggists, Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1908-11-25
Here is Relief for wOmeu.

Ify0u have pains Ia the back Urinary. ri Al :
der or Kidney trouble, and want certain nla,s
ant herb cure for womans Ills try Mother draws
Ausiralinn-L-at II is safe and never-fajline
Pespsase FxEE Address, The Mother Gray 20
Smyrna times., 1908-11-25

There will be an exhibit of NOV
ing pictures at Salem Church Thurs
day night, Dec. 3, beginning at 7.3O.
If stormy, the following evening.
Smyrna times., 1908-11-25

A Box Social will be held in Oak
Hill school house this, Wednesday
evening, for the benefit of the M. E.
Church al Delaneys.
Smyrna times., 1908-11-25

Carey's Moving Picture Show will
be given in St. Paul M. E. Church
this, Wednesday evening for the ben
eft of the Ladies' Aid of that church
Smyrna times., 1908-11-25

Clayton is now without a school
principal Prof. w. F. Roberts who
came to Clayton from Amherst, Mass.
last September to succeed Prof. Nor
ris, left Monday ostensibly to attend
the Kent County Teachers Institute
at Dover, but instead went North.
He has mailed his lock-box key to
the postofice and indicated to some,
it is said, that he was going to ten
der his written resignation. Mr..
Roberts, it is said, was due to take
his examination at Dover this week
and had only been teaching at Clay
tn under special permit by Superin-
tendent Carroll. Since his departure
a petition is being freely signed by
the citizens of Clayton asking for the
appointment by the School Board OF
William L. Gooding, of Clayton, a
former principal. The petition up
to yesterday afternoon had 81 sign
ers. AS the schools will be closed al
Of this week on account of the In.
stitute, and Thanksgiving, the
School Board will probably hold {
special meeting soon to act on the
petition and appoint successor t.
Principal Roberts. The affair hal
caused considerable stir among schoo
circles.
Smyrna times., 1908-11-25
TOWNSEND MAN SELECTED

Walter j. Money to be Deputy Sheriff
at Large for New Castle County
Announcement has been made by
Sheriff-elect Charles H. Lippincott,
of New Castle County, who will go
into office on January 1st, of the ap-
pointment of his three deputies.
Joseph H. Bartlett who is inside
deputy under Sheriff Stafford has
been reappointed by Mr.. Lipincott.
This appointment will be popular
with those having business at the
sheriff's Office as Mr.. Bartlett has
proved himself an efficient deputy in
every way. James Brown, of Will
mington was selected as outside
deputy to succeed Andrew Cole. Mr..
Brown is a morocco worker and has
been an active Republican for years.
Walter S. Money, of Townsend, has
been selected as the deputy at large,
in New Castle county. He will sue
ceed David P. Hutchinson, of Town.
send, who is now filling the position.
Buckwheat itch" is the latesf
disease to strike Georgetown and
as a result, nearly every resident il
scratching. Prominent men ar,
broken out in red spots on the fac,
, and hands, society womel are rub
bing their backs against the neares
door when no one IS looking.
Smyrna times., 1908-11-25

The Epworth League, of st. Paul
M. E. Church will be led next Sun
day evening by Mrs. M. A. Meguirk.
Topic: "The Mockery and Malignity
of Strong Drink. -
Smyrna times., 1908-11-25

Measurements for the new electric
block signal system which will be
installed by the Delaware Railroad
south of the Christiana drawbridge,
near where the track connects with
those the P. B. and W. Railroad,
have been completed and the work
of erecting the plant will be started
at once, under the diection of Supervi-
sor of Signals James L. Harmstead of
the Delaware railroad. The system
will do away with the ground signals
which have been operated by hand,
and the locking and unlocking of the
bridge at this point will be controIl-
ed at the tower by the same appara-
tus. The work will be hurried with
all possible dispatch in order to have
the apparatus in operation as soon a:
possible.
Smyrna times., 1908-11-25
CLAYTON .

All orders for Subscriptions or Job Work
or any News Items left with NIL. Nudge
will receive prompt attention.
Smyrna times., 1908-11-25

The members of Salem M. P.
Church are preparing and planning
to build hall in which to hold fes-
rivals and entertainments.
Smyrna times., 1908-11-25

William G. Parsons, rural mail
carrier from WortOn Station was
killed Saturday morning while trying
to cross the track Immediately in
front OF the nncoming train. All
would have been we'll had he not
stumbled ard fell sprawling on the
track. Tne locomotive, tender and
baggage car passed over the young
man severing or nearly so, both legs,
crushing his arms and lacerating his
body Neither Engineer Reed or Mr..
Boggs saw the young man but felt
the jolt as the train struck him. The
unfortunate man was placed in the
baggage car and hurried to Chester
town where the Pennsylvania railroad
surgeons gave immediate attention
but the injuries were fatal and death
ensued an hour after the accident.
Smyrna times., 1908-11-25

William H. Tunis of CLAYTON, has
purchased the farm belonging to Ed
ward Beck's estate, located in Black
bird hundred, containing 229 acres for
Sc, 250.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-05-16

tons warrant and his judgment shall
sanction. Legislation by congress and
states is suggested, not specifically
but along general lines, to further the
ends sought. 1t is also suggested that
the states individually put the subject
INTO hands of a competent commits
sions. The resolutions We're received
with hearty approval by the confer.
ence.
The conference adopted without an
opposing vote the declaration of prin-
ciples which suggest president call fu
ture conferences, but provides for no
permanent organization.
The following resolution, offered by
Hon. William Jennings Bryan, was. at
President Roosevelt's suggestion.
adopted by reclamation:
Resolved, That this conference ex.
presses its deep regret that ex-Presl.
dent Cleveland is prevented by sick.
ness from participating in this his.
toric meeting and expresses its sin.
cere wish for his speedy recovery.
The president thanked the members
of the conference for the manner in
which they had performed their labors.
and presented Mr.. Bryan, who made
an address.
The conference, after arranging the
papers prepared to be read should be
printed in the record without reading.
adjourned sine die at 12;45 o'clock
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-05-16
MRS. FRANK DoBRoVoLNY.

As briefly mentioned in the Eagle
yesterday morning, Mrs. Frank Dob
brovoney died Thursday at the fam.
lily home in the College community.
She leave her husband and two sons.
the latter being five and two years old
respectively, Mrs. Dobrovolny was a
daughter of Joe Wasatke. formerly OF
this city, but now of Houston, and was
born and reared in the College com
munity. She had been in IN health
about aIyear. She was member OF
st. Joseph's Catholic church and leaves
besides her sorrowing relatives. a
large cirNle Of friends. Her remains
were laid TO rest yesterday afternoon
a, Rector burying ground, Rev. Faith
er Gliessner conducting the service
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-05-16
rELeeRAPHERs CHANGED.

The Eagle learns that an order from
the chief dispatcher of the II. & 7. c.,
effective yesterday, has changed the
three trick service of thegraphers at
the II. e. T. c. depot here, the serv-
ices of the third trick man being dis
continued at this point
Mr.. w. w. Harris hours will be
from a. m. to Z p. m, and we are
advised that he will handle all or
binary railroad and commercial mes
sages as heretofore, but no train or
ders or train reports, this being done
from smaller stations north and south.
Mr. S. f. Harris hours will be from
Z p. m. TO a. m, and he will handle
train orders and reports and do tele-
graph work as heretofore.
This reduces the force here to two
men, and apparently puts the eight
hour law out of business, or at least
renders it ineffective locally.