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Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1908-09-04

them saw her next dead at 4 O'Clock
next day at the King farm; the lower
part of face was swollen and face was
scratched about nose, as if made by
finger nails; on outer side was purple
as. iftits may, have been bruised BY a.
blow; the scratches were on the left
side of the nose, as we'll as on right;
on the left side the bruised mark ap-
peared, larger than a dollar Just above
the mouth, purplish blue; her chin had
the appearance of being burned with
acid on both sides; her neck was
swollen all around apparently; chest
was discolored with red streaks which
extended, to shoulders. WhenA I last
saw the girl alive she had none of the
marks, scratches and bruises saw
after her death -.
49,. cross-Examinaton. =
Beulah and were friendly and fire.
uuently visited each other; never saw
Mrs. Wright. use violence toward Beu-
Iah; saw no great display of temper;
all I know is what the girl told me;
Beulah wore low-necked white dress
On evening Il saw her and I noticed
no marks; we came home from Der
rick about 6 p. m; we talked during
the evening; left house at 1:25; I
know the time, because when I come
in father asked me the time Henry
Miller displayed no special eagerness
to take her home; I have never ex-
amined dead body before; I supposed
there may have been foul play, based
upon conversation had with Beuiah;
: | took hold of her hands and the tips
we're discolored; discoloration OF fing-
ers did not extend above hrst knuck-
$1e; scratch on right side and left side
of nose; body was dressed in night
dress, slippers and stockings; night
dress was opened Lii front to the waist
[ red streaks were as wide as finger and
extended from shoulder. across breast;
did not examine hands, Just noticed
discoloration On fingers seratc clles
were near the nose; there were three
scratches on left and one IN right side
OF nose. .Ess q. 81 8
l. 13 +s15 ne Direct. q 81 /; 5
a The discoIorati on on the hands were
darker than on the face. II. I'M |.E I 5
Henry Miller testified as follows
s Live in DERRICK; have lived there
| since March nave known Beulah l:IE1 ]
Wright since then !; was with her q at I
the Wonderlich place night preceding
lher death 4; we were alkine visiting
and having a good time ]; II took &. us tIsI
about half al hour to walk llonne IA ~
fleft her at the door Of the WOO dsied 81
entrance jto the house; talked with b,
her on way home she was IN good e't,t.
spirits when left her, the llight aLs5
not very light; no nl arks of any
kind on Be1,lah q face the last $tilnesI
gav her 81 i've. derlich WasEat
home the evening of our visit: ilothirlg
Ea, happened from time WE left orider.
lich pIaca ID place "a cause any
sas On sacs aiInnl visited
a
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1908-09-04


Tearing came to a close We'd
nesday Morning Sensational
Testimony given on Stand
Doctors Advance Theory
that Death was Due. from
Suffocation. Court Room
Crowded During Session.
Mrs. Cox, Mother Of Dead
Girl, Wept Bitterly. Argu-
rnents will take place Wed
nesday, September 18th.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-14

The Will Of DR.. N. %. BAkei, late Or
this city, was probated Thursday even
ing.
He deyises all Of his real and personal
estate to his son, Newton ID. d aker, Jr.
In trust for his wife, Mary Al. Baker,
the use Of all his household goods and
the rents and profits Of the entire resi-
due Of tbs estate real and personal,
during her natural life.
In case his son, Newton d., Jr., dies
before his mother, his son, Harry, Ii
to take his place as trustee Upon the
death Of his wife he directs that his
estate be divided into foar equal parts
to bis four soLs.
Newton D. Baker, Jr., Of Cleveland,
Ohio, Is named ~ executor Of the will
which IL dated October 8, 1908.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-14

The directors of the Y. M. G. A. held
an important meeting on Monday
night. The principal business was
the election of officers which resulted
in the reelection of all the old officers
{. j. Faulkner, President.
Geo. Ryneal, Weep President.
b. ID. Myers, Secretary.
r. s. Emmert. Treasurer.
The question of endorsing the pre-
hibltion amendment now pending in
the state senate was taken up and the
discussion waxed warm. some of the
directors thought 1t the proper thing
while others urged that it was inn
proper. In the midst of the discus
sion a motion to adjourn was made and
carried.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-14

The city school board had It's regu-
lar meeting Oh Monday night. Orders
were drawn amounting to sl765 for
teachers, salaries for the month Of
January.
The superintendent reported the
schools running successfully in spite
of the fact that many of the teachers
have been sick.
The principals Of the ward schools
were authorized to take the school
census.
The presentation of bill two yea rs
old caused the board to adopt rule
that all bills must BE- presented within
three months, thai no bills should be
paid unless accompanied with order OF
authority and the janitors were in
structed to buy nothing unless first be-
ing authorized to do so.
The Board will meet next .Monda
to receive bids for the proposed $50, 00)
bonds.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-14
Shanghai News.

Mr.. Editor, with your permission
we will report tn happenings this
section and some reflections on the
times.
We suppose every body is fully pei
suaded in the virtue of the ground hog
as weather prophet. He is still doing
business at the old stand in his own
way.
This is great surprise at the silence
of our early political aspirants. A few
weeks ago it seemed that all that might
be necessary would be for the county
committee to recommend and the
county court confirm and the present
holders succeed themselves and be
installed for life. 1t seems that our
county politicians are like those of the
nation like to have everything their
own way.
Our locality will experience several
changes in the near future by way Of
business and social affairs. Some Of
our best citizens are going to try their
luck ia other parts,
Mr.. Thomas Stillwell Is already in
Dayton, Ohio, and his family will fol-
low him in short time.
MT. w. N. Naylor who has been in
the mercantile business here at Shang-
hal for the past ten or twelve years Is
going to locate in the lower end Of
Shenandoah county, a Inc county in
habited by fine people with whom Mr..
Nayler and his family will receive a
cordial welcome, such as they deserve,
There is serious regret here over their
departure and whoever his successor
may be he will be very lucky indeed
if he ever establishes himself as
well IN business and in the social circle
as Billy Naylor and his family. We
assure you, Mr.. Editor that they leave
here many friends whose best wishes
fro their welfare and happiness accom-
pany them. To our friends and
acquaintance in Old Shenandoah
county we would say you need never
fear to take these good people into
your confidence and to give them a
cordial welcome.
L. J. b.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-14

Al the regular / Getting 81 Lincoln
Post No. !, Gland Army ofthe Heplib-
lie on Thursday night the annual sles-
tiop was hela.
II was doeiicd that hereafter The
post will mees the first Sunday III each
month MT 3 oslocK in the afternoon ia
order that the old soIdiers may be BET
ter able to attend the meetings Of the
post. The new officers are as folloWst
Commander---NiIiI am II. 0ntcaIt.
Senior Vice Commander-John dros
zinger.
Junior Vice Commander 3. Pois
sal.
Adjutant--Cyrus II. Wayble.
Chaplain William WestrAtsr.
Quartsrmaster--ae George D. Lambert<
Surgaon---Johh beard.
Officer OF the Day -. B. Higfer.
Officer Of the Guard -. r. Cav.
Quartermaster Sergsant-S. hs
Brooks.
Guard--Ira Decker.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-14
City Council

The regular monthly meeting of the
City Council was held on last Thursday
night.
The street committee recommended
that councsl compromise with Con-
tractor G. d. Barns in the matter Of the
dispute regarding the concrete pave
ment in front of the residence of Conn-
Gilman Frank Zill OIL South Raleigh
street. This was adopted Land Mr..
Burns agreed to avcept S25.
The ordinance. relative to splitting on
the pavements and throwing peanut
hulls, banana peels and refuse matter
of any kind on the same was passed
and is how in force.
Chief Talhelm recommended the
purchase Z of some supplies for the
firemen. Referred to the fire commit
tee.
The annual report of the fire COM
missioners as read and received.
A resolution Was passed empower
Ing the treasurer, G. G. Cushwa, to re-
ceipt to State Auditor A, G. Seherr for
the municipal railroad tax, which
amount is S2,2l2.53.
Councilman l.. III. Thompson intro
duced resolution authorizing the
publication in the local papers of the
building ordinances and copy of the
same to be sent to each building con-
tractor in lMartinsburg and that said
ordinance should hereafter be rigidly
enforced. The resolution was adopted.
Petitions from residents on South
Raleigh and North Center streets, rela-
tive to extension of wafer mains were
read and received. Referred to the
water board.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-14

Miss Dora Matthaei, daughter Of the
late August Matthaei, and Mr.. Will
liam Rufus Caskey the popular pro-
plie,or of the Standard Steam Bakery
OF this city, were the principals In a
brillians wedding at the home Of the
brides mother, on south Queen street
on Wednesday evening last at so'clock
Rev. DIR. Hofrheins, Of the Reformed
church officiating.
The b-idc was attended by her cousin
Miss Carrie single and the groom's
sister, Miss May Casksy while the
sroomsmen were Msssrs lsuy Tram
NELL aud Charles Aatthaei, Of WASH
ington, ! brother 10 the bride.
The wedding march was played by
Miss kmma Htaisy.
Miss DsRtie Vivian Clask. Of WASH
ington, whs 10 possessed Of = bsa stifui
soprano voiss, sang before ths csrs-
mony WAgnsr's wedding march and
after the ceremony "Mosa beams and
Elsie sf-sur Drsams.n
The bride was attirsd la handsome
dress Of white silk with lace trim
nings and carried Brides roses while
her attendants wsss white basists and
carried carnations and the gentlemen
we're all dressed In the conventional
evening dress.
A handsome reception followed the
wedding after which the happy eoapls
left over the b. \. o. for = bridal trip
to Florida.
The bride Ii one Of the NEST sharm-
ing young ladies OF Martinsbarg and
was for several years teacher in the
city schools while the groom ID one Of
our most prosperous young business
men and 10 very popular.
This bride was the recipient of 3
su mber OF beautiful and costly pre-
sents, consisting Of cut glass, silver
china, linen and brie-a-bra
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-14
Kings Daughters

The hospital circle of the Kings
Daughters met on Tuesday last
and elected board Of lady managers
as follows:
Mrs. w. II. Crawford, Mrs. =. A.
Westenhaver, Mrs. Max Robinson,
Mrs. Guy Hetzel, Mrs. Il. nj. Willard,
Miss May Faulkner, Miss Mary Strib-
ling, Miss Carrie Roush. Miss Lizzie
Muth, Miss Lulie Seibert, Miss Mamie
Kaufman.
The board of control elected is as fol-
lows: Mayer P. r. Harrison, Judge d.
z. Lemaater, Of the county court, Rev,
G. 8. Trump, G. A. Young and Max
Robinson.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-14

Mr.. Roy. q. Mcdonald, son Of Col.
Jas. w Mcdonald Of near Darkesvilis
writes us letter In renewing his 50 b.
scriptlon In which he says; 'splesse do
net miss any number Of the states
man Democrat. 1t lisa great pleas
ure to read IL and almost equal os
visit home"
Mr. Mcdonald has purchased .
ranch Ia central Kansas and Ii raislng
thoroughbred Poland--China hogs and
Hereford cattle. His friends will be
pleased to hear that he il getting on SO
we'll.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-14

That Is the question which Il agitat.
frig the family Of ex-senator II q.
Davis. II seems. from tslegraphic re~
ports, that the proposed marriage "
the Senator to Miss Ashford has bcen
met BY strenuous opposition upon TIE
part Of his daughters, Mrs. Lee ans
Mrs. Elkins, aud the proposed BIRDS
has been making statements to tho ~
feet that Mrr. Eik,ns who was former
y her friend Ii now her irreeonoilsbio
enemy and denies The story Of the en-
gagsmsnt being br ken Of. II remains
to DO seen what effect the opposlttnn
Of the daughters Will have on the love
sick swain.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-14

UNITED STATES PosToFFIcE.
Martinsburg, w. Va. Feb. 8, 1908.
Mr.. II. L.. Alexander,
City.
Dear Sir:
Allow me to thank god and thrctig b
you the Home Insurance Company OF
New York for their prompt settlement
Of the loss by the unroofing of my
barn by wind storm. / had rather
looked on carrying Tornado policy
in this county as sort Of joke, but
after one experience | want to thank
you for calling my attention to the
fact Of you issuing such a policy.
Very truly yours,
Alexander Clohan (Sigasd.)
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-14
NUMBER n


The mems meeting at the Cent
Opera house on sunday afternoon lass
was enc OF the most interesting Of the
series so FAR held.
Mr.. Il. r. Brantnsr presided aud the
City Band rendered a most enjoyable
sacred concert.
The speaker OF the oscasioa Wa
Rev. Dr. Jacob Sailade, Of Phtladtls
phla who has been preaching for Rev
MI. AIcCurdy In the Baptist church
The speech was most enjoyable oaos
at the conclusion Rev. Mr.. Curly
offered and moved the adoption Of the
following resolution:
sDeyoutly thankful for the strong
sentiment shown In the lower house d
our legislature In behalf Of the profile
bition amendments in our nsbis stasse n
West Virginia. ard deeply convinced
Of the vital importance of this nnoves
ment to the welfare Of eur cltixsns and
to the true manhood Of the sisine
young men Of our inhsritanos, thu
mems mccting desires 10 put On ~
cord it, emphatic approval Of the pro
posed amendment, aud to urge our ~.
representatives. In the senate to give
this measure their strong support and
to cast their votes FOR it,
The resolution was adopted without
dissenting vote.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-14

Messrs. Henry Heller and Robert H
Stewart have bought the livery bust.
ness of Mr.. j. H. Bogart attached to the
Berkeley Hotel and will conduct the
same in the future.
We regret to learn that Mr.. Bogart
will move with his family to SapuIps.
Oklahoma where they will make their
future home.
Mr.. Bogart came here in 1877 from
New York and Mrs. Rogart was q
daughter of the late J. Bak er Kearfott.
They are excellent people and we re-
greet to see them leave. They will
we about April /.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-14

A pupil securing grade of 95 per
cent. IN anbjeci Is placed on the Roll
of Honor for that month.
Post Graduates Pearl Imbaeh and
Anna Rutherford.
Senior Class First raak, Gilbert
Mckown; second rank, Bsss Trump
aid Stanley Golden: third rank, Mil
a'sd Alsr, Virginia cushwa aud Beu-
lah Rutherford,
Junior Claes First rank, Elizabc h
Trimble; second rank, Elizabeth Paskei
and Reuben Fine; fourth rank, Ella
Potter Thompson; Fifth rank, Saille
Alsr, Louise Foreman and Charles
Trump; sixth frank, William wslles
and Daniel Kirson; seventh rank,
Frances Willard.
Sophomore Glass First rank, Ruth
Wrightson, Frank Kssdy and Clyde
Whetzel; second rank. Louise B. Har-
rison; third rank, Edna May 6llcr and
Hattie Snyder; fourth rank, Colonel
Thompson; fifth rank, Ada Sites, Ben.
jamin Fisr, and Alex. Parks, IT., sixth
rank Louise Engis. Annie Robinson
and Bertha Mosk.
Freshman Glass First rank, Ethel
Downs; second rank, Lula .Strods
third rank Mary Farnsworth and Edith
Wall; fourth rank, John Price. Mildred
KimmelI, Jessie Smith and Blanche
Imbach.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-14
Chfaa Weddinq

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank A. Robbins cell
ebratedj the twentieth anniversary
of their wedding at their home near
North Mountain on Saturday evening
last. Including their children had 90
guests present and the affair was q
most enjoyable aud happy event.
Among those present were Messrs.
Ellie and Alonzo Naylor,of California,
brothers of Mrs. Robbins.
The couple were congratulated most
cordially and received many handsome
presents in the way of fine china.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-14

Master Joe Glover, son Of Mr., irwin
Glover, Of near Stokes school house
met with serios accident while play
ing at the school house with his school
mates. They were running around the
school house and III turning the corner
ran into another boy with such force
that both were XII osked senseless and
in the fall young Glover broke his leg
near the ankle.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-14

Mr.. Shirley N.ShauIl book keeper In
the Old National Bank and Miss Ruby
Elsie Ely. of Norfolk, Virginia, were
married on Tuesday afternoon last at
the home Of the bride by Rev. J. r
Essex, pastor Of the Baptist church fat
Salude, Va.
After wedding trip they will reside
at ~ East Martin street this city.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-14

and liquidated the full amount of the
insurance, in less than one weeks
time. Our business relations with Mr..
Thompson i'll behalf Of this company
were unusually pleasant and agreea.
BILE, and we feel veiy much gratilied
with his disposition to secure for our
company quick, prompt and full
settlement.
We trust that our experience with
Mr. Thompson may serve to aid others
who have similar business, assuring
them lnat we heartily recommend
him, his business methods, and his
companies.
We remain,
Very Respectfully,
Claude w Stewart,
Pres. OF The Stewart Vehicle Co,
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-14

DIR. A. j. Lemaster, has seid out his
general merchandise store at Beding-
ton to Mr. Chas. LIE Dane, OF that VII
Icinty who will run 1t In the future 10
his own name. DR.. Lemaster will de-
vote his entire time to his profession.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-14

7. p. Buzzard, Of Berkeley Springs,
who WAS caught In snowstorm two
weeks ago and bad both OF his feet
frozen, underwent an operation both
feet being amputated At the ankle.
The operation was performed by DR..
Stigers Of Hancock, and Drs. GiIpIn
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-14
WAS PROMPT SETTLEMENT
Mr.. THOMPSON SPEEDILY 40
JUSTS LOSSES BY FIRE.
STEWART VEHICLE co. CON-
MENDS his activity EVERY
DOLLAR OF THE LOSS
PROMPTLY PAID.

Martinsbdrg, w. Va, Feb. s, 1908.
To the General Public:
We desire 10 this way to express eur
gratitude in behalfsof Tho Stewart
Vehicle Co., and also from personal
standpoint, to Mr.. Harry 8. Thorn pson.
the general aud all around insurance
man Of North Queen street, this eity.
The public 10 too well aware Of the
particulars concerning the resent de-
struction OF the company's property
by fire, for US to 60 into details, furth-
Or than to say that the company oar
ried all Of its insurans with Mr..
Thompson, who promptly had his adj
justers ON the premises and has paid
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-14

The friends of Harry H. Beard W no
was short in his account as B. & o.
freight agent at Hagerstown, ever
$4,000 have arranged to get him out
Of his trouble by paying the bonding
company s 2.0oO the sum which the
company agreed to 70 title for.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-14

Miss Virginia Hollis, daughter Of
policeman Edward Hollis aud MIR.
George Manford on Saturday night At
the Presbyterian manse ny Rev. Dr.
d. NJ. Woods. They will reside in Key
or.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-14
U. D. c.

There will be the regular monthly
meeting Of the Berkeley County chap
ter U. ID. q. on Tuesday the 18th day
Of February 1908 at the usual place at
3 o'clock.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-14
Church supper.

The ladies' Of the M. e. church at
Bunker Hill will hold supper for the
benefit Of the church tonight and to-
morrow night, Friday and Saturday.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-14

Miss Allie Michael, while learning 10
kate at the rink fell on Thursday
'svsning last and broke her wrist.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-02-14

Claude w. Stewart,
Pres. OF The Stewart Vehicle Co
The evening world., 1908-01-15
HAVEMEYER WILL
FILED FOR PROBATE
Petition Gives No Hint AS to
Amount of Sugar Mag
mates Estate.

The will OF Henry q. Havemeyer. the
Sugar Magnate. held back for five
weeks. was filed and the formal proof
Of its legality taken by the probate
clerk to-day.
Its provisions were practically as sum
married. by the lawyers for the estate
shortly after his death. Dec. 4, at his
country seat, Comu.ack. Suffolk County.
Long Island.
NJ. avemcyer's Will was executed
Feb. .. 1871. lie ~bequeaths a life es-
tate in his house, No. | East sixty
| sixth street and an annuity OF s5o'W'
To his widow. At her death the whole
estate IS to be held in trust for the
.uu,1 benefit OF his three children. each
or " ON il to receive one-nalf his or
her share, on reaching twenty-five years
Of axe and the rest on each!ng thirty
five. lit,
rem OF any deceased son or
maintenance OF each group. II child
rem are Miss Electra HaNemeyer,
eighteen years: Horace Havemeyer, of
FFreIushuysen. OF Morristown. n. ].
The testimony OF the subscribing wit
ncsses TO the will was taken by the
probate clerk. and there is left only
,re forrnality OF tho Surrogate's sig
nature to a decree probating the will.
Thc petition OF Horace Havemeyer,
one of the executors. gives no esti-
mate Of the value of the estate. but
rr%en the inheritance transfer tax is
-, he assessed sometime during the
uText SIX months ar accurate statement
Of the value of the estate must be
pNNr Havemeyer provided in his will
,or the continuance or disCOntinuance
NJ the discretion OF bis widow and
! ""biIiren OF his interest in the sugar.
| house OF Havemeyer & Elder.