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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-27
SHERMAN Is CHOSEN
New York Congressman Nominated
for Vice President.

for Vice President.
When the convention met Friday
the nominating speeches for vice
president began witha limit OF ten min
utes 10 each speaker. on the call Of
states Delaware yielded 20 New York,
and ex-Lleutenant Governor Woodruff
mounted the platform for a glowing
speech placing in nomination sherman
ms New York's choice for the vice
presidency. Now came surprise, as
the venerable Cannon emerged from
the Illinois delegation. and stepping 70
the platform was yielded unanimous
consent TO second the nomination OF
Sherman.
Was Uncle Joe" cheered? Is IL nee.
essary 20 askl From the time his fig
nre was seen climbing TO the platform
until he clOsed-and then again. loud.
long and vociferous- leaving him
time 10 properly round his periods the
convention rose" 90 him, and although
defeated candidate his reception left
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-27
ONLY ONE BALLOT FOR EACH
Nominations Are Made Amid the
Greatest Enthusiasm
Ovation for Speaker Cannon When Ne
Seconds the Nomination or Con-
g-escman sherman for
Vice President.
President. WILLIAM III. TAFT
Vice President, JAS. s. SHERMAN

William II. Taft was nominated for
president OF the United States at the
Republican national convention last
week on the first ballot vote result.
ing: Taft T02, Knox 6s. Hughes 81.
Cannon "a. Fairbanks 40. LaFollette
25. Foraker 10, Roosevelt 3. On mo-
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-27

East Tawas, Mich, June 25.~-H. O.
Bristol. when In Detroit. found a
money pouch In the Pcre Marquette
station. He turned 10 over 70 IL
owner, the messenger Of the unitsd
States Express company.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-27
With All His Country's
Wishes Blest, Grover
Cleveland Sleeps.
STROKE OF DEATH IS SUDDEN
Though Long III His Passing -
a Shock TO All the People,
Who Honored Him.
Heart Trouble superinduced by Kid
ney and stomach Ailments OF
Long Standing, Was the
Cause OF Death.

Grover Cleveland, twice president OF
the United States, died at $40 a. m.
"wednesday at his home, "Westland."
in Princeton, n. j.. where he had
lived since his retirement as the
nations chief executive almost twelve
years ago. When death came, which
was sudden. there were in the death
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-27
Cnrloua Coinoidence.

II IL a curious coincidence that only
year ago his younger brother, Ray.
mond, fell into the river about where
the body OF Ira was found while play
Ing and was rescued by workman
who was near by with great difficulty.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-27

But he became worse during the
night, ana Mrs. Cleveland was called
10 the bedside OF her husband. The
distinguished patient sank into uncon.
seriousness, from which he recovered M
continued throughout the night aud
early IN the morning The last time he
became unconscious was about two
hours before he died Death was peace
fuI Just before he died Cleveland
sought 20 say something but his words
were inaudlbie.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-27
WORKED LIKE A HERO.
But with Two Brothers in Danger
He Gould Only Save One
of Them.
DROWNED IN SPITE OF HELP
Mo<h-r Sees Her hoy Ground Up by .
Train Willis g. vanauken
Dead-State Notes

YpsIlanti. Mich. June 23.-The
drowning OF Ira Lawrence In the HUI
ron river is the most tragic that has
occurred here since the drowning of
DR.. Fryer and his two sons about ten
years ago. Lawrence. who would
have been 10 years OF age In Septem-
Der. with his older brother, David, and
younger brother. Lester, went in SWIM
ming NJ the east end OF the Ypsilanti
Underwear company's dam. where the
river has made sort Of bay. in which
is strong current and undertow some-
thing like whirlpool and where the
water Is very deep.
Lester Did Heroic Work.
Lester went straight across safely.
bat on looking back saw both his
brothers in difficulty He pulled
David, who seemed TO be suffering
from cramps. 20 what he thought was
a safe place aud then brought Ira out
20 big pile Of stone from the old mill,
where one can stand safely David.
however, had sunk back into the cur
rent so Lester left Ira on the stones
and rushed back and saved David.
When he turned TO look Ira had dIsap-
peared. The boy was not strong and
was evidently TOO exhausted TO keep
his footing on the slippery stones.
Owed But Could Not Find Him.
Lester dived for him, but could not
find him. and IS was not until the
sluices were raised that his body was
recovered Ira Lawrence was gradu.
ated from the Ypsilanti high school
year ago. He was president OF his
junior class and prominent member
OF the Sigma Delta fraternity. In his
senior year he was editor OF the High
School Chat and the senior annual, the
Ypsi.Dixlt. He had been employed in
the offices OF the Michigan Central at
Cleveland and Ann Arbor.
Curious Coincidence.
IL n n ourious coincfdonco thaf ouIv
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-27
News Came az a shock.

The news OF Cleveland's death came
as sudden shock 10 the people Of
Princeton, as II did to the people OF the
rest Of the world. Everybody in
Princeton knew he was sick, but none
seemed 20 think the end was so near
As the news spread about the unlver-
sity. flags were placed at half mast
and everybody was disposed TO stop
and talk and express regrets and extol
his virtues. Many intimate friends OF
tho family. aud many others not 80
close, called at the Cleveland home.
Few were able 10 zee Mrs. Cleveland,
land all OF them left cards.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-27

Although confined to HIS room con-
tinuOusly after his return 10 Princeton
IL was not until Tuesday that his con-
,ditlon aroused uneasiness on the part
OF Mrs. Cleveland. Undoubtedly ar
fected by the heat he showed signs OF
failure, and Mrs. Cleveland telephoncd
10 DR.. Bryant. who came over from
New York DIR. Lockwood followed
DR. Bryant from New York. and when
they reached here, Or. Carnahan, who
had been Cleveland's local physician
since the former president came 10
Princeton. was also called In. During
TUESDAY evening Cleveland seemed TO
rally
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-27

:, News OF the death Of ex-president
Grover Cleveland was communicated
10 President Roosevelt az Oyster Bay
and caused radical changes In the
Presidents plans for the immediate
future. Roosevelt was deeply shocked
nj the tidlngs. and Immediately tele-
graphed to Mrs Cleveland rendering
his sympathy and that OF Mrs. Roose-
welt and asking 20 be notified. AZ Mira
Cleveland's earliest convenience. OF the
time OF The late presidents funeral.
Roosevelt made Il known immediate
~ on receipt OF the news Of Cleye-
lands death that he would abandon his
proposed trip 10 New London. Conn.,.
to witness the Harvard-Yale boat
races. He also az once prepared and
subsequent, caused to be issued a
proclamation % the people OF the
country, eulogzlng tho dead statesman.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-27
Had Been Ill for Two Years.

While Cleveland had been in poor
health for the last two years and had
lost a hundred pounds In weight. his
death came Unexpectedly. Some three
weeks ago he was brought home from
Lakewood, where his condition for a
time was such that the hotel az which
he was staying was kept open after It's
regular season because he was too IN
10 be moved. But when Cleveland was
brought back to Princeton he showed
signs OF Improvement and actually
Ralned five hounds In weight.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-27

ordering al government days az nhff
mast for thirty days, and directing
that military and naval honors be ac-
corded the late president on the day OF
the funeral.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-27

chamber Mrs. Cleveland; Dr. Joseph
ID. Bryant. Of New York, Cleyeland's
family physician and personal friend;
Dr. George Il. Lockwood, also OF New
York. and DR. John NJ. Carnehan, OF
Princeton. An official statement given
out and signed by the three physicians,
gave heart trouble. superinduced by
stomach and kidney ailments OF long
standing as the cause OF death.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-28
MARLowE ITEMS.

There was no preaching At Harmony
church sunday ewing to the pastor be-
ing ill but we are glad to say is i'm
proving.
Mrs. Fannie Welsh, son and daugh-
ter of Harrisburg spsnt d few days
with relatives and friends the past
week.
Mr.. John Saith, wife aud daughter
Of Harrisburg are visiting Mr.. Smith's
mother Mira Sarah Kershner.
Miss Ira 'Nard whe has heea com :
planning IS able to be around again.
Quite crowd OF young folks attend
ed the picnic ut Pen Mar Saturday.
Mr.. George, Cless, wife and daugh.
ter OF Harrisburg are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Ward.
Mrs. Samuel Cole and daughter
Mary were the guests Of Mrs. Wassen
afew days last weex.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. G. Carpenter gave
a SO eial Monday eyenisg in honor ei
Messrs. Orval Barnes and Harry
Welsh Of Harrisburg.
The evening Was spent IN music land
singing and refreshmen Is were served.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-28
H.aer.,own ADVISORY Boards.

The directors Of the Hagerstown
Fair have selected the following adyi-
sorry boards from the three counties
forming the Eastern Panhandle OF
West Virginia:
Berkeley county, Messrs- Decatur
Hedges, A. q. Legg, J w. Dodd, W.
r. snodgrass, d. r. Hudgel, John II
lcmen, J. l.. Clendenning, Gray Sill
yer, r.. 4. Hoffman, A. II. Walker, X.
Il. HerEer aud G. A. Weaver.
Jefferson county, Messrs. A. 3. Dan
ridge, e. d. Wysong, J p. Ksarfott,
8. X. Turner, g. N. Coleman, J. w,
Rider, III. l.. snyder, NJ B. Baker, /
W. Williams, e. H. Rinehart, b. F
Harrison and r.. Smith.
Morgan county, Messrs. 3. =. Buz-
zerd.s5. Unger, Isaiah Speilman, A. q
McIntire, b. D. Mosicr, T. h. Lawyer
4. Hunter, John II. Phillips, and
William Effinger.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-28


Herbsrs Spencer tells ~ y 90 sisexf
pregnant sentence that the funettoa
" sducation il to prspArs ~ ~ Co..
plste living.
"A true chord IL touched ~ 1ydneT
Saith when - urges the inpostAnee
u happiness a IN aid = educ1ttoA.
He says, "If you make childrsn happy
now, you make then happy twenty
years hence W the measry y - =
Equally wise are the words Of Gir
john Lubbock; " Knowledge 4 : pieass
ure AZ we'll - power. ~ shcuId leAa
us all to try with Milton t. behslA 80
bright csuntenance u truth In tho stilI
air OF study.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-28

A pcminent Clarksburg citizen camo
in from the mountains of Nicholas
county last night where he spent sew
erai days and during whico he travel
ed over great portion of the county
Being a republican he made 1t point
to ascertain what the feelings were Of
the members Of his party relative 10
the Swisher-Sherr contest. To a News
man last night this citizen said that
he was unable to find republican,
who was geinglto vote for Swisher. In
the event that Scherr's name is not
on the ballot they will vote for Ben
nett fer governor
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-28

The old Rumsey millstsns, once ~
property Of James Rumsey, to invem.
tor OF steam navigation, who lived f.
Berkeley county and owned mill "
Sleepy Greek, will b placed On o large
ssnercta base in ths public park a.
Berkeley Springs.
Maay years aGo this stsne was pux-
chased " y. Pratt Wright, ssn q ~
ats Judge Wright Of Baltimore who
spent his summers there. A fsw years
aes it was again purchased ~ y
Wilson. Who presenter II = tho town
with the understanding that II ~
placed In the park.
At present this 10 tho enIy viaibIe
tsksn sfappfesiatisn Or gratitude ~
ward James Runsey, althsugh plsnA'
are being perfes.sd FOR The srpctien n y
monument to his memory - Hhep
hcrdatewn.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-28

Glassboro, N. j. Aug. lo.-,rhe an
nual summer meeting Of the State hor-
ticulturai Society was held outside Of
Glassbero. Delegates to 1.-THE number
Of 500 were present, and the farm was
crowded.
H. w. Oollingswood, editor II the
Rural New Yorker, speaking of the
Newly discovered Alaska wheat, says
the variety has been known for the
past 5 years 50 "munny wheat and
10 absolutely worthless for Mailing. He
says Adams il fake, that he has .
big nsla Of ssInummy wheat" Oh his
hands and wants to get rid Of 1t BY sell
ing 1t to unsuspesting farmers 1t IS. q
quart or $40 = bushel. He said the
natural yield Of Alaska wheat u but
20 70 Is bushels an acre and mot 200 a.
claimed. He said that within the past
week he had received at least 40 letters
asking him il 1t would BE- safe t. send
IS to IdaAo fer quart Of seed wheat
and he warned the farmers against do
Ing It.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-28
NUMBER az


The regular meeting Of tho Brya4
aud Kern Club OF this city held IN
regular weekly meeting in Its new
rooms 10 The Miller building al the
corner Of Quesen and Burke streets, oq
Tuesday night. There were : gssdIy
number present. There were vico-propsI
idenls elected from the difforonk
wards Of the town and also one freu1
each Of the country districts, - ftI-
lows: First WAR;, D. n. Htnckey; 3D.
ond ward, Harry Kuhns: Third ward,
wv. Taylsr Durham; fourth war1s
John Weaver; Fifth ward Elm
Hopper.
Uvioe-presIdents for the country H.
tricts: Arden, n II. Stewart, uerardo-
town, Robert y. Hherrard; Falling
Waters, 10. X. srice, Hsdgesvills, n.
D, kilmer; Opequoa, A. rsltnsr; Mill
Crock, Jsscph g. Miller,
A sommittes was appointed to wYito
to Hen. William j. Ryan and ask
hin, II possible, to make speech q
Martinsburs, during his itinerary
through the east.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-28
HyMENEAL.

81. Jshn's Lutheran nchurch, this
city was the scene Of very simple bns
pretty wedding on Thursday evening
last At $50. The contracting parties
were Miss Katharine NJ lief, yeusgest
daughter Of the late Hsary q. Miller
and Mr.. Wade q. Kilmer, son Of Mr..
john ID. kiInsr, and prominent
member Of the LEGAL bar.
The church was tAstefully decorated
with potted plants, gold and white be-
ing the prevailing celsrs ali presenting
= most pleasing appearance.
Mrs. Grove, the srganist II the
church presided 1T the organ and rem
dered Lohsngrin a. the party enteted
and Msndelsohn's march a. thsy ~
tired.
Promptly At $50 the bride preessjed
by her maid Of heasr, Miss Carrie Hen,
odsl, Of Washisgtss. came up the ask
leaning upon the arm Of her brethsr,
Pref. &. w. Miller. The bridal pafty
was net at the altar BY the grosn md
his best nan, DR.. q. w. Weddell, u
Fairmons. The cerenosy : simpls ring
service was performed BY Rev. II. A.
White, Of the Presbyterian church -
Gerardstswu, assisted by the pxstoT
Rev. G. s. Trump.
After tho ceremony the party was
driven to the home Of Nr. q. w. Mil
Ter. here after exchanging the Wsd-
ding costumes for travelling gasb All
were driven TO the B. 4 o. station snd
the bride and Grsoa tosk the train.
They will be At homo to their
friends after Sept. 10 1t the residence
Of the grcom's p rents, Mr. and Mrs.
Jehn ID. Kilmsr.
The bride were princess gown . I
white null and lace over taf1sta and
carried brides roses. The brides we'll
wasr qnus being an heirloom and this
bride being tho sightesnth one who
lad wern 1t. The grsom's gift werH by
the bride was gold lockst set with
dianon d. and emcraIds. The maid Of
honor was prsttily gowned in white
organdis and lace and carried roses.
The groom AID best man Leaked
their hAppiest in evening dress.
Many beautiful and useful press ~
In lace, linen, CHINA, venetian and cut
gIass silver. gold, ETC., were bsst owed
upon The pair BY the pair ~ their
numerous friends.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-28

Sheriff E. d. Gardner and Mr.. Alex
ander Stiliwell returned on Tuesday
night last from Webster county where
they wcAt to inspect tho lands Of the
Wainville Coal and Coke Company
which was recently organized in this
city. They gave the land careful in
specliop and report that the coal de
posts on the land are fine and can be
plainly traced over the land, cropping
out in the same veins for miles at diff
erent points, The sheriff says that the
coal is there ali right but it takes =
horse to walk over the tract, it con-
tanning $500 acres.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-28
HOME ONCE MORE

Mr.. Editor: Ny daughter, Miss Ida
Bishop, who has been an invalid for
nearly two years, an inmate OF four
hospitals, treated BY dozen different
PbysIsians, has had four severs an d
critical operations performed, has just
been brought home, having left over .
year ago. 70 cur many frisnds in and
about Martinsburg, and wherever she
has been during her afiiictisn We ex-
tend our most heartfelt thanks and
shall always try to remember shsm -
valued friends ia time OF need.
BY her father.
T.J.B.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-28

The republican county committee
met at the Office OF Circuit Clerk Ger
hardt, in the court house, OH last Sat-
urday aud organized by the election
of Mr.. 7. w. Wood, Of Hedgesville
district, as chairman. Mr.. Woods is an
Did experiences and e.tute politician
and well versed in the ways of ma
chine methods. In other words Mr..
Wood is the servant of the ring who
bold the offices and dictate tn, repub-
lican politics of Berkeley county.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-28

Mr.. q. G. Easton, who has been
manager of the q. q P. telephone in
this section with headquarters at Hag-
erstswn, has resigned owing to some
difficulties with the head office, and
Mr.. Oscar Blower, who has been the
collector in this section for several
years has been put in the vacant place
He is very genial young man and his
many frlends here will wish him wei
in his advanced position.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-28

The remains of this 7-year-old daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Il. j. Ardinger
were taken TO Martinsbarg from Ne
Kessport to the home Of her grand
father, Mr.. G.. L.. Nicely. The child
had fall Last Monday week strik-
ing her head, frsm which resulted an
injury to the brain which was follow
ed by death ON Tuesday of this week.
The remains were taken TO William
sport on Friday moraing for burial. =
Mail.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-28

Mr.. Jack Henson, who last year COM
pleted his course in the law school Of
the State University, at Morgantewn,
is home and we are informed that he
will open law Office here. Jack 10 a
fine,feIlow hard working boy who
has made his way in the face of diff
culties and has como home well equip
ped for his profession. We hope be
will meet with that degree of prospect
'ty which he deserves.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-28

The final decieion of the Baltimore
Sun to lend its support to Judge Taft
In the pending campaign has excited
feeling of disgust among 81 per cent
OF it's readers In this country, that
would result in rleting if we were liv-
ing in Springfield, Illinois, or some
other place north Of the Macon and
Dixon line. These readers have am
pie reason for the resentment they feel.
Long professed champion Of the
south and It's people, 1t now favors
the ascendancy Of party that threat
ems to reduce southern representation
In congress and in the electoral col
lege. Outraged by tn adoption Of the
Civil war amendments to the censti.
tuition, in now seeks to continue In
power = party resolved upon their en-
forcement.
The Sun has preached tariff reform
for years, and now favors party that
stands for reform by the robbers them
selves. The Sun stands for publicity
Of cam paign contributions before slec-
ton, yet it supports candidate who
wants publioity after the eorruption
has been Gem mitted.
The Sun stands aghast at the dam
age wrought by the Big Stick" yet
aidsa candidate whose sole claim
to popular support is his nomi-
natien by the wielder of the "Big
Stick, y and his promise to carry out t
the letter the policies Of tie "Big
Stick champion. The Sun opposes the
wasteful extravaganza incident to a
big navy, and career Of imperialism.
vet it wants the advocate Of both in
stalled in the White House the 4th of
next March The Sun densunces the
proposed skip subsidy steal, yet it
wants kept in power the only party
that can make the steal reality.
BruAhing aside all Of these consider
ations; ignoring its tachiags of guar
ter Of century ;bclyihg its every avow-
ed conviction en- public questions. The
Sun goes over to the enemy witheu,
giving single sane reason for ths
change. Is it any wonder its readers
are mad, and mad through and
threugh?--Farmers Advocate.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-28

MIR. John w. Dodd, ca Monday last,
closed deal with the Tuscarora Horse
Company, new organization on Tus-
carora, by which he sold to them a
fine registered Imported Pereheron
horse. The members of the new CON-
pany are, Aessrs. D. s. Snyder and
his sons, J. ID. Burkhart jr. 3rd.
Stewart Ssibert, Fred Kilmer, .aad H /.
G. Vanmetre.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-28

Word has ssen gives out BY semi-
IofEciaI sources - thu N. y w tAat the
new station required " that conpa-
mics franchise with The coFpsratien Of
Shephsrdstown will be srBeted 1t the
Intersection Of German street and the
new track. The buildisg will be placed
on the west side Of the tracks ard will
be bcautificd by nice laws and ether
conveniences. The freight station will
occupy the whole u the present struc-
ture.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-28

Ths home Of Captain william Burk-
hart On East John street, was the scene
Of quiet wedding On last Friday eve
aing, when his daughter Miss Ida
Burkhart, and Mr.. David Clifford
Davis, Of mbsrland, Nd, wsse unit
ed in the hsly bonds u ws4Ieck ~ the
grandfather Of the bride, Rev. Will
liam Gerhsrdt, % years q ags. The
newly we'd will make their hsms In
Cumberland.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-28

The third uniform teachers examia
alton for 1908 will be held At Mason
school building on the boom, on Fri
day and Saturday, Sept. II and II. Al
the same time and place examination
for primary and High school certI-
ficates will be held.
Willis F. Evans,
Co. Supt.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-28

Mr.. Sam Freeze, the accommodate
ing assistant at +. X. Combs, saloon
and restaurant, and was. for several
years captain Of the police force of this
city suffered severe stroke Of .paraly-
sis and has since been in preearious
condition. 1t has been reported about
the street several times that he was
dying.