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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-01-31
THE GREAT SALE
CLOTHING MOVING FAST
STORE CROWDED
DAY AND NI0AT.

The Unprecedented and unparalleled
sale now in progreks at The store ,of J..
T.. Thompson Il Bro. has been the
wonder Of the town. The purchasers
crowd the store antil there can no
more crowd in and they are carrying
away bargains by the wagon load.
There. are an army Of clerks and all
are kept busy.
The first day was an astounding one.
When the store closed for the day there
were 300 sale tickets ON the spindle.
The bargains are going to to all see.
tons even to Jefferson, Morgan and
Frederick county. The large stock,
SIS, 900 is melting away under the in
flqence Of the warm sun light ofthis
greatfbargain sale and If you want to
gel in the swim you better get there at
once.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-01-31
Asarrtec.

, The Meth dist parsonage st hedges
vile was the scene of quiet wedding
at four o'clock last Thursday evening
when the Rev. Mr.. Gill united in mar
riaGe Miss Sarah IdelIa PearreIl and
M&}phn ID. Lemaster.
. Ne bride Is the daughter Of Mr..
Isaac Pearrell and the groom is the
81 n of County Commissioner ID. Z. lie.
master, of near Bedington. Both
are popular young people in the neigh
borhood and belong to prominent
Berkeley county families. Mr.. and
Mrs. Lemaster will make their home
for the present with the parents of the
former. The many friends Of the young
couple will join Ia the glad felicita-
ions.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-01-31

Employees Of the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad having anything to do with
the direction or running Of trains will
not be permitted to uss intoxicanta at
any time hereafter either on or or
duty and n person using eacii bcy-
srage will BIZ amplaysd according to
general notice sent out by Mr.. George
T.. Potter. .aird vice-president and
head of the operating department..
Under no circumstances will exuap-
tions % aaade.
II Is 6slisye by the msnagemsnt Of
the road that this ID an important
step in the effort TO reduce accidents
TO ths minimum aud to raise the efll-
cienoy OF the service aud tho safety of
patrons IN travel to tho highest stand
ard. Tho object for this action Ii pIaiu-
Iy expressed 10 the nrst paragraph 81
the circular. which statcs: AF3r the
protection IL life and property ana
good service tbs enforcement Ii imper-
ativc.u
The order applies 10 dlspatchera,
trainmastors, engineers. tiremen.
brakeman, conductors, yardmen, and
al employees having anything whAt-
ever t. do with the handling Of trains.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-01-31

After most successful protracted
meeting in the u. 3. church on Penn
sylyania in this city In which the pas
tor, Rev. A. b. Wilson was assisted by
sister Jennie Smith, the neted railroad
Y. NJ. q. A. evangelist, an aiI.day ser
vice was held on Sunday. Sister Jen-
ME delivering her farewell address In
the evening at I O'Clock.
Rev. Or. r. u. Woods was sick last
week with the grippe and was unable
to preach on Sunday. IThe pulpit was
occupied by Rev. Scott Ling amfeIter
both morning and evening.
Rev. DR.. /. w. Canter was suffi-
GENTLY recovered from his recent ILL
ness TO fill his pulpit on Sunday
morning.
On Feb. 2, Rev. A. b. Moore, a noted
evangelist from Massoui, will begin a
protracted meeting in the Christian
church in this city.
The young folks Of the congregation
gave AN entert inment Friday evening
In the chapel of Christ Reform cd
church East Burke street. It was well
attended and much enjoyed and was a
financial success, the gross receipts Le-
ing $4,000.
Owing to the absence Of Rev. K. A..
White the pastor Of the Presbyterian
church at Gefardstown and Bunker
ILL, there will be no preaching at
silher OF those churches on next sun
day.
The quarterly conference OF the
Methodist church, south, WAS held on
Friday evening IN the parsonage. Rev
Mr.. Tyler, Of Winchester, the presid-
irg elder Of this district, was present.
TIE stewards of the church for the
coming year were appointed and the
current hills were ordered paid.
The pastor, Rev. DR.. 1. w. Canter
announced that after conference next
April he desired to retire from the &C :
tive ministry for the space Of one year
on account Of falling health. Many re-
grets was expressed that he was TO give
up bis charge.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-01-31

Mr.. William e. Davis whoafor some
years has been superintendent of theB.
IL o. dining car running between herr
and Keyser in spell of apparent de-
spondency handed his keys over to one
his porters while the car was lying
here on Sunday, told the men not TO
hunt for him and started down the
railroad. There was considerable ex-
element among his friends here for
some hours until Mr.. L. w Martin,
proprietor of the Berkeley hotel got a
telegram from Baltimore stating that
Mr.. Davlsi was in Baltimore with his
parents, that he was unwell and would
return to his post as soon as he is able.
1t seems that Mr.. Davis walked 10
Shenandoah junction, a distance of
eleven miles and then was picked up
by the train men whe knew him well
and went on to Baltimore. He is a
married man with several small child
rem and had his home in Keyser. AT
present his family are in Norfolk. He
is fine young man and has great
many friends here.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-01-31
Literary Society,

The Ciceronean Literary society re-
organized at Mason's school house
was opened Monday evening at 7.30
o'clock. Mr.. James Snyder was elected
temporary president, owing to the reg
ular president, Mr.. &. s. Cole, being a
debater. The program was as follows:
Reading, NJ. Ira Allamong; reading
Mr. Elmer Munson; Resolved
that Ambition is more of crime than
Virtue. The judges were Mr., ID. q.
Carver, Mr.. Willis T. Evans and par
mis- Porter.
Affirmative, G. 3. Cole, J. t. Whit
more. Negative, Mr.. James Miller, j..
w. Nhitacre. The affirmative won.
The following officers were elected
for the coming month: President
James Snyder. Vice-P resident-D G..
Carver. Miss Virgie Say
der. SecrstPry Elmer Munson. The
next meeting will be held February g..
The question is "Resolved, That the
Complete Education of All, is the
Duty of State.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-01-31
NUMBER S


The firs. OF = series Of Sunday after
noon meetings for men, by The Y. ~.
G. A. at tho Central Opera house was
held on Sunday Isst. The Martinsburg
City Band gave most delightful 81
cred concert before the nesting began
which was much enjoyed. The large
room was full Of men, who were deep-
~ interested In tbs services and The
X. NJ. G. A. movement.
Ex-senator Faulkner, chairman Is
the equalization presided and : nuns
Der Of The passors Of the town wsre o.
the platform. The singing, which was
inspiring, was ied.hy A. D. Darby and
marry Grove.
The speaker for the occasion SKA
Governor q. w. Atkinson, now
Of the Court Of Claims In WAshingtoa
who had come up on Saturday, and
was the guest Of ssaator Faulkner -
BssdvilIe, but unfortunately the judge
has been taken with ! bad case Or tom
silitis Saturday night and was unable
70 deliver his address, but having II
written out II was rsad BY Rev.4vy u.
McCurdy, Of the First Baptist church !.
The meeting was most successful
one and shows that the interest Ia tn
Y. NJ G. A. wore In Martinsbufg has
not aba.ed In the least.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-01-31

The regular meeting of the Martins
burg school board was held ut the Sec
ond ward building on Monday night
last and transacted important bust
ness.
President Young presided and all
the commissioners were present ex-
cspting Mr.. Alexander who was de-
tanned BY important private business.
An application for the position Of
Janitor at the Second ward building
from Charles 3. Sencindiver was re-
ceivsd aud placed on file. Reports In :
dicated that the now heating fixtures
put in the various buildings by Mr.. ~.
A. Hamman during the past summer
are meeting the requirements and
keeping the buildings comfortable.
The President reported that there
had been nearly hundred inqui ries In
response to the advertisement Of the
$780, 900 bond TO be foated to build
new building in the third ward all Of
which b Ad been answered by Clerk
Pitzer and that the indications were
that the bonds would all be sold.
A resolution was passed by the
board directing that all teachers refuse
to excuse pupils from attendance 1t
school during the sessions for the pur-
pose Of attending places Of am use
ment.
Superintendent &. w. Brindle sub
mitted his statistical report as follows:
PERCENTAGE OF ATTENDANCE.
Bign school, 93.s; second ward, 1913 !;
third ward, 9l.5; fourth ward, 92,5;
fifth ward, 9l.3; Sumner, 95.s. Percen-
tsge for all school, 92.6. Core spending
month last year 92.e.
NUMBER NOT ABSENT.
|, High school, 81; second ward, 115;
third ward, 1l5; ourth ward, II; fifth
ward, 81; Sumner, AZ. Whole number
of pupils not absent sol. Last year,
467.
VISITS.
Number OF visits made by school
commissioners, S, by superintendent,
AZ; by patrons, 10; by other persons,
10. Visits made to patrons by teachers,
Is.
Banner room J.. w. Corsey's wi th
percentage of 97.4.
Banner school sumner, percentage
95.S.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-01-31
A snss Inheritance.

Misses Kate and susan Startzman
living near Spring Mills this county
have Inherited snug little fortune
from the estate of their brother, Mr..
William Startzman, who left this
county many years ago, aad who re-
Gently died in the city of Roanoke.
The administrator of the estate has
beea here during the past week nego-
tiating a settlement,oft the legacy which
will, we are informed be about
$1,000 each. The estate Is said to be
worth about $4,000.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-01-31
FAsia workers iassssuss :Msrsinsburr.
West W.


MONDAY AND TUESDAY, FEB 8 4 4 1905
This conference il pian aed for The
county and distrcs officers Of Jeiief-
son, Berkeley and Morgan Counties.
Endeavor to have full attendance.
You will dad IL helpful for your next
cars work.
SoAE THINGS TO BE ACCOMPLISHED.
A better understanding Of your local
conditions.
The experience VI others to help
solve your own problems.
Laying plans for the spring work.
An outline o. the next state Convsn
ton.
10 stimulate WORK through feilew-
ship.
EPISCOPAL PARISH HOUSE,, MARTINS.
BURG W. VA.
MONDAY NIGHT, FEBRUARY 3RD, 1908.
RALLY OF OFFICERS ANp TEACHERS.
THEME: ''TRArNEp sRRvrcEn
Address Duplicating Ones Self
DR.. A. !. Hiatt,
I'res State 9. 3. Assn
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES service
Mr., w. e. Shafisr,
General Secretary.
TUESDAY MORNING, Fab. 4rH, 1905.
Devotional Rev. Chas Ghiselin
The County Executive Com mittes
Planning tor the New Year
The Great Purpose OF our Work
DIR. Al. J. Hiatt
TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
Devotio" al Rev. 9. d. Bennett
Advertising the Convention
w. q. Shafer
Conference Or. A. J. hiatt
The Financial Problems
The Value OF statistics
School Visitation
High Standard OF Excellence
Fine Next state Con yentlon.
Conferences 10 pay better shan Con-
yentions.
The officers who come together TO
plan their work will go home 10 work
their plans.
PLAN TO ATTEND THE BALTIMORE
FIELD WORKERS. coNFEREaca
FEBRUARY 4--7tn, 1908,
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-01-31
M. Bender Clerk

fhe contest for the appointment by
.e court for successor to the late
Jerk, 1. l. Beader was settled by the
court on Friday afternoon by the gel
ection OF Mr.. harold Bender, the eldest
On of the late clerk.
The active candidates were Attorney
Viibur III. Thomas, who has been
deputy clerk under the late Mr.. /. L..
Bender for number OF years, Mr..
Harold Bender, DR.. VIM. 7. Henshaw
and Chas FL. Quenzei.
The court heard each of the appii-
sants and then for Sc veral hours con-
5idered the matter. They finally select
ID Mr.. Bender, we understand by
unanimous vote.
The successful applicant is fin %
young man thoroughly competent and
will doubtless fill the office very ac-
ceptably. He has been away from hone
for several years attending college and
nas very liberal education. He grad
1ated from Lafayette college several
years ago after which he graduated at
Johns Hopkins University Baltimore,
in the Phi. ID. degree and has for the
past year or more been attending the
Berlin University, Germany. lie left
Germany as soon as he heard of his
fathers serious illness but being de-
tanned by isinability tie get boat did
get home unit. his father was dead
His younger brother is in bis senior
year at Cornell where he is taking
course in mechanical engineering.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-01-31

The csty of Baltimore had another
disastrous Are on Thursday night Of
last week In which the loss IL esti.
Mated at near half million dollars
and three firsnen were killed. This
was the most serious fire Baltimore
has seen since its great eanfiagratioh
four years aso The are started in the
printing and engraving building Of E.
b. Reed Sons Co. on East Saratoga
street.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-01-31

One Of the most disastrous fires that
has visited the county in a long time
occurred about daybreak Wednesday
morning when the large bank barn,
corn crib and hog house on the farm
of MIR. Levi Porter, three miles south
west Of town on the Berryvills turn
pike were destroyed with their con-
tents. The barn had in II all Of Mr..
Porter's live stock, implements. har-
ness, = thousand bushels Of wheat,
about go tons Of hay, the only farm
animals not In the barn at the time
being team Of four horses that his
hired man had taken out half hour
before the fire was DISCOVERED, Mr.. Per-
ter and his son Frank FASTENED 70 the
barn a. soon as the fire was discovered
and attempted to save what property
they could. Eight steers and a number
Of sheep were rescued though not until
some Of them were badly burned. All
the farm implements which were on
the barn floor were lost. : he corn crib
which stood near the barn soon took
fire, and. with its contents Of ns.rly
400 barrels Of corn, besides the hog
house, another nearby building, with
a number Of hogs In it, was destroyed.
Ten head Of horses, mules and colts,
five milk cows and fat steer perisded
Id the barn fire. The barn was one of
the largest and finest in the county
and with its attendant group Of farm
buildings made Mr.. Porter's farm one
Of the "s how places along the Berry
vile pike. The total loss by the fire
will reach nearly $4,000, with only
$3.50 insurance which was carried with
the firm of Washington, Alexander y
coke Farmers Advocate.
Mr.. Porter is well-known in this
county having married a daughter of
The late Andrew Criswell, and has
nsny friends here who will hear of his
great loss with much sorrow.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-01-31

Mr.. John w. Dern while 1t work %
the old building being tern down by
Mr.. A. b. Stewart on Hast Martha
street next 70 tue Nobf u building fell
from the roo ulisfe he was working
TO the ground I Instance Of about 20
feet landing on piie ofbrieks aud rub
bish and Was rendered unconscious f0r
. time. Dr.. alecor,nack was hastily
summoned WHO upon examination
fosnd that both baties Of the left len
below the knee ;sere broken. Mr.. bern
was moved 10 bis home on Faulkner
avenue aud the limb was set. He has
been doing as wei since AZ could be
expected under Tho circumstances.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-01-31
Fire

There was q small Ore In the pic ker
room Of the Crawford Wooden Mills on
Saturday morning last caused by some
substance like nall passing throug h
the machine. There was a prom pit re-
spouse from the IRE department and
the blaze was extinguiskesi before il
got beyond the one rsom.
There was . slight IRE In the old ID.
q Q. passenger station the same day
which was sxsinguished by the IRE
men without much damage.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-01-31

Following is list of unclaimed let
tiers remaining in the postoffice Mar
tinsburg w. Va. January 9th, 1908.
George Amson. James W. Brown, O..
G. Cock, Rev. ]. F. Doran, ]. Nj. OAR
by, Scott Deane, Charles A. Grelner,
James Green, Miss f. ID. Letter, E. H.
Mish q Bro. ]. D. Rosenberg, B F.
Sperow, Thomas Stell, James SLauld-
ing, l.. Young. Foreign E. Herring.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-01-31

Miss Anna NJ. Aikens, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. henry Aiksns, of West
John street, this city, and Mr.. George
w. HOLIDAY, well-known and popu-
lar Baltimore and Ohio tiremen, were
married Thursday evening at O'Clock
at the United Brethren parsonage.
The ceremony was performed by the
pastor, Rev. A. B. Wilson, and was
witnessed by a number Of the friend
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-01-31
The LeGiiIssure.
street.

The State Legislature met in special
session on Wednesday last. Delegate
Williams resolution for an amend
ment to the constitution prohibiting
the manufacture and sale OF whiskey
In the state passed TO its second read
ing without opposition and both
houses adjourned to give the Republi-
can time to confer on plans.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-01-31

As stated bef,re, the Postoiiice de.
partment, prohibits us sending eur
paper to any patrons who may be a
year or more la arrears and We are
compelled to discontinue ell such pa
pers. This 10 no choice OF ours. We
have no option In the matter. We
therefore respectfully urge that all
those In arrears year will remit At
once.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-01-31
child burned.

Emma Tebo, the little daughter of
Fred Tsbo, of this city, was seriously il
not fatally burned at the home Of her
uncle w. o. Householder, on North
Spring street on Monday The child is
supposed to have gotten held CT
matches and in striking them set her
clothing on fire. Her body was badly
.bnrned.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-01-31

Very appropriate services were held
by the Sunday school " tbs First M.
e. church last sunday ~ il memorial
to the late sup rinlendent, Mr.. /. l..
Bender Addresses were made by Il.
Z. ID. Chambers, q. +. Brantner, and
A. d. Darby and a committee on reso-
luton was appointed to report later
on.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-01-31
Sold Out.

Mr.. f. A. Hobbs has sold out his sa-
loon and restaurant business in the
Grantham Hall building opposite
Hotel Berkeley to Mr.. c. FL. Bowe RS.
Mr.. hobbs will be candidate for the
Republican nomination for County
Clerk this year.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-01-31

Mrs. Mary JOfuOu an oiu tSsiuSHt vi
the MarIowe neighborhood died last
week at the home Of her daughter9on
the Maryland side of the river. Her
remains were brought over the river
and iAtcrred at Harmony church ON
Friday.
CoUCHMAN.
Mrs. Mary Ellen Couchman, wife Of
Luther B. Coushman, died at her
homo on the Williamsport pike on
Saturday evening last at the age of 20
years Of heart disease and dropsy. She
was Miss Ripple sister to James
H. and ]. +. Ripple, Williamsport,
Joseph Ripple, ::Martinsburg, Mrs.
Annie E. Beckley, who resided with
Mrs. Couchman; Mrs. w. M. Sellers,
Hedgcsville district, and Mrs. Joseph
Lands, KALI Way, Md.
She and her husband have been keep
Ing the toll gate near town for some
years.
The funeral took place on Tuesday
at ii q. M. from the home, Rev. Z. 5.
Trump officiating, and the interment
was in Green nill cemetery.
WELSH.
Miss Virginia Welsh, highly re-
spectcd maiden lady, died at her home
at Swan Pond, this county on Satur-
day afternoon last after az illness of
about two weeks Of pneumonia super
induced by an attack Of grippe. Her
age was SO years. She is survived by
two maiden sisters; Misses Gussie and
Mary Welsh the three sisters have
lived all their lives OH TIE old home
farm. The deceased was an aunt OF Mr.
John G. Welsh of that vicinity.
The funeral took place on Tuesday
morning a. IL o'clock from the homi
Rev. Stephens, of the NJ. E. church
South, of epherdstown, officiating
and the lnterment was IN the family
bury ing ground near the home.
sPERow.
Mrs. Mary Susan Sperow, beloved
wife of Mr.. George o. Sperow, died at
their home at 622 North Queen stree t
in this city on "Wednesday night OF las,
week Jan. p, al the age of SO years,
months and II days. The decea sed
had been in delicate health for seyera |
years but her death was not expected
So soon and came az surprise.
Mrs. SperOw was sister of the late
Peter Riner, daughter of the Isle
Henry Riner, She is survived by her
venerable husband ana four children.
The children are IL. Riner Sperew, Of
Bedington, John vi. Sperow near
Hainesville, Ms. Viewer and Mrs
John M. Porterfield. Frem hei early
life she was an earnest christian a
member Of the Falling Waters Presby-
terrain church.
The funeral took place on Saturday
morning at the Falling Waters church
where the iuternieat took place.
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Deaths
JonDoN

Mrs. Mary Jordon an old resident of
the MarIowe neighborhood died last
week at the home Of her daughter3on
the Maryland side of the river. Her
remains were brought over the river
and iAtcrred at Harmony church ON
Friday.
Blue-grass blade., 1908-05-10
Joins The School.
ARDMORE, OKLA. Find

ARDMORE, OKLA. Find enclosed
blank. Am always willing to do all l can
for the Blue Grass Blade, but also admit
that l am late in replying. Business does
not always and at any time permit our
leisure. or enough for writing, etc., but so
long as the Blade only asks for an addi-
tional fifty cent if the blank should be al
together neglected. No doubt that the re-
mittance would follow each subscription
on renewal. You may also put me down as
a scholar / generally give nearly every
copy of my paper to different ones in that
way neglected to reply to the Schools 1t
is the best thing the Blade has ever offered
and a good chance for cultivation. 1t will
not only be beneficial to and for teachers
alone, but benefit to a conversational
power and such a school will teach what
we all need to know. l wouldn't miss
it. Am anxious for it to begin its work.
1t is far better that the Blade have the
spare and extra change with the good work
1t is doing, than to give it to hypocrit-
ical people that Is SO everlasting pious or
foolish. Because a book is called bible and
it says you must hate your parents, in
fact your whole FAMILY. I don't believe a
fool would honestly do that.
MRS. LEM SING.
Blue-grass blade., 1908-05-10
/ 1

not know must forever remain neg
lected and it is no answer to declare
that some mystery surrounds it and
because of that mystery we should
PROSTATE ourselves in abject humility
before it,
According to this sort of argument
what is known is natural and what
is not known is supernatural and the
supernatural is god. Then in pro-
portion as the unknown is brought
within the realm of the known there
is less of god in the universe 1t is
also an admission that the Christian
believer worships at the shrine of the
unknown. In other words. it is an adj
mission, that he worships mystery,
pays to perpetuate it and wastes val
liable time in foolish prayers to some
thing he does not and carnOt under
stand. The shallowness Of intellect,
is thus cast upon the believer and not
upon the unbeliever in Christian
dogma.