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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-06-12
The city Council

Inc mdItlnSpufS ShsJ
FAST Thursday. 1t was the last meet
ing of the old council and the nrst
meeting FOR the new council The
retir,pp members were q. &. Lemen,
John n. Rench, E. ". Little, Frank
Zill. and w. H. Mcdowell and Mayor
Harrison.
Mr.C. G.Cushwa having been elect
ed mayor, resigned as councilman,
having one year yet 10 serve, and the
council elected John N. Rentch to fill
the vacancy. The newly elected mayor
and councilme, were all present as
follows: Chas 6. Cushwa, mayor; S.
r. Snodgrass, P. II. Thorn, ]. d. Mat
thews, c. FL. Aldertoa and Edward
Brandenburg. The old council hav-
ing completed it's work mayor Cuslwa
was sworn in by the retiring mayor
Pr. Harrison and i'm turn the coun-
ciImen were worn in. The democrat
ic members of the council had held
several caucuses and decided on plan
of organization. Some of the coune J.
men were strong for retaining Tax col
leetor, Geo. l.. Sencindiver. Mr. Sen
cindiver stated that while he wanted
the job for another two years he
thought there was more work con-
nected with the job than he could do
and plain was hit, upon Of dividing
up the position. So it was agreed that
Mr.. Sencindiver be elected tax collec-
tor and d. H. Stuckey be elected to
collect water tax and Licenses and as
sergeant of the police department. The
position was divided up but the csm-
pensation was not increased. The old
salary being divided between The two.
Other officers elected or reelected
were as follows:
p. w. Letter, City clerk.
Lewis H. Thompson, Treasurer.
j. M. Shaffer, Superintendent water
department ar John l.. Johnson, as
sistant
c. e. Martin, City attorney.
Joseph Blake, Janitor.
Policemen.
Chas. Blake, First ward.
Chas Riddle, Second ward.
Ed. Hollis, Third ward.
William Niggington, fourth wardE
~ Matthew Heck, fifth ward.
John Monaghan was dropped from
the police force.
The council then announced the APP
pointment of the following commits
tees to elect their own chairmen:
Finance -Snodgrass, Rentch, Mat
sthews, Stewart, Schill.
Ordinance Snodgrass, Thorn, Alder
Ton, Thompson, Schill.
Streets Caskey, Reneh, Thomp-
son Stewart and Sch1ll.
Real Estate Sn odgrass, Rench
Stewart, Thompson and Branderberg.
Nuisance-Caskey, Thorn Matthews,
Alderton and Schill.
Fire-Caskey, Rench, Thompson,
Alderton, Brandenberg.
Mayor Cushwa announced the APP
pointment of the following committees
the first named in each being the
chairman:
Water Thompson, Renteh, Caskey :,
Stewart, Brandenberg.
Light Srodgrass, Thorn, Thomp-
son, Alderton and schll.
Stewart, Matthews, Snod-
GRASS Rench and Brandon berg.
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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-06-12

A letter from Mr.. Geo. Nj. B ussy,
now living at Riverview, California,
brings the information that he has
purchased a fine orange grove and ha s
engaged in that industry. His health
is very good and his family like their
new home very much.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-06-12
Local Market

Butter IA cts.
Eggs Is cts.
Lard 10 cite.
potatoes so.
ICountry sides 10 cts.
Shoulders 10 cts.
Ham IA cts.
Wheat 20 cts.
iCsrn rs cts.
Oats 65 cts.
Old Hay SIG
Old Chickens 90. Id.
Dung chickens 20 cts. Id.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-06-12
Against Bridge

The county commissioners, Wash.
ington county have refused to take
the s25, 900 stock in the Williamsport
bridge. This IL hard stroke on the
project but the promoters will not give
up
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-06-12

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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-01
VALUE OF COMMERCIAL
CLUBS TO BUSINESS
no" Business Men Are Benefited
by Coming Together and Confer
ring.
Corvallis Times.)

lhe thinking Inexperienced
doubtless realize that It takes brains
70 successfully conduct CONNER
cial club. OF the value of such an
organization as an instrumentality
IN promoting community life. there
is no doubt. II can be made a We
hicIe for united action in all public
anairs 1t can crystalize public
movement into singleness of pur-
pose and unity of. action. Il can ac-
complish that which cannot be ac-
complished otherwise. Man is a gre
garious animal. His temper is bet
ter when he is under the glamour
OF social intercourse. When he meets
his neighbor and converses with
him, he ordinarily concludes him to
be better person than he had be-
lieved The presence OF gathered
numbers and general spirit of good
Fellowship incident to club associa-
ton, civilizes. bumanlzes aud har-
monizes. II is the touchstone of
sympathy and kindness. II Is the
heart OF happy and helpful exis-
tence. II causes forgetfulness of
the dollar mark. II brushes away
the mercenary impulse and snbsti-
tutes fraternity. il melts factlonal-
ism into unionism. IL teaches bust
ness men that after all. they are not
enemies, but friends. II gives to
public movement solidarity not of
division. II focuses effort with a
unitedncss that brings inevitable re-
cults II Is unlifting in It's every in
fluence. II Is first and foremost
factor in community progress. 1t
Involves every essential that has
brought man up from primitive bar
barism to his present lofty position
on the earth because the incentives
and factors OF invention and dis
covery came out of the associations
Of men through the various cpochs.
IL Is a master influence for general
good, well worthy OF the patronage
and good wishes OF all the people
Such Is the field for well con-
Quoted commercial club. II cannot
attain such ends unless all the in
flucnCes and all the motives are
LOFTY. II will he what the men In Il
choose To make T.. II cannot be ef-
fectlye unless its counsels he wise.
It cannot succeed except as the rep
resentatiyes of all. instead of a
mere part OF the community. II
cenhot be serviceable as a cabal,
or as faction. II cannot rise TO
full-orbed utillty II those influences
that divide men on the outside he
taken inside. II its inspiration be
the good OF all and not the good OF
one or seven. II It's purposes be taint-
less aud tireless. II It's membership
he controlled by a deep spirit OF
broad patriotism. the commercial
club will be OF Infinite value to Cor
wallis, and its arrival be epochal in
the history OF the city. The Times
trusts aud believes the new club
has such a destiny.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-01
Cnlnrrh Cannnt ne Cured.

with local applications, as they can
not reach the seat Of the disease
Catarrh is a blood or constitutional
disease, and IN order 20 cure II you
must take internal remedies. Halls
Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
and acts directly on the blood and
mucous Surfaces. Halls Catarrh
Cure is not a quack medicine. IL
was prescribed by one OF the best
physicians in this country for years
and Is a regular prescription. II Is
composed of the best tonics known,
combined with the best blood puri-
fiers, acting directly on the mucous
surfaces. Tie perfect combina-
tlOn OF the two ingredients Is
what produces such wonderful re-
suits in curing Catarrh. Send for
testimonials free.
r. J. CHENEY & co, Props. To-
edo. o..
Sold by Druggists, price 75c.
Take Halls Family pills for con
stipauon.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-01
Notice.

To improve portion OF " Cot
tage street. ID street and Seventh
street In tho city OF Salem.
Notice Is hereby given that AT the
regular meeting OF the common
council Of the city OF Salem, Oregon.
hold April 90. 1908, q resolution
was adopted TO improve Ncrth Cot
tago street In the city OF Salem, Or
egon. between the north line OF
North MIL Creek end the south line
OF ID street. ID street IN the city OF
Salem. Oregon, between the west
limo OF North CottaCe street and the
east line OF Seventh street; Seventh
street In the city OF Salem. between
the north line of ID street and the
south limo OF the Fair Ground Road,
In tho following manner:
BY establishing a permanent
grade on cPid streets between said
points
Said Improvement shall include
Intersections and be continuous. ex-
tending from the north line OF North
Mil creek 10 the south line OF Fair
Grounds Road, and said streets
along the center thereof for a width
OF i6 feet rhall be excaVatcd to
utPAu VI iN lh'Hth bfloN AnH kIuut
OF said streets. and when so exca-
waited, shall be filled with clean
creek or river gravel, so the sur
face OF said Improvement shall be
level with the grade OF said street.
Said dirt 30 eXoavated shall be used
Ia making a nnifOrm grade SO said
street for full width will have proper
drainage.
The cost of said Improvement
shall be assessed on abutting and
adjacent property. as provided in
the charter OF said city.
RemOnstrances against the above
improvement may be filed within 90
days from the date of the first pub
lication OF this notice.
by order common council. W. A.
MOOre8, recorder.
Date Of first publication OF this
notice. April Pc. 1905. 4-22-iOt
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-01

at all. | had many sleepless nights
and suffered intensely.
Il doetored at Stronghurst and
La Harpe and had two specialists
from Chicago, but there wasn't one
among the doctors who could tell
what my trouble was and their treat.
ments did not help me. MY brothers
moved me to La Harpe from Strong
hurst during my sickness, but | had
no hopes of ever getting well. /
took electric treatment without any
help, also many medicines with no
better result. My home doctor came
to see me one morning after he had
been treating me for three months
and told me that ought to go to the
Springs. But as | couldn't sit no
nor walk I kent on trying different
doctors for eighteen months. When
one Is sick some one always suggests
a remedy and in my case an old
lady friend recommended DR.. Will
liams' Pink Pills and 1 decided TO
try them I took them for two
weeks carefully following the ilrec-
tions and at the end of that time be-
gan to crave a good meal. Ny hand
and leg got so that | could use them
again. | gradually regained my
health and weight and have worked
as hard as ever. from that time. |
haven't missed work on account of
sickness but two or three days In
the last eight years. My cure was
certainly miracle for all my
friends and relatives expected to
hear OF my death I am constantly
recommending Dr. Williams Pink
pills"
How to Cure Yourself
II you have stomach trouble begin
today to cure yourself.
Take the first step now by sending
u postal card request to the Or.
Williams Medicine Co.. Schenectady,
y. Y. for a free diet book. Then
get box Of DR.. Williams Pink Pills
from the nearest druggist and fol-
low directions closely. Or you can
get the pills by mail. postpaid, at so
rents per box: six boxes for S2.50.
DR.. Williams Pink pills not only
cure stomach trouble but are a gem
eral tonic and are useful In all di-
seascs arising from poor blood or
weakentd nerves. such as sciatica,
neuralgia. rheumatism. nervous
headache. the after-enfects Of the
grip. palpitation OF the heart. pale
and sallow compilations and many
forms OF weakness.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-01
DR.. KUN
WONDERFUL CHINESE DOCTOR

VII. treat you With Oriental herbs
and cure any disease without opera.
tion or pain.
Dr. Kun is known everywhere In
Salem, and has cured many Dromi-
nent people here. lie has lived In
Salem for 20 years. and can be trust.
Cd. He usss many medicines un-
known TO white doctors. and with
them can cure catarrh. asthma.
lung troubles, Rheumatism, stomach.
liver and kidney diseases.
DR.. Kun makes n speciality OF
dTopsy and female troubles. His rem
edies cure private disease when sr
erything else fails. He has hun
dreds OF testimonials. and gives con
sultation free. Prices for medicines
very moderate. Persons In the coun-
try can write for blank. Send stamp.
II you want some extra line tss,
get II from US
DIR. KUN BOW wo co.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-01
NIC PROGRESS
MADE At SALEM
" Families Coming In To Make
Homes at the Capital City.

i The advent OF the spring has
f Fought much good word TO the
ard Of Trade and the boosters OF
em In general. In addition TO
p '2s3,OOO 20 be expended by the
'sgon Electric railway compay In
@e willamette valley with Salem for
railroad center. the work OF send
Rg out circulars over the entire
t1hiry Is bringing in big fruits.
The board OF trade rooms are be-
rg thronged with larger crowds Of
Fme seekers anxious 10 secure in
fmaiion regarding farming lands,
pslneis chances. aud. in fact. all
=fhher Of occupations. What the
PaFd Of Trade has done today will
FFe an idea OF how the work OF the
posters Is progressing with but lit
L noise. Three families presented
Hemselyes at the Board Of Trade
~ lhls morning from as many
'nefent parts OF the country and
A'ed that they had come after hav-
q mad an extensive correspondence
~ the Board Of Trade. and that
~ were with the money and
fAay to buy farms. These three
fe the families of l.. WalIer and
'''e' OF New York; W. IT. Norris, of
'ehNaw, Kansas and =. z, Baker,
\ Chicago.
'ne cleanup day insugurated by
'N'or Rodgers has been selected,
VIII De Friday. May. sth. The
l'o' principals, of both private
III public schools have given their
nc'lon Tor half holiday. SO that
chldren may Join in the grand
s"ns'up which Salem is going to
The public schools, in many
'Ahees will devote the morning
exercises so that the children will
lAS'llled with the proper spirit
'ne day before entering into the
pa In the afternoon.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-01

Wondeffuf Success Of the Modern Method
Of Treating Even the Most Obstin-
ate Cases Of Indigestion

Tbe-e ere two old-fe shioned meth
IL Of treating chronic dyspepsia
S,orrh OF the stomach or chronic
hstrtis.
A rIr,t that which prescribes pep
IN, di.ate hydrochlorio acid and
4ser fermeuts to help the digestive
tlees
4 second. that which seeks to stim-
ts,e the glands to greater activity.
poth have the defect that too Of
~ when the treatment stops the
Xnefit stops and the trouble re-
--u in an aggravated form. The
~ of this statement is all too
8dpnt to many who have tried eth
4 treatment. t.
Tone III the Stomach.
I THE modern method Is to tone up
u stomach and glands TO do their
srmal work.
Every step toward recovery is n
M gained not TO ba lost again.
M recovery of the appetite. the dis
Spearnnca of pain, the absence of
ns-al are steps on the road TO
b,rh that those who have tried
NJ tonic treatment remember dis
tdy
|Dr. williams pink pills are o ton.
every continent OF which Is help
Il in building up the digestive or
.ns and therefore are the ideal
rnedy for chrcnlc cases OF stom-
IA trouble. The success of the
h.tnent Is crown by hundreds OF
'rcs Ike the following:
Cure Regarded as n Miracle.
4 Mr. ]. +. Bennington. of the firm
Bennington Bros. a Cox. of La
hrpc. H.. regards his cure as a
,lracle. He Is we'll known both at
ronshnrst. H.. where he formerly
sded and at La Harpe. For years
! has been recommending to others
Il pills that cured him. He says:
|"Ny stomach trouble. which af-
bed nc for about two years, began
Nih reneral weakness. I didn't
,re strength enough to hold mp my |
s,l and could eat nothing but lac
ld food for over six months. while |
vas more than year before |
Ed eat any solid food. | had pal
|lion OF the heart and my breath
d short My left leg and hand
Isdaally became numb and | could
\ use either for a long time. AT
b my hand felt as though II was
\ Of needles when I closed Il; af-
rnrds there was no feeling In ~
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-01
A woMiN's BACK
The Aches and Pains VIII Disappear
IL the Advice OF This Salem
Citizen il Followed

The Aches and Pains VIII Disappear
II the Advice OF This Salem
Citizen IL Followed.
4 woman's back has many aches
and pains.
Most times It's the kidneys fault.
Backaehe Is really kidney ache;
That's why Doan's Kidney Pills
cure II.
Many Salem women know this.
Read what one has - say about A.,
Mrs. Is. SchTeiber OF $50 High 81
Salem, Or. saws: The good reports
had heard CONCERNING Doan's Kid
ney Pills induced me To procure a
supply. / had been suffering from
incessant backache which not only
troubled me through the day but
broke my rest az night, ! began to
feel the effects of DOan's kidney
pills after | had taken few doses
Relief speedily came and then an al
sOlute cure. There has been no sign
of the backache nor any other symp-
toms since. am only too pleased 20
let others know OF such valuable
and effective remedy"
For sale by all dealers. Price 30
cents. Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo,
New York. sole agents for the Uni
ted States.
Remember the name Doan's -
and take no other.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-01
lie Gnt whnt He Needed.

"Nine We r. igO Il looked as n
nv time hal Coos says Mr.. G.
Farthing, OF MIL Creek, Ind. Ter.
II was so run down that life hung
on a very slender thread II vas
then my druggist recommended
Electric Bitters. bought a bottle
and | got what / needed-strengt h.
I had one foot in the grave. bat
Electric Bitters put Il back on the
turf again. and I've been well ever
since" Sold under guarantee al J.
G. Perry's drug store. soc.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-01

Another old saying smashed 10
smlthereens. II rained on Easter
Sunday and the first Sunday follow
Ing was a delightful day. not drop
OF rain until 10 p. m.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-01
Tor Constipation.

Mr.. l.. II. Farnham. a prominent
druggist of Spirit Lake, Iowa. says
"Chamberlaln's stomach aud Live
Tablets are certainly the best thing
on the market for constipation. "
Give these tablets a trial. You ace
certain To find them agreeable and
pleasant in effect. Price, % cents,
Samples free. For sale by m.
Stones drug store.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-01

=. {. Dewitt & Co, Chicago. III.
'u,,'emen-ln 1897 | had a ais
4 " the stomach aud bowels. In
~ l,s OF 1909 l bought a bottle
H9aol aud the benefit / received
'uv gold in Georgia could not
& Say you live long and pros
pionrs very truly. C. n. Cor
IA h"oains, Ca. Aus, 27. 1906"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-01

II old baseball players think they
can put up a game without practice
let them try IL, and get some eH-
perienee.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-01

People who try TO build them
selves up by tearing other people
down universally get il in the neck.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-01
FII.LERs

FTLLERS ... &C.. 80: ...
While you are boosting help boost
home talent
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-01

DeWitts Kidney and Bladder
pills are prompt and thorough and
will IN short time stre9g gthen
weakened kidneys and allsy troubles
arizing from Inflammation OF the
bladder. Sold By all druggists.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-01
SUMMER SCHOOL

The frst term Of the Summer
Normal opens on May 4 and
continues eight weeks.
The second term opens on
June 29 aud continues until
the August examination.
Glasses will be formed la all
the branches for state and
aud csuhty papers TuliiOn
each term $40 The class In
Primary Methods begins ON
June rs and continues ~
days Tuition 1850
Special work will be given sth
grade pupils.
Address. .. >. kRAPs,
Salem. or.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-01

Underhanded methods In business
never hart the other fellow In the
long run.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-01

have been there foS Y2 years. n
you want tho very bs.t at IlyIag
. 'lce1 call on Gr address
t6S MIL ct Phone t2Si, Salem. o..
n. u. WAIT.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-01

DeWitt's CaTbolized Witch Hazd
salYe. IL Is especially good for
piles. Sold by all druggists.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-01

There was joke, that OF pawn
Albany with doughnut in order 10
make IL a holy city.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-01
WHITE BRONZE MONUMENTS

Never chip, crack
tarulsb. moss or
corrode. The ,nly
kind that never
need cleaning. For
the truth OF the
above sec them Ia
all tho Salem aud
many OF the eoun-
ty cemeteries:
some OF them
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-01

Your grocer returns youf money II you don't
hks Schilling's Best We paw him.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-01
COFFEE

Your grocer must sell
Ioor coffee; we can't all
be comfortable; but he
needn't sell it to you.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-01

Ca - II q RrA.
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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-07-23
PRESIDENT PRESENT.
Participated In Conference Relative
70 Naval Construction.

Newport, r. l., July 22.-with arri.
val Of President Roosevelt there to be.
gin at the naval war college on Coast
ers Harbors Island, the most import.
ant conference of naval officers, az
fecting the future construction of
American battleships and cruisers in
the history of sea fighting, is on.
For several weeks two score Of of.
fices, comprising the staff of the war
college, members of summer confer.
ence and the personnel of the newly
appointed "battleship commission, ("
have been struggling with plans for
future battleships without arriving at
an agreement. At this conference more
than 100 officers of the navy. together
with large representation from the
army, We're addressed in the merits of
various plans with officers and also
took up criticisms that have recently
been made upon American naval con.
struction. He expressed the views he
formulated as a result of his consulta.
tion with naval authorities and critics
during the past six months.
A large part of the presidents re.
marks We're to the public, some 200
guests made up of officers and wives
having been invited TO be present. but
whatever of a confidential nature was
attached was delivered behind closed
doors.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-07-23
TEXAN INJURED.
Thrown From Automobile In a
Car Collision.

Chicago, July 22.-J. W. Wade Of
Paris, Tex, was seriously injured and
an automobile belonging to f. F. Jud
kins. president OF the Judkins com
pany. furniture man lecturers, was
wrecked early Wednesday when a
west bound Thirty-fifth street car
struck the machine at Thirty-fifth
street and Michigan avenue, Judkins
who had been entertaining Wade dur
ing his stay at Chicago, was driving
the car at a rapid rate down Michigan
avenue, and did not see the approach
ing car. The force Of the collision
threw both men from the automobile
Judkins was not injured Wade was
picked up unconscious and taken to
his room in the Auditorium Annex
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-07-23
HARD TO BEAT.

c. s. Martin has furnished us with
the result of his peach crop to date.
From 4S acres of Elberta trees, he
gathered 7,214 bushels, which sold,
delivered at the loading shed, for 3d.
250.
On a part of the same land he rails
ed between the peach trees, gath
cred and sold $400 worth of Irish po-
tatoes, making $3.50 from the 4S
acres to date besides two acres of
sweet potatoes and 12 acres in cotton.
This land will not lack much of
going si00 per acre for the year.
Mr.. Martin sold his peaches, del'v-
cred at the shipping shed, the pur-
chaser to furnish all crates and bas-
kets.
In 1907 when the price of peaches
was much higher, he went consider
ably over 500 per acre On lis peach
crop.-Franklin County Record.