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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-12-10

Bis Fire.

One of the most serious fires in this
city for years was that of last Friday
night when the stable of Mr.. ii. p.
Thorn, at his residence and lumber
yard was destroyed. The fire was dis
covered few moments after midnight
and the alarm was promptly turned in
as promptly the firemen responded 10
the call and in few moments they
were playing on the flames in tell
ing effect. The barn was large one
and at the time OF the fire contained
seven head of horses. Mrs. Thorn was
aroused from her slumbcrs by the cry
OF fire and called her husband. MIR.
Thorn turned out as soon as be dis
covered where the fire was and ran to
the barn without dressing and sue
ceedcd in getting all his ponies and
all his horses out of the barn except
ing two horses which were burned up
in the flames. The flames were raging
rived at the barn but before he could
get all the horses out, the fire was fall
ing down into the managers and he had
to abandon two as stated above and
two others were so badly burned that
it was thought for time that they
would have to be killed but under the
skillful treatment of Or. Langford
they are now about fully recovered
an d one has been at work for some
days. The two which were burned up
were handsome pair of greys and
valued at about $500. Besides this loss
there were burned about $50 bushels of
corn about ten tons Of hay as well as
the barn lot of harness and some
lumber making in all loss Of per-
haps 50, 500 and which had but about
$500 ms urance covering it.
The proximity of the fire to so many
large indu stries made it the more Sc
rious. There was the &. v. freight de-
pot, the grain elevator of t. p. Lickli-
der the Thorn lumber yard and last
but not least the Auburn Wagon
works.
The firemen have been highly prais-
ed for their valor and the good sen Sc
which they displayed IN fighting the
flames. It was but short while after
the alarm was given until there were
five streams on it. -Four from the city
pipes and one from the Auburn's new
apparatus which was very effective.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-12-10
Mayor C,Ishws.
To the public:

70 the public:
III response TO numerous inquiries
relative to the plans of the city council
and board of affairs for the expendi-
lures of the proposed $4,000 water
loan, | beg to submit to the public the
plans as outlined by the board of af-
fairs after consultation wi Ii a lead
ing contractor in this kind of work.
1t is the purpose of the municipal
authoritiesto relay all the cement pipe
in the central portion of the city with
new iron pipe. This will require about
three and Que half miles of iron pipe.
An additional 14-iuch pipe will,
be laid from the pumping station
to the intersection of Raleigh and
Race streets and relay the four-inch
cement pipe on Race street with an
eight-inch iron pipe to be used as a
feeder for the northern section of the
city. 1t is proposed to lay six-ineh
iron pipe on Winchester avenue; four
inch pipe on Florida, Maryland aud
New York avenues; six inch pipe on
West Virginia, Virginia and FAUX
ner avenues and relay the small iron
pipe on Raleigh street with six-inch
iron pipe. All Of the pipes extending
south on these streets will be con-
nected with afix-inch pipe at their
intersection with the six-inch main
extending from Winchester avenue to
Raleigh on Wilson street. To give the
residents Of North High street and the
northern section of the city constant
Il ow Of fresh water the cement pipe on
H Ugh street will be relaided with six
inch iron pipe and connected by the
line from the intersection of Queen
street and Moler avenue, along Moler
avenue to Frankenberry town. The
streets that intersect Queen and High
streets will all be reIaided with iron
pipe. To replace the cement pipe and
make the extensions proposed it will
take about $50 tons Of iron pipe that
will cost about s2l $3.50. The cost OF
laying this amount Q! pipe, according
to the estimate, will be about SIS,5O0.
/ ask that the citizens Of this city
give this all-important matter their
consideration and vote for the propos-
ed W alter loan.
G. @. Cushwa, Mayor
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-12-10
Deaths.
KERsHNER.

John Kershner, the two year old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry M. Kershner,
died at their home at Mariowe, on last
Monday of brain fever. The child had
been sick but few days and at first
1t was thought that the sickness was
Of little consequence.
The funeral took place from the
home on Wednesday morning at
o'clock, the isterment was in st. Jo-
seph's Catholic cemetery.
RHINEMAN.
Mrs Clarence Rhineman died at the
home of her father, at $40 w. King
street this city on last Tuesday morn
ing at the age Of % years of consu NJ p
tion after an illness of a year or so.
She was the daughter of Mr.. J. e.
Grove ard besides her husband and
father she is survived by several
brothers and sisters.
The funeral took place on Thursday
morning from Che Catholic church of
which she was member from her
childhood She had been marie q
about two and half years but had no
children.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-12-10
ABOLISH SLAVE TRAFFIC.

Washington, d. G. Dec. Amy
person who aids, induces or entices
"any woman or girl TO go from one
state to another" is declared to be
guilty Of crime, punishable by fine
and Imprisonment, in bill intro
dnced in the House by Representative
Mann, of Illinois.
The proposed penalty is a fine not to
exceed 5000, or imprisonment not
to exceed i've years, or In case Of
woman under eighteen years of age
the fine Is to be $4,000, and the i'm
prisonment for term Of ten years.
The bill also seeks to carry out the
arrangement with foreign nations.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-12-10

a dispatch from Harrisi org states
that the Amercsn Uuion Telephone
Company, which for some years past
owned the United Telephone Com.
pany's franchise in Winchester, has
beef. purchased by the new Cnntiuep-
tai Telephone and Telegraph Cone
pany, Of New York.
tits announced that the old com
pany will be united with all the inds-
pendent lines Ia Virginia, West Wiz
g'nia, Maryland, Delaware, Pcnnsyl-
vania New York, New Jersey and
other eastern states.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-12-10
MUM Der 40.


We are having Zinc weather for this
time Of the year and the farmers are
taking aev mtage OF II aud nearly all
Of thens In this section have ali their
corn and fodder in and riowiog for
sering done.
Mrs. George Kcescckcr, who has
been very III with rheumatism for
some time we are glad 10 say Ii I'm
proving slowly.
Mrs. Nancy Barnes, who has been
Complaining for several week, IL some-
what better At this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. John p. Lands are
rejoicing over fine ten pound boy.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Warden nave
fine young son.
The willing workers ~ the M. r..
churel. will hold their Il XII meeting
ut the home Of Mr.. Huils.
The box social held ut he home Of
Miss Ida Ward lsst Snsu day night
was quite an enjoyable affair. Quite 4
large crowd was there and some Of
the boxes brought fancy prices but the
Mar'owe girls are famous for getting
UP dainty and delicious lunches. The
Mariowc band furnished music.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-12-10

Charleston, w. Va, Dec. s. An.
nouncement has been made Of the en-
gagement Of Mr.. Edward Bcnninghaus
kenna, editor Of the Charleston Ga
zette, and Miss Frances Judson Hea rds-
ley, prominentin Charleston social DIR
Giles. Mr.. Kcnna b The son OF the late
Senator John E. Kesna and from 1909
to 1897 was known as the poet pitcher
In the baseball world. having played
in the American Association, Western
aLa American Leagues.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-12-10
Doupie Tragedy.

Word was brought to this city IN
last Wednesday morning that there
had been a terrible tragedy at Berke-
ley station and Coroner W. r. Kline
summoned a jury of inquest and went
to the scene.
The testimony showed that CHARTS
CrowelI had killed his young wife and
then taken his own life. The young
people had been married about two
weeks, the bride being Miss Jarden
daughter Of Adam Jarden. and WAS
horn and raised in that vicinity. The
husband was also born and raised in
that vicinity and though they were
both very young they were mar ed as
stated above, the bride being but about
IA years of age.
The witnesses before the jury of in.
quest stated that husband and wife
left the home of the Adam Jarden
aubot 7.30, the husband stating that
he was going to John Jarde Is,
an uncle to the vile, to borrow some
nShSy anu So'iiCd 'ito ouob gun with
him. They crossed the c. V. railroad
bridge and passed by the home of Mr..
Allen Gardner and through some thick
cts. Pretty soon three shots were heard
in that direction and Mr.. George Brin-
die who owned the land went out to
see who was shooting. When he got
in view OF the spot he saw the woman
lying on the ground and going up 10
them, which was not more than five
minutes after the gunshots, he found
the woman dead and the man st,ll
alive but groaning as if in agony. He
lifted his head and said to him, "well
Charley, you have done it this time,
but the man was unconscious and
looked up without saying W ord and
died in a moment or two.
The woman was shot ia the left side
OF her heed where large hole was
torn aud the man had sent a load into
his left side near the heart.
No information as to the cause could
be learned, but it seems pretty clear
that the man was mentally un bal.
anced.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-12-10
Elk. Me.or.l.l.

AS has long been their custom the
local lodge Of Elks held their annual
memorial ceremony at the Central
opera house an last Sunday afternoon,
and as usual the ceremony was very
impressive.
The Elks occupied the stage and the
meeting WIS presided over by the ex-
allied Ruler, Cleveland NJ. Scibert aud
the memorial address was made by
Mr.. Richard Laws Lee a member OF
the Baltimore bar and prominent
Elk Of the state OF Maryland.
One of the most enjoyable features
of the meeting was the splendid sing
ing Of Miss Elizabeth Leckie, Of Wash
ington and Miss limo Thompson beth
students at the Peabody Conservatory
in Baltimore, each of whom sang a
solo and then the two sang duet.
The lodge has lost seven of its men,
bers by death since it's institution, as
follows: Ward b, Lindsay, John F..
Roberts, Herbert Hannis, Dennis Bar
ry, W. r. Guthrie, DR.. X. L. Seaman,
and DR.. A. Andrews.
The following was the memorial pro-
gram:
Hymn Nearer, My God to Thee =
Opening Ceremonies BY the Lodge
Solo-"Fear Not, O We Israel Dup.
ley Buck-Mis IS Leckie.
Invocation--Rev. w. Il. Locke.
Solo--"Over the Stars There il
Rest" Frank Abt--MIss Thompson.
Memorial Address Brother Richard
Laws Lee, Of Baltimore Lodge No. Z,
b. r. o T..
Duet-"Lead Kindly Light Bieder-
man-Misses Leckie & Thompson.
Closing ceremonies--By tine Lodge
Hymn-"Nearer, My God, 10 Thee. T"
Benediction- Rev. w. +. Lecke.
Accompanist- Miss Myra cline.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-12-10

(, Richmond. Vs., New. 24.-The state
corporation commission today issued
charter OF incorporation to the vir-
ginia Western Railroad to build line
estimated In length at 100 miles, from
a poipt in Highland county at the West
Virginia line to Clinton Forge. The
new road at the West Virginia line
will connect with the West Virginia
Railway, which runs from that point
to Keyser, w. Va. In West Virginia,
the line will traverse Mineral, Grant
and Pendleton counties. In Virginia
it will run through Highland, Bath
and Allegheny counties
The estimated cost of the road will
be about $40, 00O, 900. The road will be
built by New York syndicate which
owns large tracts of mineral lands in
Virginia, West. Virginia and Ken
lucky and will be used as an outlet
for the production Of these properties.
The capital stock of the road is
placed at $500, 600. J. J. stoutenburge,
is president; A.. v. Huyler, New York
vice president; B. NJ. Bowie. New York
secretary, and J. G. Ropes, New York
treasurer. These men comprise the
board of directors, together with b. H.
Hiner, of Franklin, w. Va; Ii. H.
Byrd, of Warm Springs; James NJ.
Douglas, OF Warm Springs, and C. M.
Lunsford, of Monterey.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-12-10

The home Of Joe Shields, near Let
art, Mason county, was burglarized Of
$500. Shields phoned to Ripley and
secured JEFF Carney's b.oodhounds.
they readily took the trail, which led
them to the house of man by the
name of Shirley, five miles away. Shir-
ley was arrested. The money was
found on his person. He waived exam
inatien and was released on bond.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-12-10
AIKENs -rHoaPsoN

Mr.. j. Calvin Aikens and Miss Bes-
sic Creighton Thompson, both of the
town OF Gerardstown, were married at
Inwood on last Wednesday.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-12-10

Mr.. @. P. Miller, of Romney, was q
visitor to this place on Monday.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-12-10

The Martinsburg Lodge OF the Loy-
al Order Of Moose held regular meet
ing and elected the following officers
for the ensuing year aud who viii be
installed At the first meeting In Jan.
uary;
Past Dietator---J. Frank Thompson.
Dictstor---J. q. Tonry-
Vice Dictstor Fred II. 1raiaheu.
freltte IA. X. Lindsay.
Secretary Chas. D. Eubanks.
Treasurer Samuel j. Rhodes.
Sergesnt-at-Arms -ThomasIO Brieu.
Inside Guard II Lee Rhodes.
Outside Guard II. Seiders.
Physician H q. 1onkin.
trustees ~. I. Mcdonald, George
Aniey and A. b. Trenary.
Mis- Charles jennings, Of Bruns-
wick, spent several days In this city
as the guest Of her sister Mrs. Charles
Miller on Fast Burke Street.
The clothing store OF Thompson A
Thompson has been greatly enlarge d
and Improved by an addition In the
rear MAILING the room one Of the incest
in the town.
Mohave County miner., 1909-09-18

To Whom it May Concern:
 Notice is hereby given that the Sunshine. Sunshine No. ?, Blackberry No ?. Blackberry No. B. Blackberry No. North mining claims also the Sunshine mill site. all of which are situated in Peacock Mountain mining district. Mohave County, Arizona. under bond and lease to parties working the same. aud that neither the mines mill site. buildings, ma chinery. tools, fixtures or improvements to be made therein or thereon. or any property of the undersigned owner thereof nor the undersigned owner thereof, will be liable or responsible for any labor, material or debt contracted, or n- juries sustained by any employer employee in working or improving said properties. and that no employer or employee is the agent of the owner for any purpose. and all operatives engage in such service at their own risk. and that no debt claim of debt is valid against said m ming claims property or the owner thereof. W. B. RIDENOUR.
 Blackberry. Ariz. May 17. 1902
 First insertion May P.
Mohave County miner., 1909-09-18
Mine Warning Nctice.

To Whom 1t May Concern:
 Notice is hereby given that the High Point, Rhinegold, Lohengrin, Lorely, Banker. Side Spur. Morning Star and Evening Star claims, situated in tn San Francisco mining district, Mohaye County. Arizona Territory. are being worked und 1T contract agreement, and that neither the said mining claims. nor the build ings and improvements thereon, nor the Eclipse and Independence water rights and mill sites and pipe line, nor the undersigned owners thereof, will be liable or responsible for any labor or material furnished or debt contracted or injury sustained by any employers or en- and that no employer or employee is the agent of the owners for any purpose, and that all operatives engage in such service at their own risk and that no debt or claim of debt is valid against said water rights mill sites, pipe lines mining claims or property or it's owners there of.
 GROWN CITY GOLD MINES COMPANY.
 By ALEX MILLER. President Pasadena California, May 9th, 1909.
 First insertion May l5 l909
Mohave County miner., 1909-09-18
Mine Warning Notice.
To Whom it May Concern:

To Whom it May Concern:
 Notice is hereby given that the mining prop. erties known as the Spread Eagle, Gold Eagle Bald Eagle, War Eagle, Swift, and West End mines, situated in Wallapai mining district, Mo. nave County. Arizona Territory, are under neither the mines nor their owner there. of will be responsible for any labor or debt contracted, nor injuries sustained by any employer or employees in working said prop erty; and that no employer or employee is the agent Of the owner for any purpose, and that all operatives engage in such service at their own risk, and that no debt or claim of debt owner A T,yT EP
 First insertion May 1907,
Mohave County miner., 1909-09-18

Many of the railroads are arranging to employ telephones for train dis patching, the Northern Pacific having already 47O miles of telephone in serv- ice and 25O more projected, while the New York Central will have it's whole route to Chicago under telephone con- trol when POO miles of equipment, in addition to the present 250 upon the Michigan Central, is mplete.-Scien- tific American.
Mohave County miner., 1909-09-18
Mine Warning Notice.

To Whom It May Concern:
 Notice is hereby given that the Ithica East Ithica and Ithica North mining claims, situ- ated in Wallapai mining district, Mohave County, Arizona Territory, are under bond to parties working the same. and that neither the mines nor the owner thereof will be responsible for any labor or debt contracted, nor injuries sustained by any employer or em- ployees in working said property and that no employer or employee is the agent of the own. CT for any purpose, and that all operatives en- gage Tn such service at their own risk, and that no debt or claim of debt is valid against said mining claims, or their owner
 JAMES UNCAPHER. Mineral Park, Arizona. Nov 27 1908
Mohave County miner., 1909-09-18
HIne Warning Notice.

To Whom it May Concern:
 Notice is hereby given that the Golconda mine situated in Wallapai mining district, Mo. have county. Arizona, is under bond to parties working the same. and that neither the mine nor the owners thereof will be responsible for any labor or debt contracted nor injuries sus. tained by any employer or employee in work ing said property; and that no employer or employee Is the agent of the owners for any purpose, and that all operatives engage in such service at their own risk, and that no debt or claim of debt is valid against said mining claim or its owners. MARY E. B. SMITH,
 E. F. THOMPSON.
 Kingman, Arizona, Oct. 9 1908.
 First insertion Oct 8 1908
Mohave County miner., 1909-09-18

To Whom 1t May Concern:
 Notice is hereby given that the property generally known as the Lucky Boy, Brighter Days, Queen and Lucky Baldwin mines situ, ated in Wallapai mining district, Mohave Coun ty, Arizona, are under lease and bond to parties working the same, and that neither the mines, nor the owners thereof, will be responsible for any labor or debt contracted, nor injuries sus- tained by any employer or employee in work ing said properties; and that no employer or employee is the agent of the owners for any purpose, and that all operatives engage in such service at their own risk, and that no debt or claim of debt is valid against said mining claims or their owner.
 T. B. SCOTT. Burkeville, Va.. Nov. z, 1907.
 First insertion Nov. 16 1907.
Mohave County miner., 1909-09-18
Mine Warning Notice.

To Whom it May Concern:
 Notice is hereby given that the Plymouth Rock, Pilgrim, Mayfower Side Line Conten tion, and Oversight mining claims, situated in Weaver mining district, Mohave County Arizona. is under lease and bond to parties working the same and that neither the mines nor the owners thereof will be resronsible for any labor or debt contracted. nor injuries sus tained by any employer or employee in work ing said property; and that no employer or employe is the agent of the owner for any pur pose. and that all operatives engage in such service at their own risk, and that no debt or claim of debt is valid against said mining claims or their owners.
 VIM. O'DEA,
 M. c. DEMPSEY. Kingman April 1, 1909. First insertion April 3rd
Mohave County miner., 1909-09-18

To Whom it. May Concern:
 Notice is hereby given that the Rico mine, situated in the Wallapai mining district. Mo have county. Arizona, is under lease and bond to parties working the same, and that neither the mine nor the undersigned part owner there. of, will be responsible for any labor or debt contracted nor injuries sustained by any em- ployer or employee in working said property and that no employer or employee is the agent of the owner for any purpose, and that all op- eratives engage in such service at their own against said mining claim or their owner.
 HENRY LOVIN. KinRman, Ariz., March 3. 1909. First infertion March 6.
Mohave County miner., 1909-09-18
Mine Warning Notice.
To Whom It May Concern:

To Whom It May Concern:
 Notice is hereby given that the Tarrs mining claim, situated in Wallapai mining district, Mohave county. Arizona, it under bond to par ties working the same, and that neither tLe ble for any labor or debt contracted. nor in juries sustained by any employer or employee in working said property; and that no em ployer or employe is the agent of u owner for any purpose, and that all operatives en- gage in such service at their own risk, and that no debt or claim of debt is valid agalnst said mining claim or its owner.
 W. A. L. TARR. Manuelito. New Mexico. Feb. 20, 1909.
Mohave County miner., 1909-09-18
Mine Warning Notice.

To Whom 1t May Concern
 Notice is hereby given that the Nighthawk mine, situated in Wallapai mining district, Mo. have county Arizona is under lease to parties working the same, and that neither the mine nor the owner thereof will be responsible for any labor or debt contracted, nor injuries sus- tained by any employer ur employees in work ing said property; and that no employer or en- plOyee is the agent of the owner for any pur- pose, and that all operatives engage in such service at their own risk, and that no dept or claim of debt is valid against said mining claim or their owner.
 NIGHTHAWK MINING CO.
 GEORGE M BOWERS, Supt. Kingman. Arizona. March 6. 1902.
Mohave County miner., 1909-09-18
Mine Warning Notice.

To W hom 1t May Concern;
 Notice is hereby given that the Alpha Ome. ga and allapai Queen mining claims situated in the Wallapai mining district, Mohave Coun. ty, Arizona, are under lease and bond to parties working the same, and that neither the mine nor the undersigned owners theI eof, will be responsible for any labor or debt contracted. nor injuries sustained by any employer or em. ployee in working said property; and that no employer or employee is the agent of the own. CT for any purpose aud tha, all operatives en- gage in such service at their own risk, and that no debt or claim of debt is valid against said mining claims or their owners
 MRS. MARY E. B. SMITH,
 MRS. ISABEL s. DENNIS,
 PETER CAFFERY. Kingman, AriZ., Sept. 13, 19O9
 First insertion Sept IS
Mohave County miner., 1909-09-18
Good or4illiousness.

'I took two of Chamberlain's Stom- ach and Liver Tablets last night, and l feel fifty per cent better than I have for weeks, says J. J. Firestone of AL legan, Mich. "They are certainly a fine article for billiousness." For sale by H. H. Watkins. Samples free.