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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-06-11
Company si.r,.,ssy.

In looking over soaae papers the 9th
or day LEGAL sgent came across lista
Of seventy-one leading stock Ore COM
panies doing business during 1870. In
checking over this list, the agent call.
our attention 10 this fast that ont of
this imposing array but eighteen
companies are still In business. In
other words three out Of every tour
companies have not been able TO stand
the ordeal Of fire.
Western Underwater.
A great many people have the idea
that one Insurance. company 10 as good
as another and this 10 not true, 10 10
shown by the above statement. A great
many companies fail or sell out every
year and you ought sts be very careful
as TO the company you select and the
agent who takes care OF your business,
freprese at some Of the oldest and best
companies in the country and can
recommend any Of them without hest
fancy. When in reed Of insurance Of
any kind call to se me or phone.
q. II. Il. Alexander.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-06-11

At special mestiag OF the board OF
education of Msrtlnsburg district, on
last Monday night the contracts for
erection Of the new additions to the
high school suilding and the Hooge
street building were let to the lowest
bidders.
The contract for the erection of the
High school addition was awarded 10
Mr.. s. A. Wsstephaver whose bid was
1857. and the next bid was 1924
The contract for the addition to the
Hooge street building was awarded to
=. p. Talhelm Al So ,049 and the next
bid was S3,s74.
The architect is now engaged in max.
ing ap the detail specifications and all
work will be com pleted by Septsm bel
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-06-11

Miss Julia StaubIy's Sunday scheeI
class Of young men in the Lutheran
Sunday school entertained Mis-
Georgia small's class Of young ladies'
on last Thu rsday night at the home al
Miss Standby on w. Martin street. It
was most enjoyable occasion. Tho
orchestra furnished = pleasing diver.
aion In the musical line, while Miss
May siisr .capiivated cher ihsarers ~
much by her exquisite singing al BY
her charming personality.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-06-11
A Good sprinter.

Officer John Wolf had good oppor-
tunity to show his sprinting Qualities
on last Friday evening hen he started
after a eolored man named Walter
Drummond whom he wanted on the
charge of having stolen some alething
from j. Fine, the clothier. Dram
mond got glimpse Of the officer and
made break fer liberty and though
he had the width of the street ahead
Of the officer he was captured. The
chase extended frsm the store of Mr..
G. q. Smith down East John street,
out Water and nearly to the old fair
ground, nearly mile bnt the ofYicer
proved of 81 perior wind and brought
his man back.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-06-11
Executrix' Notice.

The undersisnsd having qualified ~
sxesatrix Of the iast9 Will and tssta-
msnt of the late Joseph B. Thatcher,
hereby gives notice TO those who are
indebted to said estate that the same
must be paid ar>ense and those whs
have claims against said estate must
present the same at once with due
authorization for settlement.
MIS- Ella n. Thatcher.
Exscutrix.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-06-11
Baptist Convention.

The apnuaI convention of the Shen
aHdoah Baptist Association last week
at Charleston came.to close on Fri
day evening last and was conceded to
be the best meeting yet'beld.
Rev. w. d. AcCurdy and Attorney
+. v. Aler both delivered addressed
during the meeting and when the cleo
ton of officers came on Mr.. Frank
Thompson, of this city, was elected
president aud Rev. wv d. NcCurdy
was elected Secretary.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-06-11
Inheritance Tax.

Charleston, Jane 0. Although the
fiscal year does not end until Sep, 80,
Tax Commissioner Townsend report
that the state has received up to the
tirst Of June tstal collectsral i7heri-
tanee tax during the present fiscal year
Of sl02, 900. The amount collected for
the fiscal year ending ssptsm Der 30,
1908, was $s7 900. and for the year Of
1907 about $685. Oe. The big item Dur
ing the present year came iron the
Camden estate, and 1t 10 estimated that
the total for the present year will ex-
essd $4,000.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-06-11

The house Of Mr.. Wiassea Scott, ct
Grimes, Frederick county, was sstRusk
BY lightning on last Monday and was
totally destroyed BY DIRE. The family
all escape bat one child was badly
shocked
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-06-11

Miss Eva North, who has been
teaching in Fort London seminary,
Winchester daring the last winter has
been here visiting friends for few
days and later loft far her home at
conaellsville where she will spend the
summer.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-06-11
Oliver w. Stewart.

This famors temperance orator we
are pleased to announce will be here
this week and will make several adj
dresses to the people of this city. He
is regarded as one of the very best
speakers of the country and has made
several speeches here ia the past which
have made him reputation In these
parts.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-06-11

We will again ba glad to serve Ill
who wish Insurance. on their crops .
soon ~ they are gathered. We have
none but the best old limo companies.
thoroughly reliable and able ana ready
payers. For the lowest rates and hest
companies call to see Us.
Psrtsrfield 4 Boyer.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-06-11
puNN.--AnAMs.

Mr.. Frank l.. Dunn, son Of Mr. r. Il
Dunn, = student at the Front ssoyal
Academy for the past year or two and
Miss Masjsreo. ADAMS, Of Front Royal
were marrisd in Hageratowd on Tues.
day morning The match was an
eIoPsment I'm which shs young people
were helped by friesds in this city.
The match was opposed by the brides
parents on account OF her age whish
was but IL.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-06-11
Deaths
HoMKR.

Miss Ellen Homer, one OF JEFFERSON
county's most estimabls ladies, died
at her home in Charlestown on Thurs
day of last week at the age OF 70 years.
She was born and lived all her life
in the vicinity of Lestown but resent
moved to Cbsrlestown. She 10 sur
viyed by her sister Mrs. Liszis Bowers
poIsAB.
Mrs. Martha J Poisal, widow of the
ate John Poisal, died at her home on
West Burke street on Friday morning
last of paralysis aged about II years.
The deceased was native OF Fred
erick county, Md, and was married
to Mr.. Poisal in 1858 and has lived
here ever since. She is survived by sew
eral grind children and two m arried
daughters. The funeral took place on
Sunday afternoon from TRINITY M.
X. church South, of which she had
long been a member, Rev, w. y. Lock
officiating and the interment was in
Green t1lIlcenelefy'
BARRY.
Mrs. Mary Barry, the mother of MI.
d. III. Barry, died lat her home on >.
College street, In this city on Tuesday
morning last IN the sDte year of her
age.
She IA survived by four sous and a
number Of grandchildren.
She was bern in Ireland but for
many years lived in Washington coun-
ty Nd and moved to this city In 1898
where she las since lived.
The funeral took place on Thursday
morning when the remains were taken
to Hagerstswn over the G. V. railroad
and the service was held in st. Mary 8
Catholic church IN that place. The
intermsnt was in Rose Hill cemetry.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-06-11
Fon SALE.

A good 1S-hsrss power, center crank
engine in good condition. Address
Smith Dehaven, Ganotown, West vas
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-06-11

His first address will be made in the
Y. N. G. A. gymnasium on Saturday
at 8 o'clock.
On sunday morning at II o'clock o.
the n. Il. Church South.
AZ the Empire Theatre Sunday after
noon at o'clock.
Trinity Episcopal church on Sunday
night ct 8 o'clock.
Admission will b free and every
body is invited.
He will probably make an address
before the board Of trade.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-06-11

J d. Mowsry, Of near Martinsburg
lost his valuable silver name and tall
morse last week Of lockjnw.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-06-11

Half rsrcheon mare. Heavy suitable
for cart or dray. A good bar shear
leader.
M'barg. c. M. Mcdonald,
4. 4. s. Spring Mills.
643ts.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-06-11
Marriages.
suuLLcuRrrs.

Mr.. Riley Shull, well known here,
he having formerly made thls HE
home while travelling for the Rombar.
ger Lumber TO-, and Miss Flsrsnse
Mabel Curtis. beth OF Key ser, were
married at Cumberland on Friday Of
last week.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1909-12-24
KENNESAW.

Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Williams and
son, Jack, of Cedartown. visited
Mr.. J. w. Bennett and Mrs. s. S,
Williams last week.
Mr.. Allen Hilley, of Bainbridge,
visited his mother and Mrs. jamie
Hilderbrand recently.
Miss Lee Scroggs, of Mars Hill,
was carried to Duvall Sanitariumin
Atlanta by her attending physician,
DR.. Terry, of Acworth, last week
where she was operated on for ap-
pendicitis.
Mrs. Lizzie Britain, of Columbus,
is visiting, Mrs. A. l.. Arlington.
Mr.. Jesse Hardage, of Rockmart,
was recent visitor of Mr.. and Mrs.
7. J. Hardage.
Mrs. Lewis Payne was a recent
visitor to relatives near Acworth.
Her mother. Mrs. Kitchen, visited
in Gainesville.
Miss Matte Booth was operated
on for appendicitis recently. Her
many friends hope for a safe recov-
cry.
Mr.. Truman Durham was at Cass
Station recently, as depot agent,
Mr.. Durham is one of the best young
men that ever came to Kennesaw,
and we hope the railroad company
has in store good position for him.
Messrs. Hill and Silver are sell
ing out at cost. Mr.. Silver will
leave the firm. Saturdays are bar
gain days.
Everybody is invited to attend an
entertainment at kennesaw Thurs
day night, December 23d. Adj
mission fee Is aud 25 cents. The
proceeds will go to the school,
An educational rally at the pub
lie school building Wednesday,
December 22d. Several good speak.
ers have been invited.
Mr.. J, G. Lewis will build on his
vacant lot, rear of his store, a large
shop building Mr. James Meek
went down to Atlanta last week and
purchased one thousand dollars
worth OF fixtures, Mr.. Meek will
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1909-12-24
Mr.. v. N. MCKENZIE
IMPROVES BUILDING.
Transformation of the For
mer Gober building in
to Elegant Suites.

Mr.. W. M. Mckenzie who RECENTLY
bought the building at the corner of
the Public Square and Atlanta Street
occupied by Sans drug store and bv
Henry A. Ward, is making some ole
CANT improvements.
The stairway leading to the second
moor is to be reconstructed of rnarble
and with marble wainscotinp Thu
hall on che second floor is to have
marble wainscoting and the hall floor
Is to ne beautifully tiled. The hall and
all the rooms will be hsndso mely
plastered anew and made very elegant.
The contract for all the marble
work has been given the National
Marble and Granite Company.
1t is expected that Clay and Morris
will occupy the suit of rooms at the
corner and that DR.. Kemp will occupy
the suit overlooking Atlanta street
1t ia not known who will occupy the
other suites.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1909-12-24
Kinks Chapel.

Owing to the condition of the
weather Sunday, few were able tc
attend Sunday School.
Mr.. E. J. Greer spent Thursday
with the family of Mr.. H. A,
Hardage.
Miss Carrie Har6age, of Mac.
land, is visiting the Misses John.
son.
We are sorry to say that Mrs.
II. r. Ridgeway is suffering from
a severe attack of rheumatism at
this writing.
Miss Annie Channell spent Sun
day night with Miss Mabel Hsr-
dage.
Miss Nellie Johnson of this
place is i'll. We hope to see her
ont by Christmas.
The Christmas tree will be at
this place Friday night Dec. oath.
at Z O'Clock. The committee ap.
pointed to buy the presents are,
Mr.. Will Hardage and Misses
Bessie Johnson, Mabel Hardage,
Annie CHANNEL and Mr.. Hoyt
johnson.
JANE
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1909-12-24

Seventeen is the number recorded
for one of our Sunday Schools and
this is no bad showing for such
bad weather. 1t looked like nature
had decorated all out doors for
Christmas and made the young
folks feel like they could hear Santa
Claus with his reindeer riding over
the snow. We were even surprised
that wedding din't come off while
the icing was on.
Prof. Ralph Donehoo has closed
his school for the holidays and re-
turned home to spend the vacation.
He has made a very favorable i'm
preston on patrons and pupils and
his pupils speak in very high praise
OF him as a teacher.
Perhaps it would be of interest to
the readers to know what our good
roads club is talking about. Here
is the program for next meeting:
Our Roads at the Close of the War
Compared With the Present Roads"
by G. p. Scott. What Will Our
Roads Be Twenty Years From
Now2" by E. w. Kemp. How l
Like to Ride on Good Roads With
a Young Lady" by Judson Nichols.
How ! Like to Ride on Good
Roads With a Young Man" by Miss
Ethel Scott.
How Must We Begin to I'm.
prove Our Roads," general discus
sion.
Mr.. Ozro Warlaw, Of the South.
western Presbyterian University at
GAINESVILLE, Tenn. will spend the
holidays here with his father, bro.
fher and sister.
This will be homecoming week
and no doubt man. will come home
10 visit parents and friends whose
names we will not forget.
Midway Sunday School will have
lis Christmas tree Friday at 3 y. N.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1909-12-24
FROM OVER the COUNTY
c. ]. Rullard is renlastering and

c. ]. Billiard is replastering and
otherwise repairing his home.
I 1909 is fast drawing to close.
Another years history has been
written and our deeds for good or
bad have been recorded. There are
many events that have happened
that make us feel sad. On the
other hand we have cause to rejoice
and feel thankful for the goodness
and many blessings of the kind
Providence. 1t has been our duty
to chronicle five deaths, nine mar
riages and four births.
The farmers have harvested reas-
onably good crops and realized
good price for their cotton. Their
barns and smokehouses have been
filled, some old debts and mortga-
ges have been lifted and the people
generally are in good condition.
No scandals have disgraced our
community. The devil is still going
his rounds, but there are so many
who have not joined his ranks and
never will. Whiskey and drunkards
are rarely seen in our community,
and we hope to close the holidays
with this good record.
We take our leave of 1909 by
wishing our good editors, correspon-
dents, neighbors and readers Mer-
ry Christmas and Happy New
Year with peace and good will to
all men" ALLEN.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1909-12-24
rent the building.

rent the building.
Miss Smithie Arlington visited in
Smyrna recently.
Mrs. S. J. Pyron is visiting her
sister, Mrs. A. ]. Rhodes, in Atlanta,
this week.
Mrs. S. S. Williams went down
to Atlanta Last week to be present
at the birthday dinner of her daugh.
ter, Mrs. Will Hilderband.
Mr.. Emmett Mcclure has in his
show case lemon weighing ~
pounds grown at the Hughes home
in Cherokee and presented to Mr..
Mcclure by Miss Leila Hughes.
The express office jug traffic is
very large, Why will men of COM
mon sense send their money off for
whiskey when their wives and chill
dren need it?
Mrs. Jane Chalker is quite sick
at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
James Shelton.
Why do not the town authorities
take some interest in the town?
The sidewalks are almost impassa-
BILE.
Miss Lee Scoggs, of Mars Hill,
was carried to Duvall Sanitarium in
Atlanta by her attending physician,
DIR. Terry, of Acworth, last week
where she was operated on for ap-
pendicitis.
Mr.. Nat Carruth will go to Ala.
bama where he has a position.
Gypsy.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1909-12-24
PROVIDENCE.

There will be no preaching at
this place next Saturday aud Sun
day, on account of the absence of
the pastor.
Mr.. Startling Blackwell and his
sister, Miss Mertie who have beer
Ill are improving.
Mr.. G. A. Sewell will move in
to his new house in a few days.
Mr.. and Mr.. S. j, Hendrix of
Atlanta are spending some time
IN our community
Mr. Chic Adams has moved
near the church.
Emmett. the little sou of Mr..
and Mrs. Tom Spinks, is i'll.
LIZZIE,
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1909-12-24

For RENT will have my new
building, on Atlanta street, adjoining
the new post office, completed at an
early date. l will have several nice
otnces in second story to rent. l will
arrange the rooms to suit the tenant.
These offices will be we'll lighted and
ventilated and will have lights, water
and all necessary conveniences. Also
have one nice large store room to rent
on ground floor. j. J. BLACK.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1909-12-24
Death of Miss Martha Skinner.

Miss Martha Skinner died of pneu-
monia Thursday at her home on Law
renee Street. She had lived over 20.
years in Marietta and was so years old
Her two nieces, Mrs. Harwel and Mrs.
Beardsley Of Atlanta, were with her
during her brief illness. She was the
last member Of her family, her sister
Miss Skinner who lived with her died
in November The sisters had lived
together so years keeping house and
died within six weeks OF each
other. She was member of
st. James Oh arch and devout Chris.
tian. Rev. @. n. Tyndell conducted the.
services and the choir ssng "0h Para.
disc" "Rrck " Ages" and 'Nesrrr
Ny God 10 Thee" She WAS buried 10
the Episcopal Cemetery st Q O'clock
Friday afternoon.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1909-12-24

For SAle-Three beautiful building
lots, containing from one to eight acres I;
located on Canton road two miles and
quarter north OF Marietta, These
lots have from twenty-five TO four
hundred peach trees. Can furnish a
choice lot OF small fruits with either
piece Of LAID II desired ard arranged
for soon. Call on Hiram Burdg.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1909-12-24
More Danville Proof

Jacob Schrall, 1872 South ST., Dam
vile III, writes; For over eighteen
months was sufferer from kidney
and bladder trouble. During the
whole time was treated by several
doctors and tried several kidney pills.
Seven weeks ago commenced taking
Foley's Kidney Pills, and am feeling
better every day and will be glad 10 tell
anyone interested just what Foley's
Kidney Pills did ior me. /" Sold by
all Druggist.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1909-12-24
Gould Not Be Better.

No one has ever made salve, oint-
ment lotion or balm to compare with
Bucklen's Arnica Salve. Its the one
perfect healer OF Cuts, Corns, Burns,
Bruises. Sores, Scalds, Boils, Ulcers,
Eczema, Salt Rheum. For Sore Eyes
Cold Sores, Chapped Hands its su.
preme. lnfallible for Piles. Only 25c.
at w. A. Sans & Co.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1909-12-24
JANE

Foley's Honey and Tar is the best
and safest cough remedy for children.
AT the first symptoms Of a cold, give as
directed and ward off danger of Group,
bronchitis, sore throat, cold in the
head, and stuffy breathing. It brings
comfort and ease to the little ones,
Contains no opiates or other harmful
drugs. Keep always on hand, and re-
fuse substitutes. Sold by ali Drug
gists.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1909-12-24
LOST MOUNTAIN.

Another Sunday with bad weather
recorded for December 1t was raw
and cold. The trees and fields were
glistening with ice and most people
stayed in doors.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1909-02-12

Are you in favor of voting to
bond the Village and put it fur.
Their in debt and increase the taxes,
or do you believe in waiting awhile,
diminishing the taxes, and giving
the town a little more time to
grow and get better on it's feet
financially before putting a mort
gage on it? Let's square accounts
before plunging further in debt.
In a few years the town will be
much larger, there will be more
people to stand taxation, and it
will then be time enough to bond
the town. Although we have
signed petition to put the bond
question to q vote, we believe it
is not the proper thing to do at
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1909-02-12
A GOOD BILL

A GOOD BILL
Senator Martin seems to be do
ing things in the senate at Bis
marck. He recently introduced a
new bill which is a very sensible
one and should meet with the
entire approval Of both houses.
1t calls for the publication by
the county auditor Of all county
warrants drawn on the treasurery.
Under the present law large sums
of money are paid out by the coun-
ty auditors that do not appear in
the commissioners proceedings and
consequently the taxpayers know
nothing as to what this money is
paid out for. Clerks are hired
and paid and the different officers
draw their salaries and the taxpay-
ers know nothing as to the amount
paid in this way. If Mr.. Martins
bill becomes a law every warrant
issued must be published and then
the taxpayers will know how much
each official is receiving as we'll as
the amount paid to clerks each
month.
Following is Mr.. Martins bill
as introduced,
A Bill for an Act to amend and
re-enact Section 2489 Of the revised
Codes of 1905.
Be it enacted by the Legislative
Assembly of the State of North
Dakota:
Section /. (Section 2489. Amend
ment) To draw all county war
rants.) He (the county auditory
shall draw warrants on the county
treasurer in favor of all persons
thereto in payment of all claims
and demands chargeable against
the county which have been legally
examined, allowed and ordered
paid by the board of county COM
missioners; also for all debts and
demands against the county when
the amounts are fixed by law, and
which are not directed to be aud
tied by some other tribunal. All
warrants must distinctly specify
the liability for which they are
drawn and when it accrued. He
shall cause to be published in the
official papers of the county along
with the commissioners proceed
ings of each regular meeting, a
complete and comprehensive list of
all warrants, including auditors
warrants, drawn as provided for in
this section.
Warrants on-negotibale instru-
ments, and the ruling relating to
innocent purchasers does not apply
-Erskine VS.. Steele County, 4 N.
D. 339, 60 N. w. 1850. The law
making powers Of the state did
not grant to county commissioners
unrestricted authority as to county
funds. Auditor must draw war.
rants; chairman county commits.
sioners sign them-State VS.. Ryan,
ON. D. 419. 50 N. w. 865. Issu.
ance Of warrants a ministerial ACT
controlled by mandamus-State
ex rel Wiles VS.. Albright, II N. D.
%, SO N. w. 729.
Section 2 Emergency An emer.
gency exists in that there is no Law
providing for the publication Of
county auditors warrants, there
fore this act shall take effect from
and after its passage and approval
Are you in favor of voting t,
bond the Village and put it fur
Their in debt and increase the taxes
or do you believe in waiting awhile
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1909-02-12
this time. However, we are will
ing to stand the additional taxation
if it is the wish Of the majority.

Beach needs fire protection, and
this is where a good live CONNER
cial club should get busy. If we
had the live commercial club we
would have the fire protection
and bonding would be unnecessary.
Come alive, wake up, call the
meeting to order, let's do some
thing.
A good live commercial club
would look better to respective in
vestors than So, 900 mortgage, in
the form of outstanding bonds.
Are we right or wrong?