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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-03-12
PUBLIC SALE
or Valuable
Personal Property

Intending to go into the laundry business and
discontinue the Junk business we will sell at
1872 East Burke street corner of High street IN
MaEtinsburg, on
Saturday March 20 1909
beginning at 10 O'Clock a, m, the following;
Head Horses
mares in foal and the other two are heavy
draft horses. all good workers and two are good
barshear leaders
Good Shropshire Buck
implements
4-horse wagon, 1-horse wagon, spring wagon.
spring tooth harrow, new; drag harrow, No. 10
lot of single and double shovel plows, double
corn shelter, 9 corn eutivatcrs, garden cultiya-
tor, 2horse steel mud scoop
Harness
sets Yankee harness. 6 sets lead gears, sets
single buggy harness, set heavy single wagon
harness brides, callars, and halters
Good Head Light for Traction
Engine
lot ice skates lot screw jacks, Emery wheel and
stand, mandell portable forge
Miscellaneous
New model stevens hammerless double barrel
shot gun and case, blacksmith tools, 80 more
good scoop shovelS 6-bench vses, lot of stone
and blacksmith sledges, lot of copper and brass
kettles all sizes, from the largest to the smallest
drill press, lot saws 2 pr platform scales, 115
barrels axle greeSe, 4 stoves, lawn mower, lot
sausage grinders and suffers, digging irons,
pinch bars lot log and other chains, lot garden
tools 9 hay knives, set but chains DiXie's make
lot hand hammers cold chisels, monkey and
open end wrenches, steam gauges, water
columns, and boiler supplies, lot clay picks and
| mattocks, all kinds of tools and lots of them
Is Kegs Cut Nails all Sizes
There are a great many articles of value which
are not mentioned. Come early.
TERMS
| A credit of months will be given on all sums
| of $40 and over, the purchaser to give his note
with approved security, negotiable and payable
at the Bank of Martinsburg, with interest from
| date but if paid at maturity interest RENTED,
| Under $40 cash No property TO be removed
until sltfi j for
| CLINE & CASKEY.
| Dodd and ge.lman, Aucts
| Norwood Burkhart CLERK
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-03-12

rhe late leg stature did good thing
In passing rigid la~ forbidoing the
carrying cf reviewers and making ii q
penitentiary ofieose TO carry such wea-
pons. The old law was frazzled out
and had grown to be dead letter.
We predict that there will mot be many
cases Of conviction for the toters will
soon have enough and will throw down
their weapons when two or three are
sent to the pen. Thole who have been
in the habit better take notice and de-
port Themselves accordingly.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-03-12

MISS NtNETIE FORl Ell.
Miss Ninette Porter, Braintree YER
mont, writes: 81 have been cured by
Peruna.
81 had several hemorrhages of tbs
lungs The doctors did not ,,elp me
much ana would never have cured me.
~ saw a Testimonial IN a peruna
almanac of a case similar to nihe, and
J commenced using it, ! wrote to DE-.
Hartman for advice. Re kindly gave
NE tree advice.
az was not able to wait on myself
when | began using it. ] gained very
slowly at first, but could see that it
was helping me.
after HAD taken it while COM
menced to raise up stringy, sticky,
substance from my lungs. This grew
less and less in quantity as l continued
the treatment.
81 grew more fleshy than had been
for long time, and now call MYSELF
WELL"
A Bad Cough.
Mrs. Emma Martin, Odessa, Mo-,
writes: 81 cannot thank you enough
for curing me.
''For two years doctored my cough,
which cost me many dollars, but still I
seemed to get worse. My cough was SO
bad | could not sleep.
"Finally I purchased a bottle of Pc
Tuna. After the use of six bottles / feel
that / am eured.'
People who object to liquid medicines
can now secure Peruna tablets.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-03-12

The saying that II take thiei 70
catch thief was verified IN the fenp-
sylvapis Western penitentiary at
Pittsburg, a few days ago Wien sever
al eonyicts who are number Of prom
iuent bankers serving terms IN that
institution, were set at work auditing
the books Of the Institution and when
they were through pointed out short
age OF more than $4,000 ia the &C
count
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-03-12
Administrators Notice

The undersigned having duly qualified as ad-
ministrator of the estate of the late Luther b.
Couehman hereby gives notice to all persons
who have claims against said estate to present
the same at once with due Authorization for
settlement and To those indebted to said estate
that the same must be paid at once
st, H. +. Couchman, Admir-.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-03-12
For Sale Privately.

tive shares of The capital stock of the
Peoples Trust. Company, of Martins
burg, W. Va.
Porterfield 4 Boyer.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-03-12
Auction Sale

Commencing Saturday Feb. 6. at and
P. M. and to continue every day until this
large stock is disposed Of
Consisting Of Fine Pictures, China Glass
Ware, Sets of Books Vases Busts, Vlollns
Guitars Banios, Accordeons, Leather Hand
Bags, Burnt Leather Novelties, Post Card
and Photo Albums, Silver Toilet and Man
icure Sets, Military and Cloth Brushes. Gro
kinole Boards, Columbian Historical Nov
eIs1 volumes in half leather. Hundreds OF
other Novelties. BY Musick.a
This is a Clearance Sale, Stock from Bur-
dette's Book Store.
In room formally occupied by Penny
Arcade. S. Queen St.
j. W. DODD. Auctioneer
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-03-12

For Sale-One room house on Ess
John street. See s. s. Felker
For Sale-One farm II acres, one
mile from town, house and barn, good
ences for sale cheap. See s. S. Felker
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-03-12
SCOTS
EMULSION

Half a teaspoonful three or
four times a day in its bottle
will have the desired effect. It
seems to have a magical effect
upon babies and children. A
fifty-cent bottle viii prove the
truth CT our statements.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-03-12

Mrs. Ga orgeS ). Hill is visiting frieads
in Baltimore.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-03-12
Local Market

Butter 25 cts
Eggs Is cts.
Lard 10 cts
Potatoes 88e
Country sides 10 cts.
" Shoulders 10 cts
I" . Ham 15cts.
Wheat S1.21
Corn 20 cts.
Oats 65 cts.
Hay $500 to $40.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-01-22
ECHO OF BITTER
POLITICAL BATTLE
GOV. Conner OF ALABAMA, BRINGS
SUIT FOR LIBEL AGAINST
THE ADVERTISER.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Jan Be
fore Judge Charles A. Sem, Of the
CITY Court, a suit for $4,000 damages
brought by GOV. 3. B. Conner is row
on Trial
The action arises from publication
by The Advertiser Of certain things
which Gov. Conner believes cast reflec-
lions upon him. The publication was
made during the heated campaign be-
tween Conner and DR.. r. VI Cunning
ham for the Democratic nomination
for Governor. Strong legal talent has
been employed, and the case is ex-
pected to last a week.
General Manager Frank P. Glass,
and Advertising Manager Victor H.
Hanson Of the Advertiser, are here for
the hearing,
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-01-22
DATT nnAN ADDE
Ii rakLAIJhi5 HI L1AL.
70 HIGHER COURT
MIDDLE TENNESSEE COMPANY
WILL CONTEST AWARDS IN
CONDEMNATION CASES.

The Middle tennessee Railroad
Company T...,o., al appeal to
the Circuit Court from the sheriff's
court that was held Monday and Tues
das IN which Britt Gardner, George
and 3. Ladd and |. G. Harris we're
given damages against che company
in the total sum of $7,135.00 in the
four cases. In the appeal the railroad
company was required to give the fol-
lowing bonds in the different cases:
In the case of Britt Gardner S1,700;
in the cases of George and B. Ladd
81 co. in the case of Gus |. Harris,
$4,000. The damages were given these
parties fer lands and damages caused
by the railroad running through The
ruI eltv of the gentlemen named in
II the suits.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-01-22
ACTOR SAVES A
NUMBER Of LIVES
PRESENCE OF MIND RESPONSIBLE
FOR PREVENTING SERIOUS
CATASTROPHE.

DANYILLE. H., Jan. 14.-ArthuI
Hiil. al actor, saved from death 81
people this Afternoon. when. by turn
ing the brakes, he prevented a rail-
road coach from leaving the tracks
and saved il from collision with a
freight train.
4 train bearing a theatrical company
en- route from Urbsna to Danyille, was
running special on the Wabash. When
the train reached the top Of a grade
six miles south of Danville, a draw
bar on the rear coach broke loose and
started down grade at forty miles an
hour. Hill was standing on the rear
platform and as the runaway rounded
curve, he saw train in the distance
advancing on them. He applied the
brakes but before the coach was
brought to a standstill, May Poth and
a Miss Hudson, who were on the rear
platform. jumped Dorothy Hutchinson
remained on the coach and when it
struck, was thrown against a tele-
graph pole and was injured about the
shoulders. Miss Poth had an elbow
dislocated and Miss Hudson suffered
a sprained ankle Several others
we're shaken up, but escaped serious
injury.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-01-22
MEMPHIS GRAND
JURY AFTER EVILS
fKcUlslToRiAL CODY TURNS on
ZEE GRA5LERs. INDECENT The
AIRES AND OTHERS.

MEMPHIS. Tenn, Jan 1S--Outiln-
ing the status OF crime and exporting
10 thirteen members Of the newly
chosen Grand jurg 70 uphold the su-
premGcy OF Law and order in SHELBY
county, Judge john T. Moss. In a
fsrceiul address OF two hours, charged
the grand jury this morning.
The grand jury was instructed to
examine the books OF the Magistrates
OF the county. and to see that every
trans cr'~~ t1 hair courts is recorded.
Ter:r.l- rs fee grafters those VINO
hang around the Magistrates Courts,
and charging that they often stir up
litigation. Judge Moss ordered the
grand jurors to lock into their actions.
~Eon't be satisfied with small ish, gen
tlemen" exclaimed Judge Moss, go
out and catch a whale Keepers OF
road houses have been prosecuted; /
how about the breweries?"
For several minutes Judge Moss
dwelt upon the question OF indecent
in theatres. mentioning
no show house by name.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-01-22
HUSBAND WOULD
DIE WITH WIFE
FOUND IN ROOM AT NORFOLK.
VA, WITH BULLET HOLES
IN THEIR HEADS.

NORFOLK, Va, Jan. 18.-Havine
evidently carried out prearrangeo
plan to die together, Schuyler c
Carsk8don and wife were today found
dead in their bedroom ON B street, near
Eighteenth street, South Norfolk. An
examination showed that the bodies
had been lifeless for hours.
Both had been shot through the
back of the head. A revolver was
found on the floor at the side Of the
bed in which the couple lay side by
side.
The theory Of the police is that the
couple agreed TO die together, and
that the husband shot his wife by pre-
arrangement an tdhen turned the pis-
tol on himself The mans hand was
over the side of the bed and
the ristol used was on the floor less
than foot away
Mr. Clarskadon was foreman of the
manufacturing plan, and
came here from South Bend, Ind, his
formre home. His wife is said to
have been a native of New York City.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-01-22
TERRIBLE TRAGEDY
In SEATTLE, WASH.
PROMINENT MAN MURDERS WIFE
AND DAUGHTER AND CON-
MITS SUICIDE.

SEATTLE, Wash, Jan. Nv. l.
Sceley. an attorney and former Ma
tional Sank Examiner for Illinois, un-
der Comptroller of the Currency
Eckels; his wife, MIS-. Kate VI. Seeley,
a member of the National Society of
The Daughters of the American Reso-
luton, and his daughter, Miss Rene
Seeley, a student at the University of
Washington and a member of the
Delta Gamma Sorority, were found
dead in a bathroom of their home in
The fashionable Capitol Hill district
today.
They had been dead since the pre-
vious Thursday. The women, each OF
whom was clad in night robes, had
been murdered by being struck on the
head, evidently with hammer
There was no mark of violence on
Seeley. He is believed to have been
partly choroformed and then drowned
in the bath tub
All three were kHecllng at the side
IF the bath tub with tEei hea1J Sub
merged in the water. A steamer
trunk was on the bodies Of Seely and
his wife.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-01-22
BRAIN SHOWED
MUDDLED MIND
AUTOPSY REVEALS FACT Thai
PASTOR CARMICHAEL
INSANE.

DETROIT, Mich, Jan. 1.-THE
brain of the Rev. John II. Carmichael
who killed Gideon Browning in the
Rattle Run church and committed sur
side at Carthage, H. was examined
by four physicians here tonight At
the conclusion of the autopsy, the ply
sicians stated that they found uamis
taxable evidence of insanity.
We find that the Rev. MI Carmt
chael had been a sufferer from acute
MANIA said the physicians. ThsI
blood vessels OF the brain were all
congested. There was an adhesion oil
the covering of the brain to the cram
ium which showed an anaemla Of the'
right side OF The brain, and We found
sranulations of the superior, postelior
surface Of the cerebrum. 1t is evident
inat the Rev MIR Carmichael had SUI
fered several attacks OF acute inham'
nation of the brain"
The doctors agreed that the marks
found upon the body, which had given
rise TO the report that the dead minis
ted had been addicted to the use Of
syringe for administering
drugs, had all been made after the
minister's death.
The Rev. Mr.. Carmichaels funeral
will be held tomorrow morning al
2omulus, Mich, in the Methodist
church, the Rev. c. B. steele, presid'
ing elder of the Pert Huron district
officiating
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-01-22
LITTLE CHILD IS
HORRIBLY BURNED

GLASGOW, Ky, Jan. ia little
dye-gear-old daughter of William For
rest prominent farmer of near the
Barren ard Hart county line, was hor-
ribly burned last evening. The child
was sitting in a small rocking chair by
an open fire when she rocked over
falling in the fire ON her face. Physi-
clans were summoned and everything
possible was done to relieve the little
sufferer an dwhile it is thought she
will recover. it is feared she will be
disfigured for life.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-01-22
LIVE AS JESUS
TEST IS ENDED
MANY 1874 EXPERIENCES OF
TaC WEEKS TRiAL-MAkE
MOVEMENT WORLDWIDE.

CLEVELAND. u. Jan 1.-THE two
weeks effort OF 1900 young people Of
rH.s ..lr 10 -Ii-- as Jesus would live,
came To a close today with mass
MEETING ar the Epworth Memorial
church. Experiences we're related BY
scores Of those who made the aiai-
The services were in charge OF the
Rev. ". B. wallace, who declared
that the test had been a success and
indicated that Christians could live
more Christiike.
It was proposed that while the on
ciaI test was closed there should be
10 abatement in the effort to do as
Jesus would at all times, and that the
EFFORT 10 make the movement world
wide shOu,u 20 forward.
During the two weeks many thou
sand persons in Cleveland attempted
the test, but did not officially join the
movement by declaring their purpose
In towns nearby the idea was taken
up. The leaders in the campaign for
right living received many letters
from prominent churchmen and organ
ization leaders throughout the coun-
try approving Of the plan and pledgtng
themselves to do all in their power to
extend the idea to all parts OF the
Christian world. A letter was re-
ceived from the Rev Charles NJ Shell /
don, of Topeka, Kan, author of In /
His steps" the originator of hte idea,
the Cleveland young /.
1cople upon their determination
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-01-22
JUDGE HIGGINS
VISITS OIL MILLS

HUNTSVILLE, Ala, Jan. 14.-Judge
Blanton higgins of Birmingham came
to this city yesterday for the purpose
OF examining the gas and oil wells OF
Huntsville. He was taken to the well
az Halle Green and also to every well
IN and near the city, and is delighted
with the situation. The deepest well
Of the New York-Alabama Oil Co.
has been pumped dry of the water
that stood in il and has been found to
D the best PGsser yet struck The
company has experienced quite a lot
yf trouble ~ several wells becoming
!. ded In this way.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-01-22
MEXICO LIGHT AND
POWER COMPANY SOLD

NEW YORK, Jan. 17.-Announce-
ment is made by the Mexico Tram
ways Compan, iaht :; has purchased
control of the Mexican Light and Pow.
er Company, HmIcd, by an exchange
of shares n the ratio OF eight shares
OF The purchasing company to four
teen MoAlcan Light and Power Com
pany shares. Minority shareholders
will be given the same terms OF ex-
change as the large holders. provided
the offer is accepted PROT to February
15.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-01-22
FATHER FALLS
DEAL AT SENTENCE
OF TIE MAN WHO SLEW HIS
SON AS RESULT OF KEN
TUckY FEUD.

HAMILTON, O., Jan. 18.-As Judge
Murphy sentenced Ruck Cottongame,
Kentucky feudist, to the penitentiary
for life. for the murder of Parrish
Arnet, the father of Arnet, fell dead
IN the courtroom. Arnet accused Cot
tongame of wrec;ing his home and
Cottongame killed him and was SEN
fenced to life imprisonment for the
crime.
Cottongamo is declared TO be a mem
Der Of a prominent Kentucky family OF
feud fame. Both Cottongame and Ar.
net about year ago removed from
county. KY, to this city.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-01-22
ALL HIS SAVINGS
BURN IN FRUIT JAR
INDIANA MAN LOSES $3.50 WIEN
HIS home is CONSUMED IN
DUBOIS COUNTY.

JASPER, Ind, Jan. 17.-George
Boegel, of St Henry, this county, had
$3.50 stored away in an old fruit jar in
an upstairs room of his dwelling house
and when the house caught fire the
family became so fright ened and ex-
cited thar no one thought of the jar
nor The money until tie building had
fallen in ruins and the money was
consumed by the flames
The less to Mn Boesel is a serious
one as The money burned represented
many years Of his hard toll and
frugality.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-01-22
NINE EXPLOSION
BUR ES 24O MEN
FIRE DAMP AND Du1v CAUSE OF
AWFUL DlsASTER IN
HUNGARY.

VESZPREM, Hungary, Jan. 14.--In
an explosion OF fire damp in the Auka
coal mine here today, which was fol-
lowed later BY dus, explosion and
fire, 24O men were entombed.
Sixteen living miners and the bodies
OF forty-five dead persons thus far
have been brought out OF the pit.
The fire has been held to one To-
cality and It is hoped that the remain
der Of the entombed miners will be.
rescued alive.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-01-22

In Oklahoma the National Billpost-
ers Association has adopted rule
against nude pictures used to adver.
:lse union suits and corsets." Any
construer of the Federal
could stretch this to mean
that figures nude but for union suit
or corset do not violate the rule.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-01-22
The Old Reliables
Dobbins & Ewing

Leaders in Hardvar". Implements, Wagons, Stow.
Ranges, Crockery Furniture
Are you with Us for 1909: We are here with the lar
stock and lowest prices You find just what you ant
in our line Our new Tennessee Wagon with clipped gear
thick tires and deep rims the wheels j. INN -esav
superior any other wagon this market ightest
buy one, fully warranted.
Woven Wire Fence is the time to buy your fals ss
garden poulty We have it in stock both Ellwo III
Royal bottom prices. Come and investigaa
stock before you buy your fence
Oliver Chilled Plows sell them they have mo-
superors ask any good farmer about the Oliver. he
tell you to buy it, They have been greatly improved
this year show YOU several valuable improvement
on them which makes them perfect. Wagon and Buggy
Harness, Horse Collars have splendid collars of
our make which will sell at bargain, either who
retail also Harness leather sporting goods
guns. loaded shells. hunting Builders Hardware
Nails Hinges Paint Carpenters Tools Black Smith Tools
Housekeepers, both old and it will pay you just
what have offer you in furniture Bed Room Su
Cabinets Safes Side Boards Dining Tables Chairs Center
Tables, Hall Racks, Mirrows and Pictures
Stoves Ranges have the best line of Cook Stoves
offered good box stove complete from $1,000
$25 fine steel range from $4,000 S65 90 complete
thousands of satisfied customers who started with
their housekeeping outfits From long experience
just what buy give your trade remember
the people who will you money.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-01-22

He sustained q broken ankle and IN
ternaI injuries Rowland followed
smith down the ladder ard also fell
be Wa irked 50 unconscious and
both were taken 70 the hos itaL There
il vas found thar Suith's condition
was serious. Rowland suffered three
ribs broken
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-01-22
AFTER CRITICS OF
CANAL PURCHASE
FEDERAL OFFICIALS SEND ALL
PAPERS TO THE DISTRICT AT
TORNEY OF NEW YORK.

WASHINGTON. Jan. Alt was
learned today upon reliable authority
that the Department Of Justice has
turned over to United States District
Attorney Stimson, of the Southern
District OF New York, all the papers
connected with the Panama Canal pur-
chase that has been the target for
criticism for the last six months. 1t
is believed this transfer is made with
the view of bringing criminal action in
New York against the publishers of
newspapers who have been held re
spons.ble for the reflection on the
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-01-22

Speaking OF John w. Gates state
ment that the tariff on steel should be
cut square in the middle, It may be
said that up to now all tariff schedules
have been cut on the bias and the
prospect for anything square is re-
mote.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-01-22

NEW YORK. Jan 14.-Although
United States District Attorney slim
son would not make known today his
plans for bringing an action against
the newspaper publishers who have
criticised the manner in which the
purchase of the Panama Canal was
conducted, it is understood that an ap-
peal will be made to the State courts
if it is found that the cause comes
within the prescription of the New
York State laws governing lible The
action of the Federal authorities in
calling the attention of District Attor-
hey Jerome, of New York County, to
the case in regarded as indicating that
10 attempt will be made to bring the
matter before the Federal courts.
Whether the State laws cover the crit
icisms of the canal purchase remains
10 be decided by District Attorney
Jerome. The case is regarded by New
York lawyers as most unusual one,
and the decision of the District Ats r.
ey is awaited with the greatest in
: rest, both among publishers and law.
yers.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-01-22
wATTERsoN WITS.
Courier ournal.)

(Courter-JournaI)
Presumably the Californian SEN
fenced to eight years in prison for
stealing cents will have no standing
with superior court