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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-09-24


The scenes at the bedside Of the lat
i. IL, Hartman are told In y New
York dispatch carried by the Associat-
ed Press in this way: With the passing
of L. Ill Hartman from the realm Of
| business he had long occupied domi-
nant position achieved by remarkable
genius and intense energy, the atten-
tion Of hosts Of his friends and admir-
ers turned today to the stricken family
in the silent house on Tower Hill at
Arden. The magnificent courage with
which Mr.. Hartman faced the un-
conquerable enemy was characteristic
OF the man and stirred the emotions not
eRly Of those who had been close to
the railroad financicr, but elected trib-
utes from men who had been his OPP.
ponents In many Il business fray. AL
most to the very last, the mind Of the
| man who had never given up in defeat
continued actively directing the great
business he had built up. His last in
slructions were delivered TO subordi.
! nate only few hours before his death.
Constant vigil had been maintained
! at the Hartman home all during the
night preceding his death, for the
members of his family realized that
only the stern will power Of the man
sustained him in the unequal fight he
was waging. A crisis was anticipated
at any moment, but Mr.. Harrimans
cheerful optimism was abundantly en-
pressed when he returned from Eu-
rope to take as he said, the after cure,
gave hope that he might yet survive
the critical stage. Ex-Juage Rouert i.
Loyett. yiee-president Of the Union
Pacific aud one Of Mr.. Harriman's
closest associates, remained Mt the
/ house all Wednesday night. Although
the patients vitality, was at a low
stage a ID lie was suffering from a
| high fever, he reviveda trace yester.
day morning aud endeayored TO cheer
his despairing wife and children.
/ =
his daut bter, Miss Mary Hartman; 4
am goinglto get we'll Some hours
later it became apparent that the end
of The brilliant career was approaching
and the members of Mr.. Harrim an i
family were summonedto the bedside
| There, according to one Of those pres
ept, the scene enacted was most affect
ing, as the husband and father babe
his wife and children goodby. With
unfaltering courage, but ebbing
strength, he clasped hands with all foi
the last time, embraced them, spoke
words Of cheer to bis wife and daugh-
tiers and Of advice to his sons, Roland
and Averill. Roland, the youngest
son, who has been his fathers con-
slant companion during his illness,
was shaking with sobs as his father
clasped him in his arms ond whisper
ed the farewell words.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-09-24

We hear with much regret that Mrs.
j. w. Deck is quite i'll at her home at
Vanclevesville with typhoid fever.
We learn with regret that Mr.. Gar
rett Vanmetre is sick with typhoid
fever at his home near Vanclevesville.
Mrs. j. w. Stewart, entertained her
friends at her home neal the city on
Friday last at progressive euchre
party.
MIR. Richard r. Feller left on Mon
day last for Morgantown where he en-
tered the State University for the COM
ing session.
Mr.. J. w. Dern is erecting dwell
ing on Berkeley Place, and several
other houses Are III course Of erection
at that piece.
Mr.. Rockefelleris of the opinion that
American people eat too much. He
does not complain that they burn too
much midnight oil.
We had pleasant visit from Mr..
Frank Mason, of near Ganorown, last
Thursday. He was in attendance at
Circuit court as jdror.
Everything new and nobby in mill
inery and millinery novelties at Nc
KEGS Opening Sept. % and "A.
G. H. Mckee.
Miss Lizzie Hill, an aged resident
of Falling Waters district. near the
home of Mr.. James Dugan, has suffer
ed a severe stroke of paralysis recent
ly.
Dir. and Mrs. F. NJ. Woods, who
have been ON visit to their son, DR..
A. III. Woods, at Philadelphia, return
ed home on last Saturday and the DR..
filled his pulpit on Sunday morning
ard at nigsst.
The School board of Martinsburg
distfct have awarded the contract for
the heatiug apparatuses for the High
scaoul ahi,ss the Hooge street school
ali,eA, aiiN also for the annex to The
High street school building ana the
pfce was $2,50oJ
Master George IeSdening, son oil
Nh J. i. Ciendening, of bunker
Hill was thrown from his horse at the
iia,se -how at lnwood Park on last
'4Aursday and was right badly injured
He got up and walked away hut after.
ward had TO be taken home.
Mr. Earl w. Milburl and Miss Lena
Riley, Goth Of Back Creek Valley were
married at the parsonage of the NJ. E.
church, Sontb, on last " ednesday
night about 8 o'clock. The ceremony
was performed by the pastor, Rev. w.
+. Locke and was witnessed by a
number of friends.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-09-24
Chiidren Cry
FOR FLETcHER'S
& a 9 &c Fri a

The BurrelI N. Martin property
which will he sold at the front door of
the county court house in this city on
Saturday, October9, is most desirable
property and is very valuable.
Our Fall Opening Sept. 23rd and
oath. You will miss something If
you don't see ii. You are cordially in
vited.
G. FL. Mckee.
SALESMAN WANTED to look after our
interest in Berkeley and adjacent coun
ties. Salary or Commission.
The Harvey Oil Co.,
Cleveland, O.
Miss Halle Fry, who has been on
visit to her brother, Dir. ID. p. Fry,
at Hedgesyille, for some time has re-
turned to her home in Washington city
and was accompanied by her little
niece, Miss Sarah Gilbert Fry.
Rev. A. b. Wilson, who was for
some years the beloved pastor Of the
l.. B. church in this city, but who was
transferred to Dayton, Va, by confer
ence last spring, has resigned his charge
at Dayton and will connect himself
with the Allegheny conference and
will reside in the city of ConnnelIs-
Vile.
Mr. G.. r. Peery, who has been run
ming general meat market at the old
stand of Mr.. w. r. Kline, on North
Queen street has sold out TO Mr..
Charles Caskey, the proprietor of the
Martinsburg Steam Laundry, who
took charge of the meat store on last
Monday. Mr.. Peery will euga ge in the
live stock busln ess.
Mr.. George M. Kemp, of Scrabble,
and Miss Anna Belle Tablef, daugh-
ter of Mr.. aud Mrs. G. w. NJ. Tabier,
of the same vicinity were married at
the Baldwin hotel in Hagerstown last
L thursday night by Rev. Mr.. Town
sen d of that city. They retarned TO Mr..
Ken p's home in Scrabble on Friday,
where reception was given in their
honor that night. They reached Has
erstown after the clerks office was
closed, but Mr.. Kemp had teleph oned
from Shepherdstown, and the license
was waiting VIII en- they arrived
A new Sunday school was organized
at the Mason school house on the Boon
on last Sunday afternoon. There we're
more than half hundred scholars en-
rolled and the work before the schso ]
is most promising indeed. Rev. w. f.
Gruver, pas tor of the U. B.. church
and his members were the prime NOV
ers in the matter but the school will
be INSTRUMENTATION and purely pro
bono pnblico. The following officers
were elected.
a. Fl. Stanley, superintendent; J Il.
Wilmington. assistant superintendent,
Miss Virginia Snyder, organist, Miss
Carrie Snyder. secretrry;J. l.. Broy,
treasurer; Marshall Brown; librarian;
John Coils, chorlster.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-09-24

Have you ever seen or read ahoux
THE BILLION DOLLAR MILE ~
New York; lfnct, get copy q "a
"HudsoE-f uItor Celebration fcldr
from Baltimore and Ohio RaiIrcaa
Ticket agent, or address D. II. Martln,
NJ. r. r., u. & O Il. r., Baltimsre, Ma.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-09-24
rrv SALE POSTPONED.

The sale by Frank Mantz, as execw-
tor Of Mrs. Edith Moore, deceased, IT
the DR.. Baker property on last Sxtus-
day was postponed for two weeks, Oct
2, at I.tt p. IN
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-09-24

September 20, Wednesday Mrs. A. i.
Myers as administrators of the es-
tate of fer dec, ased husband, will
sell all his personal property at
the Myers home on Winchester
avenue.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-09-24

Several fine limestone farms with
good improvements. Also several good
slate farms cheap. See PortertieId 4
Boyer.
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administrators Notice.

Having duIEqnalitied Al administrator II the
estate'of the Ate Mrs. Lucy Denny hereby give
rotce to all persons indebted TO said estate that
fne same must be paid NJ once that those having
claims against said estate are urged 10 present
the same at once with due Authorization for
settlement.
George II. shrodes. Administrator.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-09-24

DyeRTissss eNrs 3FoR THIS PAPER sE
1Ei,En s.,h the GUARANTEE that the
GRADUATION of the STATESMAN
EXEC ed, that Of any PAPER prb-
ishee Is Msrtinsburg. BerkeieS
County. West Virginia.
The Newtown bee., 1909-07-02
STILLMAN GRADUATION. Forty Business College Students Re.
 ceive Diplomas.

Graduating exercises of the Slillman Busi- ness college were held last Monday night. in Foresters' hail. followed by commencement dance. class of forty graduates of the schiol for the year 1909 received their diplo- mas. The graduating exeacises were interest ing and included three short addresses. music by an orchestra and the formal presentation of diplomas.
 The members of the class of 1909 were Ella V. Heating, Mabel L. Austin, Anna J. Cham bers, Edgar P. Wahlquist, Anna M. William son, Victor K. Mackenzie. Jeanette A. Bau- wens. Joseph H. Austin, Anna J. Cox, Fanny M. Andrews, Edna M. Denton. Ethel G. Mill Ter, Edith M. Seaman, David s. Rich. Lillian N. Nobes. Frieda B. Rux. Lillian A. Murphy. Ruth R. Johnson, Mary F. Donnelly, Grace E. Penny, Earle ". Patchen. Florence 1. Cuff, Clara $. Smith, William w. Banzhaf. Lillian A. Ehle Windifred A. Walsh. Lawrence A. Dickens, Walter S. Boughton.. Teresa M. Emilie ,C. Huber. Genevieve M. Halpine, Ruby B. Vaudeville, Maud c. Durllin Emma NJ. Smith, Harry J. Dolan, Nettie E. Perl, Mabel A. Hurlburt. Grace M. Wildman.
 The members of the class with Principal Harold B. Hastings at their head. marche d from the college rooms to Foresters' hall just before the commencement of the exercises and occupied seats upon the platform. The grad uation ceremonies were presided over by Fred A. Rathgeb, of the class of '0S, who made a short opening address to the students and the assembled friends. Rev Arthur J. Smith, D. D., made the invocation. The address to the graduates was made by Morris Meyers, who spoke on the topic Business" making many good suggestions to the graduates in re- gard to their future conduct and work.
The Newtown bee., 1909-07-02
Woodbury.,
NEWS IN BRIEF.

Mrs A. w. Mitchell and children ! have returned from visit to he1 parents in Sheffield, Mass.
 The Sunshine society of the North church met with Mrs George B. Cowles on Thursday.
 Prof and Mrs LongWell have been entertaining niece the past week.
 F. R. Ford is entertaing his two daughters, Mrs William Aiken of Holyoke, and Mrs Joseph Rideroats of Hartford F..
 Wednesday evening the second annual banquet of the Mitchell High school alumni was held in the South church chapel.
 Mrs Chester Isham and Miss Fan nie Isham were guests of Austin lsham of Waterbury on Wednesday.
 Mrs Hawley of Washington is a guest of her daughter, Mrs Walter Gibson.
 MT and Mrs Stanley Munsell and son spend the Fourth in Winches- ter
 There was a collision on West Main Street one day this week, an automobile running into team. As usual it was the team that suffered most. No serious damage was done.
 Quassapaug has many visitors from out of town. It is a delightful resort for all needing a days outing and merits the patronage of our people.
 Rev J. L. R. Wyckoff sup piled the. Middlebury church pulpit, last Sunday, and preached a very in teresting sermon.
The Newtown bee., 1909-07-02
SOuthfOrd.
NEWS TERSELY TOLD.

A number from this place attended the ice cream and strawberry social which was held in the basement of the Southford chapel, Wednesday evening, June 23.
 MT and Mrs Dennis Hogan spent Sunday at Lake Quassapaug. |. A number from this place spent Wednesday at Savin Rock.
 There was an interesting game of ball on Saturday last, between the Match Co. and the Day Co. The Day Go. won, score z to ?. This is the second game the Match Co. team has lost this year.
 Rev Father FOX of Newtown called in Southford on Wednesday.
 There was dance neld at the home of MT and Mrs Charles Hubbell. Friday evening, June 25. They served ice cream and cake and all re- ported very enjoyable time. Among the guests were Mir and Mrs Henry Beit:el and family. Charles Ander- son, Mabel and Florence Anderson, Mrs Buckingham Mrs Lillian Rich ards, the Misses Hinman, Charles Berry and other out of town guests. Music was rendered by Derry S or chestra.
 Thomas Wolcott is working for T. F. Wheeler.
 MT and Mrs John Young have been visiting in New Jersey for a few days.
 Miss Mary Rooney of Waterbury visited with her parents, Mir and Mrs John Rooney over Sunday.
 Mrs William Wheeler, who has been ill for the past month, is i'm proving.
 There will be ball game between the Match Co. and Company E. of Stevenson, Saturday, July 3, at 2 o'clock. The Match Co. will also play the same team Monday, July ,, at 10 o'clock.
The Newtown bee., 1909-07-02
Wesf Bedding.
NEWS IN BRIEF.

Mrs A. Carson of Bethel spent las week with her son, James Carson.
 Miss Mary Rider entertained Mr. Elsie Todd and Miss Hildred Hawley last Friday. The Misses Carson spent Sunday Mrs Aaron Sanford on Bedding Ridge. NA
 Miss Lillian Seymour is having a new yeranda put on the West side of her house and also many other repairs.
 Luke Cavanaugh has a horse and buggy for sale. .. .
 Joseph Austin of Danbury spent a few days recently with his aunt, Mrs J. L. Blackman.
 Miss Dell Carson has taken a po- sition as teacher in the Franklin Street school at South Norwalk for the fall term.
 Eben Hill entertained three of his classmates from Bethel, Friday last.
 Lloyd Blackman was elected com mittee of the Umpawaug school at the recent meeting.
 Miss Mary Hill of Norwich is spending a few days with her broth- CT, Charles hill.
 Mrs Tom Bristol entertained some friends over Sunday.
 Mrs M. Amber and daughter, Ruth, have returned home after a two weeks stay at Belle Island.
 Charles Bronson is having a coat of paint put on his house.
The Newtown bee., 1909-07-02
THE HOTELS. At The Inn.

MT and Mrs James N. Rhoda, MI and Mrs II. M. Rhoda, MT and Mrs w. II. Rhoda, Noble s. Rhoda, Allen town, Pa. MT and Mrs c. P. Coe, MT and Mrs D. W. Fairehild, Bridgeport.
 MT and Mrs Clinton E. Crane, AL fred B. Crane, Waterbury.
 Thomas E. McCloskey, Catherine Naughton, Catherine Keating, Fred erlck Klingele, panbury. Miss NJ. Prindle, Edward Simonds, Ruth M. Caldwell, w. r. Casey, New York.
 Mrs E. B. Flames, Miss Catherine Ford, New Haven.
 Gilbert Frost, Brookline, Mass.
 Mrs H. D. Gates, Miss Lane, John Vincent, w. A. La Field, George E. Hill, Bridgeport.
 Mrs s. w. Cutler, Miss Cutler, Danbury.
 Mrs D. c. Peet, South Kent.
 Mrs Stephen C. Beach, New Mill ford.
 Mrs John R. Judd, Kent.
 Miss Helen M. Straight, Miss Addie E. Peet, South Kent.
 Mrs Edgar A. Peet, Mrs Nicholas Glennon, New Milford.
 George Hotchkiss, Miss Hotchkiss, Miss Rollins, New York.
The Newtown bee., 1909-07-02
THE COMMERCIAL PICNIC.
A Great Success.

The first annual reception and
 picnic given, last week, to the fam.
 ous Senior Commercial class, by Miss
 Grace Osborne, one of it's most illus
 trious members, was a marked suc-
 cess. On Newtowns behalf, this
 was shown by the cordial welcomes
 given to the invading host of future
 business people by the residents all along the line of march. On the class's behalf 1t was shown by the
 many and merry choruses of "Thank you" extended to their hostess when leaving, and by the three mighty cheers for the post master, the pretty scnoo, teachers of the town, Curtis Cook of the High school and Editor Smith of the 'Newtown Bee for their efforts in making the day pass in a pleasant manner. The class arrived at 10.30 a. m. and marched at once, to the spacious home of Miss Osborne, where they got ready for the pleasures and ad- ventures of the day. Among the latter were numbered some very ex- citing experiences. The class were amused, while waiting for the sumptuous banquet, with recital byLouis Lefkowitz, entitled Enough is Enough" A number of jokes by Eugene J. Kelly and H. Daniel Cot ter also served to keep the class in good humor. An hour was spent in partaking of the banquet, after which several orations were de- livered. The early hours of the aft ernoon found The class engaged in a tour of the different stores of the town, where they were well received. The feature of the afternoon, how ever, was thrilling drive through the town, in which ten of the mem
 bers of the class took part. These pu- pills ran across a fine horse and wag- on and immediately prepared to go driving. January" who was one of Newtown's famous trotters in by gone days, was the horse selected. Under the skillful driving of Eugene Kelley, and the use of the whip by Harold Cotter, January" did some fancy stunts around the flag pole, to the admiration of many of the people of Newtown. Driver Kelley then showed his skill by driving upon the sidewalk to elude an automobile, and by other intricate feats of driving. The young ladies in the team were the Misses Heating, Howell, Keefe, Leonard, Hanson, Reilly, Skane and McGuinness, all of whom enjoyed the drive. After eating light lunch the class was entertained by fine piano duet by the Messrs Luippold and Kelley, who are experienced and classical operators on the piano. The following songs were rendered by the Misses Dorsey, Leonard and David son: My Dream of the Cuban Isles, sLove Me Now, and Don't Forget it. and "When the Peaches Start to Wither, Sweet Susie.' After having their pictures taken the Commercials started for the train, voting Miss Osborne very pleasant hostess.-[s
The Newtown bee., 1909-07-02

The Lake Quassapaug resort in Middlebury is proving very popular, and Messrs Dawso and Hartmann are constantly adding attractions. The American band of 30 pieces will play on Saturday, July 8, and the Boys club band on July 5. Among the parties entertained and those who have made dates are: St Johns Sunday schoo, of Waterbury, 600 strong on Tuesday, the Second Con- gregational Sunday school or Water bury on Wednesday, the Methodist church of Bristol, 300 strong, July IA, the Adventist church of Water bury, July 15. The fine new band stand contributed by the generous MT Whittemore has been completed. South of the grounds Messrs Dawson and Hartmann have had erected some large sheds for the convenience of those who drive.
The Newtown bee., 1909-07-02
FOR. THE FOURTH!

Cool clothes, of course, and you will find them in wonderful variety and unfailing quality at Meigs & Co.'S Nothing handsomer or cooler than their featherweight Iwo' piece suits of tropical worsted or serge, cool cheviot or wool crash, very moderately priced. Meigs s& Co. thin clothing is so different from the ordinary kind, because it holds it's stylish Shape indefinitely and always looks well. The range of colors, stripes and styles is large, and the average man will have no trouble at all in finding just the suit for his Fourth of July outins. Of course, Meigs & Co. s serge suits stand high also, as well as all the rest of their cool clothing for men, cool straWs and Panamas, cool shirts and under wear, cool hosiery and Zenith OK lords. The best suits for boys to celebrate in are wash suits. Meigs < Co. of Bridgeport offer tremendous lines of wash clothes for boys of all ages at specially attractive prices.
The Newtown bee., 1909-07-02
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES,
Children's Day Exercises,

The Children's Day exercises at the Methodist church were of special interest, and well attended by par ents and friends, An excellent offer ing was made for the Young Peoples Educational fund. The church was finely decorated with flowers. Some were sent by Mrs II. s. Gibson and an abundance of choice roses from Mrs George Taylor.
The Newtown bee., 1909-07-02

The Ladies' society will hold a cake and ice cream sale on the lawn of Mrs Corning at the Glen on next Wednesday afternoon, July T..
 Next Sunday preaching at 10.45 followed by the Sacrament of the Lords Supper. Sunday school at l2 noon. Vesper service and address by the pastor at [ p. m.
The Newtown bee., 1909-07-02
Lyons Plains.
CHICKEN THIEVES WITH UP-TO
 DATE EQUIPMENT.

Chicken thieves were busy helping themselves to Mrs E. Fitch's chickens on Thursday night, using fash light to light them around.
 Mrs Lydia Thorpe has gone to Bethel to visit her daughter, Mrs Elmer Treadwell.
 Miss Alice Gulick is visiting her aunt on Lyons Plains.
 Mrs Fred Silliman and sons re- turned to Bridgeport, Sunday even- ing after a few days at her home here.
 Mrs Hanger has number of boarders from New York at her home on Bradley Street.
 Mrs Charles Slevin is visiting Mrs Hanger for week and will go to Far Rockaway on Tuesday.
 Ted Hendershot is painting wag- on for the Rev MT Jepson.
 MT and Mrs Mead were calling on friends in town on Sunday.
 Mrs Wilson of Westport is visiting Mrs Frank Fitch for a few weeks.
The Newtown bee., 1909-07-02
BOYS2 LOW SHOES,

Gun metal and tan Butcher cut low shoes for boys and boys low shoes in all the hot weather styles are found at Mollan's. These shoes are made by none but the most skilled workmen and come in me dium as we'll as superior grade leathersa Accurate fitting Of all feet is a special feature at Moilan's.
The Newtown bee., 1909-07-02

Charles Nichols and daughter were guests on Wednesday of last week of MT and Mrs Jerome Nichols at Step- ney.
 Mrs Frederick Barber has enter tained out of town guests.
 Henry Bailey of Bridgeport was at his home here on Sunday.
 w. H. Burr of Greenfield har- vested Charles Nichols hay this year.
 Mrs Samuel T. Bulkley and sons of Greenfield have been guests at Thom- as P. Bradley's.
 Clark R. Nichols was guest of friends at Derby over Sunday.
 Mrs D. M. Andrews and daughter, Lois, of Weston, are enjoying a stay at the home of Mrs Louis Burr of Burr Street. r The public schools throughout the town closed last Friday for the sum- mer vacation.
 Miss Maud Prentice attended the Commencement exercises at North field, Mass, last week.
 c. B. Kicker, @ former resident here has been undergoing eye treat ment at St Vincent's hospital.
 Mrs Rufus B. Jennings is home from a pleasant visit to relatives in Greenwich.
 Farmers have commenced having in good earnest but crop will be the lightest one harvested in many years.
 Edward Sanford of New York, was at his country estate here last week.
 Mrs Holton and daughter of Dan bury are in town as usual to spend their vacation at the home of Mrs A. B. Middlebrooks.
The Newtown bee., 1909-07-02
Greenfield Hill.
MISS ABBTE D. WAKEMAN.

The funeral of Miss Abble D. iWakeman was held from her late home on Friday, June 25, Rev MT Jepson of Bedding officiating. The pallbearers were w. o. Bailey, B. F. Burr, A. w. Raymond and Everett Sherwood. Interment was at the Center Street cemetery. Easton. Miss Wakeman was "A years old and was lifelong resident of this place,
The Newtown bee., 1909-07-02

Charles Hawley, the veteran Sandy Hcok stage driver, was the victim of a painful runaway, Wednesday aft ernoon. A spirited and handsome team of horses tookfright at the New town railroad station and ran on to the track throwing MT Hawley out. The horses ran as far as the creamery ice house where they were stopped. The wagon was more or less wrecked. MT Hawley showed his pluck by ritching the horses and driving them to the next train.