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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-11-06
LOCUST HILL.
Happenings of This Village From Our
Regular Correspondent.

Mrs. Sallie Westfall, of Hagerstow'
who had beenvisiting her sister, Mrs.
Emma Stearns has returned home.
Mr. and Mrs. Luther Johnson, of
Hedgesville, visited Mrs. NJ. P. Wilson
on Sunday.
Mr., George Albright was i Berke-
ley Springs Saturday on business.
Mr. Marion Bowers, who has been
very sick. is improving.
Mr. Norris Bowers, who had been
in Baltimore, has returned home.
Mr. Albert Studentwalt, OF Berkeley
Springs. is visiting Mr.. George Mason.
Mr.. John Shriver, of Highland, Wis
tied his sister, Mrs. KEGS. Monday.
Mr. Joseph Shriver is visiting his
deughter, Mrs. Fred Meyer, Washing
ton.
Mr. and Mrs. John Wintermoyer
Miss A ME Fuss and brother Chas.
were wishing Mr.. and Mrs. Bert
Stearns last Sunday.
Mrs. Susan Basore visited Mrs.
John Pitco last Saturday.
Mr. Arthur Wilson has gone to
Parkersburg to visit friends.
Miss Goldie Norrington is visiting
friends at Baxter
Mr. S. H, Butts, of Baxter, is visit
ing friends here.
Mr. William Shriver was in Skin
ners Gap Saturday, on business.
Mr.. Earnest Albright has gene to-
Laurel Md, to visit friends.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-11-06
VIM. n. "A. Roper Dead.

William Henry Harrison Roper, a
well-known Jefferson county citizen,
residing near Charles Town, died Sun
day morning, after a short illness. He
was 20 years old. He was widower.
and is survived by one son, Marshall
Roper of Brunswick, Md, and three
daughters.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-11-06
Greetings to Rev. oerhardt.

Chippewa Council, No. p. Degree OF
Pocahontas Improved Order OF Red
Men, extend their congratulations to
Brother William Gerhardt, father OF
this council, in honor of his 80 birth
day. May the remainder of his days
be happy and bright, is the best
wishes Of this council.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-11-06
WILL MEET AT ALEXANDRIA.
Episcopal Woman's Auxiliary Also
Elects Officers.

The Virgin a branch of the Woman's
Auxiliary Of the Protes ant Episcopal
Church, which has been holding its
annual convention in Grace Church,
at BerryWlle, since the early part OF
the week, has adjourned after select
ing Christ Church, Alexandria, as the
place for the next convention. Miss
Sallie Stuart, Of Alexandria, was re-
elected president and Mrs Arthur
Lloyd, wife of the new bishop coadju
tor, of Alexandria, was elected vice
president Mrs. Robert T Barton, o.
Winchester. was re elected secretary
of the junior auxiliary. All other OF
fics rs were re elected
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-11-06
CHARTER FOR NEW LINE.
Railroad Proposed From keyser to
Clifton Forge.

Charleston, w. Va, Nov. 2.-For
the purpose of constructing a railroad
from Keyser on the Baltimore a d
Ohio through Grant ard Pendleton
counties to the Virginia State line,
and ultimately to connect with the
Chesapeake and Ohio at Clifton Forge
the West Virginia Railroad Company
was chartered oday by the secretary
of state.
The company has a capital stock Of
$500, 900, and is backed by New York
capitalists.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-11-06
SERVICE OF CIRCUMCISION.
Ancient Jewish Rite Performed on
Rabi's Baby.

The new baby boy born to RaDi
Levin and Mrs. Levin, North Church
street, was eight days cid yesterday
and, in accordance with the ancient
Jewish custom, the rte of circumcis-
ion was performed. This was done
by Rabi Pinsky, of Hagerstown. 1t
was the occasion of the gathering of
all the Jewish people in town and a
few from a distance, IN all about IS
or 40 people. A big dinner was served
and the occasion was made to be one
of much rejoicing and pleasure
Among those from out of town were
Mr.. Harry Wolf and family, OF Berke-
ley Springs and Mr.. Isaac Hendler, of
Baltimore.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-11-06
ELKlN-A5RUZZl WEDDING SOON
Will Follow the Promotion of the
Duke to a Rear Admiral.

N~ " !" ''S"I FNI'ITE pI'
Paris, Nov. 2.-The Petit Pariiens
Milan correspondent learns from a
member of the court well acquainted
with the Duke of the Abruzzi, that
the duke is in constant correspond
ence with Miss Katherine Elkins and
will shortly be promoted to rear adj
miral, soon otter which his marriage
with Miss Elkins will be celebrated.
The correspondent adds that the relig-
ious difficulty has been solved and
that Miss Elkins will embrace the
Catholic faith. 1t is understood that
she will be raised to the rank of prin-
cess at the first favorable opportuni-
ty
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-11-06

AIR. Ned Zepp, North Maple avenue.
is out again after a three-weeks' at
aaelg Of typhoid fever.
Sheriff Ketterlng is slowly improy-
szg from a hard attack OF rheumatism
aye is able to sit up a while now each
aSSy
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-11-06
Gard of Thanks.

Samuel J. Rhodes and family de-
sir in this manner, to return their
grateful thanks to the friends and
neighbors who so kindly at the time
of the death and funeral of Mrs,
Sarah O'Brien, mother OF Mrs.
Rhodes.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-11-06
Miss Carroll Ely.

Miss Carroll Eby, daughter Of the
1aEe Warren Eby, died az her home in
CHARLES Town yesterday morning OF
consumption She IS survived by two
EiEters and two brothers.
Weekly journal-miner., 1909-07-28
UNWATERING OF THE
 MUDHOLE IS FINISHED
From Thursdays Dailyr

Reports from Walker state that the work of unwatering the Mudhole mine of the Penn-Arizona Mining company is practically finished, the timbers on the 300 foot level being visible. This work has been going on steadily for several weeks, and was started to facilitate the work of development that is outlined for the future on a gigantic scale. While this unwatering was going on, a new shaft was started at another point on the vein. and this has reached a depth of nearly 2OO feet. A fine ore body is shown in this develop meut. It is said to be the intention of this company to connect these shafts later and to continue the ex- ploring of the ground along them. The new and magnificent electric hoist of this company is on the ground and in a few days the placing of it in position will be- gin. It will be propelled with elec- tricity by the Arizona Power com pany. whose line is nearing Walker, and is expected to reach that point any day.
 The finishing of the nwatering of this property. together with the plan of operating in the future, is at tended with very much interest by the mining element in that section. the property having an excellent name. and when it is opened on the scale outlined. an attractive eOndi- ton will prevail The resumption of work on this property has also stim- ulated many others in that zone, and general activity is prevailing in that district.
Weekly journal-miner., 1909-07-28
CONFIRMS REPORT OF PARKER EXTENSION
From Wednesdays Daily,

Confirmation of the purpose of F. NJ. Murphy to resume operations on the building of the A. & c. from Parker to Bengal was received yes terday at railroad headquarters in this city. Before leaving for the east, about five weeks ago, MT. Mur- phy, in an interview published in the Joural-AIiner at that time. ex- plicitly dwelt upon this movement, saying that in the fall this work would be undertaken and pushed with all possible speed. The abandonment temporarily of the extension from Parker to it's terminus on the Santa Fe. was due primarily to the eli matic conditions prevailing at this time of the year in that section, it being the intention to resume work when the weather moderated. The announcement made public yesterday by Vice President Drake comes then as a result of what has been known to be in evidence for many months.
 The linking of the A. & c. with the main line of the Santa Fe will be, however, of paramount import ance to western Arizona, and especi- ally to the mining field it will place on a through line of travel. That it will stimulate industries along its route and especially that of mining to the east of the Colorado river and agriculture along that stream, is evident from the interest being shown those industries at the several points the road reaches. A through line to the coast will enhance these interests all the more so.
 MT. Drake says that work will not be resumed until some time in Sep tember, but when once it is inaugur- ated will continue until the gap is closed at Bengal. The route is To- cated, and it will follow a fine grade, being but six tcnths of one per cent. The distance from Parker to its Santa Fe connection is about ninety miles.
Weekly journal-miner., 1909-07-28
SWANSEA SHELTER IS
 READY TO BLOW IN

PHOENIX, Ariz.. July 2G.-Reports from Swansea are to the effect that tEe big smelter of the Clara Consoli- dated Mining company is nearing completion. Aa liustrnen5 is being made of all the machinery at the place. and in few months it will be ready for blowing in. The plant is said to have a capacity of treat ing 300 tons of ore in a day and was constructed 10 especially treat the ores of that property. The tonnage ahead of the plant is said to be abundant and an estimate of the bodies in sight in the stope gives a supply of at least two years ahead. It is very probable that test runs will be made to try out the various mechanical features of the plant, be fore starting up on permanent basis. The intention of the man agement is to begin the practical Cp- eratiou of their shelter as soon as the railroad reaches the place, it being impractirable to operate it on any scale other than testing. "viEg to the heavy expense incidental 10 wagon transportation in and out. In the meantime work is progressing rapidly and satisfactorily in mine work at many points on 'he property and when the railroad is finished everything will be in readiness to handle the product on the basis now outlined.
 Work on the new railroad from Bouse continues and notwithstanding the intense heat prevailing, good pro gress is being made. About four and one-half miles of the grade is finish ed, and when the weather moderates it is the purpose of the contractors to rush this work ahead with all possible effort.
Weekly journal-miner., 1909-07-28
IDYLWILD ACRES TO
 BE ALLOTTED JULY 30
cFrom Thursdays Danyp

fFrOm Thursday D31lNl
 To give Phoenix people an oppor- tunitv to select the land on which they desire to build their summer homes in ''Idylwild," the summer colony in the pines adjacent to Pres colt. the Arizona Development com pany today fixed July 30 as the date on which to allot the acres that are purchased at S25 each, prior to that time.
 W. G. Tolleson of the Arizona De vclopment company. who has just re- turned from Prescott. where he spent several days in connection with the Idvlwild colony. is enthusiastic over the enterprise.
 ''There is not an acre of the en- tire 4OO.'' said he this morning. ..that does not provide sufficient room on which to build from three to six houses. and each one benc- fcially situated.
 ..The dearest and coldest noun tain water you ever drank can be found in plenty at not more than five feet from the surface. On several of the hillsides it bubbles forth from springs.
 ''Citizens of the Salt River val ley. who fail to get one or more of these lots are going to be sorry later on. for I firmly believe that before a great while they will be selling for from SlOO to $500. They can now be purchased for $25."
 The Santa Fe has put excursion rates in effect for next Saturday and Sunday in order that those who. have already bought or expect to, can go to Prescott and see for themselves the advantages of Idylwild as summer colony. and as an excellent vestment.-Phoenix Democrat.
Weekly journal-miner., 1909-07-28
TO INSTALL A NEW
 FIRE ALRM SYSTEM
eFrou Wednesdays DaiIy)

tfT TOh NtuHcS0dy OdllSJ
 Present methods employed in the
 fire alarm system in this city are ob- solete and generally condemned, and to rectify this it is the purpose of the city council to introduce the well known Gamewell fire alarm sys- tenn. A. r. Brown, the representative of the above firm, being in the city for the purpose of making an esti- mate of the cost of the service. He is engaged in making a general sur vey of the city, and in speaking of the old methods feels somewhat sur prised to see in evidence such a thrifty place, equipped with an ex- cellent fire apparatus, and lacking in the means of notifying the people of a couhagration, such as is employed.
 MT. Brown says that the system he is handling is the latest and most improved. being counterpart of that in use today in the larger cities. He believes that a twenty-boX ser vice will be sufficient for Prescott, and through this the location of a fire will be far more readily appreciated than by any other device that can be offered The electric current will he connected with a bell weighing 1.50O pounds, to be located back of the present fire hall. On an alarm being turned in. the horses of the fire cart will be instantly released from their stalls, and the district reg isJered with a certain num5er of taps.
 It is to be sincerely hoped that this method will prevail. and that the old custom of ringing up cen tral. and later the central ringing up the fire house, and then taking a whirl at the light plant for the whistle to turn loose, to notify the people that a fire is going on some where or other in the city, will be discountenauced and relegated to the background. The new system will permit of rapid fire work in locating the place infected.
 Another admirable feature will be the avoiding of the possibility of ac- cidents following the discovery of a fire and the running of the wagon ahead of the sounding of the alarm. In many cases in the past the fire team has been on the street under full headway before any public alarm was given. This has been frequent " commented upon, and the lack of accidents through this prevailing has been most fortunate, to say the least. It is to be hoped that the new ser vice will be placed in the city as soon as possible.
Weekly journal-miner., 1909-07-28
WATER QUESTION UP
 TO THE COURT
From Wednesdays Dany)


 An important land and water ques- tion was before the district court yesterday, in the case of C. D. Will lard against D. J. Shea and J. J. Turner. intervenor. The location of the water in controversy is at Pecle's lake. below Jerome. and at the close of the days proceedings the suit was still on. T. c. Job is handling Mir. Willard's interests. while Robt F.. Morrison is looking out for the welfare of MT. Shea and AIr. Turner The statement is made that Mr. Will lard drained the lands with an irri- gating ditch below this lake and car ried off the waters that were on the Shea lands, together with the waters from big spring thereon. Up to 1906 several ranches were drained dry by this method. In building his dam and extending his ditch, the de- fendant say that damming of the waters followed, causing an overflow to prevail on the land This became of a boggy nature and was useless.
 The Shea people then endeavored to protect their interests. They started to build a ditch to drain the land that was made useless by the Willard dam. which backed up the water. making the ground of no value in production. or unsuitable for any farming purpose whatever. While digging a ditch for the purpose of draining this land. Willard secured an injunction restraining Shea and Turner from digging this new ditch for that purpose. which order is still in effect The defendants are contesting the right of Willard to use this legal right, and the contest is being earnestly fought out on both sides. It will probably come to a conclusion today.
 In the ease of Neil against the Baumann Copper company, involving the appointment of a receiver, the matter goes over until this morn ing.
 In the case of Charles II. Hooker against J. R. Wells, ten days addi- tional were given attorney to file aflidavits. Water rights on Ash creek are involved.
 In the case of Morales against Sc Elm Ackel ct al, the demurrer was sustained. with leave to amend.
 The case of H. G. Coykendall against the Boston & Jerome Copper company, was dismissed.
 In the case of Fitzhugh Lee against J. H. Lee, exceptions to the jury were filed.
Weekly journal-miner., 1909-07-28
WEBER IS LOCATED
 AFTER YEARS OF SEARCH
CFrom Thursdays Daily)

ltrOm InurSQayS Ddlyl
 Arizonans generally will learn with
 some degeree of interest that Paul
 Weber, who left this city in 1879 or 1880, under a cloud of financial transactions and fraternal Obliga- tions of unsavory record, has show ed up at last. or has been located.
 He is in the northwest territory, or was last year. He was seen there by former Arizonan, William Cart ter, the latter being for some years miner of this county. Mir. Cart ter writes to this effect from Daw- son, reaching that place last winter, and sending word to a friend near Prescott few weeks ago.
 Weber, he says, is travelling under tie name in that country of Paul Guoit. Of his identity Mir. Cartier is emphatic in saying that his peculiar articulation, together with his per- sonal appearance gives him this i'm pTession. He is with a mining com pany operating quartz and placer mining ground about IT miles from Dawson, that is owned by the Hud- son Bay company, or company kin dred to such.
 It will be remembered of Weber that when he left this city he was the district attorney of Yavapai.
 He was also at that time the pub fisher of the old Arizonan, a news paper that he acquired from the late J. II. Marion. It was a Demo- cratic organ, and Weber was brought over from Mohave county to resur- rect the party here. He was elected, and the paper was a failure fnan- oiallv. On leaving the city, he jump cd several bills and the accumulated debts he left behind ran into the thousands of dollars It was said at the time that his fraternal obi gations were likewise affected fnau cially. An effort was made to locate him for many yearS but he evaded all efforts to reach him. He went to Louisiana and was elected a mem ber of the legislature of that state, but his identity came to the sur face and he quit the legislature be- tween two days. His record as dis trict attorney of this county was sad to be the motive to run him down, and defalcation of public money was placed against him. He built the home that is at present owned by J. W. Wilson of this city. Later his wife left the city. and to the pres ent time this is the first definite in formation that has been received here of his whereabouts in nearly thirty years.
 Weber was unquestionably one of the most gifted orators ever to re side in this territory. Arriving but a few weeks prior to the general election, he went before his party and through the eloquent appeal he made for Democracy, he was placed in the saddle and elected by a hand some vote.
Weekly journal-miner., 1909-07-28

city, as agreed upon, and after leav- ing Prescott, several favor the road going to Mayer, and thence to the Agua Fria, following the plateau north near that stream and connect ing with the road to the Verde as it passes the Cienega. This will lead to Camp Verde, and after it leaves Mayer a mining section will be tray ersed, together with range and farm ing interests benefited, and at a minimum of expense in road building and in maintaining it.
Weekly journal-miner., 1909-07-28
A LEAD SIMPLIFYING
 PLANT AT MAYER
From Wednesday.s DaiIyl


 After mature deliberatiOn, the Busi- ness Mems association of Mayer has decided to take over the Rigby re- duetion plant at that place and con vert a portion of it into a lead smelling enterprise. To this end they will send two of their representative mining members east on Monday next and the plan will be financed in a few weeks hence, is the statement made. This move follows as a nat ural result of the prevailing eondi- ton in that section in disposing of the ore product under present meth ods of handling and treating the same. The purpose is to install a plant having a capacity of at least 400 tons daily, this volume coming from careful estimates made of the field and elsewhere.
 The inaugurating of this plant is also due to mineralogical conditions in evidence there as well as every where in this county. Up to the present time, in the character of the mineral production of this county, the lead values carried more or less in all ores have been practically valucless. and not a cent has been received for that metal. nor has any value to the owner been considered where they have been purchased here or shipped out, with but one excep- tion. That one is the shelter at the Needles. It was especially equipped with lead jacket, and several thous- ands of dollars in ore values carry ing this mineral have been returned to miners in this section through it.
 Ii is now the purpose of the Mayer people to remedy this evil. and to effect a remedy. They say that their section is a strong lead one, and that from every character of the mineral yield strong percentage of this min eral is associated with that of the others. This yield is entirely lost. and with it annually the mining interests are that much retarded in actual rating. They say the same condition prevails all over the com- ty, and it is a universally establish ed fact that up to the present time in the vast volume of ore handled and treated in this county, no pecun- iary consideration has been associated with any ore yield, as far as lead values go.
 The pu-pose of the Mayer move ment is a Iaudabic one. and upon its # will unquestionably be a success. Through it mining will be further advanced. and running the plant as they intend to, on a com munity basis, and at the lowest pos sible cost in operating, a strong see tion should follow commercially, and mining fostered and promoted as it never could be otherwise.