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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-10
KILLED IN FIGHT
over SCHOOLGIRL
Walter Gillespie Slain by Single
Thrust Of POcketknife.
DEAO YOUTH STRUCK FIRST
Attacked Rival as He Was Cutting of
End Of Cigar, and Open Knife Pene-
trated His Heart-Jester Gray Elk.
(, onerated by coroner's Jury.

onerated Dy Coroneris jury
Milford, Del, April Walter Gil.
lespie is dead from a stab wound, and
Jester Gray was exonerated by a coro-
ner's jury and discharged from Gus.
toody here as the result OF fight over
Frances Bennett, a pretty eighteen
year-old high school girl
The fatal wound was inflicted with
common pocket knife, the blade OF
which is less than three inches long
The tiny BLADE reached Gillespie's
heart, however, at single stroke and
he died almost instantly.
Jester Gray is twenty-one years old
and the son of horse dealer at Mil
ton, where Miss Bennett attends the
high school. In company with w. w.
Conwell, cashier of the Milton bank
Gray came here to meet a drove of
horses due from Philadelphia.
While here Gray was invited to a
little evening party at the home of a
friend. Miss Bennett also attended
the party, and Gray escorted her to
her home.
Meanwhile Gillespie. who had the
reputation of being hot-headed, and
who had been paying attention to Miss
Bennett. learned that Gray was at the
party with the girl According to sew
eral persons. Gillespie had been drink
ing He first appeared at the Hotel
Windsor, where his uncle lives. and
tried to borrow a revolver. He was de-
MED admittance to the place, and
went away, accompanied by Marmon
Windsor and William Gray. two
friends.
Killed at Single Stroke.
Going to the home of Miss Bennett.
the three youths waited for Jester
Gray to leave the house, after seeing
the girl home Totally unconscious of
any danger, Gray babe Miss Bennett
good night and left. He drew his
pocket knife from his pocket as he de-
scended the steps to cut off the end
of cigar.
AS he reached the front gate he was
accosted by Gillespie, who demanded
to know what he was doing in the
girls home. Gillespie then struck
Gray. according to the testimony of
friends. Gray threw up his
arms to ward off the blow and the open
pocket knife penetrated Gillespie's
breast Gillespie fell, mortally wound
ed Gray helped carry the wounded
man to the nearest doctor, but Giles
pie died before he reached the physi-
clans office.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-10
Bishop Hamilton Announced APP
pointments tuesday Evening.
Rev. DR.. WRIGHT IS
RETURNED TO MARTINSBURG
Sessions in Baltimore Were Marked by
Harmony and important Work Ae-
compIished-Frederie< District APP
pointments Snow Number Of
Changes of Ministers.

The Baltimore Conference of the
Methodist Episcopal church which met
in the city of Baltimore, adjourned
Tuesday evening. At the concluding
session Bishop John w Hamilton an
nounced tne appointments for the
coming year
The appointments for the Frederick
district, of which the First Methodist
church of Martinsburg is part, are
published herewith 1t will be noticed
that Rev. Dr. J. Paul Wright is re-
turned to Martinsburg This will be
very gratifying news to his coHgrega-
tion and many friends outside OF it,
Dr. Wright has just closed the first
year OF his passionate here, and II has
been so successful that there was
general wish for his reappointment:
The district appointments follow:
Frederick District.
District superintendent F.. b..
Rice. 7U5 Lennon street, Baltimors.
Barton-William Anthony.
Berkeley Springs-C. e. Ely.
BerryviIle-To be supplied.
BIoomington-Joh T. Creek, sup
ply
Brunswick-G w. Evans.
Bunker Hill-G A. Luttrell.
Cumberland
Center Street-Edward Hayes
Grace-W. w. Van Arsdale.
KingeIey Bielaski.
Echart-R. n Edwards
Elk Garden-J. F.. f.. Gray.
Flintstone-J. Haipenny, supply
Frederick-E H. Lamar.
Frostburg-G. z. MAXWELL
Frostburg Circuit-W e. Parrish,
supply
Hagerstuwn-
st. Paul's E. T. Mowbray.
Washington Spuare-C. L. Hub
bard
Hagerstown Circuit-Eldward Smith,
supply.
Hancock. p Feltner and Howard
Dixon, supply.
Harpers Ferrye-D. A. Foard.
He'd gesyille-N. S. Church, Supply.
Hillsboro-J. w. Fleming.
Hyndham-J. II. Hayemer.
Lonaconing-G. w. Hobbs.
Martinsburg--J. Paul Wright
Mid1dnd-J. A. Haugh
Mount Savage. d. Taylor
Oldtown- j. A. Shockey, supply.
Paw Paw. Al. Bichell
Piedmont--W. ID. Parry.
Rawlings-H G. Smith, supply.
Romney-H. S. Landstreet, supply
hepherdstown-W. A. Lytle.
Onion Grove-C..E. Bonn.
| Urbana--W. r. Jarboe.
| Waterford-R. H. X. Gill.
| Williamsport-We 5sen Case.
| Winchester--A. IL Ssfagle..
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-10
Drowned In Creek.

Red Bank. n j., April S.-The body
OF Charles Magee. farmer who had
been missing since Sunday. was found
IL a shallow creek near his home. He
left his house on Sunday to take a
walk, and it is supposed that he acct
dentaIly fell from the narrow foot
bridge over the creek and drowned.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-10
PRODUCE QUOTATIONS.
The Latest Closing Prices For Produce
and Live Stock.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. higher;
winter low grades, .$4.SO@o winter
clear, $5.25@5.50; city mills, fancy
RYE FLOUR quiet. at $3.50 q 4.4O
WHEAT steady; No. red, western,
CORN steady; No. yellow, local,
6ATS firm; No. white. clipped,
59b6 60c.; lower grades, 5Sc'
HAY firm; timothy, large baies' per
POULTRY: Live steady; hens, 15Q
16c.; old ROSTERS, 1O1a q lie. pressed
steady; choice fowls, 1512c.; old roost
BUTTER steady; extra creamery
soc. per lb. % a.
EGGS steady; selected, % @ 24c.;
nearby, 20hc.; western, 2012c.
POTATOES steady, at 99c. lQSl pei
bushel. Sweet Potatoes steady, at 81
Q70c. per basket.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-10
MRS. A. s. BROWN DEAD.
YOUNG Women Expired Three Days
After Childbirth.

From The World of Thursday:
Mrs. Minnie Brown, wife OF Mr.. A.
S. Brown, 40S South Raleigh street,
died last night at 1880 o'clock OF con-
sumption following childbirth three
DAYS ago. She was "a years old and
leaves a husband, one child and her
father Mr.. Joseph Mcintyre, this city.
The deceased was native OF Jener-
son county but had lived here several
wears. Many friends will mourn her
untimely death
Funeral Saturday at $3.50 p m. In
the First Baptist oaurch and interment
in Norbourne cemetery
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-10
PARTY IN COUNTRY.
Martinsburgers Among the Guests at
Mr.. Shad's.

A very enjoyable party was given
Tuesday night at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Shad, south OF town, About
forty persons were present including
Messrs Tony Staubly, Tod Custer,
RAY Zimmerman and Charles Wolfes,
this city. Vocal and instrumental
music and the sleight-of-hand stunts
of Mr.. Staubly were features OF the
evening. He also sang bass solo and
Mr.. Custer played the piano. Refresh
ments were served, the dining table
being tastefully decorated.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-10

Miss Ella Myers, the young girl who
was nearly burned to death in the fire
that destroyed her home near Toma-
hawk nearly two weeks ago, was re-
ported as better with some hope OF
her recovery. She is at the home OF
her relative Robert Myers at Toma-
hawk AS heretofore told in this
paper three deaths in the Myers ,fami-
ly have resulted from the fire alluded
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-10
Chauffeur Arrested For Killing Boy

New York, April S.-William Oar
ragh. chauffeur for whom general
alarm was issued by the New York
police a week ago in connection with
the killing by an automobile of Ing
ward Trimble, the thirteen-year-old
son of r. D. Trimble, we'll known
Kentucky lawyer, has been arrested
in Fort Worth. Texas, according to a
telegram received by the police here.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-10
Iiue Stock Markets.

PITTSBURG (Union Stock Yards
CATTLE steady; choice, S625Q6.5O;
prime $6Q6.25. .-oA
SHEEP slow; prime wethers, $500
$50: culls and common, $2.5OQ3.oOi
lambs, $5@7; veal calves, S5QS.z9;
heayies. s7.55@760; mediums. 1855;
heavy Workers. s7.5097.55; light York
ers. $7Q725; pigs. s6.S0Q6.75; roushs,
38n8 so
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-10
MAY Arrest Castro.

Caracas. April s, via Willemstad.
curacao.-The Venezuelan govern
ment has sounded France to ascertain
whether or not difficulties would be
encountered If Ciprano Castro were
arrested on board the steamer Guade'
loupe at Venezuelan port. The reply
of France indicated that she would
make no protest In such an event.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-10
Assessors Rent Office.

County Assessor Ohio Williams and
his assistant, John w. Dean viii be
located temporarily in the law office
Of w. H. Thomas and Harry Downs
until the remodeling OF the court
house is completed which will be by
the fret of June.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-10
RUG CO, ASSIGNS.

viii Liquidate and Then probably Re-
sumo Operations.
From The World of Thursday
The Oriental Rug Co, with factory
on South Raleigh street, made an as
signment late yesterday evening to
Attorneys C. III. Seibert and X. Poole.
After a settlement with the creditors
the factory will resume operations, 1t
is said, the assignment being made
merely for the purpose of liquidation.
1t is confidently believed that the as
sets will pay the liabilities dollar for
dollar.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-10
Old RaiIroader Dead.

Michael Cunningham, Ga years old,
the oldest road foreman on the Pitts
burg division of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad. died Saturday at Con-
nellsvlle. He was a native of Ireland
and was with the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Company for 80 years.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-10
FINGER Cut of.

Mr.. Roy Edwards, of Frankenberry-
town. employed in the wood depart
ment of the Auburn Wagon Co., had
the ends OF the thumb and three fin
gers on his left hand cut off in joint
err Saturday afternoon DR.. Hedges
attended him.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-10

ment providing for state wide prohibE
ton, thus making the subject a mat
years, Governor Hadley said that the
test to be applied by the legislature
was whether any useful public purpose
would be served.
Governor Hadley favored the sever
ing of saloons from breweries and dis
tilleries and of whisky dealers from
politics. He suggested license for clubs
in order that Sunday observance may
be controlled, and favored laws for the
establishment of district local option.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-10
FISHERMEN ON ICEBERG.
Reported That More Than Thousand
of Them Perish in Russian Waters

st. Petersburg, April FISHERMAN
send story here that one thousand
fisherman on an iceberg off Riga, were
carried off to sea-
Another account says that the Ice
berg turned turdle and that 1,46a fish
Iermen we're drowned
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-10
E@REZZEEER TRIED.
Map Man From Washington Before
Justice Felker.

Justice Feiker.
From The World of Thursday:
The case of VIM. Rinehart, of Wash
ton, arrested here for larceny and EN-
bezzlement on cath of w f. Crawford,
proprietor of the Theatorium, was tri-
ed today before Justice Felker. Rine-
hart was charged with collecting
money from some children and others
for selling tickets to the Theatorium
picture show and failing to turn it
over to Mr. Crawford.
Attorney H. Fl. Emnert appeared
for the state and Attorney D. W. Sny-
der for the defence. A number of
witnesses testified, several school
children among them. Justice Felker
reserved his decision until tomorrow.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-10
CASTRO IN A RAGE
Lands at Fort De France, as Other
West Indian Ports Barred Him.

Fort De France. Martinique April 8.
--Ciprano Castro. in rage against
the British government and the state
department at Washington, left the
steamer Guadeloupe at this port and
has taken up quarters on shore. Find
ing all ports in the West Indies ex-
cepting Fort De France barred against
him. the present course was the only
one left open to the former Venezuelan
dictator.
Senior Castro's wife will continue on
board the Guadeloupe to La Guayra
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-10
Lots Of Quaeks.

d. B. Mentzer, proprietor of a duck
Narm near Waynesboro. Pa, has 5000
ducks. and since the holidays he has
received about 10000 eggs. He re-
Gently shipped 1890 pounds OF duck
feathers.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-10
MINE FIRE SPREADS
Several Men Overcome Fighting Ma
hanoy colliery Flames.

Mahanoy City. Pa. April s. - The
anime fire at Mahanoy colliery. thought
Ito have been conquered, has now COM
, ununicated to the solid coal pillars be
tween breasts, and is still spreading,
despite the efforts of gangs OF IRE
lighters.
THE work of combating the blaze
has now become perilous because OF
tine deadly gases Several men were
overcome and had TO be carried out
Nearly 200 miners were Obliged to
suspend because of the gases and the
smoke
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-10
Seriously Injured FINGER.

Mr.. John Fowler who is employed at
the Kilbourn Knitting Mill is off duty
on account of an injured finger as the
result of an accident about three
weeks ago.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-10
10 ARE FINED.
For Violation Of Montgomery Corrupt
Practices Act.

Charleston, w. Va, April 7.--rhir-
teen men confessed to election frregu-
larities under the Montgomery corrupt
practices act in the Kanawha county
criminal court and were fined s25
each by Judge Black. The offenses
were committed at the general cleo
ton last fall
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-10
Power From MiIlville.

The Millville Power Co., of Jeffer-
son county, is pushing work on line
to the STANDARD quarries south OF
town. and the poles will be UP before
long on which to string the wires for
the transmission of power.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-10

Philadelphia April T. - Charles r.
Gcllis, president Of the Citizens Pas
senger Railway company. subsidiary
company of the Philadelphia Rapid
Transit company, and one OF the
wealthiest men in Philadelphia, shot
and killed himself with a revolver
heavily mounted with gold. He was
discovered lying in a pool of blood
in his bedroom by his wife, who had
heard the report of the revolver while
she was at breakfast. A physician
who was hastily summoned pronounc-
ed him dead.
The dead man was seyenty-four
years old and had been a sufferer
from neuralgia for some time. He was
/, also troubled with tubercular glands
beneath his arms The latter afIiiction
caused him considerable worry and he
underwent an operation about two
years ago In an effort to effect cure.
The operation was unsuccessful. In
spite Of the poor health from which he
suffered his family state that he never
threatened to commit suicide, and they
believe that the shooting was acct
dental.
4Ie had been in the habit of keeping
the revolver under his pillow, as he
had a great fear of burglars.
I'm addition to being one of the la9g-
est stockholders in the Citizens Pas
senger Railway company, line which
Is guaranteed dividends of $14 share
on stock on which only $50 has been
paid in, Mr. Ellis was heavy holder
in other valuable street railway Sc
curities. He was director in several
of the subsidiary lines of the Philadel-
sphia Rapid Transit company.
Mr.. Ellis was born in this city and
was a son of Amos Ellis, who was a
wealthy lumber dealer here. and died
leaving a fortune of 100000. to be
divided among three sons. Another
SON Frank IL. Ellis, lives in this city.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-10

Wheat in this city is quoted today at
s127. This is high here and it is said
that there is very little If any wheat
in the country. There is none in
storage and the local people will have
no opportunity to take advantage OF
the high price.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-10
| Makes Landing
Martinique.
,ennents.

! under way for new
It's in front of the
kate Vogle and the
fnd rectory on West
kIr. NJ. A. Little on
III Artz is putting a
West Martin street
NY Staubly, Sr.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-10
Marathon Runner Dies.

Hull England. April 5.-A Marathon
runner. Frederick Rumeby, collapsed
while competing in twenty mile run
here. lie was carried from the track
unconscious and died.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-10
READING Galleries Closed.

Mahanoy City, Pa, April s.-The
Reading collieries closed down today
until next Tuesday. This Is the first
suspension in nine weeks.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-10
Lucky Greencastle.

The borough statement of Green
castle -hows that they have $2'3OI.sl
in the treasury with not a cent OF
bon ed or floating Indebtedness.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-10
HADLEY ON PROHIBITION
Governor of Missouri Sends Special
Message to Legislature.

Jefferson City Mo-. April SIN a
special message to the legislature on
the proposed constitutional amend
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-10
MARTtNssURG DoyyNEDs.
Frederick Won Out in, Basket, Sail
Came

FREDERICK won Out III odSNclS oai
Came
From The World of Wednesday,:
The regular Y. M. C. A. team played
the Diamond team at Frederick last
night The Maryland boys won out by
the score of 81 TO II. Frederick play
ed rough game which accounts in
part for the result.
A return game wilt be played here
on April Is,
Game, Here.
From The World OF Wednesday:
The basket ball game IN the Y. NJ
C. A. gym last night beteween the
teams of the First M. T. and q. B.
churches was won by the latter by
the close score of 8 to s.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-10
Game Here.
WHEAT is SOARING.
Reached highest Price in Twenty
Years at Chicago Today.

Chicago, H., April MAY wheat
today went to s1.25 IA, the highest
price reached in 20 years.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-10
Weston Lett sharon This Morning.

Sharon, Pa. April S.-Edward Pay.
son Weston. the pedestrian, arrived in
Sharon last night and left for Youngs-
town this morning. He will stay in
Canton over night. He made forty-dve
miles yesterday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-10
| ndIord.

|ndIord.
Inderson has leased
| Hancock and will
belongs to the
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-10
Took Mule Medicine

Barnes Wolf of Will,amsport 80
years old and unmarried, yesterday
nSaowed a cose OF mule medicine in
~ the dose nearly killed
D1n0nwa edical attention,
I'd thai the man
cidal intent, but
an old c. & O
lNDs.
Makes Landing
Martinique.
Martinique, Apri
lere this morning
one of the hotels
board the stea-ne
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-10
MILLIONAIRE
A SUICIDE
Philadelphia Traction Magnate
SahOOlS Himself.
HAD BEEN ILL A LONG TIME

Charles E. Ellis Was Found Lying In
Pool of Blood In His Bedroom.
Family Say He Never Threatened to
Commit Suicide and Believe Shoot.
ing Was an Accident.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-04-10

lculcdl dllSHtpOh'
led thai the man
! cidal intent, but
) an old c. & o.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-12-29
OLDEST WOMAN
IN THE STATE
MRS. ELIZABETH KERNS OF
HAMPSHIRE 106, AND SAYS
THAT SHE is READY
70 DIE.

Romney, w. Va. Dec %. One of
the Oldest women in the country.
and acknowledged to be the Oldest
person In the state of West Virgin
ia, is Mrs. Elizabeth Kerns, OF ca
pom Bridge, Hampshire county. who
recently celebrated her one hundred
and sixth birthday by preparing for
her own funeral
She has resided near her home
town all the days of her life. She
was born when Grant county be-
longed to the Old Dominion and was
little more than wilderness. Mrs.
Kerns has always wished for tne
days when she could see her own
country in the forefront OF progress
and says she will be satisfied when
her home town has railroad or
trolley line.
Despite the fact that she has pass.
ed the one nundred and sixth mile
stone one llfe's journey. Mrs. Kerns
mind is as keen today as 80 was so
years ago. She reads a daily paper.
keeps in touch with the doings OF
the outside world and can describe
wildly the scenes Of her early life
and the events that added 20 the
history OF the world. She Is still ln
good health and is able to get about
without help.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-12-29
COL. SALE TO
BE APPOINTED

Richmond, Dec. %. Judge William
Hodges Mann, Govcrnor-elect an
nounccd today that ne has rendered
the appointment as Adiutant General
to Colonel w w. Sale. OF Norfolk.
and lhai tho latter has accepted.
Colonel Sale, who was member
OF the state militia for several years
was strongly endorsed by n large
number Of the most prominent mill
tary men in the state. He has scry-
ed in the Senate with Judge Mann
for the past ten years. and was an
active supporter four years ago and
In tho regent primary or the Govcr-
nor clcoS~who holds him in nigh re-
gard
Adiutant General Anderson rctircs
aginst the solicitation OF the Gov
ernor and the military but declares
he has already served bit time and
has business which demands his at
trr'ion
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-12-29
ANDY FRALEY IS
At APPALACH|A
MAN WHO ATTEMPTED SUICIDE
IN THE WEST END is WITH
HIS WIFE AND RE-
COVERING.

Andy Fraley. the man who at
tempted 10 commit suicide several
days ago at his boarding house on
Bmoheld avenue has been heard
from. He is alive and slowly recov-
ering from the wounds inflicted on
himself with razor.
\ relative living i'm this city re-
ceived n letter from him yesterday
saying he was with his wife at
ApplacAia, Va The letter was short
II merely stated that he had had his
wounds dressed. and was able TO he
ont. lie also stated I'm the letter he
would come back to this city about
the first OF the year. He did not
say who dressed his wbunds. or
how ne got TO Appalachia. II is pre-
sumed he caugnt n freight train at
Graham the afternoon ne at.
tempted to take his life. going to
Norton where it is thought he had
his wounds attended TO
As stated the day of the attempted
suicide. Farley evidently lost his
nerve when ae found that the razor
was sharp and liable TO result scri-
ously.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-12-29
REV. WOODS WILL
NOT ACCEPT CALL
PREsBYTERY REcoNsIDERs Ac-
cEPTANcE OF RESIGNATION
AND He WILL NOT LEAVE
BLAcKsBURo.

g. B Hancock returned last night
from ChrisiansDure va. who're as
representative of the BuoGc'd pres
by'arian church he attended call
meeting OF The Montgomery Prosby-
terry held December 28th TO recon
slider the action of The Prcsbytcry af
salem va November 22nd. in dis
solving 'hc relaHonship as pastor De
tween 'he Rev ID j. Woods and he
Hlacksburg church on account Of 'lo
importance Of the work at Blacks-
burg and The scarcity OF ministers
adapted TO college work among the
s.udents 3tnd professors r. was
deemed wise and ezpedlen' by the
Prosbttcry 'ha Mr Woods remain
at BIacksburg. which was decided by
unanimous vote
The WuenId church vas COM
mcnded fot yiddIng 20 The advice
of tha Icsd@t d' 'rr rburc0 Zoo CA
ing its yo'e for AR woods % mau
u ahpge - .Hs Important work O..
HIacktuug.
Sir Woods aII. H1a yer. 81. h.
Engagement gu next sunday D.,
proaeairg a 11 % m and 7.a1 D. m