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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21
JACK HYDE PROVES
HIMSELF A HERO
Martinsbura Boy on the Gunboat Mari
eta Promoted to Gun Captain
for His Bravery IN Action.

Mr. Jack II. Hyde. who is mem
Der OF the crew of the gunboat Mari
eta. or the United States navy, has
been here for several days as the
guest OF relatives on West King
street. He recently returnad from a
cruise to points in Central and South
America and Cuba, and was granted
q Today furlough by reason OF gal
liant conduct during the strike on the
railroad at Porta Cortez, in Honduras.
when he was sent ashore with other
members OF the crew to quell riot.
Jack performed his part so well as to
attract the attention of the officers OF
the gunboat, and they complimented
him upon his conduct
As result OF his bravery Jack has
been made captain OF one OF the gun
crews He will rejoIn mis- vessel in a
few days, and go on on extended
cruise to foreign ports.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21
TO CLEAR OUT RIVERS.
West Virginia Pollution Commission
Finds II Has Bio Job,

Charleston, W. Va, August 16.-The
commission appointed by Governor
Glasscock to investigate the causes of
the pollution OF the Kanawha, Gauley
and New rivers. composed of ex-Gov
w. A. MacCorkle, Senator Adam B.
Little page and w. w. Wood, is hav-
ing its troubles.
They are expected to devise ways
and means for stopping the pollution.
They have investigated only the eau
ley river thus far. going as far as
Redwood, where they found thriv-
ing city of 1000 inhabitants. whose
sole existence depends on the plants
of the Cherry River Boom and Lum-
Der Company and the West Virginia
Pulp and Paper Mill. These plants
make deposits of deleterious matter
into the river and IL they are COM
PEELED to suspend operations the town
OF Redwood will be wiped out OF ex-
istence. The commission is in a guam
dairy
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.

The State of West Virginia.
AT rules held in the Clerks Office of
the Circuit Court OF Berkeley County.
the End day OF August, 1909.
White Oak Coal Company. corpor-
alton, plaintiff.
VS..
s. G.. Ramer. f. Randolph Raner and
Peyton II. Ramer, trustees, under
the viii OF Geo. w Ramer. deceas-
ed, and e. B. Kettering. Adminis-
traitor, d. b. n. {. t. a. of Geo w.
Ramer, deceased, defendants
The object OF the above suit is TO
have the above entitled cause referr-
ed to a commissioner to take, state
and report the liens against the inter-
est of said s. G. Ramer In the estate
Of Geo. w. Ramer. deceased. with
their amounts and priorities; that
said commissioner may report the
value OF said interest and for that pur-
pose, II necessary that an account
may be taken and stated showing the
accounts OF the said administrator and
of the said trustees: that there may
be decree of sale upon the return
and confirmation of said report. OF
the interest of the said s. G.. Ramer
to pay OFF and discharge the various
liens against the interest OF said 8.
G. Ramer; and that the Court will
grant such other further and general
relief as to equity may meet and just.
and 1t appearing on AFFIDAVIT filed Id
this suit. that the said defendant. S.
G. Ramcr, F. Randolph Ramer. Pey-
ton II. Ramer are non-residents of
this state, they are hereby required
to appear at the said Clerks office,
within one month from the 5th day OF
August. 1909, che date OF the first
publication hereof.) and do what Is
to protect their interests in
this matter.
T.. Dew. GERHARDT, Clerk
j. o. HENSON, Atty. tor PItff. S-5-4t
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21
West Virginia.

The appointments for West Virginia
who are all republicans, are as fol
lows:
First district-Harvey w. Harmer.
Second-George H. Child.
Third-Col. Ellsworth RudesilI.
Fourth-Robert Morris.
Fifth-W. w. Whyte.
Mr.. Harmer is forty-four years old, a
lawyer, and a resident of Clarksburg
Mr., Child is Harpers Ferry mer.
chant; aged fifty-four years.
Col.Rudesill is prominent at Charles
ton, and is forty-seven years old.
Mr. Morris is newspaper man at
Harrisville. and is thirty-six years old
Mr., Whyte comes from Weleh.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21

Mr.. J. B. Fleming and Mr.. @. Frank
Hetzer. OF Williamsport, Md. were
business visitors in Martinsburg Sat
urday afternoon. Mr. Fleming, who
was formerly mayor of Williamsport,
is associated with Mr.. Hetzer in the
business at Halfway, Md, and
this firm is doing big business in
this section Of West Virginia. They
are shipping thousands OF trees into
the eastern panhandle and rapidly
building up fine business.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21
Enhancement Announced.

Mr.. and Mrs. II. M. Turner, OF Shep-
herdstown, have announced the en-
gagement RI their daughter, Miss Lo-
raine, to DR.. Nathaniel Burwell. Dr..
Burwell Is native OF Clarke county,
Virginia, and Is a practiclng physician
OF Shepherdstown. The wedding will
take place in October.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21

Campbellsyille. KY, Aug. 16.-Mrs.
w. c. Order. of Adair county. was at
tracted to her weaving room by the
sound of her reel, and on opening the
door she was Mortified to see large
snake going around with the spin
ming wheel. When the reptile crawl
ed on the wheel 1t started the wheel
to running. The snake was unable
to free itself. and number of specta-
tors witnessed the remarkable sight
for nearly half day. The snake was
finally killed and measured five feet
in length.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21
Electric Liqhts Used.

The electric lighting system, con-
sisting of 10 large lamps was in use
on the Williamsport bridge for the
first time on Saturday night. The
bridge is we'll lighted and attracted
much attention. On Thursday next,
the Byron Tannery will shut down for
the entire day. in order that its en-
ployees may attend the formal open
ing OF the new bridge
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21
SUPERINTENDENT ROSTER,
MISS CHASE, INSTRUCTORS
County Superintendent Evans Deliver
ed An interesting Address at the
Opening of the nstitute--Postmas-
ter clohan and Others to Talk to
the Teachers.
the Teachers.
From The World o, Monday:

From The World OF Monday.
The annual institute OF the teachers
of Berkeley county was opened this
morning at 1880 o'clock in Trinity
Episcopal parish house, with practi-
cally all the teachers of the city and
county in attendance, in addition to
instructors from Jefferson and Morgan
counties.
The instructors for the week are
Miss Susan Chase and Superintendent
Joseph Roster, OF the Fairmont schools
both well-known and interesting
speakers. The institute will be under
direction OF Mr.. Willis f. Evans, SUI
perintendent of the Berkeley county
schools.
Miss Laura Homrich and Mr. G. w.
Keesecker were selected secretaries of
tn institute. The first business of the
morning session was the enrolment
of the teachers, and this showed more
than 100 present.
The opening address was delivered
by Superintendent Evans, and his re-
marks were both appropriate an inter-
esting. During his address he spoke
of the many changes which have
taken place since the last session of
the institute. and he urged upon the
teachers the Importance of improving
conditions in the country schools. He
also encoura ged the teachers in their
work Superintendent Evans address
was one of the best OF the kind ever
delivered here, and the teachers COM
plimented him by the closest atten-
ton throu' bout.
Miss Mutt. OF Morgantown, will be
present on Tuesday evening, and de-
liver an interesting address and also
give an entertainment. Mr.. Gallon
Summers will also be present, and de-
liver an address upon the mound
builders OF West Virginia.
Postmaster Alex. Clohan, of this
city, will deliver an address upon the
subject of agriculture Wednesday
morning. Mr.. Clohan Is master OF
this subject, and this should prove
one of the most interesting addresses
Of the session. -----~-~
The question of laying aside a GER
tain sum each month for "rainy
day" was brought up, and the discus
sion on this question showed that the
teachers were heartily in favor OF It,
Following this discussion, Superin.
tendent Roster was introduced to the
teachers. He spoke briefly in a hap
py and pleasant manner. and declared
that it was his intention to endeavor
to interest the teachers in the cause
of education, instead OF trying to en-
terrain and amuse them with trivial
subjects. MIR. Roster made very
favorable impression upon his audi
ence, and he will undoubtedly prove
an interesting and valuable instruc-
tor.
Miss Chase was then introduced
She is lady OF pleasing personality,
with a good voice, and impressed her
hearers as an instructor OF more than
ordinary ability. While her address
was brief she commanded the atten-
ton OF the teachers.
The present institute promises to
be one of the most interesting and
successful ever held here, and the at
tendance will probably be larger than
ever before in the history of the
Berkeley county institute.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21
To Breach il aaptist church

During the absence of Rev. William
d. McCurdy. pastor OF the First Bap-
fist church, next Sunday, the pulpit
will be occupied in the morning by
Rev. J. M. NJ. Gray, of Baltimore. and
in the evening by Rev. Frank T. Cart
wright, of the Young Mems Christian
association.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21

From The World OF Monday:
The children of Rev. William d. Nc
Curdy left this afternoon for Colo
Mai Beach on the Potomac below
Washington, where they will spend
two weeks. They will be Joined by
Mr.. McCgrty on Thursday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21
Leave For Vacation.

Mail Carrier Charles Pitzer, accom-
panied by Mrs. Pltzer and their son,
Master Hensel. left Saturday evening
for Bunker Hill. where they viii spend
their vacation Mr.. Pltzer will resume
his duties the middle OF rext week.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21
CORN Breaks Undert.ker's Ribs

Trenton, Aug. 16.-Edward A. Cur
ran. undertaken, and president of the
Trenton park commission. was lifting
heavy, empty coffin with an assist
ant, when he slipped, and the coffin
broke two of his ribs. He is In the
hospital for treatment.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21
Gallant Confederate Soldier Sum-
moned by Death Sunday Night.
WAS PROMINENT FARMER
AND NATIVE or COUNTY
Had Been III For Several Months Win
infirmities Due to Hls Advanced Ace
Member of the Presbyterian
church--FuneraI From Late Home
Tuesday Afternoon.

From The World OF Monday:
Mr.. Morgan vanMetre, native and
lifelong resident OF Berkeley county.
and member of one OF the oldest and
most prominent families in this sec
ton of West Virginia. died at his
home. Opequon Hall. about three miles
east OF Martinsburg. az 7:30 o'clock
Sunday evening, following long III
ness due to the infirnit.es OF his ad-
vanced age. He was In his seventy
fourth year.
Mr.. VanMetre was a son OF the late
Abram vanMetre. and was born and
reared on the old home farm, which
had been In possession OF bis family
since 1880. The house In which Mr.
vanMetre was born aud reared was
erected in 1880
During his early manhood Mr. Van
Metre followed agricultural pursuits,
but at the outbreak of the great Civil
war cast his lot with the south He
enlisted as a member OF Company b,
First regiment OF Virginia calvary,and
served with distinction until the end
of the war, when he returned to
Berkeley county to resume rne peace
full pursuits OF farmer.
During the great conflict between
the states under Captain Morgan. who
was promoted to the rank OF colonel.
and Mr.. VanMetre followed the ban.
ner OF this gallant Confederate
throughout the great internecine
strife.
After the war he returned to his old
home In Berkeley county, and casting
aside the sabre for the ploughshare,
began the development of his ances-
trail estate. In this undertaking he
was eminently successful, and he be-
came known In later years as one OF
the most successful aud progressive
farmers in the eastern section OF the
county. He had wide circle OF friends
and acquaintances, and was esteemed
and respected by all with whom he
came in contact.
Mr.. vanMetre was faithful and
consistent member OF the Presbyterian
church, and took an active and leading
part in the affairs OF that denotfina.
ton until advancing years compelled
him to retire from the more active
pursuits of life He was a gentleman
OF the old school, big-hearted and char
liable, and possessed OF ar old-fashion.
ed, courtly grace that won him friends
wherever he went.
Surviving are his aged widow and
one sister--Mrs. Georgettd holland, re.
siding In South Bend, Ind. No chill.
dren survive.
The funeral services will occur at
the late home Tuesday afternoon at
2 o'clock. The services will be con-
Quoted by Rev. Or. F. NJ. Woods, pas
tor. of the Presbyterian church in this
city, and inter-nent will be In Green
Hill cemetery. The services will be
attended by the members OF Berkeley
camp of Confederate veterans. Owing
to the prominence of the deceased,
this will be one OF the largest funer.
ais held in the county in recent years.
In the death OF Mr.. VanMetre,
Berkeley county loses one OF her most
valued and progressive citizens, and
the death of the old soldier will be
keenly regretted by vide circle of
friends and acquaintance.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21
On Vacation Near Here.

Rev. NJ NJ. Grey. pastor of one OF
the most important First Methodist
Episcopal churches in Baltimore. and
the members of his family, are spend
ing a few weeks at the home of Mrs.
Fl. D. Kilmer, along the Opequon, near
this city.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21
- -slll.--~-.19 = T@RHSE1l
Mr.. DAVIS IMPROVING.
Will Speedily Recover From Injuries
Received SATURDAY.

Mr. william Davis, who was injured
while at work in the south quarries
OF the Standard Lime and Stone CO.
Saturday is in an improved condition
at his home on Virginia avenue, and
will be able to be about in a few
days, Mr., DAYS., who is employed az
a Carpenter by Contractor Burns, was
engaged in making some repairs at
the stone crusher when he was
thrown to the ground by the break
ing OF the scaffold, His left shoulder
was broken and he was otherwise In
jured. DR.. Oates rendered surgical
aid.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21
Left for Extended Trip.

Messrs. Dudley Harley, assistant
cashier OF the Peoples Trust Co, and
B. d. Myers, assistant cashier OF the
Merchants & Farmers bank, have
gone for an extended trip to points
along the great lakes and In Canada.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21

Mr.. n. .. cushwa. Mr.. T G. Cline
and Miss Virginia Cushwa left today
in Mr.. Cushwa's automobile for a trip
to the Natural Bridge, in Virginia. On
the return trip the party will visit
the Berryvile horse show on Thurs
day - -..s xxr11f
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21
Dish Of Ice Cream Cause. Murder.

Flint, Mich, Aug. 16.-During fight
which resulted from an argument over
payment for a dish Of ice cream,
Frank e. Lind, sixty-three years old.
was shot and instantly killed by Eber
Lambie. a Greek, proprietor OF tent
restaurant here. Lambie escaped.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21
PROPERTY BOUGHT
BY MONROE TAYLOR
Purchased House and Lot on East
Martin Street Now Occupied BY
Leitcr--WiII improve Same.

From The World OF Monday:
Monroe Taylor, colored. of this city.
today completed deal with Lewis
Deal, OF Charles Town, whereby the
former became the owner of the Deal
property on East Martin street, now
occupied by Mr.. e. B. Letter Tha
purchase price was not made public.
The lot is 2S by 70 feet, and Is Inn
proved by frame building. II is un-
derstood that this antiqsated structure
will be RACED and new brick building
erected. Mr.. Letter will retain pos
session until April next year.
The erection OF new building In
that section OF the city viii! be dis
tinct Improvement. and will add large
ly to the appearance of East Martin
street. Attorney J. M. Woods conduct
ed the deal.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21
H.oosd Self 70 AuoIe Tree.

Roanoke. Va. Aug. 16.--Henry P.
Plunkett. prominent farmer. COM
mitted suicide by hanging himself
from an apple tree in his orchard. He
had been melancholy, and for some
days had been telling his family that
something terrible was going to hap
pen.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21
Old Soldiers Will Meet.

The ex-Confederate soldiers of JEFF
ferson county will hold their annual
reunion in Walls park. near Charles
Town, Saturday next. An address will
be delivered by Mr.. George r. Wend-
ling
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21

Mr. Calvin Brown and Miss Mary f.
Wall, both of Charles Town. were
married in Washington on Thursday
by Rev H. r. Johnson.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21
Cashier and Rookkeeper.

Miss Jessie Bogert Is new occupy
ing the position of cashier and book
keeper at the Spillman grocery estab-
lishment.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21
Rev. Mr.. cruyer Home.

Rev. w. F. Gruver. pastor Of the
United Brethren church, has returned
from attending Bible conference in
Mt Gretna. Pa
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21
Returned From Maryland.

Rev. John 5. Douglas, rector of
Trinity Episcopal church, has returned
from visit to relatives in Maryland
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21
Festival.

Glass No. Of the u. B. Sunday
school will hold festival in the fifth
ward school yard August 20. "a and %.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-21
IN CRITICAL CONDITION.

No Hope For Recovery of Architect
George D. Whiton.
The condition of Architect George
ID. Whitson today is regarded as ex-
tremely critical, and the members Of
his family and his many friends have
Abandoned hope of his recovery. Mr..
Whitson has been Ill of dropsy OF the
heart at his home on East King street
for several weeks, and mis- advanced
age complexities the situation.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-07-10
ROLL OF HONOR.

The following bright children sent in
one or more of Uncle Jacks coupons
this week and their names are placed
on the roll of honor
Mabel Holcombe, age 10, 629 John
street, Kearny; Nathan Feldman, age
IL, 162 Norfolk street. Newark; Grace
Eckert. age II, Ridgehurst road, West
Orange; Anna Eberhardt, age Is, Il
Chadwick avenue, Newark; Reinhold
Glatz, aged 10, 1877 Wainwright street,
Newark; William Allen, age IL. Al
avenue, Newark; Clara
Steger, age IL. 3S Hensler street. New
ark; John Douglas Bochman. age 6,
1862 Elm street. Arlington; CASTOR Tai
let, age 10. Washington street, East
Orange; Lottie Petersen, age IL. 5201a
avenue Newark; Frank Nay
lor, age IL, 121 Lafayette street, New
ark; Peter Ferris. age II, 6 Brill street,
Newark; Louis Track, aged IL, 1S1
Prince street, Newark; Lillian Pom
eroy, age 10. Bradley Beach. N. j.; Dor
othy Danforth, aged IA. 301 Ninth ave-
nue., Belmar, N. j.; John Shields, age
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-07-10

strong looted his W bank. 1 believe
he has a million at least, as the result,
and that he will never come back. I'm
worse than a pauper now. l can't ask
Louise to share nothing a year with
me, and when | think Of the disgrace
for her, I'm crazy"
The most ordinary events of Jife
seemed pregnant with possibilities that
day, and when Halsey was called to
the telephone, ! ceased all pretense at
eating. When he came back from the
telephone his fac showed that some
thing had occurred. He waited, how
ever, until Thomas left the dining
room; then he told us.
Paul Armstrong is dead" he an
nounced gravely. HE died this morn
ing in California. Whatever he did, he
is beyond the law now
Gertrude turned pale.
And the only man who could have
cleared Jack can never do it, she said
despairingly.
Also I replied coldly, 'Mr. Arm
strong is forever beyond the power Of
defending himself. When your Jack
comes to me, with some two hundred
thousand dollars in his hands. which is
about what you have lost, | shall be-
lieve him innocent"
Halsey threw his cigarette away and
turned on me.
There you goi" he exclaimed. IF
he was the thief, he could return the
money. of course. If he is innocent. he
probably hasn't a tenth of that amount
in the world. In his hands! That's
like a woman" .
Gertrude. who a been pale ana
~despairing during the early part of the
conversation, had flushed an indignant
red. She got up and drew herself to
her slender height, looking down at me
with the scorn of the young and the
positive.
you are the only mother l ever
had" she said tensely. It have given
Eyou all l would lave given my mother,
had she lived-my love. my trust. And
now, when l need you most, you fail
me-. I tell you John Bailey is a good
man, an honest man. If you say he is
not, you-you-"
Gertrude" Halsey broke in sharply.
She dropped beside the table and, bury
ing her face in her arms, broke into a
storm of ears.
Il love him-love him." she sobbed,
in a surrender that was totally unlike
her. "Oh, I never thought it would be
like this"
Halsey n | stood helpless before
the storm of her emotion. l would have
soothed her, but she had put me away,
and there was something aloof in her
grief, something new and strange. AT
last, when her sorrow had subsidized to
the dry shaking sobs of a tired child
without raising her head, she put out
one cropping hand. :
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-07-10

IL, 1151a Pennington street. Newark;
Sarah Gilbert. age 10, 36 Hensler street,
Newark; Anna M. Keer, age 9, 235
Dodd street, East Orange; Henry Drez-
ner, age IL. 1915 Howard street; Mar
garet Friel, age 10, lis John street.
Belleville; Anna Eberhardt, age Is, II
Chadwick avenue, Newark; Gertrude
McGrath, age II. 495 Chestnut street,
Arlington; Willie Cypers, age IA, 372
Fifth street. Jersey City: Llewellyn
Jacobus, age IL, 276 Simmer avenue,
Newark.
George Relish, age 10. ia Sixteenth
avenue, Newark; Helena kimbal, age
IA, 249 Mulberry street. Newark; Will
lam Kruger. age IL, &C Sixteenth ave-
nue., Newark: Oliver Johnson, e Z.
Chadwick avenue. Newark; Pauline
Gruber, age, 10. 12S Chapel street, New
ark; Kenneth Wilson, age IA, 9 Douglas
place. Glen Ridge; Eleanor Gardner.
age 8, 5 North Sterling street, East
Orange; Alfred Bovine, age 10, 81 Union
avenue. I%rvington, Gustave Kelsch. age
IL, ia Sixteenth avenue. Newark; Julia
age -. 1874 Paramount ave-
nue., Newark; Harry Pirrman, age IL,
212 Seymour avenue, Newark: Made
Miller, g IA, 71e Bloomfield
Hoboken; Margaret Friel, age
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-07-10
ISLAND WINNING GAMES.

MONI the TN isiahueiS ohe %
III the huge uehsi u i'ne Soue
men ana poys-ahu the snis
iikeWise induige occasioha"y II 'he
sport-is n SWING.
Inc rlJ! poys OOH ou' hoE Tue stump
OIL a straisn. anu hos too lhieA re-
whicn nus opheinsiy grown on ~ eoe
oA a convenient pahh.
linen they lasteh TO II q nurnper VI