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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-05-14

A lawyer named John g. Davis,
who cane to Washington asfew, years
ago, has been arrested charged with
obtaining monty under false pretenses.
It is asserted that Davis has collected
more than half million dollars 4from
the people Of Was hington and Alexan-
dria and the vicinity during the past
year on the plea that he was investin g
itin fine, paying real estate and won Id
every now aud then give them.a hand :
some interest for their money. The
money kept pouring in until recently
when it was discovered that the fellow
had not invested the money and the
lenders could get no returns from their
trusted agent.
Some people have lost heavily and
among the let we note that our good
friends Messes J. A. ID. Turner and
his brother, william S. Turner who
have lost, the former s4,2Uo and the
iattsr 81, 400.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-05-14

The regular May term of the U. s.
Court came on this week. II opesed
on Tuesday morning with Judge A. q.
Dayton on the bench and came to a
close on "Wednesday at noon.
There were great many persons
from over the Eastern section of the
state in attendance but there was but
little business Of importance transact
ed
There were the usual number of
minor cases OF petty nature In which
there were charges of selling whisky
without license and in most ses the
accused won d enter plea Of guilty
and get 30 days in Jail and 500 fine
which they never pay.
The most important business OF the
term was an order entered for the sale
of the Berkeley Springs and Potomac
railroad for the satisfaction of the
claims against it which PRINCIPALLY held
by the b. q o. ard Col s. w Walker
was named special commission er TO
make the sale. The property will plo-
badly sell for ST., 900 aud of course will
be bought by the B. & o. which holds
claims against the road of nearly $780,
600.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-05-14
A Faithful Soldier.

In speaking OF the Rev. DR.. G. w
Finley, who died at his home In Angus.
Ia County last week. the Baxter coun-
ty Democrat says:
Dr. Finley was born near ClaTks.
vile. Va, December /. 1888. He en-.
tered the Confederate service in MAY,
1861, as captain of Company y. 18th
Virginia Infantry. Later he was al
jutant Of the same regiment. resign
ing in November, 1862, but shortly af.
terward was elected first lieutenant
of Company X, seth Virginia Infantry.
He commanded his company al the
battle of Gettysburg and was among
the small number who crossed the
stone wall used as the federal breast
works and saw Gen. Armstead killed
at the mouth of a federal cannon. He
won reputation for gailantry at this
battle not surpassed in the annals of
the war Or. Finley was made prison
er at Gettysburg and held TO the
close of the war. He was FIRST takea
10 FIT Delaware. then to Johnsen'S
Island, and was one OF the coo confed-
crate prisoners who were taken by the
federals to Charleston, s. c., harbor
and deliberately exposed TO the Are
OF the confederate troops which was
a blot on the reputation OF the north.
There are now but II oEthe @Immor
tai 600 living, of whom our towns.
man, Captain r.. d. Camden. is one
The late Lieutenant r. j. Berry was
another. While in prison and conduct
ing religious exercises DIR. Finley form
ed the resolution to preach the gospel
and having bsen educated before the
war at Hanpden-Sidney and Washing
ton college, taking a degre at the lat
ter, he was well prepared to enter a
theological school. He, therefore, at
tended Union theological Seminary at
Hampden-Sidney, completing the
course, when he was called TO Ger
rardstown, W. Va. soon going to Ron
ney, where he was pastor for 81 years.
then IL years ago accepting a call 10
Thinking Spring. Dr. Finley held
many positions of trust and RESPONSE
bility. He served as moderator of the
Virginia synod and was on three DIFF
lerent occasions voted for moderator.
Of the Southern General Assembly,
and was nearly elected at New Or
leans He was trustee of Hampden-I
Sydney college and Davis and Elkins
college; president of the Mary Bald
win Seminary board; once president
and member OF Union Theological
Seminary board and past commander
Of Stonewall Jackson camp, G. " In
every position in which he was placed
he served with fidelity and earnest
ness. Next to his calling as preach
er, the cause of the confederacy, and
the selfare OF his comrades and those
dear to them lay nearest to his heart.
Unwavering in his devotion to family,
friends and comrades, he held warm
place in the affections Of the people
with whom he was thrown.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-05-14

The regular monthly meeting Of tbs
city school bosrd was held en Mon.
day night.
The following applications for posi-.
tons on the corps Of teachers were re.
ceiyed. Miss Mamie small, Miss Mol
lie Martin, Miss Anna Gardner, all 81
this city and Mr.. George Whiting, OF
Shepberdstewn
The Columbus Heating and venti-
lating Company executed fond ss re-
quired on their contract for the
IN The new school building.
The bond was given ny the Citizens
Trust and Guarantee Go. In the sum
of $3.50, double the amount OF the
contract.
superintendent Brindie reported
that the President Of LaFayctts coll
lege Offering scholarship to the High
school and Mr. Brindle was authorized
to thank Pres. Nariield for his geaer4
Gus offer.
No bids have as yet been received for
the erection Of the new building.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-05-14

The marriage of Mr.. Chas. Wesley
Andrews, OF Shepherdstown to Miss
Jennie Quigley, formerly OF Titles
town, Pa, was solemnized at the resi-
dence of the groom's cousin, Mr..
Henry G. Page, in Charles Town. on
Saturday at noon. Rev. A. G. Hop
kins performing the ceremony. Mr..
Andrews IS a native of Shepherds
town. and was Tor a number Of years,
bank official in St. Louis. About
six years ago. he became afflicted
with total loss of eye-sight, and this
affiicticn with others caused him to
seek treatment at the Anna Hughes
Sanitarium, in Charles Town, where
he has been taking treatment for
more thanaa year past. Miss Quigley,
the bride, is a professional nurse, and
it was while practic her profession
that she became acquainted with Mr..
Andrews. They win live on farm
in which the groom has an interest
near Shepherdstown.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-05-14
The cry Election.

The regular annual election Of coup-
cllnen for the city Of Martinsburg was
to have taken place on last Monday
and the city authorities made prepa-
ration for the election but in most
cases Tic election commissioners failed
to show up and there was no election.
The only Places where polls were
opened were at precinct No. Of the
First ward where Harry Smith get
10 votes, Edward Rutledge got Ia and
w. e. Ontcalt i. The Second precinct
OF the Second ward where w. A. Gard
got A., l.. Il. Thompson got 4 and
Riley Brown, an old colored man for
whom some one voted In fun, got 1.
The first precinct of the Fourth ward
John Grozinger got %, George Schil,
2 and a. +. Hess /.
If possible this leaves the situation
In q worse muddle than before. We
suppose the council will seat those
whe have been elected aud will tHen
ill the vacancies and as thelIcoaBcil Ii
republican II is likely that there will
be republicans put in the vacan sies.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-05-14

The FIRST of the field meeting of the
berkeley county Horticultural Soci ETY.
was held in the large orchards OF n r
J. w. Stewart at Tabicrs' Ave miles
South of this city. The meeting was
one Of the most interesting ones that
the society ever held and attendance
was large Including growers from not
only this county but also from JeiIer.
son Morgan and Frederick county Viz
ginia.
Professors, Stewart, Brooks and
Rnmsey Of The State Experiment sta
ton were present and Messrs Stewart
aad Brooks were the principal speak.
ors.
Mr.. Stewart spoke OF the thorough
cultivation aud the necessity OF pro-
teetiug fruit trees against scale and the
eoding moth. whlch latter pest, he said,
Is doing far more harm to fruit trees
than any disease or parasite in exist
sence today. He further said that in the
West fruit has been brought up to near.
~ 80 per cent perfect, and that we are
just beginning to improve the fruit OF
West Virginia which, IL value, won't q
be classcd the best if it were net for
diseaseand insect imperfections, espec.
tally that of the codling moth.
Prof Brooks talked chiefly about
the eodiing moth aud the disast rous
effect that it bad brought on fruit. He
said that one third Of the entire apple
crop Of West Virginia is destroyed
every year by this little insect, 'rhis
moth flies only at night and .despesit =
its eggs, hatch they enter as little
worms into the fruit at the blosso m
end. Prof. Brooks suggested that the
fruit trees be sprayed whilelinsbiossom
SO that the poison will remain in the
blossom end Of the apple aud kill the
worm as it enters the fruit
He also suggested light spray after
the fruit has formed and during the
iiatching time Of the worms.
The next outdoor meeting will be
held in June in some orchard yet 60 be
selected by President Alex. Cloha N
and the committee Of arrangements.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-05-14
Grand Opening.

Mr.. J. X. Poland had his opening Of
his raw store IN the Valley house build
ing on Wednesday evening. The ladies
of town poured out andkept the hand
some large room filled all the evening
The stock was nicely arranged and the
room was beautifully decorated and
the general opinion expressed was
that it was the prettiest exhibition in
the town. Mr.. Poland has opened just
such store as is needed in the town,
store for ladies' ready made gar
ments. He is nice agreeable fello W
and everybody wished him success.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-05-14
Real Estate Sale.

Auctisneer Dodd seld in front OF the
court house Saturday afternoon the
q. H Quenzel property ON the corner
Of Nerth Queen street ana Baltimore
and Ohio railroad to Al. l.. Dorm for
81, $40. The North College street prop
erty Of Mr.. QusnzsI's brought $500,
the purchaser being Otto p. Schneider.
AT the same time and place two lots
ON South Spring street Of Harry s.
Thompson were sold to Scott Mason
fer $500. Mr. Thorn pson 8 property on
the esrner OF East King and Spring
streets was bid up to $2400 and with
drawn. The vacant lot adjoining was
bid up to $1,000 and Withdrawn.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-05-14
Unclaimed Letters.

Following is list OF unclai med let
tiers remaining in the postofiice, Mar
insburg, w. Va, May 10, 1909,
Miss Marine Barrett, Jshnsoa Battery,
j. NJ. Brstt, james Dick, w. n.
FauIkwell, r. f. Fleming, Hert Har-
ris. Edward, Kearns, 9rayson Lar
gent, DIR. &. NJ. Linch, Roy Luttreil
Mrs. Hattie Miller, Mrs. William
Wyers, Martinsburg Army Hospital.
William Sherman, Mrs. Mary l.,
Simpson, Miss M. c. Snodgrass, j. w.
Watkins, Miss Bette Weddie.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-05-14

Mr.. ID. w, Rolriuk, one af oar lead
iHg merchants, Uttered stroke Of
paralysis at his nome on East King
street, on last saturday night an,i has
been confined 10 his room. We are
glad to state however that I'll the time
Of writing he was somewhat inn proved
and we sin cereIy hops that he will
speedily recover entirely.
Or. G. q. Lucas has aluaast coraplet
ed new Residence fsrlimseIfat Koar-
neysvillr, The foundation Ii OF con-
crete construction while the super-
structure Is OF frame The buIialng
will have IN II eight or aims attractive
rooms, and will prove an appreciated
improvements that thrifty village.
a charter has cen issuei 10 tbs Jef.
fersou Vehicle Co., 81 Charles Town.
Tho capital stock 50 900. S,rhe incorpo
raters are q. r Wall, Cleo. b. Goetx
and M. r. strider, OF CharIestown; and
Max Robinson and Claude w. Stew
art, Of Martinsburg. The new csm-
pany has leased the old Hawks Coach
Factory building Of Mr.. LswisP. Star
~, and will convert it.into > vehicle
ana autsmsbiIe re pssltery.
Work II In progress on tho grading
for the new short line railroad along
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-05-14
SMITH.

Mrs. George a. Smith, one of Mar
tinsburg's most respected residents
died at her home On South Raleigh
Street on Thursday night last from the
effects of serious burns whiehlshe re-
ce'ved that evening.
1t seem that she was alone with her
little grand daughter when the acci-
dent occurred and no one knows just
how it happened but 1t is supposed
that the child perhaps struck match
which she accidentally let fall on her
grandmother dress. Being helpless
sIrs. Smith was unable to give the
alarm. The child ran to the next room
and gave the alarm but the unfortunate
was SO badly burasd that she died in
few hours.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-05-14
notice TO Contractors.

The date for the closing of the bids
on the construction of the new
school building in the third ward will
close On May II at pm. aud not on
May 10 as published IN our issue of
last week.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-05-14

Messrs William and Harry Ropp
have opened an emporium of Farmers
Implements at the old Gerling stand
on w. King street. Both are splendid
young men, popular and we believe
will make grand success Of this I'M
dsrtaking. We wish them well.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-05-14

ln writitp ~ the article announcing
the closits q Tie Spripg Mills scnsol,
subscriber uniateutionaily omitted the
mention Of very nice Offering fran
Mr.. James s;iier which was very &C.
ceptabe contrtba ion 10 the lunch
table,
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-05-14

Alta meeting IF the City Council on
Wednesday night Mayor Cushwa 70
pointed the following Board of Affairs
F. s. Emmert for 6 years, Edward Sig
Ter years and G. w. McKown 2
years.
No better appointments could have
been made.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-05-14
ID. DC

The daughters Of the Confederacy
will meet at the usual place on next
Tuesday May Is a large attendance
is requested.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-05-14

A nict ladies' phaeton and good
cIsan feather bed for sale cheap, In-
quire at this office.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-05-14
Purbaugh.

Mr.. William F. Purbaugh died at
the Kings Daughters hospital in this
city on last Tuesday at the age OF %
years. Last October he was paralyzed
and had been helpless fer the past tw o
months or more
The remains were taken to the under :
taking establishment of w. III. Wilen
and on Thursday they were staksn
toiHyndman, Penn. for interment.
The deceased was bern in Bedfs rd
county Penn. but has lived In this
county fer the past II years and until
two years ago he lived in the vicinity
of.Gerardstown. He was member Of
TIE Lutheran church.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-05-14
Deaths


On Saturday afternoon, Miss Halle
Virginia, the beloved daughter, OF MI
and Mrs. William A. Barbour, died at
their home ON East John street at the
age of IS years. The deceased had been
in bad health COR number OF years.
The funeral took place from the
home on Monday afternoon at Icy
and the interment was in Green Hill
cemetery.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-05-14
tiooDE.

Clarke Goede, daughter of Philip
Goode. of Luray, Va, died Friday af-
terneon at 2 o'clock at the home OF
her grandmother, Mrs. Clark, 4t'S
South Raleigh street, Of pneumonia.
She was aged 2 years and ? months.
The child's mother il dead aud she
was being raised by her grandmother.
The body will be taken to Luray sun
day morning for burial,
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-05-14

In telephone N sssags to the Adve-
cate just as we 80 to press, Mr.D. Geld
Miller, the well knswn orehardist, OIL
BerkeIey county states that coddlinr
moth have made their appearance Ia
the orchards Of his ceuaty. Te oni
fruit IN IA, he,desires to give warning
absut the moth pest. Next week, he
thinks, wsuId be geed time to spray
for it.--Advocatc
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-05-14

Rev DR.. Mcbride will preach at
Falling Waters ncxt Sundayiat lila m
and at romahawk at 3 p. n.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-05-14

Mr.. A. Oden VINO has been In the
Kings Daughters hospital for the pas
week or 70, We are glad TO say is abb
10 be out again.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-10
May VOTE IN NOVEMBER
People Will Then Decide About Com
mission Form.

At meeting of the municipal legis-
Iation committee of the Commercial
club held this noon it was decided that
the secretary of the club be asked to
file with the city clerk on or before
about Sept. g. the petitions for the COM
mission form of city administration. 1t
was recommended by the committee
that the date for the election be set for
Nov. 8.
Thirty-six petitions have been called
in which aggregate LIPS signatures.
There are four petitions still out and it
is estimated that the signatures will
showing as people are always slow
about signing petitions or registering
unless they are personally approached
on the subject. About go signatures
ciaI election but the extra hundreds
were wanted for the sake Of good luck
and general appearances. Ninety per
cent of all those who had the PROPOSE
ton presented to them were glad to at
tach their names to the petitions.
The petitions have been in the stores
about three weeks and some of them
presented a peculiar aspect when they
were returned to the Commercial club,
being soiled by cheese, candle grease,
and other substances. Not a few Of
them showed evidences of the need in
Topeka to swat the fly.
A number of the working men in To-
peka have gained the impression that
the commission form of city rule is
purely a businessman's affair. This
idea is however, a mistake, as it is en-
tfrely a matter for the people. 1t is ex-
pected that some opposition will arise
prior to the election, but a vigorc $
campaign will be conducted for three or
four weeks before the matter is actual
ly presented before the people for them
to make the final decision, in order
that ever one will understand thor
oughly the proposition.
The committee carefully discussed
the different phases of the situation.
Those present were: Clad Hamilton,
acting chairman; D. H. Brannaman, {.
E Jordan, H. A. Scandrett, E. R
Simon, A. A. GODDARD, and w. c. Raj
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-10

paper too" and Walter Baurbony, an
Indian from the reservation, brought
in for public drunkenness threw a
photograph at the reporter. IF you
want to know anything about me just
ask the Office. They have me down
just like a book"
Baurbony is a young Indian but has
the old Indian trick of sticking to a
friend and no friend is better than
the one who gives them their first fire
water. In his trial the judge asked
him where he got his liquor. 81 can't
tell YOU" he answered. whats the
matter with you,' asked the judge.
'4Oh, 1 don't know where got it. I'll
give you So to let me go" But the
Judge gave him $40 because he him
self was fixing the fines today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-10
Community Comment.

There is this one advantage in not
being president remarked a North
side politician today, "and that is the
newspapers will not comment on your
church attendance"
"Perhaps after all the Junction City
preacher who permits the men of his
congregation to remove their coats is
merely in league with the laundrymen
of that city, remarked a Rossville
man this morning.
'"That Roosevelt. jr., has quit carpet
making and will follow ballooning
only indicates that he wishes to get up
in life said the Sage of Railroad
street this morning.
"Potwin, [ notice, has again con-
tributed 'Peeping Tom which shows
Potwin is anxious for Topeka to be
metropolitan" said a Kansas avenue
man this morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-10
Personals and Notes.

The two mile ditch which drains the
land between the Vanorsdal and NC
Cold farms near Silver Lake will be
opened by order of the Silver Lake
township board. The ditch has been
gradually nlling up so that it can IT
take care of the surplus water.
William Herschberg will leave in a
few DAYS for a visit in Denver.
Miss Mary Roberts of 21o East
FairchiId street has gone to Maryville,
Mo, where she will visit her father.
c. S. Saum has gone to Paradise for
Don Weliman is visiting in Leaven-
peter Miller and Mrs G. W. Dom
eney of WamegO are visiting at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Caskey
of lilo Quincy street. Mr.. Miller
contemplates locating on the North
Mrs. Ed johnson of $50 Jackson
street has left for a visit in Rich
A new six by ten foot skylight is be-
ing constructed for the J. r. Spetter
cigar factory at SIS Kansas avenue
This will make the factory one OF the
most sanitary in the city.
Mrs. Grace Londrigan is very iii at
her home at 815 Harrison street. Her
sister, Mrs. Agnes Gum Of Kansas
City. is here on account of the for
J. W. Woods has returned from a
visit with relatives in Hayes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Carl of Oakland
avenue are parents of an eleven pound
boy
nue. Christian church will give "An
Evening in China" at the home OF Mrs.
John Knoll, at the corner of Jackson
and Morse streets. this evening. Chi
nese costumes will be worn and the
work of the missionaries in China will
be discussed
Model bakery bread is always ap-
precfated by guests as we'll as the
family.
The Mission circle of the Baptist
church will meet at the church tomor-
row afternoon. Mrs See will conduct
the lesson on 1.-THE Frontier.
The Topeka Creamery sells milk,
butter and eggs.
DR.. H. c. Miner is confined to his
home with lung trouble He had a
severe hemorrhage last Friday. 1t was
so serious that his physician forbids
his sitting up for fear of a recurrence
of the hemorrhage.
George w Lemley. a former North
side man, is visiting here. He has
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-10
STRANGLED TO DEATH.
Autopsy on the Body of Anna Schu-
macher Is Completed.

Rochester, N. Y. Aug. 1O.-The muir
der of Anna Schumacher whose body
was found yesterday in a secluded SPOT
in Holy Sepulchre cemetery, partly
covered with earth and leaves, was still
a mystery when the coroner's inquest
began today.
The autopsy proved that criminal as
sault was the motive for the crime and
that the victim fought her assailant
until she was strangled to death.
Mrs. Schumacher. mother of the girl,
in a statement to the press, expresses
her convictions that Anna was slain by
an employee of Holy Sepulchre cenle-
terry. She bases her belief on the fact
that recently several girls have been
followed by men working in tile burial
ground.