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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-14
PLENTY OF APPLES
The Crop In West Virginia Promises
Well for This Fall According
to Reports

West Virginia's apple crop will be
fully up to the average this fall il the
statements published in the Cincin-
natl Packer, publication. devoted to
the interests of produce dealers hold
out. In some section of the state
the crop is a complete fairure while
in others It is way above that OF last
year Their report from Wellsburg
shows that the crop will be only rs
per cent. as compared with so per
cent. last year At New Cumberland
the crop will be go per cent, as COM
pared with that OF rs per cent. last
year. Last year almost 10000 bbls.
OF apples were shipped out Of the
New Cumberland orchards and this
year there will be twice that many. In
MartinsbuIg. which Is the center OF
the great fruit growing belt OF the
state, their report shows so per lent.
crop as compared to 30 percent last
year. At runnelton, TerraAlta, Long
Beach and Meadow Bluff the crop is
a complete failure, while the largest
gain in per cent. was at Red Sulphur
Springs where the crop Is more than
double in per cent. this year over that
Of last year
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-14
BIG BARN GOES
Up IN SMOKE
Isaac Shirley Barn Near Berkeley
Springs With All Its Contents De-
stroyed-Loss $500.
From The World OF Tuesday.

From The World OF Tuesday.
The large new bank barn on the
Isaac Shirley farm, about five miles
south of Berkeley Springs, was en-
tirely consumed last night, together
with all it's contents entailing loss
estimated at $500 There was no in
surance
The fire broke out about midnight
and by the time help arrived the barn
was all ablaze and nothing could be
saved except some things of small
value Besides the barn the summers
crop of wheat, hay, rye and oats
were all consumed together with a
threshing machine in the barn floor,
large farm wagon and other farming
implements. No live stock was burn
ed.
Mr.. Shirley was ready to commence
threshing this morning and 1t is
thought that matches may have been
droppd in or about the barn by the
men placing the threshing rig yester-
day. 1t is said that fire was left in
the engine behind the barn last even
ing, which may have caused the fire.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-14
TO BORE FOR OIL AND GAS.
J. A. Morgan Buys A 14o-Acre Tract
Near Hancock.

Hancock, Md. August Co.. John A..
Morgan, OF the West Virginia oil
fields. has purchased OF Frank Ray 145
acres OF timber and other Land five
miles west Of Hancock. and will at
orce begin sinking wells. Col. Thos-
A. Guffey, engineer and expert on oil
and gas, states that gas exists near
the surface OF the ground, and that oil
in lakes underlies the gas in that re-
gion between Tonoloway ridge and
Sideling Hill on the west and the
Fairview Mountain region on the east,
and extending northward into the ac-
tive oil fields of Pennsylvania
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-14
BAPT|STS HOLD
ENJOYABLE SOCIAL
Varied Program Rendered by Wo-
mans Missionary society-charIey
Chin Sang An Interesting Solo.

From The World of Tuesday:
The social and entertainment of the
Woman's Missionary society of the
First Baptist church last night was a
pronounced success. The lecture
room in which II was held was packed,
while the Japanese and Chinese Ian
terms that decorated the room added
materially to the animated scene.
Everybody was delighted and went
home in a good humor.
The program was varied. Miss Elda
Kilmer played a fine piece on the
piano. Charley Chin, the Chinese
laundryman, sang song that he
learned in Sunday school. He would
have responded to the encore but he
said he can only sing one song. Miss
Mary Powell and Master Freddie
Graichen also sang solos and pleased
the audience. The musical hit of the
evening perhaps. was the trio by
Misses Sallie Aler, Fairy Ryneal and
Grace Widmyer who sang very pretti.
ly selection from the comic opera OF
"The Mikado" in Japanese costume.
Then there were recitations by Miss
Sallie Aler and Miss Angela Riley. OF
Baltimore, the latter responding to an
encore.
A good sized collection was lifted
and cake and lemonade were served.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-14
BITTEN BY a SNAKE
William Manspeaker Struck on Hand
BY a coppephead.

Mr.. William Manspeaker residing
ON the Sheets farm near the old fair
ground. was bitten on the right hand
by a copperhead snake Thursday.
while fishing along the Opeguon, and
for several hours suffered intense
pain. The poison caused his hand and
arm to swell greatly, but prompt ac-
ton on the part of Dr. Sencindiver
and DR.. Tonkin relieved him, and he
is. expected to speadily recover from
his dangerous experience. He happen
ed to lay his hand on stump where
the snake was concealed
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-14
Among the Sick.

Mr.. c p. c. Rinker returned home
yesterday from Niagara Falls and
went to bed with typhoid fever.
Albert, little son OF Mr. and Mrs.
Charles R. Smith. South Spring street,
is very III with typhoid fever.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-14
Lona Distance Bun.

w. Howard Stephens. champion
sprinter of Nartinsburg. made fast
run Saturday to Bedinston and back,
distance of IA miles. in / hour, 20
minutes and s seconds. Stephens ex-
poets to run at Allentown. Pa, some
time in October
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-14
FELL OFF TRAIN.
David EntIer Sustained Severe In
juries at Brunswick.

Juft6S dt BTuHSWiCks
From The World of Monday:
Mr. David Entler West Martin
street, clerk in the B. & o. shop office,
was severely injured by falling from a
train at Brunswick about 8 o'clock
last night. He had come up from
Washington on a Winchester excur-
sion train, intending to leave the
train at Harpers Ferry and go home
on No. 3. In ascending the platform
as the train was about leaving Bruins
wick he made a misstep and fell back
wards, his head striking the ground
and with great force rendering him
unconscious for while. He was sent
home on No 9 and was still in daz-
ed condition when he reached here.
He is improved today but his head is
very sore.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-14
Eor give Roads.

In the closing days OF congress,
Representative Harry r. Maynard.
OF Virginia. introduced . bill to apr
propriate almost s2,0Oo,Oo0 for the
survey OF Ave national roads across
the continent. According to the
plan outlined by Representative May
nard, three Of these cross-coHtinent
roads would traverse West Virginia.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-14
ECHO OF THE PICNIC.
The Waynesboro Herald Makes Men.
ton of City Band There,

The Martinsburg City Band of
more than 25 pieces which accom-
panied the Methodist Episcopal,
Methodist church South, and Baptist
Sunday schools of Martinsburg, to
Pen-Mar, came to Waynesboro and
gave an excellent concert on the pub
lie ,quare and later in front OF the
Leland hotel.
The music rendered in Waynes-
boro was much appreciated by our
citizens and especially by Proprietor
Peyton H. Ramer OF the Leland, who
was former resident OF Martins
burg.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-14
INDEBTEDNESS or THE
SCHOOL DISTRICT, S3,l8l
State Supt. Shawkey and Finance
Committee Make Reports to Board
of ducation-county Assessor vii.
liams Reported Assessed Valuation
of Various Property In School Dis.
trict to be s5,s5s,7so.ss For Fiscal
Year.
Year
From The World Of Tuesday:

From The World Of Tuesday:
The board of education met in reg
ular session last night in the Burke
street school building, President Alex
ander presiding. The commissioners
we're all present except H. Kuhn.
Current bills we're paid.
The report of the finance committee
was read and filed. The report shows
a balance due the Martinsburg school
district of s2,65615. The outstanding
Indebtedness OF the district Is s3.1S1.
The report OF State superintendent
M. P. Shawkey was also read and
filed. The report shows that the
amount of the general fund due the
Martinsburg school district for the fis-
cal year beginning July l, 1909 to be
4,129.46. This is a decrease, as COM
pared with last year OF S676.51.
County Assessor Ohio H. Williams
reported the assessed valuation of real
estate, personal property and railroads
in the district to be $5956,730.3S. an
increase over last year OF $T36,91S.62.
Coal Contract AWARDED.
Secretary w. A. Pitzer opened and
read the following bids for five 30-long
ton carloads of Georges Creek coal de-
livered at Martinsburg. freight paid,
for the city public school buildings;
M. s. Burdette. Martinsburg, repre-
senting the w. K Niver Coal Co., New
York, $3.50 per ton.
Victor Cushwa and Sons, Williams
port, Md, $3.50.
Cumberland (Md) Queensware Co.,
$3.50.
Midland Mining Co. Of Cumberland,
$3.50
Coal and Coke Co. Cumberland
s2.s5.
E. S. Hess, Martinsburg. $3.50.
Fred II. Baker, Martinsburg, $2.66
per short ton, equivalent to s2.9S for
long ton.
Mr.. Burdette was awarded the con-
tract. The coal is to be delivered
here during this month. Whilst the
contract Is for five carloard OF 30
long tons each the board has an OPP
ton on six carloads or $50 long tons
10 all on the same terms. -
Adjourned Till Today.
The board adjourned to meet today
at p. m. at the Burke street school
building to make up the estimates for
school expenses in the district for the
current fiscal year and fix the tax levy
for the year. Mr. A. c. Nadenbousch,
- AZ
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-14
Natal Statistics.

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Riddle
berger, West Race street. son.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-14
WARN DRUGGISTS
OF SELLING DOPE
is In Violation of the State Law--Fay-
cite County is Working
Prisoners on Roads.

Charleston, w Va. August 10
That certain druggists over the
state, and especially In some parts Of
the Third congressional district, have
been selling cocaine in violation OF the
law Is the report which has come to-
the state board Of pharmacy, and un-
less such work stops there is likely so
be some legal action taken soon. Many
negroes in the state are addicted 10
the dope" habit and where large num-
bers of negro miners are employed
the demand for the drug makes it
tempting for the druggist.
Vice President w. c. Price, OF the
state board, druggist of this city
has just completed an inspection Of
the drug stores in this congressional
district and found evidences of cacaine
peddling in the New River coal field
Those under suspicion were hauled
over the Goals in rather rough order
and warned not 10 continue to handle
the dope" They gave their solemn
promise. but watch will be kept on
them and If there is any more viola
tons the law will be invoked,
Working Prisoners.
Flayette county is the first to come
forth with a report of prisoners being
worked on the county roads. Accord
ing to advices from Fayetteville, the
roads near the county seat are being
worked almost entirely by persons
serving time in the county jail. thus
saving so much to the county. AT
present about score of men are be-
| ing used at this work special guards
being placed over the men while they
are out of prison.
The new road law prescribes the
! method by which prisoners may be
used for this purpose and from now on
it is likely that the prisoners will be
| worked in most of the counties.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-14
VALUATION FIXED
OVER $18,OOO,OOO
Board Of Equalization Has Com
pIeted a Difficult Task.
CITY PROPERTY VALUED AT
ONE-THlRD OF The WHOLE

ing on the Levy for Taxes This At
ternoon-Figures by Districts are
Given in Detail.
From The World of Tuesday:
The members of the board of equali-
cation for Berkeley county today com
pIeted their work of determining the
valuation for taxable purposes of the
real, personal and corporation proper
ties in the city of Martinsburg and the
districts of Arden. Hedgesville, Ope-
quon, Mill Creek, Falling Waters and
Gerrardstown, in the county, and this
afternoon the members of the county
court are struggling with the task of
fixing the various levies for the city
and county districts. It is not expect
ed that the court will complete this
work today.
The total valuation on all properties
in the city and county is placed at
$1S,141.S13.19, which is an increase Of
about S4,00000 over the valuation of
two years ago The total valuation
in the city is $500, 708.3S, an increase
of more than s1,000,000, while the to-
tai valuation in the county districts
is $12,171, 112.71, an increase Of more
than $2O00,000. The figures by dis
tricts are as follows and give in detail
the valuation separately on real per-
sonal and corporation properties
Martinsburg
Real estate ........,... $3,709, 035.00
Personal property $500. 1,755, l27 40
Corporation property -. 5o6,545.93
Total for city, 49,. 500. 7oS SO
HedgesviIle District.
Real estate ....... 1887 ,220. 90
Personal property 34o,040,0o
Corporation property -. 2,065 $4,000
Total for district. 1887 ,S05 OO
Arden District.
Real estate ..... $1,497, Cos. 90
Personal property ...a. 374 ,72000
Corporation property -. 77S,S07 81
Total for district -. 1851 1925
Gerrardstown District.
Real estate ....... SS75,045.0j
Personal property .... 3S4,035.00
Corporation property -. 5,S05.00
Total for district. 1. 1876, 305. 90
Mill Creek District.
Real estate ....... $7S5, 10000
Personal property 800. 206,2O5. 90
Corporation property -. 144,910.0O
Total for district. 1,136, 3O5 90
Opequon District
Real estate ....... 1904, 1896 90
Personal property .... 29S, $4,000
Corporation property 49,. S49,154.00
Total for district -. 2152, 1853 90
Falling Waters District.
Real estate ....... 1888, $4,000
Personal property .... 1872, 90
Corporation property -. 152,718.00
- 1on ono IN
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Adjourned Till Today.

The board adjourned to meet today
at 2 p. m. at the Burke street school
building to make up the estimates for
school expenses in the district for the
current fiscal year and fix the tax levy
for the year. Mr.. A. G. Nadenbousch,
attorney of the board OF education.
met with the beard this afternoon and
lent his assistance.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-14

The Battle of Words Is On, and Things
are Getting Warm-Articie Says
5uriew is incompetent and Extrav-
aaant, and II is Great 6iunder for
the Governor TO Allow Him to Hold
His Position.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-06-11
Visit OIL Fields.

About thirty men and women made a
trip in automobiles to the Breckenridge
country about thirty-fivs miles north of
here. Sunday.to watch the progress being
made by the Breckenridge Oil and Gas
Co. in boring for oil. The party had a
delightful time picking wild flowers on
the prairie and fishing in Cowden lake,
but the return home through the storm
was not 50 pleasant.
From Charles MeVey. the diamond
drill manipulator. who was in town We'd
nssday. the Enterprise learns that pres
snt indications lead to the belief that oil
will be struck within q few days. The
drillsrs have reached a depth Of l.4oo
feet and expect to tap the oil-bsaring
formation at depth Of 1850 feet. They
are making about so feet day. so It will
not bs long before the stockholders. many
of whom are residents Of Rocky Ford.
know whether or not there Is a show for
them to become Roekefellers.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-06-11
w. c. T. U. Notes.

Flower mission day was beautifully
observed last Friday afternoon. Mrs. M.
U. Ringer gave its origin and the history
Of its founder. Miss Jennie Cassidy. al
though "shut-in" devoted her life to di-
reeting and carrying on many noble
works. Her first aim was to brighten
the rooms Of the sick and shut-ins with
her flowers Of love. which proved such
success it was carried to the cells of the
prisons and has been the means Of lead
ng many poor souls back to a better
life. The day was further observed last
Wednesday when the ladies met in the
park to arrange the flowers to be distri-
ed to evebutry sick room in our little
town. each bouquet had a Jennie Cassidy
card and white ribbon attached. in loving
memory Of this blessed woman. The
next meeting will be June ls. Subject 4
"What Can We Do to Promote Prohibi-
tion?'
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-06-11
Specialist Of
Denver
Over 1000 Patients

treated In Colorado. A large stock Of glasses
and artificial eyes on hand. A large proper
ton Of headaches. hysteria. insomnia. chorea
fSt- Vitus Dance. nervous prostration. hallu.
cination. stomach troubles and other physical
maladles. when OF a nervous nature. are
caused by eye strain. The removal OF the
cause effects a permanent cure.
Physicians especially are invited to call
and Investigate his methods OF correcting
errors OF refraction.
DR.. Sapero has been practlcing In Colorado
for many years. He Is n graduate OF the
leading medical colleges OF Europe and
this country, and ts LICENSED to practice BY
the State Board Of Medical Examiners of
Colorado and other states.
References Furnished from some OF the
leading citizens of Rocky Ford and vicinity
now under treatment.
Remember. DR.. Sapero docs not experiment
He cures where others fail. Over Il years
practical experience.
patients whom he has cured. furnished on
demand.
DR.. sapero has been visiting Rocky Ford
regularly for over 10 years.
II you desire to consult the Doctor. please
make appointments early.
Consultation and Examinations
for Glasses Free.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-06-11
Petition For Sale of Real Estate

STATE or CoLpRApo :. In the County Court
County OF OtcrO In Probate
In the a,. Matter Of the Order to shox Cause
Ni,,., Rsno,,. on Petition for Sale
pars"SnJ OF Real Estate
This matter coming on to be heard on this
nled herein by Joel ". TODD Administrator.
OF said estate; for the sale OF the following
Lot in block Ely o, soePy
Ford. Otero County. Colo. Lot II In Block 81.
City OF Rocky Ford, oteto County. Colo. for
and settling UP The estate of Milton Hey
noids, deceased. And II now appearing to
legal grounds exist Tor the sale OF ali or u
portion OF said real estate.
NOW: THEkEFokE: itis ordered by the
Thomas. Mrs. Anna 81. Richmoad.. Daniel ".
Olive Scott Andrew scott Abe Scott. Eliza
beth Martin. J. T. Reynolds. Henry Reynolds.
nolds. Mrs. Eta Richardson, Willie Fuuk-
houscr. Elmer FunkhouseT. Frankie Funk
bouser. all persons who are Irgatees or de
yisecs OF said estate. or any part thereof. or
heIrsof said decedent. be and appear before
said Court ut the Court room OF -aid Court.
aforesaid. on the 9Th day of July. A. d. 1919.
at the hour OF 10 O'Clock in the forenoon of
said day. then and there to show cause. IL
any there be. why an order should not be
made directing the said joel W. Todd To sell
the whole or so much OF said real estate as
may be necessary Tor the purposss specified
IT is Fu RTHER ORDERED tina, this order
weeks In the Rocky Ford Ea,erpri.e. i a weekly
pTf IS FRfPgEE EuSbfI SsbsRP Z s"d
Hess. ESQ, OF SAID County OF Otcro. he aud
he is hereby appointed as guardian ad litem
for MllLle sunkhopser. Elmer Funkhouser
sent said minors ut said hearing.
Z. ". MCDANIEL. County Judge.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-06-11
NOTICE OF ADJUSTMENT DAY.
Estate of Milton Reynolds. decreased.

Estate OF milton Reynolds, deceased.
The undersigned. hayitg been appointed
Administrator OF the estate OF Milton
Reynolds. late Of the County OF Oicro, In the
State OF Colombo. deceased. hereby gives
notice that ne will appear ,cforC the County
Court OF said DteTu County. Ht the Court
House in La Junta. in said County, On Mon
day. the 1ISt day Of June, A. u. itta. at the
hour OF 10 O'Clock \. y of said day. at which
time all persons having claims aRn!nst said
estate are nutited and requested to attend
Tor the purpose of having the satEe adjusted.
All persons indebted To said estate are re-
quested TO make immediate payment to the
undersigned
Dated al La Juntn, Colorado, this 18th day
OF May, A, u. li.le,
JOEL W, TODD. Administrator
Of the estate OF Milton Reynolds, Deceased.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-06-11
A Sudden Death.

w. D Lewis left on Tuesday for MeFall
Mo-. in response to a telegram bringing
the shocking news that his brother
Thomas was dead. Beyond the brief state
ment that Thomas dropped dead" no
intelligence has been received and the
relatives here are at loss to know the
cause.
The deceased was the second Of fam
iy of six brothers. two Of whom-George
w. and W. Dudley-reside in this city
and two are in business in Fowler.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-06-11
EXPRESSION OF
APPRECIATION.
To the Retiring Superintendent of the
Rocky Ford Schools.


Rocky Ford Schools.
In view of the resignation of Mr..
F. B. Bolles from the Superintendency
of our schools, we, the undersigned
patrons and friends of the schools,
wish to express our great apprecla-
ton of the excellent work accom-
plished during his incumbeucy.
We realize that the high moral tone
of our community is due, largely to
his influence over the young people
during the II years he has been Prin-
cipal and Superintendent of the Rocky
Ford schools.
The Rocky Ford schools rank Sec
ond in Colorado and the advancement
and the general high standard of these
schools is due in great measure to the
efficient management and conscien-
tious and devoted labors of MIR.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-06-11
OBITUARY.
ALTA HICKS

On Saturday afternoon. at her home,
2ol North Fifth street. Mrs. J. G. Hicks
passed away after spirited struggle
against that insiduous disease tubereu-
losis.
Deceased was but 20 years of age and
had resided in this city but three weeks,
having been brought here directly after
marriage in the hope that our climate
might be of benefit.
The remains, accompanied by the
young husband, were on Monday nigh,
shipped to the old home in Pennington
NO., for interment.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-06-11

Mcconnell. Denver, Superintendent
u. S. Reclamation Service.
8:1o p. m.-Men's Work in the BIZ
BILE School. Prof. E. C. Knapp.
$3.50 p. m.-Song: "The Call of God
for Men"
S:35 p. m.-Woman's Work in the
Bible School. Mrs. aMry Foster Bry-
ner.
Conservation Service. ....
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-06-11
Thursday Evening.

Grand Mass Meeting OF the Adult
z:so-Song Service and Devotional.
Leader, Rev. F. B. Hollenbeck, Can
on City.
z:4s p. ma Message by Lantern
on Practical Church Buildings. l. w.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-05-04

A .F. McNeill. of Redfield, was a business visitor in the city yesterday
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-05-04
GOOD BILL AT THE
 THEATORIUM

The Theatorium has at last found out what the people wish, and the management is to be heartily com mended for the change they have i'm augurated In the place of two or three trashy acts the Theatorium has but one, but this one is of such quail ity that the audience is delighted. The DeVaux's have an act of surpassing merit DeVaux's sleight of hand work is wonderful and though the lady of the team says nothing, the successful consumation of many of the tricks must be accredited to her. The or chestra is rendering some very good ove rtures and the pictures are up to their usual standard of excellence.
 MT Curtis is singing illustrated songs and getting his customary ap- plauSe.