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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-09-09
shepherdstown Happy.

Shepherdstowh W. Va, Sept. g.
This Is declared to be the greatest time
Sherpherdstown has experienced dur
ing its long historic existence. The
town is In the hands of the boys and
girls of other days aud is in gala
attire.
Under the direction of the village
improvement society, with the aid of
the entire community, a royal recep-
! tion was given all visitors in the Town
Hall, which was crowded TO overflow
ing. The hail was decorated under the
direction of Mrs. Il. ID. Shepherd. The
address of welcome was delivered by
the Hon. Il. l.. Snyder, editor of the
Shepterdstown Register. Rev. Harry
B. Lee, rector Of the Episcopal Church
of Charlottesville, Va, and son of
the late Edmuad L. Lee, who was in
years gene by one Of Sherberdstown's
honored and worthy sons, responded.
Rev. DR.. ]. &. Bo wman, president of
the Theological College Of Lancaster,
Pa, former pastor OF the Reformed
church here, gave greetings from q
homecomer in most happy and strik-
ing address.
Enthusias m ran high and applause
came from happy hearts. Mrs. Laur =
Lorraine, of Boston, noted soprano,
and Miss Bula Shuli, with . rich con-
tralto voice, sang solos. A selected
choir, under the direction Of Mrs. Rob-
ert Gibson, gave some of the old songs.
The program closed with the audi
encs singing "Auld Lang Syne."
Morgan's Grove fair began today
mest auspieiously. The weather 10
fine and the grounds are in splendid
condition. The crowd attending IL
larger than usual for the first day, due
doubtless TO the many visitors which
are crowdinG the town as homecomers.
The various departments OF the fair are
well filled, especially the agricultural
A fine lot OF horses of high grade i'll
all classes are seen and will contest for
the premiums tomorrow and Thurs
day. The usual fakir is here, but the
! management protects its visitors by
| forhi;stiag all gambling.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-09-09
Another Fire.

The quiet of the Sabbath day was
broken last SABBATH about ten O'Clock
by the sounding of the fire alarm and
turning out of the firemen. The fire
was in the basement of the new brck
house recently built by Mr.. Paul Lit
tie on South Queen street near John
and occupied by J. b. Baker travel
ing salesman. The fire broke out among
a lot of boxes and crates filled with ex-
celsior stored in the cellar. The fire.
men were promptly on hand and the
blaze was extinguished before great
deal of damage was done. The build
ing and contents were fully insured.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-09-09
Orchard Sold.

Mr.. John 7. Nadenbousch, cashie,
of the Merchants and Farmers bank
last week closed the sale Of his or
chard in Falling Waters district and
which he bought from Mr.. John M.
Mi Ter few years ago TO Mr.. ]. u.
Lehman, Of Fairmoat, West Virginia.
The price is unknown but It IL under
stood to be good one. The sale We
understand was made through Attor-
nsy John Henshsw, at Fairnont. Mr..
Lehman, we are informed expects ia
spend most Of his time in Berkeley
County.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-09-09
Big Prizes.

The local fruit growers association
in their preparation for the coming
Apple Carnival are offering some mag
nilicent prizes for choice fruits entered
in competition.
There is special premium offered
for the best exhibit OF barrels or 10
barrels, or barrels aad boxes Of one
or more varieties of SIS for the first
and $50 for the second best aud this is
open to oil corners, individuals or So
clety In counties Of Pennsylvania,
Maryland, Virginia or West Virginia,
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-09-09

There was meeting Of the city
council al the city hall on Wednesday
night at which considerable import
an; business was tranaeted. The may
or and all the councilmen were present
excepting Mr.. Bert from the third
ward.
The matter of the claim of Mr.. ]. a..
Shaffer to a portion of portion of
South Raleigh street which had been
referred to the Board Of Affairs was
referred back to the council without
action
The Board reported to the council
that the matter of fixing the streets
which have been torn up for putting
in the new water pipe should be at
tended to al an early date.
There was a good deal of discussion
of the application for the transfer of
the liquor of the late George w. Schill
to his son, William SchilI and when
the vote was taken Couneilmen Tram
nell and Wellinger voted i'll favor of
the transfer aud Oliver and Smith
voted against it. There being tie the
mayor cast the deciding vote for the
| transfer and it was recommended to
the County court.
Mr.. Oliver, of the fifth ward, urged
council to take some action in inter-
viewing the railroad authorities and
the county court on the subject Of pnt-
ting N. Queen street under the rail-
road at the old Shafier crossing which
was agreed to by council. Tbs is an
important matter and one in which
the entire community is interested.
Miss Eliza Rauch was order to put
down new pavement at the corner
of Maple avene and Martin street.
The bonds of the new officers were
approved.
| The contract made by the nayo1
with the Stewart heirs providing for
twelve foot right Of way from the
water plant to the 9. V. railroad was
approved and the mayor as instruct
! ed to sign the contract.
The City Auditor, Loe Siler was
authorized to issue and sign all IL
cenSea. ~ 81 sss~ai@s.s-sz-s. s. - s.
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MUM Der So.
Royal Arcass.ns

The local council, Key CsunciI Ne
Az, Royal Arcanum. has recently
been making a fine furry Ia the way
OF revival OF interest and In getting In
new Blood. The membership has
for years beea about seventy-nve but
about north ago MI. Harry Kemp.
Of Richmond, Virginia, who holds an
appointment as Depsty Supreme
Regent for the State Of West Virginia,
came upon the scene and began work
gathering In new members.
Mr. Kemp ID most agreeable man
and one who Is calculated to mako
friends where ever he goes and at once
was received here witt. favor. He
soon gathered In about thirty new
members ON among the best men Of
the community and ron the number
Of the old council up ever hundred
On last Friday night he brought | n
ten aud the meeting was quite menu
orable one in the history OF the coun-
ell. Mr.. Kemp At his own cost pre-
scented three OF the members Of the
council each with a very handsome
watch charm Of the emblem Of the or
der for their services ID introducing
him 10 persons who came into the err
der.
Mr.. Kemp left the next day for
Hinton, West Virginia, where hc will
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State Camp.

The state camp of the 2. o. 5. of A.
has been in session this week IN
Charlestown. Mr.. III. S. Cushwa is
the president of tn estate organization
and the delegates from our local camp
are ID. G. Carver, j. Overly and +. r. !.
Wintermoyef. A large number of
members of the order from here have
also been in attendance.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-09-09

Rev. r.. A. White who WAS attend
ing the old home week at Moorefield
last week returned home on Tuesday
and will! lpreach at Gerardstown on
next Sunday at IL o'clock aud At
Shanghai in the afternoon.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-09-09
PARKS.

Ms. Mary Ellen, the beloved wife
r. Hon. Alexander Parks, died at hel
|home at No. 400 South Queen street
this city on Monday night last at
u'oO after a short illness. The de-
eased was complaining on Saturday
was paralyzed on Sunday and tbs
suoke was so serious that she never
esaned consciousness, and passed
way peacably at the time above
tated.
lae deceased WAS one of the most
Aceilent ladies of the community and
aS member of one of the oldest and
'sPee'ed families of the valley. She
as a daughter of the late Col. John
e a. Nadenbousch and her mother
"s Hester Jane Miller Nadenbousch
iel rather was gallant soldier in the
'uioos Stonewall Brigade and after
~ War was Martinsburg's leading
'9iueSs ms II until his death.
WI II oti iOcf
was in her tifty-sixth year, and
'N ner early life was a consistent
.-''er OF the Presbyterian church in
0''y' She is survived by her hus-
'u" TWO daughters and two sons.
hester and Rennie Parks, Mr..
~ ana Alexander Parks Jr.
l'' sickness was OF such short dur.
/ 'y1 mat her death came as shock
/ I'' many friends.
A 4s funeral took place from the
- on Thursday afternoon at
I,'1lN' Rev DR.. f. NJ. Woods, of the
'eiian church officiating assist
~ i'ey' John s. Douglas, of the
9V0pai church. The interment
10 Norborue cemetery.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-09-09
By SCHOOLS
Grand total

Besides there were enrolled at The
Catholic parochial school ll6.
The John street school which has
always been the largest still holds the
banner with 3I2 but with their fine
new building and the splendid corps
of teachers they will be we'll able to
handle the business before them.
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The Public Schools.

The sublic schools Of this city OPEN
ed on Tuesday last and with an attep d.
sance never before equaled in number !.
Tie teachers were all In their plac es
and the schools started of with prom :
ise for successful year.
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Paul Clifton, the infants OF Mr..
and Mrs. BurreIl Shipley died at their
bome in this city on Wednesday morn
inc. The remains were taken to or-
teams Gross Roads for interment.
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Deaths.
sHIPLEY

SIMPLIFY.
Paul clifton, the infant son OF Mr..
and Mrs. BurreIl Shipley died at their
bome in this city on "Wednesday morn
ing. The remains were taken TO u
teams Gross Roads for interment.
PITZER.
Mrs Elizabeth M. Filter, widow OF
the late Michael Pitzer, died at the
home of her son and only child
Mr. George II. Pilzer near Toma-
hawk. on August II of paralysis,
at the advanced age of 70 years, q
months and days.
ZEPP.
John Zepp, the young son of Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Zepp, died at their
home GA Eulalia street on Sunday af-
ternoop at the age of 10 months
The funeral took place from the
nome on tuesday Rev. Father Fallon
Of the Catholic church officiating.
CLARK.
Mr.. Morgan Clark, former resi-
dent of the vicinity of Falling Waters
died at the home of his daughter, az
Hiehbarger, near Hagerstown, last
week at the age of 50 years. He was
well know thought the Northern end
Of the county where he had msny
friends who will learn with regrets of
his death.
BAKER.
Mr.. c. A. Baker, resident of JEFF
ferson county, was brought to the
Kings Daughters hospital in this
city on Mondayllast for treatment but
he was so near death when he arrived
that nothing could he done for him
and he died the following morning,
Tuesday and the remains were buried
! in Green Hill cemetery.
EVANS.
Mrs, Mary Ann Evans, widow OF
+ the late Tillotson Evans, died at the
home of her son-in-law, Mr.. George ID.
|Swimley, near the town of Darkesvllle
! at an early hour on Wednesday morn
Iing last at the ripe old age of Sc years.
,She suffered fail some tine ago the
z results of which together with the in
%tirmities OF old age were the cause of
&her death.
The deceased was Miss Orr before
marriage and was born and lived all
her life in this county.
Since the death Of her husband about
twenty years ago she had made her
home with her children who are Mrs.
j. A. Downs, Mrs. Swimley and Mr.. J.
w. B. Evans all of this county, She is
survived also by 10 grandchildren and
II great grandchildren.
The deceased was an estimable
woman and one who was noted fol-
her many neighborly and christian
virtues and was from early life con-
sistent member Of the presbyterian
ehurch and died in the possession of q
blessed faith, the assurance of eternal
life, Thefuneral took place on Thurs
gay morning at 10 O'Clock from the
swlmley home, Rev. h. a. White of
hcahng aud the remains were taken
70 The Presbyterian cemetery at Ger.
INRtHNJfa fn int = he al
her late husband.
PARKS.
Ms. Mary Ellen, the beloved wife
pi Hon. Alexander Parks, died at hel
home at No. 400 South Queen street
Il this city on Monday night last at
o'oO after short illness. The de-
e"seu was complaining on Saturday
was paralyzed on Sunday and tbs
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-09-09
PITZER.

Mrs. Elizabeth M. Filter, widow OF
,be late Michael Pitzer, died at the
boms of her son and only child
MIR. George II. Pilzer near Ioma-
hawk. OH August II of paralysis,
at the advanced age of 70 years, &
months and days.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-23
CLASSICAL STUDIES URGED.
Able Address Delivered Before
George Washington Club.

Able Address Delivered Before
George Washington Club.
Several able addresses on the subject,
Classical studies as a training for men
of affairs" were delivered yesterday at
ternoon at the tenth anniversary exercises
Of George Washington University Classi-
cal Club, I'm University Hall.
Prof Mitchell Carroll presided, and.
after a brief address Of welcome by Dean
Charles T. MunrOe, Of the faculty OF
graduate studies. Ambassador Bryce was
lie 6epIored the tendency 70
drop classical studies In the curriculums
OF the universities. and believed the writ
lngs Of the great Latin and Greek au-
thors. with the Bible, formed the only
literature that was common to an nations.
The elective system in the colleges,
owing TO the fact that under IL many
students shun the classics. was regarded
by Gen. John W. Foster, the next
speaker. as unfortunate
DR.. Harvey W. Wiley, while admitting
that from a unitarian standpoint the
classics were not necessary tn many OF
the walks of life. called attention 10 the
fact that the primary object Of culture is
to properly develop the mind. and that
utilltarianism should often be disTegarded
The last speaker was James Brown
Scott. who thought many improvements
could be made in the present manner OF
teaching the classics.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-23
STONE FOR L'ENFANT'S GRAVE.
w. 8. Bosworth'S Design Accepted
by Beaux Arts Architects.

Arrangements have been completed by
Commissioner mcfarland for the stone
which is to mark the grave Of Mai. I'm
FAINT, on the hill in front of Lee Mansion
at Arlington Cemetery.
Commissioner mcfarland said yester-
day that the Society Of Beaux Arts ATchi-
tects Of America offered to make the de
sign free Of cost in gratitude for what
France had done for them. and in a
competition W. S. Bosworth. Of New
York. received the first place
Accordingly. the society submitted its
design. and the Commissioners asked the
president and secretary Of the American
Institute Of Architects to pass upon it.
They suggested some notifications, which
were accepted by Mr.. Bosworth, and the
design finally wrought out.
Then the Commissioners asked for bids
within the $3.50 available out of a $1,000
appropriation made by Congress for the
removal Of the remains Of TEnfant and
the erection OF a memorial stone over the
grave.
The contract has been awarded to NJ. J.
FaIvey, who is now to put the design of
Mr.. Bosworth In stone.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-23
Reading Room Programme.

The following is the programme for
colunteer readings and music in the
Reading Room for the Blind a the Ii
brarv of Congress. $50 TO $3.50 p. m.
Tuesday. February !. MT f l. Temple
will speak about European travel, Thurs
day. February 8, a piano recital. by
Fraulein Hermine Luders, a pupil o.
List: Saturday. February 3. Mr.. Joseph
BosenaI will relate his experiences in gold
mining in early days in Australia.
The readings and musicaIes az the Ii
brary are primarily for the benefit Of
tho blind. Others will he admitted UP 10
the seating capacity Of the room, which
will. however, accommodate only fifty
persons in addition 10 the blind and their
escorts. The first fifty persons coming
will he seated, and after that the doors
will be closed TO the general public.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-23

served In the library. by Miss Lille
Marbury and Miss Pauline Nicol. Pre-
siding I'm the dining room were Miss Hill,
Miss Susie Fawcett. and Mrs. Horn. OF
Washington. Those who assisted in
serving were Miss Mary Glen Uhler. Miss
Frances Danenhower, Miss Ellen Faw-
cett. Miss Bessie Winter Jones Miss
BeaH Daingerfeld, Miss Jean Brent, and
Miss Edith Snowden.
The Alexandria German Club gave the
fourth Of its series Of dances on Friday
evening at MCBUrneys Hall The ger
man was led by Mr.. Harry Carter Bev-
erley, assisted by Mr.. James S. Douglas
and Mr.. Julian Burke Music was fur
nished by SchrOeders Orchestra, Of
washington. The chaperons were Mr..
and Mrs. Albert D. Brockett. Miss Cora
Cochran, Mrs. George p. Anderton, Mrs.
Charles NJ. 6hepperson. Mrs. Wilson. and
Mrs. James S. Douglas. Among those
dancing were Miss George French, Miss
BeaH DaingerfieId. Miss Winifred Rogers.
Of Washington: Miss Mary Snowden,
Miss Clarence Snowden, Miss Jean Brent,
/ Miss Madeline Shriver. Of Union Mills,
Nd. Mr. and Mrs ]. Marshall Jones,
Miss Lisa D. Anderson, Miss Margaret
| Hoge. OF Washington; Miss Hattie Doug
las. Mrs. Louis s. Scott, Miss Charlotte
3. England. OF Baltimore; Miss Mary
/ Glen Uhler, Miss Frances Danenhower.
! Miss Pauline Nicol, Miss Bessie w. Jones,
Miss Wilson. of Washington; Miss Eliza
| Douglas, Miss Janet Kuhn. Of Hancock,
Nd. Miss Alice Anderton, Mrs. Robert
| A Dawes. Mrs. Mary Phillips. Miss Ag-
Ines Marshall Miss Patterson. Of Wash
/ ington. Miss Grace Anderson, Miss Alice
Chinn, Mr.. Madison Brown. Mr.. Jack
! Marye. Mr. Griffith Uhler, Mr.. Frank
Gwathuey. Of Washington; Mr.. Richard
I D. NIicou. Of Washington; Mr. Dennis
Ramsay. Mr. Kent Roberts, Of Washing
ton: Mr. Gwynne Dent Mr. Edward ;.
| FawCett Mr. Taylor Burke, Mr.. Julian
Burke. Mr.. James ;. Douglas, Mr.. Rich
ard Chichester. MI. Daingerfeld Addison,
| Dr. Ideu, L. S n: Mr.. Philip Dawson,
Mr.. Bankhead Lee, Of Whitewater; Dr.
Edgar Woods, L. 5. n; Mr.. W Camp
Of Washington; Mr. William Gaines, OF
Washington, Mr.. Richard Farr, Of Fair
fax; Mr.. Henry OBJ. Cooper, Mr.. Robley
In. Brumback. Nj King. of Washington
Mr. Turner, OF Baltimore: Mr.. Bagley, OF
Washington; Mr.. George Howard, o,
Washington: Mr.. Lennon Uhler. Mr. Ar
thur Herbert Mr.. Page Waller, Mr.. VII
mar Waller, and Mr.. Windsor Snowden
The Washington herald., 1910-01-23
Club Women Meet,

At the regular weekly meeting Of the
Excelsior Club, last Tuesday, Mrs. Kent
read an interesting paper on To-day and
tomorrow of Baja California" Mrs.
Norris gave a talk on Resources and
industries Of Lower California, - and Mrs.
DR.. Allen followed with an essay on THE
bird life of the Peninsula" A large num-
Der Of the members were present, and at
the completion of the programme refresh
ments were served. The next meeting Of
the club will be held Tuesday, January
., at the Nonquitt apartment house, e9li
Eleventh street northwest.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-23
GEORGETOWN.
Continued from Page Three.

bers of "Girlville." by the Young Ladies
League of the Church of the Covenant.
The entertainment was under the diree-
ton Of Miss Edith Wheeler and Miss
Elizabeth Bryan. teachers of the two
gymnasium classes. There were a num-
Der Of drills and a relay race, conducted
by the Junior class Twenty prizes were
awarded. Later in tho evening a delight
fuI supper was served. Those in charge
were Mrs. Charles Alvin Smith, Mrs
W. c. Pollock, the superintendent OF
"Girlville." Miss Rebecca Kaufman, Miss
Bryan. and Miss Lillian McCullom.
Mrs. A. Barnes Hooe will be at home
the first and second Tuesdays in Feb
ruaTy.
Mrs. Taliaferro will be at home Janu-
airy &c, at the Portsmouth.
Mrs. A. p. Crenshaw will give tea
Wednesday Of this week.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-23
Wv. c. A to Hold Meeting.

Monday evening at the Fifth Baptist
Church the Young Women's Christian
Association will hold a public meeting
under the auspices of the membership
committee, of which Mrs Woodbury. Pull
sifer is chairman, Mrs. William Hamilton
Bayly will preside. Miss Florence NJ.
Brown. general secretary. will speak on
Our vision Miss Ludema Sayre on
Local extension and industrial work, -
and Gerald Smith on a mans view"
The Washington herald., 1910-01-23
Joint Exercises Hello .

Charles Sumner Post and Corps held
Joint public installation of their officers
at the last regular meeting, and enter
tanned at a reception, with refreshments,
after the official exercises were COM
p!eted Mrs. Julia Mason Layton, de-
partment secretary Of the Woman's Re-
lief Corps. and Mai. c. A. Fleetwood
were the installing officers. Among the
guests upon the platform were Col. and
Mrs. John McElroy, Mrs. Julia Roberts.
and Mrs. Isabel Worrell BAD
The Washington herald., 1910-01-23
MARINE BAND CONCERT.
Copyright, lg0, BY siaroeu.

Tomorrow az the United States Marine
Bsracs. at . p, ~. the Marine Band or
chsstra, William II. saEtelmann. leader
VIII render tie following programme:
March. High school Cadets. ......... sousa
Overture Jolly Robbers '.-.-....---..-s Upps
Music De ballet. Egyptian '..........L uiE.ni
"a. Allegro non troDDo 90 Auegreito. lei
AnGante s5stsuute. }dI Andsnte expressive.
Grand fantasia. III Troratore ..,......ve-di
iaI Romance, Tramcei" ..........S chumann
10. sercnade. "Roccoco' ......M Meyer Helmgnd
Waltz. "T1s Merry WIDOW ...........-.L ehar
Excerpts from "Ths Fortune Teller"
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 49,. Herbert
The Washington herald., 1910-01-23

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The Washington herald., 1910-01-23
VIII Preach Special Sermon.

Rev. ". W. Brown, D. D., pastor Of the
.Ebenezer Baptist Church of Pittsburg.
VIII preach a special sermon az the Tenth
Street Baptist Church this afternoon at 3
O'Clock.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-23

Nine. Liza Lehman, the famous Eng
fish composer who appears az the Colum-
bia Theater on Monday afternoon jan
uary 81. will give a most interesting pro-
gramne Of her own compositions, In a
Persian Garden" a miscellaneous pro
gramme Of songs and the famous cycle
OF nonsense songs from Alice IN Won
derIand." Nine Lehman Will be as
sisted by Miss Inez Barbour. soprano;
Miss Palgrave Turner. the English con-
tralto. Mr.. Derrick Won NOrden, tenor:
Mr.. Frederick Hastings, barytone, and
Master Albert Hole. the English boy so
prano.
Interest in the concert will be greatly
heightened by the fact that Nine Liza
Lehman herself will play all the accom-
paniment for her music. This Will be
Mime. Lehmann's first and only appear
ance IN Washington.