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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1910-03-26
HANGS SELF IN CELL.
Samuel MOser. Who Killed ITS wife
aud Three Chtldren, L. . suicide.

samuel MOser. Who Killed His wife
and Three Children, L. . suicide.
Samuel Moser, sentenced to the pen.
itentiary from Tazewell County for
murder In 1901, hanged himself In his
cell in Joliet. He had made a rope
from pieces of bed.ticking during the
night and had been dead several hours
when guard found his body hanging
from nail. His relatives In Tazewell
County have been notified. The crime
Tor which M0ser was convicted was pc.
culiarly heinous. He was a wellknown
member Of the Amish Church in Taze.
well County--one Of the strongholds Of
the Amish faith In Illinois. Here he
was Born forty.one years ago. the son
Of parents who were honest Amish
farmers. As boy he was refrac.
tory and strongly objected to attend.
Ing church services, which are par.
ticularly long on Sundays In the Amish
congregation. Moser. however, married
a girl Of the faith and settled down to
a life OF dull farming. The pair had
three sons. The mother and children
suffered considerably from the brutal.
ity OF the husband and father. The
family was constantly Quarreling. and
matters came to head one Sunday In
May. 1900. when Moser determined to
put an end to his family and himself.
Mrs. M0ser. went into the cellar for
materials for the evening meal. Her
husband followed her. and. placing q
pistol to the back Of her head. fred.
The woman fell dead at his feet Then
he returned upstairs and sent his cid.
est son out for water. As soon az the
young man was gone Moser shot dead
his second son. When the eldest re.
turned the father killed him as he en-.
tered the door. Only the baby was left.
He promptly shot the child. but. % II
struggled. he shot It again and again.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1910-03-26
aALENA MAYOR DIES SUDDENLY
Charles scheerer stricken While IN
Way To the Opera House.

Charles schcerer stricken While IN
Way 10 the Opera House.
Charles Scherer, Mayor of Galena,
died at $3.50 o'clock the other night,
following stroke of apoplexy Mr..
Scheerer was on his way to the opera
house to attend meeting of the Ga,
lena Commercial Club when he was
stricken. He was removed to the hall.
but died without regalning conscious.
ness. Mayor Scherer was about 20
years old, He was widely known
throughout northern Illinois, and was
serving his second term as mayor OF
Galena.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1910-03-26
AID OF SLAYER IS FREED.
Hugh Reilly, Who Turned states
Evidence, rnrdOned by Oeneen.

Acting on the recommendation OF
the State Board of Pardons, Governor
Deneen has commuted the sentence OF
Hugh Reilly. Reilly was sent to the
penitentiary for being an accessory to
the murder of Policeman Patrick Duffy.
Of Chicago, Vincent Briscoe, the Stay.
err Of the policeman. evaded the officers
after the killing and went to Califor.
mia. He was returned to Chicago and
Reilly turned states evidence. The
States Attorney of Cook County rec.
commended the communication of sent
ence.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1910-03-26
NO INQUIRY INTO CAIRO MOB.

Court AdjOurns without Mention Of
Grand Jury.
No 0ficial investigation of the at.
tack by a mob on the Alexander county
jail In Cairo, February II, will be
made. One member of the mob was
killed and several others were injured
In an attempt to take negro from
his call. Circatt court conyAnsd tha
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1910-03-26

The government has thrown open for
entry 10000 acres OF irrigated land
In South Dakota. People who desire
4. have. automohilas and Ane linen
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1910-03-26
or CHICAGO

Statement Of Condition at Close %
Business January III, 1910.
RESAUIRCES
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1910-03-26

has always put truth. honor and Jus.
tlce before expediency; hence the es.
TEEN with which he ID looked upon by
all who know him.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1910-03-26

FRANCIS sTUYvEsANr PEABODY
can count dis personal friends by the
hundred. a fact due to his many esti.
mable characteristics and bis unchang.
Ing. even temperament.
JOHN r. aMULSKl
has the respect and good wishes Of
every one with whom he comes In con.
tact.
ARTHUR W. FULTON
has earned BY an honest, upright life.
the good will and respect Of the en-.
tire community.
GEORGE A. BLDTTNER
ID one Of those men whose pledge ID
tantamount to performance. and whom
everybody likes and respects.
~
FRED w. BLOCKI
has the experience and tho ability to
make success Of all his undertaking..
~
ADAMS A. GOODRICH
" regarded BY everybody ~ q synonym
for honor and integrity.
~
EDWARD HINES
enjoys widespread and well.earned
~
H. w. MAHAN
holds an hon0rSd place among those
who BY great ability, industry and sound
judgment contribute to the growth and
upbuilding Of Chicago.
JOHN H. JONES
Q citizen whose record 10 one to BE-
proud Of. 10 a man whose friends are
myriad and whose name commands r.
spect everywhere.
40
JAMES A. HOGAN
10 AZ considerable OF the rights Of 9th.
srs a. he IL insistent upon the main.
tenance 81 hi; ovp. This 10 one Of thu
reasons ~ bis great popularity.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1910-03-26
JOHN ". HILL
FOR TWO NEW CITY OFFICES.

has an enviabls record for ABSOLUTE
honesty IN al his business relations.
active support and sympathy for al
movsmsnts for The befeegmeat Of the
eity and ~ celloW,mea an4 tn III ~
nnaIlfl0a .that r r. ~ - - ~
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-01-14
John w. ne n.br.ksr uesa.

se'e.oWn' 49,, jan o'----Senn W.
sks' - years Pres'ueht o.
wy .ans'0'ain 1T Sonipany anu q
sns = asO..'own ra'r As1ociauon, aied
- n's .sS'ucAee i'eie lurs niSnt.
Vt 0son.oissci -. ~ cssate vaIucd
:. sese'a, nunu'sa 'noussna ooi'ars.
- W. .no ioun"e1 = ln0 An'ictaM
ri miis' neSi nase'.'oWns anu
oNpeu i.,any nne iaf'ns' siAlh eieva-
eols' anu iiouiisp'ns 'A''i - un ~
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-01-14
Fatally Burned.

News reaches us from Shenandoah
Junction OF very sad occurrence at
that place On Tuesday night last at
the home of Mr.. Claude Mathews at
that place. Miss Nina Shiffiet, of Luz
ray, Va, visitsr at that home was
receiving the attention OF young
man named Bell and the young man
was just leaving and was on the front
porch putting on his overshoes when
he heard the young girl scream APP
pear ing to be in great distress. MIR.
Bell tried to get in but the door was
locked and by vigorous. means Mr..
Mathews was aroused and ran down
stairs and found the young girl wrap
ped ia flames from an exploded lamp.
He uhlocKed the door, Mr. Bell came
IN and at once threw his coat around
the girl. Mr.. Mathews started for waite +
and the unfortunate girl started after
him. She fell when she reached the
Kitchen and the flames vera extin-
guished. A physician was called and
everything was done for the relief OF
the suffering girl but to little avail. At
the time of gcing to press there war
no hope for her recovery.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-01-14
Taller.
Welded.

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. John HI.
Myers, at Greensburs, this county,
was the scene OF very pretty wedding
on Wednesday last.
The contracting parties were Miss
Emma Viola, the beautiful and ac-
mplished daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Myers, and Mr.. Joseph Fassett Strider,
of the vicinity of Shepherdstown. The
bride is one of the most charming
young ladies of the county and the
groom is one of the most popular
young men of Jefferson county.
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. DR.. Hoff'heins of this city in the
presence of the members of the imme-
diate families only.
After the wedding there was a
sumptuous wedding supper served
and later the happy couple left on
wedding trip. The editor extends his
hearty Fluctuations.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-01-14

J. w. Scott, who Is connected with
!. M. GufIey, Of Pittsburg, and has
been developing the anthracite coal
field purchased by them in Berkeley
aud Norge counties, has beet. ~ :
ing well ia Patterson's Creek Valley
near Headsville He was here last
Thursday on his way to the well and
stated that they were down abou 900
feet and were still In the black shale
or slate, not having struck SIND OF any
kind. When about 400 feet deep they
found very slight amount OF gas,
sufficient to burn but not enough for
practical purposes. Mr.. Scott stated
they would probably drill tie hole to a
depth of $500 feet.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-01-14
GAINESVILLE News.


Mrs. Mary Underdonk, who has
been visiting in Ohio has returned
home.
Good Will lodge No. 290, l, o. .. F.
of Inwood held their election on Mon
day night and elected the following:
N. G. II. May, Vice-Grand s. w.
Busey, h. S. j. w. G. Gain, +. s. w.
I'll. Wright, Treasurer L. X. Wilson,
Warden Bert Chaplain, /. q. Bert
Lewis, 0. g. G. W khanholtz.
Camp No. Is, P. o. S. of A. of the
same place has elected the following:
j. Tolbet President, S. w. Busey Vice
President, G. N. Fowler NJ. of F., G.
w. Burke and }. W. G. Gain secretar.
les, w. IL. Cockrel, Treasurer.
The Odd Fellows will holdan oyster
supper at W. X. Lewis on Monday
night.
Mrs. Morgan Edwards, who has been
sick is getting better
Mrs. T. Underdonk has gone to
spend the rest OF the winter with her
sister, Mrs Thorn pson, at Herndon,
Va
patIar
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-01-14
LOT SALE.

Inc lot sale by Allen b. Noll, special
commissioner, on last Saturday at the
'front.' door OF the county court house
was big success.
The lot of ground belonging to the
H. nj. Smaller estate lying just north
Oh the Winchester toll gate and ex-
lending to the Cordner dye house was
iald OIL into building lots, some thirty
odd lots and at the sale they brought
a price averaging about $500 per lot.
they were bought by business and
professional men of this city and
snow, that there is going to be de-
clded growth in that direction.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-01-14
Veterans and Sons OF Veterans Take
Notice.

The Berkeley Chapter of the U. D..
&. will hold Memorial services, on
January 10Th, 1910, at 3p m. in the
Parish House OF Trinity Episcopal
Church, in honor of the birthdays of
those peerless leaders, General X. f..
Lee and L. j. Jackson, at which time
Crosses of Honor will be distributed to
all Veterans who have not heretofore
received them. Addresses will be de-
Iivered by prominent speakers. Re-
freshments will also be served. The
Chapter earnestly requests full at
tendance of Confederate Veterans and
Sons of Veterans, to attest their inter-
est in the cause we hold SO sacred, and
to show their appreciation Of the noble
work that the Daughters of the Con-
federacy have done in their behalf.
All friends and Southern sympathizers
are cordially invited to be present.
Virginia Faulkner McSherry,
President General of the U. ID. G.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-01-14


Large numbers Of letters arc being
sent OUT from The wheeling Office Of
the West virginia Sunday School Az
soc'auor 10 schools IN aii parts VI the
state urging the taking np Of collee-
lions Tor the Shsficr Monument Fuhd,
Inc decision TO erect the monument to
the memory OF MI ShaHer, who laid
the foundation for the present great
work, was reached IA meeting Of The
executive committee, held al Wheel
eng some weeks ago, The plsn 70 allow
every school ~ the state 70 have a
part IN the erection OF the monument,
which viii be placed over his grave at
Terra Alta, Is being carried out
through the medium Of the collections
to be taken next Sunday.
The making OF the collections on
sunday ~ particularly appropriate, as
that day il the Anniversary Of Mr..
Skaters birth, and this Is one Of the
most lifting days In which the day
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-01-14
Unclaime ed Letters.

Following is a list of unclaimed
letters remaining in the postoffice Mar
tihsourg w. Va, Jan. 10th 1910.
Ashby Arlington, c. w. Bawess,
MIS- Bessie Bussey, Herbert Camp
neil, Jessie N. Crumett, Miss Clara
dalthers, Mrs. G. B. Harlan, g. Harris
John P. Horner, c. Hunter, Frank
hennis, Miss May Long, Carrie Miller
y w. Rentch, Miss Emma Schrodes,
A ), Snodgrass, The Globe, Mrs Jas.
Nenery, Mrs. Hester Welshans.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-01-14
Winshesser News.
Winchester, Va.


January 10, 1910.
Old mother earth has disrobed her
ermine garb and left glare of ice
thereby rendering the roads exceeding
~ dangerous.
The holidays passed OF very quiet
iy and 40 far we have heard Of Moth
ing that transpired to mar the happi-
ness Of both young and cid of this his
toric old town.
rhc meeting OF the Virginia Hertz
CULTURAL society was quite success,
both in point OF numbers aud fruit ex-
hipits. Many strangers were here,
and doubtless they carried to their
homes many pleasant recollections Of
the time spent here. Enjoying the
the true Virginia hospitality, 80 pro-
verbal TO the people Of the valley
We understand that Mr.. II. K.
Byrd will sojourn in Richmond for the
winter. Mr. Byrd, is gentlema of
the highest literary attainments emf
Lently fitted for any position to which
he may aspire and enjoys the full con-
fidence Of his constituents, having
done much for the betterment of his
home city, and the public generally.
His many friends are loeth to loose
him only temporarily.
Quite an effort is being made to start
series Of evangelistic services here,
beginning January Is, Judging from
the source it originates, we bespeak
for them prosperous field and wish
them God speed.
The merchants here seem t. be do
ing good business all seem to look
prosperous and happy.
Markets are beyond the reach Of the
poor and ever and anon we spread our
bread with butter made from the
king Of the valley, apple.
We WISH the dear old Statesman a
happy and prosperous New Year. She
has stood the storms Of the past, and
has ever responded to the voice Of heI
party and stands today one of the
leading papers Of Republican coun-
| ty.
More Anon.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-01-14

There was an election Of directors by
the stockholders ia four of the five
banks Of the banks of the city on last
Tuesday. There were no material
changes In any of the boards.
The new boards are as follows:
PEOPLES TRUST COMPANY.
Directors Henry j. Seibert, w. w.
Houseworth, James +. Thompson, w.
H. Polling, w. r. Keller, George S.
Roush, Robert l.. Snodgrsss, George
Ryneal, jr., Frank Emmert, G. w.
McKowo, Frank G. Foreman, Gray
Silver, George NJ. Bowers William A.
Gard, Alexander CIonap, IL. c. Hem
shaw, w. II. Crawford, C. NJ. Seibert,
II. H. Rutherford, f. e. Wilson.
OLD NATIONAL BANK.
Directors -Decatur Hedges, H. h.
Emmert, D. S. Griffith, N. q. Tabler,
o. B. Lefevre, Am. Gilbert, J. N.
Rentch, J r. Catrow, w. W. West
phal, Kinsey B.. Creque, Jacob H. Mil
Ter, q. g. Smith, II. j. Cushwa, d. w.
Rodriek, j. VIM. Stewart, Frank Dem
mis-, J. Mckee Sites, E. II. Tabler, r..
u. Horner.
The directors afterwards organized
by re-electing the old officers as fol-
lows: President, H. III. Emmert; LIST
vice president, Decatur Hedges; 2nd
vice president, w. w. WestphAl; cash
Ter, Gee. y. Hill; assistant cashier, w.
F. McAneny. The clerical force was
reelected as follows: s. N. Shaull,
book-keeper; N. b. O'Neal, assistant
bookkeeper; Miss Evelyn Payne,
clerk.
At the stockholders meeting Mr. 8.
l.. Dodd offered the following resolu-
ton which was unanimously adopted:
"Ws, the stock holders Of The Old
National Bank, in annual nesting as
sembIed, reviewing the long service
which has been SO faithfully and ef-
ficiently rendered by our hcnored
Cashier, Mr.. George =. Hill. and not
ing that he has given his best ability
in this capacity for about forty-four
years, wish to record our appreciation
of his worth, energy, and fidelity In
this record"
CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK.
Direetors-Dr. r. w. McSherry, II.
s. Butts, w j. Lambert. Chas Thum-
oil, ID. X. Hudgel, JOS B. VanMetre,
w. II. Mcdonald, w A. Thatcher. j.
w. Hollida, H.. S. Cushwa, 8. &.
Stuekey, J. Wesley Welshans, DIR. Il.
L. Sencindiver. Peter s. Sperow. J. l..
Williamson, q. E. Martin, J. T. Ca.
lrow and George w. Van Metre.
Messrs. Catrow and George w. Van
Metre ars new directors.
BANK OF MARTINSBURG.
Directors John j. Hetzel, Lee M.
Bender, NJ. l.. Dorm, Jacob Rush, F.
G. Miles, Dr.. G. W. Link, j. A. Ship
per, DR.. A. J. sLemaster, g. A. Miller,
and w. RI. Wright.
Messrs. Miller and Wright are new
directors
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-01-14

Miss Mamie WhItson, daughter Of
the late George d. Whilson, and Mr..
Winfield Godfrey, Of Maricopa, Cali
fornia, were married at the Presbyte-
rian N anse, by the pastor, REV. DR..
+. M. VI Gods, on Friday evening in
the presence Of few friends. After
visiting some friends on the way to
California they will take up their resi-
Deuce at Maricopa.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-01-14
MUM Der z.


IL MEMoRIAM OF vIReIE q. FLEMING
Ia loving memory of our dear dasgh-
ter viryie, who died one year ago to-
day, January 18th, 1909.
'rbe moon and stars are beaming,
Upon silent grave;
There sieepeth without dreaming
rhe oae we loved but could not
save.
All Is gloom within our dwelling,
Lonely are our hearts today;
For the enc we loved 80 dearly
Has forever passed away.
Heaven now retains the treasure,
Earth the barrer casket keeps,
And the sunlight loves to llnger
For our darling gone to sleep.
She IL gone but not fosgotten,
Nor siail her mem. i fade,
Sweetest thoughts VII. ever linger
Around the grave aere she is laid.
Friends may think tie wound Is h sal
ed,
But little do they kaow the sorrow
That lies within our hearts consealed
On, how we have missed her
One sad year has passed,
Since we saw our dear one laat,
But some sweet day on that beautiful
shore,
We shall meet again to part no
more.
BY her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Emmerson.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-01-14
The MARSHAL SENDS IN REsIGNA.

TION.
Charleston, w. Va, Jan. 3.-Gover-
nor William E. Glasscock today made
the following appointment:
To be adjutant general of the West
Virginia national guard Majorh Chas
D. Elliott, Of Parkersburg.
TO be pardon attorney Judge
Edward u. Pierson, of Fayetteville
The naming of Major Elliott, the
present M arshal for the Northern dis
trict of West Virginia, and who was
candidate to succeed himself, to sue
coed General Burlew, was a surprise!to
most everyone.
The major arrived here early this
morning and conferred with the gov
ernor, and in the afternoon, in the
presence of the major, Governor Glass
cock informed the newspaper men that
he had decided on both the appoint
ments, and named Elliott and Pierson.
Major Elliott was major Of the third
battalion of the Second West Virginia
volunteers during the Spanish-Ameri-
can war.
He assumed the duties Of the office
this afternoon and was at once given
the rank of brigadier- general. captain
James 1. Pratt, whom many thought
would be named, will remain in the
office.
Following his appointment lMajor
Elliott wired Attorney General Wick
ersham his resignation as marshal and
asked that it be accepted at the ear
lest convenience.
Judge Pierson was not here today,
but Will assume the duties of his Office
as soon as Mr.. Waugh's appointment
as district attorney has been confirm
ed by the United States senate.
Mr.. f.. G.. Henshaw has been sick
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-01-14
MARTINsRuRe. VIVA. FRIDAY JANUARY a. 1870


The regular January term Of the
Berkeley County Circuit Court began
on Tuesday morning last, January IL.
with Judge K. B. Faulkner on the
bench.
General Receiver n. siebert, filed
his report.
State va. Abram Snyder, state de-
clines to further prosecute.
Merchants and Farmers Bank VS.
Abram Snyder dismissed agreed.
II. NJ. Fritz vs.. Abran Snyder son-
tlnued generally.
NJ. q. Graybill vs.. Neal Brothers.
G.. NJ. Lamop VS.. r.. H. Marshall.
Portertield & Boyer vs. M. & B.
Philips.
These cases continued generally on
molten of tha counsel.
The Grand Jury was sworn and
charged by the court. The Jury was
composed of p. r. Harrison. w. IA.
Miller, John Helsley, John Welsh,
N. X. Butts, O. Is Lefever, A. G.
Ditto, David Pitzer, q. F. Evans, Jas.
II. Smith, A. III. A. Gardner, w. H..
Kilmer, T.. 8. Henshaw, l.. w. B.
Smaltz, F. D. Stalsy, and w. NisKlas
Mr.. p r. Harrison was made foreman.
The Grand Jury waded through a
mass of business and completed their
labor in one day.
The following true bills were return :
ed.
state VS.. Geo. Seibert.
State VS.. Schieuss and Timmons.
State VS.. r. X. Combs.
State VS.. e. A. Westenhaver.
State VS.. X. b. Creque.
These cases are all misdemeanors,
selling liquor 10 minors.
State VI. StiGler misdemeanor.
state VS.. Triton misdemea7or.
State VS.. Marshall Woods, felony.
State VS.. Tucker Henry, felony.
State vs.. Averil Palmer, felony.
State VS.. Frank Weir, felony.
State VS.. Chas. Quirk, felony.
State VS.. Samuel w. Parker, misde.
meaor.
State VS.. L. G. Alderton, felony.
State vs.. Samuel Chorpenning, fell
.eny.
State VS.. Arthur Ways, felony.
State vs. Robert Snyder, felony.
rhe labor Of the Grand Jury being
completed the membeis were dismiss
ed with the thanks of the court and
were paid their per diem ano mileage
State VS.. Samuel Chorpenning, de-
fendar gave bend in the sum Of $500.
for his appearance on January IA, with
John d. Gray and J. G. Chorpenning
as sureties.
Summons were ordered Issued
against all the defendants IN the liz
uor indictments returnsble Wednes-
day Jan. II.