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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-24
Falls Below Estimate.

While the figures for the population
of Martinsburg show a gratifying in
crease over the figures of 10 years
ago. the total win prove a disappoint
ment to many persons here. While
no official figur S were given out by
the enumerators who took the census
of the city last spring, it was pretty
generally believed that the total
would approximate H. 800 to 10000
However, a solid and substantial
growth of AZ per cent. during 10 years
indicates that Martinsburg is steadily
on the upward path, and that like
growth during the coming decade
will place the metropolis of the east
ern panhandle among the largest and
most important towns of the state.
While there is disappointment that
the city is not larger than announced,
sti it will be most gratifying to
know that Clarksburg. Fairmont and
Morgantown, all of which have been
claiming great growth have not dis
tanced Martinsburg, and We still live
in the largest city in this part of the
state.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-24

The most remarkable rate Of
growth shown by any of these cities
Is that for Morgantown, in Monon-
gala county, which had a population
Of f011 in 1890 and 1895 in 1900,
which has grown more than 800 per
cent. to $3.50 in 1910. Huntington is
also pressing Wheeling hard for first
horrors having. increased over 100 per.
cent. in 10 years, from 1923 TO 81
161. while Wheeling shows a gain of
slightly less than 5000 in the decade,
a fraction over IL per cent. Charles
ton has also doubled in 10 years, ont
stripping Parkersburg Ten years
ago Parkersburg was the third city in
West Virginia, with population Of
II, 703 against II ,099 for Charleston
which was fourth. Charleston is now
third with 5000 more than Parkers-
burg, which drops into fourth place.
Another interesting fact is shown
in the comparison of Bluefield and
Martinsburg. Martinsburg was fifth
10 years ago with 1854 population,
against 4644 for Bluefeld, which
ranked ninth. Bluefield is now in
fifth place with population OF 11,1SS,
while Martinsburg has dropped back
notch with 1858 Bluefeid has
shown a growth CT ever $50 pr cent
Martinsburg's rate was a fraction less
than AZ per cent.
Decrease In Farming Counties.
The census shows a decrease Of
population in the II counties of bod
bridge, Gilner. Hampshire, Jackson.
Jefferson, Mason. Monroe, Peasants,
Richie, Tyler and Writ. All are az
ricultural counties. The coal and tim
her counties al show immense gains
Mcdowell makes the gr6atest gain of
any county in the State if the census
figures are right but if they take the
census on the same plan they hold
elections then surprise is only excited
by the moderation of the Mcdowell
figures. Kanawha is the most popu-
lous county in the State. with Ohio
second Fayette third, Harrison fourth
Mcdowell fifth. Cabell sixth and Mar
ion seventh. The smallest county in
| point of popu alton in the State is
Grant with 1888
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-24
Martlnshurg Is Sixth.

Washington, d. G., Dec. 20.-The
Bureau of Census today announced
the population of the cities and towns
OF West Virginia.
The population of Martinsbmg is
10000 This puts the metropolis Of
the Eastern panhandle in sixth place,
being distanced by Bluefield by 400,
Martinsburg he'd fifth place under the
census of 1900.
Charleston has taken third place
from Parkersburg. while Huntington
stands second Wheeling of course
retains the place at the head OF the
list. Charleston has 1896, Parkers-
1882, and Bluefield Hiss.
Following Martinsburg in order are
Fa'rmont Clarksburg, Morgantown
and Moundsville.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-24
TO ASSIST MR.. THOMPSON.
Messrs. Coon And Begien Put On
staff of 3. e. o. Manager.

General Manager A. w. Thompson,
of the Baltimore and Ohio, announc-
ed yesterday the appointment of Mr.. j,
w. Coon as assistant to the general
manager Mr. Coon's former position
vas assistant to the third vice-presi-
dent. This place has been abolished.
Mr.. Thompson also announced the
appointment of Mr.. r. n. Begien as
assistant to the general manager. Mr..
Begien viii have like relationship
to Mr. Thompson as chief engineer.
Prior to his coming to headquarters
at Baltimore NJ r. Begien was division
engineer cf the Philadelphia division
He went there from the position of
assistant engineer at Morgantown w.
Va.
The appointment of Ar Begien as
an assistant to Mr.. Thompson would
indicate that the place of chief en-
gineer of the Baltimore and Ohio will
not be Immediately filed. The duties
of this position will continue to be
supervised by Mr.. Thompson, who
was taken from the position and
made general manager.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-24
HAGERSTOWN LADY
COMMITS SUICIDE
Hangs Herself With Blanket at Her
Home in That Place Yester-
day Morning.

From The World of Thursday:
Mrs. California A. Weaver, aged
about 80 years, wife Of John L. Weav-
q jeweler and engrayer of East
Franklin street, Hagerstown, commit
ted suicide early yesterday morning
IT her home in North Locust street.
Fl body, still warm, was found by a
young daughter hanging in the hall
way on the first floor.
Mrs. Weaver had used blanket for
a rope. One end was tied TO the banis-
ter and moose, over which she had
slipped her head. was made at the
other end of the rope. 1t is thought
she hanged herself soon after arising
from bed Her husband stated that
she had made several attempts to
take her life.
Her act was caused by i'll health,
which had affected her mind. Mr.
Weaver was from Norfolk and engag-
cd in business. He formerly lived in
Gettysburg. Mrs. Weaver was Miss
Aughinbaugh before marriage and
was born in Chambersburg.
Surviving are her husband and
three daughters, Misses Marie, Cor
lime and Ieonide Weaver
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-24

Washington, December 20.-Ihe
population of Martinsburg, according
to the thirteenth census, is 1868.
In 1890 the population was 1854.
The gain in population during The
past 10 years has been 1874, or AZ
per cent. over the previous figures.
In 1880 the population of Martins
burg was 1925
Charleston this state, has popula-
ton of 22,996, gain of 1897 over
the population of 1890, or more than
100 per cent. In 1890 the population
of Charleston was 1909. In 1880
the population of Charleston was o.
742.
These figures were given out today
by Supervisor of Census Il. Dana
Durand
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-24
w. e. HUFFHEINS & CO.
Owners aud Publishers.
mARrINsBuRc GAINS.

That Martinsburg has made gam
OF az per cent in population during
the past ten years is very gratifying
TO the residents Of this city While
the growth of this city has not been
so phenomenal as that of some of the
other cities in the state. yet consid-
ering the fact that we have had no
natural gas, coal development or
any such industry, our growth has
been most substantial The increase
u as steady and moi of the spring up
in the night kind. What we have
gained will stay with US and the next
decade is likely to see a much larger
per cent. of gain in Martinsburg than
the other cities which show such
great gains in the past.
With our steady increase in indus
iiies we shoud be able to make
most excellent showing in the future.
With enterprise and hustle we viii
have no trouble in keeping the posi-
ton which we now hold
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-24
Ely's Cream Balm has beer

and not found wanting in thousands
of homes all over the country. It has
won place in the family medicine
closet among the reliable household
remedies, where it is kept at hand for
use in treating cold in the head just
as soon as some member Of the house
hold begins the preliminary sneezing
or snufiing. 1t gives immediate re-
lief and a day or two's treatment win
put stop to cold which might, il
not checked, become chronic and run
into a bad case of catarrh.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-24
Notice.

Pursuant 10 the provisions of the
Acts. fthe Legislature 1906 for the
regulation OF licenses, notice is here
by given that the following application
has been filed in this Office for the sale
of porter. beer, ole, or drink Of like
nature, at wholesale on.y:
Applicant, w. o. Rau. residence,
Harpers Ferry, w. Va; place of bust
ness. No 500 North Hannis street.
Martinsburg, w. Va. Said applica-
ton to be considered by the County
Court of Berkeley County, w. Va, at
the expiration of 80 days from this
date.
Given under my hand and the seal
of the County Court of Berkeley. w.
Va, this 25th day of November, 1910.
Z. A. HOBBS.
12-3-4t Clerk.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-24
GROWTH OF METHOOlSM.
Entire Membership of the M. {.
Church Increased 63,047

The entire membership of the Meth
odist Episcopal church increased g.
047 last year. according to state
ment made recently to the Chicago
Methodist Ministerial Association by
the Rev David G. Downey, cores
ponding secretary of the Board of
Sunday Schools. The secretary fur
Their surprised his hearers by saying:
I'VE have ceased to expect acces-
sions from the regular church and
Sunday school meetings We find
that We can increase our membership
only by occasional spectacular and
sporadic meetings.
I'VE will have to have moro spirit
ual character building work in our
Sunday schools. We find we are get
ting nowhere by grading our classes
and following the methods OF public
schools
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-24
Trolley Company lneorpora.ed.

The Hagerstown & Clearspring
Railway Co. has been incorporated.
The iucorporators are Alex. r. Hag-
ner. Robert II. McCauley, James b.
Kreps, Haserstown; Major l.. N.
Downs. New York, and Hugh L. Kir-
by, Harpers Ferry. The purpose OF
the charter. the certificate of which
was signed by Judge Keedy, is stated
to be to build Il miles Of electric road
from Eagerstovn to Clearspring for
the carrying of passengers, express,
freight, etc. The capital is $4,000,
divided into 800 $50 shares. The
charter is to be perpetual. The prin-
cipal Office is to be in Hagerstown.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-24
Says He Is Not in Race.

You can say positively that | am
not in the race for United States
Senator from West Virginia" said
Hon. Henry G. Davis. Il have reach
ed the age where Office holding has
no lure for me and nothing could
tempt me from my present retire
ment. Besides, there are half dozen
or more young men who are keenly
ambitious TO wear toga, and ! could
not be so cruel as to get into the
contest" Mr. Davis, in spite Of his
years, shows no signs OF failing
health, The predictions of his friends
that he will round out a century seem
quite capable of fulfllment
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-24
NO SPECIAL HOLIDAY RATES.
Trunk Roads In East Decide Not To
Reduce Fare Now.

Railroads in the Eastern trunk line
territory have decided that there will
be no reduced rates for the holidays
or for the next three months for
those who travel during that period
in the territory east of the MISSISSIPPI
pi river and north of the Ohio. Asso-
Citations having jurisdiction there
have decided to suspend special rates
until February %.
It may mean hardship to some, but
the railroads expect to get increased
revenue in the belief that there will
at least be heavy travel during the
no idays. What the policy will be for
the summer season will not be known
until the usual rate conferences are
held in February.
This policy was brought about, the
railroad men say, from the necessity
of meeting increased expenditures
and the failure of the Interstate Com
MERGE Commission to permit them to
raise rates up TO this time. The roads
ali want to maintain dividends. This,
they claim, can not be done until
opportunity s taken of every avail
able means of increasing revenue.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-24
Creditors notice.

To he creditors OF Abraham Myers,
deceased.
Take notice that as provided by Sec
ton L.. Chapter 81 of the Code Of w.
Va, l have fixed upon
"Wednesday, Feb. 10. 1911,
as the time and my office in the court
honse in Martinshurg, Berkeley coun-
II. W Va, as the place. when and
where | shall proceed TO receive proof
of debts or demands against the es-
tate of said Abraham Myers, deceased
at which time and place you are re-
quired to attend.
If such proceeding be not COM
menced on said day or being commenc
ed shall not be completed, the same
will be continued from day to day az
the same place until completed
Given under my hand this 5th day of
December, 1910.
l.. Dew. GERHARDT.
II .10,6t Commissioner of Accts.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-24
ANDREW JOHNSTON FOR SENATE
Weston Democrat Further Compl-
Gates The Situation.

Weston, w. Va, Dec. 20.-Andrew
Edmiston, of this city, has formally
announced his entry into the race for
the Democratic nomination for United
States Senate, succeeding Nathan b.
Scott, of Wheeling, Republican.
Mr.. Edmiston has been a prominent
party man for a number of years.
Other candidates include John T. Nc
Graw. of Grafton. national committee
man; Clarence w. Watson, of Fair
mont; Lawrence Tierney, of Bluefeld
while several others are spoken of
including Judge Lewis Tavepner, OF
Parkersburg; William e. Chiffon, OF
Charleston, and John J. Cornwell, OF
Romney.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-24
Kremer-Hodees

Miss Frances Josephine Hodges
and leighton r. Kremer were mar
ried Monday by Rev, Father Lynch
at lHarpers Ferry. The bride is a
resident of Shepherdstown and the
groom has been til recently, when he
moved to California, Present at tn
ceremony were Misses Bessie Lamar
and Edith Wigman and Frank w.
Kremer, brother of the groom, OF
Shepherdstown.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-24
A Notre Dame Lady's Appeal.

To all knowing sufferers OF rheu-
mdtism. whether muscular or OF the
Joints, sciatica, lumbagos, backache,
pains in the kidneys or neuragla
pains, to write to her for a home
treatment which has repeatedly
cured all OF these tortures. She
thinks it her duty to send 1t to all suf-
ferers FREE. You cure yourself at
home as thousands OF others will tes-
tify-no change OF climate being nee
essary. This simpe discovery baniSh-
es uric acid from the blood. loosens
stiffened joints. puriies the blood. ami
brightens the eyes. giving elasticity
and tone to the whole system. II the
above interests you, for proof address,
Mrs. NJ. Summers, Box r, Notre Dame,
ind )
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-24
CHRISTMAS CHEER.

While you are laying in a supply OF
the good things do not forget that
there are those about you who are
less fortunate and that by little
thoughtfulness on your part could be
made to feel the Christmas cheer
which you expect to experience.
There are many needy about the city
who wcud welcome a visit from San
tn Claus. Do not forget them.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-24
Ohio River Frozen For ~ Miles

Wheeling. w. Va, Dec. 21-The
heavy ice gorge in the Ohio river
that formed below Moundsville some
days ago has extended to Wheeling
creek. this city. and the river is
frozen over distance of II miles.
The ice is piled up in some places
from - to 70 feet high. and river
men regard the situation as danger
out in the event of hidden thaw.
North of this city the river has been
clear, but new ice is forming.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-24
ADMINISTRATORS Notice.
12-3-4t

Having qualified as qdzninistratrix
of the estate of the late Richard Samp
son all persons indebted to sa d es-
tate are hereby notified to come for
ward and make prompt settlement OF
the same; and all persons having
claims against said estate are hereby
notified to present the same, duly au-
thenticated, to the undersigned for
settlement.
JULIA SAMPSON,
Administrators of Richard Sampson,
deceased. Sat
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-24
Farmer of 70 Hurled From Sled.

Kingwood, w Va. Dec 20.-Fred-
erick Gidley farmer 20 years old
struck by train while crossing the
tracks of the Morgantown and King.
wood Railway yesterday and hurled
from his sled 10 feet in air. Despite
severe bruises he will recover, The
sled was wrecked, but the horses es-
capped
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-24
AUGUSTA APPLES PAY.
County Got 100000 For It's crop And
Claims The Record

Stanton, Va. Dec. 2l.-The apple
season in Augusta county has closed
and w. A, McComb secretary Of the
Augusta County Fruit Grower Asso-
citation, has gotten actual figures on
shipments from all railroads stations
in the country. The total is 1,334 car
loads for the whole country, aggre-
eating 24S,170 barrels at an estmat-
ed value of 100000 This is far
ahead of any other county in the
State.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-24
DIAMOND IN TURKEYS CRAW.
Annual Story of BUYERS Luck Comes
From HauerstoWn.

George w. HenneberGer, a Hagers-
town business man. bought a II
pound turkey fer Christmas.
While taking out the craw, which
was filled with corn. he noticed some
thing glitter. Closer inspection show
ed that the glittering object was a
good-sized diamond that the turkey
had picked up and swallowed. Mr..
Henneberger is hunting the owner of
the gem, which is of first water.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-24
Lake----GroH.

Mr. Holmes Lake, of Bunker Hill,
and Miss Julia Groff, of Gerrardstown
went to Philadelphia several days ago
and were married They then visited
relatives in Now York and are eX-
pected home today. They will make
their home at Bunker Hin.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-24
For New Station At Junction.

A conference OF the civil engineers
OF both the Norfalk and Western Rail
road Company and the Baltimore and
Ohio Company recently held has Civ
en rise to the talk that the two
roads will build and own jointly a
new station at Shenandoah Junction.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-24
Administrators Notice.

Having qualified as Administrator of
Elisha Albright hereby give notice
that all persons knowing themselves
indebted to said Elisha Albright will
come forward and settle same, and all
persons having bills against deceased
will present same properly sworn, 10
p. #. KEESECKER,
12-3-4t Admr. of Elisha Albright.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-24
Fiduclary Notice.

The accounts of Wilbur H. Thomas,
executor of the estate of Abraham
Myers, deceased, are before the under
signed for settlement.
l.. Dew. GERHARDT,
IL. 10,4t Commissioner of Accts.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-24
Senator Elkins Better.

Washington, d. c., Dec. 2O.--Sena-
tor stephen B. Elldns, it is stated,
during the past three or four days has
made most marked Improvement 1t
is stated, however, that the senator
IS not as yet out of danger.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-24
MART|NSBURG IS SIXTH
WITH 1858 POPULATION
Moreantown Has Most Remarkable
Observation-Disclosures is Pressing
Wheeling For First Honors

Announcement was made yester-
day OF the population of cities and
towns in West Virginia having a pop
uIation of more than 5000. In the or
der OF their rank thsy are:
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-24

Shenk. of Frederick, rolled a total
of 36S pins in duckpin game in that
place. He rolled like an amateur
here in the game with the Big Five
short time ago, scoring less than 800
pins.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-24
Moving Pictures For The Insane.

Weston w. Va. Dec 20,--A NOV
ing picture parlor is to be placed in
the State insane asylum here. A NOV
ing picture machine viii be installed
to carry the monotony of the exist
ence of the unfortunate confined
there.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-24
Married on BRIDGE.

Married on the Maryland Bridge at
Harpers Ferry Sunday by Rev, Mr..
Rogers was the idea of Miss Estella
Brashears to Edward Tatersoll. both
of that place. The bride is emily IA
years old.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-24

Rinehart Schlotterbeck, son Of Mr.
end Mrs. Charles Schlotterbeck, o.
Hagerstown, formerly of this city
was badly injured while coasting.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-24

Mr.. Z. 7. Brantner, superintendent
Of the b. & o. shops, is on business
trip to Cincinnati and Columbus.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-24

DIR. w. E. MINGHINs,
-Martinsburg, West Virginia
win practice Dentistry in all of its
branches. Gas and local anaestheties
administered All work guara nteed
Prices Reasonable. Office in
Ge.tinger BUILDING. Queen -.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-24
4 PooLe

Will give prompt attention to all
business entrusted to his care
special attention given to convey
ancing and settlement of estates.
Office Over Merchants & Farmers
Sank. Martinsburg, West Va
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-24
A Reliable
Remedy
EIy's Cream Balm
is quickly absorbed.
Gives Relief al Once

oiNC9 hStiti az OltNes
1t cleanses, soothes,
heals and protects
the diseased men,
brane resultir from
Catafrh aud drives
away a Cold in the
Head quickly. Re-
stores the senses of
Taste and Smell. FIT
eists or by mail. In
&ay Brothers, So Wa,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-24

omcial organ of the Republican Party
The Nome daily nugget., 1910-11-12
ST. MARY'S CHURCH.

Tomorrow 1.-THE twenty fifth and last
sunday after Trinity. tho -.rNice will
II, as follows:
AZ $50 3. m. celebration Of the Holy
Eucharist with five minute address
l1:S0 divine worship and sermon. y
q clock, evensong and lecture.
The sermon in the morning will b.
Ga The Conditions Of Forgiveness
continuation If tho subject Of 'P mis-
siou Of Sins"
In the evening the subject viii b.
The Fatherhood Of God"-first half or
the subject / ~ The Fatherhood or
Cod. an Especially Christian Revolu-
ton go Cod. tho Father Of Jesus
Christ (a) as Son of God. Cbl as Son
of Man 49, God the Father Of Chris
tians as members Of Christ III 90
The Divine Sonship. the Distinctive
Glory Of Christianity ~ Wilial Dur d.
Read in tho Life and Charact,r uf
Jesus Christ. the Model Son. III -
F!lial Reverence. the Recognition rr
Filal Responsibility. 90 Reverenca
Composed Of Love and Holy Fear
The special vcsper HYMN viii Us
Now the Day l. over
The Nome daily nugget., 1910-11-12
THANKSGIVING BALL.

Tn" Womens' Auxiliary are comrlet :
ing arrangements for giving n ball on
Thanksgiving night. November "a. and
with their affair the season for balls and
dancing Will be opened in grand style.
Eagle hall has been engaged for the
occasion and good time is promised
all who attend. The committee In
charge viii leave no stone unturned TO
make this affair ono NJ the best ever
pulled OF in Nome and with good
music appropriate for Thanksgiving
night as well rs a good floor for dane
ing after tho big turkey feed Il Is ex-
peetea that nearly every person I'm
Nome viii attend