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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-12-09
ANNUAL SERMON TO THE
LOCAL LODGE or p, o. s. OF A
Or. Hoffheins Delivers Discourse on
Aims and Principal OF Lodge and
ccmmends Their Motives.

The p. o. s. of A. attended the regu-
lar services in Christ Reformed church
Sunday morning to listen to the an
nual sermon, preached this year by
Dr. Hoffheins at the request OF the
lodge. The lodge met in their room
and marched to the church in a body,
At the beginning OF his discourse
DR. Hoffheias welcomed the members
Of the lodge and dwelt for some time
on the principles Of the lodge and the
high aims and purposes OF the
order Continuing he said: You
protest against being used to advance
the political interests of any member
from a mere partisan standpoint, or
CT any individual or political party,
The principles on which our national
government rests and would build it.
self up. fundamental to our country s
welfare are of inestimahle worth as
compared with that or mere party or
partisanship. The one genders sub
stantial good, prosperity and strength,
virtue and honor. power and influence,
peace and good will, the other discord
and strife, greed and graft the over
burdening and imroverishing OF the
masses. The safety OF the nation
rests upon the underlying and fuada.
mental principles of the Gospel Of the
Son OF God, the unseffish life work
and teaching OF the man OF Nazareth
~.-h n+An~ ~ 4Aa pr;,nor-a &c nr AZ the
polls let principle and me1 of highest
type OF manly worth and character
men OF loyal heart and true to the
highest interest of the country's good
men whose wills are strong TO keep
and enforce the laws demands, men
whose minds are beat. not on the
emoluments OF Office. but the he'll
they may bring in their country's ser
vice for the moral and material up
| lift OF their fellow citizens; let this
give direction TO the vote yon cast
This will conserve the freedom OF the
ballot and the purity of the ballot
tox as will nothing else. Principle
and men of principle in office and ad
mnistration, with the support OF tbs
rank and file OF good citizenship VII
insure us that measure or perpetuit,
both Of law and order, justice ant
peace for which we pray"
He also spoke of the problems
which confronted the country in the
way OF immigration and moral condi
tons.
The sermon was listened to Will
marked attention by those present.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-12-09
WARNS WEST VIRGINIA MINERS
George T. Watson Springs Surprise al
Minfnu institute Meeting.

Fairmoat. w. Va, Dec. 5.-At the
opening session of the winter meeting
CT the Mining Institute of West Vir-
g,nia this evening sensation was
sprung when George T. Watson, vice
president OF the Consolidation Coal
Company, gave warning that the coal
operators OF Pennsylvania, probably
aided by the Pennsylvania Railroad
interests. are fighting the West Vfr-
giria coal operators with view to
their ultimate humiliation.
II is said that the alleged facts were
brought out as a result of an investi-
cation of the suit OF John w POLLEN
now pending before the Interstate
Commerce Commission. vlce-President
Watson further stated that the Penn
syivania operators are sending spies
into West Virginia and are gathering
all sorts OF data with which to push
the fight.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-12-09
BALTIMORE MAN BADLY
HURT NEAR CHERRY RUN
A. Abs, of Baltimore, Found Atoms
Tracks This Morning and Brought
to City Hospital In This City.

A. Abs, Hebrew, was brought to
this city Saturday on train No 40
of the Baltimore & Ohio and takex to
the City Hospital, accompanied by
Or. Steigers, of Hancock.
Abs was found about $50 O'Clock
that morning along the tracks of the
Baltimore & Ohio road at Cherry Rua
with his left shoulder crushed, cut
or the head and terribly bruised. lie
was picked up and brought to Han
cock and later taken TO the hospital
in this city.
At the hospital it was found that he
Is probably fatally injured. as besides
the injuries mentioned he is suffering
from internal injuries.
He regained consciousness after his
wounds were dressed and he gave
his name and his home as 1896
Ealrmont avenue. baltimore. Several
letters in Hebrew were found on his
person and a check book showing a
good balance in bank.
When found he told the doctor thai
he wanted to be taken to the best
hospital available. as he had thu
money to pay for treatment
1t is not known whether he was
struck by passing train OF whether
he fell from a train and was run over
The nature OF his injuries would
rsther indicate that he had been
struck by passing train.
Everything possible was uone foi
bis relief at the hospital but It was
said that the chances for his recovery
were slight.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-12-09
BOLD ATTEMPT TO ROB
FRUIT STORE HERE
Thos. Yexbak, Syrian Fruit Dealer.
Fires Gun at Supposed Robbers
and Then chsses Them.

Thomas Yezbak the Syrian whe
keeps fruit store at the corner OF
West King street and Maple avenue
lad quite scare Monday night be
tween and o'clc K when 2 fellows
tried to enter hts side door. AIR
lezbak is having a new front nut II
his store and thinking that some Thief
might try to enter he kept watch on
his merchandise
At the time above mentioned two
mon ratified the side door. Mr.. yezbak
says, aad he. without leaving his
place OF concealment in the back Part
of the store. asked them what they
wanted. The two men said they
wanted TO get In the store and com
manded him TO open the door. at the
same time threatening to do him
bodily harm II he didn't admit them
The Syrian. although a very mild
hammered and inoffeusive man but
who believes in defending himself and
his property, bethoueht him that 4
was about time to get busy. So ht
hlaged away with his revolver. shoot
ing twice In the direction OF the side
store door. the upper paael of which
Is glass, but both shots missed THEFT
mark. The first one might have hi
one of the fellows but the bullet wai
detected by bunch of bananas.
The fellows then ran out West KIM
street with Yezbak and his brother
.a-law after them, but they escaped
The Syrian says that while he Is
man OF peace yet IL those fellows 0
any other providers come around hi
place at night they will get all tina
Is coming to them. He says he ha
no idea who his visitors were tina
night. but Is not anxious TO cultivat
] their acquaintance.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-12-09

Mrs Arms'ead Wi'sra hoe returned
home from VI ting friends N Indlpna.
Mr. Arthur Wilson. OF Romney Is
ysiting friends here.
Mr. O. ! Albright spent part 81 IA
week IN Berkeley Strings On busf-
ress.
Mr.. ard - Nerris bowers s.~1e
csfuvaav a. csarry R8r.
WIS J9hr pltco = visiting frfend@
y qaeerstcwr
Mr. Jqnc var 'eft w,adav far
Washin9tcr Il g's't her e'stcr Yrs
Frank Hrorn
Ne s-s Che ana r7yd SNr'yer
wore n Hancocit Saturday. ~
Mrs. Marion Powers who HIS tTan
quite sick i improving.
Mr. and Mr. George ..asoa arc
vivitfrr er'ceas near sleepy Creek.
Mr. 7 = s-~r~inrtan vas In Grafton
on husiroe last week
Mr. ses~re' norrev. CT RaNAits-
fwg, visited Mr NJ G. Kennedy sun
day
The Pack Greek Orchard Co. are
milking great improvements in their
crchard under the careful manage
ment Of superintendent Bckart and
VIII in short time have one OF the
finest orchards in the state.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-12-09
J. Misenl,ero.
DEATH OF SAMUEL HRowN.
Died at Noon .at His Home on Virginia
Ave. After a Lingering illness.

Mr.. Samuel Brown, well known
carpenter OF this city died az bis
heme, 4l9 Virginia avenue, % f.9e
O'Clock Saturday. after an illness
Of year or more Mr. Brown had
been confined to his bed for only n
few days however. and the end came
rather suddenly He suffered from =
comn'ication OF Diseases which re-
fused to respond to treatment.
For some years he worked At his
trade as carpenter but some time
ago he was compelled to arts work
en- account Of his health.
Mr. Brown WIS . yenrs CT age ana
I survived by his wife who was
Miss Florence Roberts. and one son
Arthur His father and mother. Mr.
and Mrs. Thomas T. Brown one.
brother aad fcnr sisters. all residing
'n this CITY urvive.
He was member or Christ Re
formed church and the funeral ser
vioee r~i'i 10 held on Mn lar. CON
Quoted by the PAGER n. Horizons
re w"s member Of Comrey's band
af'd or tte iccrl f~fgo ~ Pei Men
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-12-09

Swpt. w. c. Morton Of the city
schools has returned from a visit OF
a couple days to Norfolk and New
port News, Va. AT the former place
he attended the closing sessions Of
the Virginia Educational conference
and heard Or. George II. Denny. re-
firing president Of the Washington
ard Lee University, deliver fare
well address 20 the Virginia teachers,
before leaving for Birmingham TO as
sumo his new duties as president OF
the University OF Alabama. DIT Denny
Is a brother OF Supt. Wright Denny,
~ the Charles Town public schools.
and is well known here
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-12-09
uTTlEpAeE CUTS BIOGRAPHY.
Reduces 80 Lines in Congressional
Directory TO Four.

Washington, Dec. 6.-Representa
tive Adam Brown Littlepage, OF West
Virginia, whose remarkable compli-
mentary autobiography in the Con
gressional Directory last session at
tracted so much attention, has seen
the light.
He has reduced his history from 30
lines to four lines. In this years
directory Mr.. Littlepage merely man
tons in the brierest sort or way that
he is democrat; that he was born
near Charleston; that he is a lawyer;
that he served four years in the West
Virginia State Senate. and that he
was elected to the Sixty-second Con
gress.
AT the last session Mr.. Iittlepage
was more generous. He told how his
father had been killed IN due at
Dublin. Va, in 1862 and how the con
tending armies had wiped out the
family fortune.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-12-09
INTERESTING LAWSUIT
VIII be Tried at January Term Of
Court.

Attorney Charles f. Williams for
Chas. J. Spaulding has brought suit
against s. j. Dixon to eject him from
nine acres of land now in his posses
sion. This tract of land along the
Trscarora east OF town, Is involved
in the big damage suit brought by
Mr.. Dixon. Fred. Snyder and b. B..
Newcomer against the City OF Mar
tinsburg Tor ALLEGED pollution of the
Tuscarora and Opequon creeks which
traverse their lands, laying the DANA
ges at SIS ,000 and which case will
come up at the January term OF Cir
cult Court. Mr.. Spaulding now claims
ownership OF the nine acres OF land
In question. and this case will also
be tried at next term of court.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-12-09
ENGINEERS SELECTED
OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR
Local Lodge Name Men to Conduct It's
Affairs at the Meeting In Their
Hall on Monday Afternoon.

United Link Division No. s52. Bro.
therhood OF Locomotive Engineers.
held the annual election OF officers in
the hall in the Peoples Trust Co.
building Monday afternoon, when the
following were selected FOR the snsu.
ing year;
Chief Engineer-M. s. Devers.
First Engineer-E. B. Robertson.
Second Engineer-Thomas Nuckles,
Third Eagineer-E NJ Helm
Secretary and Treasurer-John A.
Bowers.
Guide-H II. Harper
Chaplain--H. W. Fauver
Insurance Secretary. F, Wilhelm.
Auditing Committee - John NJ.
Brantner. J. F. Wilhelm. NJ. S. Devers.
Delegate to Grand Convention in
Harrisburg in May-H. w. Fauver.
Alternate Delegate-Edward Dwig'
gins.
Chairman Local Board-H. w Fau
yer.
Assistants--H, Robertson, H. II
Harper.
Legislative Edward Dwig
gins.
Alternate-H. Robertson.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-12-09
All the good qualities of Ely's Cream

Balm, solid. are .ound in Liquid Cream
Balm. which is intended for use in
stomizers. Tat II is wonderful
remedy for Nasal Caparrh is proved by
an ever-increasing mass of testimony.
II does not dry out nor rasp the ten
der air-passages. IT allays the infiam.
nation and goes straight to the root of
the disease. Obstinate old cas,s have
yielded IA few weeks. AL druggists
75c.. including spraying tube. or mail
ed by Ely Bres., Sc Warren street,
New York. ~
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-12-09
BIG SUM Is ASKED FOR
WORK ON THE OHIO RIVER
Estimates of $4,000, 900 Sent to Con-
sress; sses,ooo Asked sor w.
Va. Public Buildings.

Washington. ID. c., Dec. 6.-Every
dollar estimated by General w. IL
Bixby. chief OF engineers. 10 be neces-
sSry for work on the Ohio river for
the coming fiscal year, was included
in the estimates sent to congress by
the secretary OF the treasury. of
amounts necessary for the running OF
the government. The estimate is for
$4,000 600. Together with 5000, 900 for
cren channel work on the river Be
me incluned in the estimates OF nee es-
lsery expenditures does not necessarily
mean that the appropriation will be
made by congress, for the democrats
in the house may try TO economic al
the expense OF the river. II means.
however, chat the administration has
dune all it can to have the amount
appropriated.
Public Buildings Appropriation.
For the beginning or completion OF
public buildings in West Virginia au-
tliorized and in most instances begun
while there was a republican congress
the estimates of the secretary rep
resent that $39S, 900 is necessary. dis
tributed as follows: Charleston. $751;
600: Elhns. $4,000; Grafton. 1885,
COO: Morgantown, $50 400; Point
Pleasant, $4,000; sistersvitle. $4,000.
Hughes Back in Seat.
Congressman Hughes. who was abb
sent most OF the special session on
account of his health, was in his seat
when the house convened, looking
well and strong after his long period
of rest under the instructions OF his
physician.
Woods at Capital.
]. Hon Woods. Of Philippi, who Is
said to be under consideration for the
democratic nomination for governor,
was in Washington. presumably being
sized up by the senators in connection
with his candidacy for the nomina-
ton. w. T. George s with him.
Teter for Congress.
Charles Teter Is expected for con-
ference with West Virginia repubii-
cans. who will urge him for congress
man at large.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-12-09
WILLIAM H. LAMoN DIED
AT HOME IN THE COUNTY \
Was Widely Known Resident Of Bun
ker Hill and Once Deputy Sheriff
OF Berkeley County.

Mr. William III l.amon, a weIF
known citizen OF nunkar Hi ana
member OF prominent berkeley
county family, died suddenly We'd
aesday at 3 o'cock at his hame.
He was taken M with something like
cramps at 10 o'cleck Tue day night.
Dr. Swimley. Of Bunker Hill. and Or.
LeFevre. OF Inwood, were called but
could do nothing for the patient aad
he expired at the hour stated Ha.
WAS 81 years OF age,
Mr.. Lamon Is survived bY HIS
second wife, who was Miss I,ottie
Mericle, of near Darkesville, aud four
y,ung children: Maria, John. Wade
and Russell; also son, Elmer B,r1Kes-
HIN, by his first wife; sister, Mrs
John ClendenninR bunker It'll. nro>e
theirs. Milton and Charles Eamou ri
Ohio. The funeral was held Fri
day and burial at Gerardstowa.
The deceased was the son OF ths~
late John w Lamon and was born
rear Bunker Hin, In which neighbor~
hood he srent his lifetime. He was K
fnrmer by occupation aad vas widely
known in the county and popular With
/ a host Of friends. He was most.
| kind and devoted husband and father
ard his death Is generally lameateos
4 In the community Mr.. Lamon was
ar ardent republican In politics and
served term as deputy sheriff under
/ the late l.. G. Gerling. In 1908 he~
! was nominated for sheriff on the re-
,pblicau ticket but afterwards with
drew in favor OF Isaac y Van Metre
/ Mr.. I,amon was familiar figure or
the streets OF Martjnshurg which he
often visited aud whore he had many
friends.
John Wesley HobbsL
Mr.. II. A. Hobbs clerk 81 rlie connN
" court left We'd eddy FOR Wheel
inc "a attend tho frnafal 81 his
brother John We 10y Hobbf, who dleef
suddenly IN a restaurant in Columbus
20 Monday evening. He was a stone
cutter by trade and wa "a years OF
age lie leaves wife and six chill
dren: also hts father, NJ r Hobbs.
end FIVE brothers and sisters.
j. Misenbere.
]. Mlsenberg, r. q 0. trackaaH
living near Allensville In the north
western section of this county, died
Tuesday morning Of pneumonia aged
about Gs years Three daughters sur
wye. The body was taken TO Great
Cacapoa Thursday morning for burial
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-12-09
PERSONAL MENTION.
Mr.. Roy Warner. OF Keyser, spent
Sunday here with friends.

Mr.. Roy Warner. OF Keyser, spent
Sunday here with friends.
Undertaken w. H. Wilel Is on a
weeks business trip to Baltimore.
Miss Frances Willard Is spending
some time with friends at Dayton. Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard II. Emmert
are spending few days in Washing
ton.
Mrs. w. b. Cornwell. OF Romney. Ii
visiting her father, Capt. w. b Col.
ton. for several days.
Attorney Earl Watson Is home from
Frederick. Md. where he spent sev
erai days with friends.
Mr.. V. Gilmore iden, Of WASHING
ton. spent Sunday here as the guest
Vt Mr. and Mrs. James #. Thompson
Jr.
Mrs. RAY u. Caldwell. of Strine
avenue, returned home Sunday after
noon from VISIT OF several days In
Winchester.
Miss Bess Hootman, OF Hancock
eeme down this evening to spend q
couple days with her sister. Miss
Janet Bootman.
Miss Lillian Trenary. West Kina
street, is home from Keyser. where
she spent the season as head milline'
in the High store
Mr.. Jud Kline returned home yes
terday evening from Waynesboro
where he had spent some time as
clerk at the Leland Hotel.
Mrs. J. H. Smith, daughter, Miss
Martha. and grandson. Edward Smith
Of Berkeley Springs, are visiting her
daughter, Mrs J. Edward Friskey
West Martin street.
Miss Laura Shepherd West Bufke
street. returned home on Tuesday
from Greenville, Ohio, where she
spent month as the guest OF Mrs
1nez Boyer Conkling.
Miss ella Aldrdge. OF the High
School faculty, and Miss May Siler
a. the John Street School teaching
force. spent the THANKSGIVING holi.
days with friends in Baltimore.
Miss Frances burdette. who spent
her Thanksgiving vacation here with
some peop'e. returned to Baltimore
Monday where she IS a student at The
Peabody Conservatory OF Music.
Mr.. Charles II Hughes. n Chester
Pa. who had been well known resi-
dent CT thir city for nearly a year
rast, left Monday for New York
where he has secured a position.
Mr.. Elmer Iamon. with the Y. ..
Fish Commission. Washington passed
through here this morning en- route
TO Bunker HILL called there by the
death OF his father, VIM II. Lamon-
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-12-09
EXPRESSING XMAS GIFTS.
Valuable Hints on Early Shipment
and Proper Packing.

The Christmas season Is rapidly
approaching. and as much has been
said and still being said OF the adj
y&ntages Of early shopping. ii might
not be amiss TO add few words as TO
carly Forwarding and proper packing
Of the goods purchased. II Is a well
known fact that the EXPIRE com
panIes. parcel deliveries and messen-
gers OF all kinds are taxed 10 their
utmost at this season, and as we are
al DESTROYS that our presents reach
the persons for whom they are in
tended prior to Christmas Day and
rot the day after the merry season.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-12-09

Mr., 4. Stewart Barr. OF Washington.
has accepted a clerkship II The in
surance Office of his brother-in-law.
Mr. Herbert L. Alexander. and will
make his home with Mr. and Mrs
Alexander on Winchester avenue.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-12-09
A EuIl Well

The 94-foot artesian well that Man
ager Harmon Reed had drilled last
week at Berkeley Place. now has rs
feet OF water in il and Is free 70 the,
public.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-12-09
Fair Profits.

Treasurer d. w. Reichard. OF the
Hagerstown Fair Board, announced
Yesterday that the profits of the fair
last October were $3,033.s5, showing
a decrease OF s2,OoIO2 over the fair
OF 1919.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-12-09
NoRTHcoTT BOOM
Launched at Huntington for the Re-
publican Governorship.

Huntington. w. Va. Dec. Sit IS
learned here that friends of Hon. G.
A. Northcott. member of the state
board Of regents and former presi-
deat Of the state senate, are urging
him to become a candidate for the
republican nomination for governor.
Mr.. Northcott has not given definite
answer but is said to be giving the
matter serious consideration.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-12-09
Il. L. SMITH PRESIDENT.
Elected Hesa Of State horticultural
Society az keyser MEETING.

At the meeting OF the State Horti-
cultural Society at Keyser which clos
ed Friday evening Mr.. II. l.. Smith
OF this county. vas elected president
for the ensuing year succeeding Hon.
J. ]. Cornwell
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-12-09
Natal statistics.

Born To Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Felker,
Thanksgiving day, a daughter.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-12-09

Government Administrative Experts
Needed to Aid Courts In Trust
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-12-09

Glal1SUl.
Importance Of the Anti trust Act.
The antitrust act is the expression
OF the effort of a freedom loving peo-
pie TO preserve equality of opportunity.
1t Is the result of the confident deter
mination of such people TO maintain
their future growth by preserving I'M
controlled and unrestricted the enter
prise of the individual. his industry.
his ingenuity. his intelligence and bis
Independent courage.
For twenty years or more this stat
ute has been upon the statute book.
All knew its general purpose and APP
proved. Many of its vlolators were
cynical over Its assumed impotence.
1t seemed impossible Of enforcement.
Slowly the mills of the courts ground,
and only gradually did the majesty of
the law assert itself. Many of its
statesmen-authors died before 1t be-
came living force. and they and 9TH
ers saw the evil grow which they had
hoped to destroy Now its efficacy Is
seen: now its power is heavy; now its
object is near achievement Now we
hear the call for its repeal on the plea
that 1t interferes with business pros
perity, and we are advised In most
general terms how by some other stat
ute and In some other Way the evil
we are Just stamping ont can be cured
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-12-09

clear now than II was then that
purely negative statute ike the anti
trus. law may well be supplemented
by specific provisions for the building
~ and regulation OF legitimate ma
tional and foreign commerce.