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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-09-21
j. w. SCOTT WEBS
HIS STENOGRAPHER

Mr.. James w. Scott, of Pittsburg,
who for several years had an office
in Martinsburg and became a very
familiar figure here, is benedict for
the second time. News has been re-
ceived that he married his stenogra-
pher, Miss Louise McKeever. an es-
Unable and well known young lady
who spent about five years in this
city. They were married Thursday
evening in Hagerstown by Rev. Mr..
Evers at the United Brethren par
sonage.
Mr.. and Mrs. Scott came over here
at IL o'clock Friday and four hours
later took B. 4 o. train No. 5 for
Pittsburg, where they will reside.
secret till this morning when it leak
ed out The news came as quite an
agreeable surprise to the numerous
friends of the contracting parties,
though some of Mr.. Scott's intimates
had suspected for some time that he
would be married some of these days
as he spent a great deal of time lately
in Washington county, Maryland,
where Miss McKeever was temper
arily stopping.
The bride is from Wardensyille,
Va, and it was while she was teach
ing school in the western part of this
county that Mr. Scott first met her.
When the school term closed she took
a course in a commercial school here
and then became Mr.. SCOTS steno-
grapher, with office on East Burke
street in the Peoples Trust Co. build
ing a position that she filled for. four
or five years For the past year she
has been making her home with her
sister, Mrs. Charles Dinges, at Half
way. Md.
AS is known pretty generally in this
community. Mr.. Scott has for years
been the friend and confidential agent
of Col James NJ Guffey, of Pittsburg
in the purchase of coal lands in the
eastern section of this state, western
Maryland and southern Pennsylvania
As such he has bought large tracts OF
mountain land in Berkeley and Nor
gan counties and became widely
known as a business man. Mr.. Scott
abandoned his Office in Martinsburg
about year ago, during which period
he has spent good deal of his time
in Hagerstown. His wife died In
Pittsburg over year ago. Every
body in town and country knew Mr..
Scott by sight, so that his wedding
viii excite more than ordinary in
terest. Many friends and admirers of
both himself and bride will join in
the glad Fluctuations,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-09-21
RAILWAY PosTMEN
WILL BE PROMOTED
Annual Wage Increases Are Provi-
bed for 1890 Effective
October 1.

Washington, Sept 17-Promotion
for 1900 railway postal clerks on
October ] will be provided in orders
issued by Postmaster General Hitch.
cock. IN the railway mail service
there are 5000 clerks and major
ity of those not promoted on October
J. win receive more pay before the
end Of the current fiscal year More
than $1,000000 will De expended in
making the promotions
reorganization Of the railway
mail service and increased pay for
postal clerks We're authorized in the
recently enacted pogtoffice appropri-
alton bin. The project was urged by
Postmaster General Hitchcock in the
belief that 1t would result in far
greater efficiency in the service and
in the making of promotions along
fairer lines
Although more than s1,000,0O0 a
year viii be involved IN tie increase
1t will cost the government no more.
Postmaster General Hitchcock has
projected plan to save that amount
by a Encouragement Of railway mail
car space and the amount the Govern
ment pays annually to the railroads.
The new law provides for three
classes of railway postal lines with
their transfer and terminal offices.
The compensation viii be highest for
lines On which work is heaviest Be
ginning with 5000 year, all clerks
who render faithful service will re-
ceive annual promotions OF 800 until
they reach the maximum of the sue
cessive annual grades, after which
they may be promoted for specially
mertorious service until their pay
reaches $500
Chief clerks in the railway service
viii receive salaries of $4,000.
Hitherto it has been the custom to
promote railway clerks only when
vacanies occurred through death, re-
sgnation or removal. Hereafter
railway clerks win have assurance of
annual promotions, within the limits
indicated so long as they discharge
their duties faithfully.
This is the method applied satisfac-
torily several years in adjusting the
compensation of postofIice clerks and
city letter carriers. but the range of
salaries for railway clerks will be-
higher because of the hazardous ma
ture of their EMPLOYMENT
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-09-21
CUSTODY OF CHILD
RESULTS IN ARREST
John BraithWait Attacks M. J. Miller
Because He is Not Given
Child.

Difficulty over the custody of a child
this morning resulted in the arrest of
John Braithwat, barber, of Winchester,
Va, and NJ. J. Miller, North Raleigh
street Braithwait has been separated
from his wife for some time, and learn
ing that she was at the home of Mr.
Miller went there, and demanded the
child Failing to succeed in his re-
quest he began trouble and was told
to leave the premises.
Mrs ,Braithwait becoming frighten-
ed telephoned to police headquarters
and Officers Mcdonald and Blake went
there. After hearing the story Mrs.
Braithwait was advised to swear out
a warrant for him. which she did and
Blake and Mcdonald started out to
execute it. When they approached
the fruit store of O. Ferarri, North
Queen street, they found Braithwait
and Miller engaged in a fight. Both
were arrested and taken to police
headquarters and arrangements made
for a trial. 1t is said that Braithwait
attacked Miller claiming that he was
responsible for the trouble.
Mrs Braithwait was at headquarters
when the men were brought in and
wept bitterly over the unhappy affair.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-09-21
eANouErERs IN HAeERsToWN
Fair Board, Officials and Ladies' Enjoy
Annual Spread

The Hagerstown Fair Board gave
its annual banquet at the fairgrounds
this afternoon. The function was
largely attended and was great sue
cess extraordinarily and socially.
President j. Mcpherson Scott presided
and a number of good speeches were
made when the feast was ended Mr.
J W. Dodd this city, responded Tor
Berkeley county
The following gentlemen attended
the banquet from Berkeley county:
Senator Gray Silver c. A. Weaver, j,
W. Dodd, e. c. lIenshaw John l.. Glen
denning, Max Won Schlegell, Robert L..
Snodgrass, Z. L. Henshaw, A. G. Legg,
u. r. Hudgel VIM ID. Snodgrass A. II.
Walker Decatur Hedges and Robert
G. Homer.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-09-21
BUSINESS COLLEGE
OPENS MONDAY
New Institution VIII Be Ready Mon
day to Receive students--
Prospects Are Good

Monday morning the Martinsburg
Business College will open its doors
for the reception of students. The
rooms, secured in the Stewart building
viii be ready for occupancy then, end
IL is expected that the term VIII open
with large enrolment
Since il was definitely known that
The Strayer Business College Of Baiti.
more and Washington would opea {,
branch school 80 this city there has
boen much inquiry by those who de-
sired a business education. knowing
this the principal OF the school started
a canvass with the result that the
school now has one hundred prospec-
tive students. and a majority of them
will be present to enroll Monday.
The third floor of the Stewart build
ing has been transformed from a dingy
place into the most beautiful in the
city. The walls have been renovated.
re.papered and painted and present a
most pleasing appearance.
Two car loads Of made-to-order fur.
niture will arrive this evening over the
Cumberland Valley railroad, and will
be installed at once SO as 70 be ready
for use when the doors are thrown OPP
en- Monday. The furniture is of the
latest design and model and is of the
sanitary make The desks for the stu
dents are cherry and have a locker
and are the most complete ever seen
here
In the school will be taught CONNER
cial business. shorthand civil service
courses and English. Competent
teachers will be in charge of all de-
partments and as necessity requires
others will be added. Mr.. Gerald De
vaux is principal and Miss Louise Ort-
man will have charge of the shorthand
department.
For the short hand department a
number of typewriters of the Reming
ton and Underwood makes have been
installed, and in this work as well as
all others efficiency win be required.
For the commercial department hand
some furniture has been purchased and
every convenience for the students
will be looked after.
Mr.. T. w. Donoho. president of the
Strayer Business College. is here as
sisting in arranging for the opening
and will remain a few days. He stated
today that their object was to prepare
young men and women for lives of
usefulness, and to that end they would
use every effort
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-09-21
WEDDING BELLSFOR
SEPTEMBER BRIDES
Several Young Couples from Here
Have NuptiaI Knot Tied

Miss Bertha Snyder and Mr.. Port
Columbus Holiday, this city we're
married here Sunday evening.
Grove--osbcrn
Miss Fern Osborn, this city, and Mr.,
Homer E. Grove. of Stephen City, Vo..
were married in Hagerstown We'd
nesday.
Breen-Meredith
Miss Nellie Barner Meredith, of
Greensburg, north of this city, former
y of Shippensburg, Pa, and Mr.. Fred
erick Leon Breen, of New Kingston,
Cumberland county, Pa, were mar
ried at Greensburg Monday evening.
Moore--Wrieht
Mis- Virginia Wright and Mr.. James
B. Moore, this city, We're married in
Hagerstown Tuesday
~eli-Trumpour
Mr.. Harry r. Powell, this city, and
Miss 1-lma Trumpour, of Hagerstown,
were married at the latter place Tues
day.
Misunderstanding
Mr.. John f. Lehman, formerly of
Hagerstown, at present of this city,
and Miss Elsie May Keatering also
of this city, were married Tuesday by
the Rev. DR. ]. Spanglef Kieffer. at
the parsonage of Zion Reformed
church, Hagerstown.
Taylor-kane
Miss Lillian Vielet Kane of Center
street, and Mr. Charles William Tay-
lor were married at the brides home
Wednesday evening at 8 O'Clock by
the Rev. DR.. G. S. Trump.
Mercein-Butlers
Miss Eleanor Floyd Butler, daugh-,
ter of Mrs. Charles " S. Butler, Shep-
herdstown, was married to Charles
Schley Mercein, son of Thomas r.
Mercein, Milwaukee, in Trinity Elis-
copal church, Spherdstown, by the
rector, the Rev. w. f. Ware.
Herbert-Dodson
Miss Jessie Dodson, of Hagerstown,
former esteemed resident of this
city, and Mr.. A. w. Herbert, of Win
cheter were married Wednesday eve
ming in Hagerstown by the Rev. J. w.
OFT. Among the wedding guests were
Miss Amelia Davis, Mrs o. w. Deck,
Miss George White and Mr. A G. Lee
of Martinsburg
Mr.. w. d. Strouse, agent of the B.
& o. and c. V. railroads at Intersec-
tion and Miss Mabel Reamer of Cham
bersburg, Pa, but for some time max
ing her home with her sister in Har-
risburg, were married at high noon
Wednesday in Philadelphia by the
Rev. Edgar r. Appenzeller at the par
sonage of the First Reformed church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Strouse have gone on a
wedding trip to Atlantic City. Boston
and other points, and on their return
will reside on West King street, be-
yond the c. V. railroad.
Mr.. Strouse is from North Mountain
and IS a popular and worthy young
man. while his bride is said to be a
very estimable young lady.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-09-21
TWO BURIED UNDER AUTO

While motoring to Harpers Ferry
with his wife and two children. Wal
ter e. Huntsberry, of Winchester,
looked back to see whether some tires
were safe that had been strapped to
the rear of mis- car. The car suddenly
left the road and plunged down a
steep embaakment and. turning over
fell upon Mrs. Huntsberry and her
young daughter. while her husband
and son were hurled into field. Mrs.
Huntsberry and the child, severely
cut and bruised and suffering nervous
shocks, we're rushed unconscious and
bleeding to their home there, Although
resting easier they are still under a
physicians care.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-09-21
WORK REPORT OF
THE STONE HOME
Miss Herring, Acting Supt. of Home
Makes Report For August of
Home Doinus

Work report of the Stone Home for
month of August, submitted by Miss
Herring, acting superintendent and
the two other resident workers:
Number calls made. 313; number
calls received, 1923; number pieces
literature distributed, sos; number
persons helped materially, Is; num-
Der garments distributed, "a number
baskets food distributed, 4 number
whom employment wa
found, Z; aggregate attendance at
Sunday school, 455; aggregate attend
ance at basketry club. 1852; aggregate
attendance on public playground, g.
$50; number meetings conducted or
addressed. Al; number children for
whom homes were found, /; number
children cared for in home, A; number
hours spent in nursing, A number
hours spent in study AZ; number of
hours spent in house work 261; num-
bers hours spent on play ground, 372;
number hours spent in miscellaneous
work, 81; total amount money spent
for relief work in addition 10 food and
garment reported above, $3.50; num-
Der persons assisted in travelling, l,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-09-21
FREE-FoR-ALL FIGHT
AT BLAIR QUARRiES
Lewis and James Raymond Arrested
For Fighting in the Commissary
and Are Given Trial

AS the result of a free-forall fight
Friday evening in the commissary at
the Blair Quarries Lewis and James
Raymond were arrested on a warrant
sworn out by William Beard, and were
given a hearing before Justice Harry
r. Thomson. The men We're in the
commissary, and while engaged in an
argument, the fight started.
Mr.. Beard, who manages the com
missary attempted to eject them and
they attacked him. Constable H. S,
Wild went to the quarries and brought
the men TO the city Justice Thomp-
son took the matter under advisement,
but will give a decision this evening
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-09-21
Improving Rapidly.

Jack Scarlet, North Maple avenue
who suffered the fracture of his left
arm recently at Falling Waters, had
the injured member placed in a plas-
ter paris cast yesterday An Xray ex.
animation showed that the small bone
instead of the large one was broken
The fracture is showing encouraging
signs OF improvement.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-09-21
MR.. TR|GGS KILLED

In an automobile accident shortly
after 4 O'Clock this afternoon on the
Winchester pike, rank riggs, who
tenants the farm Of Charles Seioert
was killed near his home. Coroner
Kline was called and he has now gone
to the scene 10 make an investigation.
No details Of the accident were OBJ
ainable at the Worlds press time.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-09-21
travelling In South

Prof Harry Sechrist Of Hagers-
t, wn, a former resident Of this city
and pianist at the Central Opera
House, is musical director with the
musical comedy "Forty-Fiye Minutes
From Broadway" and is now travel
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-09-21
Deaths.
Mr. MARTIN BROWN
DROPS DEAD
Was Born in Germany and Served in
Union Army in Civil War
Mrs. Geo. Weber Dead

Mr. Martin Brown, an aged and well
known citizen Of Martinsburg resid-
ing at Az East Burke street. dropped
dead in his yard this morning at 1890
O'Clock from apoplexy. He was ~
years of age, He was in his usual
health when stricken, although he had
been suffering with asthma at inter
walls lately, and shortly before had re-
turned from Wellinger's grocery store.
He is survived by his wife, who
was Miss Elizabeth Brown sister OF
Mr.. M. j.. Brown, this city and six
children: Misses Rosetta. Ella and
Clara and Charles and Amos Brown,
at home, and Mrs Edgar Bender this
city. He was the last of his family.
Mr. Brown was born near Hesse
Cassel, Germany and came to Ameri-
ca when he was Ia years of are, and
lived in Nart.nsburg practically ever
since He was a CARPENTER and con-
tractor for some years and Tas cm-
ployed in the b. & 0. shops here for
a long time prior to tneii removal to
Brunswick some years ago. Since
then he had lived retired
When tae Civil Wa broke out in
1861 Mi Brown enlisted liz CO + list
Maryland cavalry and served three
years in the Union army. He was a
member of Christ Reformed church
and Of Lincoln Grand Army Post. He
was a man of exemplary character and
was universally respected. His sud
den death is not only greet shock
to his devoted family but to a large
circle OF friends and acquaintances.
Funeral Wednesday at y, m. at
the house and intermenr In Green Hill
cemetery
Mrs. george Weber
Mrs. Rachel Weber, wife of Mr..
George Weber, died Sunday after
noon at $50 O'Clock ut the home of
her daughter, Mrs Clayton Weller,
at the Big Spring, south of town. She
was ~ years of age. She was a ma
tive of Virginia and just moved to this
band she is survived by evelen child
rem. 80 grandchildren and two great
grandchildren.
Funeral at the house Tuesday at 2
p. m in charge of Rev. r. A. White
of Gerrardstown. lnterment in Green
Hin Cemetery.
Child Dead
The three-year-old daughter of Mr..
and Mrs Tony Gurriglia South RAJ
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-09-21
PREACHER BEATEN TO DEATH.
Sermon on Dishonesty Dlspleased
Some of Congregation.

Charleston w. Va, Sept l4.-After
preaching a sermon on the subject Of
dishonesty, Rev r. II. Green, a Red
sulphur circuit pastor of the Metho-
dist church, South. was assaulted and
so badly injured that hc died a few
hours later accordine 10 ufWs receiv.
ed here from Monroe county Rev.
MIR. Green had delivered the sermon
in the Fox school house In that coun-
ry and was returning % his boarding
house when several unidentified men
attacked him, They used stones and
clubs.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-09-21
MORE FIRE PLUGS
Board Of Affairs Instructs Chief Lang.
ford TO Act

The regular weekly meeting of the
Board of Affairs was held last night
with President Cushwa. and Messrs
Thompson and Sigler present.
The chief of the fire department was
instructed TO PURCHASE more water
plugs
The Board discussed the advisable
~ OF changing the days for the collec-
ton of garbage.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-09-21
Child Dead

The three-yearold daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Tony Gurriglia, South RAJ
leigh street died SUNDAY evening at
6 o'clock of measles. The funeral
was held this afternoon in St JOS
ephs Catholic church and lnterment
in the Catholic cemetery
Williams news., 1912-06-08
COMMENCEMENT AT
 THE OPERA HOUSE

The graduating exercises Of our grammar school department held at the opera house Thursday even- ing closed one of the most success ful terms of school that Williams has ever had. Long before time for the program the house began to fill and it is useless to say that 1t was literally packed when the first number was called. Throughout the whole evening the best of at tention was given and every num- Der on the program seemed to make winning with the audience.
 The judges of the debate were Mrs. K. w. Williams, Mrs. McD, Robinson and R. J. Arey. The de cision was rendered in favor of the affirmative.
 The diplomas were delivered by Hon. Geo. w. Harben, who gave ar excellent talk to the boys and girl: as we'll as very appropriate remarks to the patrons of the school.
 After the diplomas were deiv cred, Prof. Cureton, assisted by Miss Jessie Burke and Miss Nethe Svedin, distributed to the gradu ates the numerous boquets ant other presents with the compli ments of the friends who remem bered the children on their grad uating day.
 We cannot pass the school or
Williams news., 1912-06-08
Additional Local

k Mir. and Mrs. R. c. Wente and baby, who have been spending a month on the coast, returned home Wednesday morning.
 Mrs. Geo. Rounseville left for h. dianapolis, Ind, Wednesday morn- ing, in response to telegram stat ing that her mother was very sick.
 Mrs. c. F. Taylor was at Flag staff Tuesday and arrangements were formally entered into whereby they legally adopted the Hicks baby. The little one will hereafter be known as Rose Taylor. The baby has certainly secured a fine home.
 MT. and Mrs. James A. Johnson who have been making their home on their ranch near Phoenix dur ing the winter, arrived home Thurs day. "Jim" had to come by th' automobile route, for they neve would have been able to push tha smile of his through the car doc when the train reached Williams.
Williams news., 1912-06-08
GIVE OUR GUESTS A
 LIVE WIRE WELCOME

The people of Williams must be ready on Monday to receive the automobile people that are making the run from Phoenix to the Grand Canyon and return.
 All along the route they have been treated to the best there is, and Williams should not be behind the other towns through which they have passed.
 Preparations have been made to give the visitors dance and recep- ton at the opera house, and it is desired that the people turn out and greet the visitors.
 The cars should begin to arrive at about 10 o'clock in the forenoon and everybody who can should be at the Ball Park to welcome them
Williams news., 1912-06-08
THEE-YEAR HOMESTEAD
 LAW IS NOW IN FORCE

The following special telegram was received Thursday afternoon by The News from Congressman Carl Hayden. It explains itself:
 Washington, D. c. June 6.-I have just witnessed the signature of the three-year homestead bill by the president. Will mail copy of the act as soon as it is printed. The secretary of the interior is requested to mail copy to every homestead entryman, the notification giving him the option of making final proof thereof under this or the old | law. CARL HAYDEN.
Williams news., 1912-06-08
Volurne 2t
AMERICANS UNSAFE
 IN OLD MEXICO

X. N. Sleeves has just received a letter from his brother, Al. Sleeves, dated Jalisco, Mexico, May 18th, 1912, in which, speaking of the rebel troubles there, he says:
 "They have murdered my part ner, Tom Fountain, and I am go- ing through my gatherings, pre- pairing to hit the trail. We were planning for a trip around the world in the near future; but ev- erything seems to have tumbled in a heap, and have no assurance of my personal safety by flight"
 The brother then tells of differ ent bank deposits, which he made payable to X. N. in case of his death, he, himself, taking only 5000 with him on his person. He leaves valuable property behind him as lost.
 This is a gloomy letter for X. N. as he and A. J. have always beer closer than mere brothers. They operated together several years ag' in the mines at Occur d Alene anc at Mineral City, Idaho; also a Okanagan, Washington, sharing  both prosperity and diversity to gether.
 About twelve years ago A. J went to Guanajuato, Mexico, oper aing there successfully in mining where he has since been, and con templated retiring soon with a com potency. He was always a man c exemplary habits, but ike hi brother, X. N., always remained bachelor.
 From his letter it is very evider that Mexico is very far from bein a safe place for Americans.
Williams news., 1912-06-08
SHOT GUN CLUB
 HANDICAP CONTEST

Last Sunday the Williams Shot gun club members shot under the most perfect weather condition that they have enjoyed this season, and as a consequence some very credlta- ble scores were made.
 c. s. Patterson was high gun, with g kills to his credit. Demas Yoder was a close second with 21 birds and w. D. Finney smashed 20. T. w. Moody still heads the list for high score for the season.
 Two ties for special prizes were shot off, F. E. Lowe capturing one special prize and Demas Yoder the other.
 Official score follows, 25 birds per man: