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Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1912-01-16
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department Of the Interior, U. S.
Land Office, at Phoenix. Ariz,
Dec. II, 1911:
Notice is hereby given that Nels
Benson of Palo Verde, Ariz.. who on
May 10. 1908, made Homestead en-
try No. 04S5T. for SEA NEA. Section
%. township IS, range 5W, G.. and
s. r. meridian. has filed notice of
intention to make final communion
proof, to establish claim to the land
above described. before the Register
and Receiver of the L. s. Land Of
flee at Phoenix. Ariz-. on the 18th
cay of January, 1912. Claimant
names as witnesses: John o. LOwder-
milk, of Arlington, Ariz; John G.
Montgomery, of Arlington, Ariz.:
ode Wedgworth. of Palo Verde,
Ariz.; George T. Cooke. Phoenix,
Ariz.
FRANK II. PARKER, Register.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1912-01-16
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Estate of John William Jones. de-
ceased. Notice is hereby given by
the undersigned. administrator with
the will annexed OF the estate Of
John William Jones, deceased, to the
creditors of and all persons having
claims against the said deceased. t.
exhibit them. with the necessary
vouchers. within four months after
the first publication Of this notice to
the said administrator with the will
annexed. at the office of the clerk Of
the Probate Court. in the Court
House. in the City of Phoenix. Ari-
IONA. the same being the place for
the transaction Of the business of
said estate. in said County of Mar
icODa.
7 j. MEYER,
Administrator with the will annexed
of the estate of John William Jones,
deceased.
Dated this 18th day of January.
1912.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1912-01-16
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department of the Interior, L. ).
Land Office. at Phoenix. Ariz,
Dec IA. 1911:
Notice is hereby given that George
p. Mowry, OF AvOndale. Ariz, who
on Aug 80. 1910. made Homestead
entry No. 012O02, for El2 SWk,
Section 10; E1a NWl4 section -.
township IN. range wv. G. and S. r.
meridian, has filed notice OF inten-
ton TO make final Communication proof
to establish claim to the land above
described. before the Register and
Receiver of the L. s. Land Office
at Phoenix. Ariz. on the 18th day of
January, 1912. Claimant names as
witnesses: Oliver a. Moore, William
J. Morgan, William G.. Kreigbaum.
James Thompson, all OF Avondale,
AriZ
FRANK H PARKER. Register.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1912-01-16
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department OF the Interior. u. s.
Land office at Phoenix. Ariz.,
Dec. IA. 1911:
Notice Is hereby given that Denis
Sheridan of Phoenix. AriZ. who on
September %, 1904, made Homestead
entry No. OSl02. for Lot l. NEE
NWh. NJ NE IA. Section 10. town
ship IN, range lie, c. and s. r.
meridian, has filed notice of inten-
ton TO make iinal five-year proof. to
establish claim to the land above
described, before the Register and
Receiver of the u. 8. Land Office at
Phoenix, Ariz.. on the 10th Gay OF
January. 1912. Claimant names as
witnesses: Landon c. Haynes. John
Sargent. Alfred Champion. Abraham
Haynes. all of Phoenix. Ariz.
FRANK II. PARKER. Register.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1912-01-16
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

FRANK H. PARKER. Register.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1912-01-16
NOTICE 20 CREDITORS.

Estate of Victor Thylen deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the under
signed administrator OF the estate OF
Victor Thylen deceased. TO the cred
itors of and all persons having claims
against the said deceased, To exhibit
them, with the necessary vouchers,
within ten months after the first pub
LEGATION of this notice to the said ad-
ministrator at % West Washington
street. Phoenix. Arizona. the same be-
ing the place for the transaction OF
the business of said estate, in said
County Of Maricopa.
PETER KRABER,
Administrator OF Victor Thylen, de-
ceased
Dated Phoenix. A. T., this End day
OF January. 1912.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1912-01-16
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Estate OF Anna Idlts Deceased
Notice is hereby given by the under
signed executor OF the will Of Anna
TAFT deceased TO the creditors and all
persons having claims against the said
deceased or against the community Of
Fred TAFT and Anna TAFT to exhibit
them with the necessary vouchers
within ten months after the first pub
LEGATION OF this notice to the under
signed executor at his residence two
miles east Of Phoenix on the Tempe
Road in Maricopa County, Arizona, the
same being the place for the transac-
ton of the business OF said estate in
the County of MaricOpa.
FRED TAFT,
Executor of the Will of Anna TAFT
deceased.
Dated January 10. 1912.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1912-01-16
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department of the Interior, U. s.
Land Office. at Phoenix, Arizona,
Dec. Il, 1911;
Notice is hereby given that Kurt
Fickas Of Phoenix, Ariz-, who. on
September p. 1909, made Homestead
entry. No. 06s5S. for the SEA NWh
NE IA SW Ia, Lots , and 3. Sec
ton 80, township IN, range 81.
G. and S. T. meridian, has filed no
tice of intention TO make final five
year proof, TO establish claim to the
land above described, before the
Register and Receiver of the u. s.
Land Office at Phoenix. Ariz. on the
18th day of January, 1912. Claimant
names as witnesses: Walter Norris,
West Walker, Thomas Thomas. Wall
ter Brawner, all Of Phoenix. Ariz.
FRANK H. PARKER, Register.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1912-01-16
NOTICE. EoR PUBLICATION

Department OF the Interior. L. :.
Land office at Phoenix. Ariz..
Dec. II. 1911:
Notice is hereby given that George
Edward Schad, of Maricops. Ariz.,
who on June 4. 1910. made Home
stead entry No. 0l0S2O. for sen.
section 90. township As, range 3E. G..
e. s. r., meridian. has filed notice
Of intention to make final commuta-
ton proof, to establish claim to the
land above described, before the
Register and Receiver, OF the u. s.
Land Office at Phoenix, Ariz.. on the
23rd day Of January. 1912. Claimant
names as witnesses: Mr.. Charles +
Crane. Perry NJ. Williams, o. NJ.
Shreve, p. Cole, all of Maricopa.
Arizona.
FRANK H PARKER, Register.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-08-31
FATALLY INJURED IN
BAKER QUARRIES

A Pole, whose name was not learn
ed and Rastus Green, colored. were
perhaps fatally injured shortly before
noon today in the Baker quarries, west
of town, by heavy truck upsetting
ion them. The chests of both men we're
crushed and suffered internal injuries,
together with decorations about the
head and body.
The two men were brought to the
Kings Daughters Hospital and their
condition is regarded as very critical
especially that of the colored man.
The report came to town that one Of
the men were killed in the accident
described and Coroner William X.
Kline and Undertaken Wllen started
for the quarries, but on their way out
they met the hospital ambulance bring
ing the men to town and were inform
ed that neither man was dead.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-08-31
BLIND COUPLE HERE
ON WEDDING TRIP

A case of the blind leading the blind
was witnessed here today This may
not be so rare, however, either flgura-
lively or actually; but it is rare indeed
in the case of a man and his wife, and
young married couple at that.
Charles Alger, a blind young man,
of Bentonville, Warren county, Va,
has been coming to Martlnsburg at in
tervals for two or three years past,
among other towns on his route, and
earning living by playing an accord
ian and singing on the streets; so he
has come to be a familiar figure in
town. But today he had female COM
panion with him who sat close by his
side and held lineup for the contri-
buttons of the passersby. And this
young lady was his wife.
Charley told a World reporter that
he and Miss Ethel Warner, of Roam
oke, Va, were married ten days ago
at Roanoke by Rev. Mr.. Sharp, Unit
ed Brethren minister. Each is %
years of age though the bride is six
teen days older. They seemed to be
perfectly happy and contented, blind
as both have been since childhood.
They will stay here tomorrow and
then go to Hagerstown in continuation
of their novel wedding trip.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-08-31
WEST VIRGINIA APPLES

Four contiguous counties in Virginia
and West Virginia in the Martinsburg
and Winchester zone will this year, &C
cording to present indication, produce
more apples than the entire apple
crop Of the mueh-talked-of apple pro-
ducing States of Washington and Ore
gon ia 1910. This is one of the very
interestig bits of information given in
the Illuminating article or the apple
industry OF West Virginia by ]. II.
Stewart, agricultural agent of the Bal
timore & Ohio railroad, published in
last weeks issue. Mr. Stewart, more
ever, makes the statement that in a
few years, when the new trees now
growing begin to bear the apple pro-
duction of West Virginia will exceed
IN value as a wealth producer the coke
industries Of that State, which is now
known to the public TOR it's coke and
coal more than for anything else. The
opportunities for successful apple-grow-
ing In the South. of which West Vir-
ginia gives many shining examples
are so great that it seems the height
of folly for men to be lured into the
Northwest to raise apples when bet.
ter apples can be raised at home and
at larger profit The apple production
of the country is not only not keeping
pace with the population, but is falling
far nd.-Manufacturers Record.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-08-31
MAN DIES FROM
INJURIES IN QUARR|ES

Erastus Green. the young colored
man who was badly injured in an ac-
cident at the Baker quarries, west of
town, Wednesday about IL o'clock,
died that night at Has in the Kings
Daughters Hospital as the result of
his injuries. Undertaken Wilen took
the remains to his establishment and
the funeral service will be held there
Friday at 2;30 p. m, and interment
in Mt Hope cemetery.
Green was from Shenandoah, Va,
but had lived around here for about
lately with his married sister, Mrs.
Miner Asberry. West Martin street,
his parents being dead. He was 20
years old and unmarried.
AS some pop" blasts were being
put off at the quarries Green and a
Slay by the name of John Rocco
sought refuge under a loaded truck.
Just then the truck was started up
the incline, the two men evidently
not noticing that the hosting cable
had been attached to the truck, with
the consequent danger to them in
case the car should start while they
were under it. Suddenly the truck
moved forward and ran over both
men, nearly crushing the life out of
them.
They were hurried to the hospital
where it was found that Green, be-
sides having several ribs and an arm
broken and numerous decorations, was
horribly injured internally. some of
the organs of the chest and abdomen
being pushed down out of place.
Rocco was not so badly injured and
his chances for recovery seem more
favorable today, lie was severely
hurt about the back and chest, an ar
terry in his right arm severed and
slightly injured internally besides.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-08-31
Dark SVlLLE

Misses Rose and Grace Gladstone
have returned to their home, East Rod
ford, Virginia. They made many
friends while they were in our village.
We were glad to see Miss Clara
Chapman out driving last Sunday eve
ming. She has been sick at the home
of her mother, Mrs. Lucy Chapman
for the past few weeks.
Mrs. David Pitzer and daughter are
much better both having been i'll with
the typhoid fever.
Miss Edith Gano, of Tabler, is re-
ported nearly well of the fever, and
will soon be ont again.
Rev. F. A. Strother pastor of the
M E. Church, south, of Darkesville,
will hold the second quarterly con-
ference at Darkesville. Aug. 81, at 7 80
p. m. Preaching Sunday, Spet. l,
HOO a. m.
Miss Mile Chapman, of Baltimore
is at homo on her vacation. She will
spend some time with her mother Mrs.
Lucy Chapman.
Mr.. William Brown, of Ohio, is visit
ing his sister, Mrs. Annie Schilling.
Mr.. Brown we are glad to state is inn
proving and regaining his health, hav-
ing met with very serious accident
operation.
while adjusting his machinery for
Mrs Maude Payne Is getting better,
who was suddenly taken sick a few
days ago.
Mrs. Lizzie Thompson and daughter,
of Gladys, near Baltimore, are visiting
friends at her old home at Darkesville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Sperrow and
matter Frank were pleasant callers in
the village last Sunday evening,
MRS Bernie Custer is visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. Grules this week.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-08-31
8 & 0. PROMISES TO
ABOLISH GRADE CROSSING

Baltimore, Aug. 27.-~-Third Vice
President A. w. Thompson, Of the Bal
timore and Ohio Railroad, has an
nounced that the company some time
ago took up the question Of providing
greater safety at Harpers Ferry,
where the Rev. G. s. Gill, OF Illinois,
was recently killed.
Operating officials OF the company
have not been unmindful of the con.
ditions existing at Harpers Ferry and
plans for remedying the difficulty are
about to be put into effect. IT is said
that the company win provide am
pie safety at this point within few
months.
Vice-President Thompson said that
plans provide for a subway under the
railroad tracks from the platform
of the main line and those of the Val
ley branch, which meet at this point.
Continuing. he said:
This plan is one of many which is
in line with the general safety cam
paign carried on by the Baltimore
and Ohio through its general safety
committee. The work being done by
the committee demands recognition.
Many thousand dollars have been
spent in various ways since the in
ception of the safety movement to
provide for the security of the pas
sengers and employees"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-08-31
HELD FOR COURT

George Edmonds, North Martins
burg, had hearing Friday evening
before Justice J. d. Smith on the
charge OF striking Wilbur Dixon, OF
the same neighborhood, over tho head
with gun in a recent fight near
Frankenberrytcwn and from the eff
fects Of which he died a week later in
local hospital A number of N1tnes-
ses testified Edmonds was held for
court for voluntary manslaughter and
was remanded TO jail Noll for the
State and Williams tor the defendant.
The case against Ward Heck who
was a companion Of Edironds aud Dix
on and witnessed the fight, was dis
missed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-08-31
ALlBl WILL BE
M'cLEARY's PLEA
Friends Say He Can Prove He Was
Not At Hagerstown When Murder
Was Committed.

Hagerstown, Md, Aug. 26--Norman
b. McCleary, being held in connection
with the death OF his swetheart's moth
er Mrs Mamie b. Henry, whom the
authorities say was murdered, Is
spending very restless days in jail. His
appetite is poor, and his sleep Is badly
broken. He Is still confined alone IN
his cell.
McCleary, so far as can be learned
has made no statement admitting any
knowledge OF the means by which the
woman came to her death, and his
friends, who believe he possesses no
such knowledge, say none will be
ing that unless the State Is holding
something back, the circumstantial ey-
idence against McCleary will not be
sufficient to hold him on serious
charge. 1t was stated last night by
McClearys friends that he would be
able to prove an alibi.
McCleary was brought before JUS
tice Doub today He was recommit-
ted for hearing Thursday. Between
now and Thursday the autopsy will be
performed on Mrs. Henry's body.
Miss Henry, who went to Washing
ton to bring home some clothing which
she left behind when she was hurried.
ly summoned home last Monday by
her mothers death, expects to return
to Hagerstown today.
1t is believed Miss Henry will return
from Washington without her person
al belongings, as the keeper of the
lodging house at 702 II street, where
she was stopping, has orders from the
authorities not to give up any of her
property without being notified by the
authorities on the theory that in her
effects may be found something that
would throw some light on McCleary's
movements.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-08-31
POST OFFICE WILL
REMAIN CLOSED
Law Passed BY Congress Requires All
First and Second Class Offices TO
Be Closed On Sunday.

On and after next Sunday the local
postoffice will be closed to the public,
and no mail, special delivery, will be
delivered Even the lock boxes will
remain closed until Monday morning
This law was recently passed by Con-
gress, and all postmasters are requir-
ed to enforce 1t. The following letter
to Postmaster Henshaw explains the
matter:
Washington, Aug, "a, 1912.
Sir:
The post Office appropriation act for
the fiscal year ending June 80, 1913,
provides
THAT hereafter post offices Of the
first and second classes shall not be
open on Sundays for the purpose of
delivering mail to the general public,
but this provision shall not prevent
the prompt delivery of special deliv-
cry mail"
Under this law you will close the
general delivery. carriers windows,
and lock boxes and discontinue all de-
liveries by carriers on Sunday. You
will note, however, that special deliv-
cry mail is excepted and you will there
fore arrange to have on duty a suffi-
cient force to handle this mail matter
promptly.
The Department desires to reduce
Sunday work to the minimum so that
as many of the employees as possible
may enjoy complete day of rest on
Sunday. You should, therefore, re-
quire only a sufficient number of
clerks to report for duty on that day
in order that transit mail and the mail
collected for dispatch may be handled
without delay. II no mail is dispatch
ed on Sunday very early collection
should be made on Monday morning
and the mail for local delivery distrib-
uted before the carriers leave for their
first trip.
Respectfully,
(Signed) c. P. GRANDFIELD,
First Assistant Postmaster General.
To the Public:
This law will be complied with on
and after September 1, 1912.
f. C. HENSHAW,
Postmaster.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-08-31
DISASTROUS FIRE
AT KEEDYsVILLE
Station and Warehouse in Ashes
Flames Discovered in Grain Ele-
Nator Of w. c. Geetina

A very disastrous fire occurred last
night shortly before midnight. at Kee-
dysville, Md, which destroyed several
thousand dollars worth of valuable
property and threatened a number of
houses which were near the scene.
At 80 p. m. an alarm was sound
ed and the people of Keedysville rush
ed to the railroad where they found
the warehouse of w. C. Geeting en-
veloped in flames Elmer Springer,
who is the hostler at the Line House
saw-the smoke issuing from the centre
of the roof and Immediately cried fire,
so loudly that il was heard over the
entire village. q.
The ever alert telephone operator
called the people by phone and in a
short time almost all the citizens of
the town were on the scene, carrying
water and trying to- prevent the
spread of the fire, and it was only by
the prompt and untiring efforts Of the
people, that more damage was not
done.
The real cause of the fire is un-
known but two theories have been ad-
vanced; one that it started from com
bustion Of quantity OF green wheat
which was stored at about the place
The other cause OF the ignition and
most probable, is that 1t was caused
by live wire coming in contact with
part of the building or with an un'
insulated phone wire.
When the fire was first discovered
ii was burning on the second story OF
the warehouse it having apparently be
gun in about the centre of the build
ing. which is a frame structure about
35x60 feet
In about 10 minutes after the fire
was discovered 1t had spread to the
B. & o. station which was only a few
yards away and this building was. soon
doomed. but fortunately the operator
f. A. Yates was there and secured
most Of the papers and records OF val
ue TO the railroad company
The loss of the station Is estimated
at about $1,000 The building was
about 25x5O feet, and was built about
25 years ago.
The confiagration then spread TO thG
wash house of Emory Line, and 1t was
only by strenuous lighting that the dc
struction Of this building and his resi-
dence was prevented. Mr.. Lines loss
is about $75 His chicken house ant
stable were also in great danger.
The stone building of rGant Line
and also that OF Roy Line We're en-
dangered and the window frames were
scorched.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-08-31
REGISTRARS TO QUALIFY.

OF the fifty-two registrars recently
appointed in Berkeley county all have
qualified except eight. or the latter
number some may yet qualify although
County Clerk Hobbs is not certain
about 1t as yet. They are divided as
follows One In Martlnsburg, three
in the Hedgesyille district, one in Fall
ing Waters, one in Arden and two in
Mil Greek. The vacancy in Martins
burg is in precinct No. s. Third ward,
where the appointee, Carroll Bentz,
refuses to serve and another man will
be appointed in his stead. If the seven
other men should refuse To qualify
their places will likewise be filed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-08-31
FELL ASLEEP ON
RI TRACK AND KILLED
Clarence Colvin, a 3. G. o. Brakeman,
Struck BY No. 4 At FIagg's Cross
ina Sunday Morning.


Clarence p. Colvin, about 80 years
of age, Baltimore and Ohio freight
brakeman residing near Bakerton, was
instantly killed Sunday morning about
8 O'Clock at Flagg's crossing, a mile
and half east of this city by passen-
ger train No. a,
Colyin was on an eastbound freight
train, using the freight track While
the engine, which had been uncoupled
from the train had gone ahead cou-
pie hundred yards to the water tank,
was taking water Colvin sat down on
the end of a railroad tie on the east
bound passenger track and fell asleep.
Before his engine got back No. came
along and struck him, hurting him in
the air and dashing his brains out
against one of the ties.
found Colvins lifeless body lying along
found Calvin's lifeless body lying along
the tracks. II was sent TO this city
and taken in charge by Undertaken
Wilen. The body was sent home this
morning on No 40 and the funeral will
be held tomorrow. with interment at
Charles Town.
Mr.. Colyin leay es a wife but no chill
dren. Two brothers, Louis and Peter
Colvin, of Charles Town, also survive
for several years.
He had been employed by the B. & o,
Coroner w. r. Kline was notified OF
the accident and he went down to the
scene, but after learning the circum.
stances of it he decided that an in
1nest was unnecessary.