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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-11-22
BENEFIT OF STONE HOME
Chicken and Waffle Supper Thursday
Evening at Y. NJ c. A.

At the meeting yesterday of the
solicitors for the chicken and waffle
supper to be given Thursday eve
ming at the Y. NJ. G. A. for the bene-
fit of the Stone Settlement Home,
the reports were most favorable, the
number of chickens required having
been willingly donated by friends OF
the work. The ladies feel especially
grateful to the membes- OF the Der
kelley County Poultry Association
who generously donated thrre-fourths
of the number of fowls needed II
these gentlemen find ii impossible TO
deliver the chickens, they are re-
quested to phone Mrs. W. A. Pitzer,
Wednesday morning, so the fowls can
be sent for.
An extra stove has been placed III
tn, grill room OF the Y. M. G. A. and
the ladies promise plenty of stewed
chicken and hot waffies thursday eve
ming. Home made candy, cake and
ice cream will also be on sale. The
patronage of the pupilc is asked.
Don't forget the time, Thursday,
Nov q, to p. m. nor the place
Y. NJ. G. A. gym, nor the object for
which the supper is to be given
benefit oof Stone Settlement Home
and it's relief work for the city poor.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-11-22
DarkesvlII. Notes

Rev, +. A Strother, assisted by Rev
Marsh, has just closed a series of in
teresting meetings.
Rev. Ashlin II, White is conduct
Ing protracted meeting at Tablers
Mrs. Fred Payne, who has been SICK
for the past week, is getting better,
we are glad to state.
The Pike Company is doing a great
deal of work in and near our village
repairing and putting the road in
good order.
Butchering is becoming the order
of the day from the sound OF the
porker's squeal
The ladies of the NJ. e. church
will meet at Mr.. Zeilor's on Wednes'
day evening, the goth, TO organize a
ladies aid society.
MIR. and Mrs. s. s. Pine, of Mar
tinsburg. spent part q, last Sunday
in the village with their friends.
Mrs. Bell Grouse and daughter OF
Martinsburg. paid her brother, George
w. Pine, a visit last Sunday.
The ladies of the NJ e church,
south, at Darkesyille, will hold a
church social on the evenings of
Nov. % and 90. There win be .oys-
tiers. ico cream and other rctfe8h-
ments served to make the affair Ell
ioyable.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-11-22
SPLINTER UNDER THUMB NAIL
Causes Blood Poison In Sin-Year-Old
Girl.

Mary Elizabeth, the six-yearold
daughter of Mr., and Mrs. Charles
Kurtz, s. Church street, ran a splinter
under her thumb nail week ago, and
blood poisoning having developed she
was taken to the Memorial Hospital
in Winchester Sunday for treatment
Her brother, r. e. Lee Kurtz. years
old, died on the 10th of October of
lockiaw as the result of running a
splinter into his foot. The friends of
the bereaved parents will sincerely
hope for the recovery of their little
daughter
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-11-22
Mr.. Collins Leaves.

Mr. c. Welton Collins. for over two
years past drug clerk for Mr. f. 2.
Brown and his successor Mr. NJ. j.
Browning, and prior 70 that for three
years in the L. c. shepherd pharmacy,
viii leave tomorrow on IS for Clarks-
burg to take position in the large
drug store of Wells 4 Hasmaker. The
many friends OF MIR. Collins will wish
him success IN his new held. His sue.
cessor at Browning is Mr.. 3 A. Craig
OF Baltimore, also fine young man,
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-11-22

The following program has been an
nounced for the 6fth annual institute
Of the w. Va branch of the Ameri-
can Poultry Association, which VIII
be held in connection with the Berke-
ley County Poultry show.
The institute viii be held IN the
Fireman's Hall. Friday. November ~.
Afternoon Session 100 p. NJ.
Address OF Welcome Mayor r. r.
Harrison
Response Or. Archibald Moore,
president w va. State Board of Ag-
rieultlre.
Presidents Address--"W va. As a
Poultry State, Horace Atwood, Nor
gantown, w Va
Poultry In the Orchard do. g. Whit.
mere, Martinsburg.
Opportunities In Poultry For the
Farmer Harry NJ Lamon, Senior An
imal Husbandman in Poultry lnvesti-
cation Department OF Agriculture
Washington, D. c.
Business session 400 TO 500 p. m
Evening Session 700 p. NJ.
Selection Of Breeders Adolph kog-
elsehatz, Martinsburg
Opportunities In the Fancy
S. Meeks. Wheeling. w Va.
Illustrated Lecture Essentials For
Winter Egg Production" Prof; Harry
X. Lewis. New Jersey Experiment sta
ton.
Questions and Answers.
Adjournment
Admission 10 these meetings Ia tree.
The farmers OF Berkeley county are
especially urged 10 be present and
learn something of what is being
done in the good Billion Dollar" in
dustry
Professors Lamon. Lewis and At
wood are recognized as being among
the worlds best authorities on poul-
try subjects and our people should APP
preeiate this opportunity to hear them.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-11-22

Miss Florence Reeser, OF Reading,
Pa. was operated upon Saturday at
the City Hospital for hernia
Lemnel Boxwell. city, underwent
an operation Saturday at the City
Hospital for appendicitis.
] w Murphy. OF Hedgesyille, had
growth removed from his neck at
the CITY Hospital Saturday
Miss Margaret Yonkers, of Pine
Grove, was operated upon Saturday
at the City Hospital for appendicitis
Valentine Arone. OF Cumbo. was
admitted 20 the City Hospital Saiur.
day suffering with typhoid fever
Mrs william stotier, OF Great Ca
capon, has been admitted to the City
Hospital for treatment
MISS Florence Anderson. who has
been fever patient at the Kings
daughters Hospital. has returned 20
her home at Big Springs.
Mr. Holly Bowers, North Maple
avenue. who has been critically III
for some nme. is reported AZ bet
ter today
Ernest pitxer. youth of II, has
a very serious case OF typhoid fever
At the Kings Daughters Hospital.
Margaret Dunn little girl of South
Spring street, is another serious ~
phoid fever case AT the Kings Daugh.
ters, while her father is down with
the same disease az the City Hospital.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-11-22
A Log on the Track.

trouble ahead II not removed, 50 does
loss Of appetite. It means lack Of
vitality, loss Of strength and nerve
weakness. II appetite fails. take
Electric Bitters quickly 10 overcome
the cause Of toning up the stomach
and curing the indigestion. Micbaei
Hessheimer OF Lincoln. Neb.. had
been sick over three years, but six
bottles Of Electric Ritters put him
right on his feet again. They have
helped thousands. They give pure
blood, strong nerves, good digestion.
Only COO at all druggists.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-11-22
Brother knew Mrs. Myers

one of the persons especially m
terested in the accidental killing OF
Mrs. J. Rape Myers, of Greensburg
Pa. by her daughter, Gladys Elizabeth
Myers, while the two We're in sleep
ing car on their way to New York
from Salem, Va. is NJ. Henry Harr'
ison, clerk at the Berkeley Hotel.
This is owing to the fact that his
brother Walter Harrison. of Berkeley
Springs, was night clerk this sum
mer at Hotel Rape, Greensburg, OF
which the husband of the dead wo-
man is proprietor aud is well ac
quainted with the family.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-11-22
HER SURPRISE PARTY
Many Friends Gather az Home Of
Miss Love Pesry

Miss Love Peery was pleasantly
surprised last evening when a mum
Der Of her young friends gathered at
her home at the west edge Of town.
Each brought along a POUND or more
OF something good to eat. so that the
refreshments had the merit of variety,
Cards and other games and music
were the order OF the evening and
all had a fine time together Those
present Were Misses Love Peery. Mel
lie Gano, Mildred Mcintyre Gertrude
and Mareella Haas. Emma Wore,
Elizabeth Bageant, Elizabeth kogel-
schatz. Lille Peery, and Messrs.
Harold Beck, Paul Meshley, Frank
Hooge, Louis Kogelschatz. Edgar
Trout, Edgar Ashcom, Horace Trout,
Clarence Snapp, Dennis Kilmer, JOS
eph Haas, Fred Brown. Lyle Bentz,
Clyde Haskell, Fred Matthews, Les
ter Chapman, William and Marvin
Peery and Mr. Pearl.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-11-22
Passed State Board

Word has been received from Mr.
Fred Shepherd formerly of this city,
telling that after three-months
special course in pharmacy in Mac
on, Ga, he went before the State
Beard in Atlanta and passed very
satisfactory examination. His wife
is with him and they will likely To-
cate in the South. Mr.. Shepherd S
many friends here will be glad TO
learn of his success in his chosen
occupation,
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-11-22
Mrs. w. E. outcaIt

Mrs Alice Virginia Outcalt, wife
of Mr.. w, e. Outcalt, died Monday
night at 1915 o'clock of q compiled.
ton at her home, 514 Winchester
avenue, aged So years While she
had been belfast only since last Fri.
day she had been great sufferer for
more than year, a rurgival opera
ton falling to give her permanent
relief.
Besides her husband, who is one
of the best known men In this sec
ton of the state. Mrs. Outcalt Is sur
vfved by two children: Mrs. Trip
lett 6. Smith, this city, and DR..
Charles L. Outealt. Alexandria. Va,
brothers: C. w. Chamberlain, st.
Louis; r. s. Chamberlain, Los An
geles. Cal; M e. Chamberlain. Leb-
anon, Mo, and +. b. Chamberlain,
this city.
The funeral will be held at the
house Wednesday morning at 8
O'Clock The remains will then be
taken to Middleway Jefferson coun-
ty, and inferred in the Masonic Gem
etery.
Mrs. Outcalt was the daughter OF
John and Ann Catherine Sharff Cham
berlain and was born and reared
near Leetown. Jefferson county. She
was married to Mr.. outcalt on the
14th day OF November. 1865, and
shortly afterwards she aud her hus-
band came to Martinsourg where they
spent several years. They spent a
number OF years in different sections
of the country, among the cities they
lived in being st Louie, Philadelphia,
Baltimore and Richmond For the
past twenty years they resided in
this city Mrs Outcalt was a mem
Der OF the Southern Methodist church
for long time and wEs beloved by
her friends and esteemed by all who
knew her for her ulany fine traits
of character
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-11-22
Enneral OF Mr. Shores

The funeral of Walter L. shores
lat of ia Frederick street, will be
held Wednesday afternoon at o'clock
in the First U. B. church, instead oil
the house, as heretofore announced
Rev. DR.. Gruver will conduct the ser
vice. Interment in Green Hill Gem
etery.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-11-22
eettiro Alonc We'll

Mrs J W MeSherry. after being
confined to the house for six months
by Illness, is getting along nicely
Today she was invited out 10 dinner
az Miss Bette Hunters, East King
street. whose hospitality she greatly
enjoyed.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-11-22
FLAG RAISING AT
The stsne Home the Afternoon Of
Thanksgiving Day

There win be a nag raising at the
Stone Hone at 2 O'Clock on the af-
ternoon Of Thanksgiving day under
the auspices of Martnsburg council
30, Junior Order United American
Mechanics. The flag will be pre-
scented by Rev. B. w. Meeks, OF the
First Methodist church. on behalf OF
the Juniors, aud received by Miss
Elizabeth Hondrick. superintendent
Of the Stone Home The children
will have interesting exercises, in
Guiding the salute to the flag. The
Juniors VIII march from their hall
to the Home. led by comrey's band,
and the occasion VII be a memor-
able one in the history OF the Stone
Home.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-11-22

DIR. p b. ogden died Sunday at
his home IN Shirston, w Va. follow
ing a general breakdown lie was
born in 1889 and f0g 81 years pract.
iced his professions. He was the faith.
er of MIR. H. c. Ogden. the well
known Wheeling editor The funer-
al was held today at Fairmont and
interment made there.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-11-22
Held for Court

w. d. Whitacre. the colored fellow
who was arrested for stealing seven
cases of baked beans from a box car
in the upper end of the q. & o. yards
last Saturday night, had hearing
last evening in Squire Felker's office
He was held for the grand jury at
the January term OF circuit court
and in default of bonds of $500 he
was remanded to jail.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-11-22
IaYinn Water Main

The water main on West King ST.
is being extended from Tennessee
avenue to the tollgate on the Tus'
carora pike BY agreement with the
owners of Rosemont the city fur
nishes the pipe and the former dig
the ditch, lay the pipe and fill in the
hole
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-11-22

Mr. c w Boyer is putting up a
barn and house on his orchard farm
at Bunker Hill
Two of the heavy timhors for the
roof of the First Baptist church are
up and the three others viii be In
place by tho end OF the week
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-11-22

Mr. Chas C. Getzendanner mem
Der OF an old and prominent Jeffersd
county family and uatli recently a
farmer a mile north OF Kearneysvilie,
died Wednesday morning al his home
in Charles Town aged about so years.
He is survived by the following broth
ers and sisters. Frank in Washing
ton; Louis, Harry, Mrs. Dr. D. W,
Border, Phoebe and May, Charles
Town He was unmarried The de-
ceased was well knoNn IN this coun-
ty as well as in Jefferson. He was
OF genial disposition and had many
friends Funeral Wednesday after
noon and burial in Charles Town.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-11-22

Upon the recommendation Of Post
master f. c, Hensbaw the Treasury
Department at Washington has or
dered that the wages of John W
kerns, janitor and George w Green
night Waterman at the postoliice' be
increased from $500 10 5000 year
the order 70 80 into effect tomorrow
morning. The Increase In wages Is
well deserved in both cases.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-11-22
EEL Down Cellar steps

Mr.. Arthur Burns, B. & o. teie
graph operator at Hedgesyille, had a
painful mishap here yestrday. TIC
was in the Star barber shop and mol
noticing the inside cellar door open
fen down the steps, wrenching ms
back and hurting his knee. lie at
forwards drove homs and called DIT
Fry in.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-11-22
Marriages



Miss bertha Cook
/ MISS Bertha Cook and Mr.. r. Earl
I Watson, this city, procured mar
riage license Saturday night about
( 1a;aD aud az II O'Clock were married
/ by Rev u. w Meeks at the parson.
I age OF the First Methodist church
The bride IL the only daughter OF
/ Mr. aud Mrs. I0hE &. Cook. until
recently residing on Virginia avenue,
/ She is native OF Pontiac Mich. and
came hera with her parents year
age, from Cincinnati. O.. where her
father is now living She is young.
pretty and attractive and has many
friends and admirers, The bride
groom is the son OF Mr. and Mrs. John
!. Watson. West Martin street. and
Is rising young lawyer here and pop
ular with his friends
The bride and her mother left TO.
day on SIS for Cincinnati where the
latter will join her husband, he hav.
ing recently returned to that city to
live The bride, however, win short.
II return to harrisburg where abe
home The news of the wedding
came as quite a surprise TO the
friends of both contracting parties
and caused somewhat OF a sensation
on sunday That they may enjoy a
long and happy married life win be
the wish of many.
American WEEDS Italian
Miss irene Barrett. OF Berkeley
Springs and Mr.. Tony Tomalli,
young Italian shoemaker on East
Martin street, were married Sunday
morning IN ST. foseph's Catholic
church. by Rev Father w A, Fal.
Ion, the ceremony taking place after
tho 10 o'clock mass, A young lady
and young gentleman acted as at
tendants to the couple Tony and
his bride Will reside here.
coie--tiopper
Miss Alice Frances Hopper, Of Bak
ertou, near Harpers Ferry who
spends much Of her time with reia-
lives here, and Mr.. Frank Chandler
Cole. y. a o. emplose. were mar.
ried yesterday afternoon IN Washing
ton. They win reside IN this clty.
Married Tharsday
Harpers Ferry. Nov To- Miss An'
ma Pearl Houser, daughter OF Raleigh
Houser, aud Ollie Knott both OF Bak.
nrtbn, were married Thursday NJ.
ternoon At the Presbyterian manaa
IN nuiiieIds by Raw G. j Siler, The
couple later took the tram for an
Eastern tour.
November Weddings.
Miss Nettie N Barr, Maryland ave-
nue., and Mr.. Howard g. Boden were
married Thursday afternoon In Win.
chester by Rev g, D Taylor. at the
parsonage OF the Market Street NJ
E church The bride ia the daugh.
ter ~ Mrs. Cora Barr, this city, and
The groom Ii the son of Mr.. g. X.
Boden, Of BTnceton, Frederick eoun
ty, Va, and In an employee OF the
Crawford Wooden Mills. They will
resid,, here.
II knott-tiouaer
Miss Anna Pearl House, daughter
OF Raleigh Iouser. and Ollie Knott.
both OF Balserton, we're married on
Thursday afternoon at the Prcsby-
terrain manse in Duaields by Rev. G.
j siler.
Hesscroweii
Mrs. Alice w. rrowell Liberty St,
and Mr. Emanuel II. Hess South
Queen street, were married In Bal
tinore Thursday.
MiiIer--Fiite
Miss Minnie Hite and Mr. Benz r
Miller, of back of Gerrardstown. were
married today &c the home Of Mr.
lsaiiah Hitc. Of the same neighbor
hood, by Rev. Mr.. Brimlow
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-11-22
RECEIVES a Gall

AT meeting OF the Reformed con
gregatlon. at Shepherdstown, a unani-
nous call was extended to Rev. &.
w Freeman, Allentown, Pa, TO be
come pastor Of that charge, and at
a meeting OF Kearpeysyille church
similiaE action was taken,
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-11-22
first-Class Apple Trees
For Fall and Spring Planting

Best commercial varieties
propagated from trees OF
known merit, true to name
and free from scale. Salts
faction guaranteed. Write
for price list.
Potomac Riuer Nurseries
Kifer Md.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-11-22

Mr.. Lemuel Boxwell, West Burke
street. was operated on for appendf
citis az the City Hospital Saturday
afternoon, He is doing well
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-11-22
Auto Party

Messrs. Lyle Bentz, Edgar Trout,
Clarence Scruggs, Raymond Kidwiler,
j. MayberrN Edgar Thorn and o. F.,
Collins made an auto trip to Win
chester Sunday afternoon.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-11-22
Win Move

Mr. BERNARD D. Myers has leased
the Reformed parsonage on East
Burke street. and he and his vile
viii move next Thursday from 100
South Maple avenue.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-11-22
BUILDING Notes

The two new frame houses being
erected by the Trammell estate on
North Queen street, beyond Pennsyl-
vania avenue, are under roof and are
being hurried to completion,
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-11-22

There is no need of a dispute as TO
which member of the Old Guard sisll
be accorded The honor OF leading fhe
exodus from Congress. Uncle Joe
is the natural choice.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-11-22

For dyspepsia, our national aiiment,
use Burdock Blood Bitters. Recon-
mended for strengthening digestion,
purifying the blood. AT all drug stores.
$1.00 bottle.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-11-22

WANTED CARRIAGE PAINTERS,
trimmers. and wood workers. Steady
work. Good wages. Mckay Car
rage Co, Grove City, Pa. f1,22-3tSD
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-11-22

SALESMAN WANTED TO LOOK
after our interest in Berkeley and
adjacent counties. Salary or com
mission Address The Victor OIL
Company, Cleveland, O. ll-22-ltS.D
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-11-22
Episcopal Service At Bunker Hin.

There will be a service held at the
Episcopal church, Bunker Hill next
Sunday. November "a at ,. m. Even
ing prayer will be said and a sermon
preached by the Rev. c. G, Durkee,
rector Of Trinity Episcopal church,
Martnsburg.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-11-22
CALIFORNIA FOR TEDDY
Final Court in ali Precincts Give HIN
state by seVenty-two
tSpecIal TO The World.)

LOS ANGELES. Nov. lJ.--'The I'm
al count in all OF the precincts has
been completed, and shows that
Roosevelt has a plurality OF seventy
two over Governor Wilson IN Cali
fornia. A recount in Los Angeles
county is imminent
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-11-22

4 household remedy n America lor
Is years Or Thomas Eclectic OIL.
25e and soc At ali drug stores.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-11-22

FoR sALE-~l CARRIAGE, GOOD
as new, Stewart make. Buggy,
good condition. Cheap 90 quick buy
er. See G. b. Wiltshire, Public
square, Martinsburg w-li.s.SD-15.z2.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-11-22
mrs. A. S. craumer

Mrs, Sybilla Erb Craumer. wife Of
A 5, Craumer, OF Lebanon, Pa, and
known to a number Of people in Der.
kelley county, died Sunday morning,
aged Sc years. Besides her husband
she is survived by three childrea.
Ray. Albert and Miss Meta, The
ftf1eral viii be held Wednesday at
ternoon. The deceased used 20 FIRE,
quenty visit her cousins. Misses
Kate and Mary Cushwa, this city, and
other relatives in the county, and
many isiends here and vicinity Will
regret TO, learn of her death
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-11-22
Deaths.
Waiter G. SHORES

Mr. Waiter l.. Shores, former we'll.
known Baltimore and Ohio yard FIRE
man and an old Confederate soldier.
died Sunday evening at o'clock of
cancer at his home, PA Frederick
street. He was 81 years OF age on the
z4th OF last April Although In fast
failing health since last March he was
bedfast but three weeks During the
latter period he was great suffer.
err.
Mr. Shores was born In Fluvanna
county. Va. He served throughout the
Civil War as private in Co. X. 44th
Virginia regiment, infantry, and par.
ticipated IN some of the heaviest en-
gagements of the war, including An
tietam and Gettysburg. He happen.
ed to be quite near General Stonewall
jackson when he fell at the battle
OF Chancellorsville. He married Miss
Mary johnson, OF his own neighhor.
hood So years ago. and in 1872 they
moved to Piedmont, w Va. where he
began to work for the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad. He removed to Mar
tinsburg in 1876 and resided here ever
since. He was Baltimore and Ohio
yard fireman here for Is years, re.
firing from the service Il years ago.
Mr.. Shores had many friends during
his long and active life and was high
,ly respected in this community.
Surviving are bis wife and three
children: Louis NJ. OF Brunswick,
Md; Eugene shores and Mrs Oscar
See at home; also one graHdchld and
two great grandchildren; sister, Mrs.
Margaret 0mohundro, Richmond. Va.
Funeral Wednesday at D m. at the
house, conducted by Rev Or ~. r..
Gruver, and interment in Green HiH
cemetery