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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-08-31
TAX LEViES ALL
FIXED FOR YEAR

The Board of Education met Tues
day evening for the purpose of fixing
the tax levy for the current fiscal year
Commissioners Barrick, Barton and
Tabler were present and Commission
ers Kuhn and Kline were absent.
The board approved the levy as es-
timated at the special session Tues
day, August 10, which was Sc cents on
the hundred dollars valuation and di-
vided as follows: Teachers, 33 cents;
building fund, 10 cents; bonded indebt-
edness and interest thereon, s cents
The board appointed two substitute
teachers for next school term, namely,
Miss Jennie Dutrow. this city, and
Miss Rose Sellar. OF Shepherdstown
Bills were paid amounting to about
5000. including 1892 for school jani-
tors salaries.
Attorney ]. NJ Woods was before the
board with a letter from State Tax
Commissioner Blue with reference to
levying an extra tax for the reopening
and maintaining of the public library.
The tax commissioner stated that he
doubted whether or not the board had
the authority to lay such levy, but in
asmuch as he had such doubt he would
raise no objections If the board wish
ed to do so. The board afterwards de-
cided to make no extra levy for the
purpose mentioned. . ., a
The city schools were ordered to re-
open Tuesday morning, September 3,
the preceding Monday being Labor
Day and legal holiday.
DR.. f. II, Bitner was appointed med
ical inspector of the schools in place
of DR.. w. II. Thomas at salary of
$3.50,
City Council Meets.
The City Council met in special SEES
sion Tuesday evening, according to
law, to adopt the ordinance presented
at the special meeting of council on
August 10, estimating the tax levy
for the current fiscal year at 40 cents
on the hundred-dollars valuation. AT
the meeting Tuesday evening the ordi-
nance passed its second and third
reading and was adopted. 1t provides
35 cents for general purposes and s
cents for payment of bonds and the
interest thereon. This was all the
business transacted.
Mayor Harrison presided at the
meeting. Councilmen Seibert, Zill and
Heiston were present and Councilmen
Shoafstall and Kearfott were absent.
The County Court.
AS told in these columns yesterday
the county commissioners met that
day, according to law, and approved
the tax levy for the year as being so
cents on the 500 valuation--25 cents
for county purposes and 5 cents for
roads.
So the tax levies are now fixed for
the county, city and school board for
the year.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-08-31
FALLS OVER cLIFFE
AND is KILLED

Cumberland, Aug. 24.-Harry Bell,
aged IS. of Ashfield street. Piedmont,
w. Va. was instantly killed last night
by falling ove- the cfff at Red Rock
within the town limits. Ills neck was
broken.
1t is stated that he was with party
of young men who had been on frol-
ic. Bells little pet dog was with the
body when found. He is survived by
his wife, who is critically i'll with tu-
berculosis. his mother, and one broth
er. He was one of the best known
young men of Piedmont.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-08-31
Unclaimed Letters

Gentlemen's List -Messrs. Daniel
Custer, Jake Choap, e. ]. Chapman.
John Flack, J. w. French, John Crit
fifth, A. C. Galloway. NJ. NJ. Hanson,
Ernest Linthicum, Harry Linton, w.
e. Porterfeld, Walter A. Pearrell, V.
NJ. Raush, Guss Smith, " G. Small,
S. w. Taylor, r. j. Thompson, Earl
Turner.
Ladies List--Mrs Chas. r. Foreman
Miss Mabel Grove, Mrs. S. II. Peters,
Miss Cora Tabb, Mrs. Emma Triggs,
Mrs. J. J. Thomas, and Mrs. John R.
Whlig.
Foreign-Bennil Keihan, Kipor Nuo-
paor, Andres Natalizi. Francisco Faz-
zalare di Vincenzo, Peppino D'ecicci.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-08-31
FATAL QUARREL.
WHILE DRINKING
Slayer Escapes After Shooting His
Rival Through His Heart
QuarreIed over Girl

Huntington, Aug. 29.-Henry Grit
fifth, aged % years well-known young
man of Ashland, Ky, shot and killed
Ed Hayden, 4S, bridge worker, at
cafe in Kenova, late last night follow
ing an argument over a girl.
Griffith fired three shots, one of
the bullets passing into Haydens
heart and causing instant death Grit
fifth escaped and has not yet been cap.
tured. Hayden whose home is at Co
burn, Va, was married. Both of the
men were drinking.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-08-31
rRosTRuRG HAS
BIG CELEBRATION

Frostburg. Md. Aug 27.-With the
welcoming of the homecoming hosts
by Mayor John j. Price on behalf of
the city of Frostburg, and by Repre-
sentative David j. Lewis on behalf
Of the citizens of Allegany county, at
Junior Order park. yesterday morning,
the key to the city was practically
thrown away and the great centennial
celebration is now in full swing.
One hundred years ago FrOstburg
was founded by Mashack and Cath
crime Frost, and a Homecoming week
was adopted as a method Of celebra-
ton. Preparations have been making
for more than a year. Last night, for
the first time. the great Illumination
was turned on fully. The finishing
touches were put on. and Frostburg is
the admiration Of every one, for never
before has it been so deliberately and
/. beautifully clothed.
A feature OF the celebration is the
presence of William Frost, ST.. and
Miss Haidee Frost of Kansas City
Md, grandchildren OF the founders OF
Frostburg.
An all day picnic followed the exer-
cses at Junior Order park. Yester-
day afternoon there was a balloon as
cension and last night baud concerts
and street carnival
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-08-31
ENGINEERS MEET
IN ANNUAL SESSION

Chicago, Aug. 27.-The fourday SEES
sion OF the twentieth annual meeting
of the Travelling Engineers Associa-
ton was convened here to-day with
series of reports by special commit
tees bearing upon some of the biggest
problems confronting railroad experts
ready for submission. Among the most
important Of these were the questions
of increasing the efficiency OF loccmo-
tives by the use of chemically treated
water, submitted by Chairman f, Nc
Ardle a treatise on fuel economy, by
Chairman F. P. Roesch; locomotive in
spection, by Chairman H. P. Henson;
increasing the interest OF engineers
and firemen in the economical use OF
fuel and lubricants. by Chairman Rob
ert Collect and the advantages and dis
advantages of lead on modern high
speed locomotives, by J. F. Jennings.
Incidental to these reports data was
submitted from officials OF railroads in
all sections of the country setting
forth the practical results of expert
mental tests on their system.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-08-31
MlsHAP TO BUCKEYE AuroIsTs.

MISHAP TO BUCKEYE AUTolsTS.
A party OF four autoists from near
Canal Winchester, o., on an extended
trip east, with Martinsburg on their
itinerary had a bad breakdown at
Bradford, Pa, causing delay of a
week while their machine was being
repaired. Two of the party returned
home and the other two, Mr.. G. c. COT
man and Miss Eliza Ropp, came here
by rail and spent week with her rel
atives at Hedgesyille. Miss Ropp is a
daughter of Mr.. j. Luther Ropp, for
merly of Little Georgetown, this coun-
ty, now farmer near Canal Winehes
ter, o. She left here for home Satur-
day evening and Mr.. Cofman left for
Bradford, Pa, to drive his automobile
back home.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-08-31
CONTRALT LET FOR
5TH WARD HOSE HOUSE


Hose Co. No, 5 held a special meet
ing last night
The contract for the new hose house
to be erected at the intersection of
North Queen and Second streets was
awarded to Mr. George Keyton, this
city, at his bid of $2509, he being The
lowest bidder The building is to be
two stories high, the first story of
brick and the second frame. 1t is to
be finished in three months.
Capt. Caskey complimented the
boys on their fine work at the big
fire Monday morning.
A resolution of thanks to the City
Council and Board of Affairs for the
recent appropriation of $3.50 was
adopted.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-08-31
FREE TELEPHONE
SERVICE NEXT THING

Y. v. teiepnOne 20. VIII He-sssspiisn
Exchange in shepherdstown and
Talk There Free
The Cumberland Valley (Winches-
teri Telephone Co, has put in mere
than 1875 telephones in Martinsbrrg
and vicinity since January !, including
a number of farmers rural lines 1t is
said, Estimates have been made and
approved for extending the line In
Martinsburg
Manager J. r. Knode has returned
from Hagerstown after n conference
with the operating manager there, and
II has been decided to re-establish q
telephone exchange in Shepherdstown.
This arrangemnt will give Martins
burg free service to Shepherdstown
and vice versa, and TO Hagerstown al
so. This will come about In the near
future.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-08-31
THE COUNTY COURT


FiNE0 ANIMAL GEN '
The county court was in session to-
day.
The annual levy was fixed, based on
the recent estimate made. This is 80
cents on the 800 valuation, divided as
follows: % cents for county purposes
and cents for roads.
Norman G. Mish, of the Mill Creek
district, precinct No. 2, qualiefd as
registrar in place Of Gold Cockrel, not
a resident of that precinct.
The commissioners drove down TO
Flagg's crossing to view a concrete
bridge being built there and then went
to Riley's ford where some grading
and filling are being done on the pub
lie road.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-08-31
JURORS DRAWN FOR
SEPTEMBER COURT

Jury Commissioners l.. De w. Ger
hardt, John f. Boyd and j. r. Catrow
have drawn the following grand and
petit jurors for the September term of
Circuit Court beginning Tuesday, Sept
10, at $3.50 a. m.
Grand Jurors
w. III. Kilmer, w. NJ Boltz, Peter
Strine, Jas. Henson, Richard McCor-
mick, Bruce Reid, John w. Dean, Cliff
ford Sperow, Thomas Speck, w. II.
Miller, w. M. Miller, Ernest Glover,
Jas. II. Smith Chas. Lingamfelter,
Jos. II. Shaffer and f. D. Staley.
Petit Jurors
T e. Mathews, S. l.. Dodd, w. T.
Silert w. A. Thatcher, Chas. Hess,
VIM. Spiker, jr. Chas Bryan, John Tur-
her, Slemmans Flagg, j. w. Thomas,
S. G. Ditto, G. NJ Bowers, jr., Willis
Cushwa, Benton, Tabler, a. c. Jack
son, Aaron Kilmer, Harry Snyder, A.
A. Boyer, NJ l.. Brown, Robert Snyder,
Richard Gano, c. G. Borum. Port Lin
ton,s J. II. Hopper, Frank Mason, Al
fred Kyner, Daniel Stuckey A. w.
Lamp, Nelson Tavenner. w ID. Bend
er. j. w. Hollida. John w. Myers (0p-
equon). j. M. Lands, B. F. Dooley
VIM. Kastle, Glenn Britner, Geo. p
Walters and ]. +. Lemaster.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-08-31

Washington, d. c. Aug 24.-Presi-
dent Taft today appointed Thomas W.
Wallace postmaster at Wilmington, n.
c., and Albert smebeker at Wellsburg,
W. Va.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1912-05-09

Bishop Funston Of Boise has severely
criticized John Shaap Williams for max
ing joke of the primary declaration in
the Episcopal faith. This is what
Williams said:
II believe in Theodore Roosevelt,
maker of noise and strife, and in am
bition, his only creed (my Lord). He was
born OF the love Of power and suffered
under William H TAFT; was crucified,
died and was buried. He descended in
to Africa. The third year he rose again
from the jungle and ascended into favor
and sitteth on the right hand Of his
party, whence he shall come to scourge
the licked and the dead.
II believe in the holy Outlook, the
big stick, the Aranias Club, the forgive
ness Of political activities, the resurrec-
tion of Presidential ambitions and the
third term everlasting, amen, amen. !"
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1912-05-09
Silver City Man Killed

Frank NJ. Eastman one OF the most
popular young men Of Boise, merchant
Of high standing with the promise Of a
successful career before him died in the
hospital at Ontario as the result OF in
juries received in the automobile acei-
dent in the outskirts Of Ontario on Sat-
urday last. Death resulted from the
terrible shock Mr. Eastman received
when the automobile turned two com
plete revolutions. No bones were broken
and the injured man was conscious up to
the time OF hls death. There was con-
cussion of the brain and shock that
seemed to paralyze the vital organs.
Mr.. Eastman was born in Silver City
and was well known here, although he
has for years made his home in Boise.
Saturday afternoon, Mr.. Eastman,
William N. Sweet. @. X. Hunt, w. R
Tatro and Teller left Boise for Ontario
in an automobile Two honrs from the
time of starting they were approaching
the outskirts OF Ontario when they en-
countered piece of new road. The car
had just passed over culyert when the
wheels dropped into deep rut filed
with loose dirt, the steering gear was
wrenched from Mr. Teller's hands, the
car jumped and then turned completely
over twice before it was brought to a
complete standstill.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1912-05-09
Bruneau Confident

The writer returned on Tuesday night
after four days absence in Mountain
Home, Grandyiew and Bruneau. While
at Grandview he conferred with Mr..
Bolen and the committee OF Grand
view citizens who have in hand the
matter Of county seat removal The
Grandview people seem to be between
the devil and the deep sea. They real
ize that they cannot hope to get the
prize with Bfuneau in the race and at
the same time are averse to leaving it at
Silver City for six years more.
Leaving Grandyiew on Saturday we
drove over to Bruneau, visiting the
pretty little village for the first time.
Here we found an enthusiasm regarding
the coming scrap that is seldom equaed
in larger communities. Every man,
woman, cat and dog in Bruneau conf
IDENTIFY believes that the matter is settled
and the fight won. We tried to chow
them that they didn't have a chance
but was only met with superior smile
of indulgent increduIity.
The people gave us royal reception
and the visit viii always remain red
letter day in our memory.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1912-05-09
Preachers to Burn

Our little editorial on ministerial neg
lect of Silver published some few weeks
back seems to have borne fruit amazing
ly. For the first time in nearly six
months we had catholic services here
week before last and this week we have
been favored by the visits Of two other
gentlemen Of the cloth.
In another columd win be found an
nouncement OF services to be held on
Sunday evening next by Rev. John c.
Evans Of Jordan Valley and the Rev.
Barlow was also here investigating the
field. We trust that the people win
turn out to hear Mr.. Evens in good shape
on Sunday next. The services are unde-
nominational.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1912-05-09
News OF DELAMAR

The snow has melted very fast, the
street is again nearly dry, and the boys
are playing base ball.
Mr.. J. B. McLenning left Sunday
afternoon for Flint where he will work
in the mine and later on his claims on
East Greek.
Mr.. Colin Orford made trip to Silver
on Saturday in search Of his two dogs,
which he found.
Mr.. E. E. Bowen has had a very
severe cold but is feeling better now.
Mrs. o. H. Shoemaker has had an
attack Of grippe but has recovered.
Dick James was hurt in the mine last
Friday morning but is able toget around
with the aid Of crutch.
A community bridge has been built in
Lower Town just below the Knights Of
Pythias Hall Mr.. Archie Morell is
doing the work but each family contri-
buted for the price OF the lumber.
Mr.. Ernest Escott came in on Friday
evening from his ranch on Deer Flat for
his wife and children.
The Knights OF Pythias had an enter
tainment at their hall last Friday even
ing. A delicious supper was served and
every body reports good time.
Mr.. Jack Wilson was taken to Silver
last week on account Of poor health
Mrs. W. R. Helm and little daughter
Mariory leave this week for Boise where
they expect to make long visit with
Mrs. somerville.
Mrs. Vivian, her daughter, Florence
May and Mrs A. G. Normington and
little son, of DeLamar leave this week
for Boise where they expect to make
their home.
Mr. Barlow is holding gospel meetings
in the school house Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursday of this week.
Mr.. Evans, assisted by Mr.. Barlow
held service on Sunday evening in the
schoolhouse. Mr.. Evans will be here
again next Sunday evening while MIR.
Barlow is in Jordan Valley
Miss May Emery celebrated her birth
day on May day with party which was
highly successful.
A draft was made in the mine and
nearly thirty-fye men were laid off.
Miss Barbara Anderson expects to
leave for Boise on Saturday for visit
Of about six weeks.
Mrs. NJ. M. Krieg, who has been suf-
fering from a very severe attack Of
grippe seems to be improving slowly.
Mrs. L. Landingham and little daugh-
ter Opal, are leaving DeLamar on satur-
day.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1912-05-09
Pure Food Parker and Hodges
10 Scrap Il Out

Boise held its first city election under
the Black law last week. None OF the
candidates for mayor received enough
votes to attain the Office without another
election, and the two leaders viii again
have to submit their names to the voters.
The two receiving the highest number Of
votes were Arthur Hodges and Marion S.
Parker.
Hodges received a plurality OF S54 votes
over Parker, who has an excellent chance
to become the executive head Of the
Capital city.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1912-05-09

Bill lyman, weIl-known man in this
sections and an old-timer here, was found
dead on Wednesday morning. Gus
Boblke discovered the body, which had
apparently been dead week or two.
The deceased was found on the summit
between the Democrats and Boonevill.
He probably got lost in the big storm at
the latter part of last month. The
coroner was notified and took charge Of
the remains.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1912-05-09

There will be services held on Sunday
evening next, either in the schoolhouse
or church at 7.30 p. m. The place will
be announced later.
These services are union and people
OF all denominations are cordially invited
There will be special music.
The people of SILVER City viii be given
regular services every other week if they
offer their support in but one way and
that by attending the services.
Rev. John 9. Evans, pastor at Jordan
Valley, in the DeLamar Circuit, Will
otficiate.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1912-05-09
BRUNEAUIRRIcArIoNAssURED
Six Hundred Thousand Acres to
Be Brought Under Cultivation

~@AA~-A
Be Brought Under Cultivation
According to Mr.. I. B. Perrine, the
man who made the Twin Falls project a
possibility, the next few months viii see
work started on this big undertaking.
Interyiewd by reporter Of the Salt
Lake Tribune, Mr.. Perrine said:
"Our enterprise is a great one. In
the first place we propose to erect big
dam across the Snake River at American
Falls which will impound and conserve
the spring flood waters Of that great
stream in natural reservoir that will
extend from American Falls nearly to
Blackfoot, and which will make a lake
covering 60, 900 acres of ground.
I'VE intend to use the, natural bed
and stream Of the Snake river to convey
these reservoired waters to the dam at
Miner, at which point are the present
intakes Of the north and south canals in
the great Twin Falls irrigation project.
The south canal Of this project runs out
west from Miner to near the western
edge OF Twin Falls county, turning north
at the town Of Cephas. 1t is at this
latter point that we propose to begin
our new extension, which is to be I40
miles long and to run over an immense
acreage in Owyhee county.
This extension will irrigate 900. 900
acres OF ground that at present lies idle
for want of water. In the district COW
cred by the north canal, already in COM
mission, the acreage served is 24O, 900
acres. The south canal which alsois in
service, brings into agricultural use
220 900 acres more Of ground. The Bru-
neau extension, which we will soon pro-
ceed to build, will bring under cultivation
6O0 900 acres more Of good land. Under
the entire Twin Falls project, as now in
operation and to be in service when the
extension shall be completed, total Of
l,0GO,0O0 acres will yield agricultural
products for the state Of Idaho.
unless one should take the trouble,
and the pleasure, to took over that vast
area, he can scarcely realize the fact
that it constitutes practically an agri-
cultural empire that is being added TO
the productive acreage OF the United
States.
1T will cost us s22, ,OO0,0 900 to build
the big dam and reservoir and the con-
duit extension from Cephas to the Bru-
neau river; but we deem that the money
will be well expended, in as much as it
will add an immense area to our farm
lands. The Twin Falls project in itself
is profitable Investment, and we have
no doubt whatever that our extension
will prove to be quite as valuable and
productive of profit.
"In order to carry all the water, less
natural evaporation by action OF the sun,
out on the ground we propose to reclaim
in Twin Falls and Owyhee counties, we
shall construct the conduit Of concrete
and line it with cement. This will pre-
vent loss Of water by seepage, which
would be considerable item in dis
tance of lao miles. In fact, without
concrete and cement lining in the canal
we might loose all our water before the
end Of the great course had been reached.
As it is we propose to deliver at the out
let approximately rs per cent Of the
water sent into the extension at the
Cephas intake.,,
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1912-05-09

Several new votes against county seat
removal were obtained yesterday when
Judge Davis granted naturalization papers
to a large class of candidates.
A delegation Of DeLamar Masons came
over last night to attend the meetings of
blue lodge and chapter. Those who came
were E. E. Bowen, Charles R. Hatch, L.
G. King, and r. L. Mcdonnell.
Vic Elver, the husting clothier from
Nampa, came in last night and brought a
full line of samples. Mr.. Elver intends
to secure a goodly proportion OF silver's
clothing trade in the future.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1912-05-09
FOR SHERIFF.

hereby announce myself as a candidate for
the oifee OF Sheriff OF Owyhee County, subject to
the decision Of the voters at the Republican
primaries.
Bruneau, Ida ZENO PTNKsroN
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1912-05-09
Pacific Coast Excursions

At various times during the Summer
via the Oregon Short Line. Reduced
fares to Portland, Seattle, San Francisco,
Los Angeles and other coast points.
Consult any Oregon Short Line Agent
or write D. E. Burley, General Passen-
ger Agent, Salt Lake City, Utah. or
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1912-05-09
FOR TREAsrIRER

hereby announce myself as candidate fol
the office Of Treasurer, OF owyhee County, sub
lect TO the decision OF the voters at the Republi
can primaries
Enterprise, Ida. ORC B. WEYMOUTH
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1912-05-09

In the case Of State V. Sibbald, the de-
fendant was dismissed upon motion Of
County Prosecutor Healy The charge
was that Of obtaining money under false
pretenses from Mr.. Simmons Of Enter
prise. The latter did not appear at the
trial
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1912-05-09
FOR SCHOOL sUPERINrENDFNT

hereby announce myself as a candidate for
the oihce OF school Superintendent of owyhee
county subject to the decision of the voters at
Che Republican primaries
JENNIE FARRER AVERY.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1912-05-09
FOR AssFssnp

hereby announce myself as a candidate for
the ofhce Of Assessor of owyhee County, subject
TO the decision Of the voters at the Republican
primaries
A.. v. TOWNSEND
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1912-05-09
FOR COMMISSIONER, FIRST DISTRICT

hereby announce myself as a candidate for
the nomination for the Office OF Commissioner
First District Of owyhee County, subject to The
decision Of the voters at the Republican pri
maries.
LUcIUs c. GARDNER
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1912-05-09
FOR PROBATE JuDeF

thereby announce myself as candidate for
the Office Of Probate Judge Of owyhee County,
subject to the decision Of the voters at the
Republican primaries.
R.s.HAwEs