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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-06-21

il makes an ass OF itself Just what
particular kind OF donkey wrote the
following screed we do not know. But
he is new species.
Leesburg, Va is 50 situated that
II Will never be ID any great direct
danger from the shells Of "a hostile
foreign fleet, but how about its in.
direct chances? Leesburg is soon 10
have q new post office, costing $780,
600, which in town 81 l.597 inhabi.
tants should make real good show
ing.
There are TO be other post Offices Of
the same class in other similar cen,
tres Of population throughout the IN.
terror States, the gifts Of a Congress
which could not see the use Of squan-
dering' monet pn battle ships and
destroyers, SO they Saved" q by put
ting it into $4,000 pest Offices in
country villages.
The crops aud line fences Of inter-
ior Indiana and Missouri have tvi fif-
ty years been. mcnaced by nothing
moro terrible than locusts and boil
weeyils. and apparently the Congress
slonal mind, which has never gotten
east Of the Congressional Library nor
as far 'south as the Washington Navy
Yard, knows no way Of Judging the
future but by the past. The benefit
to the nation by the expenditure OF
hundreds Of thousands OF dollars in
these post Offices, which in some
cases will be tho only respeetable
looking buildings il their towns Is
fugitive. They may increase real es-
tate values, but in most cases the
new building VIII cost twice as mitch
rs the combined value of the towns
real property. Nevertheless, Lees
burg is pleased with its gift frem Con
gres5 and no doubt joins with other
towns in crying eshamel' at the prop
osition TO squander money for battle
ships.
Leesburg never saw the Woolworth
Building. It has no doubt seen pic
lures of 1t. and exclaimed: BY
cracky!"
BY cracky indeed.
As a matter or fact there isn't a
little town in the country where there
Is more culture aud refinement than
there Is there. Just why that writer
should object to Leesburg having a
post Office doth moi appear.
lie himself perhaps lives down IN
the Long Island backwoods, or over
IN the New Jersey pine lands where
no one receives any mail or wants
any postoliloes. It is the writers Of
radiant rot like that stuff that make
so many enemies for the War and
Navy Department and have no little
part in the conditions Of nonprepared
ness for war that contronts Uncle
Sam at the present writing.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-06-21
ORATOR WELL NAMED
lanes S. GOTkey Often Called.
"C0rkGT from Cork
Droll runor Makes Lecturer a Favor.
tic With Agdieneea-is a
True lrisnman.

Anyone Who has heard James
Sloane Corkeg. would have no trouble
IN guessing bis nationality He is
Irish to the core, and wien he begins
to speak one may e1nect to hear the
wit, hu5ncr, pathos and common sense
so natural to sen Of Erin.
Leaving fis Irish home at sixteen,
Mr Corkey came to the Land az the
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-06-21
PUBLIC SALE Or
vALUAaLE 49,. EsTArE

BY virtue Of the authority vested
in the undersigned trustee. under an
order entered hi she Bankrupt Court
for the Northern District ii West ya..
on the 6th day q June. 1918. in the
matter Of George p. Butts. Bankrupt.
tho undersigned Trustee win sell al
public auction, at the front door Of the
Court House, IN Martinsburg, Berk-
cley County West Virginia On
Saturday, July II, 1918.
at 2.00 O'Clock p NJ, the following
described real estate 10 wit.
FIRST That certain trace or parcel
of land situate 10 the County of Ber-
kelley and state IL West Virginia, con
tanning 143 acres and rood more or
less adjoining the lands Of J. Kidney,
James Johnson, Asa sibley and 9th.
ers, which tract Of land was purchag-
ed by George p Butts from Ward d.
Lindsay. X Poole and ]. M. Woods,
Special Commissioners ard Substitute
Trustees Of John c. Davis, which tract
OF land was conveyed to Mrs NJ J.
Grabill 70 be held in trust for the
said George p. Butts, until the pur-
chase price Of the property should be
paid to Mrs NJ. j. Grabin; this deed
may be found Of record in the office
3f the Clerk Of the County Court Of
Berkeley County. West Virginia, IN
iced Book No 10, page 141, to which
deed reference is hereby made for a
more particular description Of the
aforesaid property.
SECOND The one-fourlh interest,
being the interest Of George p. Butts.
in tract or parcel of land. situate
partly IL the County OF Morgan and
partly in the County Of Berkeley, on
both sides Of what is known as the
Warm Spring Road. containing about
90 acres, and adjoining the lands Of
Jacob Albright, George Walbern,
Page Phillips, Edward j. Butts and
William Butts, and being the same
tract or parcel OF land of which James
X Butts died seized and possessed.
This One-Fourth interest OF George p.
Butts in the aforesaid tract of land
is encountered by a deed of Trust ex-
ecuted by George P. Butts and Wife to
Mrs. NJ. ]. Grabill, to further secure
Mrs, Grabill in the payment Of s436.S1,
the purchase price of the aforesaid
tract Of land of 143 acres.
The undersigned Trustee holds a
written agreement properly acknowl
edged by Mrs. NJ. j. Grabill, whereby
she agrees to join with the Trustee
in a deed conveying title to any pur-
chaser Of said tracts of land after
having been paid the amount due her,
secured by said deed and deed OF
Trust making the title to any purchas-
er of the aforesaid property absolute
ly good The aforesaid tracts of land
are in very good condition and very
valuable for farming purposes, and
will be sold on the above date to the
highest responsible bidder.
Terms Of Sale.
One-third Of the purchase money
cash on day Of sale, and the residue
in two deferred payments, one-third
in six months, and One-third in u
months from date of sale, with inter-
est from date, the purchaser giving
his notes with approved security, the
purchaser having the right to pay all
cash on day of sale, if he so elects.
JOHN II. ZIRKLE,
Trustee of George p. Butts,
Bankrupt.
W. Il On 7 2 O. 4w 1teW.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-06-21
Banks Closed.

The following banks, members Of
the Martinsburg Clearing House AS
ISOLATION, Will be closed Friday, Jane
20, the same being West Virginia
Day;
Bank of Martinsburg.
Peoples Trust Co.
Merchant and Farmers Bank
Old National Bank,
Citizens National Bank.
6 ~ q.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-06-21
Painting Property.

Mr. a. 7 Hess Of North Queen
street, is having his property improy-
ed with,a new coat Of paint Contract.
ing Painter l. e. Young is doing the
work
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-06-21
Orchard Men, Atten,lonl

Orchard Men, Attention.!
Treesl Trees! Treesl
Come to our Nursery at once. 15,-
coo one and two year apple; 10000
peach trees. Yours at wholesale bar.
gain prices. Wire or write if unable
20 visit the Nursery
THE MOUNTAIN VIEW NURSERY
CO, Williamsport, Maryland
VI II O d If.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-06-21
REMEMBER c. S. TONIGHT

The Berkeley Co Chapter U. d. c.
will serve supper, the good old fashs
toned sort, both Thursday and Fri
day, June 10th and Goth in the Epis-
copal Parish House beginning at $3.50
IA is 10 20.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-06-21
Caskey's Steam Bakery
PUBLIC SALE CLERK

My services are at your disposal
IL you contemplate a public sale.
| nave had considerable expert
ence, extending over period of
years, as a public sale clerk and
can assist you materially in your
preparations for sale. / will
write.up your sale on short notice,
act as clerk at the sale and do ii
in a satisfactory manner and for
moderate price. References: ]. w.
Dodd and L. c, Hoffman.
HARDWOOD BURKHART.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-06-21
MARriNseuRG

Read THE MARTiNsBuRG
WORLD and you will keep informed.
Il is the best way to keep apace Of
the tlmes.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-06-21
WHAT EDITORS
ARE SAYING



Mr., Morgan organized the Steel
Trus; to prevent monopoly testified
his former partner, Robert Bacon. OF
coursel That was what the Tobacco
Trust the Standard OIL Trust, the
Sugar Trust and all the rest were
born orall to prevent monopoly
And how they succeeded! New York
World
The manufacturers Of hosiery are
greatly concerned over the menace
OF "the cheap labor OF Japan" il the
Underwood bill is passed. Perhaps
II they viii ask the cotton manutac-
turers how they manage to sell cot
ton goods in China despite the men
ace of the cheap labor Of China they
may regain control of their shattered
Providence Journal
Another thing that hurts is that I'M
der the income tax law Senators will
be required to tell the source of II sir
incomes. Rochester Herald.
Old landmarks are rapidly disap-
pearing. Among the missing is the
old-fashioned lobbyist with the dia-
mond shirt studs and heavy gold
watch hain.-WashingtGn Star.
Among the members Of the San
Francisco Dishwashers' Union are
found 100 college graduates and yet
,ome folks claim that our educational
system is deficient. Washington Post
Every once in While one can't
help wondering what has become Of
all those good Trusts that used 10
exercise such benefcient influence
en- the body politic.--Indianapolis
News.
Mr. Taft seems TO be having "a
perfectly corking time as private
citizen and college professor. Some
times a good conscience and the foil
ing of an adversary sweeten a mans
whole Life Kansas City journal.
.
With women as judges Of election
next time, how can any one have the
bad manners TO count any candidate
ONT - hicann LnInr.Ncnan
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-06-21
MARRIED TO-DAY
Reuben L. sehii and Miss Maize
Provost Not Married Wednesday

In Baltimore today Mr., Reuben l..
Schil, formerly Of this city, but nov
located at Mountain Lake Park, Nd
and Miss Maize Provost Of that town
were married The wedding was 70
have taken place Wednesday after.
noon, but as Mr. Schill is not n years
OF age he was unable to secure his
license This morning Mrs. George
w schfll, mother Of the groom went
70 Baltimore and helped the ygppg
man out OF his dilema Mrs. Mel
vim j Ripple and Mrs. John w Dean,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-06-21

Free, and after a hard struggle, sue
cess smiled on his efforts. Today he
Is highly respected minister, rresi-
dent Of the Iowa Sunday School As
ISOLATION. His father and six broth.
ers besides himself are all Presby-
terrain ministers six in Ireland and
two in the United States.
Recently Mr.. Corkey made a trip to
the "ould sod" securing many of the
finest views Of the beautiful lake
country, aften called "one of natures
choicest Jewels. These are used in
his illustrated lectures, which he will
give at the coming Chautauqua.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-06-21
Property for Sale

Fifteen acres Of land, situated
within the corporation limits,
improved by a large eight
room house, all modern inn
provements, stable, poultry
houses, and other outbuiIdings
good for poultry and truck
garden, $1,000 to quick buy
err. viii trade or sell.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-06-21

his Ice Cream in Summer as much as
the fair sex, though the latter Is sup.
posed TO be crazy about it. Even that.
greatness is pardonable when our pure
and delicious Cream is in questi IN it
IS so tempting and so cooling. so sat
styling after eating. We can give you
any flavor you prefer, and we guaran-
tee every ingredient to be perfectly
pure and free from al ladulteratiops.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-06-21

Twenty-Five acres, one-half mile
from corporation limit, good
well water, good building site,
only $4,000.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-06-21

2S7 acres of land limestone,
shale and black mari, improv-
ed by a twelve room house,
barn, granries, outbuildings
-Four and a. half miles from
Martinsburg.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-06-21

With women as judges Of election
next time, how can any one have the
bad manners TO count any candidate
cut ?-Chicago Inter-Ocean.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-06-21

30 acres in Gerrardstown dis
trict, improved by a five room
house, stable and outbuiIdings
All kinds of fruit in abund-
ance.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-06-21

Old landmarks are rapidly disap-
pearing Among the missing is the
old-fashioned lobbyist with the da-
mond shirt studs and heavy gold
watch chain. -WashingtQ Star.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-06-21

Another thing that hurts is that un-
der the income tax law Senators will
be required to tell the source of Ii sir
incomes. Rochester Herald.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-06-21

20y acres, Gerrardstown dis
trict, house, barn and out
buildings, thirty acres in
good timber, twenty-five acres
in bearing apple orchard,
thirteen years old.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-06-21

Among the members Of the San
Francisco Dishwashers' Union are
found 100 college graduates and yet
,ome folks claim that our educational
system is deficient. Washington Post
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-06-21

both @ot this city are sisters Of Tie
groom.
The Dickinson press., 1913-02-01
Marshall

Flora and Ella Burgess called at Glen
Laurel Sunday.
Henry Madison made a business trip
to Loring Friday.
Arthur Lyster visited at the Clover
Blossom farm Sunday.
Rev. Arthur Lunde of Loring was a
Marshall visitor this week.
Andrew Lyster and John Kyseth
visited at Solheim Sunday.
Messrs. Lieblein and Jersin took din
ner at the X Y ranch Sunday.
M. j.. Wetzstien from Little Knife
was a Marshall visitor Sunday.
Maurese Caravan was a business
caller at '.Elverhoi" last week.
Margit Lee of Loring visited friends
at Marshall a few days last week.
The Skating Party had to be post
poned on account of the rain Saturday.
Miss Marie Burgess, teacher in Butte
school district, spent Sunday at her
home.
Ida Lyster and son, James, visited
| with Mr.. and Mrs. Neil Lee of Lering
Sunday.
How about a change from 40 below
to rain and thunder in January? Well,
variety is the spice of life.
Ida Lyster, Elisa Jersin and Frank
Osterwind took supper at Madison
Wednesday, the day being Henry's
birthday.
Elisa Jersin left last week for Loring,
where she will make her home for a few
months while her niece, Dagmar. is
teaching there.
Elisa Jersin was in Loring Friday to
make a Final Proof, on her claim
before Land Commissioner Chas. Wade
of Halliday.
Those who made a trip to Richardson
on Saturday were Hans BURGESS. John
and Carl Siyerts and Thomas Perhus.
The roads were in a very bad condition.
Ed. Carson, president of our school
board: visited school Monday. The en-.
rollment is now t~wenty-one as four Of
the Keehn children have commenced
school.
Mildred Wall gave a very good report
on the book flaming a Tomboy'
Tuesday. Olga Odegaard also gave {
good report on ''Rebecca of Sunnybrool
Farm Monday.
The Dickinson press., 1913-02-01
West of kndeer

There was q dance al. AL. Wax's
Saturday evening.
Mr.. Driver from Canada is visiting
at the Glenn Van Vleet home.
Alec Chalmers and mother and Van
Cleaves took Sunday dinner at Bari
CARS.
Glenn Van Vleet and family and Mr..
Driver were Sunday visitors at Lam
phears.
Farmer Van Vleet and family and H.
Van Vleet took Sunday dinner at the
Blank home.
MIR. and Mrs. Chas. Adams are the
happy parents of a nine pound boy,
born January %. Both mother and
son are doing fine. :
Mrs. Van Cleave was at Chas.
Adams from Wednesday until Sunday
evening caring for Mrs. Adams and
the new son..
Both Farmer Van Vleet and family
and Glenn Van>Vleet and family took
advantage of the moonlight this week
by making evening calls on several of
their neighbors.
fl. Van Vleet left Monday, the 9th.
for a trip to South Dakota. He will
visit among friends at his old home
and also at the homes Of his two sons
before returning.
Winnie Adams and mother came to
Chas. Adams Saturday from Sperbers
where they had been caring for Mr..
Sperber and new baby. Winnie re-
turned to Sperbers while her mother
remained at the home of her son OF
care for Mrs, Adams and little son.
The Dickinson press., 1913-02-01
Loring

Paul Fritz made a trip to town Tues
day.
Elmer Brown called on Bonnie Sather
Sunday.
James Hanson called on P. P. Fritz
this week.
John Gunderson called on John M.
Void Sunday.
Mrs. Bertha Sorenson is visiting Mrs.
Olson this week.
Mr.. Burgess OF Marshall called on A.
C. Void last week.
A. c. Void is hauling coal for school
No. 3 and z this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. H. Wendahl called
on Mrs. Olson Monday.
Miss Miriam Sather spent Sunday at
home, returning to Wold's for school
Monday.
Frank Linkenfelter and Alton Fisher
made a business call on Paul Fritz
Monday.
Tod Card is visiting at Judson, N.
D.. with his sister-in-law, Mrs. Ernest
Pathman.
The Literary Society met. at school
No. 1 Saturday night, but there were
not very many present on account of the
weather. 1t will meet again the 9Th
day of February. Everybody come and
help us out.
John Gunderson had some hard luck
last Sunday with his black team which
ran away from him while in at Wold's.
They ran about two miles when Pau
Fritz captured them after a most des.
perate struggle.
The Dickinson press., 1913-02-01
For Sale
1 1000 bushels Velvet Chaff

1000 bushels Velvet Chaff seed wheat.
This seed is acclimated, pure, clean
and will grade No. 1 hard. II produced
IL bushels per acre in 1911 and close
to IS bushels in 1912, ST. so per bu.
Also 200 bu. Prime Spelz at 81 per bu.
and a few hundred by Swedish Select
oats at 75c. Samples seen at Ever
cts land Office. C. T. La ngley Co..
office and at F. D. Hevener's office.
D.. II. A. Davis.-adv. 1-5-2t
The Dickinson press., 1913-02-01
Bids Wanted

The Board Of County Commissioners Of
o'clock a. m. Of February 18th, 1913, for prices
on steel frame for bridges needed during the
S season s. Of 1913; ranging IN sizes from 10 feet to
IS foot roadway. The board reserves the
right to reject any or oil bids. Certified
check n the amount Of sl' 700. 90 to accompany
and mark same bridge BIDS"
Dated at Dickinson, N. D.. January 10th. 1913.
j. L. Hughes,
1-25-4t County Auditor.
The Dickinson press., 1913-02-01
Bids Wanted

Tile Board of County Commissioners of
Stark County, N. D.. will receive bids up to 2
O'clock p. m. Of February 18th. 1918. for the
medical and surgical care of oil resident and
trahsient-pnupers OF Stark county. N. D., for
the year 1918. this Office to be know n as County
Physician Of Stark county. Board reserves
the right to reject. any or all bids. The sue
ceSsful bidder will be required to furnish q
satisfactory bond for the faithful perfor-
nance of his duties.
Dated at Dickinson, N. D., January 10th. 1918.
j. L. Hughes.
1-254t County Auditor.
The Dickinson press., 1913-02-01
Take Special Notice

Another Holstein COW recently broke
the World's'7 and 80 day butter records,
with the phenomenal amount of 41.o lbs.
butter from 6o5.1 lbs. milk, in 7 days and
1913 lbs. butter from 2o33.o lbs. milk in
30 days. During 2 days of this official
test, she gave 1903 lbs. butter, over OK
lbs. per day. We have Holstein bulls
for sale. The Brown Dairy, Dickinson,
N. D.-ady. 1o-5-tf
The Dickinson press., 1913-02-01
New Place Opens

Il have opened my former place on
Sims street and am now ready for H.
holstering and furniture repairing. l
make a speciality of picture frames and
have a complete line of picture mould
ing on hand.
Call at the old Frankenberg store and
leave your order.
adv. Io-I2-tf O. B. Frankenberg,
The Dickinson press., 1913-02-01
For Sale

One dining room set, n parlor set,
one bedroom set (circassian walnut), two
bedroom sets golden oak); one Weber
pianola piano (metrostyle), kitchen
utensils and miscellaneous mission and
other furniture. Everything in excellent
condition. Address VIM. F. Gobius,
Belfeld, N. D.-ddv. I-28.4p
The Dickinson press., 1913-02-01
Bids Wanted

The Board of County Commissioners of
Stark county, N. D.. will receive bids up to
10 o'clock q. m. of February 18th. 1913. for
prices on metal c~ulverts. ranging in sizes from
IL inches to SO inches in diameter and 20 feet
in length. The board reserves the right to
a agoovn s1 of 81 s5o sv Oi1 to- a Usae11ea yne each u bid dde
Address bids to the undersigned and mark
same metal culvert bids.
Dated at Dickinson. N. D., January Goth. 1918.
j.. L. Hughes,
1.254t County Auditor.
The Dickinson press., 1913-02-01

Here is a message of hope and good
cheer from Mrs. c. j. Martin Boone
Mil, Va,who is the mother of eighteen
children. Mrs. Martin was cured of
stomach trouble and constipation by
Chamberlain's Tablets after FIVE years
of suffering, and now recommends these
tablets to the public. Sold by all
dealers.-adv.
The Dickinson press., 1913-02-01
Well Digger Wanted

The trustees of St. Elizabeth church
at Lefor, N. D.. want to get a good
we'll digger. There are several wells
wanted. Inquire of Thomas Lefor, Lefor.
adv. 1-25-2t
The Dickinson press., 1913-02-01

Do you know that more real danger
turks in a common cold than in any other
of the minor ailments? The safe way is
to take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, a
thoroughly reliable preparation, and rid
yourself of the cold as quickly as pos
sible. This remedy is for sale by all
dealers.-adv.
The Dickinson press., 1913-02-01
For Sale at Baraain

SIS per acre buys the SEX sec. "a,
twp. 13o, range "a; $50 acres agricultural
land; IS acres now under cultivation.
Layton George, Owner, Oakdale, N. D.
pdv. 1922 mo
The Dickinson press., 1913-02-01
No Use For Them.

Come. Willie-get up!" said an in
dulgent father to his son the other
morning. Remember. the early bird
PATCHES the worm"
what do l care for worms?'' replied
Willie. "Mother won't let me go fish
Ing"
The Dickinson press., 1913-02-01
For Sale

Section, improved farming land, $50
acres broke, 50 acres pasture; double
wire fence, good water, suitable buildings
Q miles south of South Heart, and 2 miles
from store and p%ostof6ce. Address
Cornelius Thomas, South Heart, N. D.
Adv. I2.21-4p If.
The Dickinson press., 1913-02-01
illustrated.

"Why do you call yourself a tonsorial
artistY
ITS this way" explained the barber.
And then he went on to illustrate with
a few cuts.-Pittsburgh Post.
The Dickinson press., 1913-02-01
Attention

To make room for other stuff, we are
offering 5 tanning mills cheap.
Nichols & Miller, $40 w. Willard St.
adv I-4.tf.
The Dickinson press., 1913-02-01
One Point Of View,

One Point Of View.
Cynicus-l once knew a. fellow who
gave a girl an engagement ring Of
opals. Sillicus-Was it unlucky? Gym
icus-You bet it was. She married
him. -Philadelphia Record.
The hour which gives us life begins
to take it away.-Seneca.
The Dickinson press., 1913-02-01
For Rent

$50 acres, four miles north of Marshall.
Good water, good land and $50 acres
broke. Address, Mrs. Carrie Kempshall,
Taylor, MI I-II-4t