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Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-07-15
LYNCHINC RECORD FOR THE
FIRST HALF OF 1916.

Dear Sir According to the rec
ord kept by the Division Of Records
and Research OF the Tuskcgcc IN
stltute there have been during the
first SIX months Of the year Is
lynChings. This is . less than tl,e
number, 81, for the same period
last year. OF those lynched p
were Negroes and were Whites.
In the first SIX months of 1876 there
were "a Negroes and 10 whites
lynChcd.
Five or one fifth Of those put to
death, were charged with rap..
Other causes Of lynchings were,
slapplng a boy, brushing against a
girl on the street, insult, charged
with attempting to assist son ac-
cused Of murder to escape, robbing
store, killing officers Of the law, and
one murder. Eight or almost one
third of the total lynchings oc-
Cured in the state of Georgia.
Very truly yours,
Monroe N. Work,
Division of Records and Research.
Tuskegee Institute, Alabama.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-07-15
NOVEL LITIGATION
ABOUT TO BREAK
Gut With Piedmont and Westernport
AS Storm Center and State
Boundary Involved

Litigation involving the boundary
line between West Virginia and Mary
land, the rights OF property and the
West Virginia state wide prohibition
law, all cerelated, is about to break
out i'll the courts Of Mineral county,
and may reach the supreme courts Of
both Maryland and West Virginia be-
lore all the questions involved are
adjudicated.
James A. Welsh has erected a sub
stantial building on the Piedmont side
OF the Potomac river, but which lie
claims is in Maryland by reason Of the
low water boundary lines called for
III the state line description. The com
plete building contains a fruit store
and a pool room up to date. PERHAPS
II this were the only two enterprises
to occupy the premises, no litigation
such as is contemplated would ever be
heard Of, but an application for sa-
loon license is now pending in Alleg-
any county, to be passed upon July
70, and resupposing that action will
be favorable litigation is being inaugr-
rated having for it's purpose the pre-
VentlOn of this license, or rather test
Zig the status Of the property, so
that if it is found to be on the wrong
side Of the line, the prohibitorv
enactment Of West Virginia may be
leVcied at the owners.
Just the nature Of the litigation to
be undertaken is not yet disclosed.
Action may be taken by several diff
1erent methods. For instance. a claim
may be made that the property is
within the West Virginia border and
may be proceeded against with view
10 having it assessed for the usual
taxes. Another method would be 20
claim license for West Virginia for
the operation Of the pool room. this
state requiring a certain license to be
paid upon each table. It is worthy
or note, however, that the pool room
mas been going for some time. and no
enort mas yet been made by the author
titles III West Virginia to collect IL
cense. The third course would han
pen IN the event license is granted by
me authorities Of Allegany county,
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-07-15

Maryland, and all would involve prac.
tically the same points
Preliminary to the litigation which
may ensuc a petition il remonstrance
against granting the saloon license
has been prepared and numerously
signed by citizens of Piedmont anG
that vicinity. Photographs OF the build
ing and property have been taken anu
are in the hands of attorneys who are
Duslly engaged in looking up the law
and the boundary lines, in preparation
for the promised contest.
Yesterday it was minated that No
matter what the action of the Ale
gany county authorities would be Wit
reference to the liquor license aDpl,
cation, it had been determined t,
bring an action to finally determin,
the status Of the property, those b.
hind the matter believing that
should be once and for all settle,
IN order to prevent, if possible the
installation Of a saloon on this side
Of the bridge.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-07-15

Bringing the submarine mcr-
chairman Deutschland from Brcnl-
Ell to Baltimore, the Eathcr!and has
again demonstrated its ability to do
the unheard Of thing, at the same
time making the whole world sit
up and take notice. regarding Ger
man methods and efficiency along
maritime lines. Meanwhile, after
being dined, wined and feted by
tie elite of Baltimore, and present.
ed with a purse of ten thousand
dollars for their great bravery and
unrivaled initiative in bringing the
Deutschland and her million dollar
cargo of dyestuifs and other much
needed German commodities safely
into an American port, Capt. Paul
kOcnlg and his brave crew of %
men are busy loading cargo for
home and preparing to make a dash
for the Atlantic right into the faces
OF hostile wnrships, cruisers, de-
stroyers and submarines of the Al
lies outside the three mile limit of
the Virginia Capes, whose officers
have Slgnliicd their intention of
bouncing upon this little marine
wonder as a pack of hungry dogs
would poor little rabbit. Not
daunted in the least, the Deutsch
land s skipper smiles and says Ger
MANY will see him and his wonder
tul diving boat again in a reasona-
bic length Of time. Great is the
German nation, and her construct.
ion, and successful operation Of a
ship on top Of and underneath the
ocean for distance of 1000 miles
makes the highly imaginative nov
ell, A Thousand Leagues Under
The Sea, verify, no less notable
tor renOWn, than any one happen
ing in the history Of the world.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-07-15
ar which wrought death and de

car which wrought death and de-
struction, and made several fami-
lies sad At heart on IL" night Of the
Sth. inst, it is currently reported
that the impact was 50 great when
the automobile struck the telephone
pole that it was broken off about
two feet from the bottom.
Had there been motorcycle DO
licemcn along the Williamsport
pike on last Saturday night, mum
bering among their possessions stop
watches and the authority to arrest
any and all automobile speeders,
the regrettable and terrible accident
which has already resulted in the
death Of one man and the mlortally
wounding of two others would have
been all utter possibility.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-07-15
I'd REGIMENT BAND
RETURNS FROM CAMP
=
Local Musicians Retur? Today From
Camp Hatfield Minus Four
Members

The members of the Second Rcgi-
ment band, save four, who were held
at the camp because their time has
not yet expired, arrived here this
morning at 11.05 on train No. 80.
coming by way Of Washington from
camp Hatfield, near Charleston. the
mobilization point for the West Vir-
Sinia troops.
All looked well, though tired, hav-
ing been riding all night, saving
that the trip had been very enjoy
able one. Many Of the members
were sunburned, and one said it was
SO hot at the camp that "Yockum"
hudy, the cook, fried eggs on the
ground.
-Four members Of the band. whose
terms for military service have not
yet expired. did not return. but are
held at the camp. They are Earl
Woltord, clarinetist: Elston Woford
and Jesse Bell, cOrnetists. and George
smith. bass. 1t is thought that they
Will be allowed to return to their
homes within short time.
mere was not very large crowd
to meet the musicians as their arrival
was not known until this morning.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-07-15

In his determination to break up
profanity and disorderly conduct Oh
our streets, Mayor Letter will have
the unqualified support of all the
good thinking people of this city.
For years it has been almost next
to an impossibility for ladies TO go
anywhere that they could feel that
they would be spared the most UNI
pleasant experience Of hearing vile
oaths uttered by coarse mouthcd
men, and nDw that this all TOO
prevalent habit bids fair to get a
knockout blow at the hands Of our
Mayor, the Pioneer Press says three
cheers for him and the Chivalric
Spirit he has expressed his intention
of showing in safeguarding the fine
scnSlbilities which are possessed by
all good and refined women.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-07-15

At the final burial Of the dead
soldiers who were deceived and led
into death trap at Carrizal, uncov-
cred heads honored their heroiss
1t was truly patriotic demonstra-
ton, the like of which not since
Crlspus Attucks and his dead fol-
lowers, has ever been known. They
are dead and died for a flag that
gives them but little protection as
civilians. Would to God, the 1iv-
Ing patriotic Negroes would be so
honored. What country we would
have were such the universal feel
ing OF all Americans to Americans
IL wars or rumorS Of war can cause
1T, let them go on till love is union
and union is love.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-07-15

In slgnlfying it as his intention
to put stop to reckless and dare
devil automobile driving on the
part Of irresponsible chauffeurs the
Mayor of Martinsburg has come out
flat-footcdly against an evil that is
destined to bring sorrow to some
one or more persons if persisted iii.
The Mayor proposes to take the
bull by the horns SO to speak, if
we are to Judge by the stiff fine Of
twenty-five dollars which he as
sessed against violator of the To-
cal traffic regulations one day this
week. Being unable to pay, the
reckless driver is now behind the
bars, where he will have to STAY for
twenty-five hot days III lieu Of his
fine. Pretty salty dose, but if the
like Of such terrible disasters as the
one which befell the three Young
men who were mortally injured
while returning from Williamsport
on last Saturday night, ceases, it
will have we'll served its ultimate
purpose. BY way Of illustrating
how terrific was the speed main
tanned by the driver of the i'll fated
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-07-15
SNYDER TO AHOME::
FURLEY TO ASYLUM
Man With Broken Back Nav Co ~
Home for ncurables-Other
to Asylum.

turley and Snyder, the men injured
iii an automobile wreck last Sat,r
day night, according to reports from
the City hospital today, show some
slight improvement, and are expected
to live, for time, anyway. Snyder.
as stated before, will be a hopeless
cripple, and when he leaves the hos
pital, there is some talk Of his friends
sending him to the home for incur
abIes. Furley, it is thought, will be
mentally affected for some time. and
may have to be sent to an insane
institution until his mental faculties
show some improvement.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-07-15

We understand that the State
Tax Department has taken eXcep-
ton to certain assessments of prop
erly by County Assessor John w.
DOdd and sent a man here to inves-
tlgatc the matter. This paper does
not wish to appear in the attitude
OF an advisor, but it is of the opin-
Ion that Assessor Dodd is an all
thorlty on property values III Berk-
eley County, he being an expert
auctloneer and having sold hun
dreds of thousands Of dollars worth
OF property in this and surro und-
ing neighborhoods during a period
covering over quarter of a cen
fury.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-07-15

and each one given a funeral with
full military honors. This honor
was what they deserved, because
the brave fellows met death in as
fearless a manner as human beings
could, and gave a graphic illustra-
ton Of how the Negro wins indy
ing fame when put on an equal
footing with his pale faced brother.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-07-15

While at Willamsp0it last week
we saw four young men overloaded
with whiskey. What shame.
The shame is the greater, because
we heard one of them telling the
church people of his bright pros
poets for heaven on the base of his
religious feeling. Take it for
granted that all sentimental relig-
ion is a curse and makes hypocrites.
Religion that doesn t grow by cul-
tlvatiOn is no religion at all.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-07-15

Six Negro troopers, who lost their
lives when the detachment with
which they were connected was
ambushed by the treacherous Mex
leans at Carrizal, were brought to
Washington on Thursday, and t.
ken to tue National Cemetery at
Arlington, where they were buried
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-07-15
Hon. II. c. Smith, editor of the

Hon. II. c. Smith, editor of the
Cleveland, O., Gazette proposes a
fund to aid w. Monroe Trotter,
editor of the Boston, Mass. Guar
dian, who has been i'll. lie sug-
gests that each race journal con-
tribute one dollar. We arc doing
this. after designating him az treas
urer and Editor J. r. Clifford, of
the Martinsburg, w. Va. Pioneer
Press as chairman Of the movement.
Richmond Planet.
Service on our part as chairman
is accepted and Our dollar has gone
to the treasurer, the Hon. II. G..
Sm1th. J. X. Clifford.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-07-15
SATURDAY, JULY IS. 1916

Cut out the silly devil and hell
theory and destroy the tendencies
of both in you, and go on to perfcc-
ton in nature, and heaven is yours
on earth and the hereafter will take
care of YOU.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-07-15

MONIGOMERY: BY direction Of
State Auditor Darst. Chief Of Police
Clatworthy ordered twenty.eight tax.
tcabs off the streets for failing to take
out state licenses.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-07-15
y { SSAGE THIS MORNING SAYS
NO LIVES AFE REPORTED
LOST.
Tug lNGTON AND LIGHT
HOUSE TENDER CYPRESS
WE'RE RESCUERS.
VESSEL BREAKS IN TWO AND
WAS ABANDONED DURING
STORM

CHARLESTON, S. c., July 10
Vita the naval collier, Hector brok
1h III TWO by q storm and abandoned
last night, radio message received
at the navy yards here today said
mat all aboard were saved bv the
LHg Wilmington. and the light nouse
tender Cypress, shortly before day
light
Three Injured.
WASHINGTON, July 15.-Three
men were injured, two seriously, be
lore the crew and marines aboard
The wrecked collier Hector was aban-
donod. a Charleston navy yard de-
partment radiogram said this after
noon.
ialer message to the navy DEPART
ment said that the survivors have
been landed at Charlc.:on.
Saited Thursday.
CHARLESTON, S. c., July Is
The Hector lett Port ROYAL for San
tc Domingo Thursday. Size attemDt
storm disabled her, but, according to
Captain Hunt, went down about nine
anu onc-h2lf miles from the Charles
ton :ishtship. Captain Hunt said part.
Oh Tie golfers superstructure remain
cd above the water The Hector dis
placed 11,200 tons, was 3S4 feet long
and was built at Sparrows Point, Md.
i'll 1908
Breaking in Two.
The last distress signal flashed 3v
tie collier said that the shin was
breaking in two and that she was
aground. Her starbOard rail was
under water and the ships boats
had been lowered in the hope CT saw
ing some Of the lives OF the officers
and crew on board.
This, with the fact that the Alamo
was standing by. led to the hope 1nac
there had been, perhaps, no great loss
OF life.
One Death at Charleston.
me hurricane which struck Char
lcS1on thursday night abateu ycsler-
Gay One life was lost here. Damage
to shipping and the water front was
not great, and the balance of the city
GId not suffer severely.
Hundreds CT island dwellers could
not be reached yesterday by boat or
wire, but It was believed they are
safe, as they mad ample warming of the
approach Of the storm. Many came
to this city late Thursday night.
Hundreds OF trees were blown down
and resulted III crippled trolley and
wire service. Ferry service also was
AFFECTED by the heavy sea and high
tides.
The one death reported here was
that Of a negro killed by live wire.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-30
IRA A. NORTON,
It's Up To You

Do you know that NJ G. Swain & Co. are GOING OUT
OF BUSINESS and are obliged to have their store
cleared by January First ?
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-30

Monday, Dec. Il, at o'clock in the
evening, there will be a meeting of
the part owners and pew owners of
the Congregational church in the yes
try. They will act on the following
articles: Article Ito choose a
moderator to preside. Article To
choose a clerk to keep the records of
said meeting and call future meetings
and perform the usual duties of the
Office of clerk. Article 3-to see if
the meeting will vote to adopt a
name and thereby become a perma-
nent incorporated body. providing for
future meetings and the calling of
them. Article ITO see what action
the meeting will take in relation to
paying for two furnaces installed by
the Skowhegan Congregational So
ciety in said meeting house and to
see how much the pew holders will
pay toward the expenses of painting
said meeting house and any incident
al expenses. Article $40 take such
action as may be necessary relative
to an appraisal of the pews in said
meeting house and making an assess
ment thereon by three persons Sc
lected by ballot, and the collection of
such assessment in order to meet the
expense incurred or to be incurred
under preceding article.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-30
QUIT HER LIQUID DIET
AFTER USING TANLAC
Pennington Sufferers Stomach
Worries Relieved Since Taking
New Tonic

It's safe to say that almost every
one in Pennington knows Miss Efie
Churchill the Tanlac Man said re-
Gently It's also safe to say that al
most everyone in Pennington knows
or has heard of Tanlac, the new tonic
and system purifier. 1t won't come
as a surprise then to find that Miss
Churchill is hearty in her endorse
ment of Tanlac.9
The Tanlac Man wants Miss
Churchill to tell her own story.
For months" she said. my moth
er has been confined to her bed be-
cause of stomach worries. Food
little of which she can eat, hardly
ever agreed with her and often sick
ened her. Mothers diet was redue-
ed to liquids and very light foods
Everyone around town knows she has
been i'll and so | want everyone to
know that she is getting relief now
and the reason for it is that she is
taking Tanlac.
This new tonic was recommended
improved and she now enjoys life
much more than before. We're hop
ing she'll soon be able to get out
Of bed and be out Of doors GER
tainly am thankful for Tanlac."
Tanlac is now sold exclusively at
Frank W. Bucknams Drug Store
Skowhegan, Me.
Also sold by the following drug
gists, Waterville. Fortier Drug Store
Pittsfield, Barry Drug Store; Har-
mony, n. E. Trip; Hartland. Ralph
Hamilton; Madison, H. H. Haines
No. Arson, F. H. Holley; Scion, L.
W. McIntire; Bingham, E. w. Moore
Norridgewock, F. w. Spaulding; Fred
H. Neal, Fairfield.
Tanlac agents wanted everywhere
Write E. E. Getter, the Tanlac man
Care Simmons & Hammond Port
land, Me-AdVertiSement.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-30
Funeral of Timothy BOutelle Barrett

The funeral services of the late
Timothy Boutelle Barrett were held
from his late residence on Cross st.
last Friday afternoon at one o'clock,
DR.. o. H. Tracy of the First Baptist
Church, officiating. There were
about thirty in attendance including
from out of town four relatives of
the deceased, Mrs. George Marden
and Roy Young of Belfast and Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas Rand of Waterville.
The male quartet comprised of Dr..
S. NJ. Cover, Ralph Leighton, Har-
vey White and Elmer Harris, sang
several selections. There were
many lovely floral tributes from rel
atives and friends of the deceased.
The pail bearers were Samuel Gould
A. X. Butler. L. L. Walton and Geo.
Cover. Interment was in the Gene
terry at Canaan.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-30

Miss Mildred Duren is passing the
holiday with friends and relatives in
Richmond
Mr.. and Mrs Carl Curtis are leav-
ing this evening for Portland where
they are to pass Thanksgiving.
Friday evening at 7.30 the regular
meeting of Somerset Chapter, Royal
Arch Masons. was held at which the
routine business was transacted.
f. f. Greenwood, Seth Deyol and
John Steward left Monday for Sulli-
van on a business trip, making the
journey in Mr.. Grenwood's automo-
bile.
Roy e. Young of Belfast has been
spending a few days in town with
his mother Mrs. T. b. Barrett, being
called here by the recent death of
Timothy B. Barrett.
Dr. George Otis Smith conducted
the Young Mems Sunday School class
at the Bethany Church last Sunday
morning. There was a Thanksgiving
service during the Christian Endeav-
or hour and a Baptism in the even
ing
AT the next meeting of the Wo-
mans Club which will be held on
Saturday, December 9, Children's
Day is to be observed, Mrs Daisy D.
Merrill, president. being in charge of
the program. Mrs J. w. Blunt and
Mrs. Fred Philbrick will be the host
esses.
In a news item, in our issue of
November End. we spoke Of the
change in hours of labor resulting
from the 54 hour law, as effecting
all of the employees of the American
Wooden Co. in this place Our at
tention is called to the fact that six
men, three night watchmen and three
firemen, were not included in the
change in hours, which took place at
that time
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-30
Notice of
Advance IMAGES

Beginning with the LIST day of APP
il,1917, the Carpenters of Local No.
1855, located at Skowhegan, Maine,
will charge SOC per day more than at
the present time for dong carpenter
work. 3w47
N. LESTER SHEPLEY,
Recording Secretary
Skowhegan, Me-, Nov. %, 1915
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-30

Higgins prints and novelties are
for sale at Miss TONNES.
Don't forget Tinker's Orchestra at
Grange Hall, Tuesday, Dec. s.
Remember the dance in Grange
Hall Thursday afternoon from 2 to 8
also Thursday evening"
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-30

Dandruff is not only annoying and
embarrassing-it is unhealthy. 1t
robs the hair of all nutrition. Nyals
Hirsutone destroys that dandruff and
acts as a tonic to the roots OF the
hair.-G. r. Fogg, Druggist.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-30

The Independent-Repo is on
sale at nearly all Somerset County
news stands, also at the leading news
dealers in Watervlle, Augusta Hal
lowell, Gardiner and Lewiston.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-30

You know that dandruff means
baldness-it keeps collecting, forms
In layers and robs the hair of nutri-
ton. The first application of Nyal's
Hirsutone will loosen up the dandruff
and supply nourishment G. R. Fogg
Druggist.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1916-09-15
HAYDEN LAKE ITEMS.

Misses Lille and Clara Haskin.
entertained the M. r. Aid society
4 Thursday Of last week.
Marie St.Claire of Occur d'Alene
spent last week with Ruby Beamcr.
L S Smith, wife and two OF the
children, from Huetter, were In the
Hayden Lake country last Monday.
G. H. Marker is attending court
this week in Coedr d'Alenc.
W. II. Rogers is stacking grain for
Mr. Annes, this week.
Mrs. G. II. Marker spent the, latter
part of last week IN Spokane.
VIM. Barker and wife have been
entertaining the following. guests
from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Ed
ward Barker, wife and son. and w.
II Irons, wife and daughter.
WIS Muie dHu MTs. nOIupSOD
spent few days with Mrs. Charles
Feely.
Mrs. Laura Beknap was dinner
guest at the home Of L. A. Sherman
last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. A. Weaver and s.
j. Klepfcr and wife visited Huetter
Local Of the Farmers Union last Sat.
nrday night.
Mrs Gabe Hinkly was hostess for
the Social club, Thursday. s.:
Quite a number from Hayden Lake
attended the Spokane fair last week.
Mr.. and and Mrs e. &. Burdette
left last week for Elk River to make
their future home.
MIS-. Fred Beamer took Ruby and
Ralph to Dr. HOLSTER last Monday
to have dental work done.
MT and Mrs. Milo Smith and chill
dren left for their new home north of
Davenport, Wash near the Columbia
river.
The Methodist Conference returned
Rev. Randall for another year at this
place.