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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-03-09
OPPOSE SUNDAY MOVIES.

\ petition was circulated yes
terday among our citizens asking
for signatures of those opposed
TO picture shows operating On
Sunday. The sheet was we'll fill
ed with names of representative
men. The managers of the two
local shows have planned to put
on matineeS next Sunday, but the
matter may be deferred II =
true there is no law prohibiting
them carrying ont their plans,
j.. they 50 desire.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-03-09

The pupils of Miss Mcna
Diestlcbrink s music class met at
her home Friday evening at 100
Program: The Organ, Virginia
Hamblett; Sacred Music, THETA
Barnes; Life OF Shubert, Helen
Walker; Romantic Music, Lillian
Thomas Music by each member
Of the class. Cake and hot chloe
olate were served at the close.
There is no red tape about the
bEMOLAC. Druggists are auth
orized to refund your money
pleasantly if it don't please you.
FOR SALE: Young Reg. Red
Polled bulls, ready for service !;
also Duroc males and gifts. See
Henry Bros. 3.9p
Mrs. b. T. Davis will leave to-
day for Corydon, Ky, for a weeks
visit
100 bushels fancy WhippOOrwill
Peas $225.-Hickman Hdwe Co.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-03-09

The Bridge Club met with Mrs.
a. +. Kennedy Saturday evening
from 1870 10 1890 Bridge was
the diversion % the evening and
at the close a salad course was
served. Those present were:
MeSdames +. NJ. Maddox, Henry
Sanger, C. r. Bondurant, A. ).
Birnbaum, Jessie Dillon, T. r.
Powell h. G. Stone and Miss
Nell Rogers. Invited guests: Mes.
danes w. b. Amberg. f. $. Moore
and Miss Louise Atwood.
d. p. Leibovitz returned Satnr-
day from the ST. Louis markets.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-03-09
BaItz0r & D0dds D. G. Co,
incorporated
The Store That Leads"
RICHARD CLEAVEs
ARRESTED AT DYERSBURG.

Richard Cloaycs. of this s
ton, was arrested yesterday 90
Dyer,burg. GA warrant chArr.
ing HIM with grand larceny Sh.-
~ lluddlcston has made apph@
uon for requisition papers
Cleaycs is alleged TO have soId
two calves, property of Jas p,,.
eft, 60 Paul Choate The trans
action b said % have occurred
last week.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-03-09

w. G.. Geigcr. father Of Rev
Henry j. Geiger who was former
ly pastor of the Episcopal church
of this city, died at Huntington,
w Va, Feb 10th. Another son.
DR. j c. Geigcr, also survives.
The senior Geigor was - years
old, and had for y years been
an instructor in the institute for
the blind, deaf and dumb
A. NJ GUS Alexander left
Tuesday night for Louisville. 10
take short course in pathology
IN the Swan Hat Company's Of
flee, after which he goes ON the
road for this firm, travelling in
Louisiana lie will probably re-
turn 10 Hickman about the 18th
Of June.
The city authorities have stop
ped megaphone spelling in front
of the picture shows.
Hay For Sale: GoOod LIST cut
ting Red Clover; also Alfalfa
S. l.. Dodds.
When you need Calomel spell
1t backward and take LEM0LAC
Second hand furniture bought
and sold.-Stark & Co.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-03-09

Newton D. Baker, former may.
or of Cleveland, hats been se.e"l
ed by Presidel t Wilson as Sc 80
tary of War.
Car load of stoves cheaper than
ever-Ilckman Hdwe. Co.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-03-09
Whenever You Need a General Tonic
Take Groves

The Old Standard Groves Tas,rles,
chill Tonic Is equally valuable as
General Tonic because II contains n.
well known tonic properties ofQUiNINE
and IRON. !, acts on the Liver, Drives
out Malaria, Eurichcs the Blood and
Builds up the Whole System. 50 cents.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-03-09
Piles Cured In o TO II Days

Your druggis, will refund money u PAzo
OINTMENT fails to cure any case Of Itching.
blind. Bleeding OF ProtrudinE piles in6 to i4dAys.
The hfst application gives Ease and Rest sc.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-07-22
CHURCHES TO HOLD
UNION MEETING
Invitation Was Today Extended to
the George S. Stevens Evaneel-
istic Company.

Martinsburg will have a great union
evenagelistic meeting, beginning the
middle of next September. This was
definitely decided It meeting held
today by the Ministerial Associa-
tion at the Y. NJ. c. A., and an invita-
ton will be extended to the George
S Stevens Evangelistic company.
During the past week this matter
has been pretty well discussed by the
different pastors and lay members of
the city churches. AT a meeting held
last Friday night at the First NJ. E..
church the Rev, Stevens was present
and explained his plan. 1t was well
thought of. but action was deferred
until today.
This morning when the ministers
met the question was discussed at
length, at the conclusion of which 1t
was decided to extend the invitation.
and all of the city churches are ex-
pected to join in the meeting.
At today's meeting al Of the
churches extending the invitation
were represented either in person or
by proxy,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-07-22
DESPERATE ATTEMPT TO WRECK B. { 0. TRAIN
NO. IS; PASSENGERS ARE BADLY SHAKEN Up;
YOUTHFUL WILLIAM CAPTURED ADMITS GUILT
PATRIOT WRITES
EASTERN FRONT
NJ. Ferrari Sends Note From italian
War Zone-45 Days on the
Firing Line.

After forty-fye long days on the
firing line, / am now here onl va few
miles from the front" writes NJ Fer
rari from a position in the midst Of
the Italian war zone, to Walter w.
Trout, of the Peoples Trust Company
He says further: The war is going
on in our favor The Austrians tried
TO suifocate us with poisonous fumes
and gases, but we certainly have Civ
en- them a dear lesson. The weather
S very hot here. and suppose Is about
the same over in America In few
days | will send you some pictures
from the front My health is very
good, and | hope you and all friends
are we'll"
All mail from the region of the Eu-
ropean war is so carefully censored
that but little can be given out by
those who are actively engaged in the
deadly strife. Mr. Ferrari. who is
with the Third Battalion Bersaglieri,
Ciclisti, is one OF the type OF thous-
ands of prosperous business men in
America who have had patriotic spir.
it enough to join the colors of the var
ious countries engaged in the titanic
struggle at arms. He left Martinsburg
early last summer for Italy. and was
soon sent to the front in a mountain
Gus region, where hardships untold
have ben endured because Of ex-
tremes of climate besides the expo.
sure to death-dealing weapons of war
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-07-22
MISSIONARY TELLS
Of HIS WORK IN
SOUTH AMERICA
THE REV. j. c. QUARLES EX'
PLAINS FOUR YEARS WORK
IN URUGUAY.
HAS ESTABLISHED A CHURCH IN
MoNTEVlDEO WITH as
MEMBERS.
DELIVERS EXCELLENT ADDRESS
AT FIRST AND SECOND BAP-
list CHURCHES.

At the First Baptist church Sun
day morning the Re- ] c. Quaries
missionary to Mou'gideo. Uruguay.
occupied the pulpit IN the absence of
the pastor, who is enjoying his yaca-
ton in Virginia The minister discus
sed the mission fe,l Of South Ameri.
ca very in:ellieently and brought ont
some interesting facts about that re-.
public.
Uruguay he said vas the most pro.
gressiye of the South American re.
publics, and while die smallest It had
shown greater progress than any Of
her sister states. The soil is fertile
and is we'll cultivated, waving fields
of grain being in evidence almost ev-
erywhere The earth is filed with
practically all kinds of minerals.
which are awaiting the hand OF the
Iprospector.
Monteyideo is a city Of more than
100000 population has street cars.
electric lights, public parks. public
hospitals, fine educational system and
is up-to-date and alive in almost every
thing. The Protestant churches are
almost unknown. bat the missionaries
are gradually working their way and
the various denominations are slowly
pgta hliebinp Themselves
The Rev. Quarles has been in Mon
tevideo four years and has been able
to establish church Of As members.
The first year he baptized 3. and the
second year /. Tho outlook was not
very very promis ng. but he began
gaining ground AMI in the third and
fourth years the results were far bet
ter Having safely established the
church he sought years vacation,
and with his wife and son came back
to Virginia to spend a year. during
which he will travel over various parts
OF the south discussing South Amer,
lea as mission field
Sunday afternoon the Rev. Quarles
delivered the same address at the
Second Baptist church, and at night
he again occupied the pulpit at the
First Baptist church.
During his stay in the city the Re
Quarles was the guest of r. S. En-
inert.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-07-22

has been designed which is practical
ly ready for use when furnished to
employees Every postal clerk in the
country and thousands OF postoffice
employees will find this new method
Of great advantage and it will result
in a large economy in the service.
There have also been some other
notable Improvements made, viz, the
substitution Of steel where brass was
formerly used, at a very considerable
lessening Of expense; a device for
fastening foreign mail pouches, doing
away with the old-fashioned method
OF string and seal; scheme for saw
ing twine by means of simple hold
eT which permits free and easy use
without waste. and flexible stamp
design, for which the contract price
was "a cents. but which will now
be made at cost of tut cents.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-07-22
PUMPKIN PIES IN
MIDSUMMER MONTHS
Kept This Thanksgiving Product
Late.

The very nature Of the pie pumpkin
makes 1t fit exactly with roast turkey
at Thanksgiving time wien the first
chill blasts of autumn are falt, bHt
soft shells and fresh Holsters seems
out-of-oseason, but is nothing lacking
III delicious flavor.
Adam Keller, the well-known truck
gardner, who operates Grows Delight
Farm" had on the city market Satur-
day evening a pupmkin of the stand
ard yellow pie variety, that lacked
nothing in weight and firmness. hap~
ing kept all these months past the
holiday season in perfect condition.
He says he has been able to pre-
serve these almost indefinitely by
keeping them in an upper story of his
brick home, close by a big chimney
that keeps them an exen temperature
and dry. In the same way he has
successfully kept sweet potatoes year
after year "A damp cellar. however
warm will not preserve pumpkins or
sweet potatoes" he says. His simple
method of extending the season of
the priced pie pumpkin many months
is well worth trying
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-07-22

a mechanical pickup or facing table
Tor use in facing and stacking letters
IN first class postofIices has also been
developed and will soon be perfect.
ed. This device is considered superb
or to those now in use and costs LEGS
than one-third as much to manufac-
ture. Those at present in use cost
approximately $500.
1t will thus be seen that the ac-
tivities of the Postoffice Department
have been conferred along lines which
will not only produce large econ
omies to the people of the country
but will also prove a great conyen-
fence to those in the service. Dur
ing the past three years two objects
have been kept constantly in view.
viz, saving the pub c money wher.
ever possible and serving the people
Continued on Page 60
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-07-22
Campaign OF TOURS
BEING ADVOCATED
For the Purpose of Attracting Tour
lists TO Visit the
State.
Morgantown. w. Va, July 10.

Morgantown, w. Va, July 10,
To all members of the County Courts:
Dear Sir: Notice has been received
at this office that campaign of tours
is being advocated by the papers Of
other states for the purpose of at
tracing TOURISTS 10 their various
sections. Effort is being made to
portray and impress attractions with
in their borders and the advantages
to be derived by making tours
through their states
There is no state in the Union, or
place in the world that offers more
scenic routes or affords greater at
fractions than our Little Mountain
State. Our orchards, farms, crystal
streams and beautiful valleys, as well
as our myriad hills offer diversion
that cannot be found elsewhere The
architect of nature has beautifully
blessed us and it is our duty to help
utilize the opportunity placed at our
door The people of other states are
growing wealthy from the travellers
contribution, and none compare with
us. Many tourists can be attracted
tc this state during the coming sea
son if we can offer them routes to
travel that will be attractive
What have you in your county to
cffer.
VIII you join in making a tour
across this state attractive and OF
worth by including your county? VIII
you not call this TO the attention OF
your citizens and ask their co-opera-
ton?
Let us hear from you at once Civ
ing routes, descriptions and advan-
tages.
Yours very truly.
STATE ROAD BUREAU,
A. II. Williams,
Chief Road Engineer,
p S. The Federal aid legislation
IS now a law Our part is s55, 900
his year,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-07-22

formed church, J. Nevin Kilmer.
Misses Mary Warren, Dora Wolfens-
berger, Emma, Lou E., and Margaret
Seibert and Gladys Poole left over
the Cumberland Valley railroad for
Pen Mar, where they will attend the
annual Missionary and Church Work
Conference of the Reformed church
The conference opens tonight and
lasts until Sunday. The local people
VIII not return until Saturday even
ing.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-07-22
MILLIONS IN ROAD BONDS READY USE

Martnsburgs Good Roads demonstration this afternoon
far beyond the expectations of those who responsible for it.
The automobile parked their Rosemont and shortly
before o'clock the big parade started for the city with County
Assessor John w. Dodd chief marshal
The automobile responded noby to the CALL and when
the parade stretched full length practically mile
long Every the city represented with
while large number of country people lent their influence
and support to make the demonstration really what should be-
Many of the decorated with the national coors and
presented splendid appearance.
There disappointment because Congressman-a
Large Sutherland could not be present but last night he call
ed back Washington from Parkersbug where he attended
funeral of Congressman Moss look after official business
the large crowd of good roads enthusiasts made happy
because State Highway Commissioner A. Williams
Morganown filed the engagement and delivered splendid
dress
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-07-22
Sudden Stop of Onrushed Train Shakes
Up and Frightens Passengers
But None Were Injured
William Gilber Dixon, Caught Watch
ing the Scene of His Dastardly
Works Held in Jail Here

attempt wreck B. o. passenger train No 49, east
bound last night about 6:55 o'clock mile of
costing several lives the WOULD
being locked in jail pending hearing making
full confeson to Assistant Prosecuting Attorney E. L. Luttre
Captain McCarty of the B. o. police force Cumberland
and Detective B. L. Prince
The train charge of Engineer George Light Cum
beand and Conductor Chew Baltimore leaving Cumbo
the train making fairly good speed expecting city
schedule tine o'clock. Engineer George Light Cumbe
land while leaning several distractions on
the track and applying the emergency brakes brought
to full STOP but not until the distractions had been
some of them cut in two.
The application of the and the stopping of the
tram almost threw the from their seats
mach alarm However, hurt but all badly scared
AS quickly the stopped aghed to
ascertain what the distractions and found them be five
ties About this time Conductor noticed stranger
approaching the train and his suspicious became
e He questioned the stranger but he denied knowledge of
the affair." saying his home and that he homeward
bound.
This did not satisfy the conductor Immediately pac
ca nm under arrest and brought him the city Arriving at the
opot the stranger turned Prince and taken
70 the county jail Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
hoed and the prisoner made complete him.
Captain j. c. McCarty of Cumberland notified and came
10 the city last night This morning Prince went to
the JAIL where the stranger agreed to make statement and tell
what ne knew of the affair
He said his William Gilbert Dixon of Washington
ana a ne ~ years of He American and occupa
Ton painter He left his home April year. securing en-
10 Grafton w Va, where he the B. & O. police
lie then wandered Keyse where he experienced similar fate
Out secured employment with the railroad there rackman
Monday morning he in Cumberland and finding nothing
- 10 lett Tor the east freight Arriving Cumbo he left
% Tram and then he began planning how reach Washington
hay ne conceived the idea of stopping by placing OBJ
uctons on the track and while they beng removed he
would climb aboard
dng several old ties he piled upon the eastbound
track and then secreted himself behind bank to await deveon
n'S IN few minutes No Is hove in sight he believed
MS ambition was realized He engine strike the cross ties
ana after waiting short while emerged from his hiding place and
started toward the train
AT st ne said he denied his guilt Conductor Chew but
vas arrested and brought to the city also said he had
eo 10 months in the Reform in Washington having
~ louhd guilty of assisting gang rob Washington bank
ms afternoon Captain McCarty appeared before Justice
and caused be his arrest barg
lug MN with attempting to wreck the train
oh does not to be disturbed by condition and free
the jail m~usa ~ Vi1eu mn a.
aside from slightly damaging the engine pilot the train
vas none the for the accident
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-07-22
Mr.. Williams Address.

dress
Mr.. Williams Address
enthusiastic crowd representative citizens Of BerEe
county all interested public improvements that
filled the Public Square Immediately parade this after
noon Williams, state highway commissioner gave rather
lengthy talk the public roads of West Virginia especially
ecited much valuable statistical dongs certain
counties since he into office July 1913 The total
of funds available throughout the entire good
$88oooo unexpended funds available for public
ing apporoned the $4,000 0oo
simply awaiting seasonable time for
From November 1911 July 1st of this year. twenty-five
counties in the state voted bonds aggregang S2oo to be
used in making permanent roads
On August Putnam county districts will vote on
bond Of $4,000 August county
district $75000 August 18TH Mason county, district $685.
oOo August 18TH Peasants country 100000 The county
of Doddrdge county West Union placed contract with
Sister M0Fr for seven miles Of fourteenfoo
approximately $600 being part of the old Northwestern
pike running from Winchester Petersburg week
che county contracted for eleven miles
road the Northwestern pike with Company Con-
tracts will be let bond issue of 650000 county on
August Bird for seventyve miles of road August 0h Wet
gel county will place contract for eighteen miles permanent
road out of bond issue of $24O0o Randolph county on August
10th will let contract for twenty-five road her present
bond issue being $220000 July 3s Fayette county will sell
road bonds in the of 81 100000 July 28h sale Of
S"oooo IN road bonds postponed from July h will by
brooke county Roane county will sell Walton district
the Of $208000 Cabe county will sell 5000
600 in road bonds July Doth
All the road bonds mentioned per cent and have gen.
orally sold for good premium In Marion county for instance
$65000O in road bonds brought premium of $500
me good roads schools at Morgnown grown in attend
each The enrolment first year was 146 the Sec
ond year 153, the third year, 55.
All road work conducted along strictly scientific lines look
ing primarily toward concrete brick and stone
Senator McIntre Talks
Following Mr. Williams address, A. c. McTntire de-
Vered splendid address, dealing at length construc
o road maintenance how funds be the benefits
derived from their expenditure Turning Berkeley county he
discussed the question by districts presenting indspuabe facts
ana explaining In detail what be done senator's address
was listened to with rapt attention tomorrow it will appear
in full in these columns.
Lewis H. Thompson president Of the Mems Assoca
ton presided and introduced the speakers
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-07-22
Yours very truly.
STATE ROAD BUREAU.

p. S. The Federal aid legislation
is now law Our part is s55,O 900
this year,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-07-22
VERY PLEASANT PARTY s.t.=
AT THE PATTERSON HOME

\ very pleasant party was given
Tuesday night from $50 until after
midnight at the Patterson home In
Willamsport pike in honor Of Miss
Evelyn Zones, Of Alexandria, Va who
is visiting at that residence At mid
night the guests We're served delic-
ious refreshments after which they
departed
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-07-22

Mrs \. r. McKeevcr and son Frank
o. Commerce street are visiting her
aunt, Mrs. Anderson, of Winchester
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-07-22
GENUINE ENTHUSIASM SHOWN BY THE
BIG CROWDS IN GOOD ROADS" RALLY;
TELLING ADDRESSES ON PRIME SUBJECT

MONSTER PARADE MARKS OPENING OF BIG MEET
GAILY DECORATED AUTOS IN LINE-PUBLIC SQUARE
PRESENTS BEEHIVE SCENE As STATE HIGHWAY
COMMISSIONER WILLIAMS AND SENATOR MCINTYRE
SPEAK-LEWIS II. THOMPSON PRESIDES OVER THE
MEETING
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-04-28

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Before submitting to surgical opera
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Write to the Lydia e. Pinkham
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advice-it will be confidential.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-04-28
ais Ii Fatal. Doctor?v

Evan B. Stotsenburg, attorney gen
eral, once was trying a lawsuit in New
Albany. A colored physician was
called as a witness for the other side
to establish certain medical evidence.
This colored man had come to New
Albany with diploma written in some
foreign language, and no one ever had
taken the trouble to determine wheth-
er it was genuine, Stotsenburg said in
telling the story. Mr.. Stotsenburg
cross-examined the witness thus:
"You say you are physician-a
medicine physician?" Stotsenburg
asked.
Yes, sir" replied the colored man.
you know all about diseases-all
kinds?"
Yes, sir, yes, sir. 1 knows that dis
ease, sir"
We'll, then, just explain to this jury
what that disease is Stotsenburg or
dered.
IT'S a disease of the kidneys, sub,
disease of the kidneys" the physician
told the iury.-Indianapolis News.