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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-12

the stain is iron rust a weak So
luton Of hydrochloric acid should
be used. Be careful Of the paper
that has been used for applying
tho kerosene, as, Of course, it is
very infammable. Also hydro
chloric acid Is too dangerous to
be left In careless hands. II
should ba marked and not left
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-12

0nces during business hours and keep house
a. nght?"
Ihe query is a pertinent one.
Why didn't write about these near" house
.sspers in the first place? belong to the
unity myself, not by virtue of working SIX
'sys Of the week in an Office and helping to
.sep home in order at odd hours, but by the
,act Of working FIVE days in schoolroom and
cong what can be done before 8 o'clock a. m.
sao p. m. during the week, with my Satur-
asys and Sundays at my own disposal.
We women seem TO have an Unborn tendency
!" look over our fences and long for some other
wenan's pasturege. We think and dream
sso. therefore, write il we are afflicted with
20 literary microbe-about something far off,
ssaaysean think of no other reason why !
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-12

has not been injured through use OF any
gritty cleaning preparation. Paper moistened
with very little kerosene, rubbed on discolor-
atoms, will usually remove them, but where
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-12

about where children can get At It
If washing soda solution has been neces-
sary to cut the greasy coat on the sink, large
quantity of very hot water should be at hand
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-12
By OLIVE A. SMITH

\ INTERESTED friend wrote
10 me through the TRIBUNE
INSTITUTE as follows: "Your
article was interesting for a
housekeeper who stays at
home and works. Why don't
you write one about the
housekeepers who work in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-12

! Nv ~ thc lnslStenJ bacIe-
oc.st and the vanishing
usema.5 the modern house
fa would have a hard time
PINK un 90 what is now re
.cd as merely decent
alard Of cleanliness if she
LII. :. L-ronl unon the time
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-02-19
LOCAL YOUNG MEN
NARROWLY ESCAPE
MEETING DEATH
WHEN FREIGHT TRAIN AND
OVERLAND CAR COME TO-
cETHER YESTERDAY.
ROY c. GROVE AND EDGAR HEN
SHAW ONLY ONES SUSTAIN
ING SEVERE INJURIES.
DRIVERS PRESENCE OF MIND
PROBABLY SAVED LIVES OF
HIS COMPANIONS.

Monday afternoon about $3.50 o'clock
while returning from a public sale.
Messrs. Roy G. Grove. Edgar Hen.
shaw. John Jones, benjamin Kitchen
Rumsey Graham and Walter Thatcher
all young men of the city and county.
miracuously escaped being killed
when the automobile in which they
We're riding and a Cumberland Valley
freight train collided al the Beding-
ton crossing.
The car was being driven by Mr..
Grove, and he with Mr.. Henshaw oc-
cupied the front seat. the other oc.
cupants being in the rear. which fact
is the cause of them not being Sc
yerely injured The machine was cur
tanned and therefore the driver did
not hear the bell which was ringing
or the approach of the train until the
machine and engine were within a
few feet of each other. Mr.. Grove
not losing his presence of mind, quick
ly turned the car in the same direc.
tion in which the train was going and
thus was hit only a glancing blod.
Had he gone straight over The track
a more disastrous accident would
have probably been the result
When the automobile crashed into
the tank of the engine il was knock
ed over. and its occupants we're spill
ed along the road Word was soon
sent to this city Of the affair and s.
w Kent Miller went to The scene OF
the accident and brought the men
home. where the injured ones were
given medical attention. II was dis
covered that Mr.. Groves left knee
cap had been split, and Mr.. Hensha y
suffered a bad cut near Ills right
knee.
The party was making the trip in
c. G.. Groves five passenger Over
land, which was almost completely de.
molished, the front wheels and the
engine being smashed to fragments.
1t is doubtful if it can be repaired.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-02-19
Judge Ira E. Robinson

| party best who serves his country
| best.
Many good policies have in recent
years been put into the statutes of our
state by the beneficent mind of the
Republican parity Permit me to say
that beyond the perfection of the laws
We now have am not OF opinion that
we at present need extensive new leg
islation. What we need now is ac.
tive and business-like cooperation for
the uplift of West Virginia; for tho
development Of her resources; for the
realization Of her needs. Good faitn
among men Is itself law.
have made no promises to retain
anybody now in office. nor to appoint
anybody who is out. My conception
OF our state government is greater,
than view that it is mere organ
ization for the distribution of patron.
age In this mere incident to gov
eminent, ! shall demand above all
else absolute efficiency
As candidate for the nomination,
my platform is the simple code OF
truth and honor which | learned In a
plain farm house among our hills
years ago; as the nominee of the Re
publican party, my platform will be
that made by the party in convention
assembled; as Governor OF West yir-
ginia. my platform will be the Con-
stitution of the State and the laws
made by the people in pursuance
thereof.
Requesting the thoughtful consider
alton of every voter. | am
Respectfully.
IRA f. ROBINSON.
Grafton. West Virginia.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-02-19
SUPERINTENDENT
PAYS LAST VISIT
TO LOCAL Church
THE REV. GEORGE c. BACON VS.
TIED FIRST M. &. CHURCH
SUNDAY NIGHT.
GIVES BRIEF HISTORY OF THE
WORK OF THE FREDERICK
DISTRICT.
breaches SPLENDID SERMON
NIGHT SERVICE TO LARGE
AUDIENCE.

Because OF the illness of the Rev
B. w. Meeks, pastor of the First NJ
E. church, District Superintendent
Rev. George c. Bacon occupied the
pulpit last night. This was his last
Official visit because his term will soon
expire, and "a successor will be ap.
pointed by the next conference.
In spite Of the extreme frigid
weather a large congregation greet
ed the speaker, who began by saying
that the local church was very near
to him because it was here that Bish.
OPP Simpson ordained him as an cid
er. He gave a brief review of the
work of the Frederick district, which
has at present 40 charges, 120
churches. 1900 members and a pop
ulation of $4,000.
He laid special emphasis upon the
necessity of securing more ministers.
saying that the work had suffered in
many places because OF that. He urg.
ed that the contributions this year
for the ministerial fund be increased
so the young men could be kept in
school, as they were under obliga.
tions to enter upon their work in this
district after completing their edu.
cation. .f a1w ats
Last year the district supported
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-02-19
Celebrate Anniversary

Bristol, Va. Captain and Mrs. John
NJ. Preston, residing at the historic
Preston homestead at Seven Miles
ford. Smyth county, Virginia, have
just celebrated the iifty-second ami
versary OF their marriage. Three OF
their daughters Mrs. Dean, OF South
Carolina; Mrs Woods. OF North Caro-
lima, and Mrs. Robert Gray, of Bristol.
and their children, were present at a
reception given.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-02-19
NEW TELEPHONE DIRECTORY
FOR CUMBERLAND VALLEY CO.

The Cumberland Valley Telephone
Company has issued a new directory
for 1916, the most complete and at
tractive ever put out by this cor
poration. The book will be distribut-
ed as quickly as possible. 1t con-
tains the names of all subscribers in
the territory in which the company
operates, including Hagerstown, Win.
chester and Martinsburg as well as
other Maryland, Virginia and West
Virginia towns.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-02-19

students, and this year IA were en-
rolled in school, but 2 had been com
PEELED to surrender, their duties be-
cause OF insufficient funds. This par
ticuIar phase of the work, he said
needed assistance. and II the minis.
try is to be maintained and the ranks
kept filed more help must be had.
The district superintendent preach
ed an excellent sermon, asking where
is mans place in the world, and how
best he could find it. II he missed
his calling there would be failure,
but should he find his place his ca
reer would be one OF success.
During his term of office the Rev.
Bacon has made many visits to Mar
tinsburg, and they have always
been appreciated. That he will soon
leave the work is a matter OF deep
regret.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-02-19

missionners directed to make sale OF
property.
John w. Oliver ct al VS.. D. II. Rod.
gers ct al, decree confirming com.
missioner's report and establishing
the debts against the estate OF Mary
Grady.
D. II. stuekey ct al VS.. W. T. McMil-
Ian ct al, final decree of distribution.
e. L. Luttrel trustee, VS.. c. w. Tab
Ter ct al. report of special receiver
showing distribution Of money.
John w. Oliver ct al VS.. d. IL. Rod
gers ct al. decree Of resale of prop
|erty.
J. Griff Cation vs.. f. II. Tabler.
admr.. decree establishing claim
against guardian and surety on his
bond.
Henry Harris VS. Nora Harris.
cause referred to commission to take
testimony.
L. c. Hoffman, committee, vs.. W.
f. Locke. decree distributing funds.
Minnie Winning vs.. Arthur Winning
ct al, decree directing commissioners
to make sale of property.
Mrs. A. M. Whitacre VS.. Earl Rim
ker, petition to pay fund in the hands
Of general receiver to the creditors
and authorizing the receiver to use
funds for that purpose.
c. c. Kimmell VS.. Sundstrom and
Stratton. order filing answer TO the
Marion Steam Shovel Company.
Lee NJ. Bender VS.. Trobaugh and
Hedges, order fling answer and gem
eral reply to same.
Mamie r. Smith vs. Ezra Smith,
cause referred to commissioner to
take testimony.
Harry p. Lord W.. Estella Lord.
cause referred to commissioner to
take testimony.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-02-19
BERKELEY SPRINGS
MAN IS GROUND TO
s''"r.'' =, BY TRAIN
ALLEN MILLER SLED NEAR
HANCOCK STATION LATE YES
TERDAY AFTERNOON.
SCALP AND BRAINS FOUND LYING
ON BALTIMORE AND OHIO
RAILROAD TRACKS.
BODY HAD BEEN DRAGGED GOOD
DISTANCE WHEN DISCOVER
Ed BY TRAIN BRAKEMAN.

The most frightful death In this
section OF the country Ia recent years
occurred yesterday afternoon short
~ before 4 O'clock Just within sight
OF the Baltimore and Ohio station ut
Hancock. when Allen Miller. Il resi-
dent OF Berkeley Springs, was liter
ally ground to pieces. as result Of
being caught between the wheels OF
an easthound freight train.
There were no Witnesses to the af-
fair and nobody seems TO know just
how the man came In contact with
the train. When discovered first by
n brakeman. his body was between
the wheels OF the huge car. his scalp
was cut off. portions Of his brains
were found lying on the tracks and
his legs, arms and body were Sc
verely cut and bruised. When dis
covered he had already been dragged
a distance OF about 200 yards
Earlier in the day, Miller had been
seen by the agent at Hancock loier-
ing around the place but nobody paid
any attention to him. as he was gem
orally always seen In this attitude.
He also was patron of tho saloons
and while II could not be verified, IL
IL thought that he had been visitor
at these places during the day.
Railroad men began gathering the
body up Immediately after IT had
been found and sent it to Berkeley
Springs, where Squire Widmeyer. who
is acting coroner. deemed an inquest
unnecessary.
Miller was one OF the most we'll
known men in Morgan county and
Lad made Berkeley Springs HIS home
for several years. he has wife, two
daughters and one son. the latter be-
ing employed at the sand mines near
his home, surviving FIe was about
90 years Of age.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-02-19
MEMBERSHIP IS
RAPIDLY GROWING
AT THE Y. NJ. c. A.
MANY YOUNG MEN TAKING 40.
VANTAGE OF OPPORTUNITY
TO JOIN ASSOCIATION.
THE BOARD or DIRECTORS ARE
WORKING HARD FOR INTER.
EST OF THE ASSOCIATION.
PROSPECTS FOR SECURING sERv.
ICES OF SPEAKER CLARK
EXCEEDINGLY BRIGHT.

II is gratifying indeed to the sec
rotary of the " NJ, c. A. and his co.
workers To note the increase in the
membership al the association and
the intense interest manifested by
many men and young men who have
not before visited the building. Near.
ly every day several new members
are added, and at the rate the mem.
bership Is increasing 1t bids fair TO
assume the largest proportions ever
known. As stated before new Lease
OF life has gripped the ~" and many
improvements are beng added. with
the board OF directors working hard
to make the "Y' the most pleasant
place for young men to be found in
Martinsburg. OF course the board
wants and must have the cordial as
sistance of everybody I'm this city to
accomplish what they have started
out to do, and you are asked to aid
In any way you can Under the pres.
ent management the peoples money
is being used jndiciously. and every
cent made 10 count. A an impetus
to place the ~" on frmer founda-
ton a number Of entertainments are
being planned, which, with a cam
palgn for members. Is sure TO help
wonderfully. Chief OF the entertain
I
ments will be lecture by Hon.
Champ Clark. OF Missouri, and II the
committee Is successful in getting
him here. and prospects are exeeed4
ingly bright. II means the turning of
a considerable sum into the Golfers
Of the ~" With the minstrel by
the Martinsburg Glee Club and the
opera Princess Bonnie" the former
under the direction OF DR.. G.. b. Gey-
er, and the latter conducted by Mr.
l.. Dew. Gerhardt, both for the bene.
fit of the institution. with this large
number OF participants lending their
aid, much good Is sure to result. A
decided change will be made the first
Of the coming week when the pool
tables upstairs and the one in the
rear room will be moved into the lob
by. and the pool room converted into
a reading room.
The pool will be filed with warm
water on Monday. and a daily plunge
is there for all who viii take advant-
age of 1t. With the various games,
of congenial companions, what better
place could you want your boy to-
spend his evenings. Get in line and
help. Lend your aid. lend your pres
enee The town needs the "Y"; the
boys need It.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-02-19
TO the people Of WEEK Virginia

TO the People OF Wekt Virginia.
As is generally known, ! am a can.
didate for the Republican nomination
for Governor Of West Virginia, at the
primary on June 6. respectfully So
Lett the vote of every citizen who be.
lieves in those sound policies Of states
manship for wliiciF the Republican
party Is pre-eminent
In view of my public career ii seems
needless no say that no individual,
faction, or interest Is sponsor for my
candidacy | am a candidate at the
insistance of good and worthy citi.
zens in every quarter OF the state,
whose call deemed il drty to ans.
wer II Is gratifying that have the
support of men regardless Of their
former affiliations | stand for eff.
cient public service. through a reun-
tied party, and have charity for all;
entangling alliances with none"
If nominated and elected Governor,
as have the faith that | shall be,
it will be my endeavor at all times TO
promote the fair name of my native
state, and impartially and deliberately
to administer its affairs as the repre-.
sentative OF all the people. | shall
demand economy without parsimony,
and progress without radicalism. Az
far as in me lies, shall insist upon
full return for every dollar OF the
states money expended
| think my past record vouches the
fact that ! shall be firm in my own
conclusions. after respectful and ma.
tuure consideration of the opinion Of
others At all times | shall seek the
right. recognizing that he serves his
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-02-19
PARKERSbURG MAY
GET CONVENTION
Highland First Favors His Home
Town, and then Speaks for the
Ohio River city

Virgil l.. Highland, Republican Ma
tional Committeeman from West Vir-
ginia, has written the secretary of the
Board of Commerce at Parkersburs,
regarding the invitation to hold the
state convention there. He writes
that he fayors Parkersburg as second
choice. his home city of Clarkesburg
being his first choice. If no organic
ed effort is made to take the concen-
ton to Clarkesburg, as there has none
yet appeared, he VIII favor Parkers-
burg, he writes.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-02-19
pons Boys cIothes 70 .EIope

Bristol. Va, Miss Sadie NJ White,
II, daughter Of prosperous Smyth
county farmer, put on suit of her
brothers clothes and walked several
miles through the mountains to meet
Joe G. Hart. youth of her own age.
Together they came here and were
married.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-02-19
DANCE GIVEN At
COUNTRY HOME
By Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Mason, Near
lnwood, Friday
Night

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mason enter
tanned large number of their friends
at their spacious country home. near
Inwood, Friday night at an old time
country dance. There were seventy
five of their friends present and the
time was spent in dancing. At mid
night delicious refreshments were
served and dancing continued an hour
longer. All present expressed them
selves as having a most enjoyable
time
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-02-19
Great Revival

Pocomoke City. Md. This city Is
in the midst OF religious revival ana
The Rev. w. @. Hurst, pastor OF Salem
Methodist Episcopal Church. said yes.
terday that 200 persons have profess
sed faith. Business Is suspended at
times TO allow attendance at church.
The Berge sisters, gospel singers,
and all the ministers are assisting
DR.. Hurst.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-02-19
POWER COMPANY
NOW A BANKRUPT
Judge Dayton so Adjudicates il and
Refers Matter to Referee
w. n. Thomas.

Acting upon instructions given by
the stockholders of the Martinsbura
Power Company at meeting held on
January A, this year. authorizing the
board of directors to file a petition in
bankruptcy, Judge A. G. Dayton has
adjudicated the company O bankrupt
and referred the matter to Referee
Wilbur H. Thomas
The object in taking this step was
because several of the bondholders,
who had bought into the property,
had been delaying the reorganization
and threatened to hold it up indef.
nitely and thereby prolong the litiga-
ton. To get the company's affairs adj
justed at the earliest possible date the
stockholders decided upon this plan,
and directed the board of directors to
act accordingly.
The company's assets are s597.-
Pills. and the liabilities 1921 1862.
An order has been entered contin-
uing the present receivers, Attorneys
Clarence E. Martin and Howard H.
Emmert, and directing them to extend
sufficient money to preserve the prop
Ierty, until receiver is appointed and
takes charge.
The matter of reorganization will
now proceed as rapidly as circnm-
stances will permit, and 1t is believ-
ed that it will not require long to
carry il to a successful conclusion.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-02-19
WILL BUILD MODERN
ROAD FROM SWAN
POND TO THE CITY
oPEoUoN DISTRICT CITIZENS
HOLD ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING
AT SWAN POND LAST NIGHT
JUDGE WHlTMORE EXPLAINS
HOW THE FUNDS ARE DIsTRIe-
UTED AMONG DISTRICTS.
BLAIR LIMESTONE COMPANY AND
FARMERS OFFER THEIR sERv-
ICES WITHOUT COST.

The Opequon District Good Roads
Association held a very enthusiastic
meeting Friday night at the Swan
Pond school house. About 90 men.
to two members of the county court
and many visitors. all of whom ap-
peared interested in lettering the
roads of that section of the county
A. F. Feltner, president, presided.
Judge George A. Whitmore, of the
county court, delivered a very inter
esting address. in which he showed
the amount of money the court had
to spend on the roads in the various
districts. Opequon is allowed $13 per
mile for improvements, which in
cludes the repair of bridges and cul-
trict. This does not leave much for
the roads, and accounts for their con-
dition to large extent.
Mr.. Whitmore's address enlighten-
ed the citizens as it was the first
time they had any knowledge of the
amount OF money for road purposes,
and how limited it is 1t was also
pointed out by Mr. Whitmore that the
majority of the bridges and culverts
this year will need repairing. and only
a small amount will be available for
the roads. Mr.. Welshans. of the
court, was also present, but did not
discuss the question but agreed With
Mr. Whitmore
1t was the consensus of opinion
after Mr. Whitmore's address that
there should be concerted action on
the part of all, and that the move
ment should spread to the other dis
tricts. An effort will be made to
have similar organizations all over
the county. At the next meeting 1t is
missioner A. d. Williams, or some
member of his official family. viii be
present.
One of the most interesting adj
dresses was delivered by DR.. F. NJ.
Gruver, who travels over the district
considerably and is well acquainted
with conditions. The doctor pointed
out the necessity for improvements,
showing how it can be done, and what
benefits the farmers will receive
therefrom.
DR.. ]. Whann McSherry, who owns
considerable property in the dis
trict, was unable to be present, but
sent a letter pledging financial sup
port.
The Blair Limestone Company is
showing much interest in the move
ment, and on Monday will put three
teams and several men at work haul
ing rock from the quarry to designat-
ed places, it being the intention OF
the association to build a modern
road from Swan Pond to Martinsburg.
The association will also look after
the road from Bedington to Green's
burg, and as rapidly as it can be inn
proved the work will be done. Sew
eral farmers have agreed to furnish
teams, and those without teams have
subscribed very literally toward the
Improvement of the roads.
Several new members, among them
being Dr. Gruver, Messrs. Whitmore
and Welshans, were admitted to the
association.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-02-19
FREDERICK GOING TO
HEAR BILLY SUNDAY

Frederick people are making ar
engagements to, hear Billy Sunday
when he comes to Baltimore. Ii Al.
rangements are being made for a
special train, which win carry about
800 persons 10 the Monumental city.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-02-19

Bristol, Va.-Roy b. Embree, OF the
Columbian Paper Company, with
plants here and at Buena Vista, Va.
confirms the report that he and his
associates are going to establish q
pulp and paper mill at Kingsport,
Tenn. rs miles west Of Bristol The
new plant will give employment to
about 100 men.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-02-19
Successful Operation

The condition of Mrs. John II.
Zirkle. wife Of the city recorder, who
underwent an operation Saturday at
the Providence hospital, Washington.
is reported to be much better today.
Mr.. Zirkle returned from Washington
last night.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-02-19
HON. ALEXANDER PARKS
NOW JURY COMMISSIONER

Hon. Alexander Parks, former
county court commissioner, has been
appointed to servewitschned etaoinnn
appointed as jury commissioner for
the United States court for this sec
ton, succeeding Attorney A. c. MAIDEN
bousch, resigned.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-02-19

Evangelist Biderwolf has just clos
ed six weeks campaign at Allen
town, Pa, during which time he has
received exactly $4,000. In his final
address he denounced Christian Sci
enee. Spiritualism. Unitarianism and
theosophy. The trail hitters number
ed more than 1000.