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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-18
CAPTAIN PARKS HERE
ON BRIEF FURLOUCH
Brings Back Good Story Of
Darky's Ambition.

Captain John N. Parks, of this city,
who is attached to the Seventh hat
TALON of the 155th Depot Brigade, at
Camp Lee, arrived home on Sunday
morning on five-days' furlough, and
lis greeting old friends today. Cap
tain Parks is a very busy man at the
cantonment, applies himself steadily
to his duties, and is awaiting the
time when he can get 'over there"
and come to grips with the Huns.
Captain Parks brings back good
story from the camp. He has under
his immediate command about ESQ
colored soldiers, and recently the
following conversation between two
of the darkies was overheard:
One of the colored men was dis
contented and the other was en-
deavoring to cheer him up.
Look here, SAM" said the cheer
full one. what you-all mean BY get
tin dissatisfied Why don't you get
QN'WA " WIN Wy w &c q OA1d-
GERS commission understands that
colored men are goin' to get point
merits as officers for colored troops"
''vThy don't you try yourself%-
queried the discontinued one.
II Is" declared the other. Use
going after a commission as majah,
I ISL
'sMajah nawthin'," snorted the dis
satisfied one. "You-all will never get
that high. What you want to be a
majah for, anyhow"
'sN7ell. it's thissaway." said the
cheerful one. 81 been watching these
yere white officers, and compre
hends that the lieutenants they do
everything, but don't know nothins::
the captains. they know everything,
but don't do nothin', while the ma
jahs, they don't know nothin' and
don't do nothin'. | thinks could be
"a majah."
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-18
MRS. ASHTON PASSES
TO HEAVENLY REWARD
Well Known and Highly Es-
teemed Lady Died Sunday.

Following an illness Of some three
years, during which period the de-
ceased bore her sufferings with Chris
tian fortitude, Mrs Arena G. Ashton,
widow Of George Albert Ashton, sue
cumbed Sunday afternoon about 410
o'clock at her residence, 1913 North
High street. Death was due to a
complication and Mrs. Ashton was
not fatally stricken until last We'd
nesday, when she was confined to
her bed and sank until death super
vened Sunday. The end was calm
and peaceful. Funeral arrangements
have been completed. The last SER
vice will be held at the late home
"Wednesday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock.
Rev. DR. Charles s. Trump, pastor of
St. Johns Lutheran Church, of which
Mns. Ashton had long been mem
Der, will officiate. and the interment
will be made in Green Hill ceme-
terry. Mrs Ashton was born about
SO years ago in Berkeley county and
was daughter OF the late Jesse G.
White. 1t will be remembered that
her husband died in March, 1917.
She is survived by her aged mother,
Mrs. Elizabeth G. White; three sons,
Meessrs. Charles t., Robert G.,
Sheridan b., and two daughters, Mrs.
d. b. Miller and Mrs. Oliver Siler,
all of this city.
John Inskeep.
John Inskeep, IA years old, a lead
ing resident and stock dealer of
Hampshire county, died near Rom
ney Saturday. His widow and son
survive.
Mrs. w. r. Stuart
Mrs. Rosalie Love Stuart, 81 years
old wife Of DR.. Wilton r. Stuart,
died Friday at White Post, Clarke
county, va, of pneumonia contracted
1t is thought. nursing her sister, Mrs.
George C. Meade, who died two
weeks ago. She was the daughter OF
the late Gusts Grymes, King George
county, Va Surviving are her hus-
band, daughter and sister. She was
a sister-in-law OF DR.. e. G.. Stuart, Of
Winchester and has relatives here.
Death Of An Infant.
Earl w. FWlian. one-year-old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. E. W. Wian, of Bed
ington, died at 4 O'clock Sunday
The funeral will occur from
the late home at 10 O'Clock Tuesday
Burial will be in the Spring
Mills cemetery.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-18
INCOME-TAx BLANKS
COMING IN SLOWLY
Collector Harrison Urges the
Prompt Attention to Matter.

Internal Revenue Collector r. X.
Harrison, of this city. is still after
those persons who have not yet fill
ed their income-tax blanks, and Isl
sues a warning to those affected by
the law that there can be no pos
sible escape from it.
Mr.. Harrison states that the ex.
perts who were here for week hand
led only about 10 per cent Of the
blanks OF persons in Berkeley coun-
fy who are affected by the law, and
that, while the time-limit has been
extended somewhat, It would be well
for every one affected to get busy
and file their papers All single per-
sons who have an income OF 81 900
or more per year, and all married
persons who have an income OF
$4,000 or more per year. must Ill
out the blanks.
Mr.. Harrison emphasizes the point
that there Is no way TO evade this
law, and that. the income tax Ia
likely to remain with US for many
years. He urges all persons affected
to file their returns promptly, and
will gladly render any assistanace
required at his office in the federal
building.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-18

Thought you would like To exchange
Letters With Me hope you have a
Fine time owe There | live IL West
OF v c X on 100 acer farm. am IL
have broun hair and eyes fair com
plexion am 5 It inch Tall | go to
church parties never Dance | have
one brother at Hawaiian Iselands
with his trends. 1t is raneing here
tonight | expect you are in bed ha ha
and these questions what Is your age
Would you care to exchange pictures
with me S excuse my writing as it
Is not good Of my Writing as | am no
college Student am only a high
school kid | must bring my letter to
close SO answer real soon
am your Friend
Before / close let me say that
have always been real well since !
came here. True we suffered at inter-
walls from the extreme cold and We're
depressed at time for the lack Of
comforts that we should have had;
vet all in all we have no complaint
TO offer Our country is the para
mount issue land il what We do for
her is of the least consequence what
ever, then we are glad to have serv-
ed her.
With best love,
Dick.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-18
SHIFFLET DESERTED
HAS PRICE ON HEAD

Edward Shifflet, formerly OF near
Harrisonburg, Va, who tried TO evade
the draft by failing to register and
was afterwards arrested and sent TO
Camp Meade, Md, is again at large.
He deserted II days after having
been assigned to that camp. This is
2 most heinous offense on Shifflet's
part and he has the prospect OF SER
wing long term in prison and could
be shot IL the War Department was
determined to carry out maximum
penalty. The customary price is OF.
fered for his capture.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-18
ENROLLER BATEMAN
WILL BE AT BERKELEY

Chief Enroller John L. Baternasi
and his corps Of assistants have
been busy in their efforts to enrol.
members of the u. s. Public Service
Reserve, the chief object of which is
to supply the. needed number of me-
chanics to build ships. Mr.. Batemal
will be at Hotel Berkeley from 7 10
9 and from to each subsequent
night this week, for the purpose Of
enrolling any mechanics who wish
to volunteer for service at the high
est wages ever paid labor Of this
character.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-18
ENTIRELY GONE
IS INDIGESTION
SHE DECLARES
Mrs. C. |. Thompson of Water
ST., Gives All the Credit
Tc Merv-Worth. !
MRS. G. /. THOMPSON, OF WATER
ST., GIVES ALL THE CREDIT
TO NERvE-WORTH

Here is a convincing statement re-
ceived a few days ago by Druggist
II. G. Shepherd:
Dear Sir--I had indigestion SO
bad could not sleep at night Had
suffered long time. Ny husband
brought home bottle of Wentworth
for me to try. Before taking half the
bottle / had great relief. THE INDI-
GESTION HAS LEFT ENTIRELY
and can sleep well at night. wish
to recommend your Wentworth as it
has been a great benefit to me.
MRS. c. L. THOMPSON,
"106 S. Water ST.
Wentworth steadies the nerves,
whets the appetite, adds flesh. aids
indigestion, rouses the liver regulates
the bowels, restores restful sleep,
banishes sick and nervous headaches,
and other aches and pains, builds up
rundown systems. If it does not do
this for you your dollar back at E.
G Shepherd Drug Store, Martinsbure
2 Is Is
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-18
DAUGHTER is BORN
COUNCILMAN CLINE:

MRS. Gertrude Kline, Of East Race
street, wife Of Councilman Fred
Cline, gave birth to baby daughter
AZ the City Hospital
Mrs. John Dern, who has been At
the hospital for treatment, left for
her home in Berkeley Place.
Mrs. Hugh Miller was admitted for
treatment.
Fred Isabel and son, Fitzgerald, of
Brunswick, who had their tonsils re-
moved have returned to their home.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-18
SHE GETS GLASSES
BEFORE HER PAPER

Mrs T. p Licklider, Of West King
street, lost her eye GLASSES and Sat
friday placed an advertisement in the
lost and found columns of the Jour.
nal. So quickly did the advt. work
that before Mrs Licklider received
her copy Of the Journal Saturday ev-
ening she received a phone message
that her glasses had been found.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-18
MISS sEss TRUMP ILL.

Miss Bess Trump has been quite
sick at the home Of her parents,
Rev. DR.. ami Mrs. Chas. S. Trump,
West Burke street Miss Trump was
unconscious for time Sunday, caus-
ing her family much uneasiness.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-18
NOTES or PATIENTS
AT KINGS DAUGHTERS

Reuben Conway, an employee of the
Standard quarries, was admitted to
the Kings Daughters hospital, for
surgical treatment.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs McCloy, of
King street, at the Kings Daughters
lospitala daughter.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-18

means rain and mud; and the rain
and mud are more uncomfortable
than the cold, and gee, the cold was
bad enough.
am certainly grateful for the
knitted outfit and | want to thank
Mrs. Hannis, Mrs. Cotter and Aunt
Helen for their part of the work
wish all the boys in France had good
lady friends like this; they would
certainly be happier.
The army papers give no informa-
ton about the movements of the
light artillery, but if "Bim" does get
over here I'll hardly be able to see
him as infantry and artillery seldom
get mixed up near any particular
place.
was sorry to hear OF Grandfath-
e- Gerhardts death. We could hard
Il expect anything else. will never
forget his parting blessing when n
gave him goodbye. 1t was affection
ste, true, but there was 9 dominant
feeling Of patriotism in it that | will
never forget. While he was born in
Germany, his sympathies were with
the people who are carrying on war
at the command OF war lords and r
not the German emperor seeking lust
or power. Peace to his ashes. Give
grandmother my love and sympathy
The Gerhard / spoke OF meeting
on my way over is Paul T. Gerhardt,
Of Ohio. ! think he IS grandson OF
Sebastian Gerhardt. one OF grand
fathers brothers. | have not seen
him since. There is another officer
here who has visited Martinsburg
several times He is Lieutenant Hill
6reth. Of West Virginia, who visited
Whiting Faulkner when in Berkeley
county. He knew me and we have
many mutual acquaintance.
Am enclosing check for my Elk's
dues. cashed it for a lieutenant who
came from the States on December
24th--a bad day to leave home. l
also want you to send me my Mason
ic card in three languages. ] have
not seen one but have heard how
nice they are.
You speak of coal being high. You
have nothing on us over here. Coal
sells from SIS to 800 ton. and it
is hard to get at any price.
Your clippings shows that another
batch of boys are getting into the
service. Good They should get in
when the Getting is good, for | think
they'll all be in sooner or later.
I As I said before l don't think I'll
be assigned to troops--at least for
no regular assignment. This will be
my abiding place MY part is being
done here and only hone my knowl-
edge of the machine gun will be
able to reach some one to shoot-out
OF the German He is wise old giv,
and Won don't want 10 underestimate
him He has good reason for ev-
\ ervthing he undertakes. and does ev-
erything methodicalIy. That is one of
the reason we can "straff" him-he
will use a certain trench at certain
time. We have to find out the time
and then 90 to him.
We had real American breakfast
the other morning, end It was the
most ENJOYABLE 7 had since leaving
home. II was bacon, fried eggs. gravy
bread. butter and coffee. The fellows
IN the environments. 7 suppose, have
this quite often; but if they expect
4 over There they have another think
coming u them Trey win have
@Heimlangy RIGHT Just as the rest Of
Us have had at times.
Before forget it I want 10 send !
copy o. letter my bunkie received
from q airl ip Kansas. Here goes:
. Mr. Harold chance
end Lent I'M II S. r.
efB. CT
Pear Friend:
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-18
HERE FROM MlssuoRI.

Mr.. B. R. Seibert and daughter,
Frances. Of st. Joseph, Mo, are Wis
iting his brothers. He is now stop.
ping with Mr.. c. M. seibert, on West
Race street.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-18
VISITED PARENTS.

MIR. Allen Pitzer and brother-in.
law, Mr.. Charles J. Ramsbrug, Of
Frederick county, Md, and Mr.. Har-
Ian Pitzer, Of Shepherdstown, spent
the weekend with MIR. and Mrs,
Gorge Dennie Pitzer, in Arden.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-18
DR.. TAYLOR IS SICK.

Rev. DR.. w. C. Taylor, pastor OF
First Baptist Church, is sick with
something like the grip, at his resi-
dence on West Burke street. He
was unable to preach Sunday night
and MIR. Allen P. Neili filled the pull
pit in his stead.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-18
MRS. GROVE SICK.

Mrs. Mary c. Grove is sick at her
home on West John street Sunday
Miss MARY comrey officiated In her
stead as organist at St Johns Laith.
eran Church. v.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-18

Go to Hovermale and Smiths sale
for heavy bonei honses and colt4
Feb. rs IS is is 20
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-18
WOOD FOR SALE

Hickory and oak chunk stove wood.
Phone or write Elmer Pitzer, r.
q 10 At
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-01
Mt. VERNON

EAST-Mr. and Mrs Albert Phelp.,
Of Greenwood, Mass, woro in town to
attend the wedding Of their son. Ed :
Wal Phelps and Miss Ethel Cottlc.
which took place Christmas eve at the
home Of her brother. F. A. Cottle. The
happy couple left FOR syracuse. y. y.
where Mr. Phelps is teaching.
Miss Ruth Farnham OF watervi1Ie
passed Christmas at the home OF her
parents, Nj. ana Mrs. Eurt Farnban
Guy Wadleigh, who was hurt omit
seriously while working in the woods
alone and found unconscious THURSDAY
afternoon, remains in a critical cordi-
ton.
Miss Gladys In2ham Of Lewiston was
a home Saturday Tor few DAYS
l.. NJ. Cleares Of East Wi,tbro,
state deputy. will install the officers.
elect Of Rcadfleld Grange Saturday
IAN .
The Misses Virginia and Mildred J,e
nam, who attend Winthrop htah schoo,
are passing 4 three-weeks vacation q,
home. -
Carroll r.. Locke was visitor So,
urday and Sunday at Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-01
ALL READY FOR "OPEN
HOUSE" TODAY ATTY. NJ. C.. A,
Pleasing Program, Has Been Arranged
and Large Attendance Is Expected

Everything is in readiness Tor n
big day at tn" Open House Celcbra-
ton AT the y. ". G.. A. building to-
day. The various committees have
been hard at work and are prepared
t." entertain a large crowd. Mrs. Les
te' u. Howard, chairman of the dec
Grating committee. was busy with a
group OF girls all day yesterday, put
tinS up hags and everGrccns. all of
which has given the building a Holt
day effect
Today wiIl be a real Community DAY
nj the association, as everybody in
town is invited to come and inspect
the building and enjoy the program
which has been arranged by the mem
be,s.
The building will bc open at 10
o'clock in the morning and will remain
open TO, visitors during the day and
evening.
There will he music ny the White
sisters, basketball games, swimming
races, Boy Scout demonstrations,
bowling matches. stercopticon lectures.
etc Refreshments will he served dur
ing the afternoon and evening by n
group Of High school girls under the
direction of Mrs. George +. Macom-
Der.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-01
WAYNE

Waldo Lincoln, teacher Of sciences
ia Rrcksport Seminary, passed thr
Christmas vacation with his. parents,
Mr.. and Mrs f. L. Lincoln. He reports
the school, Of which Elmer Verrill. d
native Of this town. is the principal, in
a very prosperous condition,
Percy Manter of Whitinsrille. Mass.
passed the holidays with his father, S.
r. Manter.
Wayne people celebrated Christmas
by Christmas tree at Wayne village
on Monday right and at North Wayne
4cn Tuesday night.s Both were very
pleasant occasions. At fhe close OF
pleasing program at Wayne village the
Campfire Girls pressn*sd the town with
a Service flag NTH Is stars. This nag
was made by them and much credit is
due to them and their leader, Mrs. r..
L. Norris.
Tho wa-.,e Ba ptist church viii hold
;ts annual business meeting and roll
call on Tuesday. Jan. ].
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-01
LIBERTY

SOUTH Walter Light recently pur-
chased horse Of Arthur Overlook
Dehcrt Fuller Of Camp Dcvens,
Aver Mass, was homo for Christmas
returning to camp in time to report
for duty Wednesday. Dec. IS.
Harlow Flanders. who was recently
injured by a tree falling on him while
chopping wood, is much better and
now able to resume his work.
Mr.. ana Mrs. Roy Ienfest have gone
to keeping house in a camp in Paler-
mo. where Mr.. Ienfest has employ
ment. driving team for Walter Light.
John a. Barlow was in Rockport last
week. called there by the death Of
his mother. Mrs. Keller. aged Sc wears,
who passed away at the home Of her
son. George g. Barlow.
School in this place began necer-
hc, 20 with Mrs. Jeola Choate Eowell
a. teacher.
Miss Ella Greeley Of Liberty was A
guest at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs Ar
thu Overlook Saturday. Dec. %
Mr. and Mrs. Horace Nash recent
" visited Mrs. Nash's brother. Charles
Overlook, in Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-01
BASKETBALL LINE-UPS
FOR GAMES AT "Y" GYM

IS one of the New Years attrac-
tons at the y. VI. G. \. the Cony bas-
ketball team will make its first ap-
pearance this afternoon, being opposed
by the second team. The lineup of
Tho first team is announced as being
as follows: Capt. Nice ourtnny, IT,;
Paul McGouldrick. RI: Allen. C.: Hutch
ms or Redman, Il; Dnnnack. rg. The
second team will be picked from among
III" following players: Fisher. Fogc
Partridge, Pierce. Soule, II. McGould-
rick. Wyman. Bragg. Redman, Mar
tin II. Hill, Turner. Mccall.
The regulars will again be in ac-
ton in the evening, when the Alumni
team will be the opposition. In the
course of the game the following vet
Grams Will show their proweSs: Phil
McGouIdrck. +. Hin, Morton, Thyng
Partridge. Fisher
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-01

4 between Ian. | and March |. for the
calendar year 1917. and companies
operating on a fiscal year basis must
report within 50 days after the end of
tho fiscal year.
! Beginning tomorrow also. excess
profits returns for the Year 1917 will
be received from corporations. partner
ships and individuals. The last date
for the filing of these is March |. the
same as on income returns. and pay
ment must he made also before June
Is, except under the fiscal year ar
arrangement.
individuals making .pcre than $4,000
during the year also are subject to an
S percent tax. on their income above
! that amount. Independent of the regu-
lar income taxes. This percent levy
i, is imposed on individuals with no cap
ital, or with only nominal capital. such
as professional men with money in
vested in books, dentist and physi-
cans instruments. or other equipment
' Another kind of tax is laid on excess
! profits of businesses having invested
capital. On this basis. taxes on net
Incomes or profits in excess Of certain
deductions are at the rate of 20 per
cent OF the amount of net income in
excess of the deduction and not in ex-
cess Of l., percent on tho invested cap
ital: - percent on the amount in OK
ces of 3 percent and not in excess OF
- percent: IS percent on the amount
in excess of 20 percent and not i'm ex-
cess of % percent; 80 percent on the
amount in excess Of % percent and
not in excess of 80 percent: and 60 per
cont on the amount in excess Of 333
percent.
Before a tax is levied on excess prof
its. for 1917 u business is permitted to
make the same percentage Of profits on
its invested capital that ii made on its
invested capital during 1911, 1912. and
1913, the so-called pre- war" period.
providing this is not more than nine
percent, and $4,000 additional for
corporation or $4,000 for a partnership
or individual. These are the deduc-
lions which ore not taxable.
Definitions OF terms. particularly the
items making up invested capital"
have been made in = number Of recent
regulations issued by Commissioner
Roper.
Excess profits taxes and income tax
e. may he imposed on I'll" same cam
ings, il they are sufficiently nigh. The
law specifies. however. that the amount
of tax payable under the excess prof
its provision may be deducted from
gross income, before determining the
net income on which income taxes are
paid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-01
WASHINGTON

EAST Mr.. and Mrs. l.. l.. Morton
passed Christmas with their son and
his wife. Mr.. and Mrs. l.. ]. Morton of
East Union.
Willie Hall of New Harho, was a
recent visitor at tho home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. T.. Johnston.
+. r.. Poland and Mrs. Poland are
at their bungalow at Camp Modoma X
tor few weeks, while Mr.. Poland's
school in Maiden, Mass. has its an
nual winter vacation.
Oscar Friedman Of Augusta is in
this place for few days and is stop
ping ~ W. N. Prescott's.
Mrs Mildred Millay Of Burkettvile
was a recent caller at the home of f.
c. Light.
Nh. and Mrs. Charles Overlook and
Master Burrcll Overlook visited their
daughter. Mrs. Josephine Finley at IA
lermo. Dec. %.
Miss Hazel Sukeforth. who is teach
ing in North Washington, was week
end guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Erie Grin
nell last week.