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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-06
FORMER nFelnFNT
DIES AT PHIL|PPI
James F. ManoWn Falls VIC
tim To Disease.

Mrs. Guy G. Felker, Of West King
street, received telegram this
morning telling her of the death Of
her father, James F. Manown, of
Philippi. The message did not state
at what hour today he died. His
death was duo to cancer The de
ceased man is suryivd by his sec.
ond wife and ten children. Mrs.
Felker will leave in the morning
for Philippi TO attend the funeral
which Will likely be held Monday.
Mr. Manown was well known in
this city, At one time he operated
drug store in the room now occu-
pied by Thomas music store.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-06
members Apr We
MANAGERS REPORT
Major House Tells Exchange
What Has Been Done.

Mt meeting Of the members OF
the Martinsburg Fruit Exchange
held this morning tho report OF Ma
ior s. Porter House. manager, was
received and adopted The report,
while not ready for publication, Is
said to be a splendid one.
The following directors were ele.
cited: j. II. Smith, g. b. Wiltshire,
Howard Fisher, A. l.. Smith, Frank
Downey and Milton Burr the latter
of Bardane. Jefferson county. Con
frmation of the selection of S. POI
ter House. F.. l.. Luttrell and Char
les Seibert. named as directors at
former meeting, was made.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-06
AMERICAN FARMER
TWICE SAVED EUROPE
{ BY international News ServIce.)

Washington, Dec. 6-The Amer
lean farmer saved Europe from de-
struction-not only once, but
twice. Secretary of Agriculture
Houston makes this statement in
his annual report made public TO.
day, America came to the rescue
when the allies were against the
wall and hard pressed by Ger
many's military hordes. and furn-
ished the food which enabled Eu.
rope to hold out, the report declars
ed. Increased production by the
farmers and conservation by con
sumers made this possible. Again,
after the armistice. the American
supply Of food saved Europe from
the destruction and starvation, the
secretary emphasized.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-06
NOTHING DEFINITE

No definite orders have been Re
ceiyed a local railroad headquart-
ers relative 20 the curtailment OF
passenger service by the removed
OF certain trains next Wednesday,,
although this was indicated in
bulletin issued last night bv the
Allegheny regional director Sever
al transcontinental trains on other
roads will be eliminated, Sunday
excursions will be cut on, and spe-
cial trains abolished.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-06
ROAD OFFICIAL IN BAD

The Clarke county grand Jury has
returned two indictments against
T. ". Wiley. a road commissioner.
in connection with his handling Of
road funds. One involved $236.35
and the other s7t.50. The indict
ments charge the commissions
with having falsely" obtained q
draft or warrant on the county
treasurer for labor that had not
been nerformed.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-06
COAL ORDER MAY CLOSE MILLS
CAN'T USE Y POOL
Is FUEL HEAD ORDER

The inHHmerable youngsters who
have been enjoying the pool at the
y. NJ c. \. will have a grudge
against those responsible for the
coal strike This morning the board
Of directors received notice from
the fuel administration that ceel
must be conserved and as heatiag
the pool is not essential the pool
will be closed until the order is e.
Yoked.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-06
PERSONALS

Nj Newton L. Snyder. a native
OF Berkeley county but now
prosperous farmer of Sumner coun-
ty, Kansas, is spending a few days
visiting relatives and friends IN the
city and county Mr. snyder, who
was born in Back creek Valley,
left here about 20 years ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gold Cockrell Of
lnwoOd were in town today.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-06
ATTENDED MEETING.

Attorney A. c. Nadenbousch went
70 Parkersburg yesterday, where he
attended a meteing Of the Board OF
Governors OF tho Masonic Home,
which was held last night The OBJ
jet, it was stated was 10 open
bids for the grading for the road.
way on the Masonic Home property
preparatory to the construction
work on the big home.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-06
kEYsER LonnE ROOMS

Keyser Lodge. No 662, Loyal Or.
der Moose took in 10 new MEM
bers Sunday and now has a mem
borship Of oyer 400, with 200 appH-
o'nts waiting The Idoe intends to
tuild homo, for which $4,000
has already been subscribed.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-06
LEAVE FOR DETROIT

Mr.. William r Rumple and bride.
Miss Sophie c. Brininger,
! East Burke street. who were mar
ed Wednesday in Hagerstown, left
,r their future home in Detroit
tier spending a few days here
NE bride is widely known and high
esteemed in this city in a large
rcle of friends and acquaintances.
|he groom is a former resident Of
|artinsburg, but has been located
N some years in Detroit.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-06
NOTICE TO CAR MEN.

All members of No. 657 B. r, c,
A. are requested to meet in the
inior Hall at 7 p. m. Dec. 18th and
IN out in body to attend church
(vices at First Baptist Church at
30 p, IN.
by order or Secretary.
LIP 1t JOHN l.. HULL.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-06
THE FIRsT REAl sNoW

The frs real snow of the season
fell this morning There was not
much Of It, but enough to form a
basis for prediction Of but SIX
SHOWS this winter, according to an
ancient belief-this being the sixth
Of December.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-06
WILL SEE YOU MONDAY.

II the collectors for the Commun-
ity Christmas Tree fund failed to
get your donation Friday afternoon
be ready for them Monday. They
will call on you. So far $l26 has
been secured from three OF the
twelve districts into which the town
fs divided.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-06
WINCHESTER IMPROVEMENTS

Tho voters OF Winchester NAV
soon have an opportunity to pass
upon a half million bonl sue for
the purpose Of enlargng the scope
Of the water works. the sewer sys-
tom and for other municipal i'm
prove ments.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-06
ASSIST LOCAL POSI-

Although contributing the eener-
eral fund in conjunction with the
remainder of Elk lodges throughout
the country, Martinsbure Lodge b.
T. o. T.. the other night made an
individual contribution to the local
post Of the salvation ArmN
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-06
CHRISTMAS CANDY

we have a big supply of Candy
of all kinds. Orders now taken for
Sunday Schools and day schools
Special discount TO schools. Get
your candy now, and be sure you
have It,
I. J. NEWBERRY & Co,
Successors to Banks Bros.
10 T. %
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-06
COAL--PLENTY OF IT

Pocahontas, Run OF Mine Coal
$500 ton. All kinds OF Hard Coal,
Pocahontas Lump Coal. See US be-
fore buying.
IL 2 1p tt 6. 3. DORM.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-06
"soulNcHv HAD GOOD ONES

"Squinch" Rhodes. the accomo-
dating janitor at the City Hall is
happy these days because his four
hogs netted 1910 pounds. The anti
hog men are not discussing the
proposed ordinance with him great
deal, preferring To find more con
genial company.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-06
WANTED

We viii pay cash for the deliy
cry Of issue of the Journal dated
Oct. 10Th, 1919.
Martinsburg Evening Journal.
II 2S Up II
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-06
THE BEST GIFT FOR MOTHER

Is a Hoosier Kitchen Cabinet. II
Will save her miles of steps and
give her more time. Prices within
~each of all Easy torNs if desired
.fARTINSBURG FURNITURE CO.
IL Up If
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-06

Look in our window and
see your Grafonola. Come
in and hear the latest De-
cember records.
0. NJ. RAMSEY & CO.,
Complete Home Furnishers
IL II Up tt
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-06
lust RECEIVED

A la~ge shipment OF Society
Brand" Suits Prices right.
) Up u GEYER'S
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-06

Fresh whiskey barre 8 each, at
Hannisville. II 6 lp st
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-06
Weather Predictions

Rain and warmer tonight; Sun
day clearing.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-06-14

Horace Moody came In this
week from Denver and expects
70 make Monte Vista his head.
quarters for the sale Of auto
mobiles. lie represents Fred
z. Klein. distributor Of Mercer.
Mitchell and Harroun carr. Of
Pueblo. and will cover the
south " estern part Of Colorado.
Mr.. Moody has = large &C.
quaintance In this valley and
will no doubt get his share Of
the auto sales business. ~ the
Mercer. Mitchell and Harroun
are not unknown to this terri.
tory.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-06-14
NOTICE OF SPECIAL STOCK
HOLDERS MEETING

HOLDERS MEETING
Notice to all stockholders Is here
by given that u special meeting of
the stockholders OF the Farmers
Union Association will he held at the
Sargent School Building. In Rio
Grsnde County. Colorado. on the
?5th day OF Juno. 1919, at 500
o'clock p. NJ. for the purpose of
amending the bylaws OF the Associ-
alton or to Adopt such new bylaws
~ may be deemed advisa BILE.
Also to consider u plan OF reor-
ganization along cooperative lines
and to consider and adopt financial
plans for the operation of the Asso-
citation for the coming shipping sea-
son. And to increase the capital
stock In such sums as may be
deemed advisable.
Also for such other business as
may properly come before the meet
ing.
NJ. T. LIGHTNER.
President.
II. A. MATTHIAS.
Secretary.
First Pub. May 81. 1919.
Last Pub. June II, 1919. =.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-06-14

tn. appraiser for the Federal
Land Bank Of Wichita has been max.
inG examinations Of lands In Alamo
sa county thi. week and came to
Monte Vista to inspect = number Of
loans reported from this district. but
found they are not completed and
ready for hnal inspection on account
of Mr. Cramcr's absence from the
city. lie expects TO return to finish
the work soon.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-06-14

WIN. Pilgcr Of Center has
Just completed u land leveler
Of his own design that he
claims II n wonderful labor
saver In moving dirt. taking
the place of fresnoes and oper.
ated aS u onc-man grader. Mr..
Pil9cr has been working on the
idea for n number Of years. I'm.
ally pcrfectinx Il to his salts.
faction. He Il going to have 4
big demonstration Of the ma.
chine ut his home place one
mile west Of Center next Thurs
day afternoon. He expects to
secure n patent on his leveler.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-06-14

Mrs. l.. G. Almond and children
returned to Alamosa Monday. having
spent several days with friends here.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-06-14

MFs. Drusiila Collar Of Florence.
who has bssn visiting Mrs. Easan
aud Mr.. and Mrs. l.. n. Conant, left
Friday evening for q viait With her
sister 1t durango.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-06-14

Charles Bishop Is spending the
week In Denver. leaving Monday
evening.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-06-14

Clara Bell Tucker. who had been
visiting friends IN Del Norte. return
ell homo Saturday.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-06-14

Miss Edna Lois Diiicr Of near
Center went Tuesday evening 10 Al
anosa hospital for an operation for
Appendicitis.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-06-14

Mrs. r. d. Backster OF Alamoaa.
spsnt the day Friday In Monte Vista
visiting Roberta and Evan Ailbe~
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-06-14

Mr.. Oruvsr aud son left Friday
evening to join HE wife aad daugh.
tors. who are visiting In Iowa.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-06-14

Mrs. James Hays and daughter
Dorthy returned Sunday. after sew
eral weeks visit in Oklahoma.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-06-14

Chester Matthias underwent an op-
Grafton for appendicitis at the Ala
mosa hospital last Sunday.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-06-14

kist machine. The new Wciss-Chap-
man Drug store.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-06-14

!. W. Enke and daughter Lcva
left Monday for Denver to attend
the Seventh Day Adventist camp
meeting.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-06-14

Mrs. Alice BriKxs accompanied hel
uncle. u. Rock. OF tho 8. 3. Home
to La Junta. Friday.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-06-14

Rev. Nourse left Monday for DON
yer to attend u church convention.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-06-14

Miss Fay Porter. who has been
teaching At Sargent. left Friday for
Fort Coilins.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-06-14
TKArVvC NorwT ~
HEAVY M ScnT1tV
CSbNCHleTE NOAlls
eses witt AaeVssse hoataes0aoes.
Cess ~ ME- ~ vso1 - Cav.
ss~d uigAwsy vssy MssA

There 10 much asttstios 81 the
present time e,nec,nins the concrete
highway. sud thsrs 10 no doubt bat
that this type Ut paving msk~s an
excellent road ~hss. tho trsmc IL
-whiei.ntiy heavy 10 warrant the ~.
p~nse Th~r- 10 . question. however,
~ To whether or not the tvnflc on
the average country road In coiora-
do viii warrant tho expense Ut build.
Ink concrete roads.
e. v. Adams. Of the Colorado Asri-
cultural College. gives some interest.
Ink figures on tho cost Of building
md maintaining concrete and gravel
rosds " Colorado;
Co~rs~se esssaA.
First cen-S?e.0o per mile.
Interest NJ G pssc.nt-ei.0 0e per
mile pcr year.
o. Main'enanec-Sso pcr mil. per
year.
Total coat per nils per year
VI 900.
lSsasea 0nod.
First cost-e2.seo per mile
Interest on hrst cost at 6 percent
--sl:S per mile pr year.
INTERCHANGEABLE per mile per
year.
Total cost per mile per year. S27s
Mr.. Adams says that $3.50 per mile
per year will keep . gravel. road In
GOOD condition and asks. Isn't u =
better proposition to provide . fund
for maintaining gravel reads at 1915
per mile per year than to attempt the
construction Of concrete Highways
and pay for thcm 81 ESQ PER mile per
year."
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-15
Insult 10 Canadians
Resented by Peck

OTTAWA, March 14.--Col. G. w. Prck
of the Canadian army. member of par
lament for Skccna, 3. c., charged in the
house of commons today that through
out the war the Canadians had found
British authorities "unsympathctic" and
declared that he would make the name
Of Sir Charles Ferguson. military gov
eruor Of Cologne. stink in the nOstrllS
Of all patriotic and honest men,"
He specifically charged Sir Charles
with having issued an order insulting
the Canadian forces. quoting from the
ssS32Eed order thai lowing to continued
:rriisbehaviur of Canadian troops. CO.
loEnc would have to be put out Of
bounds"
Investigation by Canadian officers,
who resented the ."insult." he declared.
showed that the number OF Canadians
charged with olrcnScS in Cologne was
very much lower than the number that
would normally be charged among t; SIM
liar body Of mon in the same timc."
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-15
HALLANAN BACK
Of WYSQNC Dill.
Tax and Prohibition Commis-
sioner Bitter Opponent OF
Police Patrol Measure.
BY THOMAS D. NAYS.

Special to Tho lutclttEcnccI.
CHARLESTON. W. Va. March Is
State Tax Commissioner Walter D Hai-
,anan has been in th. political spotlight
for the past several wr:kS. figuring
prominently III 4 controversy with Gov.
John J. Cornwcll. To-day it is claimed
by members Of the lc>;iSlatur" ttatlanap
caused to DC introduced; in tn" house Of
delegates Il Substitute measure t" the
state police bill.
Commissioner ITallanan is ON" "f tho
bitterrSt opponents t. the state police
constabulary bill and the substitute
measure proposes {; revival. with certain
notifications, Of the rreSrn; deputy Sher-
in law. enacted 1T tn: eNtra session OF
1917 as Il war measure. and which will
cease to be operative when peace terms
are finally signed.
Certain members of tire legislature
take the Hallauan bill as Il further
buck" against the governor. Opinion
Us to the support Of tho deputy sheriff
measure will receive in the houses Of the
legislature is divided. 1t is believed
that those who arc opposed to the state
police measure will be up snldly for
the deputy sheriff bill. but supporters OF
the police bill declare that thore will be
. no middle ground. and that the bill will
be enacted in its present form
Developments IN the state police mat
ter are becoming interesting. II being
understood on reliable authority that
the threatening resolutions by local
unions Of the United Mine Workers of
Districts Nos II and %. are being inves-
tigated by United States department ut
justice agents.
Labor men in the public hearing Of
The police bill before the joint commit
tee refuted the resolutions. declaring
that the action Of the several locals vas
not representative OF the entire trgant-
cation.
Some Of the legislators are inccnscd
at the defiant and threatening language
Of the miners resolutions. and it is said
by some that they may insist on 4 thor
ough Investigation being made of the
affair. and those responsible for the ac-
tion, should it be determined that their
action was an infractiou Of the laws.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-15
Garfield Pays High
Tribute to Oil Men.

NEW YORK. March 14.-Continued
cooperation between the oil industry
and the government on a peace basis,
with the value Of ihe war efforts OF the
industry aS n guide Was urged In let.
ter from Fuel Administrator Garfield to
the National Petroleum War Service
committee. read here tonight at q dinner
in honor Of A. G. Bedford. tho committee
chairman. who has Just received the decr
urHtinn Of tho chnvalier OF the Legion Of
Honor from III" French government. (
Ercounting the important part petrol.
cum nla vrd in tho war. Mr.. Garfield said
the industry was justified in claiming
a place among the few great basic in.
du:trinS which furnished the supplies
necessary to win The war"
Administrator Garfield thanked tho
war service committee for its ready re-
spansn ito tn" call To service" by the
government He said tho supervision Of
The industry required under the Lever
act. and hy executive order Of the presl-
tcnr might have been rendered exceed
ingly difficult but that the relations
established between Mr.. Requa. general
director Of the oil division OF the fuel
administration ard Mr. Endrord. chair
man Of the National Petroleum war SER
vice cnnmittcn GuaranEccd the cord'ab U
cooperation which has marked the r.
lations hctwrrn the government and II
industry fro,: IN" first"
IT cannot allow this occasion to pass
wrote Mr. Garfield. without expressing
The earnest hope that III" spirit OF CO.
operation thus established between the
government and the industry-1 might
rather sa% between TIL" public represent
r,I bv IL" government and the Industry.
should hr continued in some effective
way"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-15
RIVER IMPROVEMENT
MEETING IS CALLED

Special Dispatch 10 TIL" lntcl'iGcnccr.
CINCINNATI. o.. March it.-EXccu-
tive Secretary w. t.. Guikns. Of the
Ohio Valley Improvement association,
admitted that delegates from every city
and town on tn" Obi" river III West EIr-
gina. Ohio Indiana. Kentucky ana lili-
nois are expected to attend conference
here next Tuesday at ! n. m.
The nature Of the special business TO
be considered has not been given out,
but it is understood that developments Of
greatest interest TO every shipper in the
inland empire district arc expected to
come.
1t is stated, though not officially. that
the Improvement association member
ship will, at Tuesdays meeting. learn
officially the d.tailrd improvements de-
cided upon ny the United States govern
ment. and The distribution Of the $3o0O,-
600 recently appropriated.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-15
BREAK III TIL:
MARINE STRIKE.

NEW YORK. March !l--A break in
the ranks nf tho New York Epat Own
crS aSSuriHI!ou. WHOSE nlrmhC"S arr!
lighting Il strike Of harbor boat work
crs. was claimed tonight by Thomas r.
Dclahunty president of the Marine
Workers aiTilatinn. Iir issued u LIST
Of fourteen private bont owners who.
hr said. had agreed to follow the OK
ample Of tn" rnilr"nd administration
and other government agencies aud
grnnt the unions; d"niant!s for an eight
hour day and increased pay.
Officials OF the Eual Owners aSsocia-
lion insisted however, that mot Il mcm-
Der has Straycd from the fold" and de-
cllrcd several boats would hc placed in
operation tomorrow with strike break
crs guarded by private detectives and
discharged soldiers and sailors
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-15

According to cyc-witnessCS Meek.
whose car was occupied ny eight per-
sons. had just turned into the street
to enter LenoN. following another car
that had also Just turned into the street.
when the Schaff ca" came down the
hill. going nuL tho pike nj Il good rate
Of speed. TIL" Schaft machine Strucf:
the front Of Mcel's car and The latter
ear suffered Il broken front wheel, bent
aXl" and mud guard.
Tho SChatf car was dcflcctcd hY TIA"
fore" nf the collision and WAS thrown
aEainst Il telegraph pole. tho "crupanIS $
uf The car being thrown to Tho street.
Miss Mccormack was rendered un-
conscious. She with tn" other injured.
WIS carried int" thc S~mnrhnTu roxi-
d"n"". vh"!o Dr.. Kelly and liIIsi"n.
viii" had boon hurri"dly :,unnlrn,Ii at
tended th"m. After Miss Mccormick
rreHiucd Consciousness Sh" was rr-
moved m tho North Wh""liu- hospital
in III" Wheeling city ambulance.
Sheriff Howard Hastings nni p"purv
i'rnf Frazinr went la the Sr.:!" and
after Il careful Investigation sand that
IN" Hrridcit WAS wholly unavoida hi e.
Tia" young folks had h"cn artcnding u