davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-30
". Y. U. LAW SCHOOL
PRAISED BY LAWYERS

Charleston, w. Va, July 29.-The
cd highly today in the report of the
committee on legal education Of the
State Bar Association which is hold
ing its final sessions of the thirty
seventh annual meeting here today.
Recommendation was made in the
committee report that graduates Of
ether law schools be not required to
pass examinations for admittance to
the bar, since this requirement does
not extend to graduates Of th3 West
Virginia University law school.
Some opposition, however. was voic
ed to this plan and 1t was pointed
out by several Of the delegates that
il examinations are not required
there will be an endless scramble
among schools, from CORE spondence
schools to the best Of colleges to
get on the list.
The acquisition of legal educa-
through reading law in a lawyers
Office is a thing Of the past, the
committees report said The aver
age lawyer Is 50 busy now that he
does not have time to coach stu
dents and so many Improvements
have been made in law schools that
any one wishing to learn the pro-
fession cannot afford not to ma
circulate.
J. H. Brennan, OF Wheeling. new
ly elected vice-president OF the as
sociation, read paper this morn
ing on Government by Commits
sion" He cited the changes that
have been necessitated In the ad-
ministration of the federal law.
Former Senator Charles J. Faux
ner, of Martinsburg, veteran mem
Der Of the association, addressed
the meeting in which he related
stories of his ffty-three years ex-
perience as lawyer
Reports were made this morning
by the committees on legal biogra'
ply and professional ethics.
Memorial services were held to-
day In honor OF lawyers who have
passed away since the last meet
ing Of the association. The lawyers
memorialized were: George ] Nc
Comas, Judge Warren Miller, w.
w. Van Wrinkle Walter Pendleton,
Judge Aston G. Dayton, Judge Boyd
Faulkner and w. w Hugus
The new elected executive coun-
ell will meet this afternoon when
it will probably decide on the date
of the next annual meeting.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-30
C. ". HARRISON IS
CALLED BY Death
Had Been Invalid For Past
Few Years.

Mr.. Charles William Harrison,
member of an old and widely nown
Berkeley county family, passed
away at 9.15 o'clock Friday morn
ing at the home of his brother-in-
law and sister, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Weaver, East King street. Death
was due to an illness that had ex-
tended over the past few years, be-
coming more pronounced following
a surgical operation some years
since and the deceased had come
to Martinsburg seven months ago
from his home at LaPorte, Ind, in
the hopes Of recuperating and re-
gaining his health.
Mr.. Harrison was born a few
miles west Of Martinsburg slightly
over sixty-two years ago and was
reared in this section When a
young man of 20 some years he
went west and located at Laporte,
where he spent the remainder of an
active life, engaged in the occupa-
ton Of machinist. He was a mem
Der of the Presbyterian church, al
so of Excelsior Lodge, No. Al, A.
F. and A, M, and of LaPorte Chap
ter, Order of the Eastern Star.
He is survived by his widow, for
merly Miss Anna Brown, of Indiana
who is a confirmed invalid and will
not be able to attend her husband 8
funeral; two sons, Messrs. Walter,
now here from LaPorte, and Ed
ward, living in San Francisco, and
whose health Is such that it was
impossible for him to get here be-
cause of his fathers critical i'll
ness and death; three brothers.
Messrs. Samuel Harrison, residing
west Of Martinsburg; Robert Earri.
son, Of this city; James Harr on,
near Jones Spring, and two s.a'ers
Mrs. Edgar Hudson, of Shenandoah
City, Va, and Mrs. John Weaver
this city.
The funeral services will be held
Sunday afternoon, relatives and
friends assembling at the late
home at 2 o'clock and proceeding
to the Tuscarora Presbyterian
church, where the services will be
conducted by Rev. DR. F. M. Woods
Of the Presbyterian church, assist.
ed by Rev. Frank Steelman, OF
First Methodist Episcopal church
The remains will be buried in the
adjoining graveyard.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-30
MYSTERY OF CYCL0PS' DISAPPEARANCE a
DURING WORLD WAR MADE CLEAR AT LAST; 4
WAS SUNK BY TORpEDOES FROM U-DOATS
Former German UBoat Commander Makes The Statement
Guy Shaffer, Martnsburg Boy Went Down With Inflated
VesseI-Also Capt C. J. Holmes, Well Known Here
by International News servIce.)

Philadelphia, Pa, July 30-The
navy collier, Cyclops, which furnish.
ed the greatest mystery Of the war
by it's unexplained disappearance,
fell a prey to the torpedoes OF Ger.
man submarines operating off the
South American coast, according to
Fronk Rottie, second officer Of the
Hamburg-American liner, Deutschs
field, former senior lieutenant on
U-boat during the war.
Rottie praised the convoy system
developed by Admiral Sims. which.
he said, made 1t almost impossible
for U-boats to sink American trans
ports. The only feasible method Of
attack was to dive under the pro-
tecting destroyers and torpedo tho
transport inside the convoy inc =
risk which U-boat Offices we're not
always willing to take.
The lieutenant described U-boat
operations Off the English coast in
which his boat WAS badly damaged
by two mystery" ships disguised
as traw1erS. He bears scars mark
Ing where shrapnel caught him -
he was closing the coming tower
after the submarines crew were
forced to abandon their deck guns.
On another trip Lieutenant Rot.
tie said his U-boat approached 90
close to Newcastle, England, that
the crew took turns watching \ the
crowds Of Sunday promenaders on
shore through the periscope. -
Conc local man. Guy Shaffer, lost
his life on the Cyclops. and other
life lost was that OF Capt. c., ].
Holmes. we'll known here as a
member of the party Of newspaper
men who prepared an industrial
edition OF the old Martinsburg
Statesman in 1905.) a,
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-30
PAUL HERTzOC IS
LAID TO LAST REST
Funeral OF Newspaper Man
Friday Afternoon.

The funeral of the late A. Paul
Hertzog. 34S Boyd avenue, whose
unexpected death Wednesday after
noon was a shock to relatives and
friends, took place Friday afternoon
from First Baptist church, OF which
he was an active and prominent
member. The services were conduct
ed by his pastor Rev. DR.. w. G.
Taylor, assisted by Rev. Frank Steel
man, pastor of First Methodist
Episcopal church and DR.. Taylor de-
livered a brief, but eloquent and
touching tribute to Christian char
acter OF the deceased so quietly and
unobtrusively manifested in his daily
life during the few years he has
been resident OF Martinsburg. In
concluding the services at the
church the choir sang favorite
hymn of the deceased, "Blest be the
Tie that Binds. The various soci-
cites of which he was a member
and his fellow employees at the
Journal office sent some very beau
tiful floral tributes and during the
services at the church the business
offices OF the Journal were closed
out OF respect to the memory OF the
dead journalist. The pallbearera
were fellow lodge members, Messrs'
Louis Price, Lee Siler. c. ID. Eu-
banks, of Washington Lodge, No. l.
Knights OF Pythias, and G. G. Cush'
wa, Oscar M. Ramsey and Robert
Siler. Of the Martinsburg Woodmen
of the World. The burial was made
in the Old Norbourne cemetery.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-30
GIVE SHUTIN
A SURPRISE

Mrs. Charles Davis, Of East Race
street, who has been confined to her
home for some time with an infect
ed foot, was given a charming sur
prise Friday night by members Of
the Sunday school class she attends
at Trinity Methodist Episcopal
Church South. The class is taught
by Mr.. AL Smith and about II were
present last night. The evening was
enjoyed by all, none more so than
the shut-in, who was delighted with
the manifestation of affection and
esteem. Music and refreshments
were enjoyed.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-30
SOVIET TO RELEASE
AMERICAN PRISONERS
IN RETURN FOR FOOD
Russ Famine Greater Than
That Of 1891.
(By International News servIcs.l

Riga via London, July 30.-Amer-
leans held prisoners in soviet Rus
STA will be Immediately released in
exchange for American aid in COM
batting the famine and disease cpl
demic now prevalent throughout
Russia, according to an announce
ment here today by the official rep
resentative OF the Moscow govern
ment. He stated that the terms"
proposed by Secretary of Com
merce Hoover had been accepted"
by his government.
(FIoover recently replied to Mos
COW appeal for aid by stating that
the United states could do nothing
for soviet Russia so long as any
Americans were imprisoned in
Russia.)
Washington Is being asked to
send representatives to Riga, Reveal
or Moscow Immediately to make ar
rangements for relief.
Millions Starving
Berlin, July 30.--The famine In
Russia is greater than the great
ldHtluo Vi IoJis Mol y tHdh NoivVVsVVV
Russians are feeling the pinch OF
hunger. More than 100000 Rus
slams, mostly peasants, are in
flight from their homes. The fore
going statements were contained In
letter received today by Nine.
Gorky from her husband. Maxim
Gorky, at Moscow
No OFFICIAL Reply
Washington, July 30.-Secretary
OF Commerce Hoover had not today
received any definite reply from
Riga to the conditions laid down by
him as necessary before relief be
given Russia. Reports from Riga
that the soviet authorities had
agreed to release American prison
ers were not confirmed here. Hoo
yer has only received wireless
from Maxim Gorky referred to
previously.
France Is Tired
Riga, July 30.-United States Sen
ator Joseph France, who went into
soviet Russia to study conditions at
close range, arrived here today from
Moscow. The senator looked tired
and said he was much fatigued from
his journey. He said he would not
give an interview unti he had
rested. He admitted, however, that
he had talked with Lenine and
said Lenine is anxious to secure
American trade.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-30
A CHAUFFEUR
CHURCH GOER

While the religious tendencies Of
the numerous chauffeurs in the en-
ploy Of Contractor P Flanagan and
sons was not obtained, the drivers
are we'll represented by Howard
Lave, who is attedant upon serv-
ices at First Baptist church and a
warm admirer of Rev. DR.. W. c.
Taylor Mr.. Laye is happy, jov-
ial fellow, and no doubt is able to
uphold the reputation OF his fellow
workmen, whose religious proclivit-
les NAV rot 10 so pronounced.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-30
GO AFTER ROBBERS.

Sheriff Dean and Jailer Jack left
last night for Richmond and Roa.
noke, Virginia, to take into custody
the men now confined in the Virgin
ia penitentiary who are alleged to
have had a hand in the robbery of
the James F. Geyer clothing store
two years ago. Another member
of the gang, named jenkins, is now
serving term in the state peniten-
tiary following his confession to Of
ficers. The men now in the Vir-
ginia institution were apprehended
for robberies at Luray Va.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-30
FOREIGNERS
START run"
Icy International News Servicel

(By International News SerVice)
Boston, July 30.-In all probable
ity the most rlotous scene witness
sed here since Ponzi crash, deposit
tors OF the Boston five savings bank
ran wild in the streets outside the
institutions. Screams, curses and de-
mands in broken English rent the
air as hundreds OF frenzied men and
women struggled to enter the
banks to withdraw their savings.
The run on the bank began yester-
day following a rumor that the
banks were In difficulty which was
nNc inllV denied
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-30

HOLD REUNION

The members of the Porterfeld
lsamilies of the section held reun-
ron on Thursday at Rosemont Park
In honor OF Mr.. Robert Porterfield
now aged 81. who has been remem-
bered annually for the past few
)years by members of his own fam
lily with an event of some character.
DEThis year the invitation was made
I general to all OF the relatives and
more than fifty were present for the
event. including six sons and one
dnughter
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-30
RAPiST CONFESSED.

A picnic OF residents OF the Lee
masters-M Makes section at Red
Bridge Park, Chambersburg Friday
ended tragically last night about 8
o'clock with the rape Of Hazel l..
Gossard, IA year old daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Gossard,
OF Williamson, by Lee Mellott, of
Makes, "a years old, married
man. Mellott is in jail at Cham.
ersburg having been arrested this
morning at Williamson. He Is said
to have confessed.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-30
whitaker READY
TO BEGIN WORK

Wheeling, July 28.-'Price Whita.
ker OF Wheeling, who, 1t was re-
ported might not accept appoint.
ment from Governor Morgan as the
third member Of the state road
commission, today wired the Wheel
ing lntelligencer, from Elkton, Mary
land, that he has accepted the po-
sition and will enter upon his dut-
les Sin the near future at the wish
OF Governor Morgan"
1t has been reported that Whit.
aker has wished to delay taking
up his duties until September I
and that the governor insisted upon
his taking hold August l.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-30
PAPER MAKERS
OPEN BATTLE
fgy international News serv,ce.)

Iby IHteTHdtFoT'NT FNrWo oeI''Ie'I
Bellows Falls, Vermont, July 30
Two companies of national guard
troops arrived here today to main
tain order Following rioting in
which shots were fired presumably
by striking workers of the 1nterna-
tional Paper Company mills. The
rioting started. according to States
Attorney H. r. Whitney when II
shots were fred from the North
Walpole, N. H., shore OF the Con
necticut river into the strike break
ers' camp on the Vermont side.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-30
JAPAN HAS
LABOR WAR

(By international News Servlce)
Toxic, July 30.--One hundred
persons were injured in terrific
outbreak of rioting at the Kawasi
ship and docyards in Kobe on Fri
day. Nineteen thousand striking
shipbuilders took part. Martial law
has been declared. Eighty police
men gave battle to the strikers.
Japan is now undergoing the great
est labor struggle in her history.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-30
BOLOS FREE
MRS. HARRISON
(By international News serv

Riga, July 30.-'Mrs. Marguerite
Harrison, Of Baltimore, has been
freed by the soviet government in
Russia. Her release was secured by
U. s. Senator Joseph. France, Of
Maryland. Mrs. Harrison and Sen
ator France have arrived here from
Russia; Both are well Mrs. Harri-
son has lost weight since her i'm
prisonment in Russia, but is cheer
full.
Senator France says he had great
difficulty in prevailing upon the So
Wet government to release her
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-30
HEAR MUSIC
BY WIRELESS

One of the best amateur wireless
stations in this section is that OF
Mr.. Roy Frankenberry, in Franken-
herrvtown. Friends Of Mr.. Franken-
berry have visited the station and
had an opportunity to hear famed
singers and musical orchestras over
tho wireless. The other night listen
ers heard a fine concert by the
WESTINGHOUSE Arbrakes Band. at
Pittsburgh.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-30
ATTENTION

Owing to the extreme heat and
the fact that a number are out Of
town, there will be no meeting in
August OF the Shenandoah Valley
Chapter OF the D. A. r. The next
meeting will be held in September
at RED Hill" the home Of Mrs. II.
G.. Brooks
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-30
NOTICE..


Beginning on August 1st. garbage
will be collected at night only and
citizens are hereby requested to
have garbage placed on curbing not
later than 1890 p. m. Of the night
of collection n that ward.
Collections Will be made In the
1st, 4th and 9Th wards on Tuesday
Thursday and Saturday nights and
in the End and Bird wards on Mon.
day, Wednesday and Friday nights.
Garbage will be handled il placed
in containers which do not hold
more than one bushel and not to
exceed three packages for each
household.
Citizens are requested to comply
with the above and by so doing az.
sist the City and garbage Contrac-
tor
c. NJ. SEIBERT.
90 IN 2t Mayor
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-30
TO PAINT CHURCH

Contractor D. w. Kline. the well
known painter. left FOR Broadway,
Va, near where he will Instruct
some workmen as to painting the
new United Brethren church edi-
fee to be dedicated August H..
Rev. Joseph Coils is pastor OF the
church.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-30
GOOD BUSINESS FOR
ONE FIRM AT THAT

The Martinsburg Sales Corpora
ton in closing up the months bust
ness just finished, report the sale
OF twenty-three Ford cars, three
trucks, and two tractors-which
isn't at all bad for what lots OF
people term as hard times"
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-30
ENTERTAINS FRIENDS.

Miss Elizabeth Nicely, Of the Shen-
andoah Valley Bank Apartments,
entertained about sixteen girls and
boys at a theatre party at the Apol-
10 last night After the theatre re-
freshments were served and the
party continued to Dew Drop Inn
on South Queen street
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-30
CARD OE THANKS.

Heartfelt thanks ia offered the
neighbors and friends for their
many kindnesses during the Illness
and death Of my husband, Mr.. A.
Paul Hertzog Also for the loan of
their automobiles, and the flowers
1t rop Mrs. A Paul HertZog. =
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-30
DRUM CORPS PARADE

The Martinsburg Drum Corps,
now in the process OF equipping and
holding q lawn festival for that pur-
pose on High street, paraded on
Queen street Friday night and came
up town.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-30

It's not too hot to eat
Not II you have Westinghouse
Electric Fan.
POTOMAC LIGHT & POWER co.
7-29 Up II
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-30
GIVE DANCE IN COUNTRY

Mr.. and Mi. NIX Myers enter
tanned a big crowd OF friends from
the city and county last night at a
dance at their home on the William
sport pike. A platform was erected
on the lawn near the home for the
dancing which continued until mid
night. Elaborate refreshments, typ1-
cal Of the country hospitality. were
served. An orchestra under the d.
~ection of Lawrence Hedges furn-
,tshed the music for the occasion.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-30

Mrs. Thomas Ardinger and SON,
Howard, OF Glassport, Pa, and Mrs.
d. s. Niceley, OF Nipetown, spent
Friday with Mrs Ardinger's aunt,
Mrs. j. y. Linton, at Tabs Cross
ing
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-30
BANDITS SLAIN

Marseilles, July 30.-Two bandits
were shot to death in a fight with
the police here today and third
was injured by the crowd
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-30
CALLED MEETING OF x. D
HOSPITAL CIRCLE.

There will be meeting Of the
K. D. Hospital Circle Monday, Au-
gust /, at 100 p. NJ, at the hospital.
All members are asked to be pres
emf.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-30
FIELD DAY.

The Bookmen's League of Toma-
hawk will hold their annual Field
Day Aug. 6. The day will be full Of
entertainment with several promin-
ent speakers, two base ball games
and a number of prize winning con-
tests.
--2o in ~
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-30

It's not too hot to eat,
Not If You have Westinghouse
Electric Fan.
POTOMAC LIGHT & POWER co.
7-2e Up II
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-30
DON'T MISS

hearing Houghton's Great Orches-
ira Monday night at Rosemont Park
dancing pavilion. Ladies SOC; Cen
tlemen $1.10. 7 30 Up 1t
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-30

$500 Hotpoint Irons Reduced to
$685..
POTOMAC LIGHT & POWER CO..
Phone 298.
7-29 lip If
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-30

To he cool use the Electric Fan,
on display.
! POTOMAC LIGHT & POWER co.
Phone 29S.
7-o9 In If
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-30
FAMILY SCRAPS.

number of domestic infelicity
.ctilns and fighters are to be gwen
hearings by Recorder Iirkle.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-30
AT SHANGHAI TODAY

The Juniors OF Back Creek Val
ley are picnicking today near
Shanghai.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-30
TAKE NOTICE PUBLlt

Omen IT'LL midnight today-Bar-
gains galore.
~ In THE HUB Sells 1t Cheaper
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-30
CORRECTION

Picnic Hams should have been
ovotea at zoe and Small Lean
Hams at &c per h. in M. j. MIL
ier's advertisement, appearing IN
The Journal on Friday. 1p 1t nc
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-30

\ tn he cool use the Electric Fan
Npn display. ,or,, co
e>hone 2ss
\ (29 IN tt
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-30
DAILY MARKET REPORT

The following are the prevailing
prices being paid by Martinsburg
merchants and elevators today.
Note.-The prices quoted below
for the local markets are the prices
dealers are offering at noon TODAY
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-30
LAWYERS MEET IN
HUNTINGTON NEXT YEAR

Charleston, July 29.-The West
Virginia State Bar Association adj
journed its annual convention here
today, after picking Huntington as
the convention town Of 1922. Ad-
iournment followed a banquet and
addresses last night at the local
Country Club and the election OF
Douglas Brown of Huntington as
president Of the association.
Messrs. S. S. Felker and c, c.
McAtee, representing the S. S.
Felker Real Estate Agency, spent
yesterday in Washington county,
Maryland, on business.
To be cool use the Electric Fan,
on display.
POTOMAC LIGHT & POWER co.
Phone 298.
1923 Up If
$500 Hotpoint Irons Reduced to
$685..
POTOMAC LIGHT & POWER co.
Phone 298
1923 Up If
$500 Hotpoint Irons Reduced to
$685..
POTOMAC LIGHT & POWER co,
Phone 29s
7.2e tp If
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-30
It's not too hot to eSt

It's not TOO hot 20 Cot.
Not il you have a Westinghouse
Electric Fan. q.
POTOMAC LIGHT & POWER CO.
7-29 IN tt
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-30

II YOU need boy for any kind
NJ work. call the "Y". 6 81 1ptf
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-30
Subscribe Now

For this paper and pay % cents
every two weeks.
ALWAYS RELIABLE