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Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-03
Mr.. M'KEE GOES
TO HOSPITAL FOR
AN EXAMINATION

Mr.. Walter l. Mckee, of near
Vanclevesville, left today for Balti-
more, where he will enter the Mercy
hospital to take the Pasteur treat
ment as preventative against
rabies. 1t will be recalled from an
item in yesterdays Journal that Mr..
Mckee just lost a very valuable
cow from the disease. The animals
brain was sent to Washington for
analysis with the result that distinct
rabies was reported.
1t is just barely possible that Mr..
Mckee got some of the saliva of
the animal in a scratch on his hand.
as he was treating her, and the
doctors adviced immediate Pasteur
treatment, which will necessitate his
staying i'll the city for twenty-one
days.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-03
MRS. cox HELD
FOR HEARING

Mrs. Alice l.. Cox, West Virginia
venue, was arrested by State OH
GERS Walker and hester yesterday
evening in the city on warrant
sworn out before Justice J. d.
Smith charging her with obstruct-
ing administration of the law by
failure to obey instructions not 10
letting 13-year-old Elsie Cox, pros
ecuting witness against Jim" Mea-
dows, on an assault charge. escape
from her control. The witness is at
present missing, and the State is
holding Mrs. Cox responsible. Just
where the girl is the officers do not
know. but they, it is understood,
feel certain that Mrs. Cox can tell
them.
The complaint was made by Mrs.
EIaude Mason, who has been work
inr on the case.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-03
VEST VIRGINIA PYTHEANS TO
ERECT MEMORIAL TO THE LATE
REV. DIR. WILLIAM GERHARDT'

order knights of Pythias and told
what wonderful strides the auxiliary
made under her splendid leadership
Mr. West also spoke at length of the
Of the order. His address
was pronounced one Of the very
best that has been delivered thus
far during the grand lodge, At the
close of the address Mrs. George
accepted the beautiful present in a
charming trip
Pythian Sisters of West Virginia
will reconvene in Grand Temple
this morning at nine o'clock at the
Moose Hall on Second street The
women had anticipated adjourning
Thursday evening, but tho volume
of business necessitated todays ses-
sion at 80 o'clock They will CON
clude all business at this meeting
officially closing the 1921 conven-
ton. : part of the afternoon will
be given over to the installation of
newly elected officers.
Among the distinguished visitors
at Thursdays meeting was Mrs.
Spear, of Spokane, Wash, past grand
chief. O. W. West, past grand chan
cellor of the knights of Pythias pre-
scented Mrs. Mary e George, past
grand chief of Pythian Sisters, with
a chest Of silver at Thursday morn
ings meeting This gift was an
expression Of appreciation and me-
mento of Mrs. Georges untirlng CO.
operation during their reign togeth-
er, Weston Temple, Pythian Sis
ters also presented Mrs Nettie
Stallings, of Keyser, grand chief,
with a beautiful silver candelbra.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-03
tBy international News servIce.)

Washington, Sept. 3.--Oficial re-
ports indicate that the situation in
West Virginia is queting although
there are unconfrmed reports of
continued fighting, General Band
holtz reported to the War Depart
ment this afternoon, from his head
quarters at Charleston. General
Bandholtz made no recommendation
for a PRONUNCIATION of martial law.
All troops, with the exception of
those from Camp Dix. have now ar
rived In West Virginia and have
been given duties as patrols in the
battle areasS General Bandholtz
reported.
Today To See Crisis.
Washington, Sept. 3.--Today will
see the crisis in the West Virginia
warfare in the opinion of officials
here. With Federl troops in the
trouble zone In full force today, Sec
rotary of War Weeks again express
ed the hope that the armed miners
would now dispense and return to
their homes and that proclamation
sary. Secretary Weeks said today
that there was no prospect of an
early issuance OF a proclamation of
martial law.
He was. concerned over the in
ability of tho War Department to
get In touch with General Band.
holtz, and said that it had been i'm,
possible to secure n report from the
general all morning. Last reports
were that the situation was quiet
the secretary said. He was inclin
ed to discredit reports OF big en-
gagements in Logan county, or else
where.
Withholding Plans.
General Bandholtz has reported te
the War Department his plans foi
placing the Federal troops in the
trouble zone, it was announced to
day. The plans of campaign will he
withheld from publication. Reports
from the office of Governor Nor
gan, Sheriff Don Chafin, of Logar
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-03
Miners ARMY SAID
TO Be GLAD TROOPS
ARRIVE ON Scene:
Can Now Return Home AS
Sured Of Safety.
10y international News servlce.)

(5y International News Servlce.)
Charleston, w. Va, Sept. a.
Word has reached here that with
the arrival of federal troops the
miners are moving back from their
entrenched positions in the noun
tains preparatory to returning to
their homes. The feeling is gener-
al here that the end of the fighting,
if it already has not come. is i'll
sight / rbstleiROIN TAOIN ETAO
sight. 1t is believed today will
mark tho end of hostilities. The
miners, it is said, feel that with
Federal troops on the scene they
will be able to return safely to their
homes with the assurances that
their interests will be protected
The arrival of the troops was wei
coined by the miners, 1t was report
ed here.
Troops Along Border.
Madison, w. Va. Sept, 3.-Three
hundred Federal troops arrived on
the Logan-Boone border line this
morning. Communication has not
yet been established between these
troops and general headquarters
here. Seven hundred troops, under
command of Colonel Martin arrived
here this morning. The command.
ing officer Immediately dispatched
special train of 300 men to Sharp
les, ten miles back of the Logan
border. Sharples has been a big
congregation point of the miners.
What action will be taken by the
Federal troops to meot the situa-
ton is not known. The military
authorities express the belief that
when the fact that Federal soldiers
are on the grounds becomes gen
orally known to the miners, they
will give up their intended march
through Logan county.
w. u. Wires Cut.
Charleston, w. Va. Sept. 3-The
Western Union Telegraph Company
reported this morning that its wires
had been cut last night east of here
this side Of Montgomery.
With Federal troops in the Boone
trouble zone early today, reports
were being awaited here by mill
tary and state authorities of their
reception by the armed miners of
that district. Disarming of the min
ers is expected to begin today and
it is thought that in a few days the
Federal troops will clear up the
situation
A report received here today said
that the troop train which reached
Madison this morning had left for
an unknown destination farther up
Coal river. Reports today from
sources considered reliable indicate
that the armed miners already have
began TO break up.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-03

An OUTSTANDING feature Of the re.
Govt &c.. }ra-t Virpin;a
0--' e715 -
Grand Lodge 4>-i91'S OIL Fytnlas'
held at Clarksburg. was that Of ap-
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i 49, ~ ,'.h - fo,'1dod Todga To i,
I No., ~ I ,,,,, IN fGea md Who is
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ii 9t.d soyora1 -.ears aao a. the rare
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Baltimore. Sept. 3. Clarence Jones
twenty-three, a negro, is dead, shot
to death by the police while the
officers were attempting TO arrest
Elmert Hoffman, twenty-five, negro
slayer OF Bessie Simms, his sweet
heart and her aged grandmother,
Mrs. Lottie Luckey. The murder of
the Simms girl and her grandmoth-
err occurred Tuesday and since that
time a relative OF the slain woman
had been on the trail OF the murder
er. Hoffman was located and the
police notified. Jones Is said to
have tried to protect Hoffman from
arrest when he was killed. The
latter was taken into custody later
and is alleged to have confessed his
crime.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-03
DnN CHAF|n SAYS ESQ To 500 MINERS
were KILLED IN BATTLE ALONG BQRDEE
UNCONFIRNED--57 CONSERVATIVE FIGURE
Dying Miner Alleged To Have Made Statement InCrlmnane
United Mine Workers-PrisonerS Said To Have Made
Statements Giving Names Of Men Who Urged Them On
IUVhtU u CCN,
No Offensive Today

crooked creek,
No Offensive Today
Logan. w. Va, Sept. 3.-The day
break danger period passed this
morning without the general often
sive of miners that has marked the
past three days The military au-
thorities took this as a hopeful in
dication that the miners army had
decided 10 suspend hostiliities in an
ticipation Of the arrival Of Fedora
troops. However. vigilance was moi
relaxed. New reliefs were sent oNt
under Colonel Jackson Arnold -
Blair Mountain this morning The
battle has radiated around this
string point and Crooked Creek
Battles were in progress at Blair
Mountain and in the Crooked Creek
sector, where the miners az at
lacking in force, according to iHfor-
nation brought to headquarters at
10 a. m 1t was believed to be q
strong effort on the part of the
miners to reach the county seat be
fore the arrival of the troops. Fifty
seven are dead and as many wound
ed as a result Of the nine days Of
industrial strife. The casualty list
is unofficial but is believed to be
conservative, being estimated from
reports reaching headquarters Of
the Logan army at the court house.
Watching kentucklans
Williamson, Sept. 3.-All special
state policemen in Mingo county,
numbering approximately TOO, have
been modified by Major Thomas
Davis. military commander of the
county, following alarming reports
of the concentration of armed min
ers at several points on the Ken
tuclly side Of the Tug river. One
assembly is opposite Merrimac.
four miles east of williamson,
where heavy fighting took place
during the three days battle last
May. A considerable force assem-
Sled at Kermit, but was dispersed
A demonstration is feared against
the Mingo county Jail where a
number Of union officials are being
held for murder and other Felony
charges in connection with recent
disturbances
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-03
R0TARIANS ASKED
To SUPPORT MOVE
FOR CIVILIAN FORCE:
Would Use Home, Not Fed
eraI, Arms Against Miners.

The Martinsburg Rotary Club,
along with other Rotary organiza-
tions in West Virginia, will be ask
ed to take action demanding that
civil authorities. not FEDERAL author
tiles, dispense mobs and punish Of
tenders and calling upon Governor
Morgan to lead In ending INSURED
ton.
The Huntington Rotary Club start
ed the movement at its meeting
Monday when a resolution proposed
by John f. Norman, an educator,
seconded by J. H. Long, former
postmaster, and drafted by George
s. Wallace, attorney. was passed
and telegraphed to other Rotary or
CARNATIONS in the state, including
Martinsburg.
The resolution reads:
Whereas, riot and insurrection
has been and Is now rampant in
Kanawha and Boone counties and
armed mobs have been permitted to
form within the shadow OF the cap
itol and the county officials of Ka-
nawha county have apparently
made no effort to prevent the as
semblaee and marching of such
mobs, and
Whereas, large bodies Of these
armed men have marched from a
point In Kanawha county to points
on Coal river with an avowed inten-
ton OF invading Logan county and
on the route of the march, have rob
bed stores and committed crimes
ranging from unlawful assemblage,
carrying revolvers, violation of the
Red Man act, UP to and including
robbery and murder, and part. at
least, OF this armed force have COM
mandeered trains; and
Whereas, 1t is reported that a
clash is imminent between such
armed mob and the regularly con-
stitutad authorities Of Logan coun-
tv and the governor Of the safe of
West Virginia has called upc1 the
government OF the United { ates
for federal aid to stop the al nee
of the mob and il has been cur 3nt-
" reported that the men who com
pose such mob have been to that
foreos 90 rsicb thev are guiItv will
bo oondnnod and
U7beraas it is well known that
tbo nrosonca o9 federal rroons will
,ot rer,odv The present situation.
hut viii on17- pive tornporarv relief
a omJ w. TL' s; 1I- ~ -, a5IT he clear.
"a ~ ~ h., soorlage and honest ed-
ministr9tion Of the laws of the
stoto
Sron. +bcrogoro ba Il reso1vad
4to+ - T. ~ ,,ro,'i,,o,,s sonsa re
tho urrt;ra4or Potarv o1nb that
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-03
YOUTH nv CAB
HTS HORSE

Roy May, Of Darkesville, was ar
rested last night by State Trooper
Walker, charged with operating an
automobile without the proper
lights and to have run into the
wagon and team driven by Harry
Coils. The saddle horse is said
to have been SO badly injured that
it is not expected to live The ac-
cident took place a short distance
ont the Winchester pike.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-03
Miss Grace Smith is spending her

Miss Grace Smith is spending her
vacation with Dr. and Mrs. A, A.
Westrater, North Queen street. Miss
Smith, formerly a member of the
nurses faculty at the Kings Daugh.
ters' hospital, is now one of the SUI
perinteudents at Episcopal eye.
ear, nose and throat hospital,
Washington.
Miss Julia Grant. Miss Janice
Keyser and Mr.. Arthur Wingdeld, of
Washington, are guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. D. J. Heston, West Race St.
Mr.. Gus Julius, nephew of Propri-
etor John Julius, Of the Greek Candy
Kitchen has returned from visit
Of several months at New York ctty
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-03
NOTICE

Monday September 5th, Labor
Day, a national holiday, the follow
ing banks, members Of the Clearing
House Association of Martinsburg,
w. Va, viii be closed all day
The Old National Bank
The Peoples Trust Co.
Citizens National Bank.
The Bank OF Martinsburg
Merchants d, Farmers Bank.
The Shenandoah Valley Bank. and
Trust Company. 1t 1p
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-03
Mr.. ARTZ HURT
BY LIGHTNING

Joseph w. Artz, we'll known con-
tractor. was stunned into uncon-
seriousness yesterday afternoon
while at work on the new Thorn
houses on West King street when
the severe stroke of lightning sent
a ball of fire down his metallic
rule which he was using at the
time, and floored him. He was un-
conscious for some little time but
recovered later.
Two other worlmen were stun
ned less seriously while working
on the same contract.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-03
STORES CLOSE
ON LABOR DAY

The merchants are naturally anx-
ious that the public realizes all
places of business, with very few
exceptions. will be closed on Mon
day--Labor Day-and make their
purchases accordingly. With two
holidays in prospect, including Sun
day, housewives should get busy
today and lay in a supply Of good
things for their spouses and chill
dren to eat the succeeding two
daya
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-03

Rev. and Mrs. J. s. Douglas, Of
Louisville, XIV, who have been
spending some days here with
friends, LEFT in their car this morn
ing to paw another visit to his bro
Their at Prince Georges, Md, be
fore returning to their Kentucky
home.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-03
TO ATTEND WEDDING

Mr. Steve julius, one Of the pro-
prietors of the Greek American
Candy Kitchen, leaves tonight for
Cincinnati. O., where he will at
tend the marriage Of Mr.. John
Suimplis, OF Winchester, to a girl of
the Ohio city. The groomelect is
member Of the firm conducting the
Crystal Confectionery, at Winches-
ter
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-03
ATTRACTIONS
ON LABOR DAY

It Is expected that big crowds
will attend the base ball games on
Monday at Rosemont Park. Hanover
will be here for a game at 10
o'clock in the morning and one at
3 o'clock in the afternoon.
In addition to the base ball games
there will be big time at Rose
mont Amusement Park, during
which the Red Men will give sew
eral exhibitions.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-03
BABY ROY DIES

Martin Bruce Edwards, aged two
months and six days, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Martin Edwards. 1000
North Queen street, died early this
morning. Friends will gather at
the home at 1915 Sunday morning
and go to Second Baptist church
where funeral services will be
conducted by the pastor at IN 30
a m Burial will be made in the
cemetery at Hedgesville.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-03

In Fred II. Bakers advertise
ment of yesterday and today Rem
ington shells We're quoted at $10O
a box. The advertisement should
have read zone regular S1.35 box
Remington Shells for $40" The
mistake "slinDed through" orr
proof reader. lip II nc
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-03
Rain AND HAIL.

Martinsburg was slightly refresh
ed yesterday afternoon by the rain.
the city escaped hail which is said
to have fallen in some sections Of
the county. At Darkesville and Vi
entity there was heavy rainfall
accompanied by hail.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-03
ENTERTAINs NEWLYwEns.

Mr.. and Mrs. Ray German. who
were recently married at their home
in Somerset, Pa, were guests O. hon
or at a house party given ny Mr.
and Mrs. Melvin Nichols. q Bruins
wick, Md, this week. Among those
attending the affair were Mrs Mich
OILS mother, Mrs. May Sullivan and
the latter's mother, Mrs Mary Nc
Donald, of Martinsburg,
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-03
ENTERTAlNS FRIENDS

Mrs. O. l.. Snyder was hostess to
a few of her friends yesterday aft
ernoon at her homo on North Raj
eish street at a sewing party. Re
treshments were served
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-03
breaches TOMORROW

Rev. J. r. Jacobs, pastor OF the
Trinity Methodist Episcopal church
south, has returned and will Off
ciate Sunda in the pulpit of his
church, both morning and evening
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-03
WANTED 5 LAnlr3

Between ages of is and 45 years
in our Mending and Inspecting De-
partment Apply Main Office and
ask for Carl Brown.
INTERVIEWER MILLS INC.
Q 3 In q
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-03
LADIES WANTED

And are making good wages at
Inwood Canning factory.
Auto transportation furnished
starting Monday morning, leaving
Public Square at s a. m. Osbourne's
Grocery, Pikeside and anywhere en-
route to factory
G. II. MUSSELMAN co.
8 3 1t r o p Inwood, W. Va
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-03

NO PAPER MONDAY
No journal will be issued
Monday, Labor Day, as the en-
ployes will be given this day as
a holiday the same as other
folks.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-03

NOTICE DRUM CORPS BOYS
Members Of the Independent
Drum Corps will meet at quarters
on Monday, Labor Day. at 100
o clock for parade.
JAMES OLIVER, Leader.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-03
R0SEM0NT PARK

Ye Great Peerless Orchestra
Ladies 65 cents; Men SIS cents.
1p It
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-03
ROUSH HALL
WINCHESTER, VA,
Tuesday Night, Sept. 9Th.

Whitacre's Dance Orchestra will
play from Q to l. Biggest Event of
Season.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-03
WAR DEPART MENT INCLINED TO BELIEVE
PRESENCE OF FEDERAL TROOPS HAS HAD !,
QUIETING EFFECT ON ARMY OF Miners

Martial Law viii Not Be Established Unless Absolutely Nee
eSsary-PreSdent Will Not Call Conference Until The Au-
thoriy Of u. S. Is ReestabIsed And Peace Restored.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-03
LADIES WANTED

l-RUiES WAN III
And aye making good wages at
Tnwood Canning factory.
Auto transportation furnished
starting Monday morning, leaving
Public Square at a. m, Osbournes
Grocery, Pikeside and anywhere en-
route TO factory.
C. H. MUSSDLMAN co.
Up 1t Inwood, w. Va.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-03
LICENSED TO WED

a marriage license was issued at
Hagerstown to David II. Henrietta
and Mrs. Lillian F Werand, Of
Martinsbu-g.
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D, A, R. TO HONOR
HENRIETTA ELLERY

Newport r. I. Avg. ll-Hpnrictta
Claiming Ellcry Of this city has the
distinction of being the last surviving
lrIrGchTli or cicnrr Of the pcclara :
tion Of Independence. She Is the grand
daughter Of William Encry.
Miss F:llcry was horn April 3. 1898.
nnI has lived her entire liz" In New
port. Neither she nor her sister Mary.
long since dtrcn Sod. ever married. FOR
4 great many wears they made their
homc IN the Eilery homestead on
Thames stree. the homo W their grand
father. but this house is no longer
standing.
The Newport rha0:cr of the DauGh-
tors or the American Revolution is
named after this s!gnCr Of tho pcclar-
alton Of lndcpcndcncr. II was at the
invitation OF Miss EllHry that tho chap
ter was formed IN his house In 1896. Sh"
has always been deeply interested in
thn chapter and Kept up her active mem
hcrehir n t. attending all mCc tinSs. as
long as hrr health Dcrpi'tcd.
The trunk that William T;I'rry took
with him from Newport ~ Philadelphia
wilru \" wont there 20 sign n" Drc,ar
alton i In possession of The " \. Z.
CHI 0ior. 4 gift from the Misses Ellcry.
Ornosito nc old Homestead -" fam
,lv owned i three Currrr'i pic" Of
land ut tho ap"v OF which Stood tho
T.HIor'y Tree. \ fnw year. ago Miss
E.lo-v presented this iarG to tho city
for park purposes. II has been I'M
proved. beau Acd and ;hn city kHe hon.
"rcd Tho donor by christening /: "Fllrry
lark"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-12

Isn't II wonderful the way people
who appreciate you and admire you
make you become. for the time being,
your best and mos; interesting self. =
Sit down to write letter to some
one who You know particularly likes
you. TO you not find :hat the troughtS
run more trippingIy of your J,n and
clotho themselves in more felic!tious
phrase than when you sit down 70 write
to some personality which Is negativ
so far as yours is concerned?
And when il comes 10 the actual
presence Of such persons. who has rot
felt himself become gaycr. witticr. more
charming N every way under the st!mu :
lu3 of thr presence OF some person who
he knows thinks extra wei! OF him?
Even Fer Movements HAD New Grace
] once knew woman who by some
strange mischance had married n man
utterly inca ahle OF approaching the
whimsical quality Of her charm. In
his presence she was q drab UfcleSS
creature. Before met her | had heard
people wondering that man Of his
brains and character had ever married
4 woman like her and when / flrst
met them together wondered. too. And
then ono day 7 saw her with 4 frlrnd
WAC evidently appreciated and admired
her and thought her wonderful. and l