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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1922-12-14
THE RED HOUSE,
Nartinsburg's First Court House.
BY Nota X. Weaver.

The now thriving little CITY of Mar
| tinseurg, of perhaps fifteen thousand
inhae tants, was quite settlement
many years before the Revolution, and
was first called "Martinstown," or
! "Martinsville," by the proprietor.
Adam Stephen, who named it in honor
IF lis friend, Colonel Thomas Bryan
Martin, who AZ the time was a Justice
f as peace of Frederick county. Viz
IiHia, man of pr,m.U-nSe ami A rs.a.
" ut Lord Falr,aN
- ne time OF the erection Of Bcrke.
goo g-fr- N'r"i0ia. IN l7-2 the town
POSSIBLY h4- ~-oN OF ,G.rry houses.
me majority @. th-m located along tae
. TuScarora creek lnoW Water street,
and about the spring This spring
is now known as the old boiling
spring" and is only few feet from
the building Of the old water supply
system, on east John street On the
hill above rose the thick stone walls
Of fort, begun ant carried up about
seven feet, but never completed, as
the Indians had long since ceased to
annoy the settlers. This was after
ward converted into residence and
is now the home of Mrs. J. o. Lcmen.
/ Adam and Robert Stephen had in
operation mill along the Tuscarora,
on Water street, where the present
electric light plant is now located, and
there were two or three, at least, cor
dinaries" or tavernS, where customers
ordered liquor by the pint and sat
drinking it from the little tin cups
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1922-12-14

Keep in mind that years subscrip-
ton to the Register makes a mighty
nice Christmas present. Ii will be
sent to any address year for Sl50
or eight months for a dollar If you
are not now a subscriber, why not
treat yourself?
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1922-12-14

Many years ago. in l76S, Captain
David Hunter came to Winchester from
Pennsylvania, looking for land, and as
appears by Deed Book No. II, page
1874, Of the Frederick County Records,
purchased on October 1 It'll, 1865, from
one Richard Pearls, $50 acres, near
Tuscarora creek and on both sides of
"the great road leading to Watkins
Ferry NOW the Williamsport and Ha-
gerstown turnpike.)
Here in the sight of this road, on a
slight elevation, looking towards the
North Mountain, Capt. David Hunter
built himself substantial home and
reared large family. In the various
transfers of this property, recorded
both at Winchester and in Martins
burg, the property is called "The Red
House Property" and has been known
by that name ever since. Capt. Hunt
er has many descendants living in this
county today. His oldest daughter,
Rebecca, married Hugh Holmes, OF
Bally Kelly, Ireland, and several of
their children were born at "The Red
House" From this marriage are de-
seconded the Holmes, Boyds and other
families of Winchester and Martins
burg.
After occupying this home for five
years Capt. Hunter moved his family
into the settlement of Martinsburg,
and by deed of record in the County
Court of Frederick County, Va, Deed
Book No. Is, page 2l5, he sold this
$50 acres to Edward Beeson. The fol-
lowing year, l772, Berkeley COUNTY
was erected from Frederick, and Ed
ward Beeson one of the gentleman JUS
tees appointed.
His house was, no doubt, the most
pretentious and convenient and was
therefore used for the meeting Of the
justices. From an old dlapidated
Order Book, No. /, page /, the very
Ill 81 ICS0iO vi bSihSlSy SObhtys thN
first entry beings as follows:
Berkeley County, SIS:
"Be it remembered that al the
house of Edward Beeson, the 10Th
day of April, AID, l772, a Com
mission of the Peace, and Com
mission Of Oyer and Terminer,
from his Excellency, Lord Dun
more, dated the 10th day of May,
in the year aforesaid, directed to
Ralph Wormly, Jacob Hite, land
others,, Gentlemen, who having
first taken the oaths of his Ma
jesty's person and government,
repeated and subscribed the Test,
and Court was proclaimed"
/ This was the organization of the
/ County Court Of Berkeley, at the res
idence of Edward Beeson, "The Red
~ ,I,,l Connfy
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1922-12-14
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The Washington herald., 1922-12-07

ADVERTISERS fEnTna0NIAI8 ON
FILE IN TudEs-HEKAI.D OFFICE
ABOUT REsULfs Kn0M fD1Ee-
HERALD WANT ADS.
The Washington herald., 1922-12-07
LEGAL. NOTICES

CH HARIES A MARTIN and Harry r.
Thompson hereby give notice that they
have contracted to purchase the new
end secondhand furniture stock and
business and warehouse heretofore
conducted at No. 4Os 10th St n. w.
hy Samuel Weisenberg. and hereby
give five days notice to any creditors
of said : weisenberg thereof. to ex-
pire Monday. December H. 1922
CHARLES A. MARTIN.
HARRY r. THOMPSON.
The Washington herald., 1922-12-07
SPECIAL NOTICES

DOG OWNERS, ATTENTION!
SPECIAL. Friday and Saturday. Deem
Der sth and 9TH. After a great effort
we secured the services of Mr.. W W.
Robinson. an expert on care, training
and health OF dogs. His services are
ebs0lutely free to dog owners. We
have a book for you. II has So pages
and Is illustrated with prize-winning
dogs. Come in Friday Saturday
sure. Schmids Pet Emporium. 712
12th -. y. W. Washington. n. c.
NOTICE-The annual meeting OF the
shareholders Of the Washington Saw
ings Bank. Washington. D g, for the
election Of directors for the ensuing
year and for the transaction of such
other business as may be properly
brought before the meeting. will be
held at the bank at IL o'clock noon on
Tuesday. January IL. 1879 Polls will
Be open between the hours Of IL
o'clock noon and O'Clock D. m.
j u LEnNARn Treasnrer
The Washington herald., 1922-12-07
7 IT u y Y y III q y
UNDERWRITERS

van load going to New
York or any place between Washing
ton and New York; price $50 TO SIS.
December 10.
The Washington herald., 1922-12-07

lOEh or any place between "asnlng-
ton and New York; price $50 TO SIS.
23ls 18Th st. y. w: Col s44s. about
December 10.
kONING COMMISSION OF THE DIS
TRICT OF COLUMBIA. WASHING
TON. December 1. 1922. in compli-
snce with the provisions of Section
OF an Act Of Congress. approved March
i. 1920 CPublic No. 153. ssth Con-
gress. entitled An Act to regulate
the height. area and use OF buildings
In the District OF Columbia and to
create zoninR commission. and for
other Durposes) notice Is hereby given
The board room Of the District Build
ing II 1890 a m. December IL. 1922.
for the purpose OF considering the
Following proposed changes in the
boundaries ~ the use. height and area
districts. to-wit: CHANGE FROM
RESIDENTIAL TO SECOND COM
MERCIAL: Parcel 2z4-19- square 55ss
and lots 81. 9s. 500 to sos inclusive.
square 5694. located near Sixth and
FRpM RESIDENTIAL TO SECOND
COMMERCIAL: Interior OF square
tII. located between E and O. 6th
and streets southeast CHANGE
FROM FIRST TO SECOND COM
MERClAL: Lots rs to IS inclusive.
AMI 70 to II inclusive. square 2sss.
located on east side OF 18th street
\. w. north OF Florida avenue
CHANGE TO +O-FOOT HEIGHT DIS
IkItT: Frontage along routes of ap-
proach to National Geological and
Rock CreeE Parks c KELLER,
CUNO H. RUDOLPH. JAMES F
OYSTER. G. O SHERRII.L. ELLIOTT
WOODS. ZOnins Commission of the
Ilsirlct Of Columbia.
The Chilkat post. [volume] (Fort William H. Seward [i.e. Port Chilkoot (Haines)] Alaska) 1922-1922, 1922-06-02


The Jefferson"
docking ading
considerable fr eight
Henry Rodn the Juneau attorney, interested in the
Packing Jeff
not to
the companied by his
wife, left for Juneau the Estebeth Wedne morning.
expected having with light
the outside calls northbound
he gained schedule.
fittingy in Haines the local
follow
ing program;
Opening Prayer Rev. Denton VI Song hymns
Mr. Odell GAR
Judge J.B. Stout. VIII Song
Robert Denton. Closing Prayer.
v %
we'll attended,
after the cmon1es and marched to the ains
cemetery
making regular trips with
about 100 tons
on the "Jefferson".
Haines Packing
The Packing Co.
at east Of this
The Chilkat post. [volume] (Fort William H. Seward [i.e. Port Chilkoot (Haines)] Alaska) 1922-1922, 1922-06-02

MEMORIAL DAY EXERCISES 3oh
fitting s1emnity The Pos Cemetery
all the nicely decorated At H. the Garrison
Chaplain after
Memorial address, firing
fired three volleys the departed
Rodgers sounded Taps At IL 90 the
fired and the flag to the
the Memorial Day
Moo se lodges in Haines, in the afternoon.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-23
CELEBRATED DAUGHTERS
TWENTY FIRST BIRTHDAY

Mr.. and Mrs. J. Lee Carey, of near
Pocomoke City, gave a party in honor
of the 2lst birthday of their younger
daughter, Miss Winnie. on Friday
,efening, December 18th. The house
,Eas beautifully decorated with potted
plants. Christmas decorations, and
candles.
Games were played until 10 p. NJ.
when the guests were invited to the
dining room, where candles were
lighted and refreshments served; ice
cream, cake. sailed nuts, and home
made candies.
The birthday cake. decorated with
pink taperS and twenty-one pink can
dies. was given by Mrs. Titus Hotten-
stein, the older daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Carey.
More than seventy-fve guests were
present, and Miss Carey received
many beautiful gifts, gold and silver,
and other ornamental articles.
The guests left at n late hour
wishing Miss Carey many more
happy birthdays.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-23
RABBIT ITUATI0N
IN THE STATE

Dear Editnr:-Reports from num-
erous counties of the State are TO the
effect that rabbits have been very
scarce in the covers during the hunt
ing season of 1922. To relieve this
condition this department will pay
$l.00 for each live Cotton Tail Rabbit
trapped prior to January LIST. 1923
and delivered to the District Deputy
Game Warden of the County in which
they are caught.
To secure $l00 for each Cotton
Tail Rabbit. the person trapping same
must either deliver TO the District
Deputy Game Warden of the County
or notify him that he has Cotton Tail
Rabbits in possession and the Warden
will call there, release same in sec
tions where they are scarce, and noti-
IS this Department how many rab-
bits said person delivered to him, at
which time, we will forward a check
10 cover.
We believe the scarcity of rabbits
is due TO what IS known as the crab
bit Blight which occurs in all the
States of the Union at Intervals Of
from 6 to years. The Department
has contract placed for 5000 Cotton
Tail rabbits to be delivered in the
spring of 1928, which will be liberia
ted in the covers of the counties of
this State and with the infusion of
peu. hlood nm, stock of rabbits should
increase and afford the sportsmen
excellent hunting during the hunting
season of 1923.
f.. Lee LeCompte.
So fs,..,. NtT.,.l4,.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-23
MIR. TIMMONS RECEIVERS
HIS STOLEN FORD SEDAN

is Last June, Mr. Charles S. Timmons
had Ford Sedan stolen from him in
Philadelphia. He had left the car
locked at Eighth and Chestnut SITS,
not dreaming that it would be moies-
ted. When he returned he was great
~ chagrined to find his car had dis
appeared.
He reported the loss of the car to a
detective bureau, but after few
days search and investigation, dur
ing which time many false clues were
found, he practically abandoned hope
of finding his car. and returned home.
The car was stolen on June 18th,
and on December 18th, exactly six
months afterwards, Mr.. Timmons re-
ceived letter from the detective
agency requesting him to go to Phila-
delphia to identify a car. which it
was thought might be the one stolen
from him. Mr. Timmons went to
Philadelphia on the early train
Thursday morning and on being
shown the car. had no difficulty in
Z
marks and peculiarities, as being the
one belonging to him. The car had
been equipped with a set of new tires,
new storage battery, and new horn,
and was in first class condition. The
car was located by detective in a
garage on Franklin Street, Philadel-
phia II was in the possession of a
jew. an elderly man, who protested
strcnuously. but vainly. at having the
car taken from him. He claimed he
Shores, paying him four hundred dol
lars for it. He engaged a lawyer to
represent him, and Mr.. Timmons
promised TO 20 to Philadelphia to APP
pear against the person or persons,
who stole the car. and to identify it
as being his property. if the per-
petiator or perpetrators Of the theft
should be found.
When the car was stolen it was
practically new. and while Mr.. Tim
mons is gratifed to regain posses
sion of his property, he himself suf-
fered big monetary loss by its THEFT,
rs he was obliged to buy another car,
that cost him about three times as
much as the stolen one.
After the car was turned over to
him. Mr.. Timmons, accompanied by
his son. Sidney, who went to Philadel-
phia with him. took the wheel, and
drove the machine home, where it is
now in safety. and looking spick and
span with new tires and other fin
lures.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-23
WOULD HAVE SCHOOLS
STUDY STATE CLIMATE

The L. S. Weather Bureau and
Maryland State Weather Service are
prepared to furnish aids to teachers,
consisting Of Maryland climatic
charts, cloud charts, and booklets en-
titled, Our Climate
Teachers doubtless realize the part
that climate plays in human response
and viii teach the subject with that
in view.
" Our Climate was prepared by
Mr.. James H. Spencer, and contains
useful information regarding the
climate between the Rocky Mountains
and the Atlantic Coast, but lays
special emphasis on that of Mary
land and Delaware. A number of
maps, including average annual pre-
cipitation, temperature, average
dates Of killing frosts. average wind
directions and some maps Of detailed
information, such as the highest and
lowest temperatures of record for
various cities, and tables Of data on
rainfall, snowfall. temperature, are
given in the booklet which would
help a teacher immensely. Some very
useful information is given on gen
era mcteorology. as well as some
beautiful cloud pictures.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-23
REV. W. G.. STRICKLAND
Is DEAD AT 81

REV. William G. Strickland, a for
mer resident of Worcester County,
died in Wilmington Monday in his
S4th year Mr.. Strickland was well
known to our people as !. preacher
and business man. At one time he
owned the klei Grange property
which he purchased of the DreXel
estate for a comparatively small sum.
He engaged in the mercantile bus
mess there, being succeeded by his
son, Alfred G Strickland, who was
shot and killed in his store more than
ten years ago
Rev. Strickland came to this coun-
try from Shaftesbury, England, in
1880. In 1895 he accepted call to
become minister of the Methodist
Church at Chincoteague Island, Nir-
ginia. He served as pastor there for
three years and was sent to POGO
moke City, where he also stayed three
years
Because of failing health, Mr..
Strickland retired from the active
ministry after his service at POGO
moke City. He moved to Whining
ton, Del. several years ago.
The deceased is survived by a wife,
Elizabeth. three daughters. Mrs.
Hugh b. KelSo, Katie +. Strickland
and Mrs. ". J. Birch. and three sons,
Clarence, Percival and Walter.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-23
1Fi!1s:ss!l|
TrW22
This is the season when the

THIS is the season when the
Il iov OF giving comes home
20 everyone. when everyone :
wondering what to give an
where to give it. A million
dollars to give away. Think
OF that Homes made happy,
smilin faces-careS lifted from
the backs OF the weary-old
folks as we'll as Riddles changed
into JOYOUS humans their
hearts aglow with thankful
ness.
blessed is he that giveth-
which reminds us. Maybe we'd
better start at the startin'
point an get a move on or we
won't get that surplus million.
Well. il we don't we can still
do something for somebody.
We can give our time. That's
it. We could give quite lot OF
it II we didn't throw so much
of it away. Then maybe the
world would be a bit the better
because We passed through it.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-23

Snow Hill is fully prepared for the
last rushes Of the holiday trade.
The stores windows are decorated
with holly, crowsfoot, and other
greens, and hundreds of shoppers
have come here every day to buy
Christmas gifts for friends and loved
ones. The stocks are more complete
than ever before and our merchants
have done a splendid business. Time
was when all the Christmas shopping
was done the day before Christmas,
but Of late years the slogan "shop
early" has brought results, and now
the Christmas shopper starts weeks
before the great day.
Come to Snow Hill and see the
many beautiful and useful thing our
merchants have for Christmas gifts.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-23
TO DIRECT
HEALTH WORK
Secretary Given Craftsmanship Under
Reorganization BY Governor
Albert G. Richie.

Dr. John S. Fulton is to be the
director of health under the reor-
ganization plan, Governor Richie
announced Tuesday night.
DR.. Fulton now is secretary of the
state Department Of Health, and in
that capacity serves as executive Of
ficer for the department, the chair
man Of which is Br William II.
Welch. Under the reorganization
plan the secretaryship is abolished
and the chairman becomes director
and executive officer
The Governor made the announce
ment after he had conferred with a
committee composed of Drs WEIGH,
l.. r. Barker and Wade II. Frost. all
connected with John Hopkins Hos
pital The committee reported to
the Governor that number Of
names had been considered for in
dorsement, but it had been decided
to put Dr. Fulton at the head of the
list.
Te Reappoint All Members
Further the Governor said he
would reappoint all the members Of
the Department of Health. The
terms are to be for two, four and
six years. and Dr. Fulton is to be
given one of the four-year terms.
The members of the department who
are to be reappointed by the Gov
crnor are: Dr WEIGH DR.. Benjamin
b. Perry. Montgomery county; Dr.
William w Ford, Tolley A. Bays and
+. +. Kelly. EX-ofiicio members are
Dr. Fulton. DR.. c. Hampson Jones
commissioner of health for Baltimore
City, and Attorney General Alexander
Armstrong.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-23
W. ~
ORA. ARY1
Law Permits Trapping And Gigging,
But Shooting is Prohibited.
Open Until March IS.

The open season for the trapping
of muskrats begins January ] and
lasts until March Is, both dates in
elusive Owing TO the high prices at
which the fur Of these little animals
has been sold in recent years there has
been great temptation 10 violate
the law, with the result that heavy
penalties have been imposed upon
some of those who failed to observe
its provisions. While the law may
seem severe it is necessary for the
preservation of this game.
That part Of the State statutes re-
lating to the killing or catching Of
muskrats provides that no person
or persons shall shoot or in any man.
ner kill OF catch, except by gigging
or trapping, any muskrat or otter,
ana il shall be unlawful for any per-
son in Maryland to dig into or in
any manner modest or destroy the
roof on any part Of a muskrat house
OF den. And it shall further be un-
lawful for any person or corporation
to have within his or its possession
any muskrat hide or killed in any
manner except by trapping or gig
ging; and any muskrat perforated
with small holes or bullet holes
shall be prima facie evidence that it
was shot
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-23
Teachers Association
Met Last Friday

The Worcester County High School
Teachers Association held its second
meeting of the year in Snow Hill last
Friday. Mr.. X. W. Eutsler, Principal
81 the Pocomoke High School and
President OF the association, presided.
The attendance was nearly 1000 and
all entered freely into the discussion
Of the different topics.
The following program had been
sent out in advance, and it was evil
dent that much study had been given
to each topic
Topic l. What is the function of
the American High School? Discus
sion led by Mr.. Barton, Principal of
the Berlin High School.
Topic ,. What are the broad gen.
eral aims in the teaching of the fol-
lowing high school subjects?
a. English. Discussion led by Mrs.
Whaley, Teacher of English in the
Snow Hill High School.
b, History Discussion led by Mr..
HILL Principal of the Girdletree High
School.
c. Science. Discussion led by Miss
Neasey. Teacher of Science in the
Pocomoke High School.
Topic 3. A report of the meeting
Of the State Teachers Association
Supervisor f. Clarke Fontaine.%
Mr. Barton. Principal of Berlin
High School, emphasized the fact
tina, the great function Of the high
schools was the training of the
youth for citizenship in a democracy.
He believes this can best be brought
about by making the high school the
center % the life of the community,
and allowing the students 10 partici-
pate in activities of the people, and
thereby fit themselves for assuming
the greater problems Of society which
SAN confront them in the changing
conditions Of democracy
Ar. f. Clarke Fontaine. Assistant
Supervisor Of High Schools of the
state was present, and after givin'
an excellent report on the meeting
the State Teachers Association,
Slammed up the diSeusSA(
afternoon in his usua~
and gave many helpful
concerning the topics under as
sion.