Evening journal. [volume], November 01, 1907, Image 1

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WEATHER.—Warmer and fair tonlglit: rain and warmer Saturday.
MARTINSBURG, W. VA., FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1907.
PRICE 2 CENTS
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SS GATROW WEDS
to Mr. James l. Dill
Here THtirsdag Evening.
PLE LEFT FOR THE EXPOSITION
Young Lady of Frederick County
Embarrassed By Taking Part In
a Mock Marriage While on a
Visit to Relatives.
» Miss Harriet C. Catrow, the pretty
and popular daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. J. R. Catrow, of this county,
and Mr. James L. Dillon, a well-known
nnd prosperous young fanner resid
ing in the Iiedgesville district, were
the principals in a quiet but very pret
ty wedding, which was solemnized at
7.30 o'clock Thursday evening at St.
Joseph’s parochial residence In thiB
city.
The bride was attended by her cou
sin, Miss Catherine Brown, while the
best man was Mr. Raymond Catrow,
brother of the bride.
The ceremony was performed by
Itev. Charles E. Donahoe, pastor of St
f Joseph’s Catholic church.
After the ceremony the young cou
pie were driven to the Baltimore &
■Ohio station, where they boarded No.
14 for Washington. From Washington
they will go to the Jamestown expo
sition. Upon their return they will
reside on the farm of the groom near
Hedgesville.
Both the bride and groom are well
known and popular with a large cir
cle of friends, to whom the announce
r^aaal-doi -wedding will como- as r
very pleasant surprise
nas n Mock Marriage.
When Miss Virginia Hack, the pret
ty daughter of Mrs. Robert Arbucklc,
of Bartonsville, Frederick county, re
turned Thursday from a visit to her
uncle, Isaac Van Meter, at Oldfields,
W. yd,, she read in the Winchester
Star of her marriage to Cleland Mc
Neill, a young West Virginian. The
young lady is still Miss Hack. She
was surprised and chagrined at the
announcement of her wedding.
Several days ago Miss Hack partic
ipated in a mock marriage at Old
fields. Newspapers published it as a
genuine wedding. At Miss Hack's re
quest the paper in Winchester today
| prints a denial of the marriage an'
the explanation that the cereuo'K
1 was a "mock" one gotten up for an
entertainment. Miss Hack declares
. that she will not take part in any more
“mock” marriages.
WHS A VERY PRETTY EVENT
MRS. ROUSH ENTERTAINED A
NUMBER OF FRIENDS.
Charming Tea Given at Her Hand
some Home In Honor of Miss
Lillian Eichelberger.
Mrs. George S. Roush was the hos
tess at a very pretty event at her hand
some suburban home Thursday after
noon, when she entertained a number
of ladies at a tea in honor of Miss
Lilian Eichelberger, of this city.
The tables were very handsomely
decorated for the occasion, and tho
affair was an altogether charming
one.
The guest of honor. Miss Eichelber
ger, is soon to be married, and the
toa was one of a series of post-nup
tial events given by the ladies of this
city.
LAID TO LAST REST TODAY
FUNERAL OF MRS. SYDNOR HELD
THIS AFTERNOON.
Obsequies of Mrs. Daniel McDaniel
Took Place From the Late Home
Profusion of Flowers.
The obsequies over the remains 3?
Mrs. Mary L. Sydnor took place this
afternoon at 2.30 o'clock at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. J. Frank Thomp
son, on East John street, and were
largely attended by the sorrowing rel
atives and friends. The services were
conducted by Rev. William D. McCur
dy, pastor of the First Baptist church.
The floral tributes were very pro
fuso and beautiful, many handsome
tokens being laid upon the casket by
relatives and friends.
The services were impresBive In the
extreme, and the remains were laid
to rest In Norbourne cemotery. The
pall-bearers were Messrs. J. Frank
Thompson, Robert Thompson, Ben J.
Thompson, Earl B. Thompson, Charles
E. Thompson and Harry S. Thompson.
Mrs. McDaniel Bnrled.
The funeral of Mrs. Daniel McDan
iel took place this arternoon at 3.30
o’clock from the late home on Soutn
Raleigh street, and a large number of
friends and relatives attended the ser
vices, which were conducted by Rev.
Dr. I. W. Canter, pastor of Trinity
Methodist Episcopal church. Inter
ment was in Green Hill cemetery.
The live merchant advertises.
COMPLETES SIX MONTHS OF BUSINESS
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Some Interesting Facte anil Figures Concerning (he Growth of The:
Journal Publishing Co. During Past Half Fear.
With the end of business on Thurs
':4*y, Octobor 31, The Evening Journal
fed the first six months of its ex
tence.
| Ordinarily in like enterprises the
first few months, and even the first
years, are regarded as the experimen
tal stage, wherein the possibilities of
the buisiness, its failures and sue
cesses, its handicaps and promises, are
carefully weighed and estimated, and
the futur^ looked upon with oither
confidence or concern, as the success
es or failures predominate or out
weigh each other.
In the case of The Journal Publish
ing Co. there is, happily, but the one
side of the story to relate. The paper
was established because the managers
and editors believed there was a field
In Martlnsburg and Berkeley countv
for a dally and semi-weekly paper
that would give the news promptly!
and in readable form, and afford the j
business people a medium by whlcn
they might reach the buyers of the
city and county.
The experience of the past six
months has emphatically vindicated
the judgment of the managers and
editors, and offers great encourage^
ment for the future.
Starting at the lowest rung of the
ladder the business has grown at a
really remarkable rate. With an ac
tual bona fide subscription list of 155
at the first issue. The Evening Journal
has so steadily advanced in the esteem
and confidence of the people of tho
city and county that we have been
enabled to add more than 1,<00 names
to the list daring the past six months
and this, too, with very little solici
E1
I MANY PARTIES HELD
Plat Events Mil the Sea
son ot Hallowe’en.
PROHED TO BE FESTINE OCCASION
Young Folk Made Merry on the
Eve of All Saints’ Day, and the
Usual Wierd and Myster
ious Rites Observed.
Hallowe’en social was held at the
residence of Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Ga
ver, on West John street, Thursday
night, In honor of their daughter,
Miss Mary Gaver. Those present
were Misses Clara and Lizzie Slbert,
Mary Kauffman. Mamie Woodson Mita
Lonis, Lota Ambrose, Jessie Clark,
Rose Thompson, Berthfa Jenkins, An
nie Mathews, Susie Mathews, Henriet
ta Mathews, Bertha O’Neil, Annie
Long, Lillie Johnson, Margie Johnson,
Bessie Dick, Marthta Mathews, Ethel
Gaver, Miss Mary Patty, of Maxweel,
of York, Pa.; Masters Charles and
Fred Mathews, Charles Seibert, Harry
Johnson, Hendricks Gordon, Harry
Whitington, Henry Gaver, W. Braith
walte. Instrumental and vocal music
and various games were played ani
at a late hour refreshments were serv
ed the guests.
Mrs. Mitchell Entertains.
A delightful Hallowe’en party was
given by Mrs. Hamraill Mitchell at
her home on West King street in honor
of Miss Irene Mlnghlnl. The room was
tastefully decorated with autumn
leaves. Games appropriate to the oc
casion were Indulged In by the young
people. At a late hour refreshments
were srved. About 20 young people
were present.
Entertained Friends.
Miss Imo Thompson entertained a
few of her friends at a social gather
ing last night at her home on South
Queen street. Music and other games
were indulged in. Refreshments were
served. The guests from out of town
wero Messrs. William J. Dudley and
William H. Hubback.
Misses Trenary Entertain.
The Misses Trenary entertained a
number of their young lady friends
at their home on West King street
last night. Telling fortunes and va
rious other games were Indulged In
and at a late hour the guests depart
ed for their homes.
Surprise Party.
Miss Freda Feidt was given an agree
able Hallowe'en surprise party by a
number of her friends at her home on
I Maple avenue. Telling fortunes and
games were the amusemnts of the
evening. At a late hour the guests de
parted.
Automobile Party.
Miss Ella Martin entertained a few
friends at her home on West King
street last night. After Indulging in
various sorts of games the party toon
an automobile ride in the county.
HAS ACCEPTED CALL.
Rev. J. Poyntj^JPjTer Will Become Ha
„ , gerstown Rector.
A^Amter received here today by Mr.
0". W. Rodrick, father-in-law of Rev.
J. Poyntz Tyler, state that the latter
has accepted the call to become rector
of St. John’s church in Hagers.r ut.
Mr. Tyler will assume his duties De
eember 1. He is at present archdea
con of the diocese of Virginia, and
has his home In Ashland, although
his official headquarters are In Jli-Mi
tnond.
Mr. FiJjnpr Tabler, of MissouH, who
haB been visiting in this city, weutj
to Frederick yesterday.
Many Deaths Reported From Jet
tersoo County.
MRS. MARGARET WALPER EXPIRES
Was One of the Oldest Residents of
That Section—Mr. John Crim
Passes Away—Deaths In
Frederick County.
Mrs. Margaret H. Walper, one of the
oldest residents of Jefferson county,
died Sunday night at tho homo o’
her son, Joseph L. Walper, north o*
Shepherdstown. The deceased whoso
maiden name wns Comegys, was 8s
years of age. She was born and rest
ed in Jefferson county, and most ol
her li(o was spent In the Kearneys
vlllo neighborhood. Owing to the ex
treme Illness of Mr. Walper's wife, it
was not advisable to hold a funeral
service, and the body was placed in
the vault in Elmwood cemetery or
Monday. The funeral service will Ire
preached in the Southern Methodist
church in Shepherdstown on Novem
ber 17.
Jobu Crim.
Mr. John Crim, an old and highlv
respected citizen of Jefferson county
died at his home at Leetown Wednes
day, aged 82 years. His death was
caused by the Infirmities of old ago
Mr. Crim was a life-long resident of
Jofferson county, and in the active
years of his lifo was a carpenter. One
son, Mr. George Crim, and two daugh
ters, Mrs. Millie Watson and Mr3
Mortimer Crtm, survive him.
John X. Boyd.
John Thomas Boyd, a former res
ident of Jefferson county and a son
of I. V. Boyd, died from typhoid fever
In Baltimore, aged 22 years.
Thomas Chapman.
Thomas Chapman, one of the old
est residents of Frederick county,
died at his home, at Belief, Thursday
night, aged 83 years. Five sons and
one daughter survive.
Frederick Box well.
Frederick Boxwell, son of Charles
H. Boxwell, for many years manager
of the Rosemont Stock Farm, at Ber
ryville, died suddenly Thursday af
ternoon of heart diseases while at
work. Mr. Boxwell was 54 years old
and leaves a widow.
TO COMMENCE SERVICES
REVIVAL IN TRINITY METHO
DIST CHURCH SUNDAY.
Fifth Anniversary of the Pastorate
of Rev. John C. Leps to Be Ob
served at Falling Waters.
Rev. Dr. I. W. Canter, pastor of |
Trinity Methodist Episcopal church
south, of this city, will begin a series
of revival services in his church Sun
day, November 3, and will continue
the meetings indefinitely. Dr. Can
ter has secured the services of Rev.
H. L. Stephens, of Shepherdstown, to
assist him.
The fifth anniversary of the pasto
rate of Rev. John C. Leps, pastor of
the Presbyterian churches at Spring
Mills and Hedgesvllle, will be fitting
ly observed Sunday.
Special services will be held in the
| church at Spring Mtlls, and a large
congregation will doubtless be pres
;ent. Mr. Leps has been very success
ful in his work on his circuit, and is
one of the most respected and popular
Ipastors in the county.
Live merchants advertise,
I
SERIES OF SPECIAL ARTICLES
WILL BE PUBLISHED IN THE
EVENING JOURNAL.
Histories of Local Churches, Sketch
es of the Ministers, and Extracts
From Sermons to Be Given.
Beginning tomorrow and Monday,
and continuing on each of those day3
in the week for the next three months
The Evening Journal will present u
aeries of articles upon the churches
and pastors of Martinsburg, embrac
ing a history of oach church, a per
sonal sketch of the life and work of
the pastors, and a synopsis of the
sermons delivered by them.
This Beries of articles will bo inau
gurated Saturday with an Interesting
history of the First Baptist church,
and a sketch of the popular pastor,
Rev. William Dyre McCurdy, and will
be followed on Monday by a synopsis
of one of the sermons to be delivered
on Sunday by Mr. McCurdy.
Following this will come the other
churches of the city in alphabetical
order, until the full series shall havo
been completed. Tho sketches of the
ministers and churches will be pub
lished on Saturdays, while the ser
mons will be presented on Mondays.
The Evening Journal believes that
a series of articles of thiB character
will not only prove of real benefit
to the members of the different
churches of the city, but will be a
source of decided interest to many who
are not members of any church, or
at least only occasional church-goers.
Whatever tends toward the bettermem
of the moral condition of a communi
ty is of importance to the whole peo
ple, and it is believed that a series
of articles of this character, giving
cordial support and recognition to the
ministers and their work, may con
tribute something toward tho aims of
the religious institutions.
LIBRARY IS C. V. STATION,
Depot iu Grcencastlc lit for Sale, Book
People Want It
The passenger station of the Cum
berland Valley railroad In Greencea
tle Is for sale according to a commu
nication in the Greencastle Echo-Pi
lot. Friends of the circulating libra
ry In the Antrim town have heard
of this and a movement has been start
ed looking towards the purchaso of
the station and converting it Into a
library and free reading room.
The live merchant advertises.
Hallowe'en Here Proved to
Very Noisy and Strenuous.
THE USUAL PRANKS WERE PLAYETi
Some Disorder Was Indulged In By
Young Men In Various Parts of
the City—All the Officers
Were on Duty. ^
Tho observance of Hallowe'en,
this city Thursday night was char|
terlzed by a great deal of hllai
some disorder, although no grq
age to property has been
Acting under tho instruction ol
Harrison, nil the officers of ths
force were on duty, hut not
arrest was made ns a result
strenuous colebratlon.
Tho crowds In tho downtown se
were merry but orderly, and when!
a blue-coat came in sight, anything
like unseemly or forbidden conduct
ceased Immediately. As there were,
only five offlcors on the streets, the
boys and young men who were .bont
upon extreme measures to show their
appreciation of tho holiday had little
trouble dodging the officers and car->
rylng their designs into Execution.
No damnge was accomplished in tho
downtown section, buFoii side
streets there were plenty of ev
this morning that the revelers
been at work- Steps and small
were removed from their accustomed ]
places and dumped in the middle
the sidewalks; gates were talj
from their hinges, and even shut'
while practically everything of a mov-i
able nature was carried away, ttucl
to the annoyance of the owners iif|
the property.
The milder form of sport, such as'
throwing corn, cabbage, etc., prevailed
to a greater extent that for years
past, and the sidewalks were literal!/
covered in some sections. Kinging
door-bells, pounding on closed shut
ters and banging gates was indulged
in all over the city.
There were a, number of maskers os
the streets, some of them garbed ini
grotesque costumes. The gentler sexl
in numerous instances were partici-j
pants in the evening’* pleasure, the
attire of some few suggesting thaE
“brother's” wardrobe had been sur
reptiously Invaded.
Miss Kitty McGill and MM,
8harff, of this city, spent the
Brunswick.
BIDDLE BROTHERS IN MORE TROd.f1
Show Lads Brought Here From Cumberland to Answer the Charge
of Breaking Into a Baltimore & Ohio Box Car.
Alburtis Show and Brantner Show,
brothers, well-known here in connec
tion with some very questionable
transactions di ;ng the past tew years,
were brought > this city Thursdav
evening from C nberland, where they
were arrested sc ral days ago on a
charge of having broken open a box
car on the Baltimore 5- Ohio railroad,
and will be given a hearing in Jus
tice Fclker's court Monday afternoon
:next at 3 o'clock.
These lads are aged 22 and 20 years
respectively, and are sons of well
known and very respectable parents.,
residing in this city. The parents Of
the wayward lads have been greatly
distressed at the conduct of their boys,
and many of the criminal acts of the
boys have been suppressed because of
sympathy for the parents, who have
itisod every effort in their power to re
m
n iho^H
form their boys.
Several days ago the young
were caught entering a box car in
yards in this city, having broken the
seal. The brakeman of the train saw
them in the act, and closed and lock
ed the door. The conductor of the
train telegraphed to Cumberland for
the train, and when
officer^ to meet
the door of the car was opened th j
8how boys Jumped out and were pla>
i ed under arrest. Defective Hardy, who
was present when the boys jumped
from the cars, exclaimed:
“The Biddle brothers again!"
The boys have been dubbed the Bid
dle brothers because of their actions,
and It is said that they have arned
their soubriquets. They have each
spent a term in the state reform school
and were released a year ago for good
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