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Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1873-09-24

PtEsoyAL.-Gen. a. L. Page OF Phoebe
called at dis Office, Yesterday. He is
On tour Of observation through the
southern part Of The State and expects
10 visit Guid Mountain and other parts
conugious TO Silver Peak and Aida
Valley. lie expected to leave Lece
this morning.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-08-26
JEFF RSON INSTITUTE,
Char!estown, West Virginia,

TINE next Session will commence on Mondny,
4 September Sth, 1873.
Being provided with competent Assistants, every
advantage for a thorough course in English, the
Languages, Drawing, Music on Piano a nd Organ
will be Afforded. Particular attention will be paid
to Music and pupils will be required to play at the
Musical Soirees when the friends of the pupils ran
nave an opportunity to judge of their prorress
Vocal Music will DO tang hit in classes as we'll az
by private esson.
English Department.-NRs. FoaREsr
Mathematics and Modern Languages.-M,ss L.
FAY.
LIPPITT.
For Terms. &c. apply to the PRINCIPAL
August IL, 1878. Mrs. A. NJ. FORREST
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-08-26
Testimonial from Trustees.

To IV,n. II. liable, Esq:
SIR:-As Trustees OF the Charlestown Academy
we desire to express entire appreciation of your
management of the Academy during the past year
and especially our high appreciation of your dis.
clpline and diligence which has resulted in zeal
and thoroughncss in your pupils rarely secn in an
school. Respectfully yours, &c,
HENRy B. DAvENpoRT, DAVID HOWELL
THOMAS q. GREEN, ANDREw HUNTER,
JAS Law. HooFF, RoB'T 7. BRowS,
CLEoN MOORE, Csc. II. TuRNER.
WEN. l.. WILSON,
July 90. lS73-tSS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-08-26
L. DINKLE'S JEWFLRY ST0RF

L. DINkLE'S JEWELRY STORE,
Main Street. next door to Mason,s Drug Store.
CHARLEsrows JErFrRsos Co., WA.
he undersigned respectfully announces that be
Z Will continue to conduct the Jeweiry Business
articles in " e "a
JEWELRY, WATCHES Sc CLOCKS
at prices as low it i, usually done in the civ
!hankiuifor past fayors. most respectfully So
hclt continuance of the same.
May 27, 1873. T.. DJNKIr
THE MAGIC MoCKING BIRD-A new And
splendid toy. 1t initiates the Moekine Bird
perfectly just received and for sale by
May IS, 1873. l. DrNgIE
p1ANo TUN1NG-Persons wishing TO hav. their
Pianos Tuned would do well to report them to
me, as am prepared to Tune perfectly and Repair
ramos on the most moderate terms. and warrant
iot one year. L. DINRLE.
SPECTACLEs.-Ihave splendid assortment of
~ spectacles, from rs cents up
noS'T get married until you get ono of those
~ beautiful Is K. Gold Rings at
May q, 1873. +. DINKLErs.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-08-26

Jefferson County Circulating Library.
HAVE opened a Circulating Library for the us.
latest works of the best authors and II other booLs
that are called for Have of the books ON b. nd
now, and will be receiving the newest publications
every week. The terms are these: Zach nerson
to be held for it's return in good
condtIon. II damaged the party pays for the dang
age. Kent. % eta. per week in advance
June II, 1873. GEO. LIGHT.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-08-26
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA

Opens October !: continues through months.
~ II is organized in schools tn. elective svs
tenn, with full courses in Classics Literature Sci
enee with practice in Chemical and Physical Lab
oratories), in Law, Medicine, Engineer Teach
ing and Agriculture. AppIy for Catalogues to
JAMES F: HARRISON, Chairman, P. o. Universi.
ty of Virginia, Albemarle Co., Va.
August 10. lS73-lm
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-08-26
T < r RI s


English Branches...... ---....... s ~ 90
ancient Languages and Higher Mathematics so 90
Modcrn Languages and Drawing, EACH. 100
Contingent fee for Fuel, S-c................ $50
BoARDlSa PuPLs
Tuition, Board, Washing, Fuela nd Lights. $3.50 90
Payment'in all cases is requir ed in advance, one-
half at the beginning of the Session the balance on
the LIST of February. No pupil received for Tess
than hali-session. For further Information send
for Circular.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-08-26
SCHOOL FOR BOYS.

pRoViDENCE willing. will open my School for
the English branche., Matthew ,tice and Latin and
Greek 9,n rudim sn Ny charges for term of Ten
Hlonths are S2n for Primary Pupils. S25 for those
tangusges- payable at the close of each month or
tour weeks J. w.TONGUE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-08-26
CO-PARTNERSHIp.

'Y'HE late firm of Hilleary, Wilson & Johnson
=; having been dissolved hy the retir emento Of Mr..
w. N c. Wilson, the business hereafter will be-
conducted by inc. J. HiiIeary and n. A. Jobnsn.
under the name. style and firm of IIiiieary & John.
son from This date. JSO. J. HILLARY,
II. A. JOHNSON.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-08-26
NOTICE.

A IL persons knowing themselves to be indebted
"A to the late firm OF Hilleary. Wilson 4 John
son are requested to make immediate settlement
as the busiacss OF the irm be closed. Aliper,
sons having claims against them are requested to
present them or settlement. Either cf the late firm
will settle accounts of the firm.
JNo. J. HILLARY.
w. N. G. WILSON,
H. A. JOHNSON.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-08-26
january IA. 1S73-ly.
JEFFERSON FOUNDRY AND MACHINE
SHOPS.


A FTER an experience of l6 years in our bust
\ ness, we bave at lass found out that we cannot
carry on our business wit bout money; and the dit
hcuity n collecting money these times makes It 1.
therefore, after january 1873, do work for Cash
only or Country Produce down on delivery of the
VOTE. we VIII endeavor to put down our DR. ic es a
low as can be done in the county, and the work
manshlp superior to any, and will strive to accom
MEDIATE al who will favor with their PATRONAGE
Our Ncw Ploughs, of which are making
good, responsible men, b. giving their notes n. va
bic at such time as specified in the contract Re
member. however. we guarantee satisfaction in
every case or sale. Our old accounts are nov
delay. wEIRICE n wEfTEp
January "a. 1873.
OUR stock of Drugs and Medicines y i'll always
~ be found complete well as fro sh nd reliable.
carefully con pounded at all hours day and nieht
VS.. MASON
TCNIPER Tar Soap. Glycerine Lotion and Car
CHAP and all cutaneous diseases for sale at
W. s. MAsoN's Drug Store.
WE have the Agency for the Wines produced a.
w Excelsior Vineyard All desiring. pure wines
ate prices. w. s. Mason
HooLEY's Celebrated Baking Powders, war
- ranted to rise bread in FIVE minutes. for sale
oy w. 8. MASON.
RELIEyE your corns by using Robbins Corn
~ solvent: VS. MASON
IL " tested two years ago and gave general sat
lsfaction, and am now preparing the same powder.
would advise all 20 use them both a preventive
Angus. u; ls7s; GEO. T, LIGHT.
- Angus. 1873. GEO. T. LIGHT.
NoLos Fils, ana all other patent medi-
August l2, 1873.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-08-26

pEARL's White Glycerine.- This preparation
pcnetrates the kin without in jury, decalorizine
all spots. and efectually the various
OF the complexion 1t bIeaches the stin marvel
lous whiteness, eradlcates all Spots freckles tam
moth. atchcs, black worms or srubs, impuritie
and discoorntions of every kind. For sale BY
Charlestown, June II. C. E. BELLER.
t1IASHING CRYsTAL-Fl.nnelsa and delicate
W colored articles become beautifully clean
when washed with the Crystal. For .ale by
Charlestown. c. E. BELLER.
fNARBoLATE of Lime-the best Disinfectant
" Powder in use to prevent or stop decomposition
and all no1ious odors and to destroy insec, life and
germs of disease in the air for sale by
July l, 1873. C. E. BELLER.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-08-26
SCHOOL NOTICE,

MISS RETTiE CRAMER will open School in
~. - Chariestown the Second week in .September.
1873. Terms made known on application.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-08-26

MONEY, Time, Labor and Leather Saved, by
~ using Jac7uot b Co.'s Celebrated French
blacking. Buy no other. For lie by
July !, 1873. C.E. BELLER
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-08-26
BOARDING.

Boarders to the mb"r of twelve will be rece ived
into the family of the Principal They will he un-
dor his immedia supervision and control with his
assistance and guidance in their otudics, and cubs
iect to such rules aud regulations will best con-
tribute TO their moral and intellectual culture and
personal comfort.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-08-26
SODA WATER. SODA WATER.

"E beg leave to inform the people Of our county
w and others. that we have opened our Soda
In the best manner. Our fountain 10 porcslain-
hnea, preventing eorro.ion, which will Inevitably
NO Copper about our fountain, consequently no
asngsr OF yerdigris Poisoning. Our Straps are
pure and delicious. Several new syrups. BE sure
TO cali and try tiff not you miss ons OF The
treats of the season. IL Tickets for 81
SYPHoN BOTTLES for supplying houses and
June ~, 1873. GEO. r. LIGHT.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-08-26
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NJ q TR OPOLITAN
ACN MAKING
AND
livery in Ci,arlestown.
THE undersigned having entered into a Co Part
L nership, under the name and style of
STUMP HAWKS.
Will conduct the business of

VIII CONDUCT The business of
COACH MAKING AND REPAIRING
In all its branches, guarantyng the Best or knan-
ship and salts factory terms. We intend 10 largely
increase the business ind make ORDER nd so 70
keep on hand for Gale CARRIAGES, BUGGlES
RoCKAWAYS and LICi BIT WAGONS of the most
approved patterns, and OF superior materials and
warrant every article to be recommended We
shall have in our employ some of the hands whc
w. j. Hawks and also have the benefit of his pres.
ence and advice, and it will be the endeavor Of the
new firm to maintain the reputation of HAWKS
COACH FACTORY. Old Carriages taken in ex-
change for new work On hand, constantly, Second
figures.
In addition to the above. purpose giving our
attention to general LIVERY BUSINESS and
will keep good horees snd vehicles of every descrip
ton the accommodation ofthe public
Aug. %. ls7l-ly. .W.HAw'Ks.
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TO THE PUBLIC.

L the Collection of Accounts, c.. an. eoueiudeS
TO derote bis time principally the duties Of esns
e.ai Coileetor, and invites the attention d Neri
Prompt and energetic efforts ON my part win be-
gwen 70 the Collection Of ali claims piaeed in my
hahos' Al W. CRANER.
Charlestown Jefferson Co. wa.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-08-26
HDucATIoNAI.
English, Classical 6 Mathematical
@SHo0I.,
ut the 4GADEafY.
ehariostown, jefferson County, Vest Va.
wM. H KABLE, NJ. a. /. Principal.
Tile Session for 1884 1egias tae ssth ef
September and closes de last of June.
DESIGN oE r;HE scaoaI.

p
DESIGN oF THE SCHOOL.
TINE design of the school is 10 offer first such
Il thorough instruction IN oil the prominent and
inpor ant branches OF liberal education, nstwiil
first Institutions of learnng and thus tohim,
by the exercise of proper diligence and spplica.on,
discoura cement, not infrequentiy fatal, which SO
often befsil the imPerfectly prepared student;
opportunities of education are more or less limited
thorough instruction in those bra nches which are
essential to the man OF business whatever his cali
ing or profession.
COURSE oFsfNsTRUcIYoN.
i. English tincluding Grammar, Composition
Literature and Elocution.)
g, Geography and History (Ancient and Mod
ss.-Latin.
q. Greek.
S. French.
6. German.
2. Spanish.
| 8. Pure Mathematics.
8. Natural Sciences.
| 10. Surveying and Civil Engineering.
IL. Mechanical, Architectural and Free-hand
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION.
The method OF instruction. in all instances, will
culture. carefully avoiding system which results
only in storing the mind with unexplained rules
Examinations, both written and oral will be held
at the middle and close OF the session. designed
result of which viii be Communicated % the parent
or guardian:
Records of daily standing are kept. and monthly
reports forwarded to parent or guardian.
DISCIPLINE.
The Discipline of the school ia based upon the
eoute authority of the teacher, nd the unqueston
ing respect and obedience OF the pupil.
Whilst this is dema nded of all, the constant effort
lie made to foster sell respect and self government,
and to cultivate a public sentiment in the school on
the side OF right and duty.
Vicious habits aud neglect of study will not be
tolerated.
No pupil whose example is believed to be perni-
cious will be retained in the school.
REMARKS.
The Principal has made teaching the business of
his life, and claims qualification for his work in
liberal education at the best institution in the South
the University of Virginia-end experience of
eight years in the digent practice of his profession
In announcing the opening of the Academy for
the session of lS7374 he desires to gratefully
nowiedge the operation and support of the pub
lie in his effort establish schoo His
purpose is to strive continually to sphere
of usefulness and enable it to meet all the wants of
it's patrons.
BOARDING.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-08-26

OF Chrome aud Acute Kheu,n.rs,n, Neuralgia.
Lnrn oago, So atica Kidney and Nervous Diseases
n1,sr years got Of s1tierng by taking DR.. Filters
discovery Uf J. F. Filter, NJ. ID. regular graduate
physician, with " HON we personally acoua int
cd, who has for 80 years restcd ,hcse disesses ex-
ciusiveiy with astonishing results. We believe it
our christian duty, after deliberat to conscien
tously request sufferers it. especa lily persons
IN moderate circumstances no canuo, afford to
waste money and time on worthless mixtures Az
clergymen we seriously feel the deep sibiIity
resting on us in publicly endorsing this medicine
But our kno~ledge and experience of its remarka-
BILE merit fully justifes our action. Rev. c. H. Ew.
ing, Media, Penna, suffered sixteen years bee mo
hopetess; Rev. Thomas Murphy, D. D., Frank
ford, Philad'a; Rev. J. b. Davis, Hghtstown New
Jersey. Rev. J. S. Buchanan, Clarence, Iowa Rev.
G. 6 Smith, Pittsfeld, New York. Rev Joseph
Besgs. Falls Church, Philadelphia. Other test,mo-
n,a' from Senators Governors, Judges. Congress-
let let explaining these diseases One thousand dol
lars will be presented to any dicine Tor aa,ne dis
eases showing equa! merit under test or that can
produce one fourth many Twin cures. ANY per-
son sending by letter description of afictiou will
receive gratis legally sigue,! guarantee nsmins
the number of bottles to cure, agreeing to refund
money upon sworn statement of il. failure to crr,
AHlc ted Invited to write to DE-. Filter, Phiiad,a
His valuable advice costa nothing.
c. BELLER,
Sole Agent for Harper's Ferry.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-08-26
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY.

ESTABIIsHED by Congrcsp; adopted by the
- State; aided by the benevolcnce ofindividues .,
societies, and other institutions
Five Departments of Inetruction- Literary, Sci
eIti5c, gricultural, Military and Engineering
ment,
In charge of a large Faculty of accomplished
scholars and successful educators.
FALL TERM begins Sept. 4th. Wwr1R, Decera-
Der 4. SPRING, March %.
CoMMEScEmENr, June 10, 1873.
Total expenses from S SO to $3.50 per year.
Leas to those boarding in clubs.
Send for Catalogue, containing full pa rite ularr
to ALEX. MARTIN,
Presidsnt.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-09-26

"Dutch Henry" who Il always figuring in the re-
ports as drunken vagraEt, has assumed new role
lie 10 now, as he calls II, q Arst.class "bureul,r
having successfully "crsckedo Robt. Gates. Dolly
warden saloon on three different occasions. stealing
whissey, brandy, champagne and cigars, drinking
up the same, and sleeping off bis drunRs in the
kitchen department ol the classic halls Of the once
famous but now deserted Queen City. He was cap.
fursd there to-day. lying along side the stove in
bsastly state ofintoxIcation the cooking stove be
ing filled with bottles Of champagne and whisksy
While In that state 'ome person had dsao ured his
facs with nitrate Of silver until he scarcely looked
like human being. This Is a case that our officer.
should attend to, else this vagrnnt will burn the
town down one Of these nights while on q drunken
spoee. Fix months residence IN the work house
would just about At him
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-09-26

DON'T Do IT.-Don't drink "local option
lemonade" until you can't tell the difference
between q locomotive head light, aud q
lantern. aud then complain Of your stomach.
Give yonr diaphragm q chance.
Don't invest all your money 10 lottery
tickets. Give some other man chance for
. prize.
Don't tell an editor how to run newspa,
per. Let the poor fool find II ont himself
Don't loaf about the streets and depend
on the Lord for your 'daiIy bread" He
isn't running bakery.
Don't discuss scientific question: With o
lightning rod man. His arguments are
generally solid, and are always pointed.
Don't spend oil your time In watching
your neighbors. Every one should be SELF
fish enough to devote few hours to his own
business.
Don't imagine that The Lord will call q
first class preacher to church paying a
second class salary. He doesn't treat his
children 80 shabbily.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-09-26

New that the effect Of the frost has teen felt It
will not be long ere hickory chestnuts, hazlsnuts,
&c, will "shuck" nicely. The drst frost will open
the we'll hlled burs aad brown the delieats shells
And now Is just the time 70 get up nutiins paltics
Invite your sirl; aet the dinner basket nlled W.
the good things Of this life, and start bright .
carly for the woods. In the shade OF the 70.
trees you cannot fail Of enjoying yourself for one
day at least, gathering the NUS from the limbs
above, and throwing them down to the girl you
love-, not forgetting when tired Of this sport of the
dinner that awaits you and then the walk home
ward when the twilight shadows are gathering, and
the sun is sinking to resi- the hills far away,
cnthins the sl<y in dress of blue aud gold, Grim
son and purple, while the distant tinkling Of COW
bell lends additional charm to the scene We dom
Know, but have heard tell thai day could not BE-
more pleasantly passed than by "going nuttne. ,
How Ia 1t, friend Convcr. How would q dsy O.
enjoyment as we have pictured it 60 In the wood
OfOld Forcst9
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-09-26
Terrible Balloon Accident :.

WAPELLO, lOWd, Oept. 20.
A balloon ascension was advertised to
take place ct the Fair Grounds, near this
city, this afternoon, and q large crowd
gathered to witness 1t. At $3.50 o'clock
the balloon was cut loose, Bailey hanging
by his hands to a horizontal bar beneath
Just after the balloon, which was. inflated
with hot air, left the ground, 1t took fire
near the mouth, and Bailey did not appar/
emily, see the fire until be was too high to
let 60 safely, but hung until be he'd reach,
ed On altitude of 1900 or 1900 feet
when the canvas that held the hoowframe'
which be was suspended by, burned away
aud he fell, reaching the earth . quarter ol
mile from the point ofstarting. His body
was frightfulIy mangled, bis legs being
driven into the hard ground up to biz
knees.