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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-10-27


tho .1i.t H1ra
chat way again IN The I.
two, Mr.. Shirts found t1ai BID sf
rolled of the bench sHd was ly'nr ~ FL
empty cpseo of coffin which war 6ii
the edge Of the sidewalk Rousine his iis.
again, the officer told him be must oef out
Of there"
"0ut Of Whatl. grumbled the fellow.
'0ut Of that coffin, /" said ehirh-shoueh
IL was but one Of those large cofsn-shapsd
cases in which cOfins are shipped.
Who's in cofin," said the fellow. rub
bing his eyes.
''Wby you are, said Shirts.
''If / am don't know IT,
"Well, know It, and if you don eet out
of that it will be the end Of you. Don you
know that if the undettakers get up in fhs
morning and find you sDooaiDgfb 10 here they'll
clap lid on the coffin, nail you mp, and bury
you, and then send in bill and make the
county pay your funeral expenses"
Crawling out of his narrow quarters, the
fellow stood and gazed upon the CONN case for
time, then said:
"What sort of id undertskers have yon
got mp here in this country, that 90 and set
cofins 'lOpgsids the sidewalks to ketch men p
and without waiting for an answer he shufHed
away to find safer quarters.
Virginia City EateTpriss
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-10-27

A western paper tells how Mr.. Rim
King with COlt's revolver, killed wild
turkey. which weighed tweDty-eight pounds.
on the top of tree oDe hundred and fifty.
yards distant" eoOd.sized turkey. Ger
tainly; but thst Mr King should have taken
the trouble to weigh it ON top of tree, At
that particular distance, is little curious.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-10-27

"Why," said Jones. "was Napoleon the
Great less remarkable than Henry the Eighth"
Everybody in the room began to leave, seeing
which he bawied out: "Because although
Napoleon was wonder Henry was Tudor. ~
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-10-27

-"W hat a temper that boy has !' ex-
claimed mother to her husband. don't see
where he got it: not from me, ''Tm sure"
.'No, my dear" replied the meek husband !;
she didn't get it from you, for I'm sure you've
never lost any"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-10-27

"A school boy spelled ''sob," and when
asked to define it. blundered out: 1T means
when teller don't want to cry, and it bursts
out itself" Another defined comma as a
.speriod with a tail"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-10-27

"A woman recently sneezed false tooth
out while feeding her chickens, and one Of
them picked it up, whereupon the woman
caught the chicken. cut open the craw, aud
having taken out the tooth, sewed it up again
The chicken lives to crow over the adventure.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-10-27
BANK DIRECTORY.
AGENTS.

pgThe following gentlemen are duly au>
thorized to receive ADVERTISING and SUB
soR1rT1oN for the "Spirit of Jefferson" aud
to collect and receipt for the same:
GEO. D. neutrality-suspicious..
john P. KERFoor -Martinsburg.
CHAs. R. LEE-Berrypi2ie.
JOEL w. RoBERrs- Riddle,cay.
ADAM LINK, Jr -Du6felds Depot.
JAS. W. BARNHART-U UnionviZe.
NJ W BuRR-Brorn's Shop
e H. RoBERrs-Ke KearneysUiUe.
HENRY S. LEAGUE-Leetol0n.
STEPHEN s. DALGARN, Trustee.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-10-27
How Washos Undertakets Set their.
Oofins for Customersa

A night or two since, While On His best
through B street. officer Shirts found in in
ebriated individual reposi6g on bench in
frontof Wilson & BroHu'i undertaking estsb-
lishlnent. The officer shook the follou udIil
be aWolEe him Bic 1Fr1ken sIupber .b
explained - - ~ 't be .6'|1|
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-10-27
P0EflcAE.
RULES FOR DAILY PRACTICE.

Soon as the morning salutes your eyes,
And from sweet sleep refreshed YOU rise,
Think on the Author of the light,
And praise him for that glorious sight;
Bis mercy infinite lmplore, a
His goodness infinite adore.
At noon of what you then partake
An Offering of thanksgiving make;
Nor of the creatures for your use,
Be too luxuriously profnse;
For temperance when with prudence Joined.
Brings health of body. peace of mind.
Take not at night the least repose.
Fer you to Heaven your soul disclose;
Consider how you've spent the day,
And tor:divine. ne.protectionspray:
For you no blessings can expect,
If you tosask it do leglect.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-10-27
COAL AND WOOD YARD.
WASHINGTON & LIPPITI

TX7ILL keep ON han a constant suppIy oICOAI.
w of all kinds. and Sawed and Split WOOD,
which they will furnish md deliver IN quantities
suit customers. for Cash Orders left IarI cor
ner Samuel street and & @. R r.
10 Cash paid for Bones
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-10-27
TO THE PUBLIC.

the Collection of Accounts, \ c., has concluded
to devote his time principally the duties of gen
eral Collector. and invites the attention Of Ner
chants and Business men generally TO the fact
Prompt and energetic efforts my part will be
given to the Collection Of all claims placed in my
hands. a. W. CRAMER.
Charlestown, Jefferson Co., W. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-10-27
PERSONAL.

PERSONAL.
NOAH WALKER K CO,
The Celebrated Clothiers of Baltimore
Announce the introduction of plan of ordering
CLOTHING AND UNDERWEAR BY
LETTER,
To which they call ,pecial attention. They will
send on application their improved aud accurate
RULES FOR SCI F. D1EASUHE11ENT,
and full line of samples troIn their i'm stock
Of cioshs. cassimeres. Coatings. sbirtinss, SC.
order their Clothing and Shirts direc: from them,
with the certainty OF receiving garments of
The Very Latest Style
And Most Perfect Fit
attaInable. Goods ordered will be sent by Express
to any part Of the country. As is we'll Known
the Southern States they have for Forty
three Years exceIled in all departments of their
business. which ia substantial guarantee TO the
character of the Goods they will send out. large
and we'll assorted stock of
READY-MADE CLOTHING
always on hand. together with full line of
FURNISHING GOODS
including all the latest novelties in design, and
AT POPLL4R PRICES.
When Goods are sent per Express C, o. D.. there
wilt be NO COLLECTION charge amounts of $40 and
over. RHes Tor selt- Samples of
GOeds GLd Price List free application. The at
t"ntion Of the TRADE ia invited to our Wholesale
Department, which is always kept up tOthe highest
standard.
NOAH WALKER & CO.,
Manufacturers and Dealers in Mems and Boys
Clothing and Furnishing Goods. either
ready-msde or made to order.
l65 and l67 Baltimore Street.
BALTIMORE, MD.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-10-27
Drugs. Drugs.
FATENT MEDICINES,

SCHOOL BOOKS AND STATIONERY,
embracing all Ofthe most popular and reliable re-
nedies, aud also the latest Novels and finest kinds
OF OfStationery.
eS- As the quality of Medicines is always of the
greatest impOrta nee both the Physician aud his
Patients We make it our constant care secure
none bat the purest Medicines, aud by his long ex.
Perienee in the retail business, he is prepared to
I'LL Physicians Prescriptions and Compound Medi-
cnes according the latest and strictest rules of
Pharmacy. Tho public can confidently rely
prepared a: all hours of the day and night
n. B.-I take this occasion 20 return my sincere
thanks for the very large patronage bestowed upon
ne by the community. and to express my grateful
acknowledgement of the high appreciation of my
fellow citizens of my efforts them truEtn
that may be able in the future to render entire
satisfaction to all who may favor with their sup
port aud confidence. GEO T LIGHT.
Februarv 1872
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-10-27

JUST received Navy Blue. (PurpIs Ting, , Grav
- Mixed and Gold Mixed Water Proof Cloth.
Cotton Laps, Canton Flannels. Gum and Arctic
0vershoes, and lot of good Home Made Yarn
December 9, 1873.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-10-27

PRESERVE YOUR FURS AND WOOLENS
RY using Anti-Moth Cedar Soap, Cam phorated-
- effective and economcai-just received and foi
sale by C.E BELLER
July 8, 1873.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-10-27
SODA WATER ! SODA wATE1

AAIoN's Alpha Pea. the ear liest and most
- delicate favored OF all the blue wrinkled va
rieties. being more productive and more desirable
than the celebrated Mclean Little Gem, cannot
fail to please all lovers of good Peas Don, fail tn
give them trial. CE RETIEp
March 10, 1874.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-10-27

MASONIC GRIP. for meuding China. Porcelain.
,A1 Marble, Wood. Leather, Furniture and in
short. every thing that can be broken every fam
lily should have a bottle, for sale by
February 10, 1874. C.E. BELLER.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-10-27
JUST RECEIVED,


on PIECES new style Spring Prints.
IA HALF>BLEACHED Cottons, L. D. and
4 IF other leading brands Shifting Cotton.
"AMsUTTA, Twist of the Loom, and lower
w grades of BIsached Cottons.
pED Ticking, Hickory. lo-4 Brown and B Bleached
d Shirtings.
DROWN and Bleached Drills.
IN GROSS Wood Noulds, all sizes. for theCash
III or Country Produce.
February 3, 1874. FRANK T. GROVE.
DEAD'S Concentrated Essence Jamaica Ginger,
II an invaluable family medicine, possessing ali
the medicinal properties together with the aroma of
the purest Jamaica Ginger-only 25c. per bottle
for sale by c. E. BELLER.
TTPHAE's Freekle, Tan and Pimple Banisher
y cures Blotehes. scurvy, Dry and Wa;ery Pim-
Piles. all kinds of letter, Tan. treckles, Sunburu
Grubs Worms in the Skin, sc. just received and
for sale by c. E. BELLER.
uoRsEFORD's Self lfRai,ing Bread Preps ra tion. j..
unsurpassed for ms king light bread. biscuit,
cakes and pastry, for sale by c. E. BELLER.
Culver Soap, for polishing Silver. Tinware, &C.,
~ for snle by C. E. BELLER.
YURNIP sEED.-white Norfolk, Red Top and
Rutabag Turnip seed-all fresh and reliable
-just received and for sale. c. E. BELLER.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-10-27

OFFICE IN "LEE HALL" BUILDING.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-10-27

TERMS OF sUBsORIPTION...-The paner
will be furnished to subscribersat 50 81 @ pe-
annum, in Advance.
When not paid strictly in Advance, $40
VIII positively be charged.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-10-27
Spirit Of yeffersorr.

By S. S. DALGARN, Trustee.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-10-27
NEW GOODS AND FRESH GROCERIES

TRY HA1NEs' Five Cent Havana Cigars. if you
L wish = good smoke.
June % 1874
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-11-06

The REBEL YELL.-The eloquent
speech of George William Curtis, at the
republican meeting at Cooper Institute
on Wednesday of last week, ended with
the following stirring passage:
Some men may ask me if have heard
from Indiana and from Ohio. Yes, I
have heard. IA Voice" And you'll
hear from New York; 1 am remind
ed, as l take leave of you, of soldier
Of the war-not of man who declined
to sign a call simply to support the Con-
stitution aud the laws-of two Young
soldiers, one of them having never been
IN battle before, the other one a little
older In the service, who were marching
side by side towarda rebel battery. Sud
denly, in the awful crash of shot. a cry.
so fierce, so terrible, rang through the
air that it seemed to curdle the very
blood in their veins. Did Won hear
that cry ?" said the older to the YOUNGER.
" Yes, heard it; what was it?" said
he, steadily moving CD. at was the
rebel yell; does it frighten you p"
Brighten me " said the other: &" the
rebel yell is the music to which Imarcb :"
Loud and continued applause And
so, fellow-citizens, if you ask me if I
have heard from Ohio and Indiana. |
answer, Yes; l have heard that CRY from
the West; l have heard it echoed and
reechoed in Brooklyn and Tammanv
Hall but l reply to it in your name, in
the name of every honest and intelligent
voter in this State. Yes, we have heard
it, and the democratic yell of Tammany
Hall is the music to which the republi.
cans of New York are marching to vic
tory.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-11-06
The November Elections.
A DEMOCRATIC wHIRLwINp.

The first snuff at the November cleo
lions is about rs much as any republican
cares to inhale, though the democrats
appear to have made most of their gains
from special causes. Without regard to
causes, however, the democracy are out
in full feather, and have not enjoyed so
much encouragement for eighteen years.
Massachusetts elects democratic gov
ernor and several congressman, though
the republicans elect majority Of the
latter, majority of the legislature and
nearly all of the state government ex.
cept the governor.
New York, Alabama, New Jersey,
Arkansas, Virginia, Louisiana, Mary.
land, Georgia and Tennessee appear 10
be largely democratic, while Pennsylva,
mia, Kansas, Nevada, Wisconsin, Rhode
Island and Michigan are reported repub-
can. Illinois and Missouri are put down
as in doubt, and some other states moth,
ing has been heard from at this writing.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-11-06
National ThanksgIying.


PROCLAMATION BY THE PRESIDENT.
We are reminded by the changing sea
sons that it is time to pause in our daily
avocations and offer thanks TO Almighty
God for the mercies and abundance OF
the year which is drawing to a close,
The blessings Of free government con-
tinue to be vouchsafed to us, the earth
has responded to the labor of the hus-
bandman, the land has been free from
pestilence, internal order is being main
tanned, and peace with other powers has
prevailed. 1t is fitting that at stated
periods we should cease from our accus-
toned pursuits and from the turmoil OF
our daily lives and unite in thankful
ness for the blessings of the past, and in
the cultivation of kindly feelings toward
each other.
Now, therefore, recognizing these con-
/, Ulysses S. Grant, Presi-
dent of the United States, do recommend
to all citizens to assemble in their respec
tive places of worship on Thursday, the
Goth day of November next, and express
their thanks to Almighty God, and lay
ing aside all political contentious and all
secular occupations, to observe such a
day as day of rest, thanksgiving and
praise.
Ia witness whereof 1 have hereunto
set my hand and caused the seal of the
United States TO be affixed. Done at
The city of Washington this 9th day of
October, in the year 1874, and of the in
dependence of the United States the
U. S. GRANT.
BY the President
HAMILTON FISH,
Secretary of State.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-11-06

A VENTRILoQUIsT's JoKE.-There
vas much excitement few nights ago,
on the train bound south from Char
lottesville, Va. In the palace ear was
gentleman who had stepped aboard al
Charlottesville with child mufflad from
head to foot with shawls. Before the
train had gone far the occupants of the
other compartments of the car heard a
child cry, then another. Then came the
angry tones of mans voice, You are
not Charley; you are Tommy and if
you make any more noise I'll throw you
out Of the window" want to go. to
mamma. am her own little Charley"
the child was heard to say. Then blows
were heard, and screams, and a passen-
ger said, at is Charley Ross" and a
rush was made. The man was dragged
from his compartment, and the ladies
sprang forward and got their arms about
the child. They removed the covering
from his face, aud found that instead Of
Charley Ross they had in their embrace
the wooden antomaton with which the
ventriloquist Wyman is wont to amuse
the public. The practical joker was Wy
man himself who was on bis way to
Lynchburg.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-11-06
A just Claim.

Mr.. Webb of this town has introduced
bill to pay men from this State who
enlisted in the United States Navy dur.
ing the rebellion, but who did not re.
ceive the monthly state pay of seven
dollars per month, received by all other
soldiers 10 the service. There is no
doubt of the justice of this claim. A
few members of the legislature of 1872
had their attention called to this matter
and bill was drafted for that purpose,
but 1t was so late in the session that the
House had refused to allow the intro
duction of more bills, and it was not
presented. The number to be paid will
not probably much exceed one to each
town in the State, and il will therefore
be but a small sum in the aggregate, and
the bill above referred to ought to pass
as mere act of justice, with such pro-
vision as may be necessary to prevent
the opening of any door to an unlimited
number of unfounded claims.
We remember that some years ago it
was ascertained that there were one or
two soldiers in this town who by some
means had never received the bounty
which had been paid to all others cred
tied to the town Of Rockingham, where
upon the town promptly and unanimous
ly voted to pay the claim, just in all
particulars. We apprehend that this
claim of few Vermonters for service
in the navy will be found of similar
nature and we trust will be allowed.
The highest pay which the soldiers, who
took their lives in hand and at risk, re.
ceived, is small indeed compared to the
value of the services rendered. Indeed,
as the lamented LINCOLN said, it is not
claimed that any amount Of money will
ever pay for those services, but there is
justice, and justice only in paying all as
nearly alike as possible, even if it be
done at late day.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-11-06

A Coon TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT
In Chicago the Roman Catholic priests
in the southwestern portion of the city
are conducting very active and success.
full temperance crusade, their method
being to secure signatures to paper
which pledges the signer not only to alb
stinence from liquor, but also to avoid
temptation by refusing under any pre-
!ence to 60 into a place where liquor is
sold. II is feared, however, that the
cold weather will drive laboring men
into saloons at noon aud at other times
of leisure in order to obtain warmth. In
order to avoid this danger it is suggested
that cheap lunch houses lie erected in
busy districts where for a small sum the
laborer may obtain cup of warm tea
or coffee to drink with his dinner, and
also enjoy the American privilege of
smoke.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-11-06
A Prosecuted Boston Clergyman,


Among the Boston clergymen is one
who is bachelor, and very popular
among his congregation. Ladies have
time and again fallen in love with him,
and it has very much embarrassed the
divine 10 refuse their offers of marriage.
Among the susceptible maidens was one
from Philadelphia, unusually persistent
and annoying. She insisted upon the
clergyman marrying her when he had
never two minutes conversation with
her in the whole course Of his life. Nat
urally, he declined to do anything of the
sort, and minated his wish that she
would take herself off somewhere and
not bother him. She wouldn't. He de.
termined to go to Europe, She heard of
his intention and secretly determined she
would go too. just before the steamer
was about to depart, the clergyman APP
peared, and the first person he met on
deck was his confessed and very trouble.
some lover. He went ashore and drove
to his hotel. The steamer sailed with
out him and without the ancient Juliet,
who also went ashore and drove to her
hotel. The Rev. Mr.. Bachelor had his
passage transferred to another steamer
on the same line, and went on board,
early on the day of sailing. The Phila-
delphia maiden (she is about forty-fve
years of age, and so silly y was found in
the cabin. This was too much, Mad
anne, said the Rev. Mr. Bachelor, what
do you mean by prosecuting me in this
mannerH Are you mad? 81 believe
/ am" said she, and she went ashore
weeping bitterly. Another steamer
sailed without her.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-11-06
Election of MIR. Denison.

Dudley @. Denison is elected to Con-
gress from this district by large ma
jority. Judge Poland having Withdrawn,
many republicans in this section who
voted for him in September, voted for
Denison on Tuesday. They took the
ground that there was as yet no neces.
sity 10 Vermont of electing republican
congressman by mere plurality, that as
Mr.. Denison was sure of his election, it
was Ear better for him and for the repub.
licans of the district, to make the best
of the situation and give him majority.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-11-06

a French paper tells of a marriage
which occurred not long ago where the
bridegroom, unable to write, signed his
name on the register with cross. The
bride, although she had received a good
education, did the same, replying to a
relative who whispered remonstrance.
" Did you wish me to humiliate nv hus-
band in this solemn act by placing him
in state Of inferiority to his wife? |
will soon manage that be shall be able
to write"
- The yield Of a thirty-cow dairy in
Delaware county. Pa, is stated to have
been in January, 7131 quarts; Februa
ry, 1901; March, 1888; April, 1897
May, 1916; June, 9O74: July, 9134
August, 777S; September, 1881; Octo.
Der, 1880: November, 500; December
62O2; total Of 94,525 quarts in a year.
or $3.50 per COW per year-6O quarts TO
each COW per week-8.57 quarts per day.
= Some fellow has been getting off a
sell on the highly respectable philolopi.
cal conference of German servants now
IN session at Innspruok, Austria. A pa.
per was read to that profound and learn
ed body concerning supposed Pho.
nician statue, found near the town of
Syracuse in the United States" which
turns out to be nothing less than our old
friend the Cardiff Giant"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-11-06

TALMAGEs PAPER.-THE CHRISTIAN
AT Work New York; ranks with the
best of the religious weeklies. DR.. TAI
MAGE it its active editor, and his SER
mons are published exclusively in its
columns. The terms, 1925 per annum,
cover everything, including postage and
delivery of the new premium, Port
folio of Twelve Gems" or a copy of
LANDsEER's Twins" Without the
premium it is only SO per annum, post.
age prepaid as above Agents will find
this success.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-11-06

THE CREMATION OF LADY dixie
The burning took place at Dresden, the
10Th instant, in the patent furnace of
Herr Siemens, and a large number of Gu
rious aud scientific strangers were pres
ent at the ceremony. Herr Siemens
asked the company to offer mental
prayer, and then they beheld the fascin-
aling process. In six minutes after it
was placed in the chamber the coffin
burst. Ia ten minutes more the flesh
began to melt away; in ten minutes
more the skeleton was bare in another
ten minutes the bones began to crumble
In an hour and quarter from the be-
ginning OF the operation all that was
left of Lady bikes mortality and cof-
in was six pounds of dust, and that was
put in an urn.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-11-06

We see no surprise in the election of
a democratic governor in Massachusetts,
and much less the loss there of several
republican congressman. The republi-
cans made several of their nominations
with perfect recklessness as to their
strength or chances before the people,
and the result is as might have been ex-
pected.