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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-04-27
T H Is S u N.
Daily and Weekly for 1875,

I he approach OF the Presidential election gives
i unusual Importance to the events and develop
ments OF 1870: Wesh Ill endeavor to describe them
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CONSUMPTION, the sc"urge of the human
family may in its early stages be promptly ar
rested and permanently cured
RAvENswooD, W. Va.
Dr. r 2: Pierce. Bn6aho, " Z:
SIR-For the last year have been using
your Golden Medical Discovery 1 owe my
life to it, having been afflicted for years. Did
not use it but short time before was bene
flied at that time 1 was very bad, not able
to sit up much, was suffering greatly with my
throat, was getting blind, had dry cough,
aud much pain in my lungs 1 have used
twelve bottles of the Discovery and am al,
most we'll. KATE T WARDNER
sou of Mr. J. Fl. MEsEcK. of Chatham
Four Corners, N Y has been cured of Con
sumption by DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discoverv,-so says Mr. q. b. Garfield, ed tor
OF the Chatham, Courier.
s. R EGLAR druggist, of West Union, o i.
writes to site that DR. Pierce's Golden Med
icaI Discovery has effected a wonderful cure
of Consumption in his neighhorhond
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COACH MAKING
AND
Livery in CharlestOMn.

VIE nnaere1gTed having entered ihtoa Co-Part-
\ nership$ under the name aud style of
STOMP Il HAWKS.
Will conduct the business of
COACH MAKING AND REPAIRING.
In oil lite branches guarantying the sest workman
ship and satisfactory terms. We intend o largely
increase tho business make TO ORDER nd leo 70
keep on hand for sale CARRIAGES, BUGEIES
ROCKAWAYS and LIGHT WAGONS of the most
approved patterns, aud of superior materials, and
warrant every article to be as recommended. We
shall have in our employ some Of the hAnds who.
Tor twenty years or more, were employed by Mai,
w. J. Hawke and also have the benefit of his pres.
enee and advice, and it will be the eadeavor Of the
COACH FACTORY Old Carriages taken in ex.
chAngefOr new work oahand, cen tantly, Second.
hfad work which will be disposed OF at moderate
n addition to the above, we purpose giving our
attention TO general LIVERY BUSINESS, and
will keep good horses snd vehicles of every descrip
ton o Me accommodation OGthe public
ASTUMP.
Aug %. lS7l-ly. A-W. HALVES.
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Tin, Sheet Iron. Roofing. SpOuling
AND
STOVE HOUSE.

an Main street, in CharIcstown W. Va " bsre
" will be glad to all my old fricnds aud
customers. am prepared TO furnish anything n
in the TIN AND STOVE line'Gt the very lowest
prIces. ItoofnR ana spouting done at the shOrtbSt
notice and In superior manner. Repairing done
At once. Repairs for Stoves furnished. The very
best Cook Stoves and RAngss AlwayS ON hand. sold
cheap, and warranted 10 work we'll. All kinda of
TIN.WARE always on hand.
o. Old Iron. BTAsS, Copper. Lead, shrepHkibt,
Hides Beeswsx. Bacon. Lard. sORp. ThIlOW and
Country Produces generally, taken in exchange f..r
Tin Work or StoVcs Cali and me, aud you will
never have cause 10 roget Il
JOSEPH II. EASTERDAY.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-04-27

AccEDENT.-Several weeks ago Mr., W. n.
Grim, Who was moving his household goods
fr"m Jefferson to farm near this city which
he had leased ,tFom Mr.. I G, FIarg. came
uear losing his lito.a -. When pear Darkesville
he made the attempt to get on his, saddle
horse, the team being in motion, but missing
his hold, was thrown directly before the wheel.
He had presence of mind to call the team to
halt, and this saved his life. The fell how
ever caused very severe bruise of the arm
and shoulder, the use of WHICH he has not yet
recovered Martinsburg Statesman
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Summit Point Depot.

FTNHE undersigned, having purchased the en-
i tire Stock of Merchandise of Messrs Hiileary
& Johnson. at tins place. prepaI ed to offer
to the public great Inducements. us they propose
aonds to corresponding price, and solicit a
share of their patronage. TItev asst of the pub
lie n trial. WILSON BROTHERS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-04-27

PRoMoTED.-Capt Bolivar Ward, connected
with the Valley Branch of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad, has been recently promoted to the
position of Conductor of the Accommodation
train between Stanton and Harper's Forty
The company has not in its employ more gen.
tlenanly and efficient officer. ard the promotion
of Capt Ward will be received by the tra> cling
public generally, and his friends in particular,
as a proper recognition of an intelligent and ac-
communicating official.
The Valley Road Is well Differed and the con-
ductors on the various trains running between
stannton and Harper's Ferry are gentlemen in
every sense of the word. who study the interest
of the corporation and the comfort of the public
Capts. Barley and Smith. of the regular passen-
ger trains. unusually popular with all classes
of citizens, and deservedIy so.
[Staunton Yalev VirSinian
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PatapScO AmmonIatpd Soluble


Manufactured Especially Tor the " heat Crop.
III ANlEG introduced this fertilizer fn,o J,ftor
III son county very generally last season, pnd
gotten 1t into the hands of our beet farncrP,
prepared To offer it upon ts Inc its alone, and
will give tue beet county references in to tie
value ne u Wheat Producer II is Att article Of tho
driiis well. We have the most favorable reports
from The croPa that have been ihreshCd, and feel
warranted in saying Il can not be eEceled.
Our prices lower than son and liherR
discounts will be mado IN favor Of large orders
Send 10 ordkTs carly.
wAsHINGToN 4 LIPPITT, 1g'ts,
For Jefferson, Clarke nd Frederick Counties.
July 2S. 1874
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PARTNERSHIP NOTICE,

I'm and after January let. 1875, the business
~ heretofore conducted by me. will be under
the name and style of Jas. Law HooT Go
Jan. 1875. JAS. LAW. UOoFF.
In conducting the above business close, systeta
OF Cash dealing will ne adopted ny the ErD-s az Il
EOods have now 20 be purchased by itI GfGI r
30 days All nccounis therefore win be required
10 be closed quarterly.
Jan !, 1875. Jas LAW. HooFF & co.
il is important that my business should be ct
~ once ciosed, ali PAItics knowing thea. selves
indebted to me by. note open account, will be
required TO settle same without delay.
Jan. ]. 1875 JAS. LAW HOoFF
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THE ALD1SE for May, 1875, comes to us
in good time and quite as we'll freighted with
the good things of art and literature as have
been the last previous numbers-which is lit
orally saying everything for its excellence in
both details
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a CARD.

HAVING sold our interest in stock OF nier-
IL chamdise to Messrs. Wilson Brothers, we
respectfully return our thanks to our many
friends and patIo for their past favors, and
licIt continuance of same to the new firm.
HILLARY q JOHNSON.
Summit Point. Sept. IS74-3m.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-04-27

RtFoaMED CHASSIS. THE Virginia CLASH.
of the Reformed Church met in Shepherds
tnwn the 18th Instant. The Chassis or
ganized by eIectins Rev. DR.. Calender
President, and Rev. Rinker. Secretary. AT
ter an adjourned meeting. Rev. j T. Rossiter
of Baltimore, preached an excellent sermon
The Chassis adjourned to meet at Pine Church.
Shenandoah county. Va, in May 1876.
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CARD.

HAVING Heretofore done business at Summit
IL P"int. would respectful call the aLteu-
fact that am at tile Depot again and will be
glad to serve them, and will be pleased to nave
u call fIOm them. WI C.. WILSON
OF the firm of Wilson Brothers.
Summit Point, Sept. Is. is74-3m
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-04-27

CHANGE OF ofF1orAIs.-Mr. Logan Os-
burn. Jr., who for the pas. two years has
filed the position of Deputy Sheriff with great
acceptability. has resigned that office, and will
be succeeded by Mr.. ]. Garland Hurst, who
will NO doubt prove faithful and popular of
fcer.
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-s-e7 49, :. - - 5as.sF -fr-f ga
Town CoUScII NATrERs.-A regular
meeting Of the Town Council vas held on
Tuesday night last-preseut the Mayor. Re.
eorder. aud Councilman Hilbert, Hooff. Juo.
j. Lock, Jno. W. Lock and Mccurdy.
The committee appointed to have the roof
OF the Market House painted announced tina.
the contract had been awarded to Mr.. Jno.
N. Wilmington. at s25
The Committee on Street Lamps was granted
further time. and given permission to send for
sample lamps for trial
q. The Committee on Engine House reported
favorable 1.-THE erection OF an Engine House.
and the Council resolved to erect building
pot to exceed 81 900 iu.coss, the location for
the same to be In rear of Market House.
corner of George street and .he alley sep
arating the public square from the property
of Isaac Fouke, E~q- The Committee were
authorized 10 receive proposals Cor the same.
. The Committee on Grades we're directed to
have the old cellar on Markets Hou.e Iot-Ieft
exposed by the removal of the building of
MI 81. Haines- filed up and graded.
Il was agreed that the gentlemen who
serve as Building Committee on Engine House
are-to have NO salary. :.
The corporation bond given out for insu-
rance in the defuuct Nail City Insurance Com
.Pany, has been heard from. Ills in. Wheel
ing. In the hands of private individual, and
proposition has been made for its recovery.
Tha
forcement of the ordinance to prevent the oh
struction of sidewalks With s,ore>boxes &c
chester .Presbytery met in Mar,insburg on
"Wednesday The opening sermon was
preached BY Rev. Il. C. Blown, the MOder
ator. Of Hedgesville.
On THURSDAY. s. LipgamfeIter, of Berke
ley county, preached his trial sermon. !,
:, The application of Rev C. White for dis
,smisssi from his charge at Berryville and trans
FER to 1amDden Sidney College church. ellie
tied a warm, lengthy, aud amin ated discussion,
which resulted in granting the permission.
On Friday, Mr. LaIeVre, of Berkeley
county, conducted services, it being by order
of the Presbytery his trial discourse for
licensuTe. and was approved .f
call for the pastoral services of Rev. E
l.. Wils"p, from the church in Smith6sld was
placed in his hands and accepted.
Calls from .Tuscarora and Falling Waters
charges we're placed in the hands of Rev H
O. Brown, who signffed his acceptance of
them
Joseph I. sherrard. of the Remney church.
was received under the care If: the Presbytery
candidate for the Gospel Ministry
Rev A c. Hopkins and Ruling Elder
Geo. H. Turner represented the Ch.rIestown
Church.
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To ConaumPt10 sa-

THE advertiser. having been e,mauentIy cured
L of that dread disease, Consump tion, by.a elm
pie remedy, is anxious to make known to his fsl.
low sufferers the means of cure. To all who desire
il. he will send copy of the prescription used
Gree OF charge with the direction: Tor preparing
Cure tor Consumption, Asthma. Bronchitis. sc.
Parties wishing the prescription will please ad
dress Rev. e. A. WILSON,
l94 Penn ct wiIliamsburgh New York
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-04-27

MoHE saow.-The ground was covered
with snow agsin on Tuesday morning last, the
goth Of April.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-04-27

NEW. GooDs.-A new stock of Hats, Boots
Shoes, &c, Just received hy Geo. Il, Hseles.
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and will the re manufacture Wooden Goods on an
increased SCALE having great facilities aud more
Improved MachiI cry. brsidcR full corps OF compG
tent workmen. EvOry article heretofore manutac-
tured under my supervision will, in my present
este bis hmcnt be produced in greater perfection
end will compare favOrAblyt with the beet fabros.
an, Ia the market for Wool, and viii purchase
at the Factory and through my agents In CharIes.
est rnSrke price. If more convenient Tor my old
customers who may desire to excIIa ,gs Wool for
GOOde 10 deliver the Wool in ChArlcst0wn, Mcssrs.
receipt for the came. ~
Inform alton As to prices. &C., NAV be had by
addressing mo At KnblCto wn, or my Agents al
Cha TlesIown
Thankful for tho very liberal patronage hereto.
fore extended me, trust 10 merit, by careful at
teutiOn 20 SCsiuess. the manufacture Of superiOr
eouds and hy moderate chNrgce, continuance of
the good will and sOmot old frienhH and trial
by new A. MCChRRELL, in,
MAY 20. 1874.
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srocKHo1D Frs MEk11xG.-A meeting of the
stockholders of the Jefferson County Ag,icultu-
raj College. it will be seen by advertisement in
another column, is called to be held at the Court
House in CharlesLown. ON FTidav next. tine 30th
ins ant. at IL o'clock. A. NJ. full attendance is
desired, and we are authorized to say that ev-
erybody Interested in the ENTERPRISE cordially
invited to attepd. rs the Immediate cor.pler1on
of the organization of this corporation is ar
dently desire6
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-04-27

ADDITIONAL RoBBER1Es.-A few nights
ago the meat houses of Messrs. P. H. Rouse
and John selden, of this county, were en-
teted and robbed Of . qusatity of bacon,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-04-27

cine Is so universally
required by every
N . 6Sq w q e 4 set aST e.
A fore so universally
la S every country and
hlwAT among an classes, as
- z.ss purEatiEe K,itt. Inc
.7isE>N obvious reason Is,
~ IA that rs s 3 an more s reli q
fectnal remedy than any other. Those who have
not knowthati It cures fheirneighbors and friends;
and al know that what Il does once 1t does n.
Eiectofits eompositioa. ehaSe thousands upon
taonsands ofcertfacafes their reulsTkable cures
known in every neighborhood, and We need NOT
publish them. Adapted 10 al ares and conditions
deletertous drug, they may be taken with safety
ny anybody. Their sugar-cOating preserves them
ever fresh, and makes them pleasant TO take willie
being purely vegetable, no harm can arise nom
their use IN any quantity.
internal viscera 70 purify the blood and stimulate
It into healthy actioh-remove the distractions
the body, Restoring their action ohealth;
and by correcting, wherever they exist, such Do.
engagements as are the first origin Of disease.
Minute directions are givenStn the wrapper ON
The box, for the following complaints, which these
For Dyspepsia or indigestion, ListIess.
ness, Languor and Loss OF Appetite. they
aeS, and restore It's heaithy lone 70 and acton:
For Liver Complaint and its various symp.
ache, JaunIice or Green Sickness, Bill
tOus Collie and Bilious EeCers, they should
be judiciousy taken for each case, 10 correct the
diseased action or remove the ohstructions which
cause 1t. - = :
For Dysentery or Diarrhoea, but one
mild dose Is generally required!
For RhenInatisIn, 6sout, Gravel, Fsl.
pitation OF the Heart, Pain in tile
side, Back and Loins, they should be contfn.
uously taken, as required, to change the diseased
action of the system. With such change those
complaints disappear.
For Dropsy and DropsicaI swellfnrs
they should be taken IN large and frequent doses
to produce the effect of a drastic purge.
For Suppression large dose should be
taken as It produces the desired effect by sym.
pathy.
AS a Dinner Pin, take one or two IoiIs 10
promote digestion and relieve the stomach.
an occasional dose stimulates the stomach and
bowels into healthy action, restores the appetite,
and tnyigorates the system. Hence it b often adj
Eantageous where no serious derangementcXists.
One who feels tolerably well, often finds that
dose OF these PilLs makes him feel decidedly bet
ter, nom their cleansing and renovating effect on
the digestive apparatus.
Dr.. ~. c. AVER & CO., Practical osesststs,
LOWELL. MASS, o. s. n.
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DEALERS IN TEAs.-We respectfully call
the attention of our meschants, aud others
who may wish to purchase good Tegs at whole
sale prices, to the card of Alex, brand Jr.
4 Co.. of New York and Baltimore. which
appears in this issue. Messrs Brand & Co,
are an old amp! among the pos. reliable BUSH
ness firms of Baltimore, and being direct inn
por;ers of teas, are beyond doubt prepared to
give tho trade bargains in this article They
have connection with the so>cal!ed tea com
pauics.
LIST OF ADVERTISED LETTERS remain, &
in the Charleztvwu Post Ofice, April 9th,
1875:
Fleming Minor, cold; j A Baum !;
John NJ. Eaton; f1enshaw l. Bro Joseph
= Sherrard James Snder; Mrs Johu APP
pie; Miss Fauie Smi,hey.
The above letters, if not called for within
thirty days. will be sent to the dead letter of.
Gee Persons calling for them will please
say that they are advertised.
G LEIsENR1NG, P. NJ.
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PERSONAL. The Wheeling Register an
uounces the arrival 10 that city, on the 18th
inst, of Rev. Father Kahn. the neely ap>
pointed Catholic Bishop of this diocese. aud
says that large number; of the nem bers of
his church were at the Baltimore aud Ohio
depot to receive him. The ordination of
Father Kahn will take place 10 Wheeling, iu
St. Josephs Cathedral, on the 23d of May,
(Tri"ity Sunday "A number of dignitaries
from abroad will participate in the services.
Among the speakers present at a recent ex-
tensive gathering of the jubilautt democracy
of Columbus, Ohio, in honor of the victory
in the municipal elections in that State and
the victory in Connecticut. we see mentioned
the name of Mr., s: X. DOprayin, clerk of the
Ohio Seuate, and Al ex-edito7 of the SPIRIT
Of .JtFcrs0n.
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0TTRAGEoUs.-O Re of the meaness and
IzsOst s0feeiing Outrages we ever heard of Is
reported t" have ben perretrated 10 our adj
j'itins couaty of Clarke. Va, one night last
sEeek. when. as we learn, the wool was liter
ally stripped from The backs of abou, thirty
sheep belonging to three neiyhboring farmers,
without the aid Il shears or any INSTRUMENT,
aud carried off Tke ViIAinous actors in this
aseSlassEd; if eansht. have the wool pulled
from tipep,
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SOMETHING NEW.

7 HAVE just received three bills Of tho celebrated
i BLUE FISH," they are only caught in the
Ocean, in tbe month Of Decembsr and are reputed
to be the most delicious of Fish.
GEO. ". r. KRARsLEY.
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DEATH OF Mas DR R. NJ. JORDAN. The
ENCOURAGEMENT has been received of the death,
in ST. Louis, NO. Of pu zoe; N on the Goth
inst, of Mrs. Emily Alexander Jordan. the
sstipable wife of DR.. R NJ Jordan, formerly
of Jordan's Springs, and daughter of B. "
Ale2anider, Ed. of ST. Louis.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-04-27

a., LAND. sALE-Mr Samuel Z. Stephenson
has purchased the farm. six miles from Win
chester. on the Martinsbure road. known as
Whea'f"ld Inn farm. containing .167. acres.
for So, 900 cash. The same farm was sold
three years ago for SO, 900 cash. About 81, :
200 in improvements was put upon the farm
since the former sale
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$3.50 per Cop for 0ne Year.
CLUB RATES:
Change ofLocatio1 .
WOODEN GOODS.
SHANNONDALE FACTORY

THE undersigned respect fully Informs his for
he has leased the q