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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-02-13
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very neat and stylish In appearance. and 4 very
pleasant riding wagon. Also al styles and pat
terms of Carriages, Buggics, JRggers, Jenny
Linds and PhHt0Es. keep on hand large
49, IS; -. iit1 -. ~ ~. "a - ,; go
tiOa guaranteed. a liberal discount allowed on
old vehicles IN exchange for new ones. use
altogether the Old Reliable
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-02-13

As win be seen by the above. we have sue
ceeded Mr.. Butt in the Carpenter and Building
ton for years past as employees of Mr.. b.. in
measure well known to the people of the COM
munity. We, therefore, simply offer our SER
tracts for Building. Repairing. aud all work in
our line, at moderate rates, and to execute the
same promptly and satisfactorily. So saying.
we respectfully ask a portion of the public
patronage. BLESSING IS BELLER
October 81, 1882
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TO the Public.

HAVING relinquished engagements abroad
IA which have occupied my attention almost
exclusively for several years past, L viii devotr
my time in the future to work at home. and
offer my services to the public as Contractor
and Builder. There are many evidences of nv
ability to design and construct houses in the
best styles and substantially and promptly here
and elsewhere. and the past few years have
given me experiences in housc-building that are
valuable to myself and to persons who may EN-
ploy me. will endcavor. in all work entrrst-
ed to me. to render entire satisfaction.
Jan %, 1888. j. C. HOLMES. Agent
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MECHANICAL.
j. W. BLEssNG.l IF. L. BELLEE
BLESSING B. REz-l.ER,
Successors to James W. Butt.)
Carpenters and Builders
Charlestown, W. Va.

MY health being such as to ncccssitatc re-
I'VE ltnquishment of my personal attention to
some portion of my numerous business affairs
have turned over my entire Carpenter and
Building Business to Mcssrs. Blessing & Beller.
hitherto in my employ. Both are competent
energetic and faithful, with abundant expe-
rience, and all work entrusted to them will. I
am sure. be faithfully and satisfactorily cx-
ccutcd. JAMES W. BUTT.
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No CSS Daily. An other trains daily. except
Sunday T g. PRINCE.
Supervisor of Trains, Winchester, Va.
W. N. CLEMENTS,
Master of Transportation, Camden Station.
December < 1882
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MIscELLANEoUs.
Champion of the World !
THE CHAMPION GRAIn BRILL!

TIME undersigned having received the Agency
County, and having now on hand q supply of
these Drills and a full line of Extras in case of
breakage. so no delay can possibly occur in
time of seeding; We offer this drill to the farm
ers of jefferson on favorable terms and do not
fail TO examine the Champion before purchasing
a Grain Drill, as it Is beyond doubt the most
important one of all the farm implements, a
good Drill.
Anew OF ITS MERITS:
Positive Foree-Feed Grain Distributor. and
Positive Force-Feed Grass Seeder. which can
be used either in front or rear of the hose.
The Fertilizer Alta chment is unequaled, and
is Warranted TO Sow Easily and Evenly any of
the various kinds of Phosphates in the market
The Champion is the only Grain Drill in the
market that has Special Attachment for
Planting Corn for the crop.
The Champion is Simple In Construction and
Easily operated both for team and driver The
material used and quality of workmanship are
the Very Best Every Drill Warranted togive
Satisfaction or no sale.
Below we give you few of the Practical
Farmers names who have purchased from us
and used last year Drills. to whom we refer-
town: Philip Powers. Rpon; Moses w. Trr1s-
sell, Leetown; Lewis H. Nichols, Halltown;
John w. TIvener, Charlestewn.
We also have secured the Agency of the Gel
ebrated
ROLAND CHILLED PLouGHs,
for jefferson County, which has the Turn Over
Point, which gives many advantages over the
old kind. We also have on hand u Large Stock
of the Old and Reliable
~ u n FIS h
Can at the Foundry and Machine Shop before
purchasing. WEIRICK S WELLER.
Charlcstown. August 2, 1881.
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ToAL AND wooD.-Just received. fun
" supply of Stone. Nut and Lump Coal: also
a full stock of good Wood. For sale and de-
livered ut lowest prices.
ssnuery 9. 1855. JOHN \. ARSETT.
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Western Maryland r. r.
TIME TABLE


Baltimore Timc.)
LEAVE HAGERSTowN,
Daily except Sunday.
7.85A- VI Exprcss-aTTive at Baltimore II .x5
4. II.
G30and HOS a. n. and COP. n. For Edge
mont and intermediates points.
go p. VI. Mail-aTEiVing at Baltimore 50
Daily.
3.JO +. II. Memphis and Atlanta Fxpress-
arrive ut Baltimore eos r. ii.
ARRIVE AT HAGERSTOWN.
S.55 A. NJ. and 335 aud 455 P. II. From
EdgcInOEt and intermediate points.
Ia" T. n; MAii-leaVing Baltimore nj go
sos P, II; Exprcss-leaying Baltimore 800
10 T. u. Memphis and Atlanta Rxprcss-
leaving Baltimore 9.55 A. n
J; y. HOOD, General Manager.
=. II. GRIsWOISD. Gen1 Ticket Agent.
November j.. 1882
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REaD 1uaRTEgs EoR sInYEs.

The Largest Stock in the County.
NOOh Stores. Ell sizes for Wood or Coal
y Cook Ranges. from &c % - 900 CO. Model
Florence and Other Base burning Stoves. BOX
Stoves, Egg Stoves Russian Iron Stoves. the
''EconoGntst" Oil Stove. 81 from the celebrated
factory of Perry & Co. AIHaav. N 7 For
sale cheap by DUKE & GALLAHER.
GOLDEN Sun Fire Place Heater. superior to
~ anything IN the market Refch to Cart
w II. kahle and II. n GaIIafer Who are I,si,,,,
them. Fcr saie l,r -
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The Jefferson County
MUTUAL


Fire Insurance COMPANY.
OFFERS to the people of jefferson and sur
" rounding Counties Insurance in u safe
Company at the actual cost OF insurance, which
is much cheaper than therGtes usually charged,
and keeps the money at home.
Good risks from responsible parties arc in
vited.
Executive Committee meets every Tuesday.
DIIEcToRs-N.S s. White. Henry B. Daven-
port, Edward Tearney, John W. Rider. w II.
I. Lewis, r. Preston Chew, VIM. L. Wilson,
Eugene Baker. John S. Moore. James Logic.
Charles p Wilson, John H. little, jacob s.
Melvin, E. G. W. Herr, S. F. White.
~. .. W h11I: ..-....... PRESIDENT.
Fl. B. DAVENPORT. Treasurer.
EXECUTIVE CosIM1rTEE-N. s. White. VIM.
Fl. T. Lewis, Eugene Baker, VIM L. Wilson,
r. p Chew, John W. Rider.
LOCAL AGESTs.--AElddIcway- Gilbert /;
Kearney sville-J. C. Bitncr; uarper's Ferry
Chas. E: Trail Shepherdstown-H. c. Entlcr.
80 The Secretary will be found at the COM
pany's Office. Courthouse yard, i'll Charles
town, every Tuesday and Friday.
r. a. ALEXANDER.
Sec'y and Gen1 Agent.
Nov IS, tsse-odn12 10
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MISCELLANEOUS.
Geo. c. Thomas,
PHEkIkGaRRIAGE WORKS,
Berryrlle, Clarke Comfy, Pa

Z rious styles of CARRIAGES and WAGONS;
they have been in use among our people, and
have given satisfaction IN every instance as far
as havo been able TO ascertain. Through this
experience l have learned what vehicles suit the
people best, and what are best adapted TO their
wants. manufacsure handsome wagon
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SHENANDOAH Valley &. r.
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Time Table in effect December 18th, isSs.
SOUTHWARK. many
philadelphia Tmc) ExoEPr
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NCTiCE.

I have for sale KING's SASH ADJUsTER-
the best of the kind. IalsO have the ISIPROV-
ED SHUTTER ASTENEK-n better known
Call and sec for yourself.
Sept Is. 1881. J. SHIRLEY SMITH
Tolland County press., 1883-01-18

Miss Mary W. Foster died very sudden ly at the Weeks house, Palmer, Sunday, about midnight. She was about 80 years old. Miss Foster had been an inmate of the Weeks house for many years. She was lady of intelligence, widely known, and had been much in notable society in her younger years. When in the mood she would entertain her visitors for hours with anecdotes of the great men at Wash ington, into whose society she was thrown while she resided there in the days of Webster. One of her brothers, John w., was the author of the Prehistoric Races of America. She has but one surviving hrother, Fisher, who resides at Washing. ton, and is in feeble health. Miss Foster was a member of the Second Congrega- tional church, and will be greatly missed by it's members
Tolland County press., 1883-01-18
COVENTRY.
A. s. PARKER, Local Editor and Business Agent. To
 whom subscriptions and communications for the |
 REGISTER should be addressed.

A. s. PARKER, Local Editor and Business Agent IL
 whom subscriptions and communications for tn
 REGISTER should be addressed.
 SOUTH COVENTRY. dent, W. F. Sweet; H. w. Mason, vice president Eugene Tracy, secretary R. w. Barber, treasurer book committed and Mrs. John Wood finance committee, Wm. Sweet, D. H. Clark, and Addison, Kingsbury. N. c. White, who has been president since the organization of the as- sociation, has performed every duty faith fully. It was an office unsought by him, and every act of his has been to the ad- vancement of public good.
 The subject for discussion by the Farmers Club Friday evening is dairying and the establishment of a creamery. P. question. Considerable interest has been shown in these meetings by those who at- tend regarding the cooperation of farmers especially as regards dairying. It took one year to get the Pennington creamery established, and at the dairymans' associ- ton held in Hartford, 8 speaker remarked eff the creamery should be burned he would not ask but fifteen minutes to reor- ganize for business"
 Rev. J. O. Dodge, who supplies the village with milk, has 8 horse so we'll trained that, after the customers are SUD- and, without driver, reaches there safely.
 Miss Addie R. Hyde has some very fine specimens of crystalized salt
 Last Saturday at Geo. Parker's the va- riation of the mercury was A degrees, in the morning being 12o below o, at p. m. 32o above.
 Union services were held at the Meth odist church Tuesday evening.
 A boy named Vashti received quite severe injuries while riding down hill Monday, and Mamie Latimer cut her forehead quite severely by fall on the ice.
 Wednesday, Rev.'W W. Ellis attend ed the funeral of Mrs. Marvin Cheeney of Andover from her late residence
 W. o. Turner commenced singing school at the Methodist vestry last evening.
 A party of fishermen had ssgood luck piscatoriaiiy, at Eagleville Monday, but as they were going off the ice, Alanson shoulder.
 The wedding of Minnie, eldest daugh- ter of Wm. Bradbury, and MT. Watson of Springfield, was celebrated at the brides home yesterday.
 Edward Parker, who recently remov- ed to New Haven, is reported quite sick of laryngelis.
 Another accident Monday-a horse belonging to Arnold Warren fell, break ing it's backbone.
 --G. l.. Phillips has recently purchased nine acres of land lying on Main-st., g portion of the Joe Robinson farm.
 Thirteen foxes have been shot by Amasa Colburn and Sumner Payne this season.
Tolland County press., 1883-01-18

The mechanical picture exhibition al Central Hall next Tuesday evening is recommended as among the first, by Prof. Tourgee and others. The scenes depicted are historical, geographical and comic, many of them of wonderful scenic effect and illusion. Go and see it, and encour. age the temperance boys.
 Union prayer-me eeting at Stafford Street Wednesday evening next at o'clock at MT. Nourse's.
 The entertainment at the Methodist church last evening had good audience, weather considered. That Mrs. Huntley as reader is liked by Stafford people is shown by this, her third engagement in the town. Miss Armstrong, as whistler, is marvel. She plays her own accom- paniment on the piano, and at the same time whistles the most difficult melodies and limitations It is hard to convince some who heard her that the sound was not produced by mechanical aid.
 The announcement of the ladies' en- terSainment at the town hall next week will be enough to secure full house on each evening. These ladies have never yet disappointed the visitors to their en- tertainments.
 -Geo. Simonds, late with Bldwell & Co.,, is now employed in Rockville meat market.
 SUNDAY SERVICES.
 Elder H. K. Flagg will preach at Or cuttville next Sunday at 6a p. m.
 Rev. Dr. Karr, of Hartford Theolog- ical Seminary, preached at the Congrega- tional church last Sunday, and next Sun day Rev. J. P. Hawley, of Westerly, R. l.. will supply.
 STAFFORD HOLLOW.
 Annual festival by the ladies of the Universalist parish, at the Town Hall, on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, Jan. 24th and 25th. Supper, including oysters, served each evening from till 7, for 25 cents. Drama, "Our Folks, in 3 acts, at 71
Tolland County press., 1883-01-18

Pink veils are very fashionable in Washing ton. 'sYou have seen pink gauze," says a correspondent at the national capital, ''streteh- ed over the tops of crates full of peaches, and the mellowing effect it has. So the ladies here, underneath their pink veils, are bewil deringly lovely with ths beautiful color which they seem to impart."
Tolland County press., 1883-01-18
ELLINGTON.

The next fair of the Union Agricul- tural Society will be held in this town. Charles Sikes of Ellington is president of the society, MT. Hayden of Somers vice. president, and John Martin marshal,
Tolland County press., 1883-01-18
MANSFIELD.

A hay-staok from which two sons of Milo Baloh were cutting hay recently at Mansfield, was blown over, burying the boys beneath it. The youngest, nine years old, was taken out dead, and the other, 10 years old, was found nearly suf- located, but will recover.
Tolland County press., 1883-01-18
SOMERS.

The report is going round that Chas, and John Bugbee have divided their farms.
 -Vashni Pease, from the west, is visit ing the home of his father, Robert Pease.
 The death rate for the past year. was greater than common, being 27 deaths for the year. Of this number 5 were over 80; 10 were over 70; 6 were in the prime of life, and 6 were infants.
 The meetings at the chapel last week were interesting.
 MT. and Mrs. Cobb from New Hamp- shire are visiting at their daughters home, Mrs. Rev. c. H. Gleason.
 The bell tolled last Friday for Mrs. John Phillips-died aged S4. Notwithstanding the storm week ago Wednesdays a large number were pres- Two prizes are offered for the most grace full lady skater. The first prize is S2: the second $l. The competitors have two months practice. HI. R. Kibbe and family are expected home this week. In the meantime work on his new house is discontinued until spring.
 l The friends of John Costiean have been circulating petition for his release from states prison. He was sentenced for term of ten years, and to pay fine of $500 and costs, for murdering his wife. He has served out his ten years term and is ROW serving time to pay up his fine and costs, being allowed by the statue $1OO per year to apply toward the payment. He petitioned the last legislature for re- lease, and was given leave to withdraw. It has been suggested that sure way to have him released would be to raise a subscription sufficient to pay what is due.
Tolland County press., 1883-01-18

ENUMERATION OF CHILDREN.
 At the last session of the legislature 1882-it was enacted and became law that the committee or clerk of a school district shall receive fo1 enumerating the children one dollar, and three cents in ad- dition thereto for each child so enumerated in excess of fifty in numbers, the cost of such enumeration to be paid from the amount appropriated by the town for the support of the school or schools in said district. The reports of the years enu- meration, so far as they have come in, in- dicate large falling off from last years enumeration, which was the largest ever made. A careful revision may possibly increase the number somewhat. As com- pared with last year, the Springs and Fox vile stands 498 to 524 Orcuttville, B to 37 Hydeville, 30 to 33; Rockwell Hill, 16 to 25, and Stafordville, 172 to POI. Here is loss of "A in numbers-nearly equivalent to $195, each child enumerated drawing about $2.50 If it shall be found that that any children have been over- looked, names of each may be returned to ne at any time before the 1st of Feb. when the final revision will be made, and they will be counted in.
 G. v. MAxHAM, Sec.
 RErA1nPR1cEs.- Meal, $1.5O; corn, 30 oats, .6o@. .e5 :; flour, s7.25@$s.25; pota toes, l. % onions,p s,per qt. .05 beans, 3. 30 eggs, .35 :; butter, .32@35 cheese, Is lard, .16. Beef-sirloin, 20; porter house 20; round, .16; soup, 4 roasts, .12@. IS salt, .08@. 12; edge, 10. Pork-roast .16; steak, .16; salt, .16; sausage, .16 Lamb-fore quarter, .12; hind quarter .16. Veal-steak, 20; stew, .05@. 10 roast, .12@. 16. Ham,. 18@. .25; tripe, 10 chickens, 20 fowls, IS. Oysters, .35 turkeys, .22.
Tolland County press., 1883-01-18
Malaria and Fever and Ague.

N1cIHug1IIn AguB HIS nHVe IoI yeAlS oooH in the Malarainfected districts of New Jersey and the Hudson River. If used according to direc. tions they are certain remedy. To be obtained of the Stafford Springs druggists or by sending price MCLAUGHLIN, Newport, New Jersey. Good live agents wanted. Address above.
Tolland County press., 1883-01-18

farther, l leave the subject, hoping some one will show mo the error of my reason ing, or open up better line of proceed ure, and submit it for public considera- tion and criticism. OBSERVER.
 Stafford Springs, Jan. 18th, 1893.
 Our correspondent is right, in many re- spects. The business of popular educa- ton at the public expense may be carried too for. It is asot the business of mu- nicipality to do more than give facilities Q liberal construction may be put upon this term without wrong to any. In the first place the man who gets little benefits from the public schools, because he is too poor to give his children the time to at tend them. is not treated unfairly, for such man is not taxpayer. And there are few who, if determined to afford their children the opportunity, cannot get some good from it, and the better the schools the more education can be got in given period. But the strong argument for good schools is this Towns and villages in these days seek to attract as their res- idents good citizens, who bring wealth and intelligence to benefit the communi- ties in which they choose their homes. We have seen good men remove from Stafford, to go where they could better educate their children. It is often the case that others, proposing to select Staf- ford as home, call at the local newspaper office to learn something of the town. Two questions these invariably ask Has the town debt, and what kind of schools have you
Tolland County press., 1883-01-18
HOME NEWS.
Local Notices.

Previous to taking inventory, Forbes & Wallace, Springfield are offering the greater part of their im- mense stock at great reduction.
 Parsons will have the Sunday Republican regular on and after Sunday, Jan Fist. Hand ia your sub scriptions, gentlemen? -J E. Pasce is L. A. Buck & Co.'S. agent for the sale of Devoe's Brilliant Oil
Tolland County press., 1883-01-18
WELLINGTON.

lCORRESPONDENCEl
 Mrs. Della A. Rider succeeds her re- gently deceased husband in the charge of the post office at East Wilmington.
 -Gathering of parishioners and friends at the Baptist parsonage this afternoon and evening.
 -Burnham Lillibridge is laid up with a broken leg.
 There is danger of overheat;ng at timeg our unventilated little country school rooms. From this cause 8 young miss tainted in one of our schools the oth- CT day. --..
 Augustus Miller shod fourteen horses and one yoke of oxen last Monday. This slippery going makes quite horse and OK bazaar at the blacksmith stand on the Hill.
 MT. and Mrs. John Himeler, and MT. and Mrs. Price, at Warrenville, have late. ly had surprise parties.
 MT. Tennant and George Rounds have taken the contract to haul several hundred cords of wood from the Cortis place, formerly Newman Marcy's, to the depot.
 -Dr. Kelsey was summoned to attend Miss Angie Estin, one of SD. Ide's board CTS, on Tuesday, on account of swallowing 8 pin and needle while eating. Serious consequences are not probable.
 The health of widow David Glazie1 remains about the same. This aged an6 highly esteemed lady eyinces remarkable fortitude and patience under her visita. tion of blindness and other trials. It if said that an effort is to be made to make her surroundings more comfortable. The death of her niece, Mrs. Lucy Whitney, was heavy blow to the old lady. Mr. George Whitney is now living with Mr. Tennant.
 Reading circle meets with MT. South. wick next Tuesday evening.
Tolland County press., 1883-01-18

Huldah Prime. Miss Inez Gerould. Silly York. Miss Jennie Black.
 To be followed by a recitation by R. G. Beebe and humorous delineations by Miss Ella Porter of Rockville, Ct. There will be the usual collection of fancy articles on exhibition and sale, ice cream and cake. Admittance-adults 25 cents, chil- dren under 12, 15 cents.
 HYDEvIL1E.
 M. P. Hanley, who is about leaving the superinten-ency of the Phoenix mill, ;, to take the same position in the Mineral Springs mill, was last Saturday evening surprised by visit from the employees of the mill, who brought with them 8 pres- ent of silver ice pitcher and goblets, which was given with these remarks by John c. Hassett
 MR. AND MRS. HANLEY: We have assem- bled here for the purpose of passing social evening with you, also of presenting to you this trifiing gift, wishing that it was some thing more worthy of your acceptance. I present it in the behalf of the employees of the Phoenix Woolen Co.,, as token of their esteem and affection for you. Hoping that we retain your kind friendship, assure you that you take with you to your new field of labor our best wishes, and that success and prosperity may be yours is the sincere wish of the donors.
 Also on Monday evening a surprise visit was made to Wm. B. Ranley, by the the weavers, he being overseer, and was presented with a hanging lamp.
 WEST STAFFORD
 No more pleasant social gathering has been enjoyed this season than the one held with Mir. and Mrs. B. D. Dimock in West Stafford Thursday evening, 11th. It was cold without, but the welcome was warm within. Besides bountiful sup. per, we were entertained with excellent vocal and instrumental music, which is sure to greet those whe gather in the vi. cinity of Crystal Lake.
Tolland County press., 1883-01-18
--------ss- ROCKVILLE.


 Rockville naturally feels proud of its renovated hotel, one of the finest, inside and out, in the state. Representative Henry of Rockville has introduced resolution permitting the adjournment of any term of court in Tol- land County to Rockville. This harmless looking resolution bodes DO good to the security of Holland in the future posses sion of the shire honors.
 A Rockville boy named Tobin was run into by team while coasting Monday night and had an arm broken
 
 -Judson Hough, who, while dying from injuries received at the terrible Mil out ''Peoria-wife-bab was brother of Mrs. William Herskell of Rockville, and his home was not Peoria, but Maroa, Ill.