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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-08-14

We learn that William Broadus
Thompson, Esq, died near Purcell
vile, in Loudoun county, Virginia,
on the 28th of July, in the Goth year
of his age. Mr.. Thompson was son
of the late Col. Mcrriwcthcr Thomp-
son of this place. Years ago he was
a lawyer of good practice in this
county, and resident here. lie was
then a very handsome man, of fine
addrcss-genial, companionable and
popular and was elected by a large vote
to represent this county in the Leg
islaturc. Some years prior to the
war he moved to Missouri, and until
lately that State has been his home.
He was an elder brother of Gen. NJ.
Jeff. Thompson, and married daugh-
ter of the late DIR. StribIing. Ills
last hours, we are informed by the
L0Wdoun Mirror, were soothcd by
the kindly attention of the ncw-madc
friends who watched beside him.
Free Press.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-08-14

a circular has been issued by the
Post Office Department at Washing
ton notifying postmasters of the re-
duction in postage rates, which is to
take effect on the 1st of October.
The circular directs that until further
notice pOstmasters shall not exchange
three-cent stamps and envelopes for
the public. The postmasters are,
however, notified that as the two and
three cent stamps and envelopes of
the present issue will continue to be
valid after October 1st, they must be
accepted in payment of postage when
offered in proper amounts, and that
the three cent stamps can be used in
combination with other denominations
on letters requiring more than one
rate of postage, and on parcels of
third and fourth class matter. The
Department will be ready to issue
the two cent stamps of the new de-
sign on September 18th, but these
stamps and envelopes must not be
placed on sale or used by postmastcrs
before October 1st. No threc-ccnt
stamps will be issued after Septcm-
bor 18th, unless needed for immediate
use' and no threc-ccnt stamped en-
Velopes after August 31st. The cir
cular notifies postmastcrs that the
prices of the new envelopes will re-
main the same as at present; that
no change will be made in the "pos-
tage due' stamps, and that the rates
on drop letters will remain the same
as at present.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-08-14
Resolutions of Thanks.

At meeting of the Trustees OF
the Lectown NJ. L. Church South,
held August 6th, the following rcsolu-
tions were adopted:
ResolUed, 1st. That we return
thanks to the Ladies of Lectown and
vicinity, for their management and
cooperation, on Saturday, the 4th,
at the laying of cornerstone.
RESOLVED, I'd. That we return thanks
to Prof. Hyde, Of Winchester, for his
able and telling address.
ResoIred, Sd. That we return thanks
to the Masonic Fraternity for their
services.
ResozUed, 4th. That VIC return
thanks to the Middleway and Leetown
Bands, for music upon the occasion.
RESOLVED, 9TH. That we tender
thanks to the many friends for their
liberality end attendance on the day
mentioned.
TRUSTEES NJ. e. CuuRCu SoUTu.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-08-14

NEEvoUsNE5s.-Thc moment there
is danger Of impairment of the mind
from excessive nervous exhaustion,
or where there exists forcbodings of
evil, a desire for solitude, stunning
and avoiding company, vertigo and
nervous debility, or when insanity
has already taken place, PERUSA
should be implicitly relied on. But
it is never well to wait so long before
treatment is commenced. The early
symptoms are loss of strength, soft
ness of the muscles, dim or weak
sight, peculiar expressions of the face
and eyes, coated tongue, with i'm
paired digestion: or in others, GER
tain powers ouIy are lost, while they
are otherwise enjoying comparatively
good health. In all these PERUNA
should at once be taken.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-08-14
LITTLE MASSACHUSETTS,.
BERKELEY ITEMS The follow1n

BERKELEY ITEMs.-The following
we copy from the Independent:
Mr.. Charles Bcntz, Authoritarian of
Mr.. Albert Qucnze!, was found dead
in his house yesterday morning.
Judge Faulkner is suffering from a
spraincd ankle. This is the second
time he has spraincd it, and it is Civ
ing him some trouble.
Worl1men engaged in digging on the
lands of Rev. John w. Hedges, near
Hedgesvillc, are finding silver ore in
what is thought to be paying guam
titles.
The banner won by the Democrats
of Failing Waters township was pre-
sentcd last Saturday. 4 large meet
ing was held in Emmerson's Grove,
where a dancing platform had been
erected for the enjoyment of the
young people. A dinner was served
and partallen of by all present.
After dinner the meeting was called
to order by William Dodd, Esq, who
introduced Thornton Ucnshaw, ESQ,
who, in an appropriate address. pre-
sentcd the banner. 1t was received
by Mr.. Everett Portcrfcld, on part of
Democracy of the township, in fit
ting reply. Mr.. w. S. Henshaw was
then called for and entertained the
audience with an address of some
lcngth. Mr.. IIenshaw was followed
by David Wcstenhaver, Stewart
Walker and VIM. Davis, EsQs., who
made short speeches.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-08-14

Maj. H. Kyd Douglas, who was a
member of Gen. Stonewall Jackson S
staff, writes to the Baltimore San,
earnestly urging the erection of a
suitable monument over the grave of
the dead general at Lexington, Va.
Maj. Douglas says this is the earnest
desire of the officers and men of Gen.
Jackson's old command, as well as
those nearest to him personally.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-08-14

An item has been going the rounds
of the press announcing the death OF
the wife of the Hon. C. j. Faulkner,
at Martinsburg. This statement, as
far as we can learn, is totally untrue,
as we understand Mrs. F. to be as
hale and hearty as usual, and hope
she may live for some years yet.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-08-14

Mrs. Sarah Cotton, wife of DR.. j.
T. Cotton, and mother-in-law of Hon.
E. Willis Wilson, died at the residence
of her husband in Charleston, this
State, on the 31st of July.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-08-14

Capt. John NJ. Mentzer, of the
Hagerstown Odd Fel1ow, has pur-
chased the Herald &c T'orc51tg1t news
paper, of that place, for 81, 800, with
the view of consolidating the two
papers.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-08-14

leaving balance due the former
Council of several dollars, and not in
Guiding what was collected off the tax
book of 1880. If our City Fathers
want us to know how far they have
economical and reformed the finances
of our town, let them give facts, and
whole facts. O. W. r.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-08-14

The chief department offices of the
Norfolk and Western Railroad Com
pany have been removed from Lynch
burg to Roanoke.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-08-14

A late order of the Postmaster-Gen-
aral directs that no package, parcel
or letter shall be forwarded upon
which the postage has not been fully
paid.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-08-14

kNABE's Piano -Knabe
& Co., the welI-known piano manu-
facturers of this city, have found it
necessary, from press of business, to
increase their facilities. They have
accordingly leased the building
at the southwest corner of West and
Eutaw streets, formerly used as the
Miller chewing tobacco factory. 1t
fronts 155 feet on West street, with
a depth of is feet on Eutaw street,
and has four stories and basement.
1t will be occupied by the casemakcrs
and varnishers, the upper stories
being already utilized by the latter.
The rest of. the new building will soon
be i'll running order, and the firm will
then turn out 60 or 20 pianos a week
Baltimore Sun.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-08-14

The coming Interstate picnic of
the Patrons of Husbandry at Williams
Grove, Pa, OH August goth to 25th
inclusive, promises to be one of the
best ever held. One of the great at
fractions this year is the lighting of
the grounds by electric light. The
opening speech, on Tuesday, will be
made by Governor Pattison. Excur-
sion Tickets on S. V. R. r. from
Luray and points northward, good to
go on all regular trains on Monday,
Tuesday, Wednesday,, Thursday and
Friday, August goth to oath, and re-
turn until Saturday, August 25th.-
Fare from BerryvilIe, $3.50; Ripon,
s1.7O; Charlestown, s1.7O; Shcn-
andoah Junction, SLIGO; Shepherds
town, s1.45. Special train Thurs
day, August 23d, passing Charles
town at ZIP, a. NJ. f; returning leave
Williams Grove at 4, P. NJ.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-08-14

Hon: Proctor Knott, Democrat,
has been elected Governor Of Ken
lucky. His majority is estimated at
10000.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-08-14
NECKWEAR, &C.
GEO. H. HAGLEY,
Corner Charles and Washington SITS.
August II. 1889
State Of West Virginia,

State Of W est Virginia,
County of Jefferson
Clerks Office of the County Court, August 18th,
1883.
The following is a List of Deeds admitted to
record IN said Office, during the week ending
August 9Th. 1883
!. james n: Barrirger and wife to Geo NJ
Beltzhoovcr, Trustee of Potomac Building AS
Sociation. No. 2. Deed OF Trust, dated June
'Sh 1883, conveying 40 Acres Roods and 80
1888.
2. James f. Maddox and wife to Geo. NJ.
EcitZh"over. Trustee Of Potomac Building As
ISOLATION. No. 2. Decd of Trust. dated June
20th, 1888. conveying II Acres 8 Roods and 90
Poles of Land Date CT Record. August 9Th.
). r. Rush Turner and others to JuIin Y.
Maddox. wife OF James T.. Nudi"x: Deed of
Bargain and Sale. dated june 18th. 1851 con-
Veyin% Acres of Land. Date OF Record. Au-
gust 9Th. 1888
4. Anu C. Blacilford to john w. Blackford.
Deed OF Bargain and Sale. and plat dated Feb
ruary 9Th. lSS6, conveying i Acres and p
Perchcs Of Land. Date of Record, August tin,
1888.
5. Forrest w brown. Special Commissioner,
Sale, dated August 7th 1885. conveying X
Acre OF Land Date OF Record, August It'll,
.. Vim. j. Knott to Chas. F. Flanagan. Deed
1885. '''''
:: Julius c. Holmes and wife to Joseph Trap
nell. Trustee of Building Association No 81
Deed of Trust. dated July 3Ist. 1883. convey
ing Lot OF land in Charlcstown. Date of
Record. August 9th. 1888.
s. Mary +. Summers 10 Laura Chapline-
Deed of Bargain and Sale dated February 1st.
1888. conveying parts of Lots No. IS and ] 9 in
ShePherdstown. Date OF Record, August Sth,
8. R. \. Hcssey and wife 20 Carter Priblcr.
Deed of Bargain and Sale dated February 18th,
1876, conveying a Lot of land in Shepherds
town. Date of Record. August 9Th 1883
10. Joshua Cavalier ard wife 70 Philip Nash
Deed of Bargain and Sale. dated July Ist. 1870.
conveying = Acre of Land. in the town Of Boil
war. Date of Record. Angus: 10th. 1885,
II. A. Newton Nanmctrc and wife to William
H. Bycrs. Deed OF Bargain ard Sale. dated
October $Ott. 1876, conveying . Acres. Rood
and 50 Poles of Land. Date of Record Au-
gust 10th, 1888.
Tcste.
T. \. MOORE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-08-14

GRAND GRANGE PICN1C.-The
Farmers of Jefferson county will hold
their Annual Harvest Feast, Thurs
day, September 9th, proximo, in the
woods of Mr.. William Beall, near
Flowing Spring Mill. A full turn out
is desired.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-08-14
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
NOTICE.

TFNFE outstanding per cent. JEFFERSON
J COUNTY BONDS OF the denomination of
500. must he presented at the TrCaSurer's
Office of jefferson County. W. Va. on or before
October list. 1873 Interest will cease on the
said bonds at that date
EUGENE BAKER, Agent.
august Q. 1SSS-tOctI.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-08-14

Mr.. George Purcell, late of the
Kingwood argus, has purchased the
Clarksburg Nescs.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-08-14

Gov. Jackson and the other State
officers, passed through Charlcstown
on the South bound train Saturday
morning, on the S. V. r. r. 1t will
be remembered, that recent act of
the Legislature requires the Board of
Public Works to fix the value of Rail-
road property in the different coun-
ties, and the State officials are passing
over each road on this business.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-08-14

WINCHESTER AND VICINITY.-From
the Nears we clip the following items ::
Several members of the Salvation
army were in town this week preach
ing in the streets.
The 14th New Hampshire Veterans
and their comrades expect to be in
Winchester on the 18th of September
and remain two days. On the 10Th,
headed by the Union Cornct Band,
they will visit the National cemetery.
On the morning of the same day a
celebration will be held on the Opc-
quon battlefield, consisting of an
Grafton and poem
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-08-14

The Population of Wheeling. ac-
eording to recent enumeration, is
S3,29s, gain of 4,Q12 in one year.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-08-14

Reports received at Petersburg
from different counties throughout
the State of Virginia are to the effect
that the crops are suffering greatly
for want of rain. In some sections
no rain has fallen for six weeks, and
corn is burning up.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-08-14

The railroad telegraph operators
were ordered out by the Brotherhood
last week.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-08-14

Civilization of the Indians is grad
ually working. In Denver an Indian
has been convicted of forging a sig
nature to bank check.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-08-14
MARRIED.

At the Watson House. in Charlcstowa. Au-
gust 9th, 1883. by Rev. J. l.. Shipley. JAMES
II. HOCkENBERGER, of AIartinsburg, to
Mrs. ANN T.. STOLIPER. OF this county
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-08-14

A REMARKABLE CAsE.-Dr. Hart
man-Dcar Sir: [ am induced Ivy a
sense of duty to the suffering to make
q brief statement of your remarkable
cure of myself. was a most miser=
able sufferer from the various annoy
anccs and distressing diseases, which
caused me to be confined to my bed
for 4 long time, being too weak to
bear my weight upon my feet. Twas
treated by the most reputable ply
sicians in our city, each and all say
ing they could do nothing for me. I
had given up all hope of ever being
we'll again. In this condition, I began
to take your PEEUNA, and am most
happy to say in three months 1 was
perfectly we'll, entirely cured without
any appliances or support of any
kind. Yours truly,
Mrs. HENRY ELLIS,
500 Scott street, Milwaukee, Wis.
Find her certificate and affidavit on
page 81 in the ellis of Life" PAM
phlet. Ask your druggist for one.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-08-14

Farmers, be sure and attend the
Agricultural Fair meeting, next Fri
day.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-08-14

CLARKE ITEMs.-From the Courier
we clip the following:
The engineers engaged in survey
ing the route of the proposed extern
sion of the Washington, Ohio and
Western Il. r. were at work near
BerryviIle on Tuesday, on their way
from the river.
NJ. G. G. Thomas has onc-fifth of
an acre on which he raised so bush
els of potatoes. The same ground
has good stand of corn on it, and
is sowed down to turnips, the latter
promising a good yield-all of which
shows what good cultivation of the
soil will do.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-08-14
FOR BOTH SFNFS

IOIN bVIII SEAEs.
Courses 70 meet aptitude and purposes of
Students. -Four buildings: Museum. Labor
atories, Libraries. &c. Steam heating Bath
rooms; Expenses low. Five Schools COL
LEGIATE, SCHOOL OF MUSIC. NORMAL
SCHOOL. THEOLOGICAL SCHOOL. PRE-
PARATORY SCHOOL. Fall term opens Sept.
18th: For Calendar. &c. address
d. S STEPHENS, P-es't, Adrian, Mich.
August Il, ISSc5-ln.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-08-14
Plymouth Rock Chick
ems

T HAVE still left few thoroughbred Young
i Plymouth Rock Chickens, which will be
disposed of at rs cents each, or 50 for trios.-
Apply early j. K. P. OFT.
Ripon. Jefferson Co., ". Va.
AUGUST Il, 1SSSs3t
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-08-14

There we've 78o deaths in Egypt
on Saturday.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-08-14
The Evans Corn Planter
DREss-MAK!Mo q PLAIM SEWING.

M ISIS KATE ROHR respectfully offers her
4Fl scryiccs 10 the ladics OF ChaflcstOwn and
Ticimty; for the execution of Dress Making and
ram Sewing of all kinds. RoGrns at residence
OF her iather in building of Mr.. w. 8. Mer-
chant, opposite Methodist Parsonage.
November 81. 1s-2-tf.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-08-14
ADRlAF9 CD1LECE,

Clerk of County Court
AuT- Il. 1883. Free Press and RcgiSte- con
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-08-14
Special Notice.

FAEING sold my stock of Goods to the
II Shenandoah Milling Co. have placed ali
my accounts in the hands Of Forrest V. Brown
Esq. Tor Immediate collection. Those indebted
10 me, therefore, viii please make settlement at
once. NIMROD TRUSSELL.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-08-14
1000 bbGs. of Corn

WANTED at the CharIe=town MIL. for
w which the highest market price will be
paid in Cash. c. p. LIGHT.
Febr uaEy 13-tf.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-27
The High Position He OccupIed.

An English gentleman and his wife, who
have been travelling 10 Sicily, fell into CONVEX
sation one day with the driver OF the vehicle in
which they were riding. 81 was not always
as you see me-" said the coachman sadly.
~ once occupied a much higher position"
The travellers pricked up their ears for a ro-
mantle story Of nobility in distress. "Yes,"
added the driver, II was once brgand, and
all the men of my family occupied the same
honorable position, but | became engaged to
a girl whom | loved TO distraction, and my
hancee, disliking the profession on account Of
its risks, persuaded me TO throw it up, so now
! am only carriage driver"
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-27
Largo Sale of Army Equipage.
HE4p9gARTERs DEPA .E.I ll. or Texas,

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF TEXAS,
OFFICE OF CHIEF QUARrERMAsTER,
San Antonio, Texas, September 10, 1893.
CEALED PROPOSALS, In tripllcate, will be
y received at this Office until II o'clock, noon,
on the end day of October, 1888, at which time
and place they will be opened in the presence
Of bidders, for purchase, from the United
States Army Quartermaster's Department, at
the san Antonio Depot, Texas, OF u large
quantity of Army Equipage, consisting of
Mess Pans, Axe Slnga, Camp Hatchets. Ratchet
Handles and Slings, Spades and spade Sings
Pickaxes, PickaXe Handles aud Slings, Drums
Drum Sings, Sticks, Carriages and Cases, and
Blank Books.
A full catalogue OF the articles, together
with blank proposals and printed circulars
giving instructions rs TO manner OF bidding
and conditions to be observed by bidders, can
be had on application to this Office, or at the
Offices OF the Chief QuartermasteT Military
Division of the Missouri, at Chicago, Illinois,
o. the Depot Quartermastors at st. Louis, Mo-,
Jacksonville, Ind and New Orleans, La
The stores may be seen on application ut
these headquarters.
Proposals for the whole or any part Of these
supplies will be considered
The government reserves the right TO reject
any or all bids.
No proposal will he considered unless ac-
companied by the prescribed bond.
Envelopes containing proposals should be
marked proposals Tor Purchase OF Army
Equipage,' and addressed to the undersigned.
j. G.. O. LEE,
o-9O-6t NIaiorand Chief Quartermaster.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-27
A Remarkable valedlctory.

This remarkable vnledictory comes from the
pen ofan Arkansas editor: awe do not leave
this community with any regret We are glad
to 60. We have not received due patronage
from this town, consequently we arc pleased
to throw up the journalistic sponge. 1t is the
custom of editors TO say that they part with
their contemporaries with regret. We do not.
We are devilish glad to quit. We have been
branded as a thief, and it has been proved
that we are thief, consequently we have no
regrets at parting. Those who owe US are ex-
pected to settle at their earliest convenience.
Those whom we owe must wait"
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-27

New YORK, September 25.-Tweny-
trunks and packages of goods, valued at ABOUT
500, 900, were taken from the ship Alaska to
the custom house seizure room on yesterday.
The property belonged to at least four passen-
gers, who came from Liverpool on the Alaska.
The names of two were given as Miss II. +.
Dunbar and Mrs. Hannah Allen, each of
whom are supposed to be dress makers, hay-
ing places OF business in St. Louis and Phila-
delphia. The capture was one Of the largest
in many months. Captain Bracket, chiei Of
the Custom house secret service, has not hn-
ished his investigation Of the case. He says;
"During the past month a great many thou
sand dollars worth of goods have been
struggled here by women. am now taking
the affdsvits of persons interested, showing
that dress makers from Baltimore, Philadel-
phia, Boston, New York and other cities have
been deTauding the revenue systematically
for some time. propose to break up this
system, and | shall put the two women under
arrest"