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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-05-26
Ditching, Excavating, &C

TNTE undersigned still offers his services us a
4 competent workman in the above line
Ditching and Excayating of all kinds-Digging
moderate rates, and faithfully executed. Orders
left at residence, near Colored School-House.
will receive prompt attention. Blasting also
done in, a satisfactory manner. and at lowest
rates. WESLEY LOWRY
March O 1891
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-05-26
To h public.

HAVING r%elinquishcd engagements abroad
la which have occupied my attention almost
exclusively for several years past, Twill devote
my time i'll the future to work ut home, and
offer my services to the public as Contractor
and Builder. There are many evidences of my
ability to design ana construct houses in the
best styles and substantially and promptly here
and elsewhere. and the past few years have
given me experiences i'll hou~sc-building that arc
valuable to myself and to persons who may en-
ploy INC. / will cndcuvor, in all work cntrust-
cd to me. to render entire satisfaction.
Jan. 23, 1858. j. Z. HOLMES. Agent.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-05-26
Special Notice.

HAVING sold my stock of Goods to the
IL Shenandoah Milling Co.. have placedTIl
my accounts In the hands of Forrest V. Brown.
Esq., for immediate collection. Those indebted
to me-, therefore, will please make settlement a.
once. EIAROD TRUeSEL2
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-05-26
MECHANICAL.
HOUSE BUILDING
and Builder.
j. w.

WILL hereafter continue hevigorous pros
Wv ecution of his avocation as Carpenter
and Builder. and will take orders and execute
the same promptly and satisfactorily. His
experience is such that he can guarantee per-
feet workmanship, and his prices will compare
fayorably with the most reasonable. Those
desiring to build or improve should give him a
November 20, 1857.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-05-26

"RouGH ON C4TARRH."
Corrects offensive odors at once. Complete
cure of worst chronic cases. also uncqualcd as
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-05-26
RA1LRo9p TIME TABLEs.
Baltimore g ohio &. &.

THE oDELFASTIHNE WEST.
NORTH RDSOUTH
Tine Tabs in escct Sunday. Mays s, 1885.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-05-26

UsT received, a large supply Of Miller a
- Rittenhouse's celebrated Licohce drops for
coughs and colds also Cbl0rate-of Potash Lo-
zenSes and Tar DrOps-by the ounce or pound.
1 have now in stock a fuTl line of choice Car
den Seed, Onion Sets. etc, IN the celebrated
House of W Alice Burpee.
A fresh invoice of PisO's Cure. Bulls Cough
Syrup, Warmers Safe Cure, Camn's Emulsion.
SCOTS Emulsion. Tilden's AstEm0tfcime. Cas-
torfa. Meade 81 Bakers Carbolic Mouth Wash.
Soz0dont, and a full line of patent medicines.
-AT ". Smiths Virginia Cookery Book.
The beEt In the market.
Large lot of pure Virgin Salad on, in bulk
or IN large and small bodies.
FEB. "a, 1885 Or. e. z. PRATT.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-05-26

81" PullInunS Sleeper, daily, III Express NOT,
from Atlanta New York (IriHout ctGnge) I'D
via CafcTa. Roanoke and Il. e o. II h.
No. . has Pullman Sleeper Chattanooga to
Philadelphia without change, via Harrisburg
and Pennsylvania railroad.
$50 pounds of baggage checked free to each
whole ticket. 1.0O mile tickets $500 500
mile tickets $500.
JOSEPH II. SANDS, A. POPE,
Gent suPt., Gen. Pass. Agent,
Rounokc, Va. RoHnokcr Va
ALLEN HULL. Pass. Agt., Roanoke.
March d. 1855.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-05-26

THE HOPE OF THE NATIoN.
Children. slow in Development. prlny, scrav7-
ny, and delicate, use Wells Health Remover. y
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-05-26

CROUCH ON RATS"
Clears out rats, mice, reaches, flies, ants, bed.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-05-26
Horses and Vehicles.

GAZE Riding aud Driving HorEcs. and stylish
y Vehicles for the accommodation of tic pub-
lie. for hire on reasonable terTnr at the LivcrT
Stables of STARRYIk STTTVP
May15. 1888
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-05-26
MISCELLANEOUS.
Smother Fellow.

Col. Buffer was a noted character
in his town, and he had been treated
more times than any five men in the
State of Georgia. One day a stran-
ger presented himself to one of the
merchants and wanted twenty dollars
on a check.
"Excuse me- said the merchant,
but I never saw you before. Do
you know anybody in town."
So know Col. Buffer, was the
reply.
tsBut he is not in town now"
emo, I met him in Savannah two
days. ago, and we took a drink to-
gether."
. "Of course; he does that with
everybody"
"Possibly he does, but he told me
when he paid for the"
What? What's that?" Interrupt
ted the merchant excitedIy.
d" Why when the Colonel paid
fnr-S
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-05-26

CATARRH OF BLADDER.
Singing, irritation. Inflammation all Kidney
and Urinary complaints, cured by '.Buchu-
Paiba." 81.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-05-26
PARTING J.
iafnese anop Removed.

TFIHE undersigned has removed his Harness
A Making establishment to the room one door
East of Mr.. j. II. Morris. Main ST.. Charles
town. where he will continue the Manufacture
and Repair of everythiugir hisiiuc. at reason
able rates. The patronage of my old custom
crs. ana new ones also. IS respectfully solicited.
LAWRENCE y. OSBOUkN.
Nov. 90. 1SSI-0dNSS 81
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-05-26
Sc. Clair Hotel,
~MARTINsBURG, ". VA.
Arlington House.
LuRAY. PAGE COUNTY. VIRGINIA.

TNHE undersigned has taken charge of the
4 above Hotel. and having thoroughly rcn-
ovatcd and re=furnishcd the same, is prepared
to serve the travelling public with every accom-
mediation afforded by frst-class country hotels.
The patronage of the public. and especially of
my friends in Jefferson county. is respectfully
solicited. Rates moderate.
A. D. MILEY.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-05-26
George L. Travis.

THE BOSS BARBER,
RESPECTFULLY announces to his friends
Ia and the public that has removed to the
rear room in basement of the Watson House,
Charlestown, w. Va.
Ny shop has been Thoroughly Furnished and
Improved, with the Best Patent Spring Chairs.
&c. is large and rOomv.a and 1 shall constantly
have the services of a competent assistant.
Promptness, ncatncss. and pOliteness, my mot
to.
% Don't forget the place. basement OF the
Watson House. Main ST.. Charlestown.
March u. s.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-05-26

LIFE P~RESERYEH.
If You are losing your grip on life, try "TTells
Health Renewcr.n Goes direct to weak spots.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-05-26

"WATER BUGS, RoACHEs.'
Rough on Rats" clears them ont. also Bee.
leS, Ants. JUne II. SS4-1y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-05-26

If you arc failing. broken. worn ont and
nervous. use Wells Health Rcnewcr." 81.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-05-26

ROUGH ON PILES"
Cures Piles or H~emorrhOids, Itching. Pro-
tTuding, Bleeding. Internal or other. Internal
and External Remedy III each package. Sure
cure Soc. Druggists.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-05-26

HEART PAINS.
Palpitation, Dropsica Swellings. Dizziness
Indigestion, Headache, Slceplessness cured BIZ
Wells Health Remover"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-05-26

"RoUGH ON ITCH"
Trough IN Itch" cures hulnors, cruptiors.
Tingworm. letter, salt rLeUIn. frosted feet
ehillblains.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-05-26

PRETTY WOMEN.
Ladies who would retain freshness and vi
racity.. Don't fail to try Wells Health Re
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-05-26
Statue of "Liberty EnEightening
the World"

The Committee in charge of the construction
of the base and pedestal for the reception of
FOR IT'S COMPLETION. have prepared a NINA
ture Statuette sir inches ut heigft.-thc Statue
Bronzcd; Pedestal. Nickel siIyered.-which
they are now delivering to subscribers through
out the United States at OSE DOLLAR EACH.
This attractive souvenir and Mautel or Desk
ornament is c perfect fac-simile of the model
furnished by the artist.
The Statuctte in same metal. tGelCc inches
high, at FIVE DOLLARS EACH. delivered.
The designs of Statue and Pedestal are pro-
tectcd by U. S. Patents. and the models can
only be furnished by this Committee. Address,
with remittance.
RICHARD BUTLER. Secretary.
American Committee of the Statue of Liberty,
Nav 10. 1885.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-05-26

"That's enough,'' again Interrupt
ted the merchant, 'smore than enough.
I don't want your check. You don't
know Col. Buffer, and you didn't
meet him in Savannah. Good day
sir.-Merchant Traveller.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-05-26
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ON PAIN" -
Cures cholera. collie, cramps ,diarrhoca. aches,
pains, sprains, headache, neuralgia. rheuma-
tism. Zoe. Rough on Pain Plasters, 15c.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-08-17

1t is announced unofticially that Gen.
Luther NJ. Meiley, of Lima, O., has been
appointed assistant commissioner of the
general land Office, and will assume the
duties of his position September LIST, the
date when the resignation of Luthe,
Herrlson takes effect. The retiring as.
sistant commissioner, Mr.. Harrison, has
been one of Dakota's warmest and most
consistent friends for years past, and II
his public capacity has carefully guard
ed the interests of the settlers IN this
great domain. Mr.. Harrison NOW enterl
the field as practitioner in land case
before the general land Office and thu
secretary of the interior. AS he is th,
best posted land Office man in the United
States and has taken such a livel,
interest in securing justice to Dako
taians, the Press and Dakotaian deem
it pleasure to recommend him to til,
people of the territory.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-08-17
I'M MEDIATE DELIVERY.

The New Scheme to Cary Important
Letters to Parties to Whom They
are Addressed.
Washington, Aug. PA circular re-
lating to the Immediate delivery system,
which is to be put in operation on Octo-
ber LIST, has been prepared and will be
sent to the portmaster at once. After
quoting section three, of the postoffice
appropriation bill, which provides the
terms under which immediate deliveries
are to be made, the circular says:
1t has accordingly been decided to in
torduce the special delivery system on
the 1st of October, 1885, at all postoftices
at which it is permitted by law, VIZ:
Those at which the free delivery system
is in operation, and those in cities and
towns having population Of 1000 or
over, as shown by the last federal
census. Suitlble supplies of these
special delivery stamps will be sent to
any postof1ice in the country
which may make q reQuisition
for them, and when received
they are to be taken up by the postmas-
ter in his account current and account.
ed for quarterly IN the same manner sE
ordinary postage stamps. They are to
be sold by postmasters in any required
amount, and to any person who may ap.
ply for them, but they can be used only
for the purposes of securing the imme.
diate delivery of letters addressed to
and received in the mails at any of the
offices designated as special delivery
offices. Under no circumstances are
they to be used in the payment of post
age of any description or registry fee
nor can any other stamps be employed
to secure special delivery stamp. The
special delivery stamp must be, in addi
tion to lawful postage and letters mo-
prepaid with at least one full rate o.
postage, in accordance with the laws ant
regulations. treated as held fo
postage, even though bearing tn,
special delivery stamp in addi
tion to the full postage and registry fe,
required by the law and regulations
Special delivery stamps must be effectu
ally cancelled at the office OF mailing il
the same way as ordinary postage stamps
Letters bearing the SPECIAL deliver,
stamp in addition to the lawful postag
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-08-17

A Sioux Fails special of Saturday, re.
ceived too late for use chat day, states
that Adjutant General Free has issued
an order designating Fargo as the place
for the annual encampment of the terri
torial militia and September 22d as the
date. Fargo citizens contributed $4,000
for the gathering. Huron was it's prin
cipal competitor, but its bid was to-
low. The encampment will last week
All expenses of the members are paid b,
the territory and they are allowed fv
dollars each IN the way of pay.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-08-17

may be mailed at any postoffice in the
country, but it will not be entitled to an
immediate delivery by messenger when
addressed to postoffices to which the
special delivery system has not been
extended. Special delivery letters
will be delivered by messenger
within carrier limits Of free de-
livery offices, and within radius OF
one mile from the postoffice at all other
special delivery offices. Postmasters
at fourth class offices are not entitled to
commissions on special delivery stamps
in any case. No effort will be spared to
expedite the mailing of letters bearing
special delivery stamps addressed to the
special delivery Office. Postmasters are
urged to use all available means for
furnishing the public with information
with regard to the special delivery sys-
tenn. A list of special delivery offices
will be furnished to postmasters and
must be conspicuously posted in the
postofiice where it will readily attract
attention. (Signed) VIM. F. Villas,
Postmaster General.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-08-17

A Pen Picture OF the Alleged Muir
derer of Preller.
The first impression of the man is dlsap-
pointing, on account of his low stature
and slight figure, says the San Francisco
correspondent of the st. Louis Globe
Democrat. He can't be more than five
feet-six inches, and he certainly shows
no trace of the muscular strength which
certain of the passengers, who went
down to Auckland with him, claimed
that he possessed. He looks very much
like an English divinity student, having
fine intellectual head very deep
through the forehead to the base of the
brain, refined features-in word, the
head of student and not of an ad-
venturer. His eye Is keen blush gray,
and very expressive. His nose, seen in
profile, Is exactly as given in an outline
sketch made by an Auckland artist when
the prisoner was before the court there.
1t is thin, aquilipe nose with sensitive
more than his other features show any
marked evidence of French blood. He
has small. close-cropped reddish. brown
UCoIO, duu b oCudil " uust0Cuo 4OuE COT
respondent asked him to lift his hat, in
order to see his head. He SMILED and
acquiesced, showing nearly black hair
colse cut and parted in the middle, civ
ing him rather dudish appearance, a
the hair was cut around the forehead 81
as to appear something like woman
bangs. He was dressed in common
looking suit of dark brown basket clott
the coat single breasted, with one but
top, and both coat. vest and trouser
showen signs of much wear. On hi
head was an old brown slouch hat, als
much worn. He wore small shiel(
scarf of black without any pin, and
standing collar Of an old fashion, tn
points parted about two inches in front
He stood usually with his right ham
in his trousers pocket and cigarett
in his left hand. When he finished on,
cigarette he made another with llttl
machine. During two hours whicl
your correspondent spent in his presenc.
Maxwell never had cigarette out of hi
, hand. He used no mouthpiece, bu
smoked his cigarette down as low as b
could, and then threw the stump away
When Maxwell came into the city prise
} it was almost impossible to identify tn
quiet little man with the prisone
charged with the atrocious murd.
of Preller.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-08-17
Free frem Malaria.

In the fall of 1884 was taken with q case of
3 Ealarial fever which Frustrated me both body
and mind. was drugged after the old fashion
with mercury and other mineral mixtures, but
with no good results. My health was shatter-
ed and my energy gone. My legs and feet
would swell, and l had what everybody
thought was dropsy. These symptoms alarmed
me, and l was ready to grasp at any remedy
suggested. A friend advised me to try swift'a
Specific. l procured three bottles and COM
menced its use. The swelling soon subsided
have taken the three bottles, which have
made perfect cure, and feel like new man
to-day. There never was a more meritoriout
medicine offered to suffering humanity. 1t ha.
Leesburg, Lee county, Ga, March IL. 1885.
For sale by all druggists.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailec
| free.
| The SWIFT SPECIFIC Co., Drawer 8, Atlanta
Ga. N. Y, 157 W. z3d St.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-08-17
Lr. Herbart's
Electropathic, Medical, Sur
gica1 and Vapor Bath In
stitute and Western
Dispensary.
0ffce-Bunker's Block, opposite ScougaI's
Bank, Third street, Yankton.

OWCe-6unkef BLOCK, opposite SCougaiS
Bank, Third street, Yankton.
FOR the scientific examination, treatment
4 and cure of all difficulties and long-stand
ing chronic diseases and deformities such aa
catarrh, diseases of the head Throat and lungs,
liver, kidney and heart. 1nveterate diseases
Of the stomach, scrofula, dropsy, paralysis.
stiff joints, rheumatism, neuralgia, sciatica,
salt rheum, erysipe!as, scaid- head, ill-condi-
toned ulcers, syphilis, nasal polypus, asthma,
eases arising from indiscretioa or exposure. re-
sIlting in nervous prostration, general debility
mental and physical weakness, mercur1al and
ether affections of the throat. skin or bones,
blood impurities and poisoning, skin afec-
tions, old sores, pains in the head and back,
ulcers all chronic female complaints and ire
gularities are treated by new methods with
By his original methods of treatment thous-
aads have been cured, and felt and expressed
emotions Of gratitude for Il, the Joys of life and
cess has produced astonishing results. DR..
Herbart can detect the slightest disease of the
| chest. lungs, or any internal organs. 1t mat
| ters not what your trouble may be, come and
| durable he will tell you SO; if net, he will tell
| you that, for he will not undertake case un-
less he is confident of effecting cure. 1t will
cost you nothing for consultation, SO call and
stands your case.
Those suffering from catarrh or bronchitis
can be assured OF perfect cure by his new
| All interviews and letters are sacredly conf
Dental. Medicines packed SO as not to excite
curiosity, and sent BY express, if full descrip
View View in ali al cases preferred. @ Cal Of Wte fo
| circular.
W-This Institute is furnished with all th.
No BooR
Office Hours-9 to IL q. M, 2 to and Z tx
9 p. M, and on SUNDAYS from to 6.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-08-17

After securing revenge upon John
Roach & Son by causing his financial
ruin, the navy department has agreed by
written contract with his assignees to do
just what Roach & Son demanded should
be done. The three cruisers in process
OF construction in New York are to be
completed and the Dolphin Is to be &C.
cepted. Had the administration done
this much for Roach & Son they would
have survived their financial embarrass-
ments.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-08-17

A private letter from Huron asks that
We urge upon the people Of Ysnkton
the Importance of the insurance con
ventlon to be held in Huron on Thurs
day of this week. The writer says
it is desirable that Yankton be repre-.
sented in the directory of the insurance
association to pe organized and for tina
reason it should have one or more rep
resentatives in the convention. Th'
apportionment gives four delegates t.
this city.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-08-17
Married a Roller skater


Woonsocket, Dakota, Aug. IA quiet
wedding IN high life occurred yesterday
morning, Mr.. G. F. Belts, of Lincoln,
Neb., being joined in holy matrimony
with Miss Aida NJ. Bennett, at the
residence OF the brides mother, at ten
O'Clock, the young couple taking the
II 40 Southern Minnesota train for
Lincoln. Mr. Belts is connected with
one of the leading wholesale and retail
coal firms of Lincoln, and Miss Bennett,
professionally known as Inez De Topaz,
is the acknowledged queen of the
magic wheels" of Dakota. She will be
greatly missed, not only in the role,
skating circles, but among her many
friends, who appreciate her social &C.
complishments as we'll.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-08-17
Indigestion Cured F!

suffered for more than five years with indi
gestion, scarcely able to retain the simplest
food on my stomach. The burning sensation
WAS almost intolerable. and my whole system
was deranged. l was wakeful and could not
sleep, and consequently more OF less nervous
all the usual depression attendant upon this
terrible disease. In 2 word, was miserable.
At last, failing to find relief in anything else,
gan to improve at once. The medicine toned
up TIM stomach. strengthened the digestive
organs, and soon all that burning ceased, and
health is good, and can eat anything in the
shape of food, and digest it without the slight
est difficulty. most cheerfully bear this tes-
as was. and am sure they can be as read
lily healed Take the prescribed dose after
eating, instead of before.
Atlanta, Ca. May IS, 1855.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-08-17

There are various rumors concerning
the Northern Pacific, the most import
ant of which is that Jay Gould is NOV.
ing to secure control of tho road. It is
also said that the Rock Island contem-
plates the purchase of the road. These
reports are accompanied by denials.