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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-16

Moved by Mr.. Maltz that the report be
accepted and the recommendations of the
committee be concurrcd in. Carried by
unanimous vote.
From the same committee reporting that
Ivison Brakeman, Taylor & Co., had pre-
scented the school district with so copies of
of Swinton's Introductory Biographies to
be used in the the schools in place of the
old primary Biographies
Moved by Mr.. Maltz that Swinton's In
troductory Biographies be put in the schools
to be used in the third grades instead of
the Primary Biographies and that the Board
furnish so of them to be exchanged with
pupils having the said old primaries. Car
ried by unanimous vote.
From the Library Committee recon-
mending that the following sums be expend-
ed for new books for the Library.
For books in the English language. On
French =" ,,...,....,., rs 90
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-16

Duncan n. Cameron, M. ID. @. M.
Graduate McGill University, Montreal, late house
surgeon Montreal General Hospital. Assistant
surgeon Alpena Hospital Office Alpena Hospital,
Chisholm street. 1856
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-16

NOTICE.-All persons are hereby forbid pur--
chasing household furniture Of Perms is A. Andrus.
same.
7swl We. ANDRUs.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-16

hosPeStiuhst
JOSEPH RACETTE,
J. w. SMITH,
Committee.
Moved by Mr.. Bruno that the report be
accepted and placed on file and that the re-
commentator of the committee be concur
red in. Carried by unanimous vote.
To the Hon. Tie Board Of Education Of The
city Of Alpena!
GENTLEMEN.-Your Committee on Ex-
aminations would report that Miss M. III.
Rayburn and Miss Alice Hedges have pass
ed examinations emitting them to third grade
primary certificates, and would recommend
that such certificates be issued.
Respectfully
+. s. DEWEY,
J. w. SMITH,
Committee
Moved by Mr.. Maltz that the report be
accepted and adopted. Carried unanimous
ly:
To the Hon. the Board Of Education Of the
city Of Alpena!
GENTLEMEN-Your Committee on Ex-
animation would report that vacancy oc-
curing only two days before the opening
Of school, your committee filled the same
by employing Miss Kate M. Miles of Flint,
subject to examination. Your committee
would ask that their action be concurred in.
Respectfully,
+. S. DEWEY,
j. w. SMITH,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-16

Moved by Alderman Culligan that the
report be accepted and warrants ordered
drawn for the payment Of the several bills
as recommended. Carried by vote as fol-
lows: Ayes-Warner, Kimball, Culligan,
DAigle and Daoust. Nays-None.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-16

tary's Office on Wednesday evening, Sept. 0,
1886, and was called to order at s:l5 o'clock,
by the President.
PREsENT;-Andrew Harshaw, President;
Jno. s. McVicar, Secretary, and Trustees
Maltz, Mellen, Wagner and Racette.
Journal of session held Aug. 18th, 1885,
read and approved.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS.
From the Secretary presenting the school
census lists, showing the following number
of children in each ward:
first ward s.s'.....lfo
second whrd.. ...... ....'',s..'... '.'...''' wi
Ihlrd vso
Total.... ''''...'z'ooz
Report accepted and ordered placed on
file.
Trustees Dewey and Bruno appeared and
took their seats.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
E.oo. L. I;nonoa rou,o,iffaa raaop,.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-02-10
Hampers Ferry Letter.
HAnpFn,s Emmy. Feb. s. 1885.

HARPER's FERRY, Feb. 5, 1885.
Dear Editor. Harper's Ferry was
formerly known as the ssHole," and
the early history of the place is un-
known to many of your readers
Robert Harper, from whom it de-
rives. its name, was native of Ok
ford, England-Was born in 1903,
emigrated to Philadelphia at twenty
years of age, and prosecuted the
business of miIlwrighting and archi-
lecture. In 1747 he was engaged to
erect church for the Society of
Friends on the Opequon near Win
chester, Va. Coming by the way of
Frederick City, Md, he stopped at a
lonely inn, Gin the then forest, kept
by German named Hoffman, who
informed him that the best route was
by the Hole, adding that he would see
some sights there. Harper adopted
the suggestion, arrived at the Hole,
fell in love with the place, met man
named Peter Stevens, bought him out
with fifty British guineas and settled
there. The realty of the place was
in Lord Fairfax, and from that no.
bIeman he obtained charter or pat
ent. Harper established ferry, now
known as Mason's ferry. The name
Hole ceased, and Harper's Ferry
doomed up into perpetual prominence.
Harper died in 1882, and was in
tered on his own property. His
moss-covered grave is to be seen in
the romantic graveyard that over
looks our town. Some few of his de-
scendents survive him-tlie Wager
family of this place.
The spring is looked forward to as
bringing life into the old town in the
way of business. Rents are advanc-
ing, and some new families are NOV
ing here. The Bolivar Social Club
gave a dance at Rau's Hall, which
was largely attended by the beaux
and bellies of the town and vicinity.
Shepherdstown was represented as
well as our sister State, Maryland.
They tripped it on the light fantastic
toe until the wee sma' hours of morn
ing, to the strains of Professor Jacks
orchestra. Supper was served at IL
O'Clock. as only Mrs. Stewart can.
Yours, OBSERVER.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-02-10

BEAcHLEY's IMMENSE STOCK must be re-
duccd TO enlarge and make rooon for Spring
Goods for his rapidly growing business. for 50
yourselves: Best standard prints 5 to exc. per
yard: yard-w:dc mnslins Sc. worth GIIc: yard
wide musiins Sic. worth Sc; yard-wide mus
ME domestic ginghans to Sc; quccnsware,
glassware. tSc.: al greatly reduced prices; gro
ceriGs at ruinOns and unhcard of prices: nice
Sugars Sc. per H.. sugar syrup "Sc. per gallon;
stock in the city. AZ prices that will surprise
you. Newly married people especially. and all
others in want o: good goods. will do well to
calland see Baachley's great gurgains, as pres
for past favOrs and obigc. Yours, &c,
j. II. BEACHLEY. HagcrstoMn.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-02-10

We hear with sincere sorrow that
Hon. Logan Osburn of this county,
who has been under treatment in
Washington. for a month past for
some trouble about his hand and arm
probably resulting from
a puncture of the hand by chicken,
is enduring as best he can almost in
toIerabIe suffering, and this week ex-
poets to undergo amputation of the
arm. 1t is dernier resort, but we
hope he may survive it and be re-
stored to health. Press.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-02-10

$50: 900 REwAED.-Looll to your
interest when you come town, and to
those living in town, there will he
a saving of money in your pocket
book, from 25 to 80 cents on the
dollar. Clocks clcaned-priccs: so
cents, IS cents and 81 each.-
Watches cleancd-prices: IS cents
TO SIPS. Jeweli.y of every descrip-
ton repaired at lower prices than
ever was known in this town. Amer
lean lever, Silver hunting case
prices: 50 to S25. Gold watches:
S25 TO 500 each. Don't be hum
plugged, and pay high prices, when
you can save from % to 80 cents on
every dollar. Look for the sign,
II. A. BURTON.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-02-10
County Court.

Insthe County Court. last-weelS, of
the following Road Surveyors Messrs.
Rissler. osbourn and Keplinger were
appointed, and the others qualified
for duty:
sam'l L. Rissler in Precinct No. L,
and II. I. AIiley in Precinct No. 8,
Charlestown District; sam'l w.
Strider in Precinct No. 1, Craven
Trussell in Precinct No. 2, and John
j. Dillow in Precinct No. 8, Harper's
Ferry District; A. II. Tanquary in
Precinct No. /, E. C. Watson in Pre-
cinct No. 2. and Jno. P. Kerfott in
Precinct No. 8, in MiddLeway Dis
trict; Chas. II. Lewis in Precinct No.
1, and A. P. Thomson in Precinct No.
8, KabIctown District; James A. Os-
bourn in Precinct No. /, John KEEP
linger in Precinct No. 2, and Jas. NJ.
Hendricks in Precinct No. 3, Shep-
herdstown District.
John G. Shirley was appointed
assistant Assessor in Assessment
District No. /, and c. Frank Gala
her appointed Justice of the Peace in
Charlestown District, to fill vacancy
caused by the failure of C. w. Trus-
sell to qualify.
The County Clerk was ordered to
advertise for sealed bids for repairing
the wall around the Jail yard, for
painting the exterior of the Court
House and for plasteiing and repair
ing the pillars in front of the same.
LIST OF ADVERTISED LETTERS re-
naming in the Post Office at Charles
town, Jefferson county, w. Va,
February Z, 1855:
Mrs. Ann Washington, Mrs. Ann
Thomson, Miss Blanche Bay, Miss
Lucy Wilson, Miss Ann Hill, Page
Boswell, Geo. S. Couch, Edwin S.
Clark, Alfred r. Fox, VIM. Hill, r.
G. Nicholson, j. Il. Nichols, Anthony
Newman, L. Carter Page, Jno. w.
Painter, j. Sadvoranslli. Jno. ToIiver,
Jas. w. Vickers, David Williams.
The above letters, if not called for
within thirty days, will be sent to the
dead letter Office. Persons calling
for them will please say that they are
R,,>., Il Tr,,e,,,,,,o ID Nr
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-02-10

To THE PUELrc.-No mater what
you sec advertised or whatever prices
are quoted by others. you can depend
on doing better with us. Come. as
thousands of thoroughly pleased pa
irons have done before you, save
money and time and get suited, at
WM. KAf.N & Co.'S. the Largest Re-
tail Clothing House in the Valley,
Sadlcr Building.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-02-10
March Blizzard

rHHE United States Government Census VOL
Il umc, just published, speaks of the "RE-
MARKARLE SUCCESS" attending our 9. UNIQUE
AND UNITING EFFoRTs.' in pushing the
american -Aqr-icnuuyist 1t began the current
corresponding period in twelve years. The
able corps of Editors, who have made the
american Agyicuh!0ist welcome visitor to
thousands OF Southern homes for quarter of
century. are now bending all their energies
to make the Journal, ifpossible. more interest
ing and valuable than ever to Southern read
crs. And you may rightly conclude that it
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-02-10

No other medicine is so reliable as
Ayers Cherry PcctoraI for colds,
coughs, and all arrangements of the
respiratory organs tending toward
consumption. Il all ordinary cases
it is q certain cure. and it affords
sure relief for the asthmatic and con-
sumptive, even in advanced stages of
disease.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-02-10
BUILDING CONTRACTS.
a CARD.

A CCoRDING to long continued usage and
IA revercd customs which have actuatcd the
hearts of men o celebrate the birth of Christ
from time itnmcnorial. and will until time is no
more. making glad the hearts of his fellow
crcaturcs-sO long will Old Kris revere this
time hOnOred custom. and cater to tile wishes
of both young and old. He Gun be found at
WAI. A. YESTERDAYS NEW BOOK STORE.
where he has made his headquarters for this
season. He invites all to call and inspect his
domain, assuring them kind reception and an
ample supply to their wants. To enumerate
the many New and Attractive Novelties re-
ceived, would occupy too large space. He
therefore simply invites you all to call. feeling
satisfied you will be repaid by your visit when
you view the large and attractive stock of
Fancy Goods and Novelties,
at W. a. EAsTERDAY's New Book Store.
N. B.-Orders per mail will receive prompt
attention.
December & 1894
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-02-10

AN DETEEMINHD to clear my store
of Winter Goods before the season is
over. Prices have been put down to
force sales. Customers can rely on
getting good bargains. Come and
see, they speak for themselves.
GEO. II. HAGEEY,
rnrnnln of Enshin,,
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Spring Carpets.

pEFORE buying your Spring Carpets call
ID upon the Undersigned, at the Jefferson
Wooden Mill, formerly Porter's Factory.) and
prices. and are prepared to furnish anv and all
STYLES and qualities of Carpeting.
Jan. %. 1885. JNO. j. JORE & co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-02-10

PUBLIC SALEs.-Attention is called
to the following Public Sale advertise
ments, in this paper:
Tuesday, February 1OM.-ReaI Es-
tate, by George Baylor, Special Com
missioner
Taegday, FeJruayy17M.-P Personal
Property, by Ephraim Watson.
Wednesday,, February 18th.-Per-
sonaI Property, by j. L. Worley.
Tuesday, Observation-Disclosures
Property. by Martin Swimley.
Thursday, February 2Gh.--Per-
sonal Property, by WIN. B. Harris.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-02-10

If q well be poisoned, woe be to
those who drink thercat 1t is worse
TO poison the fountain of life for ones
self, and for po&terity. Often by
carclessncss or misfortune, or inner
itance, this has been done. Ayers
Sarsaparilla frees the blood, the vital
stream. and restores appetite.
strength. and health.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-02-10
BENJ. T. LEIsENR1NG, p. NJ.
BERKELEY IrrMs.-Thc folIow:n

BERKELEY ITEMS.-Ihc following
we copy from the Statesman:
Judge Faulkner will leave to-day at
8 o'clock, p. NJ, for New Orleans, to
be absent until the 10th inst.
Mr.. w. II. Travers will preside to-
day over the Circuit Court as special
judge, to adjudicate certain. cases
wherein Judge Faulkner is Interested
Mr.. Travcrs was unable to go to
Martinsburg, as expectcd.-ED.
SPIRIT
Mrs. j. II. Gcttinser, who for many
years has been great sufferer. and
sorcly afflicted, died ut Mount Hope
on Friday night last, aged - years.
Her remains were inferred st Buck
cycstown, Md, on Monday.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-02-10
Shoe Repairing.

THE undersigned has rented the shop of Mrs.
i Brooks. on Main street. seven doors east
all kinds of BOOT AND SHOE REPAIRiNG.
upon short notice and at reasonable rates.
Your work respectfully solicited
April 90. 1854.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-02-10
Bible Depository.

THROUGH the Kindness of Mr.. Geo. II.
:, Hg1gley. the Bible Depository of the
" Charlest0wn and Vicinity branch of the
" American Bible Society has been established
in the store of Mr.. Hagicy. on the n. W. cor
ner of Washington aad Charles streets, Charles
town.
A large and varied assortment of Bibles and
Testaments. of different sizes and prices, will
be kept constantly on hand, and sold by Mr.
Hagley ut cOst-the profit is looked for in the
reading and study of Gods word by all who
purchase. In cases of necessity Bibles will be
distributed without price.
The public is cordially invited to call and cx-
anime our Depository of Bibles. &c
Hon. WM L. WILSON. President.
November 4. 1ssItf.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-02-10

OUTER Coloring. Rough on Rats. Diamond
ID Dyes. of all colors bronze Paint, Silver
Paint. I am tue authorized Agent for all of
these preparations. If you doubt call and see
if can't show more than any other man in the
business. GEO. T. LIGHT.
HAVE also taken tie Agency for KINGS
L CELEBRATED PECTACLES. and am pre-
pared TO fit any eye that needs assistance from
GLASSES GEO. T. LIGHT.
A III selling the only CORN PLASTER that
"A: will benefit and not injure.
GEO. T. LIGHT.
February 5, 1855. IF. P. copy.l
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-02-10
Jefferson Wooden Mill,
(Formerly Porter's Factory. }

(Formerty I'oTter's Fdctory.)
TTNDER the above mentioned name the old
~ "Portcr's Factory" which in DAYS gone
by enjoyed almost national reputation for
excellent manufactures, is still operated by
the undersigned. Necessary repairs have
been made andimprovcd machinery introduced,
and we will continue to maintain the rep.
utation of the mill and to meet the demand Of
the public FOR first-class goods.
The Highest Market Price will be paid for
Wool delivered at the Mill or at such points us
may be designated.
Orders for Cloths, Yarns, &c, will receive
Respectfully,
ID. JOBE & co.
P. o.-Wheatand, Jefferson County, W. Va.
j. ]. Jobe & Bro. will continue to operate
the Mill at BrucetOwn, Frederick County, Vir-
ginia, and will pay the top market price for
Wool delivered there.
January %. 1885.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-02-10
From DumeIds.

The mighty meetings of Rev. C.
NJ. Howard are still going on quietly,
but with evident divine power. AS
far as ascertained there have been. up
to February 18th, 1873 enquirers, many
of whom are rejoicing in 4" q good
hope.'' j. A. ScoTT.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-02-10
We Have H.!

DOULTRY FOoD-Grouud Oyster Shells
Il a1d Cracked Beef Bones. Win make your
hens lay and keep chem healthy. p H. pack
ages Bore Meal, put up expressly for young
Chicks and Turkeys n little in each feed viii
give them strength. For sale by
January %. 1885. G. F. WALL
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-02-10
A Clear Skin

is only a part of beauty;
but it is a part. Every lady
may have it; at least, what
looks like it. Magnolia
Balm both freshens and
beautifes.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-02-10
UNDERTAKING.

am prepared to give my special attention to
the business of Undertaking.
Being practical mechanic and determined
to give satisfaction, respectfully solicit share
of public patronage.
May Is, 1877. LEWIS STARRY.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-02-10
Liverpool Salt.

7 HAVE in stock 200 Sacks of Coarse and
i Fine Salt, Standard Brands, Just received
from Liverpool Steamer.
will have direct from Liverpool Steamer.
due on August 18th.
5000 SACKS FINE AND COARSE SALT.
which viii be offered to the trade ut very low
prices. either in car or less than carload lots.
Correspondence solicited.
JAMES McGRAw.
Harner,s Ferrv. w. Va. An- 5. ISL.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-02-10

GotoDr. C. z. PRATTs Drug store, where
articles-Pfpes in great variety. Sleerschaum
Cigar and Cigarette Holders, alsO Reichsel
Cigar Tube Smoker, Choice Smoking Tobacco,
the great Cigarette Tobacco, Yellow Roee, Dur
ham Pride of Virginia, Grayely Smoking and
several brands of Chewing Tobacco, Fine Gum
Tobacco Pouches for both smoking and chew
ing tobacco. Also, full line of Drugs and
Patent Medicines, which he is selling at bottom
prices.
November 1s. 1854.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-02-10
Horses and VehicIes.

CAFE Riding and Driving Horrcs, and stylish
~ Vehicles for the accommodation of the pub
lie, for hire on reasonable tcrns at the Livery
Stables of STARRY & STUMP.
May IS, 1888
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1885-04-18
4 Head for Business.

Algernon: "Ah. my deah boy, SO
glad to see you; and how is your suit
with Mas De Rich coming ont"
Agustus: "Weally, my boy, / can't I
say that I've made much progress so
far, but I've hit on the right..idea now.
Do you see this dawgi"
"Of course. what delightful Eng
lish pug. Just like the one that Miss
De Rich admired by the way"
"It's the very one, my boy. She
went into ecstacies over it at the dawg
show"
"Ah, see: so you've bought it for
herr"
"No, for myself"
"For yourself What good can that
do you'll"
"Why, my boy, can't you see7 Ba-
jove, the deah girl will have to take
me or lose the dawg, you know
Philadelphia Call.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1885-04-18

Judge Gerald Cummings is a re-
spected resident of Fort Worth, Texas,
Notwithstanding that he is immensely
stout and member of the legal pro-
fession. He tried many anti.fat rem
edies to reduce his weight without any
satisfactory result. He finally went to
the Hot Springs in Arkansaw, and
much to his JOY he lost considerable
adipose tissue, and returned to Fort
Worth in most happy frame of mind.
He thought and talked of nothing else
but his loss of flesh.
He went to the market one morning
recently and said to the butcher:
''Cut me off twenty pounds of
pork"
The request was complied with. The
Judge looked at the meat for some
time and then walked of.
"Shall / send the meat to your
house. Judgel" asked the butcher.
80, no, was the reply, Il don't
want it. l have fallen off Just twenty
pounds, and l only wanted to see how
much it was. "-Siftings.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1885-04-18
smith and Jenes.

John Smith was reading the morn
ing paper. Suddenly he exclaimed
"Jones is dead. l must go to his
funeral. He went to mine, and one
good turn deserves another.
"What do you mean by saying that
he attended your funerall That's all
nonsense, said Mrs. Smith.
"No it amt. Last year Jones read
that John Smith was dead, and he
thought it was me, so he attended the
funeral, and now of course l ought to
return the compliment"
swell, before you go tramping
through the mud, and standing in o
graveyard catching your death of cold
take a square look at the remains, and
see that you are following up the
right corpse. If you are going to at
teAd the funeral of every Jones whc
dies you will never get through" re-
marked Mrs. Smith.