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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-10-13

FINE GOODS AT Low PRrcEs.-Mr.
w. L. Jones, at Martinsburg, offers
to the public choice line of fine
Watches, Clocks, Jcwelry, Silver
Ware, &C., at prices to suit the times.
He has really fine stock, and offers
just now a speciality of Silver Knives,
Forks and Spoons, livery low prices.
Mr.. Jones is a courteous and fair
dealing gentleman, and we believe
will furnish goods exactly as repre-
sentcd by him.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-10-13


How TO MAKE MoHEY.-Well, I
will tell you how to do it. A cent
saved is a cent made, so by dealing
with us you save money on every
thing. you buy. We claim that we
sell goods lower than anyone else in
the county. Our stock of Jewelry is
the largest, and of the best quality.
Silver Ware-the Gerry best four-pTate
that is made. Anything not on hand
will be ordered at cost. Bird Feed
and Bird Seed for sale, at cts lib.
All kinds of Watch work and Clocks.
&C., repaired at short notice. Pow
der, Shot, Caps, Primers, Cartridges,
Pistols, &C., for sale cheap. Paper
Shells and Brass Shells, II ga, for
sale in any quantity you may want.
II. A. BURTON.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-10-13

years we have stood the storms. Opposition
Of every kind met and the people made feel
that Beachley understands his business. The
ready cash, his long experience, short profits
and polite attention has done the work. aud he
now takes pleasure in thanking you for past
patronage and asks for continuance But
why not stop here and notice prices on few
goods:. Fruit of the Loom muslin ~ cts;
black prints. worth z cts, at 5 !; dark prints.
worth 6I cts, ats; nice brown sugar at sets.
eonfectioners' 'A' sugar at cts.
And don't try to forget it that VIC have come
ostay, and we don't intend to be undersold by
fair competitors. or anybody else. Go to
Beachley & Co.. when you please and you will
find they are doing the trade. Again, don't
forget that Bcachley 81 Co.. have the greatest
variety of goods to be seen in any one store in
the State. As ever, We are yours. &c.
J. II. BEACHLEY & co.
P. S.-About 30 pieces mating at cost, OF
less, to close. We have in store the largest
stock of carpets. all grades. in the city regular
carpet stores not excepted. We always take
the first premium on rag carpets.
We take butter, eggs, lard. dried fruit. tall
low, &C., Sc. in exchange at highest market
price. and give present with every dollars
worth yOu buy.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-10-13

A New ExH1D,r1os.-OIy Fall and
Winter Stock is nearly complete and
ready for inspection. Goods are
wonderfully cheap this season. Short
crops are scarcely an excuse, as so
little is required to buy Shoes, Cloth
ing, Hats, Gloves and Underwear,
that even the poorest person feels able
to add handsome Walking Stick to
his outfit without depicting his ready
cash. GEO. II. HAGLEY.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-10-13

A MARINE BAND.-As they passed
the postoffice the band played with
extraordinary yigor. Amid the Sc
quence of explosions from the horns
and the clash and booming of drums
and cymbals it would have taken a
musical expert to distinguish the
tune.
Why do they call it the Marine
Band?" asked Pete Lathrop of his
friend Oliver.
D-d-do-n't KNOW was the slut
tering reply; unless it's b--b-b-be-
cause they're all at sea. life.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-10-13

CosrLT.--Simpson Cutting swe1l)
-.' What do you think of my new
suit? The ladies say it's just SPLEEN
did. 1t cost me ninety dollars. !"
jerks" That isn't much. 1 had
suit last summer that cost me seven
hundred dollars.''
Simpson" Good gracionsl Why
jerks" A law suit. ''-CaU.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-10-13

Better stop your cough while you
can. Bye and bye nothing will doit.
1t is worth needing, that Parker's
Tonic is the best thing known for
coughs, colds, torpid liver, kidney
troubles and weak lungs. You risk
your life in waiting. Take it while
there is yet time.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-10-13
SAFE FRoM CoNNuB1A1 CYcLoNEs.

Do I Keep a cyclone pit?" echoed
passenger from the West; yes,
keep one not far from my house; but
bless you, I amt afraid of cyclones.
The cyclone was never born that
could scare me or make me rum
EBut what have you got the cy-
clone pit for?''
"Well, you see, my old woman
)has spells o. temper, when faint
safe for a Teller to be around, 'spesh-
ully wash days. On them occasions
L find my cyclone pit right smart
handy.--Chicdgo Herald.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-10-13

For twenty-five cents you can buy
a pound package of the celebrated
Days Horse Powder.
To ignore the warnings of an ap-
preaching bilious attack is highly
imprudent. UseDr. Bulls Baltimore
Pills when the first symptoms appear.
25 cts.
All babies are diminutive Caesars,
but they need DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup
for collie, fatuIence, &c.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-10-13
MISCELLANEOUS.
Agricultural Fairs.

The following Agricultural Fairs
are announced for the dates given
herewith:
Winchester, va.-Oct. 1916.
Staunton, Va.-Oct. 1916.
Lynchburg, Va.-Oct. 1916:
Lexington, Va.-Oct. 14-16.
Frederick, Md.-October 1876.
Hagerstown, sNId.-Oct. 2O-23.
Richmond, Va.-Oct. 21-23.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-10-13
RaIss Amelia Hfcks

Has taken the room ON Charles street, IN
II rear Of residence of n. s. White, RSG..
.l1Y SEWING IN good FtyIe aud at reasonable
ichnrges. She WIN be pleased to have the pat.
ronage OF the ladies OF the town aud vicinity.
ana VII q - strive 70 Tendcr sAtisfaettoB.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-10-13

T1HE undersigned has recently enlarged and
\ very much Improved his saIcs-room, and
added largely to his stock, both in variety and
quantity of goods i'll his line. His supply Of
COOK STOVES AND RANGES will compete
with any, embraces the celebrated Excelsior
and Farmer Girl, which never fail to give
entire satisfaction. besides u large number OF
others. With each Stove there arcgiven Fifty
Pieces, exclusive of plates. all of them very
useful to l!ousckcepers. Important additions
to many of these Stoves, us furnished by me-
are Side. Automatic-Oven and Pipe Shelves
Water-Backs and Warming Closets. Coal Oil
Stoves always in stock, and the best Wood and
Coal Heatery on hand in season. Evers Stove
guaranteed. My supply of Fine Goods in my
line is one of the best ever offered in Charles
town. and includes handsomely ornamented
Water Coolers and Chamber Sets, Beautiful
Drip Cottce-Pots, Soup, Ice and Cream Ladies'
&c, with all the usual variety of Tin and Sheet
Iron Wares of all kinds. Prices always mod.
crate. Price of Stoves from s12 up.
Roofing and Sporting, and other Tin Work
PROMPTLY cxecuted
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Pooland Billiard Saloon.

Over storc-rOOn Of 1fr. II. II. Cooke. efltr6nce
next door to store Of 8fr. W. g. Carroll.
Main street, ChaflestolFn.
ELEGANTLY fitted mp, every appointment
~ complete, and rules for the Comfort Of
players rigidly enforced,
scription-of the best quality. -
WINES. WHISTLES. BRANDIEs. AM RAJ
TIMORE AND ROCHESTER, BERR-- :
all of the best. VIII furnish from this date At
my place Of business, the best Roehegter Beer.
at 100 per dozen. = :
FAYETTE B. soUDRRs.
Basement Jefferson Building.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-10-13

Utterly impossible to describe our immense
and beautiful selection of Boys and Childrcn's
Suits. Suffice it to say there is none to equal
them in style or price.
VIZ. KAHN S Co, sadler Building.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-10-13
HFT p for the working people. sena

HFT p tSrthe workingpeopte. send
11.74lAI1 10 ceuts postage, and We EfiF
mail yon free. royal, valuable sample box OF
goods that viii put you IN the way Of making
more more money in few days than yon eyer
Inought p0sEible at any business. Capital NOT
required, Yon can live at home and work i'm
spare time only, or all the time All 81 both
sexes e. Oh aliages, grandly successful. 5Oeents.
70 % easily earned every evening. That nlf
who want work may test The bffEfneSs. N.
make this unparalleled offer; ToaIl Who arc
not y ell satisfied we Wfllsend 81 to pay for the
t!fono4e OF writing ms. Full psFticuiafs dlree-
tltlns: etc. sent free. Immensepay absoiufeIy
suref an who start at once. Don't delay. Adj
ares a eEINsos q Co.. Portland, Maine. D1671y.
voRINE, ? an: elegant article used Il,
y washing clothes. With each pound
P.aeAage beautiful Slver-P1ated Spoon g.
gwen 20 the purchaser, in order to introduces.
e. After tts intFodnctf6 on the silver sroon vim
not be given For sale bys
.Aqg; ii. 1855. IS. s. DALGARN.
ZOE an elegant Ham, 20 to
y Aug. IL 1855. QALGARN'ss
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CONNECTIONS

Il -
At H39RRsTowN, Mn, with the Wesksffa
Maryland Railroad to and from Baltimore Efeds
ertck, Emmittsbnrg, Gettysburg, PcnmaTss
Waynesboro. Pa, md points ON the Western.
Maryland Railroad and branches
With thu Cunibefla and Y alley Raj ifoaSi to ana
from harrisburg, Carlisle, Shippe bsfg, Chame-
berAbIifg, MercersbufF Aiart1 md points
ON tho Cumberland Valley Railroad and
branches.
Alsp to and from RittshuIg aud tho West and
Northwest, and Boston, New York, Phila-
.delphia, and the North and East.
AT SifENANDoAH JUNCTION, w. Va, With
Main Line Of Baltimore 4 Ohio Railroad to and
from Nv ashipgton and the Mcst,
At NAYNEsBoRo jus TIoN, VA. with Chess.
apealSe q Ohio RailFay. to and from GREEN
bttcr White sulphur Springs aud Richmond.
40. makes Close e0fnttRipR lritiS o.. u a. n.
It. East and WeSt bOltnd t'dtlls. No. 8 t1dSeSs
clase coltnecttO Ton WeSt bound
AT Loon LAIRD With Lexington Branch Of
Richmond u Allegheny Railroad.
At BUCHANAN with Main Line Of Richmond
i Allegheny Railroad.
At ROANOKE, with Norfolk q Western RAlAs
road.
E STAGE CONNECTIONS.
At BoYoE. for MillwOod and Winchester va.
At TRouTvIlLE for Fincastlc.s
NJ fSyT,I-F nm j - Il
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-10-13
Common Sense Chimney JacE
bitching. ExcaYating, &C

LIME undersigned still offers bis services as a.
i competent workman in the above line
Cisterns. Ponds. Cellars. &c.-undertake1 II
moderate rates, and faithfully executed. Orders
left at residence, near Colored SchooI-House
Will receive prompt attention. Blasting also
done in satisfactory manner. and at lowest
rates. WESLEY LOWRY.
March Q, 1880.
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Parker,s Tonic.

WTANTED-Agcntsin every section of tho
w country to sell Hon. s. s. COX'S great
book, THREE DECADES OF Federal. LEGIs-
LATToS." illustrated with Steel Plates Outfit
now ready. Agents are making $40 to $50 a
day. Write to the publishers for terms.
J. N. STODDART & CO..
533 18th St.. Washington D. C.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-10-13

No. 8 has Rtlltaan sleeper New York to Sac
yannah. Ga.s Mishous change. via 4Gttistnrg 6
Roanoke, aud Washingto ton to New Orleans With
ont change VII B. SO Railroad and Shens<
andoah junction.
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s3arness Shop Removed.

,E5NIE undersigned has removed his Harness
II Making establishments to the room ono door
East of Mr.. j. II. Morris, Main st.. Charles
town. where he will continue the Manufacture
and Repair of everythingin his line. at reason
able rates The patronage of my old CUSTOM
crs. and new ones also. is respectfully solicited
LAWRENCE A. OSBOURN.
Nov. 20. 1S9I-odNS,81.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-10-13

NEAFNEsS. Its CAUSES and CURE, by
~ one who was deaf twcnty-cight years.
Treated by most of the noted specialists of the
day with no benefit. Cured himself in three
months, and since then hundreds of others by
the same process. a plain. simple and success
full home treatment. Address I. S. PAGE.
les East Goth St., New York City.
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RAI.I.so SD TIaIa rARI.Es
RaItIIllore ono s n

MODEL e Asst IL i: r ASyDWEST
NORTH AND SOUTH
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RAIlKoAp TIME TABLEs.
shenandoah alley e. z.
Tilne Fable N l.llI5eet August ss0tl, $50


SOUTHWARK pAdLr. DAILY
(Standard Time Exp. Exp te6'tn
18th Meridfans1 Mo- 8. Nts1 No. ;.
leave A NJ p IT r. AZ
HagerstuWn ss.sss..s. 10 so 11s5 s so
Andetams 110a 409,
Shept erdstowns, ~ 0S 1900 40S,
Shenandoah Junction. II 50 1sl2 4eal
GharlestoMns4 ss.s<ss. Ill 10 ~ II 4 81
Rfyerton.s 1a 81 1875 SIS
I.nray stss sssAssssss.. - IS p ~,
iNSaynesboro functions AIS 499
Natural Bridge 6s2S OH =,
Roanoke, arrive. ;. n n s. Oo.ASf5 Is
Arrive. A. NJ. PM e
Bristol. = ~ :. ss.ssSs IS s1t1E 20
chattanooga, 1000 1910
Memphis i. ...s.. s-.... 1920
Atlanta. ..ll.ss..sss . so
New Orleans. 745 4 so
jacksonville 49, $50 ~ 90
No. s nas Frllsaan sleeper Nov York To Sac
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-23

Senator Cutler appeared before the commit
tee and explained his bill to amend sections
25-27 of chapter of ths revised statutes rela-
ting to elections, which provides that voters
sndibly announce their names when about to
deposit their votes in the ballot box, and also
provides for ballot boxes with mechanical
devices. The senator remarked that they used
such boxes in Bangor and they worked well.
The bill was ordered to be printed.
The committee considered the House order
relating to perjury Of Witnesses and after it
was amended 80 the minimum Punishment
should be less than two years and discretionary
with the judge, the committee voted ought to
pass and the bill will be reported tomorrow.
The bastardy bill is likely to be killed by the
committee.
The Committee on Legal Affairs gave
hearing on the matter of the Temporary Home
for women and children in Portland. Josiah
H. Drummond, Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Stevens
appeared for the petitioners. After an ex-
hsustive hearing, the committee voted to rec
ommend an appropriation OF $1,000, the
amount asked for OF the State.
TIE Committee on Interior Waters voted to
appropriate $500 for the removal of obstruc-
tions in Damariscotta Lake.
The Androscoggin delegation voted today to
report that the Registers salary of that county
be restored to $500. Also to give parties
hearing in the establishment OF a Superior
Court in Androscoggin county, Wednesday
evening, Jan. %. Those named as candidates
for judges are Col. Franklin M. Drew, Judge
A. d. Cornish and W. w. Bolster.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-23

Royal Lodge of Yarmouth celebrated its
first anniversary Wednesday afternoon and
evening January 2lst. The exercises iuthe af-
tsrnoon were held in the Baptist church at the
upper corner. Representatives were present
from Diadem, West Cumberland, Kinsbury,
New Gloucester and Maple, Deering and other
lodges. Rev. h. O. Munson, G. Wet. and
Gen. Neal Dow were expected, but owing to
other engagements were unable to be present
The exercises consisted of speaking By the
members of the different lodges. There was
also good music vocal and instrumental. There
was large audience present. At p. IN. a
fine supper was served in Masonic hall by the
lady members of Royal Lodge. The Yarmouth
band was present and rendered some fine selec-
tions. This lodge though only one year old has
gained in membership rapidly, and now num-
bers 146 They have repaired their hall and it
looks finely.
Dsdem lodge OF West Cumberland, cele.
brates its first anniversary the 23rd. The lodge
has done well, starting with only 10 members
it now numbers l26.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-23
York County Fi-h aud Game Society.


The annual meeting of the York County
Fish and Game Protective Society was held ia
the Municipal Court room in Saco, Wednesday
evening. The president, George f. Calef,
presided, and an unusually large number Of
members we're in attendance. The following
officers were in attendance:
President-Thomas Haley, Biddeford.
Vice President-George A. Carter, Saco.
Secretary and Treasurer-M. L. Smith.
Saco.
Drectors-J. W. Hobson, G.. N. Weymouth.
William Hill, f. f. Spear, w. II. Owen.
The treasurer report, which showed bal
ance on hand of 1872, was read and accepted.
Thirteen new members have been added
during the year and there has been but one
death, that being o. D. Doliff of Biddeford.
f. S. Boothby of Saco was selected to draft
and present to the representative to the Leeis-
lature from Saco petition asking for the pro-
lection OF seal at the mouth of the Saco river
Willis L. Emmons, James /. Buck, W. 81.
owen, George f. Calef and II. 1. Lord were
chosen committee TO select and stock streams
and ponds.
r. NJ. Stevens, II. 1. Lord and M. S. Smith
were appointed committee to draw up petit
ton to be presented to the Legislature for tho
prevention OF the pollution Of our streams and
rivers.
1t was voted to petition the Legislature ask
Ing them to enlarge the Jurisdiction Of the
wardens and their deputies, so as to give them
power TO act outside of the county limits.
After interesting discussions participated In
hy George f. Calef, James 1. Buck, Willis T.
Emmons, III. L. Lord, r. NJ. Stevens, Rev. J..
1, e. Nichols and others, the meeting ad-
1ourned subject to the call OF the president.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-23

route from that place to Freedom And the
supervising architect has assured him that
plans and specifications for the enlargement of
the Belfast post office will be at once called for
from Mr.. Fogg, and that proposals for con-
tracts for part of the work at least will be is
sued If the plans are satisfactory.
At the supreme judicial court in Belfast,
twelve indictments were found by the grand
jury, ten being for violations of the liquor law;
and six divorces we're granted, Give under the
new law, ntst, and one under the old law.
BROOKS.
The Belfast journal saws that Mr.. A d.
Bumps of Thorndike, has sold his black geld
ing Baby Boy to Charles e. Ruggles, Mass,
for $1,000 Baby Boy is six years old, of Knox
Black Hawk black and has record of 1854
Last season the horse started in thirteen races
and took first money in seven second and third
In the others. He is very promising colt.
CALAIS.
a teachers convention for the teachers of
Washington county, will be held at Calais,
Thursday and Friday, Jan. 90 and 80. It is
expected that State Superintendent Luce and
the Hon. w. j. Corthell will be in attendance.
One OF the oldest physicians of the county
will deliver lecture on "School Hygiene ,"
The st. Croix cotton mill now have as many
orders as they can fill, and the outlook for the
spring trade is good.
Ivanhoe EncsmpmeAt, No A. 0, O. F..
has been instituted at Calais. Il stars out
with tUenty charter members and the follow
ing officers: Chief Patriarch, John f. Oliver;
High Priest, W j. Belts; Senior Warden, L.
NJ. Robinson; Junior Warden, E G Young;
Scribe, Frank P. Woods Treasurer, Ernest
L. Lee.
CARIBOU.
The Aroostook Republican says that j. A.
Clark and Henry Nlckerson propose to erect a
hne hotel in Caribou next Iseasop. The erec-
lion of a new town hall is also contem sted
int IN hail la~r
church in the village.
FREEDOM.
Past Commander W. G. Haskell mustered
In new Grand Army Post at Freedom lately
to be known as Dana B Carter Post, No. 12S
The following are tse officers; Com, E. A.
Bouter: S. c., G-orge GOWN; j. V. c.,
Frank Mutt; @, M, Thomas Keene; Sur N4-
than Libby; Chap, John Sparrow; o. of D.,
Henry Barlow; Q. of G., George Danforth
O. M. Serg, Joseph Brown; Serg. Major,
John q. Foss; Aijutant, Knowles Bangs.
MONROE.
Mrs. Collins NealeY of Nealley's Corner,
retired in her usual health last Friday night,
and was found dead in bed tue next morning.
sKowHEGAN.
The Island avenue church will celebrate it's
l00'h anniversary Jan. 2Sth. Rev. Temple
Cutler. former pastor,swll give an address.
Rev q. e. Andrews of Auburn will preach in
the afternoon.
IN GENERAL.
One of the many institutions favored by the
will of ex-Go7. Coburn is the Wayland Semi
nary fer colored students. in Washington, D.
c., which receives $4,000 The announce,
ment of the bequess was received with much
feeling. The institution was founded by Rev
q. M. p. King, native of Maine. Several of
the teachers are also natives of Maine, as Is
also Mr.. Wheeler, former pastor of ex-Gov
Coburn, who gave an interesting sketch OF *
Gov. Coburn's life, to large crowd gathered
to hear the announcement of the legacy.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-23
ARCTIC WAVE.
500 Below Zero Mt. Washington and
the Wind Blowing 100 Miles an Hour
The Record Elsewhere.

MT. WASHINGTON, N. H., Jan. 22.-The
thermometer this morning recorded 500 below
zero, which is one degree colder than the low
est temperature ever experienced here before,
which was 49o below zero in March, 1872.
Probably no rougher weather was ever expert
enced here that that of the present moment-9
a. N. A northwest hurricane is blowing,
which has averaged 100 miles an hour
for the past twelve hours. Sleep was
impossible during the night, and the
chimney of ihe signal station has been blown
of, filling the house full of gas and smoke. Ia
case OF fire, the hotel or stage office will be
entered, where plenty of blankets are stored.
Only two men are on the sum mmit,-P. j. Ca
hill and Alphonse Laundry,-and they have
made preparations for leaving at short notice
should it become necessary.
MDDLEsBx, VT, Jan. 22.-Twenty below ze-
70 here. Twenty-three below at Moretown.
PORT MOUTH N. H., Jan. 22-Thermometer
10 to 16 below zero and growing colder.
DOVER, N. a., Jan. 22-very cold this
morning. Mercury ranging from Is to % be-
low in Strafford county and parts of York
county, Me.
No. THETFoRD, VT, Jan. 22.-With mer-
curry Is below Zero and small hurricane blow
ing, this is by considerable the most u uncomfort-
ably cold day of the winter.
TORONTO, Ont, Jan. 22.-The weather
throUghout Canada is intensely cold today,
the temperature ranging from 20 to 40 degrees
below zero.