Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-09-08
SPIRIT OF JEFFERSON.
JEFFEnsoS couNFr, W. Va.
TUESDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 8, 1855.
Various Items.

1t takes 5000 men to operate the
United States mail service.
And now a West Yirginian is to
bring out the next flying machine.
1t is stated that handful of hay
in pale of water in a newly painted
room will entirely neutralize the odor
of the new paint.
Neuralgia and toothache are some
times speedily relieved by applying
to the wrist quantity of bruised or
grated horse-radish.
A movement has been started by
the surviving members of the Second
Maryland Confederate Regiment 10
erect monument at CuIp's Hill,
Gettysburg.
So many of the boys sent to West
Point prove unable to pass the ex-
animation for admission that about
fifty Congressional districts are un-
represented.
Ex-senator Boutwell,, of Massachu-
setts, one of the most stalwart of Re-
publicans, confesses that president
Cleveland has so far made a favora-
BILE impression upon the people.
A famous preacher remarked that
| it is possible for man to be Chris
tian and belong to brass band, but
that it would difficult for such man 8
next-door neighbor to be a Christian.
Foc the written sermons that some
ministers preach and then lay away
to dry so that they may be preached
again as opportunity offers, Rev.
Sam Jones has invented the unique
appropriate name of punched ser
MONS"
For Fever and Ague, and all mias-
matte diseases, Ayers Ague cure is
a positive remedy. Warranted.
Gen. William G. Wickham, vice
president of the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railroad, and one of the most prom
inent Republicans in Virginia, has
expressed his determination to sup
port Gen. Fitz. Lee, the Democratic
candidate for Governor.
Go to MILLING Store for Jelly
Glasses, Glass Fruit.Jars and Stone
Jars of all sizes at reduced prices.
1t is said that ants which infest
pantries, 81 terrible nuisance, as too
many housekeepers know, may be
banished by strcwing the shelves with
| cloves, whole or ground. The cloves
should be renewed from time to time,
for after exposure to the air they lose
their aromatic properties.
SnENASpoAH MILLING Co have re-
duced the price of Fruit Jars, Quart
Sl.15 per doz., Half Gal SI.5O per
doz:
Gen. Hancock, who had charge of
the Grant funeral, has issued an or
der returning thanks to the officers
and commands that participated in
the obsequies. Speaking of his per-
sonal staff he says: "The presence
of Gen. Gordon, of Ca, and of Gen.
Lee, of Va, among the aides-de-
camp, was especially gratifying"
Ayers Ague Cure acts directly on
the liver and hillary apparatus, and
drives out the malarial poison which
induces liver complaints and bilious
disorders. Warranted to cure, or
money refunded.
Col. F. D. Houston, of Roanoke,
Superintendent of the Crozier Steel
and Iron Works, expresses himself as
disgusted with Mahoneism, and that
he intends TO vote for Gen. Fitzhugh
Lee for Governor, Col. Houston is
lifelong Republican, and wos a
member of the National Republican
Convention which nominated Blaine.
An old and intimate friend of mine
is Parker's Hair Balsam. I have
used it five years, and could not do
without it. 1t has stopped my hair
from falling, restored its natural
black color and wholly cleansed it
from dandruff. Pearl Aneson,
st. Louis, Mo.
Senator Hill, of Georgia, is said to
have received the largest fee ever
earned by Georgia lawyer. 1t was
for S120,000. Only 100000 of it,
however, was collected. Judge CHS
holm, of Savannah, was paid $780,
900 at one time for services to the At
lantic and Gulf Railroad and General
Henry R. Jackson received an equal
sum.
J.R, Donaldson, Green Spring, w.
Va, says in the year 1888 he used
Powell's Prepared Chemicals for
wheat, and realized "a bushels per
acre. The year before he got from
same ground only bushels per acre.
To realize this increase did not cost
an outlay of more than $3.50 per
acre, as Powell's Chemicals only cost
Sc per bbl., sufficient quantity to
make one-half ton complete fertilizer.
Brown Chemical Co., manuf'rs, Bal
timore, Nd.
An exchange says: "It is worth
remembering that no newspaper is
printed especially for one person any
more than hotel is built especially
to please one guest. People who be-
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