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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-10-05
Communicated.
NEAR THE BERKELEY BORDER,
JEFFERSON Co., w. VA,

October LIST, 1886.
Editor Of the Spirit:-Feeling that
you are always with the good people
of the Democratic party, and always
interested in the cause, l beg leave
to express my humble views on the
situation before Il people.
l am satisfied if the good people of
Berkeley and Morgan were let alone
and not tormcnted by the followers
of Senator Camden, there would not
be the least trouble of an amicable
and fair understanding of jill people
throughout the district. Two years
ago, when the convention met in
Martinsburg, no fair-minded man OK
pected anything else but that Berke-
ley county would have had the Sena-
tor, and there was no reason under
the sun why Berkeley county should
not have had him, only their candidate
ut that time did not smI-therefore
the pitiful cry for Morgan county
arose, and Notwithstanding the Nor
gan delegation were instructed for
Mr.. Pendleton, they still were not
satisfied, hut must have some n to
bind and shackle for future use.
If Berkeley county chooses to give
way to manipulators lodging around
the country, it is to be regretted !;
thank Heaven, Jefferson has kicked
such cattle out of her ranks, and in
tends to keep them out.
I hope it may be the pleasure of
all fair-minded people of this district
to see this matter in the true and
proper light-that is, we present to
them in our candidate m honorable,
plain farmer, Mr.. Isaac II. Strider. a
gentleman who will fairly represent
all classes. He will go as the tool of
no man and have no axe to grind, but
to do what is just and right for the
whole people.
In conclusion let me say that I was
informed there was an order of some
kind forbidding any of the govern
ment employees from participating in
the election of any Individual do
not pretend to know what his bust
ness is, but 1 do know that one gen.
tleman seems to have a good deal of
business in Martinsburg of late, and
his visits seem to be with those who
are a part of the political machinery
of his kind.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-10-05
MAIL ORDER DEPARTMENT.

We invite the correspondence of all out-of-
town people. especially those in the villages
and cities of Virginia, West Virginia. Mary
land, North and Sonth Carolina. in fact.
throughout the South. with reference to sup
plying them with House Furnishing Goods;
now prepared to do at the lowest prices posi-
BILE for any house to name for the same grade
of goods.
Our Fall catalogue is now ready and we
shall be glad to send 1t upon request.
We have now sufficient force IN our Mail
Order Department to cope with a large bust
ness. and all others will meet with the best
possible attention.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-10-05
An Important Back Tax Case.
From the Wheeling Registcr.l

From the Wheeling Registcr.l
A suit of considerable Importance
is now pending in the Circuit Court
of this county against the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Company, and
Tuesday arguments of counsel were
heard by Judge Jacob in Part Two.
The Cause is a suit in equity and also
legal proceedings, to back
taxes due the county of jefferson and
the school districts therein for the
years 1873 to 1879, inclusive, and the
amount involved is between SIS, 900
and $4,000. These taxes have been
regularly assessed against the railroad
company, and partially paid by it,
and the important question is whether
the State a maintain an action at
law, or whether she must have re-
course to a suit in chancery to recover
the balance claimed to be due, and
enforce it as a lien against the railroad
company. The cases are the same
which we're taken by removal to the
Circuit Court of the United States,
but were remanded back to the lower
court in June last by Chief Justice
Waite, sitting at Parkersburg. Tues
days arguments were on the demur-
rer to the bill and to the declaration.
The demurrer by the railroad company
was supported by Col. Caleb Boggess,
assisted by Fl. NJ. Russell, while Hon.
Daniel 3. Lucas, assisted by Hon.
w. p. Hubbard, for the State, asked
that they be overruled. The decision
of the court was reserved. The ques-
ton opened up by this suit is q new
one, and the matter, on that account,
possesses a peculiar interest for the
legal mind.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-10-05

THEY WILL SURELY FIND You.-They are
looking for You everywhere. Drafts of air in
unexpected places, going from hot rooms to
cool ones, carelessness in changing clothing:
mon cold in the head" Unless arrested this
kind of cold becomes seated in the mucous
membrane of the head. Then it is Catarrh.-
to Ely's Cream Balm. Applied to the nostrils
with the finger. Safe, agreeable, certain
Price fifty cents.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-10-05
HOSIERY.

Chtld ems French Ribbed Cotton Hose. in
black. seal brown. garnet and navy blue, full
regular made. double knees. heel and toe
Size, So. 6. 6is. z, rs, s and So. Only Csc
per pair.
We cannota always secure as good a. these to
sell at 2hc. hence customers will do well to
make u selection from this line.
The stock is probably the largest. most va
ried. and contains better values than ever Of
fcrcd by us any previous season.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-10-05
LADIES, FALL U~NpERwEAR.

Ladies' F~all-weight Mcrino Vests. high neck.
with long and short sleeves. only SOC each.
Ladies' Fall-weight Mcrino Pants, only Soc
per pair.
Ladies', Mcrinn Wool Vests. jersey fitting
newest shapc-docs away with the extra bulk
through the waist. short shoulders. no spare
CLOTH. ONLY SHE each.
Drawers, sizes 24 to Sc inches. only soc each.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-10-05
LACE CURTAINS.

$50 pairs White and Ecru Nottingham Lace
Curtains. real value S1.25. only 81 per pair.
200 pairs White Nottingham Lace Curtains,
real value 81. u.s.; only 9I.25 per pair.
200 pairs White and Ecru Side-bordcred Not
tingham Lace Curtains. 81 yards long by so
inches wide, real value $3.50; only $3.50 per
pair.
Lace Curtains. So yards long and so inches
wide. real value 81: only 1925 per pair.
$50 pairs Extra heavy Ecru Side-bOrdercd
Nottingham Lace Curtains, 3% yards long, SO
inches wide, real value IS; only 80. 75per pair.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-10-05

In its notice of the Democratic Sen
atorial Convention, the Morgan Aer-
cury (Rep) says:
There was much discussion between
the Jefferson and Berkeley delega-
tions in regard to the number of votes
which Jefferson was entitled o
there being evidently a disposition
upon the part of the Berkeley delega-
ton to deprive jefferson of two votes
in the convention to which she was
clearly entitled upon the basis of the
last congressional election. This was
the cause of the " eruption in the
convention, which resulted in the adj
iournment. We feel confident the
adjournment will result in the NOM
ination of Mr.. Strider of jefferson.
FOR LOW PRICES OF LUMBER
see advertisement of
No.. lJTTT r Err p T TpPEN
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-10-05
Notice TO Tax-Payers

Il OR one of my Deputies will be ut the follow
Il ing places in the County of Jefferson to re-
ccive taxes due for the year 1885,. at whichtime
q discount of 81 per cent. win be made on all
taxes for said year QSS6) if paid in full:
.Friday Dc Saturday, Od1 d 2
Zoa, Church Monday Tuesday. " AZ 5
Middle,oay, Wednesday d Thursday, i" Cd .
Ietotrn. Friday d Saturday, " 8 9
Eeayne,srine. Monddy6 TuesEay. " II d II
Ha,per's Fe17y..F Friday d Saturday, " Id 2
HaLyo,en. Monday & Tuesday. " 4& )
KableGotvn. :. Wednesday d Thursday Sd z
Summit PIT. Monday & Tuesday, II Il
Stepherdsiot0n, Friday d Saturday, I" 1& 2
DuDfelds, Monday & Tuesday. " AZ 5
J.. GARLAND HURST. Sheriff.
Sent. IA. 1886. RI. P, Dem. & Rec. cOpy-1
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-10-05

The Virginia Supreme Court has
rejected the petition of Thomas j.
Cluverius, convicted of murder, for
a rehearing.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-10-05

The Democratic convention of
Berkely county, last Saturday, placed
this ticket in the field: Prosecuting
attorney, d. c. Westenhaver; House
of Delegates, Chas. Stuckey and G..
T. Kreglow; Commissioner of the
County Court, F. T. Staley.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-10-05
IN TOWELS.

80 dozen 20 by IS Ar-Linen Monte Towels.
good heavy quality. only 12I5c. each. sl.50Per
dozen. At the same price we have the cele-
brated "Old Fitzpatrick" Towel, 10 by IS grass
bleached, pure flax. undressed. ready for use.
so dozen 20 by s Pure White All-Linen Huck
Towels. 1Sc.. each 81 per dozen.
rs dozen 90 by IS All-Linen Double Huck
Towels. fancy colorcd borders, excellent value,
zoe. each, 1925 per dozen.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-10-05

Mr.. Joseph Neal, of Baltimore,
uncle of President Cleveland and also
of Mrs. Rev. j. L. Shipley, died on
Monday night of last week.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-10-05

The water supply at Hagerstown is
~verylow, and the engines of the Shen-
candoah Valley Railroad are compelled
to run over to Shepherdstown to fill
their tanks. -Shepherdstown Register.
Why, how's that? We thought
Shepherdstown had gone dry, and
that the Shepherdstown fellows went
over to Hagerstown to "fll their
tanks"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-10-05

Hon. VIM. L. Wilson'S appointee,
Julian Latimer, son of Circuit
Clerk Latimer, passed a successful
examination for admission to the U.
S. Naval Academy last week.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-10-05
Order of Publication.

The State of West Virginia. Jefferson Coun-
tv. to-wit: At Rules held in the Clerks Office
of the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, DC
tObcr 1886.
Merritt. who sues on behalf of himself and
such other of the creditors of Jacob Merritt.
deceased. as shall come in and contribute to
the costs of this suit, ............. Plaintiffs,
Against
JACOB II. ENGLE. Administrator and rs
Trustee of Jacob Merritt. deceased: Henry
c. Merritt. Jacob Merritt. Alice Merritt. Cas-
sius Merritt. Emma Merritt. Joseph Merritt.
Vim. Merritt. Eliza Cockrell. Mary Jane An
derson and Margaret En@le; Rose Unseld.
Annie Merritt. Charles Merritt, Thomas J.
Merritt. George Merritt, Barbara Merritt.
Emma Cook and Mary Janc Anderson. heirs
ut law of Jacob Merritt. the first ten being
children of Jacob Merritt. dcccased. and the
last eight being grandchildren of Jacob Mer-
rift. deceased. and children of Thos. j. Mer-
rift. deceased Adam Cockrell. Charles En-
gle. lame P. Cook. - uuseld. husbands
of the above named James Anderson. lus-
band of the last named Mary Jane Ander-
son - Anderson, husband of the first
named Mary Jane Anderson; Barbara Mer-
rift, widow of Jacob Merritt, deceased Ma
riah J. Merritt. widow of Thomas J. Merritt /;
"c9shwa. - W., and ~ pa.,l VIM.
son. Murtha Walsh. VIM. Fl. III. Spangler. G.
F. Engle, John Tally. John Hess. Daniel B.
Hastings. creditors of Jacob Merritt. de-
ceased, ana james VI. En%lc, .DelenuahIs'
IN CHANCERY.
TNHE object of this suit is to settle the ac-
i counts of Jacob Merritt's administrator
to subject the real estate of said Jacob Merritt
to the payment of his debts. by sale or other
wise, and further to distribute the proceeds
after the payment of his debts among his heirs.
1t appearing on affidavit fled in this suit. that
the Defendants. II. G.. Merritt. Charles Merritt.
Thomas j. Merritt. Barbara Merritt. Mariah J.
Merritt and Joseph Merritt arc uon-rcsidents
- A. NJ Ts--s-s ANz,y 49, INaaahw|
required to appear within one month after the
date of the first publication of this order. and
do what is necessary to protect their interests
in this matter. T. W. LATIMER.
Clerk of the Circuit Court.
octobe Gf 5. 1ss5ss;GGit. Esprit Fee, s11.so.l
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-10-05

The Republican County Conven-
ton, at Kcarneysville last Saturday,
elected delegates to the Senatorial
Convention to meet at Berkeley
Springs October 18th, and rc-organ-
lied the County Executive Commit
tee. No nominations were made.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-10-05
NOTICE TO LIEN HOLDERS.

To all persons holding Liens. bv Judgment or
OEte,1rise. on The Real Estate of DnriH II. Cock
,iH, or any part thereof of DaUd II. Coc6riR:
III t IaTnso vi "a mtnfen W ~ ~
therein pending to subject the real estate of
the said David II. Cockrill to the satisfaction
of the liens thereon, you are hereby required
you against the said David II. Cockrill. which
are liens on his real estate. or any part of it..
for adjudication to me at my Office in the town
of Charlcstown, or or before November 5th,
1886.
Given under my hand this 4th dav of Oc-
tobcr. 1886. CLEON MOORE.
Commissioner
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-10-05

Weshad a pleasant call, last Fri
day, from Mr.. S. A. Paine, of the
Elmira IN. y Telegram. Mr..
Paine was during the late war amem-
Der of the 1st New York Cavalry,
and spent some time of the winter of
1864 in the neighborhood of Charles
town.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-10-05

Hon. VIM. l.. Wilson returned last
week from a visit to Marion and Mon
ongalia counties, having spoken at
Blacksville, in the latter county, on
Saturday week. He has now gone on
acanvassing tour through the counties
of Hardy, Pendleton, Grant and
uampshire. "A
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-10-05
DIED.

At the residence of her son. Mr.. Thomas
Campbell. in Luray, Va. s .ptember 27th. 1881.
of Pneumonia, Mrs. CATHERINE CAMP
BELL. mother of Mrs. Thomas West, Jr.. of
this county. aged about SO years.
At his residence in this county. September
26th. 1856. Mr.. GEORGE DOUGLAS BOW
ERS, aged SO years. II months and Is days.
September Goth. 1885. at Glen Air. y in Rap
p~ahannock county. Va. MARY HERBERT,
infant daughter of W. s. and octaYia Mason.
aged II months.
In Chadron, Nebraska. September Esd, 1885.
infant daughter of David s. and Regina Cock
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-10-05

Mr.. Davis, of Chicago, who is
largely interested in the creamery
business. which is attracting so much
attention just now, was in Charles
town last week, looking after the pros
poets of starting a creamery in this
locality-to see what capital can be
enlisted, what encouragement our
farmers can give in the way of keep
ing mich COWS, &c. The subject
seem to be an important one, and it's
merits should receive thoughtful and
careful consideration. Mr.. Davis will
return to our midst again in a few
days.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-10-05
MARRIED..

At the M. E. Parsonage. in Charlestown, on
Tuesday. September 2Sth. 1886. by Rev. w. G.
Eggleston. Mfr. WM. B. TENANT and Miss
LILLE w. ENTLER. both of Shepherdstown-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-10-05

Robbins circus don't exhibit at
small places like Charlestown.-
Sometimes the little shows exhibit
there.-SAepherdstooCm Register.
Well, yes; rather. A little show
may edge into a small lot in a city !:
but a large show must needs seek the
rural suburbs in which to pitch its
tent. And then you know, brother
Snyder, out town is ''wet,'' and show
men never drink-that is hardly ever.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-10-05

The Roanoke Fair will be held this
week.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-10-05
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Commissioners Sale
OF VALUABLE
REAL

DY virtue of a decree of the Circuit Court
of Jefferson County. w. Va. rendered on
the Goth day of November. 1884. in o Chanccry
Cause therein depending wherein Trusscll &
Lucas. &c. were complainants and David FL.
Cockrill and others were defendants. tho un-
dersigncd. Special Commissioners. will offer at
Sale. in front of the Court-House in
Charlcstown, on
Friday, November 9Th, 1886,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-10-05


The Seventeenth Annual Fair of the
Shenandoah Valley Agricultural So
ciety at Winchester will begin on the
18th of October. Thorough arrange
ments have been made to make it
profitable and agreeable to visitors
and exhibitors. On Wednesday, the
18th, the annual address will be de-
livered by Gov. Fitz Lee, and a Bal
loon ascension by Madam Carlotta.
During the fair fifty head of the finest
Short Horns from the famous pastures
of Hon. Joseph Vanmetre, of Hardy,
will be sold at auction. The trials of
speedlan other amusements and mat
tiers of interest will be more than COM
monty attractive. The E.. P. c. Lewis
Cup for Saddle Horses is valuable and
handsome and the contest for it will
be exciting. Some ancient and Gu
rious exhibitions from Portugal, sent
by Hon. e. p. G. Lewis, will attract
attention.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-10-05
GEORGE BAYLOR.
Special Commissioner.

STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA. jefferson Co. Set {:
In Clerks office of the Circuit Court. 1. r.
w. Latincr. Clerk of said Court. do hereby
certify that George Baylor. Special Commits
sioner, has given bond in the pcnaltyof 3 1000.
in accordance with terms of the decree in said
case, us required by law. Testn.
7. w. LATIMER, Clerk.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-10-05

In the debate at Berkeley Springs
last Thursday, the minority report
was supported by Messrs. Daven-
port, Colston, DIR. Brown and DR..
Davis, assisted by Mr.. Duckwall, of
Morgan, with his convincing and
honest oratory. The majority report
was taken car of by Mr.. Weston
haver. This young man is quite an
orator, talkee muchee and says it
well-a very fine declaimer, but for
solidity and verification of the fact
that Jefferson was only entitled to 81
votes, his remarks were rather un-
convincing.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-10-05
at IL a. II.
HOUSES N LOTs,

situated on the South side of Congress street
and between Lawrence and West streets. in the
town Of Charlcstown-said lots are improved
with Comfortable
FRAME DWELLING OUSE
and other Out-houses. The said Lots will he
sold separately and dimensions of each made
known on day of sale.
TERMS.-One-third Cash, residue in one and
two years. equal payments. with interest from
day of sale. to be evidenced by bonds of pur-
chaser and secured by retention of the title Of
the property sold.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-10-05

T. 4. MOORE.
Clerk of County Court
It. s. 1886. IF. P. and Reg. cOpy-l
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-07
The Richmond RESERVOIR Traueax

NOTABLE CASE IN CRIMINAL HISTORY.
Richmond Special 10 the baltimore Sun.
Ii ~ understood that the court of appeals will
render decision In the Cluverius case in about
three weeks. or course as to what will be the
effect of that opinion can only be a matter of
conjecture. Taken altogether, this case is one
OF the most notable ones known in criminal
history Of this state. The cead body of Miss
Fannie Lillian Madison was found in the reser.
volr more than year ago. The prisoner was
arrested 4 few days later and his trial followed
resulting In his conviction a few months subse,
quent FROM that time until now not a single
new piece of evidence has been discovered
which throws the least light on the dark pnys-
terry which surrounds the death of the young
girl whose Dody was found IN the city reservoir
that cold, dreary March morning If there il
any one besides the condemned man who ia
waiting SO annously for the decision OF the
court oil appeals, who can throw any additional
nght upon that tragedy, he or she has not made
II known. The prisoners counsel think they
pave made out strong case, and while thew
nave little 10 say, are probably somewhat hone
Iui OF OBTAINING favorable decision for their
client from the court. The strongest points i'm
the exceptions made to the rulings OF the lower
lrIounHl are the admission OF the note written
by the deceased from the American hotel to he
prisoner on the night she left that house for he
last time; the letter known as the Laura Chr.
us letter., written by the dead girl This n is
sive was intended to furnish an excuse for her
sudden departure from Mrs. Dickerson's for
richmond. 1t was in the handwriting of Lillian
Madison, and the theory is the girl wrote it and
mailed At here TO the prisoner mo remaiIed in
10 the deceased. This letter purpOrted To he
rom Miss Curtis, of this city, requesting Miss
Madison 10 accompany an aunt OF the former tn
Oid Point as companion. The correspondence
was, OF course, forgery, and intended to dea
celve the dead girls employer, and avoid aroue-
ing suspicion as TO the object of her visit here
The mystery Of the tragic death of the BETRAYED
girl, the intricate legal points involved in the
rlal Oh the prisoner, and the cool sellpossession
terest In the case 80
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-07
A Sweet Singer OF Colorado.

From the Denver News
Miss Jessie A. Cole is a Colorado girl. She
has written volume Of poetry which is purely
Coioradon. Boundless expanse, lofty noun.
tains, beeting crags, dark canons, rushing cat
aracts, filtered sunshine, waving grass and
sturdy, honest western flowers, with here and
there glimps OF cactus abounds The first poem
IN the book, Colorado, Is repIete with gems of
thought. Heae is u gem:
COLORADO has poured into the worlds currency
over $1oo.OOoOOO IN Aiver and goid
Us ~ mes embrace lead copper and gold,
H Sio heAsen on knows what they yet hold,
100. besides IL being n land for health
ana oestdes al It's mineral Wealth.
eSISL suo hVlds cut promising reward for
Inc iaruisr and stock grower"
Inc description of Denver is contained in a
lem oi one hundred lines Of four-line stanzas
~hu q US clear cut as cameo. The following
S'inz.I VIII give one an idea OF the cameo.
DenVers Inhabitants are 10000 up 70 date
me largest, thriftiest city of Colorado,
And The capital of the stale
ma county seat Of Arapahoe-
MISS Cole SORROWS but little but sorrows deeply
Wnen she does sorrow. In the poem en- titled n
broheh Life she describes the feelings of n
s"uhs slri VINO has been Tilted. She says:
He told me that he loved me
nat with ne a never part
All u obce he chang ID his mind
nnl uanlp.eS on my ve.y heart
III shoud i've q thousand years.
VI coursy none OF
10 never forget those broken vows,
Nor love another man"
ArraDgem ents ane being made for grand
Lsl4oh.i service al the tomb OF Gen. Grant on
Decoration day. W