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Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-04-07
Mixing His History.

Private tutor Ito little Johnny
Green)>-Now close your book and
tell me the name of the river that
Washington crossed under circum-
stances of peculiar difficulty.
Johnny-Why-O, yes; the Styx!
Puck.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-04-07

D9~ "It is as un-American as mon
archy and as reasonable as sece ssion. :"
This utterance is found in the annual
message of Governor Rusk, of Wiscon-
sin, and is applied to anarchy. 1t would
be almost as complete and appropriate
a characterization for the Democratic
party. st Louis Globe Democrat,
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-04-07
"Didn't Know 1t Was Loaded. ;.
The young man fell dead!
A friend had pointed a revolver at him.

The young man fell dead!
A friend had pointed a revolver at him.
Tie didn't know it was loadedl'
We often hear it stated that a man is not
responsible for what he does not know.
The law presupposes knowledge and there
fore convicts the man who excuses crime
by ignorancel
IF had only known has often been an
unfortunate mans apology for some evil
unknowingly wrought, but in matter Of
general interest-as for instance that
laudanum is a poison, that naphtha is
deadly explosive, that blood heavily charged
with winters accumulations of the waste
of the system lit is ones duty to know the
good old grandmothers knew for instance.
that the opening of spring was the most
perilous period of the year.
Why?
Because then the blood stream is sluggish
and chilled by the cold weather, and if not
thinned good deal and made to flow quick
~ and BEAUTIFULLY through the arteries and
veins, it is impossible to nave good y1gor
the rest of the year. Hence, without ex-
ception, what is now known as Warmers
Log Cabin Sarsaparilla, was plentifully
made and religiously given to every mem
Der Of the family regularly through March,
April, May and June It is a matter of
record that this prudential, preventive nd
restorative custom saved many fit of sick
saessns prolonged life and happiness to
did away with heavy
medical s,asssasas..,
;s1ssasa Saysssssssh =
nervous sisk "a + u + Ia
"a sufferer for aEgfs
benefit to gpa Iaa1zins. fifs
Berks Co., Pa, says s6esasss ssx SisSfSs
cured Of a skin disease of the WORST kfiid5s
by Log Cabin Sarsaparilla. Bad skin indi-
Gates very bad condition of the blood.
If you would live and be well, go to your
druggist to-day and get Warmers Log
Cabin Sarsaparilla and take no other
there's nothing like it or as good-and COM
pletely renovate your impaired system with
this simple, old-fashioned preparation of
roots and herbs.
Warner, who makes the famous Safe
Cure, puts it up, and that is a guarantee of
excellence all over the known world. Take
it yourself and give it to the other men,
bers Of the family, including the children.
You will be astonished at it's health-giving
and ife-prolonging powers. We say this
editorially with perfect confidence, because
we have heard good things Of it every
where, and its name is guarantee that it
is firstclass in every Observation-Disclosures
Press
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-04-07
IS i1hoa1si : I, Z, n South.

The Illinois Central b: r. will run excur.
sions to jackson, Tenn, jackson, Miss.,
Aberdeen, Miss, Hammond, La, Crowley,
La, Jennings, La, Nelch, La, Lake
Charles, La, and points in Arkansas and
Texas at one limited fare for the round
trip on March 6 and 20, April and "A, May
and information address f. B. BowEs
General Northern Passenger Agent, 121
Randolph Street, Chicago, or j. F. MERRY;
General Western Passenger Agent, Man
chester, Iowa.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-04-07

In every community there are a number
Of men whose whole time is not occspied,
such as teachers, ministers, farmers sons,
and others. To these classes especially we
would say, if you wish to make several hun
dred dollars during the next few months,
write at once to B. F. Johnson & Co., OF
Richmond, Va, and they will show you how
TO do it.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-04-07

$40 z 7ss9s FREE!x (z2l@
our new stamping outfit is free to@seAE8y
ssssi5 1sads5 g ss pa9Sdsa9n
patterns ter and j, includes grea. variety MSNYtTM
OF ss sasss that %g 9s' OF st NO 11 ~
stunning QUIT. has ever been ERo/ hYYM.M
ANYTHING ike 50 mucI, art it; 0'%V VI N|VSSRH
silit ~, vas brought to bear Wth\M NlI1
ING POWDER, PAD, AND Book of " Y WIFI
for stamping, tells how to mako the ~ MMV/
powder and stamping int, con- ~ W "
Kensi ton and Hama Painting tells colors to use
asd sI an P o 4na Stss
merous to mention Bought eingy few time
seg:h Is s tho
s ss5ss
saa ssfG that IS the that s s ss
artistic and in every way desirable outfit put before thc
1S efss
knowledgcd be the best general agricultural
s and sasS e,s
So.th; aiso for these Gf an ase e syi,csc
regular pTiee =
best aps @ Ts Best e5
the world as standing the head Both
9OO0 trial year subscribers price which gives but
moderate portion Of the cost.
FREE ss s;: 5s5s
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sou can do it in few minutes and they will thank
for
read either paper for year, want teIeaer and are Wiling
to pay tho regular price of IS cents year, through this a.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-04-07
III ow is the Time

Now is the time to purify your blood and fortfy
your system against the debiltating effects of
spring weather. Serious consequences often follow
this lassitude which degenerates into debility most
favorable fort the appearance of disorders You are
run down. No specific disease has manifested it.
self but the condition of your system is low and
your blood is in disordered state. Take Hoods
Sarsaparila now, before serious disease gains
firm hold upon your system
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-04-07
IT Never Fails.

Durang's Rheumatic Remedy will cure
any case of rheumatism on earth. It is
taken internally. Write for free pam
phlet to R. K. HELpHENsTINE, Druggist,
Washington, D. c., Or ask your druggist
for it,
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-04-07
Purify Your Blood

ssaas s sezpption Of my skin,
Esaaas heb III #a ass si sssssafa
Hood ana tsso bot iesI s0inrle
eafsd 4oods sa4ss.
nafflsa 1orsany sn'sss~-a aasea Is.
lecatlr =.
ssI.. For some years have been afflicted ~;
geczema 81 Very orn form. Three bottles Of
HOODS saFsaba am now weiI and
Troy, Ind. s :ssssE.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-04-07

A clergyman, after wears of SUFFERING
strQm that loathsome disease Catarrh, AND
Hiag every known remedy, at last
b! III iptiQnse. which completely
rived nj fror1d aath.szAn sui.
full disease ssrdine a
a Al 81 alnped envelope to Prof. s.
i4a RI East ST., New YofE
lksecsiye TIE receipt free Of charge
plarch ase of q uralns. iH a mere buy.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-04-07

A carving-knife has been invented the
handle of which contains small receptacle
for dynamite. It is useI for carving ducks.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-04-07

THEY have society journal in Bengal
that is much read by the Ben-gals -1ezas
SiftiNgs.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-04-07

WHEN is an actor not an actor? Nine
times out of ten.-Dua1op's Stage Ne,os.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-04-07

HAND ORGANS are forbidden in the streets
Of town in Texas by the law-probably
The organic law -.,~-a f.-....
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-04-07

4 WILDCAT insurance company is not
properly named. In an emergency it does
not come to the scratch. Boston Tran
tcriYt ..-
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-04-07

TRYING to pass counterfeit twenty five
cent piece is sraising the wind" in the
wrong quarter. Haven Meas.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-04-07

SOME men are so addicted to poker that
every thing they have goes to pot-Bos-
Ton BnHetin
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-04-07

There is a remarkable case of heredity
in San Francisco. The daughter of a po-
iceman there frequently sleeps twelve days
at stretch.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-04-07

The plumber who whistles while at work
is paradoxical creature, for although he
lay his pipe. yet he pipes his lay.-Uica
fui7
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-04-07

BEES, it is said, always fly in a straight
inc. This is undoubtedly the reason why
drunken man never gets stung. -Burling-
-o7a Free Press.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-04-07

AN egg ought to be as good as it ccn be-
Yet you don't want to get the kind that
can't be beat-Puck
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-04-07
A wA1F is child waif from home.

The old notion that blood will tell Ia a
vein conceit PHILADELPHIA Press.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-04-07
Misery by the wholesale,

SOME one says: dollar goes further
now than it used to. Yes, and considera-
hlv onicker :
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-04-07

MOST men in jail are there on account of
their convictions.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-04-07

AS rule the observation of hotel watt
er-girl is soup Or tishal Merchant Iraueler.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-04-07

Misery by the Wholesale,
Is what chronic inactivity Of the liver gives
rise to. Bile gets into the blood and imDarts
a yellow tint, the tongue fouls, and SO does
the breath, sick headaches, pain beneath
the right ribs and shoulder blade are felt,
the bowels become constipated and the
stomach dlsordered. The proven remedy
for this catalogue of evils is Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters, medicine long and pro-
REASONABLY recommended, and sovereign
also for chllls and fever, nervousness and
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-04-07

A SPRUCE young fellow is very often
poplar with the ladies'
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-04-07
SoLED again-a mended shoe.

EVERY body has some vein Of poetry in
him; but, in nine cases out OF ten, it would
De money in his pocket if that vein were
filed with blood-Puck.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-04-07

f.sz<>>>x,z<>zz<'zzssz.
70 five dollars in a Rubber Coat, and
1t his first half hours experience In
2 storm finds to his sorrow that it il
hardly better protection than q mos
quito netting, not only feels chagrined
at being SO badly taken in, but also
feels IT he does not look exactly Ike
Ask for the FISH BRANDr SLICKER
does not have the FISH BRAND, send for de
h!<IxSskxxssxSssXy<kI1kz>kXseeKssy>A,
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-04-07

Hoods sarsaparilla is prepared from sarsapariIls,
Dandelion. Mandrake Dock Pipsissewa, Juniper
Berries, and other vegetable remedies, in such Q
peculiar manner as to derive the full medicinal
value OF each. 1t will cure, when in the power Of
medicine scrofula, altrheum sores. boils pimples
all humors, dyspepsia biliousness, sick headache,
indigestion, general debility, catarrh, rheumatism,
kidney and liver complaints. It overcomes that
extreme tired feeling.
Build Up the System
Last spring seemed to be running down IN
health, was weak and tired all the time. I
E1sHoQd,s Sarsaparilla and it did mo .
dsaI ok yanasssMy little daughter ton
OLD ffsm scyofula and catarrh,
grest dsats foed sspk liia aid sasr more
good than yan sys9 skSv1s IN ysa
A. e & nd - -
81 :meae1n ns loJIsa Csaastcl
.. II you have decided s.
paSiala do not be induced ~ buy my other: -
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-04-07
Catarrh Cured,

1T is generally all up with man when
he begins to go down hill Boston Courier
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-04-07
1uNGENT PARAGRAPHS.

1T is singular fact that the man
who is always in a pickle doesn't pre-
serve his temper
"A man discovers when he isn't
wanted by tardy process of reason.
The woman discovers it instinctively.
Decapitation is sometimes the only
remedy for that peculiar disease popu-
larly called 'the big head. '-Spriny-
field Republican.
While some ladies desire only the
latest novelties in ribbons, there are
others who prefer those of a MORE an
tique pattern.
An itinerant preacher, who ram
bled in his sermons, when requested to
stick to his text, replied shat scatter
ing shot would hit the most BIRDS
In tho Volapuk language the word
for dollar is ''doab.'' But it will be
just as hard as ever to borrow one
Pittsburgh Chronicle.
A correspondent asks eff it is real
~ true that Job was troubled with
boils." There can be no doubt that he
was it he had them. -Biaag1aanato Re-
& 4 /, ssIte..5sAsilsd down
'.Esne ssysning sseaeeds
81 enlnh fsysasipso Same she e.
ti,sssssE 50, iase g. Good night,
s(ecr9e San.
no virtue in vinegar:
say one, efp 1t does
what many se-caH He'd YiItuou people
do not do-supports its aged is1OthaEss
-Binghamton Republican.
There is great virtue in horse
shoes. A woman who had trifling,
drunken husband for years, nailed a
horseshoe over her door, and her hus-
band ran away with the hired girl be-
fore a month.
1t is always one of the really inter-
esting things in this world to hear
young woman express her candid opin-
ion of the other young woman whom
her husband might have married.
Journal of Education.
Young Mr.. Sissy Ito pretty cousin)
do you know, Maude, that have all
my hats made to order?" Pretty cousin
are lovely, Charley. I sup
pose the dealers don't carry such a
small size in stock '-Epoch.
-Professor-"Perpetual motion, in
the accepted sense of the term is impos-
sible. Can you think of piece of ma
chinery that operates without an i'm
pelling force?" Eyes, SIR" 'What is
it?" "A gas meter. lincoln Jour-
nal.
1t is the most wideawake girl that
never thinks of filling the lamps until
after dark. She is never so absent
minded as to forget that it is her after
noon off and go right on scrubbing un-
til the stars peep out above the distant
hills. --PucE.
1t is related that Maria Mitchell
mas discovered eight comets and has
never worn Worth dress" All,
show us the woman who has worn eight
Worth dresses and has never discovered
a comet, and we will show you true
feminine happiness. - Kansas City
Times.
Us there any such thing as law in
this country?' asked man excitedlv
after a verdict had been rendered
against him. 'Certainly there is"
was the soothing reply. "Wen, I'd
like to know what it's good for?''
'For the lawyers to make living out
81
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-04-07

AN old-fashioned trust-strust to luck. p
~ Y. Tribune.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-04-07

SHOPPING is too much of sweet buy and
buy for the frugal husband 1t clogs on the
taste Yonkers Gdzstte.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-04-07

This Shoe Is warranted First Quality every
Very Stylish Perfect Fit Plain Toes a nd Tipped Mems
Boys and Youths BUTTON AND LACE. Ask your
dealer for FAEGO So so SHOE. Ifhe does keep them
send to US and we will furnish pair paid
on receipt OF $3.50. @. III. FARGO & CO., Chicago.
~ ma { THIS PAPER every time You
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-04-07

DEAD issues-the morgue's output
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-04-07
Hoods Sarsapd
100 Doses One Dollar

Sold by all druggists 81; six for S.. Prepared only
~ G. I. HOOD Il CO., Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-04-07
Build Up the System
Sold by all druggists. 81; six for IS. Prepared
by c. L HOOD 4 CO. An0thecariea Lowell.


we offer the man who wants services
(not style) q garment that will kecB
him dry in the hardest storm. It 4
called TOWERS FISH BRAND
"SLlCKER," a name familiar to every
Cowboy all over the land. With then
the only perfect Wind and Waterproof
Coat is "Tower's Fish Brand Slicker."
and take no other. Ifyour storekeepe0
Y Y Y 81 = Il
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-06-05
From the Free Press:

Mr.. George NARROW last week de-
livered in Baltimore four horses for
which he received 5000 each.
The prospect of wool going on the
free list hasn't paraIyzed the trade.
Mr.. Jno. j. Jobe is buying all that is
offered to him-paying in cash the
highest market price.
Bishop A. w. Wilson sailed for
Europe on Saturday morning to at
tend the Missionary Council. Upon
the adjournment of that body he will
return to Baltimore for 4 few days
and then go to China and Japan via
the Pacific route.
We are requested to say that Sun
day, June 10th, will be observed as
Chi!dren's day at Kabletown. An
interesting programme is in rehearsal
for the occasion. Rev. H. G. Wood
will address the Sunday School,
Fine music and beautiful flowers will
be prominent features. Services
will begin at 10 A. NJ.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-06-05
Church Items.

Communion Services were held in
the NJ. f. Church South last Sunday
night.
The 18th Annual Council of the
Diocese of w. Va, will meet in Trim
ity Church, Huntington, Wednesday,
June 6.
Prof. r. II. Randall and wife held
an interesting service of sacred
song in the Baptist church on Sun
day afternoon.
Rev. Frank Dixon, of Baltimore,
formerly Of North Carolina, }
preached in the Baptist Church here
again last Sunday, morning and night.
The congregation of this church have
him a.unanimons- nail-t9
become their pastor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-06-05
Personal Mention.

Miss May Porterfield has returned
from Baltimore.
Miss Amelia Davenport has re-
turned to her home.
Miss Ella Mason went to Baltimore
last week to visit friends.
Mrs. Nathaniel Myers, an aged
resident of our town, is. quite ill.
Rev. W., G. Eggleston will leave
to-day to visit friends at Fair Haven,
Md.
Miss Ida Avis and brother, of New
Haven, Conn.,, visited at Mr.. A. D.
Bars.
Mr.. Louis E. Brown, of Berrytille,
spent Sunday with his father and
friends here.
Rev. T. j. Wilson, of Harper's
Ferry, has been spending some time
in Washington.
Miss Emma Eggleston has returned
from an extended visit to Washing
ton and Baltimore.
Mrs. T. w. Latimer was called to
Shepherdstown last Saturday by the
illness of her mother.
Mr.. Van Lear Perry returned
from Hampden-Sidney College on
Saturday night week.
DIR. w. w. Brown will attend a
meeting of the University Regents,
at Morgantown, this week.
Miss Lizzie Sheetz, of Leesburg,
Loudoun county, Va, is visiting the
family of Mr.. Geo. w. Welsh.
Mr.. John w. Beavers, of Missouri,
accompanied by his wife, is visiting
the family of his brother, Mr.. Benz.
E. Beavers, of this county.
Gen. w. H. F. Lee, the orator for
memorial day, will arrive in Charles
town on the Winchester Accommoda-
ton train of the B. & o. r. R., next
Friday evening.
Capt. George Baylor and DR.. T..
W. TomIinson left Saturday for St.
Louis. DR.. T. is accompanied by
his sister, Miss Edmonia. DR.. Davis
will conduct DR.. Tomlinson's dental
business until his return.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-06-05
From the Democrat:

Adjutant- General E. L. Wood,
while in this place on Wednesday
last, mustered in the " jefferson
Guards" He highly complimented
the company, and said he expected
it soon to become the crack company
of the State. Governor Wilson is
now in Washington, interesting him
self in procuring for the company
uniforms and equipments.
a very pretty white and gold lunch
was given by the Misses Gibson on
Friday to their guests, Misses Lewis
and Shepherd. There were twelve
covers. Down the centre of the
white table cloth was scarf of yell
low silk embroidered in silver and
bordered with snow balls. In the
centre of the scarf was placed huge
bowl of snowballs and old fashion
yellow lilies. At opposite ends were
handsome candelabra whose waxen
lights blending with those from the
mantel and buffet shed a soft radi-
ance over the whole, making the ia
BILE with it's burden of fine french
orcelain and silver ornaments, q
lovely sight indeed.
Bouillon was served in daintily
painted cups. Four courses followed
in due order. The souvenirs were
tiny card receivers filled with bon
hons and ornamented with a bow of
white and gold ribbon.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-06-05

The following jury cases were
tried in the Circuit Court last week:
Snyder vs.. Snyder. Verdict for
plaintiff for $50. Baylor and Beltz-
hoover for plaintiff; Lucas for de-
tense.
Joseph B. Holmes VS.. The Town
of Bolivar. Verdict for plaintiff for
5000. Butt and Baylor for plaintiff;
Lucas and Brown for defense.
The jury has been discharged for
the term.
Hon. D. B. Lucas presided as
Judge in the case of Jemima Dix
on's Admir- VS.. Louisa Davis.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-06-05

The members of the Charlestown
Cornet Band desire to provide them
selves with suitable Uniform, and
to become permanent musical
organization in the town of Charles
town. To this end they will hold a
Grand Festival in Washington Hall,
on Friday and Saturday, June sth and
9th. Refreshments of all kinds will
be served, and on Saturday dinner
and supper will be furnished at mod
crate rates. The liberal patronage of
generous public is respectfully So
licited.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-06-05

The tax levy in Shepherdsto wn for
1888 has been fixed at 40 cents on the
one hundred dollars of real and per-
sonal property; capitation tax 20
cents; dog 80 cents. The Sergeant
has been ordered to procure tags, to
be paid for by the owners of the dogs !;
and any dog found running at large
within the corporate limits without
such tag on or after July 1st shall be
killed by the Sergeant.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-06-05

We hear of two Sheriffalty tickets
in the field, to-wit: Albert f. Davis,
for Sheriff -Col. w. A. Morgan and
Mr.. Eugene Baker Deputies; and J.
w. Rider, for Sheriff Messrs. W.
n. Lcmen and Charles Z. Baylor
Deputies. You can pay your taxes,
gentlemen, and take your choice.
GChdrleStOwn Free Press.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-06-05
BuckIen's Arnica saIve.

The Bestsalve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures Piles, or
no pay required. 1t is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price % cents per box.
For sale by G. F. Jones.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-06-05
From the shepherdstown Register

.FTOm CHe SHepHetuStUWH IteytSteI
Henry Shepherd, Esq, who has
been spending several months in the
South and West, has returned home
to Wild Goose farm.
The Shepherdstown Cornet Band
has just gotten new set of very hands
some uniforms. The suits are navy
blue trimmed with gold braid, caps
to match, and red music pouches.
Tile coats are cut in sack pattern.
The members look very well in the
uniforms, and they are also playing
better than for many years.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-06-05

respectfully call the attention of orr cit
liens that Saturday. June 9th. will be Memo
rial Day in Charlcstown. good many strun-
gers are expected to be here. and to give our
town n good appearance / request that the
citizens and merchants of this town have in
trout of their premises cleaned. by Saturday.
GUSTAV BROWN.
June s. 1885 Mayor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-06-05
June 5. 1888.

The municipal election in Martins
burg on Monday of last week was a
lively one. Mr.. G. o. Lambert, the
present Mayor, was reelected over
H. Cusliwa by eight majority. The
Republicans elected four counci!men
and the Democrats one. The new
council will stand six Republicans
and four Democrats.