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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-09-10
now offer my services again as
Architect and Builder,
ne well as a General
Contractor or Superintendent

Contractor or Superintendent
for all classes of building. ana Rcpnr work
neatly and promptly done. Plans and Specifis
cations and estimates furnished upon appliCus
tiou. My aim shall be to give you work equal
to the best in the United States IN Inntcrial and
workmanship. ! defy any city mechanic tti
beat 1t ~ Workmanship or in time Of complies
ton.
My past experience in. the erection Of the
following large buildings attest my ability "a
a Builder and Contractor Oakland Hotel b.
Il o.. Luruy Inn. s. v. r. T., Ronnokc Hotel
and Union Passenger Station. Rounokr Va.
and nil the stations ON the Shenandoah VALLEY
\. Il. and the handsome station for the Nor
folk and Western X. r. at Norfolk. Grecn'g
Hotel ut Harpcfs Ferry. HArrisouburg Courf
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points OF the road all weru done under my SUI
pervision-as well numerous buildings
erected here. plans ana specifications Of which,
| furnish to the satisfaction of all parties. So
If Won want n frst-class building according to
modern style III architecture. with the best
seasoned material and first-class work. with
Interior finish ceilings or side walls in any de-
sign in soft or hard wood ] can do IL Mt leSs
cost ard shorter time than any CITY builder
can do II FOR you. So whatever class OF work
you want done in rough or fine or extra fine!
shall have the same curc-shnll he done to
your entire satisfaction. But bear in mind
that viii give you frst-cluss material free of
any defects. with first-class wOrkmcn who nm
deTStand their work. at moderate cost and
rs low as it can be done anywhere. My motto
shall be TO give grade OF work you want
prices will be an evidence. Old buildings will
DC altered to any modern design Of architecture
you may desire. 30 If You purpose to build OF
make alterations repairs aud You wnut 10
done in wOrkmanlibe manner. give me "a call
and you will save money. My past experience
of u years us n builder and my experience Of
four years and four days The General SH<
pcrint"ndeut of Repairs of Public Buildings;
will give yOu the guarantee Of having it done
firsi-class in every respect in the most np<
proved style Of modern architecture
june 4. 1889. JULIUS G. HOLMES.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-09-10

The History of the Lower Shenan-
doah Valley, to be issued by Messrs.
A. Warner & Co., of Chicago, and
for which Mr.. Chas. NJ. Smith is
working in this locality, is to be a
fine book. A similar work shown us,
of which it is to be a counterpart in
contents and style of book, is an ele-
CANT volume in every particular !;
such, indeed, as cannot fail to please
and interest every citizen of this and
adjacent counties.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-09-10
Grand Maryland Exposition
Excursion.

The Steamer Columbia will give an
Excursion to Annapolis and Naval
Academy, Wednesday, September II i,
leaving Pier No. 10. Light Street, at
, P. NJ, returning z p. NJ, sharp.
The beautiful views of the harbor,
shipping, grain elevators, Fort Nc
Henry, the great war-ships, Fort Car
roll, SteeItoon, GUSTS Bay, historic
North Point, the place of landing of
Gen. Ross, U. S. Naval Academy and
we ancient city of Annapolis, are
worth many times the price of the
trip.
Music and dancing. Supper so cts.
Tickets for excursion Fifty Cents,
from Baltimore. This with the low
rates offered by the B. & O. will make
this one of the most popular excur-
sions of the season.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-09-10

Maj. Holmes Conrad, in his nomi-
nation of R. Taylor Scott for Attor-
ney-General, in the recent Virginia
Democratic Convention, paid high
compliment to Hon. c. T. O'Ferrall,
alluding to him as "that gallant SOL
der, that grand patriot, and that
spotless man." This compliment
was the more appreciated by Col.
O'Ferralrs friends because as there
was no obligation to speak of the
candidates for Governor in nominal
ting the ieutenant-Governor, the
reference to the gallant Colonel was
a spontaneous expression of genuine
admiration.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-09-10
Swept by the Tide of Popularity

To the topmost pinnacles of success. Hostel
tcr's Stomach Bitters stands shining proof of
what genuine merit, backed by the living orce
South American continents. Europe Australia
the West Indies. Guatemala and Mexico have
all contributed wide patronage and testimony
of the most favorable kind-but unsolicited
to swell the reputation of this sterling remedy
Among the maladies for which the most con-
vinctug public and professional testimony
proves that it is benign curative, are chiils
and fever. bilious remittent, dumb ague and
ague cake. dyspepsia. liver complaint, nervous
peSs. debility, kidney aud bladder complaints.
&c nIitigates the inlrmitics of age. haStens con-
NG1cscenGe. has q tendency TO prevent i'll con-
sequences from exposure and exhaustion
Persons of sCdentary habits and luboriOus oc-
equations will find it an ever useful tonic
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-09-10
DIED.

Near UuiouyiIlr. August -. 1889. HELEN
REY, infant daughter OF Charles aud Alice
Ronemous, aged year ana ! / days.
At his residence near I.ngle's Switch this
county. August 81. 1850. after n lon" illness.
Mr.. WILLIAM BUCKLES, aged 70 ye; r and
months.
Suddcdly on August 23 1889. THOMAS r.,
son of w. ?. aud Ellen Rieley. of Harper's
Ferry, aged years and Z days
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-09-10
BuckIen's Arnica SaIxe.

Tue BEST SALvE in the world for Cutsy
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum. Fever
Sores, letter, Chappei Hands. ChiIbIafns
Corns; and all Skin Eruptions. and positiyeiy
cures Plies. or no pay required It is gnaro1,
teed to give perfect satisfaction, or money r-
funded PRICE Is cents per box. For sale by,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-09-10

TINS IS A Coon, CHANCE. Don't miss it
You need no capital and no experience to rep
frst-eiass. Work SO weeks in the wear aud
good pay weekly. Write for terms at once aud
secure your territory. Address McMANAMoN
u LUETcHFoRD, Nurserymen, Rochester, NY.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-09-10
TERMS REASONABLE.
aooD WAGES FOR COOP FITTING.

In large cities is a constant demand for good
Filters at salaries ranging from SIS to go &
week. There arc. hundreds of young women
throughout the country who have the taste and
talent to all such positions; all they %ahtis ap
opportunity, and a knowledge OF the laws that
govern the art of drcss-maRing. A want of this
knowledge precludes the possibility of reaching
high position as Cutter and Filter. We will
tail the art of cutting. That our method is NOT
hard to learn is clearly demonstrated by the
following testimonials of some of the best citis
zens of Grafton, w. Va. We could give sew
cral columns of such and even stronger.
GRAFTON, w. VA, February. 1889
So far as have tested the National Garment
Cutter System, find it to be al 1t is recoti-
mended and can heartily recommend 1t to all.
Respectfully.
AIRs H. T. AEHEx.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-09-10

The West Virginia University
opened last Wednesday with an at
tendance of 1GO pupils, ten being
young ladies anxious to take advan-
tage of the coeducation resolution
passed at a recent session of the
Board of Regents.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-09-10
West Virginia University.
ARLINGTON INSTITUTE
Boardinq nd Dag .SeAool "a Ell.

Boarding and Dag School for Girls,
6s1 Duke St., ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
OFFERS superior educational advantages
" and pleasant home. with easy access to
Washington, ID. C.. Health carefully attended
10. Full corps of Teachers. Course of in
struction thorough aud extended, Special adj
vautagos in Music. Art, and the Languages. =
Board and Tuition in English and Latin Course,
1855 for Session of nine months. Session be-
gins SEPTEMBER 30. 1889. Send for Catalogue.
Miss REBECCA c. POWELL,
July 16. 1SS9-2m. Principal.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-09-10

We are the Sole Agents for the
White Shirt, best shirt in
the market, equal to custom work.
Every one guaranteed to fit or money
S. D. HIRscH1IAN & Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-09-10

Hon. A. R. Boteler, of this county,
has by request resigned his position
as pardon clerk in the Department of
Justice. He was an excellent officer,
and it is doubtful if his place will be
as well filled.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-09-10

Gov. Lowry is determined to have
all active participants connected
with the Sullivan-Kilrain prize fight
extradited and returned to Missis-
sipppi for trial.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-09-10

GRArToN, W. VA, Febr6ary, 1850.
Until quite recently never attempted to cut
a garment of any kind in my life. After tax.
ing four lessons / cut my sister basque which
fitted perfectly without y change of seams.
EVA Hull:
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-09-10
Excursion to Columbus, Ohio.

On account of the meeting of the
Sovereign Grand Lodge 1. o. o. F.,
to be held at Columbus, Ohio, the
B. & o. R. R. Co. will sell excursion
tickets to Columbus at rate of one
first-class limited fare for the round
trip. Tickets will he sold September
18th to 10th, inclusive, and will be
valid for return passage until Sep
TENDER &c. inclusive.
Capt. Mckinney inaugurated his
campaign at Charlottesville, Va, on
Monday of last week. His speech
a magnificent one, and created the
greatestenthusiasm. Speaking ofhis
unsuccessful competitors for the nom
ination, he paid the following hand
some tribute to Col. C. T. O'Ferrall:
"O'Ferrall was there-gallant o.
Ferrall; as lawyer profound, as a
judge just and learned; a soldier like
Bayard- everywhere and on all occa-
sions true as the needle to the pole.
But for the fact that he was in Con-
gress and his services were needed
there, probably he would have been
chosen for the Governor instead of
me, and then L would have been lift
ing my voice for him just as he is now
lifting his for me-"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-09-10

Boots and Shoes-5O Cases. We
bought them this fall from first-class
hands, direct from Boston. Every
style can be found with us. Prices
lower than they have ever been. All
we ask is for you to call on us-we
will sell you every time and save YOU
hard earned money. VIM. KAHN,
Shoe Emporium, SadIer Building.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-09-10

The recount of the gubernatoriaI
vote in Mercer, Mcdowell and Brax-
ton counties, shows a net gain in
these counties of IS1 votes for Judge
Fleming.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-09-10

Friends of Gov. Wilson are boom
ing him for Congress, to succeed Mr..
Anderson in the Sd district.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-09-10

Hats for Men, Boys and Children.
% cases just received direct from the
manufacturers. We have them in
hundreds of different styles at all
prices. We guarantee you saving
of 20 per cent. on every Hat bought
from US. Wsr. KAHN.
Hat Emporium, Sadler Building.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-09-10

1000 Odd Pants for the long and
the slim. lean and fat, short and stout.
We can fit anybody; they are especial
ly made up for us by the largest man
ufacturer of New York. Prices very
low. For sale only at
WNI. KAHN's,
Headquarters for Pants,
Sadler Building.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-09-10

The Cumberland valley Railroad
extension is completed to Winchester.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-09-10

There will be no extra session of
Congress.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-09-10
TO THE PUBLIC /!

uAvING purchased the FLOUR and GRIsT
IL MILL at Charlestowu known as the
. Locke Mill" and put it in thorough repair
for the manufacture of the very best quality of
." Burr" old process -four we respectfully
solicit public patronage. There will always lie
on hand supply of Flour. Corn Meal, Mill
Feed. Ground Corn, Cob, etc, for sale or ex-
change.
For the Town Custom
all orders will be delivered at home of customer
Mr.. I. F. Eddy. an experienced miller. is in
tcrested with us in the Milling Business, and
will give prompt attention to all orders.
CHARLESTOWN WATER Il MFG. co.
September 3. 1889.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-09-10
JULIUS C. H0LMES,

Late superintendent of Repairs of Public
Buildings,
Charlestown, jefferson County, West virginia.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-09-10
! 3:l1E.It VITALITY
lIlEF7Il1I6 HTS3il3S

september I'd. IS
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-17
NAMES SOLID STONES.
They Mako the Great Buildings and Bridges
Half the Country Over.

As long as there are post-offices,
custom houses, big bridges and the like
TO build, the State OF Maine is sure TO
come in for a generous share OF the
money expended in their construction,
for there is enough granite down here
TO build a bridge TO Ireland, and II is OF
the very finest kind, too. Sections OF
Names geological makeup are dis
tributed all over the country in the
form OF magnificent public and private
edifces, and many mile of metropol-
itan pavement, as far west as ST. Louis,
is composed of granite blocks from the
quarr'ies OF this State. Dix Island.
Vinal Haven, Blue Hill, Mt. Waldo,
Gouldsboro and Sullivan, on the east
ern coast, have long been famous for
their quarries, and now Hollowell, on
the kennebec, is becoming great
place for the knights Of tho hammer
and drill. -Four hundred men arc at
work there now, and business is BOOM
ing. Granite is being taken out for
the Metropolitan Museum OF Art and
American Bank building, New York,
and for the ten-story Bank OF Com
merce building in Pittsburgh, Pa, and
the contracts for monumental and tomb
work now on hand amount TO $l00,00
The shaft OF the John Wentworth
monument in Chicago was quarricd
and cut at Hollowell and shipped last
week. The shaft is fiity-two feet long,
weighs sixty-five tons, and was shipped
to Chicago on two cars specially built
for the purpose. Some very creditable
sculpturing is dono at Hollowell,
large building being devoted specially
to such work. The sculptors are now
at work upon eighteen life-sized figures
for the Bible building in New York
City, and the last OF the figures for the
Plymouth monument has just been OK
pressed. A life-sized plaster bust OF
the late Governor Bodwell has recently
been completed. and Is pronounced u
work OF genuine art. II will be copied
in marble, and the reproduction placed
on exhibition in the State House this
winter. A big granite quarry is
handy thing to have around town, for
the quarrymen get good wages, and
there are SO many OF them that their
patronage brings JOY to the hearts OF
the shopkeepcrs. Bangor (Me.) Letter.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-17

aFaithi It was Q close can for Won,
Major" Captain Gore, who had succeeded
70 the command OF Harry's troop, said.
"But what were you doing cut in the woods
| here alonel'i
Harry flushed scarlet. but hoarse cries OF
indignation from thicket close by dis
tracted Cores attention and spared him the
pain Of explanation. With the rest he ran
TO the scene Of the disturbance. Wen
might his gallant troopers utter loud threats
OF vengeance; for stretched upon the
ground lay one Of their comrades, man thew
had missed two days before, bound with
thin rope so tightly that his lacerated wrists
were streaming with blood, while his swollen
tongue and torn lips were tied back with n
common piece Of whip-cord.
Tenderly they bore the poor fellow to
camp, but 1t was long ere he could mako
them understand what had befalIen him.
Then they learned that he had been set
upon by small band of Moseby's men.
who had been lowering round the command;
and, when noon was near, Winthrop elected
from him the further information that Le-
croix had been with his torturers from the
hour they had captured him till he had
tainted with pain in tho thiclSet, where they
found him gagged and bound. Now, IL the
Frenchman had been in the woods all the
previous day, how could he have been
present at Kate Frobisham's sick bedside
a dozen miles awayi Pshaw! The whole
story was lie concocted to entrap him
into the meshes of the enemy. Then a great
exultant joy possessed him to think that
the woman he loved was safe; though, even
in the exuberance Of his happiness, am
afraid that'if he had been brought face to
face with the ingenious Canadian, the in
terview would hardly have been Of an
agreeable character to Mr.. Alphonse Le-
croix.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-17
AN HEROIC COURSE.
The Straits to which n Young Married
Man Mt Boston Was Put.

r
Man Mt Boston Was Put.
heard the other day an authentic
story OF something that happened here
in Boston. which recalls an incident in
one OF Balzac's novels and tends to sup
port the old saying about truth and iic-
ton. 1t seems TINT the wife OF young
man who has n little house OF his own
somewhere in the outlying districts, Tut
whose salary is very small. fell i'll. and
was unable TO leave her room for sew
eral months. The doctor, rs often
happens, prescribed great many REM
edies, tonics and beverages. such as
Apollinarfs water and champagne,
which. being very expensive, were far
beyond the young husbands means
What could be doneP He was bound
that his wife should have everything
which the doctor ordered, and. his purse
having been emptied. he stole out one
evening with the parlor clock under his
arm and returned with n fivc-doilar bill.
A large easy-chair was expended two
days later for few bottles of port wine,
and. TO cut the story short, by the time
the young woman was able to go down
stairs, the rooms on the first floor had
been stripped OF their contents to pay
the grocer and tho apothecary.
II must have been bitter moment
for the poor young wife when she first
saw what havoc had been wrought in
her drawing-room, and dare say that
for few minutes at least her good man
felt that he had been too clever by hall.
1t must be acknowledged, however, that
he acted pretty wisely. Health is more
important than furniture. and in time
the household goods will be replaced.
The plan which this enterprising fell
low pursued was surely better than
helping himself out OF his masters
and perhaps twas preferable
to the ordinary course OF running in
debt; certainly it was more original.
Boston Post
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-17

that Early mado IN delaying his attack, but
thereis no doubt he was under orders from
Lee not to enter the city, his object being
simply to distract General Grants attention
from Richmond.
Meanwhile Briggs came up with his men,
and the little force made fair hesdway
against the encroaching enemy. All
through the hot hours Of the day they kept
the foe at bay, and afternoon saw them
famished with hunger and wasted with fa-
tigue. Suddenly the scouts ran in with the
unwelcome tidings that the enemy was ad-
vancing down the pike in force and was
about to charge upon them.
In this extremity he sent for orders from
the ranking officer, for, in addition to their
exhausted condition, their ammunition was
falling them. Harry fairly ground his teeth
with rage when the word was simply
brought back for him ito hang on; i" but,
like the brave soldier he was, he resolved
to meet death with his face to the toe,
though no chance Of escape seemed posi-
Bile.
On came the evening. Surely the days Of
the Michigan heroes were numbered, for,
like the waves Of the sea, that great host
would sweep them from the earth. But no.
a wild cheerl Harry turned to the fort, on
which in an instant every eye seemed fixed,
and there, TO his joy, be saw the Greek
cross OF the Sixth Corps floating defiantly
on the breeze.
oh, how Harrys heart beat as he saw the
magnificent troops under General Wright
march out and form In line OF battle.
Steady as il on parade they passed Harry
and his men, and before their solid front
the Confederate ranks fell back in sullen re-
treat Washington was once more saved.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-17
A KISS NOW AND THEN.

Hon may bring me the choicest of fruits and
OF flowers,
The daintiest morsels that money can buy,
10 cheer me and comfort me in the dark hours,
The couch may be soft and the noises around me
Subdued, so I hear not single football,
And though grateful fok this. yet can not help
thinking, III.
That a kiss now and then would be better
than all.
Akiss now and then How it lightens our laborsi
It brlghtens our homes. and IT sweetens the
crust;
And when from tho lips OF loved one It's
given,
II adds to our joy, and increases our trust
The children demand it with innocent ooaxings,
And who VIII deny that our great bearded men
Are better prepared for the conflicts they're
wagipg,
II somebody gives them kiss now and then.
1t softens the heart OF the veriest miser;
IT'S ample reward for much trouble and
stress;
And mono are the poorer-nay, rather the
richer
For now and then giving kiss or caress.
These delicate tokens of love and affection
We may IN our folly pretend TO despise,
But when there's neglect Of these little atten-
tons, ,-.'..4
What heartachcs. and heart-breaks, and
burnings arisei
Rich fruits and bright flowers may please for
moment,
But oh, They've no power 70 help or 10 heal
Like the lingering touch that SO fondly and truly
Expresses the tender emotion you feel
Though the table may groan meath the weight
OF its viands,
And money be plenty, the heart may not
thrive:
And there's many, oh. many lonely one signing
For kiss now and then, Just to keep them
alive.
-Jossphins Pollard. IN NJ y LSdo,r
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-17
plmeultIe. il Trou.er..


Speaking OF trousers reminds one
that they are the most difficult garment
in mans wardrobe to get on comfort
ably with, in pathological sense. There
are large sections OF the country where
they are degraded by being called
pants" Even In cities they have
their deiamers, persons who never
speak OF them by their correct name.
These persons frequently speak oil
themselves as gents" and wherever
there are gents" you will hear OF
pants" The waistcoat has had Its
nomencl atural troubles, too; but never
has any name so inelegant and ofien-
sive been bestowed upon It Is applied
TO trousers by those who call them
''pants." Vests is not the name II
prefers, although west" is not a de-
parturc from the proper name too terri
bic 10 be borne. Even the good old
fashioned word "overcoat Is being
driven from its citadel. In circles where
clothes are matters OF great moment
''top-coats" and "great-coats" are men,
toned, but "overcoats" are seldom
heard Of Words have their fashions
ms well IA garments. Dress.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-17

During the trial OF a case in Kings
ton. a Kingstonian was examined as
witness. After tho lawyers had asked
him all the questions they could think
of about the case one OF them facetious-
ly inquired about the dry goods bust
ness. "They are selling off at cost"
promptly answered the witness; Eyes,
for less than cost" Then, as he real
lied that he was still on the witness
stand, he earnestly added; .'But want
you to understand I'm not under oath
nowr' Kingston Freeman.