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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-04-16
5000 pounds of Bacon wanted. at
= u Urpsr-1T~f.E & 70 "a

Brother Anderson, of Harper Fer
ry, can just lay the Shepherdstown
Register out on snake story this
spring. He says man in Loudoun
county was blowing the other day,
when his pillow struck snag and turned
up an immense old RATHER and n lot of
young ones that he succeededin kill
ing al! of them, but not before the
old snake made several strikes at the
mouId-board with his fangss Theman
resumed blowing, and by the time he
had plowed around the field, says Mr..
Anderson, the mo uld-board had be-
come impregnated with the poison
and swollen to four times its natural
size. Further deponent saith not.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-04-16
A Grand Concert.

Mr.. Leo Wheat the eminent plan
ist, assisted by several of Washing
toms favorite voices, will give an en-
tertainment in Washington Hall,
Friday, May 10th, also matinee on
the following evening Saturday. y
Arrangements are being made to have
excursion tickets on both the B. &
o. and S. v. Railroads from the
neighboring towns to this rare mu-
steal treat. and we expect a crowded
house at both entertainments. Tick
cts will be put on sale at an early
date.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-04-16


The West Virginia Creamery, re-
Gently erected by Messrs Washing
ton Bros. at this place, has been
leased by Messrs. Kingsley Bros,
who are among the largest operators
of this kind in the country. They
are the recent purchasers of the we'll
known Attorney Dairy of Frank X.
Ward, 500 and 931 d. St, n. w,
Washington City, and in addition to
their City Creamery, are operating
some twenty or more Creameries in
Virginia and West Virginia, incIud-
ing Hamilton with five branches,
Markham with five branches, Beale-
ton with one branch, and Charles
town with, it is contemplated, three
branches. These are all first class
establishments, and those heretofore
operated by them have attained n
reputation second TO none. We well
come these gentlemen to our midst,
and bespeak for them the hearty en-
enlargement of the farming commu-
nifty.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-04-16

The people of Harper's Ferry are
somewhat excited over the rumor
that silver, lead and copper ore have
been discovered by a German on the
Becker farln.- in-.-.tlles--l 2lia- Ridge
mountains, about mile south OF
Harper's Ferry. Some Harper
Ferrians went over on Sunday to take
look at the place and get some
specimens OF tie ore, but found the
place closely guarded.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-04-16

Prof. j. S. Renncr organized a
MUSICAL Convention ut Zion in this
county on the 9th of March, with
the following officers: VIM. j. Mo-
Ter, President; r. w. MoIcr. Treas
urer; Miss Grace Daniels, Secretary
Miss BERTHE Snader, Leader; Frank
Moler, Assistant Leader; Arthur
MoIer, Door Keeper. Forty mem
bers were enrolled. The Convention
meets every Saturday night.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-04-16
m. SCOTT WELLER,
GENEEEL NJ INNS T
General Repaire,- in Wood, Iron, Steel and
Brass.
Corner of Charles and Liberty Streets,
CuARLEsTowN, w. VA.

CASTS BRASS.
TURNS IRON AND STEEL.
TURNS WOOD AND BRASS,
DOES FIRST-CLASS WORK,
HAS the Latest Improved Turning Lathe.
II and will do Turning and Boring of all
kinds. Chasing threads in Nuts and on large
Screws a specially. Does general line of Re
pairiug and Light and Heavy Smithing. Re
pairing Pumps in their various apartments.
Fits Water. Gas and Steam; Files and Sets
all kinds of Saws, Griuds Axes. Scissors. Shears
and Cutlery of all kinds. Repairs Bicycles.
Repairs Traction and other Engines, and
does u general line of Mill Work Turning and
Smithing Workmanship second to none
Boiler Leaks and Tubes Repaired on shortest
notice. Also deals in Light Brass Castings,
Check. Globe and Throttle Valves. Stopcocks,
Steam Pipes. Fittings, Unions. &c. always in
stock. All orders receive prompt attention at
moderate cost
Patentee of the celebrated Weller Iron Gel
lar Door-thc best article of the kind made
81 Agent for the sale of the Iron Fencing,
Cresting Railing. Stairways. &c, of the cele-
brated Rogers Fence Company:
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-04-16
advertised Letters.

List of letters remaining in the
Post Office ut Charlestown, Jefferson
county, w. Va, April IS, 1889:
John Jordan, Mrs. Mary Parker,
Dan. Hopkins, r. p. Triplett, Manner
Fields and Ben R. Brenor.
The above letters, if not called for
within thirty days, will be sent to the
dead letter office. Persons calling
for them will please say that they are
advertised.
GEO. H. FLAGG, P. NJ.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-04-16

Our former young townsman. John
A. Hopkins, who has been engaged
in civil engineering in Texas for the
past eighteen months, nearly, says
the Free Press, was about to return
to his home few weeks since and
pursue his profession, when he was
prevailed upon to resume work in the
Empire State of the South. The Co
lad Guard in mentioning his Cat that
time expected departure said: ''This
young man is steady, sober and in
dustrious, and we wish him much sue
cess in the future
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-04-16
Church Items.


Rev. Frank Dixon will preach on
the subject of Gambling" next
Sunday night.
Bishop Peterkin will visit the Epis-
copal churches at Middleway, Lee
town and Summit Point April 2Sth.
The General Assembly of the Pres
byterian Church in the U. S. will
meet at Chattanooga, Tenn, May 16.
Rev. Mr.. MiIIican has entered upon
his work on jefferson Circuit. Him
self and wife are the guests of Mr..
II. L. Miley.
The Ministerial Institute of the
Stanton District will be held in the
colored NJ. e. Church of this place
June 26, 1889.
Rev. Mr.. Lane gave an interesting
lecture on Brazil, in the Presbyterian
Church in this place, on Monday eve
ming of last week.
Rev. Mr.. Epps, of Woodstock, Va,
preached in the Presbyterian Church
in this place last Sunday morning,
and at Beulah on Sunday afternoon.
Rev. Mr.. Woodwork, of Davis, w.
Va, preached in the Presbyterian
Church here ON Sunday night.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-04-16

PUBLIC SALES. -The following Pub
lie Sales are advertised in this paper
Saturday, -4p,'a aO.-Livc Stock. by J. B.
Page.
Friday. Apr.is sG.-Real Estate, by Geo Bay
lor. Special Commissioner.
Charl,.siowr Gas and Water Co. Stock, by Al
bert F. Davis. Sheriff.
Saturday. Nay 4.-Real Estate. in Bolivar.
by Forrest w. Brown and James D. Butt,
Special Commissioners.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-04-16

Reliable Bows Suits for Spring. Our Cloth
ing for your Boys. If there is one thing moth
crs should he particular abont. it is dressing
their chinrcn. 1t is not every parent that
knows how to dress their little pet. The boy
often makes the clothes. but we cannot resist
the temptation of saving our Clothing makes
the boy Wan. KAHN. Sadler Building.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-04-16

About time now. isn't it. to give considera-
ton TO the question of Spring Clothing? The
Leading Clothing Store offers many attractive
and stylish novelties in Spring Suits and. as
usual. you'll find our prices fair. reasonable
and consistent.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-04-16

Our elegantly made Roys Suits Our stylish
Bows Suits Our Incompatible Boys Suits.
will dress your boy to perfection, and from
now on we shall display all our new Spring
Suits for the little ones. comprising some of the
handsomest suits ever shown in this town.
WIN. KAHN. Sndler Building.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-04-16
Personal Mention.

T. c. Green, Esq, has gone on a
business trip to Kentucky.
Miss Mollie Saunders has gone to
Washington and Alexandria.
Mr.. C. Frank Jones paid flying
visit to Martinsburg last week.
Maj. II. NJ. Bell, of Staunton, Va,
joined his wife here last Friday.
Miss Annie Hughes has returned
from Staunton and Mt. Jackson.
Mrs. Eugene Shugert and babe
have returned to their home here.
Mrs. Ed. Kercheval, of Berryville,
visited her parents here last week.
Miss Lizzie Ware has returned from
visit to friends in Shepherdstown.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. F. Reininger
spent Sunday with their son in Ber-
ryville.
Miss Nettie Beavers is visiting
Mrs. S. L. Williams, at Shenandoah
Junction.
Mr.. Louis L. Brown, of Berryville,
spent Sunday at the parental home in
this place.
Miss Ella Welsh is critically i'll,
from injuries received from fall
last Saturday.
Mrs. Andrew Selden and children,
of Knoxville, Tenn, are at Mrs. An
ME Campbell's.
John I. Colston, Esq, attended a
meeting of the Insane Asylum direc-
tors, at Weston, last week.
DIR. E. A. Craighill and wife, of
Lynchburg, Va, are visiting the
Doctors sisters, in this place.
We were pleased to have acall from
our enterprising Berryville friend,
Mr.. Jas. II. Langdon, last Tuesday.
Mr.. Frank OFT, for some time past
with Mr. Geo. II. HagIey, has taken
position in the clothing store of
Messrs. s. d. Hirschman & Co.
Capt Trail, of Harper's Ferry, is
in town visiting Capt. Rodericll's
family. Capt Trail is interested at
Buena Vista.-Lerington Gazette.
Charles p. Matthni and son, Dam
iel Mattiliei and son and Charles ID.
MatthGi, of Martinshurg, visited
Mayor Gustav Brown on Sunday and
Monday.
We were pleased to have call last
Tuesday from our former employee
Mr.. Chas4 Z. McGinnis, now an en-
terprising travelling salesman for Il
large Philadelphia hat house.
Mrs Ella Bassett Washington, who
spent the winter with her son, Consul
w. II. DeHertburn Washington, in
Canada, is now visiting = Mording-
ton,'' the suburbon residence of her
sister, Mrs. C. T. Mitchell.
A Bridgewater correspondent of
the Harrisonhurg Spirit says: Mrs.
J. A. Raum is no better, and there
I ara q; Z nc nc hopes of her recovery. Her
husband has left no stone unturned
to restore Ter to health once more,
hut all efforts have proved of no
avail.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-04-16

A report current here last Friday,
occasioned by publication in the
Hagcrstown Globe of the previous
evening, that Thomas A. Kahn, of
this place, had hcen accidentally
killed by falling timber at Pitts
burg, Pa, caused much uneasiness
among his friends. After several
kilograms had been sent to that city
it was finally ascertained, late in the
day, to the great relief of his mother
and sisters, that Mr.. Kain was alive
and well.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-04-16
Rucklen,s Arnica SaIxe.

THE BEST sALvE in the world for Cuts.
Bruises. Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum. Fever
Sores. letter. Chapped Hands, Chilblains.
Corns. and all Skin Eruptions, and positively
cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t is guaran-
teed to give perfect satisfaction. or money re-
funded. Price % cents per box. For sale by
C. Frank Jones.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-04-16

Our stock of Spring Hats for Ladies' and
Children are arriving daily. We carry all the
latest STYLES that can he found. and prices are
always the lowest with
s D. TIIRsCHMAN & Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-04-16

a number of our CharIestown
friends who attended Prcsbytery in
Shcpherdstown last week stopped at
the Entler Hotel, and were much
pleased with their ntertainment.-
Mr.. Trussell has everything neat and
clean, furnishes good fare, and is a
clever and accommodating gentleman,
keeping this old and well-known hos
terry up to good standard of excel
lence.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-04-16

For SALE.-5O0 bushels Potatoes,
at 20 cts. per bushel; 200 perch
Building Stone; 1000 Oak Shingles ;
1 good Cart-cheap.
GEO. H. HAGLEY.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-04-16

We have the incest Jersey Suits for Children
Won ever saw-Vve make them ourselves there
fore, eau save you money in buying from us.
S. d HIRscHMAN 81 Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-04-16

Withoutdoubt we have the most complete line
of Mems Clothing in the Valley. For Styles
aud Workmanship none can compete with us,
as we are headquarters for Clothing.
:. ID. UIRsCHMAS * Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-04-16

We have just received from a New York
p pieces of White Shaker Elan
nell worth 25c. a yd. We bought them to sell
at only Sc. yd. Come and look Mt it. ut
S. ID. uIRsCHMAN d Co.'s.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-04-16

Harry d. Darby, n registry clerk
in the Post office at Washington, was
arrested last Monday while in the act
OF resea!ing registered letter from
which he had stolen $40. The letter
was from IIarper's Ferry and con
tanned Postmaster WentzeiPs remit
mattance to the Treasurer of the
( nftea States, the amount being s243.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-04-16


The Charlestowu Water aud Man
ufacturing Company have gone to
work with n vim that means business.
In addition to machinery, the mill
building is being repaired in sub
stantial manner, and the mill race
is to be improved in way that
promises to prevent the immense
waste of water that now escapes and
goes out over the bottom land adjoin-
ing. A contract has been made with
Mr.. Michael Mcmahon to place
therein at the weak points eleven
thousand feet of lumber, and when
this work is completed it is thought
the race will be in better condition
than ever before. Mr.. Garnett Bay
lor and assistants have been survey
ing for the pipe line to be used for n
town water supply. This will be
drawn from the White Oak Spring, on
the south side of the B. & o. r. r.,
a short distance west of the property
of Mr.. S. w. Wysong. The spring
is unfailing, and affords a supply of
excellent free stone water.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-04-16
Just a Few Words About
Beer.

IND it ever occur TO you that there is as
IL much difference in the qualities Of Beer
as in other lines of goodss II not, then we de-
sire to say TO you that there is-
In these days of aduIterated articles of food,
both liquid and solid, some Brewers IRE
'srndIf, OF we had better say as "unscru1-
ulous.' many other manufacturers of food
products. aud now resort to the introduction
for the sake Of few extra dollars profit, of in
gradients into the manufacture Of their Brew
age that are entirely foreign 70 the same and
EiiIner. Not so however is this with the Jos.
Sc'ttitz Bre1ctn9 Co. Of Mitsc1dtkee, Hfs-, '1'ao
are the producers Of more Lager Beer than
any other firm in America They are mp TO
tine times in the way of having the finest
equipped Brewery in the country. with al the
latest improvements IN Machinery. &c for the
handling and proper brewing OF their immense
product But as regards the Ingredients Of
which their Beer IS made. they are decidedly
ancient. still using nothing but the best of Bar
ley Malt and the finest Bohemian Hops. TINS
retaining intact the only formula by which
good. pure beer can be made. II you use
Malt Beverage. OF If your Physician pTescribes
q mild stiInulaut such as Beer for you during
the warm summer msDths- then why don't you
pay cent more for schIitz's Beer to the
Dealer from whom you buy It than you are re-
qnired to give to the one who sells you bot1le
Of so-caEed Beer
are received and sold daily in Charlestown.
G. W TnonAs. FB.s oUDEns.
J. 8. yesterday.
Call on them and be convinced Of the supe-
Nor quality Of our beer
The Trade supplied BY
Harper's Ferry. W Va. June %. 1883
| (tAsH for Eggs at my home. I'VE squares
~ from courthouse, on BlooTDery sgTppike.
J n March 10, 1859. c. r WALL
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-04-16

SPRING OPENING, I8S9.-Dis-
play Of French Patterns, Wednesday
and Thursday, Apra z7'h and 1871,
by Burns and ,Sdugert, Chdrlestown.
Ne,eest designs Of Fancy Ribbons,
Fgo,eers, Lace@ and Millinery Noo-
elites.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-04-16
RALTIMoRE MARKETS.
BALrINonE. s,TrRn.y ApnTI. "a IS
MISCELLANEOUS.
Shoe Shop Removed.

FTNHE undersigned has removed his Shoe
Il maker Shop to the house lately occupied
by Mr.. Manned on West Main street. between
Water and West streets. and viii be pleased to
serve his old customers and the public general
ly. Special attention given to repairs Charges
reasonable. l.. WINEBRENNER
April ?, 1SS9-tf.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-04-16

Blank leases, for renting property,
for sale Mt the SPIRIT office.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-04-16


and at Beulah on Sunday afternoon.
Rev. Mr.. Woodwork, of Davis, w.
Va, preached in the Presbyterian
Church here ON Sunday night.
MIR THOMAS B. HENSON died at the home OF
his brother-in-law, Mr.. Frank Dooley, in this
town. ut o'clock on Wednesday morning
aged about So years. Form many months he has
been great sufferer. but his pains have been
mitigated by the ministrations of adevoted sis
ter and the sympathy of friends. Genial Tom
Henson, who had soul for music and CO.
pacity for song and a corresponding love for
mankind and died in the hope of a blessed i'm
mortality ! The following verses are beauti-
fully expressive of the sentiment that pervaded
him:
Awake my sonl. in joyful lays.
And sing thy great Redeemer's praise:
He justly claims II song from thee;
His loving-kindness, y! how free
He saw me ruined in the fall
Yet loved me notwithstanding all;
lie saved me from his lost estate;
His loving-kindness, o! how great!
Though numerous hosts of mighty foes.
Though earth and hell my way oppose,
He safely leads my soul along;
HIS lONlli5-hlIluheSS. " : now strong
When trouble. like gloomy cloud.
Has gathered thick. and Numbered loud,
He near my soul has always stood:
His loving-kiudness. o! how good
Soon shall pass the gloomy vale.
Soon all my mortal powers must fail;
o may my last expiring breath.
His loving kindness sing in death.
Then. LET me mount ana soar away,
To thr bright world of endless day.
And sing. with rapture aud surprise,
His loviny-kinduess in the skies
Free Press
His funeral took place or Thursday after
noon services in the VI. E Church Sontll, Rev.
DR.. Gardner officiating. Tie Fire Department
(of which the deceased was a meaIIcr) and The
Charlestown Cornet Band escorted his remains
to Edse-Hin Cemetery. the band rendering
Nearer. Ny God. to Thee at the conclusion
of the services at the grave.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-04-16
a Rare Opportunity

rs presented for some enterprising townsman
L to represent Nursery firm that warrants
stock 10 be delivered in prime condition, so
that 4 large. honorable aud permanent trade
can be built up. Very liberal terms to the
right man. address
JAMES z. WHITNEY.
February 20, lSS9-Sm. Rochester, n. Y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-04-16
New Coal and Wood Yard.
J. C. WYATT & CO.,
Dealers in
Coal, Wood, Grain, Fertilizers, de-,
Charlestown, W. Va

A GOOD supply of Coal will be kept on
"A hand at the lowest prices, and market
price paid for Grain.
Orders left at J. r. Rodrick's or s. s. Dali
garn's stores promptly attended to.
t. Coal. woodward and Office at Eagle
Building. Shenandoah Valley Depot.
j. G. WYATT & CO.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-04-16


The Masonic banquet held at the
Carter House last Friday night was
an elegant affair. The brethren ad-
journcd from labor to refreshment
with alacrity, and with their invited
guests enjoyed tempting feast
spread before them by mine host
Baker and his good wife. In addi-
ton to the members of Malta Lodge,
brethren were present from Martins
burg, EIiddIeway and Leetown. b.
D. Gibson, Esq, Master of Malta
Lodge, was the presiding officer of
the occasion. Mr.. and Mrs. Baker
were highly complimentcd for the
handsome manner in which the feast
was gotten up.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-04-16

CharIestown girls are not to he tri-
fed with by tramps. y gentleman of
this persuasion called at the home of
Mr.. Thos. +. Sublrtte last Tuesday,
and finding no one there bat Miss
Bessie, his thirteen-year-old daughter,
attempted to enter without permits
sion. The young lady thereupon ran
up stairs and securing a rifle and pis-
toll, confronted the depredator with
these deadly weapons and directed
him to vamose, which he did, not
standing upon the order of his going.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-04-16

There is no drink so delicious and sparkling.
pure aud wholesome. as that made from Hires
Improved Root Beer Package. Did you ever
try it 1t is one of the good things of this life.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-04-16

Mr.. Geo. V Engle has been very
successful in Sing water crosses on
his fine sprinf ,wo miles from Charles
town. Besi Is supplying the home
demand, Jas shipped large guam
tity to N Fork the past season, and
expects next season to increase the
cress-growing surface on his place
10 u acres.
The lasts of the Shepherdstown
Register is business edition." in
which are set forth the advantages
which thatlocaIity offers to capitalists,
manufacturers and others. The paper
is issued under direction of COM
mittee (of which the editor is chair
nan) appointed at public meeting
of the citizens of the town.
Mr.. Geo. NJ. White, the wcll-known
Winchester book binder, gave us a
pleasant Hast Wednesday. Among
other work delivered by Mr.. White
on that day was massive book of
seven hundred pages. ruled, printed
and bound complete for the First
National Bank-a most creditablejob
and first-cIass in every particular.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-04-16
New Designs,

York Complete in Depart
which everybody for Inspection feeling satisfied that
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1889-02-23
PalOuse City.

From Boomerang, 18th inst.
Robt. Powell and family started yes
terday for Oregon, having closed out his
business at this place.
There will be a great demand for
brick in Palouse City next season, and
we hear that stranger is here negoti-
ating for ground upon which to build a
two-story brick-the ground floor to be
used for largo harness and saddle
mandatory.
The dwelling and all its contents OF
Joe Mendenhall on Deep Creek was
burned few nights ago while the fam
lily were at church. Mr.. Mendenhall is
a member of the g. A. r., and an old
resident OF this vicinity. This loss
leaves the family in very destitute
circumstances.
A company will at once be formed
with its headquarters in Palouse City
for the early survey and construction OF
the Palouse Valley railroad, line to
branch from the S. & P. at this place,
and to extend up the Palouse river, and
eventually be extended to some point
farther east. The line will be very
inexpensive one and viii be a grand be-
ginning for an important line either to
Montana or the Clearwater.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1889-02-23
Cotton.

From Eagle, 18th inst.
R. G. Wyatt moved to Colfax this
week.
The meadow larks are here, so it is
safe to say that spring is near at hand.
4 D. Baum, who has accepted posi-
ton with Staver & Walker, contemplates
moving to Colfax. = 1s-Ef.e~ a~t-q/ya-
Joe Keichner has purchased lots and
will build immediately new blacksmith
Shop on Steptoe street, north of Judge
I lowers property.
F. NJ. Corbell and J. W. Widner were
in the city on Friday. They report the
make river orchardists and gardeners
Ill busy. Flowing and seeding has
cen going on for several weeks.