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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-08-19

IA IL
Thanks to President Page for a
cam. 5Iimentary ticket to the Shen-
andbah Driving Park races, to take
pile August 20 and p.
Ir. i. L. Beller has erected a neat
!. porch in front of the dwelling recent
" purchased by Mr.. Thomas Fra
Ter, on north West street.
Thanks to President II. L. D..
Lewis for a complimentary ticket of
admission to the Winchester Fair to
be held.Sept. 9th to 18th, inclusive.
Are.you going to the Races at Ber-
tyville? If so, get Stop Watch aud
rate the horses and see how they run.
A full line at C. W. Browns Jewelry
Store.
place last Saturday resulted in vote
of 172 in favoriof power to levy, and
l7t for nine months school. None
against.
Col. r. p. Chew IS appointed by
the Governor a delegate to the Ma
tionaI Farmers Congress-, which
meets at Council Bluffs, Iowa, to-
morrow.
Mr. Geo. II. Hagley, with his usual
enterprise, is visiting the shoe man
ufacturfng cities of New England,
with view of purchasing of first
, hands at lowest prices.
We were pleased last Thursday to
have a call from our old friend Capt.
5no. L. Thompson, of the BerryvilIe
s.. b Planning Mills, one of the
ssts enterprises of Clarke county.
II good for six days to VIII
Iiams 5ve-round trip beginning
Monday, August path, from Charles
town $3.50. Tickets good for two
days, sold only on Wednesday, 9th,
$500 See bills:
We return thanks for copies OF the
entries for the BerrytilIe races. On
the lists we find g Betsy Sherd, :" be-
longing to Mr.. F. B. Souders Of this
place, and Bright and "Winona,
belonging to Capt. C. E. Baylor, OF
this county.
If our cit y fathers would have the
cutters cleaned out, and weed;
grubbed up, and then compel owner,
or occupants of property to have the
weeds and grass removed from the
Sidewalks, both the appearance ant
health of the town might be improved
A party Of tourists on horsebacI
amused themselves last Tuesday by
riding at breakneck speed over th,
footbridge on West Main street anC
along the plank walk adjacent there
to. Such conduct may be fashiona
Bile where they hail from, but ii
Charlestown it is breach of the law
usually punished by fine or impris
onment.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-08-19

The second grand Tournament of
the season is announced to come off
in Cedar Grove on Bolivar Heights,
Saturday, August Esd, commencing
at 10 A. NJ. 1st prize, a gentleman
riding saddle; I'd, riding bride; Sd,
riding whip; 4th, spurs. Dancin g
afternoon and night. The Neersville
Brass Band and a good String Band
to be present. Refreshments served
on the grounds. Executive Com
mittee-R. H. Phillips, Henry Shep-
herd, T. NJ. Connor, w. L. Erwin,
Charles Barnhart, R. Lee Daley,
Wm. Cameron, Charles Harris, VIM.
Gardner, c. e. Grubb, Robt. L. Lo-
man and B. F. Yates. Marshals-
Capt. Jas. H. Pine, chief. Aids: L
A. Kirwan, Frank MoIer, George Nc
GIincy and 7. W. Geary. Thoma:
AlIstadt, General Manager.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-08-19

Attend the Commercial College Of
Kentucky University, Lexington,
Ky. It received the Gold Medal at
Worlds Exposition. Read ad7er-
tisement.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-08-19
10 the public.

4ANING severed my connection with
IL steRhelson Seminary. I respectfully an-
nounee that I VIII teaclI VOCAL AND IN
re corner OF Mildred and Liberty streets. m
q eoI1l1ltiQity where am 50 well known as an
lnatguetorAI do not deem It necessary to cum
oer TINS anlOune With testimOnials
MADAME BERTHA RUIZ.
lAugnet s 1850
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-08-19

The enterprising firm of Reed 3
Long have shipped forty-two car
loads of grain since the goth day Of
July, and one day last week bought
1900 bbls. of old corn.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-08-19
rfclls. containinr nhont

forty tonsN of hay, belonging to
Messrs- VIM. B. and Geo. W. Pack
EFT, were destroyed by IRE last Sat-
urday night, evidently the work of
an ineendiary. Insured with Agency
of Washington & Alexander.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-08-19
Health is Wealth.

DR.. z q. VESTS SlElYls AlLrs BRAN THAI
pents guaranteed speei1c fof lFsttfflS Bt1s
illness, ConyntsioI18, Fits, Nervous. Heufllgia5
Headache. Nervous Prostration. cGueed By ft1
use Of alcohol or tobacco, Wakefulness, Ken
tai Depression. Softening Of Brain, resulting IL
insanity and leading to miseIy. decay 6nd
death Premature Old age. Barrennee1, Loss
o. Power 10 either sex, voluntary Losses and
5permatoTThoe caused BY over eXerti0n Of taa
brain Self-Abuse or Over-Indulgeuce. 5srelf
box contains one months treatment oLCJ6
box or Elk boxes for 600, cent by mail pre-
paid on receipt 81 price.
GUARANTEE jiLs6 BOTTLES - =
To cure any case. With each order TeceiVid
by US Tor SIX boxes. accompanied BY Isl 60, We
viii send the pnrchasslr "a written fetllr 8 q
to refund the money II the treatment doss not
effect a cure. Guarantees issued only by Nc
LAIN BkOI HERS, Druggists, cole SCENTS,
NeLain Blocks corner Market and Twelfth
streets. Wheeling. w Va
100000 Reward z i,
We VIII pay the above reward foEany case Of
LIVER Complaint, Dyspepsia- Sick Headache,
Indigestion. Cangtipation or cogtiVeuess H0
cannot cure with Vests Vegetable Liver Pills.,
When the directions are strictly complied With
They are purely Vegetable, and never fail to
give saiisfactiOn. Sugar Coated Large boxes
containing 30 Pills, . cents. Beware Of codnz
teriits and limitations. The genuine manufac-
THE JOHN c. WEST COMPANY.
July =. 1ea0--ly. Chicago, III.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-08-19

Mems and Boys light weight Panls
must be sold this month"; prices viii
do it, to make room for other goods.
at HRsoHnIAn1,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-08-19
MI8sh. re. Boz IS. .CharIestomn.

Just received at NJ. Palmbanfl &
Bros, New Embroideries and Laees,
40 inch Silk Lace for Dresses; Para
soils, Fans, Gloves, Mitts, Ruchings,
Belts, Gorsets, Hosiery and Under
wear, Fine Henriettas, Black and
Co1ored Surah Silks and Ribbons,
Buckles, Figured Lawns, India Lin
ems, Plaid Muslins, Outings, Chaiiies,
Satteen, &c. We are receiving new
goods daily and selling at low prices.
Come and see US and you will save
money by it.
NJ. PALABATJ,fs BRo.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-08-19
Local Miscellany.

Asle1iS . It4uSs mas q pleasant
company of guests.
Mr.. Harry Locke is clerking in the
store of Mr.. I. D. Getzendanner.
Jefferson Chapter, No. 5, R. a.
n, meets next Monday evening, at
3 o'clock.
Don't lose your keys. Buy Key
Chain, only 25c., at C. w. Browns
Jewelry Store.
A large fire across the Potomac in
Maryland was plainly visible 4-re
last Sunday night.
Letters are advertised at Charles
ton for w. II. Allen, j NJ. Cofman
and Miss Annie Gibson.
A beautiful line of Black Studs,
Scarf Pins, Fob Chains, &c, at G.
W. Browns Jewelry Store.
Regular monthly drill and inspec-
ton of the Jefferson Guards, in full
uniform, this lTuesday) evening.
Mr.. c. L. Dawson is, at his own
cost, repairing portion of the Sum
NIT Point road-a very praiseworthY
act.
The S. v. R. will-run excursion
trains to the Berryville races to-mor-
row and next day, at greatly redtced
rates.
Read the Rouss leader on our first
page. It is full of sound, practical
common sense, and is well worth
perusal.
Stated meeting of AFata Lodge,
No. so, A., F. & a. NJ, next Friday
evening, at O'Clock Work in the
Sd degree.
Our talented young townsman For
rest W. Brown, Esq, will deliver the
opening address at Morgan's Grove
Exhibition.
The George Campbell CO. = bark|
mills at this place arc
and night and
their orders
A large
Johnstowns
Ferry last
the Hotel Col
Messrs. w ~
fave with conn iI'tRess
settled the losses by ent fires
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-08-19
Take Care j There is Danger

In allowing inactivity of the kidneys to grow
through neglect. The deadly shoals OF Bright's
disease and diabetes viii wreck the goodly
bark Of health if it is allowed to drift rudder-
aud judcious medication docs not speedily di-
rect the iiclm toward the port of safety, wiH
be whelnlcd by the quictsand OF disease. In
selecting a diuretic. let your choice fall upon
Hostetters stomach Bitters, which stimulates
the renal Organs without irritating and excit-
ing them. two effects to be apprelended from
the unmedicated stimuli largely resorted to =
These have q tendency To react prejudicially.
The Bilters invigorate the kidneys and ladder.
in common with the nerves and the digestive
organs. aud SO afford lasting aid. 1t also az
foTds dual assistance in preventing and curing
intermittent and remittent fever. BlliOusnrss,
constipation and rheunatisni it also subjugates.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-08-19
HaFness, Saddles, 8sc.3-

FTiHE Properly Of John ". Rdberff, IRE Tor
j Sale ct Yesterday & Co.'S Tin ana Stove
House All Of those who are indebted % him
have bills against him must hiring them IN
proper form % US EASTERDAK q CO.
July 8, 1850.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-08-19

Don't buy Gents Furnishings un=
til you have seen our tremendous
bargains.
WIN. KAHN, Sadier Block
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-08-19

Edward B. Farmer, of this town,
aged is years, who has been for some
time an inmate of Church Home in
Baltimore-soreIy afflicted with in
hammatory rheumatism-died there
ON Friday Iast.-Free Pfess.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-08-19

|, Don't delay, bat come at once
HTRscHMAN's if you want TO saPe
money on your purchase.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-08-19

Any one desiring space at Nor
gan's Grove for booths, amusements,
machinery, &C., can get same by
writing 10 or calling on II. L. Hout,
assistant secretary, at Shepherds
town.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-08-19
i WEAg Is
SCROFULA

It Is that impurity In the blood, which, ac-
cumulating in the glands of the neck, pro-
duces unsightly Jumps or swellIngsi which
causes painful running sores on the arms,
legs, OF feet; which developes ulcers In the
eyes, ears, or nose, often causing blindness OK
deafness; which is the origin OF pimples, cam
cerous growths, or the many other manifesto
tions usually ascribed to 'humors;" which,
fastening upon the lungs, causes consumption
and death. Being the most ancient, It is the
most general Of all diseases or affections, for
very few persons are entirely free nom &.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-08-19

oafoings


nfe Just opeu2d.
idten ii usual
q GREEN
2. Q. Green.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-08-19

r. Al the Democratic State Con-
Ihls county wcrp Hon VIM. l..
~. IL Prasers. Or. j. d. Starry.
J. G. Holmes. State Senator G.
gate B y. Gibson. r. Rigu In
.ittle. GIstav Brown. Eugcnc
I Haines, John N. Daniel. I. T.
Ma-io.y. j. Gnrlnnd Hurst.
Dr. e r, FVRke asP Ykemss
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06
A HEoIRA TO THE HILLS

Oakland. California, is atpresent enjoy
cranks. That city has number of idiots
bowling daily and nightly in the streets
that Oakland and san Francisco. just
across the bay. are to be inundated by a
great tidal wave and swept from the face
of the earth ON the 18th of this month.
Death. destruction and damnation to all
who do not believe in their peculiar
idiOcies are positively predicted. and
strange as ii may seem, hundreds in Oak
land are disposed to believe in these paol
on the blanket of Lazarus. and are pre-
pairing to flee to the mountains OF llcpSi-
dam. otherwise the hills back of Oak
land and Berkeley, and many are selling
their property with this end in view
They are taking provisions to the hill'
and making all possible preparations {,
avert the evils of the dire disaster. o.
| course when the thing is all over thoS'
fools will come back. plead insanity
which they can do with much warrant
and have their deeds set aside as having
been executed in non compoS meltii
state.
The original of these eataclySma
one Erickson. catastrophistS. has beef
committed to the lunatic asylum
at stockton a. insane. but IN
others keep the uneven yawp Of thei
way. one Of these is an antiquated hacl
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

II is safer for robber to go through a
lfain than for train to go through a
bridge.
If Berry Wall should die what would
New York lctter-writcrs have Ia write
about?
The medical expert in murder trial is
generally introduced toconfuse the iury-
men.
Express trains may run by electric
power some day: many Of them go like
lightning now.
some men are so accustomed To boiling
a nomination that they finally come to
bolt their food
W hen an express train running at "A
hlgh rate Of speed leaves the rails II rarely
leaves much else
There is u merchant in Texas town
whose name is Lonely. and II is an ap-
propriate name. too. Tor he doesn't adver-
tise
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

very ching may easily bemade lovely and
neatitc ln the meantime that place
sill please leave Belngham right where
1 is, else some day il NAV have the eXpe
rienee that Jay Gould was supposed 10
nave had at the gates Of Paradise. II Is said
hat he once went there and asked for ad
mission, whereupon St. Peter asked him
who hewas. He replied Il am Jay Gould,
If New York" Whereupon st. Peter
quickly and somewhat impatiently said
Now Mr.. Gould, you go right back and
put that earth in its orbit where you
found it
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06
Couldn't Agree

Arkansaw Traveer.-Tom Dabbs anc
Mort Spillers. two colored gentlemen
formed partnership to do a genera
plasiering business. One morning. tn,
second day after articles Of agreement
had been drawn mp, Dabbs seized an axe.
handle and kuocked Spillers down and
beat him numerically. Spillers got up
rubbed his head and turning to q white
man that stood near. said:
Dis proves one thing. sh0'. IF it keeps
on as way me an dis man KANT agree. ''
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

They are having high oid time owe.
at Sehomc aud Whatcom abpu. uc5rpor-
alton. 'disinclrUuratiuH" and matters 20.
thar kind. and ihe ~eHema GaHf,ag SAYS
among many other hing, that MI ri. y
Thompson. tie attorney OF tha la.Hua1ll.
Land company. dur,ut understand
exactly what tie s-home and Whatconl
man ass+sT0rs are doing. To which 81
impeachment Mr.. Thompsm voy cau-
dld.y pleads guilty.. II would at-5 .,.u
that Tie people who signed the petition
are lareel, iu ihe same condition Mr.
Reginald Jones. Of Seaome. iHa .c.tpr o.
the Gazettc uf last Thursday says thar
he -ignod the petition aud didn't know
Whai he was doing Tie also declare.
that 'lu ait probability uoi more han one
person iu itu OF those Who signed the Pc
tlt'oh knew what were lac boundaries o.
the proposed city. and ln another para
graph SAYS thaJ IT Is preposterous Tor
'he hai-aoh'h anonymous individuals
VINO are reNPohSlol' Tor ihe petition To
map guy a'"''rarS boundary INES without
.onSu.''"e p"l"''S "Nh'IS aHec'ed
',,,os
a. s -, Wv p'''''"'' a>AN iol
W ~, ',, VI "a oi'' 'o'llo.''he 'h'
pa,It.L ~ y, nr.Ion'' ''e'on' ana
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

Texas Siftngs-A Texas clergyman.
who at former period of his life had
gamhlcd little. was absorbed in thought
just before divine services began. He
was approached by the organist. who
whispered referring To the opening hymn
What shall | play?" What Kind of a
hand have YOU gOt?' responded the alb
sent minded clergyman.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

National Weekly. little Pretzes
extend their kindliest thanks to A. r.
Hlakeslce OF birmingham. Conn. for a
line collection of foreign postage stamps.
These little membranes are likened
unto rich man giving a cord of wood To
the poor in order that he may have il
re corded above.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

The Tacoma Ledger has found a bottl,
with message in IL, thrown overheard
from the Abyssinia by Citizen Train. Tn,
message says Kodak Wall is seasick. bu,
nevertheless Kodak Wall may be- de-
pended upon 10 furnish abstemious Citi-
zen Train with empty bottles. Otherwis,
he will be too sick for any sort of utter.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

Talk about "eNtravagant language
i costs s2.33 per word for kilograms from
Yokohama to Tacoma. George Franci,
Train pays that for his messages to tn,
Tacoma Ledger. and don't care how
many words lac uses. Bnt Citizen Train
always was rather eXtravagant in his Ian.
UuaU.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06
FUN FACTORIES


Carl Pretzel-Whcn man has been
counting a girl for about fourteen wears
and finds her sitting al the piano singing
Darling. ! am growing old. he should
consider his opportunities aud the short
moss af lffa
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

This l. Easter. the eggs-act date being
April :, $50. by this time next year
Fairhavrn will celebrate Easter in half a
dolcn churches. by ten thousand inhab-
itants.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

The Qui Is success OF the attempt ia or
glui7e 10 Falrhaven a frst-class club g.
another splendid credit TO our cnterpris-
ng city. The committee succeeded, IN
twpnty-four bours. IN securing the name.
- about seventy-five gentlemen for the
charter membership and they are all men
of the best standing The membership
fee i sl00 and the monthly dues will
probably BE- s.. Apartments covering
jpxlo0 feet in the new Mason block have
been secured on two years lease. and
he rooms will be constructed especially
for the clubs uses and will be furnished
in an elegant and comfortable way. Mr..
Mason. with his well-known liberality
and public spirit. has made valuable con-
eessions To the club in the granting of the
lease and will doubtless become a member
himself. At a meeting Of the member
ship on Thursday evening. necessary
committees were appointed To complete
arrangements. and the club will meet for
permanent organization on Thursday eve
ming next at the chamber of commerce
rooms.
This club will be- an UNNECESSARILY val
liable addition to Fairhaven generally a.
well a. delight personally to its mem
membership. II will domuch in the mat
ter Of entertaining and favorably impress
ing distinguished visitors and men OF
affairs whom Fairhaven will find it proper
to offer unusual eourtesies. Within it,
precincts matters of public interest and
the city's advancement will be discussed.
and many a great enterprise will be form
ulated and set in motion there. Besides
the club with its reading rooms aud facil-
titles for entertainment. social intercourse
and relaxation will be a delight to the
membership. especially at this stage OF
the city's condition. when the opportuni-
ties for these enjoyments are decidedly
circum scribed. The formation of the
club is another evidence that Fairhaven
is. aiti will be. equal to all emergencie,
and proposes To be- as metropolitan a,
possible
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

Old Mr.. l.ushy was reading AN article
in the Orcconian headed The Cause of
Cyclones. and then he sadly remarked
that some kinds of cyclones are caused by
one means and Others by other means.
Tie took of his hat and showed an abnor-
mal bump just above his left ear. which
mad nothing whatever 10 do with the
chronological development known "a
tombatiycnrs>. but he secured that in a
cyclone caused by his coming home at
3o'clock in the morning with his pockets
vacated. jag ON which he should have
gone more than three times after. and
some strands of dyed blonde hair on his
vest The storm center seemed u be
armed witha rollmg-pin. and the calm
iidu't come entirely until after Mrs.
.ushy had fallen asleep.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

The state militia head men have de-
,ided to hold a brigade encampment dur
ng the coming summer. and not separate
regimcnlal encampmentS. This muster
sin take place on Puget sound probably
an excellent place for it., being not only
convenient for the transportation of camp
supplies. but a clean and beautiful spot.
There i 10 be quite a stir in military af-
fairs within the next few months. Fair
haven should organize a militia company
To take part in the business.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

II this thing Of introducing newspapers
a. supplementary aids to education in the
public schools. is togo much further. then,
in the interest Of the rising generation,
there are editors who should take a few
lessons in orthograbhy and grammer, to
say nothing of their tariff heresies. bad
politics and other wickedness and the
chances are that some ill-natured demo-
crat will jump up and say the HERALD
is one of that class We have anticipated
him however and thus pull his singer.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

The democratic press unanimously and
declares that it is running the country.
and yet there isn't democrat who talks
on the subject but that declares the dem
ocratic party is not opposed to the tariff.
The fact is that the democratic party
would like to manipulate the tariff sothat
in the different sections il could be made
to tit democratic politics.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

Major {. VI. Barton has complimentpd
the HERALD with copy Of his "Legisla-
/ tive Handbook and Manual Of the State
Of Washington" The volume is hand
somely printed and bound and is remark
ably complete. perfect treasure toneWs-
paper men and public officials. politicians
aud all persons in state affairs. II CON
tains historical political. commercial.
agricultural and other data, together
with interesting statistics Of the
state from the organization of the terri
tory to the close Of the present legislature.
In 1t are found the state constitution.
rules Of the house and senate. the mem
bership and employees Of both houses. the