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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-10-06

Rev. DIR. A. G. Hopkins took for
his text last Sabbath morning the de-
claration of the great apostle Paul
''And I, brethren, when 1 came to yon. came
not with eXceIlency of speech or of wisdom,
declaring unto you the testimony of God.
''For 1 determined not to know any thing
among yon. save Jesus Christ and him crucifed
"Ands-I was with you in weakness, and in
fear, and in much trembling.
tAnd my speech and my preaching was not
with 'cnticing words OF man, 8 wisdom, but In
demonstration of the Spirit and of power:
THAT Your faith should not stand in the
wisdom of men, but in the power of God"
After the conclusion of a sermon
of much earnestness and power, DR..
Hopkins referred to the fact that just
twenty-five years ago on that day he
had preached his first sermon as pas
tor Of the Charles Town Presbyterian
Church, and briefly reviewed the his
tory of the church during that quar-
ter of century. OF the members
present he found about fifteen who
belonged to the church when he took
charge. OF the session as then COM
posed, two members remain; one
has crossed over the river to join
the pastor who has preceded him and
another has moved away. VI the
then trustees but few are left. OF the
deacons there remain but fraction,
and the heads of families, as then
constituted, ore mostly gone. The
congregation has grown decidedly in
numbers, hut its composition is al.
most entirely different. where,
the faithful torasked, with solemn
accent, {" are the faces and forms tina
filed these pews twenty-five years
ago?" DR.. Hopkins spoke very feel
ingIy, and the occasion was an i'm
pressive one to all present. Few
pastors have served a church or com
munity with more ability, fidelity am
earnestness than DR.. Hopkins, ant
none, we are sure, are held in highe
esteem by all classes OF people o
their local community,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-10-06

Mr.. Henry Shepherd, wealthy
and highly esteemed citizen of this
county, died suddenly last Wednes-
day about l O'Clock in his carriage
while on his way from Shepherdstown
to his ''Wild Goose" farm, four miles
north of that place. The colorcd
driver was not aware of his death I'M
til he arrived at the residence of Mr..
Shepherd, when a servant opened the
carriage and found him dead. 1t was
supposed that he had been dead about
fifteen minutes. Apoplexy was the
cause of his death, having been
threatened with the same for some
time past. His age was about sixty
years, and he leaves widow and
four sons. At his funeral the re-
mains were carried to the grave by
six coIored men in the employ of Mr..
Shepherd. The funeral procession
was one of the longest ever witnessed
in that locality.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-10-06


Mr.. John W. Russell, our enter
prising timer, as usual, is the first
10 receive his supply of stoves for the
winter trade. All kinds of stoves
have been coming in during the past
week-fre-pIace heaters, single and
double heaters, wood and coal oil
until his commodious store-room now
presents one solid mass of these most
useful articles. His selections are
tasty and of the latest patterns, and
purchasers can be suited in style and
finish. Mr.. Russell has been quite
busy during the past season, and we
expect to see this well known estab-
Iishment hum with industry, now that
the season for putting up stoves is
near upon us.-AdUocote.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-10-06

The Columbus Nursery Company
of Rochester, N. Y, has been from
time to time sending into this county
samples of the fruit produced upon
trees, bushes and vines of its culture.
Among these have been 10 OF peaches,
3 OF pIums, 3 cherries to the OF,
pears from 1 to J lbs, Niagara
grapes one bunch weighing 1 ID
Two-year-old vines only soc. John
H. Talbot, Charles Town, is the en-
ergetic, reliable agent of this Nursery,
and if you want good fruit give him
your order.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-10-06
Church Items.

Rev. Frank AglionbY preached in
Zion Episcopal Church last Sunday.
The EcumenieaI Methodist Confer
ence will be held in Washington City,
Oct. 1921.
The Sacrament of the Lords Sup
per will be administered in the Pres
byterian church on Sunday, October
11@preparatory services as usual.
The one hundred and fourth an
nual session of the Synod of Virginia
will be held in the First Presbyterian
church of Roanoke, Va, beginning
October IA, at 1880 p. NJ.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-10-06
Personal Mention.

Dr.. JAS. III. Ransom went to Balti
more yesterday.
Miss Eliza Welsh has returned
from the country.
Mrs. R. w. Norris is visiting hel
relatives in Weston.
Mrs. j.. F. Briscoc is on visit t.
her husband in Roanoke.
Mr.. l.. d. Getzendaner was il
Martinsburg last Thursday.
Mr.. Claude f. Haines went tc
Washington City last Tuesday.
Miss Lizzie Ware is at home from
an extended visit to Shepherdstown.
Mrs. Boggs Coyle Payne has beer
visiting Col. John NJ. Coyle and wife,
Mr.. Geo. H. Hagley visited the
east last week for the purchase Of
goods.
The Misses Legg returned to Bal
timore, accompanied by Miss Cora
Taylor.
Messrs. Myers and George Palm
baum spent the Hebrew New Year
in Baltimore.
Mrs. Bette Bolts, who has been
in Winchester for some weeks, has
returned TO town.
Mr.. Louis MeIius, of Washington
City, spent several days with Mr..
Albert Diehl last week.
Mr.. Ramsey Taylor, of Prince
William county, Va, is visiting his
father, Mr.. T. o. Taylor.
Mrs. Eliza yorus, of Clarke coun-
+ y, Va, is visiting her sister Mrs.
VIM. I. Ramey, in this county.
+. Mr.. R. w. Norris has gone on an
extended Southern trip, representing
the Vulcan Road Machine Works.
Miss Clara Marstella, who has been
visiting relatives in Martinsburg for
the past two weeks, has returned home.
Mr.. N. r. Craighill left last week
for Boston, where he will resume his
studies at the Massachusetts Institute
of Technology.
Miss Annie Eichelberger has left
for Hampden-SydneY,in the neighbor-
hood of which she will teach the COM
ing school year.
Miss Alice Young will visit her
aunt Mrs. w. T. Mauck, in Wood
stock, Va, this week, and attend the
Shenandoah County Fair.
Mr.. t. Percy Mallorie and bride
(uee Miss Lyons of AlbemarIe coun-
ty, Va are with Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Porterfeld, at Z" Cassilis."
Mr.. John w. Tinsley and family
have taken the dwelling of Mr.. Geo.
NJ. Beltzhoover formerly the P. H..
Hughes property, on West Main
street.
Cadet Braxton Davenport, son of
Col. H. B. Davenport, has been COM
plimented by being appointed COM
mitteeman to secure lecture talent for
the West Virginia University.
Mr.. John A. Hopkins, of the In
stitution for the Deaf, Dumb and
Blind, at Romney, was in town last
week, and met here a delegation of
pupils from the southwestern coun-
ties enroute to that institution.
DIR. B. B. Ransom, of Harper's
Ferry, and Miss Rosa st. Clair Har-
rison were married at the residence
of Capt. Thos. D. Ransom (whose
wife is sister of the bride) in Staun-
ton, Va, last Wednesday evening.
u--
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-10-06

How to Dress Shoes.--Kid Reviver
restores original color to old or faded
kid; follow with French Lustre, Gilt
Edge, Rival Polish, Brown French,
Bixby's Royal or Royal French Toi-
let. For patent leather use Patent
Leather Polish. For calf shoes use
Mason's, Bixby's or Rising Sun
Backing. Backing Brushes, Porter
Brushes and Daubers all for sale at
HagIeY's. Single bottles or by the
dozen or gross.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-10-06

The introduction of the electric
light in this town is, from present ap-
pearances and the knowledge we have
of movements in that direction, a
probability of the very near future.
The Charles Town Electric Light
Company has selected site for its
plant, and electric experts lately here
approve it. A sufficient amount OF
stock has been placed and subscrip-
tions for lights secured to warrant
the company in going ahead. Bids
have been made for the work, and il
is expected the award will be made
in few days. It is the expectation
of the company to have the light in
troduced within sixty days after cen
tract papers have been signed.
Free Press.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-10-06

The N. & w. r. R. will sell excur-
sion tickets to the Hagerstown Fair
October II, IS, IA, 10 and 16, good
to return on any train till October II.
Price (including admission to the
Fair) from Rippon S1.5O, Charles
Town S1.35, Shenandoah Junction
S1.2O, Shepherdstown $1.O0. A spe-
cial train will leave Hagerstown for
Berryville at 6 P. NJ, Wednesday
and Thursday, October IA and 10.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-10-06

Mr.. VIM. A. Davis has contracted
to paint Col. VIM. p. Craighill' s
dwelling, the handsome new resi-
dence of Col, Jno. It. Gibson (Which
is approaching compIetion), and the
large new building of Mr.. James Nc
Graw at Harper's Ferry.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-10-06

Messrs. Burns & Shugert had their
Millinery Opening last Friday and
Saturday. Miss Hall, their city mil
liner, shows exquisite taste, and her
display of bonnets, hats and trim
mings was very nice. Among the
fall styles are the Sugar Loaf, Vas
sar, Princess of Wales, Tam O'Shan-
ter, manganese and Vassar Sailor,
etc., while the predominating colors
are tan and green.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-10-06

Edward p. Tolbert, worthy and
well known colored citizen of Charles
Town, died last night. The deceased
was much respected by all classes,
and was member in good standing
and officer of the Free Baptist church.
His funeral will take place at 10
A. NJ. tomorrow. Services in the
Free Baptist church.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-10-06

The Eli Hay Press, with an auto
matte working press-board that has
advantages over all others in use for
safety, ETC., can be had of Mr.. Jas.
H. Conklyn, who can serve the farm
er with almost any good machine
needed. And remember, Mr.. Conk-
lyn knows exactly what the farmer
needs most-having had lots of ex-
perience as a practical agriculturist.
Free Press.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-10-06

Messrs. Lippitt will erect an Office
building for DIR. Jas. M. Ransom, on
the lot recently purchased by the
Doctor on Main street near the Pres
byterian church. Work on the foun-
dation is in progress.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-10-06

Mrs. G. F. Thomas had some more
night-bIooming cereus plants in bloom
last Friday and Saturday nights
Mrs. T. has about the prettiest flower
yard in Charles Town.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-10-06

AGRICULTURAL FAIRS, EXHIBITIONS
&C., will be held this year as follows
Woodstock, Va, Oct. 60.
HagerstowE, Md.--Oct. 1916.
Frederick, Md.-Oct. 1916.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-10-06

=
f/Dr. James Edwin Wilson, of Sum-
init Point, died suddenly at the res
idence of his brother, Hon. w. L.
Wilson, on Saturday last, at 2 80 p.
NJ. On Friday morning he drove
to CharIcstown apparently in good
health, but in the afternoon he was
Frustrated at the store of Mr.. Horace
BealI, with what was pronounced to
be an attack of the heart. With med
zeal aid he however rallied and was
taken 10 the residence of his brother.
During the night symptoms of con-
gestion % the lungs became apparent
and he continued to grow worse until
death ensued. DIR. Wilson was born
in this county, December 26th, 1880,
graduated in early life in medicine at
the jefferson Medical College, Phil
adelphia, and afterwards attended a
course of lectures at the University
of Pennsylvania. He commenced the
practice of his profession at Summit
Point, where he has ever since re-
sided. He was man of fine natural
ability, quick perception and excel
lent judgment. Possessed of kind
heart and genial disposition, he won
many friend, and seldom lost one. In
all the relations of life he acted well
his part, and leaves behind him an
houored and cherished name. His
wife and family have the sympathy OF
the entire community in which he
lived, and by whom his loss will be
deeply felt. His funeral service:
were held Sunday afternoon at Zior
1 (Episcopal) church. and the large
gathering of his friends and neigh
bors attested the estimation in which
he was held,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-10-06

The largest car of wheat ever for
warded from N. & w. depot was
shipped by R. D. Keerl few days
ago. 1t contained 1011 bushels of
prime milling wheat bought of Col. II.
B. Davenport.-Free Press.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-10-06

Eureka" Horse Powders, none
better; they give tone to the stomach,
increase the appetite and free the
blood from all gross humors, at Light
& WatsOn's.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-10-06

UNDERwEAR.-The basis of good
health and neat dress is proper I'M
derwear, and we will surprise you
with economical figures on these
goods. Reap the benefits of the en-
tire season by selecting now, while
our immense stock is complete.
VIM. KAHN,
Headquarters for Underwear and
Neckwear.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-10-06

The many friends here of Miss
Jessie Castleman, who has been ly-
ing dangerously ill with typhoid fever
at the residence of her mother in
Berryville, Va, will be glad to learn
that she is now conyalescent. Miss
Castleman has appeared here upon
several occasions in different operas,
has a sweet voice of great volume,
and is quite favorite with Charles
Town audiences.-AdUocGte.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-10-06
BuckIen's Arnica saIve.

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 25 cents per box. For sale by
DR. ,Jno p Bishop
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-10-06

HirSchman's stores qcal be closed
October ~.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-10-06

Branche E. Lunceford, daughter OF
Mr.. E. b. and Mrs. Laura Lunceford,
of this place, died last Saturday, af-
ter an illness of some days of typhoid
fever, aged fifteen years. The de-
ceased was an interesting and attrac-
tive young girl, beloved by all who
knew her, and of a lovely Christian
character. The afflicted parents,
whose hearts are wrung by this sore
bereavement, have the sympathy of
the entire community in their great
trouble. Funeral services were con-
Quoted in the NJ. E. Church South,
by Rev. Mr.. HamilI, on Sunday af-
ternoon, and were largely attended.
The interment was in Edge-Hill Gem
etery. A pretty and touching fea-
ture of the occasion was special of
fering of flowers by the surviving
members of her Sunday School class,
of which Miss Ada Ware is teacher.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-10-06
Absolutely Pure.

cream of taStar baking powder. Highest
of all in leavening strength.-Ldtest o. S. Cor
eminent Food Report.
June 49, 1S91-1y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-10-06

City Engineer ]. B. McElroy is
making a resurvey of Edge-HilI Gem
etery, which work has become neces-
sary to lay off in lots some additio nal
land recently purchased by the com
pany; to readjust some of the unsold
lots preparatory for future extern
sion and to provide new system of
numbering the lots. All of this work
as far as the case will allow, has been
made strictly to conform to the orig
inal diagram of the present beautiful
design of the Cemetery. A revised
Office map giving the number of each
lot and the name of each purchaser
written on his or her lot, will be made
and full size copy for each person
of the official directory, also extra
copies similar to the latter will be
furnished to lot owners and others at
SI.25 each, if within a reasonable
length of time application be made to
Mr.. R. B. Lucas, superintendent Of
the grounds.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-10-06


Sheriff. be aleof
ernyha
Septnb
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1891-05-14
JUDGE SLOAN'S MAGNETIC PONY.
A Spirited Contest on at the U. s. Land
Office-The Perry Homestead VS..
the Breeder Mine.

Rather All interesting contest is in pro.
gress at the Santa Fe land office, entitled
the U. S. vs.. o. F. Perry, and involving
the latter's entry of homestead of loo
acres which includes Monument Rock
and is said to cover the Breeder mine
upon which J. NJ. Breeder has been al
work for the past six years. Col. Launs
berry, special agent for the land depart.
ment, is looking after the prosecution, as
sisted by W. B. Sloan as special counsel
for Breeder, and E. B. Seward is attorney
for Perry. 1t is the old conflict between
"agricultural' and mineral" lands
Judge Sloan was on the witness stanc
yesterday and until II o'clock last
night. He said he originally
located the Breeden mine in 1872 and after
ward it was relocated by Breeder in 1885,
who has since worked it almost contin
uously. Attorney Seward wanted to know
if the judge rode his "old roam pony
when he first discovered the mine and was
answered in the affirmative. The case
will be on for several days yet and is be.
ing warmly contested on both sides. In
this connection reference to the cold roam
pony" is of local interest because of the
magnetic influence" as frequently in
times past claimed by Judge Sloan for
this humble representative of the equine
family now supposed to be dead.
It is related that this pony was veri
table magnet for the discovery of gold
silver, lead or copper deposits; in fact, ii
is said that whenever, in going along any
street, road or mountain path, he crossed
ground beneath which was pay mineral
his hair would Immediately stand erect
quite on end, "like the quilts of the fret.
full porcupine," and that his rider, Judge
Sloan, would receive shock which
warned him Of the presence OF mineral
beneath that ground, and this, it is said
is the secret of the judges mum erous
mineral locations all over northern New
Mexico.
Thomas Gwyn, as expert surveyor fol-
the government, left to-day for Monu-
ment Rock to make resurvey of the
Perry homestead claim and ascertain
whether or not it really conflicts with the
Breeder mineral locations.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1891-05-14
Official Dots.

Surveyor Brown has returned from q
two months surveying trip in Socorro
county.
The contested election case of Ignacio
Lopez vs.. Pedro Delgado, involving the
Santa Fe county clerkship, is still on be.
fore G. W. Knaebel, master.
In the U. S. supreme court case No.
1909, the Albuquerque National bank, ap-
pellant vs. Jose L. Perea, sheriff, etc.
motion to advance on the docket was de.
Lied on Monday.
E. w. kilbourne, the efficient county
surveyor of Bernalillo county, who has
been in the city for several days on official
business, left last night for Albuquerque.
For the information of those concerned
the New MEXICAN wishes to state that the
territorial delegates to the Denver con.
gress do not require separate credentials,
but that the credentials of all of them
have been forwarded by the governor to
the secretary Of the convention.
Indian Agent Lemon, who has been
connected with the Navajo agency for the
past year, went north via Lamy junction
yesterday with fifty-nine Navajo children
en- route to the government school at
Grand Junction, Colo. Mr.. Lemon, it is
said, will become superintendent of this
school.
In the U. s. supreme court on Monday
last the chief justice announced that I'M
der the new law establishing circuit courts
of appeal the territories of Alaska and
Arizona will be assigned to the 9th judi
cial district, and the territories Of. New
Mexico, Oklahoma and Utah to the 9th
judicial circgit.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1891-05-14
ROUND ABOUT TOWN.

"The Fakirs," at the court house to-
night.
Another fine rain last night and more
of it in prospect.
Digneo Bros. began work to-day on the
improvements at the U. s. Indian school.
Storming again on the mountains this
afternoon and raining along the upper
Rio Grande.
James Fenton, veterinary surgeon, has
established his headquarters at Patterson
& Co.'s. livery barn.
The Santa Fe Board of Trade will send
strong delegation to the Denver Con-
gress.-Albuquerque Citizen.
Invitations for the Quintette clubs
social hop at Lincoln avenue hall, to.
morrow night, were distributed to-day.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Building & Loan association takes place
tonight at the Second National bank.
There is on hand about $4,000 to loan to
somebody who wants to build home Of
his own.
City incorporation is not half 80 likely
to carry as great many citizens pretend
to believe. 1t will take constant and
earnest work to do it, and June isn't
very far of.
Lost, between Cerrillos and Santa Fe
or on the south side of the city, a gold
headed cane inscribed "E. T. to r. K"
A suitable reward will be paid if returned
to the New MEXICAN Office.
One Of the most attractive spots in the
city just now is Joseph Elster's garden
and green houses. The flowers are In
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1891-05-14
Large and we'll selected stock of mill
inery at Miss Mugler's.
The Maxwell Company's Lands.


The attention of the public is called to
the double half column advertisement on
the inside of this issue for the Maxwell
Land Grant company. Manager Pels,
under whose energetic efforts this splen-
did property is now attracting attention
of home seekers in the southwest, is at
present making an inspection of the sew
eral canal and reservoir systems on the
property in company with several engi-
neers and is planning for the stor-
age of more water, and consequently,
the irrigation of more land.
Between Ration and Springer something
like 100 miles of irrigation canals have
BEEN built and $4,000 acres of the choicest
fruit and Alfalfa lands in New Mexico
have been brought under these several
irrigation systems. The company is max
ing most liberal turns to all bona fde
settlers, and as result all empire is be-
ing dotted with happy homes peopled by
the best of all wealth producers-the
American farmer.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1891-05-14

full blossom and beautiful. Many novel
ties in the floral world are to be seen
there.
The man who is good patron of a
newspaper rarely finds fault with its say
lDgs or doings. If he is liberal financially
it is ten chances to one that he accords
great liberality to newspaper. 1t is
the who never pays cent to a newspa-
per in advertising or job work who kicks
against newspaper-these are the ones
and especially when it does not puff them,
their business or their families.
Supt. Wood has ten men employed on
the Weber block just now. Yesterday
two car loads Of the celebrated Arizona
red sandstone came to hand for this struc-
ture, and will be used for ornamental pur-
poses. The two larger blocks of stone
weigh II, 900 pounds each. They will be
cut here. A car load of iron and car
load OF Golden, Colo, pressed brick for
this handsomest business block in New
Mexico are expected in tonight.
Again there was no mail in to-day from
points south OF Albuquerque. The A., T.
& S. f. is having rather hard tussle
with the Rio Grande floods between AL.
buquerque and Socorro, and between Rim
con and El Paso the river is cutting the
banks badly. There are many weak
points along the A., T. & s. F. track
which are being strengthened by rip-rap
work. A new track had to be built to
span the break Of Monday just north of
Los Lunas.