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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-09-04
District Conference.

Stephen City is an old town locat-
ed 8 miles beyond Winch ester. Il
is built on either side of the Valley
turnpike, mile in length. Its pop
ulation 6 or z hundred. 1t is incor-
porated and votes dry all the time.
1t is about 4 mile from the railroad,
and has quickness about it that is
uot only seen, but felt. It was for
merly called Newtown, but changed
its name to Stephen City after an old
and popular citizen of that commu-
nifty, a physician long since passed
away. Its settlement dates back one
hundred and fifty years, when the
willy savage roamed in freedom, and
there is an old building in the town,
relic of that way back time, which
was used as fort, it's portfolios yet
to be seen, where The whites defend
ed themselves from the Indian foe.
In this old town of the long ago,
the Winchester District Conference
of the NJ. E. Church South convened
on Tuesday, the 2Sth instant, Rev.
David Bush, P. E., in the chair.
Rev. DIR. Cox, of Front Royal, was
elected secretary. Rev. j. L. Kib-
Ter, of BrucetoWn charge, prea ched
the opening sermon. The attendance
of ministers and laymen, though not
full, was fair. The regular routine
of business, comprising reports from
the several stations and circuits, were
given, each minister and laymen
responding orally. These reports
showed progress in every department
of church work. Committees were
also appointed on various topics in
cident to this annual meeting, such
as the general state of the church,
educational, etc., and made reports.
Public preaching, morning and
night, drew large congregations. A |
special service was given to the young
people, made up of addresses, inter !
spersed with sweet singing, and
proved very interesting.
The several institutions of learn |
ing, Randolph and Macon College at
Setland, Va, feeder to that col
lege, Front Royal Academy for boys,
Valley Female College at Winches-
ter, and Wesleyan Female Institute
at Stauntion, Va.-were severally
placed before the body with their
merits by their especial representa-
tives and the people urged to patron
ize them by sending their sons and
daughters.
To this body belongs the privilege
of eIecting four delegates from the
laity to the annual conference,
which meets next March in Wash
ington city. Messrs. MiIey, of JEFF
ferson; Roy, of Front Royal; Nc
CartnY, of Stephen City; and Brown,
of Strasburg, were duly elected by
the laymen's vote. An invitation
unanimously adopted by the Quar-
terly Conference of Charles Town to
the body to hold its next annual ses-
sion in said town (Where it had not
met for fifteen Years) was presented
by Rev. Mr.. HamiIl, the pastor. and
was unanimously accepted by an en-
thusiastic rising vote. Pre- achers
and laymen seemed delighted with
the idea of coming to Charles Town
next year. After a very pleasant
session of three days, the confer
ence adjourned sine die. The mem
bers were most Hospitality enter
tanned by the good people of Stephen
City, and seemed to regret the session
was not of longer duration. L.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-09-04
The Land of Promise

Is the mighty West, the land that clicked
with hoe laughs harvest" the FL Dorado
of the miner: the goal OF the agricultural en-
igrant While it teens with all the elements
OF wealth and prosperity, some of the fairest
and most fruitful portions of it bear harvest
of malaria reaped in its fullncEs by those I'M
protected by medicinal safeguard. No one
seeking or dwelling in n malHrial locality is
safe from the scOurge without Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters. Emigrauts, bear this in
mind Commercial travellers sojourning in
malarious regions should carry bottle of the
Bitters in the traditional gripsack. Against
the effects of exposure, mental or bodily over
work, damp and unwholesome food or water,
1t is au infaIIible defense. Constipation. rhcu-
matiGm, biliousness, dyspepsia, nervousness
and loss of strength are all Tcmedcd by this
! genial restorative,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-09-04

Died, Near WaverlY, Baltimore
county, Nd, Aug. 25, 1894, of ty-
phoid fever, Nellie L. wife of Mr..
Thomas F. McGIone, formerly of
this county. and daughter of Mr.. Geo.
F. and Mrs. Ellen NJ. r. Hartman of
Baltimore, Md. The deceased leaves
little daughter only six months old.
She was a brilliant girl, and carried
off the highest honors at St. Joseph s
College, Emmittsburg, Md, about
three years ago.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-09-04

The complimentary banquet given
by the Hagerstown Fair direc tors to
the advisory boards from the various
adjoining counties, at the Hotel Ham
iIton last Thursday, was an elegant
affair, rejecting the highest credit
both upon the proprietor of the hotel
and the fair management. In the
after dinner responses Hon. A. S.
cambridge spoke for Jefferson, and
paid lifting compliment to Mr.. John
w. Stonebraker, the able and cour-
teous president of the Fair associa-
ton.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-09-04
The Public Schools.

The session of tue Charles Town Graded
School will begin on
Monday, September 10, 1894.
On the first day of the session all pupils will
te enrolled. Old pupils will bring their grade
certificates, and new pupils will be examined.
No change will be made In any of the grades
for pupils from Charles Town District or auy
of the sub-districts of Charles Town District,
and pupils from other districts will bring their
transfers.
Ii is impossible to estimate the disadvantage
of late entrance and irregular attendance It
is hoped that parents will cooperate with the
teachers in helping pupils maintain good po-
sitiOn in their grades. Parents are therefore
urged to remember that success depends upon
prompt entrance and regular attendance. and
also that interruption of study by absence Il
always injurious. Very small pupils will not
be retained six hours per day.
By order of the School Board.
WRIGHT DENNY.
Aug. %. 1894, Principal.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-09-04

Mr.. j. B. FinneII, as will be seen
by advertisement, is opening q
stock of groceries in the north store
room of the Lippitt (Grange) build
ing, on North George street. Mr..
FinnelI is experienced in the mercan-
tile business, worthy. and reliable,
and we bespeak for him liberal en-
cOurapement.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-09-04
Fertilizers For Season of 1894.

The Fertilizers heretofore sold by w. F. &,
T. P. Lippitt are again offered to the farmers
of Jefferson and the neighboring countless
Only materials of the highest grade are used
in their manufacture. Ammoniates are pro-
cured direct from the West; chemicals from
importers. Their preparation and sale is UNI
der the immediate charge of DIR. w. F. Lippitt.
Drilling qualities unsurpassed Analysis fully
up to and above guarantee. Quality believed
to be unsurpassed by any in the market
Private mixtures of any kind prepared
promptly and accurately.
Aug z, 1894. W.T.. LlPFITT.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-09-04

A fire occurred Friday night in
the yard adjoining the stable of
Mr.. Geo. T. Light, and destroyed a
rick of straw and considerably dam
aged the stable and fencing. The
fire department arrived in time to
save the stable from burning.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-09-04

A game of base ball played here
last Saturday, between the second
mines of Charles Town and Berry
vile, resulted in favor of the home
team-score, u to 5. Winning bat
terry Dunlap and Kennedy.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-09-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence G. Allen,
who have been visiting Mrs. j. f.
Engle during the past week, returned
Monday to Washington. During
his stay here Mr.. Allen rode his BIZ
cycle to Harper's Ferry, Antietam,
BerryviIIe, Winchester and Martins
burg, riding 50 miles on his last day
and enjoying il, Notwithstanding the
dust and smoky air.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-09-04

Mr.. VIM, Kahn returned from New
York last week, and has since been
rolling in immense cases of tariff off
clothing. He says business is so
brisk in New York that the mer-
chants there have scarcely force
enough to serve their customers.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-09-04

There will be Sunday School pic
mic and fair held at Silver Grove
Church on Thursday, Sept. 2O--the
fair for the benefit of the church.
Committee-Effie Tretipoe, Nora
Daley, Cora Staub, John J. Dillow,
William Ingram, Rosa Daley and
Charles Tretipoe.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-09-04

The N. & W. r. r. will run q
special train frOm Berryvillc to Nor
gan's Grove on Thursday. passing
Charles Town at 9:O5 A. NJ, and re-
turning leave Morgan's Grove at
e. AZ p NJ
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-09-04

AIessrs. Hefiebower & West cried
the big sale of Mr.. WIN. NJ. Pages
large lot of personally last Friday,
and Mr.. B. F. Yates did the clerk
ing, for which it took % pages, reg
istering about 745 articles, sold in
6 hours and 20 minutes. Horses
sold we'll, the highest priced one
bringing S179.5O, and three-year-
old colts from $50 to $50.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-09-04
Pubic Sales.

Wednesday,, Sept. personal
Property, by James Ainsworth.
Friday, Sept. 14.-House and
Lot of James Thomas, by Cleon
Moore, Trustee.
Friday, Sept. 74.-House and lot
of Michael Souders, by Forrest w.
Brown, Trustee.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-09-04

Do you know how to keep cool
Yes, how? BY drinking soda water
Ia Light & Watson's. They have
twenty different tlaVors, and it is as
cold as ice can make it.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-09-04

Mr.. Daniel Heflebower has pur-
chased Of special commissioners the
Shoemaker farm near Bippon, con-
tanning 1877 acres, at SOS per acre.
This is the old Hehebower home
place, and with the other land pre-
viousIy owned by Mr.. II. gives him
all of his fathers former estate. The
price paid shows that lands are look
ing up again in this section.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-09-04

Our young friend and former
townsman, Mr.. Vernon N. Simmons,
has been appointed Superintendent
of All Saints Mission (Episcopal)
Sunday School, of Hagerstown.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-09-04

The Shepherdstown Registers
house-warming was attended by a
large number. of visitors, who compli-
mented brother Snyder's handsome
new building and were elegantly en-
tertained
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-09-04

The Charles Town Brick and Tile
Company are getting good stock of
brick burned for the winter and
early spring trade.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-09-04
Money for Sale,

By Building Association No. 10. MoNDA,
NIeHT, Sept. 10, 1894, ut 7:3O, at the ofic
of CleOn Moore.
By order of Board.
c. FRANK GALLAHER,
Sept. T. 1894. Sec'y and Treas.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-09-04
Wonder of the Age.

DIR. A. w. Halls never failing Remedy. for
all Lung, Heart, Liver and Kidney Affections.
Indigestion. Rheumatism, and all pains that
the humane body is Ii ir to. pcrmantly cured
without the aid of drug.
D. j. PORTER, Agt.
Charles Town, w. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-09-04

VIM. Reeves, coIored, charged
with robbing Mr.. Joseph EngIeIy al
Shenandoah Junction, waived an ex,
animation and was sent on to the
grand jury by Justice Howell.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-09-04

Col. G. A. Porterfeld's account
of the West Virginia Campaign of
1861, 10 be given next Friday even
ing, will be well worth listening to.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-09-04

Meeting of John w. Rowan Camp
and address by Col. G.. A Porterfield
at the courthouse next Friday even
ing. Public invited.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-09-04

The SPIRIT boys haN e been enjoy
ing an outing on the banks of the
Shenandoah, and broke camp and
returned to town Friday evening.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-09-04

Wanted-two good boys to learn
the printing business. Apply at the
SPIRIT office.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-09-04

Hon. D. B. Lucas is announced to
speak in Berryville to-day, in advo-
cacy of free silver coinage.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-09-04
Why Do You Suffer

With your Eyes, when the assistance of a
pair nf
ROCK CRYSTAL OR DIAMOND LENSE,
will give You relief. We guarantee to fit OF
refund tue price. Large assortment. az
e. w. BROWNS,
Oct. 20. 1891. Optician and Jeweler.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-09-04
Ice, Wood, Hay, &c.

The undersigned viii supply the public with
Ice, Wood, Hay. Timothy Seed. Irish and
Sweet Potatoes, Old Corn by the Barrel, Wa
termeious ON Ice, and Fruits In Season. Office
In HiTschnan Building, on Main street, where
Mr.. John Oden will give attention TO orders.
July q, '942m. MARSH ALL BURNS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-09-04
Church items.
ADVERTISED Letters.
Absolutely Pure.

Listof letters remaining in the
Post Office at Charles Town, Jefferson
county, w. Va, September 1, 1894 {:
Mr.. Howard Brown Mr.. Charley CoekreII.
Mr.. William Craig. Mr.. Daniel Henry. Miss
Lon FcGhrer. Mrs. Sallie Holmes, VIII H.
Hoyt (2). Nancy James. Mrs. Maria johnson,
Bessie Stafford. Mrs G. A. Trantman, Miss
Lovenia Washington CO.
The above letters, if not called for
within fifteen days, will be sent to
the dead letter office. Persons call
ng for them will please say that the
are advertised
GEO. H. FLAGG, P. NJ.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-09-04
AN EVERGREEN TREE
WITHOUT COST.

We will send you by mani post paid one small
evergreen tree adapted to your climate. with
Instructions for planting and caring for ~ to-
gether with our complete list OF nursery stock.
II you cot out this advertisement, mark on II
aud what kind of trees and plants you would
IKE to purchase, and when you wish TO plant
them.
stock Won want than have ever been offered
YOU. Write II once.
EVERGREEN NURSERIES.
Aug. 2l-2m. Evergreen, Door Co., Wis.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-09-04
Do You Need a Suit or a Pan
of Trousers 9

Do you want to save half aud more2 Hero
is your opportunity. We are gOiug to sell ey-
cry dollars worth of lightweight Clothing in
our immense stock before August Slst aud We
are willing to sell them below cost to accom-
plish our purpose.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-09-04
WILSON BILL
SALE!

Extra low prices are the means We employ
to move onr entire light weight stock before
August Slst.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-08
KENsINGTON.

The first business meeting of the Kensing-
ton Chapter Of the Epworth League was
held Monday evening at the Methodist par
sonage, the president, Mr.. Frank Calhoun,
presiding. 1t was decided to have active
and associate members. to organize junior
league and to purchase a banner bearing
the name OF the chapter. Assistants were
elected to help the vice presidents In their
work The assistants for the first vice pres
fdent- Mr.. Emory Baxter. were Mr.. W. e
Newton and Miss May Lewis; those elected
TO assist the second vice president. Miss
Fannie Reese, were Mrs. w. W. Eldridge
Mrs. l. II. Milliken and Miss Laura Wheat
ley; those to assist the third vice president
Mrs J. W. Blackburn, were Mrs. r. NJ
Moore, Mrs. E. w. Moore and Miss Nellie
Miner. The business meetings of the league
will be held hereafter the first Thursday in
each month.
Mr.. NJ Dorian OF this place was an ad-
visory delegate to the state republican con-
vention held in Baltimore the first of this
week
Miss EIoise Baker is spending a month
with friends in California
Mr.. B. H. Warner and family have moved
INTO their suburban home for the summer
Miss Oda Calhoun has returned to her home
after visit with friends in Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-08
SUBURBAN NEWS.
ANACOsTIA.

Miss Pitts. sister to the wife Of Fred.
Douglass. Is lying very Ill Of spinal menin-
gifts, at the family residence on Jefferson
street
Rev. c. Bourne. who has accepted a call
TO the pastorate of Campbell A. ". E.
Church. Hillsdale, has taken up his resi-
dence on Sumner avenue. Rev. MIR. Phil
lips. a former incumbent. who Is now
serving congregation in Philadelphia, Pa.
Is spending few days among his old flock.
Mr.. David z. HaineS will shortly begin
the erection of two modern frame houses
en- Jackson street between Fillmore and
Pierce streets, to replace a small one-story
structure now occupying the proposed site.
Cost. 1900.
Herman, the little son of Mr.. and Mrs.
IL Osterman, died last night, about 10
o'clock. at his parents residence, Of typhoid
lever, after an illness of only a few days.
Mr.. George Gray is suffering from the
effects of a severe burn, self-infiicted, by
the careless use Of some concentrated I've,
while engaged in cleansing some kettles
In use in his business.
Permit has been granted W. w. Freeman
to make an addition to his residence on
Good Hope hill, to cost 500.
May. the young daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Hamfll. is very low OF brain fever
q the residence OF her parents, No. Ala
Madison street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-08
CORRECTED SUGAR TESTIMONY.
What Mr.. CASTOR Told Representative
Cadmus About Tariff Legislation.

Representative Cadmus appeared yester-
day before the senatorial sugar investigat-
ing committee and corrected his testimony,
the report of which had become confused.
He said that he knew Mr.. CASTOR, the
Wilkesbarre wire manufacturer, and that
on the 9Th It'll Of March Mr.. CASTOR
came to him and said: II do not believe thu
tariff bill will pass" When asked why he
thought so. he said: II was In my room last
night and there were a number of sugar
men and 1 think. some Senators among
them in the adjoining room. and from what
1 heard 1 do not believe the bill will pass"
When asked whether CASTOR had men,
toned the names OF any persons present
In the room. Mr.. Cadmus said: II do not
remember about that. He may have men,
toned some names, but / do not recollect
now"
Then he added: ST want to say positively
that II l did recollect names / should not
give them to the committee But do not
remember any," He said, after further
examination, that he did not think any
names were mentioned. He said he had
to Mr.. Shriver of the New York Mail and
Express, two months after 1t occurred but.
he said, he had not told him more than he
mad told the committee. He said he did not
remember having given MIR. Shrtver any
names Repeated questions were asked on
this point, but Mr.. Cadmus as often de-
ciared that if he had given any names to
Mr. Shriver he had forgotten the circum-
stance
Asked by Senator Lodge II his relations
with Mr. Castor were confidential, Mr..
Cadmus said: lie knew that / had voted
against the Wilson BILL and he knew l
represented a very large manufacturing
district, and he knew i was working very
hard to get some changes in schedules for
Inherent manufacturing interests in my
place, and after We were introduced he
would come to me and talk at different
times about the tariff bill He told me of
different things he had heard about tariff
matters, and 1 used to tell him things
sometimes. That was the only relation be-
tween u.s."
Mr.. Caiuus said Mr.. ShIiver had asked
MS permission to give his name TO the COM
m;ttee, but he had asked Shriver not to do
that, as he did not wish to be mixed I'D in
the matter He, however had not imposed
airy confidence on Mr.. Shriyer before he
gave him the story but he did not remem-
Der that he bad told Shrver that he could
Use the story. Senators Brice and Call
have been summoned to appear before the
committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-08
FALLS CHURCH.

John Handy. colored youth, who was
convicted in the mayors court on Tuesday
of carrying concealed weapons, and in de-
fault of payment of 800 was committed
broke jail last night. stole the town SER
geants two pistols and handouts from the
town hall. and Is now at large
Falls Church Lodge Of Odd Fellows held a
meeting last night. received one application
for membership and transacted considerable
routine business The exercises under good
OF the order were in charge Of Mr.. II. r.
Center, and consisted of a recitation by
MI. Geo w. Sims. readings by Messrs. Z.
r. SHOOTS, H. r. Center and q. w. Hawk
hurst, solo by Mr.. W. N Febrey remarks
By Mr.. c. f. Mankin.
Mrs, r. q. Amies. Mrs. T. Talmadge and
Mrs. J. NJ Bassett of Capitol Hill. Wash
fngton. are visiting Mrs. James Fl. aTfbbitts
The visit is a pleasant reunion of friends
who were married about the same time.
Miss Edith o. Merrifield. who has lust
graduated from kee Mar College. Nd. ar
rived home last night.
The newly organized tennis club will hold
Its first meeting at Miss Sue Riddles to-
morrow night.
Mr.. G. A. Brunner district deputy of the
Odd Fellows. will visit the lodge at Lees
burg and install the officers of the lodge on
The first Saturday night in July, and will
be accompanied by the following past
grands Of Falls Church Lodge as assist
W. NJ. Ellison, w. ". Lynch, G. W. Hawk
hurst and Vice Grand z. F. Shoots
Mr.. ]. H Burgwin Of Richmond is regis
tered at the Eagle House.
A member Of Coxey's army has been in
town several days engaged in selling the
photographs Of the leaders of the army.
An entertainment will be given here to-
night under the management of Mr. David
c. Bangs Several scenes from "Othello''
will be presented, followed by S. They're
Smiths original comedietta, "a Happy Pair. -
and closing with the bright little farce. "A
Pair of Lunatics." Mrs. Gen. r. Il. Ayres.
the widow Of Brig. Gen. Ayres, will appear
as Desdemona. and in the opposite char
acter in "a Happy Pair" and Mr.. Bangs
will play the dusky Moor. Mrs. Ayres
makes q beautiful Desdemona, being tai