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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-10

Miss Alice Barringer, of Shenan-
doah Junction, died at that place on
Tuesday evening last. The funeral
services occurred on Thursday; in
termcnt in Edge Hill Cemetery at
this place.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-10

Good desserts depend largely up
on the Havors used. If you use
Light & Watson's fiavoring extracts
you will always have them good, as
we make our own extracts and guar
antee them to be full strength, pure
and Characteristic of their respective
fruits. LIGHT & WATSON.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-10
Pubic Sales.

Wednesday,, July 25.-valuable
Building Sites and Pasture Lots, by
the Charles Town and Washington
City Improvement Company.
Tuesday, July 31.-ReaI Estate of
John H. Hall, by George Baylor and
Frank Beckwith, Special Com'rs.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-10

The Rouss "Auction Trade Jour-
nal'' leader for the current month,
which appears in this issue, not only
strikes trenchant blows in behalf of
the Rouss system, but has some
good, clever words for our able Con-
gresham, of whose solid worth none
are better able to judge than his old
Confederate comrade of Co. B.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-10

The Institute of Public School Teachers of
jefferson county Logan its annual session in the
courthouse in this place yesterday. under the
supervision of County Superintendent Roy. A.
A. p. Neel. The enrolment was los, of whom
4s are regular teachers, % are new appli-
cants and 80 are colored teachers. Prof. F.
p. Harris, of Charleston, w. Va. assisted by
Mr.. Eugene Chapman. teacher of Jefferson
county, 'and Prof. A. e. KimIer. principal Of
Shepherd College, at shcpherdstown, are the
Instructors. MesSrs, George H. Ramsburg
and George P. Shirley were elected secretaries.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-10

Mr.. Simon Hirschman, of this place, died in
Baltimore Oybither he had gone in quest of
medical treatment,) on Sunday last, aged O.
years The deceased WAS u retired wholesale
grocer of Philadelphia, and was the father of
Messrs. Hirschman conducting large business
establishments in New York, Charles Town
and Morgautown. He was native of Baya-
ria and cams to this country when boy
Since his retircm cnt from business. about
twelve years ago, he had been spending his
time mostly in Charles Town where he had
formed many pleasant acqnaintances, and
where his death is much regretted. His re-
mains will he inferred in Philadelphia to-day.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-10

Norfolk and Western trains pas
sing here northward at $3.50 A. NJ,
and southwark at 5:37 p. NJ. now
run to and from ElSton, Va, in
stead of Shenandoah as heretofore.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-10
hauling.

TIME undersigned Is prepared to do Hauling
u. OF all kinds, either with Cart or Wagon
moderate rates. Delivering of merchandise
and baggage 70 and from the railroad depots1
. speciality Orders left At the Livery stable
o Mr. Joseph Hunt wilt receive prompt at
tention. EDGAR D. GLAZE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-10
Special Notice.
From this date OH 1 intend to carry on a
STRICTLY CASH BUsJNESS

Several hundred dollars of worthless bills is
avery dear lesson these times, Bu: it has taught
ME that business, to be conducted successfully.
must be done by the Cash System. and in
adopting it intend to give my patrons the
benefit of the change. Choice meats will now
be sold cheaper than ever. and the man who
lays down the cash gets the benefit
Nots fbs Uo,J,,o,;I,., IT..
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-10

A walk of some filthy material (hard
to define what) has been laid on
West Washington street, but this
does not end the west end or do away
with the order for curbing. grading
and paving in that locality, which
has priority over all other similar
orders of record in the Council jour
nal
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-10
To the Generous Public.

CHARLES TowN, W. VA, May %,
1894. We are getting ready to build
a church out at Johnsontown, w.
Va. Who will help? He that giveth
to the poor lendeth to the Lord.
Endorsed by all the ministers in
Charles Town.
c. C. WAINWRIGHT,
Pastor
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-10

The N. & w. R. R. will run an
excursion to the Fifth Annual Re-
formed Reunion at Pen-Mar, on
Thursday, July 10. Train passes
Charles Town at $50 A. 3I. Fare
from Rippon, Charles Town and
Shenandoah Junction. S1.1O; from
Shepherdstown, IS cts. Returning,
leave Pen-Mar at 5 80 P. NJ.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-10


The Wines and BrandIes for which VIC So
and superior to any native Wines and Bran
dies offered, The land of the Blue Ridge Fruit
and Wine Company embraces the foot hills OF
the Blue Ridge Mountains. on the cast bank
OF the Shent1iioah River in Jefferson County
w. Va. This district Is known to contain the
same soil, has similar climate and location
as the well-known Charente and Champagne
districts of France; their soil is Of q broken.
chalky formation, containing large percent
age of Oxide of Iron that imparts to their
Wines aud Brandies the peculiarly that has
given them o worldwide reputation.) So far
nowhere in the world has similar location
been discovered until the locating of the Blue
Ridge Fruit aud Wine Company in West Vir-
gtnla- The Blue Mountain Peaches TODAY
stand pre-eminent; also the Grapes; and IN
Offering our Wines and Brandies We do not
claim them as Imported, but of our own pro-
duction from the newly disc overcd Fruit Belt,
and worthy of fair comparison with the
finest Imported goods.
Special attention Is called to our Cognac and
Brandy as being absolutely pure.
The Peach COgnac is made of tie pure Juice
OF mountain peaches Quo seed or pomace L.
uscd), and is distilled for medicinal use.
Peach Brandy Is made OF Peach pomace
all seeds are taken ont before distiIling.
The Grape Cognac Is made of choice white
wine, and Is distilled for medicinal use
Grape Brandy L. made of pofnace.
Sample cases containing i've varieties OF
Wines c. bottles eacli). and two varieties Of
Cognac q bottle each). I $500 per case OTIS.
Packages charged extra. Gallon 80; 8 Gal
Ion Kegs IL 90 10 Gallon Kegs s1.25.
Barrels aud Half Barrels free.
THE BLUE RIDGE FRUIT & WINE co.
Address an orders to BECKER Bros, 40 z.
Lombard St. Baltimore, Md.
Dec. 10, 1893
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-10
CharIes Town Academy.

The next session of the Academy
begins Sept. 10, 1894.
r. K. MEADE, Principal.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-10

A well-dressed man enjoys sclf-rcspect and
dressed at u moderate cost is problem to
many, but Mr.. VIM. Kahn solves the problem
to the satisfaction of the throngs who visit his
store.
Will you allow to show you what we eau
do for, say for IS, so or S15.? Call on us we
will surprise you. Your money back for the
asking. WIN. KAHN.
Sadler Block.
LITTLE BoYs' SUITs.-The kinds that keep
mothers hair from turning gray trying to
keep the buttons sewed and The seams from
frHying-thc sorts that don't take big, fat
pocket-boOk to keep the youngsters look
ng neat and trim. The rouyh and tumble
ads need good, strong, and yet withal stylish
garments. That's the kind we get made and
sell, and the prices are lower than you did
expect to pay for good suits.
VIM. KAHN.
Sadler Block
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-10

Mrs. NJ. W. Burr was found dead in bed ut
her home near Shenandoah Junction last
Wednesday morning, after having retired in
her usual health. Her sudden demise is a
great sh ock to her nged husband, who, with
others of the family have the general SYM
pathy of the community.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-10

Why do you pay five cents for one
cigar, when you can buy two five
cent cigars for nickel at S. S. Dali
garn's.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-10

Call and see j. F. Reinfnger's SIC,
ST. and SIS Scotch Tweeds and Eng
Iish Cheviots. Cannot be bought
elsewhere for less than $50.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-10

The parade attending the Independent Fire
Company's anniversary celebration next Sat
urday will be formed at P. NJ. in front of
Independent engine house on George street.
and move from George to Liberty, TO West, to
Congress. to East, to Washington, to Potato
Hill aud cOuntermarch to George aud be dis
mi sEed. Banquet at Washington Hall at o
p NJ
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-10

A 500 organ, as good as new,
will be sold for sos. Apply at the
SPIRIT office.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-10

If the men who think they cannot
be fitted in ready-to-wear clothing
would drop into the Temple of FASH
ion, we will soon convince them, and
probably they will save SO per cent.
GEO. n. HAGLEY.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-10
Advertfsed Letters.

For rent.-A frame dwelling, con-
tanning four large rooms. Inquire at
this office.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-10

The farm of Mr.. Samuel w. strider, con-
tanning over 200 acres, near Harper's Ferry,
was sold by special commissioners last Friday.
for $25 per acre and purchased by Judge E.
B. Faulkner. who held the first mortga &c ON it,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-10
Z a94. The sun. 1854.
BALrrMoHE, Nm.
Tns PAPER OF rnr People,
Foa THE Profile AID WITH TifE PEoPIs
HONEST IN MorIyB.
FEARLEss m ExPREss1os.
soUxD IN PH1Nc1pLE.
usswERyrNe IN ITS ALIEeIANcE TO
RieHT THEoRrEs AND
RfeaT PstcTrcrs

The Sun Furnishes All. rnv Npws ar.
THE TINE, 6Ht II does not allow re columns
70 oe degraded by nnciean, immoral or purely
4.'IIO8IALL1s The Sun I3THE CoNsIsTENT
AND UNCHAHGING CHAMPION AND DYYPynRps
OF foPDLAR RIGHTS AND INTERESTS against
political machines and monopoIies Of every
character. Independent In all things, ex :
BY mail Fifty Cents month, Six Dollars q
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-10

Goods you want at low prices
Sailor Hats, Leghorn and Straw
Flats, Straw Hats, new shapes, in
white, black and coIors; Ribbons,
Flowers, Laces, Yeilings, White
Goods, etc. BURNS & SHUGERT.
For .CoND1,rENr' call on Beall &
Coleman.
SHEET METAL SHINGLES. See
Beall & Coleman.
Something NEWEST in use
'sBack Band Hook"
BEAIL & CoLEMAs.
Try us on white shirts, YOU will
be pleased how nice they fit, at
Hirschman's.
Everything in millinery that is
new for this seasons wear, yon can
find at Hirschman's.
Look at our line of negligee shirts,
best selection of colors We have ever
shown, at Hirschman's.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-10

Nothing but good stock killed, and meats
kept pure and fresh in one of the best Refrig-
orators this side of BaItimore-a very impor-
tant item this hot weather.
P. B. DORSEY,
July s, 1s94-St, Charles Town, W. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-10

4GHksT price in Cash for Veal Caves
them. g. F. WALL.
TF you With to buy a FrssIl Cow come and
= sss me 2. T. WALL,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-10

Mr.. Vim. g. Earnshaw's saloon was broken
into last night aud about three dollars in coin
and quantity of whisky were taken The
thieves gained entrance into the building
through y rear window.-Adrocate.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-10
Why % You Suffer

With your Eyes, when tho assistance of a
pair of
ROCK CRYSTAL OR DIAMOND LENSE,
will give you relief. we guarantee to tit or
refund the price. Large assortment, ut
q. w. BROWNS,
Oct, 20. 1921. Ol,ticiau and Jewcler.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-10

Five hundred perch of good build
ing stone for sale by VIM. Philips
& Sons.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-10

Mr. Geo. A. Hunt has fitted up a livery
stable in part of the old Mcknight factory
building, near the b. & o. depot, has an ex-
celent outfit, and proposes to hire low for
cash.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-10

Anumber of summer visitors from Harper :
Ferry were in town last night. and oue even
ing last week lively "straw-tidc'' party came
up from that town.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-10

Three hundred middle posts and
$50 mortised posts for sale by Geo.
H. Hagley.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-10

Miss Kate Chambers, with Mr.. Walter Hill
and the county superintendent, will constitute
the Board of Examiners of public school
teachers.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-10

The postofIice ut Harper's Ferry having
been made presidential one, Mr. c. B. Went
zell, present postmaster, has been nomina ted
for the position.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-10

The sditor's sickness and critical illness of
neur relative of his family has ncccssitatcd
delay in this issue of the SPIRIT.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-07-10
DIR. TomI1nson9s
DENTAL OFFICE,

.ioRiyER OF CHARLEs AND L1pRRrY sTRxE,s
CHARLEsTowN.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-28
SNAP SHOTS AT HOME NEWS.

The condition OF Il. J. Dennis is said
to be no better than It was several days
ago.
Nearly everybody is suffering with a
'cold."
Father" F. P. Baker is seventy four
years of age.
The Modocs will sing at the Mckinley
meetings at Hutchinson Wednesday,
Another edition Of Labor Commissioner
Todd's report is in the hands of the prin-
MarshalTs band will give a free con-
cert this evening at the Union Pacific
park.
Governor LeweIling, s. n. Scott and
Jesse Harper will speak at the City park
tomorrow.
It takes ten workmen and twenty
sight-seers to raise telephone pole into
position.
The bicycle girls will soon be DOMINIC
their leggings. This will be gOdsend
to the thin ones.
The Young Mems Christian associa-
ton has moved into its new quarters, on
East Eighth street.
Battery went to Lawrence this morn
ing to participate in the sham battle at
the Bismarck fair
As the man said, who got of an cleo
trio car on the wrong side, "Tell them
I'm coming to-"
The women are now wearing shoes
two inches longer than their feet This
explanation is timely.
literary society has been organized
at APO Jefferson street, which viii meet
every Wednesday evening.
f. B. Dawes voice gave way a few
days ago and he could not make his
speech as advertised at Ottawa
Several Topeka sports who lost money
at the races here are attending the Bis
marck races to retrieve their fortune.
The Atchison Globe says: Don't go
crazy till after NOvem Der. The insane
asylums will be better managed then"
City Attorney Hungate was a little
nervous today IN court He is going TO
Lawrence to help kill rebels this evening.
The July earnings of the Santa Fe
were: Gross, 1885, 951; decrease, 81
331, 720 Net, $217,455; decrease, $685.
1877.
The state executive council has adopt
ed a series of resolutions in honor of Elk
Governor Charles Robinson who died re-
Gently
Rev. J. R Madison of the Kansas Az
enue NJ. E. church, will dedicate a new
Methodist church at Lancaster. Sunday,
October T.
John W. Gardiner and John NJ. Wilker-
son are talked of as Hank Lindsey's sue
cessor at the police headquarters, after
November.
II there il anything going on in sport
ing circles, the hack drivers are the peO-
pie that know all about It This may be
pointer for Harry C(an't) Stafford.
A resolution may be offered At the next
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-28
c. K. HOLIDAY AT SCHOOL.
Cha rIie is Attending '-the Law school a


Cha rIie is Attending-the Law school at
Lawrence.
Charles <. Holiday, Jr., is a state uni
versity law student
1t is not generally known because Mr..
Holiday has not been a liberal advertis-
err of himself during the last few weeks
but it is true that he is reading Black
stone and rubbing up on international
law.
Mr.. Holiday goes down to Lawrence
every morning, listens to the lectures in
the university law schools and returns to
Topeka in the afternoon.
The political friends of Mr. Holiday
say be is studying law because be is out
of business and was tired doing nothing
and at the same time wants to fit himself
for federal appointment as secretary of
legation to some place not yet designat-
ed by President Cleveland
Mr.. Holiday aud his friends are ex-
pecting this long looked for federal APP
pointment to be announced from Wash
ington most any time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-28

meeting of the city council ordering the
committee on public buildings to make a
report on the necessity Of a new city hall
George Sharitt clerk of the United
States circuit court, detests the title of
"Hon.," and the man who uses it in ad-
dressing him has to keep out of Mr..
Sharitts way.
Frank j. Merrick who writes the
passes issued from the Office of General
Manager J. J. Frey, will retire from his
preset position October 1. His place
will be filed by Henry Lauck
A good many Topeka people are pre-
pairing to attend the Priests of Pallas
parade at Kansas City Tuesday evening
They will hustle back home IN time to
get breakfast and hear Mckinley.
The Topeka letter carriers have not
yet got their back pay for over time
which they have been looking for, for
several months. Their claims are being
looked after by the attorney of the letter
carriers association in Washington
Nose Matthews the lawyer, is now at
Decatur, Alabama He was arrested
about year ago on the charge of fOrg-
ing the name of a federal judge to
court order, but when his case came to
trial he was discharged. s B. Isenhart
saw him in Decatur about three weeks
ago.
A disorderly house has been estab-
Ished on Tenth street close to a row of
the finest residences in the city. The
neighbors are left to enjoy it the best
they may, for Hank Lindsey's police
force never disturbs suchan establishment
as this, and the governor y Ouldn't COM
plain if he had one right under his nose j..
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-28
DEATH OF I. v. BAKER,
Brother of F. p. and Gideon Baker Passes
Away at Comstocks, New York.

Brother of F. p. and Gideon Baker Passes
Away at Constocks, New York
Gideon D. and F. P. Baker received a
telegram last night announcing the death
of their only other brother, l. V. Baker.
at his home in COmstOcks. New York.
Unlike his brothers, l. ". Baker was not
engaged in the newspaper or printing
business. He has been engaged in rail-
road traffic business almost ever since
there have been railroads, and his last
official position, which he resigned on
account of old age, was the management
Of all the railroad interests of the Della
ware s. Hudson Canal Co, which leases
many lines IN New York and other
states, and Canada Mr.. Baker was 81
years of age, and the Oldest of the living
brothers His sad death leaves only
three of the eleven "Baker children" F.
P. Baker, aged "A; Gideon Baker, aged
90, and Mrs. George Willard, OF Burling-
ton, Iowa. aged g. F. P. Baker intended
to 60 east and visit his brother Octob Der
1st, in company with Mrs G. c. Baker.
As the funeral will be held Sunday after
noon they would not be able TO reach
Comstocks in time to attend the funeral,
so they will probably not 90.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-28
MIR. GLEED ENGLAND.
He is There Looking After Irrigation In
feresfs.

He is There Looking After Irrigation Tn
terests.
The occasion OF j. w. Gleed's visit 20
England. where he viii arrive next week,
is business connected with western irri-
cation interests. The law firm of which
Mr.. Gleed is a member are the attorneys
for London syndicate which owns the
greater amount Of stock in the western
irrigation companies that own bitches in
western Kansas MIR. Gleed spent nearly
a month this summer ia making com
plete investigation Of these bitches and
everything connected with them. and he
went to London to report the results Of
his Investigations to the capitalists who
hold the stock.
Upon Mr. Gleed's report will largely
depend the future action Of English cap
talists in investing in further irrigating
schemes in Kansas. 1t is believed that
Mr.. Gleed's report viii be favorable to
the continuance Of irrigation investments,
but may be confined 10 the new pump
and windmill schemes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-28
SAWYER VS.. GISH.

The Captain Finds Him Drunk and the
Judge Fines Him Ten Dollars.
Buck Sawyer, the colored man who is
a bad man when he gets full of fire wa
ter. was discovered in barn between
Fourth and Fifth streets on the east side
of the avenue yesterday afternoon arous-
ing "Old Nick and officer Gish remon-
strated with him. Buck also demonstrated
and there was lively time for awhile
till the officer got him to the station.
Gish was SO mad when he got him there
that he put all three charges against
him to get even-drunk, disturbing the
peace and resisting an officer. Ed
Woodruff, jailer, felt his heart touched
and persuaded the captain to trim of the
last charge. Sawyer got fine Of $40
this morning by pleading guilty.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-28
PLENTY OF WATER NOW.
The Deaf and Dumb Institution VIII
Hereafter Have Pure Water.

The Deaf and Dumb Institution VIII
Hereafter Have Pure Water.
N. NJ Hinshaw and NJ A Householder,
the committee appointed from the state
board Of charities to supervise the new
water plant at the Olathe institution
are in the city. Dir. Hinshaw
said that the water supply ques-
ton has at last. been.solved- A well
thirty feet deep and thirty feet IN diane
ter has been dug and hereafter the water
will be taken from the well for the use
Of the deaf and dnmb institution. The
supply has been secured from a pond
and Mr. Hinshaw says it has for thirteen
years been of the consistency of mOlasses-
A movement was made at one time to
take the institution away from Olathe
because Of the insufficient supply Of
water and the city constructed the pond
which has served the institution since
that time