davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-12-15

The body of an aged man by the
name of Humphrey Huff was found
by tree in Col Boyce's woods,
near Boyce, last Sunday afternoon.
He had been missed by his friends
for about one week, they ut first
being under the impression that he
had gone among friends i'll Jefferson
county, but learning that such was
not the case, search was made, when
his body was discovered 10y his son
as above stated. 1t is supposed
the old man froze TO death! He
resided near Millwood- Interment
in jefferson county to-day.
Manchester ITEM, Dec. s.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-12-15

Possession of the Strasburg aud Har-
risonburg Railroad, extending from
strasburg, Va, to Harrisonburg, Va,
operated under lease by the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Co., was surrendered
to the Southern Railway Co., on Decem'
Der LIST. Tickets will not be sold or bag
gage checked via Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad to any point on the Strasburg
and Harrisonburg Railroad, or points be-
yond via that line.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-12-15

A Washington correspondent writes ;
"a national congress of mothers will be
held in this city on February 16. The
movement was started by ladies of this
city and has been taken hold of with en-
thusiasm By many women of culture in
all parts of the country. On Tuesday
Mrs. Adlai Stevenson, Mrs. Phebe a.
Hearst, Mrs. William L. Wilson, Miss
Morton, Mrs. H. w. Fuller, Mrs. TheO
dore w. Birney and Miss Janette Rich
ards will leave here for New York, where
they will confer at the Hotel Waldorf
with women from the East for the pur-
pose of advancing the interests of the
CONGRESS
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-12-15

At the N Y Racket Store is the place to
buy your Xmas candy. We can sell yon the
best caney &c 10, or lbs. for pc; We Keep no
cheap Glucose candy, nothing but the best
plain candy; mixed nuts 12c lb. the best figs
l5c ID; Il nice french mixture candy 9clb. or
lbs. for %; we have all of our holiday goods
open and they are going like hot cakes; we
have the largest display in Charles Town. aud
body in our big stock. come quick while
stock is complete; our best ladies cloaks re-
duccd TO close them out as near as possible
before the holidays; we have nice line OF
capes III stock, all ut 50c on the dollar: don't
forget 10 see us before you buY your Xmas
hat, VIC will save you ut least 40 per cent.
it; another big lot of ladies, children's and
mems shoes just received cheaper than ever;
Try our Kelly shoes. they are incest line you
ever saw all the latest toes and heels &c,
every pair guaranteed. none better made, they
run $500 to $500.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-12-15

We need money, and must have it
to meet our expenses. We hope,
therefore, our friends and patrons
will head this gentle reminder and
come to our aid in substantial way.
Do it quickly, and in case you can
not pay all you owe US, do let us
have part at least, and this will be
far better than passing this call
UNDECIDED, and making no effort to
pay anything at all.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-12-15

Postmaster-Genera Wilson, in his
annual report, recommends that all
the postmasters in the United States
be placed under the civil-service
laws. He also advises that the laws
be amended so as TO prevent the
abuses in carrying second-cIass mail
matter.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-12-15

Messrs. f. H. Mcdonald & Son
have opened in the Grange Building,
corner of George and Liberty streets,
a store for the sale of farm products,
flour, meal, corn, oats, bran, hay,
meats, vegetables, poultry &c. Col.
Mcdonald (accor1ing him title
honorabIy won) is gentlemen of
enterprise and business pluck, and
will we doubt not, make his new ven
ture success. His son, who is in i'm
mediate charge, is pleasant, agree
able young man, and Mr.. Joseph l..
Brown, an experienced butcher, is
holding up the fresh meat side of
the house.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-12-15
Rich Man.

They had just arrived in Brooklyn
from the Island. They walked across
the great bridge. As they approach
ed the New York side they stretched
their necks and viewed the massive
buildings.
''oh he mustbe rich, shcventured.
"Who?"
The man who owns all of these
buildings
Zone man doesn't own them ell"
sob yes he does, she assured him,
GLOW do you know" he asked.
Because. she said, Ibis name is
on them"
Il guess that's So" he agreed as
he looked up at a sly-scraper,
"Mr. Castoria must be pretty rich. !"
Printers Ilk.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-12-15
Hack for Hire.

Tie undersigned has provided himself with
a comfortable aud rooIny hack. and is pre-
pared 20 convey passengers for short or long
distances at Reasonable rates. Can convey q
party of twelve persons at Que time. Orders
left with Mr. john Hopkins. at the store of
Mr.. Z. q. Butler will receive prompt attention.
Dee Aft JOHN Ii. HOOE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-12-15
Postmaster General wilson has

Postmaster General Wilson has is
sued an order prohibiting such no
tice as ''Please Send Out" or ''Please
Paste Up" being placed on the wrap
pers of third-class mail matter. Such
notices will subject the matter to
first-class rates. The words per
sonal" or ITO Be Called For' are
deemed part of the address, and
are permissible.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-12-15

The First National Bank of Holli-
daysburg, Pa, has closed its doors,
causing the failure of the Martins
bnrg. Pa, and the Williamsburg
Bank, of Williamsburg, Pa.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-12-15

The Vice President yesterday an
nounced the names of Messrs. Sher-
man (ohio), Elkins CIV. va.) and
Mitchell (Wis.) as a committee to
arrange for the coming Inauguration
of the President-eIect.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-12-15

Judge Faulkner held Especial term
of the Jefferson Circuit Court yester-
day. Circuit Clerk Daniel qualified,
and Mr.. w. Grablachoff, Rou-
maniau, and graduate of the West
Virginia University, was admitted to
Droctice
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-12-15
George L. Travis,


D ESPRCTFULLY announces TO his friends
i I, and the public that has removed TO the
room in rear Of Watson House Saloon
Ny shop has been Thoroughly Furnished and
Improved. with the Best Patent Spring Oh airs,
&c. is large and roomy, and 1 shall constantly
have the services of a competent assistant
Pro mptness. neatness and politeness my motto.
April D. 1890.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-12-15

Mr.. Ambrose Smith. father of Edi-
tor A. B. Smith, of the Martinsburg
Herald, died at his home in Middle
bourne, w. Va, Thursday.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-12-15

Mr. John NJ. Moore bought from
Mr.. Adam B. Moler tract of "a
acres of unimproved land near
Bakerton, for S1,150 cash, and is
making arrangements for the cree
ton of clearinghouse thereon.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-12-15

The OUTLOOK will be in 1897, Us 1t has been
during each of its twenty-seven years, His
tory of Our Own Times, In its various edi-
torial departments The OUTLOOK gives com
pact review of the worlds progress; it follows
with care all the important philanthropic aud
industrial movements Of the day; has q com
pleic department Of religious news; devotes
much space TO the interests of the home; re-
views current literature; furnishes cheerful
tabIe-talk about men and things; and, in short,
aims to give fresh information, original oh
seryation. and reasonable entertainment.
Beginning with .he 1fty-1fth yoinme, the
paper will assume the regular magazine size.
which will add greatly to its convenience and
attractiyeness. The OUTLOOK IL Published
every Saturday-ffty-two Issues . year. The
fret issue in each month is an illustrated
Magazine Number, containing about twice as
many pages the ordinary issues, together
with n large number of pictures
The price of The OUTLOOK Is three dollars
a year in advance, or less than n cent Il day
Send for a specimen copy and Musb0ted
prospectus. The Outlook, IS AStor Place, Aet0
York Ctr.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-12-15

The Shepherdstown Specially Manu-
featuring Company, under the pressure
of large orders, has increased its force OF
employees and will run on extra time.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-12-15

Contracts have been let for the erection
of a new Car Repair house at Keyser, W.
Va, for the B. & o. R. R. The struc-
ture will be SOx42O feet and will cost
about $4,000.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-12-15

DIR. VIM. P. Manning, native of this
county, and now eminent in his profes-
sion aud in the enjoyment of an extensive
practice in Washington City, has remov-
ed into his handsome Rhode Island Ave.
residence recently completed. His office
is there, too,-No. 1911. Office telephone
call 9O34.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-12-15
Take Notice.

Owing to a change in our business all ac-
counts due s. ID. Hirschman q Co. must be
settled by December Is. 1896
Nov. 10. s. d. HIRSCHMAN d co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-12-15
To the Public.
PosroFF1cE, CHARLES TowN, w. VA,
Decap,bar = 1906

December T. 1896.
Quite number of the patrons of this
office have come to me to-day, and have
stated that they had signed an applicants
petition for the next postmastership under
the impression that was to be retained as
Deputy in the case of his success"
In this connection have been advised to
thus publicly announce to my friends that
no such assurance has been given me by
either of the several petitioners now in the
field.
CHARLES a. JOHNSON.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-12-15

Mr.. Thos. j. West, who takes
great pride in the purity of his stock
of chickens and turkeys, offers for
sale at reasonable prices, few Bar
red Plymoth Rock cockerels and
Bronze turkeys. His stock is raised
from imported eggs from prize win
ners, and are up 10 date in length
of pedigree and royal blue blood
He has spared no expense in getting
the best, and those who patronize
him may feel assured that he will
deal with them fairly,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-12-15

Sheriff Eugene Baker left on Monday
night last for Moundsville, taking with
him six persons to commit to the care of
the Superintendent of the Penitentiary
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-12-15

Senator Faulkner denies the report
that he would resign from the Senate
in order to take high salaried legal
position in New York. and says that
he is not likely to take a step which
would result in giving to Republi-
can the seat he now occupies in the
Senate.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-12-15

jefferson Lodge, No. $50, 1. o.
o. F., will hold an oyster supper at
Shenandoah junction Dec. 20, 30 and
81. Proceeds to furnish Odd Fellows
Hall at that place. All are cordially
invited to attend.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-12-15

The raising of the framework of
the new steam roller mill is well
advanced, and work upon tine large
steel elevator is progressing.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-12-15

After Sunday, December 27th,
1896, and until further notice, Sunday
trains will be discontinued on the
West Virginia Central and Pittsburg
Railway.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-12-15
FOR SALE.

HOUSE AND LOT on the corner of
Washington and West streets. Charles Town,
Suitable for boarding house. wholesale
house. or any purpose. House and lot has
a frontage OF 76 feet. running back $50 feet.
House contains II rooms and large store
room. All in first class condition. Hydraut
in Kitchen and a good Well in yard. also n
small stable on the lot and good fencing all
around.
Na3-tf. HENRY DUNN.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-12-15

Thanks to Postmaster General
Wilson for copy of his animal re-
port for the year ending June 80,
1896.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-12-15

Col. John r. Fellows, district at
torncy of New York city, is dead.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-12-15
MARRIED..

AT the parsonage ir Leesown, jefferson
county, West Virginia. November Goth.
1896 by Elder w. k. d. Moncure, ROBERT
NJ. EARHARr. and MARY V. LOCKE
all of Jefferson county
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-12-15

McKinley's plurality over Bryan in
West Virginia is 11,487.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-12-15
NEw York, Dec. 18th, 1896.
Mr.. S. Schloss,
Care of S. D. Hirschman d Co,
Charles Town, w. Va.

Dear Sir:
don't know whether you realize that the time for
disposng of the stock is very short only "a Gays re-
sn before we must give up possession of the place
Iaae,n from your former letter. the stock is still
quite large though you say business has been very
good. ~,
Now in order to the entire stock into cash,
YOU must make such prices the goods as will insure
ready salesno matter what price you realize goods
must be disposed of bear this in mind. You might
put special add' in the paper calling peoples at
tenon to the effect that every dollars worth of goods
must be sold in the next weeks.
Trusting that you will carry out my Instructions to
the letter. with kindest regards
Sincerely yours
STUARD HIRSCHMAN.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-12-15
New Barber shop.

The undersigned hereby announces TO his
friends and the puhlic that be has opened
Barber Shop in the corner room Of Hunters
Row. opposite the court-hoBse, Charles Town
have tie Latest Improved Chzirs. and every
thing will be kept neat and cieau- Prompt
ness aud poIiiebess my motto
Respectfully.
JulE ?. 1867. JAS H. THOMPSON
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-12-15
Bank Notice.

The Bank of Charles Town will be closed on
Christmas and New Years days
G. A. PORTERFIELD,
Dec ., 1896 Cashier.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-12-15
GOOD PURE BEER

in using our product are supplying themselves
with the Acme of Perfection i'm Malt Beverages
The reputation of our Beer is being made now,
not 20 years ago. It's Pure, Heathfu. Nour-
ishing and Invigorating, an excellent tonic for
the sick aud debilitated. Try It and yon will
be convinced of its merits.
Can be had from the following well known
dealers in Charles Town, who receive il fresi
from the brewery daily. which is u deeice
advantage for the consumer:
Hotel Watson, James a. Thomas, s.
Yantis, G.. A. Mock aud VI. j. Kane.
Nav 2G ISl6
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-12-15
Wood and Lumber
For sale.

Orders left with 1. L. Pcntz for Oak and
Hickory Wood. delivered on short notice, by
sawed 10 order. WI VI. BURNS,
Feb IL. Rippon. JEFF. Co. w Va
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-12-15
WHY Not Use The Best :?

The Lager Beer made by tue Harper's Ferry
Brewing Co. Is without doubt the Purcst aud
Best produced in this country, being brew ed
with the most scrupuious care aud cleanliness
from the Choicest Bohemian Hops and Canada
Barley Malt. under the direct supervision of a
Scientific and Practical Brew Master, with the
result TINT the lovers of y
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-12-15

For sale, Pheton Buggy, rs good
as new. Inquire at Hirschman's.
Strayed, Oct. 2lst, something of
roam or brindle Steer. Very wild.
Please notify c. F. Wall of his
whereabouts.
New umbrellas and gloves at
Palmbaum's.
Stamped linens and worsteds at
Palmbaum's.
Handkerchiefs and pocketbooks
at Palmba um's.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-12-15
b, d O. r.. r..

Trains pass Charles Town as follows:
Northbound.-W Winchester accommo-
datiou 6.46 a. m; train passing at II 30
p. m. changed to 1923 a. m; train pass
ing at SOL p. IN. changed to 5.35 p. m.
outhbound.-Train passing at S24 a.
m. changed to 6.54 a. M; train now pass
ing at 30 p. M. changed to 1905 p. M;
Winchester accommodation at SIS p. m.
This schedule is for the Valley Divi-
sion from Harper's Ferry to Strasburg.
The ladies of Bakerton NJ. E. Church
will give an oyster supper for the benefit
of the church Immediately after the
Christmas entertainment and tree, on
Friday night, December 25th.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-12-15
THE REST CURE.

This is often the best cure. But many
people cannot afford 10 rest indefinitely.
Worse stili, the very knowledge that they
cannot. seriously interferes with the best use
of the rest they have. Too often going to the
doctor means that the patient shall stop short,
while cares aud duties aud expenses continue
Many, therefore, hesitate and delay.
Drs. starkey & Paien's Compound Oxygen
Treatment presents an easy way out Of the
dilemma; 1t has done 50 for more Than seore
Of years aud for more than three score tbo1s-
and people. The agent used Is the Compound
Oxygen. The method ptts IT ~here IT will do
the most goed-in the Inngs- The treatment
neither interferes with business nor pleasure
This simple thing has made multitudes of run
down, oyer-worked. nervous and sick people
as good rs new. For further particulars send
for book of 200 pages, sent free. Home or
Office Treatment, Consultation free.
Drs. Starkey & PaIen,
1929 orch ST., Philadelphia, Pa.
San Francisco, cal. Toronto, Can.
Dec. 8. Iso6-Iy.
WTANTED, 800 lbs. Pork.
In II. Al ~ ,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-12-15

TUESDAY MORNING. DECEMBER Is. 1896.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-12-15
SPIRIT OF JEFFERSON.

cHAa1na rows, Js1rnnson COUNTY, W. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-12-15
WEEKLY THE MONTHLY
Cd utIO ok.

Published every Saturday
10 Astor place New York
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-10-16
What Effect Would it Have!

The silver men continue to make the
bald assertion, which they rarely at
tempt to bolster up by any preiense OF
argument, that the opening OF the
mints of this country to the free coin
age of silver would result in the inn
mediate appreciation of silver until 1t
would reach the price 1929 an ounce
in gold. This naked assertion is one
of the main foundation stones OF the
entire free silver argument. All ex-
perience of other countries is disregard
ed. as are the views of nearly every
writer On economic topics who has
ever discussed the question.
Docs any one believe that the United
States we're to close its mints to the
free coinage of gold, the immediate
resuH would be the decline in the price
of gold one-halfg This is precisely as
logical as the assumption that by
opening the mints to silver the United
States could alone double the value OF
all the silver in the world. Ii the
United States is sufficiently powerful
to do the one thing, it is certainly
powerful enough to do the other The
| propositions are interdependent- L
Populistic prophecies on the subject
can be taken as the rule TO guide the
bus;ness actions of the Uniteb States
what vast field is open for the leglsla
ton of this country By opening ths
mints to free coinage of silver, 1t car
double the value of all the silver IN ths
world. Then by closing the mints tt
the free coinage of gold it can cut II
two the price of all the gold IN th'
| world. By this happy process aiidebe
owing abroad can be paid for with one
quarter of the amount of silver which
| Il would take at present Wheneve
| this process has gone far enough .
make an enormous profit, it could D
reversed, gold elevated and silver de
pressed, and another handsome prom
! realized. This is capable OF indehnlt
!; texnansion.-Ex.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-10-16
SHELTON MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON FRIDAY oCTOF
No Time for Experimenting.

If the state of Washington has any
rivals who are jealous of its natural
advantages in the competition for the
new trade of this Orient, of which we
have had during the last year SO
suspicious beginning, they viii hard
ly be human if they would not be
gratified TO see the populists control
our next legislature. A commercial
future of exceptional splendor is within
our reach. 1t viii help our cities, viii
set our mills and logging camps at
work to their utmost capacity and viii
create large profitable demand for
the produce of our fan We have
everything needed for the develop
mcnt of such future except capital:
and populist legislature will brighten
capital away. 1t win be like yellow
flag at quarantine. Men who have
money to invest will not bring it into
a state where popullstic ideas will con-
troll legislation, where populist execu-
tive viii be charged with The admins
tration of laws which populist judges,
in some cases at least, will interpret.
This is no idle fear. In its immedi-
ate consequence the result of placing
this state III populist control would be
more disastrous than anything else
that can be suggested. If the impossi-
bic should happen and the whole
country should declare for free coin
age, capital would know what to ex-
pect; but no one can foresee what a
populist legislature may do, what no
tions of law populist judge may take
or what conception Of his authority a
populist executive may not harbor.
Every man who has had occasion to
get in touch with leading business and
financial centers knows how great is
the dread OF such things. Capital
will not come to this state to be sub
jected to the vagaries of Missionaries in
law making. The experience of Kan
sas proves this is to be true. Not only
did capital cease to flow into that
state when the populists got control,
but eyey dollar was drawn out that
could be realized and the result is that
Kansas is today in a most pitiable con-
dition.
Will the people of Washington, who
have before then a future of marvellous
possibilities, who only need to preserve
the confidence of investors in order te
secure the necessary capital to enable
the state to take its proper place II
the competition for the growing com
merce of the Orient, deliberately drive
this capital away? We do not believe
it. We believe that majority OF the
voters will see the folly OF such
course and win not try the experiment
of populism at this critical time In the
business history of the state.-Ex.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-10-16

CEDAk CAMP No lS0
y wOODMEN OF THE WORLD
Meets every md and 4th Tuesday at Masonic
htA Shelton. Visiting neighb1rs cordially an
rted 70 camp with Us, DR.. ". N. Beach,
A. :. Nunson. Clerk. Consul.