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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-09-01

"The japanese Evening" at Charles
Washington Hal was everything land
more) the promoter Miss Laura Q. Strider)
and her assistants expected. Hundreds of
people attended, were interested in the jap
anese curios exhibited, and enjoyed a sump-
tuous supper, refreshments, etc. Misses Julia
N Merchant, Grace Morris and Celia Cockrill
appeared in the costume of high bred Japa-
nese ladies and ate rice with chop-sticks for
proceeds of the evening were $500.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-09-01

Mr.. c. B. Rouss, the millionaire
philanthropist, will pay his annual
visit to the Winchester Fair on
Thursday, Sept. 10, when his nu-
merous friends will have an opportun-
ity of greeting him.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-09-01

Died August 18th, 1896, at her residence
near Shenandoah Junction, Mrs. Clara E.
Webb, beloved wife of Frank r. Webb, and
daughter of John j. and Eliza E. Dillow-
aged "a years, 8 months and 1S days. The
deceased leaves q husband and two small
children to mourn her loss. She was a mem
Der of the NJ. E. Church. The remains
were inferred at Neersville, Va. She was a
bright and most intelligent young lady and
beloved by all who knew her.-RE .SentineI.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-09-01

We regret exceedingly TO learn
by private letter from Mr.. Charles
Broadway Rouss that there is no
prospect as yet of the restoration OF
his vision. He says-"Ther has not
ben the slightest improvement
in Martins eyes, much les
in my own. Martin Gums around
evry da TO report." The advance OF
science in this age, however, is won
derful- and we yet hope that Mr..
Felts or some u else may be able TO
develop the open sesame that will
give the glorious light of day to
those who walk in darkness.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-09-01

Senator Faulkner has returned
from Chicago, and says that Senator
Jones, chairman of the National DEM
ocratic Committee, was exceedingly
cheerful and enthusiastic over the
prospects of the campaign,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-09-01

Gen. C. c. Watts, Democratic can
didate for Governor, will be at Nor
gan's Grove to morrow, (Wednes-
day,) to address the people of this
section upon the vital issues of the
day. As will be seen by notice else
where, Senator Morgan, of Alabama,
and Hon. Irvine Duncan, of Ohio,
will also be at the grove tomorrow.
A regular old-fashioned Democratic
field day may therefore he expected
and everybody who can do so should
attend.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-09-01

The rumor that General Watts, the
Democratic nominee for Governor of
West Virginia, was to be withdrawn
in favor of a candidate more accept
able to the Populists is without foun-
datinn.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-09-01
Town Ordinance.

At q meeting of the Town Council held on
Monday, July 18th, the following ordinance
was adopted:
No person shall drive any steer or beef thro'
the streets of this town without being first
hobbled by having u chain not less than three
feet long attached TO u front foot of such ami
NAL. And any person offending herein shall
pay a fine of not less than S5. This ordinance
not to include or apply to droves of cattle
over three in number, or milk cows
S. LEE P~urLLIPs. GUSTAV BROWN,
Clerk. Mayor,
A10uetA 1903
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-09-01

Iii Hung Chang, the great Chinese
statesman. arrived in New York Fri
day, and was received with distin-
guished honors.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-09-01

The Charles Town Band complimented
Sheriff Eugene Baker by a serenade at his
home, near Leetown, last evening. They
were invited to a sumptuous supper and en-
joyed themselves. 1t is a good thing to keep
on the right side of the Sheriff. p.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-09-01

Mr.. Charles Broadway Rouss, the
well-known New York merchant,
announces that he will not vote for
Mr.. BRYAN for President.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-09-01

The Bryan and Sewall national campaign
headquarters has been located at Chicago.
The literary department will be in Wash
ington. Chairman Jones says the commit
tee is getting all the money it needs for le-
Ultimate purposes.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-09-01

Mr.. Edward Stroup. a well-kuown
resident of the neighborhood OF
Uvilla, died last Tuesday, aged about
&c years.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-09-01

DIR. Il. r. Moore, of Charles Town, per-
formed a very successful operation on one
of Mr.. G. G. Johns eyes by removing there
from a cataract. Mr.. Johns now %rejoices in
having the sight restored.-H r. Sentinel.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-09-01
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that l win execute
the foregoing decree at my office in Charles
Town. West Virginia, on the 25th day of Sep
TENDER, 1896.
Given under my hand this 22nd day
of August, 1896.
CLEON MOORE.
Aug. 25-4t. Commissioner
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-09-01

A letter from Secretary R. S. NJ.
Hoffman informs us that Senator
Morgan, of Alabama, and Hon. IT.
vine Duncan, of Ohio, will deliver
addresses or the silver question at
Morgan's Grove on Wednesday,
September 2. Senator Morgan is al
so announced to speak at the court
house in Charles Town on Thursday
evening, Sept. 8. at s o'clock.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-09-01
Your Worst Enemy writhing

With the rheumatism is an individual whom,
if you have a Christian spirit, you would for
give, He is. no matter what his Delinquent
cies, punished enough. Nothing short of
Tophet could enhance his misery, Moreover,
he is in serious peril. The desease is always
prone to attack his heart and kill him Hos
letters Stomach Bitters has the highest repu-
tation and the most authoritative professional
sanction. Its use in the preliminary stage OF
the complaint is the wisest precautionary
measure rheumatic invalids can possible
adopt, The Bitters is also u remedy of the
greatest utility in malarial and kidney trouble,
dyspepsia and liver complaint, constipation
OF hardship and exposure in damp or incle-
ment weather, and is n capital promoter of
appetite aud sleep. Give this fine remedy the
persistent trial to which all medicines of stand
ard reputation are entitled.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-09-01

Miss Mary Cockrell is canyassing for
subscriptions to a number of books, but just
now more especially giving her attention to
biographies of Bryan and Sewall and Nc
Kiuley and Hobart, at reasonable prices.
They are we'll illustrated.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-09-01

The SPIRIT OF JEFFERSON to new
subscribers, from now until january
1, 1898, for s1.50 cash in advance.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-09-01

Our young friend Frank Fl. Har-
mison, of Morgan county, makes a
good convention chairman. Frank
is a tip-top, rock-ribbed Democrat,
and the 9TH Delegate District Com
vention did itself honor in making
him its presiding officer last Thurs
day
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-09-01
ShannondaIe Springs.

This delightful Summer Resort. with its
health-giying waters-Chalybeate, Red and
andoah river, at the foot of the Blue Ridge.
five miles from Charles Town, W. Va. is now
open.
Hacks meet all daily trains on b. & o. and
n. IL W. roads at Charles Town.
Rates very reasonable.
Ferriage Tree to patrons of the hotel.
is. CRAWFORD, Prop'r.
p. o. Charles Town, Jefferson Co., W. Va.
June I6.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-09-01

The rolling stock of the B. & o. is being
augmented daily. 1t will be remembered
contracts were recently mad for 5000 new
cars and rs new locomotives.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-09-01

Mr.. J. v. Johnson, State auditor of West
Virginia, has purchased the Yates farm,
near Roanoke, Va, 15S acres, for $50 an
acre, and will remove there as soon as his
term of office expires.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-09-01

1t is announced that Hon. Henry G. Da-
Wis is for Bryan and free coinage. BE pre-
sided over a district convention at Eikins,
and also over a Bryan and sewar Club.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-09-01
Peaches for Sale.

Lots of Peaches. at prices to suit everybody
al orchard opposite Shannondalc Springs. JEFF
ferson County W Va.
August 4. 1866.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-09-01

The Hagerstowu Fair Association is max
ing preparations for q big fair this year
The dates are October 2O-2S. The sum of
So, 900 will be offered for race premiums.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-09-01
Dress Making.

Mrs Virginia Souders desires to give notice
that she is prepared TO do all kinds of Dress
Making, at her home on North West street
Has the latest styles and fashions Returns
thanks for past patronage, and invites ladies
wishing work done to give her a call
Feh. eff.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-09-01

State of West Virginia. County of jefferson:
Clerks Office of the Circuit Court:
1, John NJ. Daniel, clerk of the Circuit
Court. do hereby certify that James VI. Ma
sou. Jr.. Special Commissioner, has executed
bond before me in above case. with approved
security, conditioned according to law.
JNO. Nj. DANIEL.
Scnt Clerk of Circuit Court.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-09-01

Hon. w. 6. Brown, Jr., nominee
for Congress from the second district,
will speak at bIorgan's Grove Fair
on Thursday, the sd of September.
He will also address the Democratic
voters of Middleway on Friday even
ing. Sept. 18th, at 1850. and on Sat
urday, the 9Th, will speak at the
Courthouse in Charles Town at 8
p. m. On Monday night. Sept. 9TH,
he will speak at Rippon at 1880.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-09-01

George A. Slaughter and Maud A.
Brantner, both of Shenandoah juno
ton, were married in Hagerstown on
Thursday last.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-09-01
Commissioners Notice.

In the Circuit Court of Jefferson County,
West Virginia:
THOMAS II. MCGAW and Albert f. Dro-
man partners trading as McGaw IL Dromln,
sueing in behalf of themselves and all lien
creditors of Fayette Il. Souders. Plaintiffs.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-09-01
VOLTS Business College,

HAGERsTowN, MD, FREDERICK MD.
Seventy dollars will pay for six months
tuition and a first-class TyPelnriter.
August 4. lSqR-1m.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-09-01

Ex. Gov. Francis, of Missouri, has been
appointed Secretary of the Interior, vice
Hon. Hoke Smith resigned.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-09-01
Big Cut in Bicycles.

We have secured the agency for one of the
biggtst bicycle companies in the world We
have on hand 1000 secondhand wheels of
every description, at from S15 TO $40 New
1896 Models, fully guaranteed, right from the
factory as follows:
LIBERTY, sells at 500; we sell at Sos.
WAyERLY. sells at SIS; we sell at 5000.
SPALDISG, sells at 500; we sell at SO.
sells at 300; we sell at $50.
COMIC. sells at 500: we sell at as.
ECLIPSE, sells at 500: we sell at S49. so.
CRESCENT. sells at SIS; we sell ut S66.
Any wheel on the market at from 10 to %
discount. All wheels sent Z. o. ID. Send for
circulars. Fifteen good first-class wheels sold
on the instalmeut plan to responsible parties.
Write to US. ORSEY * DORSEY.
PIG Sixth ave, Brooklyn. N. Y.
August 4, 1896.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-09-01

Our former countyman Mr.. II. B.
Davenport, Jr., of Clay county in
this State, came within two votes of
being made the Democratic nominee
for the State Senate in his district.
His opponent must have been a pref
ty good man to beat him even that
much We congratulate our young
friend upon his well-merited popu-
larity in the home of his adoption.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-09-01

FAYETTE B. SoUDERS. Bank of Charles
Town. John 8. Castleman. W. L.. Weller *
Son. Cleon Moore, Trustee of jefferson
Moore, Trustee; Matte Z. Coyle, Joseph
Trapnell. Trustee; r. T. Danson 81 Co.
Forrest W. Brown Trustee Jefferson Perma-
nent BuildingAssociation; j. Taylor Ellysou,
Trustee Old Dominion Building and Loan
Association. of Richmond; Gloon Moore.
Trustee; Thos. r. Moore, Trustee; and
Mary V, Defendants.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-09-01

IL Baltimore, August s, 1896, JOSEPH
HARALD. infant son of Fillmore and Mamie
Bennett, aged 10 months.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-09-01
Notice to BondhoIders.
CALL FOR BONDS.

To the holders Of Jefferson County
bonds.
Notice is hereby given that the principal
and accrued interest on the bonds herein
below named will be paid at the office of the
Sheriff of Jefferson County, West Virginia, in
Charles Town, said County, on tile LIST day of
October. 1896, and that interest on said bonds
will cease on that day, viz Jefferson comfy
bonds, 5 per cent. issue of 1856, 100000.
Nos. so, 81, 80, 50 aud 40.
By order of the Court.
EUGENE BAKER,
Sept. 1-tO1. Sheriff of said County.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-09-01

WANTED-sEvERAL FAITHFUL MEN
w or Women to travel for responsible es-
tablished house in West Virginia. Salary
$3.50. payable S15 weekly and expenses. Po-
sition permanent Reference. Enclose self
addressed stamped envelope. The National.
Star Building, Chicago. sl-16t.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-09-01

OIL and Gasoline Stoves. We have them
~ Of the most approved kind. Come and
buy one and you will never regret il
EASfERDAY s. CO., s. Charles st.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-09-01
[Extract from decree OF June 10th, 1861

at is adjudged. ordered and decrced that
this cause he referred to Clcon Moore. n com
missioner of this Court. with instructions to as
certain the real estate of which the defendant,
Fnyet:c b. Souders. is seized and possessed. its
value and annual rental value. to convene the
lien creditors of the said Fuyette b. Souders,
ascertain their amounts and priorities, and to
report upon any other matters deemed perth
nent by himself or any of the parties"
A Copy, Teste.
Clerk.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-09-01
For Sale.

$1,000 feet OF No. Q framing lumber, general
sizes, at 81 per hundred feet This lumber Is
what was left after sorting mp fret class ma
teTiaI. and is good for framing small stables;
Outbuiidings, &c Also four or five hundred
locust aud chestnut posts, from 10 cents up.
VIZ. PHILLIPS SONS
March II. 1896. Charles Town, W Va
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-09-01
.0nSQmDdOn

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thousands of hopeless cases have been already
permanently cured. So proof-poSitive am I
of its power that | consider it my duty to
send tago bottles free to those of your readers
who have Consumption, Throat, Bronchial or
Lung Trouble, if they will write me their
express and postoffice address, Sincerely,
7. A. SL0CUM, M. c., Is3 Pearl ST., New York.
pB- The Editorial and Business Management OF
this Paper Guarantee this generous Proposition
Jan. 81. 06-Iy.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-09-01
DIED.

"a" Obituary notices exceeding five line
Ten Cents per line.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-09-01
Notice to Contractors.

Representing the following Comp mics;
THE NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE
InsuranceC Company of London andEdinburgh,
one of the strongest foreign companies doing
business in America.
PHILADELPHIA UNDERWRITERS,
Composed of the Insurance Company Of n.
America and the Fire Association of Phiia-
delphia. the strongest combine doing business
in the United States The
GREAT NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE
Insurance Company, of Milwaukee, Wis.
THE PROYIDENT SAVINGS INSURANCE
SOCIETY
of New York. The
GUARANTORS LIABILITY INDEMNITY Co
of Philadelphia, writes u Liberal Accident
Policy.
1 respectfully solicit a share of your
Aug. IS. 1s96-tf. THos. r. MOORE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-09-01

Below are a few of the properties now on
my books for sale. ! am having a good many
inauiries for farms. II you want to sell your
property call to see me, or write about prop
erty:
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-09-01
G. 2. RowDES.

Alexander & GRFFN
Solicitors for Complainant The Mercantile
New York. y. Y.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-08-12
Spoons Free to ALI.

I read in the Christian Standard
that Miss A. NJ. Fritz, Station A,
st. Louis, Mo-, wonld give an Gle
CANT plated hook spoon to any one
sending her ten 2cent stamps. ]
sent for one aud found it so useful
that l showed it to my friends,
aud made $13 III two hours, taking
orders for the spoon. The hook
spoon is a household necessity.
1t cannot slip into the dish or cook
ing vessel, being held in the place
by a hook on the back. The spoon
is something housekeepers have
needed ever since spoons were
first invented. Any one can get a
sample spoon by sending ten 9
cent stamps to Miss Fritz. This
is "a splendid way to make money
around home. Very truly,
IL JEANNETTE S.
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STATE OF LOUISIANA.
Parish Of Rapides Tenth Judicial
District Court.
CHARLES w. OWEN }

CHARLES w. OWEN
vs.. No. 1857.
His CREDITORS. SURRENDER.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN TO
IN the creditors of Charles w. Owen,
of Cheneyville, Rapdes parish, Louis
lana. that he has made q vollHihit ary sur
render of his property for the benefit of
his creditors. which surrender has been
accepted by the Hon'l. f. G. Hunter,
Judge of the Tenth Judicial District
Court IN and for the Parish of Rapi1es,
and all further proceedings against eth
er the person or property of the said
Charles w. Owen has been stayed, and
that a meeting of the creditors of said
Owen will be held before Louis j. Hak-
enyos, Notary Public, at his office in the
City of Alexandria, La. on Monday, the
oath day of August 1896, for the purpose
of explaining exactly the amount of their
respective claims and to vote for and
elect Syndic to administer the proper
ty thus surrendered.
l~ WITNESS the Honorable L. G..
: SEAL Hunter and Z. N. Cullom, Jr.,
(~~ >Jud, es of said Court and civ
EN- under my hand and seal officially this
the 18th day of July A. D., 1886.
G. l.. RANSDELL,
Clerk.
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all times he maintained.

all times D6 maintained.
We extend our sympathy to the
people of Cuba in their heroic
struggle for liberty and independ-
ence.
We are opposed to life tenure in
the public service.
We favor appointment based
upon merit, fixing terms OF office;
and such All administration OF the
civil service laws as will afford
equal opportunities to all citizens
of ascertaine,l fitness.
We declare it to he the unwritten
law of this republic, established by
custom aud usage of 100 years,
sanctioned by the examples of the
greatest and wisest of those who
founded and have maintained our
government, that no man should
be eligible for a third term for the
presidential office.
The federal government should
care for and improve the Mississ
ippi river aud other great water
ways OF the republic, SO DIS to Sc.
cure for the interior states easy
cheap transportation to tide water.
When any waterway Of The repub
lie is OF sufficient Importance to de.
mand aid from the government,
such aid should be extended upon
definite plan of continuous work
until permanent impro cement is
secured.
Conti.ling in the justice of our
cause and the necessity OF its
success at the polls, we submit the
foregoing declaration Of principles
and purposes to the considerable
Judgment of the American people.
We invite the support of all ci'i-
zens who approve them and who
desire to have them made effective
through legislation for the relief
of the people aud the restoration
of the country's prosperity.
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C0UNCILMEN.
ALEXANDRIA POST OFFICE DIREC-
TORY.


Jonas Rosenthal. ........... Post Master
VIM Maddox, Asst q g
Office hours from o'clock M to p m.
Money order business closes at p m.
Registered Letters close at o'clock pm.
DISTRICT MAILS.
Hineston, six times week. Leaves
Alexandria at 11::D a III; arrives ut 8 D NJ.
Pineville, fourteen times a week
Leaves Alexandria at 1l.30 z m and & p m,
Arrives at Alexandria 10 N ard 1 n nj.
Poland, three times a week. Leaves
Alexandria Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sat-
urdays at 6 n: returns same days p M.
latt, 9Rce a week. Leaves Alexandria
Fridays at 6 a m and returns same
day at $50 pm.
Kansas City, Watkins & Gulf Railway
to Lake Charles and intermediate post
Offices, daily and return same day
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City Officers.

Thomas Crawley.. ...............M Mayor
&C Swayze. -. Secretary
Jas I Film Treasurer, Assessor, Collector
John q Ryan. ........... City Attorney
DR. R y Simmons -. Pres't Board Health
Thos Treadway. Marshal
H X Roberts. Night Marshal