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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14
Personal rlention.


Mr.. Thos. c. Earnshaw has been quite
sick.
DR.. H. R. Moore returned from WASH
ington City last week.
Mrs. S II. Higinbotham is in Baltimore
visiting her daughter, Mrs. H. B. Baker.
Miss Bessie Colston has returned from
an extended visit to friends at Hollins,
Va
Miss BESSIE Gore, of the Millville vicin-
ity, is visiting the Misses Rissler, near
town
Mr.. Gustave Wiltshire is home visiting his
sisters and winding up the affairs of his late
father.
Miss Maize Melvin has returned home
from visit to Miss Rosie Rhor, at
Rhorsville Md.
Mrs. George Lambright, of Knoxville,
Tenn, is visiting her sisters, Mrs. Cooke
and Mrs. Wysong.
The Harper's Ferry Sentinel says that
DR.. D. NJ. Scheffer is critically i'll of
typhoid pneumonia.
Mr.. and Mrs Horace Osbourn have
been spending day or two in the country
and over in Maryland.
Our good friend Mr. B. F. Milton was
over from Hagerstown yesterday, and
gave US pleasant call.
Our old friend and wartime comrade
S. B. Neil has been spending few days
in various parts of the county.
Miss Nellie Crittenden lett Saturday
for an extended visit to friends in Wash
ington, Baltimore and New York.
Mr.. H. S. Mcknight, of New York,
(Assemblynan and Judge of Special ses-
sions,) has been in town the past week.
Miss Bette Beckham has returned from
an extended visit to friends in Baltimore,
Washington, Alexandria and Culpeper.
Mrs. Virginia Thomson was in Washing
ton recently to consult DIR. Marmion about
her eyes. She is now under his treatment.
Lieut.. E. S. Avis, U. S. army, lately
stationed at F. rt Mcpherson, Ga, is, with
his wife and son, visiting his sisters in
this place.
AlIS. JOIlli VI lSlIISlNl sillI WI >. " uSSSi
w. Smith have returned from a brief
visit to their sister, Mrs. Latimer, in
Hyattsville, Md.
Miss Mary Mcdonald, daughter of Major
E II. McDonold, came home from the Epis-
copal Institute in Winchester to spend
Thanksgiving Day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Carter and son arriv
ed in Martinsburg recently to spend the
winter at "Boydville," the home of Mrs
Carriers father, Senator C. J. Faulkner.
report has become current that Mr.. ].
F. Briscoe contemplates returning to his
farm. The report is without foundation and
Mr.. and Mrs Briscoe will remain as residents
of this city.
Miss Eva Miller, who has been home from
Stephenson Seminary spending Thanksgiv
ing, was given surprise party by her young
friends at her home at Mr.. and Mrs Morgan
yanmetre's near the stone bridge on the
Opequon last Thursday night. The sur
prise was greatly enjoyed by all the guests
snd highly appreciated by Miss Eva.-Aar-
t;s,sJt1,g Statesman.
Miss Annie Aisquith gave cuchrc party at
her home, on y Samuel street, Tue sday even
Ing. Among those present were: Misses Ethel
Kennedy, Annie Mason. Christine Chew. Mary
Alexander, Eleanor Trapncil, Emily Cook,
Anna Mitchell. Messrs. R.W., VIM. and W. F.
Alexander. a. 5. Allen, George T. Light, Robt.
Chew, f. b, HooG, Mayburry Harrison, L. V.
Douglas. and Mr.. and Mrs Geo. Porterfieid.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14

Mr. Thos. E. Chamblin requests us to
return thanks to his friends for past pa
tronage, and to say that he has closed
business temporarily, but will reopen the
Ist of March in good shape, with the lat
est improved wheels, etc.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14
Lightning Hot Drops
What q Funny NameI
Very True, but It Kills All Pain.
Sold Everywhere. Every Day
Without Relief, There 10 No PaSl

wish to call your attention to the fact
that have opened first-class watch,
clock and jewelry repair shop in the
Dalgarn Building, where you will always
find me ready to do your work on short
notice and at small price. l respect
fully solicit a share of your patronage.
GEO. S. LEWIS, the Jeweler.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14

Mr.. W. c. Carroll has left at our Office
several extra fine ears of corn, a sample
of the product of forty acre field on his
tTuscavilla farm, cultivated by Mr..
w. II. Whitmore, which he informs us
gave the handsome yield of eleven bbls.
Nor acre
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14

Our local Military Company contemplate
giving grand ball at their armory on the
evening of the 18th inst They have the
finest hall for dancing in the State and no
pains will be spared to make the ball a sue
cess. a guarantee is given against rowdyism,
and everything will be conducted to insure
the pleasure and enjoyment OF guests.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14
Removed.

bave discontinued the retail of Coal, &c,
and removed my Office to the room 10 coufs !.
boY,se yard above The office of Washington &
Alexander. where / will continue the Gram
Business Wheat. Corn and Hay wanted. i2r
delivery at all points on B. & ., and y g W.
r R. B. T. HAShIN0 oN..
April 20, Oft. Agent
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14

For substantial holiday gifts go to R.
d. Shugerts and obtain a fine fur or plush
lap robe handsome horse blaket, beauti-
full set of harness, elegant saddle or bride,
a whip, curry comb, brush, or wool or
money furniture duster.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14
OA9ToRIA.
~; =: ! alIfzZzz1 ~: i ;:: :

They are running on time What ?
Why, the watches repaired by Lewis
handspring, 75c.; cleaning, 75c. All
work guaranteed.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14
Educational.

There are q large number of young
men in this vicinity who have limited
education and are ambitious to make
something of themselves. Turner's Bus
mess College, Martinsburg, is just the
place to get start, and. and II back backed e: by. by
best time to begin school. Write for
catalogue.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14
BuckIen,s Arnica salve.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and Skin Eruptions and POSITIVELY
cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunped. Price IS cents per box
For Sale by Geo. T. Light.
Lend Me Five ShiIlings will be
rendered in Washington Hall on the
evening of December goth next. for the
benefit of the Charles Town Reading
room. with Mr. and Mrs. d. B. Williams
in leading roles, assisted by such other
good local talant as "Effie Kesselmier y
and Messrs w. F. and r. w. Alexander,
William Trapnell and H. K. Amber, a
frst-class entertainments assured. Will
give fnll cast and synopsis in our next.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14

The office of VIM. Phillips Sons was
broken into Tuesday night last, and big
effort made to break open the two iron
safes therein, but without effect other than
to batter one of them up pretty badly.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14

In the reading contesta at the Graded School
last month the medal was awarded Celia
Cockrell as best reader of the upper grade.
Subject: Latter part of sixth canto of Lady
of the Lake; and one to Eber Mathena in
primary grade second section, Miss Ora
Tom ison teacher
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14
DON'T DIE YOUNG I

Cascarets. Candy Cathartic. the most Won
derful medical discovery of the age, pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, act gently and
positively on Kidneys. liver aud bowels. cleans
ing the entire system dispel colds. cure head
ache. fever, habltual constipation and bilious
neas. Please buy and try \ box of q. c. G..
to-day: 10. %, so cents. Sold and guaranteed
to cure by all druggists.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14
Low Prices in Lumber.

Framing Lumber and Boards for 90 cts per
hundred up. ali other Building material in
proportion
II WILL Rent You House cheaper than you
can own one. if you will give me security
or pay me q year in advance, Will also sell.
as / am not al home enough 10 attend to
renting them. 70. c. F. WALL
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14

Do you desire to be physically strong
in mind and body? Don't fail to exam
inc the Wheatly Exerciser now on exhi-
bition at 1.-The Hub" Different sizes,
according to strength. No home COM
p1ete without one.
NJ. E. BoLINGER, Agent.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14

Mr.. Jacob Biller, of Summit Point, this
week butchered a hog which dressed 42O
pounds. The editor of the ADVOCATE killed
three porkers which weighed respectively,
400 325 and 300.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14

NOTICE. wish to notify my friends
and patrons that l have moved into
Hageley's new store-room, next to Boy
lan's meat store. Thanking you for past
favors, l hope to merit continuance of
the same. GEO. S. LEWIS,
The Teweler.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14

Kerseys, cassimers, cottonade, jeans,
blankets, comforts, ticking, hickory cot
ton, bleeched and unbleached sheeting,
cotton flannel, ETC., for sale by S. H.
Landis
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14

wv D-TRUsTwoRTHY AND AC-
w tive gentlemen ladies to travel for
responsible. established house in West Yir-
GINA. Monthly S65 90 and expenses. Position
Steady Reference Enclose self-addressed
stamped envelope. The Dominion Company,
Dept. W. Chicago. S7,gI.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14

ED-TRUsTwORTHY AND AC-
w tive gentlemen or ladies to travel for
responsible. established house in West Viz
ginia. Monthly sea. 90 and expenses. Position
steady Reference. Enclose sell-addressed
stamped envelope. The Dominion Company,
Dept. W. Chicago. S7,'S7
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14

Read large double column advertise
ment of Baltimore Bargain House. $40
900 sacrifice sale of clothing, and big bar
gains offered
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14

The Independent and Citizens fire COM
panies expect to attend the celebration of
the Shepherd Fire Company, of Shep
herdstown, December 20.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14

Mr. Perry J. Allison, the genial head clerk
at the N Y. Racket Store, and Miss A. L.
Coffelt, of Shenandoah county, Va, were
married Wednesday, at Strasburg, by Rev.
Fl L. Hout
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14

Mr.. Armentrout has the foundation for
the electric light building, on site pur-
chased on the Roselle lot, about completed,
and the brick walls will be well under
Vyay this week
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14

A WORD ABOUT CUsToM-MaDE CLOTHES.
NOT SWEAT SHOP CLOTHES.
If you want truly custom-made gar
ment 90 to c. E. REININGER, and you
will get it. He has large assortment of
the latest novelties in woolens. Fit and
workmanship guaranteed. Prices always
the lowest consistent with good work.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14

The property corner of George and
Liberty streets, known as the Grange
store property, was sold Friday, by Jo-
seph Trapnell, Trustee, to the National
Building and Loan Association of Wash
ington County, for SI,o5o.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14

For Christmas THE Hub advertises
special attractions for men, boys and ev-
erybody Call and see what is offered,
and you will be almost sure to buy.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14

Mr.. o. NJ. Darlington has erected a
handsome globe and Welsback gas
burner in front of the store of Mr.. Gus
tav Brown.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14
"Eirst Grade Nursery Stock.

The famous lot of peach, apple. pear and
plum trees, asparagus roots and strawberry
plants, lat the Harrison Nurseries, Berlin, Md,
have Just been officially declared first grade.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14

Fresh shelled oysters, water and charm
soda crackers, large creams, honey
mixed, Cumberland mixed cakes, fresh
lot at Landis's.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14
why Do You Suffer

With your Eyes, when the assistance of
pair ri
ROCK CRYSTAL OR DIAMOND LENSE,
will give you relief. we guarantee to fit or
refund the price. Large assortment. at
I. w. BROWNS.
Oct 20. 1891. O,ticiau and Jewcler.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14

See advertisement of the old reliabla
piano mandatory of Chas. NJ. Stieff, in
this issue. The Stief pianos stand No.
I in reputation everywhere, and those in
want of an instrument would do well to
cnrrespond with this house.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14
Public Sales.

Wednesday, December 22.-Personal
Property of Geo. d. Wiltshire, decd, by
G. B. Wiltshire, Admir-.
Thursday. December 23.-McGraw
Personally, at Harpers Ferry, by James
NJ Mason, j., Trustee.
At meeting of the stockholders of the
Charles Town Electric Light, Heat and
Power Company, held in this place last
Wednesday. the following directors were
elected, viz: John A. Livers, Adam Ert-
ter, H. S. Kelley, H. P. Thorne, b. d.
Gibson and G. N. Horn. Officers subse-
quently chosen were John a. Livers,
President; H. S. Kelley, Treasurer and
B. d, Gibson, Secretary.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
Druggists refund the money if Is fails TO cure
25c s2S-6m.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14

For cut flowers and plants, for Christ
mas, leave your orders with Mr.. VIM
the gentlemanly manager OF
the Bloomfield Greenhouses, or at c. N
Boards or Brown & Hoof's. If you
want roses see Mr.. Trapnell at once.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14
FOR THE MEN.

Cs from So 40 to $50 $3.50 Sl8O co. Boots
shoes warm Gloves and Nooby shapes
lust of Umbrellas just in for the Holidays
suitable lady gentleman
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14

The old reliable clothing house of VIM.
Kahn takes extra space on last column of
local page to announce a great crash in
prices OF clothing. Don't miss the OPP
portunity, but go right along TO the Sad
Ter Block, and secure some of the big
bargains offered.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14

Mr. VIM. Trapnell has taken the local
agency for the latest improved 3" Eclipse "
bicycle" the only wheel on the market
provided with perfect life preserver =
a sample of which was exhibited on our
streets, eliciting the most favorable COM
ment, one day last week.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14
NOW FOR CHRISTMAS

II y,o Gift for ANYBODY always
riffs that are started cutting this week
us suggest few very useful gifts to give
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14
FOR THE BOYS.

Suits from 50 from sIS5 500 Gloves
Ms Boots Hats Caps Handkerchief Shoes Shirts an SHIRT
Waists.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-15
AMONG THE POLITICIANS.
Mr.. Digg.'s Friends W"r
49,. rc,.orory Chairm"ns"'P'

con.,aa,.n,. interest Is now PENS
,.o,.,,.,<,.d in the matter OF VINO WIZ ~
,be temporary and the permahsh' Ia"
49,, =, The state Democratic CohNen''ol'
he,d q, Roanoke on the lltn Q,
~ .an,h Hon Isaac Digss, OF VIZ
-. :. hc,no strongly advocated by n,s
friends for temporary c"a" -" 90 him
,s said that the following p'ssa,yressman
aS, 4" o,,Ite fiattering. Sohs'e,9S' =,
9n.a"' otav and Hon. bIc'''se
'.ss aro ',i,o spoken OF for TINS N.Y. w.
LV.S y%i,liam county viii elect i's "e'e
cetes on the 9Th instant. .u-t,own
coloncl J. a. Faw tne iSristoI.
,.osop,s, and campaigner, OF bris ''''
Jo, un. IN The ci,y Tuesday said mere w..
,s,,,eion of sentiment among the ~ 20
a.ots ~ Southwest virginia III iss"iu
Inc attorneys oneralship, ana ~, ~ oc,nver-
ser Of a candidate for Lieu.eha.rns colo
nor was not discussed AZ ar phna would
ri thought Hon William r. hheh boa
be made temporary
n1 S1e ,or Mann page. who has been spo ,relr
az fcr the office of Lieutenahl-uo'V a. in
on the Democratic ticket th,s sneak
nc me present situation, poiitlcaI ~,
NJ inr page Yesterday said thaI ne @
n..'o' debate any relief from the PieS
~, ts,iff and he poked fun al the ii'o W g,
tary commission now IN n"iU oews of the
tnat n ,ortsI contest with a great dedi
e ~ inteqest He was sure that the s Yer
90 was growing stronger IN '"-
ginia daily. ,,,,,d,ev ~ Amelia
who was I'm the city yesteLuay, oh,rcas
for securing the nomination i0n said
-, ..h,,t am conducting a quiet canvass,
me-, ~ ietters / receive from all parts
OF he state are about as satisfactory ayon as
7 could wish. ] find that | am the secono
4 1919, Oyuiu Y, Great many delegates who
s sre pledged drst to some other candi,
Sate and the man who is the second
choice OF the most delegates VIII WIN III
this fight" -, -. A,,he,st
Hon. beverley r. Harrison. OF Ann mn . 81,
Is I'm the city. He is the member Oh .ne
House from that county, ana ms p rOple
viii probably reward him FOR ms serVlGe
~, sending him back. Hundley is MS
second choice for Attorney-General.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-15
SASH. DOOR, AND BOx-MAI<ER
WRIT A. CHESTERMAN.
SASH, DOOR. AND BoX-FACIOHi'
TAYLOR AND RESERVOIR STREETS.
Qe 2-Tu. Th&Su6m)
COURT ORDERS.


IN THE CLERKS OFFICE OF ,,I TIE ar,
CIRCUIT COURT or THE COZ N O OE
GOOCHLAND, ON THE 18TH D-Ai
JUNE. 1907: ,,.,,,.el, and
L. T. Christian who sues for hlnisel ~, al 'ini
on behalf of all other creditors OF Dali q,
w Fades. deceased. VINO VIII coin0 -
and contribute TO the cos's 13ini,tif
penses of this suit .....''.'''''l i'''''''''
Against .,,a oou,-
w. Nj. Crouch, Sheriff of Goochland couh1
~. and as such administrators OF DhhIei
". Fades: Benjamin y. Fades, hoilia9
J. Fades, and others ....:... .Deteniants.
The object OF this suit Is 20 Settis tN5
estate of Daniel w. Fades, deceased, any
TO subject his interest in 20 IL acres Oh
land I'm GoochlaEd county. Va, adJoiNins
the lands of Charles Strong ana oth-fs'
TO the payment of his debts.
And an affidavit having been mace anu
filed that the defendant. BenJamin +:
Fades. is not a resident OF the. state OF
Virginia. IL is ordered that ne 90 appear
here within fifteen days after due pup
LEGATION hereof, and do what may De ne
cessary to protect his interest IN TINS SUIT.
And II Is further ordered That copy
hereof be published once week FOR -FOUR
weeks ga the Richmond Dispatch. ana
that a copy be posted at the front door
az the court-hou OF this county on the
first day OF the next term of the county
Court.
A copy@Teste: WILLIAM MILLER
Clerk.
r. 0. James, p. q. Je 2i-1Eft
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-15

with a healthy mind in. healthy ooay'
;s shc he's, counselor and the best spur
MANY mothers are sickly, fretful, helpless
creatures tortured beyond endurance by
the oa;us OF their own wrecked consii'u,
tons. An ambitious you'll receives ou'
little encouragement or sound auNioe
who appeals to such mother. Most III
health among women is dle to weakness
and disease of the organs distinctly ,ein''
Hine. II these parts are weak ana us
eased the entire system suffers. =,
The most wonderful remedy ior AZ
weakness and disease OF the distinctly r.
male organism is DR.. Pierce's faVorNe
Prescription. II allays inflammation
soothes pain and imparts vigor ana heai'p
10 these delicate organs. IT make
healthy mothers and capable wives. II
prepares a woman for motherhood. IL
does away with the discomforts of The ex'
pectant period and makes parturition
easy and almost painless. over GOV
women have testified to its virtues. I'D
writing. Druggists sell it.
1T Is with pleasure recommend DR. Pie ere. :
Favorite Prescription to suffering aaiesi -
Mrs /. Ferguson. BOX a. Douglas oiauoni - ~,
h;rt d Manitoba "Aher suffering uutolu lol
lures thank Cod l found relief ana cure i"
DR. Pierces FavOrite Prescription
II don't pay-sickness. ConStpalloi'
soften causes It. Or. Pierce s fleasan'
Pellets cure constipation. One niue
"peliet" is a gentle laxative, and two
a mild cathartic. They never grlpe'
They are tiny, sugar-coated granuies,
forty Of which are contained III two-incn
vial. Druggists sell them and nave
nothing else just as good" They reg
ulate the Stomach, Liver and Bowels
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-15
sutton is Now Doing Well.

Mr.. Evan r. Chesterman, private sec
rotary TO the Governor Is in receipt OF
ietseT from Nayman Sutton, the famous
Convict. who was pardoned by the EXecu-
tive last summer, after undergoing many
trials and sentences for murder IN
Wytne county. Sutton appears TO De
leading a correct life, and wishes to have
his disabilities removed. He is a practical
painter and grainer, and is running a
business of this kind AT Rural Retreat
re writes as follows: 81 am dealing IN
paints and wallpaper and apply them for
hose that want me to. / am making
sod money, and trying 10 save II"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-15
THE CASE AGAIN GOES OVER.
The Hearing of the Talfaferro M"'-
ter Further Continued.

rhe case of James l.. Taliaferro'
charged with striking and woundlng w.
E. Davis. young white man employer
in his building-shoD. was again called III
the Police Court yesterday morhihf' anu
another time continued. This was done
an the request of counsel for the defence'
The plaintiff was thought at first TO De
very seriously injured, but he mas slHce
so far recovered as to have been able 10
come into court yesterday.
Mr.. Taliaferro is a builder ana had
Davis In his employ. The two men pc
came angered with each other, ana In the
fight which ensued Davis received the
blow which gives rise TO the prosecution.
I'm the case of Ben. Pryor lcolored)'
charged with beating Frances Chase, the
accused was fined s. and costs.
Andrew Wilkinson (coloreD was
charged with abusing r. A. Paul, and
was fined 81. u, t,..,,
The case Of. Robert Pegram alias BUCK
win firing a pistol in the street, was con-
tinued until this morning
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-15
OFF FOR CHATTANOOGA.
virginia Delegates Go to attend the
v II. n. Convention.

The Virginia delegation, embracing
CONSERVATIVES from Richmond. Norfolk
petersburg. Lynchburg. Charlottesvilie'
Bedford city. Orange and other points
I'm the state. left yesterday morning Tor
Chattanooga. Tenn. to attend the seventh
international convention Of the Baptist
Young Peoples Union of America, whicn
opens to-day, and will continue through
There were about twenty in the party
that left here at a. NJ. via the southern
railway. and others joined them at SANS
bury ~ c., where the Virginia, Mary
land. and District of Columbia Delegations
united took breakfast and continued the
trip as one party. -.
This promises TO be the best convention
that this great Baptist organization mas
vet held. The splendid auditorium iur
nishes convenient accommodations, an eA-
ceptionany attractive programme mas
been arranged, and everything possible
has been done by the local committee TO
make the visit Of the young Christians
from all parts of the country an agree
able one.
Richmond will make a big fight 10 Sc
cure the 1898 convention. \ liberal supply
of cards. badges, and streamers adver-
| Using this city as the place for the next
| meeting was taken along. and both the
| representatives of the Young Mems Bust
! ness Association and the Union or Rlch-
! mond and Manchester will work earnestly
| i'm behalf of the Old DOminiOn's capital.