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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30
Shoes ]! Shoes |!

Great Variety of Shoes and slippers for
everybody, at all prices. for Spring aud sum
mer. just opened. Prices marked down 70
make short profits to suit the times
April 81. ), & DALdARNi
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30
s1.OO PER DOZEN

up. Enlarged Work and Copying specially.
Exterior and Interior Views made on short
notice and ut Moderate Rates. fine selection
of Frames for sale at low figures. Satsfac ion
guaranteed in all work. Please give me a
cali MRS. NETTlE MCCLUNG.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30
For Rent.

The commodious. convenient and well fitted
up store and dwelling property now occupied
by me, corner of Washington andWest streets.
Possession given on short notice. IL desired.
Feb 9 HENRY DUNN
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GENERAL REPAIR SHOE,
Dress IA aking.

Mrs. Virginia souders desires to give notice
that she is prepared to do ell 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 call.
Feb. 25-tf.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30
Notice.

The Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the
Bank of Charles Town will be held on Mon
day, April 9Th, 1897. ut II o'clock a. M.
GEO. A. PORTEREIELD,
March %. 1897. Cashier.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30

Secretary Long has instructed Admiral
Bunce to assemble all of the vessels of
the North Atlantic squadron under his
command, that exigencies of the service
do not require elsewhere, at New York
April ri next, to participate in the exer-
cises attending the turning over to the
city of New York of the Grant monument.
This will result in the presence of ten
naval vessels, as follows: New York,
Columbia, Indiana, Maine, Amphitrite,
Massachusetts,, Texas, Fern, Terror and
Katahdin.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30
For Rent or Sale.

A Two-sToRY FRAME HOUSE. (NEw)
with four rooms and cellar. near Vulcan Road
Machine Shops. Terms reasonable and easy
payments. Apply to WM- NJ. BURNS:
Feb. II. '96. Charles Town. w. Va
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30

The crew of the east-bound mail train.
No. 4, on the B. & o., was given charge last
evening of rather unusual package. 1t was
in the shape of a very small boy with very
large bundle, and by tag attached to the
little fellows button-hole one might read
his name and the shipping directions as fol-
lows:
Clarence Kenny
Parkersburg Children's Home
to
Clarence c. Grubb,
Myerstown,
Jefferson County,
West Va.
Clarence is bright little fellow about five
wears of age and seemed perfectly happy
and contented as he sat in the baggage room
at the depot waiting for the train which
should take him to his new home. Quite
crowd of railroad men gathered around the
tiny traveller, to whom he was an object OF
great interest. One of the men had gone
out and purchased for him paper sack full
of little cakes cut in the forms of animals,
which little Clarence seemed much pleased
with and he devoured cats, dogs, camels,
elephants, ETC., with great relish.
Clarence is one of the many little orphans
which through the medium of the Chill
dren's Home have been placed in pleasant
families where they will receive the best of
care.-Parkersburg Sentinel.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30

We were shown on Friday a Sheriffs
sale bill This is something new in JEFF
ferson-at least it has been long while
since property has been sold here for
taxes-but Sheriff Baker informs us that,
hard as it may be, this is what he and his
deputies will have to do all over the
county if taxes are not paid, to enable
him to meet his official obligations
Those, therefore, who can possibly do so
had better settle their taxes at once, and
avoid this very disagreeable contingency.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30

Governor Atkinson yesterday appoint
ed the following board of regents for the
West Virginia University: Col. ]. A.
Robinson, of Mineral county, four years
James F. Brown, Kanawha county, two
years; T. c. Atkinson, Putnam county,
six years Richard Randolph Mcmahon,
Jefferson county, two years; DR.. A. H.
Kynst, Lewis county, two years; w. E.
Powell, Wood county, six years; George
c. Sturgiss, Monongalia county, six
years; James L. Hamill, Mcdowell
county, four years, and John A. Camp
bell. of Hancock county, four years.
The Governor also appointed John A.
Bloyd, J. w. Gilkeson, A. c. Scherr, T.
E. Houston and NJ R. Wolfe as mem
bers of the board of directors of the West
Virginia penitentiary.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30

ERUIT CANS. We have on hand about
t. 5000 cans tn at are our make and we will
cell them very low for the quality. Come and
see rs on S.Charles st. EASTERDAY e. co.
TT you want house 10 live in come and see
YESTERDAY & co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30
For Rent.

Houses belonging to the Charles Town Con-
Company for Rent. Apply 20
d. s. HUGHES.
ian 5o7 Manager
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30
For Rent.

One Small House Apply to.
MRS. LIZZIE CoCKRILL, Agt.
A T RETAIL-2o Tons Hay s. Straw, 100
N Dbl. Corn to make room for wool.
March 49, 1897. e. F. W ALL,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30

Just try a Toe. box of Cascarcts the finest
liver and bowel regulator ever made.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30

Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system. Send for testimonials, free.
F. ]. CHENEY s. CO., Toledo, o.
G7E-Sold by Druggists. T5c.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30
ForSat.

Frame weather-boarded House, tin roof.
an out kitchen. A ne.IarYe stable, corn crib
and carriage house One acre of land with
apple and peach trees, grape vines and small
fruits; Situated in Charles Town. on Ieetown
road. adjoining W. s. Kennedy's property,
near Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road. Terms
reasonable. Address
JOHN MCKNIGHT,
Mr297-tf. Baysidc, Queens Co., N. Y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30

The undersigned has taken the shop for
in Charles Town. and il prepared 10 execute
in all it's departments. Horse
shooting specially; price all round SOC. Car
promptly and well done. Charges
March 9, 1897 u ROBEY.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30

Whom bilious or costive, eat Cascaret,
candy catharatic, cure guaranteed, 10c., 25c.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30
For Rent,

From the LIST OF April next, neat and con-
yenient Dwelling, in desirable locality. on
East Congress street. Apply to
Feb 2-tf- JOHN PORTERFIELD-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30
FOR SALE,

A 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 oil 7t feet. running back $50 feet.
House contains Is rooms and Il large store
room. All in first class condition. Hydrant
in kitchen and good Well in yard, also a
small stable ON the lot and good fencing all
around
Nss.tf .''''O' -,pP'' HENRY DUNN.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30
Hack for Hire.

The undersigned has provided himself with
comfortable and roomy hack. and IL pre-
pared 70 convey passengers for short or long
distances at reasonable rates. Can convey =
party OF twelve persons at one time. Orders
left with Mr. John Hopkins, at the store OF
Mr. r g. BCfler viii receive prompt attention.
Dec 24-tf- JOHN n. HOOE-
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STATE OF ONO, CITY OF TOLEDO, s.

LUCAS COUNTY,
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he is the
senior partner of the firm of +. j. CHENEY Il
Co., doing business in the City of Toledo,
County and State aforesaid and that said firm
will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOL
LARS for each and every case of Catarrh that
cannot be cnred by the use of HALLS CATARRu
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9th day of December, A. D. 1856.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30
Thirteen Lovely Roses
For Only SO CENTS.

All will Bloom Abundantly this Summer.
FOR. only 50 cents Gin silver or stamps we
will send by uail p. stpaid, ID EVerblooming
and Tea Roses. no two alike, labeled and
strong plants from 21S irch pots. Collection
contains such valuable sorts as Virginia, F.
Kruger Bride. C. Mernct, Empress of China,
Snow Flake, Red Pet, Agrppina, Beauty, In-
constant, Salrana, Perle des Jardins, etc.
For so cents we will mail, postpaid, and
labeled any of the following collections:
Is Single Gerauiums,
IS Double Geraniums,
IS Single and Double Geraniums,
IS Carnations.
% Giant Pansies,
13 Double Violets, Sorts,
10 White Everblooming Roses, for
Cemetery.
10 Dahlias,
10 Rex Be@onias,
10 Flowering Begonias,
IS Fuchsias,
Is Coleus.
IS Chrsanthemums-
Our Illustrated aud Descrii tive Catalogue
of Everything for Garden and Greenhouse
New and Rare Roses. Chrysanthemums,
DahIias, House and Bedding Pants. will be
mailed free upon application. Send for it to-
day. We guarantee satisfaction.
A, 3. DAVIS & SON,
Established 1866. Purcellvllle, Va.
March 16-2t.
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New Harness Shop.

The undersigned has rented the stnre-roon
formerly occupied by Messrs. Miley 81 BoxwelI
on West Main street. opposite Rink Hardware,
and will conduct therein
GENERAL REPAIR SHOP,
Repairing Harness of all kinds in durable
and workmanlike manner, at very low prices
new collar made ont of an old one If you
only have the rim left. Bring in your work
and you will be surprised to see how little IL
will cost for to put 1t in good trim for
ron. New work made TO order in best style
April 9, '95-tf. l.. a. OSBOURN.
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For Sale.

$4,000 feet of No. framing lumber, general
sizes, at 81 per hundred feet. This lumber is
what was left after sorting up first class ma
terial. and is good for framing mall stables,
outbuildings. &c Also four or five hundred
locust and chestnut posts, from 10 cents up
WIZ. PHILLIPS SONS,
March II, 1896. Charles Town, w. Va
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Very sincerely and gratefully yours,
VIM. l.. WILSON.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30

TUESDAY MORNING. MARCH 50, lsa7.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-06
WELL DESCRIBED.

1t was the first time she had seen a
woman in a box coat, and there was
something about it that seemed to fas-
sinate her. She followed the wearer OF
the shapeless piece of cloth with her
eyes until she was lost in the crowd.
What do you think of it?' asked
her city cousin at last.
WELL" replied the girl from the
country slowly, 81 never did like Mother
Hubbards, anyway, and I don't think
it improves them any to cut them so
Short
Cryotase is the name of a new sub
stanct discovered by German chemist.
1t is remarkable compound substance
and has some curious properties,
among which is that of solidfying I'M
der the Influence of heat and again be-
coming liquid at temperatures below
the freezing point. 1t is the only sub
stance which possesses the property of
liquifying when cold and becoming
sOlidified when hot, for although some
substance like albumen harden at a
slightly high temperature they cannot
be brought back to a liquid state even
under the influence of a very low tenn
Derature
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-06
THE CHILDREN'S PARTY.
Attractive Dishes Which Will Delight
Juvenile Guests.

Children are much more appreciative
than the average 'Fgrown-up' is ready
to believe, and nothing that is done
for them in the way Of making things
pretty and attractive goes by unnoticed
Especially do they like odd and orna-
mental dishes on the table at their
parties. Here are a few suggestions to
these mothers who don't think that it
spoils a child to have a little extra
"fuss" made on its account. The
mother who is wise enough to take the
trouble for her little ones will find.
in a few years, that they have been
laying up treasures of affectionate and
grateful memories for themselves, that
will be worth, a hundredfold, the few
extra steps, the added minutes work;
even the tired feet and back will be
remembered only with a glow of salts
faction.
An attractive dish is made by tinting
an orange Jelly rose color, pale green,
with the vegetable colorings, and filling
orange baskets; or the skins, which
have been cut in half and preserved,
with the jelly while in a liquid stat :.
After the jelly has hardened put the
two halves Of the orange together and
tie with narrow ribbons. To make the
orange baskets cut as many oranges as
you will require baskets, leaving hall
the peel whole for the baskets, and a
strip half an inch wide for the handle.
Remove the pulp and the juice, using
the latter for the jelly. Place the bas-
kets in a pan Of broken ice to keep
them upright when hey are filled, and
leave them until the jelly is hardened.
For every pint OF orange juice use the
juice Of one lemon, one cup of sugar,
one-half box of gelatine, one-half a
cup Of cold water and a cup of boiling
water. Soak the gelatine in the cold
water until soft, then add the hot water,
the fruit juices and the sugar, stir until
the sugar IS dissolved, then strain
through q fine muslin cloth or a jelly
tag. fill the baskets and set aside to
harden.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-06

for treatment. The gymnasium is in
three sections, one building containing
the administration rooms, the lockers
and baths, with a large room on the
second floor for use as a gymnasium in
the winter; another, the gymnasium
proper, with swings, ladders balances,
poles, ropes, parallel bars, vaulting
bars, travelling rings, chest weights,
jumping ropes, in fact all the para
phernalia CT well-equipped gy1nna-
SUM, while there is a turf playground
and sand boxes for the little ones.
Cleanliness is demanded of all who
enter the gymnasium and unladylike
language or display of temper is pun
ished by immediate expulsion. The
effect OF this training is quite notice
able. When the gymnasium was OPEN
ed and the various nationalities we're
brought together in the same inclosure,
| their natural traits and home training
were very much in evidence. But a
| vigorous enforcement of the rules
quickly brought the turbulent ones to
terms, and in the matter Of personal
| SANSSAAAAAiNSo liz AS4NS VI <>SNAAbAS pAOfS ~
a greater factor than the rules and
regulations. Children who at first
came to the gymnasium with dirty
faces and clothes soon appeared with
rosy cheeks and clothes neatly patched.
| Adults who had been accustomed to
spend their time in slovenly homes
found themselves in the presence OF
| clean, healthy-looking women whose
clothing was neat if inexpensive. and
it was not long ere the Indifferent ones
| found an incentive to look better.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-06
A BOY.

| wouldn't like to be a boy
[ never will, l hope! ..
But all the same l pity them,
For boys can't jump the rope!
Read the Bible.
Rock the cradle.
Let the old cat die;
We chase the fox for blocks and blocks,
Susy and Mary and I.
My mother thinks l oughn't to
But | can't be a NOPE;
And she was once a little girl
And loved her jumping rope!
Read the Bible.
Rock the cradle,
Let the old cat die;
We chase the fox for blocks and blocks,
Susy and Mary and l.
And grandma jumped a wild grapevine
In pioneering days.
Along the creek she got it for
The best Of all her plays.
Read the Bible.
Rock the cradle,
Let the old cat die;
We chase the fox for blocks and blocks,
Susy and Mary and l.
Grapevine, rope and twisted wire
l 'spect my little girl
Will jump a rope Of braided gold
With handles made Of pearl.
Read the Bible,
Rock the cradle,
Let the old cat die;
We chase the fox for blocks and blocks,
Susy and Mary and I.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-06

vault entrance is protected with quar-
ter-sved oak doors and jambs, pro-
vided with electric lining and contracts
for the purpose of conveying electric
current to the door lining when closed.
The alarm box, mechanically strong.
is also electrically lined throughout
and connected to the vault or cabinet
by means Of braided cable, consist
ing OF thirteen diminutive strands of
wire, each separately insulated and
braided together.
the breaking or cutting of any Of the
wires, or bringing into contact of any
two OF opposite polarity, or those pos
sessing different potential, will cause
an alarm. Drilling, cutting or inter
ference of any kind with vault lining,
safe covering or alarm box, will pro-
duce an alarm.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-06

burglary. His words were as he left
the Jail on his prisonward trip.
Never mind; when | get out I'll get
cool million in five minutes; no
noise, no danger and a sure thing all
around. It's electricity and l learned
it from watching a man work. This
statement from the convict was re-
ported to some electricians, and it set
them to thinking. They soon found
out what the fellow meant, and now
the wonder of all the electrical world
is that no one thought of it before.
Professor Monroe spent year in the
service Of the government in testing
all the safes and vaults Of different
makes in the United Staes, with view
to discovering the particular kinds of
receptacle which were the most imper-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-06
USE FOR OLD CARS

When the car horses throughout Con-
necticut cities were retired q few years
ago with the coming Of the trolly, PEG
pie wondered what would become Of
the 500 cars that they had dragged so
long. No one would have guessed then
that brisk demand for these old cars
would spring up in one season and
almost completely exhaust the supply.
Yet such has been the case this sum-
mer. The cars have been sold for sum
mer shelters in rural districts for hun
ters' camps, for dodgers, and, most Of
all, for the homes Of campers On the
coast O. Long island 72pnd aid its
Islands
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-06

moored to the shore, and thought she
would lessen the distance by polling the
skiff across the shallow water to the
opposite shore. Miscalculating the
drift of the current, however, the boat
was carried to a considerable distance
down the opposite side, where they
landed. The woman, ignorant of the
rought character Of the country, told
the little one to run to the house, which
was in plain sight, while she padded
the skiff back, promising to rejoin her
as soon as possible. So the child set
out for home, over a way that proved
to be long and weary, over hillocks of
sand that appeared mountains, and
gullies that seemed veritable cravasses
to her childish inexperience, until
finally, fearful and frightened, she ar
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-06

The hour for tea had long passed,
and Andrew was still there. He had
lost ali desire to run after Mrs. Laton,
that faded doll, whom Rosamond-as
he was forced to admit himesif-had
portrayed so truthfully.
And, ensconced once more in the
depths Of her armchair, Mrs. Harmon
smiled kindly smile, and silently re-
garded the young people, who for their
part, looked at one another with looks
that do not deceive and in which the
old aunt read with joy the hope of
a happy union.-San Francisco Argo-
naut.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-06

Holes Bored in a Gun Metal Safe
the score Of other people saw submit
ted to the electric current test spheri-
cal gun metal safe, supposed to be the
most inyulneTable kind made. In just
one minute and overwhelmingly Sec
Onds-theTe was a hole made through
it large enough to admit the insertion
OF a mans arm. The orifce may be
made from one and half inches to six
inches in diamater at the will of the
operator To make a hole Of the Iargest
diameter given it takes a length Of
barely appreciabIy greater than that
needed to make the smaller opening
The feat is accomplished by bringing
two ends Of a current and making an
arc. The carbon fuses it's way through
at the rate of an inch in half a min
ute. The burglar can bring few tools
in a hand bag and use the lightning
wires Of the bank to accomplish his
purpose.
Where it is desired to protect vault
it is first lined with steel, then with an
electric lining, which consists OF alter
nate layers Of insulating material, tin
foil conducting strips and finally with
a light steel lining to protect the in
side from mechanical injury. The
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-06

Vious to burglars. The government
wanted new safes for its treasury de-
partment and took this means Of find
ing out which was the best brand. The
government finally decided not to put
in the new vaults, and those who work
upon the tests have said recently that
it was just as we'll that nothing was
done, for the electric current has placed
the safe costing $4,000 on level with
the one which costs but $500. Profess
sor Monroe, Mr.. Gage, Mr.. Odell and
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-06

rived near the house, where she met
her mother, and ran into her shelter
ing arms.
Were you frightened, r2y sweet?"
exclaimed the latter, pityingly, as she
caught up the tiny traveller to her
breast
81 felt very lost" said the child,
simply, and very far from home; but I
sang Lead, Kindly Light to myself
all the way" The moor and fen" and
"crag and torrent" were very real ter
rors to the poor little thing, but her
faith was rewarded by the "angel face"
of her mother, which, 'lost awhile -
smiled on her at last.-New York Tri-
bune
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-06
\ LOVELY FRENCH JACKET.

A Jacket just sent over from Paris
to girl noted for her style is
yeritable dream Of chic loneliness.
Lined with rich Nile green satin, which
contrasts beautifully with the soft
putty tone Of the cloth. is chief dis
tinction is the beautifully strapped
seams and nameIess finish which none
but Partisan coutouriere seems able
to give
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-06

The very first intimation, says that
bright new Chicago monthly
Modern Machinery, that cleo
tricity could be used for
the nefarious purpose of safe cracking,
and used to 50 much better advantage
than any of the old-time methods, dy-
ramite, gunpoWder and steel drills,
came from the lips of convict, who
less than three months ago was sent to
Joliet from Chicago for job of