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

The Baltimore Conference, NJ. E.
Church South, convened atStaunton, Va,
Wednesday. At the first roll-call I64 del
elegates answered to their names. Pre-
siding Elder Duffey reported for the
Winchester district 543 accessions, and
Epworth Leagues have increased from
~ to 20 in number. For Improvements
the charges contributed $3.50 The
Conference on Friday received valuable
addition of the Evangelical Church of
Hagerstown, Md. This church came
unsolicited into conference, bringing a
handsome church and a parsonage
property valued at $4,000. Rev. H: w.
Gross and Trustee ID. Lowery repre-
sented the church, which has a member
ship of 100 persons.
On Saturday an interesting discussion
ensued on the report of the committee
which laid before the conference the
names of Hinton and Charles Town, the
rival aspirants for the honor of enter
tanning next years conference. In favor
of Charles Town spoke the local pastor,
Rev. ], P. Stump, who pledged warm
and handsome hospitality not only from
Methodists butfrom other congregations.
This invitation he declared meant not
mere lip movement, but came bubbling
from the heart. Presiding Elder Duffy
and others pressed Charles Towns claims
Rey. Henry A. Brown, of Hinton. strong
ly put his plea for Hinton, and made
hit by saying that the conference hasn't
met west of Stanton since 1880. DR..
Collins Denny DR.. Hyde, of Winchester,
and DR.. ]. S. Gardner, of Warrenton,
together with c. F. Moore and w. G.
Hammond, forcibly aided Hinton's peti-
ton. When the vote was called 6s
were counted for Charles Town, and it
was seen at once that Hinton was the
4 choice of the conference. The motion
was made and carried unanimously that
Hinton's invitation be accepted.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30
Commissioners Notice.

In the Circuit Court of Jefferson County,
West Virginia:
LEFTY WILLIAMS. Plaintiff.
EDNA F. JONES, &C., e, Defendants,
IN CHiNCERY.
Extract from Decree Of March 16lb, 1871
1t is adjndged, ordered aud decreed that this
cause be'referred to Commissioner TIC. Green,
to ascertain and rekort
!. Ist The real estate of whiat the deeedcnt
Alexander Frankihpdicd seistd, or el t { ed to,
it's value aud animal rental valne.
2nd.-Whether the sad Franklin died seized
or possessed of any peEspnql estnte.
3rd. To. convene thcscred itofs of the said
Alexander Efankliii, deesf land to audit the
debts in the order Of flieir. pfiositics, if any
4th. To ascertain ard report who are the
heirs at law of said Alexander Franklini de-
ceased
5th. Any other matter deemed pertinent by
hislseif, or required by any of the parties TO
besstatsd.
BeJos executing this decree, the said Conn
nlissioner shall give notice of the time, aud
placesof executing the same, by publication,
as required by section 4 of chapter l29 of the
ode. and shall also give the lienholders notice
required by section s. chapter So, of the
copy-Teste.
Clerk
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30
A CONSTITUTIONAL COMMISSION.

Col. B. F. Harlow, for long time ed
itor of the Greenbrier Independent, and at
present member of the West Virginia
Legislature. and also member of the
commission to revise the constitution,
was in the city last Saturday on his way
home from a visitto friends in Albemarle
and especially in Charlottesville, which
point was his home before he went to
Greenbrier. Col. Harlow has made an
enviable reputation as member of the
Legislature, and his appointment on the
constitutional commission as one of the
Legislature, and his appointment on the
constitutional commission as one of the
Democratic members by a Republican
Speaker is a compliment alike to him and
his constituents The Commission, he in
formed us, would sit atvariousp points and
hear argument as to the changes necessa-
sary. For instance they will sit ten days
at Charleston, ten days at Petersburg,
Wheeling, harrisburg and Charles Town.
Men of all conditions and representing
all branches of trade, farmers lawyers,
and others will find the commission ac-
cessible, for. the presentation of their
views. This mode of AGREEING npon a
constitutional amendment instead of, a
convention is to be commended for its
cheapness, and there is no reason to be-
lieve that it may not prove as satisfactory
as a convention. A constitutional con-
vention usually costs from S25o,ooo to
5000, 600, and then if the amendments are
deafeted the entire sum is thrown away.
1t might be well for our State to watch
the result of this commission and see
whether or not we can profit by them.
Staunton CVa) Spectator.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30
interesting Correspondence.
CHARLES TowE. w. VA
March 4. 1897.

Hon VIM. IL. WILSON,
Washington, D. @.
Dear Friend In behalfof your friends,
members of the Independent Fire Com
.pauy, we present yon With picture of
Yourself and comrades in Company b,
18th Virginia Cavalry. C. 5. a, taken
January 10th, 1896. Some of your com
rades have been added to the picture, and
it has been enlarged to its present size
AS fellow citizens and friends of Compa-
NY B, we present this picture to you, with
the assurance that we shall ever hold in
the highest esteem your kindness, and
cherish your name aud fame.
We deeply regret your departure from
our midst, but though a great loss to us,
we rejoice in our hearts in the bright
prospects you have in The future by your
appointment as President of the Wash
ington and Lee UNIVERSITY at Lexington,
Va. May Heaven bless you in health,
and success crown your eveFyA every eff
fort in life. Yours respectfully,
JULIUS G. HoLMEs, Captain.
w. G. EARNsHAw, Secretary;
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30

The board of managers for the Asylum
of Incurables appointed by Gov. Akin
son are as follows Mrs. Mary Ruffner,
Miss Kinnie Smith, Mrs. Stephen B. Ell
kins, Mrs. F. Heermats, and Capt Jno-
K. Thompson, Col. Columbus Sehon, DIR.
t. L. Barber and Maj. Jno. w. Harris.
To locate the asylum: Ex-Gov. w. A
MacCorkle, Judge J. j. Jackson, Hon.
Thos. E. Davis and James w. Mcintyre
The State Treasurer is also member of
the board.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30

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The First EptUortt League tn the NJ.
e. OhnrcTt, South.

Believing that some of the facts con
corning the earliest organization of Ep
| worth Leagues in our own Church would
be matter of real interest to all of our
members, aud to the Church at large, the
writer recently wrote to Rev. Dr. Gard
ner, now of Warrenton, Va, for informa
ton concerning his organization of a
League at Charles Town, w. Va, in 1890.
The following letter from him seems to
establish the fact that the first chapter of
Epworth League in the NJ. E. Church,
South, was established in the Baltimore
Conference District and at Charles Town,
w. Va. The letter reads as follows:
MY Dear Brother Woodward am
not positive as to the exact date of the or
ganization of the Leagues at Charles
Town, but of this. however, l am posi-
tive: returned from the General Con-
ference at st. Louis the last of May, 1890
On the following Sunday. e., June l,
1S9O-our Children's Day exercises were
held, and then, to good congregation, 1
stated the action of the General Confer.
ence as to the formation of Leagues, etc.,
and gave notice of my intention to organ
ize at ones League at Chrles Town. A
few DAYS later the initial steps were taken
to carry into effect this intention, and
only a week or so further elapsed before
the actual preliminary organization was
effected.
know, further, that this was done be-
fore the Publishing House could issue
and send out the programme and consti
tutions. The League at Charles Town
was the first organized in the Conference,
if not in the whole Church.
My recollection is that Rev. j. o.
Knott, now of Washington, d. c., organ
lied League at Lewisburg, w. Va, a
few weeks later, and my impression IL
that this is the second in the Conference
as to time of organization.
Yours very truly,
j. s, GARDNER.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30
For Sale.
BIacksmithing.

South Charles street.
23. Charles Town. W. Va
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30
Old People.

Old people who require medicine to
regulate the bowels and kidneys will find
the true remedyin Electric Bitters. The
medicine does not stimulate and contains
no whisky nor other intoxicant. but acts
as tonic and Alternative. 1t acts mildly
on the stomach and bowels, adding
strength and giving tone to the organs,
thereby aiding Nature in the performance
of the functions. Electric Bitters is an
excellent appetizer and aids Digestion
Old people find it exactly what they need.
Price so cents and 800 per bott lie at
Lights drug store.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30

AWestVirginia representative proposes
to make a complaint to the Post Office
Department against the postmaster at
Grafton, w. Va, who is charged with
having taken a prominent part in aR
eight round fight which lately took place
there. The postmaster is Democrat,
and it is claimed that he helped to con-
struct the ring in which the fight took
place and then was prominent figure
during the fight. 1t is believed the de-
partment will make ruling in this case
which will be precedent for the balance
of the present administration, and that
it will be a declaration that prize
fights are degrading and that pub
lie officer under the Post Office De-
partment will forfeit his place by partic-
ipating in them in any way.
Washington Star.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30
WASHINGTON, d, c.
March 16, 1897.

JULIUS G. HOLMES, Captain; w. G'l
EARNsHAw, Secretary; Independent
Fire Company, Charles Town, w. Va
Gentlemen l have received the beau
tifully framed picture of Company b,
18th Virginia Cavalry, presented TO me.
by you in behalf of my friends, members
OF the Independent Fire Company. The.
gift itself is one of the most welcome l
could receive. being lasting memento
of the close associations of my youth and
of many warm friendships of my mature
life. But the letter with which you &C
company it makes it doubly precious to
me, Just now, when am about to move
from the home of my birth and my en-
tire life hitherto, to new community
and another field of labor.
The associations, the friendships, and
the countless lies of half a century
seem never so strong and tender as when
some severance of them is about to be
made. l can never recall with fading
gratitude the unfailing friendship and
the great honors which the people of my
native county and my immediate neigh
bors in Charlestown so generously be-
slowed upon me. And after fourteen
years of as arduous public service as may
fall to the lot of any citizen, / should
feel rebuked, indeed, if could not cher
ish the consciousness that, to the extent OF
my ability, bore their trust gratefully,
earnestly and sincerely. Retiring from
public life as poor as when [ entered it,,
have seen no way to resume my resi-
dence and spend my Iemaining years
among the people of Jefferson. OF all
the offers made to me have accepted
that one-very far from being the most
advantageous in pecuniary reward
which least sewers the ties of my past
life, aud which permits me still to be a
citizen of the Valley of Virginia. For
your words Of sorrow at parting and your
hearty Godspeed in my new home and
new labors, I am deeply and unfeignedly
| thankful.
Very sincerely and gratefully yours,
VIM l.. WILSON,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30

President Chauncey F. Black has just
announced the completion of the execu-
tive committee of the National Associa-
ton of Democratic Clubs, which will
serve until the convention of Democratic
clubs in 1900, asfollows: Benton McMillin
Tennessee; George H. Lambert, New
Jersy; E. Chambers Smith, North Caro-
lima; C. C. Richards, Utah; John R.
Mclean, Ohio; E. B. Howell, Georgia;
H. D. Money, Mississippi, Jas. c. Dahl
man, Nebraska; Stephen NJ. White, Cal
ifornia Edward Murphy, jr., New York
Lloyd l.. Jackson, Maryland; John L.
Mitchell, Wisconsin; Charles J. Faulkner,
West Virginia; William J. Stone, Mis-
souri,; George Fred Williams, Massachu-
setts;J S Hogg, Texas; ]. c. Sibley,
Pennsylvania.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30

Congressman Dayton, of the second
district, has decided to name the follow
ing postmasters when the present officials
time expires; Mart1nsburg, Alex. C1ohen !;
Kingwood, James w. White; Grafton,
James w. Holt; Moorefeld, E. o. Har-
wood; Philippi, G. A. Grant HarPer's
Ferry, Jocob r. Grove: Pruntvtown, l..
S. Sinsel1; Astor, Byron S. Kilworth /;
Thornton, W. Painter; Montrose, Mrs.
Sarah P. Jet. These selections were
made by Endorsements of each county
Republican executive committee.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30

A life-size portrait of ex-senator Davis,
of West Virginia, has just been completed
by Mr. L. P. Dietrich, at his studio, on
Charles street. This is the fifth portrait
of Nj Davis that has been painted by
Mr.. Dietrich, one of the others being in
the capitol of West Virginia. The por-
trait represents Mr.. Davis sitting erect in
an ornate chair, and is painted with spirit
and vigor Flesh tints and textures are
especially od.-Baltimore Sun.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30
NOTICE 10 CREDITORS,

To the Creditors Of Alexander F,unkain, dec'a :;
In pursuance OF decree of the Circuit
Court of the County of Jefferson, made in a
cause therein pending,to subject the real es-
tate of the said Alexander franklin to the
payment of his debts, you are required TO
present your claims against the estate of the
said Alexander Franklin, for adjudication, to
Il. C, GREEN. commissioner, at his Office in
the said county, on or beforc'the Sth day of
May, 1897.
Witness j ohm NJ. Daniel. Clerk of the said
Court, this oath day of March. 1897.
JNO. NJ. DANIEL.
March so. 1s97-6t. Clerk.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30
0A0ToREAs
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The Jonadabs at Harper's Ferry cele-
brated on Sunday night, 18th. The pro-
gram was good one. A specially inter
esting feature was short address by
Hon. Charles Davies, of Washington
a former citizen.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30

At the members meeting of the M. P.
Church on Wednesday, March 24th, T.
w. Beale was elected delegate and C. B.
Wentzell alternate to the Maryland an
nual Conference which convenes at Balti-
more April 9TH. The delegate is instruc-
ted to ask for return of the pastor.
H. F. Sentinel.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30

Mr.. Frank Duke, brother of Mrs. Mary
McFaden, died in Weston the latter part
Of last week. Mr.. Duke was an artist of
nigh order His talents as painter and
sculptor are widely known. In his young
er days he was celebrated portrait
F. Sentinel
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30

Ex-senator d. B. Hill, of New York,
Senator George Gray, of Delaware, and
Justice Brown, of the United States SUI
preme Court, recently visited Mr.. Richard
Randolph Mcmahon, at ''JeffersonP Place, +"
his beautiful residence at Harper's Ferry.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30

Mrs. Julia Sheehan, wife of Dennis
Sheehan, whose death occurred on the
nth inst, died at the residence of her
late husband, near Berryville, Va, nine
days later, aged 6s years. Mrs. Sheehan
was native of Ireland, but had lived in
Clarke since pirlhood.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30

Workingmen, you must admit
that the advance agent of prospect
ty has not made his appearance yet
in Charles Town, but the advance
agent of low prices-the Baltimore
Bargain House-still continues
headquarters for all who want to
buy clothing, gents furnishing and
shoes at bottom prices.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30

Mrs Mary Alice Kearney, widow of
]. Kearsley Kearney, a former we'll
known resident of this county, died
Tuesday at the home of her son, Mr.,
Stewart Kearney, in Sykesville, Md,
after lingering illness, aged 90 years.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30

CorroN PLANrs.-Send two stamps to
mail seed and directions how to grow
cotton plants North Address Seed De-
partment Seaboard Air Line, Pinebluff
winter health resort), N. c.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30
March SO-6m.
Notice to Taxpayers,

All taxes are now over due and must be
as the interest on county bonds falls due at
that time. This with the amount to meet
miscellaneous road and teachers orders, to-
gether with amount due State Auditor, re-
quires a large sum of money. l have no re-
source for raising this money other than
that of collecting the taxes which am COM
PEELED to do. EUGENE BAKER,
march6 i97. Sheriff.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30

The ministers of the powers have deci-
ded to send collective notes to the Greek
and Turkish governments requesting that
each Withdraw its troops from the frontier
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30

Indications are that the Grant monu-
ment inaugural parade. April a7, in New
York, will be the greatest demonstration
of the kind ever witnessed in this country,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30

By the will of the late Mr.. Dennis
Sheehan, of Berryville, who died recent
1y, property to the value of 5000 has
been devised to the Sacred Heart Catho-
lie Church, Winchester.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30
March 3O-4w.
MIC CIung's Photo. Gallery.

take pleasure in announcing to my friends
and the public generally that l have secured
the services of Mr.. Frank A. Cos who will be
in full charge of the Photograph Gallery.
Mr.. Coe is an operator of long experience and
is thoroughly proficient in all branches of
Photographic work. Pictures made from
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30
GERARD D. MOORE. THos. r. MOORE.
MOORE ENCORE
Fire, Life &Accident ms

Office in the Hunter Building, Opposite the
COurt-House
CHARLES TOWN. W, VA.
Representing the following Companies:
NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE
InsuranceCompany, of London and Edinburg,
one of the strongest foreign companies
doing business in America.
PHILADELPHIA UNDERWRITERS,
Composed of the Insurance Company ofNorth
America and the Fire Association of Phil
adelphia, the strongest combine doing
business in the United States.
MERCHANTS INSURANCE COMPANY,
of Newark, N. ].
GREAT NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL
Life Insurance Co., of Milwaukee,, Wis, over
80 years old. Ranks fourth largest in the
world, and pays larger dividends ON
its policies than any company
doing business.
THE PROyIDENT SAVINGS LIFE ASSUR-
ANCE SOCIETY,
of New York The
GUARANT0RS LIABILITY INDEMNITY
Company, of Philadelphia.
THE GUARANTY STOCK INVESTMENT
COMPANY, of Washington, ID. c.
A sworn statement of the condition of all
the above-numed companies represented by us
eau be found ut the Circdit Clerks office, I'm
compliance with the State law. We solicit
share of your patronage.
Respectfully,
Feb. ?, %. MOORE & MOORE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30

The Winchester Item has passed into
the hands of Mr.. George F. Christie. and
comes out in an enlarged form under the
name of 1.-The Evening News-Item. :"
We extend the right hand of fellowship,
and wish the News-Item and its editor
much success.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30
MUSIC Lessons.

MADAM and MISS BERTHA RUIIL win
vi resume their class in Vocal and 1nstru-
mental Music Sept. End. 1895. at their resi-
denee on the corner OF Samuel and Liberty
streets, aud any one Wishing Vocal or Instru-
mental Lessons will save tune aud money by
taking from them They will teach Vocal in
class aud special. and instruments as folio VS..
Piano, Organ, Violin, Guitar and Banjo.
Also Sight Reading. Theory and Harmony
Terms moderate.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30

The M. E. Church South at Sterling,
Loudoun county Va, was destroyed by
an incendiary.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30
MUSIC FOR THE GIRLS.

Any one gets six pieces of sheet music by
sending only two subscribers to the Poultry
Keeper" Box BIB, Parkesburg, Pa, for six
at % cents each, Plenty of nice things
for q very small amount of work. Sample
copy free by sending your address on postal
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30
Notice..

Be it enacted by the Common Council OF
Charles Town. that hereafter the committee ON
streets shall not be authorized to furnish the
curling for pavement in said corporation OF
Charles Town. And so much of section 4,
chapter XIV, of charter and ordinance book,
as authorizes the committee on streets to
furnish curling for payements is hereby re-
pealed. GUSTAV bhOMN;
Marcd %. 1897, Mayor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30
Notice.

Boys are hereby notified that the shooting
of air rifles or fire arms on the streets of
Charles Town is prohibited by ordinance
All offenders will be fined from one to five
dollars. GUSTAV BROWN,
March 90, 1897 Mayor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30
Why is 1t,

if catarrh is a blood diseas. as some claim that
physicians frequently advise change of air
and climate to those suffering? Catarrh is q
climatic affection, and nothing but local
remedy or u change of climate will cure it,
Ely's Cream Balm is SO efficient as to do away
with the necessity of leaving home and
friends, causing instant relief and is real
cure of cuttarrh.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30


We send out with this issue a handsome
sixteen-column extra sheet, (Which we
are permitted to do through the cour-
tesy of Frank Les1ie's Popular Monthly
containing highly interesting contribu-
ton, entitled "A Southern Philanthro-
photographed Sketch of Charles B.
Rouss, the Blind Millionaire New York
Merchant" by Augustine Jaquelin
Smith. The Sketch abounds in interest
from beginning to end, introducing the
reader first to the ambitious store-boy,
and then following him step by step to
the highest round of commercial success,
the broad generosity of his kindly nature
cropping out all along life's path in
manifold ways, scattering blessings here,
there and everywhere-our own good
old town coming in for not small share
in aid of the construction of that hand
some edifce, the Charles Broadway
Rouss Memorial Hall ;" building of the
Independent Fire Company, and through
other channels. The illustrations will
readily catch the eye of the Jefferson
county reader. To our older citizens
the faces of the parents of Mr.. Rouss
will appear almost as natural as life, and
those of his brothers, both of whom have
elegant homes in Jefferson and are
among our best citizens, will be easily
recognized. The familiar old Rouss
homestead, Shannon HILL" opposite
the well-known Shannondale Springs in
this county, is shown, as also a view
therefrom-all of which give the issue
especial local interest.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that will execute
thlsforegofng decree at my Office in Charles
Town, w Va; ON the Sth dayiof May, 1897.
Giyen un der my hand this Gath day OF
March, 1897.
T. C. GREEN,
Marchf30 1871. Commissioner.