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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-05-18
WIN Bore For oil.
Extensive Petroleum Deposits Believed to
UnderIie Hnrper's Ferry.

It's believed that inexhaustible deposits
of petroleum exist at or near Harper's
Ferry, and money sufficient to bore 1000
feet has been raised. Mr.. Charles H,
Trail first discovered the oil. The COM
pany will lease 4, 600 acres of land between
Harper's Ferry and Martinsburg. A
gentlemen states that Harper's Ferry is
in the same belt of oil territory as Sisters
vile, Tyler county, this State, which
is the center of one of the greatest oil
producing districts in the United States
if nof the world Messrs. E. B. Cham
bers, c. H. Trail. W. A. Winters, James
Riley, J. G. Hurst, R. B. Diclky, w. L.
Erwin. G. H. Child, G. R. Marquette,
G. R. Bready, Mrs. c. w. Littlejohn, and
others, are the incorporates.
a correspondent of the Washington
Star, who gives the substance of the above,
says:
The Inauguration of the movement is
due to the efforts of Mr.. Trail (who it is
expected, will be chosen one of the prin-
cipal officers of the new company, con-
tinuing through a period of several years.
While passing along the country road
leading from Harper's Ferry to Martins
burg one day, Mr.. Trail detected the odor
of coal oil and mentioned the matter to
some of his friends. They were incredu-
1ous, and although they had the utmost
confidence in Mr.. Ttail' S integrity, the lat
ter was unable until recently to indnce
any of them to assist him financially in
looking for the oil.
Some of the members of the geological
party of Sir Archibald Geikie, the emf
nent English geologist, who is nowin this
country, visited the property of the COM
pany Friday. Among the distinguished
party were President Daniel c. Gilman
of Johns Hopkins University and Prof.
w. B. Clark, who has charge of geologi-
cal survey of Maryland.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-05-18
Please rake Notice.
The following ordinance win be strictly en-

The following ordinance viii be strictly en-
forced:
Chapter 2. Section 42.-It shall be unlawful
for any person to ride q bicycle upon the
on a street nj a dangerous speed, OF TO ride a
bicycle after dark without carrying lighted
and bright lantern, within the Corporation
limits. Any person violating this ordinance,
than 81 nor more than $500. Please take
dne notice aud govern yourself accordingly.
I also call attention TO Chapter 11,-Of tax
on Foreign Insurance Companies, Express
Companies, Auctioneers, and on nonresident
statesmen or canYasSers. g. BROWN,
May II, Mayor,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-05-18
Special Notice to
Taxpayers.

Owing to the act passed by the last Legisla-
ture it is necessary that all taxes should be
paid at once, in order to make settlement
Tin case of default of any Sheriff in the
prompt payment ofthe money due from him
as such Sheriff of his county it shall be the
duty of the Auditor within sixty DAYS after
default is made by such Sheriff, to notify the
sureties on the official bond of said Sheriff.
This don't wish-to have done, and there
fore request all taxpayers knowing them
selves indebted to me to come forward and
settle within the next 80 days. L have no
option in this matter. so the taxes must be
paid.
EUGENE BAKER, Sheriff.
may1, '97-5t,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-05-18

Mrs. Shuey, sister of the late Mrs
Amanda Hedges, of Frederick, Md. and
grandaunt of Lillian Talbot, of Charles
Town, died suddenly from paralysis Of
The heart on Saturday last while on q
visit to Keedysville, Md Mrs. Shuey
had made her home with Mrs. Hedges
for some time and her death following sc
close on that of her sister ia a surprise to
all. OF large family of relatives Lii
liam Talbot. daughter of DIR. q. t. Tai.
bolt, is the only one on her mothers side
that survives.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-05-18

The Norfolk and Western railroad has
recently secured the largest contractit has
ever had in its history. The contract, il
is understood, calls for the delivery daily
of GOO cars of coal at Norfolk. The larg-
est contract, previous to this one, was
for 500 cars daily. 1t is said that this new
contract will necessitate an increase in
therolling stock and general equipment OF
the road also an increase in the number
of freight employees employed in hand
ling fuel.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-05-18
HoM,s This 1

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
f. j. CHENEY ~ CO., Props. Toledo. o.
We, the undersigned have known F. J
Cheney tor the last 10 years. aud believe hin
perfectly honorable in all business transac
lions aud financially able to carry out any OBJ
legation made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAx. Wholesale Druggists, Tole-
do, o.
WALDING, KINNAS IL MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggist, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ng directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Price 75c. per bottle
Sold by all druggist. Testimonials free.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-05-18

A new press tor the San Francisco Ex-
aminer was shipped from New York the
other day to San Francisco by way of the
B. & o., the Chicago and North Western
and Union Pacific. The B. 60. took it
from New York to Chicago in three days,
and it reached its destination in the re-
markable time of ten days from New
York, the distance being 3,4o6 miles,
Ten years ago the average time for such
shipments was 80 days.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-05-18

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Co.
has decided, on its spring time-card, to
shorten the time an hour on its day trains
from Pittsburg to Cincinnati, and to put
buffet sleeping cars on the night trains,
an improvement which will, no doubt, be
very greatly appreciated by the patrons
of the line.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-05-18
A VALUABLE PREscRIPTIoN.

Editor Morrison of Worthington, Ind,
Sum-" writes: You have a valuable
prescription in Electric Bitters and can
cheerfully recommend it for Constipation
and Sick Headache, and as a general sys-
tenn tonic it has no equal. Mrs. Annie
Stehle. 2625 Cottage Grove Ave. Chica-
go, was all run down, could not eat nor
digest food, had backache which never
left her and felt tired and weary, six bot
ties of Electric Bitters restored her health
and renewed her strength. Prices soc.
and SI.oo, at LIGHTS Drug Store.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-05-18
4 iereat-areat-G ra,,dda,lohte,..

Gertrude Berret Violette, the infant
daughter of W. Berry Violette and Mamie
Berret Violette, born on the 2lst of April,
has the distinction of being the first great
great granddaughter of one of Carroll coun-
tvs Oldest families. Representing on the
mothers side the Winder family, of Mary
land. distinguished ancestor being Gen.
WiDder, of Revolutionary fame, and on the
fathers side the Dudley and Berry families,
of Virginia. the social union between the
two sister States again recalls the historic
union. Referring to the little strangers
Carroll county ancestry, she is the first
granddaughter of Joseph w. Berrett an ex-
member of the Maryland Legislature the
great-granddaughte of Julius b. Berret,
now approaching his ninetieth year, and
said to be the only living Democrat in Car
roll county who voted for Andrew Jackson;
the first or eat-great granddaughter of Will
liam I. Carter, now living in Florida, and
the first great great-niece of Col. James u,
Berret, who more than half century ago
was elected q member of Carroll county's
delegation to the Maryland Legislature, and
later became Mayor of Washington City,
where he now resides. Mr.. Violette, the
proud and happy father, is connected with
The Auditors Department of the b. q O. R.
r. Company in Baltimore.-CdrroH County
Md Democratic Adrocdte.
Little Miss VioIette, referred to, has
living three great. grandfathers and one
great great grandfather, and the little
lady herself is living with her father and
mother, grandfather and grandmother,
great-grandfather and great-graudmother
all hale and hearty aud strong all liv.
ing at the family homestead appropriate
ly named "Never Die" in Carroll coun.
ty, Maryland. The mother of the babe
is niece of Mrs. Rev. DIR. G. N. Camp
bell, of Stephenson Seminary" in this
town, and was pupil, for some years, of
that popular institution of learning. and
we'll and favorably known to many here
The little Miss is in position TO be
much petted-w hope without growing
petulant. We are quite sure that as she
grows into girlhood and on into young
womanhood and to maturity she will de-
velop the beautiful characteristics of the
flower suggested by her name and that her
life will be fragrant of good deeds and
holy aspirations.-FressP Press
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-05-18

The governors proclamation rel
alive to the new fishing law appears
in another column and becomes. a
law on and after the goth of May.
The gist of the law we published a
few weeks since.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-05-18

Mr.. ]. NJ. Schryer, for many years As
sistant, has been appointed General Pas
senger Agent of the Baltimore and Ohio
lines east of the Ohio river. This ap-
pointment is an eminently fitting one,
and will be cordially commended by all
classes of people. especially the newspa-
per fraternity. among whom, by his uni
form courtesy, Mr.. Schryver has enlisted
many warm friends.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-05-18
Important Notice.

THE AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY.
In accordance With its recent action regarding
SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPPLY,
has undertaken to supply each bty or girl In
the Sunday Schools Of cooperating churches
At HALP COST PRICE. VIZ:
Thirty cent Bibles for Is cents.
Twenty =. - .. 10
n BAH orders with Cash cent TO the Dis
trtet Superintendent, Rev Thoe- Cotton Par
kerseurgi W. Va, will receive prompt atten
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-05-18
Corporation Election.

Corporation Election of Charles Town, W
Va. will be held on Thursday May 9th.
1897, for four Councilmen, One for Ward
No. /, Two for Ward No. 2, One for the long
term and the other for short term and One
for Ward No 3.
rel. B. F. Dooley W. B. Alder J. E Eas-
terday, clerk. Voting place. Council Room
Commissioners End Ward-Geo. F. An
derson, WIN. p. yesterday, Jas. w. Carney
T. G. Baylor, clerk. Voting place, Citizens
Engine House.
Thomas Rust. Herbert Blessing. ]. Ed.
Williams, clerk. Voting place. Courthouse
GUSTAV BROWN,
April %. 1897. Mayor
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-05-18

senatOrElkins and Representative Dorr
have locked horns over the appointment
of a District Attorney, and tits to be seen
which has the longest pole with which to
knock the persimmons. We go one on
the Senator, anyhow.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-05-18
Mayors Notice.

ALI owners and occupants of premises within
the Corporation of Charles Town are hereby
notified to clean up came, using lime about
CELLARS, cutters and all damp places An In
spector will be around shortly, and il will be
his duty to report all oil aces not found in q
healthy condition. GUSTAV BROWN,
May IL, 1897 Mayor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-05-18
Ladies' Hair Work.

MRS CARRIE sOUDERs is prepared tn
DO Hair Work at moderate prices q ID will
make Braids, Pulls. CuTls, Prizes etc. exc
cntIng the same promptly and In good style.
residence corner OF Lawrence and Congress
sts:, opposite residence Of Mr.. J. c. Holmes.
April 90 1911.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-05-18

The Republicans proposed to remove
Postmaster Poe at Grafton, and his sue
cessor has been appointed. Senator
Faulkner has word to say about the
matter, however, and the confirmation is
held up in the Senate, under demand
that the charges against Mr.. Poe shall be
1nroven
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-05-18

Company D, Twelfth Virginia Cavalry,
will hold reunion at Shenandoah juno
ton May 9th. Company A and all
others belonging to the Twelfth Virginia
are invited TO be present.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-05-18

Ex-Postmaster-Gener Wanamaker
acknowledges the failure of promised
prosperity to appear in consequence of
President McKinley's election, and says
that the low state to which the political
religion of the nation has been brought by
unscrupulous bosses must eventually re-
suit in a new party.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-05-18

The floral decoration of graves in the
Harper's Ferry cemeteries will take place
on Saturday, a9th instant. The benef-
cial orders of the town will take charge
of the ceremonies.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-05-18
From the Harper,s Ferry Sentinel ::

From the Harper's Ferry Sentinel:
Measles are raging in Bolivar.
A few visitors are at the summer no
tells.
The work on the new bridge at Island
Park has been commenced.
Miss Rose Daily has returned from a
pleasant visit to friends in Charles Town.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-05-18

Mr.. H. L. Snyder has been invited by DR..
]. L. Goodnight, president of the est Vir-
ginia University, to act as one of the judges
for the regents prize defamation contest on
June 18th at the University.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-05-18

The question of railroad freights having
been satisfactorily adjusted, both the pulp
mills at Harper's Ferry, will start up
again
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-05-18

The United States Supreme Court rem
dered decision in favor of the Bell
Telephone Company in the suit of the
United States to annul the last Berliner
ratent
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-05-18
ICE CREAM PARLOR
And Lunch Room.

CREAM at his Restaurant on Courthouse
squere, opposite the Coach Factory of Messrs.
Stump & Starry, and will also furus h same
by the pint, quart or gallon LUNCHES
served ut all times, here tofore, Good
service promised, AID the public patronage
respectfully solicited.
May 4-3m. Z. l.. WILSON.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-05-18

The commission appointed by Gov.
Atkinson to select location for the State
Home for Incurables will meet in
Charleston on the 25th inst. $25. 900 was
appropriated by the legislature for this
home. Seven cities and towns are eager
for it and are bidding bonuses for it.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-05-18

Senator Elkins has our thanks for
copy of his speech on American mer-
chant marine discriminating dusies. f"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-05-18

Mr.. Eugene A oden and Miss Fanny c..
Oden were married at the residence of the
BRIDE by Rev. S. w. Cole, on the evening of
the 18th inst, at7p. m. After the ceremony
sumptuous supper was served to those
present
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-05-18

State Senator Brice w. catlett. of the
thirteenth district, will take the place ofthe
late Senator Hyde on the Constitutional
Commission.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-05-18

The Lane Brothers Bridge and Con-
struction plant at Newark. Ohio, is to be
sold at receivers sale on May 81. The
plant is located on the Baltimore and Ohio,
c. c. c. 81 ST. L. and the Shawnee Rail
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-05-18
For CounciIman.

EDITOR SPIRIT.-Please announce Mr.. T.
c. GREEN candidate for Councilman In
the Third Ward. His many friends have
anriI % 1SaT MANY VOTERS
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-05-18
HOUSEHOLD GOODS,
For Councilman.

Mr.. JOSEPH II. YESTERDAY will be cor
daily supported, at the ensuing May cleo
ton, for Councilman for the full term from
the SECOND WARD.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-05-18

The shepherdstown Register says: We
have heard that the proposed reunion of
Company D, of the 18th Virginia Cavalry, at
Shenandoah Junction, has been given up
and will not be held this year.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-05-18
Blacksmithins.

The undersigned has taken the shop for
many years occupied BY Mr.. e. Mason Hough,
Blacksniithing in all Its departments. Horse
shoeing a specially; price all round soc. Car
riageRcpairs promptly and well done. Charges
reasonable and work guaranteed.
March 2. 1897 j. ROBEY.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-05-18
Removed.

have discontinued the retail Of Coal. &c. 4.
and removed my Office 20 the room 10 court
house yard above the office Of Washington &
Alexander, where j will continue the Grain
Business. Wheat, Corn and Hay wanted. for
delivery ut all points on B. q o. and ~ & w.
x. R. B. G. WASHINGTON,
ADril 20. V1-ti Agent
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-05-18

The chapter of the Daughters of the
Confederacy at Macon, Ga, have signi-
fed that their choice for the location of
the Battle Abbey of the South is Rich
mond.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-05-18
Dress Making.

Sewing of ali kinds done by Mics CORA l..
CAIN, West end Of Maiu street, Charles
Town W. Va.
ADriI 81 ISo7-tf
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-05-18

The graves of the Confederate dead at
Shepherdstown will be decorated June S.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-05-18

The B. & o. shops are being removed
from Martinsburg.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-05-18
May IS.

A GENTS WANTED for DR.. Talmage's
N "THE EARTH GIRDLED or his ia
nous tour around the world. thrilling
story of Savage and Barbarous lands. Four
million Talmage books sold, aud The Earth
Girdled is his latest and greatest, Demaud
enormous; everybody wants tins famous
book. Only $3.50. Big book. big commits
sion, gold mine for workers. Credit given,
freightage paid. outfit free. Drop all trash
and sell the King of Books and make $500 per
month. Address for outfit and territory,
PEOPLES.
S94l Market St., Philadelphia, Pa.
May 1S-6w-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-05-18
Low Prices in Lumber.

Framing Lumber and Boards for 90 cts. pei
hundred up. ALI other Building material in
proportion.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-05-18
Notice.

All persons taking Toll By the year on the
Charles Town and BerryyiIie Turn Pike viii
md their receipts At the Charles Town gate
All receipts withdrawn after the first day of
nap Eprll 81, 1896. s j. e; RasEi
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-05-18

That Hoods Sarsaparilla purifes the
blood and relieves a vast amount of suf
fering is not a theory but well known
fact
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-05-18
Or. n. C Beckham,
PHYsI CLAN AND SURGEON,

Offers his profess ional services to the public
in the practice of medicine. Obstetrics q
specially. Office in residence on s. Samuel st
April l3, 1897.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-05-18
Bank Notice.

The Bank Of Charles Town will be closed
on Monday, May 31st, legal holiday. Deco
ration Day falling on Sum day. All notes fall
ing due on that day must be provided for ON
the preceding Saturday.
GEO. 4. PORTERFIELD,
MAY IS. Cashier.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-05-18

Memorial Day in Charles Town. Sat
urday, May 20.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-05-18

When bilious or costive, eat Cascaret,
candy catharatic, cure guaranteed, 1Oc., 25c.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-05-18
GERARD d. MOORE. THos. r. MOORE.
MOORE &MOORE
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
lnsuranceCompany, of London and Edinburg.
one Of the strongest foreign companies
doing business in America
PHILADELPHIA UNDER WRITER'S,
Composed of the Insurance Company ofNorth
America and the Fire Association Of Phil
adeiPhta, the strongest combine doing
business in the United States.
MERCHANTS INSURANCE COMPANY.
of Newark, N. J.
GREAT NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL
Life Insurance Co., of Milwaukee. Wis. over
81 years old Ranks fourth largest In the
world, and pays larger dividends on
its policies than any company
doing business.
THE PROVIDENT SAVINGS LIFE AssIJR
ANCE SOCIETY,
of New York. The
GUARANTORS LIABILITY INDEMNITY
Company. of Philadelphia
THE GUARANTY STOCK INVESTMENT
COMPANY, Of Washington, ID. c.
sworn statement OF the condition of all
the above-named companies represented by us
can be found Mt the Circuit Clerks ONCE. in
compliance with the State law. We solicit n
share of your patronage.
Respectfully,
Feb. 9. 81. MOORE & MOORE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-05-18
For Rent.

Houses belonging to the Charles Town Con-
stFuetion Company for Rent Apply to
Jan D" Manager.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-05-18

TUESDAY MORNING. MAY IS. 1897.