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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-28

There was very pleasant entertain
ment given at the Hotel Powhatan on
Tuesday evening proceeds for char
table purposes. There were bright reci-
tations by Mr.. and Mrs, D. B. Williams;
a scene from "TheHunchback, p" rendered
with spirit by Miss Dodge and Mr.. Camp
bell; piano duet by accomplished per-
formers, Mrs. Judge Beckwith and Miss
Mitchell; several violin solos by Miss
Parkinson, to whose touch her instru-
ment responded exquisitely-Mrs. McIn-
tosh accompanying delightfully."- with
piano; and an unique and laughable
masked dance The Bellamy Lancers'
by four couples. Mrs. Higgins, one of
the Pawhatan's pleasant guests, was a
prime moving spirit in the charming
entertainment.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-28
Y. NJ. B. F. t. A.

Mrs. ]. c. Holmes, instead of remov-
ing the old building recently purchased
of Col. John It. Gibson, will erect hand
some and convenient new double dwell
ing on the north end of said lot, on South
Lawrence street. 1t will be a two-story
frame structure, with twelve rooms, pan
tries, front and side porches, octogon
front entrance, etc. The plan of the
building, the product of the fine archi-
tectual judgment of Mr.. Holmes, is ex-
cellent, and it will doubtless prove one of
the most desirable for renting in the
town Mr.. Chas. H. Grim has charge of
the erection of the structure, and Messrs.
Woody & Baker are building the foun-
datiou
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-28

The Charles Town Water Company which
has for some time been engaged in making
improvements to further facilitate its expe-
dition in meeting the claims upon it, has
about completed its work. A practically
new 40 horse power boiler, new engine
house, couple of cisterns of 10000 gallons
each, with all the other paraphernalia Incl
dent to increased efficiency has been added
and the service is now adequate to any de-
mand. We learn through Mr.. Dougherty,
who has control of the mill, that there is a
daily consumption of 100000 gallons of wa
ter. Certainly under these conditions Charles
Town can never figure as dry town, nor
can its inhabitants be said to be strangers to
the use of water The work has been exc
cuted under the personal supervision OF the
companys president, Col. R. p. Chew, which
is a sufficient guarantee that everything has
been put in ship shape.-Adyocate.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-28

One of the neatest and prettiest little shops
in town has just been completed for Mr. l.
A Osbourne by Mr. d S Hughes on the West
side of the old Earnshaw and Dooley prop
erty on West Main street We understand
that Mr. Osbourne was the designer, and the
manner in which he has done so is quite a
compliment to his good taste However,
friend Osbourne is an adept at whatever he
undertakes At harness-making he is con-
sidered at the top round of the ladder, and
at music-both in teaching and also in exc
cution-his services are always in constant
demand-Advocate.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-28
Advertised Letters.

List of letters remaining in the Post
Office at Charles Town, Jefferson county
w. Va, September rs, 1897:
Henry Costello. j. b. Curtis, Mrs. h. l..
Hoffman, Osker Lambert, Mr.. s. II. Lamge
Aaron Mumford. Mr.. w. T. Nicewarner, Mr.
P. II. Oakley, Willie Peterson. Mr.. Thomas
Padson, jno.A. Sheppard. Mrs. Eddie Thomas
j. w. Vandervort Chas. A. Walsh.
The above letters, if not called fol
within fifteen days, will be sent to the
dead letter office. Persons calling fol
them will please say that they are ad.
yertised. GEO H. FLAGG, p. M.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-28

Mr.. Louis Matthsei, ST., father-in-law
of ex-Mayor Gustav Brown of this place,
died at his home in Baltimore on Satur-
day morning last, of Bright's disease
aged o. years. The deceased had been
an occasional visitor to Charles Town,
and was pleasantly known here. He was
the father of our former townsman Mr..
Edward Mattheni, and also of Misses Ka-
tie, Carrie and Chrissie Matthei, who
have spent much time in Charles Town,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-28

The recent interior improvements of
the Baltimore Bargain House-the sub
stitution of tables for counters, etc.-have
added greatly to both its appearance and
convenience. New goods have been re-
ceived in large quantities, and the saga
cious proprietor, Mr.. Max Theodor, hav-
ing secured the advantage of purchases
before the addition of the tariff, is en-
abled to offer bargains in all lines, and
by uniform courtesy and fair dealing is
winning a fair share of the local trade.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-28
Bucklen.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 centsper box
For Sale by Geo. T. Light.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-28
scrt. rs. 1897.

Mr.. H. T. Miley is the unfortunate loser of
two of his best COWS. The accident occurred
Wednesday night. gate had been left
open, through which the COWS got on the
N. q w. r. r. and were killed by the North
bound train which passes here about nine
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-28
March 80.
Wheels for Hire.

The undersigned has received q supply Of
Elegant New Bicycles. (both for ladies and
gentlemen which he is prepared to hire at
the rate of 20 cts. for the FIRST hour, 10 cts ior
tb,. second. and 10 cts for each additional
honr VIII also give lessons in bicycle riding
at reasonable rates. Residence on West Con-
gress street, near Gas Works.
Aug. 24-1m. JAMES W. POOLE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-28

Iwish to call your attention to the fact
that 1 have opened a 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 a small price. respect
fully solicit share of your patronage.
GEO. S. LEWIS, the Jeweler.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-28

ED-TRUsTwoRTHY AND AC-
w tive gentlemen ladies to travel for
responsible, established house in West Vir-
ginia Monthly $500 and expenses. Position
steady. Reference. Enclose seli-addressed
stamped envelope. The Dominion Company,
Dept. w. Chicago. SYST.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-28

Mr. H Humrickhouse, Jr, of Shepherds
town, was in town on Thursday in consul
tation with Mr. Jas NJ Mason, Jr, who con-
templates making some improvements to
his home on South Samuel street Mr. Mason
has already one of the prettiest residences in
that part of the city
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-28

GERARD D. MOORE. THos. II. MOORE.
MOORE & ENCORE
Fire, Life &Accident ms
Office in the Hunter Building, Opposite the
Courthouse,
CHARLES TOWN. w, VA.

Representing the following Companies:
NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE
IusuranceC Company. of London aud Edinbnrg,
one of the strongest foreign companies
doing business in America.
PHILADELPHIA UNDER WRITER'S,
Composed OF the Insurance Company OfNorth
America aud the Fire Association of Phil
adelphia, the strongest combine doing
business in the United States.
MERCHANTS INSURANCE COMPANY,
of Newark, ". J.
GREAT NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL
Life Insurance Co., of Milwaukee, Wis, over
IS years old. Ranks fourth largest in the
world, aud pays larger dividends on
its policies than any company
doing business.
THE PRovIDENT SAVINGS LIFE ASsUR-
ANCE SOCIETY,
of New York. The
GUARANToRS LIABILITY INDEMNITY
Company, of Philadelphia
THE GUARANTY STOCK INVESTMENT
COMPANY, of Washington, ID. G.
A sworn statement OF the condition of all
the aboye-narncd companies represented by US
can be found at the Circuit Clerks office, In
compliance with the State law. We solicit
share of Your patronage,
Respectfully,
Feb. .. 81. MOORE &c MOORE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-28

Don't think that your liver needs treating If
You are bilious. 1t don't It's your stomach.
That is your stomach is reallywhat causes the
biliousness. 1t has put your liver out of
See what's the matter with your stomach,
Sick stomach poisons liver and then there's
trouble Shaker Digestive Cordial cures
stomach aud then all's well. That's a case III
IL nutshell
Shaker Digestive Cordial is no secret. For
mula's on every bottle. But it's the simple
honest way it's made, the honest Shaker herbs
and other ingrediments of which it's composed
that make it efficacious.
Any real base of indigestion and biliOusness
can be cured with Shaker Digestive Cordial
Price 10 cents to 81 90 per bottle.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-28

A star in the western heavens, visible
to the naked eye, attracted considerable
attention here yesterday. We have
known persons to see stars in daylight
before however, and that too without the
necessity of looking heavenward.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-28

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 "The Hub" Different sizes,
according to strength. No home com
plete without one.
NJ E. BoLINGER, Agent.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-28

The simple and whole secret of our
constantly tremendous business, and our
prestige with the mothers of Jefferson
county is that we sell absolutely reliable
clothing only, at less price and ten times
more of it than all competitors in Jeffer
son county combined. WIN. KAHN.
Sadler Bldg.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-28

Ladies are invited to have their sewing
machines overhauled and putin first class
running order by Cooke and Phillips ex-
pert. Satisfaction guaranteed, and char
ees moderate.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-28

Mr. J. p Watkins is now engaged as
clerk at the Hotel Watson. Mr.. Wat
kins was formerly commercial traveller,
and like most men of that calling he is
courteous, genial gentlemen, and this
well-known hosiery will doubtless lose
none of its past popularity by the acquisi-
ton.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-28

Mrs. Frank Myers and daughter, Alice,
We're thrown from a buggy, near town,
on Thursday last. The former had a rib
broken, and the latter was painfully
bruised DR.. w. w. Brown gave them
surgical attention.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-28

For rent.-A convenient six-room
dwelling, with good cellar, on Main
street, Possession Immediately. Apply
to w. H. LOCKE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-28
Money to Loan.

Charles Town Building Association will
offer money for the redemption of shares on
MONDAY OcToBER 4. at T:3G p. VI.
S. W. WASHINGTON,
Scpt rs. 1897. Secretary.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-28
Why Do You suffer

With your Eyes, when the assistance of
pair of
will give you relief we guarantee to fit or
refund the price. Large assortment, at
(. w. BROWNS,
Oct 20. 1891. Optciau and Jeweler.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-28
Notice..
Lightning Hot Drops
What FUNNY NameI
Very True, but It Kills All Pain.
Sold Everywhere. Every Day
Without Relief, There is No PaYl
DON'T die YOUNG l

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 and bowels, cleans
ing the entire system. dispcl colds. cure head
ache fever, habltual constipation and bilious
nees Please buy and try box of c. Q. c.
to-day: 10. 25, 30 cents. Sold and guaranteed
to cure by all druggists.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-28
REDUCED RATES
Tennessee Centennial Ex-
position, Nashville,
Tennessee.
OVER THE SOUTHERN RAIL
WAY AND NASHVILLE,
CHATTANOOGA & ST.
IOUIS RAILWAY.

The Southern Railway announces the fol-
lowing low rates from Washington ID. C., to
Nashville. Tenn, occasion Tennessee Centen-
NAL Exposition
Season Excursion Tickets wnl.5e sold daily,
until aud including October ID, at S2S.75.
Twncty-Day Excursion Tickets will be sold
daily, until October Is, at S2I.05.
Ten-Day Excursion Tickets will be Eold on
Tuesdays and Thursdays Of each week, until
October 26, 1897. at SEQ.
Rates for Military and Students In parties
OF 25 or more made known upon application.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-28
Much i'm Little

Is especially true of Hoods Pills, for no medi-
cine ever contained great curative power in
SO small space. They are whole medicine
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-28
A WORD ABOUT CUsroM-MADE CLOTHES.
MOI, S1uEAT SHOP GI. OTHES

If you want a truly .custom-nade gar
ment go to C. E. REININGER, and you
will get it. He has a 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, 1897-09-28
WE WANT YOU
TO BE A CUSTOMER
NECK WEAR AND
UNDER w EAR

overs Hats Trunks Sahels Carpets and ocoth we
better goods for the money 'han any
other What better could you ask
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-28

r WILL Rent you House cheaper than you
Il eau own one, If you will give me security
or pay me year In advance, VIII also SELL
as / am not at home enough to attend to
renting them. Fe. C. z. WALL.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-28

School Books,
School Books,
School Books.
School Books,
School Supplies,
School Supplies,
School Supplies,
School Supplies,
at
Boards,
Boards,
Boards,
Boards.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-28
MEMS AND BOYS CLOTHING,
Low Prices in Lumber.

Pruning Lumber and Boards for 90 cts. per
hundred up. All other Building material in
p' Nay ISL IS. 1887. WIZ. PHILLIPS, SONS
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-28

The train leaving Washington at 10 % T.
NJ daily. carries Pullman Buffet Sleeper New
W. 10 NashviiIe and the train leaving ut
lis a. ". daily. carries Pullman Buffet
sIeeDer New York to Salisbury, uniting with
Pullman Sleeper (from Norfolk to Sashyille;
Tenn, through The Land oil ehe eNS'
FOR fpii particular, descriptive matter, etc,
call on or address=
j. G. HORTON, Pass. Agent.
Jog East German St, Baltimore, Nd
L. 8. BROWN. Gen'l Agent Pass. Dept.
W A. TURK. General Passenger Agent
i N CJLP. Traffic Manager.
w H. GREEN. General superintendent 1900
Penna Ave, Washington, ID. G.
May 25-tO3l,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-28
WE LEAD, OTHERS TRY TO FOLLOW.

Our store will be closed MONDAY, SEPT 81, and WI
DAY, OCT 6, until p. M, account of holiday.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-09-22
FIELD GLASSES FOR POLICEMEN

According to the Milwaukee Even
ing Wisconsin, field glasses are now
used by many policemen in that city.
They are found especially useful by
those whose beats include the tracks
below Juneau Park and Prospect ave-
me. If there is suspicious movement
or an uncertain noise 40 feet away
down the bank, instead of making
descent and effectually driving away
before his arrival whoever is there, ne
produces his glass, levels it, and out
of what was only blackness he can pro-
duce figures, if there are any there.
The glasses are a good deal used, too,
for taking in comprehensively blocks
of sidewalk at a time, and are as much
of an attribute of the police force as are
the clubs.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-09-22

All orders will be given prompt at
tention, and estimates furnished for
Lighting and Power Plants; also at
tention is given to House and Marine
Wiring.
THEO. HOFFMAN. Manager.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-09-22

THE HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC COM
PANY is now ready to furnish Flee
trio Plants and Generators of all de-
scriptions at short notice, and also haz
on hand large stock of Wire, Chan
deliers and Electrical Goods.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1897-10-22
Ants with Pluck and Brains.

To the intellectually of ants, which
men like Sir John Lubbock have always
delighted to point out, new proof has
been added by the observations of a
well known scientist, Professor Bona
tell, who has communicated it to the
Venetian institute He noticed that the
ants used as bridge the twig of tree
which touched house they were desir-
Gus of reaching. He accordingly cut off
the end of the twig SO that it was i'm
possible for them to get across and then
watched
After the lapse Of half an hour, how
ever, he found that the procession
which he had stopped had reformed
itself. He proceeded to investigate the
matter, and he found that the little ants
had discovered that there was another
twig which, when it was blown by the
breeze, touched the wall now and then.
The army of ants had formed up in
line to this twig, and whenever the
breeze blew it against the wall the fore
most members of the band took advan-
tage of the opportunity to get across.
Man, with all his boosted genius,
could do nothing more, for not only did
the operation require clever timing, but
absolute confidence in making what,
under the circumstances, must have
been a venturesome leap.-Strand Mag
azine
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1897-10-22

mer hotels. like the Somerset Inn, or the
Hotel Breslin at Lake Hopatcong, are
very comfortable. But they are quite
extensive and provide great deal which
is wholly unnecessary, in the way of
music and an elaborate menu, with
corps of liveried servants ready to do the
bidding of the sovereign people. These
enterprises are compelled to carry cost
" plant, and unless they secure large
patronage are sure to fail, as some do
every season. Between these and the
roadside tavern there seems to be no
choice, and in most of the villages
through which we passed the tavern
with its row of loungers on the front
piazza, sitting with their chairs tipped
back and their feet on the railing, pre-
sented most unattractive appearance.
asked myself, why does not the
proprietor send these loafers away"
Then it occurred to me that they were
probably good patrons of the bar, and
the bar is the principal feature of many
of the village hotels, as it is the curse of
the community in town and country.
Bicycllsts have already done much in
creating demand for good roads. Nor
ris County two years ago appropriated
$3.50, 600, for this purpose, and the fine
driveways in all directions which we
now enjoy are the result of this move
ment. 1t is to be hoped that some day
there will be good inns.
We need quiet unpretentious houses,
without lace curtains in the windows to
keep out the air, or rich made dishes"
on the table to upset the digestion, but
with good beds, well cooked and well
served meals, without discouraging ar
ray of little platters, and without smell
of liquor eliminating from the room in
the rear.
Perhaps it is too much to hope for, but
we have good roads already, the good
| inns NAV follow in time.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1897-10-22
BuTTERWoRTH's THEORY.
His Lenient Way of Treating For Reforma-
tion Embryo Criminals.

His Lenient Way of Treating For Reforma-
tion Embryo Criminals.
Commissioner of Patents Butterworth
is one of the men who believe that a
prosecuting attorney is better engaged
in side tracking embryo criminals on
the road to perdition and getting them
on the road to righteousness than in
corralling them for shipment to the
penitentiary, where they are thrown
into association with professional crooks.
Several years ago Major Butterworth
was prosecuting attorney in southern
Ohio and he had the opportunity to test
his theory regarding the discrimination
that should be used in dealing with
men newly launched into crime. A
young farmer was arrested for passing
counterfeit shinplasters, as the so cent
note was known, and the case was put
in the hands of Major Butterworth.
The young man told his story. He had
saved several hundred dollars, had left
his wife and little children and had
taken a boat down the Mississippi river,
purposing to settle on new farm he
was to buy with his hard earned saw
ings On the boat he met an extremely
pleasant and we'll dressed stranger, who
learned of his mission and proceeded to
make himself agreeable. In moment
of extreme confidence the stranger told
the young man of a large quantity of
money he had which was made from
plates that had formerly belonged to the
government and which the government
had long since sought to recover, etc.
The young man was struck by that re-
markable method of acquiring wealth
when he had toiled and saved for years
to get his few hundred In burst of
generosity the stranger offered to ex-
change some of his money for green
backs belonging to his new found
friend, SO that the latter should have
two dollars for every one he possessed.
The bait was tempting and the fish bit.
At the next landing the we'll dressed
man disappeared from the boat and the
dupe became alarmed. He became sus-
picious of his new money and was
afraid to offer it in payment of his pas
sage He, too, left the boat, determined
to go back home He started to walk
and became footsore. He began showing
the money to buy something to eat, the
counterfeit was discovered and the ar
rest was made Major Butterworth took
in the situation.
ST told that young man, he said, in
relating the story, that if God had
made him dishonest man he had failed
to put sign on his face. told him to
go home to his wife and children as an
honest man. He could scarcely realize
that he had escaped the penitentiary.
He went home, and more honest or
better citizen l do not know today.
That man had not the heart of a crimi-
nal, but if he had been sent to the peni-
tertiary his children would have been
disgraced for life and probably he would
have belonged to the criminal class for
life. '-St. Louis Republic.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1897-10-22

Stockport, England, boasts one of the
largest Sunday schools in the world.
The total number of scholars at present
on the books is no fewer than 4, 8S4,
while there are 238 male and 1876 fe-
male teachers -a grand army of over
&. 600