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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-05-24
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Judge Faulkner began the May term
Tuesday. The grand jury composed Of
the following gentlemen
Levi Porter, foreman Charles f. Sc
crist, Edw. Waters. Benz Ramey, Henry
Dunn, J. j. LaRue, ]. d. Clapp, E. c.
Watson, Walter b Barnes, Lawson Poi
finherger, Jacob Snyder, Newton Snyder
G. E. Keller, Charles r. Rau, Albert E
Cockrell, Jas. w. McGarry.
The grand jury reported but one in
dictment, which WAS for misdemeanor
This is the first term of court for mum.
Der of years WITHOUT criminal trial =
Crime is evidently on the decrease in
Jefferson county. The term will proba
bly, be short as the civil business is small.
The following cases were heard by
Judge Faulkner Thursday: Frank Beck
with, trustee, VS.. Vulcan Road Machine
Company; authority given trustee to as.
sign contract to erect a bridge in Clay
county, W. Va, to Walker Bros; also as.
signment to same firm of contract to
erect a bridge in Frederick county, Nd.
Beverly Hartgrove VS.. Storer College
death of plaintiff suggested. P. Welty &
Co. Us. H. A. Carroll dismissed from
docket. Jane Cockrell ct al, vs.. James
H. Fritts ct al; decree confirming sale OF
farm to George w. Shull. Fayman Us.
Fayman's administrator; decree direct.
ing deed to be made for real estatesold.-
Thomas Clipp's administrator vs.. Charles
H. Kable's administrator; decree audit,
ing debts and directing sale of real estate.
Henry Ely and others VS.. E. L. Ely and
others; decree confirming exchange of
real estate. Mary c. Dowlen VS.. Ray
tnond c. Dowden; decree granting abso-
lutte divorce to plaintiff from defendant,
and giving her control of her property
John F. Myers. executor, VS.. w. w.
MYERS ct al; decree auditing debts and
directing sale of real estate. State vs..
w. Z. Perry; defendant recognized to
appear at hext term and case continued
Go to DR., Bishops for cigars. You
san get good cigars sc.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-05-24

A Berryville. Clarke county. cores
pondent says: 1.-The marriage of Miss
Julie Stevens Lewis aud Mr. James NJ
Cummings is announced to take place in
Trinity Church, Hoboken. n. J., on June
4Ih. The bride-eIcct has many relatives
in this county, aud IS The daughter OF
the late E p. G Lewis, United States
Minister to Portugal during the first
Cleveland administration Mr. Lewis
was born in this county. at Audley. the
historic home of the Lew;ses, his parents
being Lawrence Lewis and Nelly GUSTS
Lewis. Misses Esther aud Mary Picton
Lewis, of Audley, daughters of the late
H. L. D. Lewis, and cousins of the bride
elect, have been selected as bridesmaids
GU the occasion"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-05-24

A dance given by young men of Clnrke
county st Winston Hail." Berryyille,
last Friday week, was attended by the
following persons from this town and
county: Mrs, James NJ. Mason, Jr, aud
Miss Margaret Kennedy, of Charles
Town; Miss schIey, of Shepherdstown
aud Messrs. A. S. Allen and VIM. F. Al
exander, of Charles Town, and Mr.. Har
ry Shirley, of the county. Miss Annie
Mcleod, of Washington, guest of Mrs.
VIM. Campbell, OF this town, was also
present.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-05-24
The Mountain locked Miracle of lie 0z1r1s

-
Tho hot waters, the mountain air, equ-
able climate and the pine forests make
Hot Springs the most wonderful health
and pleasure resort in the world summer
or winter. 1t is owned, endorsed and
controlled by the U. S. Government and
has accommodations for all classes. The
Arlington'and Park hotels and 90 others
and 200 boarding houses are open all
summer
Having an altitude of 1000 feet it is
cool, safe and nearby refuge during the
heated terms IN the south.
For information concerning Hot
Springs address c. F. Cooley, Manager
Business Mems League. Hot Springs,
Ark.
For reduced excursion tickets and par.
tieulars of the trip see local agent or adj
dress w. A. Turk, GenT Pass. Agt.,
Southern Ry., Washington, d. c. tors.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-05-24

At the N. Y. Racket Store you can buy
good broom 10, 10, 16 and zoe; coffee mills II
to 4Oc; just received a lot of yellow and Rock
ingham ware direct from the factory at half
the usual price, yellow baking dishes Sc up
to 25c, mugs 3 and &c; Rockingham tea pots
l8c to 25c; Invalid bed pans As to 60c; lawn
mowers $3.50 to 1925; water sprinklers all
sizes 1Oc to 4Oc; we have big stock of straw
mating 10c to 25c; we are still selling mat
tings at the old price as we bought ours before
the Advance; we have mattings at 12c this
season that we got l4c for same quality last
season; we have had the biggest wall paper
trade tins season we have ever had, our wall
paper is &c to 2Oc roll, our &c papers are
small lots ofthe &c papers that we arc closing
out and Just as nice and as good as the &c
papers; | just returned from the city this
week with fresh supply of ladies hats, flow
ers, ribbons &c, &c; our stock of millinery
now is the largest we eyer carried and EN-
braces all the latest shapes of hats our stock
of FLOWERS is the largest and cheapest line we
have ever had; our millinery department is
always crowded come and join the crowd
and select nice hat and You will be sur
prised at the low price. ]. w. COLEMAN.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-05-24
From the Harpers'z Ferry Sentinel

Little Margaret, daughter of Mr.. Eut
gene Shugart, fell and cut an ugly and
painful cash in her hand last Saturday
DR.. Kable was called and after dressing
and closing the wound with FIVE stitches
the patient is doing we'll
Mr.. Briscoe B. Ransom, Jr., son of DR..
B. 3. Ransom, of this place, was one OF
the graduates in Pharmacy at the Mary
land College, Baltimore, Nd, last week.
Lyle, a younger son of the Doctor, has
left the West Virginia University and
gone to fight the Spaniards.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-05-24

On "Wednesday nine trains, each drawn by
two engines, took about 10000 troops thro'
this place via the n. 81 w. The troops are
said to have been from New Jersey and Yer
mont. On Thursday five trains on the B. &
o. passed here Transporting 1,O75 troops
from Illinois. The troops were under com
mand of Col. Foster and started from Spring
field. A large crowd assembled at the b. &
o. depot Thursday afternoon to see the
trains go through Some of the young ladies
have bareback as souvenirs of the passing.
The Washington City volunteer regi-
ment passed Charles Town southwark
over the n. & w. R'y. enroute to Chica-
manga, Saturday night. conveyed in a
train of three sections.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-05-24
JaHe--Raa.so,r.

STAUNToN, VA, May 11.-At OAken
void, the residence of Capt. Thomas d
Ransom, lis daughter, Miss Fontainc
Ransom, was married this evening TO Mr..
Alfred Jatfe, formerly OF Germany, in the
presence of relatives and intimate friends
A chapel was constructed in the corner
of the drawing-room, with an altar in the
background dressed in while and green
and brilliant with candles in the chapel
doorway was suspended large bell of
white aud pink carnations, under which
stood the bridal couple, The bride being
given away by ler father. She was
dressed in white satin, with tullc veil. and
carried white roses. Her sister, Miss
Ella Ransom, was maid of honor, and
wore white and carried white roses. The
bridesmaids were Miss Fannie Guy, OF
Richmond, and Misses Catherine Trout,
Mabel Chermside and SaIIie Peyton, of
Stauuton. Mr.. John Baldwin Ransom,
brother of the bride, was best man. Rev
Robert @. Jet performed the ceremony
After the wedding reception was held
and the bridal party left at 2 o'clock for
a trip to New York and Canada. The
bride is related 10 the Washinglnns, Har
risons, BAldwins and Stuarts, of Virginia.
1.-THE bride is niece of DR.. James NJ.
Ransom, of this place, and granddaugh-
ter of Mr.. James NJ. Ransom and DR.. w.
F. Alexander, deceased, of this county
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-05-24
DEER PARK HOTEL.
Deer Park, Nd.
L'SCI Z u n 4Nu'
Most Delightful Summer Resort of the
Alleghenies.

Swept by mountain brneaes. . 500 feet
above sea level and removed from all an.
noyances. Absolutely tree from malaria.
hay fever and mosquitoes. On Main Line
of Baltimo re- Il Ohio Railroad. Hotel
and Cottages. Every modern conven
Ter CO. Electric Lights, Elevator, Turk
ish Baths. two large Swimming Pools,
Golf Links, Tennis Courts, Bowling
Alleys, Magnificent Drives. Con plete
livery Service Annapolis Naval Band
peliT btrul cottages furnished for house
keeping if desired jreadY for occupancy
June 1st Hotel cpen from June % to
September 80.
For rates ard Information address d.
G. j. mes, Manager, n. ~ o. Building,
that time, Deer Park, Garrett County
Nj.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-05-24

Judge Gof has appointed Ex-senator
j. N. Camden, on behalf of the stock,
holders, and Clarence Cary. New York
lawyer. on behalf of the boudholders, re-
ceivers of the West Virginia and Pitts
burg Railroad Company.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-05-24
catarrh Cannot be cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as thew car
not reach the scat of the disease. Cntarrh is
u blood or constitutional disease, and in order
to cure it you mnst take internal remedies
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not q quacl
medicine. 1t was prescribed by one of the
best physicians in this country for years, and
is o regular prescription. 1t is composed of
the best toncs kno:Yn, combined with the best
blood purifiers. acting directly on the mucous
surfaces. The perfect combination of the two
results in curing Catarrh Send for testimon-
ials, free. F. j. CHENY & CO.,
Props, Toledo, o.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-05-24

Town,
SATURDAY. MAY rs,
will be delivered by Rev.S G. Ferguson,
of Martinsburg. An original poem will
be read by w. D. Briscoe, Esq, and other
interesting exercises had. 1t is respect
fully requested that all places of business
in the town be closed from to4p. m. on
said day.
The Lawson Bolts Chapter of the
Daughters of the Confederacy will meet
in Rouss Memorial Hall. Saturday after
noon. at $50 o'clock. where they will re-
ceive their badges and proceed in a body
to the several graveyards and cemetery,
for the purpose of decorating the Con.
federate graves. The following named
ladies have been appointed by the presi-
dent to stay inside the rope that will be
around the Confederate lot and receive
flowers from those who bring them, and
strew them on the graves: Mrs. a. d
Barr. Miss Annie ]. Blackford, Miss Lor
Dobbius, Miss Julia Merchant Miss Eliza
Timberialee. Miss Ida Thomas, Miss Ella
yesterday. Miss Emma Brown.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-05-24
shake Into Your SHOES

Aliens Foot Ease, powder for the feet. 1t
cures painful, swollen, sniarting feet aud in
stantly takes the sting ont OF oorns and bun
ions. It's the greatest comfort discovery OF
the age. Alen's Foot-Ease makes tight fitting
or new shoes feel easy. 1t is certain cure
for sweating, calloTs and hot, tired, aching
feet. Try it to-day. Sold by all druggists and
shoe stores. By mail for 25c. in stamps. Trial
pacake FREE. Address allen S. OImstead
LIE Roy, N Y M3-4w
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-05-24
SPIRIT OF JEFFERSON.
TUESDAY MORNING. MAY a. 1888.

We have cash demands to meet which
nothing but the ready money will pay,
and have no reserve fund upon which to
draw. We must therefore kindly insist
that our patrons take some heed of the
matter, and, even where they may be un-
able to settle in full, at least do something
to relieve us from bearing the entire bur
den. which it is impossible for us to do.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-05-24
Sold by druggists, price zoe.

Mr.. w. o. Norris, life insurance agent, of
Myerstown, this county, was in town yester-
day and paid us call. He has paid to the
heirs of the late Joseph L. Eichelberger 81
600 life insurance. Mr.. Norris represents
the Maryland Life Insurance Company, of
Baltimore.-shep. Independent.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-05-24
FACTS ABOUT HEALTH

1t IS Easy to Keep Well if We Know
tioys-some of the Conditions Nsees-
safy to .scrs st Health.
The iuportancs CT maintaining good
health il easily understood, and it is
really ample matter Il we takes cor-
rect view OF the conditions required
In perfect health the stomach promptly
digests food. Tire blood IS employed to
carry roarishment to the organs, nerves,
muscles aud tissues which need it.
The first great essential Tor good health,
therefore, is pure, rich blood. No medi-
cine has such record of cures as Hoods
Sarsaparilla and it is because it is the one
true blood purifier. Hundreds of people
are alive and well today who would have
been In their graves had they not taken
Hoods Sarsaparilla. It is depended upon
as family medicine by thousands.
Hoo13s. Dill are the only pills to take
AAOO0 . AGAo with Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-05-24

Rev. s. G. Ferguson, of Martinsburg,
aformer gallant member of Mosby's noted
rangers, and especially prominent in war
history as the man who captured the no
torious Captain Blazer, will deliver the
memorial address in Edge Hill Cemetery
at this place next Saturday.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-05-24
Notice.

The account Of Forrest w Brown, trustee
dated March 90. 1898, aud recorded Ia the Of
nee OF the Clerk Of the County Court Of JEFF
ferson County, West Virginia, in deed book
81. on page Al, being before me for settle
Inent, viii receive proof OF debts or demands
under said trust ON or before Friday. June
24th. 1888, at my Office Ia Charles Town, W.
Va.
Given uuder my hand this 10th day of May,
1895. S. ". washington.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-05-24

1t is proposed to have bicycle parade
as feature of Memorial Day. and we are
requested to call upon all wheelmen who
will join therein TO meet in front of the
bicycle establishment of Mr.. Thos. E.
Chamblin at 1880 p. m. on that day.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-05-24

YIN. E. Gladstone, the great English
statesman, whom all nations will mourn,
died Thursday morning.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-05-24
Dress Making.

MISS MAMIE HoUGH wishes to inform
the ladies Of Charles Town and vicinity that
she will conduct the Dress Making business
at her home North West street, and re-
specially solicits a share of the public pa
tronage. She is experienced in the business.
and viii guarantee satisfaction. Terms mod
crate. and To suit the times.
Marcel. 22-3m
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-05-24
We News.


The First West Virginia Regiment ar
rived at Chicamauga Tuesday evening,
with twelve companies, consisting of
I,o1I officers and men.
Among the army nominations made
Thursday were the names of Algernon
Sartoris. grandson of Gen. Grant, and
Fitzhugh Lee. Jr., to be first lieutenants.
Lieut.. Rowan. 10Th Infantry, arrived
in Washington Thursday, with dispatches
from Gen. Garcia.
II. Kyd Douglas, of Maryland, has
been nominated to be assistant adiutant
general, with the rank of major.
Spanish reports state that American
vessels bombarded Guantanamo, Cuba,
but were repulsed.
The cruiser Charleston sailed from
Mare Island, Cal, Saturday, for Manila.
loo, volunteers are now mustered
into the United States Army.
Mastering in of recruits to the regular
army to increase it to its war footing of
Co., 600 continues satisfactorily.
The monitor Monterey has been order
ed 10 sail from San Francisco at once and
join Admiral Dewey's fleet at Manila.
Asar result of several exchanges recently
between the officials of the State Depart
ment and those of the French embassy,
an agreeable understanding has b en-
reached which gives assurance of a con-
tinuance of the traditional friendship ex-
isting between the United States and
France. 1t has served to make clear that
each government has the fullest conf
dence in the friendly attitude of the other,
and that any criticisms or animosities
aroused by recent incidents in the war
have not been shared by the officials of
either country.
Between 5000 and 10000 Spanish
troops are reported to be embarlling at
Barcelona for the Philippines.
"A panicky feeling is developing in Ha-
vana as result of the blockade and there
is a rush to leave the city. The defenses
are being rapidly strengthened,
The Sixth Massachusetts Regiment
passed through Baltimore Saturday, and
was given hearty reception. The Sixth
Massachusetts was the regiment which On
April 10, 1861, had to fight its way
through Baltimore.
Col. B. D. spilman, of the First West
Virginia Volunteers, has been placed in
command of brigade at Chickamauga.
It is believed he will be appointed brig
adier-general. He isa graduate of West
Point.
The Oregon has arrived safely at Key
West.
The invasion of Cuba will probably be-
gin in few days, it is said, with about
10000 troops.
An organization of local wheelmen known
as the Blue Ridge Cycle Track Association,
has been effected at Winchester, Va, for the
purpose of opening bicycle race track
A fine track of land in the suburbs has
been leased, and work on the course has
begun. The track will be quarter of mile
long, and when finished will be one of the
finest in the State. There will be four meets
each year, the first one being on June 9Th
next, the Confederate memorial-day there.
Valuable prizes will be awarded at the races
which will be under the sanction of the
League of American Wheelmen.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-05-24

Thirteen members of the Spade family,
near Hancock, Md, will enlist to fight
against Spain. Spades are evidently
trunlps in this case.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-05-24
Corporation Election.

=, An Election for the Corporation of Charles
Town, w. Va, will be held on
THURSDAY, MAY &c, 1888,
for Mayor and one Councilman from each
ward.
Commissioners LIST ward-E. r. HarrefI, B.
F, Dooley, Brook Alder. L 4. Briuker clerk.
Voting place. Independent Engine House.
Commissioners End Ward-T G. BAYLOR.
Haines Morris, VIM. Molrr. w. P. yesterday.
clerk: Voting place. Citizens Engine House,
Commissioners Bird Ward-Lewis Diukle,
Edgar Let, John w, Blake. A. D. Barr
clerk. Voting place, Courthouse
GEORGE WASHINGTON.
May "a, Mayor.
WANTED.-Locnl Statesmen to sell our iIIu-
minating and lubricating Oils, Grcases and
Petrolatum. Fine goods and liberal commits
sion. Address PENN PETROLATUM CO..
Office and Refinery, Coraopclis, Pa.
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Give Me q aid.

offer my services to the public as an auc-
uonecT. with county and corporation license
and solicit share of patronage. Having
had considerable experience. guarantee sat
isfaction. Charges reasonable.
CHARLES RISSLER,
Jan. 5, 1897, Charles Town, ". Va.
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LII kinds Live stock Wanted and for Sale
"A at all times Z. F. WALL.
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Memorial Day.
SATURDAY. MAY IS,

The address onMemorialDay in Charles
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-05-24

Go to DR., Bishops for cigars. You
an get good cigars sc.
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The Hot Springs OF Arkansas.

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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-07-27

your squadron, and a general ngage
ment at range beginning at LOO yards
and varying 10 5000. until the Nizcaya
was destroyed.
About 20 or rs minutes after the en-
gagement began. the Terror and Oquen-
do took fire from the effects of the shell
fire of the squadron and were forced 10
run on the beach six or eve miles west
OF the harbor entrance, where tney
burned and blew UP later. The torpedo
boat destroyers were destroyed early in
the action, but the smoke was so dense
in their direction that l cannot say 10
what vessel or vessels the credit belongs.
The Vizcaya and Colon continued at
full speed to the westward and were
ollowed and engaged in a running
fight with the Brooklyn, Texas, Iowa
and Oregon until 1850, when the Vizca-
"a took fire from our shells. She put
her helm to port and with a heavy list
to port stood in shore and ran aground
Il miles west of Santiago, on fire, n
where she afterwards blew up during
the night. Seeing that she had struck
her colors n that several vessels were
nearing her to capture and save her
crew, signal was made to cease firing.
The Oregon, having proved vastly fast
er that the other battleships, she, to-
gether with the Texas and another yes
sci. which proved to be your flagship.
continued westward in pursuit of the
Colon. which had run in close in shore.
This pursuit continued with increas-
ing speed by the Brooklyn, Oregon and
other ships inc soon the Brooklyn and
the Oregon were within long range OF
the Colon. and the Oregon opened fire
with her 13-inch guns landing a shell
close to the Colon. A moment after
Yards the Brooklyn opened fire with
her eight-inch guns, landing a shell just
ahead of her. Several other shells were
fired at the Colon, now in ang OF the
Brooklyn's and Oregon's guns. Her
commander, seeing all chances OF es-
cape cut off and the destruction await
ing his ship, fired a lee gun and struck
her flag at 1:15 u. IN. and ran ashore
at a point 90 miles west of Santiago
harbor. Your flagship was coming up
rapidly at the time, as was also the
Texas and Vixen. A little later, after
your arrival. the Cristobal Colon, which
had struck to the Brooklyn and the
Oregon, was turned over to you as one
of the trophies of this great victory OF
the squadron under your command.
/ have never, never witnessed such
deadly and fatally accurate shooting as
was lone by the ships of your command
as they closed in on the Spanish squad
ron, and / deem il a high privilege to
commend to you for such action as you
may deem proper the %gallantry and
dashing courage. the prompt decision
and skillful handling of their respective
vessels Of Captain Phillips, Captain
Evans, Captain Clark, and especially of
my chief officer of staff, Captain Cook,
Who was directly under my personal OBJ
servation and whose GOODNESS, prompt