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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-11-25
Usefulness of Woman's Clubs.

"That many of the women's clubs in
America are doing valuable work in
many directions admits Of no doubt"
writes Edward Box in the Ladies' Home
journal. "And so long as woman's club
keeps within it's sphere-that of the So
cial, mental and education improvement
Of the sex and the children-and does not
extend and take up political questions
and go into maelstrom of purely munich
pal matters, the conduct of which is not
given women to rightly understand, and
i'll which they can do no good but, on the
contrary, effect much harm, it serves a
purpose high and mighty. There is no
question at all of the benefit which a
woman derives from getting out of the
atmosphere of the routine of domestic ma
chinery, once week or once a fortnight.
according as she is able to spare the nee
essary time, and coming into the different
surroundings of a number Of other women
at the meeting of a sensible and we'll
conducted literary, social or educational
club. Women's clubs, like the clubs for
men, are useful institutions so long as
they are considered as means toward an
end, and that end be social or mental i'm
provement. But when they are taken in
the light of an end i'll themselves, then
they become an evil which should be cor
rected: For u woman to make her club
the all-absorbing element in her life is
wrong. But used as Well-directed
means toward her own development, her
own exhilaration, to the companionship Of
the sexes, and not their further separa-
ton, the woman's club is comlnendable."
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-11-25

perated rs this morning, while sIna rtina
under disappointment or irritated. by con,
tradiction, may seem very grave am
formidable error when talked of In tht
we will see that reason or necessity ruled
the adverse action, and that we have
robbed him we love best Of q friend nv
giving an impression we cannot after.
ward eradicate. ~ ..-.s.< l.. a : II.
And If our friendships are to be pre.
clots, let them be inviolable. Let lis be,
ware Of half-confidences and halfway
ndellty to trusts. There Is no excuse
for telling other peoples secrets to our
n' ;a,e IDS or wives simply because We
ENJOY sharing our thoughts and rousinr
their interests. That which a friend ms
said III our ears is a trust as truly and
III the same sense as money placed in
our hand or jewel confded to our "a fe.
keeplng. 1t is not less real because II
Is lmmaterial, and we are just as re.
sponslbie, as custodians, as If we were
stfong.boXes i'll safe-deposit vault
New York Evening Post.
Taste in Selecting colors and Material
The woman who wears great deal of
black, no matter how handsomely or sim.
dressed. If she is sallow and sickly.
looking. with dull eyes, she must never
wear all black, but must always wear y
touch of white or some becoming color IN
around the neck. If she is youthful with
fine skin, bright eyes and pretty coloring.
then al black is decidedly the most TT.
ing thing she can wear, particularly if
her hair be one of the blonde colors.
Dark shades are always the safest
things to wear by daylight, especially if
one is in doubt as to the harmony Sa1e-
tween light tints and her complexion,
The wcll-lressed stout woman never AZ
fccts rough, shaggy materials, as they
only add to her size Nor does she wear
large-tigured goods in her gowns or
wraps. If she is short she has only a
simple narrow foot-trimming to her dress
skirts, and never affects fussy effects in
any feature of her dress. The tall, sien-
der woman can wear almost anything
she likes, so long as she studies the re-
quirements of color and is careful about
getting into her clothes gracefully. A
tabernacle gown is always in good taste,
and black is always suitable for the
business woman, shirt waists of all kinds
being Indispensable at any time of the
year.-Mary Katharine Howard in Wom-
ans Home Companion.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-11-25

-ot. JoiiA CHuicH, at LillcOLlFllle, N.
Y, has bell that was made nearly two
centuries ago in Spain and which for over
lOO years sounded matin and yesper calls
at monastery on the outskirts of NAL
aga. The monastery was destroyed dur.
ing the civil war and for years the bell
lay among the ruins. 1t was finally
brought to this country by New Eng
land skipper and purchased for the Eli
cottvile church in 1888. 1t is feet 2
inches in circumference at the top and
little over Z feet ut the base
Most of the bicycles in use in Scot
land are of British manufacture. and
range in price from $iS.G6 to $97 .:3:,. the
greatest demand being for melium-price
machines: There is a strong prejudice
against the American bicycle. The wood
eli rim is believed not to be adaptable to
the damp climate, and the @lighrness Of
the ,varions parts of the. American-1nade
cycle, in comparison with the British
make. is not Looked upon fayorably by a
conservative people. who have been ac-
customed to heavier grade Of bicycles.
Spain possesses, according to the Of
fetal Register. captain-generals, -
lieutenant generals. IS generals of divi-
sion, 119 brigade generals and 45 staff
officers with the rank of general on the
active list, with 211 more on the reserve
list. making 557 general officers for the
army. The navy contains an admiral, G
vicc-admirals,- Is rear-admirals, and II
other officers Of equal rank to a general
on the active list. while the reserve list
has 'S3 snch officers. Army and navy
combined have G9J names of general Of
iirers on the .payrol,s
M: p. Legrand, an Alabama farmer.
says that many negroes in the South are
.r1iined by mules, and he thinks he has
proved it.: He owns great deal of farm
land, which he rents to negroes on condi-
ton that they shall do their work with
an OK instead of mule. As result. ali
has tenants are prosperous, and pay their
rent promptly: The OK, he explains, lis
entirely capable in all the requirements
Of the cotton patch, but he has his limi-
-tations, "and his colored master does not
think Of mounting him and riding of on
useless brands or pleasure trips As the
negro cannot ride to distant churches cake
walks or 'hoedowns, and as he viii not
walk, he goes TO bed and Is rested and;
ready for labor 10 the morning, SIS. 70
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-29

Mr.. Thomas j. Bragg, an old and respect
ed citizen, died at his home at the southern
suburbs of town on Friday evening last,
after several weeks sickness, at the ripe age
of IS years. He has been a resident of
Charles Town for nearly half century, fol-
lowing the business of pump making and
well digging for livelihood, enjoying a
large patronage in this and adjoining coun-
ties. He was an upright and honest man
and enjoyed the confidence and respect of
every one. Three sons and one daughter
survive him.-Adyocate.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-29

The young ladies and gentlemen of our
town have organized club meetings to be
held in the Rouss Memorial Hall every
Thursday evening at 7:3O. The committee
met on Nov. 18th, and elected for their,
PRESIDENT. c. Holmes; vice-president, Miss
Maggie sticl1Iesi secretary, Miss Leta Hough;
treasurer. Miss Bessie Grim; committee on
invitation, Mr.. Chas. H Grim, Miss Ella Oar
lington and Mr.. Enoch Woodward. The
object of this club is to assist the Independent
Fire Company in paying for their beautiful
engine house. Each memberis charged ten
cents month and requested to make fancy
work of any kind for the fair in the near
future. The club is called the "Independ-
ent Rouss Club" Ithas started with sixteen
on roll. This is for good cause,and we
should always be ready to assist the fire
cOnOaOy
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-29
Notice.

The young ladies of the Junior Auxil-
iary will open sale of fancy articles
Suitable for Christmas .presentsl at the
Parish Building, beginning Thursday,
December 1st, continuing until Thursday,
December 9Th. Cheerful attention will
be given by the young ladies to all call
ers. Hours IL to p. IN. and 8 to 5 p. m.
Tea served during the afternoon hours.
with biscuit, cents.
TABLEAUx. the same place Thurs
day the first day of the sale at $50 p.
m. there will be an additional entertain
ment of Tableaux and Music, which will
be very attractive. Don't fail to see the
reproductions of the original Gibson
Pictures" and hear the sweet music of
the Mandolin Club. Admission only 1oc.
Children under 10 years sc.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-29
Church Items


The usual Thanksgiving services were
held in Zion P. E. Church.
Rev. L. R. Milbourne win preach a
Riverside next Tuesday night.
Rev. DR.. smithson has been holding {
protracted meeting at Bethany the pas
week.
Mr.. Milbourne, of this place, will preach
at Summit Point in the Baptist Chapel mex
Thursday night, Dec. LIST.
Services inst. james Catholic Church,
Charles Town, on the 9th Sunday Of
each month, at 1910 a. m.
Rev. c. w. Hollis has been holding
special services in the shepherdstown
Presbyterian church the past week.
In the NJ. E. Church South Rev. DIR.
c. N. Campbell preached Sunday morn
ing, and Rev. ]. H. Wolff at night.
Rev. Mr.. Moncure baptized twelve per
sons at Grace Baptist Church, Shenan-
doah Junction, on Sunday, Nov. 20.
Asa result of the meetings recently held
by the Baptists at Summit Point seven have
been baptized and added to the Church.
Others expect to join soon.
The Presbyterian, Methodist and Bap-
fist congregations held union Thanksgiv-
ing services IN the Presbyterian church.
Sermon by Rev. L. R. Melbourne.
Rev. j. H. Wolff has been conducting
a protracted meeting at Oakland the past
week, and will hold service each night
this week, assisted by Rev. Mr.. Right.
Mr.. Melbourne, pastor of the Charles
Town Baptist Church, will preach his
first anniversary sermon next Sunday
morning. The usual service will be held
at night.
A meeting will be held in the Baptist
Chapel at Shenandoah Junction next
Sunday morning, after Sunday School,
for the purpose of organizing Young
Peoples Society.
The standing committee of the Protes-
tant Episcopal Church of West Virginia
has recommended Rev. Charles E Shaw,
late of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
for holy orders. MIR. Shaw is the assist.
ant of Rev. W. L. Gravatt, Rector of
Zion Episcopal Church in this town.
The B. Y. p. U. held their regular bust
ness meeting Friday night and elected the
following officers for the next six months.
President. Walter Shipman; vice president
I.eta Hough; secretary, William Wood
ward; corresponding secretary, Sallie Stricls-
Ter; Treasurer, Daisy Lunceford; Treasurer
of foreign missions, Bessie Grim; also three
new members on roll.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-29

Your attention is respectfully called to
the arrival of Fall and Winter. $500,
wolens, now displayed for inspection
IN an ENDLESS VARIETY of novelties and
staple clothes of exceptional variety
Your valued orders for this season will
receive the same care and skill which has
characterized all previous work done by
me, and which has promoted the reputa-
ton of my establishment. PRICES will be
Low, consistent with the quality of work
and material. A PERFECT FIT is assured
and satisfaction guaranteed. You are
cordially invited to call and inspect the
new samples, which are bound to please
you. Very Truly,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-29

An alteration took place in this city on
Thursday evening last near the new Amber
building on George street between Edward
Hill and Edwin Lawson, both colored. which
may result fatally to the latter. From what
we can learn Edward Hill was engaged in
carrying slate on the roof of the building
when Lawson came along and combatted
pugllistic science with Hill, knocking him
down twice. Hill warned him to leave him
alone, saying that he was busy and had no
time to engage in matters of that sort. The
two parties then clinched in a wrestling
match and Hill breaking away struck Law
son in the head with stone, fracturing his
skull so badly that the attending physician
has little hopes of his recovery. Hill gave
himself up and is now in jail.-Advocate.
Hall turned out to be not dangerously
injured, and Hill was released.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-29
HArs ANp CAps.-The latest in hats a,

HATS AND cAPs.-The latest in hats and
caps is a feature of our mammoth stock.
Style and neatness in that department is
as much foregone conclusion as in ali
others, and we cap the climax of nobby
suit with headwear of a superior quality
We carry the latest shapes in all sizes and
colors. We can fit you out for fall and
winter, not only amazingly economically,
but also amazingly well; no one will ever
ask you where " you got that hat its
style will testify that it came from the
one and only fashionable emporium in
town. WIN. KAHN, Sadler Block.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-29

The Stolen horse advertised last week
by Mr.. Gerard d. Moore was recovered
by Mr.. Moore Wednesday morning, he
being informed by Mr.. L. NJ Long, of
Rippon, that Mr.. James Freeman, of
that place, had found the animal estray
Sunday morning and taken him up, the
horse having evidently been ridden by
the thief from Charles Town in the di-
rection of Berryville and turned loose.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-29

Virgii,ia, the three-year-oId daughter
of AIR. and Mrs. John f Latimer, mar
rowly escaped death Mt Hyattsville, Md,
Wednesday week, as result of drinking
Il quantity of extract of bitter almond,
which was being used in the Kitchen
The child became violently i'll. Mrs
Lalimer took the child to the village
pharmacist, where Doctors Peters, Rich
ardson and Wells worked necessarily for
four hours before restoring the child to
consciousness. The little girl is grand
daughter of Mrs. Judge Green, of this
town.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-29
About sixty five per cent. of the voters
of Hagerstown favor curfew ordinance.

Mr.. William B. Rissler whose nomination
for the County Clerkship by til e Democrats
of Cooper county, Missouri, we noted some
time ago, was elected on Nov 8. His vote was
next to the highest in long list of candi-
dates on the ticket and he ran ahead of
Richard P. Bland, the silver champion
candidate for Congress, more than one hun
dred votes. We extend ouI congratulations
to Mr.. VIM. Rissler for his election also to
Mr.. Samuel Rissler, our efficient County
Commissioner and father of the above
named County Clerk, and note that the
good seed of Democracy in his boys will
show itself 1t grows and expands till this
part of the country is too small and they go
West, then it is too small for the other fellow
"Train up child in the way he should CO."
'Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou
shalt find it after many days.''-Advocate.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-29

Col Robinson's massive spectacular pro-
duction of old Southern Life" one of the
cleverest and most refined attractions, por-
traying life in Dixie lana and scenes enacted
previous to the civil war, will be produced
in Washington Hail, this city, Friday, De.
cember 2. The company is composed of IS
members, among whom are 20 or more darlzies
who render plantation airs in the good old
fashioned style. Reserved seats now on sale
at Geo. 7. Lights. Popular prices 10, % and
IS cts.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-29
AN IMPORTANT DIFFERENCE.

To make it apparent to thousands, who
think themselves ill, that they are not af,
ficted with any disease, but that the sys-
TEN simply needs cleansing, is to bring
comfort home to their hearts, as costive
condition is easily cured by using Syrup
of Figs. Manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Company only, and sold by
all druggists.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-29

DUY Gasoline Stove. we have them
I'D Also Oil stoves Don't be burnt up with
the heat from a cook stove. Zee ono a week
and yon would not be without it. For sale at
yesterday q Co.'S.
w AK Strings and Cement for Tin Cans
w also Wax Tapcrs, for sale at Eastcrday
s. Co.'S, South Charles street.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-29
The Photographer.
Dress-Making

MRS. j. o. TUFWILER desires to inform
her former patrons and the ladies generally
that she has returned to Charles Town, has
secured the services of u competent assistant,
and will conduct the Dress-Makins business
in all its branches at moderate prices Resi-
dence in FirOr building, West Liberty street,
near West. Oct. 4, 9S-tf.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-29

Married, at the residence of the BRIDES
parents, on Thursday evening, Nov. "a,
1905, G. Albert Taylor, formerly of this
place, to Alice Flora, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. James w. Rabb, of Bridgeport,
Conn. We acknowledge the compliment
of having received an invitation to the
above wedding, and extend to our for
mer employee and his fair bride our best
wishes for their future happiness. in
which we will be joined by large circle
of Charles Town friends.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-29
Bucklen.s Atnica 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 cents per box
For Sale by Geo. T. Light.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-29

Miss Elizabeth Ware, sister of Mrs.
Jos. II. yesterday of this place, died in
Shepherdstown on Saturday morning
last, in the 71st year of her age. Until
about six years ago she was a resident of
Charles Town, and had many friends
here. For long series of years she had
been a faithful member of the NJ. E.
Church South, and had an especial fond
ness for Sunday School work. Funeral
services We're held in the NJ. E. Church
South in Shepherdstown Sunday after
noon, conducted by Rev. ]. L. Kibler,
assisted by Rev. A. A. P. Neel, after
which the remains were inferred in Elm
wood Cemetery at that place.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-29

Mr.. Geo. w. Feltner has opened a
woodwork shop on the second floor of
Mr.. NJ. S. Weller's Foundry and Ma
chine Shop building, and is prepared to
do all kinds of vehicle repair work at low
prices for cash or its equivalent. Mr..
Fe1tner is an experienced workman, and
we know of some excellent work he has
recently executed, giving much salts
faction both as to price and workman
ship. He is an old Stonewall Brigade"
man, still suffers from wound received
in the head at Cold Harbor, has family
to support, and would be especially CRATE
full to his old comrades. as well as the
public generally. for anything they may
be able to throw in his way.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-29


Mrs. AIRY Anna Hughes died at her
residence in this place yesterday morn
ing, aged IS years and 10 days. She had
been in declining health for some time,
but recently had rapidly grown more
feeble. She had been a faithful and con-
sisteut communicate of the Presbyterian
church from early life, was a lovely
christian woman, greatly esteemed by
many friends. and her cheerful compan-
ionship will be missed by wide circle.
She leaves nine grown children-seven
sons and two daughters-as follows:
James w. and John T., of Louisville,
Ky; Alfred S., of Roanoke, Va; l..
Wilson, of Mississippi; B. Frank, of
Staunton, Va; and D. s. and G. E., and
Misses Anna and Laura Hughes, of
Charles Town. Her early life was spent
principally in Middleway and Gerards-
town, but for some twenty years she and
her family have resided in Charles Town,
where the closing years of a long, happy
christian life here below, has been round
ed out, at the end of which she quietly
fell asleep in Jesus, in whom she unfaltz
eringly trusted and believed. Her flu
neral will take place in the Presbyterian
church tomorrow Wednesday, after
nooon at 1890 O'Clock.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-29
A Card From Prisoners.

Mr.. BD1roR.-we, the prisoners, do
highly appreciate and give many thanks
to Mr.. and Mrs. Young for the bountiful
dinner given US on Thanksgiving Day.
PRISONERS,
Charles Town, Jeff. Coy Va. Jail.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-29
neanty q BLOOD neen.

Clean blood means clean skin. No
beauty without it. Cascaret5, Candy Cathar-
tic clean your blood and keep it clean, by
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all inn
purities from the body. Begin to-day to
Danish pimples, boils, blotches blackheads,
and that siekly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets,-beauty for ten cents. All drug
gists, satisfaction guaranteed, 1Oc, 25c, SOC.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-29
NoY. %. 1898.
Farm Wanted !!

Wanted. farm along the Baltimore and
Ohio or Norfolk and Western Railroads, in
jefferson county, near railroad station, con-
tanning from 100 to $50 acres. Will pay cash.
Address at once. NJ, . care of SPIRIT Office.
Nov l.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-29

Mr.. o. B. Golladay will this week
move his barber shop to the new room of
Col. Jno. II. Gibson on the Amber lot
on Main street. and will be glad to see
all of his friends there.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-29

The smithfeld, Charles Town and
Harper's Ferry Turnpike Co. are doing
a much needed improvement in the cree
ton of bridge over Bakers run, two
miles west of Charles Town.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-29

Mr.. c. N, Beard is noted for his ex-
ceeding good taste in the selection of
goods, and his holiday stock is fully up
to the high water mark in this particular.
If you wish something exquisitely neat
and natty, stylish and pretty, call on
BEARD
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-29

The entertainment of the Women's
Auxiliary of Zion Episcopal Church, held
Thanksgiving Day and evening, in the
Parish House, was we'll attended and
literally patronized.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-29

No-To-Bac for Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
men strong, blood pure. SOC, 81 An druggists
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-11-29

Go to DR.. Bishops for cigars. You
can get 3 good cigars sc.
DR.. Bishops Comp. Cough Syrup cures
coughs and colds, IS cents.
All kinds of picture frames made to
order at short notice at Dr. Bishops drug
store.
A few hundred ~ mo. cloth-bound
books at 10 to IS cents each at DR.. Bish-
ops prug store.
Superfuous hair, moles warts and other
facial b1ernistes removed by electricity by
Dr.. ]. P. Bishop.
You will find nice and beautiful as
sortment of medalIions, at "a and 80 cents
each, at DR.. Bishops drug store.
You will find full and complete line
of dressing cases, lap tablets, photograph
frames and portrait frames at DR.. Bish-
ops drug store.