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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-03-22
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CErtrdct from decree, February %, 1889
Adjudged. ordered and decreed that said
causes be referred TO j. F. Eugie, hereby APP
pointed u commissioner in chGncery for that
purpose, with Instructions:
LIST. To ascertain the personal and real es-
tate of which Maggie 7. McGraw died seized
and possessed, with its value and annual
rental value of the real estate.
2nd. The personal and real estate of Katie
a. McGrow, with its value and annual rental
value of the real estate.
Srd. The personal and real estate of Jas.
] Z. McGraw, with its value, and annual rental
value of the real estate.
4th, To convene the creditors of Maggie
L. McGruw. and ascertain the amounts and
priorities OF their demands, and settle the
Sheriff Com. Admir-.
9th, To convene the creditors of Katie A.
McGraw, and ascertain the amounts and pri-
critics of their debts
9th. To convene the creditors of Jas. c.
McGraw, aud ascertain the amounts and pri-
critics of their demands.
| 9TH. To settle the accounts of Jas. NJ Ma
son, Jr., trustee of Jas. c. MeGraw, and OF
Katie a. McGraw.
sth. To ascertain and report what credi-
tors of Jas. Q. and Katie 4. McGraw have
| presented their cldfms tn Jas. ~. Mason. Jr..
| trustee, under deeds Of October LIST 1897 within
the GO d1yS from said date, and released said
] granIor, or either OF tnem, as provided i'll said
decd. and the amoauts Of their claims re-
spectivcly.
9th. Also to ascertain ard report all credi-
tors of Jas. G. and Katie a McGraw, Who
have not agreed to release. lint who have pre-
scented their claims and the amounts of such
claims rcspeciiyclS.
10th- Also to ascertain and report If any of
the real estate of which Murgarct Mciiruw
DIED seizet, las been conveyed by said Jas O..
aud Katie a. McGruw, if so, what amount
aud drserii ton, and TO whom and at what
time conveyed,
9th. Also to ascertain aud report whether
ut the date of said deeds Of trust from James
=. and Katie a. McGraw to Jas. NJ Mason
Jr., trustee, the said trustee or any of tile
creditors of james G. ANA Katie a. McGrtw
had notice oil any fraudulent intent, IL any
there was. on the part OF said james C.. aud
Katie a. McGraw in III king said deeds, aud
1t at date OF said deeds any suit had been in
stit1trd to administer the assets Of said Mar
gaTet McGTaw, aud whether ut said date any
report OF the debts or assets OF said Margaret
McGrlw hid been filed.
18th. To report upon any other matters
deemed pertinent by himself or required by
any of the parties.
Before executing t6is decree said COM
missioner shall give notice of the time and
place by publication once week for four
successive weeks in the SPIRIT OF JEFPERsoN,
newspaper published in Jefferson County,
and the judgment lien notice to creditors OF
James T.. and Katie a. AicGraw shall also be
given in the manner required by statute; and
the clerk Is directed 10 give the notice re-
qUircd by Statutu, ChuptCr Sc, Section S. of
Code, to the creditors of Maggie T. McGruw,
y Copy, Teste,
Clerk Circuit Court.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-03-22
WHAT 10 mo.

There is comfort in the knowledge so often
expressed. that DIR. KilinGr's swamp Root.
the great kidney remLdy. iuliiils every wish in
relieving pain in the back, kidneys. liver,
bladder and every part of the urinary passal
ges II co-recis inability 10 hold urine and
ssca.ding pain in passing it, or bad effects fol-
lowing use of iiqnor, wine or beer. aud over
comes that unpleasant necessity of being coIu-
pclled to get up many times during the night
20 nrinatc, The mild aud the ex raordinary
euect OF Swamp-ltoot is soon realized 1t
s sI the highest for its wonderful cures of
m me- ,iost distressing cases II you need
druggists, price nifty cents and one dollar. -
, ron may have u sample bottle aud pamphlet
t 9oth sent free by mail, upon receipt of
three two-eeot stamps to cover cost of
Puslase ON the bottle. Mention SPIRTT OF
JEFFERSON and send your address to Dr. XII Gt
Iner y 20, Binghamton. Y. The pronria-
tors OF this paper guarantee the genuinenesst of
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-03-22
DEFINES cannot be Cured

by local applications as they cannot reach the
diseased portion of the ear. There is only
one way TO cure deafness, aud that is by con-
stitutional remedies. Deafness is caused by
an intlamed condition of the mucuous lining OF
the Eustachian Tube. When this tube gets
infiamed you have rumbltng sound or imDer-
feet hearing, and when it is entirely closed
deafness is the result, and unless the inflaIna-
ton can be taken out and this tube restored to
its normal condition, hearing will be DESTROYED
forever; zinc cases out of ten are caused by
catarrrh, which is nothing but an infamed
condition of the mucuous surfuccs
We Will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case of deafness Caused by caiarah) that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Care Send
for circulars free
F. j. CHENEY s. CO., Toledo. o.
81 Sold by Druggists, T5c.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-03-22
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

To the Creditors of Maggie r. McGraw,
deceased:
In pursuance of Decree of tue Circuit
Court of the county Of Jefferson. made in u
cause therein pending, 10 subject the real es-
tate of the suid Maggie r. McGraw to the
payment of her debts. yor are required to
present your Claims against the cstat,. of the
said Maggie T. McGrav, for adjudication. TO
j. +. Englc, Commissioner, at his office in the
said county, on or before the 18th day of
Al ril, 1898.
Witness. Jro VI DARRELL, Clerk Of said
Court, this 3:d Gay Of Marcel. ISIS.
JEO. NJ. DANIEL.
March SIT Clerk.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-03-22
Lax Notice.

Charles Town. W. Va, Dec. 18th, 1897.
-. | am very much in need of money to meet
.ne obi gauons OF state and county have
no resource for raising money other fban
that OF collecting the taxes which are now
overdue therefore ask that you put forth
an extraordinary effort and help relieve me
from the situation. = AiiS
NotIIllng would give me more pain than to
nave TO collect the taxes by law, which [
VIII have to do if not paid promptly.
EUGENE BAKER
uec-A4s 94-tt Sheriff
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-03-22

The Pulp Mills at Harper's Ferry have
a maximum capacity of 1000 horse
power, and for some time the owners
have considered the question of turning
half of this power into an electric power
plant, to supply the different industries
at Charles Town and vicinity, with all
the power necessary to run their plants
as well as lighting Harper's Ferry and
Charles Town. 1t is a proven fact that
this is now the cheapest power known.
and it remains for the pulp company to
find out whether they can secure enough
patrons for the first DEVELOPMENT of ZOO
horse power. After this much has been
sold it is confidently expected that its de
monstrated cheapness will sell the bal
ance. From the best information OBJ
tainable, electric power costs half as
much as power generated by steam, and
there should be no difficulty in placing
all the power the pulp mills have to offer.
The management will commence at once
to convass the vicinity mentioned. and,
if enough encouragement is received,
they will offer the power in Charles
Town within ninety days, and deliver ii
to those who may contract Tor it before
that time.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-03-22

George N. Rye was shot and killed on
F. st. N. W.. Washington City. Tuesday
afternoon, by Dennis .CantY, the tragedy
being the result of a business difficulty
between them. Hon. Jas. NJ Mason. of
this place, was passing and within a few
steps of canty when he drew his pistol
and fred the fatal shot.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-03-22
Notice to Taxpayers Charles
Town District

=. Taxes for 1877 are now due and Won
payment, as afIi ai1soIrIt sIv ofIiosd IL
nave nave ths money with which to meet oh
4t .lohs to the State and county which
Ar' I'm. I'M operative and cannot be DELAYED.
lew days, and must be met. The iast
iiesSIslature passed some very stringent
- ~ upon the Sheriff, and trust Won
VII. ~ come come forward and pay your taxes
S.la linus save me the very unpleasant
bot necessary duty of levyfnc On nron-
erty for taxes.
-, GEO. PoRTERFIELD,
DtPuty Sheriff. for Charles Town Dig
jams '98-tf.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-03-22

The battery to which Mr.. John Elmer
Rentch belongs has been ordered from
Fort McHenry, Baltimore, to Fort Della
ware on Peapatch Island, in Delaware
Bay. Mr.. Rentch is a former Shepherds
town boy and is a son of Mr.. D. S. Rentch,
and has many friends here.-Shep. Ind.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-03-22

Hon. William E. Russell, of Massa-
chusetts, sent Hon. H. ST G. Tucker, at
Lexington, recently check for five
hundred dollars for the Tucker memorial
hall. This makes thousand dollars
given by Mr.. Russell.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-03-22

It is said The claims committee of the
House of Representatives will report fa-
vorably bill to pay Mrs. Mcdonald,
widow of the late Fish Commissioner,
Col Marshall Mcdonald, $4,000 for the
use of her husbands patents.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-03-22
HOW TO FIND OUT

Fill bottle or common glass with urine aud
let stand twenty-four hours-a sediment or
the kidneys. When urine stains linens it is
evidence Of kidney trouble. Too frequent de-
sircs to urinate or pain in the back is also
convincing proof that the kidneys and bladder
I, rr ont of order
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-03-22
NOTICE

Is hereby given flat I will proceed to execute
the foregoing order of reference at my Office
in Charles Town, Jefferson County, West Yfr-
ginia, on Monday, the 18th day of April,
1898.
Given under my hand this 18th dag of March,
1898. j. F. ESGLE,
March st Commissioner
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-03-22

At Frederick. Judge Motter sentenced
Gardner Piper, convicted of murder in
the second degree, to eighteen years in
the penitentiary. George Piper, young
er brother. pleaded guilty and received a
sentence of ten years in the penitentiarY.
Both have since confessed.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-03-22

We had the pleasure on Saturday to
spend few moments in the office of the
new Fish Commissioner, Hon. Geo. NJ.
Bowers, in Washington City. Every
thing was working along smoothly, and
we We're pleased to learn that there
is much satisfaction expressed with his
administration of this important Office
. The Commissioner informed us that he
will shortly stock the Shenandoah river
with new supply OF young fish.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-03-22
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 on North West street, and re
spectfully sOlicits share of the public pa
tronugc. She is experienced in the business.
and will guarantee satisfaction. Terms mod
crate. and to suit the times.
March 22-3m
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-03-22

Gen. w. P. Craighill, late Chief of En-
gineers, u. S. A, is at his home here for
q few days. Nearly all of the principal
batteries for our coast defences( now about
completely were commenced under di-
rection of Gen. Craighill. and although,
perhaps, not all that they should be. he
thinks our defences now wonderfully i'm
proved and in pretty fair condition. The
General is of opinion that war with Spain
will probably be avoided, but thinks the
government wise in its preparations for
an emergency, and admits the possibility
of an indiscretion on the part of some Of
fetal bringing about a conflict at any
moment. General Fitzhugh Lee he
deems the right man in the right place,
and is unreserved in declaring his APP
pointment by President Cleveland and
retention by President Mckinley among
the wisest acts of these administrations.
Mr.. c. H. shipman, secretary ofthe Cuban
relief committee of this county, has lust re-
ceiyed a letter from Hon. Stephen T. Barton,
chairman of the Central Cuban Relief Com
mittee, at New York. Steamers leave New
York twice week for Havana and every
ten days for other parts of Gu ba. Articles
most needed are corn meal, flour of any
kind, bacon, corn beef, potatoes and any
other imperishable provisions, together with
light summer clothing either new or second
hand. This is no matter of sentimentalism.
Thousands of helpless women and little
children are starving, almost within calling
distance of a land of plenty, and their APP
peal for bread will not be ignored when it is
realized. Here is an opportunity for practi-
cal chrity, and everyone can contribute
something. This committee is engaged in a
noble work and we are confident our people
will respond with liberality. Mr.. S. Lee
Phillips, ofthis city, will take charge of any
donations of provisions or clothing that are
brought to town
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-03-22

The Wheeling Register fails to reach
us. Hope it has not suecumbcd TO the
war scare, or been knocked out of exist
ence by the wonderful tide of " Mckinley
prosperity"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-03-22
oh. My Hearth
PaIpitation eak-Uncon-
scious at Times sleepless :
Asthma Kidney Troubles

Recovery leuid Seen1 5.tkaa FaiFacle
Tet FOODS sar5apatiiia Cured
az had been IN very poor health for
severei years, and two Summers was so
weak yas obliged to lie IN bed months
at tino. was all run down, had
urconscious Spells
lasting for an hour at time. The
doctors thought the trouble came from
my heart. used to say that If could
only be up around, should be so thank
full, and that it would seem like miracle
If I should be we'll. The neighbors all
know of the poor health had been in,
and how much better am now. I had
asthma for many years, and some nights
Could Not Sleep
my breathing was attended with SO much
difficulty. Sometimes would have to
sit bolt upright in bed. As my general
health grew poorer, my asthma grew
worse. had kidney and other troubles
and seemed to be generally out of Sorts
heard so much of Hoods Sarsaparilla
that decided to try it, and experienced
great benefit from it. have recon-
mended it to many people, and cannot
say too much in praise of Hoods Sarsa-
parilla. have not been in bed for over
a year on account of illness" MRs. s.
WATSON, 4a2S. Columbia ST., Warsaw, Ind.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-03-22
Farmers Take Notice

Messrs Crfs1nan & Harrison, at Summit
Point, win keep constantly on hand Fiour
Meal and Feed for exchange a share of the
public patronage solicited.
Respectfully,
Dec. 7-3m. ". C. PEAGANS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-03-22

Blanche K. Bruce, register ofthe treas
ury, one of the most distinguished colored
men in the country. died in Washington.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-03-22
Rouss' Gift Arrives.


New YoRK, March 19.-The steamer
Myrtledene, from Havre, which arrived
here to-day, had on board the bronze
statue of Washington and Lafayette,
which has been presented to this city by
Charles Broadway Rouss. The statue
is by Frederick Aguste Bartholdi.
The fgnre of Washington is 10 feet in
height, and that of Lafayette is several
inches less. 1t represents Lafayette
bringing to Washington the good news
that France has sent help to American
patriots. Lafayette stands with one foot
forward, grasping with his right hand the
hand of Washington, while in his left
hand are the falling folds of the Star.
and Stripes, supported by the flag Of
France.
The statue will rest on a granite base
the whole to be IS feet in height. The
municipal art commission will select the
site.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-03-22
Notice 30 rake Deposi-
tionss

TO RArMsND C. DowDEx:
Take notice. that on March 30. 1895. lie
tween the hours Of n. M. and p. m, at the
Office Of Forrest W. Brown. in Charles Town,
jefferson county, West Virginia viii pro-
coed TO take the dispositions of sundry wit
ncsscs to be read in evidence in my behalf. in
he suit in chuncCry in which / am paintiff
and yop are defendant, now pending in the
Circuit Coart of Jefferson County. West Vir-
gii,ia. aud if said dispositions arc not begun on
that day, or not concluded, will be continued
from time TO time until completed.
NARY Z. DOWDEN,
March st, Ay Attorney.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-03-22
TO CURE A COLD IN oNg DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
Druggists refund the money if it fails to cure.
25c. s2S-6m
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-03-22

Senator Proctor, of Vermont, made
statement to the Senate embody
ing the results of his observations
in Cuba. He said that the misery
on the island is indeseribable; that
the reconcentrados are dying from
starvation and disease; that auton-
omy is failure and will never be
accepted by the Cubans, and that
the insurgents hold i large part of
the island.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-03-22

When bilious. or costivc, eat Cascaret
candy catharatic, cure guaranteed, 1Oc., 25c
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-03-22

The corporation election was held at shep-
herdstown Monday last, and resulted in the
reelection of the old council. For Mayor
B. F. Harrison was elected by majority of
A over Robert G. Miller; for recorder Ed
ward J. Licklider had a majority of 90 over
]. S. Fleming. The councilmen elected
were W. n. Lemen, G. T. Hodges, William
NJ. sheetz, Joseph L. Cookus and John r.
Keyes. The question of license to sell Ii
quOr was submitted to the voters, and result
ed in a victory for the "drys" by majority
Of2O. There has been no saloons in Shep-
eerdstown Jor several years.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-03-22
For Rent,
Notice !!

The annual meeting of stockholders of the
Bunk of Charles Town will be held on Mon
day, April 4th at IL o'clock a. m, at their
usual place of meeting.
GEO. A. PORTERFIELD,
March %. Cashier
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-03-22
PUBLIC SALE.
25 THRIFTY SuOATS.

good Horse Rake. Wagons. so HEAD OF
YOUNG EWES. with Lambs 10y their side; .
Southdown Bucks.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-08-12

women are compelled by circumstances
to use UP their vital powers beyond all rea.
son II may be in housework or social
demands or the bearing and rearing OF
children AT any rate the candle of life IS
too rapidly consumed
Some people need to have iheir natural
vigor constantly reinforced in the same
proportion that ii is used up They need
the terrifying help of DR. Piercc's Golden
Medical Discovery II is a powerful altera
tive and invigorant of the digestive func.
tions and liver; il cleanses the blood and
makes fresh blood aud healthy flesh, Ncrv'
Gus, dtbilitated women should take II IN
conjunction with Df Picrce's Favorite Pre-.
scription which IS specially designed for
female weakness and nervous troubles,
Mrs Sallie Kaufman. Of Virgil City. Cedar Co.
Mo writes had suffered from displacement
of internal organs and female weakness for one
wear Had a bearing down sensation and very
disagretablc feeling alter my second chtli was
born. could be IN my feet only few minutes
taking DR. Pierce Golden Medical Discovery
and Favorite Prescription took seven bot
tIt-s in all After taking the FIRST bottle felt
much better ! think am entirely cured Of all
nytrouhlcs can do all my work and am on my
feet all day ! am in much better health now
than have been in four years, am heshy and
gaining strength very fast
By writing to DR., Pierce who is chief
consulting physician of the lnvalids Hotel
and Surgical Institute, Of Buffalo, n. ",
careful professional advice will be obtained
free of cost and specially adapted to the
individual case. DR.. Pierce's great 1000
page Medical Adviser will be sent free
for Al cents the cost of postage.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-08-12
KILLED HIS own FATHER.
Son And Father QuarrsIsd and The Latter
Was Shot Through the Breast.

One Of the most shocking
crimes that ever took place in
this State, was committed, in
Jumping Branch District, about
five miles from Hinton, Tuesday.
Lee Young, a man some twenty
two years of age. became involv-
ed in a quarrel with his father,
John Lewis Young. Mrs. Young
Lees mother, took sides with the
boy, which so enraged the old
man that he swore he would kill
her. Lee ran up stairs to get his
pistol and it appears that the
father and mother were wrang-
ling at the stair door below, when
the son fred down the stairway.
the ball going through the stair
door, and breaking some fruit
jars, which we're sitting on a lit
tie shelf at the wall. The old
man then started to get the gun
but grown daughter. who was
In the house, had taken it, wrap
PEEK it up in a dress and thrown
it behind a bed. AT this point
the testimony is mystifying, as
no one Of the family claims to
have seen the shots fred which
did the killing. The girl says
that the old man went out in the
yard and picked UP a little iron
bolt. Leeit appears, came down
stairs, went out on the porch and
shot his father twice, one of the
balls passing through the ieshy
part of the arm into the body, in
flicting a mortal wound. The
next shot struck squarely iu the
breast and perhaps passed
through the heart. When the
last shot was fired, which would
have necessarily produced death
in few moments, the boy was
evidently standing on the lower
side of the porch. and shot over
the railing some twenty-five feet
at his father.
The girl says she went out and
found her father at the lower
corner of the house, with his
hands on his knees, vomiting
blood. When she got to where
he was he sank down and expir-
ed almost instantly. The boy
came up and called to him several
times. He then became frantic
and ran out to Jumping Branch,
for DR.. Lilly, who came over,
but the old man had been dead
some time when he arrived. The
boy came back home and wanted
to go to Hinton and give him
self up, but was told to wait until
the authorities came and took
him. Coroner Dunn, of Hinton,
was notified and coroner's jury
summoned.
After investigating the matter
and hearing the testimony of Mrs.
Young and her daughters, the
jury returned the following ver-
dict
"That John Lewis Young came
to his death by Two pistol shots
fred from the hand of his son,
Lee Young, willfully and malici-
ously, and incur opinion the said
Lee Young is guilty of murder in
the first degree.
Young was arrested by consta
BILE Chas. H, Lilly, and the pistol
with which the shooting was done
demanded The accused said
that he had put it away and took
the constable some distance from
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-08-12

the house to arock, where the
pistol was found. It is a 3d.
caltbre British Ball Dog
The prisoner then returned to
the house and kissed his dead
father, after which he was lodg-
ed in Jail. He passed Tuesday
night in the jail, praying, singing
and yelling like a mailman.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-08-12

No man is TOO poor to take a
local newspaper, and it is false
economy to try TO get along with
out it. Hardly a week passes
that something does not appear
in the columns that will be a
financial benefit TO the subscribe
er, and by the end of the year he
has saved from one to twenty
times its subscription price. The
city papers are all right in their
way, but they don't give what
you are interested in-your home
news