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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-08-08

Deputy Sheriff George Porterfield brought
to this place Wednesday night Geo. Wine
brenner, of Shepherdstown, and lodged him
in Jail to await u hearing before Justice Gal
laher. He was arrested on a warrant sworn
out by David Smart,a representative of Bal
timore detective agency, on a charge of break
ing into the house of Richard Morgan, the
keeper of the dollhouse of the Virginia and
Maryland Bridge Company, near that place.
1t is charged that about two months ago he,
with two other persons. entered the house,
bound Morgan and his wife and daughter
and demanded of them all the money they
had. For some time the Morgans refused,
but after numerous threats to kill and burn
them to death, they finally gave up all the
cash on hand, amounting to about $50. The
robbers succeeded in getting away
Winebrenner had hearing before Tus-
tice c. Frank Gallaher yesterday, and
was heldfor the grand jury. Thomas Car
rison, white, and Fred. Staley. coIored.
have also been arrested and will have a
hearing next Monday. Several other par
ties are implicated in the crime, and adj
ditional arrests are expected.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-08-08
Red sea oil at Dalgarn,s.

Red sea oil at Dalgarn's.
Loose shredded cocoanut at Dalgarn's.
Go to Diagrams for heavy duck coats,
gum-lined.
Go to S. S. Dalgarn's for the finest
raisins, currants, citron, prunes, evapo-
rated apples, dried peaches, lemons, ex-
tracts, and large assortment of nuts.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-08-08

Mormonism is meeting with decided
opposition all over the South. -Four of
their churches have been destroyed in
Kentucky and the Mormons driven out,
under threat of death if they remain.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-08-08

The Independent Junior Fire Company,
of Hagerstown, will run an excursion
over the N. & w, Rwy, to the meeting of
the Virginia State Firemen's Association
at Roanoke, September 27, at 81 for tue
round trip from stations in Jefferson
county. Special train Will pass Charles
Town. going, at 11:27 a. M, Sept. 81,
and returning leave Roanoke at 10 p. M,
Sent. 90.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-08-08

BY order of Major Grimsley, of Cul
pepper, the survivors of the Sixth vir-
ginia Cavalry. r"5ne's Brigade, Cun:ei,
crate Army, will hold their annual re
union near Berryville on We'd es,lay
August %, az guests of the Clarke Cav
airy Association. The large grove on tie
furm of Hon. a. Moore, Jr ju-t west oil
the town, has been selected ny the asso
ciation as the place for The gathering al
the old warriors who wore the grny.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-08-08

The Maryland Democrats State Con-
vention met Wednesday and nominated
by reclamation Col. John Walter Smith.
of Worcester county, for Governor, DR..
Joshua w. Herring. of Carroll county, for
Comptroller, and Mr.. Isidor Rayner, Of
Baltimore city, for Acknowledgement.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-08-08

Fortunately for the sufferers, most of
the losses by lightning last week were
covered by insurance with Messrs. Wash
ington &, Alexander, viz: Barn of Miss
Mary Y. X. Beall, hay and farming out
fit of John F Ware, cattle of Messrs. L.
R. Huyett, w. H. Baldwin and Jos. F.
Painter, Hotel Powhatan, and property
of Mr.. Geo. T. Light
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-08-08


Mrs. Catharine West died at her home
in Gerardstown Sunday, June 18th, aged
63 years II months and 20 DAYS. Her
life was benediction in the home and
community, nurturing and rearing the
children God gave her in the ways of the
Lord. From early childhood she was a
member of the church, uniting with the
same at her parental home in Pennsvl-
vania. Moving to Gerardstown, this
county, she united with the Lutheran
church, of which she was devoted men,
Der. She is spoken of as good woman
and her children rise up and call her
blessed. The funeral services were held
in the Presbyterian church in Gerards-
town, Rev. c. S. Trump. of Martinsburg,
officiating, assisted by Rev. Mr.. White, of
the Presbyterian church. All of her chill
dren were present and a large assembly Of
relatiyesand friends followed her remains
to the erave.-Berkeley Democrat.
Deceased was the mother of Mr.. C. NJ
West, merchant at Rippon, this county. /
.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-08-08

On account summerAsscmbly International
Christian Workers Associatipn and Bible
1899. the Southern Railway will srli tickets TO
Black Mountain, N e., aud return at rate OF
one first-class fare for the round trip Tickets
on sale Aug. 1921. inclusive; final limit Aug.
2S 1899
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-08-08

The Sarah Zane Fire Company, of
Winchester, will have an excursion. via
the b & o. R. R., Thursday, August II,
to Colchester. on the Chesapeake Bay
Special train will pass Charles Town at
a. nj. Fare for round trip, $500 Re
turning tickets will be good on regular
trains of August II and IS. and on special
train leaving Baltimore at p m, Fri
day, August IS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-08-08
Friday. September 1st, 1899,

at II A. NJ. to c:fer at public auction to the
highest bidder, in front of the Court House
IN Charles Town. Jefferson Comfy. West
virginia; the very valuable grounds and
bnildings known as the
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-08-08
Farming Implements :

SiX-horse wagon aud bed, in good order; f.
horse farm wagon. 2-horss ''IIandv'' wagon
ard bed. dayton wagon. Mccormick Lirder.
in good cnnlition:DcGrn:r mnwrr. nrw.2 horse
raSrs.2 pair shelNngs,2 grain cradles 5 S-hGrsp
plnws-l SunIi-h. l;por. Livingston; . Q
horse plowS-1 Rom. No &c Oiiytr; double
shovel plnws, S sin Gle sh vel l,Iuws. 3 spring
tooth harrowS; one ot tlIcm new; wood har-
row. new; heavy log roller. nearly new; grain
drill, wlirnt fans, Eureka and Cyclone;
cutting tox, wu%On harness complete: Tor IoYr-
horse team, consisting ut lret clhands, crup-
per gears collars, brides. hon choke strs NJ
saddle and lin; set Yankee harness. 3 sets
pillow gears, sells heavy fy nets, set single
h'trn"ss ha!tGrs. collar, riding saddle pair
sp eadrrs. forks, rlies, sauvcls, muttucks.
hoes. digging iron, mani and wcdg IS, LIT SIM
gle tree Long aud shOrt;l double and 3strcble
trees; butt. breast and log "hains open liuks.
cr"ud sticks aid many other articles.
TERMS "A crtdul of twelve months will bu
given OF all suns of $40 aud upwards. pur-
chaser giving note with approved security nc
gotiable and payable ut the BaIk of Churies
Town. with interest from da'r Under SO 20
cash Nc property to be removed from prem :
iscs until settled for. f. \. YATES
Iicllrb0wcr " West, Auct'rs.
u. +. Eutrs, Clerk.
y ~
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-08-08

With our new possessions we have the
blessings of a volcano in eruption in Ha-
wall and yellow fever from the West
Indies.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-08-08
Proposals Wanfed.

The street committee Mil .ccr-ye bids for
layin gutter on teih ,il,s If ChuiI street
between Washington ind Cong. css streets;
also IL, 4 part oil wrst si'ie ni Charles lciwcen
Washington and Lib,rty streets; aIso some
spaces ON Washington street near Eyit's run.
IN all a'out eight hundred feet. Cutters to he
three feet wide, stones 10 he not less than rs
inches widc,nor less than II inches in leusth,
and not less Than three inches in thickness
and TO he done nnder The direction of the
street committee; the committee rcseIving tie
right to reject any or nj! bids. All bids to be
in by Tuesday. Aug. 10, Il; 7:39 p. M.
BY order of the Committee.
c. VI. HOUGH.
r. H. PHILLIPS
j. w. CARNEY
lother town papers copy.l
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at the n. Y. Racket store Won can
buy "a nicN car s,et for 10 18, %, %. %. 50.
40, %, 81, s. anf SIC Yd 10 wire tapes try
brussels E5c: the hast AXmins er hru :
sells. 1ice bright, beautiful pattnrus $50,
it soils everywhere tor 81 q; we have
nice line of straw mattings 10 TO - ;;
we haYo big lob nice heavy seamless
mating for 2! Yd, worth at le ST is !;
our cotton warp mattings are all rpc!un
d from % TO ~ and 2}c; floor oil cloth
%, p, 30 and % So vd; we sti / have a
pretty gnnd st, elk of . all pager at the
old price now is fhe time to buy YoI r
wall paper as our row stock for thi ! fall
will be at least 20 per ce' higher; we
have i"st gone through our stock OF
hoes and Lave taken all of the cd lots
out OF stock (the kinds that we will
have no more) and put them on the
counter and will close til sm out regard
less of cost @ &c up these shoes all cost
DC up and are big bargains and will MT
last long at the prices bstter co ne q ifak
they are al good shoea ut . tv il
small lots aud we must have room for
our immense fall stock OF shoes; we car
r.! big stock of ready mixed paint ir
all sizN packages. = to / gal cans, al
colors of stains miXa1 with vlrnish or
paint; we carry all colorsof coach paints
y pit, pints. qts, b ill and raw lfuseed
OIL co and CSC per gal, guaranteed st-lct-
ly pure linseed oil I. w. CoFFNAN
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-08-08

The Charley Rouss Fire Company, of
Winchester. is considering the feasibility
of purchasing an automobile hose car
riage.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-08-08
This Means Business.

intending to make change in my bust
ness. am compelled to urge that those ow-
ing me accounts to come forward and settle
business. hese accounts must be settled mn
by September 10, 1899, either by cash or note.
or they will he placed in the hands of an of
fcer for collection. BY attention to this
notice, you will save yourselves costs and
save me an unpleasant duty
JOHN H. BISHOP.
aug5, 80. Charles Town, w. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-08-08
PROSPECT UNSURPASSED ANY
WHERE
WHERE

of This most beautiful and historic region Of
The Shenandoah Valley. The Potomac and
Shenandoah Rivers are within few miles.
aud McAdam roads lead in all directions
fran CHARLES Town, where it is located-,i
neiglborhnod as mated for its social attrac-
tions as for its saluhrity of climate. The
Hotel was erected n few years since in tho
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-08-08
BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD
Popular Excursions to Niagara Falls
SATURDAY, AUGUST 5.
THURSDAY, AUGUST II.

A Ten (Io) Day Tour to Niagara Falls,
Americas Greatest Natural Wonder, via
B. & o. Royal Blue Line and the Lehigh
Valley Route, through the Lehigh and
Wyoming Vailcys-the Switzerland of
America. Special train of elegant day
coaches and parlor cars will be run on
above dates, leaving
Washington, D. C............ S. 80 a. m.
Baltimore, Md. Camden Sta). 919
Round trip tickets for this excursion
will be placed on sale at the following
stations at the rate annexed:
Winchester Observation-Disclosures. $II.75
Charles Town, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. II.7o
Harper Ferry. .............,.,t 1850
Shenandoah Junction ........ 1850
Passengers from points west of Wash
ington Junction must take trains of day
preceding to make connection with Mag
ara Falls train from Washington and
Baltimore.
Stop overs allowed on return trip at
Buffalo, Rochester, Geneva, Burdette
watkins Glen) and Mauch Chunk.
Side Trip to Thousand Islands from
Rochester only S.. so Round Trip. Tick
cts good five days, but within return
limit of Niagara Falls ticket.
Special arrangements for dinner and
supper en- route at very reasonable rates.
Call on Ticket Agents, Baltimore & Ohio
r. r., for full particulars.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-08-08
Money for Sale.

Money will be sold Ivy jefferson County
Providrnt Building Association ON Shares Of
stock to the lowest bidder ut the Office of
Moore IL Moore. Aug. Is. 1889.
Bidding commences Mt ~ p. M.
CLEON Il. MOORE.
Aug. s Sct.'y uud Trcns'r
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-08-08
HOTEL POWnATAN

Tho Hotel Site embraces tbc ,vboIe of blocl,
No. s. of the subdivision of the Company. as
shown by it's recorded man. bounded bv
Fonrth Avenue. Preston Street. Third Az
enn", Mildred Street and Lancaster Circle.
and contains 81 acres. It IS two hours
the intersection antl the d-pnts of the Raiti-
more and Ohio and the Norfolk and wes.crn
Railroads. The rooms and observatory of the
Hotel command u
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-08-08
Lost S25 Reward,

Lost, between Charles Town and Rippon.
on the Night of August 3, 1885, AN cmvrI6p adj
dressed 10 Maurice Kahn, containing money
SO reward viii he given for its return To me
Aug. ST.. 2. G. DAVIS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-08-08

1, John NJ. Daniel, Clcr,, of the Circuit
Court Of Jefferson County, do certify that
Frank Eeckwitll, one of tic Special Commits
sioncrs above named has executed before me
bond. with security, as required by the de-
cree of the court.
JNO. NJ DANIEL,
aug. Z. clark
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-08-08

The fact that Rev. DR. 5. sco!lay
Moore. of Parkersburg, who was rromi-
nent before the Episcopal Council and
received the next highest vote for Cuad.
jutor Bishop, is native of Cmre, Tow
that Rev d. J,hn s Gibson, f Huut
ington, who WAS active in the CuHncil
and voted for, made narrow ESCAPE from
being native Charles Tuwr -haviaa
spent years Of his carly boy hood .ere AID
subsequently, was rector of three church,,
in the county that R..v Cabell Brown
now missionary in Brszil, who received
a handsome vote. is GvorAbly knew
here aud is brother Of one of our town,
ladirs, Mrs DR. J VI. Ransom; ami tha'
Rev. W. l.. GravA,t, the choice ol tbs
Council, is the rector of Zon CLurci;
here and beloved by his people and high
ly esteemed and poru'.r within NIL d. :
nominattonal lines and beyond them
constrsins us to reproduce from the Par
ker. burg Sentinel detsiIed statement oI
proceedings incident TO the tate c!, c,ion.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-08-08

THE TERMS OF SALE arc one-third in
cash, and the residue in eqlal payments al
one and two wears, to he evidenced by bonds
of the purchaser, bearing interest from tlay OF
sale; aud secured by retention of title until
paid. the lurchascr also 10 maintain policy
of insurance on the building. equal to the I'M
paid purchase money for the benefit of the
commissioners.
FRANK BECKWITH.
GEO. BAYLOR.
THOS. ID, RANSOM,
FORREST w. BROWN,
Special Commissioners.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-08-08

The Lawson Bolts Chapter of the
Daughters of the Confederacy will meet
in Rouss Hall Thursday. Aug. 10, at
o:3oam. Mrs. C. N. COLEMAN, Sec'y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-08-08

The Third Annual Epworth League
and Sunday School Convention convened
in Mr.. ]. B. Watson's grove, near Mid
dleway, July 27. The services were well
attended and the crowd on Sunday the
largest ever seen in the little town, de-
spite the threatening state of the weather
in the early part of the day. Many min
listers and laymen took part, and several
addresses were made by Rev. w. F.
Locke. of Washington City, Rev. 1. G..
Michael, of Linden, Va, and DIR. Bond.
Also by Rev. L. r. Milbourne, of Charles
Town, Revs. KILLER and Hesser, of Shep-
herdstown and Brucetown, respectively;
Rev. A. H. Green, of Middleway, and
Messrs. Heidwohl and Swimley. The
music was unusually good, and the reel
tations were well rendered, and thorough
ly enjoyed by ALL The expressions of
ali present were favorable, and the pas
tor, as well as members of the League
feel that much good was accomplished
by the series of services.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-08-08
BEST MODERN STYLE.

regardless of expense. aud is considered one
of the most ecr ant aud convenient in the
South. The equipment of fErni turc will not
be included in this sale.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-08-08
500 reward sroo.

The readers OF this paper will he pleased ia
learn that there is Ut least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure in all stuges
aud that is. Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is
the only Ositivc cure known To the medical
rascrcqiires a constitutional treatment Hulrt
Catarrhcurc is tukeniniernully.a acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of the sys-
tenn. thereby destroying the foun dution of the
building up the constitution and u sisting
nature in Goingis cork. Tie prorrietors have
sn much faith in its curative powers that they
offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that ii
fails to cure. Send for list of Testimonials
Sole by Druggists Tic.
Halls Elmilf pills nrn tI,n Ipst
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-08-08
PUBLIC SALE
OF
PIERS, )NAL PROPERTY

Intending to sell his farm AM. remove his
family the undersigned will sell at his farm
on east side of Shenandoah river, next Ia
w. Va, on
Tuesday, August 8, 1899,
at 10 o'clock a m, the following personally.
Four Work Horses,
| lead mule, 4 driving horses and wear.
old colt. -Four sets of driving harness.
Five Cows,
a young Jersey; 1 Jersey bull; calves
brood sows, boar, 8 shonts
Twenty=one Shropshire Sheep.
One handsome trap. good as new: one
Jump-scat surTy, good as new; one buggy.
TWO Acme farm wagons. ! covered spring
wagon; ! dog cart. tons of hay crop OF
oats oats Oliver chilled plows, lot of extra
Oliver chilled shears
One Crown Drill, New,
One set hay shelvings. l Deering mower.
new; horse rake, 6 sets gears, lot of leather
halters and chains, single, double aud thrfb-
BILE ire. g harrow, water cart. . fifth chains
wheelbarrows. sidebars, crosscut saw. axes.
wood saw and saw horse. pitch forks. 2
moving Scytlies, sledge hammer hoes
spades. shovels, cradle. 3 b,ats, i horse
scoop, cidsr press, large rrindsione, car
penter tools. steel traps quantity dry paint,
lawn NOW, rs, lawn roller.
Household Furniture.
Three wicker rockers. satin covered
parlOr chairs, 3 English whatnots. l bronze
hall hat rack. hall table. hall chairs. /
wicker sofa wood or coal heating stoves.
z book cases, carpets and mattines, Upright
Piano, Brass BedsteadS, white enameled
bedstead with brass mountings. woven
springs with all beds,eads:
Two Mahogany Beds; Mattresses
One mahogany wardrobe. oak wardrobes,
. arge mar6le-top bureaus, Coax chilio' iers,
room chains, lot OF pictures, 8 day bronze
clock, fancy glass cover mantle clock,
swinging cupid, water coolers, window cur
tains and blinds. lamps. fancy and plain.
large English carved sofa.
Kitchen Furniture Tables, tubs. pots,
kettles, oil stove, cook stoves, buckets,
knives, forks and risIlfs
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-08-08
Labor Day Sept. 4.

The Jefferson County Teachers Insti-
tute began its session here yesterday.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-08-08
>, =, - - : T-T'-1 w.
Halls Fumill Pills are the best.


S. II. Lands sells Sweet Violet cigars.
For dry goods and notions go to S. H.
Landis'.
Fresh crackers received weekly by S.
H. Lands
Ladies and rhildren's hose, a large as
sortment, at Lands.
For White Lily Flour and White Star
Coffee go to S. H. Lands.
A large line of ladies' and chiIdren's
shoes at low prices. See S. II. Lands.
Wanted, 5000 pounds country lard,
taken in exchange for goods, at Landis'
Table linens, napkins, towels, lace
trimmings of all kinds, at S. II. Lands.
Educate Your bowels win C,scaratE.
Candy CatI,ar.ic, cure conslira;iou forever
1Oc sc. II G. G. c. fail. druggists refund money
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-08-08

How Are Xour KIdneysg
~ De Hobbs SParagus pills cure all kidney ills sam
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6.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-08-08

One handsome trap. good as new; one
J Il snrTy, good us new; one buggy;
TWO acme farm wagons, ! covered spring
wagon. dog cart. 8 tons of hay. crop Of
oats, Oliver chilled plows, lot of extra
Oliver chilled shear.
The Holly chieftain., 1899-07-14
spain. Greatest Need.

Mr. r. P Olivia. of Barcelona, Spain.
spends his winters n Aiken, S. G.
Weak nerves had caused severe pans
in the back Of his bead. On using
Electric Bitiers. Am,rica's greatest
Blood and Nerve Remedy. all pSin soon
ieft him. He sars this grand medicine
is what his counirv needs. All Amer
iczns know that it cnres liver and kid
Lev trouble. purifies The Hood. tones mp
the stomach. strengthens The nerves,
puts vim. vifor and reE life into every
muss-le. nerve aid oiyan of The body.
or weak. tired or ailinS you need it
Every bottle guaranteed, only 80 cents.
For s.le by ikrlman Brs.
The Holly chieftain., 1899-07-14
Lamar Lullabies.
BY NUNA-

Quite number in town still have
measles.
6. ". Hunter started out this
week with his threshing machine.
Stone is being hauled for pavement
for the sidewalk around the bank.
\ large force Of men are now located
here putting down track on the Santa
Fe.
J. II. Frisbie and force went to Baca
county after wool clip OF John
o'Neil's, bringing it to Lamar for
shipment
Nice shower here on Wednesday
after noon, the 18th, and also one
that night, which greatly refreshed
vegetation.
Mr.. and Ms Black. Of the Gibson
Lumber Co, are occupying the brick
residence OF \. J. Hasty. on Fourth
street. They are quite an acquisition
10 our socIetE.
The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Dietrich died on last SATURDAY ana
was buried Sunday morning in the
Adrian cemetery. \ collection was
taken on the streets to defray the
funeral expenses.
Ms L E PiIloud and children
have returned from an ENJOYABLE visit
TO La Junta- where she visited with
her sister Mr.. Pilloud is adding to
his residence on Second sstreet, ano
Minnie took that opportunity OF
visiting.
Frank Cooper, and family, brother
of our postmaster. recenlly OF Winter
set, Iowa, has purchased A Heng's
eighty acres one mile west Of town
and have gone 10 work on it in true
farmers style. Mr.. Cooper and fam
lily are people that ali appreciate as
neighbors and friends and greatly
add TO the social part Of the neighbor-
hood in which they are
The Holly chieftain., 1899-07-14

The Souvenir Edition Of the Lamar
Sparks issued last week is a very cred
liable paper. II contained the stU-
ries Of the editors who visited Lamar
last September, and as they were en-
tirely disinterested parties what they
have 10 Say ought TO have great
weight with people who are looking
for place 10 secure a new home.
Attractive illustrations in half tone
adon all the thirty odd pages making
il a splendid advertisement for
Prowers county and especially OF La
mar.
The Holly chieftain., 1899-07-14

None q the gifts Of the late Robert
Bonner was more striking than his
insight into the value and certain re-
suits q newspaper advertising. He
eraspcd the fact that the attention
and appreciation Of the world can b.
Commanded by liberal and constant
appeA! TO its TASTE and Judgment. He
presented an article Of merit and
kept 1t constantly before the public.
Bonner's sUoceSs vas the triumph of
this idea He believed that he could
spend = Ereat deal q money in adver-
tising and that il would return three
folds and t1CrtoIis. He made no
mistake IN this opinion. Is is esti-
mated that he spent sl.s5o, go in sd
rerti>ins and that ne left an estate
worth sl5 poo.1u