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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-10-26

SIR THOMAS Upton feels his disappointment
very keenly in not being able to raise the cup
Still the advertising he has received while in this
country is easily worth two million year to his
house. Anything with the name Of Upton on it
will now meet with ready "sail' in this country:
even canned cobblestones will sell like hot cakes
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-10-26

The PATHFINDER a clean, condensed, classified
comprehensive, non partisan, truthful review
published at Pathfinder, d. c., is now in it's sixth
year. and from its appearance is evidently prosper
For the busy rural man this is just the paper
he wants, as the worlds important doings duly
recorded every week. Long may she wave and her
path be free from thorns
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-10-26

The editor of Freedom, published at Equality,
Wash, and devoted to the dissemination of Ruskin
doctrines extends the glad hand of welcome to us,
and has placed his exchange list. From a
cursory glance at the paper it appears we'll edited
and its typographical appearance is good. We
gladly return the friendly grasp and will look forward
with pleasure to the weekly visits of Freedom.
Here's to the paper and the cause it repre-
sents May your shadow never grow less.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-10-26

ALL THE fake advertising firms from how to
kill potato bugs down to Safety must have heard
that there were young gosing Gin journalism) on
this paper who possesses little knowledge to the
value of advertising space We have just received
the magnificent cut-rate offer Of running only 1900
inches Of space for typewriter. That amount of
space in the average newspaper, would be worth
the price of their factory machines and ALL Their
gall is so COMPOUNDED strong that it's wonder it
don't burn it's way clean to their boots. If they
would send us their gall they might keep the blamed
typewriter.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-10-26

If EVERYBODY could see himself as others see
him, the Forthcoming census would show magnif-
cent decrease in population
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-10-26
N 0 TIC &.

ALL PERSONS receiving copies THE MIRROR who are
regular lists Will please consider such
sample copies. after reading. conclude that
THE MIRROR worthy of patronage send your
this office for trial subscription rates
published
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-10-26

CONGRESSMAN ROBERTS is achieving enough noto-
riety that will justify him in either moving to New
York else Chicago.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-10-26

PRISON is crucble that either refnes patience,
or else sets abIaze melancholy.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-10-26

aged by Them objects
disseminate pathological
dspelng that prejudice which
entirely
public financial time there
should funds would be expended
interests the prison library.
NOTICE..
ALL PERSONS receiving copies o THE MIRROR
sample copies. reading you conclude that
THE MIRROR is worthy of patronage send your
published above.
KIND words are like dewdrops. They are pre-
cious pearls without price.
CONVICTIONS, even of unpretentous significance,
entail more or less suffering.
PRISON is crucble that either refnes patience,
or else sets abIaze melancholy
IF THAT cigar trust should become established
fact cabbages will be scarcer than politicians are
in heaven.
CONGRESSMAN ROBERTS is achieving enough noto-
riety that will justify him in either moving to New
York or else Chicago
IF EVERYBODY could see himself as others see
him. the forthcoming census would show magnif-
cent decrease in population
IT Is said that the Beers have the biggest leg
of any people in the world Their present war will
help to reduce the surplus flesh.
The treasury gold reserve is now s25OOOO,OOO.
When Grover Cleveland these figures he will
certainly have pain in his head.
SOME who profess to be marble pillar of
truth, often prove to be nothing than white
washed imitation filled with sawdust
MARY YELLEN LEASE, it is said is taking athletic
exercises Presumably she is making preparations
to protect Bryans left wing in the coming campaign
KANSAS is preparing strong bodyguard to
escort General Funston to that state. Perhaps she's
afraid her hero might get lost among some Of her
cornfelds.
The editor of the Minnesota Lake Tribune saws
'that the editor of this paper was convict" We
beg to differ with you've are prisoner and don't
you forget it.
TOOTHPICK manufacturers thinking of form
ing trust. We predict a most dismal failure for
them in case they do organize for old brooms are
entirely too plentiful.
The Duluthians are hot on the trial of buried
treasure 1t is possible that Jadam Bede has hid a
few teapots in that neighborhood before launching
on his political campaign
In AUSTRALIA they claim to have captured
a two-faced wild man, the only specie of it's kind
in existence. Pshaw! there thousands of them,
and are being discovered every day.
IT IS reported that the chair trust has busted.
With two running at full blast and Dewey and
President Mckinley touring the states, the Amer
leans haven't much time for chairs.
WHAT the political parties should do just now,
is to drop the II to ting a-ling and put in Is to
Is pure food plank-a plank that will meet with the
appreciation of even half civilized dependents.
If SIR THOMAS Upton tea merchant, had gone
to Boston and had old fashioned "tea party" he
might have been as successful in getting his tea
overheard as he was in trying to beat the Yankees
at game in which they are the past masters
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-10-26

KIND words are like dewdrops They are pre-
cious pearls without price.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-10-26

CONVICTIONS, even of unpretentious significance
entail more or less suffering
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-10-26

If THAT cigar trust should become established
fact, cabbages will be scarcer than politicians are
in heaven.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-25

hereby certify that the foregoing is cor
rect copy of the statement of the RTNA
LIFE Insurance COMPANY, Hartford,
Connecticut, on file in this office.
L. NJ LA TOILETTE,
Auditor
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-25
The Aetna insurance Company.

In commenting upon the annual state
ment of the Aetna Life Insurance Com,
pany, of Hartford, Conn. which appears in
another column, it is worthy of note that
while there were such marked gains in all
essential particulars, the total business
was conducted at a percentage of cost no
greater than in previous years. There
must be cause, good and sufficient rea-
son, for the remarkable fact that the
stormy and warlike year of 1898 was the
most prosperous and successful one in the
history of the Aetna Life. There must be
some logical explanation of the fact that
last year the Aetna comprised results ex-
ceeding those of any year through which
it has come: Increasing its assets over
So, 642, 900, its surplus over 1851, 600. and
its total insurance in force over SIS, 4oS,-
9s4. The total income, of IS, s63, SOS, 90,
heiafgGst in its history, and over $500, s43
larger than it was in 1897, makes this great
life and accident insurance company the
largest and strongest corporation of its
kind in the world. We think it must be
apparent to the sincere inquirer that these
surprising results are due to the strong,
steady, conservative policy of the com
pany's management, to the entire absence
of " boom " or - racing tactics, and the
substitution therefor of steady, progress
sive systematic effort, to wise campaign
ing and cautious financiering. To every
gain that this great company has made it
is justly entitled. and truly may it be re-
corded that its position has been honora-
bly, and faithfully won.
This Company is carrying the bulk of
the life insurance in this section. The
Aetna has been paving steadily increas-
ing dividends for twentY-six years, which
is record unequalled, and many pa
irons III this locality have received much
larger dividends each year than was
promised.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-25
peering Day i'm Charles Town.

Through the active efforts OF our clever
neighbor, Mr.. C. n. Coleman, the enter
prising and courteous representative of
the celebrated Deering Machine Co.,
last Saturday was made noted day in
Charles Town, and our people were
treated to unique and interesting parade.
That date was selected for the delivery of
Deering binders, mowers, etc, and all
purchasers of these machines invited to
come in and receive same, partake of a
free dinner at the hotel, and with their
loaded wagons join in big parade. The
Charles Town Band was stationed in front
OF Mr.. Coleman S store, at a stand impro-
vised of binder Irvine, and discoursed
good music during the forenoon. Mean
while the wagons were being loaded from
the sheds in the rear yard and after din
ner has. been partaken of 4 procession of
them. headed by the band, was formed,
and after picture of It had been taken
by artist D. c. Noll, moved down Wash
ington street. Wagon after wagon.
loaded down with Deering Machinery,
passed in review, making not only a
unique but quite an imposing affair. The
very busy season (getdng ready for corn
planting) prevented by far the larger
number of purchasers from coming in at
this particular date for their machines,
otherwise it would have been tremen-
dous affair. AS it was it far exceeded
general expectation. was a big affair, and
did much credit to both Mr.. Coleman
and the Deering Company.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-25
JEFFERSON county's Centennial.

On the 25th day of October. 1901, JEFF
ferson was set off from Berkeley, and be-
came county separate and distinct. The
centennial anniversary of this important
event is just two-and-a-half years off.
That it should be celebrated in becom-
ing manner, all our people will no doubt
readily admit. We therefore launch the
subject forth, that it may be thought of
and discussed, and the project, we trust,
endorsed all over the county. Then next
fall, after the busy times are over, it will
not be too soon to call a public meeting
and have the matter put into organized
shape. Jefferson is a county full of his
toric interest, her sons have gone forth
to adorn every avocation in life; and
those living and the sons and daughters
of those dead, from east to west, from
north to south, will be glad of an oppor-
tunitY to come back to the land of their
birth. or that of their fathers and mothers,
and join in one grand. monster reunion,
such as the Valley of the Shenandoah has
never yet witnessed. Our countyrnen to
the manor born, we are sure. will take an
especial interest in such celebration
and all, whether of many or few years
residence. will take just pride in doing
everything in their power to make it a
big success. What say our brethren of
the county press?
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-25

Judge d. B. Lucas, whilst in Charles
ton recently, was interviewed by a
Gazette reporter
He says Judge Lucas thinks "the
Chicago platform will practically be re
adopted in 1900. supplemental" &c
That "free silver will be material issue,
but will rot be by any means the only
one" The Gazette man slso says :
Judge Lucas has been urged by many
of his friends in all parts of the State to
become candidate for the Democratic
nomination for Governor in 1900. In
answer to an inquiry he said he would
make no contest for the nomination but
If he was nominated he would accept and
make an aggressive cnnvass. Judge
Lucas is known as one of the most bril-
liant and forceful speakers in the State
and would certainly make formidable
candidate" The Judge also expressed
himself as favorable to the denomination
of Mr.. Bryan and gave it as his opinion
that West Virginia was for Bryan and
the Chicago platform, and thought that
the German influences would have no
effect in changing the sentiment now
existtng."
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-25
Commissioner's Notice
NOTICE.

The public is hereby warned that piows
made and sold by the Vulcan Pillow Co..
Evansville, Indiana, having ribbed mold.
board are nu Infringement OF n patent granted
to me by the United States. Under the patent
law the user. the seller aud the maker are
alike liable in the courts for the infringement
OF patent. The letter Of tho Vulcan Plow
Company addressed 10 me aud published in
our newspapers is the usual answer of putenL
pirates. and ia seldom proved. The statement
of law in the letter is false and could not have
been made by any reputable patent lawyer or
any well informed person.
April 1S-4t.E J. FRANK WELLER,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-25
Deafness Cannon bel CURED.

by local applications as they cannot reach th.
diseased portion of the ear. There is only one
way to cure dcufrcss, and that is by constitu-
tional remedies. Deafness is oaused by au in
famed condition of the mucous lining of the
Eustachiau Tube. When this tube is iutlamed
you have rumbling sound or imperfect hear
ing, and when it is entirely closed, Deafness is
the result, and unless the inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to its normal
condition, hearing will DC destroyed forever;
nine cases ont of ten are caused by Catarr Ii
which is nothing but an inf!lmed condition OF
the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case of Deafness (cuused by catarrh) that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure Send
for circulars: free.
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
HALLS Family Pills are the best.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-25

Mr.. VIM. 7. Lemon, we'll known res
ident of this county, died at an early
hour Monday april 18th, at his farm,
four miles west OF ehepherdstown, after
lingering illness, aged sixty-four years.
Mr.. Lemon was n member of one of the
most prominent families of that section,
he owned the famous "Lemon Grove I
farm until few years ago, when he sold
it to Henry Shepherd, deceased, and
moved to another farm. He was for many
years leading merchant of Shepherds
town aud was highly regarded. He is
survived by Que son aud four daughters
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-25
Advertised Letters.

List of letters remaining in the Post
Office at Charles Town, Jefferson county,
w. Va, on Saturday last
VIM. McCorcall, Miss Ida jackson, Miss
Ella Edwards, Mrs. j. NJ. Watson, Mr.. C.
Kurned, P IS, jefferson.
The above letters, if not called for
within fifteen days, will be sent to the
dead letter Office. Persons calling for
them will please say that they are ad
vertised. l.. D. GErzENDANER. P. NJ
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-25
PARCEL OF LAND,

in the suburbs of Charles Town, bounded and
described as follows:
of VIM. Phillips Sons in Block 100 and ex-
tending along the North line of Belt Avenue
and the '.Y'' formed by the N. s. w R. r.
and Belt X. r. 220 feet, thence from this point
north and parallel with the West line of said
VIM. Phillips Sons lot TO the extended rear
or Northern boundry line of said VIM. Phil
lips Sons lot, thence from this point East
and along the said extend, rear line OF Vim.
Phillips Sons' lot and to the northwest corner
of the said WIN. Phillips Sons lot 30 feet.
thence East from this point and along the
West line of said VIM. Phillips Sons lot $50
feet to point of beginning; being the property
conveyed to I. z. Lippitt BY the q. NJ, NJ. q
!. Co, by decd recorded ill said Clerks office.
in Deed Book IS, p. 500.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-25
FOR Councilman.

MIR. ED1Top: PLEASE announce MIR.
JOS. h. EASTERDAY for re electi IN
as Councilman for Ward No 3. He has
proved himself a capable ana efficient
member of that body, and it is the de-
sire # many voters to soe him re-eiect-
ed. We understand he was quite active
in giving us the splendid electric light
ing system the people of the ton now
enjoy and has always been a warm sup
porter of every measure locking to the
advancement of tho to n. We ask the
suffragas of the people in his behalf at
our coming May election.
MANY VOTERS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-25

WASHINGTON & ALEXANDER.
Resident Agents.
C. H. sHIPMAN, Special Agent,
Charles Town, w. Va.
AfEIGs & HEIssE, Managers,
March IS, 1856
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-25
Notice to Tax-Payers /!
LAST CALL!

Having large sum of money to raise at
once for State and county purposes, | must
Taxes. Otherwise l will be forced to collect
by levy and sale. There is absolutely no other
alternative. So, please come to my rescue.
and save me an unpleasant duty. This is
po lttoety the last call as must haze money for
state and county puFposcs.
dan. loft EUGENE BAKER, Sheriff.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-25
9 EvR Dispositions
Are Early Shozpn. =

Just so evft in the blood
comes out in shape of scrofe
ala, pttnples, ETC.. in children
and young people. Taken in
time It can be eradfcated by
asing Hoods Ssrsaparlla.
In older people the aftermath
of Irregular HUing shogus IT.
self in bflioas conditions, a
hea0y head. a foul mouth.
a general bad feeling.
1t is the blood, the impure blood,
friends, which is the real cause. Purify
that with Hoods sarsaparilla and
happiness will reign in your family.
Blood PoIson-"I lived in bed of fire
for years owing to blood poisoning that fol-
lowed small po1. 1t broke out all over my
body, Itching intensely. Tried doctors and
hospitals in vain. tried Hoods sarsapa-
rilla. 1t helped. kept at 1t and was en-
tirely cured. could go on the housetops
andlshout about It," MRS. ]. T. WILLIAMS,
Carbondale, Pa.
SoTofuIa Sores -"My baby at two
months had scrofula sores on cheek and
arm. Local applications and physicians
medicine did little or no good. Hoods Sar-
saparilla cured him permanently. He is
now four, with smooth fair skin" Mrs.
3. 3. WRoTEN. Harrington Del.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-25
Public Sale of Bonds
Corporation of Charles
Town, w. Va.

Pursuant to the authority vested in the
Common Council of the Corporation of
Charles Town, by act of the Legislature OF
West Virginia. passed the Goth day of Feb
ruary, 1899, said council will offer tn the
highest bidder or bidders, Sixteen bonds of
the Corporation of Charles Town each for
the sum of Five Hundred Dollars, and
Twenty of said bonds, each for the sum of
One Hundred Dollars, all bonds to be dated
June list, 1899, and payable June LIST 1929.
with interest from date of issue at rate of
-Four per cent per Onnum. interest payable
at DrOverS' and Mechanics National Bank,
of Baltimore, Maryland, semi-annually, ON
June LIST and December LIST of each year
The sale of said bonds to be ma de under the
following conditions:
All bids shall he sealed and addressed to
the Common Council of the Corporation of
Charles Town, and presented to the Mayor
of said Corporation on or before 7.30 p.
IN May 10, 1899, accompanied by n certified
check, payable to the order of the Treasurer
of the Corporation of Charles Town for
Five per cent. of the amount bid. Said
ed. All bonds shall be paid for in full with
Council. No bid for less than par will be
accepted. II two bids be received at same
price. the bid for lnrger amount will be Civ
en- preference. II two bids be for same price
and for same amount. the first bid received
shall have preference. All bids TO be OPEN
ed by clerk of council at regular meeting of
council on May 18th, 1899, commencing at
7.30 p. m.
BY order of council aforesaid
GEORGE WASHINGTON,
MnNor
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-25

AT the N. Y. Racket Store YOU can
buy percales I'd wide for Z, and lOc
I'd, the finest dimities to $50 yd, lawns
&c to 1213c, the l. test STYLES of fancy belt
buckles 10 t. 25c, fancy ribbon tie pins
l5c, fancy hat pins and lOc each, la
dies corsets, Our Best 25., Progress 3sc,
DR. Nossah's, the best corset ever sold,
for SOC, w. FL. Nursing Corset soc, r q
G. Corsets, every pair qua ranteed, 75c
to $l.OO, the @. b. French orsets S5c,
4rmorside Corsets 9jc, the Greater New
York Corset Waist i5., the Martina
Washington csc, the Chilly Summer
Corsets C, straw hats all prices I5o up,
large malaga hats l03 the widest brims
13c, dress hats 15c to 81 90, boys crash
hats 25c, mems crash hats from - to SOC
silk crowns silver wire stiffened rs ;,
mems overallS very good one % to
31c, o OF duck double seat and fronts
SOC, they have always sod for 81 90: we
have a nice stock of picture frames SxIO
10 to 25., 16X2o, f5 to S1.g[; these are all
worth so per cent. more. we still have
a few shoes left that we are closing out
70 to 50 per cent. below cost, but thsy
VIII not last long, the sizes now run g.
80, 4, AZ and 5. Csc to $1.OO, former price
SLIGO to $3.50. Be sure to sec our display
OF ladies' hats, Il ,wers, ribbons. Ne
we nave the largest stock of millinery
we nave ever carried, and our Dricss
are very much lower. Our stock N caro
pets ana maLtiugs are all in for the
spring. We have some ali Wool AVG,
gets. nice goods, soc SO. yd; rnattinps In
10 Z0c, cotton warps 70 and 23c.
j. w, COPENtA,-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-25

The second annual meeting of the JEFF
ferson County Farmers Institute con-
~ened in this place last Friday. c. c.
Brown, State institute director, delivered
an address on =. Purpose and Aim of
Farmers Institute" Saturday addresses
were made by DIR. A P. Thompson, OF
Summit Point; John P. Kearfoot, of
Kearneysville. Maj. E. H. Mcdonald, of
Shenandoah Junction, and Col. Henry
b Davenport, of Charles Town. In the
afternoon addresses were made by Daniel
HefeboweF, of Rippon; w. o. Norris,
of Charles Town. {. NJ. Wetzell, of
Melville; ]. w. Rider, of Halltown, and
]. N. Hendricks. of Moler,s.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-25

BEST IN THE woRLD-Mrs. Jane Hopkins
Boys Clothes. Beware of limitations. After
years of tireless devotion to the subject of
good looking and wear-resisting BoysClothcs.
she successfully evolved the principle of con :
struction. which has not only made her an
enviable reputation, but blessed by mothers
of boys throughout the land. Genuine Mrs,
Jane Hopkins Boys Clothes on sale for the
Spring, 1899, at VIM. Kahu's, Sadler block.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-25

An interesting event took place in the
Methodist Church at Bunker Hill on
Wednesday last, April -, in the mar.
ringe of Mr.. George f. Henson, son Of
Mr. James Henson, to Miss Mabel, the
lovely daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William
S. Laise. The young couple were among
the most popular of the young people of
that community, and the wedding has
been talked of for weeks in advance
Rev. Mr.. Lowe officiated in the presence
of large number of ndmiring friends.-
Miss Lollie Legg. cousin of the bride,
was maid of honor, and Mr.. Earl Gard.
ner was best man. Misses Bruce Glen
denning and Sue Henson, little girls,
acted as flowers girls.-Afar. Statesman