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Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1901-05-25
Death Of william Church.

Denver, May 25.-William Church !,
one OF the wealthiest men Of this city,
died today of appoplexy. He was born at
Quincy, His. In 1S41, came to Colorado
in 1866, engaged In mining and In 1880
he went to Arizona. Though constantly
harassed by the Apache Indians he de-
veloped valuable copper mines, which he
sold in 1897. He became largely in
terested in Denver real estate and va
rious business enterprises. He was a
leader in philanthropic work.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1901-05-25
A Naval Station at Pearl Harbor.

Washington, May 25.-The naval
board having charge of the location of
the naval station at Pearl Harbor, Ha-
wall, has completed it's work. The
board adheres to the view that Pearl
Harbor is the only harbor in the Ha-
waiian group capable of a complete
naval defense. The board proposes to
locate a naval station on the large Is
lands lying in the middle harbor.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1901-05-25
OFFICIAL MATTERS.

NOTARIES PUBLIC APPOINTED.
Governor Otero today appointed the
following notaries public: Anna N.
Joyce, Springer, Colfax county; Juan
Rey Baca, Belen, Valencia county.
ON A TOUR OF INSPECTION.
Col. j. Francisco Chaves, superinten-
dent of public instruction of New Mex
leo, is at present making a tour of the
school districts of Otero, Lincoln and
Dona Ana counties. He is expected to
return to Santa Fe on Sunday afternoon.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1901-05-25
RECEIVED BY The POPE.
Archbishop 0happelle. is Given an Audi
ence at the Vatican.

Rome, May 25.-The pope today re-
ceived in audience Archbishop Chapelle
of New Orleans, the papal delegate to
the Philippines, and had a long CONVEX
sation with him on questions affecting
the religious orders in the Philippines.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1901-05-25
A Sign of Peace.

London, May 25.-"Gen. Botha has
asked General DeWet to meet him.
says the Pretoria correspondent of the
Daily Mail, "to discuss the situation"
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1901-05-25
Death of a Catholic Frelate.

st. Hyacinthe, Que, May 25.-Mon-
signor Moreau, the Roman Catholic
bishop of st. Hyacinthe died last
night.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1901-05-25
Mary Ellen Lease a Bankrupt.

New York, May s5.-Marry Ellen
Lease, lecturer, filed petition in bank.
ruptcy today. The liabilities are 49,
247; assets $2, 1893.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1901-05-25

Washington, May 25.-Herbert w.
Bowen of New York, was today appoint
ed envoy extraordinary and minister
plenipotentiary to Persia. Bowen was
minister resident and consul general at
Teheran.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1901-05-25
A HORRIBLE SUICIDE.
A Russian Financier Throws Himself Un-
der Railroad Train.

St. Petersburg, May "a (Friday.)-
President Altschensky of the Eharkoff
chamber of commerce, committed suicide
Tuesday by allowing railroad train to
run over him near st. Petersburg. He
was financier of great influence. The
suicide was due to financial difficulties
which will embarass many institutions.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1901-05-25
The Wool Market.

St. Louis May 25.-Wool is dull and
weak; western and territory medium. I3
"a Is; fine, 10 "a 13; coarse, 10 10 H.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1901-05-25
ROBBED OF $25,0oo.
A Bank Safe at Mineral Point, Wis, is
Looted.

Madison, Wis, May 25.-The First
National bank at Mineral Point was
robbed of $4,000 last night, the safe be-
ing blown open.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1901-05-25
Perished in : Volcanic Eruption.

The Hague, May s5.-An official dis
patch from Batavia, Java, says that
three Europeans and 17s natives perished
as the result Of the recent eruption Of
the volcano Keloet.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1901-05-25

remember that Bakery
Bakery OF an expert and that our bread pies cakes and pastry are con
We nothing Bakery the butter and
other ingredients of equally high class.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1901-05-25

New York, May 25.-Conroy won the
Brooklyn handicap. Time 200. Her
bert second, Standing third. Banaster
was. the favorite.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1901-05-25

Bargains we are closing out lot Of Jams and preserves that formerly
in sold 20 TO 80 the uniform of 10 cents jar An
Jams. ar ThevI not last long at these prices The emp glass lars
worth almost the them, filed.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1901-05-25


French are eng at very TO-" pice 1t WILL stand nmg ana suitable @
China cups aud saucers doz s. Pie plates do s1o Tea plates
doz $142 Breakfast plates doz S172 Dinner ST. 20
All
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1901-05-25

New York, May 25.-Money on call
nominal. Prime mercantile paper a
41as Silver, 595s.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1901-05-25
H. B. CARTWRIGHT & BRO.
No. 4 BAKERY.
SOUTH SIDE OF PLAZA.
Groceries, Feed and Crockery.

Butter We have taken especial pains selecting brands Butter We
Enns Butter They both the highest quality Colorado and
LyYS. other differing slightly
carefully selected for by formerly resident of New
receive at frequent intervals and they always fresh
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-08-06
MiddIeWay.

DR.. Brown Watson, of this place,
leaves this week for Parkersburg, to at
tend the meeting of the State Dental
Board. He will locate in the western
part of this State.
Mr.. John H.. Raney has tbreshed his
crop. Some of it made about five bush
els per acre.
Mr.. Nelson Roberts, of Baltimore, is
visiting Miss Lulu Jennings.
Mr.. Richard Madison, of Virginia, is
visiting Miss Salome Macoughtry.
Miss Lula Kennedy, of Philadelphia,
who is visiting Miss Margaret Shaull, we
learn, is one of the Jamestown survivors.
She was taken from the top of her home
whilst floating on the water towards
eternity. We would like to talk with hel
about the great flood.
Mr.. Dudley d. Brown. of Wildwood,
Va, was here on Sunday looking after
his best girl.
Misses Sadie and Ada Drake, of Berry
vile. are visiting Miss Mollie Ringer
The Misses Drake are granddaughter Of
Colonel Drake who was shot near Shep
herdstown in the War between the States
and died at Col. Morgan's.
Rev. DR.. Grammer and wife are visit
ing Mrs. Fannie White.
Rev. DR.. Sullivan, of Harpers Ferry
preached in the NJ. P. Church last Sun
day morning and night.
Miss Lou White has returned home
from Huntington, w. Va.
CLIPPER
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-08-06
Church Items.
>I.IPPER

The pastor will preach at both services
of the Baptist church next Sunday.
Services in St James Catholic Church
4th Sunday of each month, at 10: 80 a. m.
Rev. L. r. Milbourne preached in the
Baptist church Sunday morning and
evening.
Rev. DR.. s. K. Cox preached in the
NJ. E. Church South Sunday morning
and night.
The Winchester District Conference,
NJ E. Church South, will meet IN Berry
vile, August 10.
Rev, DR.. A. c. Hopkins preached in
the Presbyterian church Sunday morn
ing. No preaching at night.
! Rev. L. r. Milbourne, on the 3rd and
4th Sundays of this month, will exchange
pulpits with Rev. Heron Outwater, of
Washington City.
Divine service in St. Johns p. E.
Church at Ripon every end Sunday
morning at II o'clock, Ist, 3rd and 4th
Sunday afternoons at 8 0 clock end Sun
day nights at o'clock.
The Baptists will hold an important
meeting in Jonadab Hall, Harpers Ferry,
next Sunday at p. m. Evangelist w.
J. Hubburd will have charge. The pub
lie is cordially invited to attend.
The Second Quarterly Meeting for
Charles Town Station, M. E. Church
South, will be held at Bethany, Aug. 81
Sept. I 3; Shepherdstown, Sept IL: Jeff
ferson, at Oakland. Sept. IS; Bakerton,
Sept. SO.
The Shenandoah Baptist Association
will meet with the Rockland Baptist
Church, Warren Co, Va, on Wednes-
day. August IS. Rev. F. P. Berkeley. of
Front Royal, will preach the Associa-
tional sermon
The business meeting of the Charles
Town Baptist Church will be held next
ooeuA -aY az , +. M. II VIII NC d NSi iii
portant meeting. Persons desiring to
become members of the church are in
vited to attend
Mrs. ]. H. Wolff and Mrs Geo. w.
Armentrout, of the Senior League, and
Miss Katie Bell holland, of the Junior
League. have been elected delegates from
Charles Town to the Epworth League
Convention which meets in Shepherds
town this week. Rev. DR.. Cox and Miss
A. V. Wilson, of this place, have proni-
nent places on the program of the Con-
vention.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-08-06
Dance At Shannoncale.

The young men Of Charles Town gave a
dance at Shannondale Springs near this
place on Tuesday evening last which was a
most enjoyable affair. Those present: Miss
Erin Paine of Galveston Texes, Miss Beulah
Hayes Of Chestertown. Nd, Miss Marguerite
Simpson OF Washington. d. 9 Miss Kloman
of Virginia, Miss Bessie Lee of Alexandra,
Va. Miss Margaret Nell of Hagerstown, Nd,
Miss Kitty Mcdonald of Berryville. Va,
Misses Maud Howell, Ethel Kennedy. Louise
Baylor, Rebecca NJ. TrapneII, Anna Mitchell
Julia and Halle Alexander. and Miss May
Mason; Messrs. Il. G. Worthington, G. n
Campbell, Jr, Geo. r. Vending, Jr., John
Porterfield, A. s. Allen, Lane Alexander, r.
w Baylor, G. L. Crane, Terrell Poterfield
e. f. Cooke. Charles f. Page, Geo. and Alex
Rouss, E. p cambridge, Jr., Mr.. Liston
Page of Galveston, Texas, and Mr.. S. Y. l.
Lippitt of New York.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-08-06
Picnic on the Opeduon.

Misses Lora Whitmore Mamie Gardner and
Nettye Coyle gave a delightful picnic on Sat
urday, August g. al Whiimore's Ford, on the
0pequon. near Ridgeway. Those present were
Messrs. G. Foster of Baltimore; Jesse. Fred
and Dan Wight, viii Baldwin, Henry Payne,
of Rest, Va; Harry aud Edgar LaFeyre. OF
Bunker Hill; Frank Groves. of lnwood; Jas.
Mcdonald, of Darksville; Frank Downey. of
Martinsburg: Guy Gardner, Wade, Walter and
Marten Marshall, Ralph and Hugh Whitmore.
Master Glide Grubbs and Joe Coyle, of Ridge.
way; VIII Butler, Byrd Percell, Robt Smith
and George Haysletic of Brucetown. Va;
Burwell Snyder and George Cols;on, of Sum-
nit Poing; Barthol Watson. Eugene Watson.
Bill and Coleman Lines and John Ramey, of
Middleway; James Truss,ll. of Kearneysvil.e,
Ed. Beason,o Michigan; Rev. George Staples,
of Brucetowa, Va; Misses LCra, Myrtle and
Beulah Whitmorc, Mamie. Katie and Pearl
Gardner, Maize Butler, Lille Bear, Nora
SwimcY. Nellie and Annie Coyle, of Payuc's
Chapel; Mamie Baldwin, of Rest, Va; Helen
Kimer. Lucy and Nellie Lamon. Anna. Edna
and Ella Henson, OF Bunker Hill; VI lie
Groves, of lnwood; Clara Whitmore. of Mar
unsburg; Cora Hayslette, Moose aud Rose
Percell. OF Brueetown, Va; Geor lie Baldwin.
OF Summit Point; Florine and Charlotte
Barnes. Sadie Watson. Ju il Engle, Margaret,
Love aud Lizzie Fry, Flora aud Eva Ram ey,
OF Middleway; Carrie Gardner, of Leetown:
Mary Trusseil, OF Kearneysyile; Miss Hatch
aud YRS Beasou, Of Kansas City, No. The
evening was spent very enjoyably in playing
croqnet, &c, and all report u good time. and
hope the ladies will favor them with another
like occasion in the near future.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-08-06
- -
WheatIand News.

Misses Lulu and Laura Zentmyer and
Feline Huyett,o of Hagerstown,a are visiting
Mr.. L. K. Huyett and family.
Misses Bessie and Mary Feagans, OF
Alexandria, Va, are visiting Miss Dove
Feagans.
Messrs, Steve and Starry Feagans and
Thos- Cats. of Alexandria, Va. visited
the family of Mr.. w. c, Feagans Sunday
Miss Estelle Bane. of Charles Town,
returned home last week from a visit tc
Miss Lena Gordon.
Mr.. Peters, of Brunswick, Nd, visited
Mrs. Cartmell this week,
Mr. L. R. Huyett and sons, Burns and
Herman, will leave Wednesday for Buff.
falo, where they will take in the Pan
American Exposition and Niagara Falls
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-08-06
NOTICE
Intention To Transfer Stock.

Intention To Transfer Stock.
TAKE NOTICE that application has been
made 10 transfer Ger idcates:
No. IL Tor 200 shares,
Nos. IS to 20. both inclusive, for 500 shares
each;
Nos los to 1l3. both inclusive, for 600 shares
each;
Nos. I44 to14a, 0 h Inclusive. for 500 shares
each:
Nos. AS to s54. for LOGO shares rach
Nos s57 10 40. for coo shares each;
Of the Preference Stock, aud Certificates:
Nos 400 to 4o9, both inclusive, for LOCO
shares each;
Nos. $50 10 1873, both inclusive, for I.ooo
shares each
No, 49,, for SEQ shares,
OF the Common Stock of the Guanajnato Con-
soidated Mining aud Milling Company. q
Corporation OF the state of West Virginia.
standing on the books of said Company in the
name of Thomas F. Mason. late OF the City OF
New York, State Of New York and that i.
Henry Mason, W. A. o. Paul and William X.
Todd were Executors under the viii Of the
said deceased
This notice is Iow given as prescribed by
the laws Of the State of West Virginia.
Dated, July so, 1901.
C. V. r. COGSwELL.
Treasurer.
Guanajuato Consolidated NJ. & NJ. Co
IS Wall Street. New York City
GEORGE A. McGL0NE. Attorney.
July So Ct.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-08-06
Items of Interest.

The Shepherdstown Band is to be
handsomely uniformed.
A company has been organized to mine
manganese in Shenandoah and Fred
erick counties, Va.
About 6, 900 persons attended the Con-
federate reunion at Fisher Hill last Sat
urday, and Gen.. Fithugh Lee delivered
an address.
There will be large gathering of Con-
federate veterans at New Market, Shenan-
doah county, August 23, under the aus
pieces of Rice-Nef Camp.
The engagement of Miss Mary l.. Ma.
son, eldest daughter OF DR.. A. S. Mason,
of Hagerstown, to marry Gen. E. P.
Alexander of South. Carolina, is an.
nounced.
A special from Wheeling, w. Va, da.
ted August 2, says: Richard Smith,
when being initiated into workman
benevolent organization at Benwood last
night, was fatally hurt He objected te
some form of the exercises and was struck
on the head with piece of pipe. He
will die.
Senator Faulkner is taking great dea
of interest in farming and gardening and
has had some marvellous yields this sea
son. He recently gathered crop six
and a half bushels of onions from piece
of ground 3ox3o feet and dug Io bushels
of potatoes from plat 3oxIIo.
IMartinsburg Statesman.
A dispatch from Hagerstown, dated
August 2, says. The city council today,
formally accepted the handsome fountain
erected in the public square and present
ed to the city by ex-Mayor S. M. Bloom
In his letter Mr.. Bloom expressed the
hope that the fountain would accomplish
the purpose intended, and that it would
be properly taking care of by the city
A resolution accepting the fountain wa.
introduced by Councilman Dowles. L
extended TO Mr.. Bloom the hearty thank:
of the council for his magnificent gift.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-08-06
Leetown Roller Mill.

In addition to previous improvements. the
undersigned has added to the equipment of
The Lpciown Roller Mill first-class, l4-horse
power
NEW ERA GASOLINE ENGINE,
whereby be is enabled to run his mill at full
capacity without iLtermissiou.
Custom Grinding done ronptly AZ all
times. and good Flour, Mead and 0ffal always
on hand. Give me your trade, and you will
find satisfaction assured.
July 9-3m. JOHN II. GARDNER.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-08-06

A Grafton dispatch says: Col. John
T. McGraw, General Superintendent Fitz-
gerald and several Baltimore and Ohio
officials made general survey of thelo
cation for the new station on the East
End here and the location for the shops
on the West Side. Six miles of double
track will soon be completed from here to
Webster to handle the large amount of
tonnage which the Baltimore and Ohio
are contracting for.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-08-06
NOTICE TO LIEN HOLDERS.

To all persons holding liens. by judgment or
otherwise. on the real estate or any part
thereof, of ". A Roper.
In pursuance of Decree of the Circuit
Court of jefferson County. Yves Virginia.
made in cause therein pending to subject
the real estate of the said W. A. Roper 70 the
satisfaction of the liens thereon you are
hereby required to present all claims held By
you. and each of you. against the said ".
A. Roper. which are liens on his real es-
tate. or any art of it.for adjudication. to me,
at my office in Charles Town West Virginia
on or before the 9th day of September. 1901
Given under my hand this 9Th div Of
August. 1901. CLEON MOORE
Aug. ct Commissioner.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-08-06

( The entrance to 'Maple Hurst" the fine
suburban home of Hon. Geo r. Vending
has been receiving some improvements the
past week. New double gates have been
erected, macadam has been placed from the
street leading to the driveways and new
piece of lattice work now ornaments the
driveway. We understand our corporate
authorities intend shortly to grade the side
walk along the entire Liberty street front
of his property and walk of crushed stone
will be placed along the same. This will be
great improvement.-Ad
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-08-06

Editor Snyder, of the Shepherdstown
Register, passed through town to day going
to Parkersburg to attend meeting of the
board ofregents of the State normals schools,
and while here he went into clothing store
| to buy pair of trousers. While trying on
pair behind q screen his old ones disap-
peared. They contained his money, and he
was for a time without either pants or
money. We are glad to say he was relieved
of his dilemma and left town properly clad.
I-Jfartiasbstrg SALESMAN
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-08-06

The Charles Town ball team lost game
to Martinsburg in that place Thursday by a
score of 80. The visiting team took the
lead in the first inning by making four runs
and maintained it until the ninth, when
Martinsburg made five runs and won the
game. Batteries for Martinsburg, Shell and
Kearns, for Charles Town, Andrews and
Goetz. Martinsburg will be here for game
about the middle of August.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-08-06

Bishop A. W. Wilson, of the NJ E. Church
South, will attend the Ecumenical Council
in London which begins September 6. He
sailed from New York for Germany Tues
day on the North German Lloyd steamer
Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse. He plans to
spend few weeks in travel in Germany be-
fore going to England He is booked to re-
turn on the North German Lloyd Line on
September D.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-08-06

The DESIGNER for September abounds
in attractive advance styles for autumn
apparel and millinery, both of which are
lucidly described and artistically display
ed. OF especial interest to mothers
should be the articles " Aprons for Our
School Girls, and Preparing a Child
for Boarding School, the former prettily
illustrated. The Kentucky love story
Faint Heart and Fair Lady, +" by Henry
Cleveland Wood, is continued in this is
sue, and two short stories "Her Grand
fathers Clock" and "A Bit of Finery. -
the latter a tale for girls, are also given.
Amateur camera snappers should gladly
avail themselves of the suggestions given
in Caricature Photography, for there
by they may employ their spare time
pleasantly and with possible profit in a
monetary sense. A colonial Minuet
Drill gives instruction for a particularly
dainty little entertainment, suitable for
raising money for church or society, and
Off for Tramp" by H. L. Holcomb,
will be welcomed by feminine lovers of
fresh air and sunshine Numerous de-
Signs for fancy work are supplied in this
issue, and the latest in literature is dis
cussed in Notes of New Books" I'm
der " Health and Beauty are furnished
reliable recipes for identifying the hands
and arms, while The Ideal Bathroom"
shows how many comforts in the watery
line are possible for those who can afford
them. THE Cultivation of the Voice.
especially considers the elocutionist this
month. and Points on Dressmakinq"
treats OF the finishing of the fashionable
skirt. Selections for parlor or School
room recitation, Etiquette Hints, Nursery
Lore, Household Advice, recipes for
Pickeling, Canning and Preserving, and
Among Ourselves. " the latter resume
of current topics interesting to women,
are also presented in this very entertain
ing number, the price of which is 10 cents.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-08-06

On Monday night last the residents OF
Potato Hill were serenaded with both vocal
and instrumental music by home talent.
Mr.. Geo. f. Ryan was the leading soloist on
the occasion. Mr. Ryan has a well cult
waited tenor voice, full of volume and sweet
ness, which seems to grow better as age adj
Yances.-Adyocate.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-08-06
NJ ayor's Notice.

UfFAL, NC.. On TIE STREETs-
Attention is called to See. 10, Chap :. Of
the Ordinances of the Town Of Charles Town.
which provides that Iii shall not he lawful
for any person 10 throw the sonfer. Stop Or
ofal from his or her home or kitchen ID 0 or
upon any ,treet. alley or public square Of this
town, or permit or suffer the same 10 be done
by apy person in bis or her employment, or
belonging to his or her family: and
any person offending agai Il any 81 the
provisions of this section shall pay lne OF
not less than one nor more than ten dollars.
This ordinance viii be stricilF enforced
GEORGE WASHINGTON, Mayor
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-08-06

The business sect on of west Washington
street is to have an important Improvement
in the building line. Messrs. NJ. kercheval
and VIM. 9. Bragg. who already own fine
brick building on the north side of that
street, opposite the postotfice, have given
the contract to Mr.. f. l.. Beller for the cree
ton of another building adjoining the
present one and on the site of the frame
building which has become more or less
known on account of being called "Kerns-
town" The new building will be of brick,
two stories high and when completed will
be one OF the best business places in that
portion OF the town. The purpose of build
ing it is to give Mr.. J. VIM. Miller, who now
occupies the other building on the lot, more
room for the transaction of his increasing
business. He has already contracted for
the lease Of the new building for a number
OF wears. Mr.. Miller deals in buggies, car
riages and other vehicles, and since the es-
tablishing this branch house here about
three years ago, his business has increased
rapidly by fair dealing and selling at mod
crate prices. When the new building is
completed. he will have four large rooms.
the entire floor surface of which will be over
5000 square feet.-Advocate.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-08-06

Mr.. Arthur Sheetz, editor and proprie-
tor of the Leesburg Mirror. died on Mon
day night of last week. after an ;lluess of
six weeks, aged al years. In 1896 he
succeeded his father, Mr.. B. F. Sheetz.
who had been editor of the Mirror since
about 1855. and who was a native of
Charles Town.