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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-07-30


Our old friend, Mr.. Robert H. Phillips.
has gotten little sporty since he became
jailer. He recently provided himself with
brand new buggy, with rubber tires, and
that is where he made a mistake. One
night last week while returning from Har-
per's Ferry in company with Mr.. John
Rissler, when a short distance this side of
Halltown his buggy was run into and unset
by another vehicle. Bob and his eompan-
ion were thrown out and Bob says he turned
three somersaults and landed in a corn field
while his companion landed on the pike.
but held on to the lines and stopped the
horse. The remarkable partof the accident
is that neither Bob, Mr. Rissler nor his new
buggy was hurt, injured or damaged IN the
slightest particular whatever The other
vehicle had one wheel and the shafts bro
ken, but its occupants were not hurt. 1t is
said they were from Brunswick. Bob is
very much in love with hisnew buggy. and
the only complaint he has to make OF it is.
that the thing does not make any noise
when gliding over the pike. and after dark
he feels constantly in danger of having his
neck broken by an approaching vehicle.
whose driver cannot hear the wheels of
Bob's dainty buggy. He is thinking seri-
ously of securing a cow bell, or farm bell.
or some sort of an old gong which he can
fasten to his dash board to sound the alarm
his coming. Advocate.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-07-30
Painting, Fapering, &c.

i of Painting, Granting, Paper Hanging.
&C. Prices moderate aud prompt attention
given to all orders H. NJ BAKER
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-07-30
GRAPE HARVEST IN PORTUGAL.

THE PORT GRAPES CARRIED TO THE THREADING WATTS
Scene the Vineyards Boa Vo valley the Douro Women
the punches small baskets them short dis
and fill large baskets holding pounds Then with
heepskn thrown their backs and plated knots their
heads shoulder the baskets and off single file down the
ged winding paths and flights of large where
mashed for wine The soil containing large
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-07-30
SHELF HARDWARE
Sing kee Laundry.
Brown Building, opposite National Rsnk.
CHARLES TOWN, W. VA.

Our Laundry turns out the very best os
work. Work taken every day and turned out
the second or third. Shirts Collars and Cuffs
in gloss or domestic finish. just a. you like it.
Oar work il all done BY hand and your clothes.
will last twice as long as when washed BY ma
chinery, Please give me call. All work
guaranteed. Yours respectfully.
April lin. SING KEE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-07-30

Mr.. John w. Gardner, popular assessor
of the second district, threshed his wheat
crop and got ] goo bushels from 6e acres.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-07-30
FRAME DWELLING HOUSE,

containing rooms. with sla e roof, fine bath
room and modern improvements. also large
cellar, and located close 10 schools, depot
and hotel
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-07-30
REAL ESTATE.

FOR RENT
Six-Room Hons.
Small Store Rooms, centre of town.
FOR SALE.
3 Small Dwellings.
well-located lots North Of y. q q. station,
at price.
One Four Room House, Corner lot, $3.50. 90.
One Do. Cellar. Large lot, Water and
Fruit, $4,000.
One d ,, $500 90.
All on terms 10 salt.
Four-seat surry, with pole ard shafts.
! Buggy.
2 sets Driving Harness.
Mans Bics Gle.
l lady's Bicycle. nearly new
AT REDUCED PRICES.
$50 Sets New Window Sash.
20 = ;. Blinds
5000 Feet Moulding.
$1,000 Brick.
viii exchange for Produce.
GEO. Fl. HAGLEY
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-07-30

State of West Virginia, County of Jefferson:
]. G. A Porterield Cashier of the above
named bank. do solmemnly swear that the
above state n9nt is true to the best OF my
knowledge and belief.
q. A. PORTERFIELD.
Cashier.
GEORGE 8. EYSTER.
II. II. COOKE.
sAM'L w. WYSONG,
Directors.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
26th day of july 1901
JOHN PORTERFIELD,
July 80. Notary Public
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-07-30

Samuel r. Licklider formerly of this
county, died suddenly at his home in
Martinsburg Tuesday night.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-07-30
Notice
OF COMMISSIONER OF AccoU

OF COMMISSIONER OF ACCOUNTS.
The follosing fidnciary accounts are before
me for settlement.
$. W. Washington, Executor of Il. A. Alex
ander.
s. W; Washington, Guardian of D. s., G. {.
and L. NJ Rodrick.
Given under my hand this Goth day of July.
1901. J f. ENGLE,
July 23-2t.. Commissioner of Accounts
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-07-30
Notice

OF COMMISSIONER OF ACCOUNTS.
he following fduciary account is before
me for settlement
Virginia j. Foley, Administrative of Ellen
Rockcnbaugh.
Given under my hand this goth day of July,
1901. s. w. WASHINGTON.
july IS. Commissioner Of Accounts
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-07-30

TERMS OF SALE.-One Third Cash. Bal
ance in one and TWO years. taking bonds Of
purchaser for deferred payments. in two
equal payments, bearing interest from date.
and secured BY deed Of trust upon the prop
erty. FORREST w. BROWN,
July %. Trustee.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-07-30
For Rent,

From the first of November next. the DWELL
ing Property where now reside on the Ber-
Iyyille turnpike 255 miles from Charles Town
-Four rooms, cellar and good cistern. Apply to
May 2I-.f. ELIZA TWYMAN.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-07-30

From the Harpers Ferry Sentinel
Mr.. Gill Butt, brother of James d. and
Harrison Butt, is at his old home after
an absence of so years.
Mrs. ]. A. Stuart has returned from
Baltimore, where she had been under
medical treatment much improved in
health.
Mr. Edgar Dudrow lett last week for
Oregon, where he is employed by the
governm ent in the Fish Commission De-
partment
Mildred. the 7-year-old daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Cavalier, of this
place, died in Providence Hospital,
Washington, D. c., on Tuesday. 23d inst.
where she had been operated upon for
appendicitis.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-07-30
SeIden==Unger.

Berkeley Springs, w. Va, July "a
This evening, at the residence Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles P. Jack, Mr.. Chas. Selden,
Jr., of Baltimore, son Of Superintendent
Seldom, of the telegraph system Of the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad, and Miss
Agnes Unger, daughter of Ex-senator
A. r. Unger, of Unger's Store, w. Va,
were united in marriage. Mr.. and Mrs.
Selden took train for Buffalo, N. Y.
where they will spend their honeymoon
The ceremony was performed by Rev. c.
c. Pearson, Of the Episcopal Church.
The Forrest City times., 1901-09-27
From BuZZard Bay.

St. Francis was one of the origl-
 nal counties of the state when 1t
 was admitted into the Union in
 1886, and from then until the present has had the honor of being one of the banner counties of the state. Her officers have always been equal 10 any emergency; and
 while several have been Tn office from two to five terms we can never hope to get better officials; but St. Francis is not a one.man county, and l second with pleasure the nomination of such men as Jim Scott for clerk. In tho dark days of democracy when populism was controlling the county, who did more than Jim Scottto dethrona them and re-cstablish democracy 1? Bill Williams has made the best sheriff the county ever had but ten years is long enough for any man tor the same office. We want and must have just as good a man, and that man is J. D. Baugh. With Baugh for sheriff and John k. Cowan for county judge, the two men whose judgment and ability as fnanciers built the court house, which is paid for and is the pride oF every citizen of the county, we would in a few years have oteel bridges spanning every stream in the county in place of the wooden structures which the taXpay CTS are forced to rebuild every four or five years; they would also have a network of turnpikes running to all points of the compass instead Of the miserable excuses we now have, winch are wrecked after every big rain.
 What office holder or voter can object to Thomas J. Withcrs, q man learn ed in the law, having been a justice of the peace for years, for representative. J. D. Baugh, for sheriff; Jno. S. R. Cow an, for judge; Jim Scott, for clerk, and Dr. Beauchamp, for assessor.
 Submit your names, gentlemen, and l will venture you will have no opposition. GROVER.
The Forrest City times., 1901-09-27
Snake Charming!

For q couple of weeks a snake show has been exhibiting on our streets. and reckless handling of all kinds of hIdeous snak es by the performer, woman, attracted the crowds, especially the "coming Americans" one of whom even went so far as to handle one of the twisting, twiring reptiles.
 Boys, like monkeys, arc great imitators; and where is tho grown up man who cannot remember how, after the circus left town, he tried to execute all the tricks of the misunderstanding on their head, turning band-springs and e7en going so far as to organize q show of their own.
 And so, too, was 1t with the snake show. John Brown and Mallon l olbre Monday afternoon concluded to run a snake show of their own, and If there ever was anything plentiful in tho ponds and sIoughs about town It is snakes. The boys repaired to tn e branch in the rear of the cemetery where nucleus of the coming show was soon found "a big, rusty water mocasln. As Mal,cn had handled the snakes in the show he was elected tho eharmer and tram. CT, and accordingly picked up the sna.e, which for some unaccounta. ble reason allowed tho familiarity. and the selfimposed snake charm CT toyed and played with tie rep. tile in all kind of manner until the show reached the home of John Brown, where the boys put the snake in q box. Afler irritating bis snakeship for some time, trainer Mallen proceeded 10 take him in hand, when it fastened it's fanrs in Mallen's hand between the thumb and torefnger. It took some little power to discngage the fangs. when Mallen commenced to yell for snake oil, at the same time having the presence of mind 10 suck the the wound. No evil effects have resulted from the bite, except blis ters forming in the boys mouth. 1t was simply miracle, for the mocasin is deadly.
 The Forrest City Snake Combi- nation will not take the road this fall, nor will MaIlen pose as . snake charmer any more.
The Forrest City times., 1901-09-27
A Change Needed.

MR EDIToR:-Last issue the Hon. Responsible Rodney MeJoy ai : nounccd his intention of presenting h;s name for mayor of Forrest City. This suggestion is Tn ihe line of progress. With the coming year changes are ncedful to keep in the line of progress. Every. thing changes, and why should not the municipal officers and l here with suggest the following ticket: For Mayor-H. P. Dooley.
 Recorder-Harry Knight. !" Trcasurcr-B. F. McCrary. !" rshal-S. r. McDanIcl. Aldermen-Jas. Russell, J. II. Dunavant, NJ. lsaacs, N. B. Nel. n, John NJ. Nichols.
 Yours for change,
 MAC.
The Forrest City times., 1901-09-27

It is practically safe to state af this time that five weeks from neXl Monday, or October 2Sth, beforo tho sun comes up, Leon Czolgos2, anarchist, self.confessed and con. victed murderer of President NJ c kinley, will have been shocked to death in the electric chair at tb, Auburn State Prison, a just retri button for his horrible deed.
The Forrest City times., 1901-09-27
Stood Death Off,

l.. B. Munday, a lawyer of Henriettf Tex, once fooled a grave digger. +, says; My brother was very low with mo larlal fever and jaundice. 1 persuade, him to try Electric Bitters, and he wa soon much better, but continued their us. until he was wholly cured. am sure Elec tric Btters saved his fife This remed expeis malaria, kills disease germs all, purifies the bood aids digestion. regulate liver, kidneys and bowels. cures cOnstipa tion, dyspepsia, nervous diseases. kidnp
 troubles, female complaints; gives perfec health. Only 59c at Dunavant's s drug store
The Forrest City times., 1901-09-27
ROUND POND TIMES.

Everything is serene in this necl, of tho woods, and Round Pond i, making rapid strides toward claiming the capital of Griggs township.
 The inducements held out by the mayor of the town, Ed Dawson, i. appreciated by tho number of new houses gong up.
 The B. < B. railroad gives u, direct connection with all eastern points, tho Choctaw keeps us ir close harmony with the west.
 The citizens of Round Pond are progressive and up.to. date, and claim recognition in this politicaI world; therefore we would suggest the name of J. D. Baugh as a can didate for sheriff. Mr. Baugh has been weighed in the balance of public opinion, and found not wanting. Honest, upright, s christian, consclencious and brave, he would make model sheriff His modesty may forbid his offer ing as a candidate, but he must obey the will of the people.
 Hurrah for Baugh.,
 Ennrnr ra
The Forrest City times., 1901-09-27

The Hon. Responsible Rodney Me Joy left here yesterday at 10 q. m , with hIs flying machine fer the yacht race. He picked up his cousin in Memphis, Hon. Charles Inevitable Bronson, of Kentucky. They arrived if Sandy II ook just in time to see the Columbia blanket the Shamrock II and say every time the wind would freshen he American boat would show the Britsher pair of clean heels. They lowered high o'erhead where they wit messed the whole race and returned asst night at 9, having stopped several times enroute Co "see man. " Rod. |ney says when the wind died out and the race was called off, Sir Thomas Lipton tainted for joy.
The Forrest City times., 1901-09-27

Be fl remembered that on the 3d day of Septcmher. l@l, the same being regular meeting day ct the C0mmon Council of the incorporated town ut Forrest City. Arkansas. and which saId tQuucit Was dull, In session. the following, among other proceedings, were had to vii:
 on this day 1t is ordered by the Town Coun- ell ol the incorporated Town of Forrest Citv. Arkansas, that all the outstanding warrants ot sald town issued prior to September l. l'@l be and the same are hereby required to he presented to the COmriion Council Of said iOWE ot | torrest City on the tn day of Janu- afY. I'VE, Tor relSSuance and classification. And all persons who hold any warrants oI sdld incorporated town, issued prior to Spp- teinOet l. l!bt, as aforesaid. and neglect or refuse 10 present the same as required by thi : order, snail thereafter be forever deharrpd rom derlNinG any benefits from their claims TOWN OF FORREST CITY,
 ST. FRANCIS COtNTY. lss
 STATE OF ARKANsAS.i
 l. C. w. Pearson. Recorder in and for inc Town of Forrest city, Arkansas do hereby certify that the foregoing is a full true and complete copy of the order of the Town Council of sad incorporated town made in calling in the outstanding wa rants of said town on September 5, ltNl a. the same al,- pears now in my office, duly entered in rec ord C. at page 4i9.
 In testimony whereof have hereto set my hand and aihAed my oibcial seal at office. this 3d day ot September. l90i.
 G. w. PEARSON, Recorder.
The Forrest City times., 1901-09-27
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COLLECTORS NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given, that the under ~ signed Collector of Levee Tates for the St Francis LeNee District of ST Francis county, levied by law for the rNrposp of building and maintaining levees in the St Francis IeVee District, will attent in person or by deputy, at the following times and places. for me purpose of collecting said rev enuc for the year lg0l:
 Widener, Oetooer ,th to 10th,
 Madison. October List and 22i
 Forrest City. October 2}d 10 3lSt Penalty will be attached to all taxes not paId on or before October il la0l
 JOHN W. HALL, Collector of LeVee Taxes for the St Francis
 Ievee District ol St, Francis County. 4l9'-' Arkansas.
The Forrest City times., 1901-09-27
A Communication.

Mr. Editor: Allow me to speak few words in favor of Chamberlaln's Cough Remedy l suffered for three years with the bronchitis and could not sleep at nights. l tried several doctors and va eious patent medicines, but could get no- thing te give me any relief until my wife got me bottle of this valuable medicine. which has completely relieved me. W. S. Brockmans Bagnell. Mo. ThIs remedy IS for sale by J. T. Sanders.
The Forrest City times., 1901-09-27
A Certain Cure for Dvsentery and
 DlarrbOea.

Soae years ago l was one of party that intended making a long bicycle trip. says F l.. Taylor, of New Albany. Brad ford. county, Pa. Il was taken sudden ' with darrhoea and was about to give ID the trip when Editor Ward, of the Lacey vile Messenger, suggested that l take a lose of Chamberlain Coljc, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. l purchased bottle and took two doses. one before starting and one on the route l made the trip successfully and never felt any i'll effect. Agaln last summer l was almost com pletely run down with an attack of dys- 'nlery. l bought a bottle of this same remedy and this time one dose cured me ;" Sold by J. T. Sanders.
The Forrest City times., 1901-09-27

The advertising saark who tries to mako capital out of the assassi- nation of the president should be turned down good and hard. Sucl c man would find no sale for h $ waves in Arkansas.
The Forrest City times., 1901-09-27

The monument at Memphis il memory of that grand Captain, N. B. Forrest, has been contracted fol ard will be completed within three years. About S25, ,000 of the con tract amount Is yet to be raised ;. Everybody should be interested 1T this cause and contribute some. thing. be it great or small. An opportunity will soon be presented 10 help the cause, Tn which fuI value will be returned. The Unit. cd Sons of Confederate Veteran. of Memphis propose to give a noye. entertainment about October 1lth. They propose 10 present an anna teur circus-a burlesque-in whicl the participants will all be peopl' of prominence and ability. Tie costumes and other paraphanali; have been made in Chicago. Aftel the circus the young people vii be given an opportunity 10 dane, in one of the best halls in tho state. Arrangements will be mad ( with the railroads for a reduced rate and 1t is hoped that our city naned alter the great general will turn out and do their part to ward the monument fund.-"
The Forrest City times., 1901-09-27
tEa2s sf SUBSCRIPTION
,stpAY AFTERNOON. SEPT. ?, lool.

On and after next Sunday, ScT- tember 29th, the Little Rock X Hot Springs Western railroad will be operated by the Choctaw, Okl;- homa X Gulf IS part of that grow ing system.
The Forrest City times., 1901-09-27

The Pulaski county equalization board startled the good folks oi Little Rock by raising the assess ment of that burg 10 to 30 per eenl over the assessment of 1900. Tho raise will amount 10 oveI S2.00O. .OOO.
The Forrest City times., 1901-09-27
Working Night and Day.

The busiest and mightiest little thing that ever was made is Dr. Kings New Life Pills These pills change weakness nto strength, Istlessness into energy. nraln-fag into mental power. They re wonderful in building up the health. Only !5c per box. Sold by J. II Dunavant.
The Forrest City times., 1901-09-27
Keep Your Face Clean.
GoBBLER.

your complexion clear, your breath sweet your head level Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin will do this. It cures Constlpa- tion, sick headache and Indigestion and Is perfect laxative. Sold by J. II. Dun ayant.
The Forrest City times., 1901-09-27
You Know What You Are Taking

When you take Groves Tasteless Chill Iontc because the formula is plainly printed on every bottle showing that 1t is simply Iron and Qunine in a tastele,s form. No cure, no pay. 50c.
The Forrest City times., 1901-09-27
The Best Prescription for Malaria

Chils and Fever is bottle of Groves IasteIess Chill Tonic It is simply iron and quinlne m a tasteiess torn. No cure no pay. Price 50c.
The Forrest City times., 1901-09-27

issuance and Classification the Outstanding WSrrantS of the Town Of Forrest City, Arkansas.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1901-10-31
He Noticed too Late.

On Tuesday Hebrew, an old horse
and wagon and dog were the princi-
pals in a two act comedy ON Pearl
street that was witnessed by several
persons. The dog had a rope tied
around it's neck and was fastened to
the rear of the wagon. The Hebrew
struck the horse with whip and the
animal started on gallop. The dog
lost it's footing and slipped. It was
being dragged for a square by the
team and the driver would not listen
to the persons who told him of the
dogs position. At last he glanced
around and saw the cur humping up
and down on the asphalt pavement.
He hurried to assist the dog but it
was dead. Then the driver shed tears
over the body of his dead pet.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1901-10-31
THREE CHESTER PERSONS
In COUNTY JAIL.
Arrested at Port Norris Wednes-
day aud are Being Held for
Hearing.

Moses Hewitt, Della Hewitt and
Kate Nickerson, a trio of persons
whose homes are in Chester, Pa,
were arrested and brought to the
county Jail Wednesday.
Kate Nickerson is held on a charge
of bigamy and the Hewitts are held
for conspiracy.
Moses Hewitt owns an oyster boat
and for some time has been anchored
in the waters at Port Norris He has
had these women with him, one was
relative and the other was not.
Complaint was made from Chester
that this Nickerson woman had left
with him and was wanted for bigamy.
Wednesday the arrest was made and
all are held for hearing.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1901-10-31
CHICKEN PICKERS RECORD.
A BridgetOn Man Shows CedarvilIe
Farmers How to Remove
Feathers Quickly.

The rivalry that has existed for
sometime among farmers and chicken
dealers in the vicinity of Cedarville
was brought to a climax Monday
when Charles Winters, of North
Bridgeton went down there and
showed them all how the trick should
be done. Winters is hustler. He
is a genuine cracker-jac ON removing
feathers from the spring chickens or
the fall frys as they are now called.
He has been known for some time to
be about as fast as the best hereabouts,
and Monday afternoon exhibited
some of his skill. Judges and time
keepers, etc., were chosen, Fred
Knettle, this city, being one of the
officials. Winters killed and dressed
for market, ten chickens in thirty five
minutes. His record is likely to
stand for a while at least.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1901-10-31
ICE HOUSE is BURNED DOWN.
Roaring Fire Saturday Done DAM
age ON Water Street.

About half-past nine o'clock Satur-
day morning, fierce fire destroyed the
large ice house of Terrell & Son, on
Water street, and the blaze threatened
the adjoining property.
1t is supposed that spark from the
nearby canning factory of Probasco &
Laning fell upon the roof of the big
ice house, and ignited the dry shin
giles. Hardly before anyone knew it,
the whole building was mass of
flames
In the building there was a great
quantity of dry saw dust, and this
added to the fury of the fire.
An alarm was promptly turned in
and the fire department answered
quickly and they had hard work cut
out for them.
There is very many frame buildings
about this locality, and Chief Kinkle
used good Judgment in directing at
tention to the further spread of the
flames. A coal shed was fired, but
the flames were extinguished without
much difficulty.
Some of the firemen near the burn
ing ice house had a narrow escape
from serious injury while fighting
the flames. The burning side of the
building fell out, and the men ran for
their lives and escaped by hairs
breadth from being crushed beneath
the mass.
While this fire was being fought, an
alarm was turned in from Walnut
and Commerce street. Chief Kinkle
picked eight men from the force and
hurried to Bank and Commerce
streets, but happily their services were
not needed.
The residence of Miss Caroline
Elmer had been fired from sparks from
the ice house fire. Children noticed
the blazing roof, and hurried to the
Bank street school and notified jani-
tor Frank Alexander. That gentleman
with Frank McGalliard and Charles
Garrison managed to climb upon the
roof and with buckets of water, stopped
the flames before they had made much
head way.
Great crowds of people gathered at
both fires, and for time Water street
was choked.