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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-06-17
Shall We Take Step Forward ?

Charles Town, as is most clearly APP
parent to the most casual observer, has
long since cast off its swaddling clothes
and is rapidly developing into the d.
mansions of a live, thriving small city
With its advancement in other respects
there should be more improvement in its
streets. especially It's main thoroughfare,
Within the last few years Hagerstown
and Winchester have each put down
blocks Of first class street paving
Charles Town, not quite SO large or so
wealthy as either of these neighboring
cities, may not be in position to do as
much, but this is no good reason that we
should not do something. Washington
street, for the length os two or three
blocks along its central portion. might al
first be paved, and additions afterward
made from time to time. We simply
breach the subject now, that our people
may think about it, and may have some
thing more TO say later on.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-06-17


On Thursday evening last the spsciasss
parlor+. hail and parcli III Air. George s.
oysters residence, ia East Washington
street, were filled with ala interested audi
ence - hear pianola and vocal recital
which was given for the benefit Of ST..
Andrews Mission rn the mountaip. This
Was The first time pianola had been heard
in our town, and it was considerable
attraction. Ihe accuracy Of time aud
perfectness OF expression and tie ease
with which the lranipuiatar can produce
the most difficult piec has made this
instrument very popular. inaeed air.
Eyster owns this pianola and manipula,
ed it. There were also yocnl solos excel.
iently rendered by Mrs. Perry, Mrs. Wa
terman. Miss Crane and Mr.. Brszier. all
heartily encored by the pleased listeners.
The accompaniment 10 tile solos was the
piano, under the skillsul touch OF salisses
Sara Coe and Margaret Crane. Itwas a
most enjoyable evening, aud netted the
cause for which the entertainment was
given handsome sum. Fellowing il
the progrsme rendered, with the excep
ton of the encores:
Paraphrase- Regoetto and Hands Across
the Sea-Pjanola.
A Winter Lullaby-Mrs. Perry.
Answer-Mr Brszier.
Fiorodora-Pianola.
sunshine Above" from Gaiety Girl
Mrs Waterman
Loves Sorrow-Mr Brazier.
Rhapsodie Hongroise No 2-Pianola.
| L'Estasi- Miss Crane
| Old Folks at Home Pianola.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-06-17
Attention.

All who wish to join the Independent
Steam Fire Co. No. I in the proposed
visit to Portsmouth, to attend the annual
Virginia State Firemen's Convention,
starting from here in the morning at $40.
August is. and leaving Portsmouth Aug.
81, are requested to call at once on our
secretary, John T. Trussell, who will give
them full information as to car and steam
boat rates, state room and hotel rates. 1t
is necessary that we should have your
names at once, so as to complete all ne
cessary arrangements for your comfort,
and arrange for uniforms tor your use.
and this will take some time to complete,
as the Portsmouth committee are now
waiting on US tor the number coming
So apply at once. Truly yours
julius c. HOLMES. Captain.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-06-17
Middleway.

The Rev. F. l.. Stevens, wife and chill
dren. of Fox Hill. Va. are visiting Mrs.
Stevens sisters, the Misses Johnson. Mr..
Stevens preached Sunday morning IN the
M. P. Church.
Mrs. Stanley Shirley, of New York, is
visiting her mother, Mrs. Fannie White
Mr.. Charlie Fowler and wife and Mr..
John Sackman and wife, of Darkesville,
aud Mr. James Fowler, of near Kearneys-
vile. spent Sunday with their father, Mr..
Samuel Fowler.
Mrs. ]. w. Barringer is visiting Mrs.
Barringer.
Mr.. James w. League, of Martinsburg,
is visiting his sisters here this week.
Miss Mollie Ringer is visiting in Darkes-
vile and Martinsburg.
Mr.. ]. w. Ringer has the contract for
plastering the Union Church.
Mr. c. E. Daley was one of our towns
men who visited Boltimore and Washing
ton last Sunday. CLIPPER,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-06-17
Our Shirt Factory.

Those Of the young ladies of our town
who are employed at the shirt factory of
Benedict Bros. have no cause for regret.
The writer hasinterviewed some OF them,
and finds that those who have remained
constantly at their work are now making
from $3.50 to $50 per<week. aud some
even more than this. Benedict Bros.
are now in shape TO give employment to
as many young ladies as may apply, and
as soon as they get enough operatives to
fiji the sixty machines now set will imme-
diately place more machines on the sec
ond floor. We hope all of our home read
ers will do what they can toinduce young
ladies to apply for work, as Benedict
Bros. can probably utilize the labor of all
who may apply.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-06-17
Charles Town About 500 Feet Above
Sea Level.

Charles Town, June 10, 1902.
Spirit of Jefferson
: Many people have asked me the height
of this place above the sea. The enclo-
sed slip from the Office of the Chief En-
gineer of the BALTIC. and Ohio road may
be of interest to many. VIM. PC.
B. & o. r. R. Company,
Office of the Chief Engineer.
Baltimore. Md, May 27th, 1902.
Mr. A. Faure, c. c. to President.
Dear Sir: Peplving to your notation
of the goth on Gen'l. Craighill's letter of
May 24th attached beg to advise that
the elevation at Harpers Ferry is as fol-
lows.
B. & o. Tracks 2oI,5 feet above the
sea level.
Water in River $500 feet above the sea
level.
We have no accurate information in
regard to the elevation at Charles Town.
but it is about 500 feet.
Yours truly.
J. M. GRAHAM.
Chief Engineer.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-06-17
Church Items.
!. M. GRAHAM.
Chief Engineer.

Rev. l.. K, Milbourne preached IN the
Baptist church at both services Sunday,
Services in ST, James Catholic Church
4th Sunday of each month. at 10: 30 a. m.
Rev. DIR. A. C. Hopkins preached in
the Presbyterian church Sunday morning
and evening.
Rev. B. F. Ball preached in the NJ. E.
Church South Sunday morning, and Rev.
c. NJ. Hesser preached at night.
Rev. Norman F. Marshall, of Bran
well, preached in Zion Episcopal Church
Sunday morning, and Rev, J. S. Alfriend
conducted evening service,
Divine service in st. Johns p. E.
Church at Ripon every and Sunday
morning at IL O'Clock; Ist, 3rd and 4th
Sunday afternoons at 8 O'Clock and Sun
day nights at o'clock
Rev. F. A. Strother will fill his regular
appointments next Sunday, at Middleway
at 1890 am, Leetown at $50 and Oak
land at S p m. Will preach on Wednes-
day next-at Swimley's School House at
s m. and on the fifth Sunday will
preach at Middleway at 1890 a m. and
administer the sacrament of the Lords
Supper, and on the same day at Ramey's
School House at $50, and at Summit
Point at p m.
The Winchester District League Com
mittee, consisting OF Rev. H. P. Hamill.
Rev.F. A. Strother, Mr.. G. Roy, of Front
ROYAL; Mr.. VIM. Licklider, of Shep-
herdsto 8n, and Mr.. S. d. Engle, of
Charles Town, met at the parsonage in
Summit Point last Sunday, and fixed the
time for holding the District League
Convention for July 12-I4 A most in
teresting program was arranged for
the occasion. The convention will be
held in the Nj. E. Church South at Sum-
NIT Point
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-06-17
Honorary Members of Independent
Fire Co.

Charles Town. w. Va. June 10, 1902.
At meeting held June 3, 1902, reso-
luton was offered and passed directing
John T Trussell, Secretary. to kindly re-
quest all honorary members of the Com
pany IN writing to aid us IN amount of
dues for the year 1902 also all active
members of the Company. So | hope
there will be generous response from
all, as members of the company are ever
ready to render assistance in hour OF
danger. The amount should be paid
John t. Trussell. Secretary, who will
credit each amount received.
JULIUS c. HOLMES. Captain,
Independent Steam Fire Co. No. 1.
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,e.th ~ Mrs. II. w. Crittenden.

Mrs. Margaret +. Crittenden, wife q
Mr.. H, wv. Crittenden, died at her resi-
dence near Ripon on Friday last. IN the
sixty-second year Of her age, from the
effects Of paralysis. Mrs. c. was raised
in Michigan. She and her husband came
to jefferson county in the spring OF 1900.
Here they reared three children, two OF
whom, survive her Miss Nellie and Mr..
Edgar v. Crittenden. No wife or mother
could have performed the duties incum
bent upon them with greater faithfuiness
and devotion, and in turn she was ever
made happy by the love and attention OF
the members of her family. Her dispo-
sition was sunny and bright, so that she
made many friends, and her open, frank
character held them fast. She was the
light and life of social circles IN her
neighborhood and loved by all her neigh
bors. In religion she was studious OF her
bible, and taught class in Beulah Sun
dav School until she was disabled. She
was mem Der of the Presbyterian Church,
and loved it, but not without charity to-
wards others, and was always ready 70
work with others in doing good. Before
Beulah Church was erected she was deep
| ly interested in union Sunday School
in the school house at Ripon, and since
the erection of Beulah Church she has
labored for the church and given IT her
example, her influence and her prayers
Now that she is gone she will be missed
very much. but being dead she yet
speaketh. Her hope has ripened into full
fruition, and her labors are ended in the
rest that remaineth to the people of God.
Funeral services were held in the Presby-
terian church in this place Sunday after
noon. conducted by Rev, DR.. A. c. Hop
Ikins, after which the remains were IN
tered in Edge-Hill Cemetery.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-06-17
Rev. DIR. smithson Dead.

Rev. |. H. Wolff received news by
telegram early Friday morning of the
death of Rev. DIR. Rumsey Smithson,
which occurred the evening previous, at
the residence of his daughter in Mans
field, H.. whittier he went from this
place but few weeks ago. Dr. Smith
son was a native of Illinois and was born
in Mansfield about 10 years ago. His
ministry covered period of 40 years and
was marked by exceptional ability, de-
votion and piety. He was one OF the
ablest theologians OF the Baltimore Con
ference, M. E. Church South, and as
debater stood in the foremost rank. He
came to Charles Town in 1897, and had
charge of the Methodist church here for
two years. filing the appointment with
exceptional ability His last charge was
at Roanoke, Va, where he went IN 1899,
as pastor of Trinity Church. He had
Served three years there when. IN April
last, he was superannuated. DR.. Smith
son entered the ministry in 1856, when "a
years of age, and was in the Illinois con-
ference until 1872. when he joined the
Baltimore Conference. Prior to his CON-
ing to Charles Town he had served some
of the best charges In the Conference and
several terms as presiding elder, and IN
the General Conference sixteen years ago
received very fatterlng vote for bishop
Surviving him ale three children, Mrs
Champlane, of Mansfield, ILL.,; Runsey
Smithson, Jr., of Charles Town, and W.
H. Smithson, of Guthrie. secretary to
the governor of Oklahoma.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-06-17
Items of Interest.

Rev. DIR. Nelson Head died Sunday,
at Leesburg, Va. aged 81 years
The army medical department has re-
ceived alarming reports of the spread OF
cholera in the Philippines.
A memorial arch to Confederates who
died in prison at Camp Chase was un-
yelled at Columbus, Ohio, Saturday.
Rev. A. A. P. Neel, of Gainesboro,
Va, was thrown to the ground by runs
away horse last Tuesday, but fortunately
was not seriously injured.
Mr.. Elkins on Saturday offered in the
Senate joint resolution proposing the
annexation of Cuba and making the Is
land State of the Union.
The right of way for the proposed
Rowlesburg. and Parsons Railroad. dis
lance of 80 miles, was secured by Hon.
John T. McGraw, Of Grafton, in three
days.
Hon. S. A. Williams, of Belair, Md,
representing a number of capitalists, has
made deal with the Martinsburg Elec-
trio Company by which it will be merged
into the Potomac Power Company, with
a plant at Dam No. S..
Hon. Thomas L. Stone, Commander-
in-Chief of the United Sons of Conted-
crate Veterans, has shown his apprecia-
ton OF the excellent work done by Cap
tain VIM. II. Kearfott, Commander of the
w. Va, Division U. S. C. ", by reap
pointing him Commander for another
year.
Mr.. John W. Nicewarner died June 4.
in Bolivar, in the s6th year of his age, af-
ter protracted illness brought on by old
age. He was employed in the Govern
ment armory at Harpers Ferry. and after
the war followed his trade of carpenter.
He left two sons Mr.. Wesley Nicewar-
ner, of Baltimore, and T, G. Nicewarner,
CT Clarksburg, w. Va.
r. Bruce Russell, a well known freight
brakeman on the Valley Division OF the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, whilst pas
sing from one car to another at Halltown
Friday morning, fell and was caught be-
tween the running boards of the cars and
severely squeezed about the chest and
shoulders. Fortunately no bones were
broken, and although narrowly escaping
fatal injury at last reports he was doing
we'll, though very stiff and sore.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-06-17

Mrs. Edith NJ. Carroll. wife of Mr..
Archie Carroll. of Kabletown, died at the
Sibley Hospital in Washington on
Wednesday morning, June II, after an
illness of four months. Her remains
were brought here on Wednesday even
ing. and on Thursday were taken to Kable-
town and buried after funeral services in
the Kabletown church. Deceased was
2S years of age. and is survived by her
husband and four small children.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-06-17
virulent Cancer cured.

Startling proof of a wonderful -atvance in
medicine is given by druggist G. w Roberts
of Elizabeth, w. Va An old man here had
long suffered with what good docto pr :
nounced incHrable cancer. They believed his
case hopeless till he used Electric Bifters aud
applied Bnckleu's Afnica S.lye. which treat
ment completely cured him. When Electric
Bitters are used to expel bilious. kidney and
mierobe poisons at the same time this salre
exerts III matches hea ing power. blood dr.
seases, skin eruptions, ulcers and sores vanish
Bitters Soc, Salve Csc at Neills drug store.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-06-17
Hotel powhatan.

The Powhatan has opened and already
has twenty or more guests.
Mrs Ross, Mrs Blunt, Master Blunt
and Mrs Macleod, of Washington, came
on Saturday.
Prof Hatton has started on the road in
the interest of the College.
Prof Hines is in Maryland on business.
The outlook tor the Hotel and College
is very promising.
Mrs Paine anddaughters, OF Galveston,
Texas, are expected this week.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-06-17

z We offer 0re Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catatarh Cure
FL. CHENEY & Co, Props. Toledo. o.
We. the undersigned, have known + r.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transac-
tons. and financially able to carry out any
obligations made BY biz firm.
WEsT&TRAux. NhoicFale Druggists, Toledo. O.
WALDING, KINNAS Il MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo. o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally. act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Price 75c. per bottle
Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials free
Halls family Pills are the best.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-06-17
In Loving Remembrance


of Randolph Custer, who died June Is, lsOl
aged rs years.
When the clouds above our pathway
Seem to gather deel er gloom,
And the future no bright prospects
Yield for us TO rest upon
When we fcelal unaid d,
We must journey on through life,
And our fearful hearts are trembling
All unequal to the strife
Oh how bitter then does memory
Come to mock us with its rays,
Bringing back our lost, our loved one;
With the light of other days
Days OF love forever ended,
Past aud vanished from our sight,
Nothing left Ut desolation
Turning midday into night.
Sad it is to live life's changes.
Bearing hopes and joys away;
Changing gladness into sor ow
Shading scenes as bright as day.
That loved arm ON which we rested.
Is noIonger at our side,
And the voice We loved to follow
Never more shall be our guide.
When darkness is DER US,
And our earth lights have grown dim.
We look beyond these scenes and gather
Light and happioess from Him.
Hopes aud joys are fixed above;
God will guide us thro gu,
God is wisdom God is love,
Death has robbed us of our father,
OF the one we loved SO well;
Taken from this world of pain aud sorrow.
Safely home with Jesus to dwell.
Suffered pain and bore it patiently,
But his sufferings are over now,
He shall sleep but not forever.
In the cold and silent grave.
Blessed be the Lord that took him.
Blessed be the Lord that gave.
BIZ HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-06-17

Mr. Ed,to,

Mr.. Editor:
There was good congregation assem-
bled on the porch and IN the turnpike
around Mr.. Wiest's store, at Ripon, last
Tuesday night. The place was well 1T
up by the use Of torches and lanterns.
and while the situation was novel it was
quite pleasant to sit in the open air at
night during the warm evening and lis-
ten to a sermon appropriate to the occa-
SION, from the text Go Ye Unto all the
World and Preach the Gospel Unto Every
Creature. by one who is thoroughly I'M
bued " tn the spirit of the text and feels
keenly the situation in which he has been
placed. Upon asking for the reason for
this unusual place of preaching. we were
informed that for more than two years
RevF A Strother. as preacher IN charge
of Jefferson Circuit of the M. E. Church
South has been filing an appointment
once a month in the school house in
Ripon. in order to accommodate the
members of the church and congregation
in that immediate vicinity, and when the
new schoolhouse was built, the school
trustees of Kabletown district, acting
under the instruction of the School Board.
of which Mr. VIM. Wilt is chairman. re-
fused him the privilege OF preaching
therein, and no other place being opened
70 him he was driven to the outdoor SER
vice in order to fill his regular appoint
ment and meet his preaching engagement.
MIR. Editor, submit this matter to you
and your many readers, if such pro-
ceeding is IN keeping with the spirit Of
West Virginia law and the light OF this,
the twentieth century. in this land of re-
ligion and civilization and education, that
house built by the taxes of the people
public house for should be
shut on ministers of the gospel whose
characters are well established, and who
are educated, orthodox Protestant preach
| ers. What truer and higher education
can people receive than from such a
source. The righteousness of the course
pursued by this board is better seen when
we consider the reason given by these
gentlemen. when asked by Mr.. STROLLER
why he was refused the use of the school
house, their reasons were just Ito preserve
the house from injury" as if respecta-
Bile, responsible preacher and his congre-
cation meeting in school-house for an
hour once a month would damage it,
Second reason, that he, Mr.. Strother,
had church not more than mile and
a half away, therefore preaching here
was unnecessary. when a large number
of his membership and congregation al
Beulah, the nearest church, were in this
immediate neighborhood and were unable
to attend regularly, If at alb the church.
1t is to be hoped that these gentlemen
will reconsider their action, apologize to
Mr.. Strother and his congregation, and
no longer persist in course that is alike
anti educational and religious, as we'll as
in our judgment contrary to the spirit, If
not the letter, of the law of the State of
West Virginia.
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ADVERTISED LETTERS.

List Of letters remaining in the Postoliice at
Charles Town. Jefferson county. W. Va, on
Saturday last:
Mrs. Bernard Baylor, B. P. Canon. j. o.
Evans, Mrs. Emma johnson, Mrs. Katie Jack
ron. Miss Abbie Jackson Miss Mary Marshall.
Mrs Nary johnson, Fred Lynch, Miss Matilda
Robinson. Gordon Muilrn, Ad R,sehhein.
Robert New ton Shaw. Rev. q. e. Nenning (2).
Mrs. Geo. J Wenstell, Leonard Wise, Miss
A. ma Mary Wilson.
The above letters, if not called for within
fifteen days, viii be seDt TO the dead letter
Office Persons calling for them will please
say that they are advertised
L. ID. GETzENDANER p NJ
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-06-17

PEABODY COLLEGE SUMNER SCHOOL,
Nashville. Tenn, June 16-July IS. l702 On
account of the above occasion. the Southern
Railway has authorized The sale of tickets.
from rs coupon ticket sta ions IN Virginia. to
Nashville, Tenn.. and return, at rate Of one
trst-class fare for the round trip Tickets re-
tficted TO continuous passage in each direc-
ton; TO be sold June 10, Is. IA, 81. % and %.
and July 3, 4 and 5, final limit for return July
81, 1902 except that ty deposit of tickets s it'll
Joint Agent at Nashville on or before July 81 !.
1902 AMI upon payment of fee of soc. an ex-
tension to any date not later thaa September
3d. 1902. may be obtained For further infor-
nation, tickets, etc. call on nearest Southern
Railway ticket agent
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-06-17

ANNUAL MEETING. SOUTHERN EDU-
CATIONAb ASSOCIATION. Chattanooga.
nm, July ia. 1902 On account 81 tie
above occas on, the Southern Eailwsy has au-
thorized the sale Of tickets, from its coupon
ticket stations in Virginia, to Chattanooga.
Tenn. and return. at rate of one fare, plus
50, for the round tip: tickets on sale jane
n to July l. Inclusive. final limit for return
July 6. 1902, except that ~ deposit Of tickets
with Mr. Joseph Richardson. joint agent. Sh
nd Cherry SITS, Chattanooga, en- or before
July 6. 1902. ard upon payment of fee of fifty
cents, an extension to any GATE not later than
September 10, 1909, may DO obtained Tick
cts subject to continuous passage Ia each di-
recion. For further information. tcketse etc
call on nearest Southern Railway ticket agent.
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BALTIMORE & ONO RAILROAD
Excursions to Niagara. Falls

UNDER PERSONAL ESCORT.
July end H. Avgust 2. l6 and 80. Spleen
be, 25 end 0cto5sr9
A Ten (10) Day Tour TO Niagara Falls.
Americas Greatest Natural Wonder, via Bal
trnore & Ohio ko' al Blue Line, Philadelphia
& Reading and Lehigh Valley Ronte. through
the hcantiful Lehish and Wyoming Val eys.
Special train of elegant Day Coaches and Par
Tor Cars vii be run on above dates. leas ing
Washington. D. ..s.. s.3i a. VI
Baltimore, Md. tCaInd n-Stati0a) - 10 A. NJ
Round trip tickets for this excursion will be
placed on sal at the following stations at the
rate al nexed
Harpcrs Ferry. W. Va. -...-.-.-......S 81 so
Shenandoah Jun elton, W. Va ...-..-. Il.Se
Charles Town. W. Va...--.--..---... II 10
Stop-overs allowed on return trip at Buffalo
Rochester. Geneva, Watkins g en- and Mau' Ii
Chunk.
Oajy 81 60 Niagara Falls to Toronto and re-
turu. via N y. G. n Il. Il. R. r., sl25 via
George Ronte.n
Side trip to Thousand Islands from Reelles-
er only $50 ronnd nip Tickets good five
days. but within return limit Of Niagara Fails
ticket.
Special arrangements for lunch and supDer
en- route at very reasonable rsies. Gai on
Ticket Agents Baltimore & Ohio L. Il for full
particulars.