davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
ViÌnland. [volume] (Minneota, Minn.) 1902-1908, 1902-08-01
~'Islendinga -dagur."

DAD hefur gengi0 nokku0 skringi-
lega til me0 "fslendingadags"-ha ldi0
hja est ur-fslendingum. Ham hef-
ur veri6 haldinn a ymsum d0gum:
II. jdni, II. jdni, 10. jdnf og 2.
agast. Oskopin 0ll hefur veri0
delft UNI PAD, hive nar sd mikla dyr0
skyldi birtast q arinu. at. idni
MEM" og "2. agdsts-menn" f6ru /
hverja hre6una eftir AGRA og sundur-
lyndi og 3okkadrattur gekk fj0llun-
am hnrra, v hneyksli var 40. Nj
vir0ist, az "17. jdnf-menn' og a0rir
,lddni-menn sGu dotnir dr s0gunni.
Yer vitum ekki til, az fslendinga-
dagur half nokkursta6ar veri0 hald-
inn i jdni / sumar. Lfka synist
heldur vera a0 dofna yfr %. agdsts-
.m0nnum," Pvi az ems a einum elm
asia sta0 (Winnipeg) vitum yer til,
az hatf6in half veri6 haldin 2. agdst
Og skyldi ]fka ekki vera beet, a6
lofa neutrality-suspicious. a0 deyja?
E6a r6ttara sagt: skyldi ekki vera
beet, a0 h@tta vi0 pa hugmynd, 40
bda til Islendingadag? pvf vitan-
lega er ham enginn til. fslenzka
a enga Pj60hati6 enn sem
komi0 er.
Og hverrig 6sk0punum @ttum
yer her vestan hats az bda til
slenzka Pj60hati6? Yer get-
UNI, eff yer annars gatum komi0 oss
saman um nokkurn skapa0an HUT,
bni6 til vestur-fslenzka hati0-hatf0-
banda oss sjalfum; en- 40 yer,
lfti6 og fraskila brot islenzku Pj66-
arinnar, getum teki6 oss til'og skap-
drPurruh hattie fyrir 1slendinga,
sem heiti0 geti Hdd-hat1o-Pa0 n@r
att.
Eff fslenzka Pj60in eignast elm
hverntfma Pj60hatio, pa getum yer
her vestur / Ameriku haldi6 upp a
hama lfka, ems og Noromenn og
sumir a0rir Pj60Aokkar gera her /
[andi me0 sinar hati6ir. Annars er
vert ao minnast Pess, a0 PAD fer ar
|ega Pverrandi hati0arhaldi0 hja
Pj60Aokkum her / landi,
sem verio hafa az minnast pjo0ha-
tf0a g0mlu landanna.
Veri ekki beet fyrir oss 1slend-
Minnesota stats tidning. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1895-1939, 1902-03-12
i Boerll!a!l !. !! |! !! segra.... 1.


General Kitchener telegraferade
l0riags tran Pretoria, att general Me-
thnen foreRaende dag blifvit sarad och
tillfangatagen. Ire britiska officerare
och 3S man dodades. britiska office
rare och 72 man sarades och british
officer och 200 man saknas. Dessuton,
togo boerna kanoner och hela det
6friga bagaget. General Methuen var
med 300 beridet infanteri och 300 ar
tilleri SAINT 4 kanoner pa yag fran
Wynb 1rg till Lichtenbnrg, da han an
greps at boerna under gen. Delareys
befal. Stor bestortning radde Lon.
don yid nnderrattelsen. Engelsmannen
5hade fornt haft stora framgangar och
man gladde sig at att kriget nu andtli-
gen syntes MARINA sig slutet. Det ovan-
tgde stora nederlaget kom som ett ask
Stag fran en- sklar himmel.
Minnesota stats tidning. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1895-1939, 1902-03-12
Ur dagens kr0nika.
Jakob Jespers,on,..

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AT
Jakob Jesperson.
.Det ar CODA tider landet, sages det
Det stages af manga och-d ma det val
vara SAINT AZ egen erfarenhet kunna
vi mindre bemedlade harute pa lands
bygden icke tala j denna fraga, ty det
mesta af rvalstandet gar at, imam det
hinner till oss. De store och .maktige
rycka det till sig Det ar endast, mar
det CALLER att betala skatt, som vi rik-
tigt' 70 yara med. Och skatterna de aro
icke stort battre d. v. 8. lattare an de
ha varit. Men det ar and& roligt att
hora, att tiderna aro CODA, isynnerhet
for den, som har EFT deltagande SHINE
och ommar for andras valfard. De
CODA tiderna kunna dock icke varassa
allmanna. som-nagra villa pasta Det
Ems platser, der verklig nod synes
rada. En- sadan plats ar landets huff
yudstad. Hur vet jag det, jag, som inte
yarit j hufyudstaden2 10, det vet jag
af tidningarne; och hvad tidningarne
saga, det kan man lita pa. Det larer
sta 50 lila till dernere, der presidenten
Gegerar, senatorerna slass och mono
polisterna stifsa lagar, att mar det gif-
yes middagsbjudning eller nagot dy-
likt-ty stata mAste man ju midt fat
tigdomen! -. sa tafla gasterna med
hvarandra pa Diet NEST ifriga, haftiga
och olampliga satt ON hvem som skaA
f0rst komma till matbordet Och Or
saken dertill kan ju icke vara nagon
amman an att de frukta, att maten icke
skall racka till. Visste de bara, att
dets fumes mat nog, sd brydde de sig
natnrligtvis inte om antingen de kom-.
me f6rst eller sist. Der Or alltsa mat
brist och det ar da for innerligt led
SAINT. Och delta sorgliga f6rhailande
ter sig sd aemycket ledsammare, mar man
betanker, att ibland de tafiande beffn-
ma sig ieke blest statsrad och senate
Ter och 6fyerdomare utan jemval de.
utlandska sandebuden. ia, dessa pa
stas vara de ifrigaste. De villa in strax
efter presidenten och vice presidenten
och 10 de icke det, sd bli de rasande.
sa, Just rasande. all Tank hYilka Folder,
Ell Ell sadant raserl kunde medf6ra! krig
cen ofred och pestilentla och heia Ian. Ian
'aess le oIard Det ar rysllgt att bara
Iaaa IIanka a. pat. Dessntom ar det ju hog
sta grad skamllgt, att ', de utlandska
,ssandebuden, mbassadorer och minist-
Far skar Reh6fva ga och hungra och
#svaita, mar aAr de komma hit. Man kan ju
lcke skaligen vanta. att de skola ta'
matsack l. med g sig, mar de skola hit och
srepresentera och hjelpa till att regera;
och neg porde man da Sc till att de fa
nagos att ata. isynnerhet nu, mar Vi
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-12-02

Buckwheat and pancake flour at s.
H. Lands.
Sliced ham and sliced dried beef at s.
II. Lands.
Enterprise suffers and choppers at G
N. Coleman S.
Corn baskets and milk separators at e.
N. Coleman's
For groceries go to S H Landis's, they
are always fresh.
Go to Jones & Joliifs tor latest styles
in hats and caps.
Call at Market House corner for deli
cious soda water,
The genuine John B, stetson hats
81. so at OFT Bros.
Ice cream. by plate or measure. al
Market House corner.
If you want to sell Your farm put II IN
A. G. Wynkoop's hands.
New dress goods and silks Tor TAU
and winter at Palmbaums'.
Fresh CaDQltS, NUS, "a - - ~>''> - - -
etc al Market House corner.
Go TO S. H. Lands store for the latest
STYLES in fall and winter waistings.
Mohawk sheets, ready made, oox8I,
special value, 65c each, at 5 Il Lands.
Wall. Jenkins & Shipman deliver goods
to all rarts of the town. including the
new addition.
Go to S. H. Lands for school chill
dren's hose for boys and girls, TO- l2a and
rs cents-cant be beat in quality,
We still have few numbers IN boots
and shoes that we are closing out at
greatly reduced prices at S. Fl. Lands.
| call the attention of farmers and
others to kettle range for cooking iced
for stock. Call and see it at J. w Kus-
sells.
If YOU have fat stock, send it to Wall
on shipping days. You get full market
price whether you have previously SOLD
it or not.
Highest price paid for beef and horse
hides, calfskins, sheep skins, muskrat'
skunk, fox o'possum, coon and other
skins, at r. D. Shugert's.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-12-02

airs. Susan Bradley. widow of the
late Nm. L. bradley. died at Stony Man,
Page county. Va. on Wednesday last,
aged 70 Years, months and IL days
The deceased had been a consistent mem.
Der of the Lutheran church for sixty
years, and funeral services were conduct
ed BY hei pastor. Rev. n. Stirewalt, on
Thursday, at Mt. Zion Brethren church,
where her husband IS buried She leaves
family OF eight children. among them
being DEPUTY Postmaster II. n. Bradley
OF this place.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-12-02

Be sure to call at our shoe store to see the
liking Quality shoes for men; we have
them in kangaroo Patent Leather, Enamel
Leather, Box Calf, Eli Calf, Velour Calfand
Vici Kid; they all retail for $3.50, but our
prices on all $3.50 is 325: they are the finest
line of shoes that was ever put up TO retail
for $50; we also have the famous Walker
boot for sale So to 3 90, the most famous
boot ever sold in the Shenandoah Valley;
we have a big stock of other boots; our
81. rs. 200 and z 90 boots can't be matched;
we have a bran new snag proof rubber
boot for 80, you pay 800 elsewhere Tor
them; mems heavy rolled edge rubbers,
pure gum, SIC, they are worth l.50; mems
heavy arctics, rolled edge, LIS, they aye
worth $50; ladies' Kelly shoes all styles
and widths 200 to SEQ; we have children's
solid leather shoes SOC. nice shoe, and we
sell piles of them. We have been rushed
in our millinery department eyer since we
had our opening. Orders are still pouring
in from all quarters. Our prices tell. We
can sell you nice hat for one-third less
than you pay elsewhere. Don't take ny
word for it. but come and see for yourself.
J. W. COLEMAN.
Racket Store
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-12-02

Our Old friend A Burton, of Bolivar.
called 10 see US the other day and left for
cur benefit a capof fine honey, for which
we return many thanks. Though seven
ty odd winters have somewhat whitened
his locks, he is still lively enough to
climb the stairway to the SPIRIT office
without much trouble and make the turn
pike drive to Charles Town and back
twice within a day or two. May he
yet enjoy number Of years on this mum
dane sphere. to the enjoyment of himself.
his family and his many friends.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-12-02

The enterprising firm of Brown Bros.
come to the front with holiday adver-
tisement this week. They have fine
selection of goods in toys, fancy articles,
fine and common candies, cakes, fruits,
nuts. etc, all at reasonable prices, and
give you more for your money than
ever before Call and see the big array.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-12-02
rFrom the Chicago Tribune. |

Agnes Wallace Villa has strong drawing
card of the above title, althonghit has been
seen in Chicago many times it has never
been better presented than at the present
time, and the audiences have been enthusi-
astic with their applause. The play deals
with the story Of an innocent wife, who
through the Vaccinations OF william falls
under the suspicion of her husband. she is
driven from home with her infant child in
ID the cold world and for a time experiences
good deal Of trouble and finds the world
AGAINST her. The leading part, that OF the
unfortunate wife is taken by Agnes Wallace
Villa. The character j. we'll taken and
strongly played by Miss Villa who appreci-
ates the dramatic possibilities OF the role
without any suspicion or ranting or over
PLAYING the part The lighter parts OF the
play are furnished by the acting OF tbe four
comedians engaged and excel ent sreciaities
are nightly introduced with good effect aud
taste. and one is sure that il the world i
against the heroine there will be found suf.
6cient strength TO roll even su0l a weight
awav. Two lovely children adj very much
to the intense interest Of the play.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-12-02

George Ashby, Edward Daily and
Walter Claxton, three white men con-
victed in the Circuit Court and sentenced
to serve terms in the penitentiary. esca-
ped from Jail here Saturday night
Daily and Claxton clam to live in Wheel
ing. and Ashby is from Clarke county,
Virginia. Deputy Sheriffs Burns and
Conrad made special efforts 10 capture
the escaped prisoners, but failed in the
attempt.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-12-02

All kinds Of spring tooth harrows at
rock bottom prices.
ToHN c. BURNS & Co.
Car choice Western Timothy seed, car
baled Timothy hay Sept. 10. 1902.
JoHN G. BURNS & Co.
Entire stock of shelf hardware to be
sold this mouth Come early and get
your bargains john G. BURNS & Co.
Pennsylvania drills, Fish Bros. wagons,
disc harrows, cutting boxes, fence wire,
oils and grease. john G. Burns & CO.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-12-02
The College Sack Suit.

The College Sack Suit. New Works
latest style, will be the leading model fol
young mems wear. We show the " Col
lege Sack in tllibets. unfinished worsteds
and the latest shades Of the new haze
brown. The coats are cut moderately
short with broad shoulders, giving an ath.
letic figure to the wearer.
VIM. KAHN, Sadler Block.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-12-02

Messrs. Brown Bros, to whose we'll
known enterprise is closely allied theii
spirit OF liberality toward the printer, fav-
ored us with goodly supply of best Sc.
lected oysters for Thanksgiving, for which
we cordially give thanks.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-12-02

Messrs. Washington, Moore and Howell
trustees in bankruptcy OF Garland
Hurst, (Heff1ebower & West auctioners,)
on Friday sold ten shares First National
Bank stock to H. o. Talbot. at 1884 per
share, and one share Stephenson Semi
nary stock to G. d. Moore, for $37.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-12-02

Our well-known, popularand deserving
friend Henry DUNN advertises holiday
goods in this issue of our paper. He has
lots of sweet and pretty things to suit all
ages and conditions. at fair prices, Give
hin, a call
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-12-02
Fall ard Winter Suits.

Our display of Fall and Winter Suits
will interest those who want fashionable
made garments. Every style that is cor
rect dress-the very choicest and most
select paterns-the most desired fabrics,
these are the features of.fur fall display.
VIM. KAHN. Sadler Block.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-12-02
OFT BROS.
Local Miscellany.

SPIRIT Telephone No. co.
Red sea oil at Dal0arn's.
Bread &C. per loaf at Brown Bros.
Mica for stoves at c. N. Coleman's.
Loose shredded cocoanut at Daigarn $.
Mems shoes, 81 to SIS, at Max Iheo-
dore's.
Tallow and beeswax bought by R. D..
Shugert.
LIQUID and paste stove polish at Z. N.
Coleman's.
A. G. wynkoop sells farms and town
properties.
Go to Dalgarn's for heavy duck coats
gum-lined.
Sweet, Orr & Co., overalls at Max
Theodore's.
Ladies fine shoes, 81 to $3.50, at Max
Theodore's.
Go to S H Lands store for the latest
thing in dress good, cheviots, serges' men,
riettas, oxford greys-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-12-02

The ministers 6f@the gospel with whom
this community has. been favored have
generally been coed gardeners, aud our
kind friend Rev L. r. Milbourne. the
woft y pastor of the Baptist church. is
no exception 10 the rule. He has beer
cultivating some fine celery this year and
favored Us with something nice in thi:
line for Thanksgiving. for which we re
t,.-,, tlanrl-c
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-12-02
Preftiest MilIinary STYLES.

Just received new invoice Of winter
millinery materials Of every description.
Untrimmed shapes Ct all the newest sorts
ribbons. birds. wings and trimmings.
Supplies at right prices
BESSIE w. ALLEN.
Weirick Binding, Charles Town.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-12-02

Have just received notice that car
load of hard coal was shipped us on Nov.
"a. Upon arrival the coal will be for sale
in ton lots. Leave your orders early.
John {. BURNS & Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-12-02

Mr.. l. S. Crawford, formerly proprie-
tor of springs, has rented the
John Aglionby property at Shenandoah
Junction, and will open frst-class hotel
and livery April 1.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-12-02

CORN WANTED. Will pay cash for 5000
bbls, ear corn to be delivered III the next
80 days to our warehouse. Apply at ouI
Office on Main ST.. OF at coal yard.
INo. c. BURNS & Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-12-02

For Sale-The property known as th'
Dukesmith Furniture Works-a valuable
lot, with the improvements thereon
Terms reasonable.
GEO. M. BELTzHoovER. H., Atty.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-12-02

The Musical Club OF Powhatan College,
composed of the Mandolin and Guitar
Club, violinists, piaDists and yocalists,
gave very entertaining recital Saturday
evening
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-12-02

:. Just think Of 1t We have it now
What Why the purest, long filler Hav-
ana SC cigar in the world. It's the Bob
White. Also pure drugs.
WIN. NELL & Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-12-02

MIRA. M. Grim is turning out some artis
tic work in upholstering at his shop IN the
rear of Mr.. M. Scott Weller's shop.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-12-02

Another bright little boy brightens the
home of our neighbor, Mr.. c. n. Cole
man. and Master John is prouder elder
brother than ever before.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-12-02

The engagement of Miss Angelica
Schuyler Crosby. daughter of Mrs. Scuy-
Ter Crosby, to Nj. John B. Henderson,
IT., has been announced,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-12-02

Mr.. Jas. A. Clipp is making extensive
improvements to the William Lloyd
property. near Ripon, recently purchased
nv him
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-12-02
Honey to Loan
Took Highest Honors.

At the late Winchester Fair there were
six different makes Of Pianos on exhibit
ton. The Beaning took highest honors,
and all that were there of that make were
sold. They were exhibited by
NJ. r, MoLLER & Co.,
Hagerstown, Nd.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-12-02

Mr.. Charles D. Kline is substituting a
new bridge for the old one on the county
road at Daley.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-12-02

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday,
Dec. j, ?, and 3. A change Of play each
night. Prices rs. IS and 50 cents. Re
served seats at Lights Drug Store
. The World AGAINST Her"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-12-02
We ATE After You.
The graphing irons we intend
that II we once get hold you
cought for your own good.


cought for your good
Misses back hreequar coats heavy 0he red blue
$40.
Very handsome curtain embroidery worth J0c. 35c
chalkIne stpe) all wool boys suits 200 250
ribbed double heel and toe chdrens hose
fol %
quality, bt1ck underskTts, rufhes, lJc.
3x4 Dollar squares d druggetts, 600
3yard long heavy chenille poiers, floral borders, 255
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-12-02

For Sale. -Child's white enameled bed,
with brass trimmings and mattrass.
c. N. COLEMAN.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-12-02

his signature il on every box o. tho genuine
Laxative Bron1o- llifsiIle Tablets
10 remedy thai cssrea coasi In oEic day
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-12-02

The young men of Charles Town gave
dance in Rouss Memorial Han Friday
night.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-12-02

Mr.. Jas. W. Carney has painted hi
dwelling, on West Washington street.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-12-02

/ can use one or two cars corn at sta
tons along B. & 0. {. + WALL.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-12-02
WE WANT TO SPEAK TO YOU
[ ABOUT I I YOUR CHRISTMAS GOODS.

You the prices
This has the
You we'll i'm
the week before
have determined allow discount
all holiday purchases made and II desire
discount
the besides
give bargains both gain get lust what
you and Yours to keep
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-12-02

Wall expects to buy car turkeys, geese
ducks and chickens for Christmas.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-12-02
We MUST ADMIT

That tho warm weather of October gave business sgh'
set back In this loss we VIII oher pe
M inducements for month of November we just COM
Melted deal whereby secured large lot OF
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-12-02

Try the Monon Steam Laundry. :
First-class work guaranteed.
Orr Baos. Agents.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-12-02
Public Sale.

Thursday. December Personal
Property at Shannondale. BY 3 ".
Washington. Gerard D. Moore and Da-
vld Howell. Trustees in Bankruptcy, and
Gerard D. Moore, Trustee for Eugene
Baker.
Tuesday. December q Live Stock.
farming implements, etc. by s. ".
Washington. Gerard D. Moore and
David Howell. Trustees in Bankruptcy.
Fresh tatfies daily at Brown Bros.
Corn and wood wanted at the SPIRIT
Office.
The first snow Of the season fell here
Sunday afternoon.
Wall wants 900 bbls. ear corn to fill
corn house Always pays cash.
| Wall expects to buy car turkeys, geese.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-12-02
SPIRIT OF JEFFERSON.

CHAKLgs Tows. v VA, DECEMBER 2, 1902
Telephone Call No. 80.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-12-02

Dwelling houses in Charles Town foi
rent. Apply to Chew & Norris.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-12-02

Wall wants 500 bbls. ear corn to fl
corn house. Always pays cash.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-12-02
BARGAIN IN Eiandkerclsiefs.

Last year just before Christmas we
placed on sale all the handkerchiefs we
had left over from the year before, ana
sold them at five cents, regardless q what
they cost. This year We will do the same
and have placed them all in the window
for your inspection. The ones who come
first will be the ones to get the best.
Some sold as high as rs cents, others at
IS and zoe. all to 60 for FIVE cents each,
Did Won know Christmas IS only foui
weeks off I We are ready for you.
G. N. BEARn.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-12-02

The first snow Of the season fell here
Sunday afternoon.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-01-22
BATTLE IN A NINE.
Thieves and Trusted Employees Fought Dea-
perateIy 400 Feet Underground, the
Pirates Finally Winning.

Victor, Col, Jan. IA desperate
battle 400 feet under ground between
ore thieves and officers and trusted
employees occurred in the Independ-
ence mine on Battle mountain. Be-
tween so and IS shots were exchanged
between the opposing parties. The
fight was most determined, but the
pirates finally gained the upper hand
and forced the company men to re-
treat toward the big shaft, giving the
thieves opportunity to escape.
The management of Stratton's In
dependence company of London. Eng,
which owns the independence mine,
has been aware for long time that
rich deposits of silvanite in the mine
were being systematically robbed,
the stealings amounting to thousands
of dollars month. Detectives were
employed and it is said the thieves
were detected in the act of looting
a rich seam of ore. They escaped
through the underground workings
connected with an adjoining prop
erty.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-01-22
STRANGE CATASTROPHE.
Four Big Buildings at Detroit Collapsed
Sunday Night When There Was Not
q Soul on the Premises.

Detroit, Mich, Jan. 20.-Four
buildings, each four stories high, To-
Gated in the heart of the Wholesale
district of this city, collapsed at $50
o'clock last night without any ap-
parent cause and all that now re-
mains is smoldering heap of ruins.
1t was fortunate that the wreck oc-
CURED Sunday night. Had it hap
pened during. business hours the loss
of life would have been appalling,
as there were approximately 200 per-
sons employed by the various firms.
They would have been caught in a
Veritable death trap and crushed and
burned before they could have been
rescued. The buildings collapsed in
to heap and in a short space of
time the infammable material caught
fire from the furnaces used for heat
ing the buildings. There were no
watchmen about the premises, conse-
quently there will be no loss of life.
No one was injured nor is there any
one who can give definite reason
for the catastrophe.