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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-05-19
Bankrupt's Petition
FOR DISCHARGE

United States OF America, Northern District
of West Virginia, IS.
In the United States District Court in and for
said District.
" %' If %f : III, f. In Bankruptcy.
Ba krupt.
To the Honorable John j. Jackson, Judge of
the District Court of the United States for
the Northern District of West Virginia.
WilliamB. Hill, ofHarp ersFcrry, intheCounty
of Jeffei son and State of West Virginia, in said
district, respectfully represents that on the
9Th day OF April, last past he was duly
adjudged bankrupt under the acts of Congress
relating to bankruptcy that he has duly sur
rendered all his property and rights OF pro-
perty, and has fully complied with all the re-
quirenents of said acts and of the orders of
the court touching his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays that he may be decreed
by the court to have full discharge from all
debts proyable against his estate under said
bankrupt acts, except such debts as are ex-
cepted by law from such discharge.
Dated this 18th day of May. A. d. 1908.
William B. Hill,
Bankrupt.
By Counsel.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-05-19
"A sTo Fri "A.
Bears the n The Kind You Have Always Bought
signature e L<zZIMU

Miss Jane Ellis Tucker, daughter of Rev.
DR.. Beverly and Mrs. Tucker, of Norfolk,
and niecesf Mayor George Washington and
Mrs. Col. R. P. Chew of this town, was APP
pointed Sponsor for the Virginia Camp of
Confederate Veterans to attend the Re-Union
at New Orleans. Miss Tucker is an at
tractive young lady, and the Baltimore Sun
gave portrate of her recently.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-05-19
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.


Northern District of West Virgin a. So.
On this 10th day of Nay, A. d. 1908, OF
| reading the foregoing petition it is ordered by
the court, that hearing be had upon the SAINT
on the 18th day of June, A. d. 1908, before
said court, atMartnsburg, in said district att &c
| O'Clock in the afternoon; and that notice there
of be published in the SPIRIT OF JEFFERSON
| a newspaper printed in said district and thai
all known creditors and other persons in in
terest may appear at the said time and place
and show cause, if any they have, why the
prayer of the said petitioner should not be
granted.
And it is further ordered bv the court, that
the clerk shall send by mail to all known
creditors copies of said petition and this or
der, addressed 10 them at their places of resi-
denee as stated.
Witness the Honorable Jno. j. Jackson,
Judge of the said court. and the seal thereof,
at MartLsburg, in said district, on the 10Th
day of May, A. d. 1903
JASPER Y. MOORE,
[Seal of Court Clerk.
MAY 1g-1t
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-05-19
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

List of letters remaining in the Postofice al
Charles Town, Jefferson county, W. Va, on
Saturday last:
Miss BlaDch Webb, Mrs. Anna Studley, Mrs
John a. Pendelton. Miss Lizzie Iceer. Miss
Josie HEMP stint. Miss Cast Jones. Miss Mertle
Hamilator, Mrs. E. p. Campbell. Nc. Josiah
Guy, }. NJ. Royal, NJ. E. Menner, j. H. Flem-
ing, A. 8. Gusser, Dr. T. L. Barber. 10. Tay-
lor. J: S. Orrbon, ]. E. Kendall, Edgar Davis,
VIM. Darr.
The above letters, if not called for within
fifteen days, will be sent to the dead letter
office. Persons calling for them will, please
say that they are advertised.
L. d. GETzFNDANRR p M
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-05-19

The continued dry weather has evident
ly seriously affected the growing wheat
in this county. and there is a pretty gen
eral expression among our farmers that
the crop will be short-many claim
ing that there will not, from the present
outlook be more than half crop harvested
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-05-19

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward foi
any Case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catatarh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY g. CO., Props, Toledo, O.
We. the undersigned, have known F. J.
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 his firm.
WEsr&TRAUx, VIII olesa ale Druggists, Toledo. o.
WALDING, KINNAN & 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, 1903-05-19

Only $I.oo to Washington and return;
only SI.25 to Baltimore and return, Sun
day, May 24th. 1908. Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad Specialtrain will leave Charles
Town at us a. M. affording an excel
lent opportunity to visit either of the
great cities. Call on agent Baltimore &
Ohio Railroad for full particulars.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-05-19

Recently paid subscriptions to the
SPIRIT OF JEFFERSON have been by A. H
Maxell & Son, Hon Jas. NJ. Mason and
Gerald F. Conklyn, Charles Town; John
w. Wairaven, CASTILLO. Pa; R. L. Bow
Ter. Lynchburg, Va; H. 6. Knapp,
Pittsburg, Pa; J. w. Kearns & Co.,
Middleway; Jas. w. McGarry. Shenan-
doah Junction; w. c. Feagans. Wheat
land Jas. II. Trussell, Kearnevsvtllc.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-05-19

Widely Lodge I. o. o. F. of Charles
Town is enjoying steady increase in
membership. At Thursday nights meet
ing c. E. Poisal and Walter Glaize took
the Degree of Truth. After the conclu-
sion of the lodge work Mr.. Poisal enter
tanned bis brethren at Brown Bros.
restaurant
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-05-19

The congregation of the Free Baptis
Church, Colored, of which Rev. !. E.
Burrlll is the present pastor, held an in.
teresting unwilling service on Sunday
night last, in honor of their former pastor,
the late Rev. c. c. Wainwright, who died
about nine months ago Carter Robinson
was master of ceremonies, and conducted
the service, the early part of which con-
sisted of prayer and musical rendtions.
Mr., L. L. Page, Sunday School Super
Intendent, delivered an eloquent me-
mortal address. paying high tribute to
the memory of the deceased pastor
After this came tableau representation
of the : Rock of Ages. followed by the
ten virgins-fve wise and five foolish
meeting the bridegroom. VIM. Hanyon
acting as marshal. At the conclusion a
cotton screen at the rear of the church
was drawn down, disclosing to view a
handsome picture of the late Rev. c. C.
Wainwright, enlarged from photograph
by Mr.. Amos Miley of this place, and
which was much admired.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-05-19
Notice to Take Deposi-
tons

State of West Virginia, Jefferson County So.
]. GARLAND HURST. Sheriff of jefferson
County and Committee Administrator of
David Crawford, Deceased. .... Plaintiff,
vs..
JOSEPH TRAPNELL, Administrator of N
s. White A. F. Davis, Committee Admin
istrator d. b. n. of W. F. Turner; Beirne
Saunders Ballard and - Ballard her
husband. Turner Saunders, Bland Saunders.
Sidney Saunders, Jno. S. Saunders hus-
band of Ellen B. Saunders. deceased, sid
ney Turner Swan and Donnell Swan her
husband: j. Garland Hurst Sheriff of JEFF
ferson County, Committee Administrator
OF K. 8. Black burn; J. D. Bilmyer, Sher-
III Committee Administrator of Sarah A.
K. Blackburn, deceased ...... Defendants.
Case pending in the Circuit Court of Jeffer-
son County, West Virginia.
The above named Defendants viii TAKE
NOTICE, that on Friday. the 18th day of
June, A. d. 1908. the Plaintiff above named
will take DISPOSITIONS of W. H. Brown
and sundry witnesses, to be used us evidence
in the trial OF the above cause in behalf of the
said Plaintiff, at the Office OF Dent IL PATTY.
in the City Of Macon, in the County Of
Noxubee, in the State of Mississippi. between
the hours of eight o'clock, A. NJ and six
O'Clock. r NJ, OF said day, aud If from any
cause the taking of said dispositions shall not
oec0mmenced. or being commenced shall not
be completed on The day aforesaid, the taking
OF the same will be adjourned from day to day.
or from tine to time, at the same place. be-
tween the same hours, until they are COM
pleted.
FORREST w. BROWN.
May Pit Attorney for Plaintiff.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-05-19

We return thanks to the members oil
the Charles Town Camp, Modern Wood
men of America, for an invitation to at
tend the Woodmen's Feast. to be given
in the lodge room of the order, Weirick
Building, Oh Friday. May 20. from 7 to
10 p. m.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-05-19

Much complaint has been made about
the coating of gas tar, or whatever it may
be,(something that does not get dry,) on
the posts and chains recently erected in
the courthouse yard. A number of
gentlemen have had their coats marked
with black streak across the back, and
if they did not swear themselves have
been greatly in need of some one to utter
some vigorous cuss words for them.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-05-19

The w. Va. c. & P. R'y will run an
excursion train from Elkins to Cumber-
land, May 80. for the accommodation of
persons wishing to attend the Eagles
Carnival and Spring Festival in the lat
ter city. Train will leave Elkins at a.
m. returning will leave Cumberland at
Z p. m. Tickets at reduced rates,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-05-19

Judge D. B. Lucas visited Shepherds
town few days ago tor the purpose OF
selecting site which the Norfolk and
Western Railroad Company will give fol
the location of the proposed Rumsey
monument
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-05-19

BY change of B. & o. time table Train
No now passes Charles Town at 1902,
instead of Gas as heretofore; and No. I9
MISREPRESENTATION scheduled
at 1921 p. m.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-05-19
StockhoId ers' Meeting.
New Ordinance.

Sec. j. No gas or water pipe or any other
pipe. shall be laid along or acroes any street
or alley hereafter without a permit from the
Mayor. The person or property owner de-
string to lay such pipe shall fill in the excaya-
ton made therefor a careful aud snbsfan-
tial manner. ramming the earth and stone and
making it as solid and firm as before said ex-
cavation was mace. and make said e5eava-
ton after being filed. even and level with the
rest OF said street. alley or pavement.
Sec Z. ANY person violating this ordinance
shall. upon complaint Of The street committee.
or any person, upon conviction be fined by
the Mayor for such offense no less than frye
nor more than ten dollars.
GEO. WASHINGTON,
Nav 5-4t. Mayor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-05-19

Nearly all the newspapers of this section
have given out that Thomas Brooks. a
well known colored vendor of medicines,
was killed a few days ago on the Main
Stem of the B. & o. railroad. One John
Cross, colored, was killed, as published
in the last issue of the SPIRIT OF JEFFER.
SON, but Brooks is still alive and kicking.
was in Charles Town last week. and had
opportunity to read his own obituary.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-05-19

WANTED--SEVERAL INDUSTKfuUS
PERSONS in each state to travel tor house
established eleven years ard with largee capi-
tal to call upon Merchants and agents for
successful and profitable line. Permanent en-
gagemcui Weekly each salary of . 3 and all
travelling expenses aud hotel bills advanced
in cash each week. Experience not essential.
Mention reference and enclose self-addrcssed
envelope TIE NATIONAL, 1874 Dearborn
st., Chicago. Apr =s-i6t.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-05-19

Miss Bessie Fleming. only daughter OF
Mr.. Julian E. Fleming. editor of the
Morgantown New Dominion, died at
Aiken, South Carolina. April 27. 1905
Editor Fleming. who is popular among
his brethren Of the press, will have, as he
deserves. their sincere sympathy. From
one of number of tributes we make the
following extract: Miss Fleming was
in her 2Ist year and would have attained
her majority in the autumn. She was al
ways self reliant. careful, courageous
and winsome lassie. In her circle of ac-
quaintances none were SO greatly beloved
as she. This was due to her sunny dis
position and her brilliancy of intellect
The sterling qualities of truest woman
hood had in her their best exposition, and
seldom is to be encountered a Young
woman of the promise which she possess
ed Several years ago she united with
the M. E. church and died as she had
lived, sustained and soothed by the un-
faltering trust which personal experience
of the highest type of religion always
oivec ite devateac -
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-05-19
For councilman,

Please announce MR. j. FRANK WELLER
. candidate for the Town Council from the
Second Ward at the election on Thursday,
May 2S. He will be cordially supported by
May 5. MANY VOTERS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-05-19
For councilman.

Mr.. AUGUST SCHULTZ will be cordially
supported for reelection to the position of
Councilman to represent the First Ward of
the Town of Charles Town.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-05-19

Confederate Memorial Day will be OBJ
served IN Charles Town on

Confederate Memorial Day will be OBJ
served in Charles Town on
SATURDAY, MAY goth, 1903.
At p. m. a procession composed of
the Charles Town Cornet Band, Lawson
Bolts Chapter, U. D. c.. John w. Rowan
Camp. U. c. ", and other ex-Confefler-
ates. Stonewall Jackson Camp. U. S. c.
"; Independent Fire Company and
Citizens Fire Company will be formed
in front of the courthouse, with Comrade
- --- as Marshal, and move
to the Methodist and Episcopal grave,
yards. and from thence to Edge Hill
Cemetery. where the memorial exercises
| (which will include addresses by Gen. w
H. Payne. Mr.. Leigh Robinson and Maj
Robt. w. Hunter) will take place. and
the graves of the Confederate dead be
strewn with flowers. 1t is respectful,
requested that all places of business BIZ
closed from to 4 p. m.
| Al. c. HOPKINS
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-05-19

A dispatch from Cumberland to the
Baltimore Sun, May Assays: Last night
Roscoe. young son of Mr.. Miller NIGEL
fish OF this city, touched wire netting
in the chicken yard which was charged
with electricity and could not let CO. He
screamed tor help and his mother. Mrs.
McElfsh, ran to his assistance and laid
hold of the boy and could not let go. The
screams of the two brought Mr.. Winfield
S. Trimble, who is visiting Mr.. McElfsh,
to the scene and. in attempting to release
both the former. he also became fastened.
Mrs. Keller, lady passing in buggy.
released all three of them Mrs. NOEL
fish is in serious condition as result of
the shock, while her son had his hands
and feet burned into blisters. An inves-
tigatIon by Electrician Charles Eyler
showed that a live wire in the hall of
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church was
resting against stoyepipe and the cleo
tricity was conveyed to the roof, and
thence to the spoutlng down the side of
the church and charging the wire netting,
which touched the spouting.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-05-19
Tailor Made Skirts.

The undersigned has on hand at her Mill
merry Store on south Charles street, Tailor.
Made Skirts also large line of Samples Of
Material. and can kave suits or skirts made
to order Call and see samples.
May 10. MRS. NETTIE f. holland.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-05-19

MORE to announce that be il not q candidate
fot the Town Council in the First Ward.
Nav 10
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-05-19
a. House for Rent.

A house for rent with nine rooms and q
bath room. Heated all through with
]. w. COLEMAN,
april4, '03. Racket Store.
Corporation Election.
An election of officers for the Corporation
OF Charles Town will be held on
Thursday, Nay rs, 1908,
Three CounciI.nen-one from each Ward
will be chosen
FIRST WARD
Commissloners-Samue Whitmore VIM.
Waters. Clerk. A. Brinker Voting
iace-EDgine room, Independent Fire Co.
SECOND WARD
Commissioners-Wm H. Moore, William
Moler. CLERK w. Carney. Voting
Piace-Old Citizen Engine House.
THIRD WARD.
Commissioners-Lewis Dinkle, George w.
Lucas. Clerk-A. D. Barr. Voting Place
Court House
May y Mayor
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-05-19
For Councilman.

Voters OF the Third Ward desire to be repre-
sented in the Town Council by young. pro-
gressive citizen, with the best interests of the
town thoroughly at heart and to that end will
give their ardent support to Mr.. THOMAS
r. MOORE Nav L. 1903
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-05-19


AT the regular meeting of the Town
Council last night Messrs. L. Sonneborn
and Gustav ID, Brown of Malta Lodge
A., F. & A. NJ. and Capt. ]. c. Holmes
OF the Independent Fire Company APP
peared before the Council in regard TO
painting the Rouss Memorial Building.
and the Mayor designated the Chairman
of the Street Committee to act in con-
junction with Messrs. Holmes and Some
born and report upon the matter Or
dered that new brick pavement be laid
and gultering be put in on the south side
OF. Washington street from George stree.
to line of property of Mrs Coe and Miss
Travers. Also ordered that the bank on
the north side of West Liberty street
along property of Hon. Geo. r. Wend.
ling be taken off and grade made for side.
walk, and that street grade over hill be
madeto conform to the same. Mr.. Chas
A. Johnson was appointed to assist Clerk
S. Lee Phillips until the expiration of HE
term. Council adjourned to meet again
next Monday night.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-05-19
For Sale,

Large Frame Dwelling House northeast cor
ner Washington street and Mt.Parvo avenue
Apply to
Feb. loft. CHEW Il NORRIS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-05-19

Not Being elegible. hereby withdraw as q
candidate for Town Council from 2nd Ward,
May 49, SAM'L. NJ. OFT.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-05-19

Mr.. CHARLES w. BROWN win be strong
ly supported for Councilman from the First
Ward at :he coming Corporation election.
| Nav 10. 1908
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-05-19

We are authorized to announce Mr.. GEO.
7. LIGHT as candidate fer Councilman in
the Third Ward.
Nav 10
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-05-19

Stops the Cough and Works off the Cold.
Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets cure a cold
in one day. No Cure. no Pay. Price 25 cts.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-05-19
Eggs for Matching.

Eggs, at jefferson Poultry Yards, flom the
Celebrated NeiIes & Thompson aud D. j..
Lambert Strains of Barred Plymouth Rocks.
The finest in the Country. Strong, Vigorous,
Healthy Stock, Reduced price on settings
after May 10. WALTER SHIPMAN,
May l2-Im, Proprietor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-05-19

AnhuaI Meet1h2 GerInan Baptist
Brethren, BellefOntaine, 0.
The Norfolk and. Western R'y. will sell cx-
cursion tickets May 20 to June 8, tickets lin
tied to June 9th. By depositing ticket with
Agent Bellefontaine, o., extension can be had
to June 30th 1908. No fee required On May
goth through cars will be run from stations
on Shenandoah Valley Division and from
Roanoke. Write for rates.
w. B. BEvILL, G. P. A.,
NJ. F. BRAGG, 7. p A..
TUNE 8. Roanoke, Va
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-05-19
To The People OF Jefferson Go

The Lansburgh Furniture
Washington They prices you
thing their 1.-The call you
advice about furnishing house.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-05-19

The Independent and Citizens Fire
Companies of Charles Town have accept
ed an invitation to attend the MARYLAND
State Firemens Association to be held in
Frederick, June 10, II and II. and are
making preparation for the big event
which will be attended by fire companies
from Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey,
Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Vir.
GINA, with veteran organizations from
Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington.
There will be a monster parade on We'd
nesday afternoon. concerts and ilumina-
tons Wednesday night, various contests
for $1,000 in prizes on Thursday. and a
grand fremen's ball Thursday night
whilst Friday will be devoted to sight
seeing and excursions to Braddock
Heights and other points. The railroads
will sell excursion tickets good during
the convention. and provision is made
for the entertainment of thousands of
strangers.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-05-19

A brindle bull dog, said to be owned
on Washington street, but which spends
much time running out on the boom,
attacked little girl a few days since,
near Hon. VIM. Campbell's, and but for
Mrs. c. and her daughter would have
probably done her much harm. The dog
made vigorous attack upon the child,
and was joined by two other dogs. Mrs.
{. and her daughter went to the rescue
of the little girl and succeeded in beating
them off. A bad tempered bull dog is a
dangerous animal. and as number of
the smaller school children show great
fear of this particular canine, it may be
well for the authorities to look into the
matter. An ounce of preventative is
sometimes worth many pounds of cure
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-05-19

Hon. Jas. d. Butt, Referee in Bank
ruptcy, win hold term of his court here
next Friday.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-05-19

Prest. Lee Memorial Association.
GEo. w. HAINEs, Sec'y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-05-19

Mrs. Lizzie Fritts, who has returned to
the home of Mrs. Kate Marstellar IN
Charles Town after visit with relatives
IN the county, has encountered an ex-
perience that comes to few people, Until
very recently she believed she was the
only survivor of numerous family of
brothers and sisters who were born in
Loudoun county, Va. A letter addressed
to the postmaster at Charles Town ar
rived from Brightwood. Arkansas. Its
instructions obeyed. the letter was turned
over to Mrs. Fritts and proved to be from
brother of hers, James N. Cockrell, who
years ago was thought to be dead. The
letter told an interesting story. Mr.
Cockrell had lived with his brother, the
late George Cockrell. on what is now the
Henderson farm near Leetown until he
was II years of age, in 1850. when he
went to Illinois. Correspondence with
his Virginia relatives was kept up until
the outbreak of the Civil War when Mr..
Cockrell stopped writing. Nothing more
was heard from HIM until the letter of
few weeks ago came. In the stirring
years that have interviewed Mr. Cockrell
married. reared family and now has
grandchildren to cheer his declining
years.-Advocate.