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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-09-15

Contractor Marshall ]. Rohr is push
ing the Improvement of the Watson
House rapidly toward completion, and
will probably next week begin work on
the new tower of the Citizen engine
house. This is to be erected at the
Southeast corner Of the building, will be
70 feet in height, and at the top of the
first story will have balcony projecting
over the sidewalk supported by iron col
umns at the curb. The building vii. also
be painted, the whole making hand
some Improvement.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-09-15
Mrs Ada Archer. Of Houston, Texas, i

Mrs Ada Archer. of Houston, Texas, Is
visiting the family Of Mrs. g. NJ. Hough.
Misses Mary and Corinne Lucas have re-
turned from visit to Baltimore and Center
Vile, Md.
Miss Lettie Amber spent several days with
Miss Buckley, the deaconess at st. Andrew ;,
on the mountain.
Miss Mary Hopkins has returned to Moore
field, where she will resume teaching during
the coming term.
Miss Mary Cockey, of Baltimore county,
Nd, is a guest of Mrs. Gerard D. Moore. at
g Hurston, 2 near Bardane.
Mrs. Frances E. Jones and little daughter,
Dorothy, and Miss Ella Ball returned Thurs
day from Mt. Crawford, Va.
DR.. Lewis NJ. Allen, Of Baltimore, visited
his brother. Nj. Ad NJ. Allen, and sister,
Mrs. H. II Mccormick, last week.
Mr.. John G. Whitmore attended the Sun
day School picnic at Fairmont last Saturday
and reports most enjoyable occasion.
Mr.. Clarence Laird, of the Metropolitan
bo><-a
on a visit to his sister at Mr.. n. E. Bolingers
Mr.. D. Luther Smith and wife, of Wash
ington City, spent few days with the for
mer's mother at Mechanicstown, and re
turned home Saturday evening.
We are pleased to learn that Capt. H. G.
Getzendaner, who was so seriously injured
LII runaway accident some weeks ago, was
able to get into town from Shannondale this
morning.
Mr.. Frank T. Osburn, who has been living
at Tunnelton, this State. has returned to his
home in Shenandoah Junction, i'll with ty-
phoid fever. Mr. Jack Bell wife, daughter
and niece are sick with the same disease,
contracted at Tunnelton, but are said to be
improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. w L. Dalgarn, late of Cam
den, N. j., have, we are pleased to note,
again located in Charles Town, and are fol
the present boarding at Mr.. GeraldC onklyn's
Mr.. Dalgarn as a carpenter is a mechanic
who knows his trade and can be depended
upon, and is now working for Contractor
Marshall J. Rohr.
Mr. and Mrs. w. d. Swan, of Washington
City, are visiting the family of the editor OF
the SPIRIT OF JEFFERSON just forty-one
years ago today Mr. Swan, then Confeder-
ate soldier of Early's brigade, participated
in the charge up Bolivar Heights against the
forces of the Federal General Miles, who
was killed and whose army surrendered to
Stonewall Jackson
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-09-15

A movement for the establishment of
an industrial school for colored children
in Charles Town has been set on foot by
Rev. NJ. F. Duty. rector of St. Philips
Chapel, and the old Academy building
will be utilized for this purpose. Con-
tributions are solicited for the work, and
Bishop w. L. Gravatt and Rey. ]. S.
Alfriend will receive donations and serve
as custodians of funds whilst they are
being collected.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-09-15
FALL Hats. 1908.

It's time to buy a new hat. Our derbys
at two dollars are the best hats that can be
produced at anywhere near the price. We
paHenough for them to justify us in asking
a higher figure, but we prefer to make a
small profit and keep on winning new trade
all the while. Snappy stylish blacks this
fall Derby hats, 81, 81. so and $200. Soft
felt hats SOC, 75c, 81, 81 90 to ~.
VIM. KAHN, Sadler Block.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-09-15

That Wall heard about his cattle: w. S
Merchant, the stock dealer and butcher
g They are the best / have ever seen here.
w. B. Conrad: They are the right kind.
T. Lee Shirley: " / wasn't going to buy TO
80 days, but will take 20 head" g. W. Mar
lows .'Order ME > load" Packet Bros
g Order us 20 head John L. Burns: The,
are the kind" Chas Conrad Was goinl
to buy sheep. but 10 of these will do.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-09-15
From the Harpers Ferry Times

From the Harpers Ferry Times
Mrs. Capt George W. Chambers has gone
to Washington.
Mayor Eugene Shugert and wife visited
Charles Town on Monday.
Miss Hattie Schenk. of N ew Jersey, is the
guest of her friend Mrs. w. L. Erwin.
Mrs. J. Garland Hurst enter tanned party
Of ladies at her summer home on Bolivar
Heights, Wednesday.
Mrs. Creighton Campbell and children,
who have been visiting Mr. Geo: H. and
Miss Emily Child, returned to their home in
Roanoke on Wednesday.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-09-15
Local Miscellany.

Shannondale waters cts. per glass or
for sat L. D. Getzendaner's store.
The Charles Town Graded School
opened with about $40 pupils in attend
ance,
The Leetown Methodist Sunday School
held picnic last Saturday in the woods
of Mr.. Frank Vanmeter.
Stephenson Seminary has opened with
more pupils than at the highest stage
last session. with more to come.
MIR. J. D. Pennell killed ten rattle
snakes at one shot one day last week, on
the east side of the Shenandoah.
The colored Graded School opened
with an enrolment Of 1877 pupils-a
smaller number than for several years
past.
A little three-year-old daughter of Mr..
!. A Tharpe was run over by horse and
light wagon. Friday evening, and pain
fully injured.
Mr.. John o. Johnson has the Beck
ham dwelling, near town, up and ready
for the roof. which is being put on by
Mr.. ]. w. Russell.
A good young mare and two colts-I
and 2 yrs.-for sale by John ]. Dillow.
near Keyes' Ferry. P. o. Harpers Ferry.
P. o. Harpers Ferry,
Mr.. A. D. Barr has left at our Office an
imm ense yard bean" which measures
full 8 feet inches in length-about long
enough for fishing line.
Messrs. Woody & Baker have laid a
new brick sidewalk along the premises of
Mr.. w. c. Carroll and the Dixon proper
ty, on North Samuel street.
Mrs Ernest Grub fell Wednesday. by
an outside step breaking, and sustained a
fracture of one of her limbs. DIR. ]. ].
Pttman gave her attention.
Account the great Wallace shows ex-
hibiting at Haeerstown, Sept. II, the
N. & w. Railway will sell round trip
tickets at $IIo and limit date to return
Sept. IS.
The members of the Charles Town
Base Ball Club were photographed yes
terday by Messrs. Osbourn & Bro, cop
les to be sent to the Baltimore Herald
and to New York.
Married. at the Baptist parsonage in
this place. on Wednesday evening last,
by Rev. l.. K. Melbourne, Mr.. George w.
Oden to Miss Hattie Mansfield, both of
the Halltown vicinity.
Our generous farmer friend Mr.. John
c. Whitmore gave us pleasa Mt call yes
terday and kindly left on our table bas-
ket of beautiful Grimes Golden apples.
for which we return many thanks.
Mr.. w. o. Norris has closed up the
sale of a farm owned by Mr.. ]. H. Ra-
mev, near Middleway. to Mr.. J. S. Carr.
of White Post, Clarke county. MIR. Carr
will take possession of the farm next
spring.
We acknowledge receipt from T. w.
Wood & Sons Richmond, Va. of copy
of their we'll gotten-up catalogue of seed
and bulbs for fall planting, which any OF
our readers may see by calling at the
SPIRIT office.
Miss A. v. Wilson of THIS place, Dis
trict Secretary, was guest of honor and
delivered an address at a social rally Of
the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
of Braddock Street M. E. Church South
Winchester last Tuesday evening
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-09-15

As Misses Mary and Bette Wilson
drove down the hill past Mr., ]. H. Dut-
terer's. east of town, few evenings ago,
their horse became frightened at a bi.
cycle standing against the hedge, SHE'D
and overturned the vehicle, throwing
them out. The vehicle was badly bro.
ken. Miss Mary's ankle dislocated, and
both ladies much bruised.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-09-15

BY reason of having been dated for
Winchester on the same day OF the APP
pearance of the Wallace shows there.
Messrs. Browning & Bethel will on to-
morrow "wednesday evening, in Wash
ington Hall, present Meme Moo-Sha,
the Indian actress. in the great American
military drama in four acts, The White
Squaw." This play is represented as a
dramatic offering away from the conven-
tional and of the better sort-that breaks
all letters of laughter. tears and excite.
ment, strong in sentiment. unique in
character. spontaneous in comedy and
dramatic in climaxes- presented by a
forceful company.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-09-15

WANTED-FAITHF PERSON TIC
travel and supervise force of salespeople ant
make collections for manufacturing house
Straight salary $40 90 week and expenses
Salary paid weekly and expense money ad
yanced. Previous experiences unnecessary
Local territory. Business successful Posi-
ton permanent. Enclose self-addressed en-
velope. Superintendent, 1924 Dearborn street
Chicago. S15-12t.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-09-15

r. R. Smith. one of the progressive
young farmers of she southern part of
the county, had fine exhibit of live
stock at the Morgan's Grove fair. His
Shorthorn cattle attracted good deal of
attention. and won him nine prizes. He
had six horses on exhibition and took six
premiums with them. He also got a
premium on his sheep. Register.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-09-15
Mr.. Henry G. Page. a former we

Mr.. Henry &. Page. former we'll
known resident OF this county. but who
for several pears past was associated in
business with the late c. B. Rouss in
New York. has moved with his family to
Lexington. Va. in order that his two
sons may have the educational advan-
tages afforded by the excellent colleges at
Lexington.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-09-15

Mr.. Warren L. Eby died about 3 O'Clock
Sunday afternoon, of consumption, in the
37th year of his age. He had been in q
decline for some time past, but had beer
going about. On Sunday he was not as
well as usual, and just prior to his deatt
had been sitting on chair. From this
he got up and laid over on the bed and
died in short while. Funeral service:
will be held this Tuesday, afternoon, al
2 o'clock. at the residence of his sisters or
South George street. Interment in the
Episcopol graveyard.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-09-15

An old west-end landmark. the dilapi-
dated slaughter house near the stone
bridge, is being torn down and removed
thanks to the progressiveness of Mr..
Geo. H. Hagley-and no resident of that
neighborhood will shed tears over it. 1t
may be in ordor. however. for the esthet-
ic admirers of the now useless north side
wall of the old stone bridge to wear Grape
on their left arm.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-09-15

Masonic Protective Association.
Masonic Protective Association pays week
ly indemnity for accident from $40 to 1926
Sick benefit $40 per week. For Masons only.
IA HENRY l. MURRAY,
With G. W. Brown. Local Secretary.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-09-15
IOST-FISHJNG RASKET

Lost, Monday, on road between Charles
Basket with strap attached, containing sew
eral reels, etc. Liberal reward if returned
to T. c. HAwN, Shannondale Springs.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-09-15

Order disseminating the Post Office at
Kabletown, w. Va, effective from Sep
TENDER IS, has been recinded. and we are
instructed to supply the Office named by
closed pouch by Rural Carrier No. 8.
L. d. GETzENDANER. P. M.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-09-15

SIS, 900 to loan, either as whole or in sums
to suit not less than s 900 Apply to
GEO. NJ. BELTzHoovER, JR.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-09-15

A great many students will find in the
Acme Book Store in Morgantown second
hand copies OF University Text books at
about half the price of new books. Go
to see the Acme people first.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-09-15

Big reduction in lawns and other summer
goods. Come early and get the bargains.
s. H. LANDS
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-09-15

Miss Bessie Allen will have her Opening Of
Fall Millinery on FRIDAY and SATURDAY
SEPTEMBER IS and 49,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-09-15

stops the Cough and Works off the Cold.
Laxative Bronco uinine Tablets cure colo
in one day. No Cure, 40 Pay. Price Is cts.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-09-15

MONEY TO LEND, on Real Estate Or Per-
sonaI Security. MooRE 4 MOORE,
Charles Town, W. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-09-15

NOTICE. Our place of business will be
closed Tuesday, Sept %, and Thursday,
Oct. l. WIN. KAHN.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-09-15

Fifty-eight sheep, with red on rumps,
strayed off Washington City Boom; also two
out of another load. Maybe several bucks
Kindly advise If you have any strays.
C. f. WALL
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-09-15

FoR SALE OR RENT.-The Woolley resi-
dence property owned by Rev. j. d. Ray
field and located near Hotel Powhatan. APP
ply to MOORE & MOORE.
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sept.6-st

Strayed from boom beyond the Belt Line
since June Is, 62 sheep, mostly ewes, marked
with green on rumps. May be several bucks
and wethers. Kindly advise if you have
stravs c. F. WALL.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-09-15

Saturday, September 49, Real Estate near
Leetown, by + Vernon Aler, Trustee.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-09-15

Distress warrants aggregating over
ST, 100 have been issued against the land
lord of the Taylor Hotel in Winchester,
and that well-known old hosiery has
been closed.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-09-15

Fall styles now ready. All that is newest
and best in clothes, furnishings and hats
will be found here, and rightly priced.
WIN. KAHN,
The Leading Clothier, Sadler Block.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-09-15
% Bull Run to Bull Run.

BY Capt George Baylor, for sale by
Brown & Hooff, druggists. Price. $3.50.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-09-15
Millinery Opening.

LosT-a pair of gold frame nose glasses
Reasonable reward if left at SPIRIT Office
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-09-15

Money to lend by Jefferson County
Provident Building Association. on real
estate or notes well endorsed.
THos. r. moore.
Sec'v and Treasr.
The daily sentinel., 1903-03-11
NOTICE.

A delegate convention of the demo
cratic voters of the Citv of Grand
Junction is hereby called to meet at
the county court house. in the city of
Grand Junction, on Saturday. March
IA. 1908. at the hour of 7:30 O'Clock
p IN. for the purpose 70 nominating
candidates for mayor. aldermen and
city officers.
The following voting precincts will
be entitled TO representation in said
convention.
First Ward. delegates.
Second Ward. delegates.
East Third Ward, delegates.
West Third Ward delegates.
Fourth Ward. 8 delegates.
The primaries for the selection of
delegates to the said convention will
be held at such places in said voting
precincts beginning at such hour on
Thursday March 18th. 1903 as shall be
fixed by the precinct committeeman of
each precinct. Said primaries shall
be conducted either as mass conven.
tion or by ballot as may be directed
by the precinct committeeman of each
precinct.
S. G. McMullin. Chairman.
The daily sentinel., 1903-03-11

to assist in making property more val
liable or to beautify the city in any
way. This measure will provide a
way by which the streets will be
shaded
The city attorney was also ordered
to prepare an ordinance which would
compel the property owners, where
property is improved to provide
vaults.
1t was ordered that the Story build
ing. which was much damaged by fire
and water last fall be condemned in
proper form.
The Nishwitz building was also con-
demned. 1t was almost totally destroy
ed some time ago by fire, and it stands
there CHASTITY and unsightly remind
er of the fire.
The Barney Kennedy barn. which
stands back of the Pelton office was
also ordered removed upon sanitary
grounds
The council then adjourned.
The daily sentinel., 1903-03-11
BIG PARADE.
The Elks Have Arranged for a
Unique Street Parade on the
Day of Their Minstrel Show.
1t Will Be Worth Seeing.

Perhaps one of the most interesting
and unique parades ever witnessed in
this city will occur ON FRIDAY between
~ and 1 O'Clock, the day of the great
Elks minstrel show
An aggregation of gentlemen will
parade ON the streets on that day, who
will be part of the big cast in the
minstrel show in the evening. The
procession will be headed by the Elks
own band and there will be startling
and novel features in the parade to at
tract everybody.
In the evening this aggregation of
talent, comprising fifty we'll known
gentlemen will give the best amateur
entertainment ever given ON the
boards in this city.
If you have not already secured
YOUR tickets. you should do so at once
and be part of the spl lendid audience
which will gather at the Park opera
house that night
There are plenty of seats still re-
naming TO be sold but you will be
wise if you secure your seats i'll ad-
vance of the rush.
The friends of the order will be out
on that evening i'll full number.
While it will be impossible for ev-
erybody to witness the performance
that night everyone can see the pa
rade. Be sure you have a good van
tage point and you'll be surprised at
the number of gentlemen You know,
whom you had no idea had talent of
the histrionic kind. who will be in
the parade and who will be promi-
nent figures in the show.
The daily sentinel., 1903-03-11
BUSY SESSION
CITY COUNCIL
Plenty of Good Work Accom-
plished at the Regular Meet
ing Last Night-Orders Is
sued to Remove Burnt Block

SueQ TO Remove Burnt BLOCK
There were things doin' - at the
city counci last night and the council
and mayor are to be congratulated on
the amount of business accomplished.
Some of their acts were extremely
meritorious such as the ordering of
the removal of the burnt buildings
and the laying of sidewalks where
much needed.
The annual reports were made. be-
sides regulating the salaries for the
ensuing year by rdinance, which is
published elsewhere in this issue.
The minutes of the previous meet
ing were read by Clerk Ketchum and
approved.
The first petition was from L. A.
Moon and others. asking for the re-
moval of the old stand pipe of the
Grand Junction Water company. This
matter was di scussed at some length
and was referred finally to a commit
tee consisting of Aldermen Hards. Man
tey. and Waldroup.
Another petition was that two
inch pipe be laid on 11th street be-
tween Grand and Ouray streets The
prayer of the petition was granted
County Treasurer George J. d. Will
Jams in a communication asked that
ness be Strengthened out. which had
been made enormously. The matter
was considered and refund warrant
ordered drawn to reimburse the coun-
ty treasurer in the matter.
The bill of c. W. Haskell for the
re survey of the City. ordered last
year. for the sum of $3.50 was ordered
paid.
The bill of Mesa county for the sum
of $172 67 for the maintenance of the
man that was hurt on the street car
line and who was patient in the hos
pital for several months, was on mo-
tion disallowed. on the ground that
the city pays Its proportion of taxes
toward the maintenance of the coun-
| ty.
The city clerk was instructed to no.
tify W. III. Bergen, to allow the resi-
dents of certain portion of Mobley's S
addition and the Grand river sub-di-
vision to this city, to take water from
the Farmers ditch.
A large number of bills were al
lowed.
The ordinance for the annual ap-
preparations and salaries was then
presented by Alderman Shores for
a -. 4.
are as follows:
Police fund. 5 2200. 90
Street and Alley 5000. 90
Lighting Pub. Bldgs. 1900. 90
Fire Dept. 2600. 90
Salaries( (ex. fire dept. 1000. 90
Waterworks 10000. 90
Water bonds( interest) 5000 90
Public library, 1900. 90
City Gen. fund. 1000. 90
Total. 35S00. 90
On petition and after investigation
sidewalk was ordered laid from 8th to
10th streets ON the south side of Colo
RADIO avenue.
A sidewalk was also ordered laid
on the north and south side of Main
street between Sixth and Seventh
streets. These walks have been the
worst in the city for years, and the
council is to be congratulated that
| they have at last seen the absolute nee
essity for having new walks.
The city attorney at this point was
instructed to prepare an ordinance
which would make it obligatory upon
the part of lot owners to plant trees in
front of their lots. thus assisting in
identifying the city. These vacant
lots are kept mostly for speculation
and nothing is done by their owner
The daily sentinel., 1903-03-11
G. D. SMITH & co.

ag-IT PAYS TO TRADE WITH US.
The daily sentinel., 1903-03-11

John E. Phillips, Pres.
W. j. Meyer, Vice Pres.
Max Buchanan, Cashier.
l.. Wickersham, Asst. Cashier