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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-08-18

The Elliott Commercial Schools of Wheel
ing, Charleston, Fairmont, Clarksburg and
Martinsburg, West Va, provide bread-win-
ming education. Complete Bookkeeping and
Shorthand courses. The Martinsburg School
will begin its sessions Tuesday, September
with full corps of experienced instruc-
tors. School equipment unexcelled. Write
for catalog and terms. Address, The Elliott
Commercial School, Martinsburg, West Va
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-08-18

All Jefferson county boys located in
Pittsburg, Allegheny, East Pittsburg,
Braddock, Homestead or anywhere in
Allegheny county, will please call or send
their address to Mr.. Rudd Kennedy, care
Hotel Wilmington. or to H. M. Whit
tington, "a East Lacock street, Alleghe-
ny, Pa. for the purpose of organizing a
Jefferson County Society in Pittsburg, -
Will be glad to hear from all the boys as
soon as possible.
H. M. WHITTINGToN,
II. RUpD KENNEDY,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-08-18

The rebuilt Harpers Ferry Armory en-
CINE house, famlliarly known as John
Browns Fort" located on the farm OF
Mr.. Alex. Murphy near that place, is
now used as grain barracks. and a
wheat crop has just been threshed out Of
it by Mr.. r. c. Conrad, operating Mr.. c.
II. Moore's machine.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-08-18
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The following herbal remedies" manu-
featured by Drs. W. j, Whitlock & Nephew
of Winchester, Va, are for sale at Miller's
Pharmacy: Compound Cathartic Syrup
Kidney and Gravel Medicine, Renowned
Cough Syrup, Red Indian Liniment, Rheu-
matism Pills, Liver and Stomach Pills, and
many others, IA
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-08-18

The Editor of this paper. under author
ity of an act of the last Legislature, has
authority to appoint one cadet from this
Senatorial district to the State Univer-
sity. Any person desiring the appoint
ment should communicate with him
promptly, as the appointment must be
made before September Ist. Hampshire
Review.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-08-18
Fairs and Exhibitions.

od-August 1921.
Rockville August 1921.
Williams Grove-August 24-29.
Morgan's Grove, Sept. IA.
Hagerstown- October 1916.
Frederick-October 1923.
Winchester--October 20-2
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-08-18

The N. & w. Railway will run an ex-
cursion to the Luray Caverns August 20,
under auspices of the Douglas Guards, of
Hagerstown. Tram will pass Charles
Town going at Io:3o a. m; returning.
leave Luray at p. m. Fare for round
trip, including admission to cave, $I.7s.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-08-18

The Berryville Horse and Colt Show
held last week, was big success in ever,
feature. The attendance on both day:
was very large, and the stock exhibited
embraced much of the finest in the thres
States of Virginia. West Virginia and
Maryland.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-08-18

WANTED--SEVERAL INDUSTRIOUS
PERSONS in each state to travel .or house
established eleven years and with largee capi-
tai. to call upon merchants and agents for
successful and profitable line. Permanent en-
gagemeui. Weekly cash salary Of SIS and all
travelling expenses and hotel bills advanced
in cash each week. Experience not essential.
Mention reference and enclose self-addressed
envelope THE NATIONAL, S34 Dearborn
st., Chicago. Up, 25-l6t.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-08-18

Mr.. Horace Z. Osbourn, of this place,
has purchased of the heirs of the late Rev
w. w. Downey. their farm near Zoar in
this county, now occupied by Mr. John
d. Currie, containing about 200 acres.
Price paid said to be between $4s and $50
an acre. Mr.. Osbourn will soon make
extensive improvements on the place.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-08-18

Only $I.oo to Washington and return,
only $I.2s to Baltimore and return, Sun
day, Aug, 20, Baltimore and Ohio Rail
road. Special train will leave Charles
Town at IT'S a. M, affording ample time
to visit either of the great cities. Cab on
agent Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for
full particulars.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-08-18

Only 65 cents to Island Park and re-
turn via B. & Q. r. R Thursday, Aug.
20. SPECIAL train leaves Charles Town
at s:53 a. m. Account Sarah Zane Fire
Company, of Winchester. For tickets
and full information. call on ticket agent
B. e. O. R.R.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-08-18

The Raising of Grapes for Wine.
1t is when the Oporto Grape begins to
shrink Ito raisin as it is called they loose
part of the water by evaporating while sugar
is formed thus producing less than half the
quantity of juice but twice as rich in quality,
which make the sweet, rich health giving
Port Grape Wine, so highly noted as Speers
Port Grape Wine, produced at the Speer
Vineyards, Passaic N. J. These are the
wines recommended by doctors for invalids,
weakly persons and the aged.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-08-18

In Jefferson county there were IS per-
sons who took the recent teachers exami-
nation, and of these but one received
from the State Board No. certificate
Six got No. ?, seven No. 8. and four failed
entirely.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-08-18

Mr.. aud Mrs. R. C. Hess, formerly of
this county, have issued invitations to the
marriage of their daughter, MaudeJ uanlta.
to Mr.. Fenton w. Crown. ceremony to
take place at their residence in Washing
ton City, August 20.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-08-18

The Parkersburg papers last week gave
sketches of the officers of the State
Guard, in camp at that place. OF Lieut..
N, H. Hale was said Lieutenant
Noah H. Hale, who was born in Charles
Town, W. Va, enlisted in the Guard in
1895. At the outbreak OF the Spanish
American war he enlisted in Company
G. First West Virginia Volunteer Intan-
try. He was Lieutenant in the First
Regiment in the "Old Smoke Company
Lieutenant Hale is now the second in
command of Company E, First Infantry,
and is one of the best. "
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-08-18

We return thanks to President Wysong
and Secretary Licklider for copy of the
Premium List of Morgan's Grove Fair,
to be held Sept ia.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-08-18
Complete Line Of Heavy and Shelf Hardware
G.. N. COLEMAN.
Money TO Loan.

Money for sale by jefferson Building and
Loan Association on redemption Of shares, or
Loaned on well endorsed negotiable paper at.
Or II months. ID. 8. HUeHEs, President; 8.
.. UALGARs, GEO. III. HAGLKY, Financial
Committee, Apply TO either.
Dues received at the store Of d. 8. Hughes.
GEO. II. HAGLEY,
Feb. lift. Sec'Y and Treas'r.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-08-18

The tandem team of Messrs. A, S. Al
len and Howard Osburn. driven by DIR.
L, NJ. Allen, took the third prize at the
Berryyille Horse and Colt Show on
Wednesday. Among prizes awarded
Thursday we note: Half-bred colt, 2
year-old filly, gelding or colt-6rst. Lady
Monticello. DR.. Howard Osburn. Com
bination harness and saddle horses. shown
first to vehicle and then to saddle-third,
George T., A. S. Allen. Park saddle, S
years old and over-second. George T {,
A. S. Allen.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-08-18

There will be an excursion to Island
Park. under the auspices of the Sarah
Zane Fire Co.. of Winchester, on Thus
dav, August 20.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-08-18

The West Virginia Supreme Court Of
Appeals will begin its term in Charles
Town on Wednesday. September 2.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-08-18
Trespass Notice.

All persons are hereby warned against tres
passing on the e Mt Hammond . farm, occu-
pied by the undersigned, in any manner what
ever, as The law will be rigidly enforced
against all Offenders.
July 28-4t. WM. r. ELLIOTT.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-08-18
Notice..

John w. Cantlcy has been appointed SUI
perintendent of Charles Town Light and Pow
er Company temporarily. All bills are paya-
BILE to the undersigned.
TH0S. r. MOORE,
Aug. lS-3t. Sctreta y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-08-18
Or. Abner O. AIbin
PHYSICIAN u SURGEON

Special attention given TO Diseases of Chill
drcn. Night calls answered promptly. Of
flee in the johnson property. opposite Mrs. G.
Horace Gallaher's, Charles Towr. w. Va.
Telephone No. A. June 10y
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-08-18
CiderPress atKabIetoWn

The undersigned will run his Cider Press at
the Avon Mill at Kabletown this season. bet
will only press two days of each weak, Tues
DAYS and FRIDAYS.
August liam. w. H. MORELAND-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-08-18

Governor white has issued a proclama-
ton fixing September as Labor Day in
West Virginia
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-08-18
The Hotel PoWhatan.

CHARLES TOWN, w, VA,
is now open for guests. Perfectly equipped
house; healthful climate and beautiful coun-
try. MRS. BOILING.
ZIG
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-08-18
Lumber and Wood For
Sale.

TEAMS WANTED TO HAUL LUMBER
AND BARK.
We are in position to furnish all kinds of
building lumber at our mill on the Beeser
tract, miles from Reyes Ferry. Short Sawed
Wood always on hand.
Fl. KALBACH & STAUDT.
R. r. D. No. /, Harpers Ferry, w. Va.
Aug. 15-3t.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-08-18
Apples /! Apples /!

The undersigned is in the market for the
purchase of barrel apples either by the or.
chard or otherwise to suit the desire of the
fruit grower Farmers and fruit growers
having apples to sell will find it to their in
terest to communicate with me before dis
posing of their crop. Shipments made from
any railroad station in jefferson or surround
ing counties. CHAs. H. MOORE,
Aug 18-1m. Charles Town, W. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-08-18
Money to Loan

Charles Town Building Association will Re-
| deem Shares or Loan Money on Monday
| nights 8. w. WASHINGTON.
| Nov. 26-y. Sec'y and Treas'r.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-08-18

Paine's Celery Compound cures
cases given Up as hopeless; It boilds
up, Strengthens, restores. When
tired and discouraged, this great
medicine will give new life and
vitality. Paine's Celery Compound
& the ideal medicine and should be
IN every home.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-08-18

Aug. ls-3t.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-08-18
For Sale /!

Why 60 away to school. when you can get an
educatnn III Lnmr
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-08-18
To The People Of Jefferson Co

The Lansburgh Furniture CO. cheapest
Washington City, They make you low prices furnish you
thing their line and yo
advice about furnishing your house.
, 1903-01-29

lating to the earnings of judgment
debtors.
By Mr.. Osmond of Uinta county. to
permit railways to condemn water and
water rights under the act of eminent
domain.
By Mr.. Williams of Converse Coun.
ty, fixing the Compensation of the gov,
ernor's private secretary and provid-
ing that the salary be paid from the
general fund.
By Mr.. Thorn of Johnson county,
providing for The publication of the
proceedings of the boards of trustees
and councils of Incorporated cities.
By Mr.. Madden OF Fremont county.
to amend section IS of the revised
statutes.
By Mr.. Madden, requiring the poor
asylum commis siOners of Fremont
county to pay into the state treasury
any funds in their hands belonging to
the poor farm, and authorizing the
state treasurer &c invest it in the bonds
of the state.
The senate then took recess until 2
O'Clock this afternoon.
, 1903-01-29
DYNAMITE
EXPLOSION NORTH OF THE CITY
CAUSES EXCITEMENT AND
SOME BROKEN GLASS.
Lot of OIo Stock Destroyed by Order
Of the Holiday Company-Men Did
Not Go Far Enough n Were Un-
certain as to Explosive Qualities
Of the Stuff.


An explosion of several hundred
pounds of dynamite half a mile north
of the city yesterday afternoon caused
intense excitement and som damage
from broken glass. The dynamite was
some old stock on hand and owned by
the w. II. Holiday company. The
company sent a couple of men to de-
stroy the stuff, it being considered I'M
safe to use. The men went to a point
between the hills and the lake north
of the city, where they lighted the
dynamite. the explosion following.
In the city a good deal Of glass was
broken. The university suffered Sc
verely, a glass in the front of the New
England restaurant Vas broken, resi-
dences in the northern part of the city
suffered and a plate glass pane in the
residence Of County Attorney Gibson
was broken.
1t is understood that the w. H. Hol-
liday company is making good what
ever loss occurred by reason of the ex-
plosion, the members Of the company
, 1903-01-29
CHEYENNE AND AROUND THERE

Mayor-elect NJ. p. keefe will be
sworn in at Cheyenne Tuesday.
Mary Webb has sued Frank Webb
for divorce at Cheyenne, alleging non
support.
Cheyenne telegraph messenger boys
are not allowed to enter the tenderloin
district in that city.
William H. Kelley will succeed Rob
ert c. Morris as clerk of the state SUI
preme court Sunday morning.
The University of Nebraska and the
Cheyenne business college will have a
basket ball game shortly at Cheyenne.
J.. E. Schooler ruptured a blood yes
sci in one of his eyes at Cheyenne and
went to Denver to consult an oculist.
The g~rocerymen of Cheyenne have
rendered their clerks a banquet. and
thereby saved q vast sum for crackers
and other dainties between meals.
The Olympian Dancing club gave a
phantom party at Cheyenne last night
and Brer Evans of the Leader de-
clares he saw one as he went home to
supper.
Albert Brandt. who has been at Den
Yer. says that Engineer ]. d. Kinder,
who had a foot crushed in the Harper
wreck a few days ago, is getting along
nicely in the Union Pacific hospital
there.
Mr.. Hicks, who yesterday sold his
interest in the First National bank at
Cheyenne. has beer a resident of Chey-
erne for twenty-five years and will
continue to reside there. He was
elected president of the bank in 1885.
Jesse Jensen, who was run over in
the yards at Cheyenne night before
last and received injuries that caused
his death yesterday morning. carried
50, 900 insurance in the Aetna company
and $4,000 in the Woodmen of the
World.
, 1903-01-29
RE- NCT H
OF OPPOSING SECTIONS OF STATE
SHOWN ON VOTE TO BUILD
GOVERNORS HOUSE.
Representatives From Laramie, Alb
any, Carbon and Sweetwater Coun-
ties Arrayed Against Other Nine
Counties, Uinta Voting With
Northern Section - Bills Intro
duced.

Cheyenne, Wyo.. Jan. 29.-(Special
to The Republican. There was a sort
of a test of strength between the rep
resentatives in the legislature from
the southern and northern sections of
the state today, when Representative
Cooks bill to provide funds for the
erection and furnishing of a governors
mansion at Cheyenne, to cost not to
exceed $4,000, was under discussion
in committee of the whole house. The
delegations from Laramie, Albany,
Carbon and Sweetwater counties
voted one way and Uinta county joined
the other counties. giving the four
southern counties a strength of TWEEN
ty-eight, more than a majority of the
members of the house. The commit
tee recommended the bill for passage.
, 1903-01-29
PASSING
OF ONE OF THE BEST KNOWN
AND MOST HIGHLY RESPECT
ED CITIZENS OF CITY.
Louis p. Settele Succumbs to Ravages
Of Disease and Is Gathered to His
Fathers-Was Prominent in Ma
sonic Circles and Will Be Buried
by That Organization.

Louis P. Settele. one of the best
known and most highly respected citi-
zens Of the city, upon whom an opera
ton was performed a day or two ago,
died at $50 o'clock last night. and will
be buried tomorrow afternoon. the
plans for the funeral being in the
hands of the members of Laramie
lodge No. 3, Masons, of which deceased
Mr.. Settele was employed at the
rolling mills, and last Friday was
taken with an obstruction of the bow
els. An operation was decided upon,
and when it was made a large tumor
in the bowels was disclosed. This had
burst, causing the filling of the alb
dominal cavity with pus, and while the
operation was successful, the action
Of the abscess had been so severe that
death was found to be practically a
certainty. The best the surgeons
hoped for was that the patient might
live for days. He began to sink. how
ever. and died not many hours after
the operation.
Mr.. Settele was born in 1862 at
Terre Haute, Ind. He came west IN
1881, first to Colorado Springs. and aft
err two years there he moved to Lar
annie, where he has resided ever since.
His father having died, he was joined
in 1886 by his mother and brother.
Charles Settele, the well known drug
gist. He was married December 81.
1897, at Blue Springs, Neb., to Miss
Fannie Marsh, and leaves the widow
and one child, an infant 3k months
old.
1t may well be said of Louis Settele
that no man in Laramie had more
friends than he. Upright and honest.
patriotic and loyal to the interests of
the city, he has made a good citizen
and a brave defender Of the rights OF
the community. He Joined the Ma
of trust therein, having been master
for n term and last year was the
eminent commander of Immanual
commandery, Knights Templar. He
was a past worthy patton of the Order
of the Eastern Star mi had been
grand lecturer of the grand lodge of
Masons of Wyoming. At his request,
the members of the Masonic bodies
will have charge of the funeral.
To his sorrowing wife and members
of his family the sympathy of the COM
munity will be extended. His aged
mother and brother knew that he was
held in high esteem and that their
sorrow is the sorrow of the whole town.
whole town.
, 1903-01-29
RAILROAD T

John Mockler OF Green River and NJ.
MurdOck of Evanston were visiting
railroad men this morning. They re-
turned west this afternoon.
James B. McC-acken, claim agent
for the Union Pacific, was here from
Ogden today. He was a guest at the
Thornburgh during his stay in the city.
Union Pacific No. 5 arrived in Ogden
yesterday but twelve minutes late. 1t
left Omaha two and a half hours late
and arrived in Evanston on time, but
was laid out from Evanston west. The
run is considered as quite good, es-
pecially with the present weather to
contend with.-Sal: Lake Tribune.
, 1903-01-29
ANOTHER MACHINE ADDED
TO REPUBLICAN PLANT

One of the latest Mergcnthaler limo
type machines. a duplex machine or
the most modern pattern, was added to
the equipment of The Republican Of
flee this afternoon, making this the
most fully equipped printing Office in
the state. The machine in S in the
Office for several years has been doing
duty night and day almost all the time.
and the new machine will relieve the
strain on the old II to a certain eX-
tent. The new linotype will be erect
ed and ready for business at once.
, 1903-01-29
From Auent 20 Mail Clerk.

W. II. Campbell. express agent at
this point for the past five months.
left on Nc. 5 this morning for Port
land, Ore, where he will enter the
railway mail service, having recently
passed the civil service examination.
says the Kemmerer Camera. Mrs.
Campbell and baby will go to Iowa
for a months Visit with relatives be,
fore Joining her husband in Portland.
During their short stay in Kemmerer
Mr.. and Mrs.. Campbell have made
many warm friends. whose best
wishes will go with them in their new
home. A. B. Steele of Ogden succeeds
Mr.. Campbell here.
, 1903-01-29
AN OLD MAN.

Here in my easy chair sit
An old, old nan before the fire.
Deaf to all sounds of every day
An dead to every past desire.
Perhaps the failing outward sense
Quickens the spirits inner ear.
For sitting here before the fire
You'd scarce believe the sounds
hear.
All this long afternoon heard
The brook in the old orchard sing
Just as it used to. on the farm,
When first the grass grew green in
spring.
You know thai gurgling. gladstone
The voice of water wild with glee
When it has burst its icy bond
And finds itself alert and free.
The birds. too. in the beech tree grove.
| hear them, as in days Of yore
When | went forth at break OF day,
Call through the sunrise hush once
more.
And than one bird that nestled high
thought she had a silver throat
A trickle of clear melody,
1t thrills me oft. her slender note.
My mothers voice, too-oh. so plain
1t calls across the fading light:
Come, children, time to leave your
play;
Come in the house. It's almost
night"
| Sometimes when you have left the
And | alone am sitting here,
I speak the answer right out loud.
Yes, yes, I'm coming, mother dear
Then there's one song comes back
to me,
Your mother sang it, my dear wife
A splendid girl dressed IN Whlle,
First time | saw her in my life.
She used to carol like a bird
'Tis an old-fashioned song. l know
But day by day l heal her still
Singing, John Anderson, my oe.'
sometimes think that when | go
To join her in the angel throng,
Her voice. above the heavily hymn
Will rise once more in that lovet
song.
An old, old man-and common speech
But seldom reaches my dulled ear
Yet sitting here before the fire
You'd scare believe the sounds
hear. Youths Companion.