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Valentine Democrat., 1906-04-12

drawn from bond compared with the previous year
7O404O gallons No will say that there has been
decrease in population during that period. The same
figures show corresponding gain in the consumption Of
beer the increase being 1251 4O7 barrels. The reyea
ton these figures furnish is that people drinking
spirits containing so per of alcohol so and more
beer, containing per cent or less of alcohol.
One does not have to seek very far find one
for this change The existing inugtral conditions
enforce sobriety When the population of the country
sparse and mostly composed Of farmers the drunk
of did not endanger the lives of many. But
with the concentration Of the great manufacturing in
dustries of the country in mammoth structures employ
ing thousands Of workmen and filed with costly ma
chinery too much is at stake permit machinery or
motive power to be handled Dy those whose
wits have been befuddled with drink. The same
is true Of the than million employed on steam
and electric railway lines. Thus it has come to pass
that sobrety has been enforced by nexorable de-
mand.
While it is not to be expected that drunkenness will
be entirely abolished the tendency clearly toward it's
Decline we'll towards the substitution lighter
and less intoxicating beverages those of stronger
and more dangerous type-Philadepha Bulletin.
Valentine Democrat., 1906-04-12

In a Pinch, Use Aliens Foot-Ease.
A powder to shake into your Shoes 1t rests
the feet, Cures Corns, Bunions Swollen,
Sore, Hot, Ca!lous, Aching, Sweating feet
and Ingrowing Nails Aliens Foot-Ease
Druggists and Shoe Stores, 2Jc Sample
mailed FREE. Address Allen s. Olmsted
LIE Roy, n. Y.
Valentine Democrat., 1906-04-12
WHEN YOU ARE Blue

GREAT many persons have the blues They
imagine that they are having a hard time
in life and that their sorrows reach the
limit. They are wrong. If you have such
feelings you should compare your condition
with that of someone else who is pulling
hard AGAINST tho stream of Efa pood a
Valentine Democrat., 1906-04-12

If the killing of patients afflicted with "incurable'
diseases had been considered the only of relief in
the past, who would have been movol devote days
and years and lifetime to the study .Iring?
Many diseases which long semeI lrabe
successfully treated For countless centuries the plague
the smallpox, rabies tuberculosis and swift subtle dp
liberia carried with them the sentence of death, but
sought patiently and persstently for effective ways
to fight these dreadful foes of humanity sacrificing
their lives in unselsh zeal; and result have
cination, incubation and antitoxn and millions
deemed incurable saved
Within the memory of old physicians the preparations
for surgical operation alarmngy simple; enough
carboc acid to nearly stife the operators thrown
about the operating room, and that ALL Only to
10 per cent of the cases recovered But now, from
hospital of high standing where the operating is
surgicaly clean the report of 100
tive abdominal operations which entirely success
full.
Suffering and struggle against death have sprred men
on to accomplish these things Must they suddenly be
called to halt to strive more, accept defeat?
Must they reverse their and give death instead of
life? Killing is no incentive to curing Slipping off bur-
dens strengthened shoulders. Giving up problems
never developed minds-Kansas City World
Valentine Democrat., 1906-04-12
Fifty Mill

Fifty Millions for Good Roads.
New York State has authorized an
expenditure of $5O,OOOOOO for good
roads
Valentine Democrat., 1906-04-12

Out Of 1,173 persons inoculated against
the plague at Habli, India, only 81 per
cent died, while of those who refused
to be inoculated 26.6 per cent died.
Valentine Democrat., 1906-04-12

Paris is to use automobile garbage
carts in future.
Valentine Democrat., 1906-04-12
TEMPERANCE INCREASING.

y spite of the asseverations of the total ab-
stainers to the contrary, statistics prove that
the whisky drinking habit in this country is
on the decline. The preliminary report Of
the Commissioner of Internal Revenue for
the fiscal year, which closed June 80, shows
Valentine Democrat., 1906-04-12
"THE INCURABLE.u

D ARBAROUS," ''inhuman,'' "murderous" are
4 terms in which prominent physicians and
4 lawyers solemnly condemn the bill before
4 the Ohio Legislature for the painless death
q of incurables.
4 The mild term unscentific does not sound
ca loud hut II carriaS f,1rthar
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1906-07-10
Resolutions of Respect.

On the death of Brother r W. KEARNs
the following resolutions were passed by
Triluminar Lodge No. III, A. F. d A. NJ
Middleway. of which he was valuable
member for over thirty years:
Death came to him not by long and te-
dlous sickness which wasted the body and
agonized the mind, but life which began
February 30, 1S48, terminated like flash OF
lightning out of clear sky when apparently
none of his physical or mental powers had
weakened, he fell like mighty oak in the
forest before the woodman's axe on the 9th
day of June. 1906. Again we are called to
mourn, again our lodge loom is draped in
mourning. The Supreme Architect of the
Universe has entered the tile recesses of our
Lodge and Brother Kearns is with us no
more. Brother Kearns was veritabe pillar
in our Lodge. being wei skilled not only in
the arts and science of Masonry. but as well
in her laws and history. He was like Boaz
of old, pillar of strength in our midst
lie was true and tried. and his faithful heart
beat with response to every effort that was
worthy of commentator and always upheld
a good name aud preserved the fraternal
chain that binds us together He stood up
right in the perfect image of Masonic man
hood and welded the implements of intel
lectual and moral combat for its advance
ment. The finger OF God touched him and
he sleeps. He has exchanged the tumults
of time for the place of enternity; laid aside
the sword of combat for the crown of rejoic-
ing, and received from the Grand Master of
the Universe full measure of his reward
for his faithful service. 1t is said that he
gave to Masonry the vigor of his young man.
hood; the conservation and wise admonition
of matured life. In moral tone, fidelity to
duty, strict integrity and truth and Masonic
and Christian life. our brothers career con-
stituted bright example worthy of admira-
ton and emulation. To his family he was
faithful and loving husband and father.
ample in his provision, tender and sympa-
thetic in his affection. Be 1t therefore
Resolved. That we bow in submission to
the will of Him who doeth all things we'll
Our loss is his eternal gain. To the beloved
family we extend our sincere sympathy, and
trust that they look to Him who is very
present help in time of trouble. and receive
the consultations of the gospel of peace
Resolved, That these resolutions be spread
upon the minutes of the Lodge, published
in the county newspapers. and copy be
sent to the family of the deceased brother.
n r. ROBERTS,
A. J. WILLIS,
CHAs G. LUCAS.
Committee,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1906-07-10
A Beautiful Tribute.

The Point Pleasant Gazette, edited by
Mrs. Livia Simpson Poffenbarger, wife
of Judge Proffenbarger of the West Vir.
ginia Supreme Court of Appeals, noted
prospectively the recent visit of Mr.. I'm.
H. Beale, an ex-Confederate of that To-
cality and his wife. 10 Jefferson county,
and that among Mr.. Beale's old friends
he would find the Chews and Rouses.
In conclusion the article says:
"Mr. Beale will no doubt renew his
youth. If there is any place OH earth
that can be called the river beautiful. it
is the historic old Shenandoah with its
wide valley, its beautiful mountains, its
historic interests, every foot of which is
strewn with fragrant memories of the
past. from the head of the stream in the
mountain to its mouth at Harpers Ferry,
where natures great upheaveal has made
possible its silent march to the sea.
Shenandoah, river of the stars rich IN
natures gifts and historic lore, is richer
still in men and women who are a little
more hospitable. little more given over
to the enjoyment of life and freer from
its cares than any people we have ever
known, When Mr.. Beale and his charm
ing wife return home they will feel that
their visit 10 The Valley has been one to
carry forever pleasant memories"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1906-07-10
Col. Jesse j. Moore.

Col. Jesse ]. Moore, one of the best
known and most popular Democrats in
MARYLAND. died Tuesday evening at the
Garfield Hospital, in Washington. where
he had been for some time suffering from
chronic heart trouble. With the excep-
ton of the four years during which the
late Lloyd Lowndes was Governor. Col
onel Moore had served continuously as
superintendent OF the Maryland House
OF Correction since 1886. No more dyed
in-the-wool Democrat lived than was
Colonel Moore, and the late Senator Cor
man had no more loyal or devoted friend.
For some years his heart had been affect
ed. and it is said by the friends of Colonel
Moore that the recent death of Mr.. Cor
man decidedly fastened his own end.
He was born on his farm. at Sandy Hook.
SO years ago, and his body was taken
there for burial. Personally Colonel
Moore had host of friends, to whom
he was Familiarity known as ~ ncle Jess. .
and his geniality and warm hospitality
were prominent traits of his character.
Colonel Moore is survived by two sons,
one being in the railway-mail service and
the other employed at the Maryland
House of Correction. The late County
Commissioner Thos. B. Moore. of this
county. was brother of the deceased.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1906-07-10
County Court.

The County Court held special session
yesterday, for the purpose of laying the
levy and tending to other matters.
Levy for the next ensuing year was
laid at rs cts. on each 300 of real and
personal property.
Road tax for Charles Town District
I24 cts; Middleway. 10 cts: Kabletown.
I24 cts; Shepherdstown. IS cts; Har.
pers Ferry ii cts.
In matter of petition of Geo. w. Shull
and others, this day came c. E. Sublette,
by Forrest w. Brown, attorney, and filed
exceptions to viewers report and the
consideration of this matter, and tie
Court doth refer the matter back to the
committee heretofore appointed except
that VIM. Wilt is substituted for B. E.
Beavers, making committee as follows /.
Daniel Hefebower, N. T. Snyder and
VIM. Wilt, with instructions to make an
additional and fuller report, employing
the County Surveyor. and return plat
of said road with their report.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1906-07-10
Camp Meeting.

Rev. Thos. c. Jones will conduct a
camp meeting in Aglionby's woods. at
Shenandoah Junction. commencing July
"a and continuing until August 6. Rev.
S. w. Grafflin will deliver illustrated lee
lures the first three nights. The follow
ing ministers will be present on the
grounds and preach: Rev w H D Har-
per. Rev DR. S K Cox. Revs Frank A
Strother, H l Stephens, w Canter and
A F Campbell. Hon M L Walton will
lecture on Sunday School work. Prof
c brennan will lecture on Temperance,
and Prof Rowe on Education. The
Purcellville band will furnish music for
the occasion. Meals and refreshments
will be served on the grounds Horses
fed and watered. Long distance tele-
phone on the grounds. Admission on
Sundays will be ten cents Lunch bas.
kets will be checked and taken care of by
the young ladies. Tents can be rented
at reasonable price. Comnittee-Jno
w Irwin, Chairman; w Williams,
Treas'r; Strother Brown, Sec'y; John o
Agllonby, Harry Moler. w A B Nell
vile and James Funtnev. Overseers.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1906-07-10
Board of Education.

AT the meeting of the Board of Educa.
ton of Charles Town District held or
Monday of last week Trustees were ap
pointed as follows: Manning.s. S. G.
Johnson; Riverside. Douglos Staubs;
| Mechanicstown, c. d. Cline; Shenan.
doah Junction, w. E. Leedy; Wiltshlres S,
Robt. S. Wiltshire; Bardane, ]. P. Con.
ley; Ramey's, James G. Aldridge; Zoar,
Jonathan Sager.
Mr.. Charles A. Johnson was appointed
secretary of the Board to succeed Mr.. S.
Frank Moreland, who had resigned after
a faithful service in that capacity for the
past three years.
AT meeting held on Friday Prof.
Wright Denny was reappointed Princi-
pal of the Cherries Town High School,
for the ensuing session, and Mrs. L. R.
Melbourne was appointed teacher in
place of Stanley Shugert. resigned.
The following teachers We're reappoint-
ed: Miss LallIe E. Ciaighill. Miss Ora
F. Tomlinson. Miss Bette ]. Beller, Miss
K. Helen Bates. Miss Mary E. Camp
bell. Miss Daisy w. Engle. Miss Mamie
H Young and Miss Mary 7. Howell.
The following teachers were reappoint-
ed for the Colored Graded School: Phil
ip Jackson, l.. l.. Page and Miss Eliza
beth d. Moore. AS H. l.. Page will not
teach This wear there ic a yacaucv =, IL,
school which may be obtained by some
worthy colored teacher.
w. S. Morris was reappointed janitor
of the white school and Lydia Mitchell
jantress of the colored school. Salaries
same as last year.
President and Secretary were author
lzed to make out and sign all regular
teacher and building orders during ses-
sion.
The President was authorized to sign
contract for the erection of the addition
to the Colored Graded School building,
also to take bond from the contractor
and employ ON. Phillips as supervising
architect in charge of the construction of
said addition.
Money now in the hands of Prof Den
ny received tor card transfers during the
past year was donated to the Library
Fund of the Charles Town High School.
All schools in the district to open the
first Monday IN September.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1906-07-10
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

List OF letters remaining in the Pos,uflice at
Charles Town. Jefferson county. w. Va, ON
Saturday. July Z. 1906. Persons calling for
same win be required to pay one cent for
each letter:
Mrs Mary Walters. Vulcan Road Machine
Works, II ID Van Dorm, Vinton Thomas.
Geo Tappmeyer. Reed Simpson. Fl III Sher-
mon, Sarah Reed, Henry Brown, Rev H d
Clark. Miss Lima Cary, Miss Emma Coffman.
z L Diobel, | ID Dixon, II Z Eskin, Naten
Foldman, DR. JAS NJ Tontaine, Washington
B Grove. F F Heath. Ruth N johnson, Mrs
Hattie Jones, Mrs Mamie Levi (2), Miss &C.
liza Mooks. DR. + w Moore, Mrs sarah b
Morris, Willie Mirsy, P Pierce ca, Mrs
NJ Prise. E D Potter.
The above letters. II not called for within
fifteen days, will be scut to the dead letter
Office Persons calling for them will please
say that they are advertised.
GEoRGE PoRTERFIELD. p. N.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1906-07-10
The Value Of 4 Bank.

Hon. Henry G. Davis. in his recent ad.
dress before the West Virginia Bankers
Association. at Elkins. related a bit of
personal experience as to the value of a
bank in connection with other important
enterprises, as follows
II feel that am not out of place in a
bankers convention. Some years ago
perhaps it is as we'll not to strain the
memories of some who are here-three
brothers by the name of Davis started a
savings bank in Piedmont, West Virginia.
which was later made state and then a
national bank. This bank gave them
some financial standing and this helped
them to carry out plans for the future.
The country between Piedmont and
Elkins was wilderness. Astounding in
timber and coal. As long as it was
inaccessible it was of no practical value !;
but railroad would transform it. This
idea occurred to the Davis brothers, and
largely by the use of the credit aud stand
ing the bank had given them, they went
forward to a successful completion with
the West Virginia Central. upon which
there are now ten or twelve hourishing
towns. Following this was the planning
and building of the Coal and Coke Rail-
way, from Elkins to Charleston. 1t is
doubtful if these railroads of three humid
red miles from Cumberland to Charles
ton, traversing large portion of the in
terror of West Virginia. could have been
built. under the circumstances. without
the assistance, directly and indirectly, of
the Davis National Bank of Piedmont.
Until the advent in 1891 of the West Vir.
ginia Central, there was no railroad with
in forty miles of Elkins and now, scarce
| fifteen years since then. there are railroads
divergine in five directions from this
place. Before the railroad came there
was, nearby. cross-road with two or
three houses. and now you see prospe-
rous town of several thousand people
with all modern utilities and advantages,
including hospital and college. Instead
of consuming several days. as heretofore,
we can now reach in few hours the
capital of the state and the larger cities in
the east and have their morning papers
at night.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1906-07-10

The Red Men, under the auspices of
Shenandoah Tribe. No. So. of this place,
had a rousing big Fourth of July in
Charles Town. The weather was all
that could be desired, and immense
crowds poured into town from this and
all surrounding counties. with large dele
cations OF Red Men from various towns
and cities within radius of many miles.
Charles Town was in gala attire from
one end to the other bunting. flags and
chinese lanterns being used in profusion
and with the bright costumes of the
Red Men made respondent scene.
The Charles Town Concert Band accom-
panied the reception committee to all
trains. and. indeed. was on duty almost
the entire day. Tribes from Martinsburg.
Winchester, Frederick, Bedington, Low
ittsville and members from scattered
tribes were all here by noon. At2 o'clock
the parade, headed by the Charles Town
Concert Band. started. IT, E. Chamblin
John H. Bishop. ] L.Pentz. .Slifer.
Geo. E. Wysong. J. NJ. Taylor. ]. T.
Trussell The tribes paraded the princi-
pal streets for over an hour. Tuscarora
tribe. Martinsburg. had 81 men and II
young women in line; Delaware tribe,
Brunswick. AZ. Shawnee tribe. Winches-
ter. 81; Chippewa tribe. Frederick, 90
and band of "a; tribe from Bedington
had men and there were others. not
counting Shenandoah tribe from this
place which was largely represented.
The Frederick City Band and Charles
Town Trumpet and Drum Corps also
filed important places in the line. The
prize of SIS to the tribe having the largest
number OF uniformed men in line was
awarded to Tuscarora tribe. Martinsburg.
That of $25 to tribe coming the greatest
distance to Chippewa tribe, Frederick;
as was also the prize of $I5 awarded in
the reel race. The illuminated parade at
night was beautiful sight-Roman can
ules, SKY lOckctS, 0leck HIe, ETC., DelDS
used in great profusion. The procession
with all the tribesmen in line marched
through the principal streets of the town
firing blanks cartridges from revolvers,
and making the night, brilliant with all
manner of explosives and iiluminants
A war dance in the street near the Court
house followed the parade. Thecelebra-
ton has on all sides been pronounced a
grand success. and those having it in
charge deserve much credit. Although
the crowd present was one of the largest
ever in Charles Town, the order was
unusually good AS to the costumes, we,
believe the Charles Town boys are en-
titled to the prize.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1906-07-10
jefferson Man Buys Fruit Ranch.

The well known Mrs. Emma r. Buxton
fruit orchard six miles west of Porterville
has been sold and has fallen into the pos.
session of an Arizona man. c. c. Man.
ming is the party to whom the title of the
orchard has fallen and the purchase price
was in the neighborhood of $50, 900. Mr..
Manning has been in the mercantile
business in Arizona for some time but
decided that California fruit life would
agree with him better for while. He
is young man, tull of energy and am
bition and hopes to make the Buxton
orchard the best in this part of the state.
Mr.. Manning arrived last Saturday &C
companied by his wife and have been
stopping at the Pioneer Hotel since their
arrival, but they hope TO make their home
on the ranch as soon as they get house
hold matters Strengthened around a trifie.
The ranch consists of 100 acres, all beng
in fruit with the exception of 40 acres
which is fine field of alfalfa. The place
is well improved but has run down con-
slderably on account of lack of proper
care and attention all of which it will be
given by Mr. Manning. A go,d early
fruit crop is being harvested from the
place at the present time. With Mr..
Manning's coming to Porterville to re-
side. another wide awake influential resi-
dent has been added to Eastern Tulare
county and both he and his wife should
be given hearty reception and the good
will of an.-Porterville Cali Daily Mes
senger.
Mr.. Manning is nephew of Mr. F. !
Manning of this vicinity and was some
years ago school boy at the old Charles
Town Academy. HIS manyfriends here
will be pleased to learn of his success.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1906-07-10
rIr. A. LYNN King.

Mr.. A. Lynn King was found dead ly.
o'clock on July 4th by one of his little
sons. He was partly dressed. in his day
clothes, indicating that he was getting
mp at his usual hour, about o'clock
A physician called in pronounced il
heart trouble. Mr.. King was 90 years
old last December, and was born III
Waynesboro. the son of Clinton M King,
first lieutenant and killed tn the civil
wrr. and his wife Mary Reeder. He is
survived by his wife. who was Miss Lille
Moore. and by FIVE young children; also
by one brother, Mr.. e. NJ King. of Wash.
iugron. lie was man most highly es.
teemed by large circle OF friends. AT
the time of his death he was head book
keeper for the White Star Mills. having
served this concern and its predecessor,
Messrs. WITT & Holt. for Io years. He
had never had but one other employer,
Capt. A. Patterson Of Waynesboro.
with whom he went to work in the mill
while boy. He was a member of the
Methodist church. and had served the
church in an official capacity. His death
cast gloom over many households. -
Staunton, Va.) News.
The deceased was a nephew of Mrs.
Geo. w. Haines, of this place.
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