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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-12-17

DaSAAASoc A~OS~>sSs
Buy groceries of Ronemus.
Miller's Pharmacy sells Vinol.
Carpets. rugs, oil cloth. Palmbaums.
Matches of all kinds at G. N. Coleman's.
New gloves and underwear Palmbaums
A. G., Wynkoop sells farm and town prop.
critics.
Blankets, comforts and fiannels. Palm
baums.
Fresh crop of rubber boots and shoes at
OFT Bros
Get your prescriptions filed by Miller's
Pharmacy.
Best soda water in town sold by Miller's
Pharmacy.
All the new fall styles in ladies' fine shoes
at OFT Bros.
The latest fall styles in stiff and soft hats
at OFT Bros.
New selection cloaks. furs and skirts
Palmbaums.
Hot chocolate, coffee, beef tea, etc, at
Brown Bros.
For coal and wood heating stoves go to @.
N. Coleman.
Hats in the correct fall shapes at Kahn's
Sadler Block.
Miller's Pharmacy sells the best cigars in
Charles Town.
Money to loan in sums to suit. Apply to
A, G Wynkoop,
If you are looking for the best groceries,
buy of Ronemus.
Express wagons, hand cars and air rifles
at Cooke & Phillips.
Try pair OF Hanan shoes, IS and Sc,
they fit, at OFT Bros.
If you want to sell your farm put it in A.
G. Wynkoop's hands.
New dress goods and silks for fall and
winter Palmbaums.
All kinds of cigarettes and tobaccos sold
by Miller's Pharmacy.
Your money draws per cent. interest at
the National Citizens Bank.
The National Citizens Bank will pay you
per cent. on time deposits.
New fall styles mems shoes-Walk Over
and Ralston health--at OFT Bros.
A. G. Wynkoop will purchase United
States Land Warrants of any date.
Cooke & Phillips have received carload
of terra Gotta pipe from to IL inches.
Why not buy your groceries of Ronemus
the best is not too good for him to SELL
Toilet paper and racks, and carpet beat
tiers and sweepers, at Cooke & Phillipss.
If you don't see what you want ask for il
Miller sP Pharmacy has itor will get it for you
stitch in time saves nine. Repairing
cleansing. pressing, dyeing and securing, by
Sachs & Co., Tailors.
American Beauty corsets have three strong
points-style. comfort, durability. Solo
only by s. II Lands.
When in need of irst-class up-to-date gro
ceries give E. Frank Ronemus call. Coun
try produce taken in exchange for goods.
For frst-class shave, or other goot
work in the barbering line, go to o. B. Col
laday, at The Palm hotel. Satisfaction
guaranteed.
To get good workmanship. fit and mater
ial in ladies' ready made suits, skirts
cloaks and waists, at low prices, call OF
Sachs & Co.. Tailors,
Give E. Frank Ronemus a call for Gro
ceries, &c. He aims to keep everything
fresh and up to date in this line, and can fill
your order promptly.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-12-17
Business Locals.

Gloves at Landls's-
Umbrellas at Landis's.
Toilet soap at Landis's.
Buy dry goods of s. Fl. lands.
Underwear at Burns 4 Shugert's.
Table and floor oil cloth at Landis's-
Carpets and Rugs at Burns 4 Shugert's.
Fine Dress Goods at Burns & Shugert's-
Prunes, currants and raisins at Landis's-
/ can furnish some tripe.if ordered. Wall
Dreamland is the place to see big show
Elegant Trimmed Hats at Burns & Slug
ert's.
Curtains and Drapery at Burns d Shug
ert's
Blankets and Comforts at Burns Il Shug
ert's.
India linens, 40 in. wide, 1211c , at Ian
dis's.
Buy your comforts and blankets at Ian
dies.
For yelling, lace and embroidery, go te
Lands.
westphalia hams. good as ever, sod by
Landis.
Ladies and Children's Coats at Burns 4
Shugert's.
DIR. Shoop's health coffee sold only by S,
H Lands.
School tablets and writing paper on sale
at Landis's.
See the Kant Swag'' farm gates at G.
N. Celeman's
Umbrellas for Christmas, SOC to So Geo.
c. Marsteller.
Dress goods for fall and winter just re-
ceived by Landis-
Taffeta ribbon, all colors, and yard wide
silk See Lands.
Homemade mince meat only 10 cents at
the Wall Cos.
Table Linens and Napkins to match at
Burns & shugert's-
Yard wide satin in popular colors, 81 per
yard S. H. Lands.
Bob Trussell gives the biggest glass of
beer in town for Sets.
Mems. ladies' and children's underwear.
old prices. See Lands.
MrHarry Getzendanner purchased through
Wall last week 234 ewes,
Arlington stock ale on draught. Trus-
sells saloon, Liberty st.
Dreamland has been crowded all the week
to sea the Great Wild West.
White Star coffee. the flavor you cannot
forget. sold by S. II. Landis-
Huntsville rock and rye. lemon flavor.
TrusselPs saloon, Liberty st.
Try the old Dutch pom boss. only scents a
pound, at the Wall Co.'S.
Call at Thompson's barber shop for first
class tonsorial work of all kinds.
Big reductions in dry good, dress goods
and furnishings, at Sachs & Co.'s,
See Marstellcr before buying your Christ
mas presents. Everything useful.
Mr. Wilkes Bowles, of Wildwood purchased
a car or stock steers of Wall last week.
Don't you want to corn some beef? Get
the beef at the Wall Co.'S. &c pound.
For flrst-clasS shave go to IhompsonS
barber shop, door east of Jefferson hotel.
Everything in mems shoes, rubbers and
felt boots at Marsteller's. one price clother.
Mr. F G Butler has something nice in the
way of sweet cider. Try glass at his store
1t makes no difference whether you are
tall, short, slim or stout, we can fit you
Sachs q Co., Tailors.
Harpers Ferry and Pilsiner export beers,
by the crate. Phone US and we will fill
your order promptly. Trussell, Liberty st.
Both phones.
Our assortment of neckwear has been es
pecially selected for Christmas. rs dozen
to select from. and SOC, patterns for 25c.-
Marsteller, one price clothier.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-12-17
DIR. TOmhnSOn7s
DENTAL OFFICE,
CoarER OF CHARLES AND LIBERTY rRBy=f
CHARLES TOWN.


POcahoutas Coal
If you are not pleased with the soft coal
tas, best coal mined Sole agents for Charles
Town.
Lykens Valley Red Ash Stove and Nut
Coal. Furnace coal, wood, sawed and split,
hay and corn wholesale and retail. Fine and
coarse salt All orders. large or small, will
be filed day received.
Yours to please,
JOHN G. BURNS, Il Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-12-17

1 will be in Charles Town December %. at
the Jefferson Ho'el. l will be glad to meet
anyo wishing to see me or give their order
for any kind of vehicles. | offer very fine
cut-under surry. only used three times, at a
special bargain. W. W. SToUGH.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-12-17

Though late in coming our stock of new
crop of fruits are all in fine condition for
the Christmss trade, evaporated peaches,
prunes, currants citron, and also new crop
of nuts of all kinds Give US your order.
with the assurance that you will get fresh
goods. s. H. Lands.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-12-17
Suitable Holiday Presents,

Suit of clothing, overooats. rain coats
cravanett overcoats. gum coats, cbildren's
suits, children's overcoats, pants, hats. Goa
sweaters, neck sweaters, gloves, ties, neck
wear. suspenders, garters. umbrellas, dress
suit cases. trunks, hats and muffiers, at
VIM KAHN, Sadler Block.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-12-17
Christmas Goods.

We have just placed on sale stock OF
these goods, all new. and of latest and new
est designs. You will find these goods OF
the best quality and for the lowest possible
prices that they can be sold for. e do not
handle cheap goods.
Brown & HooFF, Pharmacists.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-12-17
Will buy twenty tons
of loose hay and straw
G. f. Wal,

We invite your attention to our line Of
WHISTLES in bulk. We carry such well known
brands as Sherwood, If yon will bring us
your jug, we will make it pay you.
RUSSELL,
Liberty street
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-12-17

c. G. Hayward, The Photographer, wishes
to remind those who are thinking of having
for slttings, anytime of day and any kind of
weather. All photos taken instantaneous.
Prices from $l.o0 per dozen to $40 90 per
dozen See new styles
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-12-17

Services in st. James Catholic Church I'd
Sunday of each month at a. m.
Rev j F Kitzmeyer will preach IN the Bap-
fist Church next Sunday morning.
Following is the order of services for Jeffer-
son Circuit: First Sunday. Summit Point, II
m; Beulah. p M Kabletown. p m. Sec
ond Sunday. Oakland. II m; Leetown, 8 p
m; Middleway, Z M Third Sunday, Kable-
town. II a m; Beulah, p m; Summit Point.
Ppm. Fourth Sunday. Middleway, II m;
Leetown, 8 m; Oakland, p m. Fifth
Sunday, Middleway, II M; Summit Point,
u m
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-12-17
To the Public.

You will find nice line of sleighs at d G
Strider's vehicle store also storm fronts for
buggies. fur Jap covers. dust hoods for bug
gies and the new d seat for third person in
a buggy or sleigh. I76
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-12-17

good Jump-seat Carriage, in good con-
dltion and nice vehicle. will be sold at a
bargain for cash. or for part cash and part
in corn. Enquire at Spirit Office.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-12-17

For your Christmas wines such as Sherry
Port and Catawta by the quart or gallon see
Bob Trussell or phone to him. Our prices
are right for the holidays. Both pho mes.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-12-17

Nothing better for Xmas present than
a suit. overcoat or rain coat. Fine selection
at Marsteller's. the one price clothier
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-12-17
Ready For
CHRISTMAS

With readiness excelled by none.
New merchandise, fine assortments
and popular prices all combined to
make this the
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-12-17

suitable present for your best girls
box of candy from Brown Bros. They have
1872 styles of packages.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-12-17

Go to G E Hughes for all kinds of flu nj
ture. consisting of chamber suits, fancy
rock ers, couches, tables, &c.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-12-17

Don't fail to visit Dreamland. It is the
best show that has ever visited this town.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-12-17

Shenandoah Tribe No So. Improved
Order of Red Men. will give street pa
rade. headed by the City Band. at 8 p n
on Christmas day. 1t is requested thai
all members of the lodge be present il
costume, L H. Russell,
E. NJ. Jones.
e. NJ. Slifer.
W. H. Miller,
E. E. Moreland,
Committee.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-12-17

Only two Plymouth Rock cockerel> eft
No fancy prices asked. NJ. Kereheval.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-12-17

1t is an acknowledged fact that the res
taurants using tub oysters use the empty
tubs for receptacles of refuse (slop buckets,
These tubs are then returned to the shipper
much as rinsipg them. Is this sanitary2
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-12-17

We can serve you with hot lunch from
our steam table at any minute in the day
1t is always ready at the Eureka. Liberty
street. over Trussell's bar.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-12-17

just received nice lot of handsome
lamps. queensware and glassware. ut G e.
Huphes,s
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-12-17

Go to G. E. Hughes for currants. rsisins
citron, mincemeat oranges, lemons candies
extracts, spices. &c.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-12-17

Dreamland is the place you see I'll the i
est subjects and hesr the late songs.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-12-17

At the F Wall Co.'S. dressed hogs. hams
middlings, shoulders pork chops, sausage
pudding, pom boss. homemade mince meat
and fresh country lard.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-12-17

What is Christmas without fruit cake
We can serve you any size from one TO ten
lbs. Brown Bros.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-12-17

Money to Loan on approved real sstat
security. G.. M. Beltzhoovcs. Jr.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-12-17
nILLsER's
White Pine & Tar

Is now on sale at The following stores in
Jefferson County
II. West, Rippon.
j. w. Strider, Leetown
Frank Nichols, Ha11towu.
Warren Hunter, Duffie1ds.
c. ". Myers. Shenandoah Janct.
John Smal'wood. Mechanicstown.
Charlie Iohnson. Ka5leto<n.
1t is la Oily necessary for US to say any
hing about this Co gh Cure, because II has
been used by SO masy people in this coun-
ty that in all probability your next neigh
Dor will more highly recommend it than
We would do.
The price is 25c. per bottle, and If you
cannot get it at your merchants you can get
it at our store
We can only say this--it is The best Cough
Syrup for all around use that we have ever
sold; II is good for old and young, in fact
for everybody who has cough,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-12-17

Found. in the Post Office. Gold Brooch
with coral mounting Owner can have same
by calling at the SPIRIT Office and paying
for this notice.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-12-17

The Eureka Restaurant is over Tiussell's
bar, Liberty street. Headquarters for oys-
tiers in every style, Call us up. Both
phones
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-12-17

For Rent.-New twelve room house, from
LIST April Apply at this Office.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-12-17

You will find greater variety of
Xmas presents at Taylor's Art, Paint
and Wall Paper Store than any other
place in town.
Bring your pictures to be framed
now, do not wait until Christmas.
The Forrest City times., 1907-05-24

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The Forrest City times., 1907-05-24

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The Forrest City times., 1907-05-24

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The Forrest City times., 1907-05-24
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The Forrest City times., 1907-05-24
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The Forrest City times., 1907-05-24
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The Forrest City times., 1907-05-24
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The Forrest City times., 1907-05-24

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The Forrest City times., 1907-05-24

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The Forrest City times., 1907-05-24

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The Washington times., 1907-05-12

a single cross, the second with a
double cross, the third with a triple
cross. and the last with a quadruple
cross. The mC-H,s follows unless
payment Is prom made after this
last letter is deliver cd.
There is lull between the first and
the second letters. Then Il is the duty
OF one Of the Black Hand to go to the
nome OF the man that is marked
bearing letter Of introduction from
one Of the victims best friends-prob-
ably the friend who mentioned him IN
the Black Hand in the first instance
IN proof Of his title to membership
The real subject Of the visit Is left
until near it's close.
Then the caller breaches II in a del
lcate manner, with many apologies and
explanations. He is profuse with ad-
vice. 1t IL such a terrible thing and
wouldn't IL be better 70 compromise
for much less? No compromise? Then
perhaps wouldn't he try to get his
name out Of the white book7 Nog
Then he must be very careful because
the Black Hand people are very ter
riDle and might do awful things.
On the heels OF this visit follow the
other letters. Most OF these bear a
rude drawing OF the Black Hand with
a ring on the little finger. symbolic Of
the secret organization The ring Is
now worn by the supreme leader in
Italy. where he has reigned undis-
puted and immune from arrest for
years. There still he directs his sub
ordinates in all parts OF the world.
The Washington times., 1907-05-12

~ UROPE viii not be able very
- much longer TO escape a great
and violent rending asunder OF
its nationalities-
The different isolated portions Of
peoples Will either once more join
their most representative races or call
in their assistance. and with their
support overcome the lesser peoples,
in the midst OF which they happen TO
be, and whose compulsion they now
endure.
The little peoples who share a cOun-
try with others, and are unable 10
fall back upon any powerful relatives.
are doomed 10 destruction. They can
not maintain their position in their
struggle for existence against their
stronger countrymen-as nations they
must perish.
Only the great nations will endure,
and such of the smaller ones which
VIII be IN a position to found an indie
pendent. national political constitu-
ton. II necessary expelling or sup
pressing the foreign popular elements
that are settled among them
The twentieth century can hardly
come TO an end without seeing the
conclusion OF this drama in the worlds
history.
Before then. a considerable portion
Of Europe Will see much distress and
bloOdshed. many acts Of violence and
crimes Peoples will be ragged against,
and races pitilessly crushed. Side by
side with tragedies Of human baseness
viii be played tragedies Of lofty hero
ism. Hordes OF towards viii allow
themselves TO be emasculated without
resistance. and brave armies will per
ish gloriously in fight
The survivors. however. viii then
enjoy the full possession Of their ma
tional rights, and IN word and action
VIII always and everywhere be able 70
be themselves
The prospect is indeed a gloomy one.
but II cannot terrify the man who has
become recOnciled to the severity OF
the universal law OF life
Life means struggling. and the power
to live gives the right to 1.-Two.
This law dominates the suns in spacs
equally with the infusoria in stagnant
water 1t dominates peoples also. and
gives to their destinies on this earSh
that direction from which they cannot
bs diverted BY any hypOcriucaI legis-
lation or any tricky policy. any inter
ests on the parts Of some dynasty, or
any sharpness on the part OF mercen-
airy renegades.
Sentimentality may wipe its eye at
the destruction of a people, but the
intelligent man will know that il went
down because it did not have the
power to endure. and ranks il among
those extinct forms Of existence which
prevailed at past stage Of the world )
development