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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-16

Friday is the day the local players
have been notified to report here for
practice. This will make a great in
crease in the number of ball players
and would-be players at the local
park. From Friday until the opening
of the ante-season series, which will
be but Friday and Saturday, Cooley
will put his youngsters through a good
tryout to see what there is in them
and to decide on whom he will use
against the Washington team, which
will open a series of three games
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-09-22
. "A oHI
Bears the n Tho Kind You Have Always Bought
signature q LzNAzZM

The annual report of the condition of
the Norfolk and Western Railway Com
pany for the fiscal year ending June 90,
1908. has just been issued. the SPIRIT OF
JEFFERSON being favored with COPY
In his General Remarks" appended to
the report. President Johnson deplores
the abrupt turn in the tide of Industry
and finance which occurred towards the
end of the year 1907" In consequence
of the abrupt turn" referred to. the semi
annual dividend of 81 per cent payable
usually in June was this year reduced to
per cent. The total net earnings of
the company for the year were $40, 4oa,-
72o. During the year before they were
$II, 64q.S45. During the first FIVE months
of the year. from July to November 40,
the net earnings were greater by almost
half million dollars than they were the
remaining seven months. The legal
proceedings to protect the Company's
revenues IN connection with the reduc-
tionlof passenger rates in the State of
Virginia have progressed to the stage
where the case will be argued in the Su-
preme Court of the United States early
in the term commencing in October -
The outcome is awaited with the greatest
interest by all concerned.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-09-22
Watson..dranf.

La Grange" the fine old country
home of Mr. and Mrs James E Watson.
four miles north of Charles Town. was
at m Thursday the scene of beauti-
full home wedding, their daughter. Miss
Lavinia Pearl Watson. becoming the
bride Of Mr. John Alexander Grant. a
prominent merchant. of Oakland. Md
The parlors where the ceremony was
performed were decorated with golden
rod. Miss Mary Kownslar Watson. sis
ter of the bride, was maid of honor. and
Mr. Frank Gardner, of Leetown. was
best man. The bride wore a superb
gown of white chiffon cloth and carried
bride roses. while her maid of honor was
becomingly attired in lavender chiffon
cloth, her flowers being golden rod. Only
the immediate friends of the bride and
groom witnessed the ceremony, which
was performed by Rev D A Berry of the
the M E Church South. The wedding
marches were rendered by Miss Sadie
Snyder. of near Shepherdstown, who al
so played 1.-THE sweetest story ever told"
during the ceremony. After their we'd
ding tour. Nj and Mrs Grant will sd-
at Oakland. Md.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-09-22
Twas Circus Day.

The Frank Robbins circus visited
Olean yesterday. and gave clean attract.
i've, and entertaining perform ances. aft.
ternoon and evening. The Robbins show
is one of the good old fashioned one ring
kind, where you can see all that is do
ing" and while there are not one hun
dred and one turns" as in the big three
ring circuses. what there is is good. The
tents were we'll filed both afternoon and
evening. and those present seemed salts
fed that they had received their moneys
worth. The show people claim no fol-
lowing of sharks and gamblers, and no
complaints along that line We're made
during their visit in Olean. The Rob.
bins shows can be credited with fulfilling
all that they promise. - lean Times
Will exhibit in Charles Town, Friday.
October 2.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-09-22
Says Trust Helps Taft.

William ] Bryan. 10 two speeches in
Delaware on Thursday, boldly charged
the existence of political partnership
between the United States Steel Corpor-
alton and the Republican National Com
mittee, saying
The Steel Trust is today supporting
the Republican party and the Republican
party dare not pablish before election the
amount of money it will collect from Off
Gals of the Steel Trust to help it in the
campaign. The way the Republican
party has regulated the trusts has been to
permit the trusts to regulate it
The Democratic nominee declined
firmly to make his direct charges against
the Steel Trust and.the Republican Ma
tional Committee any more elaborate
when requested to do so. He intimated,
however, that he was prepared to prove
the truth of his accusations should they
be denied by any responsible person.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-09-22

Mr. H Littleton Shaull. formerly of
this county. was married In the FIRST
Baptist Church. Martinsburg. on We'd
nesday evening to Miss Bertrand Sur
plee, the ceremony beng performed by
Rev w D McCurdy. The matron of
honor was Mrs ] R Poland, sister of the
br ide. and the best man was Mr. John S
Shaull. brother of the groom. The ush-
ers were Mr. L H Thompson. Mr. R
Poland. Mr. ] E Thrasher and Mr. N c
Taverner. The alter of the church was
beautifully decorated with potted plants,
ferns golden rod and other flowers. As
the bridal party entered the church Mrs
Francis Llttleton. of Leetown. played
the Lohengrin wedding march. During
the marriage ceremony. Mrs Littleton
softly played ''Star of Hope,"'and as a
occasional Mendelsohn, ddina march.
The guests from this county, attending
the wsdding were Mr. and Mrs Francis
/ Eitfleton. Misses Kate and Fannie Lit
Teton, Misses Fannie Heidwohl and
Jennie Tavener.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-09-22
Col. Chew at Confederate Reunion.

The reunion of old ex Confederates at
Camp Walker last Wednesday resulted
IN an attendance far beyond the expec-
tatlons of the projectors The crowd
easily numbered over 1000 and came
from all sections of the county and some
from outside. All brought their baskets
and no one had the least excuse for go
ing away hungry. The exercises proper
began in the afternoon William Mont
gomery presided and he CALLED on Rev
DR. Brooke, who intl reduced Col K p
Chew of Jefferson county. who was orator
of the dav The Colonel endeared him
self to his sudience by his happy manner
and at times was eloquent and others
pathetic in his eulogy of the Confederate
soldier IN the dischai ge of his duty. He
spoke for more than an hour aud held
the closest attention of his listeners. Fol.
lowing Col Chew. Rev DIR Brooke read
poem written by Randolph Davis. form
erly of this place, on General Robert E
Lee and this concluded the exercises.
Those who att ended the reunion were
highly pleased with the speech of Col
Chew, and, indeed, the camp was for
tunate in securing his services for a
speech. In ike evening after his return
TO Romney the Colonel met and chatted
with large number of old soldiers.
lianpaire Review.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-09-22
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

List of LISTERS remaining in the Postoffice a.
Charles Town. Jefferson county. W. Va. OF
Saturday. Sept. 10, 1908. Persons calling fol-
same viii be required to pay one cent fol
each letter:
Mrs David Price, Miss Doro Walker. Mrs
Catherine Lloyd, Mrs Willie johnson. Miss
Edthe Hute. Miss Mabel Gates, Mrs Conine
Della Avery, Mr. and Mrs W Thomas. f {
Thompson, James Warner, Geo w Turner
Paul DeVoll. 8 letters; 4 Andrews. LET
tiers; Robt H Smith. Crisken Mornber. Cbas
J Arnold, Jas A Moore, William Rhoads.
The above letters. if not called for within
fifteen days, will DO seut to the dead lette,
Office. Persons calling for them viii please
say that they are advertised.
81. N. RRADLEY. P. NJ.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-09-22
Notice IN Bankruptcy.

September 81, 1905.
In he Matter Of A. W. Brown. Bankrnnt
Charles Town. w. Va -
TAKE NOTICE, That the above person
having been adjudicated Bankrupt by the
United States Cour for the Northern District
OF West Virginia in Bankruptcy on September
~, 1908, meeting of Creditors will be
held at Mar'iusb rg, W. Va. in the office
of John O. Lcmep, on October j. 1908
at o'clock p. M, for the purpose of al
lowing claims, examining the Bankrupt and
selecting . Trustec or Trustees
JAS. d. BUTT.
Sept 22-lt. Referee In Bankruptcy.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-09-22
. "A - ToRTA
Bears the The Kind You Haw Always Bought
signature "a IxAzzzu


Winchester Presbytery held its regular
fall meeting in Shepherdstown last week
The opening sermen was preached by
Rev NJ B Lambdin. of Keyser. the re.
firing moderator. and the closing sermon
was delivered by Rev Dir PD Stephenson,
Of Woodstock. Va. The spring meeting
will be held at Woodstock, Va, begin.
ming April IS. Among the important
matters discussed was that relating to the
status of Davis and Ekins college, which
was disposed of by an agreement to the
proposition to invite the West Virginia
Synod of the Presbyterian church to CO.
operate with the Winchester Presbytery
in conducting the institution.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-09-22

had an interesting conversation
kew days ago with Mr.. S. Gibson Barr.
6f Hollidaysburg Pa. who with his wife
has been visiting his brother. Mr.. A. D.
Barr. N this place. Mr. Barr has been a
lifelong Democrat, was postmaster at
Hollidaysburg under the Cleveland ad-
ministration, and is now mayor of that
place--a Democrat elected in a Repub-
lican city. His county. he says. used to
have fourteen furnaces in blast. and now
has not one. Like conditions prevail all
over Pennsylvania, and thousands are
unemployed. This condition Of affairs
IS causing people of all classes to put
their thinking caps on, and the result is
that an immense number of people who
never cast Democratic vote before will
on the sd Of Move mber 60 to the polls
and vote for VIM. Bryan. One Re-
publican employer told him that he and
his five employees would vote for Bryan
Two other hitherto Republicans. father
and son. told him the same. and these. he
says. are ut samples of many other such
remarks that he has heard already in
this campaign. All this, too. in the face
of an assertion by the Hollidaysburg
Register that Pennsylvania is prosperous.
This paper says:
The true reason for the prosperity of
Pennsylvania is that her people work.
and the tue reason for the lack of prog
ress in the South is that very consider
able number of the Southern people will
not work.
This IS a glazing lie out of the
whole cloth. and the Register writer, II
be knows anything. knows it. Did moi
the southerners after the War Between
the States come back to devastated fields
and blackened ruins. with not a panel oil
fencing anywhere2 and did they not &c
grandly 10 work to build up the waste
places and soon make their beloved
southland blossom as the rose, bringing
prosperity cut of poverty? And have
they not ever since contributed their mil
lions in taxation to support by thousand:
the immense number of northern pen
sioners And have they not. besides
pensioned their own aged and crippled
veterans, and yet prospered in the face
of all this The vile writer in the Reg
lister further has the gall to say
In Pennsylvania we have smoking
furnaces. factory chimneys and mil
stacks, and not smoking negroes at the
stake"
This IN the face of the bold fact, a.
stated by Mr.. Barr and noted by US
above, that in Blair county, Pennsylvania
where the Register is published, there is
not now single furnace in blast. This
is fair sample of the kind of wholesale
ying thatis being done to bolster up the
fortunes of fast weakening party.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-09-22
Notice to Bond Holders.
CALL FOR JEFFERSON COUNTY
R0NnS

CALL FOR JEFFERSON COUNTY
BONDS.
To the holders of Jefferson County per
cent. semi-annual interest bearing bonds of
issue of 1857
Notice is hereby given that the principal
and accrued interest of the bonds hereinbe-
low named will be paid atthe BaLk oi Charles
Town. in Charles Town, Jefferson ounty,
West Virginia, or 1T the National I'm on Bank
of Baltimore, at Baltimore, Nd. en- october
LIST, 1908, and that the intere III said bonds
will cease on that date, viz:
$500 90 Bonds Nos. 81, 5S 3d. GO, 81. SO, SO.
Ga, 65, 66.
Attention Is also called to the fact that
$500 o. Bonds Nos 5. 2, rs, q, %. 80 81, 80
33, "a, IS, SO, 81, 3e, 80. 81, SIS and Sc were
called to be paid July 1st, 1908, and that in.
terest ceased on that date.
By ord r of Court,
JOHN PORTERFIELD,
W. r. ALEXANDER,
Sept. 22-2t. Agents,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-09-22

There is more Catarrh in this sec ion of the
country than all other diseases put together,
and until the last few years was supposed to be
incurable. For great many years doctors
pronounced it a local disease, and prescribed
local needles. and by constantly falling to
cure with local treatment, pronounced it in
durable. Science has proven catarrh to be a
constitutional disease, and therefore requires
northumberland Halls Catarrh Cure.
manufactured by F. ]. Cheney u Co., Toledo.
Ohio, is the only constitutional cure on the
market. 1t is taken internally il doses from
10 drops to teaspoonful. 1t acts directly on
the blood and mucous surfaces of the system.
They offer one hundred dollars for any case it
fails to cure. Send for circulars ard testi-
mcnials.
Address, F. J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, Use.
Take Halls Family Pills for constiputation
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-09-22

Middleway Democrats organized a
Bryan and Kern club Saturday night
week. and fifty members were enrolled
The officers chosen were: President.
w G Bates; Ist vice-president. James
Grantham; aud vice-president. N r Rob
erts; corresponding secretary, Marshall
L Engle; Secretary, e D Homer; Ser
geant at Arms. Frank P. Athey.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-09-22

The Labor Argus having asked Hon.
Louis Rennett. Democratic Candidate
for Governor. for his views On the fol-
lowing issues he renlied briefly nv saw
inp:
RONDING GUARDS. sIf nerna-
nent guards (such AZ emploved IN and
around mines and lumber campsl. nri-
vate detectives and railroad police. are
employed as peace officers then favor
snch permanent officers heinc nlaced nm
der bond and answerable to the State
for their acts the same as regularly
elected peace officers.
MINING LAWS. .sUnouestionablv
mining laws to protect life and pronertv
should be enacted. and there should be
a rigid enforcement of same.
EMPLOYERS LIABILITY ACT. 81
stand on the Democratic national and
state platforms which call for an eouit-
able EMPLOYERS Liability Act.
FREETEXT BOOKS. INV experience
as teacher in the common schools of
the state. and as principal of the nor
NAL school at Chenille. as well as NV
general interest in the free school svs.
tenn of the state. has convinced me Of
the need of an imnroved. compulsorv
soon as the finances Of the state will
permit. Free text books could have been
provided for before this time. except for
the extravapance of the Republican
state administrations.
GOOD ROADS AND CONVICT LA.
ROR. ssNo one knows better than do
Of the CRYING need of a law that will
guarantee the yerv best roads POSSIBLE
throughout the State. This has beer
for wears a snecial hobby of mine. and
I know Of no greater BLESSING ALONG nro.
pressiye lines which could he conferred
npon our neonle than to rive them oooc
roads. IF elected Governor shall roc.
ommend that convict laborers he used II
improving our public roads and thereby
remove them from the field of competi.
ton with free labor.
INJUNCTION ARJJSE. ga law II
correct the abuse Of the Injunction pro
cess in labor disputes has been demand
ed bv both national and state platforms
of the Democratic party. and stand OF
these platforms.
HONEST BALLOT. sThe enact
ment of an election law will guarantee
the puritv of the ballot has been de.
manded bv the Democratic partv 70,
years. The Fundamental PRINCIPLES Of
our entire political system are based up.
on fair and honest ballot. and we Should
never rest or cease our efforts until we
shall have attained It. This IS a Question
which interests the whole people. and il
would not be an issue in this campaign
were it not that the Republican machine
of the state relies mainly upon the 10.
norant and vicious element to maintain
itself in power. This statement Is not
merely from a Democratic viewnoint.
large number Of the batter element If
the Rennhl;cans If the state In fact
MANY Of The leading RennhI;can news
naners and men whose STANDING 10 b;ob
n that Marty make hold to CO aynres !
themselves Is one Of The raasons wh Inv
thew onnose the elect;on If Sw;shayy
t;kcet large and rasnecta he eIanant
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-09-22

sner IS willing to quit. but as
elsher. Judge Ira Robinson and others
were in consultation with Senator Elkrns.
and the Sberr men say they will touch
no man for governor who bears the Ell
kins or Scott brand. the Republican
situation in West Virginia is not yet
clear by any means.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-09-22

The Prohibition party of Jefferson
county has made the following nomina
tons: Sheriff. C. w. L Boyd; House
of Delegates. w. l.. Licklider; Clerk OF
County Court. Frank Moreland; Circuit
Court. VIM. B. Woodward; Assessor.
VIM. T. Wilmington. and County Com
missioner. John o Aglionby.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-09-22

Congressman c. G. Carlin. of the
Alexandria (Va.) district. addressed the
Bryan, Kern and Bennett Democratic
Club in this place last Friday night A
good audience was present. and the
speaker discoursed ably on the issues of
the day. The Charles Town City Band
enlivened the occasion with good music
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-09-22

Bryan is being given royal reception
IN the State of New York. Yesterday.
in Buffalo. cheering crowds at the station
and which lined the streets greeted him
on tho way to the hotel, where he re-
NAMED but few moments before he
was whisked away to Humboldt Park in
an automobile and where he spoke to a
Vast throng. From the park he went TO
Convention Hall, which was packed by
thousands. while outside were-quadrup,e
the number, necesstating a brief over
flow talk. From the moment he began
8 ,eaking in the State at Brockport, early
IN the day, until he had concluded his re-
marks at Buffalo. the Democratic can
dldate took the bit IN his teeth and as
sailed at every turn President Roosevelt,
Mr. Taft and the Republican leaders. He
made dozen addresses to large and en-.
thusiastic crowds all along the line.
Bands played and the people cheered.
Followed by cheering and applaudine
crowds. Mr.. Bryan proceeded to his car
in the Michigan Central station, fro m
which place he left at IL so o'clock for
Detroit
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-09-22

Having occasion to spend few hours
IN Philadelphia last Thursday, we made
good use OF portion of the time in call
ing to see some of our former Jefferson
county folks.
On Spring Garden street. West Phila-
delphia we found DR.. NJ. Clayton Thrush
former Charles Town boy" in a
handsome, commodious residence of his
own. with complete. fully equipped. up
to-date Offices and medical outfit. with a
large Office and outdoor practice, aud
having two automobiles to meet all
emergencies-one of the most prominent
young physicians of the Quaker City.
His brother, DR.. Chas. E. Thrush, was
out of the city. He is another of our
boys who has, by close application to
business and good habits. done well. He
has fine drug store on Powelton avenue
and is doing thriving business.
At the head of the great Young Mems
Christian Association IN Philadelphia
stands former Charles Town boy, Mr..
Walter {. Douglas, son CT the late Judge
l. R. Douglas of this place. We found
him at the new quarters of the Y. M. e.
A. on Arch street-a massive commo-
dious building. nearing completion, and
of which he may justly feel proud Al
though we had not seen him since he
was a STRIPPING years ago. we readily
recognized the Douglas features and in
few minutes the laps of time since we
both were boys was forgotten.
Last but not least, we found our old
friend Harry G. Nicely suugly located
in handsome residence out on Larch-
wood avenue, one of the most beautiful
portions Of this pretty city. Our friend
Harry has retired from active business
on account of physical ailments, but still
goes about and is as genial as ever. He
has an abiding love for old Jefferson, the
land of his birth. and for her good people.
He is rock-ribbed Democrat, and has
strong faith IN the election of VIM. u
Bryan.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-09-22

Foraker has been proven to have re-
ceived 5 $50. ooo check from the Standard
Oil Co, and has withdrawn from the
support of Taft
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-09-22
Horses for Sale.

For sale, priva ely Four Good Farm Horses
-one pair of Gray Mares and one pair of
says 8. J. MURPHY. JR.
sept SS--ai Claymont,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-09-22

Millinery opening Friday ard Saturday
September IS and g. Come and look at the
hats everybody. RACKET STORE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-09-22

The first part of Gertrude Anterior S
new novel The Gorgeous Isle" is the
initial feature of the September number
of The Smart Set
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-09-22

Now or Never-Buy Manning's book on
diseases of cattle, sheep and swine, and
save doctor bills. CT. Wall Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-09-22
JOSEPH NORRIS, John Norris. G W Fer
rel. ] k Clifford. . Defendants
ORIEcT or cTrJr

The object Of this suit j. to audit the debts
against the estate of said William W. fun
kins d. ed. and TO subject the vacant lot Of
land q acre) of which be died seized ar pos
sesstd. situated on tbs n rilwe-t fubufb Of
Shepherdstown, in said crun'v. TO The pay
meBt Thereof
1t appearing. on afiidasii e.. j il, his suit.
that the Defendant 10 Norris il q nom
resident Of the State of West Virginia. ES is
hereby required TO appeai wit s.. One Month
after the date Of the first publication of this
order, and do what Is re g4y to protect
bis interests in this maf:rr
JNo H. MEL,
Clerk OF til ;frsa.s Court.
Geo. NJ. Beltzhoover,J r I.
Sept Is, l90S-4t.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-09-22
GOOD SEWING MACHINE

good attachments, Woodward q Lothrop,
clock. chest, Extension Table, Kitchen
Table, 3 stoves, bard coal burner, self feed
er. coal stove, will burn coal or wood; Ex-
celsior cook stoye No 90, lot of carp is,
matting,o oil cloths, lot of dishes and glasses
and glass ware, lot OF cooking ute ellis. lot
OF air-tight jars, good shoyels, hoes. rakes.
tubs, wash boards. &C., screens and screen
doors, and many other articles too numerous
to mention
TERMS OF SALE--On purchases of 1--WE
dollars or over credit Of six months will be
allowed. purchaser giving q negotiable note.
bearing interest. with approved security. end
chants Deposit Co. Sums under five dollars
cash. MRS. s. J. COOPER.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-09-22
Notice to Taxpayers.

The Tax Books of the Cor
poration of Charles Town will
be open October for the col
lection of taxes for the year
1908. Two and a hall per
cent. discount will be allowed
on all bills paid in full during
the month of October.
J. w. CARNEY, Collector.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-09-22
Order of Publication.

The Stale Of West Virginia, Jche,so count !.
fo-wit:
At Rules heid in the Clerks Office ~ the
Monday in s. ptembsr. 1905
J. W GsRDEER. Sheriff Com. Admir- Of
William W Bunkin deceased !. Plalntia