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Evening journal., 1908-12-14
Social and
Personal

Miss Il. e. Johnson. Of Chesapeake
City spent part of last week in this
city.
Misses A. NJ Hayes and Katberine
Mcdonald Of Chesapeake City were re-
cent visitors here.
Mrs John Rowan and Mrs. Nellie
Reed, of Chesapeake City. spent Thurs
day with Wilmington friends
Mrs. Milton Steel is spending a few
days at the home OF her brother I'm
Downingtown.
Mrs. Emma Harris has been visiting
her parents Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore II.
Holton Of sharptown.
Mr.. and Mrs. William II. Money of
Townsend, visited friends here the past
week.
Mrs. W. A. Scott and Mrs. L. L. Ma
loney Of Townsend. have been visiting
friends in this city.
Miss Amy Mcclure has been visiting
her brother. John Mcclure, Of Middle
town.
Mrs. c. p Spicer Of near odessa, has
been visiting relatives here.
Robert Douglas Of Odessa spent part
Of the past week in this city and
Philadelphia.
Harry Budd, Jr.. has returned from a
visit to his parents at Cecilton.
Miss Mabel Davis has been visiting
her aunts. the Misses Springer of New
ark.
Clarence Prettyman has been visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hutchinson. OF
Harrington.
Harry Budd has been spending a few
days with his parents at Cecilton.
Mrs. NJ. d. Craig Of Perryville. has
been the guest OF Wilmington friends.
Mrs. Hannah Campbell has returned
from a brief visit TO Principle Furnace.
Mrs. NJ d. Craig Of Perryville has
been the guest Of Wilmington friends
Mrs. Hannah Campbell has returned
from a brief visit to Principle Furnace
Seller Sentman of Principle Furnace
has accepted position here.
Miss Lille johnson has returned &c
Chesapeake City. after visit to VIII
mington friends.
Harry Layton has returned from a
brief visit to friends al Penn's Grove.
Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Adams OF Penn
Grove. have been spending few day
with friends in this city
Mr. and Mrs Frank Mason we're tn
guests Of friends at Penn's Grove las
week
Miss victorine Sterling has returned
TO Penns Grove. after spending severa
weeks with her aunt I'm this city
Samuel Barber Is visiting relatives II
Pedricktown.
Frank II. Phillips has returned t.
Cambridge, Nd, after a visit his son
Julian Phillips. OF Goidey College.
Mrs. Fisher Of this city. has been Wis
iting Mrs. John Binge of Yorklyn
T. Reese was a recent visitor at Har
rington.
Miss Hattie Foster is visiting he
grandparents. Mr.. and Mrs John Eos
ter of Chesapeake City
Mrs. Harry J. Messlck. OF Philadelphis
has been spending a few days with rela
tives IN this city.
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
eift For M. cheslnv.

A number Of the members Of the du-
Pont base bah club called at the home Of
Rev. ]. II. Chesley. rector of Claymont
Episcopal Church. on Friday evening and
presented TO him a silk umbrella. The
visit Of the delegation as we'll as the
presentation was an entire surprise. The
quartette Of the baseball team includ-
ing Mckinney. Harrington. McAvory and
Garrett sang a number Of solicitors dur
ing the evening. In addition to his pas
toral duties. the Rev. Mr.. Chcsley is en-
played In the stationery department OF
the DUPONT works and Is also member
Of the board of governors Of the baseball
team.
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
BY THE WAYSIDE

People who expected 10 have Christ
mas trees will be interested in the re-
port that they win be somwhat cheap
er this year Dull times is said TO re
the cause. Some years considerable
difficulty has been encountered in get
ting help enough to cut the trees and
haul them 70 the railroad, but mary
of the unemployed in Maine and 9TH
er States which furnish the trees have
been glad of the opportunity Of maxi
ing a few dollars by tree cutting. Locai
dealers who have contracted for their
supply of trees do not expect a greal
difference in prices this year. Well
formed trees. they say. will cost as
much or moro than they did last yeai
People will he able. however, to pur.
chase a tree FOR SO or so cents. which
is considered a reasonable price. The
big ones viii cost from IS cents TO 81
according to size. Dealers anticipst.
a large trade as the custom Of hav-
ing a decorated tree at Christmas =
growing and now most families wher,
there are children have them.
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
SAY FORMER SERVANT
WAS THE BURGLAR

ELKToN. Dec i4-Going away from
home for short time. Mrs. Margaret
Nickle locked her house door and hid the
key. Bosley Mashack. negro, formerly
in her employ. Is said to have seen her
leave. secured the key. let himself into
the house. found a gold watch and 81 I'm
money relocked the door and put the
key where Il had been left by Mrs. Nickle.
lie was seen leaving the house. but hav-
ing been a servant. he was not suspected.
The Cecil county authorities are now look
ing for him.
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
ATE BARREL OF OYSTERS,
BUT HE'S VERY ILL NOW

DELAIAR. Dec. M-Captain J. f.
Pruitt Of the steamer Chincoteague, OF
Franklin City. who some time ago won
a bet OF so that he could eat a barrel Of
Chincoteague oysters. is very III at his
home here. Recently his physicians order
ed him not TO eat anything, as his stom-
ach was in bad condition. This did not
suit the captain. as he has great ap-
petite and when his wife was out a few
days ago. leaving a four-pound steak IN
the cupboard. he cooked and ate IT, beside
several otter delicacies.
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
INCREASING THE FORCE
Pennsylvania Railroad Putting More
Civil Engineers to Work.

with a view Of taking up q large
amount Of new construction next sprins
the Pennsylvania Railroad has incrcas-
ed the working forces In the engineer
ing departments. A large portion OF
this work was to have been started
early this year. but was held up on ac
count Of the falling off in tonnage.
Notices were sent out that compara-
lively little new work should be unier-
taken this year and division officials
were instructed 10 reduce the engineer,
ing forces about one-half On account
Of the heavy tonnage expected in 1903
some Of the roads have decided to start
improvement work ms early as possible.
For the next few months the engineers
will be busy making final plans and
surveys for the proposed construction.
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
NEW DELIVERY STAMP
Postoffios Department Ursss Letter
Writers to Use Il.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 14.-In announcing
that the new 10-cent special delivery
stamp would be placed on sale to-day the
most office department calls public atten-
tion TO it's opposition to disappointing the
use OF that stamp. This is despite the au-
thorized practice OF afhxing 10 cents
worth OF stamps Of any denomination
with the words special delivery" written
or printed on the enevlope, in addition 20
the ordinary postage on mail mattek
While that practice is designed as a con-
venience where Il is impossible to obtain
the special delivery stamp. the latter is
advantageous to postal employees in insur-
ing their instant recognition OF that class
of mail.
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
Was ush.r AZ Weddinn.

Frank Cause. OF this city. was an
usher at the wedding OF Miss Edith
JudlIins Collins. daughter Of Mrs. Frank
Rushmore Watson. of 6io1 Wayne ave-
nue. Germantown. and Charles Adams
Worrall, Of New York. which took place
Saturday afternoon. in ST. Peters Epls-
copal Church. Germantown.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. Norman VanPelt Lewis, assisted
by the Rev. Stewart Keeling. rector of
ST. Peters Church.
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
NO MORE RELIEF REPORTS
Department Gradually Recovering
From Business Depression.

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
has discontinued the monthly report Of
the Relief Department. The reports
were Issued every month in poster
form. giving the number Of members
of the department and n number OF
other statistics. that were very inter
esting to railroad men. especially thost
belonging 10 the relief.
This department is gradually recover
ing from the effects OF the recent busi'
ness depression. during which 2l,255
men were laid Off II now consists II
90,Sb2 members against S9,366 members
last May. an increase Of Lass members
during the past six months. However
this is far below that Of the year 1907.
when the membership was l03S4S
which Is 1896 moro than the presens
membership.
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
MIX FOR RHEUMATISM

The following Is a never failing
remedy for rheumatism. and IL follow
ed up II will effect a complete cure of
the very worst cases: mix half pint
OF good whskey with one ounce OF
Toris compound and add one ounce
syrup Of Sarsaparilla compound. Take
in tablespoonful doses before each
meal and at bed time The ingred-
tents can be procured at any drug
store and easily mixed at home.
Evening journal., 1908-12-14

Investigation as the War Department
has actually carried IL ON Is there III,
slightest chance Of bringing the offend
ers 10 Justice or of separating not thi
innocent. for there were doubtless hard
~ anv innocent. but tho less quit,
from those whose guilt was heinous.
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
To Give Concert.

The womens Home Missionary Society.
OF Grace NJ. F. Church. win give con-
cent in the Sunday school hall tomorrow
night for the benefit of the Deaconess
Home Miss Isabelle b. Wales will be So
loist and she will be accompanied by
Miss Anne Cause. An entertaining pro-
gram has been prepared.
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
MAY BE BIG
DEPARTMENT STORE

The Democratic League has been ord
cred 10 vacate its club house at Fourth
and King streets.
II is reported that a department store
is to be erected on the site.
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
DoINes IN SOCIAL WORLD.

Club Night at the Wilmington Coun-
try Club was an innovation in winter
amusements. The members were all In
vited. and were entertained with dane
ing, cards and dainty luncheon. 1t is
proposed by the committee to have a
"Club Night" once a month.
Cards have been received from Mrs.
T. Coleman DUPONT for a dance on jan
uary 4, at her home on Broome street,
in honor Of Miss Louise Nowland
The Misses Greble. of Governors Is.
land. have been the guests OF Miss Mary
Bringhurst, and were entertained at an
informal tea on last Thursday by Miss
Barnard.
Miss Elaine Wallace entertained or
Saturday with a tea, in honor Of hei
guest, Miss Armstrong. Of Decatur H.
linois. Miss Wallace was assisted by Mis-.
Edna Marsh, Of Philadelphia Miss Alice
Hum. of Wyoming, Delaware. Miss
Natalie Rush. of concordvilie, Pa. Mis-
Drew, Of Warwick, N. Y, Miss Robert
son. of Ridley Park. Pa. Tea wai
poured by Mrs. John f. Neary and Mrs
Walter 0. McClenahan.
At the monthly meeting Of the New
Century Club, the members were enter
tanned on Wednesday afternoon by "Cin
derella." a shadow play with musica
accompaniment, under the auspices o
the musical and dramatic committees
The cast was: cinderella" Mrs. Franl
Garrett; 1.-TWO Sisters" Mrs. William
II. Wyatt. Miss Emma Bush; prince.
Mrs. Harry Speakman; Father" Mis-
Helen Bye: Fairy Godmother' Mis-
Mary Poole with Mss Lore at IN
piano.
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
T. 3. Smith Was Best Man.

Thomas b. Smith. Of this city. vas
best man at the wedding Of Miss Alice
Black and Herbert w. Ridgeley az
Cockeysville Md. on Saturday.
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
EIaa Eor Newark Junior.

A. NJ. OF Newark. will receive the silk
flag offered by the State Council for
the council making the greatest gain
in nacnabsEehlp during the year.
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
cunsies Driven Out.

Because they persisted in cutting
wood on other persons land, band
of gypsies who had been camping
near Georgetown were made to move
on by the town authorities.
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
Her Cake,

Her Cake.
"Here are some dead flies in your
rake, dear"
as that so? Wonder how in the
world they got in IT."
81 don't know. dear, but l can guess
what i'iii~' 'r'-' e. veri-ers Statesman.
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
Choral Society Conoert.

on TUESDAY evening, January 2s, the
Wilmington Choral Society will give its
first concert OF the season in the New
Century Club.
The program will consist OF two scenes
srou Hp-.zs allows esear OF tbs Hia-
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
one Vacant House in Town.

There Is but one vacant house H.
Centreviile. Md. and II will be occu-
pied shortly.
Evening journal., 1908-12-14

Speaking Of people who think they
ought to diffusion kids about Santa
Claus because It hurts their con-
sciences to lie 10 the little ones, Iva
got a married sister whose consoienc.
can beat that kind a mile" said the.
man in the candy tore.
"She brought her thirteen-year- r-ola
son down from Philadelphia the otkSz
day and paid only half fare-believt
tho railroad company let's them ride
for half under twelve years, eh? Well
when I found out about Il I rubbed II
in how shocked I was and she got
fused. Next day she went around to
the ticket Office and bought anothA
half fare ticket. and
sent 1t 10 the railroad company"
suggested the listener.
"No. indeed. She tore it up and
virtuously handed the pieces TO the
ticket agent.~
Evening journal., 1908-12-14

Children and others who send letters
to Sanata Claus and drop them in the
letter boxes for delivery by the postal
authorities. are not likely to hear any
thing from their missives An order
has been issued bv the postofiice de-
partment that mail addressed to :.
mythical person shall be sent 10 the
dead letter office at Washington. Th,
question to be decided by postmasters
is whether Santa Claus is a myth.
There arc perhaps three millions OF
chill iren in the United States
who will be willing to declare that St.
Nicholas is the real article and that f.
the postoffice authorities are not abil
TO find him. they should turn their jobs
over 10 the youngsters.
In view Of the order issued By thu
department doubt IS expressed wheth.
er permission will be given this yea.
to hand the letters addressed to San.
Ia Claus over TO charitable organia
tions or individuals who might be in
clined TO act as Santa Claus for such
Youngsters as have little chance OF get
ting anything without an appeal 20 thu
good old saint himself Last year an
order, giving such permission. was Is.
sued soon after the first OF December
and thousands Of children all over tbs
country who had written to Santa
Claus. were made happy. Considerable
trouble is said TO have resulted in sonK
cities as to the disposition of the let
ters and they will probably have 10 30
to the dead letter office his year.
Evening journal., 1908-12-14

watha." the setting being by S. Cole
ridge Taylor. the two scenes being "IIia-
watha's Wedding Feast" and the death
of Minnehaha" These two scenes will
consume possibly one and one-half hours.
In addition there viii be solos and a few
part songs by members Of the chorus.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-10-06

At the regular meeting of the Town
Council last night the following business
was transacted
A permit was granted F. w. Brown
and others in regard tolines of new Office
building on e ast Washington street.
Street Committee was directed 10 ex-
anime into condition of Academy street
between G-org- and Samuel streets. and
report at next meeting Of Council
Street Commissioner W o Norris re-
ported pref If Hunter street with
names If owners of abu,ting prop r.y
app-nd d, which was ordered 10 G
spread upon the minutes
Ordered that property owners residing
on South samuel street from Academy
stree to Mccurdy street be again notified
that il their pavenents a~e not laid with
III ten DAYS from the service of tins notice.
that the STREET Committee will be in
structed to lay said pavements ard charge
same to abuttiug properties Also that
this order be extended from Congress
street to NcGuidv street on the West
side of South Samuel street.
Ordered that the Street % nmittee
have crossings laid on both SIDES Of south
George street at Academy street. on east
side of West street at Liberty, end on
south side of Liberty street at West.
Matter of proposition of F. w. Brown
and S. w. Washington for the town to
relinquish claim upon portion of Rail.
road avenue West of Mildred street and
accept in lieu thereof the opening of q
25-foot street little farther north. wa:
laid over until next Monday night.
In the matter of petition of Geo. H
Hagley. 1t was ordered that property
owners on north side of Liberty stree
from West to Water streets and OH Yves
side of Water street from Washington
to Liberty street, be notified to lay pave
ments within ninety days.
A. H. Skideros was recommended t
the County Court to take out license fo
a restaurant IN the Gibson building.
John ]. Dixon was granted permit t.
Dig cesspool in rear of his property OF
North Samuel street.
| Request of A. S. Allen. Trustee. fo
extension of sewer pipe through premises
of Mrs. H. H. Mccormick was not grant
ed. for the reason that the town has ne
jurisdiction.
Ordered that the street signs be put III
under supervision of Street Committee.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-10-06
Harpers Ferry and Bolivar.

Twenty-Five consecutive days without
rain is an unusual occurrence in the
weather phenomina for this section Of
the country. The breaking of the long
continued drouth by coplous rains this
week will be great benefit to the farm
ers IN getting the ground ready for seed
ing. The late corn may get touch oil
Jack Frost.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Garland Hurst have
returned from visit to father Edward
Tearney at Falls Church. Va, who has
just returned from Rome, Italy. They
also visited Mrs DR.. Frank Byington
sister of MI Hurst. near Washington,
City.
Col Thomas B. Henderson, wife and
mother-in-law, of Norfolk, Va. rela-
tive of the first wife's children of DR.. B.
B. Ransom of this place and the late Mrs.
A. M. Forrest, spent month at the
Hill Top house.
Mrs. Chas. Rau, Mrs. Rudolph Rau,
MISS catherine Kau and Mrs. NadeE-
bousch. of Baltimore. had delightful
visit to Braddock Heights and Frederick
City. Md.
Mrs. Willard F. Hallam has erected a
fine barn on her place on Bolivar Heights,
Scottish Castle. The heights look like
deserted village with the cottages closed
The schools took them back to the city
earlier than usual
Rev. p. B. Stouffer was able to dis
charge his clerical duties last Sunday for
the first time IN two weeks. He IS con-
valesing from severe illness. Bishop w.
L. Gravatt preached in ST. Johns Epis-
copal church last Sunday morning, look
ing fine from his trip abroad.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-10-06
q "A g To RE a.
Bears the n The Kind You Haw Always Bought
''s. Of &x3zzzzI

Mr.. Hartman Hiner, of Pendleton
county, father of Hon. B. H. Hiner, the
Democratic candidate for Congress in
the Second Congressional District, died
at his home in Pendleton county, on
Monday evening, Sept. 18th. Mr.. Hiner
was one of Pendleton county's most re-
spected citizens and prominent ex-
Confederate soldier and was highly es-
teemed by all who knew him. His wife
died two years ago. He is survived by
four children-three daughters and one
son, Hon. B. H. Hiner.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-10-06
Wares maliwood.

A pretty home wedding was solemn
lied on Wednesday evening September
40. at the home of Mrs Mary Smallwood,
in Charles Town. when her daughter.
Miss Ethel, became the bride of Mr..
William Ware. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. w. r Flanagan. MIR.
G L. Renner was the groom best man,
and Miss Minnie May Mankin. of Alex
audria, Va, was maid of honor. A re-
ception ard supper followed the cere-
mony. Mr.. and Mrs Ware will make
their home in Charles Town.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-10-06

Mrs Rebecca Sherman, widow of John
H Sherman. died in Middlewav on Sat
urday night. September 20. at the home
of Mr. A w Brinlng. where she had been
visiting. She was aged So years. Mrs
Sherman belonged to one of the oldest
families in the county, being daughter
of the late Salome Minghini OF recent
years she had lived with her daughter,
Mrs ] w League. in Martinsburg. where
she also had brother. Mr. Jos L Min
ghini. Mrs Sherman was most estima-
Bile lady. beloved and respected by all
who knew her, and for many years was
a consistent member of the Reformed
church. The funeral took place in Mid
dleway on Monday afternoon. Sept. as.
The services were conducted by Rev Mr.
Willis, rectsr of the Episcopal church,
and interment was in the Masonic Gem
etery.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-10-06

Postmaster H. N. Bradley has infor-
nation from the postal authorities IN
Washington that the free delivery of mail
in Charles Town will be inaugurated
December IS Along with this announce
ment comes another thatt two carriers will
be placed in the regular mail delivery
service. One substitute carrier will also
be appointed to attend to the work of the
regular appointees IN the event of either
of them being disabled. There are a
number of enquiries from prospective
for the positions and formal
blanks for applicants will be received in
a few days. after which date for an ex
animation will be announced.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-10-06
ADVERTISED LETTERS,

List OF letters remaining in the Postaffice al
Charles Town. Jefferson county. w. Va. on
Saturday, Oct 8, 1908. Persons calling for
same will be required to pay one cent for
each letter:
VIM Lohmyer, Walter Bebo, Herman
Suxenburg. Mason Mcdonald, w L Bulmer.
E e Dudley. Leonard Fauker, d l. Thomas,
Fransesck Szymansky. Herman Strausburg'
Frank Ross, II o Miller, Mrs Sarah Blak.
Cerebell johnson, Miss Elsie Lacy, Miss
Annie B 6 Lagg. Mrs Annie NJ Gates, Miss
Edna Sours, Jane -Halderman, Miss Lizzie
Hasteller, Mrs simmons. or Mrs Washington
Kelley, Miss Lizzie Shupert, Miss Floss
Savage Miss Emma Parker.
The above letters. If not called for within
nfteen days, will be sent to the dead letter
Office. Persons calling for them will please
say that they are advertised
II. N. BRADLEY, P. NJ.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-10-06
500 Reward 500.

The readers of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure in all stages
and that Is Catarrh Halls Catarrh Cure is
the only Iositive cure known to the medical
fraternity. Catarrh being a constitutional dis
ease requires a constitutional treatment. HALLS
CatarrhCure lie taken internally acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the svs-
tenn. thereby destroying the foun dation of the
disease. and giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and assisting
nature In doing its work. Tie proprietors have
so much faith in its curative powers that they
offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that il
fails to cure. Send for list of Testimonials.
Address F. J. CHENEY 81 Co., Toledo, o.
Sole by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are tlu best.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-10-06
MaxeII-Kingan.

Mr. Charles A. Maxell and Miss Lula
Kingan, of this place. 1.-THE latter for
merly of New Market, Va, and a sister
Of Mrs. B. H. Riddleberger of Charles
TOWN. were married in Washington
City on Wednesday last, by Rev. DR..
popular young couple have many friends
with whom we JOIN in wishing them
great happiness. They returned to
Charles Town on Thursday evening, and
were given handsome supper at the
residence of the grooms parents, with
whom they will for the present make
their home.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-10-06

A revised poll of the state was COM
pleted Thursday evening by the De mo
cratic State Executive Committee. the
revision having taken place since the
withdrawal of Charles w Swisher and
Arnold c Scherr, Republican candidates
for governor, and the selection of w H
Giasscock as the compromise candidate
Following the completion of the poll the
staten INT was given out from State
headquarters to newspaper men that it
indicates landslide for TIE election of
the Democratic State ticket and that
Bryan would carry West Virginia by a
safe majority.