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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-03-24

County Surveyor Jas K Hendricks an,
nounces his candidacy for reelection to-
day. Mr.. Hendricks has been faithful
and efficient officer. holding the conf
dence of the people of the county. and
Eeo far we have heard of no opposition tc
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-03-24

Congressman Hay has introduced an6
had favoraby reported upon bill t,
furnish two brass or bronze c, ndemner
cannon and balls to the city of Winches
ter. to be placed at the old headquarter
of Gen Washington. now owned by tn,
CITY
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-03-24

Col John T McGraw. chairman of the
State Democratic Executive Committee,
has called meeting of the committee at
arkersburg on Thursday. April 2. to
etermine upon and make the arrange
hents for the necessary conventions to
De held in the state.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-03-24

Governor Dawson will attend meet.
Ing of the Governors of the various
Efates and Territories with President
boswell in the White House in May,
the purpose of discussing methods OF
deserving the forests and making the
= use of the country's natural re.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-03-24
7. Frank Weller onens tho =

=. j. Frank Weller opens the cor
alton campaign with the announce
|2ent of his candidacy for the Office of
Favor. Mr.. Weller is one of our best
tizens. has served several terms as
councilman. and is therefore possessed
bf experience in town affairs that would
|be of much benefit to him as Mayor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-03-24

"A special from Wheeling to the Wash.
ington Star says that Hon. John ]. Corn.
u late Democratic candidate for gov.
has signified his intention to be.
the candidate for attorney general
pparty's ticket this year IF thi.
on his part is desired to strengthen
|emocratic cause"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-03-24

Senator Eikins has introduced a bill
for the payment of war claim of So. TO-,
to Wildey Lodge. No 27. o o F of this
place. reported from the Court of Claims.
and Congressman Sturgiss has introduced
bill for the payment of a war claim OF
$1,000 to Margaret A Undertake, ad
ministratrix of Richard Undertake, de
ceased.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-03-24

Grafton Democrats won a sigma
last Wednesday. electing Their
candidate for mayor by 25s majority anc
he city collector (the first Democrat tc
Fill that Office by 81 majority. A Re
publican council was chosen.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-03-24

nder suspension of rules, the House
Representatives. by vote of ass to S.
ed the bill for the restoration of the
q 10 God We Trust" on gold and
ps of the United States.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-03-24

Mr.. D. w. Hannah is announced for
Constable in this issue. Mr.. Hannah is
Rsll known. and would doubtless fill the
ice acceptably.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-03-24

At the invitation of the Milkado, the
American Battleships feet will visit
Japan.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-03-24
Commissioners
Clerks

A. The commissioners shall forward
the poll books, certificates and ballots,
under seal to the County Clerk to be
delivered by him to the Chairman of
the County Executive Committee, to be
held and recounted in case of contest
within two days after the closing of
the polls by the County Executive Com
mittee, which shall meet at 10 O'Clock
a. m on the 9th dav of April. 1913.
at the Court House in Charles Town,
West Virginia, and shall open and count
the votes and declare theresult. The can
didates receiving the highest number of
votes for the respective offices for which
they had been candidates. shall be de-
clared by the said Executive Committee
to be the Democratic nominees for the
said offices.
s. AS to whom may vote; The duty of
the commissioners shall be to receive the
votes of all who supported the Democratic
ticket at the Presidential Election in the
year 1904. and who intend supporting the
Democratic ticket at the coming election
this year. of all Democrats who have moved
in this county and will be legal voters at the
next election, of all young men known to be
Democrats who will be of age at the next
general election, aud none others,
Each person desiring to be candidate
for election to Office by the voters of Jeffer-
son County at such Primary Election shall
ten Q0) days prior thereto furnish Thomas
h. Moore, Chairman of the County Execu-
tive Committee Up. o. Charles Town. JEFF
ferson Co.. ". Va. ) in writing his full name
and the Office for which he desires to be a
candidate, which shall be accompanied by
the sums named below. to pay the expense
of the Primary Election.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-03-24

The twenty sixth animal state Sunday
School convention of West Virginia will
be held at Fairmont April 81 to 20 in
elusive
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-03-24
LARGE OAK SIDEBOARD,

large china closet. 6-foot diuin room extern
sion table. kitchen table,
KALAMAZOO COOKING RANGE
as good as new; Empire PeDinsuiar double
heater. a. good as new; l small coal stove.
sh. CT iron wood stove, / new 3 burner blue
fame oil stove. Singer sewing machine. with
all attachments, as good as new; rug 9 by
- feet, other carpets and a lot of mating 2
toilet sete, rtfriger attr, clock. lot OF window
screens, 9 screen doors, dishes, glass ware,
knives aud forks. lot OF empty jars. window
shades. cur ain poles, 3 lamps. cooking uten-
sils. 1900 wash machine, new; wash tubs. l
cloth 8 horse, hall rack large looking glass.
medicine cabinet, book case, door mat.
baby carriage as good as new, 5 fiat irons, l
coal hod mail box, 1-gallon ice cream freezer
lot of canned goods, preserves and lilies sew
eral hundred pounds of meat. shoulders ana
sides; can of lard. some potatoes, garden
plow. rake, hoe, dirt shovel, scoop shovels.
| buck saw, pitch fork, lot Of poultry netting
% good young hens and rooster, and many
other articles too nu 'erous to mention
rERMS.-A credit of months will bt
allow ed on sums of $40 or over, the pur'
chaser giving negotiable note bearing in
terest from date, with approved endorsers
| and payable at the ank or Charles Town
or any other local bank. s iDs under $40 viii
be cash No property to be removed unit
settled for,
! J. A. ALBIN.
| Hefebower & West, Auct'rs.
| b. E. Yates Clerk
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-03-24
Republican Delegate Convention.

A Republican Delegate Convention
will be held at Shenandoah Junction. w.
Va. April II. 1905, at o'clock p. M. 10
elect - delegates from Jefferson county
to the Congressional Convention TO be
held at Elkins. w. Va. April 20. 1905;
to elect delegates to the State Delegate
Convention to be held at Petersburg.
w. Va. April 20 1905; to elect g dele
gates to the State Nominating Conven-
ton to be held at Charleston, w, Va.
July s, 1908 and to transact such other
business that may be properly brought
before the convention.
Each precinct of the county shall be
entitled to one delegate in the above
County Delegate Convention for every
IS votes or fraction thereof cast for the
Republican presidential electors in 1904
GEORGE H CHILD. Chairman.
DARRELL K KooNcE. Secretary
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-03-24
Money For Sale.

The Ideal Building and Loan Association
viii se11 money Tuesday evening, February
25. 1903, at 7:30 O'Clock.
G. N. CAMPBELL, Secy,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-03-24
Restaurant For Rent.

The Eureka Restaurant oD Liberty Street,
Charles Town, W Va. for rent from April /.
1908, for one year. This restaurant Is COM
plete in fixtures and equipments. Range. etc.
Elevator from bar to third story. rooms
on third floor, rewly papered.
c. s. EDISON.
Apply to A. G. Wynkoop. Agent.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-03-24

The Harpers Ferry Stone and Lime
Company was chartered FRIDAY at the
Secretary OF States office The company
will locate at Millville Jefferson county.
with the right to operate any place in the
county. The authorized capital stock is
$50. 900, of which $50 has been subscribed
and $50 paid in. The incorporators are:
Gallery. F. A Dohrman aud ] H Black
more. all OF Pittsburg.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-03-24

Z. Should there be tie vote b tween two
or more candidates, the choice shall be made
by drawing lots by the tied candidates, or it
may be decided by the Executive Commit
tee in any manner that the candidates may
agree upon.
8 The names of the candidates to be
elected in the County shall be placed on one
ticket, under the respective headings of the
positions of offices for which they are can
didates, and the voter will erase the names
of all except the person or persons he de-
sires to vote for. If more than one name
for each Office should be allowed to remain
on the ticket by the voter. the ballot for
that Office shall not be counted, and no
name will be placed on the tick ct unless said
candidate complies with rule six (6), as
above. The time for holding the Primary
Election shall be on the
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-03-24
Plants! Plants!

Cold Frame Cabbage Plants are now ready.
Tomato and Hot Bed Cabbage and all other
Vegetable Plants id season. Also Flower
Plants OF all kidds.
MRS, VIM WAITER,
March 24-3t Near Methodist Church.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-03-24

A stitch in time saves nine. Repairing,
cleansing, pressing. dyeing and securing, by
Sachs d Co., Tailors.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-03-24

The Democrats elected their Mayor in
Hagerstown yesterday. by 1876 majority.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-03-24
TWO BEDROOM SUITS.

including mattresses and springs; extra pr.
walnut bedstead with springs, l rattan crib.
l combination crib and cradle, lounge stand
slorris rocking chair, rattan rocking chair.
small rocker, 2 childrcn's rockers. 6 heavy
oak dining-room chairs, 5 bedroom chairs. 5
kitchen chairs high chair
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-03-24
Eggs For Sale.

Pure White. siuglf-Comb Leghorn Eggs.
of the Van Dresser Strain, New York stats.
Place your order now. Setting OF Is eggs
Soc
Mar-17 MRS. J, SHIRLEY SMITH
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-03-24
Bonds for Sale.

The undersigned will receive sealed bids
for S91, 900 Of per Ant. >emi-Annualfnteres est
Rearing Bonds of jefferson County. West
Virginia. Interest payable Janna,y LIST and
July let of each year. Said bonds exempt
from County, District and Municipal Lev es,
and are due thirty years from January LIST.
1905, but psvabae at option of County a; any
time after 10 years from date. Purchasers
must pay accrued interest from January LIST,
1eOS. to time of delivery.
All bids must be sealed and addressed 10
the undersigned, and may be for all or any
par of above Issue. Bids will be opened
Tuesday, ATrl 2lst, 1sOS. at the Bank OF
Charles Town, Charles Town, w Va at 10
O'Clock q. IN.
JOHN PORTERFIELD,
w. p. ALEXAN DER.
Mr. 24-4t. AGENTS for Jeffer son County.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-03-24
House for Rent.

The Lot and Dwelling OF Mrs Geo, H. Plsgg
on East Washington street Cha les Town. Is
for rent from April 1, 1908
s. w. WASHINGTON,
Dec 3-tf Auor nav.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-03-24
For Rent.
For Rent.

For rent, The large livery stable and lee
house now occupied by Stoncsifer Il Son.
Possession given April l. 1905.
Z. L. WILSON.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-03-24
Money for Sale.
Wanfed,

A good man on farm. Good chance for
right man. and TO board general manager
One with no small children. Address
LOUIS T. BECKER,
r. r. d., Harpers Ferry,
March l0-2t- W. Va
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-03-24
Executors Notice.

Having qualified as Executors OF the
e tate of be late Elizabeth Fl. 7ritts, the
undersigned her-by give notice to persons
with claims against said estate TO present the
same properly authenticated TOR payment,
and all persons Indebted to said estate are
hereby requested to make prompt settlement,
JOHN PORTEkFIRLD,
JAS. II. FRITTS.
Mr9-4t. Ex'rs Elizabeth Fl Fritts, Decd.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-03-24
PUBLIC SALE.

intending to leave the state, the under
signed will sell at Pubic Auction, at Kable-
town. w. Va. on
Thursday, March sc, 1908,
commencing at IL o'clock q. M, my entire
lot of household goods, as follows:
ONE BAY MARE
8 years old, wen broken and good driver,
NEW BUGGY.
One Thrush & Slough high grade buggy. has
beeh used less than a dozen times; one other
fl IN good condition, set Of single harness as
good as rev, halter. extra collar and buggy
whip
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-03-24

at my Millinery Store on South Charles street.
Ladies OF town and county respectfully in
vited to cali.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-12-12
Congressman kennedy,s Plan.

Fairfield Ledger: Congressman c.
A. Kennedy spent day in Fairfield
the past week. He announced his
coming through the press and re
quested any of his constituents who
might have business with him to call
upon him at his hotel and present the
matter. It's plan somewhat novel
but its better than for congressman
to go to a town in his district. make
g few calls on the politicians and the
men of "infiooence" and get out again
Mr., kennedy is making a business OF
his congressional work.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-12-12

of Emerson Gale, Mary Gale, Nancy E.
Creswell, Washington Creswell and
Elizabeth A. Gale, plaintiffs, VS.. Henry
Gale, Rachel Gale, Lewis Gale, Cath
crime Gale, Sarah Barr, John Barr,
Frank Coyne, Mabel F. O'Connor, John
M. O'Connor, William F.. Coyne, How
ard Coyne, Nellie Coyne. Frank Coyne,
Jr., Harry Coyne, (minor), James Gale,
Nellie Gale, James Church and Mar
garet Church, defendants for partition
OF real estate named and described in
said petition l will on the 21st day
OF December, 1908, offer for sale to
the highest bidder the following de
scribed real estate, to-wit:
The west one,half CIV. " of the
northwest quarter On. W.. ~ and the
northwest quarter On. w. "a of the
southwest quarter (S. w. ~ of sec
ton thirty 600 and the northeast
quarter On. E. ~ of The south
east quarter IS. Z. "a of section
Twenty-Five (29). township sixty-seven
(6T) north, range five CD west, Lee
county, Iowa.
Terms of sale will be 800 cash to
/ paid down at date. of sale by, each
purchaser, and the balance when sale
is approved and deed made. Said sale
shall take place in front of the front
door of the court house at keokuk,
Lee county, Iowa, at the hour of 2 p.
m. of said day, when and where due
attendance will be given by the under
signed. w. G. BLOOD,
referee
Dated Keokuk, Iowa, Nov. Il. 1908
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-12-12
How is Your Digestion.

Mrs. Mary Bowling of No 22S 9Th
Ave. San -ranclsco, recommends a
remedy for stomach trouble. She says
Gratitude for the wonderful effect of
Electric Bitters in case of acute in
digestion. propmts this testimonial |
am fully convinced that for stomach
and liver troubles Electric Bitters is
the best remedy on the market today
This great tonic and Alternative medi
cine invigorates the system, purifies
the blood md is especially helpful in
all forms of female weakness. soc al
Wilkinson & Co., and j. F. Kiedaisch
&k Son drug store.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-12-12
Notice Of Referees Sale.

In the District Court of Lee County.
iowa. at Keokuk.- term,
a II, 1908
Emerson Gale. et al. plaintiffs. vs..
Henry Gale. ct al. defendants
To All Whom II May Concern:
BY virtue Of an order OF sale direct
ed 10 the undersigned referee from
the clerk of the District court OF Lee
county. Iowa, az Keokuk, upon d.
cree obtained in said court on the 18th
day of November. A D., 1908, in favor
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-12-12
RAILROAD TIME TABLES.
c.. q. & q. Railway Co.

c., B. & q. Railway Co.
Trains leave from Union Depot.
Berths and tickets, Fifth and John
son streets.
South Bound.
NO. s ST. Louis and south
leaVo lZ.45 om
No. IL St. Louis and Kansas
City and west, south, leave $40 an
NO. 4. Quincy, Hannibal &
st. Louis, leave /. ......... 1870 pm
mo. 10. Quincy and Hannibal
arrive ................. c:37 pm
No. 10 leave ............. 900 pm
North Bound.
NO. Z Chicago, ST. Paul and
points west, leave ....... 2:35 am
NO. 1S, Chicago, st. Paul
and points west, arrive -. 1920 pm
No. 13, leave ....... 1925 pm
*No. 8, Burlington. Chicago
and east, leave ........ 2:05 pm
No. /, Burlington, leave -. 1885 am
mo. 81, Donnellson, G., B. &
K c.. and North Road,
leave 1900 am
*No. so. from Donnellson c.,
B & X. c., & North Road
arrive OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. T:lO pm
No. /, K. & W., west, leave 8:55 am
NO. 8, Centerville, leave ..9:16 pm
Arrive.
No. 4, from Centerville and
points intermediate, arrive 12:4o pm
*No. @. from Centerville and
west, arrive ............. 800 pm
Daily.
DAILY except Sunday.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-12-12
$50 Reward, s1oo.

The readers of this paper will be pleas
ed TO learn that there is at least one
dreaded disease that science has ben able
TO cure IN all its stages, and that is Ca
positive cure row known 10 the medical
fraternity. Catarrh being a constitli-
u0nal disease. requires a constitutional
treatment Halls Catarrh Cure e en-
internally acting directly upon the brood
and mucous surfaces OF the system
thereby estroying the foundation OF
the dizcase and giving the patient
strength hy building up the constitution
ana assisting nature in doing its work
The Hroprietors have so much faith In
its curative powers that they oner one
Hundred Dollars for any case that II
fails TO cure. Send for list of testimon-
iaIs.
Address z. J. CHENEY & co.
Toledo, o.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-12-12
CHURCH SERVICES

Swedish Methodist church, corner
Twelfth and Concert streets, Nels
Pearson, pastors school at $50,
preaching at 10:45 a m. Epworth
League devotional at ZOO a. M
Preaching service at T:30 p. m. Prayer
meeting Wednesday night at 7:45
Scandinavians are welcomed to the
house of God. A special collection will
be taken Sunday morning for the con-
ference claimants correctional fund
Services of the English Lutheran
church at II a. IN. in Hawkes. hall,
corner of Eighth and Main. Fl. G..
Weichner, student.
Bethel A. NJ. E. church Seventh and
Morgan streets, William A. Searcy
Pastor-Preaching at 1873 and 30;
class meeting, 1900 m. Sunday school,
$3.50 p. M Sunday lecture club, $50
First Church of Christ, Scientist,
TIC Main street, second floor; services
Sunday 1915 a. M Subject, God the
Preserver of Man Sunday school,
9.45 a. m Wednesday evening meet
ings, 7;45 p. IN. reading rooms. me
address, open Tuesday. Thursday and
Friday from 2::So TO 1870 p. m. A cor
dial invitation is extended TO tae pub
lie.
First Congregational Church. Sixth
and High streets, pastor Rev G. G.
Nillams-Services Sunday as fol.
lows: Bible school. 9:45: preaching
services. 1900 and $50. The pastor
will preach at both services. { f.
society at $50.
First Westminster Presbyterian
church. Seventh and Blondeau streets.
Rev, Z. b. Newcomb. D. D., pastor
Preaching services at lo:45 a. m. and
7.So p. m. with sermons by the pas
tor. In the morning on The Spirit
of Childhood, and in the evening on
"A contented Prisoner. The bap-
tlsm OF children will have place in
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-12-12
BETTER THAN SPANKING.

Spanking does not cure children of
bedwetting. There is constitutional
cause for this trouble. Mrs. M Sum.
mers. Box w. Notre Dame. Ind. will
send free to any mother her success
fu, home treatment, with full instruc.
lions. Send no money, but write her
today If your children trouble you in
this way Don't blame the child, the
chances are it can't help it. This
treatment also cures adults and aged
people troubled with urine difficulties
by day or night.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-12-12
TO INVESTIGATE
KANSAS PRISON
Report Charging Cruelty to Prisoners
to De Investigated by Governor
Elect Stubs,

GUTHRIE, Dec. IA complete
investigation OF the Kansas peniten-
mary at Lansing, win be undertaken
shortly as the result of the expose OF
the intolerable conditions" prevail
ing there and cruelties practiced
against the prisoners. revealed in the
report Of Miss Kate Bernard of the
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-12-12

Oklahoma commission Of charities.
who made an investigation to discov-
er how Oklahoma prisoners were
treated. Many Oklahoma prisoners
are held in Kansas under contract of
the new state. The report received
here says Governor-Elect Stubs,
when he takes Office, will request VIM.
Allen White to make an examination.