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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-04

Those persons DESTROYS of having the
county undertake the building of one or
more bridges across the Shenandoah river
are again active, and on Monday presented
a petition to the County Court praying that
the county construct a bridge across the
river at the end of Bloomery pike, The pc
tision was signed by 148 persons. This
matter has been before the court number
of times and has always been rejected. The
court has. however, appointed commits
sion to examine into the question, and it
will again be considered, The fact that no
bridge can be built unless the county issues
bonds has been fatal objection heretofore
and will doubtless prove SO again. The
county already has very heavy bonded in
debtedness. and the people will be mighty
slow to increase this burden, however much
they may sympathise with the unfortunate
few who live east of the Shenandoah. =
Shepherdstown Register,
Quite different petition was before
the court once. and not "a number of
times" This petition is for one bridge,
at the end of the Bloomery pike. THE
county already has heavy bonded in
debtedness. Yes. the people OF Jeffer-
son unstintingly voted two hundred and
fifty thousand dollars to take the Regis
ter out of the backwoods and put 1t on
the line of a frst-class railroad. Some
thousands of dollars more were appro-
yriated some years previous to build a
turnpike around one side of the county
from beyond Myerstown to Shepherds
town. Thousands of dollars have been
paid by the State (the people from all
parts or this county paving their quoto)
to support Normal College at Shep
herdstown. largely of local benefit. Now
let it be understood that we do not be
grndge Shepherdstown or the Register
these great benefits, but we would like
to see the Register rise to manly plane
of unselfishness and be willing to accord
1.-The unfortunate few who live east of
the Shenandoah" a modicum of priv
leges enjoyed by other portions of the
county. Do not say Thousands OF dol
lars for turnpike if it comes the right
much as q pine log elsewhere; $3.50. 900
for RAILROAD if it will come by Shep-
herdstown, but not dollar for bridge
across the Shenandoah; thousands for a
bridge across the Opequon to take trade
to Martinsburg, but net cent for a
bridge over the oft-times raging Bull
skin at Kabletown; dollars for a bridge
over leagues run. even if the grass
grows over II, but not farthing for one
over the Cattail. We know there are
lots of good citizens in Shepherdstown,
and all parts of this county for that mat
ter. who are broad and liberal in their
views. and will look at this matter in a
fair light, and we trust the editor of the
Register will join their ranks and moi
continue to throw cold water upon a
matter that resolves itself into question
of simple justice-nothing more, nothing
less.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-04
The Democratic members of the Yves

The Democratic members of the West
Virginia Legislature. on motion of Sena-
tor William Campbell, adopted resolu-
tions declaring William J. Bryan their
choice. and in their opinion the choice
of the Democratic voters of the State. for
the Presidential nomination; and furthur
that Mr.. Bryan be invited to deliver an
address at Charleston during the present
session of the Legislature. Delegate
c. M. Wetzel was secretary of the meet
ing. The resolution to have Mr.. Bryan
speak before the Legislature was intro
duced in the Senate by Mr.. Campbell and
promptly voted down by the Republican
majority.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-04
Attornev Frank .. Busbong announce

Attorney Frank l.. Bushong announces
in another column his candidacy for the
Democratic nomination for Prosecuting
Attorney. Mr.. Bushong, as the Advo-
cate says. has been a member of the JEFF
ferson county bar for the past eight years
and has given much attention to criminal
practice during that time, thereby gain
ing an experience that will be peculiarly
valuable to him in the position to which
be aspires. Before entering his profess
sion he acquired classical education at
Roanoke College. where he graduated
with honors. and later took a law course
at Washington and Lee University.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-04
Passing From the Old to the New.

Within the next few days, probably
this week, the clerical force Of the Bank
of Charles Town will move from their
old quarters to their handsome new
home Upon the occasion of this removal
few remarks are appropriate, as It is
the passing of one of the old landmarks
that has made our town historic. With
in the walls of the old bank building was
organized, about the year 1916, the Farm
ers, Merchants and Merchanics Bank, the
Oldest financial institution in Jefferson
county. prior to which all the financial
business was transacted in Winchester.
OF the officials Of this bank nothing is
known. although there are checks and
notes of the institution attesting its ex-
istence in 1876 Jefferson county dates
its existence from the year 1901. There
is no account of the dissolution of this
institution. but in the year 1920. the Val
ley Bank of Virginia was organized. with
branches in Leesburg. Moore6eld. and
in Charles Town in the same old build
ling. The Valley Bank existed until the
War Between the States. when ITS assets
were sold in Richmond. by Hamilton g.
FAINT, Trustee. IN order to liquidate the
Indebtedness caused by the stringency
resulting from that conflict. From 1861
to 1871 the old bank building was occu-
pied as store room and Office. In 1871
the present bank was organized. with John
w. Grantham president and Geo A. Por
7 terfied cashier. The passing of this ole
, building, for SO many years intimatel,
connected with the life of our people
, seems worthy of some comment, as thi
, old structure has witnessed many change
. in the development of our county, in
GLIDING one of the most disastrous war
recorded ID the history of mankind. Tn
old building is one of the connecting
links which unites the dead and buriet
past with the living thriving present.
Within its walls was assembled. by th
thrift and industry of our forefathers
that material wealth which has laid tn
! foundation for the independent growt
l and stability of our county. But the oil
building has served its purpose, as every
I thing erected by man must eventual
: do, and the Bank of Charles Town ha
! erected far more commodious. hand
r some and modern structure, equippe
e with all the present-day facilities. TIL
r credit for the handsome new building
r which will be the future home of thi
n old and time-honored institutions is large
# ly due to the efforts of the BuildingCo
e mittee, composed of MessrsD S Hughe:
/. John Porterheld and w Washington.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-04

The West Virginia Legislature met in
extra session last Tuesday. Senator
Campbell introduced a bill relating to
farmers cooperative and other mutual
fire insurance companies, and Delegate
Wetzel offered resolution proposing a
constitutional amendment creating the
Office of lieutenant governor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-04
Celebrated Annivers Try,

Mr.. ]. w. Neer, of South Water street.
celebrated his 10Th birthday anniversary
Sunday, very pleasant reception being
rendered him by his daughter, Mrs. E.
L. Moore. at her home on West Burke
street. Mr.. Neer's birthday was on last
Friday, but owing to an attack of grip
he was unable to celebrate it until Sun
day. A bountiful turkey dinner was
served to a number of guests by Mrs.
Moore. covers being laid for 80, Among
his immediate family present were his
four daughters. Mrs. E. L. Moore and
Mrs. w. S. Harper, of this city; Mrs.
Frank. of Baltimore, and Mrs. !. w.
Thomas. also of this city. His grand
children and one great-grandchild were
also present. During the afternoon many
of Mr.. Neer's friends called in to con-
graduate him. = Martinsburg Journal,
January 81.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-04

The Church Club of Emanuel parish,
Cumberland as we learn from the Times
of that city. held its annual meeting for
the election of officers Thursday night in
the parish house. which was presided
sided over by R. R. Henderson, and the
following officers were electe for the
ensuing year: w. Thomas, president;
Joseph Sprigg, vice president; e. E.
Daley. secretary; F. B. Jenvey. treas
urer. Apart from the business features
OF the meeting very delightful repast
was served by the ladies. accompanied
by music. Secretaries O'Nelll, of the
Central Y. NJ c. A. and G w. Montig-
mani. of the B. & o. Y. M. c, A. render
ed delightful vocal selections, while Prof.
DALEY pleased the company with instru-
mental selections of high order. The
meeting was devoid OF formality. the
gentlemen enjoying a smoker interspers-
ed with speeches by Rev. Hicks, Judge
Henderson. Gen. Sprigg and others.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-04
Mr. George Douglas Moore announce

Mr. George Douglas Moore announces
himself as candidate for Prosecuting
Attorney. Mr. Moore is one of our most
worthy young men. He was tor three
years at Hampden-Sydney College, grad
uated in the Law School of Washington
and Lee, has been at the bar for nearly
iye years, and has had the experience of
considerable criminal practice.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-04

DR.. Will Trail writes some very inter-
esting letters to the Harpers Ferry
Times, but he had better look leetle
out about how he throws his camera on
distinguished visitors to the national
capital from Charles Town. else he may
get into serious trouble.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-04

The longest winter trip in Alaska ever
undertaken by an army officer is that
being made by Capt. Hanson B. Black.
of the Signal Corps, on an inspection
of the telegraph lines. He started from
Valdez January IL with one sergeant,
travelling by dog team. going first to
Eagle City. thence to Circle City, Fair
banks and Valdez, distance altogether
of 1890 miles. He expects to be gone
until April. Washington Post.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-04

Mrs. Anna Cecilia Watson. wife of
Mr.. Snowden H. Watson of Martins
burg, died Friday night of lockjaw.
which was caused by the accidental PEN
etration of the thumb by a splinter two
weeks previous.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-04

For Circuit Clerk Mr.. B. Lee Moore
is announced. Mr.. Moore is derserv-
ing young man, comes of good, sturdy
stock. and has many strong friends
throughout the county.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-04

Hon. Henry G. Davis gave dinner
in honor of President Murray of the B.
& o. Railroad. in Washington Saturday
night.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-04

The grounding had ample opportunity
to see his shadow on Sunday. and ac-
cordng to groundhogology it will be six
weeks more before winter breaks.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-04
ADyeRTIsED LETTHps.


List. OF letters remaining in the Pos,afi;ce at
Charles Town. Jefferson county. W. Va, m
SATURDAY., Feb. l. 1908. Persons calling for
same viii DO required to pay one cent for
each lctter
Mrs Annie H Mcvay, Miss Sallie johnson,
Elizabeth d jackson. Hannah B jackson,
Mrs Bertha Godlove Mrs Bette NJ Cunning
ham. Miss Hannah Brady. Mrs Virginia s
Baker. Mrs John s Welsh. Miss Ella B
Watson, John J Phillips, r II Merrill Esq.
w O Dabney. o H Eavis. Joshua Davis, H
N Cloud. E H Archs, Rev NJ Husson. M Oh
kosky. Bush Willis. B West, Frank NJ Russ,
Hartford d Co.
The above letters. il not called for within
fifteen days, will be sent to the dead letter
Office. Persons calling TOR chem VIII please
cay that they are advertised
H. N. BRADLEY. p. NJ.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-04

!. Vote for whom you consider the
most competent man to fill the Office.
=. Consider well. then decide posi-
lively.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-04
STATE OF ONO, CIrr OF TOLEDO, IS

STATE OF ONO, CITr OF TOLEDO,
LUCAS COUNTY. &C.
FRANK ]. CHENEY makes oath that he Is
tho senior partner of the firm of F. J. CHENEY
& Co., doing business in the City of Toledo,
County and State aforesaid. and that said firm
will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOL
LARS for each and every case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by the use ofHALL'sCATaRRH
CURR. FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed In my
presence. this 9th day of December, A. D. 1896.
l A. w. GLEASON.
< SEAL Notary Public
d IFS Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur.
faces of the system. Send for testimonials
free. F. J. CHENEY, q Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by all druggists, 75c.
Take Halls family pills for constipation.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-04
Farm for Sale.

The excellent farm known as Cherry
Meade" three miles sonfh of Middleway. Is
offered for sale. .ntains go acres of good
limestone land. with about SO acres of timber.
Dwelling hose, tenant house, coed barn,
barracks and other nee ssary bull dings-
Terms. ous-ihird cash, long time for baiance-
Inquire Of J. T. CAMPBELL.
in 4-tf Kearneysville, w. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-04

The Baltimore Southern Methodist
prints on its first page good picture of
Rev ] H Watkins.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-04
Announcements.
FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.

hereby announce myself candidate for
the nomination for the Office of Prosecuting
Attorney for Jefferson county, subject to the
D. mo ratio primary election. If entrusted
with the office, promise to perform its du.
ties fearlessly and faithfully.
FRANK LEE BUSHONG.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-04
FOR CLERK CIRCUIT COURT.

he nomination to the clerkship OF the Jeffer-
son Circuit Court, subject to the Democratic
primaries, r. LEE MOORE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-04
New Corn Meal Mill.

Ihlye put in 8 mill and am prepared to do
all kinds Of
Feed And Corn Grinding
by an expert miller. Public patronage re-
ELL. WILSON.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-04
FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.

/ beg to announce myself as a candidate
for Prosecuting Attorney of JEFF rson. County,
West Virginia. subject to the action of the
Democratic Primaries.
GEORGE DOUGLAS MOORE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-04
Wanfed,

Mink. Skunk, Raccoon. Opossum, Muskra
aud other Raw Furs. For price ist address
J. LEE ENGLE.
Feb 4. 1908 Charles Town, w. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-04
House for Rent.

The Lot and Dwelling Of Mrs Ger, II Flagg
on East Washington street Cha les Town. 4
for rent from April 1. 1908
s. w. WASHINGTON.
Dec 3-tf. Attorney.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-04
Stock to Winter.

Having large quantity Of good. bright
fodder, viii take in cows, steers or horses
to winter, giving them all the fodder thew
can eat CHAs Il. MOORE.
Jan. Tim. Jefferson Co. Phone.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-04
Printed by Request.

Col. Stuart w. Walker says he is not
a candidate for Governor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-04
II HEAD OF HOGS
boar, brood SOW, 9 fat hogs,
FARMING IMPLEMENTS

Bedford & Huffman drill, Deering bin
der, Deering mower, horse-rake, spring
tooth harrow. Buckeye Guilty. ators, wood
en- square harrow, sets ladders. Oliver
chill ed barsEcar ploss, l spring wagon.
cut ing box. corn planter. / double row
Tiger. single Farmer Friend; thribble trees,
single and double trees, 2 four-horse Wagons.
wagon bed 10 or ID barrels, almost new; set
OF manure boards. forks, shoveIs and hoes. Q
sets brt echbaDds. sets front gears. sets
piow gears, 5work brides. collars, 2 hous-
enf, lot of halte.s.
TERMS.-A credit of 10 norths will be
allowed on sums of $40 or over. the pur-
chaser giving negotiable note bearing in
terest from date, with approved endorsers.
and payable ct the aux CT Charles Town.
S@lis under viii be cssh- No property
to be removed until settled for,
A. BYRNE HURST.
Hefeb0wer Il Wet. snsts
3. +. Yates and N. X. Roberts, Clerks.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-04
Notice.

A general meeting of Stockholders of the
Harpcrs Ferry Lime Company, a corporate on
organiz' under the laws of the State of
West Virginia to be held at the off of the
treasurer Of the company at 1915 Fulton
Building, Pittsburg, Penn. on the 24h day
of February, 1908. at 1890 o'clock M. is
hereby called by the undersigned stockhold-
ers. holding in the aggregate more than so
per cent. of the stock of aaid company.
Given under our hands this 4th day of Feb
ruary, 1908.
WIN NJ. Rec,
d. A REEs,
F. A. BOHEMIAN,
JAMES D. GALLERY.
February a. 1908 81
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-04
20 HEAD OF CATTLE

Durham bull years old, cows. s fat
steers J fat heifer, the remainder thrifty
young heifers with calf aud teer.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-29
STAR
SWAMPEO WITH
CONTEST BALLOTS
Thousands Are Trying to Win
1000 in Prizes Offered
for Best Forecasts.


pHE EVENING siAR once was
last night ana today swamped with
packages of ballots sent In by the con-
testants in THE EVENING STAR
Grand Prize Election Contest, the last
oo,,,,o, of which was nuhIished vester-
oas. -
-" VI :.
the'r paio's !" IN" "'
once ps s"'"ro"y next a' "'"o p M
None Will be received nfter that h""r'
AS a rule all of those who have sent
In their sets of thirty ballots have
complied with the regulations accu-
10. .oi,- 1,,,oso ,,,ho, have NOT vet sent
:. a,,,,s ,,,uo,,o +,,o 49,,
- 'neii oseno.s s'ou'', -"
important fele That 'iiey nhts. i'o' pe
sent by mail. They may bedsent III any
other manner. They may be brought
personally, by messenger or sent by
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-29
Allentown, Pa, Throws Open,Its
Doors to Newark DEM
Ocratic Association.
SILK HAT PARADE ON
BROAD STREET A FEATURE
Shrievalty Candidate Harrigan
Accompanies Organization.
The Days Program.

The John J. Gaynor Associations 800
strong, went to- Allentown, Pa. today
on their annual outing. ~
Among the guests were Mayor Jacob
Haussling, Police Commissioner Will
lam Harrigan, County Supervisor John
F. Otterben. Excise Commissioner
Richard Miller. Commissioner of AS
sessments William Dimond, Alderman
Joseph A. Wright and Assemblyman
John w. Lane.
Alderman Frederick J. Fisher was
commander-in-c chief of the party with
James Cuff as orderly sergeant. All
of the men wore silk hats.
The eXcursionists were received at
Allentown by the mayor and members
of the Common Council. and after pa
rading number of the principal
streets, went to the Allen House. where
dinner was served. Automobile and
trolley rides are planned for the after
noon, besides a target shoot for prizes
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-29
The Rev. j. A. McCleary Names
Burglar Suspects and
Leads Searchers.
STRIP COSTLY ORNAMENTS
FROM FORT LEE ALTAR
Vandals Steal Gold Pieces and
Expensive Vestments in Good
Shepherd Edifice.

FORT LEE. Oct. 29.-Police and citi-
zens are hunting burglars that early to-
day forced an entrance into the Episco-
pal Church of the Good Shepherd and
made away with several hundred dol
lars worth OF valuable gold and silver
ornaments that adorned the altar
The burglary was discovered by
Charles Wilson, who lives near the
church. Wilson noticed that one of the
big stained glass windows in the side Of
the church was smashed Going over
he peered through the broken window
and saw that robbers had forced an
entrance.
Wilson called up the Rev j. A. Nc
Cleary, the rector, who lives in Edge
water, and the latter notified the po-
lice. An investigation showed that be-
sides robbing the altar of it's ornaments
the burglars had broken into the clos
cts in the vestry and had taken several
costly vestments.
UUpon searching the place the
clergyman and police found several
clues which they think will aid in find
Ing tDe Vanud1S. Wnat these were
neither Mr.. McCleary nor the police
will say. They also refused to say
whether the burglary was the work of
"yeggmen'' or was committed by per-
sons who live in the neighborhood
When the rector had completed his
investigation he called meeting of as
many of his parishioners as he could
get together and furnished descrip-
ton of the persons whom he believed
responsible for the burglary, and they
set out to search for them independent
ly of the police.
Some of the members of the search
ing party were armed with pistols and
guns. They set out to scour the OUT
skirts of the town. 1t is thought likely
that an arrest will be made some time
today.
This is the second time that the
Church of the Good Shepherd has been
robbed. About two years ago. after
Decorating the altar, burglars got
away with 1000 worth of property.
The Church of the Good Shepherd
congregation is composed OF the most
fashionable folk in the community.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-29
BETH ISRAEL HEARS
OF CHARITY THAT
BEGAN At HOME
Professor Neubauer's TWO-Cent
Collection Scheme Meets
Palpable Frost.
HE WAS TO BET HIS
BEFORE THE HOSPITAL
President Gross Has Battle
CLEAN in Eye as Plan
Is UnfOlded.

Professor M Becker Neubauer's
great scheme. which he thought out all
by himself. impressed the members of
the Beth Israel Hospital so coldly at
their quarterly meeting last evening
that the professor" came near being
roughly handled.
Beth Israel was to have been one of
the eficiaries-amybe-of Neubauer's
great "two-cent scheme The other
beneficiary was to have been Neubauer
President Henry Gross of the hospi-
tai was surprised Yesterday when he
read in the papers that Neubauer had
arranged to collect two-cents from
every Jewish resident Of the city in the
name of Beth Israel Hospital. He had
never heard of Neubauer. He was not
a member of the hospital and Mr..
Gross had not heard that Beth Israel
was in such financial straits that such
a house to- house canvass for pennies
was necessary.
But Neubauer was at the quarterly
meeting last night, and he proposed to
have the hospital adopt the plan, which
he had previously informed the news
papers had been adopted. He called
himself professor last night No one
seemed to know him, and President
Gross asked him Of what he was pro-
fessor, and he IS said to have replied:
Lettering names on safe doors"
He had read about twelve of the
many pages of typewriter matter he
had about his scheme to the meeting,
but was called to a halt when he
reached the part where he proposed to
do all the collecting and where he was
to receive the first $1,000 collected and
20 per cent of all the balance collected
But he insisted on continuing. He
was warned by President Gross that he
would be forcibly elected unless he left
the room peaceably.