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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-18
Tribute Of Respect.

Whereas. in the providence of God He
has seen fit to call away from our midst
our beloved sister and most earnest
worker for the Master. as well as for the
cause we represent, Miss Mary S Haines.
we therefore bow in humble submission
to His will. with the assurance that it is
well with her. Therefore be it
Resolved. That while we deeply mourn
her loss, we realize that it is her eternal
gain. and she has gone to be with HIM
she loved so well. and who said come
We blessed of my Father. inherit the king
dom prepared for YOU :
Resolved. That in her departure we
miss her as one who was earnest. sim
cere and ever ready. so far as she was
able, to give her assistance in every way
possible IN advancing the cause of TEN.
perance and promoting the coming OF
the Kingdom of God. That her wise
counsel and suggestions as to how besi
to bring about success in our especial
work for the uplifting OF mankind and
the welfare of the community can nevel
be forgotten. and will stimulate US t.
greater efforts.
Resolved, That we tender to the be
reaved loved ones our heartfelt sympa
thy and love. commencing them to thu
care of our loving Heavenly Father, wh'
doeth all things we'll.
Resolved. That these resolutions b
spread upon our minutes and publishes
in the town papers.
| MRS. GEORGE w. BUSH,
MRS. IDA BUSH,
MRS A. d. BARR,
| Committee w. c. II. u.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-18

Senator William Campbell, of Jefferson
county. is being urged by his friends for
one of the delegats at large from West
Virginia to the Democratic National
Convention. He halls from the north
eastern Panhandle. the Gibralter of De-
mocracyin the State. whose uncouquered
legions are in all fairness entitled to rep
resentation on the delegation. Mr.
Campbell is an exceedingly useful mem
Der of the State Senate. On the score
o. party service as well as personal merit
his candidany for this honor is recon-
mended We hope the Democrats of
the Greebrier Valley counties will further
the selection of this deserving gentleman
aud loyal Democrat. Monroe Watch
man,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-18

There was preliminary meeting in
the Court House in this place Yesterday
afternoon OF some of our prominent citi-
zens interested in the question OF free
bridges for Jefferson county. Capt c.
E. Baylor was chosen chairman of the
meeting and Mr.. Geo. H. Hageley sec
rotary. The following gentlemen were
appointed committee to make arrange
ments for public meeting to be held in
the Court House in the interest of free
bridges in the near future r. H. Phil
lips, J. I'D. Burns. II c. Getzendaner.
Geo. w. NARROW, E B. Johnson and
Geo. H. Hagley. There was deleqa-
ton of citizens from both Shepherdstown
and Harpers Ferry present, who were
here for the purpose of comforting with
advocates of free bridges in this locality.
Those from Harpers Ferry were: Geo.
H. Childs. w. L. Erwin, Charles Cava-
lie. Geo. R. Bready, t. j. Burleigh, Rev.
Father Collins. c. B. Wentzell. John
Macarthur. los. Jones and d. H. Nichols
Those from Shepherdstown were: Hon.
A. S. cambridge, E. H. Reinhart, H. L.
Snyder, Mayor Samuel J. Hodges, X, l..
Shipley, Capt. R. t. Banks and J. S.
Myers.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-18
'rArr OF ONO, CITY OF TOLEDO, 3

STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, g
LUCAS COUNTY.
FRANK j. CHENEY makes cath that he is
the senior partner of the firm of F. j. CHENEY
81 Co., doing business in the City of Toledo,
County aud State aforesaid. and that said firm
will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOL
LARS Tor each and every case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by the use ofHALL' sCATARRH
CURE. FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9th day of December, A d. 1896.
l-l A. W. GLEASON,
I SEAL Notary Public.
49,
Fl lls 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, 81 Co., Toledo, D.
Sold by ali druggists, 75c.
Take Halls family pills for constipation.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-18

Democratic members of the House of
Delegates, led by Mr. Wetzel, made an
unsuccessful attempt to amend the Staun-
ton bill (limiting levies) to increase the
maximum levy to 40 cents and strike out
the provision for distribution of school
fund. An amendment was carried how
ever, providing that counties voting tor
an extra levy for 1908 may continue the
same for 1909 without holding another
election. The House bill. making the
license year begin July +. passed the
Senate.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-18

Mr. George w Chase. one of the oldest
residents of Shepherdstown. died Friday
after a brief illness from paralysis.
aged 81 years. Mr. Chase was lifelong
Republican. and was Sheriff of Jefferson
County Immediately after the War be-
tween the States, filing the office with
much satisfaction. He is survived by a
widow. two sons and three daughters.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-18
Public Sale.

Having dissolved partnership with my
brothers, E. L. and j. H. Writ, in
farming the VIM. D. Smith place, and
being overstocked in consequence of the
change, the undersigned viii sell with
out reserve on the farm of DIR. Howard
Osburn, known as the Riddle place,
one and a-half miles southeast of Rip
pom, jefferson county, West Va, on
Thursday, February q. 1908,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-18

Prof Arthur w Hawks, our old towns
man, better known as Sunshine Hawks, :"
has been compelled by i'll health to close
his season. He will rest one month at
his home on Long Island, then go to Bat
tie Greek Michigan. Prof Hawks old
friends here will regret to learn of bis
illness
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-18

Mr. Charles w Conrad is announced in
this issue as a candidate for Assessor of
Jefferson county. and names Mr. E w
Athey, of Shepherdstown District. as his
deputy, Both are thoroughly reliable
and capable gentlemen, are pleasant and
courteous. and have many friends
They have filled the important positions
of Assessors of the first and second dis
tricts respectively for the last four years
with much acceptability, and no doubt.
# chosen, will conduct the Office in the
same efficient manner.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-18
81 AEAD OF CATTLE

Five of them mich cows, 1 with calf by her
side, balance springers; Durham ball 3 years
old, IS steers. all dehorned. will weigh from
1000 to 11s0 ,bs., viii make fine June cattle.
worthy the attention OF buyers.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-18

FOR CLERK OF THE COUNTY COURT.
/ hereby respectfully announce myself a
candidate for nomination to the office OF
Clerk OF the County Court Of Jefferson Coun-
ty, subject to the action of the Democratic
primary.
MIR. Charles H Reinhsrt, of the 3nd Dis
trct, vii act as assist int for the term In the
event OF my election
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-18
FOR CLERK OF COUNTY COURT

| hereby respe tfu.ly announce myself
candidate for the nomination of Clerk of the
Honorable County Court of Jefferson coua-
ty. subject to he action of the Democratic
Primary. If ept ne ed with the Office prom
ise to give it my whole time and attention.
and to conduct it on high plane Of efficiency.
Your obedient servant,
CHAS. A. JOHNSON.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-18
Q a 9 TO FRI a.
Bears the a The Kind You HaW Always Bought
Signature a. Ix2zzzI

We eat nothing but the best, and we new
err sell anything we will not eat ourselves. Our
meat products are the best and healthiest
that can be produced from the farm.
c. F. Wall Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-18
PUBLIC SALE.

Intending to discontinue farming, | will
offer for sale without reserve, en- the farm
of r. v. Shirley. better known as the K. w.
Baylor farm, 2 miles north Of Summit Point
and miles southwest of Charles Town, on
Tuesday, March 10, 1908,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-18
Terms of Sale.

Twelve months credit will be given on ali
sums OF SO and over, the purchaser to give
bis note, with approved security, negotla-
Bile and payable at any Of the neigh boring
tanks, With interest from date. No prop
erty to be removed until settled for, and
positively no by bidding allowed
f. q. WILSON.
Hsfiebower Il West, Aucts.
b. f. Yates. Clerk.
Free ccnyeyances to these from a dis
lance il notified on or before the 10Th.
Trans reach Charles Town on b. Il o. at
1912 and ll:i0, n. & " at Sal and 952 q.
NJ.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-18
Announcements.
For PROsECUTING ATToRNEy

hereby announce myself a ca didafe for
the nomination for the Office of Prosecuting
Attorney for Jefferson county, subject to the
d. mo ratio primary election. II 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, 1908-02-18
FOR sHEgIFF.

| announce myself a candidate for Sheriff
of Jefferson County. subject to the action of
the voters al the Democratic primary e1ec-
tion If nominated al elected / promise q
faithful discharge of the duties of the Office
Respectfully,
G.. d. WYSONG.
Deputies will be announced later.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-18
FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.

beg to announce myself as candidate
for Prosecuting Att ruey of Jefferson County,
West Virginia, subject 10 the action of the
Democratic Primaries.
GEORGE DOUGLAS MOORE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-18
35 Head Of Cattle.

Four Of them milk cows. two will be fresh
by day OF sale; : two-year-old heifers; 10
steers weighing from seven to nine hun
dred lbs. each, Durham bulls TO 2 ears
did
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-18

The prohibition amendment was de-
feated in the Senate. Friday. by vote
10 to II.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-18
Mrs. Anna II. Campbell.

Mrs. Anna H Campbell. well-known
resident of Charles Town and most
estimable lady. died at her home in this
place on Friday lest. after a lingering
illness. She was sweet christian lady,
whose perfume of goodness was. through
out long life. shed upon all around her.
Step by step. with steady faith, she near
ed the other shore. until she could look
up into the face of her Savior and safely
saw
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-18
n0 Head Of EIogs.

Weighing from % to l25 lbs, 7 brood
sows ? bears / registered and the other
three-quaTter bred PolanG-China stock
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-18
FOR THE CIRCUIT oLERKsHIP.

| hereby ann ounce myself a candidate for
nomination 10 the office OF Clerk OF the Cir
cult Court of jefferson County, subject to the
primary election of the Democratic party.
Respectfully, &e..
JNU NJ DANIEL.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-18
Father take my hand,
And through the gloom
Lead safely home
MI. nfssll -
Thy child,

She is survived by two daughters, Miss
Fannie c. Campbell and Miss Anna
Campbell. and sister. Miss Ellen Carter.
Funeral services were held Monday af-
ternoon. liz the Presbyterian church OF
which denomination she had since early
childhood been a faithful communicate.
Interment in Edge Hill Cemetery.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-18
81 HEAD OF HOGS
FARMING IMPLEMENTS

Eve brood sows. will pig in April; balance
thrifty shoats, weigh from GO to so lbs
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-18
% Head Of Sheep.
Farming Implements.

Twenty-eight ewes that will lamb by day
of SALE / two-year-old Soathdown buck.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-18
FOR CLERK CIRCUIT COURT.
FOR ASSESSOR.

/ hereby announce myself a candidate for
Assessor for Jefferson County, subject to the
Democratic nominaton. If nomin ated end
elected, Mr.. Edward W.Athey, Of Shepherds
town district, will be my deputy.
c. w. CONRAD.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-18

Miss Helen Shell. aged 6s years died
in Shepherdstown Thursday.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-18

Far rent Photograph gallery on North
George Street. G + Wall.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-18
the following personal propert
10 HID. Horses & Colts

| Four brood mares, in foal by heavy
draft horse; of them good leaders; /
colt coming four years old, 2 three
year-olds and 3 heavy draft yearlings.
Ia Head of Cattle.
Three mich cows, will be fresh by
day of sale; 2 heifers, will be fresh by
day of sale; 2 Durham bull calves nine
months old, balance one and two year
old steers.
"a Head OF Hogs.
Four brood sows and pigs, and twenty
will weigh from rs to 100 lbs.
Farming Implements.
One four-horse Fish Brothers wagon
and bed, broad-tread, good as new: |
Brown cultivator. Tiger corn planter,
3 barshear plows, 2 double shovel plows,
spring tooth harrow
200 Lbs. Meat and Barred p. r.
COckereIs.
TERMS. "A credit of twelve months
will be given on sums of ten dollars and
over, purchaser giving negotiable note,
well endorsed, and bearing interest from
date, payable at either the National
Citizens or Farmers and Merchants De-
post Company Bank. No property to
be removed until terms of sale are com
piled with.
CHARLES O. WRIT.
Heflebower & West, Aucts.
B. F. Yates, Clerk.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-18

III HEAD OF HOGS
l boar. brood SOW. . fat hogs.
FARMING IMPLEMENTS
Bedford & Huffman drill, Deering bin
der. ! Deelirg uower,1 hoTse-rake spring
tooth harrow. 2 Buckeye cultivators wood
en- square harlow. 2 sets ladders, 2 Oliver
chilled barshear plov 5, | spring wagon, !
cut ing box. 2 corn p nter- ii double row
Tiger. single FARMER Friend; TERRIBLE trees,
single and doable trees, 2 four-horse Wagons,
wagon bed 10 or IS uarre!s, almost new; set
Of manure boards. forks, shovele aud hoes.
sets breechhanGs. 2 sets front gearS. sets
piow gears. work btidies, 8 collars. hous-
ems, lot OF halgess,
rERMS.-A credit Of 10 months viii be
allowed on sums OF $40 or over, the pur-
chaser giving negotiable note bearing In
terest from date, with approved endorsers
and payable IT the ark II Charles Town
5 Ills under 5 0 will be sh. No property
To be renloved'untii settled for.
A. BYRNE HURST.
Heflabower 81 West. Auets.
b f. Yates aud Y. II. Roberts. Clerks
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-18
20 HEAD OF CATTLE

Durham bull 5 yeats old, cows, fat
steers. ! fat better, the remainder thrifty
young heifefs with calf sud / steer.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-18
10 Registered Shrop=
shire Ewes.

By Ben Bolt. an imported ram, and by
rams that came from Howard Davidson s
stock farm on the IA udsonn Eleven pure
bred Sbropshires that are true to type, but
cannot be registered.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-18
Farm Implements.

! four horse narrow tread wagon.
/ 7-ioct Deefing binder.
/ old Superior drill.
2thribbie shovel plows
double shovel Flows
J No. 20 Oliver chilled ploE.
set ia. breechbands,
! set s in. lead gesrs.
round blind brides.
square blind brides.
collars.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-18
10 HID. OF HORSES AND COLTS

Beginning promptly at 10 o'clock, the follow
ing property to-wit
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-18
Ia Head OF Cattle.
"a Head OF Hogs.
Farming Implements.

Four brood sows and pigs, and twenty
will weigh from rs to 100 lbs.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-02-18
25 Hid. Poland Chinas

Consisting Of gifts and small shoats. All
entitled 10 registration.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-03-04
Fire Destroys Building in Suburb Of
Cleveland, Ohio, Causing Fright
full Horror.
0VERHEA1EO FURNACE RESPONSIBLE FOR DISASTER
Pupils Became Panic Stricken When Structure Filled With
Smoke. Floors Collapsed Before They Could Escape
Bodies Unrecognizable.

Cleveland. Ohio March l.-n the terrible holocaust in the
history Of this section of the country hundred and fifty school
children lost their lives today fire which completely destroyed
threcsto brick school building in Conwood suburb outside
the city limits AT o'clock this afternoon bodies
covered and is believed the loss of life will
The fire started in the basement from ovheaed furnace
O'clock just after school had convened panic when
building filed with smoke and the children rushed pe-me for
doors and windows Walter Keck newspaper man. of whose
children the building of the first the He stated
that the door OF one OF the two exits locked.
The front doorway ammcl with children and the chill
dren then began jumping from the windows Three four killed
this The greatest number DEATH however, when the floors
fell with them the basement Their little bodies could be wrh
ing in their last agonizng struggles Many the bodies taken out
are 50 badly burned that they cannot be identified.
o'clock this afternoon sixty bodies had been recovered Many
of the children rescued believed to be fatally injured Scores have
been taken to the city hospitals Three little girls met instant
death by Jumping from third story window named Doren
discovered his little girl among the of injured and crushed He
caught the girl by her hands and frantic effort her pulled
her from her body
Reports of the number of dead vary. The first estimates placed
the number high Reports still conflicting OF teach
have been accounted for Principal Frank P Whitney, Of the
school, the number dead from y, 50 The pupils
in age from nine to twelve years.
The most hearrendng The spread quickly
and the crazed parents crowded about the burning structure but the
flames spread rapidly that they poweess to their loved
and forced stand by and them perish Women tainted
and the police called out prevent them from jumping into
the raging furnace The nearby factories dismissed and the men
assisted the work Of They bravd the fire and made heroic
efforts to save those not already dead.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-03-04
SOUTHERN PACIFIC
YIELDS TO OPERATORS
This Railroad Effects Compromise Re.
garding Dispute Which Threatened
to Cause a Strike.

San Francisco, March A com
promise by stipulation was ef
fected in this city To-Day between
attorneys for the Southern Pacific
railway and the Order of Railway Tel
egraphers and the case affecting the
questions at issue which was taken to
the United States court of appeals is
Ito be withdrawn.
The compromise is effective from
February 81. The telegraphers claim
that they have gained their point. The
hours of service on Sundays will be
one-half of the time put in on other
days. Where this would disarrange
the service, the employees shall be en-.
titled to 26 continuous days in every
year, leave of absence on full pay.
The percentage of the general increase
in salaries shall be IL per cent and
the apportionment of this increase is
to be mutually agreed upon between
the employer and employees. The tel.
egraphers' organization shall not leg.
islate for train dispatchers relative to
the rate of pay, hours of service, etc.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-03-04
POLICE ROUNDING
UP ANARCHISTS
Additional Arrests
Follow Chicago
Outrage
WASHINGTON TO ASSIST
Secretary Strauss Issues
Sweeping Order to I'm.
migration Inspectors.

Chicago, March 4.-Charles Yaniatis.
aged 35 years and William Stadwelser,
aged "a years, alleged anarchists,
were arrested here early today In con-
nection with the attempted assassina'
tion of Chief Of Police George Ship,
py.
The arrest of Yaniatis, which was
made in the Ghetto district, was on
information given by the White Hand
Society," an organization formed to
combat the Black Hand. A complete
list Of suspected italian anarchists
who are residents of this city has
been furnished by the former society.
Stadweiser was arrested because
he was unable to give satisfactory
account of himself. He carried large
Despite the desperate nature of his
wounds, Harry Shippy, son of the
chief, who was wounded while assist.
ing his father to overpower the an
archist who attacked him, rs said to
be improving and to have a good show
for recovery.
Secretary Strauss Acts.
Washington, March 4.-The secre.
tary of commerce and labor has is.
sued a sweeping order to all commits.
sioners Of immigration and immigra-
tion inspectors in charge, directing
themto confer with the police in their
respective jurisdictions with a view
to securing "the cooperation of the
police and detective forces in an effort
TO rid the country OF lien anarchists
and criminals falling within the law
relating to deportation"
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-03-04
JURY ACQUITS
HARTJE OF PERJURY
Another Sensational Chapter in Fam.
Gus Pittsburg Case Ends-AlIeged
Accomplces Also Cleared.

Pittsburg, March 4.-Augustus
Hartpe, John L. Welshons, a friend OF
7artje, and Clifford Hoe negro coach
man, who have been on trial here
charged with conspiracy to blacken
the character of Mrs. Mary Scott
Hartje, were all acquitted today, bind
ing instructions having been given to
the jury to find such a verdict and
place the costs on the county. It is
stated Mrs. Hartje will now push the
action for a divorce from her husband.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-03-04
MILITARY AUTO
BREAKS ALL RECORDS
Makes Run From New York to Fort
Leavenworth, Kansas, in Exactly
Fifteen Days.

Leavenworth, Kans., March 1.-THE
military automobile which left New
York February 18th, for Fort Leaven.
worth, carrying a message from Ma
jor General Frederick D. Grant, to the
commandants of army posts all along
the route of the New York to Paris
race through the United States, was
received with great enthusiasm when
it entered the army post here today.
The trip from New York was made in
exactly fifteen days. The Leavenworth
Automobile Club met ana escorted
the tourist car from Atchison to the
fort.
American Car Still Leads.
Council Bluffs, Iowa, March 4.-The
American car, the leader in the New
York to Paris automobile race, left
here at 11:15 o'clock this morning af-
ter a five minutes stay.