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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-23
MILLER'S PHAR MACY
Business Locals

American Beauty eorsets. the latest STYLES.
See Lands,
For good hosiery. ladies' and children's.
buy at Landis's.
If You are looking for the best groceries.
buy of Ronemus
The Bank of Charles Town pays interest
on time deposits.
Do you shave YOURSELF Buy arazor from
Miller's Pharmacy.
If you want to sell your farm put it in A.
q. Wynkoop's hands.
Think of Palmbaums when ever YOU think
OF dress goods or silks.
Automatic stropping for Gillette razor
blades at coleman's.
Get the b st. Washington Sunday snr
and Magazine all dealers
chi-Namei makes old aoors new, sold only
10y the Farmers Supply Go.
lie National Citizens Bank will paw Won
per cent. on time deposits.
Baled hay, wholesale and retail. salt and
. seed. John g. Burns Il Go,
Belts, betting, side and back combs for
your inspection, at Landis's.
American and Elwood fence in any quau-
tity at the Farmers Supply Co.
All sorts of talcums, face powders and
perfumes at AIiller's Pharmacy.
Laurel Steel Ranges the fuel savers sold
only by the Farmers Supply Co.
A. g. Wynkoop will purchase United
States Land Warrants of any date.
$500 TO loan in sums to suit, on GOOD
Security Apply to A, G mynkoop.
Car Schumacher ground feed. fer horses,
COWS and sheep. John G Burns & Co.
Talk about harness. you ought to seetllas
line the jefferson Vehicle Company has
Hard and soft coal. short wood in stove
lengths IN quantities to suit John G. Burns
Il Go.
For comfort, durability and style buy the
American Beauty. soc and 81 Sold by s II
Lands.
Try sharpess Cream Separator and
make more butter; sold by the Farmers
Supply Co.
goth Centuary Manure Spreader. spreads
manure lime, ashes and dirt, guaranteed.
@ Coleman.
! How about retiring your wheels2 We use
the Kelly Springfield Tires. jefferson We
hcle Company.
| Have you ever tried the Battle Axe shoe
Drop in and examine them. None betts.
Once wearer, always a wearer. For sale
| by d. s. Hughes.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-23
SELECTING THE
BRONZE TURKEY,
A Thanksgiving Story.
BY PORTE JEFFERSON.

BY PORTE JEFFERSON.
copyright, 1909. by American Press Asso-
ciation.I
Amanda Butler cautiously opened
the door of the turkey shed and flashed
the rays of her lantern until they fell
broadcast on the clumsy form of a
large turkey in the corner He reused
as she approached and stretched him.
self for action.
1t was the work of an instant for
Amanda's nimble fingers to fash up
to his legs. and when she darted back
there dangled from one foot strip of
bright red flannel When Amanda
locked the door and turned away the
victim of her craftiness was protesting
loudly against the absurdity of wear
ing red flannel in August.
jeremiah sat Oh the doorstep in his
shirt sleeves. smoking peaceful pipe.
There" panied Amanda as she put
out the lantern and sat down beside
him and famed herself with her sun
bonnet; i've got one job DONE"
What's that?" queried Jeremiah
lazily.
Marked the Thanksgiving turkey"
(which one:"
THE big bronze one. I've had him
in mind for some time. He always
roosts in the shed. so | caught him
asleep just now and tied a red rag on
his leg I'll shut him up come the
1st of November
"The big bronze turkey always roosts
in the walnut tree. That's why
Selected him for Thanksgiving dinner"
remarked Mr.. Butler deliberately. Him
a-roosting out of doors shows he has
wild tastes. and what tastes better than
wild turkey, wanter know?"
Amanda received this unconscious
witticism on her husbands part in
stony silence.
"Of course | mean the biggest Of
them two bronze fellers," added Jere-
miah after awhile.
Il marked the biggest" said Amanda
acidly.
Jeremiah whistled one stanZa Of
The Star Spangled Banner" knocked
his pipe against the step and went into
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-23

r OF of Second Hand Paving Brick. rb
IL Store and Gutter Stone for sale
EAsTFRDAY Il CO
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-23
Must a Subscriber Pay For His Paper

An exchange prints the following
summary of court decisions bearing up
on the obligation of subscriber to pay
for his paper. Even when the defraud-
ed publisher doesn't resort to the law,
it is good for the man who will not pay
to know where he stands in the opinion
of the courts
/. Subscribers who do not give ex-
press notice to the contrary are con-
sidered as wishing to renew their sub
scriptions.
2. If subscribers order the discon-
tinuance of their periodical, the publish
er may continue to send same until all
arrearages are paid.
8. If subscribers neglect or refuse
to take their periodicals from the post
Office to which they are directed, they
are responsible until they have settled
their bills and ordered them discon-
tinued.
Ifsubscribers move to other places
without informing the publisher, and
the papers are sent to the former adj
dress, they are held responsible.
5. The courts have decided that re-
fusing to take periodicals from the office
or removing and leaving them uncalled
/ for. is prima facie evidence Of inten-
tional fraud.
8. If subscribers pay in advance they
are bound to give notice at the end Of
the time if they do not wish TO continue
taking it; otherwise the publisher is
authorized to send it. and the subscriber
will be responsible until an express no
tice. with payment Of all arrearages, is
sent to the publishers.
/ The latest postal laws are such that
newspaper publishers can arrest anyone
for fraud who takes paper and re-
fuses to pay for it, Under the law the
man who allows bis subscription to run
along for some time unpaid and then
orders it discontinued, or orders the
postmaster to mark it refused, " and
have postal card sent notifying the
publisher, leaves himself liable to arrest
and fine, the same az for theft
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-23

HEIE JONEo 10 COMlN0 hhOUNb ~ hibL
THE TURKEY"
the house. moment later Amanda
heard him winding the kitchen clock
preparatory to retiring for the night.
"a woman that's married might as
we'll give up trying to have her way
about anything" murmured Amanda
dscontentedly. Just as If didn't
know that there turkey in the shed was
the biggest of the two! II ! don't eat
that turkey I'll not eat any-so there!
I'll show jeremiah Butler I've got
some gumption if ] am poor. miser>
able married woman"
Having delivered herself of these sen
timents. Amanda felt more cbeerfully
disposed and in Der turn retired to bed
where her husband was already breath
ing loudly and tremendously.
The next morning when she went out
to feed the poultry two big bronze COB
blers were stalking about the yard,
each with rag about one leg. The
red fanueled turkey ruffied Indignantly
every time his beady eye caught sight
OF the Objectionable color on bis foot
The other one gazed mournfuily at s
piece of black tape that adorned his
extremity
jeremiah crossed the yard with foam
ing pals of milk.
whats that there black ragT de
manded Amanda angriiy.
Her husband looked quizzicaIly al
her and then went on. THAT thers
turkey is In mourning because he's go
lug to be killed for Thanksgiving din
ner." be said dryly.
| Amanda said no more. but her pIumI
face grew very pink, and her smooth
forehead was creased In an anxious
| frown.
That morning the rival turkeys
fought bitterly. Whether 1t was ths
red flannel which aroused the mourn
ing turkeys gorge cannot say 1t Il
| sufficient to note that they fought fair
~ and that the red flannel gentleman
put the other to open fiight- When /
| was all over Amanda went out ant
| smilingly picked up several handful
of bronze feathers.
Jeremiah. who had witnessed the bat
! tie through crack in the barn door
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-23
BRASS

we have added to our already large stock Of
fancy goods a new line.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-23

We have said enough about these TIVE side
lines and now we want to call Your attention
20 the tact that We carry the largest and beer
assorted line of Drugs. Patent Medieiras
Prescription Chemicals Tinctures etc. tat
yoa can find anywhere in I'll 8 vicinity.
complete line of rubber rods, and sundrl,s
oil all Kinds. Complete hne of Tooth, Hair
aud Nail Brushes, Razors. Pocket Knives.
dliiett Safety kazore, Nail Files ard other
goods too numerous to mention in this limit
ed space.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-23

ONLY A LITTLE CoLD in the head may b
the begin ing Of 80 obrtinat case Of Nasal
catarrh. Drive ont the invader with Ely's
Cream Balm applied straight TO the infamed
stuffed up air-passages P,ice Soc. II you
prefer to ue gu atomizer. aek for Liquid
Cream 'lm. 1t has all the good qualities
Of the solid form If this remedy an will rid
you Of catarTh or hay fever. No cocaine to
breed a dreadful habit. No mercury to dry
out the secretion, Price 75c. with spraying
tub :, All druggist or mailed by Ely Bros,
Sc Warren Sire :, New York
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-23
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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-23
DR.. Miles
Anti-Pain Pills

Relieve pain, whether it be neu-
ralgiac, rheumatic, sciatic, head
ache, stomache, pleurisy or
ovarian pains.
Druggists everywhere sell them. II
first package fails to benefit, your drug
gist will return your money.
MILES MEDICAL CO., EIkhart, Ind.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-23
Che Confederate yeteran.

The Confederate veteran.
This popular periodical. representing
officially all of the general Confederate
organizations. and which is the most ex-
traordinarily commended publication IN
existence seeks increased circulation in
this section. Subscriptions viii be re-
ceived al this Office at 81 90. or we will
club the VETERAN and the SPIRIToF JEF-
FERsos one year for 81 Is. cash ia adj
vance. Copies viii BE- sent free occa-
sionally TO veterans who cant pay. upon
request OF their FRIENDS Address S A
Cunningham. Nashville. Tenn.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-23

Rev d n Scanlon. formerly pastor Of
the Presbyterian Church at BerryvilIe,
Va has accepted a call to the First Pres
bvferjan Church. Richmond. XIV.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-23
It's Brass That's All

but u Is some OF the incest work that Won
have ever seen -Brass Candlestieks. vss.s
Tor Cat Flowers. hines for the dining room
or hail, Match Boxes. stamp Boxes. Farm
Dishes cts Come in and look it over, we ara
proud OF 1t and it is pleasure to Us to show il
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-23

A new lot of Cut Glass just received which
makes Us have the largest and most con,ple.a
line OF this class of goods to be found any
where nearer than Washington or Baltimore.
moreover We are willing TO prove that our
prices are even lower than you will fluid 10
the cities
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-23

We carry large line of American Drng-
eist sy Indicate speela' ties, good home r. M
edits something for every simple aIlmept
that You could imagine
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-14
A BUSINESS RULE.

II 10 a common business rule that
letters containing no stamp for a re-
ply, where they cali for courtesies
rather than business. promptly go into
the waste basket. The scores of let
ters which come into an editorial
room every month, to be doomed
would surprise casual reader The
average editor has limited time for
his work, hence, he has not mo-
ment to waste for the pleasure or
benefit Of other people, and it is no
part Of his business to obligingly
look UP political or historical data
for people who seem to be too indo-
lent to look 1t UP for themselves. A
postage stamp of itself is small mat
der. but in the aggregate free postage
Cor all corners eats up a good many
dollars.
The postage stamp enclosed does
not warrant as courtesy to the
writer two dollars worth Of time
spent in research. hence this class of
letters is not answered and the keep
ing OF the stamp is not a theft, as
some Of the writer's think, but sim
ply tax upon the person who has
no more sense than to expect five dol
lars worth Of work in recognition of
compliance with very just rule.
Editors, upon the whole, are a pa
sient, generous and responsive class.
hut the demands made upon their time
by the people they do not know and
have no personal interest In is beyond
the power of a busy man to meet.
1t should he understood that the ed
itor doesn't know everything, and that
he Is obliged to take time for refer
ence, and has little time to spare as a
fact-searcher for others. 1t is chron-
icled of John Greenleaf Whittier the
poet, when he was asked by a stranger
If he did not edit paper at Hart
ford. he answered, with twinkle in
his eye: II believe I did. For seven
years there I was engaged in keeping
the public from finding out how little
] knew"
Writers who venture to bore the ed
itor with all kinds of inquiries. with
an enclosure Of postage and without,
could save material by bearing in mind
that the editor is busy man, is not
a travelling encyclopedia Of facts and
dates with reference to local events;
that they can hunt them UP as readily
rs he can; and that while he would
like to be the mentor for all his read
ers 1t Is simply impossible.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-14
ABOUT GREEN.

The green tints are countless and
there are hundreds of peculiar shades
yet a desirable tone is the soft green,
such as one sees on the young peach
leaf. 1t is a color that is fetching in
linen, whether that garment is made
CT self material, with no other trim
ming, or finished with something else,
perhaps softly tinted pink and cream
Persian bands, inset in the goods-a
very good marking on the side of the
bodice that closes down the left front
side; also as trimming scheme on
the left seam of the skirt that IS in line
with the closing side of the bodice.
In speaking of green an airy suit
can be developed of soft green lawn
the dress embellished with fine white
lice. and the yoke and sleeve arrange
ment made entirely of white lace. With
a dress OF this kind the hat should be
white and green, trimmed with pink
La France roses, or clusters of pink
tea roses. The hose should be white
or green, with black patent pumps or
slippers. The parasol could be an all
white eyelet or green one of deeper
shade with a plain border.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-14
A THOROUGH CORRUPT PRAc.
TIcES ACT.

There have been a great many COR
rupt practices acts draughted and en-
acted into law in this country, but
none Of them has excelled the law now
under consideration by the Wisconsin
legislature.
The bill begins with the press, and
provides that all matter appearing III
newspapers concerning candidates
shall be printed under small plea
capital captions stating that the mat
ter is paid advertisement, besides
giving the name of the writer, the
person who had it printed and the
amount paid. In addition to al; this
the papers must publish a list of their
stockholders, though they are exempt
from stating the size of the stockhold-
ers' family and the maiden name of
their several maternal grandmothers.
Having coopered the press it pro-
ceeds to hold down the politicians and
then it says: mo candidate or
manager may receive more than $500
as a political contribution. Members
of the legislature may not contribute
money to the state central committee
nor ask money from it. No one may
ask for contributions to church fairs,
or any charity, in the interest Of any
, candidate, who is himself liable for
the conduct Of his managers or other
friends. No one may be employed as
worker at the polls. but must do
this work of his own free will and
presumably inspired by a high and
solemn sense Of. his duty as a good
citizen"
The fact that such laws are deemed
necessary IN this age does not speak
very well for American citizenship. It
Is quite possible that the men who
think there is necessity for such
laws need watching more than the
average politician. 1t is libel upon
American citizenship to frame and
eract such laws. The man behind
the ballot asserts himself often enough
TO show that he is alive and e'eter-
mines public matters as ne will not
as he is told to.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-14
MOURNING eARB.

Everything possible is being done
these days to make mourning as light
in weight and comfortable in wear as
can be during the summer season.
The fact that thin fabrics are fash
ionable instead OF the weighty ones of
the past is of the greatest aid in this
respect.
Some Of the bordered materials are
beautiful not the least among them
being the black ones.
Crepe de sole, cashmere de sole, wolfe
and surah silk are fashionable fabrics
for mourning gowns. They are trim
med with JET. Of the dull and brilliant
Kinds, with flo floss silk traceries and
with net bands covered with braiding.
A mourning suit for walking COM
prises a dress of black cashmere de
sole. with coat of black ottoman silk
bordered with stitched bands of the
cashmere and finished with single
strand of dull jet beads.
The draped veil, once more fashion
able, is of net in a rather wide mesh
edged with narrow goffereings of taft
tota, or with fringe ruched with silk.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-14
Woman in Life and in the Kitchen
FALLING HAIR.

vaseline has been known to restore
a falling head Of hair when all other
means have failed Its use must be
understood, however, or more harm
than good is done. Vaseline on the
long hair is menace. 1t catches dust,
destroys gloss and is generally unsan-
itary. Vaseline rubbed into the scalp
so that not drop Of grease can be
found on the hair is the best sort of
tonic to root follicies. Divide the hair
into strands, dip the fingers into the
grease and rub along the line of divis-
IONS Rub until the fingers are dry
and the scalp in glow. Some women
do not trust to their finger tips to ap-
ply vasline, out put on the grease from
a machine oil can, rubbing it in well
later. Should the hair suffer from this
grease let 1t remain on over night and
wash thoroughly the next day with
hot water and CASTLE soap. Rinse II
well
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-14
OLD eLoRYs DAY.

The celebration of the birthday Of
the flag u new and not so generally
observed as 1t deserves to be.
Why should not every national flag
be floating at the masthead today as
evidence that its owner is conscious
Of its value to the nation and its per-
eonal worth to him.
The governors of quite a number Of
states have ISSUED proclamations call
Eng upon the people to recognize the
day ard to suitably honor it.. Gov
srnor Weeks. in his proclamation, says
that he hopes that suitable exercises
will be held in the public schools ito
the end that the people may not be
forgetful Of the significance Of our
country's flag. Of the devotion it has
inspired, and Of the priceless heritage
whose emblem 1t is"
The American flag stands for the
sovereignty Of the individual, and in
this appeals more strongly than any
other national emblem to the human
heart.
Place "oid Glory" where It may
wave In the breeze today.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-14
THE INCREASED GRAND LIST.

The board of equalization in this
state has shown that it understands
the rule Of proportion and has the
stamina to do it's duty regardless of
the representations of the grand lists
put up by the assessors Of the various
cities.
For state purposes Norwich has had
$6,000,0O0 of valuation added to It,
and there is no chance for a serious
protest. for the rule applied here has
heen applied to all the other cities in
the state. The increase of SIS coo. 600
for Hartford. and $4,000 900 for
Greenwich, and 100000 for New
New Britain. illustrates how the work
Aas been done. Norwich is in the list
for an advance equal to that of
Bridgeport and $1,000, 900 more than
that of New Haven, which simply
shows that these two cities, in the
opinion of the hoard Ct equalization,
were nearer their proportional vaIua
ton than was Norwich.
Since there Is no standard rate of
assessment in the cities of the state
and the grand lists vary in accord
with local methods of computing the
value Of property, the only way in
which a just state tax can be levied
is by the method which the board of
equalization has adopted.
It. is not pleasing to the authorities,
and 1t Is quite surprising to the peo-
pie. but there is no denying that it
is about as just plan as can be de-
vised.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-14
HARD TO KNIT SLIPPERS.

Directions for knitting bedroom slip
pers: Cast on 81 stitches on (each) of
three needles. Knit around plain one.
Then seam 8; knit three times around,
reverse; knit where it was seam, etc,
LII you have five blocks of and 3. Be-
gin to narrow on first needle, the last
time around of the third block-nar-
row l. seam /, slip and bind /; keep
Going this every time around till you
have Sc or go stitches in all accord
ing to size desired). When you have
your Ave rows of block, knit once
around plain times; seam ! plain;
then put in another color (if desired).
knit l and 1; seam 1, plain l, about
one half finger after you stop narrow
ing. Bind off loosely and crochet seal
lops to finish top.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-14
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
Fresh Air Funds.

Mr.. Editor:-For many years the
City mission has been receiving dona-
tons toward a fresh air fund to give
sick and tired women and children an
outing of some sort during the months
of July and August The opportunity
is now offered the benevolent public to
contribute to this fund and the size OF
the fund will determine the extent of
the benevolence. Send cash, checks,
pledges or telephone calls to CITY Mis-
sion Rooms No Washington street.
Telephone S79.
&C. A. NORTHROP,
City Missionary
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-14
ceIatined Vegetables.

One-half package Of gelatin, one
half cup of cold water, juice of two
lemons. one-fourth cup of vinegar,
one-half cup of sugar. one teaspoon of
salt, one cup of shredded cabbage, one
cup Of blanched almonds cut twice,
three sweet red peppers. Soak gela-
tin in cold water two minutes and add
vinegar lemon juice, boiling water, su-
far ana salt. Steam, and when begin
ming to set add remaining ingredients.
Turn into a mold and chill Serve on
a lettuce leaf with mayonnaise dress
ing. or cut in dice and serve in cases
made of red and green peppers. Fine
served with cold sliced veal or chicken.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-14
TO PREVENT DOORS.

A volatile oil rich in sulphur is con-
tanned in onions, turnips and cabbage.
When these vegetables are boiled this
oil spreads over the surface of the
water and sends its fumes to the far
corners of the house.
If the vegetables are soaked in salt
ed water for an hour before cooking
the trouble will be less. If they are
kept at the boiling point for three
quarters of an hour but now allowed to
boil, they will become tender, yet their
odor will not permeate the house
II boiling for a short time is pre-
ferred as a method of cooking, a
crust of very hard bread dropped into
the water for ten minutes will absorb
most Of the oil as it rises, when the
crust may be removed.