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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-07-28

Hinsboro--Ausust %. a. IS. 20. 1903
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-07-28

The only Bank in Vernon County under the
supervision of the United States Government
We always have and still pay FOUR PER
CENT. interest on Certificates of Deposit
payable at the end of six months or one year
from date.
For the convenience of the public, we main
tain Safety Deposit Vaults. Their construc-
ton and equipment insure absolute safety
and complete privacy.
We solicit checking accounts, both large and
small.
Our customers are assured of courteous treat
ment, also every accommodation consistent
with conservative banking.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-11-01

the plants two feet apart In the row
Frequent and thorough cultivation IL
necessary TO keep down the suckers
which grow up from the roots. 1t is
good plan to pillow the ground between
the rows every spring
Black raspberries do not send up root
shoots They are propagated by bury
ing the tips OF the shoots In the ground
some time In August These take root
and produce new plants. which can be
transplanted the following spring. The
black raspberries are more rank In
their habits Of growth and should be
planted farther apart than the red va
rieties Planting every three feet In
rows seven to eight feet apart Is
good distance. They should receive
thorough cultivation In the same man
ner as the red sorts.
The application Of coat Of manure
between the rows In the fall will ma
terially increase the yield Of all small
fruits. Pruning Is also important.
Blackberry and raspberry shoots bear
but once. SO In the spring all those
which produced fruit the season be-
fore should be cut out. Black rasp-
berry shoots should have the tip nip
ped Off when they are about eighteen
inches high This causes lateral
branches to form and greatly Increases
the yield. The same treatment should
be given to blackberries. After about
four good crops Of raspberries have
been secured the patch should be pillow
ed up and new one started some
where else.
Blackberries are usually propagated
by suckers. The distance apart Is
about four feet In the row with rows
seven feet apart. The proper depth to
set the plants Is about four Inches 1T
Is common practice to plant row OF
potatoes or some other vegetable be-
tween the blackberry rows the first
season. This can also be done with
black raspberries About four or five
blackberry shoots are all that should
be allowed to grow up the first sea
son. After that the number may be
gradually increased. well establish
ed blackberry patch will last six or
seven years. The yields that may be
secured depend largely upon the fire.
quency Of rainfall during the ripening
season. little dry weather at this
time will result In shriveled. worth
less berries.
In sections where the winter Is Sc
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-11-01

spreading the roots and packing the
dirt tightly about them The plants
should be set so the crowns are just
level with the surface of the ground.
Hills Versus Matted Rows.
Stra wberries are grown both In hills
and in rows. In the hill system the
plants are set about three feet apart
The runners are cut off In order to
make a compact, vigorous hill. The
ize and quality Of the berries are bet
ter under the hill system, but the mat
ted row system gives larger yields. In
this the plants are set from ten to
twelve inches apart In rows four feet
apart The runners are trimmed to
make matted row about two feet
wide. The spaces between the rows
should be kept well cultivated during
the early part Of the season and the
weeds pulled In the rows After the
second year the runners can be allow
ed to fill these open spaces and the
original rows plowed up In this way
the bed can be easily renewed and Kept
bearing for several years, usually until
the land becomes so weedy that II
must be plowed up and put In to some
other crop.
In cold climates the straw berries
must be given some sort Of winter
protection. The object of this Is not 80
much to prevent freezing az to keep
the ground from that alternate freez-
ING and thaWinp which cause heaVing
Of the plants A mulch of coarse horse
manure applied after the ground freezes
Is excellent for this purpose. as II adds
fertility at the same time In the
spring the straw can be raked up and
removed. One necessary precaution IL
to be sure that the manure Is free
from weed seeds have seen straw
berry beds ruined because the mulch
contained timothy hay In which the
seeds were ripe enough to grow
Raspberries and Blackberries.
Next to straw berries In Importance
are raspberries and blackberries The
best soil for blackberries Is about like
that for stra wberries. while for rasp-
berries 1t may be little heavier The
two kinds Of raspberries most extern
sively grown In this country are red
and black The red raspberry Is propa-
gated by shoots which grow up from
the roots. year-old shoots are
preferable for planting. The rows
should be at least four feet apart. with
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-11-01

we're the best results cannot be OBJ
tanned from raspberries and blackber
ries unless some sort of protection is
given The simplest method OF doing
this Is by bending the canes down
along the row and covering them with
dirt
Currants and Gooseberries.
clayey loan soil. with plenty of
moisture, Is best for currants and
gooseberries. They do all the better
for little shade and are not so par
ticular about cultivation as the other
small fruits A heavy mulch Of straw
or coarse manure may be used to keep
down the weeds aud conserve mois-
ture and cultivation dispensed with
entirely
A few bushes set along IL fence row
will furnish enough of this kind of
fruit for the family They are propa
gated by cuttings, pieces Of branches
which are planted In moist earth,
where they take root. Tw0-year old
plants are best for planting. Being
harder than the other small fruits.
currants and gOoseberries will stand
fall planting. Indeed, this is almost a
necessity, since they start growing al
most as soon as the ground thaws In
the spring. All weak and old branches
Currants and gooseberries will continue
to yield profitable crops on the same
ground for long time
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-11-01
WASHINGTON

"Strongly constructed-one of the girls can
operate it account of its simplicity-can be
stopped when half loaded will start again
without first cleaning cylinder-lighter of
draft-no danger tires or wheels coming
off-no checking of hubs or spokes. One
of the most satisfactory machines ever "a
on farm" C. g. Fullerton. Dayton, Wn. ~
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-11-01

T"By reason of its construction it Is lower
than other spreaders, consequently easier
loaded Iii ght in draft--doesn' work my team
to death-the one lever makes it easy to ham
de Must say it spreads the manure very
evenly-substantia machine combined with
simple construction and durahility-s first
sclass machine. IL. II. Hesse, Hillsboro, Or.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-11-01

spreading the roots and packing the
dirt tightly about them. The plants
should be set so the crowns are just
level with the surface of the ground.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-08-31
Edward II. Davenport.

His relatives here received word last
week of the death of Edward Hamilton
Davenport on the 18th of August, IN
Parkersburg, w Va, where he had been
living for four or five years, IN the man
aaement of the Hotel Chancellor. He
had been in impaired health for about a
year, but it only became necessary to take
HIM to the hospital within the last month.
He was the son of Samuel ], c. Daven-
port, and is well remembered as a resi-.
dent here about twenty-five years ago
Nearly everybody knew Ned Davenport,
generous, kindhearted. companionable
His father and mother (the latter having
been Miss Orrick.) died some years ago
He is survived by one sister, Mrs Sla.
ven. of Jackson county, w Va. The fu-
neral was held on Saturday the 18th inst.
at Ravenswood, w Va, where his father
and mother are buried.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-08-31
ADVERTISED LETTERS,

List OF letters remaining in the Postoffice at
Charles Town. Jefferson comply. W. Va. on
Saturday. August 81 1909 Persons calling for
same will be required to pay one cent tor
each letter:
Joseph Grim. Will Huschete, Geo W ewi..
Garry Littlejohn. L Linden, Geo G Lyon, }
Albn Payns. l. Robinson Kileyby Brad
key, Q II Williss. Hon B Shelton. " Nj;
Miss Hattie Burnley. Miss Dora Charles. Mrs
Milly Carr. Miss Mary Cost (2), Mrs F Fite
Mrs Gray. Mrs G Garehan. Mrs Gailbet,
Hinch. Miss Lizzie Huffman. Mrs ] Fairfax
Mclaughlin, Miss Clara Ransom, Mrs K =
Webb. Miss Blanche Williams, or Harry
Ball, Julia Buckley.
The above letters. il not called for within
fifteen days, will 6e sent to the dead letter
office. Persons calling for them will please
say that they are advertised.
H. N. BRADLEY. p NJ
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-08-31

We have received several numbers of
the National Monthly scribed as
"a Democratic magazine for men and
women"-of which Norman E. Mack,
chairma1 of the Democratic National
Committee, is editor and publisher.
The new mon hly. which is we'll printed
and freely illustrated, is in part devoted
to comment, criticism and argument
from a Democratic standpoint. Among
the contributors to the September
are Judge Alton B. Parker, who writes
about the new corporation tax, and
Champ Clark, who discusses the recent
revision of the tariff. The contents,
however, are not exclusively political,
but include miscellaneous reading mat
ter. The National Monthly is approved
by leading Democrats in various parts
of the country. 1t is published from
the Times Building, Buffalo, N. Y, at
$1.00 year.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-08-31

Deputy Sheriff S c Young has come
into possession from the effects of his late
sister, Mrs AnnieM Sheetz, of an interest
ing letter which he wrote her during the
War Between the States, when as Young
ster he was courier at Gen Joseph f
lohnston's headquarters. The letter
bears date of Dalton, Ga, May ?, 1864,
just previous to the fighting from Dalton
to Atlanta, and anticipated a battle or
battles. He had just heard of Lees VIC
tories in Virginia. and was much elated
over them. He seems TO have been in a
God forsaken country" as he styled it.
and wrote, IF ever | get back to Old Vir-
GINA you may bet on my staying there +"
We are personally glad that he got back
again, as are also many other persons
hereabouts, who, like us. know him TO be
a sterling citizen. good and true in every
respect.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-08-31

The annual reunion OF the survivors
OF the Clarke Cavalry was held on
Wednesday at the residence of General
Charles Thurman, near Berryville. OF
this gallant command. originally number
ing about 200 men, there are living now
about so. 10 OF whom answered to the
roll-call; in addition to the members of
the Clarke Cavalry there were present
many Confederates who served in other
commands and invited guests-amouy
the latter that whole souled Southern.rM
Thos West of this county. In addition
to the routine proceedings an account of
the part taken by the Clarke Cavalry at
the battle of Trevillians, where the l,ttle
band of Contederates made charge and
captured battery of the Federals against
odds, which history records as comparable
to that of the 600 at Balaklaya. was given
as well as addresses by Hon. A. Moore.
Jr., OF CLARKE. and Col W. l.. Goldsmith
OF the Fourteenth Georgia Infantry.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-08-31
Death of Major Hunters Wife.

Mrs. Eliza Selden Washington Hun
ter, wife of MAJOR Robert w. Hunter.
formerly Of Winchester and at present
secretary of Virginia war records. died at
one o'clock Saturday morning al the
home of her cousin, Mr. SW Washington
IN this place, after long sickness due to
a complication of diseases. Mrs. Hun.
ter was daughter of the late Col. Iohn
Augustine Washington, the last owner
of Mount Vernon, the home of George
Washington, and was a great-grand-
daughter of Chief Justice Bushrod Wash
ington. of the United States Supreme
Court. Her father served on the staff of
General Lee IN West Virginia. and was
killed in the battle of Rich Mountain.
Mrs. Hunter was woman of high and
exalted character, and inherited from her
lllustiious ancestors the old-time Virgin
la hospitality and nobility OF impulse
which made them famous. She was one
OF the nearest of the few remaining COL
lateral descendants of President Georoe
Washington, and had been a member of
the Protestant Episcopal Church since
childhood. She is survived by her hus.
band, one brother, Mr.. Lawrence Wash.
ington. and four sisters, Mrs. RIP. Chew
OF Charles Town; Mrs. Tucker, wife of
Rt Rev Beverly Tucker, bishop coadiu-
tor of the Protestant Episcopal Diocese
OF Southern Virginia; Mrs. Eleanor
Washington Howard, of Alexandria, Va;
and Mrs. Nathaniel H. Willis, of Charles
Towr. The late Mayor George Wash.
jngton of Charles Town, was brother
An uncle. Mr.. Richard B, Washinoto,
is still living in Charles Town. Funer-
al services were held at IL O'Clock VEG.
ter iay, in ZION Episcopal Church in this
place, the services being PARTICIPATED in
by Bishop Tucker, Bishop Gravatt. Rev.
]. S. Alfriend. Rev. DR.. w. H. Meade
and Rev. DIR. A. c. Hopkins. The BODY
was inferred in the Washington lot in the
Episcopal graveyard. The psllbearers
were: DR.. A, P. Thomson. Iudpe
Frank Beckwith. Col. Forrest w. Brown
DR.. B. M. Roszel. H. H. Cooke, George
Uhler, Henry c. Page. r. w. Alexan.
der, William o. Norris. w. P. Packet
r. Stuart Hunter and Edmund P. Hun
ter. The arrangements were in charge
of Funeral Director N. S. ]. Strider.
Many floral designs were sent for the
casket. and the grave was covered with
the designs.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-08-31

Miss Lucy Beltzhoover. daughter OF
Hon. and Mrs. Geo. M. Bel,zhoover. of
Shepherdstown, and sister of Attorpv
Geo M. Beltzhoover, Jr.. of this place
formerly University student. has been
elected to position as teacher in the
Morgantown schools. She is a graduate
OF the Shepherd College State Normal
School, and was student in the Univer-
s'ty summer school a few years ago. Last
year she was teacher in the New Martins.
vile schools.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-08-31

A prominent United States army off,
Ger. Maj. Vim. E. CraIghill. now in
charge of the harbor of Baltimore, gall
lantly saluted the Confederate flag of the
Jefferson County Camp. U. c. ". as the
camp was assembling near the court
house Saturday morning preparatory to
moving out to the reunion grounds. Full
well the gallant Major knew that in the
years agone number of those of very
near to him had fought beneath its folds,
that it bore no stain of dishonor, and that
there was no disloyalty in his courteous
act. All honor to him for his maniness
and true soldierly qualities
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-08-31

One of the visitors to the Confederate
reunion here last Saturday, Mr. Henry
Broyles of Dufieds in this county. had
with him well-preserved detail to go to
the county of Page to obtain a fresh
horse. The paper was issued by Gen ]
A Early. Headquarters Valley District.
Nov "a. 1904 and signed by the late S
c Moore, Assistant Adiutant General.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-08-31

We call the attention of our readers to
the new Franklin Building and Loan
Association. which will begin October
4. 1909, to take the place of the two as
sociatious that will mature this fall. We
hear of no better method of systematic
saving than becoming shareholder in
these associations. There have been
practically no losses in this county in
the forty years that they have been in
existence. They encourage the habit of
saving. and should be especially patron
iz' by persons of moderate means. The
organization committee of the Franklin
Building and Loan Association will re-
ceive your subscription for shares We
cordially recommend it to the public.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-08-31
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 will be re-
celved at this office at 81 90, or we will
club the VETERAN and the SPIRIT OF lEF-
FERsoN one year for $I75, cash in ad-
vance. Copies will 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, 1909-08-31
Boys School SHIFTS

We'd like to show you line of our Roys'
Fall Suits and Overcoats; likewise some of
our smart styles for young men, We've a
big variety of patterns and fabrics, includ-
ing the popular grays and green shades, for
you to select from Come and look. VIM.
Kahn, Boys Outfitter.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-08-31

The Virginia State Camp. U. e. ",
meets in Danville. October IL, 10 and ID.
Members of the Jefferson County Camp
who contemplate going may be appoint
ed delegates on application to Adjutant
Geo H Hagley.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-08-31

Kosemontstock and fruit farm, contain.
ng 4o5 acres, near Berryville, has been
sold by Charles E. Clapp to Arthur l.
Worthen of Front ROYAL. through a
Washington realty firm, for 300. 900.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-08-31
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications as they cannot reach th,
diseased portion of the ear. There is only one
way to cure deafness. and that is by cOnstitu-
tional remedies. Deafness is caused by an in
famed condition of the mucous lining OF the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube is infiamed
you have rumbling sound or imperfecb hear
ing, and when it is entirely closed, Deafness lie
the result, and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to it's normal
condition, hearing will be destroyed forever;
nine cases out of ten are caused by Catarrh
which is nothing but an inflamed condition OF
the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case of Deafness (caused by catarrh) that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure Send
fer circulars, free.
F.J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold BY Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-08-31

K. P. Hutton, assistant superintendent
of the West Virginia Antl-Saloou League,
says that West Virginia will be div" in
four years.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-08-31

The Confederate Veteran for August
contains interesting papers on the life
and career of Jefferson Davis, among
them the Annual Tribute to President
Davis" delivered at the Memphis Re-
union by Rev. Jas. R. Winchester, D.
D., also The Youthful Romance of
Jefferson Davis, a very charming ac-
count of his first courtship and marriage
TO the young daughter of Gen'l. Zachary
Taylor against the wishes of her father.
She died in few months alter the mar
rage.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-08-31
Apples! Apples! Apples !

am now ia the market for APPLES. Can
use your windfalls aud pairing stock at once.
From now on will be loading cars at al. the
various shipping points 10 the county. Am
now buying apples by the barrel. and max
ing contracts for fall delivery
Aug "a. F. G. BTTLFR
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-08-31
County Court

In the County Court yesterday the APP
plication Of James NJ Mason. Jr. for
franchise for water. gas and electric sys-
TENS at Shenandoah Junction was grant
ed
Application of N w Myers and others
for road leading from Halltown and
Shepherdstown turnpike to road leading
from Uville to Moler's Cross Roads was
rejected.
In the matter of enlargement and i'm
provement of courthouse building. it was
ordered that A B Mullett & Co be en-
ployed as supervising architects to pre-
pare plans. specifications. etc. and to
have general supervision of said work.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-08-31

At the same time and place we will offer
for sale pu blicly
THE 121 ACRES.
more or less, known as the Coyle land and
owned by the said Colston, lying along the
B. Il o. K. R.. and directed by his will to be
sold. This land is Improved by Small
Dwelling and Orchard,
TERMS.-For the personally. on all sums
OF $40 and over a credit of Twelve Months
VIII be given, upon well endorsed notes,
b. airing interest, payable at the Bank of
Charles Tewn. Sums under $40. cash. For
the real estate, one-third of the purchase
money cash, and the balance in one aud two
years. equal payments. bearing interest pay-
at lie semi-annually, secured by deed of trust
on the property.
r. c. COLSTON.
8. W. WASHINGTON.
Admrs. c. I. a.
Hefebower & West, Aucts.
b. +. Yates. Clerk,
August 10, 1909.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-08-31

Harrisonburg, Va, voted wet" last
Tuesday.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-08-31
Saturday, September Nth, 1909,
tain
IMPROVED LOT OF GROUND

situate in the district of Bolivar in said conn
ty bounded as follows: Beginning at stake
on the county road called the ''Old Furnace
Road, on the Old United Sta ties line. corner
to Brown McDowells line; thence with the
latter N. SOC So poles to s. W. strider's line;
thence with the latter N 23o E, 81 poles to
corner of lot occupied by Basil Clinton:
thence with bis line s. $50 z. to count
road. corner 10 Clinton's lol; thence with said
road 50 poles to the beginning.
TERMS OF SALE.-One-half cash on day
OF sale, The residue in nine months with in
terest, the purchaser TO give his note for thu
deferred payment to be secured by deed of
trust upon the property sold together with
policy of insurance on the improvements
thereon.
For further information address the under
signed at MartinsbuIg, w. Va.
Au ust sat. CHAS. A. YOUNG.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-08-31

The Supreme Court of Appeals of
West Virginia will convene here tomor-
row.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-08-31
Notice to Creditors,

All persons having claims or demands
against Marion g. Merchant are request ID 10
pre- ent them properly authenticated be fore
me at my Office IN Charles Town, W. Va. ON
the 18th day Jf september. 1909.
GEO. NJ. BELTZROOVER Up
July 27-6t. Commissioner of Aeconnts
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-08-31

Next Monday will be Labor Day.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-08-31
HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN
FURNI TTTRE.

Wardrobes. bureaus beds and bedsteads.
chairs, sofa, mattrass, washstand. carpet.
natfng, quilts and blankets. curtains, Ia
bles. clocks, china, knives and forks. sewing
IN achine. pantry scales. so feet of hose lamps.
heating stoves. cook stove, kitchen cabinet.
washing machine and wringer, steam cooker.
i cream freezer, crooks and cans.
so HENS AND CHICKENS. g
TURKE VS..
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-08-31
PUBLIC SALE
OF
Valuable Real Estate.

BY virtue of deed of trust made by Sarah
e. Page and Jefferson Page, her husband, TO
Chas A. Young. trustee, dated the 29th day
of April. in the year 1905. and recorded in
the Office of the Clerk of the County Court of
Jefferson County, West Virginia, in Deed
Book No. IS, Page Ga, the said trustee will
offer for sale at pubic auction at the front
door of the Court House of said county, on