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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-19
Town 0unciI.

At the regular meeting Of the Town
Council last night the following business
was transacted:
Councilman Page read an excellent re-
port of committee on water supply. show
ling numerous defects in wafer system,
and it was ordered that a type written
copy OF the same be made and handed
by the City Attorney to Superintendent
Allen. TO learn what the Water c. will
do to remedy these defects. report to be
made at the next regular meeting.
| Complaint being made in regard to
oathouses, &c. along Eagle avenue. from
which drainage goes into the mill race.
Messrs Perry. Halnes and DalAarn, with
Mayor Green, were empowered to visit
that locality at once and investigate and
apply remedy.
NJ S Weller was granted a permit to
make repairs and improvements to his
dwelling on East Liberty street.
w F Baker was granted permit to
erect dwelling on West Liberty street.
VIM H Moler was granted permit to
erect a building on West Washington st.
Ordered that new garbage bids be adj
vertised for
| The Street Committee recommended
[ that pavements be ordered laid within
80 days as follows: Front of Henson
property on Congress street; south side
of Liberty street from Mildred to and in
Guiding property of Jos ID Waters; south
side of North street between Samuel aud
Mildred; and between Church and Gem
etery; east side of Church street between
North and Avis; north side of North be-
| tween Charles and Lawrence, south side
of North between Lawrence aud vest
Adopted
Street Committee also recommended
that concrete foot bridge be built over
Evtt's run on the west side of Water
street and that bridge OF concrete and
stone be built over the same stream on
Mt Parvo avenue. the same to replace
bridges that are getting very much di-
lapidated
Ordered that the Finance Committee
look after and have collected all out
standing claims of the town.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-19
OFT BROTHERS.
Business Locals.
,ceries of Ronemus.

Buy groceries OF hOneInus
Old pictures copied at Pearman.s
stetson and No Name hats at OFT Bros.
Locust posts 2Ocup JBo c Burns d Co.
Pearman the Charles Town photographer
A G Wynkoop sells farm and town prop
critics.
All kinds of grinding done at E L Wilson
q CO...
Buggies of all kinds at the Farmers Sup
ply Co.
Fine photographs at moderate prices a
Pearman's.
Fresh cakes and crackers. the very finest
at IaDdiss
New embroideries, laces, and white goods
Palmbaum's.
New mattings, carpets and oil cloth
Palmbaum's,
New gloves. hosiery and underwear
Pa)mbaum's
Eeady-made suits, coats. skirts and waists
at Palmbaums',
Lace, hamburgs, embroideries. ali-oyer,
&c, at Laudis'a.
Sheets. sheeting and oottons, very low in
price, at Laudis's.
American beauty corsets, all the latest
styles, at Landia's.
New lace curtains. bed spreads, table lin
ems Palmbaums.
ChTdreu's dresses. all sizes, at Edmond
sons Bargain Store,
White ash broken coal at close prices.
John c Burns 4 Co.
Cure your sheep of Scab use Kreso Dip.
sold by 1liller's Pharmacy.
IT, ou having dying, cleaning or pressing
10 do think of S. H. Lands.
Suits, all wool made to your measure for
from SO up. s. H. lands.
We are showing an elegant style in mems
Oxfords Geo. c. Marsteller.
Linen pongee, loisette, batist, suiting,
|nereerized pongetta, at Landis's.
Sunday papers and all the popular maya
Zine for sale by Miller's Pharmacy.
Are your cattle lousy? Kreso Dip will
Bill the lice; sold by Mlller's Pharmacy.
The very best goods at the lowest possible
/ prices is the motto OF Miller's Pharmacy.
Kodack films developed and printed at
Baltimore prices-Best results at Pear
anan's.
Gasoline, by the gallon or barrel, always
. l.ul l.o o-+oo,oI;1a oils Jobn q
Burns & Go.
Try a sharpless Cream Separator and
max more butter; sold by the Farmers
Supply Co.
Ladies' suits, coats. and skirts made to
sour Individual measure at reduced prices. |
s. Lands.
1t will pay you to examine Edmondson's
Bargain Store on all up to date goods, at
apwest prices.
4 No order lie too small or too large for us.
D. give our very best attention to all of
4hem, Millel's Pharmacy.
Il For Sale-Fine driving mare and colt
AIsre is not to small for farm work, and is
good driver also. c F. Wall.
Il Cooke & Phillips have received a carload
n the famous Milwaukee binders and
bowers. See the sample now up before
Fou buy
Give E. Frank Ronemus call for Gro
berries, &c He aims to keep eyerythin,
Eresh and up to date in this line, and can fill
four order promptly.
The character of our clothes appeals to
ben who dress well Our prices attract
bose who spend wisely. Geo. c. Marstel-
Ter, One Price Clothier.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-19
Here is Rellet fol. w omen

If you have pains in the back, Urinary,
Bladder or Kidney trouble. and want q GER
tain. pleasant herb cure for women's ills, try
Mo her Gray's Austraian-Leaf. 1t is a safe
and Bever-failing regulator. At druggists or
by mail 80 cite. sample pack age FREE. Ae-
dress, The Mother Gray Co., LeKoy. N. Y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-19

Stylish new we'll tailored wash suits in
white, tan and colors. Shirt waists, the
styles are the newest design. Prices within
reach of all. BURNS i SHUGERr.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-19

Mr. d r Houser, superintendent of the
Bakerton lime works. has a handsome
new Hudson touring car.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-19

for Csc. at Marsteller's. the one-price
clothier.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-19

For sale, strong, hardy celery plauts. Va
rieties. Giant Pascal, Perfected White Plume
and Winter Queen. H. II. MCCcRM OK.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-19

In a Pinch, use Aliens Foot Ease,
The antiseptic powder to shake into your
shoes. II cur.s not, tired, aching. swollen,
sweating feet, and makes walking easy
Takes the sting out of corns and bunions.-
Over 30, 600 testi nobials. Sold everywhere
% cts. Don't accept any substitute. 14-4
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-19

will wash all kinds of clothes. Call in
and let me know your street number. and
will send for your laundry. Washing done
three times week. YEE SING,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-19

The jennie Smith annual meeting will
be held at Island Park July rs
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-19

Would you like to keep cool? Then see
Marsteller for Summer Furnishings.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-19

Ground alum salt by sack or in bulk. All
kinds of feed, alfalfa meal. bran, oats and
middings Send US your orders for ice de-
livered daily. John q. Burns & Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-19

Liquid veneer will renew tie whole in
terror of your house G. n Coleman.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-19
MaTsfeHer's Special
July Oxford Shoe Sale

Of Mems and Boys Oxford Shoes, all
feathers and styles. Come early to get size
and styles
GEO. G. MARsTELLKR,
One-Price Clothier.
222 w Washington st, Charles Town.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-19

Marsteller's low cut shoe sale. Hot prices
for cool shoes.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-19

Neuralgia and Rheumatic Pains yield
quickly to the influence Of DR.. Miles
Anu-Pain Pills No bad after effects
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-19

If you want nice fresh clean groceries
give us call. We can supply you with any
thing in the grocery line, at right prices
e. FRANK RogEMus
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-19

Order your winter supply of coal this
month and get the long ton and lowest price.
John G Burns Il Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-19

As result of the extremely inclement weather the cloth
ing business has been anything but good Manufacturers
have suffered from the lack of recorders and are willing to
consider most any price that will give them relief from sur
plus stocks that have been png up We virtually had our
own choosing at our own pcethat the are in
position to ofs such extraordinary bargain These suits
are made by suit makers who recognized as leaders IN
their work and who excel turning the finest garments
The assortment offered will please you Simply investigate
and you'll be tempted to buy not simply one but 40
several suits. SIS, SIS and $50 suits at pIO
VIM. KAHN
Leading Coher Sadler Rlock
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-19

DIR. Miles Anti-Pain Pills relieve pain
The National Citizens Bank will pay you
per cent. on time deposits
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-19

Entire Stock of Mems and Boys high
,rade Low cut shoes in Patent calf, Gun
letal and Tan Leather
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-19

Our goods all marked in plain figures,
Il It's advertised that's the price. Come
pround soon.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-03
Of State,

are from twelve hundred to two thou
sand Of these bolts in each hre poA' eaci
liable to blow out at any moment espe
cially In freight engines. -
Mr.. Vanderbilt's fire box IS neio ~
place by bolts at the boiler emo anu W
sling stays from the top OF the ooiier'
The test locomotive proved erea'
success. 1t could be repaired IN gay
or two when out Of order, whlle the
ordinary locomotive in similar conoitio"
would have to be laid Off for mohln VI
two. =.
The New York Central. by advice OF
its engineers, ordered one hundred ana
sixty locomotives of the Vahoe' o'As
type. 1t was still stronger evidence y.
their value when the Union PACING .he
Baltimore and Ohio, the Illinois Se'''~ -
and other lines ordered them.
Then he and his wife achieved prn'-
liant triumph that proved that ne was 'io
head Of the Vanderbilt family IN soc!a.
sense. When the Kaiser sent his popuia.
brother, Prince Henry. to the on.'eu
States to cultivate American frienoship'
he desired that the Prince should accept
a private entertainment from one repie-
sentative American family.
The Emperor and his advisers solemn
" chose the Cornelius Vanderbilts as tho
one representative American FANNY
whose house the Prince should Visit.
In short, since he married the girl OF
h,s choice and was dsinherited for IT,
Cornelius Vanderbilt has risen to posi-
t,on Of the highest respect in the COM
nunity while Alfred Vanderbilt has sunk
under his burden of $50. 900, 600 or so.
Knh
in the same way as Cornelius Vanderbilt?
He is the second son OF Philander y.
Knox. Secretary of State of the United
States, who Is a millionaire OF mooes'
proportions The young man Is twenty
years old. He is popular with his boy
friends and 10 known by them as Tip
Knox.
She Was a Shop Girl.
While a student at the Morris Heights
High School, Providence. r. l., he eloped
with Miss Gertrude May Boiler. aged
twenty-one, and married her. She
worked in a department store and was
sometimes described as college widow"
in Providence She was brought up by
an excellent aunt who was cashier In a
fve-cent lunch room. But the chief fact
about her Is that she Is very handsome.
Young Knox went to Washington and
appealed to his father for forgiveness.
The Secretary of State told the young
man colby that he would have to take
care Of himself
This young Knox has Just started to
do. He has-entered the automobile bus
mess in Providence. In remarkably
interesting interview with a correspon-
dent of this newspaper in Providence.
young Tip has revealed exactly what
took place between himself and his
father and his own plans for the future
Il see no reason for being discour-
aged" snd young Knox confidently
Il have always had a liking for auto
MODELLING and have some mechanical
knowledge. In fact. have been at work
for some time on an automobile which
l think / shall eventually bring to per-
lection and probably add to my In
come from Its manufacture and sale.
II have had no real quarrel with
my parents. When / told father,
Dad, I'm married. there was no
scene. He merely looked up and said:
AN right. but you have taken on con-
siderable responsibility and Will not
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-03
Young Mrs. Philander c. Knox,
Jr., Formerly a Shop Girl,
and Now Daughter-in-
Law of the Secretary
of State.

Ing business because know more
about 1t than l know about anything
else. I had a very nice offer from my
employer. Mr.. Dutee Wilcox Flint, and
accepted 1t in preference to about 100
others which came from all sections
OF the country. Some of these were
undoubtedly bogus while others wero
probably made in all sincerity but
were principally for advertising pur-
poses. and I do not propose to use
the name Of Knox merely to exploit
somebody's business. Why. was Of
fered as much as 5000 a week. with
guarantee Of at least twenty weeks. to
appear in q vaudeville sketch with
Mrs. Knox In New York; another man
wanted to write an act for US.
'Then there were offers from brokers.
real estate men and others. several OF
whom were In New York City. but con-
suited with Mrs. Knox and We decided
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-03

off with a scanty allowance by his father
Vanderbilt like young Knox, declared
that he would make a position for HIM
self in the world. Vanderbilt, like young
Knox. had strong inclination for me-
chanics and a genuine desire to do hard
work. instead of being a drone in the
social hive.
IT is true that Cornelius Vanderbilt
married into wealthy family and young
Knox did not, but the vanderbilts were
as far above the Wilson's In wealth as
the Knoxes are above the Boilers. with
whom young Philander has allied HIM
self
Cornelius Vanderbilt was the oldest
living son Of the late Cornelius Wander
bilt, the senior member of the family in
his day. Young Cornelius was destined
to receive the bulk of the Vanderbilt for
tune, according to the system Of primo
geniture established In that family. Fla
was destined to become the head of tina
FAMILY. just as IL he were the Crow,
frince OF some European empire. He
was to become the owner of the ers.t
'ouse which runs from Fifty-seven.b
10 Flty-elghth street on Fifth avenuo
we" YORK, the largest town bousa In
shierica' reproduction OF the bIsto-,o
Chateau de Blois. 0'o'''
All these advantages he knov,,u,..
sacrificed in order to marry tho 80.
he loved "onidn
month before his marriage be ,.,
a memorable interview with his f.,
sa Inc mead OF the vanderbits ordered ~.
Miss @ Up mis- intention to mar,
ans M trace Wilson daughter Of ~.
York or Mrs VIC K'ehard T: Wilson. Of Mr. mr.
were can " on1v b, the fathers obteot," ew
why 70 guessed at. Douh. lons
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-03

z YOUNG Philander Chase Knox H.
" disowned by his father for marry
= ing the girl of his choice. presents
some of the most interesting problems OF
American life.
VIII it do him any harm to be dis
owned, cut off with a pittance. thrown
upon his own resources and probably dis
Inherited. or will 1t make a man of him.
as In the case of other notable million
aires Sons?
To throw light on this question 1t is
Interesting to go back to an event that
convulsed New York's highest society
fourteen years ago That was the mar
rage of young Cornelius Vanderbilt.
There are many strong points of re-
semblance between the marriages Of
young Cornelius Vanderbilt and Philan-
der Chase Knox II. Vanderbilt, like
young Knox. was determined to marry
girl somewhat older than himself. In spite
OF his fathers opposition. Vanderbilt
like young Knox. carried out his inten-
ton.
Vanderbilt. like young Knox. was cut
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-03
Alfred Vanderbilt Driving His
Fast Coach, One of His
Greatest Responsibilities.

that It would be better to make a star
right here in Providence. in the plact
where she and I are we'll known.
II have had an encouraging amount OF
success in my first few days work sellin z
automobiles.
II had list OF about one hundred and
nifty good people to see when I started
on my first Monday morning shortl,
after 8 o'clock and landed one OF them
before noon and another just after dr.
ner. These two sales encourage me i'm
mensely. and I have done even better
than this on some other days. l work
up to $50 p. m.
IT am working for salary. which
with the allowance I get through my
mother from grandfather's estate, will
keep the wolf from the door for some
time to come"
Tip Is just the sweetest. noblest fel-
low in the world. isn't her" asked pretty
Mrs. Philander c. Knox, Jr., when she
was asked whether she thought her hus-
band would make good. "Why. of course
he will be successful He Is OF the Knox
family, and has all the determination
that has made his father successful. He
has even more incentive to make good
now than his father had at his age, be-
cause Tip now has more responsibility
than his father had at that time of life
He has a wife--he has me. Now ]
haven't any foolish pride. I am Willing
to do everything In my power to prove
to the world that Tip made no mistake
when he married me, because I shall be a
helpmeet to him and will be economical
and cheerful and advise him for the bes,
as see 1t all the time"
Il haven't any doubt in the world that
Mr.. Knox will succeed in this business. -
said Dutee Wilcox Flint. young Knox's
employer, when asked how he liked the
young man. Il sent a demonstrator our
with him the first day he came TO work
for me. but Knox knew more about
the machine than the old employe.
and took things into his own
hands with amazing celebrity and
thoroughness. He sold two machines
the first day without any effort at
ALL He II bright, Of pleasing address. n
good talker. In fact. and has Q grim dc
termination to win out"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-03

ne considered tina,
'he Wilson's did
not stand high
enough in the fn-
ancial hierarchy
10 be allied with
the VanderbIlts.
At any rate. his
objections wer
strong enough to
make him passion.
ately insistent and
TO threaten his son
with virtual disin-
heritance If he did
not obey him. The
young man was
d e t Q r m lined to
III q try as he
p lie a 8 e d. Thu
autocratic father,
enraged at this
opposition. was in
the very act Of
condemning his son
Tor his obstinacy.
when he fell on
the floor in an
a. p o p | e c t ic fit.
After a long illness
he recovered from
this. but It was
evidently the pre-
cursor Of the at
tack that caused
his death three
years later.
Inc marriage
took place about a
month after this In
the Wilson home.
No more interest,"
Ing wedding has
occurred in New
York society in our
generation. 1t split
that society in two.
Not a single men,
Der Of the Wander
bilt family attended
the wedding. The
bridegroom must
nave felt terribly
alone.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-03

hnd II so easy to
support a wife at
your age and with
your training and
he intimated rather
plainly that ! was
to support myself
and wife. / have in
terpreted that to
mean that / am on
trial. He wants to
see the stun Of which
I am made. and 1
propose to show him.
But let me say
right now, l will do
nothing that separ-
ates me from my lit
tie wife. ! love my
wife. and II she's
not good enough to
go with me, then !
don't go.
II have taken to
the automobile SELL
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-10-18
NET AT THE CLUB HOUSE.

The Ladies' Literary club met at
the club house Monday afternoon and
the following delegates were elected
to attend the fourteenth annual ses-
sion of the State Federation of Wom-
ans clubs, to be held at Oshkosh,
Wis, Oct. Goth to 10Th, inclusive:
Delegates Mesdames G. E. Turner,
w. III. Nablo, r. S. Dickens, E. E.
Rarsdell and Miss Nina Kickbusch.
Alternates- Mesdames w. II. Bis
sci, G. D. Jones, c. H. Ingraham, s.
M. Quaw and Miss Nellie Silyerthorn.
The club voted to procure the SER
vices of Prof. Clark of the university
of Chicago to give reading or per-
sonation of "The Blue Bird" by
Materlink, at the M. E. church, at a
convenient date. Mrs. Sisson enter
tanned the club with two vocal solos,
accompanied by Mrs. d. T. Jones. A
most instructive program then fol-
lowed, arranged by the health COM
mittee, which is Mesdames w. A.
Green, G. d. Jones, Frank Kelly, f.
p. Stone, w. G. Dickens and G. G.
Mcintosh.
An address on "City Health Dept.
and Its Needs" by City Health Off
Ger Dr. r. w. Jones.
4 talk on "Duties of Visiting
Nurse and My Work." by Miss Her
ring, nurse in charge of Children's
Infirmary.
Modern Methods in tuberculosis"
by state field specialist, Miss Gedney.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-10-18

students attended the corporation
dance given Saturday evening at the
club house. All had fine time and
it is thought the corporation dances
will be a great success this year.
These dances take the place of the
high school dances given in other
schools.
AT teachers meeting held last
evening, the matter of discipline,
daily programs, and attendance at
the Teachers association meetings,
were discussed.
The State Teachers association will
meet in Milwaukee Nov. 3-4-5. The
high school and some of the grade
schools will be closed for these dates,
to permit The teachers to attend.
Misses Hogan, Larson, Kline and
Johnson will attend the meeting of
the Northeast Teachers association,
at Eau Claire Friday and Saturday of
this week.
Supt. G. G. Pearse of the Milwaukee
schools spoke to the high school this
morning.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-10-18
PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT.

John Anderes, the contractor, has
started making Improvements on the
old Farrell blacksmith property at
the corner Of Third and Forest streets.
A large roomy basement will be put
under the main building and after
certain repairs have been made on
the structure, the building will be
covered and lined with steel. A new
roof will be put on and glass front
will supply light and make the place
more attractive. There will also be a
general cleaning up of the grounds.
The property was purchased during
the summer by L. M. Duncan of f..
K. Farrell, the latter now living in
the West. Mr.. Duncan later disposed
of it to the local branch of the Amer
lean Society of Equity. The latter
through its officers, intend to make
the property a central warehouse
where the members can store their
nrOducp
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-10-18
SEXMITH-BROWN. .
Engagement Announced at Party
Thursday in Appleton, Wisconsin

At comfort-tying party given at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. e. 2. Brown,
623 Rankin street, Thursday after
noon, the engagement of their daugh-
ter, Miss Marguerite Helen Brown, to
Fred Lamar Sexmith, of Juneau, was
announced. The favors were white
chrysanthemums, two blossoms on one
stalk, on which were tied the cards of
Mr.. Sexmith and Miss Brown. The
date for the wedding has not been an
nounced Both Miss Brown and Mr..
Sexmith are former well known
Lawrence students. Since his gradua-
ton from Lawrence, Mr.. SeXmith,
whose home was in Wausau, has been
engaged in the lumber business at
Juneau where Miss Brown was teach
ing in the high school, The young
people will reside at Juneau.
ton Post.
Fred Sexmith is son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Lamar Sexmith of this city, and
the above announcement will be a
pleasant surprise to his hosts of friends
here. Fred was graduated from the
Wausau high school, class Of 1903, and
is also a graduate of Lawrence college,
Appleton. Since graduating from
college he has built up a tiourishing
lumber business in Juneau, Wis.