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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-05
Old s.Free Jake.

What memories the name recalls We
had not heard it for years. when. the
other day, DR.. b. B. Ransom, of Harpers
Ferry. said to us. George. do you re-
call when you and went out of Charles
Town together with old Free Jake to
Harpers Ferry 10 April. 1902" 1t had
been long since we had heard the once
familiar name, butwe readily recalledwith
vividness the circumstance of which he
spoke. The Letcher Cadets a half cen
fury ago was crack company of Charles
Town boys. and a component part of
the already organized Second Virginia
Infantry. Qheeonly Virginia regiment
then in existance; the First. at Richmond
having become disintegrated.) When
the tocsin of war sounded and the Sec
ond was summoned to move to Harpers
Ferry. this company of boys was not
called out Nevertheless, fired with the
full glow of patriotic ardor, they de-
termined to go. and taking possession of
Free Jake. an old 4th of July cannon
kept in Charles Town. and calling upon
Capt John Avis. a veteran of the Mex
lean war, to command them, off they
moved to Harpers Ferry with high beat
ing hearts and bonyant spirits; and that
night had piled up around the old gun
stacks of muskets taken from the burn
ing arsenal. Of coarse old Free Jake
was. as matter of fact, really useless as
an engine of war, and was soon sent
back home. When Pattersons army
came to Charles Town IN the latter
part of July, 1861. the old gun was
sent to Philadelphia as captured
rebel cannon-and now, as the era OF
returns is on, wouldn't it be graceful
act on the part of our good friends Of
the Quaker City. who are looking out
| for closer business relations with oui
people, to send old Free Jake" back,
| accompanied by delegation if they
choose, and let us have a little jollifca
ton over it before the last of those who
call it to mind have CROSSED over the
river and rest under the shade of the
| trees"
But the others who went out with
Free Jake" where are they? DR. Ran
son and the editor of the Spirit could
not recall one. If any others who may
read these lines are living. we should
like to have their names.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-05

The State Fire Marshal's lates. bulle
tin calls attention to the fact that the AN
nual fire losses in the State, if the pres
ent rate of burning is kept up, will be more
than SO 90 each for every man. woman
and child in West Virginia. To this
under the present law. is added the
maintenance of useless State Fire Mar.
shall. with an Office retinue and hundreds
of dollars of expenditure for unnecessary
printing, without even the result. so tar
as we know, of the conviction of a
single incendiary. We vote the State
Fire Marshalship an arrant humbug OF
the first order. and simply another of
the Republican schemes to create places
for more, Office holders and tax the whole
people for the beseflt of the State ma
chine,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-05
Cong e siOnal Conv r ton.
Preparations for Handling the Croaod q
Their Entertainment at Moorefeld

Preparations for Handing the CrOtcd diat
| Their Entertainment at Moorefeld.
In view of the fact that there are
several active candidates. for the Dem
ocratic nomination for Congress in thi.
| district, the Moorefeld convention, or
July II. will probably be the largest ano
liveliest Democratic Convention held ir
the district since 1896. Arrangement,
are being made to handle the crowd with
the expectancy that several hundred
delegates and other persons will be in
attendance. Inquiries from the various
counties as to the train service indicate a
large attendance.
A train will leave Romney at 9 o'clock
on the night of July 20, arriving
at Moorefield at 1890. This will take
passengers coming from the west over
the b. & o, on train No. ID, and persons
from the east over the main line on train
Nc. SO. The Queen City Special
Persons coming from the west on No. E
and from the east on No. S., the day be-
fore the convention. will get the regular
train at Romney over the Hampshire
Southern, which leaves here at 3 o'clock
Up. III. and arrives at Moorefeld at :
O'Clock. All persons who come from
the west over the main line of the B. &
o. on the morning of July FL, or from
the east on the Martnsburg Local, and
who reach Romney on the morning train
at 10 O'Clock, will be taken at once to
Moore field on special train, which will
leave Romney at 1890, and arrive at
Mooieheld before noon By this arrange
ment delegates from Preston. Taylor,
Barbour and other counties in tile west
ern end of the district can leave their
homes at the middle of the day on lulv
20, and reach Moore field that night. or
can come to Cumberland on one of the
early morning eastbound trains and
reach here at 10 O'Clock, getting to
Moorefield in time for the opening of the
convention.
A special train will leave Moore field
at 1880 p. m. July 81. after the conven-
ton has adjourned, and arrangements
are being made with the B. G. O. people
TO have this train run through to Cumber
land that night, reaching there about 10
o'clock. Those who remain over in
Moor eh-ld until the morning of the 22d,
can come out on the regular tram. which
leaves at $50 a. m. and connects with
No. S. on the B. & o. for the west and
No. for the east.
The Moore6eld people in addition to
the local band have arranged to secure
the services of the Keyser band. Every
necessary arrangement will be made at
Moorefeld for the accommodation and
entertainment of the delegates and visi-
tors at the convention. and they will be
given hearty welcome to that hosp,a.
bic town.
Round trip tickets will be sold from
Romney to Moorefield for one dollar.
which will apply to all persons attending
the convention. whether delegates or
Review.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-05
Tribute of Respect.

At meeting of the Board of Directors of
the Farmers and Merchants Deposit Com
pany held at their banking house in Charles
Town. W Va, on the 2sth day of June. 1910,
the undersigned were appointed Commit
tee to draft preamble and resolutions,
which they have done as follows:
Whereas, Mr. JAMES w BENNER. a Dfrec-
tor of this Bank, has departed this lite and
gone ont from among us Therefore be it
Resolved, That in his death the Farmers
and Merchants Deposit Company loses a
much valued official. and the community at
large citizen highly esteemed in all the
relations of life.
Resolved, That we tender to his relatives
our sincere sympathy, and that copy of
these resolutions be transmitted TO his
family.
Resolved, That these resolutions be pub
ished. and that they be entered upon the
records of this Board
C.N COLEMAN,
w. O. Non Is,
w. A. HIGGs,
Committee.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-05

The marriage of Miss Leacy N. Nc
Donald and Mr.. VIM. E. Suddath of
Warrensburg, Mo-, took place in Grace
P. E. Church Berryville Tuesday, Rev.
Edward Wall officiating The bride is
the daughter of the late Major VIM. N.
and Mrs. Mcdonald. Maj. E. H. Nc
Donald of Media" gave the bride
away. Among the ushers were Mar
shall Mcdonald of this county and
Charles Campbell of Charles Town.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-05
Democratic Senatorial convention.

To the Democratic Voters of the Fifteenth
Senatorial District of West Virginia:
The Democratic Senatorial Committee of
the fifteenth senatorial district of West
Virginia hereby announce and publish that
q district convention will assemble at Mar
tinsburg. Berkeley County. West Virginia.
July Goth, 1910, at l;30 a. In for the pur-
pose of nominating Democratic candidate
for the State Senate of West Virginia from
the fifteenth district to be voted for at the
next regular election, and for the transac-
ton of such other business as may be
brought before it. The basis of representa-
ton will be one delegate for each one hun
dred votes or fraction over fifty east for
Hon. b. III. Hiner at the Last congressional
election held in 1908.
Each county will be entitled to the fol-
lowing number of delegates:
Hampshire County IS
Morgan County 6
Berkeley County &c
Jefferson County rs
The list of delegates elected from each
county shall be certified by the Chairman
and Secretary of the County Committees 10
the Secretary of the Senatorial Committee
r. Hun ER, Chairman.
Berkeley Springs, w. Va
CLARENCE E. MABTIN. Secretary,
Maitinsburg. w. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-05

Charles Elliott Lane. young archi-
tect and graduate of the Polytechnic
Institute, of Baltimore, Md. has been
sent by New York firm of architects &c
superlntend the construction Of the new
building for the B & o railroad at Union
station. Baltimore. 1t will take a year
to complete the building. He IS grand
son of the late Capt George Chambers
of this county.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-05

Col Geo w Graham, of Governor Glass
cocks staff. was in town yesterday. look
ing after the proposed new military
company here. of the success of which
he is sanguine. If reasonable assurance
can be had that it will be utilized for the
purpose, Col B d Gibson. representing
his sister. will erect an armory above the
garage building now going up on North
George street. The Adjutant General
Col Graham informs us, will probably
visit Charles Town shortly.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-05
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

To the Creditors of Pleasant Scott, deceased.
In pursuance of Decree of the Circuit
Court of the County of Jefferson, made in a
cause therein pending, to subject the real es-
tate of the said Pleasant scott to the pay
ment of his debts, you are qnired TO present
your claims against the estate OF the said
Pleasant Scott for adjudication to Cleon
Moore, Commissioner. at his office in the said
county, on or before the 10th day ofAugusr,
1910.
Witness Jno NJ. Daniel Clerk of said Court,
this 23rd day of June, 1910.
JN0. NJ. DANIEL,
June IS, l910-6t. Clerk.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-05

Mr. Dwight Eggleston McQuilkiu, of
Shepherdstown. and Miss Ethel Belle
Jones, daughter of Mr. aud Mrs Uriah
Jones, were married at the home of the
bride in Grafton by Rev J. w. Engle.
The bride teaches English in the Grafton
High School. while the groom. Har-
ward man. is assistant principal of the
Roanoke High School.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-05
$4,000.

DR.. Louis NJ. Allen, who has been
living in Baltimore for a number of
the practice of his profession. DR.. AL
len is native of Jefferson-a son of Mr..
X. o. Allen of Summit Point and a
brother of Mr.. A. S. Allen of this place
and has many friends and family con-
nections in Jefferson, Clarke and Fred
erck counties.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-05

Major John Warwick Daniel. the sen
ior Senator from Virginia, died at hos
pital in Lynchburg, Va, Wednesday
night, after long illness. He was born
at Lynchburg, on September 9Th. 1912.
Major Daniel was a gallant Confeder-
ate soldier and one of the most promi-
nent men in the United States.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-05
Board of Review and
and Equalization.

At meeting Of the Board of Review and
Equalization held July 5th. 1910, it was or
dered .bat the following dates be set to hear
persons from the following districts concern
ing assessments made by the Assessor for
the year 1910:
Middeway District, July 18th and 18th.
kable'own District, July 18th and 10th.
Charles Town District, July 18th and 10Th
Shepherdstown District. July 22nd 81 23rd
Harpers Ferry, July 25th and Goth.
The towns in each district will be heard at
the same time the district is heard.
Wednesday. July 18th. was set as the day
to hear the owners of orchards in this county
relative to assessments of orchard land, and
all owners of orchard land in faid county
are requested to appear before the Board on
said date.
By order of the Board
c. A. JOHNSON,
July 5, 1910. Clerk.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-05
Bids Wanted
FOR COUNTY COAL SUPPLY

Sealed bids will be received at the Office of
the County Clerk of Jefferson County, West
Virginia. Mt Charles Town. until Saturday
July 16, 1910, for supplying said county with
coal. Bids are desired on each of the fol-
lowing grades of lump coal Elkhart, George s
Creek Big Vein, apd Pocahontas The de-
liveries are to be made free on board of cars
as follows: 40 gross tons at Bardane, on Oc-
tober l, 1910; 40 gross tons at Bsrdaae Jan
nary l. 1911; so gross tons at Charles Town,
October /, 1910; Is gross tons at Charles
Town, December IS. 1910, and IS gross ions
at Charles Town, February l. 1911.
CHAS. A. JOHNSON,
July SIT Clerk of the County Court.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-05
For State Senator

To the voters of the Fifteenth Senatorial
District
| announce my candidacy for nomina-
ton of State Senator to succeed myself.
subject to the action of the Democratic voters
expressed through their representatives, in
the Democratic Senatorial Convention ia
this district. Respectfully,
GRAY SILVER
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-05
Children Cry
FOR FLETcHER'S
CA 8 TO RIA

Capt. H. c. Getzendanner and DIR. j.
J. Pittman. of Charles Town, were in
Shepherdstown Tuesday looking up sub
scriptions for the bridge across the Shen-
andoah river at BloomerY. They are
meeting with good deal of success IN
in the proJect.-Register.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-05

United States Fish Commissioner
George NJ Bowers will sail July 10 for a
five-weeks' trip to Europe. visiting Italy,
Scandinavia. The Hague, London ami
other places. HIS trip is IN the interest
of fisheries and seals. 1t is likely his
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-05

Wouldt Teddy take on broad smile
if he should catch glimpse of our pop
ular townsman Mr. w A Higgs with his
automobile fun. fore and aft, with his
numerous progeny. of which he is justly
proud
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-05
For State Senator.

We arc authorized TO announce MIR. II. $.
|CUSHWA, of Berkeley county. MS eand
date for theStateSenate for the15thSenatoriel
District of West Virginia, his candidacy be-
ing subject to the decision of the Democratic
primary election, Saturday. July l6.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-05

The Martinsburg Automobile Club
will endeavor to have tollgates on public
highways abolished. There are only 60
miles of toll roads in the state of West
Virginia and they are all in Berkeley
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-05
For Congress

We are authorized to announce WILLIAM
FL WILSON. of Charles Town. as q candi-
date for Congr So in the Second West sir-
ginia District-subject to nomination TO be
made by the Democratic Congressional Con-
veution which will convene in Moorefe.d on
the 2lst day of July next
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-05

After July /, Mr.. j. L. Workmaster,
of the Baltimore Office, will manage
the Standard Oil Company's interest
in this section and will have charge of
the local substations, succeeding Mr..
]. M. Miley. Mr.. Miley will assume
charge of the new territory along the
new railroad in Hampshire county, but
will retain his heaquuarters at Win
chaSfar
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-05
For the Legislature.

Mr.. Edition, Please announce HON. G. NJ.
WETZEL q candidate for the House of Del
egates. subject to the action of the emo
cratic Primary Election. July 16. 1910.
DEMOCRATIC VOTERS
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-05

In the State assessment of public ser
vice corporations the Jefferson Telephone
Co. is assessed at $50, ooo-the same as
last year. The United Telephone Co.
assessment is reduced from $I2, 500 to
SIO oOo
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-05

Mr. and Mrs Joseph V Bell and theil
son Roy, of Shepherdstown. attended
reception given at Lovettsvtlle. Va. to
Mr. Edwin NJ Arnold. of North Platte,
Nebraska, who is visiting in the east
after an absence of 81 years.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-05
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that | win proceed
to execute the above decree at my office in
Charles Town. West Virginia, on Wednesday,
the 18th day of August. 1910.
Given under my hand this 2S'h day OF
June. 1910. CLEON MOORE,
June q, 19l0-4t Commissioner.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-05
For the Legislature.

Hon JOHN P. KEARF0TT, the present
incumbent. who has served the people of JEFF
ferson county well and faithfully. win be
cordially suppo ted for the Den ocratic nom
iration for reelection TO the West Virginia
House of Delegates.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-05
Here is Relief for Women

If you have pains in the back, Urinary,
Bladder or Kidney trouble and want GER
tain. pleasant herb cure for women's ills, try
Mother Gray's Australian-Leaf. 1t is a safe
and never-failing regulator. At druggists or
by mail 80 cts. Sample package FREE. Ac
dress, The Mother Gray Co., LeRoy N. Y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-05

A call has been issued for meeting
of the Democratic State Executive Com
mittee, to be held in Parkersburg July
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-05

The call and plan of the Demo
crate County Primary are republished
on our first page this week.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-05
For County Supel in1en-
dent,

The friends of E. d. TURNER hereby an
uounce his iidscy for the 20 &c Of County
Superintendent of Free Schools, subject to
the action of the Democratic Primary to be
held July 49, 1910.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-05
Heifers for Sale.

For Sale, two THRIFTY FRESH HEIF-
Frs, with Calves by their sides. Inquire of
the undersigned on the Briscoe farm IL
miles west eff Charles Town.
July 5-2t.* FRED T. MOLER.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-05

New York hotels have started round
up to clear the hotel corridors of sdmmer
lOuuPerS
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-05
COLDS

Summer colds
are the result of
lowered vitality.
If neglected, they
are apt TO de-
lop int o
c h ronic lung
trouble and long
standing coughs,
asthma or ca
tarrh. Cure them
promptly and in
the natural way
by using Father
Johns Medicine,
which has a his
tory of so years
of success in the
ire a t m e Mt of
-L 11J1 anI
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-05

Miss Kate Shawen, 90 years old. died
suddenly of heart disease Wednesday at
Harpers Ferry.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-05

The Presbyterian reunion will be held
at Pen Mar July rs.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-05
ForCounty Superintend-
emf.

We are authorized to announce Mr.JAMES
GRANTHAM as u candidate for superintend-
ent of the Schools OF jefferson county sub
ject to the decision of the Democratic Pri-
mary Election. July 16. 1910.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-05

viz.-Lots 16 and IS in Block 6S; also lot "a
in Block 112: Lots 81 and 80 in Block 10: lot
IL In Block l5i; lot IL in Block 143; Lots 8.
:. s. %, 26. in Block 50; Lot rs in Block 20:
Lot 23 in Block Ill; Lot 80, Block 76; Most
OF above lots are desirable as building lots.
For more information apply to
JOHN T. PORTERFIELD.
Jan IL. Attorney.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-05
For Board Of Education

Mr.. B. E. BEAVERS win receive the cor
dial support of the Democratic voters of
Charles Town District for domination for
reel tctiUn 10 the Board of Education at the
coming T imary.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-05

all throat and lung troubles, as well as
tonic and body builder for those who
are weak and run down.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-05

A Ny article of tin or galvanized ware NOT
"a in stock will be made to order on sbor,
notice YESTERDAY & CO
los 8. Charles Street
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-05
For President of School
Board.

Mr.. JOHN W. McGARRY will be support
ed for reelection as President of the Board
of Education of Charles Town District-sub-
ject to the Democratic Primary te be held
uly 16
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-05
For Sale or Trade,

Two Jackasses. One and one years old.
Address
J. G. SMITH,
Box 81.
July Sit Morgantown, w. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-07-05
For Rent.

The Ten Room Dwelling knoSa 80
TrEsseil house, located opposite ~ oxs
College. Also the dwelling fofms'I hss
pied by G.. T. Stonesifer. 90 Sc y ,wao0RE
street. Apply to MOORE . 80
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-11
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

William II. Grove, Il hospital attendant
at the state Insane Asylum in Cranston,
r. J., was held responsible by Coroner
Hawkins Thursday for the death of Ro-
meo Charhoncau, an inmate. who was
found dead of u fractured skull ana
broken rib at the institution on oct. y.
Grove is TO he tried for manslaushtei'
next Wednesday.
John Philip Sousa. bandmaster and
composer WHO was taken to the New
Haven hospital Wednesday suffering
from what was diagnosed as malaria,
vas reported Thursday morning as rest
ing easily, having passed comfortable
night. His illness is not considered seri-
Gus and he is expected to be out again
in a few days. Mr.. Sousa conducted
concert in New Haven Tuesday evening.
The leasing Of the largest wool ware
house in the country il not in the world
by d number of Boston firms was an
nounced Thursday. The big house, which
will have a capacity of 1oo,W"~o pounds
will be situated in South Boston IN a
comparatively new business section Of
the city and close to both steamship and
rail lines. The house will be capable OF
housing one-thrd of the entire wool CLIP
of the country. Boston markets about
50 per cent. of the wool sold in the Unit
ed States
Perley G. Davis Of CRANKY was Thurs
day given the distinction by the New
England Corn Exposition Judges at Wor-
cester, Mass. of establishing new
worlds record for corn production. In
addition Mr.. Davis was also awarded 4
prize of 500 The record was made on
one acre Of land from which Mr.. Davis
harvested 113. bushels of crib dry, yell
low flint corn. His yield at harvest time
was IL bushels If shelled corn, which was
reduced to equal 1o3, bushels on. a scien-
tific basis. Fifty-nine farmers entered
the corn growing contest.