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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-08-09

Mr. Vernon N Simmons, manager and
editor of the Hagerstown Herald. while
fishing along the Conococheague last
Thursday was bitten twice and probably
three times by a snake, supposed to have
been rattler or copperhead. His moth
er went over from here to look after
HIM. Prompt medical attention was
given, and although he suffered for a
time, 1t is thought he is now beyond
dangerous results.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-08-09
W. r. ANDERSON, &c,

W. r. ANDERSON, &c, Defends nj
Extract from decree of June 10, 1910
1T is adjudg ed, ordered and decreed tina
this cause be and the same is hereby referred
TO {. w. Washington, oue of the Master Com
missioners of this Court. with instructions:
/. ITO ascertain and report The real es
tate of which s. ID. Andersen died seized anC
possessed, with its fee simple and annua
rental value.
z. ITO ascertain and report the heirs al
law of the said S. ID. Anderson,
3. "To ascertain and report the debts due
by the saidAnderson at the time of his death,
to cor vene the creditors and hear proof OF
their claims against the property and estate
of the said decedent, together with the
amounts and priorities thereof.
4 ITO ascertain and report any other
matter deemed pertinent by or requested BY
any of the ties in interest.
.But before executing this order the said
Commissioner shall give notice of the time
and place thereof by publication in some
newspaper published in Charles Town, West
Virginia. once week for four successive
weeks, and the Clerk Of this Court shall give
to creditors the notice required by law
copy-Teste.
JNO. NJ. DANIEL.
ClQrx
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-08-09

State Senator Adam B. Littlepage, of
Charleston, has been nominated by the
Democrats of the Third Congressional
district to oppose Congressman Joseph
Holt Gaines. The Democrats of West
Virginia are putting up their best men
everywhere, and victory is IN the air.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-08-09

A big land deal was copsummated here
last week, when syndicate of local and
foreign capitalists, composed of Messrs
Alex Clohan and N. T. Frame. both of
this place. and Charles B. Hart. of Wheel.
ing, bought the old Baker Kearfott farm
on the Opequon, from the late owner.
George II. Ropp, for which they paid
$40, 900, and day or SO after they closed
deal with J. Walper Snyder for his
farm and mill site just below the Ropp
farm on tie Opequon, for which they
paid 80, 500. Mr.. Clohau informs us
tn at it is their intention to start a large
factory for making peach crates and fruit
carriers of all kinds and to develop the
fruit industry on those lands.-M artins-
burg Statesman.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-08-09

Apropos of homecoming week at Nor.
gan's Grove. the Shepherdstown Regis.
ter says Mr. Samuel Gordon Smythe
of West Conshohocken, Pa. has con
sented to prepare and read an historical
paper on early Stepherdstown, and Capr
John H Leathers, of Louisville, KY. /,
among those who will talk on matters Of
interest connected with Jefferson county
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-08-09

With the exception of Alaska, no State
or Territory in the Union showed as
large percentage of increase in the
number of postoffices in the last ten
years as West Virginia. A big showing
for the rapid growth of this State.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-08-09

The Jefferson County Sunday School
Convention held its annual session
Thursday and Friday in the Presbyter-
ian Church at Kearneysville. Mr. Arthur
II. Arnold, State General Secretary, and
Miss Martha V. Graham. State Elemen-
tary Superintendent, were present and
took part
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-08-09

Col. T. B. Davis has gathered the third
crop of alfalfa from his race track meadow
and doubtless will gather another one
this season. More and more of onr
farmers will fud it profitable to grow
alfalfa. -Keyser Tribune.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-08-09

Hon John ] Cornwell and Mr.. William
Trapnell were in town for short while
on Sunday. Mr. Cornwell is full of
Democratic enthusiasm, and expresses
a strong belief that this is Democratic
year in West Virginia-and especi ally
that Junior Brown will carry the Second
District by handsome majority.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-08-09
Children CRY
FOR FLETCHER'S
Q ASTORIA

Miss Anna Ransom, formerly of Har-
per's Ferry, who is now living in Canada,
was married recently to Rev Mr.
Tozand. minister of the M E Church,
of Manitoba.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-08-09
Stephenson Seminary
FOR GIRLS
Charles Town. jefferson County. W. Va.

Charles Town, Jefferson County. W. Va.
Enters upon Its 2Sth session September
18th, 1910. With the assets. suburban loca-
ton. high and healthfni combining advsi-
tares Of town and country, electric TX hted.
steam heated brick buildings. gymnasium
auo athletic courts. ana faculty OF cnitur'
Christian women. mostly college gradHst's
this Institution il well equipped Tor her WON.
and has ever mainiained a record for thor-
oughness The humaer of boarding pupils.
limited to IS makes possible that friendly IN
iercourse tetw cen teacher and taught which
charactsrzes Stephenson Seminary a. q
Christian Home School.
Arrangements are made for the special care
and training of the primary grades-eyen
abcd erians. For references or further IN
formation apply TO
NkS. c. n. CAMPBELL, or
REV, A G.. HOPKINS, ID. D.
August 2-1m
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-08-09

The Berkeley County Horticultural
Society, of which Alex. Clohan is the
enterprising president. will hold its
second annual apple carnival at Martins
burg during the last week in October,
and it is expected to be an even greater
success than the initial effort along this
line
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-08-09

In pursuance of Decree of the Circuit
Court of Jefferson county, West Virginia
made in cause therein pending to subject
the real estate of the said JamesW Clendenng
to the satisfaction of the liens thereon you
are hereby required to present all claims
held by You and each of you against the
said james W. Clendening which are liens on
his real estate or any part of it, Tor adjudi-
cation, TO me at my office in the town of
Charles Town, West Virginia, on or before
the Both day of August. 1910
Given under my hand this LIST Day OF
August, 1910.
GEO. NJ. BELTZHOOVER. JR,
Aug. 2-4t. Commits 10 Chancery.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-08-09
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that [ viii ex-
ecute the foregoing decree at my Office in
Charles Town. West Virginia, on the 30th day
of August, 1910.
Given under my hand this 1st day of
august. 1910.
GEO. NJ. BELTZHOOVFR, JR.
Commissioner in Chancery.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-08-09
NOTICE.

Notice is hereb, given that I will execute
the foregoing decree at my Office in Charles
Town. West Virginia, on the 18th day of
August, 1910.
Given under my hand this 9th day Of
July, 1870.
s. W WASHINGTON.
July 12--4t. Commissioner in Chancery.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-08-09

Harpers Ferry is getting fire engine
"a So, 200 Howe Gasoline Engine-with
reel, 1 900 feet of hose, suction hose, etc.
We happened to be passing through
Wednesday afternoon when a test was
being made, and with the engine at the
Potomac saw an inch stream easily
thrown over the top of the spire of ST.
Peters Catholic church. We congratu-
late our good neighbors on securing this
valuable adjunct to the safety of their
lives ahd property, and at the same time
wish that they may have but little use
for its service.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-08-09
Morgans Cove Fair Sept. 6 to 9.

L. K. Dinkle has purchased from Mrs.
]. S. Zimmerman the house and loi
occupied by H. H. Stell, adjoining the
property owned by Mr. Zimmerman
Romney Review.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-08-09

1t doesn't seem just the thing that the
Shepherdstown Register, a professed
Democratic paper. should publish. with
out word of comment rank Republl
can communication attacking somebody
in the Democratic party 1--WE don't know
who) and endeavoring to cause dissention
in the Democratic ranks IN this county.
Does the Register believe that lat one
precinct in Jefferson out of a total of
las there are IFS venal votes? If not,
why does it allow such a statement
to appear uncontradicted in its columns ?
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-08-09

The Presbyterian Church at Stanford
KY, has extended call to Rev K Ash
lin White of Gerardstown.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-08-09
Commissioners Notice

In the Circuit Court of jefferson County,
West Virginia:
MERt HsNTS & FARMERS BANK, a cor
poration. and T. p. Licklider
VS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-08-09

Walter Baringer, the ten year old son
of Mr.. D. l.. Baringer of Martinsburg
well known here. while playing with
other children was accidentally shot by
Ephraim kettering. little son of Sheriff
Kettering, with a cat rife with which
the children were playing. The ball
struck the little fellow in the right cheek
just below the eye and cut an artery 1t
IS thought be will recover.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-08-09
For Sale.

l cut-under Surry-
! cut-under Ruoabout.
/ Phaeton
4-passenger Park Wagon,
All in frst-class condition, and viii sell
cheap
Also New High Grade Phaeton, Rubber
Tire. Canopy Top. suitable for an oil per-
son. Will hayc TO be seentto appreciate it,
Will sell cheap. Owner left 1t here to sell.
July 19-;f JEFFERSON VEHICLE co
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-08-09
Beware OF Ointments for Catarrh
that Contain Mercury,

that Contain Mercury,
as mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell and completely derange the whole sys-
TEN when entering it through the mucous SUI
faces. Such articles should never be used ex-
cept on prescriptions from reputable ply
sicians, as the damage they will do is ten fold
10 the good you can possibly derive from them
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. j.
Cheney u Co., Toledo, o., contains no
mercury, and is taken Internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system. In buying Halls Catarrh Cnre
be sure you get the genuine. 1t is taken in
ternally, and made 10 Toledo, Ohio, by F. j.
Cheney & Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c per bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills tor constipation.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-08-09

We were pleased last week to receive a
souvenir postal card from our boyhood
friend Mr.. Peter J. White, a leading
architect and prominent citizen of Rich
mond. Va. and late Commander of r.
+. Lee Camp, U. c. v, of that city,
bearing message as follows:
Rome, Italy. July "a 1910.
Mr.. Geo. w. Haines. Spirit of Jefferson:
Dear Sri am sending you this for
the memories of Aud Lang Syne, and
on beautiful Sabbeth day, Hope Won
are well, Yours &c.
PETER J. WHITE.
Another successful former Charles
Town boy. who has done splendidly and
is now touring the principal countries Of
the Old World
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-08-09


Hon James ID Butt, Referee in Bank
ruptcy, together with Clerk Jno o Lem
en-. of Martinsburg. convened the cred
itors of W E Leedy. bankrupt. in the
offices of M Mason, IT., attorney. on
Wednesday of last week. Mr. Leedy
was for some years engaged in the man
ufacture of cigars at Shenandoah Iuno
ton, this county. but unfortunately
became eRtangled in the web of
troubled finance" and was forced INTO
bankruptcy after having made a gensI
al assignment for the benefit or all his
creditors During the course of pro.
ceedings the Referee was confronted
with some very unique and intricate
legal propositions. but in his usual GENIAL
and decisive manner easily disposed of
them. MIR Geo ID Moore was elect.
ed trustee.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-08-09
Also II Shares Of the Capital
Stock Of the Farmers Supply
Company, Charles Town.

TERMS.-A credit of II months will be
given on sums of $40 and over. the purchaser
to give negotiable note, bearing interest
from date and payable at any of the Charles
Town banks. sums under $40 cash. No
property to be removed until settled for
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-08-09
Stock Ewes
Wanted,

house keeper. For particulars apply to
July 26-3t S. FRANK MORELAND.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-08-09
ESTIMA E.

AT regular session of the Board of
Education of Charles Town district of
Jefferson county, West Virginia. held at
the regular meeting place thereof, on the
second Tuesday in August, 1910. Pres
ent: John D. McGarry, President of said
board of education. and B. e. Beavers
and ). Lee Phillips, Commissioners.
In accordance with section 3. chapter
g, ut the acts of the Legislature of 1908
the board of education proceeded to make
up an estment OF the amount necessary
to be levied for the current fiscal year.
and doth determine and estimate the
several amounts to be as follows:
BUILDING FUND ESTIMATE.
Maximum levy I29 cents on each One
Hundred Dollars valuation.
I. The amount due. and the amount
that will become due and coIlectable from
every source. except from the levy of
taxes - be made tor the current fiscal
year.
Amount due fund from sheriff 1927 So
1927 So
2. The debts and demands owed by
the district as whole, and payable out
of the building fund.
Commissions. delinquencies, &
generations s II 90
Salaries of district officers and
employees o95 90
Institute attendance Io5 90
Repairs, &c $50 10
81, 9S4 10
TEACHERS FUND ESTIMATE.
2. The debts and demands owed by
the district as a whole, and payable out
of the teachers fund.
commissions. delinquencies. &
examinations 8 367 2s
For 22 teachers holding No.
one certificates at $45 co.
per month for months 10 o35 90
For 4 teachers holding No.
two certificates at $37 so
per month for months I $50 90
For teachers holding No.
three certificates at $50 90
per month for months $40 90
Provision for extra teachers
(f needed 10 90
81 800 IS
1t appearing TO the board of education
that the total valuation of all the taxable
property in this district according to the
last assessment thereof, is $4.oII .3I7 90;
being real estate TO the value of So, 54s-
574; personal property to the value of
1883 sos; and railroad and other prop
erty assessed by the board of public
works to the value of $SII. sos, 90 as GER
titled to this board by the Assessor and
1t appearing from the foregoing estimates
that it is necessary to raise by levy, after
deducting all credits. 81 oS4, 70 for build
ing purposes and $13.oo2 IS for teach
erS purposes. it is determined that levy
on each One Hundred Dollars valuation
of seven cents (7c) for building purposes
and 20 cents (2oc) for teachers purposes
will be necessary to produce the estina-
ted amounts as aforesaid for the ensuing
fiscal year.
State of West Va,
County of Jefferson,
District OF Charles Town. to-wit
|. T. G. Henkle secretary of the board
of education IN and for Charles Town
district of said county and State. do
hereby certify that the foregoing con-
forms to an order made and entered by
said board on the 9th day of August.
1910.
Given under my hand this 9th day of
August, 1910.
It. G. HENKLE,
Secretary Board of Education.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-08-09
Commissioners Notice

In the CT cult Court of jefferson County.
West Virginia:
W. F. ALEXANDER. Admir- of s. D. An
derson. .....-.............. Plaintiff,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-08-09
Seed Rye for Sale.

viii be threshed in time for early seeding
Some of it Fine Kentucky White.
Two heavy draft horses for sale.
GEO H HAGLFY
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-08-09
FIVE HEAD OF HORSES.
FARMING MPLEMENTS
HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN
FURNITURE.

stands, bed steads, chairs. tables. kitchen
cupboards, large ice box. cook stove, heat
ing stoves. iron pots. apple butter kettle.
lot carpet and mating. glass and stone jars.
wheel barrow. lot of peach crates, tools of
all kinds. in fact every thing that is needed
on a well furnished farm
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-08-09

Stock Ewes. John c. Burns has the kind
you want. Read his adv. and see him.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-08-09

The State Board of Regents have APP
pointed Miss Harriet Hale one of the
teachers for Shepherd College aud K p
McGarry teacher of elocuton
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-08-09
Executors Sale
Of Valuable Personal Property
and Real Estate.

Having qualified as executors of the estate
of the late ). VI. Chpp. will sell the personal
property of said decedent at his late home
one mile west of Charles Town. ON
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-08-09
NOTICE TO LIEN-HOLDERS.

To all persons holding liens, by judgment
or otherwise, on the real estate or any
part thereof of James w. CleI dening:
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-08-09

Vi tue lntc .. VI. Oilpp. VIII sen tnc PcArS
property of said decedent at his late home
one mile west of Charles Town, on
Tuesday, -iugtst 10th, 1910
as follows:
FIVE HEAD OF HORSES.
One mare and colt. blind mare, good
driver: extra good farm horses. FIVE
HEAD OF MILK COWS one of them fresh.
FARMING IMPLEMENTS
One Mccormick wheat binder. new;
Crown drill. new: Brown wagon with bed
and shelvings, cultivators. piows. spring
tooth harrows. &c horse rake. harness for
single corn shelter, cyclone wheat fan.
platform scales. grain sacks. grain cradle.
forks, double trees. single trees, &c. One
jump seat carriage good as new, two bug
gies, spring wagon all Thrush Il Slough
make; carriage pole, grind stone, several
barrals viuapar
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-15
RETROOESSION,

The Washington correspondent OF the
Richmond Tim,s Dispstch says: That
an effort will be made to take a strip Of
Virginia aud add 1t to the District oil
Columbia has been common talk there
for some time. At the beginning of this
session OF Congress the local papers we're
lull OF stories 10 The effect that the law
which coded certain Territory back to
Virginia was unconstitutional. Recent
IL vary little has been heard OF the pro-
position. A rumor that land spectators
ara behind the movement Is In circuIs'
ton. As q matter OF fact, a very abe
constitutional lawyer has been engaged
by Senator Garter, OF the committee on
the District OF Columbia, 10 look into
the matter. As a result 1t Is said the
attorney has concluded that the United
States had no legal authority for the re.
COS lon OF the property 10 controversy.
Nearly all OF Alexandra county ls in
volved.
The Virginia delegation In Congress
% prepared 70 male a desperate t hght
Senator Martin will look out 10 the
Senate. II what the movers 10 thl.
agitation want should happen, Repres
sentalives Ohsrles O. Osrlip, would be a
citizens OF the District Of Columbia, A
map Of the territory 10 debate has been
made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-15
sMITH,S ANXIETY.

Oficers Rswlett sDd SsWpson and
Warden GAMBLER, who yesterday conduct
ed Henry Smith, the negro murderer
from The Alexandra county Ill to tbs
city. say the negro became excited when
ne learned the officers hsd come for bin.
He ssid be should not be brought TO
Alexandra, 80 be was liable to be lynch
ed. aud on the way to tho city manifest.
ed his anxiety conctroiDg bis personal
safety. The same officers conducted The
condemned man to Fairfax Courthouse
They cay Smith was comparatively qulet
on his way to that place. People VINO
we're on the train which left this city
With Smith and the officers say the pe-
gro announced that he he'd other charges
to make sgainst those who, he alleges
induced him 10 make bis hrst state
ment.
Several applications have been made
TO Chief Goods for specimens OF the ears
of corn two feet long which Smith 10
his dreams pa6 growing in trout 81 the
chiefs house.
Mr.. S. G. Brent said today that
Smith 10 bis last statement was assisted
by someone else.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-15
PERSONAL.

Mrs. Clarence Ohandlee Lsadbestsr
will ents, talu ct cards on January 2lsi
10 honor OF her guest, Miss Helen d.
III 1lahan.
Thursday evening Superintendent w.
ii. MelchIor entertained at bis home
the Christmas Entertainment committee
of the Second Presbyterian Church.
Mai. E. q. Janney Is still confined 10
hi, bed st BIZ, home on Cameron street.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Otto Gfuendi, OF Oau
ada, are making their home In this city.
Raw. J. R. Sewer has jass declined an
Invitation to preach Sunday, Jauu'ry
30 b, In the Fiat Presbyterian Church,
OF Jacksonville, Florida.
Hon. G. O. OArlin, Mrs. Osrlin and
Mss Henderson, of Alexandria, were
the gussts Of Mr.. aud Mrs. a. ]. Hutton
on Sunday last. + Fauquier Democrat.
Mr.. j. r. Mansfield has been caiied 10
Richmond on brsiness.
Mr.. c. II. Ackert, the retiring general man
eyer of the Southern Railway, was given .
farewell reception at the Willard Hotel, 10
Washington, last night. President finley
expi essed his regret at losing the services OF
such an efficient fiicisl and wished him god
speed in his new undertaking IS wee presi'
dent Of the Hawley lines in Chicago: Mr..
Ackert said he was sorry to leave such iello"'
workers and that he did not until then realize
TO what extent they had been bound together.