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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-02-15

Contractor {. p. Howell writes from
Clarksburg, w. Va Enclosed you
will find check for one years subscrip-
ton to the SPIRIT OF JEFFERSON. 1t Is
always very gratifying to me TO receive
a paper which deals in the issues of the
day in fair ard impartial manner, and
l must say l have always found the
SPIRIT along that line
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-02-15

A railroad motorcycle collided with a
handcar on the Hampshire Southern
railroad few days ago, throwing Hon
John J Cornweil. of Romuey. SOM dis
lance and rendering him unconscious -
la the party on the car were Mr. William
rrapuell chief engineer of the new road.
and several others. This was the first
collision on the new railroad.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-02-15

Tardv recognition OF the patriotic ser
vice of General William Darke, who lies
buried on the farm of the Ronemus heirs
near Shenandoah Junction in this coun.
t., is about to he made. Two granite
pieces ordered by the War Department
have arrived at the Junction and will be
erected to mark the last resting place of
this hero of Revolutionary fame. Gen
erai Darke. who won fame IS a com
mander in the war for American hide
pendence, was killed in a battle with the
Mama Indians in 1901 when he was O.
wears old, and his body was brought to
his plantation near what is now Shenan-
doah Junction for burial. The . S of
A will conduct appropriate ceremonies
at the grave of General Darke on Wash
ington's Birthday, February 22, when
the grave stones shall be placed in posi-
ton.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-02-15
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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-02-15
No Baolxaohe or Kidney Pains

NO bacI<aCie OF fAfuIIey dIIls
If you have pains in the back, urinary,
bladder or kidney trouble. dizziness and lack
of energy. Try Mother Gray's AUST ALLAN
LEAF, the peasant herb cure A regua-
tor it mas no equal. At Druggists Or by mail.
SOC. Ask to day. SAMPLE FREE. Ad-
dress The Mother Gray Co.. eRoy. N, Y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-02-15

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad has
placed orders for nearly So.o tons OF
steel rails, involving an expenditure of
approximately 81, 900, 600. This order
is one of the largest the company has ever
uive1 ont
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-02-15

Senator Hepburn, of Idaho ranted in
the United States Senate against reso-
luton allowing the loan of army tents
for the coming Confederate Reunion al
Mobile. A vote was taken and of all
the Senators. both Democrat ard Repub-
lican, his was the solitary mo" against
the resolution. Poor Hepburn! It's a
wonder that he didn't, like Judas of old,
go out and hang himself.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-02-15

Capt Mervyn c Buckley has been de-
tailed to Fort Howard near Baltimore,
in commend of the Fortieth Company,
Coast Artillery Corps.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-02-15
Spec'I COMMISSIONS Sale
OFTWO VALUABLE
Farms Of which the Late Capt. ]. N. Gun
niusham Died Seized and Possessed


One of these farms contains valuable de.
posts of Limestone and il situated within
easy reach of the Cumberland VsTey Rail.
roa1.
The other farm is the famous "Allen ale
farm improved by a fine
COLON AL MANSION,
By virtue az the authority vested in the m
dersigned Special Commi- sioners by decree
maze by the Circuit Cou Of Berkeley coun
ty. w Va. on the 20 b day Of January. 1910
in the Chancerv canse therein pending in
which Frances Irene Cunna Shsm and j. NJ
Woods, administrators of J. Cunningham
deceased are plaintiffs and James N Gun
ming lam, Jr., ct al are defendants. they will
sell on
Saturday, March oh, 1910.
at oc ock p. m,. It the front door OF the
Court House in Martin -burg, Berkeley com
fy. TO Abe b CHEST bidder. those two valuable
pieces of real estate. one sit GATED near Fall
ing Warer' aud the other neas VapcIeyes-
vile in Berkeley county, w. Va, of which
the said j. N. Cunningham died seized and
possessed.
The farm situated near Falling Waters
containes about
307 ACRES
and is the same real estate that was conveyed
to the said j. N. Cunningham by james l.
Cunningham and wife by deed bearing date
the 27th day OF August. 1879. and now on
record in the Office of the Clerk of the Coun.
ty Court of said county, in Deed Book No IS
page l5I, This farm contains.
VALUABLE DEPOSITS OF LIMESTONE
The other of said tracts of real estate i.
situated near Vanelevesville, ID the ssid
county, aud contains abolt
1872 ACRES
ond i E,n,r,
ALLEN DALE"
In which J. n. Cunningh nam died seized and
possessed Of an undivided one-half Interest.
the other undivided ane-halt interest now be-
ing owned by the defer dant III. II Bender.
The whole OF this tract will be sold, both tie
| interest of :he Cunningham estate and Of the
said II. II. Bender. There is a
FINE OLD COLONIAL MANSION
on tbis tract which would make most de-
iight,dl eoan ~ T. j D. No. uis iarnI Is also
We'll adapted to apgtc cuisHGc
TERMS -onr- Il - 70 t,e - c'tase mon
ey TO be paid 10 e. u ard tne re-'dae ia two
equal aniH pasmeats eyiarsce9 ~ the
notes OF He purchiser, bra i4s i1terest fr nj
date OF -. aHd y yaale IN nle 4nd two
years resp e'neiy iron date o. saie The
ii IL TO be rcia.utd until all the purchase
mon is led
H. fMMEsT.
cas- Il. WILLIAMS.
- q. MAIZE BOUSCH,
D.E MARtEN.
J ~ MODS.
spscisl Commissioners.
). ~. Dodd, Auctioueer.
]. L. Dew Gerhardt, Clerk of the Circuit
Co ri OF Berkeley county. w. Va, 20 here
by certify that J. ". Woods one of he above
named Special Commissioners has given bond
required BY the decree Of sale ia the above
entitled eause.
L. Dew. GEkHARDT.
Clerk Circuit Cours Bel keley county.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-02-15

Senator Scott has given out n state
ment announcing his candidacy for the
senatorshipto succeed himself and places
before the people his political record.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-02-15

The Baltimore Annual Conference, NJ
Z Church South. will convene in Mount
Vernon Church. Washington City, March
20. and will be presided over by Bishop
Alpheus w Wilson.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-02-15

The Charley Rouss Fire Company, OF
Winchester, celebrated the birthday OF
the late Charles Broadway Rouss with a
big banquet.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-02-15

Senator A c McIntire. of Morgan
county. was a prominent speaker at the
recent annual banquet of the Business
Mems Association of northwest Balti-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-02-15
PUBLIC SALE
Valuable Live Stock.


l will sell without reserve. at Flowing
Spring, IL miles north of Charles Town, ON
the road leading TO Shr pherdstown, on
Monday, March 7, 1910,
TWEL We HORSES & COLTS
Mol heavy bay mare. weight 1900 lbs;
No2. sorrel mare, weight 400 lbs;
Nos. ay mare. weight 1850 lbs;
No 4, black horse weigh 400 lbs;
No 5, black horse, weight 1900 lbs.
The above horses are all good barsh ear
| aud wagon leaders.
| No 6, bay horse, weight 12G0 lbe, good
strap horse:
Nos aud s pair iron gray mares. 3 years
cd halter broken. something nice;
| Nos 9 and TO- pair horse colts, halter bro
| ken, good bone ard qniet;
| No IL, FLY, years old. by Slifer's horse,
| and out of Dixon's sorrel mare. halle broken
will make q nice driver;
No H. by mare, Hambletonian, has been
driven single, and is of fine style and action
FIFTY HEAD OF CATTLE.
12No mich cows in fine condition, will
calve in Ma CHI a ID APRIL some ty day OF
sale: 80 head of stock cattle. all dehorned,
rising 3 years old weight 700 to 800 lbs
| These are nice young Durham steers and
have been well wintered.
ELEVEN FAT HOGS. will weigh 200 lbs.
IMPLEMENTS No Brown wagon
and bed. double land roller. 6 Brown cultiya-
| tors in good order. S No 40 plows, l stallion
cart and harness.
HARNESS.-One set heavy breechbands.
set Il ad gears, collars. brides.
| Some choice MIXED HAYUy the ton about
so tbls yellow ear corn, 90 bus Roy'r SEED
| OATS will weigh 35 lbs to bushel. 10 bus vel
low seed corn, 10 bus SAPLING GLOVER
SEED, and many other useful articles not
| mentioned.
TERMS.-All sums of $40 and under each.
Over Sl0 a credit of II months will be given.
the purchaser to give satisfactory note well
endorsed, aid pay able at the Bank of Charles
Town, with Interest from date. sale to com
mence at 10 q IN.
JOHN BURNS.
Hefebower & West. Aucl'rs.
Y aIes and Roberts. Clerks.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-02-15

The Martinsburg city council has de-
clined to grant franchise to the Win
chester and Washington City Railway
Company to operate in that place.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-02-15

Capt. d. w. Shaffer has sold to Hon.
Geo. M. Bowers and Col. Stuart w.
Walker lot and business house on
West King st. Martinsburg for $13, 600.
The purchasers will erect a six-story
steel and brick apartment house which
will cost about $751; The building
will be so by 12O feet and freproof
throughout.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-02-15
PUBLIC SALE.

The undersigned. execufrlx of the late 20
JohE j. Rely. will offer for sale at puohc
auction at ..Dewbery." his late residence
about two miles s ". of SaTa,'t Point. 10
Clarke county. beginning AT 20 o'elork a. m.
ON
Wednesday,, February -, IyiO,
the following 7alua bic person property
4 HEAD OF HORSES
Three valuable brood mares. One young
Cot.
8 HEAD OF CATTLE 8
Four mich cows: will be fresh by day OF
sale. Four calves.
HOGS AND SHEEP
-Four sows, II sheep, ] boar well bred, so
pigs. 2 SoLthdown bucks.
IMPLEMENTS, ETC.
Deering binders. / Deering mower. /
Superior disc drill good as new, Superior
Else harrow good as new. double shovel
plows l culllvator. / garden pillow. 2 Oliver
chilled plows No 20. l Mccormick stee|
| horse rake. 3 spring tooth harroas. roller
4-borse wagon. old drill. 2-horse wagon,
wheat cradle. ! cross cut saw. ! scyih'.
garden rake. straw knives. corn knives
maui and wedges, cutting box, collars ant
4
ter and blacksmith tools. 2 scoops, SETS o
pow gears Empire grain fan. double corr
! fheller. hand rake, mattocks steely ard !
cant hook. crowd sticks and sp-eaders
sledge hammer. axes, breast chains. drilling
machine, buggy jack. digging iron aud cros
har. ice hooks. garden hoe. dump cart log
chains, hay ladders, o-n 6ropper. sees
sower, pitch forks ana du e forks, single
double AMI thrible trees.
TERMS OF SALE
On all GUNS in excess of 5l0 credit o
9 mouths will be given, the purchaser givin!
u pegoti liable note with approved endorser
payable at the sark of Clarke County, u
| Berryville, or at tue Farmers & Merchant
Deposit Co. 10 Charles Town. W. Va, as h
may prefer A ! sums of SO and unde
cash LUCY RELY. Executrix.
COURTNEY RELY. Mgr.
Thos. j West, Auctioleer
Z. T. Hard-sty, Clerk.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-02-15
Mule Wanted.

A good blocky mule. four to eich' years
old. Weighing 100 o 100 pounds. Would
take single one OIL pair of the above de-
scripton. DANIEL HEFLEBOWER.
Feb 1922 Nippon, w. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-02-15

At the same TIM and lace and on the
same terms as The above sale. the uudersign-
ed will sell FOUR NEW bUGGIE$. TWO
SECOND b AND Blu aGIES, FOUR OLIVER
CHILLED FLOWS.
FARMERS SUPPLY co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-02-15
Notice IN Bankruptcy.

February IL, 1910.
IN the Matter Of s. q. Newcsme. Bankrupt.
TAKE NOTICE, That the above person
having been adjudicated Bankrupt by the
United States Court for the Northern District
of Wett Virginia in Bankruptcy on February
IL. 1910, meeting of Creditors will be
held at Mar'insb re-, w. Va, in the office
Of John o Lem u, ON February 81, 1910
at o'clock p. m, for the purpose of al
low ny claims, examining the Bankrupt and
selecting a Trustee or Trustees.
JAS. ID. BUTT.
Feb 15-1t. Referee in Bankruptcy.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-02-15

at her reside, ce (formeriy that OF tie Ia e
Mrs T. j Subway on West Congress street,
Charles Town. W. Va on
Friday, February %, 1910,
the following personal property:
ONE 1fNTIQUE BUREAU,
half dozen old time wooden caairs ia coed
order. single BID and beading. pillows and
bolster; tab es. one with falling leaf; 2
wa-hstands. towel rack. 8 old-time rocking
chairs, sofa. old-time S-dsy clt OK old
time sofa 10 good der. Singer sewing ma
bchine in good order. cooking stove in good
order, coal stove. l egg stove in good or
der, 3 clothes wringers. clothes horse good
as new, stone jars and jugF, all sizes; 2-gallon
glass al can. Sig allou oil can,
PlCTU aEs or sTONEwALL JACKSON
AND ROBERT r. LEE.
8 lamps, wash howl and pitcher, brass ket-
tie, big iron lard pot and hooks 2 wooden
| butter trays. lot of dishes and glassware, /
| chest OF carpenters tool. .side saddle, sausage
grinder. kraut cutter old time eot ded bed
stead. water cooler. old-tine looking glass
9 Hat irons. ice cream freezer. corn shelter,
| churu and glass butter print. oil stoves and
many other articles TOO numerous to mention
TERMS A credit of Six Months will b.
given on all sums over IS. puschaser giving
negotiable note with approved security. bear.
ing interest from date. ana payable at The
National Cltizens Bank Sums of IS anl
under ash.
Sale to commence at 10 m sharp
ANNIE HOOE
Rissler & Chamblin. AEcSrs
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-02-15

In view of the near approach of the
conclusion of the Southern Methodist
conference year, we are reminded that
with that period the relations OF the Rev
] T Williams to the church and peopt
here must be severed by limitation So
peasant have these relations been that
it scarcely seems possible that four years
of his pastorate in Charles Town have so
nearly slipped by. He has proven HIM
self an able and faithful pastor, and the
departure of him and his good family
each of whom are highly esteemed by all
our people, will be a source of general
regret. May their linss fail in pleasan,
places, and blest eternity be their final
reward.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-02-15

A press dispatch says that financiers
and diplomats IN Washington are consid-
ering a project for the construction of d
railway connecting New York and other
cities in this country with the principal
points of Chile and Argentine The
project is being promoted by former
Senator Henry G Davis. of West Virginia.
and it has the backing of the United
States government. The idea is to
construct q monster trunk line which
will give an allraI route from New York
to Meyico, through Central America to
the principal capitals of South America.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-02-15

Assuring YOU of my appreciation OF
the SPIRIT. remain yours sincerely
(Rev) ]. E. Collins, Harpers Ferry.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-02-15
PUBLIC SALE.

public auction at the Mansfield Stock Farm.
where now reside formerly known as the
VIM b. 1age place. 3 miles north east OF
Berryvile. commencing at 10 q. m, on.
Thursday, March 10Th, 1910,
the following valuable horses, colts and hogs
20 HID. HORSES AND COL rs
Three heavy mares, will work anywhere,
thought to be in foal.
1hree-year old heavy draft colt; good work
er. aud desirable in ever way.
Two 2-year old colts.
Six yearlpg colts
Good combination horse, fearl, IS of steam
cars and autc mobiles well broken aud q
coed jnmper
Bay driving mares. suitable for a lady, and
fearless OF automobiles
Standard bred brood mare.
Bay standard bred driving horse, sired hy
Joe Baldwin.
Bay STANDARDIZED driving mare, sired By
Pat MacGre gor.
Brown gelding. 5 years old. IL hands,
good rider aud driver, can jump; sired by
Dillon j,
Bay stallion. standardized, weight 1900;
kird and well broken
Heavy draft stallion, Phil Button, Jr., com
ing 5 Years old. aud good foai geiter.
Some of his colts can be seen day Of sale -
sired by the great imported Ciydet date stall
lion, Phil Button, who was, think. the Der I
sire ever brought to Virginia. He will work
anywhere, and Is a ooo wagon and pillow
leader.
The above horses are all young and of
good size.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-02-15
For Rent,

A Dwelling House with four rooms. Apply
to MRS. G. w. ARMENTROUT.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-02-15

DR.. Phillip w. Boyd. ST.. Confeder-
ate veteran and one Of the best citizens
of Winchester, died Sunday afternoon,
OF Bright's disease. He served with
Chew's Battery while yet lad. and was
for many years Adjutapt of Turner Ash
by Camp.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-02-15

Or. Niles Anti-Pain pills relieve pain
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-02-15

| At Charles Town, in the Stat: of West Vir-
| ginia, at the ose of business Jan 81. 1910:
RESOURCES.
Loans and Discounts. . 1926, 267. 81
Overd rats secured & unsecured. 3,02l So
| u. 3. Bonds To secure circulation. 50.O0n, 90
Premiums on U. s. Bonds. .. 2000.t0
Bonds. securities, ETC.. ...... 100000
Furniture and fixtures. ......... S13.12
Due from State and private banks
ard bankers, Trust Companies
and Savings Banks. .. 6.994 90
Due from approved reserve agents So 474 81
Oh, cks snd other cash itrms..... 1853. OF
Notes of other National Banks. 5000
Fractional paper currency. nickels
and cents :. ......... 163 OF
Lawful money reserve in bank -. 1912 90
Redemption fund with U. 3. Treas
urer 6 per cent. circulatiou) =. $500 90
Total. ....... 49,. $685., 65e Is
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in..... 80. Sc. o'O 90
sn' pins fund --....-.-...-.... 10 900 90
Undivided profits, LEES expenses
and taxes paid. 2.l23 %
Matt. nal hank notes out Standing 491O0 90
Due 10 other National Banks... I67557
Due TO Safe and private banks ard
bankers ....... 1862 AZ
Individual deposits subject to check 244, 59S 33
Total ...... sS63. ESQ e5
Site of West Virginia. County of Jefferson:
/. Gerard d Moore, Cashier of the above
named bank. do solemHy swear tina. the above
statement lie true TO the best of my kno wledge
and belief.
GERARD D. MOORE. Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
3rd day of February, 1910.
h II MCCORMICK.
Notary Public.
Correet-Attest:
EUGENE SHUG.RT.
g. z. HUGHES.
B. F. LANGDON,
Directors
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-02-15
Administrators Sale.

| will offer at pub ic auction at the Silver
Spring farni. situated three miles south of
Rippon, Va on
Thursday l7th Day Of March, 1910,
all the live stock, implements. &c. on the
farms of the late Robert II Smith. This
sale is for the purpose OF closing up the es-
tate, and everything will be sold at what 1t
may bring without protection The farms
were well provided with both stock and
implements. inc uding
IS Hid. Large Steers,
Kentucky grade shorthorns, all reds and
roans; have been fed corn all winter, and
are in prime condition to go on pasture;
5 Draft Mares,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-02-15

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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-02-15

The undersigned viii sell at public auction
at her reside, ce (formerly that of tie Ia e
Mrs T. j Subway on West Congress street,
Charles Town. Wa on
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-02-15
HEAD OF HOGS,

thrifty brood sows, come will ha e pigs by
day of salc.
Fine Poland-C China boar.
TERMS OF SALE.-All sums of SO and
under, cash On all sums over $40 credit
OF Il MONTH will be given, The purchaser to
execute well endorsed negotiable note hear
i'm interest from date of sale and pay able at
the Bank of Clarke County; or eash. at the
option of the purchaser.
No property TO be removed until terms are
com Piled with.
W. w. MCDONALD.
Heflebower & West, Auctioners
B. +. Yates, Clerk.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-02-15

| will sell without reserve. at Flowing
Spring, IL miles north of Charles Town, ON
the road leading TO Shr pherdstown, on
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1910-02-15
Report Of the Condition
OF THE
National Citizens Bank

At Charles Town, in the Stat; of West Vir-
ginia, at the c ore of business Jan 81. 1910:
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1910-12-27

The charitable and generous spirit
of the Christmas season sometimes
lmpresses even supposedly so1eless
corporations and an evidence of this
spirit OF good will to men and uni
Versal peace has been shown by the
Western Union Telegraph Company
IN preparing a holiday form for the
transmission and receipt of telegraph
messages. The Christmas blank tel
egraph form is surrounded with :
VIDE border Of holly, printed in red
ana green, and in big letters at the
TOP OF the blank are the words .Hol-
iday Greetings"
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1910-12-27
CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT
AND FLAG PRESENTATION.
EXERCISES AT THE PUBLIC
SCHOOL AND FLAG PREsENTA-
TON BY D. A. r. LARGELY At
TENDED FRIDAY AFTERNOON.


The Christmas exercises at the
public school, followed by the pre-
sentation of a handsome United
States flag by Abigail Bartholomew
Chapter, D. A. r., Friday afternoon.
was very largely attended by a rep
resentative and appreciative audience.
The following program of the
school exercises was carried out
with great credit to the children taxi
ing part and to the teachers who
trained them:
Piano Solo.
A Christmas Carol-Twelve Boys
Recitation, who Santa Claus
Wuz'-Ben Shaw.
Growing of Florence Nightingale
by Muses. and Graces.
Song, OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES zu-
,bef-
A Rehearsal of the Christmas En-
tentainment at Skeeter Corner.
Song, Christmas Time-SchooI.
ALI the numbers of the program
We're excellent and were heartily APP
plauded. 1.-The Growing of Florence
Nightingale, by Muses. and Graces,' =
was beautifully carried out and very
interesting. but probably the most
enjoyable feature of the exercises
was the comic sketch, "A Rehearsal
of the Christmas Entertainment at
Skeeter Corner
The exercises were by the children
OF the higher grades of the school,
pupils of the Misses Morrill,, viii
kinson, Franklin, Rogers, Ingram
and Salter
Following the exercises the school
children, teachers and spectators
adjourned to the school grounds in
front OF the building where the i'm
pressive and interesting ceremony of
presenting the flag was carried out.
Inc school children and spectators
formed circle about the flag staff.
while the members of the d. A r
were grouped in simi-circle about
Rev. DR.. B. F. Marsh and Prof. ].
l. Wright upon the steps of the
school building.
Inc invocation by DR.. Marsh was
followed by brief address by Miss
Kathryn E. T'horp, regent of Abigail
Bartholomew Chapter.
Captain c. A Young being prevent
eo by illness from being present. the
lag was raised in a very graceful
ana pleasing manner by Miss Ella
"llaume, the daughter of a daughter
OF the American Revolution. Mrs
Charles E. Gardiner.
AFTER the raising of the flag Prof.
"rlghQ gave short address and
poem and the ceremony closed with
"a prayer by Ur. Marsh and the sing
ing OF the Star Spangled Banner nv
the school children.
Inc handsome bunting flag is
seAl9 Ieet IN measurement and flies
from staff over 20 feet in heiebt