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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-10-31
Circuit Court

Cases appealed from magistrates
courts have occupied the larger par'
of the proceedings of the Jefferson
Circuit Court the past week.
| An appeal from a judgment of d
Kabletown District Magistrata, III.
case being ] s Carr v~. B F Tennet
was dismissed, The appeal havil beer
lmprovidently awarded.
The jury gave verdict for III, de-
PENDANT in the case of A. Kap.cl VS.
| w. o. Suffer, the issue growing Out
of attachment proceedings, the defen.
dant Suter being resident OF Bruins.
wick, Md.
The National Citizens Bank oil
Charles Town was given judgments ii
two cases, the first against J. w. Nc
Garry for $3.50; the second agains
w. L. Roper, Marshall Roper, and E
G. Wilson, for $468.S6
DR.. ]. w. Bovee, Washington sur
gical specialist, was the plaintiff in ar
action against~R. H. Phillips, for SER
vices alleged to have been rendered
to member of the defendants fam
lily, his claim being $40 The jury
after long deliberation, failed to agree
ON verdict, and were dismissed.
Harry M. Painter, with claim fol
damages against w. A. Roper, wa:
required to file bill of particulars
before his case comes regularly tc
The damage suit wherein William
Lowry is plaintiff against the Bal
timore & Ohio Railroad Company. was
| tried by jury ON Thursday.
Bette James was granted divorce
from her husband Ludward James or
the ground of desertion.
Daniel B. Lucas executor VS.. Geo
w. d. Fulk, executor of George Fulk
proof submitted that w. C.. and Susan
Myers were willing to pay the sum OF
H,643.33, being the last payment due
ON tract of land which was sold by
Daniel B. Lucas, as trustee to George
Fulk, ON February 5, 1876. Ii was or
dered that the amount rendered be
distributed among the creditors Sc
cured by deed of trust given on
the land then sold by James Osbourn
In chancery suit instituted to par
tition a lot on Washington street
Shepherdstown, owned by tn, late
Jacob Wintermoyer, a SPECIAL com
missioner was appointed to make sale
+ of the property, and divide the pro-
ceeds among the Tenant hei-s who
are grandchildren of Mr.. Winter
mover.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-10-31
Synod Of Virginia.

Winchester, Va, Oci. Is. The pro-
position to divide the Lexington Pres
bytery, the largest in the Southern
Presbyterian church, provoked an ami
mated discussion before the Virginia
Synod, now in session here, and al
though there was much opposition to
the DIVISION the proposition WAS car
rcd.
The new one will be known as Ty-
CARTS Valley Presbytery The first
meeting will be held in Elkins, w. Va.
November Il. Rev. c. w. Mcdonald
was appointed the first moderator
while Rev. w. w. Grover was named
as stated clerk The presbytery will
include the counties of Tucker, ex-
cept the magisterial districts of Fair
fax and Davis portion of Preston
Randolph, Barbour, Lewis, Upshur
Gilmer, Webster, Calhoun and por-
tons of Richie, Braxton, Harrison,
Doddridge and Tyler counties. Lex
ington Presbytery retains the counties
of Highland, Bath, Rockbridge, Angus
ia and Rockingham, Virginia, and
Pendleton, West Virginia.
To fill vacancies caused by the ex-
pration of terms of office of certain
members of the board of trustees of
the Orphans Home at Lynchburg, the
following appointments were made for
the years beginning November L:
Rev. DIR. E. Wellenford, Newport
News; former Gov. ]. Hoge Tyler,
East Radford Rev. DR.. A. NJ. Frazer,
Staunton Governor William H. Mann,
Richmond; Richard Hancock, Lynch
burg, and L. E. Johnson, Roanoke.
The synod will meet next year in
the First church, Richmond, on the
third Tuesday in October. At. that
time the First church will celebrate
its centennial. A similar celebration
will be held by the Union Theological
Seminary and efforts will be made to
have the synod of North Carolina
come to Richmond in a body for the
celebration.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-10-31
THOMAS EDWARD HODGES, LID.
President of the West Virginia State
University.

The installation of President Thorn.
as Edward Hodges, L. L. D., West Vir-
ginia university, will take place No
vember End, 3rd and 4th
The committee having the program
in charge are now arranging the final
details. The exercises will begin with
meeting presided over by M. P
Shawkey, state superintendent of pub
lie schools and president of the board
of regents. There will be an address
by at least two educators of national
reputation, President E. A. Alderman
of the University of Virginia and
President w. o. Thompson of the Ohio
state university and U. S. Commits.
sioner of Education 0laxton will de-
liver some of the leading addresses OF
the week The second meeting Will
consist Of greetings from the presi-
dents of the neighboring institutions
of learning.
The regular Inauguration ceremo-
MES will take place on Friday, Nov.
3rd, at p. m. These will begin with
an academic procession, which will be
most Impressive. There will be rep
resentatives present from about sew
enty-five colleges from the various
parts of the eastern and central states,
all of whom will appear in gowns in
dicating their colleges and their de-
grees. The members of the faculty
of the West Virginia university will
also appear in procession, wearing
gowns ard the colors of their Alma
Matters.
Gov. Glasscock will preside at the
inaugural exercises and addresses will
be delivered by distinguished visiting
educators. The inaugural address OF
President Hodges will close the exer.
cises.
On Friday evening there will be a
large Pan-Hellenic meeting and pro.
cession, after which the various fra
ternities will hold reunions and ban
quets. This feature is expected tc
bring together large number of the
university alumni and old students
The Greeks" declare that they will
have over five hundred men on the
ground. There is great enthusiasm
among them and their coming will be
notable event.
Saturday, November 4th, will be
West Virginia day. At a meeting in
the forenoon there will be addresses
by alumni and other friends of the uni
versity. In the afternoon there will
be the great game of football between
the old-time rivals, West Virginia and
Washington and Jefferson. The de,
tailed program will appear later.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-10-31
500 Reward SIOO.

The readers of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cur, ip all STAGES
and that lie Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is
the only lositive cure known TO the medical
fraternity. Catarrh being constitutional dis
ease requires constitutional treatment Halle
CatarrhCureis taken internally. acting directly
Upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the sye-
tenn thereby destroying the foun dation of the
disease. and giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and assisting
nature in doing it's work. Tie prorrieto.s have
so much faith In its curative powers that thew
offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that II
falls TO cure. Send for list of Testimonials.
Address 7. j. CHENEY q Co., Toledo. 0.
Solo by Druggists, 75c
Halls Family Pills are tt. best
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-10-31
Indiana Will 90 Democratic

The Philadelphia North American
Republican. sent It's Washington cores
pondent. Angus McSween. to Indiana TO
report impartially on conditions there.
This is part of the report he sent back
to his paper
Indiana is no pelesslv lost to President
Taft and the Republicans. From no in
dication is it possible to resson that they,
will be as strong as they were in the last
election, when they lost every Congress
sional District but one, and control of
the Legislature. Since the rapid devel-
opment OF progressive Republican senti-
ment into an open hostility 10 the Taft
administration. and the reactionarv pol
iees which he advocates. makes 1t oh
vous that with Taft as the Republican
candidate again, the vote against him in
this State would be Overwhelming.
i)r. Miles Anti Pain pills relieve rat,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-10-31

The Arabia RABBIT Hunt Cub. of
Clarke county, on Sa u;day last held its
hrst annual dinner at the residence of
Mrs, {. K. Hardestv These dinners
are held at the homes of the different
members BY Invitation was guest of
the Club. 1t was one of those functions
faf mateS Us youngsters of today sit up
aud wonder how 50 many delicious NOR
sells can be fix ID together to toucl, the
appetite of mortal man The dinner
was prepared by DIR, ctIon of the grand
est OF hostesses, under the magical ma
pulation of the Cd Virginia NANNY
Of the Hardesty household, and would
have tempted the appetite of the most
fastdious Roman. After few hours of
hunting, when the bunnIes were scared
to death, the guests sat down TO dinner
to which all did justice and voted Mrs
Hardesty the queen of entertainers
There was nothing to mar the sport, ex.
cept IN the anxiety of Mr.. PhilPowers 10
SEE the exit of the rabbit Mr.. Adj. With.
ers was chasing. MIR. Powers had his ear
pieiced with shot. Yet it did not pre-
vent him from enjoying the delicious
diner. All left the Hardesty home
Charmed with the hospitality of Old
rsinia. not yet passed away in Cluke
anty. n W
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-10-31

A butcher of Turtle Creek near Pitts.
burg, was electrocuted while turning "a
the light in his shop, his hand coming in
contact with the metal socket of the
electric lamp. Here's a chance for an
Inventive genius to make money and
save human life by devisng socket OF
rubber or some other non conductor to
take the place of the dangerous metal
one now in use. This is the second ia.
asst few weeks.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-10-31

1t is with sincere sorrow that we not,
tn. head of the Glidden Contest BOARD
of the American Automobile Assoc ton,
was killed in a mishap to his car neir
1i'ton. Ga, last Wednesday. We had
spme very pleasant correspondence with
Chairman Butler prior to the recent run
through here, aud received various cour-
tesies at his hands All plans for the
many pleasure excursions which had been
arranged for the arrival of the tourists at
the end of the run Jacksonville. Fla,
were abandoned, owing to ,he death OF
Mr.. Butler and the tourists returned to
their homes.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-10-31

Messrs. Charles Hermann & Son, the
popular Frederick City florists, have
favored us with some very choice
chrysanthemums and hyacinth and
tulip bulbs, for which we return many
thanks They have greatly improved
their hot houses, and with very large
stock they are better than ever pre-
pared to fill all orders for Towering
plants of all kinds, cut flowers, fun
eral designs etc.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-10-31

A prominent Democrat of the State,
who has been travelling over many couu.
ties and IS keeping in touch with the pc
burg Sentinel that there is a decided
Sentiment for Hon. J. Hop Woods, o.
Philippi. for the nomination for govern
or OIL the Democratic ticket, Mr.Woo Is
is one of the ablest and most popua,
Democrats IN the State, and ticke
W tn his name at the head would be a
winner in 1912.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-10-31

Dalton, Ca C'tizen.-The people have
conf 1ence in Woodrow Wilson, and it is
this that is forcing him to the front as the
best chance of the Democrats in 1912.
His ability is unqnestioned and his char
acter is spotless His life record is. one
of achievement. He grew up from the
ranks and he knows life m TIE nom.
of view of the masses.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-10-31

Attorney T. l.. Jeffords was in courl
Friday and secured decree of absolute
divorce for his client and neighbor. H
B. Wachter, of Harpers Ferry. Til.
wife was represented by Col Brown, and
asked that she lie given leave of court t.
resume her maiden name of Fannie
Crookston@ and that was granted in the
decree of divorce TO her husband.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-10-31
Fl. N. BRADLEY. p. NJ.
From the Society Columns of tn

(From the Society Columns OF the
New Orleans Times-Democrat,
October IS, 1911)
The Messrs. Pugh have issued in
vitations to the marriage of their
sister, Miss Kathleen Pugh, to Mr..
Y. Brooks LaBoyteaux, Jr., We'd
nesday evening, October 18th, at
O'Clock at Live Oak Plantation, La
tourche Parish After a wed1icg trip
OF several weeks, Mr.. LaBoyteaux will
take his bride to New York, where
they will be al home after December
1st, at the Hotel Breton Hail. This
wedding will be of general interest
throughout the State, in that Miss
Pugh is member of one of Louis
iana's old and very prominent fami-
lies
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-10-31
Crosses of Honor.

Mrs. CIV. Aisquth President of Law
son Bolts Chapter. U. d. c.. desires us
to notify all Confe deIate Veterans emf
tied TO Crosses of Honor. and who have
not received the same, that If thew WISH
Crosses they should make application
at once, as none will be issued after Ian.
uary, IoIR.>
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-10-31
THE POWHATAN BAND
will hold an
OYSTER SUPPER
AT Dnncc n.rr


ON THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SAT-
URDAY NIGHTS, NOVEMBER, 2, 3,
and 4. The best Oysters will be
served In every Sty.e; also Ice Cream,
Cake and o.her refreshments. Good
Music every night. The Powhatan
Band, for whose benefi, this enter
tainment is given, is worthy local
organization, well deserving the public
patronage, and everybody i, invite 1
10 come and give it helping hand
Committee of Arrangements. PROF..
Cleveland FUR, Chairman; f. w.
Hyatt, H. B. Wilmington, w. H.
Giaize and Frank Glassfo-d. Mrs. J.
President of Ladies Com
mittee.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-10-31

"A number of local capitalists and
some of the leading merchants OF
Winchester have indicated their readi-
ness to subscribe for stock in the new
electric railway line which has been
proposed from Bluemont to Winches-
ter and Harpers Ferry as a spur or
extension of the Washingto1-Blue-
mont branch of the Southern rail-
way. Winchester special to the
Washington Star.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-10-31

Co. Stuart W. Wa ker, of Martinsburg
Is again spoken OF for the Democratic
nomination for Governor CO.. Wake
has m my admirers in the State, ant
would fill the position. VT are sure, witt
credit and ability.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-10-31

See adv. of the Washington Herald in
this issue. The Herald is one of the
best of the Washington dailies, reliable
and newsy. fyou want a good Wash
ineton morning paper subscribe for the
Herald
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-10-31

William Randolph Hearst, of New
York, has announced his desertion of
the independence. League, of which
he has for some years been the head
and his return to the Democratic fold.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-10-31
Children CRY
FOR FLETCHER'S
CA STO RIA

Rev. John S. Gibson, who has been
rector of Trinity P f. Church, Hunt
Ington, w. Va, for the past twelve Or
fifteen years has accepted call to
church at Gordonsville, V.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-10-31

The Clarke Courier, we are glad to
note is making war upon the outrage
GUS toll system in that county and in
Virginia. The Glidden tourists on
their recent run paid out over three
hundred dollars in toll before, they
reached the city Of Staunton--pone OF
II in Jefferson, thank goodness VIZ
Slnia, 1t seems, is largely interested
in these roads, and consequently 4
participant in this unjust and overpail
imposition. 1t is hoped that there wi!
prove TO be enough good men in her
next legislature to wipe it out, and
make our fair mother to this extent
an up-to-date and progressive State
Al mt citing OF Board of Directors OF
Citizens Fire Insurance Company.
he yesterday, it was recommended to
the stockholders of said company tn. t
the~chiet executive Office be moved [,
Baltimore. This company has burt up
large business and established hioh
WAS concluded by the directors that
further increase of their business could
lie handled more effectualy from
larger center, also in this, more alliance
and cooperation of the Fidelity G. De-
post Company of Maryland is $, cured.
This is one of the largest and mos, sue
cess'uI surety aud casualty companies in
the world, and has a very large
agency force established throughout the
United States. While it is of great
greet TO lose this institution, we feel thai
the success that the company has attained
and the increased success that will
follow from this move. will always b.
mat er of interest and pride to our con .
munlty.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-10-31

The Washington Sunday Star gives
a picture and extended sketch of the
wife of Senator w. E. Chiffon, of this
state
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-10-31

Alter long illness, M. James
Marshall, one of The coun,ys Oldest
citizens passed away at his home at
Keller's, this county, "Wednesday even
ing, aged 81 years.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-10-31
LANDLORDS SHARE OF THE
GROWING CROP OF WHEAT
Automobile for Hire.

The rndrrsigu, hiss FIR bire. n his Live rs
Sss"le a. Harrers Ferry, u arge Passenger
Autt m' hil' hict W II De ltt cut ~ reason
ab C 4tee. Call by phol. prom, t answer eds
Oc'. AIN K. s CUMMINGS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-10-31
or Sale,

1t IA Bargain. u fnll re Upright Pi no. IN
good condition. II sold al once, price $40
Also your choice o: two Large Double Heat
ers-No. l Stoves, Ia pei feet order Can be
seen at The r. sldeace Of
Oct PIP n :. j. STRIDER
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-17
ONE WAY.

IT each citizen, in his personal
correspondence to residents of
other sections would add some
few boosting words about this city
in which he lives---if each bust
ness firm used some favorable
mention. either printed or in the
text of business correspondence
would not these alone have a
world reaching effect for goodf
Some by moral and financial CO..
operation have great powers to-
ward advancing the community
affairs, but all. even to the most
humble residents may do some
share toward the upbuilding of
the city and state.
The Forum takes pride in adj
vertising Fargo as The Biggest
Little City in the World" Work
ing together, why not The Big
gest Big City of This Northwest :"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-17
THE MEREDITH DRUG co.
Wholesale Druggists


IN the Meredith Drug Co, Fargo possesses
the only Wholesale drug firm In the state
Of North Dakota--a firm young In years
but thoroughly established, active and ag,
gressiye In extending its trade and terri.
tory-One most closely associated with ali
affairs Of this city and section
The business was founded In 1906 at the
present quarters. occupied at 423-425 N. p.
avenue. From Its inception the arm was
accorded q liberal share OF the trade from
druggists OF every section covered by it's
statesmen. To-day when retrenchment has
been the rule among so many Of the larg-
est commercial houses of the northwest,
the business Of this company necessitates
expansion. and plans are now In hand for
new structure to house the many de-
partments its stock comprises
The record of this frm Ia one to which
every Targoan may point with pride "A
commerce established in this city. Sir
years OF business history, two OF these
recording conditions adverse to even the
largest, long established houses, and In
this time growth of this Fargo Arm and
the outlook for the future warrant the
construction Of a modern, complete build
Ing of it's own
The territory covered by the firms sales
men includes eastern Montana, North Da-
kota and western Minnesota. Twenty
people are employed In the stockrooms and
Offices.
To handle several special departments OF
the business, The Red River Mercantile
Co. Is maintained In Moorhead as branch
The present officers are s. G. Wright,
presidents DR.. j. H. Rindlaub, vice presi-
dent: Oscar Halenberg, secretary. and
Thos- Baker. ir. treasurer.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-17
HANNAHER & SCHANNACH,
Lob Printers

In 1908 the printing frm Of Hannaher 4
Schannach was organized by j. ]. Hanna
her and j. w Schannach, two young men
who were well known as expert workmen
in the art preservatiye. This Arm, though
small at first, has grown to be recognized
rs one of the big producers Of real artistic
commercial printing. They have 80 equip
ped their plant that they can produce neat
artistic printing at reasonable prices.
Another thing that the busy business
man Of today insist upon Is promptness
and it Is a notorious fact that in most
printing Offices you get your job when you
cannot when you want It. Hannaher 4
Schannach are specialists In commercial
printing. They attempt no other kind and
they are thus able to give prompt service
always delivering work when promised and
as promised.
This firm is also distributor of the fam
GUS Shaw-Walker fling devices and have
equipped many Offices of this section with
this time-saving, labor-saving and space
saving furniture. They were recently COM
PEELED, by reason of their growing bust
ness, to move into larger quarters and
secured large part Of the ground door Of
the building at 677 ~ p. avenue which
they have arranged into one Of the neatest
printing Offices In the city Both mem
bers Of the firm are earnest workers for
Fargo's advancement and are deserving
of the confidence OF the people who de-
sire the very best printing at the lowest
prices consistent with quality.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-17

and North Dakota. Know your
home city and its institutions
first, then its tributary territory,
and by all means boost all the
time
Be informed and ready to tell
people, and show them. what a
good city, a resourceful people,
prolific producing section there is
here. Tell them of the many in
| dustrial and commercial successes
there are now established In
Fargo-the opportunities there
are here to supply from this, the
gateway of the northwest. the
growing demands of a vast pro-
ducing and developing section of
agricultural and mineral resources
the present existing spirit for
expansion and civic development
in ali lines--its educational, re-
ligious and fraternal organizations
Its public buildings and other
civic Improvements
Doing this you will add share
toward the advancement of the
community interests and the real
ization of full measure of success
from development plans now un-
der way. True citizenship demands
loyalty for all which will add to
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-17
Anew Forum Featurefor Fargo

This department will be pub
lished in one of the regular issues
of The Forum once each week
for twenty-six consecutive weeks.
Articles will be published in
this center space reviewing many
phases of the city's development
and plans for future improvement
In the center column above. a
series of articles reviewing repre-
sentative firms of the city doing
business throughout the territory
tributary to Fargo. They will
comprise an assemblagc of facts
regarding this city that will be in
teresting and of value as de-
monstration Of the importance of
firms now established and condi-
tons prevailing that give promise
Of the brightest future for this
section
The advertising columns will
prove valuable to the buyer as a
purchasing guide of progressive,
representative firms of this city,
as the jobbing center for the state
and its tributary sections.
Be a good booster for Fargo