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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1913-06-17
Shoots Wife Ind Kills Sell.

A dispatch from Hagerstown dated
June ID gives the following accosnt of q
shocking tragedy, the principalsin which
formerly resided in this county:
Bush r. Willis, about 80 years old. re-
Gently employed here by the New York
Central Iron Works Company and the
Western MARYLAND Railway. and who
separated Eom his wife, Belle Willis,
several week ago. shot three bullets iuto
his wife this afternoon aud then cut his
throat with a penkuife. dying instantly.
| His wife was taken to Washington Coun-
| ty Hospital. She was said tonight to be
tn critical condition. The tragedy took
place in Mrs. Willis home. on West
George street. jealousy is said to have
been the Cause of the deed. Returning
toHagerstown after two weeks absence,
Willis called on his wife, but. it is alleg-
ed, she refused to have anything to do
with him. On the second visit the cou-
pie quarreled. Willis drew 32-caiiber
revolver and fred three shots at his wife.
| The crime was committed in the pres
ence of their three children, ranging in
age from to 10 years. One ball enter
ed the back of Mrs. Willis head, lodging
below the eye. One pierced her left
shoulder. Ole lodged in her left leg.
| Running into the street, she fell on a
| ueighbo porch and later was taken to
the hospital in taxicab. accompanied
| by D. Victor d. Miller. Jr. Willis then
| tried to shoot himself, but the cartridge
missed FIRE. He then ran upstairs, fol-
lowed by his I3-year odd g. n Peter. who
entered the room into which
his father had fed. Willis fasten-
ed the door aud wi tn his son looking on
cut his throat from ear TO gar.
The remains of the deceased will be
brought to Charles Town this evening
Funeral services at residence of his
| mother at 10 am. tomorrow. (Wednes-
dav.) conducted by Rev. I. c. Hawk.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1913-06-17
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion OF the ear.
There is only one way to cure deafness.
and that is by constitutional remedies.
ton of the mucous lining of the Eusta-
chan Tube. When this tube is infiamed
you have rumbling sound or imperfect
hearing, and when 1t is entirely closed,
Deafness is the result, and unless the in
hammation can be taken out and this
tube restored to its normal condition.
hearing will be destroyed forever: nine
cases out of ten are caused by Catarrh.
which Is nothing but an infiamed cond-
ton of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case OF
Deafness Caused by catarrh that be cured
Halls Catsrrh Cure. Send for circulars free
FL. CHENEY, & CO, Toledo. Ohio.
Sold by Druggists 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1913-06-17

Charles Town District Board of Edu.
cation have made tentative appoint
ment of teachers for the graded aud high
schools. Prof. Frank Brooke who was
an assistant in the high school last year
will enter the Union Theological Semi
nary to study for the ministry in thu
Presbyterian Church. aud Mr.. John Nc
Gavock. Jr. of Waterford. Va, was APP
pointed toSucceed him. One additional
teacher was appointed for the graded
school, Mr.. Polk Cannon, of Freder.
icksburg. Va. Mr.. Cannon is brother
of Mrs Moff=;t, pastor of the Charles
Town Presbyterian Church. With the
exception noted. the entire faculty OF
last year were feappointed.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1913-06-17

A young man unknown to US. from
EAR Harpsrs Ferry. had narrow es.
cape from death Saturday eve ming. lust
as Valley train. M. IS. due at Charles
Town at g: SO. was pulling out from the
B. & o. Passenger Station. he ran tc
jump on the train and losing his foot
h old, fell down beside the wheels of tine
3 coach. his right hand being under the
wheels. and the quick grab Of MIR. Ed.
ward Drish saved him from the loss oil
an arm or death. But unluckily. he had
tue end of his third finger cut off 1t was
dressed by towo physician and he walk
ed home.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1913-06-17

Victor Kaplou, the Brunswick mer.
chant has filed petition in the United
States District Court, Baltimore. asking
for the benefit of the bankruptcy law.
His liabilities are summarized at SOL. Ioa
and his assets at $I6,3so. Kaplon attrib-
utes his troubles TO the Maryland law
which prohibits the attachment of wages
of workmen making less than 800 pei
month. He did large credit business
and his customers We're principally B. &
o. employees and they refused to pay him.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1913-06-17

Big money saving bargains throughout the emf,
including all the new spring goods for men, NOM
children in clothing, shoes, furnishings hats, women
to-wear- apparel, mattings, oil cloth, etc. etc
There is money to besaved on each purchase thatrs
Space does not permit the quoting of prices bt
and inspect the ample assortment of bright new goJ
Come, expecting to save money on every purchase
not be disappointed
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1913-06-17
Automobile for Sale.

| will sell my full 5-passenger Rambler
Automobile. which is in fine condition. from
the f ,ct that it has not been Ii over fonr to
five thousand miles. From this use it shows
very little wear II cost me 81 $50. and l
will sell it for 1850 cash 1t will be oemon-
stratel by Mr. j Frask " eller Il Sons on
the Berryviile pike just south OF Charles
Town. WILLIAM w. ROUSS.
Nav eff
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1913-06-17

Double shovel plows and cultivator blade,
sold by John G Burns 4 Co.
II MINER brand paint every gallon wi
take gallon of pure linseed oil, guaranteed
far years. Sold by John C Burus 4 Co.
Want cheap horse TO help out with the
farm work? STE Wall.
Ask to see the 81 10 Her Majesty Corse
at he A b Dept Store. Best value ever of
fered
Niller's Pharmacy make speciality OF
prescriptions and family remedies Ask yo,,r
Physician.
We will carry line of Shelf hard ware
and Will be pleased to serve you. John c
Burns l. Co.
Drop Walta postal stating what you have
70 sell in live stock, or what you want ia
huv G. +. Wall.
Kyanize. fhe best furniture polish made.
Try can and be co WINGED. sold 4 pint
cans to ga Ions Sold by John c Burns 4 Co
Why are Adriance Binders aud Mowers
better than other makes. Because they are
made right. Come in and see them at the
FARMEAs SUPPLY 60
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1913-06-17

Hon. Joseph 5. Miller. of Kenova.
former State Auditor aud Commissioner
of Internal Revenue under President
Cleveland. has been appointed by Gov.
Hatfield mem Der of the Virginia Debt
Commission to succeed Judge John H
Holt, of Huntington. who announced he
could not serve.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1913-06-17
Notice to Creditors

To the Creditors of u o. Talbot:
On or before Friday. August lat. 1913 at
nv Office iu Charles Town w Va. | will
receive proof OF debts or claims against II. o.
Talbot or his estate; the account OF Forrest
W Brown. his Admi illustrator, being tefore Inc
for settlement.
Given under MY hand this 18th day of June,
1918. 8. w. WASHINGTON.
june II At. ComInIss ouer of AeeOmlts
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1913-06-17
Good THINGS to Eat

will hold no joys for you if you have indi-
gestion or any STOMACH, LIVER or KIDNEY
trouble. You need not pay big doctors bills,
but if you suffer from any of these ailments
Just step into your nearest druggist and get
a so cent bottle of SEVEN BARKS, the great
household remedy, the finest tonic and
blood purifier known. If your system is
run down and you want to regain your
youthful energy. SEVEN BARKS will accom-
pilsh 1t. make your food digest and give
you new life Money refunded if dissatis-
fed. Tryit and enjoy Your meals. Address
LYMAN BROWN, 6s Murray St., New York, NY
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1913-06-17

When in Charles Town visit tie D q s
Lunch Room, corner George and Liberty
streets. for good meal Crabs and Fish in
season in any style. Leave your orders for
shtunondale Water (Which will be deliver
ed) at the B & s Lunch Room. Both
nhonsa
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1913-06-17

Congressman Brown, who has been
for a week or SO at h > home at King
wool, has returned to w tshngto1 and
taken up his duties as member of tine
house committee on banking and cur
rency, which. is expected to keep him
very busy for while.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1913-06-17
Notice to Debtors Of the Coleman
HaldWare Co.

All persons knowing themselves indebted
to Me above company will please settle their
accounts with the Undersigned Trustee.
Unless these accounts are settled promptly.
the same will be collected by law without
further notice.
GEO. VI. BGLTZHOOyER. JR.,
April I5-N Trustee
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1913-06-17
Mstice.

We have sold out oar ice business to c. J..
Rob .nson lea an Cold Storage CORPORATION,
who will continue II serve our customers
We wish to think al gho pltroa zed US and
trust you will cont ne with oG- successors.
We will still sell ~ oar store
PHILLIPS & MORELAND.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1913-06-17

Miss Barbara Campbell, of Charles
Town, w. Va, who is well known here
was one of the bridesmaids at the mar
rage last week in Alexandria of Miss
Bean Daingerfield. daughter of Mrs.
William Bathurst Daingerfield, to En-
sign Henry Blow LeBourgeois of the
United States Navy Winchester Star.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1913-06-17

Because they are fWm Acc up to 81 8:
don't think they are the cheapest In quality
for we buy the best. aud make small prof
its, that's why we sell them so cheap Come
in and be convinced soliars Shoe Co., Cor
George and Washington st.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1913-06-17
Lumbar Wanted.

Bids on whit oak lumber for bridge floors,
1900 feet, at Casteman'e NJ lis. 3 ineht by
II feet. Also 1850 feet at WLirick's Mil. 3
inches by II feet, any ~id' h. Send bids TO
NJ ". MCDONALD,
Commissioner.
June 17-i'. Charles Town, w. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1913-06-17

Mr., Rave E. Kephart. of Keyser. and
Miss Donna Maxim Schrader. of Par
sons, "a student at Shepherd Cole G the
past SESSION. were married in Hagers'
town last Tuesday.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1913-06-17

Miss Grace T. McDol ald, OF Shep
herdstown.. and MIR. Wickliffe Walli:
Claggett. of Aceotlnck. Va. We're mar
RED in Washington City June 5, by Rev
p Bird
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1913-06-17

Miss Eloise Beckwith entertained
with tea On Tuesday after noon from
four to SIX, at her home on S. George
street, in honor of her house guest,
Miss Agnes Smith. of Winchester. Va.
Miss Elizabeth Brown, of pedfsrd
county and Miss Laura BedingeE, of
Kentucky. Miss Beckwith was as
sisted in receiving the guests by Miss
Smith, Miss Bedinger and Miss Brown.
Delicious refreshments were served by
Mrs. Frank Sweet err. of Boston, Miss
Anne Lloyd Baylor and Miss Lucy
Green.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1913-06-17

Mr.. George Saunders Knott, one OF
Jefferson county's Oldest and most high
ly respected residents. died Wednesday
| at his home near Moler's Cross Roads, in
the 8Ist year of his age.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1913-06-17

The United States Supreme Court yes
terday declared valid the two cant pass
enger law in West Virginia. upholdini
the state courts in the Chesapeake ant
Ohio case.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1913-06-17

Miss Virginia Hyde Baldwin, daugh
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Baldwin for.
merly of this unty, died at their home
near CaStleman's Ferry. June 6. in hei
Is,h wear.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1913-06-17
When Your Feet Ache

From Corns. Buuions, Sore OF Csl'ous Spots.
Bltsbns New or Tight Fitting Shoes, Aliens
ot-Ease, the antisep'ic WIDER 10 be
rhak ia,o the shoes. will give instant re
lief Sold everywhere, CSC. ont accept
apy substitute For Free sample sddrtss,
Allen 9. Olmsteaa, Leroy, N. Y. Jl7-4t.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1913-06-17

At a bargain to quick buyer one fit Deer
ing and one ft Osborne Binder. taken il
exchange on larger machines. Tip top run
mng order. JOHN Q RURNs & Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1913-06-17
Miss Agnes Wysong cntertsined at

Miss Agnes Wysong entertained at
cards Thursday afternoon, June s. al
her home near town in honor of Mrs.
Keith Neville, and Miss Louise Thomas
Miss 'Wysong's guests were:- Mrs.
Neville, Mrs. Chas Baylor, Mrs. MUIR
ply, Mrs. VIM II. Wilson, Mrs. George
Moore, Mrs. H. H. Mccormick. Mrs.
j. W. Kyle, Mrs. 7. C. Bowling. Mrs.
w. +. Alexander. Misses Louise Thorn
as. Elsie Murphy, Yvonne Murphy,
Eloise Beckwith. Moselle johnson,
Laura Bedinger. of Kentucky and Cors
Thomas of Baltimore.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1913-06-17
Horse for Sale.

Nice Young Becky Gene al Puro pose
Farm Mare .tr sale. Apply 10
jane le-tf B. RAMEY.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1913-06-17

Governor Hatfield declares Friday,
Iune 20. the fiftieth anniversary of the
creation of the State of West Virginia, a
legal holiday.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1913-06-17

Challengers--John D. McGarry. DR..
W. w. Brown.
Precinst No 2.
Voting Place, Court House
Commissioners of Election.--D A.
Phillips, Dewitt c. Strider, S. J.
Hockensmith
Poll Clerks.-7.A. w. Brown, B. H.
Riddleberger.
Challengsrs.--W. A. Higgs, Edw B.
Reed.
Precinct No. 3.
Voting Place, Citizens Engine House
Commissioners of Election.--C. L,
Haines, B. F. Dooley, w. F. Baker.
Poll Clerks.--F, l.. Wartenbee, c.
E. Miley.
ChalleRers. K. Wysong, Chas
Engle.
Precinct No. 4.
Voting Place. Getzendanner Building
Commissioners of Election.--B. F.
Ramey, J. w. Carney, J. T. Roper.
Poll Clerks--E. E. Cooke, Frank
B. Robinson.
Challengers.--Jno. T. Cdston, w
l.. Dalgarn.
Precinct No S.
Voting Place, Kearns meat store.
Commissioners of Election. ID
Butler, VIM. c. Clipp, E. Hiney.
Poll Clerks. ID. c. Fulton, R. L
| Trussell.
Challengers.--H. c. Page, ]. Ed
| Burns.
Precinct No. e, Mt Hope.
Voting Place, White School House
Commissioners of Election. --Jas. A
Urton, w. H. Rissler, R. G. Johnson
| Poi Clerks.--C. D. Cline, S. @
| Johnson
Challengers.--Wm. NJ Burns, Johr
TMekon.
The ballots to be voted at sucl
election shall have printed thereon a
follows "a poll to authorize or re
| ject the issuance and sale of SIS ,00t
| of coupon bonds of Charles Towr
| Magisterial District of the denomina
ton of $500 each bearing interest a
| five per cent per annum, payable
Semi-annually, to be dated the 1st day
Of November, 1913, and to be payable
| on the 1st day of November, 1947, fol-
the purpose of building and complet
ing a steel bridge across the Shenan
| doah River at Bloomery in said Magis
terial District and the necessary road,
and approaches thereto and there
from, in pursuance of an order of tht
County Court of said County on tn,
24th day of May, 1913
III For the bond issue.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1913-06-17

Leading Diplomas
~ - f.. MI RI
Town.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1913-06-17
Wanted.

good cook to stay at nights. Apply at
once at SPIRIT QFFfCE :
April Is. 1913. !
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1913-06-17

TIE civil ris hts act" OF 1875. he d I'm
constitutional AS TO L e States many
years ago IN a series OF famous decisions.
was yesterday declared by the Suprem.
Court likewise null and void as to tht
Territories, the d str CT of lumbia. the
navigable waters of the United States
and the sea,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1913-06-17

Former Judge E. Boyd Faulkner will
BE- the orator at the West Virginia cele-
beation in Martinsburg next Friday
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1913-06-17

Buy your seed potatoes from the G. F
Wall 90
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1913-06-17
Notice TO Knights 're.npIar

Proofs of the group made BY Penrman,
the Pin 'Grapher, GU NJ ~ 80. can he seen
at and orders left at the store of c. w i.
Brown. the ieweler. Owing to a misuhdei-
standing they were not ON view at the last
meeting of the commandery
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1913-06-17

The President has nomn ated Cornelius
J. Ford, of Hoboken, N. j., for Public
Printer.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1913-06-17

For the bond issue.
Against the bond issue.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1913-06-17

June III
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1913-06-17
Report Of the Condition
OF THE
National Citizens Bank

At Charles Town, in the Stat of West viz
glnia, at the cose of business June 4, 1918:
RESOURCES.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1913-06-17

Precinct No. |, Shenandoah Junction.
Voting Place, White School House.
Commissioners of Election.--L Y
Blackford, Jno. w. Irwin, ]. A. Dear
ing.
Boil Clsrks.-F. c. Littlejohn, Roy
j ShiNey.
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-12-12
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nsssi nseessnG of The sssscss hossiars u the
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xUssu ~ hssrs of four sna ssx essssa
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First publscstson dec. IL
Last pssblscstsoa Jan. s.
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No,ice is hereby given that p. D. Gimlets
whose po-tookce address H. salids, tolo., hos
msde Aptlicstioa No. A204 g. lease the fpllnw-
inc de-crilssd school lands. situate 10 6unnisoa
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this tssct ~ laRd msst ale the same in thD
oegice prior 10 De. le, lsl2.
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Second St, w. s., Streator, Illinois.
Philadelphia, Pa -" 1t was at the
Change of Life that turned to Lydia
r. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound,
using it as tonic to build up my sys-
tenn, with beneficial results. - Mrs.
SARA HAYWARD, ISIS w. Venango St, q,
Giogal Phila-, Pa
San Francisco, Cai.-"I have taken
lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetat'e Com
pound for many years Whenever i
would feel bad have gone through
the Change of Life without any troubles
and thank the Compound for it. rec
ommend it to young girls and to women
of all ages-"-Mrs. C. BARRIE, 1852
18th St, San Francisco. Cal
The success of Lydia E. Pinkham's e
Vegetable Compound. made from roots
and herbs, is unparalleled.
n ysc want speeial savice write q
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PRDsDosSIAL PainARID
TIE one Grssa BIC ssspsiss in the
psssidsnt's nssaa0s wss Ais clean
ca Asclssstioa in favor Of psssiden-
tisl primaries. The politicians did
ao like Il, thers has never been q
time in the history Of THE country
when the politicians desires we're
given 20 little serious consideration.
The people are just - snxious to
be permitted to name their presi-
dsnts - they were to name and elect
their United StsAes senators. They
won the latter struggle after . fight
extending over . quarter of a cen
tsry, but with Wilson's help the
presidential primaries contest will
be short and decisive.
The passing OF the old convention
system will be regretted by many.
II was blood-stirring and hair lifting,
and for those who liked the strenuous
life it was most satisfying. But as
an instrument for registering the
popular will it was far from perfect
No one seriously contends that
Taft was the choice Of the Republi-
cans of this country, but he carried
the Chicago convention. The Balti-
more convention was controlled by
Charley Murphy and Tom" Tag
gart and Roger Sullivan up to the
moment that Bryan made his specta-
cular appeal TO the men in the corn
fields" ls that appeal had not been
made and If ''the men in the corn
fields" of the West and South had
not responded, Woodrow Wilson
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