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Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-03-12

be visible one hundred G00) feet
distant therefrom; provided, further,
that any vehicle standing on any
street, alley or public place one hour
after sunset and one hour before sun
rise, shall expose one light, and in
motor vehicles shall expose the red
light behind and at least one white
light in front; provided further, that
no motor vehicle shall be left stand
ing on any street, alley or public way
with the engine running. Provided,
further, that no vehicle other than a
motor vehicle shall be permitted to
coast on any street, alley or public
way in this city.
SECTION 5.
Any person violating any of the
provisions of this ordinance and who
shall be convicted thereof, or who
shall plead guilty to any complaint
for the violation thereof, shall be
punished by a fine not exceeding
Twenty ($20.00) Dollars and costs of
prosecution; or if such fine be not
paid, then by Imprisonment in the
city jail for not exceeding ten (10)
days; for the second offence he shall
be punished by fine not exceeding
Thirty ($30.00) Dollars and costs of
prosecution; or If such fine be not
paid, then by Imprisonment in the
city Jail for not exceeding fifteen
(15) days; and for third or any
subsequent offence he shall be pun
| ished by fine not exceeding Fifty
($50.00) Dollars and costs of prose
cution, or by Imprisonment in the
city jail not exceeding twenty-five
days, or by both such fine and i'm.
prisonment. in the discretion of the
City Recorder, or such other officer
! as may hereafter be by charter
amendment or ordinance vested with
judicial powers in and for the City
of Ashland, Oregon.
SECTION 6.
All ordinances and parts of ordi
nances in conflict with this ordinance
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-03-12

From the way President Wilson
suffers from bad colds it would seen
that a dozen handkerchiefs would be
about the most suitable gift admirina
friends could make him.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-03-12

Many towns are getting tired Of
the street loafers and ''mashers" who
think that anything in skirts is a
"chippie" who comes down town TO-
admire them.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-03-12

The boy upon whom the Russian
Jews we're accused of perpetrating
ritual murder turned out not to be
dead, but that would not be consid-
cred an important detail in thar
country.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-03-12

AS President Wilson seems to
catch cold easily. he should beware
how he gets oyerheated shoveling the
snow paths at the White House.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-03-12

John ID. Rockefeller may shovel his
own snow, but a bank clerk could
not do 1t without suffering some So
cial obloquy.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-03-12
SECTION

All ordinances and parts of ordi-
nances in conflict with this ordinance,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-09-10
Fine Horse Acts in Robbins Circus.

Every circus that comes to Charles
Town has horse acts. 1t would not be
circus if it did not, but none of them
have such performing horses as the
wonderful troupe of imported German
stations, brought to this country for
the Frank A. Robbins ALL Feature Cir
Gus, which appears here. twice on Sat.
urday, September 10
At an expense of $4,000 these eight
coal black wonders of the equine world
twice day give performance which
is unequaled in the annals of circusdom,
Under the direction of Prof. Joseph
Barris, King of Horse Trainers, and
without a peer in the show business
today, the troupe go through the most
remarkable evolutions in the ring. the
whole act concluding when Hector.
king of the groupe, walks out of the
ring on his rear legs, to the plaudits of
all who witness the remarkable act.
High school acts, bareback riding,
trained ponies and elephants form but
few of the features with this show.
Wire walkers unexcelled, iron-jawed
men ard women, numerous aerial acts,
and troupe of clowns second to none
in the country today, present a two
hour program which will delight young
and old. There is nothing old about
the show but the name.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-09-10
DR.. S. D. Kennedy Dead. J

DR.. Stephen Dandr. dge Kennedy, U.
s. N, retired. died at Cassilis, his home
near Warrenton, Va, on Thursday
morning last, after long illness of
many months. He was born in 1884 in
Jefferson county, the son of Anthony
and Sarah cambridge Kennedy.
He was married twice, daughter
by the fest marriage was Mrs VIM.
Manly, of Baltimore, who survives. His
second wife was a Mary Selden,
who with three daughters and one son
Miss Mary Kennedy and A. K. Ken
needy, of Warrenton; Mrs. William B.
Mason, of Washington, and Mrs. Ar
thur NJ. Ross. of New York, survive.
DR.. Kennedy was writer Of note.
He made his home for a number OF
years in Annapolis, Nd.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-09-10
MiddIeway Notes.

Miss Edith Grantham entertained the
500 card club at her home, with other
invited guests, given in honor of Miss
Laura Bosiey. of Lutherville. Md. The
usual number of members were pres
ent, occupying five tables, and during
the evening buffet supper was serv-
ed, at which Miss Edith was assisted
by Mrs. Earl Grantham, Mrs. Albert
Seibold and Miss Margaret Gilbert.
Mrs. Edith Young and her charming
little daughters Esther and Elizabeth,
of Cumberland, came to the home of
her mother3 Mrs. Abram Lloyd, on
Thursday, for short stay, leaving
again on Friday. The little girls re-
manned week with their grandmother
Miss Nelson, of Richmond, Va, a
visitor at the home of her brother, Mr..
Phillip Nelson. of Charles Town, drove
to Middloway in company with her
cousin, Mrs Stanley Shirley. and spent
a few days with Mrs. Fannie White.
Mrs. Jas. Aldridge entertained some
friends With high tea on Friday even
ing. Among those present were Mrs.
Stanley Shirley, Mrs VIM. Gilbert and
Margaret Gilbert, from Middleway.
On Friday Rev. and Mrs. Austin
Mitchell made pastoral visitation to
members of St, Margaret's Church in
the pine hills.
It is said that Mrs. Rose Grantham
Kearns thinks of resigning as Middle
ways correspondent of the Farmers
Advocate. The fact is learned with
regret by the subscribers of the paper
for all enjoy her bright, newsy com
munioa tons.
Miss Sophie Bates entertained a
house party of her young friends last
week, among the number were Mrs
VIM. NJ. Smith, of Mississippi, who is
visiting her sisters Misses Louise and
Del Smith, here, and Mr.. Shirley
Smith. of Charles Town, Miss Laura
Bosley, of Md, and Miss Margaret
Bates, of Bunker Hill.
The schools opened for another schol-
astic year Tuesday and the pupils. big
and little. in groups are gleefully pass
ing by on their way there and eagerly
greeting their friends and pleased to
be at lessons again.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-09-10
Supreme Court.

The West Virginia Supreme Court of
Appeals in a decision handed down here
on Saturday orders the County Courts
of the State to appoint Republican in
stead af Progressive registrars The
decision. it is declared, by politicians,
is setback for Progressive activities
in the State. Three county courts,
Cabell, Braxton and Marion. appointed
Progressive registrars ON. the ground
that as the Progressives received the
largest number of votes in the last
general election they should have pref
erence over the Republicans. The Re.
publicans appealed to the higher court.
II. A. Downs. John H. Zirkle and
Reuben Fine, of Martinsburg, were
admitted to practice. also John L Lee,
of Lynchburg, Va.
Other business transacted included
the following:
Morrison vs.. Simon. from Upshur
county; appeal and supersedeas refused.
Downey VS.. Insurance Company,
from Berkeley county, appeal granted;
bond SIS, 900
Coal & Coke Ry. Co. We. Woods,
judge; rule and prohibition refused.
Gauley Ladd go. vs. Nc Chung, asses
sor, from Greenbrier counay; atten-
tive writ awarded. returnable Septem.
Der Is.
Dodson VS.. Skagg, from Greenbrier
county; writ of error and supers edeas
allowed,
Argument in the case of the State
against E. Graham Wilson, of Jeffer-
con county, who is now in Jail here I'M
der sentence to. the penitentiary for IA
years on the charge of committing a
criminal assault on Miss Kate Turner,
occupied the court on Thursday. John
L. Lee opened for the defense and C.
E. Martin closed. F. w. Brown, AS
sistant Attorney General Morrison. OF
Charleston, and States Attorney Geo.
D. Moore represented the State.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-09-10
Harpers Ferry and Bolivar
News.

As September on the calendar means
that summer has gone there is wait
ing for the first frost and the March
cricket on the hearth betokens good
will.
The Rev. Chas. E. Shaw preached
Sunday week in St. Johns Episcopal
church. i
MISS Ada Rhodes, of Falls Church,
Va, cousin of Mrs. F. A. Chambers,
is visiting her cousin. Mrs. George
Phillips.
Mr.. Chas Henkle and family, are Wis
iting at "Homewood" near Millville,
the residence of Mrs. Susan Henkle.
Mr. John Dittmeyer has improved
his house in Bolivar with a coat OF
fresh paint.
Mr.. Thomas O'Brian and family Of
Washington, are visiting Mrs. Kar
Grub.
A motoring party which was pre-
nupital event of Miss Golly to Mr..
Aaron Geosge. of Cumberland, Md
crashed into the office of the STANDARD
Oil Company of that place injuring al
the occupants. Miss Clarabells Co,
niece Of Martha Cox, Of this place
who was to have been organist at thu
wedding, and the bride elect. are boil
in the hospital.
A year old SON of Mr.. and Mrs. For
ney Shultz. died Of cholera infantum
The remains were inferred in Edg,
Hill Cemetery Charles Town.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-09-10
District Road Supervisors to Work
Turnpikes.

A radical departure from the pres.
ent method of road work in this
county was inaugurated by the Coun
ty Court by order entered at athe
August term which adjourned OF
Wednesday. The turnp;kes which
have been under the exclusive contro
of the County Pike Commissioner
will, in the future be under the man.
agement of the road supervisor OF
each district. The PIKE commission.
er will have general supervision Of
their work in connection with turn.
pike repairs and Improvements. HI
will also have charge of all prisoners
while they are engaged in work Of
the county roads.
F. w. Myers, of epherdstown was
given certificate of character to aie
him in getting an appointment a.
notary public.
N. T. Manuel of the Keller neigh
borhood, was relieved of taxes on ac'
count of physical disabilities.
Attorney John T.. Porterfield Wa;
appointed Commissioner of Account.
for the court to succeed attorney
Cleon Moore who had resigned. The
other commissioners are Messrs. Geo
NJ. Beltzhoover Jr, and S. w. Wash
ington, of Charles Town, and J. S
Bragonier in Shepherdstown.
William A. Feltner was appointed
special constable to detect and ares
violators of the speed law on ths
roads of the county.
Instruction was given the count,
roads engineer to run the lines of tht
county road by .Feagans mill from
the Berryville turnpike to the corne
of M. w. Burns farm, thence north
east to the Charles Town and Sum
nit Point road, the expense Of til,
work to be borne by the Kabletowl
road district,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-09-10
State Convention Of the q. D. C.
September % and "a.

At the regular meeting of Lawson
Bolts Chapter, the various committees
for the entertainment of the State Con-
vention which will be held IN session in
Charles Town September 73-24, are as
follows:
Entertainments ommittee-M issesEm-
ma Brown, Julia Merchant, Ella Fouke.
Lille DinkIe.
Receptlon-Mrs. Melvin Sirider.
Misses Christine Wash ,ugton. Mary v.
Engle. Katie Aisquith, Lila Willis.
Lunch Mrs. James Wysong, Chair
man; Mrs. A. D. Barr, Mrs. Willie
CockrelI, Misses Zan Gibson. Cara Les
lie. Christine Washington. Martha Eug'e,
Annie T. Miller, Ella Fouke. 81 ollie Nc
Curdy, Mrs. Cs +. shugert, Mrs. Thomas
Frazier. Mrs. Chas. Grim, Mrs. Fellers,
Mrs, Huyett, Mrs. 4. A. Ramey. Mrs.
Gertrude Nj, l.S
Press Committee Misses Hannah
Howell, Fannie compbel. Ora romil-
Son, Mrs. o. VI. Darlington.
Ushsrs Kisses Lila Willis, Clara
Hooff, Dallas Russell
Lunch Servers-MI sses D alias Russell,
Laura Butler, Clara Hooff, Lille Dinkie,
Blanche Young, May >h, arer, Carrie
V. Engte. Anna Campbell.
Reception Servers-Missts Mamie
Howell. Jsnette Young, Mamie Rider,
Amelia Hopkins. Jane tie Agliunby.
Music-M MISS Francis campbell, Mrs.
Tom Baker. Mrs. c. N. Coleman.
Delegates to the State C,nveut on U.
D. c., that. will convene in the Court
House in Charles Town on September
20 are as follows:
Prpcip DIS Miss Emma V. Brown.
Miss Lille Dinkle. Miss Belle Carter,
Mrs. c N. Coleman.
,Alternates-Mlss Martha Engle, Miss
Clara Leslie. Mrs, o. NJ. Darlington,
Mrs. Me!vin r. Strder,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-09-10
County News.
liens for this column shouId be IN not
!. later than Tuesday evening.
!. Ransom News.

The fine concrete pavement and good
electric lights are decided acquisition
to the town. II all the property own,
ers along Mildred street would be pro-
gressive enough to put the grass bor-
der and curb to their pavements the
beauty Of the town would be greatly
enhanced. It is hoped that Mr.. Bra
zier's public spirited and liberal exam
pie in identifying the grounds of. the
Powhatan Works may prove an inspir-
alton to other corporations and to 9th
er owners of private property.
Miss Florence Allen, of Stephenson.
Va. hiss returned home after visit
to Miss Mabel Riggs.
Mr.. 0. E. Woolly has closed his
house and has moved his family to the
rooms over his store.
Mrs. w. S. Bell is spending this
week with her mother at Kabletown.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. RieIey will go
Florida for the winter. .4=.
Miss Lizzie Brown who is visiting
her sister Mrs. Jas. M. Rams N, will
return to Baltimore Thursday.
Miss Jennie Crane is visiting Mrs. J..
W. Rieley.
Miss Margaret Bowles, who spent
some time with her aunt Mrs. Jas. M.
Ransom, went to Baltimore on Friday
to teach kindergarten exercises.
DR., j. o. Crider, of Oklahoma, is
visiting his brother, Mr.. j. W. Crider,
at the home of Mr.. E. E. Furr.
Mrs D. w. Hyatt and Mr.. and Mrs
c. H. Shenk attended the Winchester
Fair.
The Ladies Aid Society of the
Charles Town Baptist Church met on
Monday night at the home of Mrs. E.
E. t'urr.3
Mr.. Edward Glaize is quite sick.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-09-10
Confederate Reunion.

Charles Town. W. Va. Sept. 7, 1914
At the instance of majority of those
present. at a meeting to consider the
no ding of the Reunion this year, l will
announce that it will be deferred until
uext year This conclus on wasreached
because of the fact that the date fixed
The 10th: comes at an announcement timv
for the farmers. and because our people
rave been called on to contribute SO
much money to carry through the nu-
merous enterprises held he:e this sum.
ner. R. P, CHEW. Commander,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-09-10
The Old Horse.

No soul? when eyes can burn and shine
With feeling true and deep and fine!
No soul? it cannot bel
see the spirit in thy face,
Though that old frame has lost its
grace.
And its agility.
Like mortals. thou hast u Fl erin G
known;
But few have such. sweet patience
shown.
Or such humility.
Long hast thou served, and served well.
Yet who will ever pause to tell
or thy fidelity?
Hut naught can this belief efface,
That in the glory realms of space,
Somewhere thy soul too will find place
And an eternity.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-09-10
ADVERTISED LETTERs.

List OF letters remaining in the Post
Office at Charles Town. Jefferson Coun-
ty, West Va. on Saturday, Sept. 5,
1914. Persons calling for same will be
required opay one cent for each letter
LADIES' LIST.
Misses Agnes C Guy, Mary Hoffman
Mildred Johnston, Lillian L Leitch,
Lilly McQuay, Oracle B McCallister,
Louise B Fuller, Lillian 0dell, Mary E
Robinson, Virginia Sicil, Mrs r E
Ruse, Mrs John Mason, Mrs Ed Green,
Mrs NJ E Gumatt. Anna Gillian.
GENTLEMEN's LIST.
= J N Banon. James Flynn, ] 7 Haw
kins, J C Hupp, J A Madison, Hugt
McKenna, Leon McDonough, E L Per
ry. Alva Smith, C 81 Tabb.
The above letters, if not called fol
within fifteen days, will be sent to the
dead letter office. Persons calling fol
them win please say that they are ad
vertised.
HENRY N. BRADLEY. P. M
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-09-10
Geo. 3. Bowers Expires Suddenly.


Mr.. George Henry Bowerf, a native
of Jefferson county and q successful
business man of Birmingham. Ala,
died suddenly Tuesday morning at s:4E
O'Clock at his home miller east Of Lee
town, his death being due to an attack
of heart trouble.
Mr.. Bowers had apparently been in
his usual health until a few minutes
before the end. He was aged AZ years.
He was born IN Jefferson county, the
son Of Chas. ]. Bowers. At the age of
Ii he went south and began his BUSH
ness career in Birmingham. He was
highly successful in his business ven
ture, and lhis establishment was re-
garded as one Of the most prosperous
in Birmingham,
About 10 years ago he purchased the
old Porterfield farm in Jefferson coun-
ty. and since that time he had spent
the summer months here.
He if survived by his widow who was
Miss Fannie Worrall, of Nashville,
and two children, Geo. H. Bowers. Jr.,
and Miss Leon Bowers. He is also sur
vived by three brothers and one sister,,
and one half brother and one half sis
ter. The funeral will take place from
the late home near Leetown at 2 O'Clock
Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev.
H. M. Moffett, of the Presbyterian
Church, Charles Town, and interment
will be in Charles Town. The pail
bearers will be James Strider and VIM.
Fulk, of Leetown, and P. R. Harrison,
A. b. Noll, H. H. Emmert, DR.. G: ].
E. Sponseller, w. A. Roush and r. H.
Rnvd of Mortinahnro
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-09-10
Graded School Opens.

The Graded and High School opened
ON Tuesday under flourishing auspices.
Nearly 500 pupils we're enrolled on the
first day. This week will be spent in
arranging the scholars in their various
grades and getting things generally in
working order. Mr.. Henry Baker, a
grandson of Mr.. S. H. Higginbotham.
has been added to list of the teachers
this vaaP
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-09-10
Berryville Items.

Mrs. Bayard Stevens and Miss Kitty
Mcdonald spent several days with the
Misses Potts in Shepherdstown last
week.
Mrs. L. E. Williams. Of Warrens-
burg. Mo-. is visiting Mrs. William
Mcdonald.
Midshipmen Mccormick and Kelley,
Of Annapolis. Md. are at = Clermont. :
Mr.. and Mrs. G. F. Mcclure and SOL
Of Hcboken. N. j., are guests at Nbs,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-09-10
New History Of the United States.

We are in receipt of copy of the
History of the United States" by
Matthew Page Andrews, NJ. A., just
issued from the press of the ]. y. Lip
pincott Company, Philadelphia and
London. It is n distinctly ereditahle
work, showing much care and research
in its preparation. The book is pecu-
larly adapted to school pse, the ar
rangement of the text for reference
being admirable. The cuts are well
chosen and finely executed and add
much to the interest of the work.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-09-10

Hill; also Mrs. Horace Smithey and
son. Of Washington.
Mrs. Woodward. of Washington. is
visiting Mrs. J. R. Elder.
Mrs Alexander Davis is spending
this week in Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edw. Striblingssof Nor
folk. are guests Of Mrs. E. NJ. Strib-
ling.
Mrs. W. R. C. Tapscost entertained
house party during the Horse Show,
continuing through this week.
Among the entertainments given
last week were an auction bridge par
ty by Mrs. ]. o. NeilI, in honor of Mrs
EIlet Cabell. of Nelson Co. Va, and
one By Mrs Vim. Wattles. and Mrs.
F. G. Hatchell, in honor of Mrs, Cabell,
linen shower by Mrs. ]. H. Ciagett,
in honor of Miss Mary G. Wall, whose
marriage to Mr.. w. R. Gregg, of Mt
Weather, will occur in October, an
auction bridge party by Miss Portia
Baldwin, in honor of Mrs. EgertoD
Chichester, of Boston and dance by
Miss Willie Morris Stouffer.e on her
hirthdav
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-09-10

l wish to announce to the public that
l am no longer connected with the
Phillips Lumber & Mfg. Co., but am
now in business tor myself with the o,
NJ. Phillips Lumber & Supply Co. Inc,
and will appreciate the business Of my
cid friends and customers.
OSCAR K. PHILLIPS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-09-10

a variety OF good stationery. That
is what you should have in order to
make good selection. We offer you
the best writing papers and envelopes
in the greatest variety. No trouble to
select Just what Your wants require.
Brown & Hooff. Druggists. =
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-09-10
This Was Probably His
aVOrite Shirt

and he was more than pleased to get
it back from the Charles Town Steam
Laundry, spotless. perfectly ironed and
without tear. q ZIP, a ragged edge or
even broken button. That's why
most of the particular men of this town
insist upon sending ali their good
laundry here. Will you esnd some to-
day -or this week? We sew on buttons
and do reasonable mending free Of
charge.
Charles Town Steam LaaAdry.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-09-10
Dwelling For Rent.

From Sept. 1st, next, the very de-
sirable dwelling. No. 225 Congress
street, corner of Mildred, owned by
Mrs. George Baylor. Also stable on
the premises to be'rented separately.
H. C. PAGE, Agent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-09-10

AS the August days advance toward
Fall. you need purifiers and disinfec-
tants We have them earboIic acid.
copperas. chloride lime, formaldehyde,
&c. Brown & Hooff. Druggists.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-09-10
Mrs. Fowle's School.

Mrs. Fowle will reopen her school for
primary and intermediate pupils on
Monday, September the Fourteenth.
Individual attention given to pupils.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-09-10
Stephenson Seminary.

Stephenson Seminary begins her 33rd
session Sept. Is. 1914. For further in
formation apply for catalogue to
MRS. C. N. CAMPBELL. Prin.