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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-08-18
Jefferson County To Have New Jail.

The County Court is contemplating
the erection of modern jail building
on the corner of George aid Liberty
streets, in the rear of the Court House.
Plans now under consideration call for
a jail proper immediately i'll rear Of tho
Court House. with all the cells Oh the
second floor, aud the lower floor taken
up with offices. The cells are to be of
the latest design. Of STEEL and will be
arranged in circle around vcstibnle
in the center. There will be a corridor
between the cells and the street, and
the building will not have the appear
ance of a Jail from the outside. The
residence of the jailor will front on Lib
erty Street The building is designed
to harmonic with the general appear
ance of the Court House, and will be a
much needed improvement, as the old
Jail Is not sufficient for the needs of the
County. 1t now being crowded to its ut
most capacity. The site of the presen
Jail is to be occupied by the handsome
new postoffice building to be erected by
the United States Government.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-08-18
Violin Lessons,

Miss Lillian Dinkle purposes giving Vic.
il and Guitar lcssons-beginning in Sep
TENDER. All persons desiring to take les
sons are reques ted to notify her as soon as
possible SO arrangements can ne made in
regard to hours. Tue'days and Thursdays
of each week are named as days for lessons
Should any prefer evening-from to 10 on
those days While Miss Dinkle has been
playing the violin for some years-she
availed herself of the opportunity of taking
Special Course of Studies-from Mr. Ern-
est Brockmann, Jr. noted yiolinist, Her
guitar instruction was received from Pro-
fessor Bronold.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-08-18
To Build Up Charles Town And Ransom.

AT a meeting OF the Directors Of the
Charles Town Ransom Board of Trade,
Saturday morning, August 18th the SER
vices of Arthur A. Beckman, CONNER
cial organization organizer and secretary
OF wide experience was retained to as
sist he directors TO make the present
organized Board of Trade live organi-
aation which will promote the best in
terests of the city and county.
In two months Charles Towu-Ran-
son and Jefferson County will have an
organization within its limits that will
be fully equipped to build up the city
and county in every way. We need
concerted action in Charles Town. We
must build an organization such as other
cities in the country have; an organiza-
ton that will render direct service TO
the members as we'll as the city and
county at large AS individuals we can
not expect to accomplish much. 1t
takes the efforts of well organized
Board of Trade having as its members
every citizen ia the city and county to
place this city and county in its right
place in the race of cities for civic, COM
mercal and agricultural supremacy.
said Mr.. George B, Goetz. President of
the Board of Trade.
Mr.. Beckman has had vast experience
in both the organization of boards of
trade and the actual operating of them,
He has travelled the country doing the
same kind of work tor number of years,
MIR. Beckman is not a stranger to this
territory having just completed the or.
ganzation of the Chamber of Commerce
of Cumberland, Md, The organization
now has a membership of four hundred
and forty and an annual income of about
nine to ten thousand dollars per year
| Under his supervision that organization
has been completed andputin the hand:
of an experienced secretary who is car
rying out the program instituted by Mr.
Beckman. Mr.. Beckman expects Il
start the Charles Town Ransom campaign
about Sept. Ist, and will be residen
of this city for two months. His Office:
will be in the Board of Trade room:
where he extends an invitation to all the
citizens to come and talk over condition!
| generally.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-08-18
The War In Europe.

Belgium's seat of government has
been removed from Brussels to Antwerp,
according to reportin London, and prep
arations are being made to defend Brus-
sells against approaching German caval-
~. This tends to the belief that the
German advance in Belgium has been
steady, which is further indicated by the
fact of an engagement as far south As
Dinant.
Defeat of German force by French
at Dinant is asserted in a London dis
patch from Namur.
French troops have occupied the town
of Schirmeck, in Alsace, capturing 900
prisoners, IL field guns and rapid
firers, according to an official announce
ment of the Paris War Office, which also
asserts that the French armies continue
their forward march IN Alsace.
Successes by the Russian troops over
the Australians on the frontier, where an
Austrian dragoon regiment is said to
have suffered severely i'll a sabre engage.
ment, is announced in ST. Petersburg
dispatches.
A German dreadnaught is reported by
the captain of Dutch steamer as lying
in harbor at Trondhjem badly damaged
Japan has sent an ultim alum TO Ger
many, which causes some anxiety al
Washington. President Wilson said he
had no reason to doubt Japan's assur'
ances that it had no designs on China.
Many American travellers arrived in
New York from Europe. Many wealthy
persons were glad to obtain accommoda
ton in the steerage.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-08-18

Mr.. D. Carlton Kefauver, who was
quite well known in this county, hav-
ing visited relatives here frequently
in years past, died at his home in
Baltimore on Thursday Of last week,
aged 70 years. Deceased was ma
tive of Frederick County, Md, and
his remains were brought to Middle
town, that county, for burial on Mon
day In his active years Mr.. Kefau-
yer was a farmer His widow, who
was his second wife, survives him
There are also surviving one son, Mr.
William Kefauver, of Baltimore, and
one daughter, Mrs Maggie E Russell,
of Charles Town.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-08-18
ADVERTISED LETTERS,

List q letters remaining in the Postoflice at
CharlessTown. Jefferson county. w. Va. on
Saturday, Aug. Is, 1914. Persons calling fer
same win be required TO pay one cent tor
each letter:
Mrs James NJ Cronice, Miss Martha Dand
ridge, Hannah E Davis, Miss Mmma Hask.
RI, Miss jeanette Littmsn, Mrs r J Math-
ems. Mrs V Painter. Miss Nellie S eele. Mrs
L III windmill. Mrs NJ K Wilkins, VIM Aut.
Ieaac Cave, Jack Efop, James w Green.
@ H irwin, II Martin. J Gordon Powers
Thomas Saunders, Chas Swenson, II B
Shiles, Abe Simons.
fifteen days, Will be sent to the dead letter
office. Persons calling for chem win please
say that they are advertised.
81. N. BRADLEY. P. NJ
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-08-18

kilograms received in Winchester
on Wednesday announced the death
of Mrs. Mary J. Kiger, at the home OF
her daughter, Mrs. Charles w. Jones,
in Alexandria, Va, where she had
been making her home since leaving
Winchester several years ago. She is
survived by two sons, Mr. John
Kiger, cashier of the Plains, VA
State Bank, and Mr. Charles Kiger,
of Paducah, KY, and one daughter,
Mrs. Charles w. Jones, of Alexandria.
She was formerly Miss Rodrick, a
sister of the late J. Ran Rodrick, of
Charles Town.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-08-18

Died, on Friday, August 7th, at the
Union Protestant Infrmary, in Balti-
more. of enema, caused by pernicious
malaria, George Dashiell Fowle, of
Washington, D. c., son of Bernard H.
Fowle and Milly Dorsey Fowle, in the
23rd year of his age. Mr.. Fowle, with
his mother, spent some time at the
Misses Thomas this summer, trying to
regain his health; and the friends that
they made while here will regret to
learn of his death. He was nephew
of Mrs. Fitzhugh Lee and a cousin of
Mrs. William Campbell and Mr.. James
Nj. Mason.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-08-18
. 500 Reward @f00

The readers of this paper will ba
eieased to learn that there is at least one
dreaded disease that science has been
able to cure in all its stages. and that is
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the only
positive euro now known to the medical
fraternity. Catarrh being a constitutional
disease, requires a constitutional treat
.ernally, acting directly upon the blood
and Mucous surfaces of the system. there
by destroying the foundation of the dis
ease and giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and assisting
nature in doing it's work The proprietors
have so much faith in its curative pow
ers that they offer One Hundred Dollars
fer anyacase that It fails 10 cure. Send
for list 'cf testimonials.
Address +. j. CHENEY 3 CO., Toledo, Chic
Sold by I'll Druggists. TIC.
Take Halls Family PILLS FOR constipation.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-08-18
arm for Sale.

On the east sids OF Shenandoah river ,a.-
nnannondalt Springs. 5 miles from Rorrd
mn, containing one hundred aereg laid otF
10 eight hrlds fenced it'll rails. wster N -
every field. about Is acres OF timber ia, ~
balance cleared laud. / suppose there =
ABOUT ~ oVO feet OF white oak and nonlsT
lumber, two houses, one stone cast. IN mn
. uaan ono corn mouse, about GO apple trees
pears, peaches and other fruit Apples oro1
fine Near the new cbnreh apd sa Siom
mouse. ten minutes walk 10 either VIZ
spring close to the house. Price 3 500
ru,.oo THOMAS N. HILL.
'uiy zo-Sm. kabletown. w. Va
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-08-18

In view that the I eachers Institute
and the Chautauqua will meet here this
week, with a special lecture on cleanli-
ness. we do most earnestly beseech the
citizens to burn the waste paper and not
throw if upon the street, also to clean
up yards and pavements, and have
things looking as nice as possible.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-08-18
For Sale.

Black Driving Mare. any woman or child
can handle her. Work anywhere hitc he'd.
Also an exceptionally fine mare colt ready
to ween. Sired by May Percell with record
of 2:14
Also an extra good mare pony weighing
about $50. well broken to ride and drive.
Also pony colt ready TO ween.
All of the above are good clean stock and
win plesse anyone in need of such.
Alao top buggy, harness ana Bum Vista
saddle and other harness equipments,
Buying an automobile | have no use for
this stock. and will Sc it worth the money.
Will give time on any of the above TO suit
your convenience Samuel B. Shearel.
Charles Town, W. Va
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-08-18

Colonel Roosevelt says that if the
Monroe Doctrine had not been main
tanned the United States would have
been drawn into the European struggle.
Also, If the people had not made the Sc
lection for President they did on last
election day.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-08-18

Mrs. Sallie St. Clair Jolliffe died Fri
day morning in her apartments in Mar
tinsburg. She was SO years old The
remains were inferred Saturday in the
cemetery at Charles Town the funera
services being conducted b. Il Y. John
S. Alfriend. She is sur lived by one SIS
ter, Mrs. Duanna Castleman, of Mar
tinsburg.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-08-18
Chautauqua.

Chautauqua now is close at hand,
So we must hear the Dunbar band.
And if you wish to laugh all day.
Go hear Paul Pearson by the way.
What ever you do now, don't forget.
Remove that fashionable hat.
Come hear the Yoddlnrs so sublime,
You see they come from Switzerland.
The characters in the Junior Play,
Are just as sweet as they can be. they say
With Little Bo-Peep and Lobby Los Girls,
The dear little things with such lovely
eurls.
Be sure hear the Strollers, male quartet,
With ringers and singers, the best they
could get.
The Adriatic Band is so fine,
The best in the country just bear in mind
Instructive lectures will be given.
By some to raise our thoughts to Heaven
Those artists, four-all in row,
Make sweetest strains on earth below.
Come to the Chautauqua and digest,
The talk you hear. then take a rest.
WILSON.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-08-18

The State tax rate has been raised
from 8 cents on the hundred dollars in
1919 to 10 cents IN 1914. but the county
tax rate has been lowered from 80 cents
in 1913 to IS cents in 1914, and the road
tax in this district from IA cents in 1913
to I24 cents in 1914. thus making net
reduction this year of I cent in the tax
rate in Charles Town and 2 I2 cents in
Charles Town District
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-08-18

The Shenandoah Baptist Association,
embracing the counties of Page, Warren.
Clarke and Shenandoah in Virginia and
Jefferson. Berkeley and Morgan of West
Virginia will convene in Front Royal
August 90. and last three days. The
delegates from Charles Town are as fol-
lows: w. c, ClIpp, A, d, Barr, VIM.
Wilt, E. E. FUR, Mrs. S. w. Cole, Mrs,
L. r. Milbourn, Mrs G. B. LaBoYteaux
and Mrs. o. l.. Wiltshire.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-08-18

War taxes upon beer and booze are
proposed to make up the deficit in the
revenues of the federal government that
will result from the decrease in import
tax collections due to the war in Europe.
West Virginia will not be compelled to
D Nv much of it.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-08-18
For Sale.

House and Lot on Leetown turnpike, / e
tween Leetown aud Smithfeld. in jefferson
county. w. Va, belonging TO Frances Bray
on and others. The lot contains about Two
acres OF land, aud is improved by comfort
able dwelling house, fruit, &c
For price and terms apply to
FRANK BECKWITH.
JAN It'll. Trustee.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-08-18

The Morgan's Grove Far will be held
September 1. 2. aud 4. Big prepare
tions are being made to make II bigger
and better than ever this year, and
everybody is expected to atteed.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-08-18
Charles Town
Horse
and
Colt Show
August Is 6 70
Two Big Days
LefEverybodyAHend.
Lap Spread Found.

Found on street in Charles Town. sum-
mer lap spread. Owner can get 1t by prov
ing property and paying charges
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-08-18

A rs light acyteene generator for sale
"A cheap by W. 2 Easter day.
| will enstall il for you.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-08-18

Entered into rest at his home nea1
Rippon on Saturday, August s, Mr.. J.
J. LaRue, aged 10 years. Mr.. LaRue
had been in failing health for some
time, the infirmities OF age beng the
cause Of his decline He was one Of
the very few survivors ofthe Clarke
Cavalry in this county, he having been
a member of that famous company in
the 9th Virginia Cavalry that per
formed conspicuously gallant service
in the Confederate army. His time
since the war was devoted to farm
ing and stock raising in which occupa-
tions he was successful. His surviving
family includes oneson, Mr.. Corb n
LaRue, and two daughters, Misse-
Irene and Mamie LaRue, living at the
home place near Rippon. Rev. W.
L. Gravatt, Bishop Co-adjutor OF
West Virginia, officiated at the fun
eral services which were held at the
home at 10 O'Clock Tuesday morn
ing. After the services the body wa
taken to Berryville for burial
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-08-18
For Rent.

The honse occupied by Prof Wright Dem
W r On ?; samuel Street. Apply to Judge
FRANK beekwlth or Clay ton L. Fl aines
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-08-18

White silk bag containing gold
thimble with initials S. D H. and embroid
cry and scissors. Reward of 50 90 will be
given if retur~ ed to Miss Hazeltine, care
Mrs, John Briscoe, E. Washington Street,
Charles Town. Aug. 1s-2t.p,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-08-18
Bowers For CONGRESS-.

Elkins, w. Va, Aug. 12-George M.
Bowers, former U. S. Fish Commits
sioner, of Martinsburg, was selected
as the candidate for Congress by the
Republicans of the Second Congress
sional district at their convention here
today. 1t required eight ballots to de-
termine the choice of the convention
A feature of the convention was the
spectacle of each candidate appearing
before the convention to nominate him.
self and to present his claim for con-
sideration.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-08-18
House For Rent

For rent, from September Is, the resi-
dence corner Washington and Samuel street
opposite the Parish Building, now occupied
by Mr.. Henry hurry. Apply to A. NJ. ).
Morgan. Aug. 1S-tf.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-08-18
Stable for Rent.

Stable for rent, convenient for children at
the new school house. Three stalls and
place for buggy. Will either rent as Who'll
or by the stall. Apply to
Aug. Hat. ID HUGHES.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-08-18
COMFORTABLE DWELLING
HOUSE
COMFORTABLE DWELLING
HOUSE

belonging to San ly Robinson. stunt d two
AID one half EiIlcs South " rst of Charles
Town in said County. on tn B;rryyille and
Charles Town turnpike, said lot being de
scribed in dee d from John Thomas and
wife to said Sand Robinson, OF re ord
among the land records of this County in
Deed Book 81, page SO, as follows: Begin
n g at a point in james NJ Rnper's lin :,
extending South East with said line 145 fee
to Willis Twymau's line, renee South
W Ct with said Twyman $50 feet thence
North West 145 feet. theuce $50 feet to place
of beginning.
TERMS OF SALE: One third of the pur
chase money in cash on the day of sa' e and
the residue 10 six aud twelve months equal
payments. The deferred payments to be
evidenced by the notes of the purchasers
bearing interest from the day of sale The
title to be reese rived until the whole of the
purchase money paid.
FRANK BECK WITH
T. G. GREEN
G. N, CAMPBELL
Special Commissioners.
This is to certify that Frank Beck with
has executed bond in the above named
cause as required by decree in SAL cause.
august Is, 1914.
JNO. VI. DANIEL,
Clerk Circuit Court
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-08-18
Rooms Wanted.

Wanted unfurnished rooms. central
located. Apply to
SMITHS QUICK LUNCH ROOM.
Aug. 11-2t.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-08-18
Everybody's Day
at
PEN-MAR
Thursday August 27, 1914

The Norfolk & Western Railway will
operate the last of the Popular Fare Excur-
sions, special train leaving from Elkton. and
will pass Charles Town $50 q. m August
q is Everybody's Dey at Fen Mar, aud
very special program has been arranged
See n, & W. Railway Agents or flyers for
fares. w. c. SAUNDERS.
General Passenger Agent.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-08-18
Clock and Watch
Repairing.

This is TO give notice that | am prepared
to repair and clean Clocks and Watches at
reasonable prices. Drop me a postal and
will call for and deliver all work Salts fac
ton guaranteed, G. B. FEAGANS,
Route 2, Charles Town, W. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-08-18

Advanced double seamCd roofing. All
W who want roofing should have it put on
now. Material is down for short time
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-08-18

PUBLIC SALE
Of Real Estate.
By virtue ola decree of the Circuit Court
of Jefferson County West Virginia, entered
on the oath day of July, 1914. IN the cnan-
cery suit therein pending in which Annie
P. Marmion, ct al, were complaints anu
Vim v. Marion ct al, were defendants, the
UNDERSIGNED will sell at Public 0utcry III
front of the store of Leo O Beirne, in Har-
pers Ferry, West Virginia, on
Wednesday, August 19, 1914,
commencing at IL o'clock. M. The follow
ing desired property, to-Wlt
The following land in Harpers Ferrv, W
w.,
LOT ~,
Asthe same is laid out on the plat of Har-
pers Ferry, improved BY
Triple Brick and Stone Houses.
MARMION HILL PROPERTY
CUDS lStAuS Vi
f3ACRES
living on Smithfeld, Charles Town and
Harpers turnpike, Including two lots
LOT 4 IN BLOCK X,
as laid out on plat of Harpers Ferry.
LOT on SHENANDOAH STREET,
fronting about 40 feet on Shenandoah
street. and improved by
Stone or Rough Cast Building.
Lot 40 on Church street.
Lot 40 on Jackson and Taylor streets.
A PARCEL OF LAND,
containing
f7f-2 ACRES,
more OF less lying on the east side of the
Shenandoah river, opposite Harpers Ferry
convened to Nicholas Marmion by the clerk
of the county court by deed recorded in
Deed Book A, page 339.
Lot 40 on Church street, and the
Following Lots Lying in Bolivar,
w. Va:
The following four los on Union Street
Kennedy lot, abour IL acre
Welsh lot, - "
End :" g
Jarbon . across street
| from others,
Also / lot on Jefferson Street, bought
| from Resin Cross.
Lots II, 10 and IA on Jefferson street,
and l3 are Al by 81 feet
| lots on Wager Street, Nos. "a and x
next to Mrs. Knapp Kaiser. heirs and JohI
Martin.
Lot c, back of Mr. John Dittmyers prop
| erty
Lucy ia kson lo5.
| Lot u Mercer Street near Jefferson Stree
| formerly owned by -Lalley.
| Lot 10 Mercer Street near ,eflerlon Mar
ket formerly owned by -Lalley.
Lot 2 on Warren or Warner Street, a d
| Joining Leavy or Lalley 81 by 80 feet
| TERMS OF SALE-One third cash OF
| day of sale, balance in two equal annua
payments. payable in one and two year.
| from day eff sale. evidenced by notes of pur
chaser bearing interest from day of sale anC
secured by reservation of title.
JAMES NJ. MASON, JR.,
FORREST A. BROWN,
Special Commissioners
Annie P. Marvion
VS.
| VIM. " Marvion.
] hereby certify that James NJ. Mason
Jr., one of the Special Commissioners in th,
above named case has appeared before nj,
and executed bond as required by law.
Given under my hand this 9th day 0
July, 1914
JN0 " DANIEL,
Clerk of the Circuit Court
July q. Per F. w. Daniel ID. C.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-08-18

John Cox, aged 80 years, employed
at Knott's quarry on the Potomac
river was instantly killed Saturday
afternoon by fall of forty feet from
ledge of rock to the quarry pit
The unfortunate man was subject to
attacks of vertigo, and it is said the
quarry foreman had warned him not
to attempt to set off a blast on the
ledge from which hefell Ignoring the
warning Cox went up on the ledge
and was preparing to explode the blast
when he toppled off, falling on pile
of stone forty feet below.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-08-18

ii suffering with neglected hernia or rup.
ture call on DIR. NJ. G. Scott for consultation
which is Free Private room for examina.
ton and fitting.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-08-18


News was received here on Sunday
of the death of Victor A Harder, from
Bright's desease, at his home in Brook
Ign, N. Y. Mr.. Harder was president
of the Powhatan Brass and Iron Works
of this place and was well known in the
commercial and financial world until
his retirement on account of i'll health
few years ago. He was born in Al.
sace-Lorraine, coming to this country
when a boy, and had lived in Brooklyn
ever since. When quite young he was
employed by Mayor. Lane & Co., of
New York, and later came into posses
sion of the firm. He was the founder
and head of the Victor A. Harder
Realty and Construction Company and
the Essex Foundry of Newark. He
was also Director of the Connecticut
Tobacco Corporation and several other
concerns. Mr. Harder was life mem
Der of the Montaux Club. He is sur
vived by his widow, two sons, Victor
A Jr., and George A. Harder, and
two daughters, Mrs. Sylvester j. Nc
Namara and Mrs. Sydney S. Whelan.