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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-11-17
A Remarkable Record.

The Republican papers continue to
clam the election as a Reputation of
President Wilson 5 administration. They
fail to note the fact that the Administra-
ton have both houses of Congress and
give the President full support in carry
ing into effect the platform pledges and
the Wilson policies. The Pittsburg Dis
patch, Republican, says
"One of these is the fact that President
Wilson will be the first Democratic Pres
ident since the organization of the Re-
publican party to have majority iu both
branches of Congress during his entire
term. In President Buchanan's time
the Republicans gained control of the
House during the second half of his
term In Clevetand's first admin istra-
ton the Democrats had the House dur
ing his entire term, but they did not get
the Senate, though they reduced the ma
jorlty to the narrow margin of two In
his second administration they started
with control of both branches, but lost
both in the election of 1894. President
Wilson at the close of his term will be
the first Democratic President for sixty
years to have had his party control Con-
gress during his entire term "
This being true there is no need for
further comment, only to say that the
party is now majority party and will
enact such legislation during the next
two years that defeat will be impossible
IN 1910.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-11-17
An Inspiring Convention.

1t may be of interest to those of our
town and county to know that the lei
ierson County Sunday School Conven-
ton (U nion) which convened in the Bap-
tlst Church last week was a meeting of
great interest.
The President, our townsman Judge
Beckwith, although busy at Court found
time to preside and did it with tact and
dignity. The splendid program was
well sustained by visiting and home
talent. Mr. Arnold, our State Secretary
aud Miss Graham appeared in each ser
vice with fine addresses and practical
suggestions.
The singing consisted of good old
hymns by the congregation, interspersed
with beautiful solos, was inspiring.
The congregation. composed largely
of visitors and delegates. seemed de-
lighted in every service.
The good dinners and suppers served
by the ladies Of the church assisted bv
Mrs, Coe and Miss Engle, were satisfy.
ing.
The convention as a whole was in
structive and inspiring and offered
splendid opportunity for all CHRISTIANS to
participate and encourage the forward
movement of our Sunday Schools. May
it be an inspiration for more interested
effort in the future.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-11-17
Circuit Court.

Mary Sands, colored, indicted for
having bought a half pint of whskey
for a friend was convicted by the
jury when put on trial Tuesday morn
ing This case was interesting be
cause it indicates the attitude Of
JurieS towards a feature of the Yost
Prohibition law which makes it d
crime for one person to buy whiskey
for another. Some doubted whether
a conviction could be secured in such
cases.
William Hale, who was put on trial
Tuesday afternoon, was discharged by
OrCer of the court after the States
evidence had been submitted Hale
was indicted on a charge of voluntary
manslaughter in having caused the
death of James Goodwin at Shenan-
doah Junction, on the Sth of August,
last. The court held that the evil
dence was insuffic .ent to convict him
and Hale will be tried later on less
serious charge connected with the
death of Goodwin. Hale, a negro,
pretended to have authority to ares.
trespassers on the right of way OF
the B. & o. railway company, though
it was proven that he had no such
authority. He placed Goodwin under
arrest for train riding. In trying to
escape from his captor, Goodwin was
struck by passing train and fatal
ly injured. his death following on the
same day in hospital in Martinsburg
where he had been taken after the
accident.
After jury trial on Wednesday,
William Taylor, colored, was convict
ed of selling liquor on the fair
grounds at Morgan'S Grove, the first
week in September.
Three young negroes, Dan Carter,
Clarence Yates, and Dangerfield
Lewis, charged with attempting to
steal traction engine owned by d
b. Shoemaker in Kabletown District,
were tried by the court without a jury
on Thursday.
The jury was discharged Thursday
morning until Tuesday and the'court adj
journed Thursday evening until Tuesday.
The case of w. Z McSherry against
Jefferson County is being tried today,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-11-17
Contemplated ChangGS in Train Schedules
mn the B. h D.

Sweeping changes IN the passenger
schedules of trains on the Shenandoah
Division of the Baltimorn & Ohio Rail-
road are reported to be under contem-
plation by the operating officials of that
railroad. 1t 10 reliably reported that the
passenger train schedules arc TO be rad
ically rearranged and the new schedule
put into effect on November ~.
While the proposed new scht dule is
tentative, and has not vet been adopted.
yet its effect upon the Valley and the
travelling public of this city, if it should
be adopted, would be so announcement and,
indeed, SO disastrous. that we protest
against IT.
Briefly, the effect of the new schedule
under contemplation would be to take off
entirely from the Shenandoah Division
two passenger trains, to move up the last
TRAN into Charles Town from Baltimore
from 1888 to after 9 o'clock p. M. and to
move up the eastbound Shenandoah
Special which now leaves here at 1896
P, M, to p. M, with change of cars
at Harpers Ferry, connecting with No. e
which does not arrive in Baltimore until
8 O'Clock in The evening.
The plan under contemplation is as
follows: The accommodation train leav-
| lug here at 6:25 a. M. and the south
bound train arriving here at SI3 a. M,
which brings the morning newspapers,
are taken off entirely; the accommodation
from Baltimore due here at 7:38 p. M, is
moved up to arrive about 9 o'clock al
night; and the eastbound Shenandoah
SPECIAL is made an hour and half later,
with change of cars imposed on its
passengers at Harpers Ferry.
So that if the plan is adopted, thefrst
train out of Charles Town for Washing
ton and Baltimore will be at at 1000 a.
M, and the first train into Charles Town
from Baltimore and Washington will not
arrive until 1901 p. m,
The proposed schedule will be de-
cided step backward in the service of the
B, & o. and we sincerely hope that it
will not be adopted,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-11-17
Foot And Mouth Disease.

On account of the very wide spread
of the contagious communicable disease
known as Foot and Mouth Disease
among the live stock in several of the
middle western states. including Ohio,
and in view OF the fact that we have
upon our statute books no legislation
authorizing general quarantine, de.
sire that all parties who own live stock
In West Virginia use due care and dill
gence IN guarding them 50 far as posi-
Bile against feeding of imported feeds
and against the passage aud shipment
from one section of the country to the
other, and that in case of an outbreak
OF any disease which might have some
of the symptoms of Foot and Mouth
Disease, that notice be given at once to
the State Department of Agriculture at
Charleston. West Virginia, and that the
animals or herds so affected NAV be sep,
arated from all other ANIMALS or herds.
and that srch quarantine be maintained
until proper investigation and determiu-
alton can be had,
H. E. WILLIAMS,
Commissioners of Agriculture.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-11-17
The Christmas Thought.

Ideas on Christmas giving are ra pidlv
changing among the sensible. Those who
think as they give are looking for a year
round service as the important thing.
In week of shopping with all its strain.
you Will not find better gift than years
subscription to The Youths Companion.
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and the end of the year, which finds many
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getten, brings The Companion again, with
all the charm Of last Christmastide.
No American monthly at any price offe RS
the same amount of reading, and none can
offer better quality. Less than four cents
a week provides this best of Christmas
gifts-s2.00 year. If you subscribe now,
all the remaining Issues of the year will be
sent free, and The Companion Home Call
eudar. copy of the Calendar is also sent
to those who make gift subscription.
Send for sample copies. and the Forecast
for 1916.
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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-11-17
Big Wreck AT Shenandoah Junction.


Six railroad men. were more or less
injured. but not seriously. when engines
1880, drawing fast freight No. o6, and
4a57. helper. coilided near Shenandoah
Junction Sunday at noon.
The injured are
Edward Hallain. Brunswick, engineer
in charge OF No. %, sustained cuts and
bruises.
w. E. McMuIlen. Brunswick. fireman
on No. 90, was injured by being caught
in wreckage. The extent of his injuries
is not known.
Edward Hovermse, Brunswick, con
ductor, injured about head and back.
Webb Keyser. Brunswick, hagman.
injured about head.
Engineer Roy E. Richardson, of Route
8. Berkeley county, breast squeezed.
Fireman Duval Harris. Martinsburg,
decorations of the scalp and abrasions on
the left shoulder and lie fit hip.
Both of the later were on the helper
engine, No. 1887
The pickup engine was making up
train and found it necessary to come ID
to Martinsburg for water and the helper
engine undertook to bring the train up
to the top of the hill, being permitted to
use the high speed eastbound track for
this purpose. As the same track was
being utilized by No. 90 the trans came
| together with terrific crash,
The collision smashed the rear of the
tender on No. 4237 and Conductor Ho-
verma ale, who was riding in the caboose
between the engine and cars was thrown
against the door with such force as to
tear out the door, He landed several
| yards awav with several broken ribs.
Fireman McMullen was caught under
the wreckage. Engineer Hallman was
so caught in the wreckage. Richard
son and Harris were caught beneath the
engines. Escaping steam added to the
danger of those caught in the wreckage.
Five cars containing live stock
crumpled up and twelve cattle were
killed. Fifteen were badly injured.
Thirty or forty animals escaped into
adjoining fields. The track was badly
torn up.
Word was sent to Brunswick, and the
wreck tram, with surgeons, was dis
patched to the scene.
A mix up of orders is the reason,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-11-17
Proclamation By The Governor.

WHEREAS, The Department of Ag
riculture of the State of West Virginia
has knowledge that the disease known
as Foot and Mouth Disease is now pre-
valent among the live stock in many OF
the different st ates of the union, includ-
ing some OF those adjoining West Vir.
ginia, aud
WHEREAS. The extent of the said
infection is un known:
NOW. THEREFORE, l. Henry
Drury Hatfield. Governor of the State
of West Virginia. through power vested
in me by Serial Section 37s of the Code
of West Virginia, authorizing me to ac-
cept on behalf of the State, the rules and
regulations as required by the Commits
sionsr of Agriculture for the control of
infectious diseases among domestic ami
mails. and upon the recommendation OF
n. E. Williams, the State Commissioner
of Agriculture. do hereby declare and
proclaim that all live stock of every de-
scription from all states in the United
States and the Dominion of Canada are
hereby prohibited from entering the
State of West Virginia. either by rail
shipments or any other means of trans
portation.
All stock shipments now actually
loaded and enroute, which cannot be
diverted must be held at railroad desti-
nation until inspected and released by
Federal or State Consulting Veterlnar'
ians.
1t is further ordered that no interstate
shlpme nts of stock shall be moved by
rail within the State of West Virginia
unless loaded through stockyards and
into stock cars disinfected under the
supervision of Federal authorities or the
State Department of Agriculture,
This order to take effect Immediately.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF. l have
hereunto set my hand and caused the
Great Seal of the State to be affixed.
Done in Charleston, the Capitol of West
Virginia, on the 18th day of November.
! in the year of our Lord, one thousand
nine hundred aud fourteen.
HENRY DRURY HATFIELD
Governor,
STUART F. REED,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-11-17
An ENJOYABLE Affair

Shenandoah Tribe No 50. Improved
Order OF Red Men, gave very enjoy
able oyster roast and smoker at their
wigmam in Charles Town last night.
The Committee, composed of Messrs, !.
w. Birki.t. l. H. Russell, L. A. Brinker,
John H. Bishop and A. M. S. Morgan,
ably assisted by the ladies, set forth a
splendid feast. which was much appre-
Grated by all present. Mr.. o. M. Oar
lington acted as POSTMASTER and called
on Messrs. John T. Porterheld John
H. Bishop. DR.. !. NJ. Ransom. Harrison
Huff, Clayton l.. Harnes, John P. Bir-
kilt and Bassett Birkitt for short talks.
1t was a success in every way and all
concerned in the promotion of the af
fair deserve much praise.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-11-17

The following changes have been
made recently in the official and agency
forces of the Baltimore and Ohio lines
in this territory;
F. w, Snyder appointed as acting
agent at Summit Point, W. Va, sue
ceeding E. E, Baker, transferred to
another station temporarily.
E. E. Baker has been sent to Strasbure
Junction, Va, to take the place of c, w.
Spengler who is on leave of absence,
G. l.. Marks has been appointed agent
at Cave Station. Va succeeding T. C.
Lindamood. transferred to extra list.
w. B. Smith has been appointed agent
at Kernstown, Va, Succeeding A Girls
man, resigned.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-11-17


In the 1918 Red Cross Christmas Seal
campaign West Virginia was the 18TH
state IN the Union in the sale of the seals.
Only two of the Southern States. Texas
and Georgia surpassed her scales. The
increase in the 1913 scales over the 1912
is fraction over 25 per cent. We feel
justly proud of the record of the Little
Mountain State" and confident that the
1914 report viii be even better.
Hawaii outranks any of the states in
her per capita sale OF seals as the total
number averages over two for each in
habitant. Rhode Island is first among
the seals per person. New York sold one
seal for every man. woman and child in
the state.
The total number Of seals sold IN 1913
was "a. 900, 900 netting $44, 600 for tuber.
culosis work u the various parts of the
United States, Beginning in 1905 with
a sale of H. 500, 900, in six seasons the
revenue which these little holiday seals
have brought to the anti-tuberculoss
campaign is more than trippled. New
York State alone selling last year 10.
67s,ooo almost as much as the entire
country six years ago.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-11-17
Children Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
CA 8 Q RIA

Oliver Mitchell, who was run over
Thursday night by a freight near Weav-
erton, died Friday near Engles' switch.
He was Baltimore & Ohio fireman and
was returning o his home from Bruins
wick yards on freight, when he slipped
and fell beneath the wheels. He was
son of Mrs. James Mitchell and was 70
wears of age,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-11-17

Ohio outside of the City of Cincinnati
voted dry by $4,000 majority at the re-
cent election, but the majority of IS, 900
for license in Cincinnati made the total
majority for license in the whole State
about 10000. 1t is charged that the
'wets" Cincinnati sold out the Demo
cratic party to carry the State wet
and Republican.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-11-17

The annual session of the Grand Chap
ter. Royal Arch Masons,o West Virginia
convened last week in Blueheld, aud the
animal session of the Grand Lodge A.
F. and A. M. of West Virginia was held
there also. Those attending from Charles
Town were Col. B. d. Gibson and Post
master Il. N. Bradley.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-11-17

The official list of the next House of
Representatives as compiled by South
Trimble, Clerk. contains 233 Democrats,
Ios Republicans, Progressives. hide
pendent ald I socialist. Democratic
majority over all of 80, and over the
Republicans of 10. The Democrats will
have a majority of 10 in the United
States Senate.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-11-17
New POStnastGrS Appointed.

New postmasters have been appointed
in Jefferson County as follows:
Shenandoah Junction j. A. Dearing,
in place OF l.. J. Sherley.
Bolivar Mrs. Charles R, Rau, in
place of C. H Boder.
Rippon. Howard Wilt, in place of
c. M. West.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-11-17
Notice To The General Publ

l. L. B. Trussell hereby give notice that from Nov Is d
strictly cash trade business selling from cheaper
everything in the grocery line Following few Of B
Tomatoes &C &C can potatoes &C baked beans
and apple butter and 23c olives and mag
roni pound sugar pound crackers pound corn
and DC box soap cakes for 2c matches boxes &C. matches
for 25c Light House for 25c Argo Starch loose roasted coffee
pound salmon can ellis blend coffee 2Sc pound Lea
coffee soc 28c Souls jewel coffee 3oc 2 A
les coffee cheese 23c pound all washing powder
peas &C
We also handle spool cotton overas and jumpers and ee
In notions at reduced prices Give call and be convinced
Please do not ask for credit and compel refuse request
Thanking for patronage the past and hoping m
your trade in the future
TRUCCFII'C GP0(FRY
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-11-17
Barrels For Sale.

Whiskey Barrels for sale spe cial atten-
tion to cider men. If you want good bar
rels and at the right price, you can get them
by calling by telephone or seeing
HYMAN WIENER
the junk dealer. Agent for Philadelphia
COoperage Co. Baltimore, Md,
Please order now so we can get them in
time.
Sept. 81. -tf
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-11-17

1Uta4 ''''''..'.... =. S415 U3I U
State of West Virginia, County of Jefferson.
|, s. Lee Phillips. Cashier of the above
named bank, do so1emn1y swear that the
above statement is true to the best of nv
knowledge and belief
8. LEE PHILLIPS, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn 10 before me this
18th day of Nov, 1914
GEO. T. LIGHT,
Notary Public.
Commission Expires Dec.:9, 1910.
w. F. ALEXANDER,
w. 0. NORRIS,
J. L. BURNS.
Directors.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-11-17
TRUSSELL'S GROCERY.

Gook stoves and ranges marked 800 !
Omake room for fall heaters. 4 ga ~ n
call and see them. W. 2. EAslEhVAi =
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-11-17
Lost Hog.
Report Of the Condition
OF THE
Bank of Charles Town

Located at Charles Town, Jefferson County
In the State of West Virginia, at the close of
business Oct, 81, 1914
Bank first began business April 1871.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-11-17
Report OF the Condition
OF THE
Farmers & Merchants Deposit Co

Located at Charles Town, Jefferson county.
in the State of West Virginia, at the close of
business oct. 81. 1914
Bank first began business May 1908
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-11-17
Butcher Shop for Sale.

We are instructed to sell QUICK. a
Butcher shop doing good Cash business.
if you want to step into a good trade and
have $3.50 90 or ii equivalent. come see US.
Nov l0-2t. ROBERTS & SHEARER
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-11-17
Iron Safe Wanted.

Must not be too large, must be bargain
Address at once j. A. DEARING,
Shenandoah Junction, W. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-11-17

Mrs. ]. V. Shipman assisted in
organizing a woman's Civic League in
Berkeley Springs few days ago.
One of the first things the new league
will do is to furnish Rest Room
for women from the country.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-11-17
For Rent.

The house occupied by Prof Wright Dem
ny on ); Samuel Street. Apply to Judge
Frank Beckwith or CLAYTON L. Haines
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-11-17
Report Of the Condition
OF THE
National Citizens Bank

At Charles Town, in the Stat of West Vir-
GINA, at the close of business Oct: 81, 1914,
RRGnITpnru
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-11-17
House For Rent.
For art the house which / occupied on
sonth Samuel Street WRIGHT DENNY.
Estray Colt.

Came to Flowing Spring Friday morning
November IS. 1911, Estray Mare Colt.
Owner will come forward, prove property.
paw charges and take it away
Nov 17-2t. JNO. C. BURNS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-11-17

Notice is hereby given that the ord nance
against running automobiles over IL miles
an honr and with the muffler oneu will be
enforced. J. a. SMITH
Chief of Police
Town papers copy,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-01-20
TELEGRAPH BRIEFS

Red Granite, Wis.-No clue to dy-
namiter who blew up 2 derTicks be-
longing to Wisconsin Granite Co.
GaIesburg, III.-Robt. Higgins said
to have confessed murder Of his wife.
London.-Mary AnseII, convicted
suffragette out of jail on "cat and
mouse" license, rearTested.
Champaign, III.-Benjamin Store
breaker, "a, blew his head off while
father slept in bed beside him.
Mobile, Ala.-Veterans of blue and
gray held joint memorial services on
anniversary of birth of Gen. Robt. E.
Lee. First time such exercises held
in South.
Madison, WISE. E. Heath has
been appointed travelling salesman of
products manufactured at state pris-
on. 500 month a month and ex-
penses.
New York.-cost Stanley Kuhwa-
ski $25 because he insisted on holding
lighted cigar in hand on street car.
Springfield, Mass.-Dozen tramps
who refused to saw wood for munich
pality on Sunday were acquitted of
INSTRUMENTATION on seventh day of
rest" plea.
New York.-To prevent woman
from screaming catch her by throat
and choke her into submission, rule
laid down by burglars text book cap
tured by police.
Washington.-Petition circulated
calling for Democratic caucus of
House to consider resolutions pro-
posing investigation of Colorado and
Michigan copper strikes.
Neutrality-suspicious. passed Lever
agricultural extension bill appropriat-
ing money for cooperative instruc-
ton to farmers.
Neutrality-suspicious. Mitchell, Sec
ond vice-pres. American Federation
of Labor, may be next commissioner
of immigration.
New Work -Indicsfino he fhinks
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-01-20

A mechanical device to keep time
in prize fights and indicate the num-
Der of rounds has been invented by
two Scranton (Pa.) jewellers.
This timer will do away with the
shortening or lengthening of rounds
to favor a fighter something that
has been done in the past.
The timer is large dial with four
figures as indicated by the drawing.
The hand consumes minute moving
from one figure to another, and bell
rings every time it reaches the
naught and the figure three.
Above the naught a large num-
Der appears, changing with each
round, so the spectators can see at a
glance which round is being con-
tested.
Lucas latter paying for several
drinks)-I say, McMalster, you've,
been used to wearing kits, haven't.
you? McMa1ster-Hey, mon, ratherI
Lucas Though so! 1 haven't noticed
you put your hand in your pocket
lately!
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-01-20

the skein, and there were so many
beautiful threads that somehow that
one ugly one doesn't count.