Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-11-23
One Of Jefferson C0unty's Distinguish
ed Sons,

as member of Go. B.
Jefferson has sent out into the world
many of her sons who have won dis
tinction in varied fields of endeavor,
but few who have achieved greater
success than Charles Z. Henderson.
He was born near Charles Town, and
after serving in the war went west, en-
gaging in the railroad business. where
his ability almost Immediately attract
ed attention and he apidly advanced
to the front. AT vs,ry early age he
became General Manager of the In
diana, Bloomington and Western Rail-
way with headquarters at Indianapolis,
and after serving in this capacity a
number of years, he was called to
the Philadelphia & Reading Coal and
Iron Co., the largest of the Anthracite
coal companies under the presidency of
Oscar Corbin.. He served in this cap
acity under Mr.. Oscar CorbIn. who was
succeeded by Mr.. Mcleod, and later Mr..
Joseph Harris, and still later by Mr..
George F. Baer, during which time his
ability in the management of this great
property bad so impressed itself on the
various presidents that he was made
the Vice President of the entire rail-
wav system, as we'll IS General Mar
| ager of the Coal & Iron Co
Under MIR. Henderson's direction of
the railway system the P. & R. freight
traffic increased tremendously, He
was instrumental in establishing trans
Atlantic steamship lines operating in
connection with the railroad between
Philadelphia and London. Hamburg
Belfast and other European ports. He
increased the soft coal traffic on the
P. & r. Railway three-or four fold.
After serving this road for 20 odd
years he decided to retire The Phil.
adelphia newspapers commented edi-
torially on his retirement, and all agreed
that not only the P. & R. BY, but the
city of Philadelphia owed Mr.. Hender-
son a debt of gratitude. After his re-
tirement Mr.. Henderson went with
Mrs. Henderson to his beautiful home
THE Rest" on Miles River in Talbot
County, Maryland, a few miles from
Easton, where he now lives. There is
no more charming and more hospitable
house in Maryland than "The Rest,
as presided over by Mrs Henderson
who was Miss Lynn, of GAINESVILLE,
Ohio.
AS pastime Mr.. Henderson engages
il the profitable operation of his farms
having learned the rudiments of farm
ing many years before at his old home
near this town
His brother, Richard Henderson. who
lived near Halltown, also served with
great distinction throughout the war.
The ladies' OF Charlottesville presen-
ted handsome uniform to ''the most
gallant soldier" and the men Of his
regimen unanimously voted TO coffer
he honor on Dick Henderson.
Mr.. Thornton 7 Perry, of Charles
Town, IS their cousin,
New Fall and Winter Suit Coats, kris
1t Palmbaum's.
YvOld-Time Comfort Shoes, for hot
Fea' her at the Racket Stores
Hlman Wiener is in the market for cid
tires, bones and iron ard j uk Of al kinds.
Yfrtl gu North George Street.
Hot DRINKS at Brown Br,s
Fotd~ Shoes for Ladies. The latest styles
ats NJ OFT Cc.
For good results bring or ship your beet
hides TO the F waliGo,
Tor ale-A f,w heifers. mostly Holstine
@, F. Wall
Long CLOTH n tin 4ook7, In lie linens, dim
ties. madras etc. zee S. II, Lands.
School shoes for Boys see Marstelers-
| Majestic and Laurel ranges also coal oil
stoves in stock and will erect in your house
on short notice. John C. Burns & Co.
1
know.
| If you want Roofing and Spouting done
| Special price IN i quantity see Phillips
Lumber and Supply Company.
The jefferson Garage has received the
new Overland car, which will be demon
strated to you any time that you wish.
Go to W. T. Whiting'r for crockery. tin
ware, oil cans aud brooms-
Fresh batteries at the Jefferson Garage,
and anything else in the automobile line
that sou NAV want
Gapradine, linen, linens, lawns orgsndief
piqpe, silks & at s. II. Landis-
Spring styles in Queen Quality Shoes ior
| Ladies st Theodore Brothers.
Parcel Post Egg Crates one to Ave doEer
size at Phillips Il Eorelsnd's.
Have 30 or 20 heavy killing hogs for "a e,
c. F. Wall.
Mea1s and Ladies underwear reasonable
at Renner's.
Ever Ready Fash Lights at Phillips q
Norelsnd's,
Nifty me what you want in the cattle
line, size, quality, whether Hoisiine heller
little steers or some higher grade feeders
c. r. Wall.
Hot ehocolate and coffee at Brown Bros.
Whiting pays cash for butter anu eggs.
Hills and Androseoggin Cottons at re-
Idueed prices at s. Ii. Lands,
Whitloeks Herbal Remedies are sold in
ICaa.l : Town only hx Miuer,s Pharmacx