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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-07-06
Shenandoah Junction News.
Shenandoah Junction, ". Va,
Tuly,5 IqI5.


July,5 1915.
Mrs. Roy Fields of Washington, d C.
is visiting the home folks
Mr.. Ino. X Black of Elkton, Va has
accepted position with the Norfolk 6,
Western railroad and will make his future
home among us.
Mrs. ] A. Oearng is visiting IN Wash
iugton, D. c. aud Rosemont, Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. W. Thomas have re-
turned to their home in Morattice, Va.
Mr.. ALVIN Crawford spent fast week in
town.
We learn that Mr. S. L. Cooley has quit
the service of the Nonfolk & Western
railroad and will hereafter devote his
attention to the mercantile business.
Our husband has asked permission to
go fishing on the Fourth. He says he
cannot endue all this talk about liberty,
Independence, freedom act when there
is none for the married man. lust for
that hateful remark we have plan we
intend to use to punish him and all the
other men. 1t wont be long after we get
the vote before we propose a constitution
amendment whereby we. alone shall do
the voting, Is it not just that the men
should mind the babies for the next few
hundred years while we do the voting
and the law making. The homely maxim
tnrn about is fair play should surely apply
here. Everybody knows there are more
women than men clear case of the sur
vival of the flttest and we can east " have
our will when we once get the vote.
Mr.. E. Granville Shirley, of Cumber.
and, Nd. is in town.
Mr.. Editor, we have suggestion TO
make II We punctuated and capitalized
our notes on the masonic banquet, appear
ing in last weeks issue, then. instead of
sending us to the Panama Pacific Ex-
position or giving MS baby carriage for
the long list of subscribers we will send
IN givel us correspondence course IN
primary english; if your composltor is
guilty, then give it to him. Somebody
needs it badly. Our m Manuscript will ind
cate the extent of our guilt.
The Good Doctor saws the ladies' seem
to have paraphrased the scriptual iniupc-
ton hide not your light under bushe
as follows; Hide not pretty feet and -
under cumbersome skirt,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-07-06
Charles Town NAV Get New Industry.

A meeting of some of our business
men was held in the Board of Trade
on last Saturday to consider steps lead
ing to having the Auto Air Appliance
Co locate its factory here. Mr. Frank
S, Harrison of Haltown and Mr.. E. E.
Allen and others Of our citizens have Wis
tied the company's factory III Baltimore.
investigating the company's automobile
Self-Starter and Compressor and are
enthusiastic over the invention. The
result of their investigation was the
meeting at the Board of Trade room.
Oae of the inventors Mr. Edison was
present and after very full discussion
OF the situation canvassed the town for
location that would, for the present
answer the purpose of the company.
The question remaining open. we are
Informed, is whether our citiz ms viii
come forward with sufficient financial en-.
enlargement to justify the location OF
the plant here. Mr. Ed on explaine:
his company's need this community wa.
being considered. but that Charles Towr
would be satisfactory point to locate
Mr.. Middleton the field agent of ths
| Company remained to interviaw our citi
zens for few days 10 see what induce
ments our people can offer. Mr.. Eidsot
returned to Baltimore, We are inform
ed that the corporation will employ fit,
men at start, all high class mechanics.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-07-06
Year!ing Colt Brings S12.5QQ.

The biggest sale OF thoroughbreds
that has taken place in New York IN
years brought many turfman to the
private stable of the late Tames 3
Haggin at Sheepshead Bav, on Mon
day, June rs. The Haggin vearIinrs
brought S44,725. A few horses N
training, also the property of the
estate, brought S16,025, a total OF
soO,/o0. The Hancock yearliny Is
brought S16,175. Another vearli6g
brought $1,000 The total for the sale
was S77,925--the greatest sum that
since 1907.
he biz event of the sale was the
purchase by John Sanford, a member
oil the State Racing Commission and
owner OF the Hurricane Stud Farm. O
the yeariinI chestnut colt bv Star
Shoot, dam Hamburg Belle, for Sic
500. This was the record price for
the sale and the LARGEST sum paid for
a thoroughbred yearling in the last
eight years.
This colt produced a battle of dol
lars between John E. Madden an3
Sanford. Madden bid s1z,1OO for the
Sanford then raised the
price $500 and obtained him,
Madden was delighted to think that
the colt brought that price, because
ne owns his sire. Madden also at one
time owned Hamburg, the sire of
Belle Madden obtained
SAL 100 for HAMBURG.
Sanford also paid the second high
est price of the sale when he bid in
the bad filly by Star Shoot, dam Ira.
dition, for 10000.
Hamburg Belle when a 2-year-oj1
won the Futurity, and Tradition. in
her year, finished second to the great
Artful, after beating Sysonbv for the
place honors. Philadelphia Record
These two high priced colts ar
half brothers to Hindoo Star, owned
by Mr., George T Light, of this nlsce
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-07-06
Order of publication.

The State of West Virginia,
County of JEFF erson. To-wit
at Rules held in the Clerks office OF the
Circuit Court of Jefferson County, on the
First Monday in July, 1918.
N. S, j. sTRIDER and Melvin 7, strider
partners in trade under the firm and
name of y. s. j. strider 81 Son, suing on
bdhsif of themselves and all other credi
tors of the Estate of Minnie Battles, de-
ceased. Observation-Disclosures. Plaintiffs
vs..
MINNIE L. GARNER, Benjamin F. Gard
ner, sheriff Committee Administrator of
Minnie Battles. deceased; Charles Town
Building Associ alton, S, W. Washington,
Trustee; {. NJ. Washington, >. W. Wash
OBJECT OF SUIT
Is to convene the creditors of the said Min
ME Battles. deceased. TO audit the dt BITS. to
ascertain their priorities, and to sell the
real estate.
1t appearing, on affidavit filed in this suit
that The Defendants Minnie L. Gar
ner and Benjamin F. Garner are
of the State of West Virginia
they are hereby required TO appear within One
Month after the date of the first publication Of
this order and do what is necessary to protect
their III terests in this matter.
1t is ordered that copy of this order be
forthwith published once week for four
weeks in the Spirit Of Jefferson.
a newspaper printed in the town Of Charles
Town, in the County of Jefferson, and be
posted at the front door of the Court House
DfJefferson county. II lie lst twenty days before
judgment or decree is rendered.
=. W. CONRAD,
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Beckuith Il Beck with P Q
July 6, 19l5-4t
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-07-06
Thursday, July IS, 1915,
at II o'clock a m. that certain
Valuable Parcel of Real Estate

located on the North side ofMain Sire or
Washington Street, consisting of a five room
dwelling house fronting % feet on Main 81
and extending back 1856 more or less which
is owned to W. e. Bragg and D. 3. Hughes
Jointly 1t is the same parcel OF real estate
that was conveyed 10 w. q. Bragg and U. .
Hughes by Geo. d. Moore and F L, Bush,
one. Special Commissioner by deed date q
June S, 1909 recorded in the County CLERK
Office of Jefferson County in Deed Book O.
l0S page sos. For the purpose of securing
a better price the one half interest of ID. >;
Hughes in said properly will be conveyed
to pur chasers at this sale along with the IN
terest of w. G. Bragg.
TERMS-One-third Cash day of sale bal-
ance in one or NO wears; deferred pay mehts
to be evidenced by bond of purchaser,
served by lien on the property. ~.
Said IoperIy is rented until April l. 1910,
purchaser to be entitled to rent from oa'
of sale.
ID. s. HUGHES, Exr. of W. c. Bragg ana
ID. s. Hughes in his own right
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-07-06

The object Of the above entitled sn,t = =
obtain divorce from the Defendant from
the bonds Of matrimony, aud for general
relief
II appearing. on affidavit fled in this
suit. that the Defendant Lillian Hoka
is q nonresident OF the state of West VI
ginia and she is hereby required 10 annear
within Che Month after the date OF The firet
publication of This order. sud do what =
necessary to protect her interest in this mai.
ter; II Is ordered that 4 copy Of this order
De forthwith published once week Tor four
consecutive weeks IN The Spirit OF Jefferson
a newspaper printed 10 The town ~ chart.s
To"n In tie County of Jefferson. ana he
posted az the front door Of the Conf Hopss
of Jefferson County. ltleast twenty davs h.
Iofe Judgment or decree Is , end I'd
=. ". ONKAD, Clerk oi the Circuit Court
I6EO. v. BELTZHOOvER. r o
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-07-06
Children Crv
FOR FLETCHER'S
9 a 8 Q RIA
ADVERTISED LETTERS

List OF le,ters remaining in the pns, flee AZ
Charles Town. Jefferson county. W. Va. on
Saturday,. July 3, 1915. Persons calling "a
same will be required 10 pay one cent TOR
each letter:
John A Brown, Wesley Brown. Booker
Bowman, A Burchett, Mr. and Mrs Peter
Carroll. Dennis Crowley, Jr. James Elliott.
=. Green, Tom Marley, Earl Meek err John
Molenkoi, Charles Stars, Luthes Stephen
son, VIRGINIA Lumber Co, Miss Larry Co.
healer, Mrs. Eliz beth Williams. Mrs Tbeo
dore Annette, Mrs r A Duer Mrs Frances
Newman.
The above letters. If not called for within
afteen days, will te.senr, to the dead letter
office. Persons calling for them will please
say that they are advertised.
Il. N. BRADLEY. P. NJ.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-07-06
On The River Side.

The largest and mort ruecessful Sun
dav School Picnic ever conducted BY
the Baptirt Sunday School ofCharles-
Town was experienced yesterday when
nearly five hundred glad hearts gathered
on the banks of the Shenandoah river.
The day looked gloomy to start with not
withstandipg at the appointed hour nine
O'Clock the street 10 front of the Baptist
Church was thronged with joyous hearts
waiting for thu wagons and automobilea
and as nearly f1fty-four climbed on the
big automobile truck some became inn
patient and started on hike and were
picked up on the way all got there. The
splendid band led the procession and
when the hour for dinner arrived all
were IN place and ate TO their hearts con-
tent and vet twelve basketfuls We're gath
cred up
Many expressed themselves as this be-
ing the most enjoyable picnic ever held.
Spring and Delivery Wagons of all styles.
Dog Carte. rrisges and Duggies at lowest
,,r;oao M IT Strider
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-07-06
Spirit Of Jefferson Subscription Cam
pdgn Well Under Way.

A considerable number of young ladies
in different section of the county have
undertaken to raise clubs OF subscriptions
for the Spirit of Jefferson for the liberal
prizes Offered and we have some verygood
reports from them. We hope they will
be given liberal encouragement There is
plenty of rooms tor more contestants as
there is lots of territory not being worked
at all. and we would like to hear from
any one who would like to try for one of
the nice presents offered.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-07-06
q in Advance. sl.5o if not Paid 10 Advance
Preparation for Meeting Of GrandLdgeo
knights Of Pythias.

The different comittees are hard at
work making arrangementsfort the enter
ainment of the Grand Lodge Knights of
Pythias in Charles Town in Augusr.
About three or four hundred dallars is
necessary for expenses.
1t ia hoped our citizens win be as lebera a
as possible If you can possibly contribute
notify E. E. Cooke, Chairman of the
Finance Committee.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-07-06
How'S This /?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure.
F. j. CHENEY & co. Toledo. O..
We. the undersigned. have known F. J.
Cheney for the last 10 years. and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by his firm.
NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE,
q Toledo, O
nan Catarrh cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. Testimonials
sent free. Price - cents per bottle. Sold
by all Druggists.
Take T-|rs Family Pills for constipation.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-07-06

Congressman W. G. Brown and wife,
who have been in Honolulu and at San
Francisco attending the Panama Ex-
position, have returned to their home
at Kingwood. They have been gone
for more than two months and were
members of party that visited many
places of interest besides those men,
tioDed
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-07-06
St. HiIda'S Hall.

This fine Institution, which has been
so thoroughly improved and remodeled
has been made an up to date building III
every respect and is the work of men of
years experience.
The beautiful raintiug is the artistic
work of w. w. Johnson, who has rep.
uta.ion of always dong excellent work.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-07-06
The Panama Year.

IT'S the Panama Year
When the Panama Hat
s the Panama Style,
When the Panama Smile
Brings The Panama Cheer.
And the 'anama Frown
The Panama Fear.
With the Panama Walk
Comes the Panama Talk,
Then the Panama Dance
To the Panama Tune
In the Panans June,
With the Panama Dip
The Panama Glide,
The Panama Slip
The Panams Slide.
Then falls the Panama Tear
IF one can t-Be-
1 Panama Near"
And" Don't You Forget"
It's Panama Time"--
In Frisco"
Wilso
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-07-06
Notice.

Owing to The lack of traffic, The Auto
Bus Line GO. will discontinue it's
service for the present, to Harper's
Perry. Shepberdstown and Berryville.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-07-06

Their new machinery will be as
greatly improved over the old
which they have just given up as
the Self Binder is over the old
Dropper, as we will have one
machine that is a combination of
eleven different machines and five
men can operate the machine at
one time. each man operating different machine
They will install one heavy Moding machine with
three times the capacity of the old Molder they
just gave up. and they will also put in heavy Self
Feeding Rip Saw which is one of the most useful
machines in the shop and it will be Of the most i'm
proved styles the market today.
They will build their factory for
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-07-06

with rooms. located on the East Side of
West Street. fronting 70 ~ feet on West
St and running back between posted lines
162 feet to the rear; being part Of lot No. 8
Of the original plat of the town OF Charles
Town. and being the same real estate that
was conveyed to VIM. Shorts by Phoebe
Brady, ct ais. by deed Of bargain and sale.
bearing date of July IL, 1911. and recorded
IN the County Clerks office of Jefferson
County, in Deed Book No 80. page 126.
TERNS OF SALE-One third cash on
day of sale and balance III one and two
years secured by lien on the property
conveyed.
JOHN T. PORTERFIELD,
Trustee.
|. Chas W. Conrad. Clerk of the Circuit
Court of Jefferson County, hereby certifies
that John T. Porterfield. Trustee, has exc
cuted bond for $500, as required by the
above decree.
Charles w. Conrad, Clerk
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-07-06
Order of Publication.

The State of West Virginia. Jefferson county.
tO-wit:
At Rules held in the Office Of the Clerk of
the Circuit Court Of Jefferson county. on the
First Monday in July. 1915.
BERNARD B, HOkE, ....P Plaintiff
VS..
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-07-06

Mrs. William Neill entertained the
Morning Bridge Club on Thursday
morning June "a. at her home on East
Washington st. She was assisted in
receiving the guests. by her daughter
Mrs. Keith Neville. of North Platte.
Neb. Those playing were Mesdames
Rolfe Gerhardt, Crueer w. Smith, r..
c. Getzendanner, F. L. Jordan, Keith
Neville, H. H. Mccormick. T. Lee
Shirley. William Campbell, F. L.
Bushong, Chas. l.. Crane, C. A. john
son, B. d. Gibson. George Llnkletter.
of Manhasset Long Island, Misses
Annie Belle Mason. Katie Aisquith,
Rebecca Trapnell, Sara Coe.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-07-06
PUBLIC SALE
of
House and Lot
In Charles Town

Under and by virtue of the viii Of The
late William c. Bragg duly recorded in the
Will Book IF Jefferson County. d. 5. hughes
is duly qualified executor according 10 the
provisions of his will. " i'll offer for sale on
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-07-06
Saturday. July 81, 1915.

at IL o'clock, a. M. in front of the Court
House in Charles Town, W. Va, that GER
tain
R.xaI sc Dial Ee@afa
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-07-06

By virtue of certain deed entered by
the Circuit Court of Jefferson County. West
Virginia. on the DIST day o. May, 1915, in
the chaneerv causes OFF. s. Willard against
VIM. Shorts and Others empowering the
trustee to sell under certain Deed OF
Trust executed by VIM. Shorts and wife to
John T. Porterheld, Trustee dated the 23rd
of December, 1909 and recorded in the Of
fee of the County Court of jefferson Count
ty in Deed Book 1903 page Ala, the under
signed Trus ee here offers for sale on
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-07-06
! or Sale.

3 II. P. Engine for gas or gasoline.
BROWN BROS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-07-06

For Rent
Room Modern New House on And A "a
Ransom, 1 a We
ROBERTS d sHEARI
Aprsl 9. u
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-07-06

Spring and Delivery Wagons of all styles.
Dog Carte, carriages and Duggies at lowest
prices. NJ. T. strider.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-07-06
OBJECT OF SUIT.

LILLIAN ROKE -....... Defendan,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-05-10

District and county clerks are
this week making reports to thu
commissioners court covering {
period Of three months.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-05-10

=. s. CroHk Co. still selling and
installing the A +. Gas Stoves, See
them before YOU buy Prices right,
adv.tf
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-05-10
Baptist Revival

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The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-02
MOTION PICTURES
 AND NGL II.A.L

PrcHdeat Wilson n his enumera- tlon of those of hia comtrgmen who have special responsibilities as pro, moters of peace and pre6eryers oi neutrality did not mention masala and users oi films for he motion picf ture enterDrlsos But they should, we hnk be lnended for it is within the' scope of them to affect conditions 10 an unusual dogFee millions ot per sons getting from inc pictures lm- prossIons that shape character ead chat nfluenco conduct inosmuoh aa films made for and distributed Dy firms with headquarters in the Unit ed States 50 so lor beyond Amefiea and find spectotors on all the conl- nents, it is arMe opportunity that falls to Americans in the business to meet the present situation SO g to increase popular opposition 10 war. They also can lessen rather than the crease any race or national iil.loeling by iudicious handling of tho pictorial material that already has begun to accumulate Indeed this way safety lies q there Is to be presentation Of pictures before companies as oongiom' crate as those now found in all Che cities of the United ates. Tho price of mtroubied operation of Che ma chine and film should be fair pas 90 ali and intention centered mainly on those aspects of the fray indicative of patriotism as such X partizan snowman like partaan journalist ls likely soon to rid himself of msi- ness and the place of snowman who trafacs in records of carnage should, we hold, be suppressed as maintain. Ing a public nuisance. Pubic opin- ion should dcol with such a producer as 1t would with an inflammotory ora tor or journalist.
 or course In countries where rigid censorship on journalism is being ens forced. it win doubtless be equally strict with the motion picture manager or film maker. At a time whom to be found carrying 9 camera is to incur suspicion of being a spy it is not like ly that the soldiery that is uampine over the continent win do much to facilitate either commercialized pho tography or non-combatants' craving for pictures. Nevertheless. it is ex- pected that many photographs will be taken and that films will be du- plicated and sent broadcast and pie torial record made. The show monag- CT will meet or eyade his duty ae' cording as he decides on thc material offered him. Censors, who now do so much to protect the p0biic by their veto on films of objectionable sort also have their duties in the premis- Christian Science Monitor)
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-02
SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT
 REPORTS STEADY PRoeREss

school Superintendent L ? Hen derson has made hts report ot the school period ending December Sl.
 The report ghows maximum High SchooI. enrolment Of 66, a normal en. rolment of 58, with an average daily attendance of 61 pupils. The percent oI attendance Is 96; punctuoiity per cont. is sS.
 Tn the elementary schools tne nien- est enrolment was 247 with the aver age enrolment 2S4 and the normal daily attendance 2S5. The percentage ot. at tendance and pnctuality is on par with that n the High school
 The slight decrease in attendance is explained by the superintendent to be due Go the departure from the city of several of the pupils Many Of the students formerly enrolled are work ing in the city in addition to taking school elasses~
 "A high standard of ideals is in evi. depce; bosh among teachers and pu- pils, says the report. Ut IS our aim to thoroughly systematic and pro' mote the general efficiency Of the schools and progress is being made along this line as Che opportunity per mits.
 Features of the school work are the penmanship classes. the establishment of a library room with 100 volumes of fiction and reference. a commercial course. and the bi-weekly literary ses- sioos of the Seward Society oi the High School.
 The school will resume work on Jan. uary 4th. The second semester of the school year opens on January 18th. Several new branches or study wil De ofered at thot ume. An invitation fo tboae who have moi yet enrolled and who may be considering q continuation of school work, Is extended.
 The teachers stand ready to receive visitors at any time
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-02
SEPTEalBER VAS
 RAINlEST MONTH

The totsl rainfall for Juneau dur. iag tho year 1914 was f815 Inches according to Cunningham R. Reid the weather observer for this station. The greatest precipitation came in the month of September, which had but one day Of sunshine The rainfall for this month reached l0.e3 inches. which. however. was not greatly in excess of that for Angus, and July. waicf months had Q rainfall totalling s5l and $50 Inches respectively. The best month was June. when there were many clear sunny days and only LIS Inches ot rain.
 During December which has just passed. the total rainfall was 426 in- ches There were twenty-one clear days fonr partly eloudy; six cloudy. and olsht rainy or snowy The weath- CT has been comparatively mild. Tho daily mean temperature has been 26.S. The coldest day was December q when che thermometer registered 12 degrees; tho maximum tempera- sure for the month occurred on the % and 2s when it reached SS.
 Appended is the ta6ulated report for the month ot December as well as the tabulated rainfall by months for the entire year.