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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-05-18
Spring Cleaning Time.

Spring cleaning time is at hand.
Nearly every one has some cleaning to
do, whether it is the old fashioned turn.
ing every thing tops turvy for a week
while the house is refreshed with new
paper or print, or just making vigorous
use of broom and beaten, scrub pail
and soap. There are yards to be clean
ed, rubbish to be got rid of, places to
be made for planting flowers and vege-
tables. There are barns and fences
and chicken coops to be repaired or
made new and put in order genarally.
There is an inventory to be taken of
old clothes. and more discarding of
what is not useful and repairing Of
what is
With all this cleaning up going on,
it's a good time to do a little spring
cleaning of oneself-to see what faulty
places can be found and mended. To
see what there is that.ought to be got
rid of altogether and what only needs
repair To take stock of ones aims
and ideals and see how near one comes
to keeping them in sight To sweep
the dust from ones soul and the cob.
webs from his spiritual vision. Clean
up everything, even to your own heart.
clear away malice and greed and envy.
Make the soil ready for new planting.
Baltimore Sun.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-05-18
Governor Hatfield Calls Another Ses-
sion Of LEGISLATURE.

Governor Hatfeld's call for the extra
ordInery session of the Legislature to
meet at Charleston Tuesday, May IS,
was amended after first being made pub
lie to give authority for reinstating the
items in the general appropriation bill
which be had vetoed, and to permit the
consideration of amendments for the fur
ther strengthening of the prohibition law.
Unless unexpected friction should oc-
cur the same organizations effected at
the regular session will be continued IN
the. second extra ordinary session. SEN
ator E. T. England remaining at the
head of the Senate and Delegate Vernon
E. Johnson, speaker of the house. John
r. Harris will be clerk of Senate. as be-
fore. and John Guy Prehard will be
clerk of the house.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-05-18
The Old Red Mill.
IS down there in the valley

It's down there in the valley
Where they fought at Fishers Hill,
In all the golden memories
Of the little old red mill
The only mill they left us
In that blighting breath of war,
When they burned the church and cot
tage
And the mansions and the store:
The old red mill still grinding
In the waters of that stream
The golden grain and beauty
On the noiseless wheels of dreaml
The trees ars bending ore it,
AS if they loved it still,
And all the once-sweet music
OF the little old red mill
And there the phantom farmers
From the valley bring their corn
And it's spring in Shenandoah
In the dewy depths of morn:
In the dewy dreams my brother,
Of the mills that purred and sang
Ere the blazing torches touched them
And the bitter bullets rangl
There is no sweeter corner
In the world than where the still
Bright dreams of loved Virginia
Deck the shadows of the mill
Of the old red mill they left us.
Out of all the valley knew
In those gray dark days of conflict
When the battle-trumpets blew:
When they blew across to Dixie,
And the mills went one by one,
With their old wheel sad and silent
And their work forever done
1t sits there in the valley
Where they fought at Fishers Hill:
And sweet spot for the valley
Is that little old red mill
The mill we bring our memories
To be ground into song
For the hearts that fought and suffered
That our hearts might still be strong:
The old red mill, still buzzing
BY the ripping stream of time,
In the dreams of mystic summers
In the loved Virginia cline!
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-05-18
Notice

Is hereby given that at meeting Of the
stockholders of the Citizens Fire Insurance
Company, a corporation created and organ
lied under the laws of the State of West
virginia. held at Charles Town, Jefferson
County. West Virginia. on tne oath day of
April, 1915, tae following resolutions were
adopted:
sRES0LVED, that the Citizens Fire In
sursnce Company, a corporation created
and organized under the laws OF the State
of West Virginia, does hereby discontinue
business as a corporation and surfenders TO
said State its charter and corporate fran
chises. The Board of Directors will proceed
10 convert the property, chose in action
aud all assets of this corporation into cash,
nd pay off and discharge all its debts,
liabilities and obligations; and after fully
rischarging all such debts, liabilities and
Obligations, divide the remainder among
ohe stockholders pro, rata with their several
Holdings of STOCK, but no such payment
shall be made to any stockholder until
after the publication of the notice herein
after provided; and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the Presl-
dent of this corporation cause notice OF the
adoption of the foregoing resolution to be
published in some newspaper of general
circulation, published near the principal
office or place of business of this corpora
ton, once week for four successive weeks,
and that be certify these resolutions to the
Secretary of State the State of West Vir'
ginia, and deliver to him certificate show
ing the publication of said notice as pro
vided by law"
Given nnder my hand this 24tn day o
April, 1915. nn
Pres. of the Citizens Fire
Insurance Com latS
Attest:
w. w. ALEX ANDgR-
Secretary.
| Anvil Ar
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-05-18
The Knockers Greed.

| believe that nothing IS right. be-
lieve every thing.is wrong. l believe
that alone have the right idea. The
town is wrong. the editor is wrong, the
teachers are wrong, the preachers are
wrong: the things they are doing are
wrong and they are doing them in the
wrong way anyhow. / believe could
fix things if they would let me. If they
don't | will get lot of other fellows
like myself and we will see that moth
ing is done. / do not believe that the
town ought TO grow. 1t is too big now.
| believe in fighting every public i'm
provement and spelling everybody's
pleasure. am always to the front in
opposing things and never yet have l
advanced an idea or supported move
ment that would make people happier
or add to the pleasure of man, woman,
or child. l am opposed to fun and am
happiest at a funeral. | believe in
starting such reforms as will take all
the joy out of life. It's a sad world
and am glad of it, Amen.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-05-18
Memorial Day in Charles Town.

Our Annual Memorial Day Service will
be he'd IN Charles Town on Saturday.
May goth The usual professions of
veterans, fire and other companies will
be made to the several graveyards and
the Cemetery in which Confederate Sol
diers have been buried. After this duty
has been performed. those wishing TO
hear an address, will assemble at the
Court House, where an address will be
delivered by DIR. b, NJ. Roszsl. of Win
chester, Virginia, The order Of the pro-
cession will be published later. All
Confederate soldiers. sons OF veterans.
daughters of the Confederacy aud other
citizens interested in doing honor to our
gallant dead, are invited to attend.
R. P. CHEW,
President Lee Memorial Association.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-05-18
The May Term Of the Circuit Court
Begins.

The Jefferson Circuit Court Convened
this morning. with Judge Woods IN the
Char.
The Grand July is considering differ
ent cases, and is composed as follows:
Logan B. Shut, Foreman, lanes Ea-
gan. Robt Browse, w. c. Riley. Henry
Dutterer. Lewis w. Clipp, c. w. Hen
shaw, Jas. w. Strider, Lloyd l.. Watson
]. ID. Billmyer. E. r. Licklider. ID. F.
Koontz M. S. R, Moler, H, A. Carroll,
John Milton. las. M. Hough.
Hons. Geo. NJ, Beethoven. J. B. Bra
gonier. of Shepherdstown and Hon. A /.
Moore, Jr. of BerryvIlle, were in Court
this morning.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-05-18
KabIetOWn News.

On the account of it being rainy ON
Childrens Day exercise have been post.
poned until Sunday morning 10 O'Clock
May 20,
Rouss Bros. are having about 600
perch of Rock quarried for their drive
way through their "Avonwood" fam.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. NJ. Rowland, of
Gerrsdstown, are visiting MIR. {. D.
Johnson.
Mrs. Maggie Kabe and Miss Alma
Johnson of Ransom, are visiting friends
IN our town, formerly their home town.
Thomas Mercer has purchased of
County Commissioner Daniel Hefle-
power about acre of land adjoining
his lot near the Cold Storage Pant.
Mrs. Fred Keinschmrtz. of Washing
ton is visiting her friends and relatives
in our neighborhood
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-05-18
A Smile That Brought Down the House.

Last week many of our pc ople that at
tended the Moving Pictures" the first
part of the week enjoyed the "FiIippina
Violinist in Vaudeville" During one of
selections Baby in the audience was
inclined to be fretful until finally ore
scen-do was reached with full force. The
Musicians eyes were then riveted in the
direction of the Baby when to the s=r-
prise of every one a most pleasant smile
lighted up his face the audience then
joined him in a laugh and at the close of
his piece. gave him prolonged applause.
A Smile" is never forgotten nor is a
"Frown.'
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-05-18
Miss BeItzhoOVer's Recital.

Miss Katherine Beltzhoover, of Shep-
herdstown. graduated in School of Music
at West Virginia University last week in
piano and pipe organ. Miss Beethoven
is the first graduate IN organ of the
School of Music. We copy the following
review of her recital from ths Morgan
town New Dominion:
Miss Katharyn Beltzhoover. of the IN
iversity school of music, gave her grad.
uation recital IN organ and piano before
a largejaudiencea at Commencement Hall
last evening. This was the sixth gradu
alton recital of the year. and while all
havebeen we'll attended, Miss Beethoven
was of special Interest because she is the
first graduate in organ, Her varied pro-
gram showed the tone and brllliancy of
the great instrument to excellent advan-
tage. Miss Beltzhoover has mastered the
difficulties of peddling, and her entire
work is conscientious, adequate aud con.
vIncing.
In the organ group, Rogers Inter.
mezzo Andantiuo. with Its soft, delicate
qualities. was exquisitely played, and
elected the heartiest commeudation by
the discriminating audience. The last
organ number, the rhapsody by Silver,
formed brilliant end pleasing close to
this part of the program.
I'm all of the piano numbers, Miss
Beltzoover displayed remarkable tech
meal efficiency, and faithful reading. OF
special merit was her performance of the
Snding "Serenade," with its pianissimo
tone effects, and the audience heartily
attested their approval, The final num-
Der, the light, dashlng Concerto" by
Menelssohn, with the orchestral parts
played by MIR. Butterfield on second
piano, closed we'll balanced program,
and left most favorable impression with
the audience.
Miss Beltzoover was warmly congratu
lated upon her attainments and will most
creditably represent the school from
which she is to graduate.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-05-18
Shenandoah Junction News.
Shenandoah Junction, w. Va,

May IS, 1918.
Mrs, j. Y Blackford has returned to
Petersburg and Moorefeld, w. Va.
Mrs. E. H. Mcdonald entertained on
Wednesday evening IN honor of Mr.. and
Mrs. Vim. A. Daniel.
Mrs. r. A. kenfro was a Shepherds
town visitor during the past week.
Miss Ester Furtney, who spent the
winter with her sisters in Washington.
has returned home.
Miss Alice Link Osbourn is visiting
her brother, Prof, Samuel Osbourn at
Port Deposit, Md. We understand she
will remain for the commencement ex-
ercises of Tome Institute.
Mr.. Earl Mcdonald will leave shortly
for visit to the Pacific Coast. visiting
en- route the Grand Canyon. Pike Peak.
and the Panama Pacific Exposition.
Rumor has it he will take a bride with
him; it is long trip alone, but an ex-
cellent one for honeymoon.
We have just learned that MIR. and
Mrs. w. A. Daniel spent the greater
part of their honeymoon IN New York
City, where Mr.. Daniel was a resident
tor number of years. He thus gives
proof of either being very brave man
or else one of most exemplary character
1t is not many of us who would take our
bride to our old camping ground.
The Good Doctor says he has decided
not to go to Europe this summer.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-05-18
JacksOn's Home as Park.

Weston, w. Va, May s-The farm
near here on which General Stonewall
Jackson wareared, is to be transformed
into public park. according to an an
nouncement today by the Traction Com
pany which has purchased the property
The old homestead was DESTROYED by FIRE
recently. but the grist mill III whice the
famous Confederate General worked
during his boyhood is still standing. The
place has been named 'Stonewall Jack
son Park "
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-05-18
Executors Notice.

Having qualified as Executor ofthe late
VIM, c. Bragg, the undersigned hereby gives
notice to persons with claims against said
estate to present The same properly authen.
ticated for payment. and all persons indebted
to said estate are hereby requested to make
prompt settlement.
D. S. HUGHES,
Executor.
Nav AT
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-05-18
State OF Ohio. city OF Toledo.
IIoaS Cnilntu So.

Frank ]. Cheney makes oath tba+ ,o ..
senior partner Of the firm of +. ] Cbenev
d Co.. doing business in the CITY Of To,
Iedo, County and State aforesaid. and
mat SAD firm will pay the sum of ONE
cry case of Catarrh that cannot be cured
oy the use of HALLS CATARRH CURE
FRANK j. CHENEY.
sworn to before me and subscribed In
A. D. 1856.
(SeaD A. W. GLEASON.
Notary Public
Hairs Catarrh Cure is taken internalIv
and acts directly upon the blood and mn.
cous surfaces of the system. Send for
testimonials free
f. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. O.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
rake Halls Family Pills for consultation.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-05-18

The new dental law. passed by the
last legislature, which goes into effect
May Is, is most drastic one. The
law provides several punishments for
those who practice painless dentistry
when the patient really does feel pain.
Many dentists in this state are liable to
be forced out of business by reason of
not being able to qualify under the
new examination.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-05-18
Children Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
CA 8 TO RIA
ADVERTISED LETTERS

ADVERTISED LETTERS,
List OF le'ters remaining in the Postoffice at
Charles Town, Jefferson county, W. Va, on
SATURDAY.. May Is, 1915. Persons calling TO
same VIII be required 10 pay one cent tor
each letter:
Prof J. A. White, c. q. johnson. Wallace
Mckee, Romeo F. Medley. MONTGOMERY
Fish Co Mrs. b. Grove, Miss Mary John
son, Miss Greasy Johnson. Mrs. James Milin
Miss II. N. Naugb.
The ABOVE ietters, ~ not called for within
fifteen days, viii be sent to the dead letter
office. Persons calling for them will please
s ~ that they are advertised.
H. N. BRADLEY. p. NJ.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-05-18
FOR COUNCILMAN.

We are authorized to announce Mr. e. E.
MILEY as Candidate for Councilm an from
the Fourth Ward. subject to the decision of
the Voters of Charles Town at the next
e lection
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-05-18
FOR COUNCILMAN.

We are authorized to announce Mr.. H. c.
PAGE as a Candidate for Councilman from
the Third Ward. subject to the action of
the voters at the Corporation Election.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-05-18
Withdrawal Notice.

| take this means of notifying my
friends that am not candidate for
Councilman from the Third Ward. I
thank all who were giving me their sup
port. and sincerely appreciate their good
WILL OSCAR K. PHILLIPS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-05-18
FOR COUNCILMAN.

We are authorized by the many friends of
s. LEE PHILLIPS TO announce him as a
Candidate for election % the Town Council
from the 3rd Ward at the Coming Election
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-05-18
FoR COUNCILMAN.

We are authorized to announce Mr. WIN
II. ANDERSON as Candidate for the Town
Council from the Third Ward
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-05-18
FOR COUNCILMAN.

We are authorized to announce Mr.
THORNTON T. PERRY as a Candidate for
election to the Town Council from
the Second Ward. subject to the action of
the Voters at the CORPORATION election
Thursday, May ", 1915.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-05-18
FOR COUNCILMAN

Mr.. Editor:
You will please announce Mr.. A. NJ. s,
MORGAN as candidate for Councilman
rom the Fourth Ward. He will be sup
ported at the coming corporation election by
MANY VOTERS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-05-18
FOR COUNCILMAN,

We are auth orized to announce Mr.. W, B
ALDER, as candidate for reelection to
the Town Council from the First Ward
subject to the action of the voters ofCharles
Town at the coming election.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-05-18
FOR COUNCILMAN.
Mr. Editor

Mt. Editor:
Please announce MR.. THOs. 9. BOWL
ING as Candidate for election to the
Town Council from the Third Ward. He
will be supported at the Coming Election by
MANY VOTERS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-05-18
WALTER w. COTTON, Defenda
OBJECT OF SUIT.


The object of this suit is to obtain a d.
voree mensa ct thoro from the defendant.
and by order of the Court all necessary
means to enable plaintiff to prosecute this
suit ana Tor temporary and permanent all
mony. and for such special aud general re-
lief as may be meet and proper in the case
1t appearing. on affidavit filed in this
suit. that the Defendant Walter w. Coltnn
is non resident of the State of West Vir-
ginia and he is hereby required to sppear
within One Month after the date of the first
publication of this order, and do what Is
necessary to protect his interst in this mat
ter. 1t is ordered that copy OF this order
be forthwith published once week for four
consecutive 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
OF Jefferson County, at least twenty DAYS be-
fore judgment or decree is rendered.
q. W. CONRAD. Clerk OF the Circuit Court
BROWN d BROWN, Pc.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-05-18

In Charms Town on Monday morning
a package of laundry, containing table
linen, etc. Finder will please return to
Office of Spirit of Jefferson.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-05-18
RazOrS HOned.
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 May, 1915.
KATHERINE COTTON, Plaintiff
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-05-18
Report Of the Condition
OF THE
Bank of Charles Town

Located at Charles Town. Jefferson County
in the State of Vest Virginia, at the close of
business May l, 1915.
Bank first began business April 1871.
RESOTRCES
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-05-18
cold Frame Cabbage
Plants

Now Ready. and all other garden plants
in season. MRS LEWIS O'HALE,
Near Higgs' Orchard in Ransom
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-05-18

State of West Virginia. County of jefferson:
/, John Porterfeld, Cashier of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true to the best of my
knowledge and belief.
JOHN PORTERFIELD.
Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
9th day of May, 1915.
A. s.. MORGAN,
Notary Public
Correct-Attest
s. s. DALGARN,
j. J. WYSONG,
MILTON BURR,
Directors.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-05-18
Money to Loan.

On Redemption of Shares in tire Charles
Town & Ransom Building and Loan Associa-
ton, Tuesday, p. m. At the office OF the
Association. FRANK BECK WITH.
Sec'y aud Treas'r
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-01
POSTPONE ALLIED ATTACK ON THE
GERMAN LINE TILL new BRITISH
FORCES take FIELD IN the WEST

London, Dec. 31-C12.30 P. M).-There
are increasing indications in the opinion
of British observers of events on the
continent, that a serious allied offensive
movement against the whole German line
in the western arena of the war will be
postponed until such time as larger con-
tingents of Lord kitcheners new army
take the field. The losses of the Allies
sustained up to the present time in the
tentative thrusts forward here and there
have been heavy in proportion to the
gains achieved, and it is understood that
the various leaders unite in the opinion
that the sacrifices entailed by general
advance at this time would be too great.
The turn of events in the eastern thea
tire of hostilities, where Russia appears
to be more than holding her own. neces-
states, nevertheless, continued hard
pressure against the German lines III the
west TO prevent them from moving any
more of their troops TO the eastern field.
In the west the town of La Bassce,
still held by the Germans. is proving to
be one of the hardest problems the allied
forces have to solve. The invaders have
thrown up exceptionally strong earth
works around La Bassee and they have
two army corps quartered in the city. To
take this stronghold by direct assault
would mean a terrible loss of life but
its taking is essential TO any concerted
move forward in. order TO afford protec
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-01
LONDON TIMES wei COMES TEXT
OF AMERICAN NOTE TO Govt

London, Jan. las A. M.-The
Times in an editorial welcomes the
text Of the American note protesting
against detention of American COM
merce by British warships which, it
saws. displays entire justice and friend
illness.
The President and his colleagues"
the Times says, have been at pains to
insist in several passages Of the note
that they do not advocate their claims
in any spirit Of hostility, or from any
lack of appreciation of the momentous
nature Of the conict in which we are
engaged, or from any wish to gain uA-
due commercial advantage at our ex-
pense. We accept these assurances full
ly and gladly. They are what we
should have expected from great and
friendly nation"
The Times then refers to the pas
sage in the note which complains that
the British policy toward neutral ships
exceeds the manifest necessity Of bel
ligerents and which concludes Not
justified by the rules Of international
law or required under the plea OF SELF
preservation"
These last words" says the Times
are significant and We shall be sur
prised if the issue is not Joined upon
them in the British reply. Americans
cannot doubt that the war is in the
highest degree a war for gelf-preser5
walton upon our part and we shall
doubtless urge that broadly speaking
and with possible exceptions in lndlvl-
dual cases the interference with neu-
trail commerce which we have practlced
comes within the terms of this recog-
nizeG limitation of general neutral
rights
Proceeding 10 give figures OF what
il claims is an enormous increase an
American shipments of copper to
neutral countries in September ana
october as compared with the same
months last year, the Times asks:
Does not this fact create a reason
able presumption that much OF THIS
copper was at one time being SNUG
gled into Germany and Austria? Is IL
not a manifest necessity Of self-pres-
ervation that we should reserve 10
ourselves the right OF scrutinlzihs
closely such EXPORTS