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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-29
Stateshouse Chat

Miss Leola Titcomb of Lowell, Mass,
who has been the guest of Miss Irene
C. Marks, stenographer in the Execu-
tive departmept, returned home on
Tuesday. !,
Mathes and Mrs. Mathes will l>ave to-
day for the formers old home in
South Berwick, where they will visit
until Sunday. =
The State Board of Assessors is
again at the offices in the Capitol, at
work on the preparation OF the new
State valuation.
The warning against shooting at
anything without knowing what it is
and the admonition never to leave
wounded game in the woods or fields
to suffer for days and perhaps weeks
before merciful death comes, with the
editorial comment, recently published
in the kennebec Journal, had an al
most instant response, Warden Charles
Z. Gray of Fryeburg on the following
day reporting to the Fish and Game
department the finding of a deer that
had been wounded and left to die in
the woods 1t had been suffering for
several weeks and it's condition was
pitiable. The warden, of course, at
once put it out of misery.
DR.. Charles D. Smith, superintendent
of the Maine General hospital at Port
land, was a business caller on Tues
day at the State House.
John F. Sprague of Foxcroft was a
caller Tuesday at the State library,
engaged in looking up matter for his
department toward the new History
of Maine, the Northeast Boundary.
State Librarian H. E. Dunnack was at
the library Tuesday.
The condition of State Horticultural
Clyde L. Wilkins has so improved that he
will today leave the Augusta General
hospital and go to his home in Wilton.
His father, w. w. Wilkins of the same
place, arrived yesterday to accompany
him home.
Major E. E. Philbrook. in charge of
the brown-tail moth work. was at the
State House Tuesday on business.
John P. Kelley, bookkeeper at the Maine
State prison, DR.. Carl J. Hedin. superin-
tendent of the Maine School for tho
Feeble Minded. and A. M. Richardson,
bookkeeper Of the Western Maine SAM
forum. were among the visitors at the
Office Of State Auditor Sullivan Tuesday.
Deputy Bank Commissioners L. P. No
BILE of Portland and George e. McFar-
land Of Bangor were at the State House
Tuesday on bueiness connected with the
State banking department.
An official of the State Highways
Commission was here Saturday. look
ing over the Peoples ferry and he
learned incidentally that the Hocko-
mock had during the year thus far
ferried about an even $4,000 auto
moblies.-Bath Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-29
; Hos0 to Help 7housands

Most everyone is anxious to help IN
some way to remove pain and suffering
that Is why so many homes now
nave on hand, ready for instant use, .
bottle OF Minard's Liniment. Il Is sold
by druggists everywhere as the one de.
pendable liniment for stopping pain Of
all kinds. For backache. 1umbago,
rheumatism, soreness. stiffness and for
sore hands and feet, Minard's Liniment
quickly and surely gives instant relief.
IL IS absolutely pure. entirely stainless
ana cannot burn nor blister. It soothes
the fevered wounds and bruises and
meals BEAUTIFULLY. Be sure your bottle
IS not empty. You may need It any
moment. Nothing can take its place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-29
New Corporations

The following corporations, organized
under the laws Of Maine. have had their
certificates of incorporation approved by
the Office Of the attorney general Of the
State:
Wass Island Silver Blackjack Company.
organized Nov. q at Portland to buy.
sell. raise. ranch and rear fur-bearing
animals and game and conduct general
farming and breeding business IN the
same; also deal in furs. pelts and game.
Capital stock $4,000, all common. par
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-29
Our 1916 Druggists

The following list of persons to
whom certificates as druggists have
been issued by the Maine Commission
ers of Pharmacy during the present
year of 1916, are recorj1ed, as required
by law, in the office. of the secretary
of State, between JAN. 1 and Sept. 1
inclusive. including the numbers 11s0
to 1870: -
Under date of Feb. 9, Leroy M. York,
Bangor; T. Richard Pye, Portland:
William N. O'Neil, Biddeford: Odias
Demers. Sanford: Addison N. Will
liams, Strong; James E. Buckley, Ban
gor; Ralph G. Whitney. Thomaston;
April u, Frank Iing Hargreaves.
Sanford; Carroll r. Staples. Norridge-
wock: George w. A1Vey. Portland;
Marian L. F'ifeld, South Brewer: VIM.
A. Jarrett. OronotIbA reciprocation):
Lewis o. Barrows; Newport: June 27.
Ray H. Couteman.. Portland: Otis S.
Dudley, Fort Fairfield: Ebert E..
Hardy. Farmingtonf. Earle A. Blan-
Chef, Northampton, Mass: VIM. J.
Macklin, Millinocket? John C. Reardon,
Portland; VIM. F. Quinn, Hallowell:
Ralph W. Merrill Brewer: Horace E.
Grant, Waterville; Harley F. Rawson.
Buckfield; Frankie. Slatey, rBidgton;
Fremont B. Fletcher. Augusta; Frank
G. Killigrew, Ola Orchard (by recip-
rocation); Aug 9, David T. Kelley.
Biddeford; George L. Baker, Orono;
Irving w. CLANCY. Stoneham, Mass;
Sept /, Bert P. Porter. ashford, (by
reciprocation).
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-29
National Guard

Special Orders No. 139 have been Is
sued under date Of November % from
the office Of the adjutant general. re-
garding discharges from the National
Guard Of Maine as follows:
1. Second Lieutenant Chester B.
Henna, Machine-Gun Company. Second
Infantry, National, Guard Of the State
of Maine, is hereby granted honorable
discharge from the military service Of
the state by reason Of resignation.
2. First Lieutenant Edward D. john
son. chaplain. National Guard Of the
State of Maine. is hereby granted hon
orable discharge from the military SER
vice of the State. by reason Of resigna-
ton, to date November rs. 1916.
3. In accordance with the provisions
of sub paragraph (dD. paragraph 2. Sec
ton 70, The Military Law. as amended.
the following men of the Fourth Com
pany. are hereby discharged from the
National Guard of the State of Maine,
oy reason of failure to sign oath under
Section 73, National Defense Act, ap-
proved June 8. 1916, and whereabouts
being unknown:
Musician John w. Mcneil.
Private Walter H. Green,
Private Edward w. Higgins.
Private Jared S. White.
4. In accordance with paragraph z,
letter of Militia Bureau. War Depart
ment. October 9. Observation-Disclosures
Musician First Glass Ernest F. Morong.
Band. Coast Artillery Corps. is hereby
discharged from the National Guard of
the State of Maine, by reason Of be-
ing physically disqualified for military
service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-29
Nc! s;f;i;Ii;iI 4fc|H* !|;!]|Y!
SSS3 DOSE Hcz99RSsI<Y2l>Y9

Gall Stones. Cancer and Ulcers Of the
Stomach and Intestines. Auto-Intoxica-
ton, Yellow Jaundtce. Appendicitis and
other fatal ailments result from Stomach
Trouble Thousands of Stomach Suffer
ers owe their complete recovery to Mayr's
Wonderful Remedy. Unlike any other for
Stomach Ailments. For sale by Bowditch
5une2, wed-fri.U
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-29

counties OF Aroostook, Franklin. Han
COCK. oxford. Piscataquis, Somerset
ana washington had lower death rates
.hah that OF the whole state, while the
counties OF Androscoggin. Cumberland.
1>enneoec' Knox. Penobscot, sagada-
tCentinusd on PAGE 14-cejupa q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-29
Governor and Council

Tho report Of the Tuesday evening
session of the Governor and Council
will be found in another part Of this
issue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-29
Vital Statistics

The annual report Of DR.. A. G.
Young of Augusta, registrar OF vital
statistics, which has been filed with the
Governor and Council. shows that
there were 1871 births in Maine dur
ing the past year, 1923 more than in the
preceding year, 6,707 marriages, IS
II GAS deaths, 96 more than in the pre-
ceding year.
The number of living children born
during the year was 1880 and the
number Of stillbirths was ISL. OF the
whole number of living children Of
which the sex was certified, $3.50 were
males and 1913 were females. The
birth-rate of living children for the
state was 2o91 for each 1000 of popu-
lation. The average birth-rate in the
cities per 1000 population was 21.34 as
compared with 20.6S for the rest Of the
state.
The birth rate Of the different coun-
ties varied widely. AS it invariably
has been every year since the registra-
ton began, it was the highest in
Aroostook. 31.5o and the lowest in
Knox. 1853. In four counties, Andros-
coggin, Aroostook, Oxford and Wash
ington. the birth rate was above that
Of the whole state. OF the total births
in the state. 60.31 per cent were Of ma
tive parents; 1887 per cent. were of
foreign parentage; 1910 per cent were
Of parents. one Of whom was foreign
while in LAP per cent. the nationality
was not stated.
Hancock county had the largest per-
centage OF native-born parents. $500
per cent. with Waldo county second.
The largest percentage of foreign born
parents was in Biddeford. The largest
number Of births was in March and
the smallest number in November.
The three consecutive months n
which the largest number of births oc-
CURED were March. April and May.
Marriages
The marriage rate was higher IN An
oroscoggin county than elsewhere in
the state. it being for that county IN "a
per 1OOO per population. The lowest
marriage rate was in Hancock county.
~ the o'1o7 records of marriage in
w"'ch' tnere was statement of BIRTH
place. IN 71s4 per cent the groom and
orloe were both American; in s.52 per
cent. both were of foreign birth: in 3 40
ene groom was American and the bride
was OF Foreign birth; while in s.s1 ner
cent foreign groom and American
ue were united. The largest num-
E OF marriages were solemnized in
June ana the smallest number in
March. al
me largest number, both Of grooms
ano brides, was between 20 and %
seels OF age. While still under Is
ye.s OF age. % brides were married:
- ene ese period. Is to 20 years. there
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-29

en- off all the snow, just as in this Sec
ton, with no telling when more would
arrive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-29

Public Utilities Has Two Hearings = A CON-
plant and Hearings Ord Tered = Surveying
State Lands, for Sale for School Purposes =
The State Scalers for the Winter = National
Guard Discharges, Including Lieut.. Henna,
I'd Me-, and Chaplain Johnson, C. A. CHEW
Druggists Vital Statistics for 1916 - Penob-
scot Indian Agents Estim ties - Corpora
tions-Chat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-29
MANY.
BEING
CURED
Cases -of Years Standing Re-
stored to Health and Vigor by
Prof. Caldwell's Treatment.
They came from far and near.
Engage your Treatment
now

Among the
well Informed.
doubt no lon
ger exists Of
Prof. Cal d.
wells wonder
full success in
curing lon g
standing dis
e a 8 e s. The
evidence ac-.
cumulates and
is so direct
a n d positive
that 1t would
appear tn a t
anyone W h o
will continue
to suffer in
the old way
without max
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-29
Cold Breezes
Cause SneezcS

ard warn you that you are taking
cold. Don't let it settle in your head
or throat. Drive it out with Hale's
Honey of Horehound and Tar. Clears
head and throat and relieves coughs
and hoarseness. All druggists, 25cts
bottle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-29

HortieuIturist's Department
Assistant State Horticulturist Eaton
has returned from trip through
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-29

Brunswick Bath. Bowdoinham. Rock
land and Union. locking over orchards,
apples and nursery stock His next trip
will b to CumbsTaand and parts Of Ken
uebec counties On the Same line Of
work.
Mr.. Eaton has just received some
samples Of the Gano apple raised by
Guy L. Mitchell Of Auburn. They are
perfect samples and as handsome as one
could ask. It only goes to show that
Maine can raise any II not all Of the
finest apples raised anywhere in the
world. We have the climate and the
soil conditions somewhere in this broad
State and Mr.. Eaton expects to see more
and more engage in orcharding.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-29

Wis. Il aehss assin-tr, Pike's rssthsehs Drs,s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-29

=. a,,.. lowest death-rate was in Pisca-
qu'S county. beng 11.s1 Der cent. m.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-11
Church Items.

Rev. F, A. Tyler is conducting a series OF
NEE ings in the NJ. E Church South in this
place.
Services IN st James Catholic Church
~c)nd Sunday, Mass 8:45 m; Fourth Sun
day 1870 IN, evening services 1880 p m
The Great Sunday School Specialist, DR..
J. T. Watts. of Richmond, Va. will con-
duct Sunday School Institute IN the Bap-
fist Church, Jan uary 80 23 All inter ested
ms. s. work will do we'll to hear this attrac-
tive and instructive speaker.
The Series of subject on the "Home' by
Pastor Cole this week at the Baptist Church
are as follows;
Tuesday night, The Home, not the
House"
Wednesday night, King and Queen of
the Home"
Thurs day night, Parental Pesrousi-
blity."
Friday night, The Serits of the week t.
be concluded By the Rev. Mr. Alfrieud for
Pastor. SUNDAY morning Pastor Cola viii
begin a series of Sermons on the Ten Com.
mandments' to be continued each night
through the week.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-11

Miss Katie Aisquith entertained with
a delightful bridge party on Wednes-
dav afternoon in honor of her sister,
Mrs. Richard w. Alexander, of Balti-
more. Six tables were in play and
delicious supper was served. Assisting
Miss Aisquith We're Misses Mary Tyler
Duffy and Margaret Alexander, of
Baltimore and the Misses Baylor.
Those playing were Mesdames Richard
w. Alexander, w. W. Coe, Cruger w.
Smith. James Aldridge, Chas. A. john
son. H. C. Getzendanner, George Eys-
ter. DeHertburn Washington. William
Campbell, John Strother, Thornton
Perry. Chas. Crane, Forrest W. Brown
Chas. Baylor, W. F. Alexander, Will
liam Neill, E. e. Cooke, Norton Eli
bridge. of Long Island, Robert Baylor,
of Baltimore, Brantz Roszel, of Vim
chester, Misses Mollie Robleton, OF
South Carolina, Anna Riddle. Anne
Mcdonald, Christine Washington,
Annie Lloyd Baylor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-11
Harry Potts Meets With Fatal Acct
dent In Wyoming.

News has been received in Shepherds
town of the death of Mr.. Joseph Henry
Potts, eldest son of Mr.. aud Mrs. Henry
w Potts, of that place, few days ago.
No details were received. except the bare
statement that his automobile had over
turned near Dubois aud that he had been
killed IN the wreck. Mr.. Potts was gen.
eral manager and secretary of the Wy
ON ng Tie and Timber Company, with
h adquarters Al Riverton, and was re.
parded as ou- If the most PROMISING
Young lumber men of that section.
He had especially fitted himself for
such work, having stu lied forestry both
at Yale University aud on the famous
Blltmore Estate in North Carolina. He
was also an officer in the United States
Forestry Service, resigning from govern
ment employ less than year ago to as
sumo his duties IN the company in which
he was largely interested. Ills sad aud
sudden death is a dreadful blow to his
parents and other members of his family
and they have the deepest sympathy of
our people in their distress. The body
will be brought to Shepherdstown for
burial. The president of the company,
Mr.. Foster, and John Ed. Schley. who
has been associated with Mr.. Potts and
who was east on visit, are in Chicago.
and will come on with the body. Mr..
Potts, who was 2S years of age, is sur.
vived by his parents. his brother Lew
elyn Potts and two sisters, Misses Eleanor
and Margaret Potts.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-11


A good brown co ton SC per yard worth
&c, s. H. Lands.
All kinds of pumps for sale by W. Ralph
Burns.
Look! Look! Get our prices on high grade
Rock Lime o NJ Phillips Lumber aud Sup
ply Co.
DISHES FREE-The c, F. Wall Co, wi
give you set of dishes with the purchase
of three plils Of International Stock Food.
Call at the office and see a sample set and
get particulars. The c. F. Wall Co.
Crude Carbo.ic Acid, 25c the qnart at
Miller's Pharmacy.
Cough syrups zoe cash, Mcslvin4 Indi-
: stion pills Csc guaranteed a H nuers.
Kream Krust Bread Che Quality Loaf
at Brown Bros. Our name Oh every loaf.
Give your Children Nyals Baby Cough
Syrup, buy it Of MIler's Pharmacy.
Growers Tender Foot Shoes for Lad es at
$ NJ OF Go.
just received large supply of Roofing
and Fave Trough at o NJ Phillips Lumber
and Supply Company.
We are always in the market for junk
Give US call. Always highest prices.
Hymsn Wiener.
1t is worth your time you spend looking
over the bargains at the Racket Stores.
If you suffer with corns, bunions or in
grown nails will make engagements by
appointment and guarantee immediate re-
lief. :. NJ. Behrend,
Expert Chiropodist,
Phone SCR. Charles Town. w. Va.
Buy Ingersoll Watches of Miller's Phar-
macy. always complete stock.
See your doctor first. then come to Mil
ler's Pharmacy.
If you need a truss go to see DIR. Scott at
DR.. Pittmau's old stand, Large stock and
low prices.
American and Ell wood fence also, steel
rosts makes a perfect neat fence John G,
Burns Co.
We make speciality on high grade finest
material at o N Philids Lumber and Sup.
ply Company.
Lilly Cream Seper atoIs, gets all the Cream
Price is right. John e. Burns, Co
For underwear and hosiery see s. n. Ian
| is.
Kettle stoves and iron kettles at Callan's
We pay highest prices for horse hides
Hyman Wiener.
Justin Ye-Old-Time Comfort Shoes.
Racket Stores.
New Floor Covering at Palmbaum's.
Ask Miller's Pharmacy first.
Stock Bulls for sale or loan. Few steer
or sails @. F. Wei.
Can furnish nice healthy butche1ing hog
$50 to 200lbs. Wall
For good results bring or ship your bee
hides to the CT Wall Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-11
C N BEARD.

will be inCharles Town at ourRepository
Date to be announced later. Please call
to see me at that time in regard tc a nice
buggy or surrey for spin We pay trans
portation on wheels for new rubber tire.
and we do the work cheaper than any firm
in the country. Write or call to see us.
Through the week Mr.. Adam Brown
the Palm Hotel is our representative, and
will at all times he glad to show you our
various vehicles.
Milford Slough,
For Thrush Il Slough.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-11

Mrs. F. L. Jordan entertained the
afternoon Bridge Club, on Tuesday
afternoon last. Those playing were
Mesdames Noble Jordan, of Virginia;
Norton Eldridge. of Long Island, N.
Y; William Neil, William Campbell.
E. E. Cooke, w. F. Alexander. H. C.
Getzendanner, George Eyster, t. c.
Bowling, H. H. Mccormick, W. ].
Wright, Phillip Nelson, Chas. A. John
son, Chas. Baylor. Richard Alexander,
Miss Laura Campbell
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-11

A movement is under way at the
Charles Town High School to establish
an Athletic Association among the
bows. A meeting was held Tuesday
afternoon and a committee appointed
to draw up constitution and arrange
other matters. The constitution and
further developments of the association
will be announced later.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-11
Wysong-FiSher

Wehave received an announcement of
the marriage of Mr.. William Scott Wy
song and Miss Catherine Theresa Fisher
which took place in Baltimore on Satur-
dav, December. II, Mr.. Wyspngis son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. George E. Wvsong late
y of Charles Town. and has many friends
here who wish HIM and his fair br de bon
voyage down LIES river.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-11
Now What?

Another Christ mas has come and gone
and we are about to enter upon new year.
We thank our friends for having helped to
make the past year good business one,
and we as ure you that our best efforts will
be made to make the coming one just as
good with your help, Already we are stock
ing up with new, clean goods, stationery,
tablets, school books, blank books, etc.
Come 10 see US.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-11
LesIie-Myers.

Mr.. James A. Leslie formerly of
Charles Town and Miss SavIla Myers.
of Philadelphia. were married Decem-
Der IS. 1918. at the home of the brides
sister, Mrs John B. Matthaei in Phila-
delphia, By Rev. E. Parson
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-11
Week Of Prayer Services Wee Attend

The Week Of PRAYER Services came to
a close in the Presby terian Church last
Sunday night, with an immense crowd
IN attendance. Rev. S.W Co'e. preached
a powerful serm rom tie SUI ject &c d
o yer A " The serv cts during the week
were we'll ATTENDED; and much interested
W s m n tested 81
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-11

The remains Of the late Sumter Sill
colt, who died at his home in 'Daw-
son county, Neb., December 30th,
were brought to Ebeneezer church
near his old home in Loudoun county,
Va, for burial. Mr.. Silcott went to
Nebraska 80 years ago, and became
independent as farmer and stock
raiser. Mr.. Silcott was friend of Mr..
H. T .Miley, Of Summit Point and was
about 90 years Of age. Mr. Miley Wis
tied him at his home in Nebraska in
the fall of 1912.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-11
Roderick--Stauhs

Mr.. Bonnie Roderick, only son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. B. w. Roderick, of
Charles Town. was married at Rock
vile, Md, on Tuesday to Miss Carrie
Staubs, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
w. Staubs, of this county
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-11

Mr.. and Mrs. George s. Bailey en-
tertained large number of relatives
and friends at dinner party at their
home on North Main street day or
two ago. Those present from out Of
town were Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Robin
son, Miss Phillips, and Mr.. George B.
Goetz, Of Charles Town, w. Va, and
Mr. Harry Goetz, of Los Angeles, Cal
winchester Star of Jan. /, 1916.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-11
Tea at PRESBYTERIAN Chanel

Tea will be served in tie Chapel bv
the L dies Aid Society OF Wednesday
Afternoon from 8 O'Clock to 6. Hot
Tea. Coffee, and Chocolate with sand
wiches and Cake will b. served. All are
cordially invited t. attend.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-11
Charles Town and Ransom to Have New
Bank.

AT meeting of a number of citizens
OF Charles Town and Ransom. held at
Harness Factory on Friday afternoon
last, il was decided to organize a Trust
Company to do general Banking aud
Trust business in Charles Town. The
capital to be not less than 500. ooo. 90 of
which $40. ooo. 90 was pledged. The new
company will begin business at an early
date.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-11
Lewis ". Clipp Dies Near MyerstoWn.

Mr.. Lewis Clipp died Sunday at his
home near Myerstown in this county,
aged 90 years from pneumonia. He was
we'll known farmer of that section, and
had many friends, He is survived by one
daughter, Mrs. Thomas Hesbitt, and two
brothers, MesSrs. Silas and John A. Clipp
The funeral cortege left the house this
morning at 10 o'clock. Iuterment IN
Edge Hill Cemetery, where services were
held