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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-07-23
See PeTshing's Crusaders.

Pershing's Crusaders, the first Off
cial United States War Feature, has
Just recently been released by the
Committee ON Public Information,
George Creel, chairman, will be shown
for the first time in West Virginia at
the ,Shepherdstown Opera House on
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
July 81, August l and 2, with matinee
each day at 2:45, and each night at s
and 9:30.
This picture has been photographed
by the U. S. Signal Corps, Navy De-
partment and French General staff.
and will give the people of America
their first opportunity of seeing our
boys in action in France, and 10 under
stand Just what these months of prep
aration have brought in combating
our common enemy.
Pershing's Crusaders calls the Ma
ton to witness with its own ewes its
glorious achievements, and shows how
Americas fighting men are spending
their lives; how American labor is
backing them up, and how our govern
ment is spending the National wealth.
Uncle Sam viii be mighty pleased to
have every citizen in this section see
it. The admission prices are for the
matinees, Children 16c and Adults CSC.
The seats for the night show are sell
ing at 20 cents each.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-07-23
Notice To Tax Payers.

The Board of Equalization and Re-
view for Jefferson County is now hold
ing daily sessions at the Court house
in Charles Town.
For the convenience of those inter
ested sessions viii be held at the
following time and places.
Shepherdstown, at the Council Room
Wednesday, July "a, to hear matters
relating to Shepherdstown District
and the Corporation of Shepherdstown.
Rarpers Ferry at Hotel Conner, to
hear matters relating to Harpers Fer,
nv District and Harpers Ferry and
Bolivar Corporations Thursday, July
18th.
AT the Court House in Charles Town
for the following Districts:
Middleway District, Tuesday, July
%.
Kabletown District, Monday July Y.
Charles Town District, Thursday,
July 10.
Charles Town Corporation, Friday,
July 10.
Ransom Corporation Friday, July 10.
All tax payers are invited to appear
before the Board on the days desig-
mated for their district and make sure
that their assessment is all right and
correct.
C. S. MUSSER, President.
CHARLES A JOHNSON, Ex-Officio
July 9-3t Secretary.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-07-23
ADVERTISED LETTEpS

List of letters remaining in the Post
office at Charles Town, Jefferson coun-
ty, w. Va, on Saturday, July 20 tn
1918. Persons calling for same will
be required to pay one cent for each
letter.
John SHORTS, David Walden, P. j.
Williams, L. Aldrighetti, Richard Ben
n.y. E. 8. Berge, Biggs Coal Co., Joe
Cloman, Jas. Colston, Joshua Davis,
Raymond Francis, VIM. H. Ganattson,
New Tsbe Mill, Frank Murphy Mr..
and Mr.. Geo. Woell, Mrs. L. L. Stem,
Mrs. S. M. Wilson, Mrs. Sue Alxan-
der, Mrs. Edward Flynn, Mrs. Minnie
NOEL, Mrs. VIM. Martin.
The above letters, if not called for
within fifteen days will be sent to the
dead letter Office. Persons calling for
them will please say that they are ad-
vertised. S. C. YOUNG, P. M.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-07-23
HarpeTS Ferry and Bolivar News.

The hotels and boarding houses are
doing a real summer business.
Nova, the new star discovered in
June is receding in the eastern skies
Astronomical observers who have been
watching the visitor nightly say it is
the brightest star that has appeard
since Kefflers star seen in October
10, 1904 and which vanished in March
after reaching a bliHiancy equalling
that of Jupiter.
Although the strike on the C. & o.
canal delayed the opening of the water
way month twenty new boat are to
be put in operation and increased ton
mage will be provided as the result be-
tween the Canal Company and the
Government.
Mr.. Daniel Nichols will be alone if
his daughter takes up war work. He
has three sons in the army, one of
them, Lewis, is in France and Shirley
and Joseph are ready to go.
Mrs. Claudio Geasy, who is a sis
ter of Mrs. George r. Bready was at
the funeral of her brother-in-law Mr.
Mr.. George r. Bready when the news
reached the War Department chat her
son, Villain Geary, of the Marine
Corps had been killed in action in
France
Miss Nellie Varndoe and sister, Mrs.
Oldknow, of Atlanta, Ga, are on their
annual visit to their cousin Miss Kate
Rockenbaugh, Bolivar Heights. Smith,
Mrs. Oldknow's son, an electrician on
government transport has had the
thrilling experience Of being torpeoed
three times. He has been in the navy
for some time.
Miss B. Penn Nunamaker, of Rich
mond, Va, formerly of this place is
visiting her cousin Mrs. Daniel o.
Bowie.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-07-23
Commissioners Notice

MRS o. M. PHILLIPS
VS..
r. H. PHILLIPS
Suit in Chancery in the Circuit Court
of Jefferson County, West Virginia.
Extract from decree of July "a 1914.
1t is adjudged, ordered and decreed
that this cause be referred to S. w.
w ashington, Commissioner in Chancery
with instruction
LIST. To ascertain any debts of the late
partI ership of VIM. Philips Sons. some
lines called the Phillips Lumber & Manu-
facto ring Co.
2ad. To settle the account of Robert Fl.
Phillips, one of the partners with said firm.
SD. To settle the account of Mrs. O. ~.
Phillips, one of the partners with said firm
4th To ascertain the interest of each
partner in said firm and in the late partner
ship assets.
5th TO report upon any other ma. ters
deemed pertinent by himself. or reque sted
by either of the parties, so as to finally set
tie the affairs OF said partnership.
Before executing this decree said Com
missioner shall give notice TO the sIid de-
PENDANT and shall also advertise In some
newspaper published in Jeffeson County, a
notice Tor proof of debts existing, if any,
against said partnership, once a week for
four consecutive weeks.
A copy teste.
JNo. NJ. DANIEL. Clerk
By 7. A. Daniel, ID. G.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-07-23
Notice To Voters.

To The Voters of West Virginia:
Pursuant to the provisions of Sec
ton 2 of Chapter 5, of the Acts of the
Legislature of West Virginia, Extra
ordinary session, 1916, notice hereby
given that there will be held q gem
eral primary election at each voting
precinct throughout the State on
Tuesday, the 9th Day of August,
1918 for the purpose of nominating
candidates for the various offices to be
elected at the general election in No
vember, 1918.
The polls will be open at $50 o'clock
A. M. and will close at $50 o'clock P.
NJ, eastern standard time. Said pri-
mary shall be conducted in on room
and at the regular voting places in
each precinct.
Given under my hand at the City of
Charleston, this the first day of July,
1918.
HOUSTON G. YOUNG,
Secretary of State of the State
of Wst Virginia.
July 16-2t.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-07-23

Claude H. Ryan, who enlisted as a
saaor in the United States Navy about
Is years ago, has been commissioned
an ensign by Secretary Daniels hay
ing been recently recommended by his
commander for promotion. He was a
member of the armed guard Of the
American steamer Lukenbach when it
was torpedoed and sent down last Oc-
tober, and was landed at Spanish
port after being in the water sc hours
He commanded the armed guard on
the steamer Tyler when it was sunk
in European waters early in May.
Ensign Ryan was for a number of
years the champion boxer and wrest-
Ter of the Atlantic feet and was never
knocked out His brother, Glen Ryan,
was commissioned a lieutenant in the
quartermasters department at Camp
Johnston, Florida. They are sons Of
Mrs. Nettie Ryan, of Winchester, Va,
and nephews of Mr.. Thomas Ryan, the
well-lmewn Charles Town meat mer-
chant.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-07-23
Letter From Scotland.

Mrs. Arthur Nicewarner has receiv-
ed the following letter from her broth
er-in-law, Mr.. Leonard Nicewarner,
who is on the U. S. Ship Wyoming:
U. S. S. Wyoming,
Somewhere in Scotland,
June s, 1918.
Dear Laura
Will take great pleasure ard write
you these few lines tonight. Every
thing is going on the same as before.
No changes much and enjoying good
health while waiting for the Germans
to come out from behind he mine
fields as you know they are afraid as
we are too far ahead of them and rule
the high seas. When | speak Of US |
mean England, France, Italy and us.
A. They have tried it several times
and run each time behind the mine
fields, so / guess we will have to go
up some day and bring them out or
put them down and out, as they wont
give us battle no other way except by
their submarines and then they are
afraid to show US their periScope as
they know what it means for our de-
stroyers to lay an egg for them. When
/ speak of an egg / mean depth
charge. 1t is great to see destroyer
drop depth charge after sub has
shown her periscope once, she knows
her day has come to sink. If one goes
off within feet she is gone for good
and the pretty part is we are sinking
them as regular as we eat on an aver
age. Have just finished hearing Vice
Admiral Sims, our great Naval Off
Ger who is in command of all the US,
Naval overseas force over here, give
a speech to US on board this ship. He
is the same fighting man he was in his
younger days.
He stated he has never received any
higher or better report on the beha-
vior of the men ashore while on leave
than he has from us all ships operat-
ing IN the war zone over hero. since
the first arrival and last.
He said: "Men you have no doubt
sure made one fine name for your
selves from all high officials both or
land and sea from the Lords, Admi.
rally, etc, on down to a Midshipmar
and the civilian people can speak nc
higher than they do of you men from
the Navy now so keep it up. 1oui
uniform is your flag "Old Glory"
Men he says you are over here as
long as the war lasts and that is until
Germany gives US what we want
When the French and Italians are al
gone, you and the English will her
fight until we do get what we want
What do you think of this war now?
would like to explain more what
he said in his speech but as Censor
does not like for us to write long let
ters I'll be unable to do so this time
Will write you more the next few day.
LEONARD M. N.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-07-23
President Of Hin0n's Largest Bank;
President Piney Coal Land Co.,
Proprietor Hotel McCTeeIy Endorses
". E. Chiffon For U. S. Senator.

Editor Charleston Leader:
Gentlemen:-
shall vote for William <. Chiffon,
of Charleston, for the Democratic
nomination for United States Senate.
My reasons are brief. Senator Chill
ton made the best representative this
State ever had in the United States
Senate. He did more for the State of
West Virginia in the six years he was
Senator than any other Senator the
State ever had in Congress. He stood
absolutely by his party platform. and
was absolutely loyal to the Wilson adj
ministration and the State He is
man of character and has the ability
to do things. He is now and always
has been Woodworking, loyal Demo-
crat. The only thing | have heard
urged against Senator Chiffon is that
he was not reelected in 1915. The
Democratic ticket did not carry this
State in 1916, and President wilson did
not carry it. Senator Chiffon failed
to carry the State in 1912 when he was
a candidate for reelection to the Unit
ed States Senate, nor did he as MEM
Der of the National Committee. and
with the full machinery of the State
III ih~1iito CSIiy II IOI IltBlu6Hl
Wilson in 1916. 1t was urged as a
reason for the defeat of John I. Nc
Graw in 1911 that Senator Watson
could carry the state in 1912 He
failed. 1t was urged again as rea-
son for displacing John T. McGraw
on the National Committee by Senator
Watson IN 1916, that Senator Watson
could cary the State for Wilson and
and the Democratic ticket. And again
he failed,not through any fault of his
either time, but for the reason that
ether good Democrats have failed be-
| cause West Virginia is one of the
strongest Republican States in the I'm
ion. ! say this in justice to Senator
Chiffon, and not in disparagement OF
Senator Watson, for whom | entertain
the best wishes / would like to see
both Chiffon and Watson in the United
States Senate. But as only one OF
them can be nominated, / can see no
reason for the Democratic party turn
| ing down Mr.. Chiffon. He is The only
man who ever really tried to help the
State in Congress in the matter of the
| Virginia debt, and if let alone believe
| that he will succeed. He brought
more wealth and development to the
State than any member Of the Senate
we have ever had
neither think it good politics nor
good business to turn the Democratic
party of the State entirely over to
Senator Watson, and for this among
other reasons | shall vote for Mr..
Chiffon.
JAMES T. McCREERY,
Hinton, w. Va, Jsly II, 1918.
political Advertisement
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-07-23
SHORT ON FAITH
BUT HE RISKED
THE DOLLAR
And Now b. E. Bennett is Mighty
Glad He Tried Wentworth.

Here is a ease of leng-standing all
ments and wonderfully prompt re-
lief. A West Virginian tells his
Cumberland, Nd, druggist about it
and signs his name:
Fords' Drug Store-For Is years |
have had severe nervousness and
heart fiuttering. Thought my life
was ebbing out little by little. Felt
| had no assurance of living the next
day. Ny neighbor told me to try
Nerv- Worth, the new nerve tonic every
body is talking about in Cumberland.
| bought one bottle of the medicine
but honestly, l did not have any faith
IN 1t. But to my surprise, after tax
ing emily half bottle must say nv
nervousness is about all gone. Nv
heart is better than for years, and /
feel much improved all around. /
cheerfully recommend Wentworth to
people suffering as | did.
B. e. BENNETT,
Alaska, w. Va.
In Charles Town Millers Pharmacy
sells Wentworth. Your dollar hack
# this famous family tonic does not
benefit you.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-07-23

WANTED:-Men, Teams, Motor
Trucks. The West Virginia Wood Co.,
Inc, have contracted for 10000 cords
of wood near Charles Town, and will
establish camps near the Standard Tie
& Timber Cos. ferry to accommodate
wood choppers and savers. Also
need teams to haul wood across the
ferry or to Charles Town r. r. yards
and loading cars. Anybody that can
work at once is wanted Enquire at
office in Telephone Building, Charles
WEST VA. WOOD CO., Inc.
June 18-tf.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-07-23
Notice.

Notice is hereby given to all claimants of
debts against said partnership that / will
proceed to execute above decree and take
proof of all such debts, at my office in
Charles Town, on or before the Sth day OF
August, 1915.
GIVEN under my hand this 18th day of
July 1918.
s, w. WASHINGTON,
July l6-4t, Commissioner in Chancery
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-07-23
FOR CONGRESS.

To the Republican Voters of Jefferson
County.
am a candidate for the Republican
nomination for Congress in this End
Con 1essional District of West Virgin
ia, subject to the Primary election to
be held August 6, 1918. / hope to
meet many of you personally before
the primary. However | earnestly So
licit the votes of all Republicans on
August 9Th
Respectfully yours.
WM. 7. GEORGE.
Fhtlippi, W. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-07-23
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

Editor Spirit of Jefferson
Please announce Mr.. Charles c..
Henkle as a candidate for reelection
as member of the County Court from
Harpers Ferry District. He will be
supported at the Democratic Primary
by MANY VOTERS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-07-23

FOR SALE.-Greenwood John, Red
Durham 2-year-old bull, bred from
Lady May and Greenwood Prince by
Trundle Bros, also car breeding ewes.
Some good bucks and black yearling
bull. | bury and sell fresh cows and
draft horses. A small bunch steers
to quick buyer. C. F. WALL.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-07-23
For UNITED STATES SENATOR

FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR.
| have decided that within the time
required by law / shall file a formal
announcement and submit my name to
the democratic voters of West Virgin
ia for the nomination for United
States Senator.
Conscious of my shortcomings and
grateful for your indulgence, ! submit
my caseto the sovereign people of my
state, offering nothing but my record,
my devotion to the principles above
set forth, and sincere desire to serve
my beloved State.
Respectfully,
w. f. Chiffon.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-07-23
For STATE SENATOR.

| hereby announce myself as can
didate for State Senator from the Eff
teenth Senatorial District, subject to
the action of my fellow Democrats at
the Primary to be held on the 9th of
August, next. Your support will be
greatly appreciated.
Respectfully,
MILTON BURR.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-07-23
For THE LEGISLATURE.

We are authorized to announce Mr..
M. O. Rouss as a candidate for the
Democratic nomination for Member of
the House of Delegates from Jeffer-
son County. He will be supported in
the coming Primary Election by
MANY VOTERS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-07-23
FARMERS.

Remember the labor shortage and
car shortage and play safe. Get
your fertilizer for wheat now and you
won't be delayed at seeding time.
Washington, Alexander K Cooke Co.
High Grade Fertilizer Works,
Charles Town, w. Va.
23-4
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-07-23

We can save you money. Place
your order for your fertilizer for fall
with us now and save the advance in
freight rates.
Washington, Alexander & Cooke Co.
High Grade Fertilizer Works,
Charles Town, w. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-07-23
Battering the Germans At The Marine

Gathering the Germans At The Marine
Battering the Germans at the Marine
is a story Of our own American boys
in. France, written by a special cor
respondent in the field. 1t is a vivid
description of modern fighting meth
DDS. Watch for it in the Sunday Star
july %.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-07-23

MISUNDERSTANDING distance of
about so feet and landing upon his
head, Andrew j. Smaltz, contracting
mason, was instantly killed while at
work upon the new addition to the
Dunn Wooden plant here. The fall
was caused by the collapse of the scat
told upon which he stood.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-07-23

Kill Two Birds With One Stone.
Take your fertilizer home in Aug
ust and thus aid in preventing the rush
at seeding time and also make sure Of
yoar full supply when needed.
Washington, Alexander & Cooke Co.
High Grade Fertilizer Works,
Charles Town, w Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-07-23

The Jefferson Garage is now pre-
pared to do repair work and it Is open
Sunday night and until II o'clock at
night every night.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-07-23
Letter From The Richmond Training
Camp.
State Fair Grounds, Richmond, Va,
July 9th, 1918.

State Fair Grounds, Richmond, Va,
July 9th, 1918.
Mr.. c. L. Haines,
Editor Spirit of Jefferson
Dear Sir:-Am sending you q clip
ping from one of the Richmond papers
giving details about our parade Mon
day night July 8th. Thought probab-
ly the Charles Town people would like
to see what we are doing here. If you
have room in your paper to publish
same. The men start leaving here to-
morrow, where they are going do not
know, but none of our boys leave to-
morrow that know of, but we will all
be away from here by the 18th of this
month. / think we have ali done very
we'll here. Out of the 800 that have
been training here only 10 did not pass
/ think that is doing fine, don't you !?
| will let you know where / go as soon
as | get settled. Some think we will
go right over, but no one knsws any
thing about that. This is our FIST pay
day since we arrived and believe me
that is surely a happy day for a SOL
der. How is everything going with
the lodge, | hope all o. K. Give my
regards to all the lodge members and
tell them / often think of them and the
lodge. Do not send papers to me any
more after this week. Certainly have
appreciated your sending it to me.
Hoping this will find YOU well and give
my regard to all nay Charles Town
friends. Will close for this time.
Sincerely yours,
w. CLYDE RUSSELL.
We are unable to publish the article
enclosed by Private Russell on account
of inability to get it set up in type
1t is very interesting, and gives the
details of Governor CornwelPs review
of the West Virginia Boys in camp al
Richmond last Wednesday, together
with his speech to them.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-07-23

Itching, bleeding, produing or blind
piles have yielded to Doah's Ointment
Zoe. at all stores.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-07-23
For CONGRESS.

To the Voters of the Second Congress
sional District
| hereby announce my candidacy for
the Democratic nomination for Cong
ress from the Second Congressional
District subject to the primary cleo
ton to be held August Sixth, 1918.
ROBERT E. L. ALLEN,
Morgantown, West Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-07-23

For any pain, burn, scald or bruise,
apply DIR. Thomas Eclectic Oil-the
household remedy. Two sizes SOC.
and 60c. at all stores.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-07-23
Kin Two Rirds with One Stone

Ask for shipping day first part Aug
ust on lambs. G.. F. WALL.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-07-23
Public Scales

The platform scales at the Court
House, Charles Town, has recently
been overhauled, and has been tested
by the State of West Virginia, and is
now ready to serve the general public.
The scales are in the charge of Mr..
George I. Light, and any one wishing
to have weighing done on them will
please call on him.
GEO. B. HOOFF, Agt.
July 16-4t
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-07-23
Sincerely yours,
wy DT WIN nTICH

Everything else is scarce maybe fer
tilizer will be later on. Place your
order with us now and have it secured.
Washington, Alexander & Cooke Co.
High Grade Fertilizer Works,
Charles Town, w. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-07-23
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

At the solicitation of many friends,
Mr.. Logan l.. Shut has consented to
become candidate for County Com
missioner for Kabletown District. He
will be supported in the Democratic
Primary by MANY VOTERS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-07-23
FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR.
To The Voters of West Virginia:

/ respectfully announce my candl-
dacy for the Democratic nomination
for United States Senator, subject to
the primary election of August 9th,
1918.
Fairmont, w. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-07-23

Huntington.-All but two of Hunt
ington's pool rooms are closed. The
formal denial of the county court Of
license led to the closing. County
Clerk Douthat rejected the applica-
tons verbally and later put the re-
fusal in writing at the urgent request
Of some of the kickers.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-07-23

WANTED:-Dry Pine Wood by
carload at any station, or cord at
Charles Town. Enquire at office in
Telephone Building, Charles Town.
WEST VA. WOOD co. Inc.
June 1S-tf.