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81 AMERICANS HELD
IN GERMAN CAMPS
One Death and One Escape
Are Given in Latest List.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27.--Names 'ot
hfty-four Afnerlcans held as prisoners
'of war at various camps in Germany,
the death at Camp Rastatt, Germany,
or Private Roland Beaver of Portland,
Ore, previously reported as q prisoner
of war. and the escape OF Private Frank
SovicN of Company G.. Fourth United
States Infantry, from the Rastatt camp
to switzerland, were announced to-day
by the War Department
Five Lieutenants were included among
the Americans held as prisoners. They
are:
At RAsTATT.
KLlNGMAN Edwin C.. oxford. y. C.
AT KARLSRUHE.
MITCHELL. Horace w, Corinth, Miss.
LAlRE, Claire b. Algona. la.
At NEUHAMMER-sCH
WANAMAkER. Walter s., Columbus. Ohio.
At VILLINGEN.
ROBERTS, Alexander NJ, GuIfport, Miss.
The escape OF Private Sovicki Mas re-
ported In a cablegram from the Ameri-
can Minister at Berne, who said Sovicki
had been working in a camp under the
main camp at Rastatt and has succeeded
In making his way to the Swiss border
Sovtch intended to leave Switzerland
last week to rejon his regiment in
France. His father lives at wilma, Rus
STA. \ report OF his internment at
Rastatt was received October IL from
the American Red. Cross.
The enlisted men interned are:
AT RAsTATT.
DoNABApIAN. George B.. Newton Upper
Fails. Mass
BBss,EaG,k,kL,,T;, Ggy. Columbia; Pa
dARMAN. Benjamin f.. Boiling Springs,
FAlSS,, pleasant R., Spray, y. c,
LA RCSSA, Peter. Johnttown, Pa
WICkHAE. Daniel, caldwell. Ohio.
TH0MpsON, samuel, es Media av.. West
MCKENZIE John j. North cohassett,
RouRKE, John. sos Grand nv, New
B0iLAN. Peter. .O07 Mape. ar.. New
noHLER Herman w. Chicago.
BLANKENSH1P. Joe, Dill. Va
BROOKS, Alonzo c., Brookyills, IA
HORTON: Eugene. Chicago.
HEFFLEF1NGER. Robert w. Carlisle. Pa
BURR. John l.. Washington. Pa.
sTokER. Melber B.. East Cedar Rapids,
ziMMER. Emery. Beaver Dam. Wi.
zIEMER, Arthur, watertown, Wis
RYAN, George. Allentown. Pa.
GRIMM. Eugene, Euclid Village. Ohio.
DILGES, John. rs Quincy ST., Brooklyn.
SHORT. Alfred ", ga West Is.d st..
New YORK.
wEBERG. John w, Southbridge, Mass
kisrEi' Torias. 1871 Middleton ST.. Brook
PENDI4EY. Louis C.. Dunbar. Ky.
DUNN. james D.. so. East 10Th ST., New
York lin hospitaD.
AT CAMP INGOLsTADT.
MCKINNEY, Arthur. Brighton. Masl
AT METZ.
SHAW, Lloyd j.. Connellsv!ils. Pa.
AT CAMP CAssELL-
RUBINsTEIN. Hynic. sas Almond ST..
syracuse, y. Y.
AT UNIDENTIFIED CAMPS.
PALCBIAk. Steve. Chicago.
YAPP, Warren T., Littieton. Mass
CONLEY, Thomas F.. South Boston, Mass
GAARD, Otto A., Ruthaven, Pa.
klSLEFSkl, John, 44o West 31st ST.,
New York.
MG;ENANEY: Andrew. 40 Park St. Bur
BROKAwA. Charles V. Craig. Mob.
McCLARIN. Henry, Carthage, Tenn.
GILL, Albert st, Vincent, West Indies
HEFFLEFINGER. Msrvin f, Carlisle, Pa
RI BIN. Isador. Woodhayen. ". y.
MOLEN, james j.. 1853 39th ST., Brooklyn
SAGllMI, Samuel Matriamasta, Italy.
WHITAKER, Frank. Knoxville, Tenn.
HAY. James f.. Dubois. Pa. reported
wounded.
McMAsTER. Elmer j. Dubois, Pa. Gre
ported Houndelp
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-10-28

Designers of suits are displaying some
coats with round, collarless necks that
while seemingly not adapted for cold
weather show signs OF, nevertheless, be-
coming SO popular that their springtime-
like appearance will not mitigate against
their sales
Blouse manufacturers are taking their
cue from these coats and nre putting
out blouses along similar lines.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-10-28
Immediate Delivery Sought.

Interest in the gray goods market
centres in sales OF goods for immediate
delivery. There Is comparatively l!;!e
business for delivery next year.
Latest reports are that second hands
sold some 64-56s $50 yard printcloths
for quick shipment: Fall River is said
to have let out few bales OF 60-4ss,
G.25 yard goods. Several centres re-
ported that first hands had offered So
inch, 6i-104s, 40 yard sateens for De-
cember, without having their offers ac-
cepted.
Quietness continues In the fine goods
market. 1t is reported that 96-1O0s, 100
yard sold at % cents by second hands.
comparing with the maximum OF 30
cents; and some s6-ecs. $50 yard sold
by second hands at - cents.
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are not borne out by statements OF buy
ers for two large houses who have just
returned from trips through the middle
West. their itinerary including Chicago.
Minneapolis. 81. Paul, Omaha, st. Louis
and Kansas City.
They say that not only Is tho silk
business on a stable basis but there
seems no cause TO fear for the future OF
any other industry and that prosperity
is seen on every hand.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-10-28
Yesterdays Fires.
MAN ON HIS DOOR STEP IS SHOT
Brooklyn Victim, In Serious Cun-
dition. FeIIed Before Family.

John Cooney. IS. OF SO Taylor stree;
Brooklyn. was sitting az dinner ,6N
evening with his wife ana tl-Ca -
dren when the front door Of his l0-'
blew open. He rose from his &c.
10 close 1t and as he approached -
threshold a shot was fred from ths
street. .Cooney sank to the Noor 81,
bullet over his heart.
The injured man was rushed - 'e
Williamsburg Hospital where the p.
sicians said his condition was ori"r7,
Po!ce cannot explain the cause ot
attack.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-10-28
store Door Delivery Planned,

Trucking problems which have re-
Gently come TO be n thorn In the side OF
New York merchants can DO releRated
TO the class OF non-essential worries by
adopting the store door plan for deliv-
cry of freight. according TO the Mer-
chants Association.
The association arrived at this con-
ciuson after a hard tusse with the
problem which arose from the leaders
on the piers having Jumped their prices
up from an average OF or cents A.
case to 20 and % cents, with indica-
tons OF a further boost.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-10-28
All Yarn Department.. Complain.

From all departments OF the yarn
market come reports o: dull business,
There is practically nothing doing
among haircloth manufacturers towels
are moving slowly: dress goods are
practically stationary; there is nothing
going on in the shir;ins trade, and maxi
ers of upholstery goods are cautious
about signing contracts.
Reports are that the Government Is
not going 10 place any more contracts
for khaki shifting with narrow loom
weavers and under the circumstances
business looks bad for them. Carpet
manufacturers would be up against IL"
II 1t were not for army contracts. Though
weavers OF tape have plenty OF Govern
ment work they are short ~ help.
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Different Opinion. Making Market.

The uncertain feeling in the cutting
UP field OF the women's wear industry,
which gives evidence OF rapidly taking
on n pesslmistic view OF what might
happen TO prices in the event of certain
eventualities, Is altogether uncalled for,
according to others in the trade who
look at the situation from the brighter
side.
II is these different views. however,
which make markets" and at present
rather feverish uncertainty OF what's
likely to happen next is keeping the In
dustry keyed UP to hiG' tension.
Those who are confident that pros
porous times are In sight contend that
there is no need for holders OF goods
TO sacrifice them because there is
seemingly large surplus on hand, and
point out that when this Is done 1t is
usually the case later on that those who
have sacrificed their holdings are
anxious to buy them back at higher
figures.
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Though there has been much talk in
trade circles TO the effect that the light
colored evening gowns would not be
worn this season. there seems to be
veerlng OF opinion, at least among some
purveyors OF fashions. who are laying
In stocks OF creations In the lighter hues.
They arc said to have received their
Tip" that light colored dresses are
wanted from some of the elect Of society
and are shaping their course accord
ingly.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-10-28
Frankfurter 10 speak Here.

Felix Frankrurter, chairman of the
War Labor Policies Board, will be the
principal speaker at the opening OF the
convention Of the National Association
OF Garment Manufacturers, which will
be held In the Aston December 4, .
and 6.
On the second day. according 10 the
final draft OF the programme, there wifi
be discussion OF price fixing and gar
ment standardization. and on the third
day the chief topic will be the trade ac-
ceptance system.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-10-28
Wells Are PonuIar.

Wells show a tendency to be more pop
uiar than usual this season. Judged by
demands already made on the trade
The call seems TO be mostly for
those OF intricate patterns In delicate
handrun floral designs, or other designs
and fabrics equally ephemeral.
There are many showings OF wells
with deep handrun borders used with
plain mesh upper parts,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-10-28
Hemp Braid Dye Problem Solved.

Heretofore the Inability OF the Japs-
nese to dye successfully hemp braid,
which is exported In large quantities
from Japan TO the United States and
England for trimming on women's hats,
has stood in the way OF an even larger
business being done in this article.
But a report has been received from
Japan that a Japanese chemist has In
vented a process whereby the dyeing
may be done uniformly.
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WASHINGTON, oct 2I.--The conserva-
ton division of the War Industries Board
has notified the knit goods manutactur-
ers that the tentative schedule which has
been issued covering the packing OF I'M
derwear. hosiery. sweaters and miscel-
laneous knit goods. applies only to arti-
Giles manufactured for domestic or civil
Ian consumption.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-10-28
Buyers in the City.
Piece Goods.

BosTON-H. Goldman (pieae goods, Ho-
tel Bresiin.
BOSTON,. Aronson (plece goods, Hotel
PHILADELPHIA - ". Maxwell (piecs
PHI LADELPHIA-W.S lepin (piecs goods),
DALLAs--s. Neunaier ldry goods. &c).
Hotel Cumberland.
MARTINsBuRG, W. VA. Poland (p!ecs
MINNEAPOLIS--J. s Ex.ins (dry goods,
&cD. Holland House.
RQCHEsTER-A. Goodman (piece goods,
Hotel Bresn.
WAsHINGTON-Cecil & CO. 9. Cecil DRY
goods. piece goods. Grand Hotel.
House Furnishings.
COLUMBUS, OHIO--w. Moore Co w
A0ore thouss furnishings. &c.(, Hotel
COLUMBUS, oHIO--A. long thouse fur
nishinss, &c., Hotel Breslln.
Boys and Mems Furnishings.
Bt,FFALo-M. l. shearer tmen's furnish
cHICAGO-Chnrles Levy company. c. A.
Levy manufacturer vests, raid
J., Pearson tmen's clothinG). 500 Sixth
Observation-Disclosures. Outlet Co.
;; samuels Lmsns oiothlns). ZIG West
BOSTON. Finkelstein (men's wear, &C.,,
Hotel Bresln.
Ready TO Wear.
BALTIMORE--M. Captain general mar
chandse), Hotel Walick
BIRMINGHAM ALA.--Southern Novelty
House u. Joseph (nOvelties>, Hotel
BOISE. IDAHO-Faik Co. Mr.. Fa,k ,dry
goods general merchandise). Hotel
cHfI Ssa@Son & co. II Cole. ,sen.
,,S sTS IN meTchS nd,se1' HCtel CollinswoOd.
merchandrel, Grand Hotel
MouNpsNlIiE, w, VA.-E. p. Hcnder.
son Son. Z. L. Henderson cloth
I'm.
'sEATTIE--C Palmer gas and electrical!
goods. Grand Hotel
SPRINGFIELD. NASS.--A Dickson dry
goods general merchandise. Hotc. Con-
tinental.
wAsHINGToN-N, ,GO,denbers l. 3
Reese Ninens and ar, goods', iliO
Broadvsy Grand Hotel.
WILMlNGTON, y. CT. Burton (Een-
crsl merchandise, Hotel York,
BALTTMORE--M Samet (,losks, suits
&cl. Herald Square Hotel.
DosToS-A, Tarpy (ready to WEAR. Hotel
Algonquin.
cLENEL.ANp-Rluc & Glenn. Mr., Rlu.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-10-28
Manufacturer stand Together.

A combined stand Is to be made by
manufacturers in the mems and boys
clothing industry against the recent de-
mands served on them by workers in the
trade.
This was decided on at a meeting Of
members OF the American Mems and
Boys Clothing Manufacturers Associa-
ton In the Broadway Central Hotel
Saturday afternoon. The manufac-
turers believe they can put up sue
cessful fight II they stand together.
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FRENCH BREAK BOND RECORD.
Take s2O4.4OO.OOO OF National De.
fence Issue in Two NssL. =

PARIS oct. 27.--In the first fortnight
az October subscriptions for natinnaI
defence bonds Amounted 10 lI7o 0oo 200
francs H29f,iG0. 0OOl.
This is the largest amount reached
IN any similar period since the hnnds
ware Issued AID ~ 900. 900 900 francs
's100,OOo'oOoI greater than the nreyio,,s
maximum reached in the second forl.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-10-28
waist Conservation Plans Made.

In compliance with the request OF the
War Industries Board for information
which will point the way for drawing
I'D plans for conservation in the waist
industry the War Service Committee
representing the waist manufacturers of
the United States VIII to-day send TO
Washington six recommendations for
the boards consideration.
Reports have been current that the
Priorities Commission Of the board had
listed the waist manufacturing industry
as non-cssential At recent meeting
OF the War Service Committee with
Washington officials the report was de-
MED. Il being stated that no action has
been taken regarding waists. and II any
plans should come UP FOR discussion the
industry would be given an opportunity
70 present is case.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-10-28
Muslin rndergarment. Sell Fast,

Manufacturers OF muslin underrar-
ments report big sales in their line, and
say that not only are rush orders com
Ing in at a great rate, but that buvers
also are purchasing as far ahead as they
can.
The buying Is said to be a matter or
price rather than style. many contracts
being placed now because purchasers be-
lieve that IL they wait higher prices for
cotton might also bring rise in the
cost OF muslin undergarments.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-10-28
Silk Curtailment Plan
May Now Be Modified
sp,cjai D,,pofeA 10 THr Soy.

w TAsHINGTON, Oct. 26.--Fur-
w Their discussion of plans for
w curtallment of the silk In
dustry Is TO be held by the priorities
section OF the War Industries Board
with the war service committee of
the silk Industry before tho schedules
for curtailment I'd Gently announced
arc to be put into effect, II has been
learned here.
It Is believed the conference will
lead to more satisfactory measures
of conservation than those decided
on. The programme recently an
nounced called for a curtailment or
SO per cent. or one-half OF the aver
age output for 1915, 1916 and 1917.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-10-28
Paris Closes High schools.

PARIS, Oct c7,-The grip epidemic IN
Paris continues severe. Az preventive
measure the authorities have closed the
Paris high schools from October &c TO
November f.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-10-28
Business Troubles.
Petitions In BANKRUPTCY.

Petitions in bankruptcy filed Saturday IN
the United States District Court were;
ACME GAS AND ELECTRIC FIXTrREs
amy EieosrS }GHtar S" co sG5nai A msn
T Enl,. Lighting h ht,I,-s i?s We"
Waller. $50. David Haar, ~, E,ss,.
EMIL CHCLkE--N'oluntary pettl5n ~
Emil Schulke. business no: stated, Pot
s sas pIin? ii T. . aG'l Idsn e. 49,;
National Radiator COMPANY $50 Mn.
sss.h fsi ss. G% Msin .,1 $50 POI So9 Co.
y. Y, in the attorney.
Assignments.
FANNY PEPP1s - TRADING as Ilye,'h.
Tosgery Shop, at 1858 Madison avenue,
Sened, Of crsditors to Isidofo Chl iT' o;
sISMuNp wERNEse1rradlrg a, We.
ssned for the benent of creditors %
judgments.
MANHATTAN.
The following judgments were fled Sat.
urday, oetobsr &c; the hrst name Is that
OF the debtor:
Andrews, Frank M.-"Edousrd".. 1s,yi2.;O
Bergoffen, samuei-B. Rich. 1860
Berrofen. Samuel and Annie-B
Camper. Daniel H.p. shho,ia1i g gS5sS
Cooke, Theodore w.--M. Cott.'eb. ge-.-2
Edward Engineering co... Con-
orumbeii. George and Mary-Peo-
GusSader. Inc. ana Gustaye Baer
Manufacturer Trust Coo. l'k5 70
Heinz, Peter-S. CARRIER, costs. 1914
Hoberman, Max--State Industrial
Hsr G"'n horren MI, 5. Realty '-'.''
and Improvement Co......-... $3.50
u ~ tan .k1VN AVA
uum Cleaning Co.. 1nc......... s@j!e
Kaoi!n Producii; Co, Inc. y. -'',''''
McSary. william s.seiiier-Ros. ~
ers-B Brown Co, Inc. ............ G0,1iI.0
Marks Morris-A. Hageaorn. .... ls2.ot
Pasqu!ni. Attlio--stats Industr.s.
relsE' Van Alm.lo BROS. Iac, '''.''
Ramasnano, Ernes.-cAa,!es i.
Reiss & Co. Inc............... 20. y
Specially Baking Cob. HaTvey. -y0.'
Taylor. George d, prest.-H.
westcot, Express Co, MeGov.
wein,rauO. Fi,chei-A. zieser... :4:,s
User. sdmr.--Schwar;:
Herscikow!tZ Co. costs. IS
BRONX.
The first name is that o: the dey.,-
Aioeck. Leon Al. kess!er;,:... So
proof Door and Sash Co.,...... 81
Leo--F. Cnger. .... l'a-ii
Joot!sion. Gosmos--J. Madcn:-
zion .,................. ....,...,..- .-.. -
Perles, Jacob LII. l.aSsof1 ..... "a. .H
Tplly, Alexander T.-B. Nah0l ... -
Satisfied Judgments.
MANHATTAN.
The first name Is that debtor rar se-..t
that of the creditor and date when .IIE-
ment was Med:
Merit, Albert il. r. MAYER c,
al; juns %. lsi7......,..s,.l. SO
Rosenberg. Harry Al. Je..'-
nick; oct. :. leis..........-... 81 a
Tree & Co, Inc-Japanese Fan
Co: June 4. 1913. sl4.0
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Good SILK Busincs. Seen.

Reports of slack silk business through.
out the country which have been heard
In various quarters in the local industry
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 27-The following
casualty lists were made public to-day
by the War Department:
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-10-28

SALES ny AUCTION.
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SALES BY AUCTION.
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Assignments.

FANNY PEPP1S - Trading as llyc'sts
Togsery Shop, at 1855 Madison avenue,
mems furnishings. has assigned 'or IN.
benefit of creditors to Isidore Ch!rurs q
81 West 18th street
SIGMCND wERNER--TradIrg A. We.
ners Gaze, at 1912 Broadway, has a..
signed for the benefit OF creditors -
Marcus Heifand
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BAKER. orville G.. New. Kingston tDD).
BLAGK, Walter s.. Eddyyille IwCl:,
BROUNsHlDLE, Milton j.. Kenmore Tx.
CARP Stanley j.. Amsterdam twU).
CHAMPION, Henry j., waddIngton (K).
CHAMBERS. Waiter, oneonta (wul.
SoNNORs, Michael j.. Yonkers tkl.
DAWSON. Ralph j.. Mooers Forks (K).
DONATE. Thomas f.. Niagara Falls
DOYLE, Leroy A., cemsnton CK).
FLvELt Benjamin. Troy (wJ).
GRElNDL, John j., Rome tNU).
GGRGE1t William C., Rochester tK).
HErTONsTAL1. James E., Canton (K).
IkIS Sn Edward w. Buffalo tKn,.
MATTITCCK. Tony Mattituck lwu).
MILLER. Robert w, Duffaio (wuD.
PALERMO. Joseph. Rochester (k).
PoPP, otto V, Rochester ODD.
RAuTH. John E. Glendale lKl:
SAFER. Charles j.. Buffalo IWUl.
STARTLING, John e. Kingston (WC).
sTRoH. Jacob. Buffalo tWU).
WILSON, John l., Utica (K).
loCNGsoN. orviile James George. Mount
Vernon (wt).
ZANNI Michael Ava
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-12-10
Church Items.

Mrs. W. w. Coe presided at the
organ at the Baptist church on last
Sunday.
The Charles Town Methodist Sun
day School will hold their Christmas
entertainment on Friday evening, De-
cember 27.
Revival services will begin in the M.
E. Church, South, Shenandoah juno
ton, the second Sunday Esght in Jan
uary.
The Baptist Sunday School of
Shenandoah Junction will hold their
Christmas entertainment Christmas
eve night, December "a, at 1880.
Services in st. James Catholic
Church secS1d Sunday, Mass 8:45 a.
m.; Fourth Sunday 1920 a. M; even
ing services 1880 p. m.
Rev. w. d. McIver, of Rogersville,
Tennessee, has declined the call to be-
come pastor of the Charles Town Pres
byterian Church. A call was extend
ed him two weeks ago by vote of the
Charles Town congregation who have
been without pastor since June last.
The Ladies Aid Society of the
Presbyterian church have resumed
their meetings at the Chapel at a
o'clock on Wednesday afternoon.
1t is earnestly requested that those
having contributions, such as cloth
ing, apples, canned fruit, etc, to
send to the Lynchburg Orphanage
to bring or send them next Wednes-
day afternoon when the box will be
packed
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-12-10
A SUBSCRIBER cor aa YEARS

In paying his subscription up until
July l, 1919, our old friend B. c.
Washington, Jr., writes from Wash
ington City:
Il always enjoy the Spirit of JEFF
ferson. 1t is sort of tie that binds
me to the place of my boyhood and
keeps me in touch with the happen
ings in the good old town and county
and posts me regarding events that
affect the lives of welfare of the
boys with whom | went to school at
the Academy way back in the years
1872-1880. When / left Charles
Town in 1881 / subscribed to YOUR
paper and as you mailed it to nv
official address it was promptly for
warded to me in ms travels from
Maine to California.
Your genial father made many Wis
its here and used to call on me quite
often and tell me lots of news about
my friends that would have taken
too much rooom in the paper.
| wish you many years success.
Very truly yours
B. C. WASHINGTON JR
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-12-10
MRS. BLESSING DIES IN WASH.
INCTON.

Mrs. Ida N. Blessing died in Wash
ington City December 5, aged SIS
years. She was born and raised in
Charles Town and vicinity and was a
daughter of the late John E. Hilbert,
who conducted coach shop here a
good many years ago. She was the
wife of the late L. NJ. Blessing, who
was foreman of the Spirit of Jeffer-
son Office for some time and was also
a merchant here before taking en-
ployment in the government printing
Office under the second Cleveland adj
ministration. The deceased was
woman of splendid character and
had many friends here. She is sur
vived by three sons, Messrs. Fred,
David and John Blessing, and two
Mrs. Elizabeth Hairless
and Miss George Blessing. She also
leaves several brothers and sisters.
Her body was brought to Charles
Town on Saturday and inferred in
Edge Hill Cemetery.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-12-10

Mrs. Susan Faulkner, wife of for
mer Judge E. Boyd Faulkner, died
at her home in Martinsburg Novem-
Der %. While she had been in fail
ing health for some time, her death
came suddenly after all, and was a
shock to the family and to the COM
munity. Mrs. Faulkner was of a
distinguished southern family, her
father having been Captain John P.
Campbell, a wealthy Kentucky plan
ter. She was married to Judge Z.
Boyd Faulkner in Hopkinsville, KY,
in 1868, and went with her husband
to Martinsburg in 1872, where they
have since resided. Mrs, Faulkner
was one of the most highly regarded
of an unassuming manner, she pos
sessed sterling qualities of character,
and was interested in all good works.
Devoted to her family and sincere
in her friendships, she will be great
ly missed by those who knew and
loved her. She is survived by her
husband and one daughter, Miss
Mary Buckner Faulkner,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-12-10

An Ohio boy, who had spent nine
months in a Southern training camp
saved up about 500 and then secured
furlough to visit his home, was
knocked down and robbed Wednes
day night November 81, at Shenan-
doth Junction. He had come north
on the Norfork and Western and was
going to take the Baltimore and Ohio
for the west. Between trains he
walked up and down the track where
two negroes robbed him of his over
coat, money, transportation and bag
gage check. He managed to reach
Martinsburg and was looked after
by some good-hearted Samaritans.
He had hoped to eat Thanksgiving
dinner at home.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-12-10

If reduced business in the County
Clerks Office is an index of the countys
prosperity the county is certainly pros
porous. The number of deeds and re-
leases recorded this year up to Deem
Der 5 was $50, as against 818 for the
corresponding period last year. Nor
NAL years the number varies from 1000
to 1900.
Business of every kind was depress-
ed by the influenza epidemic in Octo-
Der. All the fees in the County
Clerks Office amounted to only S34 for
/ the month.