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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-04-09
Jefferson County Men Leave For Camp

Fourteen men, the first increment
OF the second National Army, and
the county's first quota under the
Emergency call for that army, left
Charles Town Tuesday evening over
the B. & o. Railroad for Camp Lee,
near Petersburg, Va. Two Italians
who were temporary refugees in Penn
sylvania, because of their completely
m shooting affray at Millville two
weeks ago, were on hand ready to
take their rightful places in the ranks
of the army of their adopted country.
The two fugitives were Vicinzo Lila
and Esrico Rinaldi. They agreed to
come back and enter the army, provid-
ed no prosecution was started against
them on account of the Millville dis
order. Twelve OF fifteen of their
countrymen all of them wearing pa
triotic enblems either of their native
or adopted country accompanied them
to the station.
Two alternates, Harry l.. Ridgway
and William Edward Hawk were
among the boys responding to the call,
but as all the principals appeared for
entrainment, they were not needed.
The men in the party entrained were:
Vlcinzo Lila, Granville A. Mock, En-
rico Ranaldi, B. C. Sponsler, Roy
Dyott .Cockrell, Claude d. Ritenour,
Oscar Strother Flanagan, Roy E.
Sock, Oscar M. Scarlet, Paul Eugene
Winters, Robert Earl Dorsey, George
Rouss Mckee, Harry Richard Tharp,
and Clarence Kidwell.
The boys were organized for the
journey to their camp by the appoint
ment of Granville A. Mock as leader,
with Oscar NJ. Ssarlett, as first assis-
tant end George R. Mckee as second
assistant
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-04-09
THE
THE
MILLER PHARMACY
Makes Ten Strike
Secures Sale Of Merry Worth. The
Famous Family Tonic.

Wentworth has had an immense
sale in territory contiguous to Charles
Town. Now the readers of this paper
are to have ready access to the rem
edy, for the Miller's Pharmacy be-
comes agent for 1t. Mark what Mrs.
David Westall, formerly of Martins
burg, where her husband was at the
head of the B. & o. shops, and now of
Hagerstown, said about Nerv- Worth
a short time ago:
81 have suffered with extreme ner-
vousness for years, followed by sleep
lessness, dependency and low vitality,
due to weak nerve force. | have had
the services of numerous physicians
and tried all remedies could learn of,
but gained no relief whatever. /
learned from some friends of the great
virtues of Wentworth and concluded
to try it. Since using the first bottle
| am very decidedly improved and
shall continue it's use. believing it will
entirely eliminate all my nervous ills.
| cheerfully recommend it to all, as it
has proved wonderful medicine to
me.
MRS. DAVID WESTALL,
Hotel Vivian, Hagerstown, Nd.
Your dollar back at Miller's Pharm-
acy, Charles Town, if Wentworth
does not benefit YOU.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-04-09
ShepherdStOWn'S Oldest Resident Dies

Death has claimed Daniel S. Rentch,
the oldest man in Shepherdstown. He
died at the home of his daughter Mrs.
Charles D. Wysong, there on Friday
morning, March 20, aged 90 years.
Mr.. Rentch was born in Washing
ton county, Md, but moved to Shep-
herdstown more than 60 years ago
and engaged in the merchantile bust
ness, in which he was highly success
full. In later years he has filled the
office of Justice of the Peace for that
town and even at his advanced age he
was at his office daily until about
two months ago when, on account of
Sickness, he was forced to remain at
his home. He was confined to his bed
several weeks prior to his death.
In point of service, as well as in
years, Mr.. Rentch was the oldest Odd
Fellow ia Shepherdstown and perhaps
in the State of West Virginia. He
was member of the Reformed Church
and for long time served as elder.
He is survived by two daughters, Mrs.
Eleanor Byers, Tennessee; Mrs. Chas.
D. Wysong, Shepherdstown, and son,
J. e. Rentch, Baltimore. His wife
died more than forty wears ago.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-04-09
HarperS Ferry and Bolivar,

April is the month for the Pussy
Willows and brown blowing catkins to
peep out under a carpeting of leaves
the arbutus sends forth its fragrant
waxy buds in the sheltered places and
marshy bottoms.
Potatoes are selling for one dollar
a bushel and it has been suggested
since they have come down in price
to eat the "spuds" three times a day.
How about the fuel coal at $3.50 a
ton is scarce and full of slate and dirt.
The Rev. John S. Johnston, who is
Rector Of the Episcopal Church at
this place and Berkeley Springs viii
leave for the south.
Miss Alieen O'Boyle was at home a
few days from Mary Baldwin Semi
nary, Staunton, Va.
Mrs. William p. Grove and little son
Wentzell, are visiting Mrs. Gorve's
mother, Mrs. William Wentzell.
Miss Sarah Cavalier is visiting her
aunt, Mrs. Smallwood, in Washington,
D. C.
Mrs. Capt. James Grub, who spent
the winter in Baltimore City, has re
returned home.
There is a great complaint about
coal. 1t is full of dirt and slate, and
people can hardly use it.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-04-09
The Double Effect Of Economy.

When an American citizen, instead
of spending 500 for something he
wants, denies himself and lends the
money the Government he performs
a double service.
First, he furnishes the Government
with 500 to use in the prosecution of
the war.
Second, he has relieved to the extent
OF 500 the drain on our goods and
services" that is, materials and labor.
10 make the article or articles he
would have bought, or to manufac-
ture others to take their place in the
market, would require materials and
labor. In addition, to get the article
to HIM labor and freight space would
be required. By doing without the
article, he has left free a certain
amount of material to be used for war
! purposes, a certain mount Of labor to
! be used in the same way, and he has
also relieved to a certain extent the
transportation facilities of the country.
This may not be much in the indi-
( vldual case, but when hundreds of
/ thousands and millions of Americans
pursue this course it means millions
and millions of dollars loaned the
government, tremendous quantities of
materials left for uses of the Nation
in this war, millions of hours of labor
free to do war work, and a vast
amount of freight space free for ma
tional uses.
These sacrifices are easy to make:
are small and trivial compared to the
sacrifices that our soldiers and sailors
make daily while they offer constantly
their lives for their country, the great
est sacrifice of all.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-04-09
Martinsburg Boy Severely Wounded In
France.

Frederick D. Davis, son of Mrs.
Daisy nj. Davis, of Martinsburg, was
severely wounded as he was going
''over the top" on behalf of Uncle Sam
and the civilized nations of the earth
Word to that effect was received
Sunday by Mrs. Davis, through a
Western Union telegram from one of
the American generals on the French
front. The message was brief but
stated that the young man was wound
ed while in action, and that his injury
was serious one. 1t further. stated
that the man was shot on March %,
which was just about the time the
German offensive was started at Cam
bria.
Not in the draft, only 20 years of
age, and DESTROYS of fighting for the
cause of liberty with the young men
of this and the allied countries, last
June young Davis, while residing at
Cumberland and in the employ of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
volunteered his services and was as
signed to duty with the Sixth U. S.
Engineers. After few months in
this country, he was sent abroad and
for some time has been with Uncle
Sans front line troops.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-04-09
Not Spend Your Money

Ii you lend your monuey to the Gov
eminent, you may be quite sure that
it is going to be used for some nation
'al purpose-to prosecute the war sue
cessfully, to care for, equip, arm, and
supply our soldiers in France, to be
used by our Navy in riding the seas
Of the murderous u boats.
But if you spend your money even
with the belief that by putting it into
the channels of trade others into
whose hands it comes will lend it to
the Government, you will have done
something the patriotism of which
may be very questionable.
First, you have withdrawn from the
supply of material of the Nation some
thing to replace which in the market
viii require labor and material which
should be devoted to war purposes.
Second, the person to whom you pay
your money may also use it to pur-
chase things requiring material and
labor which should be devoted to war
purposes. And the person to whom
he pays 1t may repeat the operation.
But when you lend your money to
the Government instead of spending
it, you will at once lessen the drain
to a certain extent on our country's
resources, its material, its labor, and
It's transportation facilities, and in adj
ditioR you supply your government
with money to be used in winning the
war.
Every purchase of Liberty Loan
Bond is an individual act toward
bringing victory to America and her
allies.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-04-09
Every Americans Duty.

To work, economic, and lend
money to the Government is the duty
of every American.
Hundreds Of thousands of our men
have been called to arms and taken
away from the productive forces of
the country.
Hundreds of thousands of others
have been diverted from producing
things used in peace to producing
things used in war.
In the face of this lessened produc-
tive force and production a great and
unusual drain upon our resources is
made by our Army and Navy and our
allies.
Work and speed-up production to
make up for the lessened production;
economic in consumption to lessen as
much as possible the drain upon our
resources; lend your money to your
Government to prosecute this war sue
cessfully and make our soldiers power
full, effective, and victorious.
Every American can do an indivi-
dual service to his country by working
saving, and buying Liberty Bonds.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-04-09
Gordon Bowman DiaS Suddenly.

Gordon Bowman, resident of
Charles Town, was found dead at his
home on the Summit Point road,
tuesday afternoon. The discovery
was made by his wife about 6 o'clock,
when she returned from work at the
Goetz harness factory. DR.. f. NJ.
Phillips who was summoned to attend
him stated that he had been dead
several hours. His body showed no
evidence that violence had been used
in comprising his death, and Justice
Sheetz, acting coroner, decided that
an inquest was not necessary.
The deceased was about so years OF
age. He was grandson of Mrs. E.
C. Seibert, who for number of years
was proprietress of the Palm Hotel
here, and with whom he made his
home in early boyhood. His widow
who was daughter Of the late John
McGolrick survives.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-04-09
More Men Wanted In The Public
Service Reserve.

All Enrolment Agents in the coun-
ty have received the following letter
from Samuel B. Montgomery, Federal
State Director of the Z. S. Public
Service Reserve.
Dear Sir
am writing to ask for the renewal
Of your splendid efforts of a few weeks
ago in securing the enrolment of
workmen for the Public Service Re
serve.
The drive that was made few
weeks ago for mechanics met with
hearty response, yet West Virginia's
quota has not been reached and this
appeal, | trust, viii meet with the
same success as did the first one, so
that we may be able to report that
West Virginia has gone "over the
top" in this movement as well as the
others which it has been her delight
to rejoice over. The great shipbuild-
ing program and other war activities
which have been contrived must be
carried out, and to see these plans
transferred from blue prints to a real
ity, will depend upon the workmen of
America.
Impress upon the mechanics and
other workmen of your locality the inn
portance of the service they will be
able to perform in this great world
struggle Make it clear to them that
to offer their services now does not
mean that it is for immediate duty,
but that should they be called upon
it would be their patriotic duty to re-
spond. To enroll does not mean that
they will be forced into service, but it
will then be optional with them, as
now, to accept or reject the position
offered. Mechanics within the draft
age may be enrolled but with no prom
Use of exemption unless induced into
the Public Service by the War De-
partment. Men above fifty years of
age may also enroll.
SAM'L. B. MONTGOMERY,
Federal State Director.
The following are Registration
Agents for Jefferson County: Charles
A. Johnson, Clayton l.. Haines, E. E.
Cooke, and H. N. Bradley, Charles
Town; Charles J. Wysong, Shepherds
town; o. l.. Watson, Ransom; JOS
Ketzner, Bolivar; wv. Lynch, Hall
town, and C. H. Briggs, Harpers
Ferry. If you have not registered
see one of the above named Enroll
ment Agents at once.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-04-09
What Charles Town Wants To Know.
The Answer Is Found in the State
ment Of a Charles Town Resident.


ment of a Charles Town Resident.
From week to week, from year to
year, there have been appearing in
these columns statements made by
neighbors, which we have all read
with great interest, and many of US
with great profit But what we want
to know is, do they stand the greatest
test of all-the test of time? Here
is conclusive evidence on this point
from Charles Town woman.
Mrs. Ida Pentz, 401 w. Washington
ST., gave the following account of
her experience on May 2, 1913: "For
several years ! had spells of back
ache and other symptoms of kidney
trouble. Ny kidneys acted irregular
ly and caused good deal of pain
through my Back and loins and when
l bent over, | had trouble in straigh-
tenlng. A couple boxes of Doan's
Kidney Pills were enough to relieve
the backaches and pains and restore
my kidneys to a normal condition"
LASTING BENEFIT.
Over three years later, or on De-
cember Is, 1916, Mrs. Pentz said:
Two boxes Of Doan's Kidney Pills,
which | procured at Brown & Hooff' S
Drug Store, cured me and l know the
cure is permanent"
Price 60c, at all dealers. Don't
SIMPLY ask for a kidney Pemedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Pentz had. Foster MiEburn Co.,
Mfgrs., Buffalo, N y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-04-09
Statement

Statement of Ownership, Manag emeDt
etc. of the Spirit of Jefferson, publishe
at Charles Town. ", Va, as required by
Act of Congress of August "a. 1919:
Name of Address.
Editor, Q. L. Haines.
Charles Town, W. Va
Managing Editor, G. i. Haines.
Charles Town, w Va
Business Manager, G. l.. Hanes,
Charles Town, W, vs.
Publisher, Z L. Haines.
Charles Town, W, Va.
Owner, G. L. Haines.
Charles Town, W. Va.
Known bondholders. mortgages and other
security holders, holding l per cent or more
If total amount OF bonds. mortgages or
other securitie s. None.
[Signedl q. L. HAINEs.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this
22nd day OF March 1918
(Notary Thos z. Moore.
Sea) Notary Public
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-04-09
Your Fifty Dollar Liberty Bond.

1t will protect 1000 soldiers from
smallpox and 666 from typhoid. 1t
will assure the safety of 139 wounded
soldiers from lockjaw, the germs of
which swarm in Belgian SOIL
1t will render painless 400 opera
tions,t supply 2 miles of bandages-
enough to bandage 555 wounds.
1t will care for 100 injuries in the
way of "frst-aid packets"
1t will furnish adhesive plaster and
surgical gauze enough to benefit thou
sands of wounded soldiers.
Every purchases of a Liberty Loan
Bond performs a distinct individual
service to his country and to our boys
fighting in France.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-04-09
The Unreliable Test.

Few men in America are better
qualified to speak with authority on
seed corn than Mr.. r. A. Hayne, prac-
teal farmer and contributor to the
National Stockman and Farmer" A
timely warning is to be found in the
following contribution By him.
COMPLETE THE TEST.
a kernel of corn fit to plant must
do something in a termination box
besides just swelling up and sending
out a little weak root sprout.
There is a case of disappointment
coming for men who plant corn this
spring that they think is all right just
because it swelled up and showed a
little sign of life in the test. / say
this after being in touch with numer-
GUS reliable tests in different parts of
the Corn Belt and after seeing numer-
Gus tests that are being made by coun-
ty agents, schools and the farmers
themselves.
In too many of the tests the per
cent of termination has been based
on all the kernels that showed signs
of sprouting.
"Eighty-five per cent of the corn in
my test is o. H." said farmer at
tending an Agricultural Short Course
in Northwestern Ohio. He had his
termination box with him. We looked
it over carefully and while 85 per cent
was sprouted, fully so per cent of it
was so weak that it was not much
better than dead.
At one short course the difference
in the vitality Of seed was well illus
trated where kernels from ten we'll
preserved 1916 ears were placed in
a test box along with 90 ears of 1917
seed. All were given the same
chance, all put in the same day. After
eight days the old corn had sprouts
one inch long and healthy roots while
1917 seed had little weak sprouts OF
else was dead. 1t was. a striking con-
trast to see one row across the box
with long sturdy sprouts and the rest
barely pushing out of the kernels
Which would you bet on for results
at husking time?
One man testing seed for a large
acreage was leaving the corn in the
test box sometimes less than one
week, barely long enough for the
kernels to swell and show signs OF
sprouting. He was approving every
ear with a tinge of life. saw one
eff his tests. While it gave some in
dication as to how much of the seeC
was alive, it was most unreliable anC
his high testing" seed is a farce. We
are told that this year we are going
to have to plant some corn that in .
normal year would be discarded al
first glance, yet the difference be.
tween strong and weak seed is just a!
important now as it ever wss
r. A. HAYNE.
Let us indeed do this work gladly
and thoroughly. 1t is very little t.
do while others are giving their lives
FARMER.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-04-09
Notice to Owners of Docs

Complaint having been made to the
Mayor and Council by numerous citi-
zens Of dogs running after and bark
ing at horses and automobiles in the
streets of Charles Town, notice is
hereby given that unless such dogs
are kept up by the owners, the council
expects to take action to remedy the
matter in more drastic way.
Clayton L. Haines, Mayor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-04-09
The Third Liberty Loan Button.

The button which viii be given to
every subscriber to a Liberty Loan
Bond of the third issue, whether of q
$50 bond or a $4,000 one, will have =
border of brilliant red, and a blue field
with a liberty bell, and the words
"Third Liberty Loan" in white.
Sixteen million of these buttons are
nowa ready for delivery and will be
given out when the subscriptions are
made.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-04-09
ADVERTISER LeITERA.

o. LAST OF letters remaining in the Post
once "a az Sharles Town, Jefferson coun-,
W W. va, on Saturday, April 9th
1918. Persons calling for same will
be required to pay one cent for each
letter.
S; t. Braidwood, Nicola Agertinelli,
4: L. Anderson, J. J. johnson, Budd
hhllmes, Edw. Parke, VIM. PETER.
Charles Stanley, Robt. Arnold, Daniel
SSnodgrass, Harry Ziegler, Mrs. c. f.
Doty, Mrs. VIM. Halter, Miss johnson,
Mrs. Edith Knight, Mrs. w. n. Lou
The above letters, if not called for
Withln fifteen days will be sent to the
aead letter office. Persons calling for
tnem will please say that they are adj
Verased. S. C. YOUNG. P. M.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-04-09

We have received from Lloyd
Adams Noble, Publisher, of 81 West
10Th street, New York, a copy of
"Echos from Dixie" Old Time South
ern Songs. This book contains all
Confederate War Songs and Old Time
Southern Melodies set to music, and
will be quite an addition to any south
ern home. These songs have been
compiled by Mrs. J. G. Edwards Mrs.
Hampton Osborne), Leader of the
Confederate Choir of America. Edit
ed by Matthew Page Andrews, Com
pIler of The Dixie Book of Days.
They are for use at reunions, eonven-
tons, club meetings, social gatherings,
school and college entertainments and
in every American home. so pages,
strong paper binding. Price Soc, and
you can write and have it sent to you
by mail
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-04-09
Bids Wanted.

Bids wanted for laying concrete
pavements in front of the properties
Of D. s. Hughes, G. E. Hughes. Mrs.
aelskel, 3. +. Dooley, and 7. L.
Perry on West Washington street in
Charles Town. For specifications and
further particulars apply to
0. II. DARLINGTON.
Chairman Street Committee.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-04-09
BlacksmithIng, Wood and
General Repair Work,

The undersigned has taken the snop OF
Mr. Phillips, opposite B. & o. depot,
where be is prepared TO do all kinds OF
blscksmihing, wood and general repair
work.
: H0KSESHOEING A SPECIALLY.
A liberal share of the public pstr image
respectfully solicited.
Feb sly THOMAS NORRIS
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-04-09

A gentleman of Charles Town, who
was educated at the same time and
the same school with the Kaiser, was
asked what he thought of him? His
answer was in these words. i am
ashamed of him"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-04-09
Save Labor.

What does it cost to raise an bar
rel per acre corn crop? That same
acre can be made to produce 10 or
II barrel crop, at less expense per
barrel. Ask any farmer who has linz
ed his land and uses fertilizer on his
corn crop.
WASH, Alexander & Cooke Co.,
High Grade Fertilizer Works,
Apr.9-3t. Charles Town, W. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-04-09

Hives, eczema, itch or salt rheum
sets you crazy. Can't bear the touch
of your clothing. Doan's Ointment is
fine for skin itching. All druggists
sell it, Coo a box.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-04-09
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

At the solicitation of many friends,
Mr.. Logan B. 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, 1918-04-09
T or Sale.

FOR SALE:-A horse, buggy and
harness. Apply to
d. S. HUGHES.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-04-09

EGGS FOR HATCHING:-Bi
that weigh and lay and are not ashame
at the show
Barred Plymouth Rocks, Partridge
Rocks, Is eggs SIPS; hundred $500.
MRS. d. J. BUSH,
Apr. 9-2t. Charles Town, w. Va.
Telephone 1854.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-04-09
Headquarters for Plants

Do you know how easy it is to get
plants by parcel post. Send US the
money and Uncle Sam will deliver
them at the same prices we sell them
at our gardens if ordered in lots of
so cents or more.
We sell only such varieties as have
been tried in our business of vegetable
growing.
Orders amounting to less than so
cts. allow cts. for postage. Cabbage
seed has been treated to prevent rot.
Transplanted Early Cabbage plants,
12c ped doz., 75c per 100.
Seed bed early Cabbage plants, Toe
per doz., Coo per 100.
Transplanted Early Tomato Plants,
12c per doz., 75c per 100.
Transplanted Main Crop Early To-
mato Plants, 10c per doz., Coo per 100.
Sweet Pepper Plants 12c per doz.
Caulif1ower Plants 12c per doz.
Beet Plants, SC per doz.
Also can supply Barred Plymouth
Rock Eggs for Matching at S100 for
Is eggs. BENZ. HARTZELL,
Apr2-6t Shepherdstown, w. Va