Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-09-30
HOME COMING CELEBRATION A
BIC SUCCESS.

The Big Homecoming Celebra-
ton last Thursday was a big success,
and large crowds were in attendance.
1t was perfect fall day, and the
people of Jefferson county turned
out in large numbers to honor the
gallant sons of old jefferson who
took part in the great war.
The foot races were held at IL
o'clock and resulted in George Slifer'
winning the $500 prize for the 800
yard race, and Craighill Perry $500
for the mile race.
At o'clock the soldiers with the
various organizations that were to
take part in the parade formed in
line on East Washington street, with
Capt. M. w. Mcdonald in command
aided by Lieutenants Geo. nj. Beltz-
hoover, Jr., NelsoF~Snyder and Capt.
William Hildreth.t m the line follow
ing the world war veterns were rep
resentatives of the Charles Town
Fire Companies; the Patriotic Order
Sons of America; the Modern
Woodmen of America; Shenandoah
Tribe of Red Men in costume on
horseback and on foot; veterans of
the War between the States, both
Uuion and Confederate sides being
represented, in automobiles; a num-
Der of attractively decorated auto
mobiles nd floats.
With the Powhatan band in the
lead to furnish the music, the column
moved West on Washington street,
to the Court House, thence north on
George street to Liberty, on Liberty
to West, then south to Washington,
again; then east on Washington
street to Samuel street, then south
to Congress street, then east on Con-
gress street to Church street, then
north to Washington street, and then
west on Washington street to the
Court House where. the marchers
were disbanded. The program was
then continued on the Court House
lawn where platform had been er-
rected for the use of the speakers.
Col r. P. Chew presided, and after
an invocation by Rev. T. M. Swami,
introduced Mr.. H. L. Snyder, of
Shepherdstown and Rev. DIR. G. G..
Sydnor, of the Charles Town Pres
byterian church, who delivered able
anu elOQQcIO CooCSs
Shenandoah Tribe, of Red Men re-
ceived the prize of $40 for the best
organization making the best appear
ance in the line, the Whitmore Lum-
Der Company $500 for the bestfioat
and Mr. William Jones $1,000 for the
best decorated automobile.
In the base ball contest scheduled
for the late afternoon when the
speaking at the Court House was en-
ded, the Charles Town team was bill
ed for a double role. In the first
game they were arrayed against a
team of good players fro mMartins-
burg, but succeeded in defeating the
visitors, the score being 6 to /. The
result of the second game wherein
the home boys waged battle against
Shepherdstown nine was closer,
score in this game was to l with
Charles Town again in the lead.
Dinner and supper was served to
the men in uniform in Rouss Memo
rial Hall and the Star of Bethlehem
Hail..
There was a good number of sol
der boys in line, estimated at about
three hundred and they were liber-
ally cheered all along the line of
march.
Much credit is due to all who CON
tributed to ward mixing the Home
Coming the success it was, and Mr..
Adam Link, the efficient Chairman,
of the Committee and Manager of
the celebration deserves the thanks
of the community.