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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-04-01
WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.

Fights on the oil and gas tax bill
ana state police measure which have
been on in the legislature for the past
two weeks were brought to final
close in the Senate yesterday after
noon, the upper branch taking action
on both measures which were up on
third reading, passing the oil and
gas tax measure by vote of IL to
II and the state police or public
safety department bill by a vote of
16 to IL.
The vote ON the police measure is
final, enactment concurrence having
been made in the action of the house
of delegates and since no amend
nisnts were made to the bill it is now
ready to go to Governor Cornwell
for signature of approval which is
assured since he strongly favored the
enactment of such legislation.
The House of Delegates Monday
afternoon passed the Virginia Debt
settlement bill by vote of sc to II.
The measure, which passed the SEN
ate at the regular session provides
that West Virginia pay $1,100.COO
in cash and $13, 100000 in 3 u per
cent. bonds, less 100000 in bonds
to be held in the West Virginia Treas
ury against certain certificates of in
debtedness which have been lost and
never have been delivered to Vir-
ginia.
The bill as passed by the House
contained an amendment that
sinking fund to retire the bonds and
pay the interest each year should be
made up from the general revenues
of the State otherwise inappropriate
ed, direct tax to be laid if such rev.
enues are available. The measure
went back to the Senate yesterday
afternoon for consideration of the
House amendment which, it was ex-
pected, would be accepted and the
bill re-passed Immediately by the
Senate Should the Senate fail to
accept the House amendment, the bill
then would go to conference.
When the bill is finally agreed on
by both Houses, both having made it
effective from passage, the State
Board of Public Works will begin at
once to carry out its provisions to
issue the bonds and make the cash
payment, thereby settling the long
standing debt between West Virginia
and Virginia.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-04-01

Hon. A. Moore, Jr., of Berryville,
much to the regret of his Jefferson
County friends has resigned as gen
eral counsel for the Northern Vir-
ginia Power Company. His success
sor is Attorney R. Gray Williams OF
Winchester. Referring to Mr..
Moore's retirement, an announcement
issued by the company says: Mr.
Moore feels that the work of the
company has increased and that its
program of large improvements that
is now being carried out will re
quire much legal work which he could
not undertake in addition to his pri-
vate practice in fairness to himself.
Mr.. Moore will continue in the active
practice of his profession with his son
in Berryville and will remain mem
Der of the board of directors of this
company.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-04-01

Speaking of the League of Nations,
reminds US of our prophecy, that the
Republican Senators at Washington
and our Solons at Charleston-God
save the mark-will have to take
water.
If we read the signs Alright, we
think the very best sign of the
strength of the principle of the
League and the weakness of the OPP
position to it, can be found in the
haste that these same Republican
Senators are making in their efforts
to introduce amendments thereto.
Surely, it is wise, courteous and
broadminded in President Wilson to
invite suggestions from Republican
statesmen, as this League of Nations
is generally regarded as the child of
Democracy, rather than of the
Democratic party, although the idea
was begotten by President Wilson
and the inspiration came to him and
through him.
Therefore we feel justly proud of
the Presidents proves to beget
ideals and we shall make this League
of Nations the offspring of the minds
and hearts of the best men and
women of our land.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-04-01
JEFFERSON COUNTY FARM
NOTES.
Bows and Girls Clubs.


To date we have three boys and
girls clubs in jefferson County at
Leetown and Kearneysville, and Sum-
nit Point. We hope to have more
later on. Enrolment is in the fol
lowing projects: Pure bred calf, pig,
lamb and poultry clubs, acre corn,
quarter acre pop corn and soy beans,
and acre alfalfa. Should any boy or
girl wish to enter this club work who
are not club member, write to the
County Agent.
Mr.. J. Frank Van Metre has offered
a thorough bred Chester White pig
to the boy or girl who wins first prize
in jefferson County with registered
Chester White pig. No doubt there
will be other valuable prizes offered
as a stimulus in this work.
Serbian Seed Corn, IS Bushels.
The farmers of the County con-
tributed 85 bushels of corn, double
sacked, which was shipped to Balti-
more and will be put in foreign ship
ment April 5, for Serbia. So far,
it seems this was the largest con-
signment from any county of the
State.
Crops Poor in Mari.
Did you know that jefferson is the
richest county in the United States
in mari deposits? Though it is be-
ing mined and shipped out in car load
lots to other states, enough remains
in various places to meet the lime re-
ouirements of the county for CEN
turtles. However the argument is
raised Nothing will grow in a mari
field, why put it on land?" Why
should any thing grow out of pure
mari, when only one of the seven
mineral plant food elements are pres
ent? A little sand makes stiff clay
lighter, but crops will not grow in
pure sand. Manure is good for land
but nothing much will grow out of a
manure pile. Fertilizer is good for
land, but empty bag in a pile and
see if any thing will grow out OF 1t
However we find the best crops grow
where the clay soil runs into a mari
field. The Engle Brothers report
that their best alfalfa grows on clay
soil receiving as much as ten tons OF
mari per acre.
Farmers Meetings.
The topic for discussion is what
have the experiment stations founc
about selecting seed corn for Length
and dimeater of ear, planting tip
butt and middle kernels tapering ears
mating seed corn, etc.
Moler's Wednesday, April 2, 1886
p. M, new time.
Middleway, Thursday, April 3, $3.50
p. m. :, :.
Kearneysville, Friday, April
| $3.50 p. m.
Leetown, Wednesday, April 8
$50 p. m.
Nippon, Thursday, April 10, $3.50
p. m. =, :,
Shenandoah Junction, April IL
$50 p. m.
G. A. HUGHES, County Agent
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-04-01

ANNUAL. MEETING.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Bank of Charles Town
will be held in the directors room of
their bank, on Monday, April the 7th,
at II o'clock a. M, for the election
of directors and such other business
as may be legally transacted.
JOHN PORTERFIELD, Cashier.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-04-01
Plumbing Business Removed

beg to announce that after March
1st, the plumbing business of my
father will be continued by me in the
Locke building opposite Bank of
Charles Town. Repairing done, and
Furnaces cleaned, Heating Plants in
stalled, Supplies carried in stock.
Prompt service and satisfaction guar
anteed. l solicit your patronage.
OSCAR G. DARLINGTON.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-04-01
Market Report For Farmers.

A feature of the farm page of The
Washington Sunday Star is COM
prehensive market report for grow
ers who ship to the National Capital.
This report is prepared specially for
The Sunday Star by the bureau of
markets, United States Department
of Agricultural.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-04-01

Private James E. Slusher of the
313th Field Artillery, writes to his
parents Mr.. and Mrs. James Slusher
of near Leetown, that his Division,
the 80th, is scheduled to embark for
home in June. Private Slusher is
one of the jefferson County boys
who has experienced some of the
horrors of real war He was on the
front line for 48 days.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-04-01
Many Children are sickly.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Chill
dren breaks up Colds in "a hours, relieve
Feverishness, Headache, Stomach Troubles.
Teething Disorders. move and regulate the
bowels, and Destroy Worms. They are so
pleasant to take children like them. Used
by mothers for 80 years. All druggists.
Sample FREE. Address. Mother Gray Co..
LEROY N Y
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-04-01

The United States Court will con-
vene in Martinsburg Tuesday, April
LIST, with Judge Dayton on the bench.
bench.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-04-01

For any pain, burn, scald or bruise
apply DIR. Thomas Eclectic Oil-the
household remedy. Two sizes soc
at all stores.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-04-01
NOTICE TO TAX PAYERS.

Statute Laws under the new ruling
does not allow me to carry your taxes
We must soon make our settlement
so if not paid, l will be compelled to
file tax levies, or attach your wages,
for collection. Do not compel me
to take this step. But come in at
once.
CHAS. T. ENGLE, Sheriff.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-04-01
Eggs For Matching.

Partridge Rocks, great winter lay
ers. BarredRocks, are handsome
birds, on free range. Eggs IL for
$3.50; 100 for $500.
MRS. J. D. BUSH,
March 18-1m. Charles Town, w. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-04-01

Mrs. w. B. Jackson is making a
showing of trimmed hats at her pri-
vate millinery rooms on Washington
street. Public cordially invited to
call
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-04-01
Shoe Repairing Done
Promptly.

Having secured another shoe
maker, we are prepared to do repair
work ON short notice. We use only
the best material, and work neatly
done. Send us your shoes by Parcel
Post and we will return same prompt
ly. S. M. OFT CO., INC.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-04-01
Examination For Teachers.

Examination For Teachers.
The first uniform examination will
be held at the Charles Town High
School Building, Thursday and Fri
day, April and A, commencing each
day at $50 a. M, (new time) -
For any further information tele-
phone or write. James Grantham,
County Superintendent.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-04-01

Don't use harsh physics. The re
action weakens the bowels, leads to
chronic constipation. Get Doan's
Regulets. They operate easily. 80
cents at all stores.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-04-01

President Thos. C. Miller, announ-
ces that the spring term of Shepherd
College State Normal School will be-
gin Monday, April 7th.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-04-01
AGENT WANTED.

For Americans War For Human
ity," the best selling war book on the
market. Address or phone to
MRS. D. w. BUSH,
General Agent, Charles Town,W Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-04-01
NOTICE.
HAULING OF ALL KINDS.

l am prepared to do all kinds of
hauling by automobile truck, both
short and long distance. All orders
given prompt attention.
C. P. WELLER.
IL Charles Town, w. Va.
Feb 18-1m
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-04-01
Hauling Wanted.

Wanted, light or heavy hauling
Apply to
C. H. EBY, American Restaurant.
Jan. 14-3m.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-04-01
PUBLIC SALE
of Residence Property

In pursuance of decree of the Circuit
Court of jefferson County entered on March
18th, 1919, in the ease of Nettie B. Dorsey
against Fidelity Building and Loan Assocla,
tion ct al. the undersigned receivers viii
offer for sale at public auction in front OF
the Court House in Charles Town in said
County on
-ncv .ppu roTus 1919
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-04-01
FOR sd

Residence portlOE |
Charles Town build
D.SH
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-04-01

JEFFERSON COUNTY FARM
of One Hundred and Ten Acres for
sale by owner. New buildings and
well improved.
POST OFFICE BOX 272,
Charles Town, w. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-04-01
SEVERAL HOUSE

Several houses d
terms. Apply to
n.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-04-01
That Certain Lot
or parcel of land improved by a
Dwelling House, ETC.,

situated near KEARNEYSVILLE in said
county, containing 10 acres. more or less.
being the property which was con-
veyed to Dennis Gore by Henry A. Hunter
and wife, by deed dated January 25th, 1910.
recorded in the County Clerks office of said
County in deed book 104, page 100, and
which was conveyed by said Dennis Gore to
B. d. Gibson, trustee by deed of February
goth 1912, recorded in said Office in deed
book 107. page 275, to secure certain OBJ
legation to the Fidelity Building Loan
Association for the payment of which this
sale is made.
TERMS OF SALE :-One-t third cash on
day of sale, balance in two equal payments
payable respectfully in one and two years,
evidenced by notes of the purchaser bearing
interest from day of sale, secured by reten-
ton of title and assignment of Fire Insur-
ance policy in amount equal to the deferred
payments.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-04-01
FOR SALE,

One Six foot all glass show case.
BROWN BROS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-04-01
JAMES M. MASON. JR,
E0PREST A BROWN

FUNNIEST n. WIN,
Receivers.
l, C. w. Conrad, Clerk of the Circuit Court
of jefferson County. do certify that F. A.
Brown one of the above named receivers,
has given bond before me with approved
security as required by decree in the above
C. W. CONRAD, CLERK.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-04-01

Having rented my farm, and IN
tending to discontinue farming. !
will offer for sale at my residence,
( miles south of Charles Town, on
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-04-01

SATURDAY, APRIL 18th, 1913
beginning at IL o'clock a. m. the follow
ing described property to-wlt:
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-04-19
EVIDENCE THAT CONvINCES
A Twice.TOld Tale That VIII Carry
Conviction to Ledger. Readers.

Fourteen years ago, Mrs. Burns
publicly endorsed Doan's Kidney
Pills;
She then told of benefit she had re-
ceived.
With mistaken confidence,
She confirms her statement
Tells how passing years have
strengthened her faith in Doan's.
There's no better test than the test
Of time.
Can any Maysville reader ask for
more convicing evidence?
Mrs. John Burns, West Second
Street, says: Il was subject to
severe spells Of backache and other
Kidney trouble. They would come on
every three or six months and there
were times when was confined TO bed
and rendered helpless. l used Doan's
Kidney Pills and the quick and
decided benefit l received from Doan's
Kidney Pills was wonderful. l have
never had such severe attacks since"
Statement given February 10, 1919
NO TROUBLE SINCE
On November Is. 1916, Mrs. Burns
said: 81 have the same good words
Of praise for Doan's Kidney Pills TO-
day, as ever. have not needed kid
ney medicine since | first took them"
Price Coo, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Burns had. Foster Milburn Co.,
Mfgrs., Buffalo. n. Y.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-04-19
OUR COLORED CITIZENS

Beautiful Easter Cantata, "The
Glory of the Cross" to be rendered BY
the Bethel Baptist choir and Sunday
School Sunday evening beginning at
s o'clock. The program will be rem
dered by the following distinguished
voices: Sopranos, Misses Sadie Bell
Flora Hall, Clara p. Hall, Fannie May
Jackson, Ethel Griffey, Lorine Stokes,
Matte Lee Johnson, Annie Bell, Lulu
Gordon, Jennie Smith, Mrs. Kittie
Jackson, Mrs. Annie Perkins, Mrs.
Alice Jackson, Mrs. Matte Quinn, Mrs.
frankie Robinson, Mrs. Ida Jackson,
Mrs. Bette Hayes, Mrs. Matte Lyons;
Altos, Mrs. Jessie Turner, Misses Flor
ence Lang, BERTHE Lewis, Edna Fur
gerson and Marcia Field; Bassos, Rob-
ert Robinson, George Anderson, Por-
ter Jackson, and William Sanford ;
Tenors, Mr.. William Perkins. The
program will be interpersed with reci-
tations. and exercises.
MRS. c. B. OWENS, Supt.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-04-19
Notice to
Contractors !

Sealed bids will be received at the
Office Of the Clerk of Mason County
at the Court House, Maysville, KY,
until 10 o'clock a m, May 2, 1919, by
the Fiscal Court of Mason County for
the improvement of Maysville and Mt.
Olivet road No. 1901 from a point at
the junction Of the Lexington Pike to
the Robertson County Line, a distance
of approximately nine (9) miles.
The improvement will consist of
shaping the road, constructing neces-
sary drainage structures, excavation,
grubbin 6 and resurfacing with ap-
proximately six (6) inches Of loose
metal spread to nine (9) feet and
feathered.
. The work proposed to be done in
wolves approximately:
30404 Gu. Yd.......... Excavation
1908 Gu. Yd.. Borrow
364.75 100 Fl. Grader Work (both
sides)
120540 Tons ........ Crushed Stone
27695.0 So. Yd.. Shaping and Scarf
flying.
1919 Gu. Yd.. Concrete-Class "a"
604.0 Gu. Yd.. Concrete-Class "B"
6s1 On. Yd.. Concrete-Class ID"
51087.0 Lbs. ...... Reinforcing Steel
1880 Lin. Ft...... .18" c. G. Pipe
1910 Lin. F.......2f c. G. Pipe
$50 Number. Trees and Stumps
1900 Lin. Ft.... .Hedge-removing
Bridges at Station 173 and Station
Az are included in the above esti-
mate. These bridges comprise the fol-
lowing quantities but may not be built
at this time:
1875 Gu. Yd.. Concrete-Class "a"
600 Gu. Yd.. Concrete-Class "B"
6.e1 Gu. Yd.. Concrete-Class ID"
|, 2s346y0 Lbs. Reinforcing Steel
Bids will be accepted. for the whole
work or separate bids on Concrete
Work and Culvert Pipe will be accept
ed.
Plans may be seen and instructions
to bidder. specifications and forms Of
proposed work secured at the Office Of
the County Clerk at Maysville. KY,
and ct the ONCE OF the Department Of
Public Roads, Old Capitol Building.
Frankfort. Ky.
A certified check payable TO the
Sheriff CT Mason County equal In
round numbers TO So Of the bid must
accompany each proposal.
Ths right to.rsjsct any and oil bids
\ reserved.
J. ,. OWENS. County Clark.
Mason County. Ky.
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Mrs. Charles Workman Of the West
end Is in receipt of the following let
ter from her brother:
Camp Merritt, N. j., April Is, 1919.
Dear Brother and Sister:
Just a few lines to let you know that
/ am well and hope you are the same.
II nothing happens more than know
Of at present will be on my way to
Camp Sherman Thursday the II, will
probably reach there Saturday or Sun
day and two or three days after I get
there will be free man again. !
will try to come to see you on the 26th
and will be there if nothing happens to
prevent me from coming, of course l
must stop to see my little girl first
and second / am going to see Lula.
1t has been long time since saw
her and I am very anxious to see you
Cecilia. Well this Is all for tonight.
Write soon, address to Camp Sherman.
Your brother,
BILL.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-04-19
C.L.MainS Go.
MINERVA, KY.
Distributors of MOLINE TRACTORS Mason Fleming Bracken
and Robertson Counties

The island of Tobago has gone into
the raising Of lines, owing to the
great demand for these fruits from
the United States, which were former
ly supplied by Dominica. Over $50
acres are already planted and more
acreage will soon be under cultivation.
A lime juice factory is to be erected.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-04-19
POULTRY ASSOCIATION
MEETS TUESDAY EVENING

A very important meeting of the
Mason County Poultry Association
will be held on Tuesday evening at
1880 o'clock At this meeting financial
plans started at the last meeting OF the
association will be completed and mat
tiers concerning the two fairs at which
the Association will put on Poultry
Shows will be discussed.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-04-19
EASTER PROGRAM FOR
SCOTT NJ. E. CHURCH

Great interest is being manifested
in the services on Sunday. At II a. m.
the children will render their annual
Easter program which will excel any
previous Easter services ever held in
the church. Solos and choruses will
be special features of the program. At
2:30 D. m. sermon of the Acacia Lodge
No. "a, F. and A. NJ, delivered by Prof.
Mayo, of Frankfort, Ky. p. m the
Easter Cantata, voices From the Gar
den" will be rendered. This is very
popular Cantata, the music is very
beautiful. Rev. Penn will accompany
the songs and solos with the violin.
Don't miss these services. Large
crowds are expected all day. The
Easter eggs hunt will take place next
week.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-04-19

If there's better coffee than Rock
: wood, we'd sell 1t, but there isn't so
we sell lockwood. If you don't
drink lockwood you are certainly
missing q great treat.
YOUR GROCER.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-04-19

Norway will ask $27O,OO0, 900 dam
age from Germany for the vessels of
that nationality destroyed by the
Hugh submarine.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-04-19

British India is in the market for
100000 tons of rails and other rail-
way equipment. British and Canadian
firms are to be favored with these or
ders
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-13

Volga and established communica-
ton with the mineral deposits Of the
Trails, and the grain fields OF ST.
IBERIA.
Government Key to Future.
Such a government would natural
" be the key 10 Russia's political
and economic future. Northern Rus
STA Is sterile in contrast with the
south It's lands are poor. Moscow
and Petrograd industries depend
entirely upon distant centers for
their raw products The factories
and industrial populations OF North
Russia, or soviet Russia. are entire
IL within districts which cannot
feed themselves. And therein lies
the greatest inherent weakness OF
the Russian bolshevik movement II
is based on theories which is repug-
nant 10 the districts which produce
the foodstuffs and can starve soviet
Russia as a sign OF their disapprovaL
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-13
SECY. BAKER SPEAKS
AT CANADIAN CLUB

OTTAWA, Jan. 13.-Canada and
the United states have discovered
one another" through their asso-
citation in the war. Newton ID. Baker.
the secretary of war. declared here
today. Formerly they were merely
neighbors. but now there exists be-
tween the two countries, a bond of
union" said the cabinet officer,
"cemented when our soldiers and
YOUR soldiers fought shoulder -
shoulder on the battlefelds II
France"
Addressing the Canadian club, rs
the principal feature OF his three
and a half hours stay in the capital,
Mr.. Baker eulogized the 100 years
Of friendship between America and
Canada