davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-03-29
GOOD ROADS OPEN WAY
FOR BANK BANDITS

Figures compiled by a Michigan
banker show that robberies of banks
IN small towns are much more com.
mon in states which have no State
Police than In those states which
have adopted the constabulary sys.
TEN. Indiana, Ohio and Illinois have
had many such robberies recently, the
reason being that their excellent high.
ways give opportunity for bank rob-
bers to use fast automobiles in get.
ting away from the scenes of their
crimes. In New York, Pennsylvania
and Michigan the State Police have
perfected systems whereby they CLOSE
the roads," after any crime in which
the perpetrators escape by automobile
and thus make it very difficult to
successfully carry through such rob.
berries.
Being fairly smart, the professional
bank robbers avoid the small towns
in those states where the State Police
are prepared to make things danger.
GUS for them.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-03-29

Editor Spirit of Jefferson.
My dear Sir:-Of course we are
all greatly disappointed that we can
not get the much needed bridge over
the Shenandoah River (which bridge
would be located about 1900 feet UP
river from the Bloomery). In the
meantime the county of Jefferson
cannot object to a free Ferry at
Manning's Ferry.
This Ferry should be of the most
substantial kind, having new double
cable in addition to the present large
cable, and a strong roomy New Boat
60x14 feet in the clear, operated by
a six-horse-power gasoline stationary
engine, located on east bank of River
at Manning's Ferry.
The number of horse power of this
gasoline engine is to be determined
by the company furnishing engine
after seeing plan of this Ferry.
Some people have advised side paddle
wheels to be on boat, but the serious
objections to operating boat by pad
die wheels are that the ice and drifts
would soon destroy these wheels, and
then again in low water such wheels
would prevent boat from reaching
shore.
A substantial ferry with its stout
new boat and fast speed, would be a
wonderful improvement to the old
pole boat.
A new public road should be ex-
tented along river bank on east side
Of river from this Manning's Ferry
nearly to Shenandale, so that all
people up the river on east side of
river can get to this Ferry without
climbing any hills and by a most di-
rect route. This should be a free
Ferry and most substantial one.
Jefferson County certainly can do
this much for its tax payers who live
on the east side of river and are tax
ed to support the Class A roads of
the county.
Yours respectfully,
Alexander Spotswood cambridge,
Civil Engineer
P. S. / have submitted plan of this
Ferry to Miss Virginia Lucas and
hope the ladies as well as men will
push the matter to completion.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-03-29
FIRE IN RANSOM LAST WEDNEs.
DAY NIGHT.

A fire that broke out about 3
O'Clock Wednesday night DESTROYED !
stable, garage, and a brick store
and dwelling occupied by Allen and
Eutaw Sager in Ransom. Hamp
Ramey, neighbor first discovered
the fire starting in the stable and
aroused the sleeping occupants of the
dwelling over the store.
Neighbors soon gathered and did
what they could to save the store
stock. The building located some
distance from fire plugs made it diff
cult for the firemen, who were early
on the scene, to do effective work
The store fixtures including the
cash register, show cases, and a por-
ton OF the stock of general merchan-
disc, were removed from the store
room before it had to be abandoned.
The remainder of the stock of goods.
together with the greater part of the
house furniture, a Ford rooster and
otner personality were lost with the
buildings. -
The burned buildings were CON-
neeted east and west, making them
an easy prey to the flames beginning
IN the most inflammable part, the
stable.
At one stage of the fire the stock
OF cartridges in the store exploded,
setting up fiusilade that reminded
some OF the ex-service men present
Oh the stirring days in the Argonne.
fortunately the flying bullets were
limited to the four walls of the build
ing.
Inc stock rescued from the burn
ing building was taken to the Ransom
Council room where they have reop-
ened for business. They carried no
insurance, their loss being estimates
at more than $4,000. d. S. Hughes
the owner of the buildings, carried
an insurance of only Sl5OO-not
enough to cover one-fifth of the los
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-03-29
500 Reward. sleo

The readers Of this paper win be
Pleased to learn that there 10 at least
one dreaded disease that science ~
neen able to cure in all It's stages and
tnSt Is catarrh. Catarrh being greatly
lnnuenced by constitutional Conditions
requires constitutional treatment. Hau's
SatarIn Medicine Is taken internally and
acts snru the Blood on the Mucous Sur.
races o. the System thereby destroying
the foundation Of the disease, irving the
patient strength by building up the con-
slisution and assisting nature In doing its
Iaith In the curative power Of Hairs
Gatarrh Medicine that they offer One
Hundred Dollars for any case that Il fails
70 cu.e. send Tor list Of testimonials.
ONO. sold ~ III Druggists, &c.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-03-29
EASTER"

Easter time has come again,
And Easter music ringing;
And Easter flowers again are ours,
And Easter color's springing.
There's Easter cheer and Easte
hope,
viii cast away all sadness;
For Christ the Lord is risen today.
And hearts abound in gladness.
L. w. D.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-03-29

. L. W. D. received the following
Easter Greeting"
We love to hear from you each week
Through the Spirit of jefferson in
whic hyou speak,
Your thoughts then come to US in
rhyme
And we wish we were there every
time.
March 81, 1921. Baltimore.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-03-29
JEFFERSON COUNTY GOES
OVER THE TOP.

Charleston, w. Va, March 28.-
Jefferson county is among the first
counties in West Virginia to make"
their quotas in the 1921 Near East
Relief campaign. Jefferson shot by
the mark set for her early in the lem
ten sacrifice appeal, prior to which
she had secured $1,731 of the $1,000
quota.
But the Near East Relief organi-
cation in Jefferson County is not con-
tented with its showing to date. DIR.
William E. Smith, state executive
secretary, had just received requisi-
ton from Charles Town for ten of
the $50 coupon books, which means
that Jefferson county is going to go
at least $500 lover the top.T
DR.. Smith attributes the showing
OF this eastern county to the coopera-
ton of the churches and Sunday
schools. Miss Virginia Lucas, of
Charles Town, is county chairman of
the organization.
Fayette, Greenbrier, Mineral, Mon
roe and Summers are the other
counties of West Virginia which have
already passed the quotas set fro
them to attain by June 81.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-03-29

The attendance of Lawson Bolts
Chapter of the United Daughters Of
-Confederacy in body at the funeral
OF Col. Roger Preston Chew was in
advertantly omitted from our notice
last week. There were about AZ IL
line, including the President and Of
ficers. The Chapter formed Guard
VI Honor as the funeral passed from
the Church to the grave, and each
member of the Chapter was sincere
mourner of their loss, for on all oc-
casions when his health permitted
they could count on Col. Chew being
present to preside over the meetings
on Memorial Day and on Lee and
Jackson's Birthday celebrations. He
never tired of telling his admiration
Tor these two great Generals. and
would wind up the evenings enter
talnment by going to the piano and
playing the pride of his heart
A Daughter of the Confederacy.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-03-29

The Hurwitz Creamery Co.
are paying soc. per pound for
butter fat in milk and 47c.
for butter fat in cream up to
18th March.
HURWITZ CREAMERY co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-03-29

House and about one acre of land
for sale near Summit Point, very
cheap. w. A. Daniel.
What we have not, we can get for
You and We take pleasure in dong
so. Rrown & Hooff.
Let me protect your automobile
against Fire, Theft, Collision and
property damage. W. A. Daniel.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-03-29

The Jackson-Perks Post of the
American Legion will hold A Supper
in Rouss Hall on Friday and Satur.
day evenings, April LIST and End. Be
sure to attend.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-03-29
d. y. BLACkFORD.
D. B. SHOEMAKER.

When wanting a Tooth Brush O.,
any thing in Toilet goods, come in.
and see our stock before buying.
Brown & Hooff.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-03-29
NOTICE.
FOR SALE.

Lumber and Firewood
at saw mill on Tyler Farm near Mill
vile. Wood $500 a cord as it lies
in clearing; slabs $3.50 a cord.
Good roads. Framing and boards on
hand. Saving to your order.
CHARLES L. CRANE CO..
Charles Town, w. va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-03-29
THREsHERMEN WILL MEET.

A writ of error has been allowed
by the Supreme Court of Appeals in
the traction engine case. All thresh-
ermen are requested to meet at the
Court House in Charles Town on Sat
urday, April 2, at IL o'clock, to take
whatever action may be required to
protect their interests.
j. c. BLACKBOARD.
n ID CuInExx urn
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-03-29
SEED POTATOES FOR SALE.

If you need any fine seed potatoes
Apply to
S. NJ. McDonough.
at A H. Locks, in Ransom.
March 29-2t.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-03-29
FOR RENT.

you CAN BUY ALL WOOL FAB
RIGS for spring and summer in both
ladies' and mems wear direct from
the factory for one half what you
will pay retail. These cloths are
guaranteed all wool and silk, 56'
wide. Prices range from $1.75 to
1920 per yd. Samples from wide
range of styles will be mailed upon
request.
DUNN WOODEN CO.,
Retail Department,
Martinsburg, w. Va.
March Set.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-03-29
PUBLIC SALE.

OF Restaurant Fixtures, Utensils, &c.
The undersigned, going out Of the
restaurant business, will sell at Pub
lie Sale, at his restaurant on South
West Street IN Charles Town, w. Va,
on
SATURDAY, APRIL z
commencing at / 80 p. M,
ALL HIS RESTAURANT
FIXTURES,
consisting of
Tables, Chairs, Stoves, Ice Boxes,
Dishes. Cooking Utensils, &c.
One large electric fan and MANY
other articles.
TERMS:-Cash, day Of sale.
VIM. WILLIAMS.
Chas. I. Engle & Bro, Auctioneers.
Bane Brown, Clerk.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-03-29
SUBSCRIBED TO SPIRIT OF
JEFFERSON 76 YEARS AGO.

We have received the following
letter, which explains itself.
Shepherdstown, w. Va,
March %, 1921,
Dear Mr.. Haines:-
In looking over some old papers of
my father, / found the enclosed re-
ceipts paid for your paper seventy
five years ago, and as the frosts of
many winters have whitened my
scattered locks, and l soon shall pass
to the great beyond, | am sending
them to you, thinking perhaps that
you would like to place them in the
archives of the Spirit of Jefferson, so
that the record of the old patrons
may not be lost, and know of no
better way, to remember those who
have long since gone to their reward
than to preserve the mementoes of
the past. Hoping wou will not take
offense at the liberty take in
writing you, &c.
am,
Very truly yours,
I. j. Hoffman.
P. S. It might be proper for me to
add that my father was a forty-niner
and started from Charles Town on
that perilous trip.
One of the receipts referred to is
for subscription to the Spirit of jeff
erson from July 18, 1845, to July 10,
l846, and is signed j. w. McGinnis
for j. W. Peller. The other is one
year from October 9, 1847, and is
signed B. F. Sheets, for James w.
Beller.
The subs -iption was 50 so a war
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-03-29
l am,
Very truly yours,
NOTICE TO BUSINESS MEN.

We, the undersigned Mayors of
Charles Town and Ransom, do hereby
request that all places of business
close from $50 to p. M, on Friday,
April LIST in honor of the ex-service
men who paid the supreme sacrifice
in the late World War, and in honor
OF The Patriotic Rally to be held on
the above date by the members of the
Jackson-Perks Post of the American
Legion.
Signed:
A. M. S. MORGAN,
Mayor of Charles Town.
FRANK B. ROBINSON,
Mayor of Ransom.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-03-29
MILK PRICES LOWERED.

Beginning the first of April we will
deliver milk through the summer
months twice day and once on Sun
day. Whole milk with cream ten
cents a quart. Skim milk when we
have it twenty cents gallon.
Cream when you want it at the same
price we have been selling it.
BUSH & PERRY.
March 29-3t.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-03-29
HAULING AM

! wish to notify y
public in general n
to do all kinds Of Ia
and respectfully isS
me a call.
:, RlCHa
March s, 1921.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-03-29
DOG FOR SALE.

For sale cheap, a thoroughbred
Airdale bitch. Has just weaned her
pups. Apply to
Mrs. George Dunn,
Harper's Ferry Pike.
March 29-1t,
Richmond daily register., 1921-05-04

county, from injuries received III
an automobile accident Monday
morning.
Mrs. Glenn in company with
her sister-in-law, Mrs. Charles
Owens, and the latter's son, Jas.
Courtney, who was driving, and
and John Clifton Field, were en-
route to Falmouth when the steer
ing gear broke. The car went ov-
er a bank, turning over and land
ing on the bank of the creek.
Mrs. Glenn was injured about the
head, but was able to return to
her home, after receiving medical
at Falmouth, and her
death was unexpected.
Mrs. Owens received a fracture
Of the wrist while her son was
injured about the chest
Mr.. Field received a dislocated
shoulder and a fractured rib. Mrs.
Glenn was a daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ben McAtee. of Berlin, and
besides her husband, is survived
by a son and a daughter
Richmond daily register., 1921-05-04
BURLEY MARKETING
COMMIT Tee AT WORK
louisville Timesl

Although the exact date for
opening the intensive campaign
to obtain members for the coop
crative marketing association of
Kentucky hurley tobacco grow
ers remains undetermined, first
steps in establishing the organi-
zation were considered at a meet
ing at the Pendennis Club yester-
day of the executive committee
appointed recently by Judge r.
w. Bingham. Several other meet,
ings of the committee are neces-
sary according to Walter Hughes
campaign manager, before the
details of the organization. in
cluding the date for beginning
the campaign. will be announced.
Present at the executive. COM
mittee meeting were Judge Robt.
w. Bingham, chairman; VIII
Simms, Woodford county: J. C.
Stone, Lexington; Sam M. Hal
ley, Lexington, and Ralph Bark
er, Carrolltofl.
Tentative plans call for the Sc
lection of chairinen in each of the
forty counties in the hurley belt
in Central Kentucky to conduct
the drive for membership in the
cooperative association.
Richmond daily register., 1921-05-04
|USE or PHOSPHATE
AND I'm ESTO NE
Is Increasing Corn Yield Will Be
Demonstrated at Berea on
May 80

The value of acid phosphate
and limestone in increasing crop
Yields in this section Of the state
will be one of the important top
ics to be brought out at the an
nual spring meeting on the Be
rea experiment field May 50, ac-
cording to an announcement
made by County Agent Robert
F. Spense. Experiments conduct
ed since 1918 on the field show
that the use of these two mater
ials has resulted in the corn
yield being increased an average
of $128 bushels per acre, wheat
60 bushels, soybean hay 1868
pounds, and clover hay 2,1o3
pounds an acre.
Acid phosphate was used at the
rate OF 200 pounds per acre per
year and limestone at the rate of
two tons per acre FOR the rota-
ton of corn, soybeans, wheat and
clover.
The meeting is being held by
the Kentucky Agricultural Ex-
pertinent Station in cooperation
with County Agent Spence for
the purpose Of discussing the re-
suits of recent experiments along
with other farm problems. Speak
ers tthe meeting will be Direc-
tor Thomas p. Cooper, of the
Kentucky station, NJ. O, Hughes.
special agent Of the station, S. c.
Jones, a member of the soils and
crops department, and Prof Geo
Roberts. Lead of the department..
Richmond daily register., 1921-05-04

Falmouth is said to be agitated
over the prospect OF boring for
oil. Trust our good neighbors
will not become unduly excited.
After a while they will be more
bored than the wells.
Richmond daily register., 1921-05-04
BIG DAYS WORK
IN CIRCUIT COURT
Continued from 1st Page

(COnllllueu IIOHl ISL rage
ment was issued for him.
George Hopper was found not
guilty of the charge of assault
ing Norman Winkler. Hannibal
Barnett, of the Pamela section,
was also acquitted of a charge Of
carrying concealed a deadly wea-
pom and shooting in the highway
He said that he was shooting off
some giant fire crackers.
Harris Lamb failed to plead
when his case was called on a
gaming charge, and he was fined
$100 and costs. and his bond of
S10O with Zachariah Lamb as
surety declared forfeited. Later
motions and grounds for a new
trial were made.
Thad Basham was fined $40 and
costs ON a charge of assaulting
Henry Lee Stivers, near Pamela.
Ras Van Wrinkle failed to ap-
pear to answer to the charge of
.chooting out an eye for Tom Rob
inson near Silver Creek. His
bond of $500 was declared forfeit
ed with B. F. Edwards as surety,
and his case was assigned for,
+,-;o1 ~, Nav 20th
Nathan w. Baker, of Berea,
was fined $100 for unlawful sale
of liquor. He was given 80 days
in Jail. 1t was charged he sold
noonshine to a student at Berea
College.
w. NJ. Lakes failed to appear
to plead when the liquor violating
case against him was called and
his cash bond of 500 given when
lie had examining trial in police
court, was declared forfeited.
The jury then gave him a fine OF
$500 and 60 days in Jail.
The grand larceny charge
against Frank Amerine, charged
with completely in the taking Of
George Gentry's automobile, wa.
continued.
Allison Bicknell, another liquor
case, failed to appear and hi,
bond of $100 with John Webb as
surety was declared forfeited.
On motion of the Common
wealth's Attorney Felt Mays
charge with forgery of the name
name of w. D. Smith to check.
was dismissed. The parties live
in the Poosey section.
The jury adjudged Melvin Gar
rctt not guilty on an adultery
charge and the charge against
him of failing to support his in /
fant child was filed away.
Arthur Kidd, charged with Civ
ing liquor to a minor, failed to ap-
pear, and his bond of $100 will
H. Kidd as surety, was forfeited
He was then fined $50 and costs
The case of Policy Thomas
charged with having liquor at
Maybe at the time Sheriff Whit 4
lock caught Barney Thomas, was
reassigned for trial on the day OF
court, Thursday.
Malcolm Trent, failing to ans
wer a charge of obtaining prop
perty by false pretenses, had his
bond of $1OO forfeited with w. S.
Hamilton as surety.
George Wren will have to pay
the $100 forfeited bond for Chas.
Riddell, who failed to appear tc
a charge of adultery.
The last trial Tuesday was that
of Owen Walker, local negro
who was charged with second Of
fense for unlawful sale of liquor
When time came or the court tc
adjourn, the jury had not agreed
upon a verdict, so the Judge or
dered them locked up in charge
Richmond daily register., 1921-05-04
Finder Of Most Comets,
u. S. Astronomer Dead

Geneva, N Y, May 4-Dr.
William II. Brooks. professor Of
astronomy At Hobart College
since 1900, and recognized as the
discoverer of more comets than
any living astronomer, died at his
home here Tuesday. He was born
at Maidstone, Kent, England, in
1884.
Richmond daily register., 1921-05-04

Better beware of those fight
ing parsons" At Louisville Sun
day night, Rev. B. F. Atkinson,
Methodist, brushed aside the re-
volver of negro old-up and then
chOked him almost into insensi-
Richmond daily register., 1921-05-04

Mr.. Leonard Jackson and family
spent Sunday night with Mrs,
Charley Tucker at Bobtown.
Richmond daily register., 1921-05-04
Woman Killed; Three
Hurt In Auto Upset

Augusta, Ky, May Mrs:
Claude Glenn, 80 years old, died
at her home near Berlin. this
Richmond daily register., 1921-05-04

Golden Dream Coffee-a wei
come guest at every meal. 100-3t
Bisbee daily review., 1921-11-18
 EzzzS EzzzSSZalYall|
"A Broken DojO

One has come to expect great deal of an Allan Dwan production and in "A Broken DOlP' presented at the Ly- ric theatre for today and tomorrow he provides patrons with all that has been expected-and a little bit more. The theme Of the story is as delicate as flower and the action as rough as a nor western gale and therein lies it's charm. A droll character, doing drol things ill the face of unlimited excitement and gusto and you have the whimsical touch. It is the clever est combination of humor, Vigor and tenderness which has come to the screen and Allan Dwan deserves un- limited praise, first for his selection of story and second, for the sympa- thetic manner in which he has han died it.
 The story, by the way, originally appeared in the Saturday Evening Post under the title of Johnny Cuca- bod" Wilbur Hall was responsible for it in it's narrative form, and in transferring it to the screen, Mr. Dwan has preserved it's charm and essence but added a sprinkling of TO- nance and a few more troubles for the hero to encounter. It is a charm ing sort of yarn-one of those things which makes you roar with laughter at the hero's plight even while you are teeling heartily sorry for him. In fact it is hard for you to decide wheth CT to laugh or cry over the hero's mis- fortunes, so adroitly are they present ed
Bisbee daily review., 1921-11-18
HOPING AGAINST HOPE

G. the recipient andc Mcbride fail When will Republicans forthwith
 
  of  nor to again political
   
   of the of
 
 
 
 
  ready reached heghh also realize to
  In Hunt he
 
  that fstorrn" the will When thunder cloud becomes ordinary the the only folks in Arizona who worrying lest the former cal stream and muddy democratic
Bisbee daily review., 1921-11-18
25O MINERS RETURN
 TO WORK IN KANSAS

PITTSBURG, Kans., Nov 17. - Probably 250 strikers returned to work in the Kansas coal fields today, according to an Announcement to- night by George Richardson, counsel for the operators, and, the announce, ment said, there are -oout $500 men working in compliance with an order of the International Mine Workers Union that the Kansas miners end their strike.
 Reports received tonight that rela- tives of several members of the de- posed Alexander M. Howat adminis- tration have gone back to work.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-11-18
McNamara McBeath Teams Take First in Ten-Day Bike Race

NEW YORK, Nov. 17.-Reggie Me Namara and Alex McBeath won first place in the A hour bicycle race which ended tonight in a wild series of sprintes in Madison Square Garden. Lawrence and Thomas finished sec ondo Grena and Clark, third.
 The winning te=m covered 466 miles six laps, and scored 6S7 points. Law renee and ThcAas lapped the field twice in the last hour and ran even with the winners but were placed sec ond with 2SS points. Clark and Gren da were lap behind with 3S7 points, and Lang and Lands were fourth, also a Jap behind, with 56 points.
 Three other teams finished with 46G miles four laps as follows:
 Drobach-Hanley, Rutt-Coburn, Hor- an-FitZsimmons.
 McNamara and McBeath carried off honors in most of the sprints O. the final hour.