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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-12-20
KILLERS STORE AT DUFFIELDS
ROBBED.

The general merchandise store of
c. Amos Kibler at Duffields was
broken into by thieves the night of
December II and robbed of about a
thousand dollars worth of goods of
various sorts. The thieves used a
truck to carry off the plumber. They
went to rear window and broke
out glass and succeeded in forcing
away the bars and gaining entrance,
and then in a leisurly manner pro
ceeded to help themselves to the
goods they wanted. They carried
off practically all of the tobacco,
cigars and cigarettes; they took
ladies' skirts and coats ~and shoes.
mems clothing, and boots and shoes,
candy and provisions, underwear,
jewelry and watches-in short, they
went over the large stock and stole
everything that appealed to them.
When hey had all they wanted they
drove off, leaving no clue behind
them, nobody having heard or seen
them. Nothing was known of the
robbery until the store was opened
for business Tuesday morning.
1t is believed that some one
familiar with the store was concern
ed in the robbery. The thieves
seemed to know where to find the
goods they wanted, even going to an
upper room to make their selections.
Mr.. Kibler called upon the county
officials and the State policeman in
his vicinity, and they at once began
an investigation. Suspected places
in the county were visited and
searched but nothing has been dis
covered.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-12-20
RENEWED TESTIMONY.

No one in Charles Town who suf.
J fers backache, headaches, or distress.
s4ng urinary ills can afford to ignore
IBIS Charles Town mans twice-told
DRY II is confirmed testimony
nat no Charles Town resident car
doubt.
c. ]. Cullers, grocer, 51S W
" ashington St, G. rles Town, says
| was troubled and on for some
lime with dull bearing down pain:
kacross my back Ny back felt lame
zand sore and when [ bent it was hare
4for me to straighten up again
Nights / couldn't rest comfortably
and got up IN the morning more tirec
than when went to bed. The kid
neys secretions were in a bad condi
ton, irregular and distressing in
Passage. Ny attention was called to
Doans Kidney Pills and / got sup.
ply. ! kept on using Doan's and the
pains in my back left me entirely and
the kidney secretions became normal.
Statement given December %,
1929
4 On February ID, 1921 Mr.. Cullers
said: my faith in Doan's kidney
; Pills is Just as strong as when first
endorsed them. have very little
need for Doan's now but when nv
kidneys don't act just right a few
Doan's correct the trouble"
Price 60c, at ell dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Cullers had. Foster-Milburn
CO., Mfrs. Buffalo, N. Y.
Search Light ana Safe
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-12-20
F. & Nj. DEPOSIT COMPANY

Workmen in the employ of the O.
B. McClintock Company, of Minnea-
polls, Mimi, completed the installa-
ton of an electric alarm system fo1
the Farmers and Merchants Deposit
Company's bank last week, the job
having required twoweeks. The OBJ
ject of the alarm system is to protect
he bank against burglars, hold-up
men and fires. The mechanism of
the system is so planned that when
ever the vault is tempered with by
burglars or affected by heat a gong
on the outerAwall gives an alarm by
setting up a noise that can easily be
heard for two blocks.
In fitting up the safety vault, the
workmen fixed set of concealed
electric wires two inches apart all
over he interior walls, ceiling and
floor, so that burglar in penetrating
would inevitably come in contact
with one of these numerous wires.
All the wires concentrate in a box
at the rear of the interior of the
vault.
The vault door is equipped with
an apparatus that when touched be-
tween 10 p. m. and a. M, or when
affected by abnormal heat at any
time, sets off the alarm. Hold-up
buttons distributed under the desks
where the clerical force do their
work are within easy reach of any of
them. Any one within reach of a
button can start the alarm by touch
ing the button with his foot.
Inside the vault is a small electric
bell that rings whenever the vault
door is opened or closed. This is to
indicate whether the system is in
perfect working order when the bank
is opened or when the days business
is over. When the bell fails to ring,
the employees of the bank are put
on their guard to investigate the
condition of the alarm apparatus.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-12-20
POST OFFICE CHRISTMAS
SCHEDULE AND WINDOW
SERVICE.

AS Christmas Day falls on Sunday
this year the following Window Ser
vice will be in effect for the better
accommodation of the public and to
aid the little folks to get their parcels
on Christmas Day.
City Carriers Window will be open
on Friday evening, December %,
from Z to 1880; Saturday evening,
December "a, from to 1880; Sun
day morning, Christmas Day, from
9 to 10.
The General Delivery Window will
be open on Christmas Day from 8 a.
M, to 10 a. m.
On Monday, December 26, the
Rural Carriers will make the usual
delivery. The City Carriers will
make one delivery. The Post Office
will be closed from 10 a. M, to 6 p.
m S. c. YOUNG,
Postmaster.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-12-20
Where thu Fish Swarm

There are rich fishing banks of huge
extent around Iceland, but the greatest
are around Newfoundland, and are SO
rich that fishing vessels congregate
there from America and France. as
well as Great Britain.
These banks are very interesting, for
they are shadows which overhang the
abysmal depths which fall quite close
by to as much as 1900 fathoms, or
more than four miles sheer depth.
There are fine banks all along the
Greenland coast, and plenty of fish on
them. But here trawling Is impossible
for the icebergs have covered the bot.
tom with enormous b0ulders.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-12-20
HOLIDAYS.

Now holiday week
Is almost here
And we're thinking of home
And our loved ones dear,
For Christmas plans
Are almost made
And presents to give
From all we've saved.
Each one at home
We must not forget
Those all through the year
Help lighen the burden of life.
There is food for reflection
If funds will hold out
For the times coming fast
If we give it thought,
But we'll make every sacrifice
To come every year,
For the Holiday Season
Brings glad Christmas Cheer.
Dec. 20, 1921. L. w. D
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-12-20
INDEPENDENT FIRE COMPANY
ELECTS OFFICERS.

The Independent Fire Company on
Thursday night elected their officers
for the ensuing year as follows:
Chaplain, Rev. G. G. Sydnor
Board of Directors, Ben Shugart, T.
W. Allen, w. H. Anderson, w. L.
Anderson, c. F. Reininger, W. F.
Carper, C. o. Heiskel; Captain,
Ben Shugart; First Lieut.. C. F.
Reininger; End Lieut., VIM. Rus
sell; Bird Lieut., Chas. O'Bannon;
Secretary, 7. w. Allen; Treasurer
w. H. Anderson; Truck Driver,
Frank Webster; Engineer, Chas.
Weller; Fireman, Darrell Wageley;
Sick Committee, Ben Shugart, T. w.
Allen, w. L. Anderson; Investigating
Committee, Neill Anderson, Frank
Carper, S. M. McDonough; Pipeman,
Lawrence Allen; Hoseman, VIM.
Rodeffer; Towerman, Neill Carper;
Color Bearer, Robert Daley; Drill
Master, Raymond Long; Hall Keep
err, Loyal Anderson.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-12-20
Harpers Ferry and Bolivar
News.

The yer of 1921 will go down in
the history of the weather bureau as
the freakiest and probably in the
memory of the oldest inhabitants.
Roses in bloom in Central Penn
sylvania and in south Jersey toma-
toes picked on Thanksgiving. In
some places fruit trees in bloom.
Mr.. George Smith lost valuable
horse to which the family was much
attached
Mrs. Emma Wentzell has gone to
Harrisburg, Pa, to spend the win
ter with her daughter, Mrs. w. P.
Grove.
Miss Muttie Coyle is on the sick
list. Mr.. Elmer Pitcher is sick with
his old complaint and Mr.. David
Beck shows no improvement from a
slight attack of paralysis.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Billmyer are
visiting in Berryville, va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-12-20
RED MEN HAVE BIG PARADE.

Shenandoah Tribe No. 80, Improv-
ed Order of Red Men, held big
parade on the streets of Charles
Town last Saturday, which drew a
large crowd to town. The parade
was headed by Henson's X K Z Bano
and was composed of Shenandoah
Tribe of Red Men Men, Mikawe De,
gree Daughters of Pocahontas, anc
the Jackson-Perks Post of the Ameri
can Legion and Drum Corps.
After the parade the Red Mer
burnt pale face on the lot in the
rear of the postoffice.
Quite successful supper wa!
given by the ladies of the Degree OF
Pocahontas on Friday and Saturday
from which a handsome sum wa!
realized. Turkeys were drawn by
Mrs. Lockwood and Mr.. Harry Small
wood; center pieces by Miss Emma
Ramsburg and Mr.. Nat Campbell
and brass costumer given by Dun
away & Hooff was drawn by Mr.
Walter H. Glaize.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-12-20
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Jefferson County Tele-
phone Company will be held at the
Office of the Company in the Tele-
phone Building, Charles Town, W.
Va, on Tuesday, January 18th, 1922,
at 2:30 p M, for the purpose of
electing Board of Directors for
the ensuing year and for the trans
action OF. such other business as may
properly come. before said stock
holders in annual meeting.
G. E. HUGHES, President.
MYRTLE BARR, Secretary.
Dec. 2O-2t.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-12-20
ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCK
HOLDERS.

The annual meeting of the Stock
holders of the Charles Town Horse
Show Association will be held in the
Court House in Charles Town, w
Va, Tuesday, January 10, 1922, at
p. m. All stockholders are urged te
attend. The object of the meeting
is to elect directors for the ensuing
year, and to transact any other bust.
ness that may properly come before
the annual meeting.
T. T. PERRY, President.
]. L. LUKE, Secretary.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-12-20
gAsT LETTER TO SANTA CLAUS

A Reminder For The Children.
,cw Dear Santa Claus,
Say, why don't you bring
Some nice Xmas presents
~. And toys and things,
the poor little children
Who will have nohing this year.
e no maraa and papa,
Fnd poor homes so drear.
have given away
All my last years toys
To many of the poor
Little girls and boys
@ all little children
Such pleasure would take
And give Of their abundance
More happy they make;
Most pleasure of living
Is giving today
And the Good Book tells US
/ This is Christmas way.
l.. w d
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-12-20
sergt. Samuel Woodfil, of Ind.

Sergt. Samuel Woodfill, of Indi-
ana, was designated by General Per-
shing as the Leader. Among Heroes
of the American Expeditionary
Forces, stating he had also led IA life
adventure. He was taught to
ct when but years of age.
Pershing as a communica-
add has jrst pulled out of
Nan Sergt. Woodfill and placed
on pedestal as a model of su-
me heroic service during the
I'D War and his absolute devotion
luty for all future Americans.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-12-20
PUBLIC SALE
Lot Corner Shenandoah And High
Streets. Harpers Ferry.

Lot Corner Shenandoah And High
Streets. Harpers Ferry.
In pursuance of the terms of the
deed of trust from |. s. Glass and
NAV B. Glass, his wife, to myself as
trustee, dated April Both, 1919, and
recorded in the Office OF. the Clerk of
the County Court of Jefferson Coun-
ty, West Virginia, in deed book 1T
page 284, l will offer for sale at pub
lie auction on
SATURDAY, JANUARY IA, 1922,
beginning at IL o'clock A. M, in
front of the Bank of Harpers Ferry,
at Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, the
following described property, to-wit:
| That certain lot or parcel of land,
being
A PART OF LOTS 81 AND So
Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, stu
ate at the west corner of Shenandoah
and High Streets, bounded as fol-
lows: Beginning at the intersec-
ton of the Northwest line of Shen-
andoah Street with the Southwest
line of High Street, and thence with
High Street in a northwesterly dir
ection 42.4 feet to "a point, thence
with line parallel or nearly parallel
with Shenandoah Street in south
westerly direction 248 feet to cor
ner of stone building on part of lot
So, thence with the wall of said
building in a northwesterly direction
17.3 feet to point, thence with a
stone wall in southwesterly direc-
ton 1877 feet to point, thence in a
! line perpendicular to Shenandoah
Street, with the line of adjoining
property in southeasterly direction
1891 feet to Shenandoah Street,
thence with Shenandoah Street in a
northeasterly direction 40 feet to the
beginning"
Being the same property which
was conveyed to aaid Trustee by the
deed of trust aforesaid, and which
was conveyed to the said /. S. Glass
and May B. Glass by Katherine w.
Riddle and Anna S. Riddle by deed
of April 30th, 1919, recorded in said
Office in deed book lit Inge 283.
TERMS OF SALE:-One-thir
cash, balance in equal installments in
one and two years, evidenced by the
purchasers notes, bearing interest
from date of sale, and secured upon
the property sold.
FORREST A. BROWN,
Trustee
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-12-20

The Travellers Insurance Company
of Hartford, Conn, issue one of the
best disability policies on the market.
In case of total disability the COM
pany will pay one tenth of the face
of policy as long as disability con-
tinues payable in mor,thly INSTALL
ments). All premiums cease in
case of said disability, and at death
policy is worth face value.
Travellers income for year 1920
was over niney- three millions
The Moore Insurance & Realty Co.
Agents.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-12-20
C. w. CONRAD Clerk.
NOTICE
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the National Citizens
Bank will be held in the directors
room at the bank on Tuesday, jan
uary 10, 1922, beginning at 1880
o'clock a. M, for the purpose of
electing Board of Directors for the
ensuing year and for the transaction
of any other business that may prop
erly come before said stockholders in
such meeting.
A. M. S. MORGAN, Cashier.
G. E HUGHES, President.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-12-20
DIVIDEND NOTICE.

The Board of Directors of the
Farmers & Merchants Deposit Com
pany at meeting on Tuesday, De-
cember 49,. 1921, declared a semi
annual dividend of five per cent on
the capital stock of said company.
The dividends are payable on and
after January 1, 1922.
S. LEE PHILLIPS, Cashier.
R. L. WITHERS, Presiden.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-12-20
Perquisites.

"There are very few perqulsites now.
adays."
I'm GLAD Of it." replied Senator Sor-
ghum. "Perquisites In the old days
were regarded by too many penurious
people as an excuse for holding pub
Lie servant down to an inadequate sal
ary.~
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-12-20
FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT
For Rent, Furnished Room, with
heat, and light and use of bath ROOM
Apply at the Spirit Office.
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Farmers & Merchants
Deposit Company will be held at the
office of the company in Charles
Town, w. Va, on Tuesday, January
10, 1922, at IL: 80 o'clock, for the
purpose of electing a board of di-
rectors for the ensuing year and for
the transaction of such business as
may properly come before said stock
holders in annual meeting.
R. L. WRITER'S, President.
S. LEE PHILLIPS, Cashier.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-12-20

DR.. Albert Pitts, of Plainfeld,
N. j. has announced the marriage of
his sister, Miss Constance Pitts to
Lieut.. Thomas Jefferson Davis, U. S.
A., a greatgrandson of the late
President of the Confederacy, JEFF
ferson Davis. The ceremony was
performed in Coblenz, Germany, in
the Palace Chapel by the Rector.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-12-20
THE WOODROW WILSON
FOUNDATION.

Beginning on January 10Th, 1922,
drive will be made to secure funds
for the above object. 1t is not ex-
pected that large sums will be given.
We want all of the friends of Wilson
to be nthe list Of contributors and
25c will be as gratefully accepted as
81 100000.
Each contributor will receive an
artistic certificate that will be heri-
tage to his or her family of the con-
nection of the contributor with this
movement. There will be no ex-
ceptions.
1t is proposed to commemorate the
ideals and the sincerity of this great
American by raising a fund of not
less than one million dollars, the in
come of which is to be used to recog-
nize by rewards, signal services. for
Democracy Tin its broad sense)
Public Welfare, Liberal Thought and
Peace Through Justice.
None of the money will go towards
expenses; all that is given will go
directly to the fund. West Virgin
las quota will be little over $780,
100000. This is about 100000 for
each county. 1t is proposed that an
organization to solicit and receive
contributions will be made in each
of the 1900 precincts of the state.
$4,000 to a precinct will be sufficient
to Ego over the top.
| Thus it will be seen that the man
agement is not seeking large SUBJ
scriptions. 1t wants even the boys
and the girls, each to raise 25c and
get a certificate with the picture of
Wilson, so that their grandchildren
can know that there ancestor took a
living interest in the greatest inspira-
ton of this century-permanen
peace-and had the vision to see that
history will not obscure, as man
sometimes may, the real forces be-
| hind events.
1t is proposed to have an organi-
cation in each county, district and
precinct, so that all the people may
have an opportunity to contribute
and become enrolled by name in this
historical undertaking.
Send all monies to
E. A. REID,
State Treasurer,
Kanawha National Bank,
Charleston, West Virginia.
But send in the name of every
contributor. All must be enrolled at
National Headquarters.
W. E. Chiffon,
West Virginia, Chairman,
Woodrow Wilson Foundation,
All Union Building,
| Charleston, West Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-12-20

Uncle Joe" Cannon, who tells a
good story, and other members of
Congress tell of one special Christ
mas day which they remember, in
the Magazine of next Sundays
Washington Star, December 25.
Some big event or some really heart
touching thing occurred on this
Christmas | remember" and it makes
one of the most interesting articles
you have ever read. In the Maya
zine of next Sundays Star. Order
your copy from newsdealer today.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-12-20
NOTICE

NOTICE
That Deed has been Required and that Deed
will be Made unless Real Estate be
Redeemed
Office of the Clerk of the County Court of
Jefferson County, West Virginia.
To Fannie Green, her heirs or assigns
You will take notice that Frank H. Will
son, the purchaser of acres of real estate
located on Madison St., in Bolivar, W Va.
which was sold by the Sheriff of jefferson
County at the sale for delinquent taxes
made on the goth day of December. 1920
and deed has been required as provided by
law, which deed will bemade. to the said
Frank H. Wilson on or after the 10th day
of January. 1922 unless you against that
day redeem the said real estate from the
said sale. The amount necessary to redeem
is as foIlows
Amount paid Sheriff at said sale 3.93
Amount taxes paid on the property
since said sae...- GIG
| Amount paid for notice, Sl.50, and
advertising, S5-00.---.---.-...-..-.-....... $50
Interest ...s........-.. 81
Iotai so
Given under my hand this 10th day of
December. 1921.
CHAS. A. JOHNSON,
Clerk of the County Court of Jefferson
County. West Virginia.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-12-20
WANTED.

4 kinds of Raw Furs. Before
"a ship your furs call me about
.&ices. Telephone 253.
LYMAN WIENER.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-12-20
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.
% the Stockholders of the Jefferson
Bank & Trust Co.

bank q Trust GO.
Notice is hereby given that a gen.
eral meeting of the Stockholders of
the Jefferson Bank & Trust Company
n corporation created under the laws
of the State of West Virginia, will be
held in their Banking Rooms in
Charles Town, w. Va, on the 18th
day of January, 1922, at 11:30
o'clock a. M, for the purpose of
electing a Board of Directors and
transacting any other business which
may lawfully be done by the Stock
holders in general meeting.
W. A. HIGGS, President.
H. N. WATSON, Cashier.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-12-20
COUNTY COURT LAST
THURSDAY

At special session of the County
Cour Last Thursday, there were
present President of the Court, N. R.
Roberts, Commissioners G. H. Moore,
L. B. Shut, S. T. Knott and G. L.
Henkle,. and County Clerk Chas. "A.
Johnson.
$4,000 in County bonds were
ordered paid and cancelled.
G. K Wysong and William B.
Snyder were appointed Notary Pub
lies.
Compensation for - the Deputy
Sher. As and Deputy Clerks were
fixed, as follows:
Deputy Sheriff's.
w. B. Alder ....--.------..--.-.-...S 81 300.
Geo. c. Link -.--.---....--...--... $50.
C. w. Conrad s-.-------.--.s. 480.
Deputy County Clerk.
Helen H. Phillips 5000.
| Deputy Circuit Clerk.
Helen H. Phillips ---.-------.-----...$7 5.
In the matter of the Petition of
Minnie Hopkins and others to close
certain road east of he Charles
Town Horse Show J. Grounds, the
Court took under advisement a
petition to reconsider the matter.
Miss Virginia Lucas who owns the
ferry franchise at Manning's Ferry
gave notice to the County Court on
Thursday of her intention to aban-
.don the ferry, stating that new
boat was needed at once. The court
appointed Commissioners Shut
Moore and Knott to report plans fol
FIRE ferry at or near that point or
the Shenandoah river to be opened
April /, 1922.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-12-20
CHRISTMAS GOODS.

We have our Christmas goods on
sale now, and if you are looking for
goods of quality in this way, give us
a call. We show nothing but the
best.
Brown & Hoof, Pharmacists.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-12-20

The day of harsh physics is gone.
People want mild, easy laxatiyes.
Doan's Regulets have satisfied
thousands. soc at all drug stores.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-12-20

For Group or sore throat, use DIR.
Thomas Eclectic Oil. Two sizes, soc
and Coo. At all drug stores.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-12-20

Dressed Hogs, meats and sausage
cured, smoked in country style. c.
F. Wall Co..