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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-09-06
DON'T BE MISLED.
Charles Town Citizens Should Reas
and Heed This Advice.


and Heed This Advice.
Kidney trouble is dangerous and
often fatal.
Don't experiment with something
new and untried.
Use a tested kidney remedy.
Begin with Doan's Kidney Pills.
Used in kidney troubles so years.
Recommended here and every
where. Ask your neighbor!
A Charles Town citizens state
ment forms convincing proof.
It's local testimony-it can be in
vestigated.
Milton H. Bowers, carpenter and
mechanic, N. West St., Charles Town
says: "My kidneys caused me great
deal of trouble at times. / had
severe backaches that made it hard
for me to do any STOPPING or lifting.
My kidneys were disordered and
caused me lots of annoyance.
Mornings l felt lame and sore all
through my back. / used Doan's
Kidney Pills from Brown and Hooff's
Drug Store and they soon fixed me
up in good shape. / gladly recon-
mend Doan's to any one for weak
kidneys"
Price 60c, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Bowers had. Foster-Milburn
Co., Mfrs, Buffalo, N. Y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-09-06
FIRE DESTROYS FACTORY OF
THE WINCHESTER COOPERACE
COMPANY,

Charles Town business men, Mr..
w. A. Higgs and his associates, who
operate the jefferson Cooperage
Company here, suffered heavy loss
only partially covered by insurance
when their barrel factory was de-
stroyed by fire in Winchester, Va,
Thursday afternoon of last week.
The fire broke out about / o'clock
and having infiammable material for
its prey soon had the three buildings
OF the plant in ashes. Materials for
barrel making We're stored in two of
the buildings while the third held
about 10000 finished barrels.
Estimates of the loss vary from
$4,000 to $4,000, with insurance
offset it.
BY the time the whole fire depart
ment arrived on the scene the build
lngs were completely enveloped in
fiams, and it was apparent to all en-
gagged In the task of combating the
fire that the plant was doomed
The heat from the burning bu;ld-
ings was so intense that crossties
along the right of way of the Cum
berland Valley railroad $50 feet
away were set dHTe, ana the main
line tracks situated near the fire.
were so hot that it was feared the
passenger train leaving there at 2:2O
p. m, would be unable to leave the
yards. The fire had died down con-
siderably by the time the train was
to leave for the north, and although
the rails were hot the engineer
speeded up his locomotive almost at
the start of his run and dashed by
the scene of the confagration at a
speed of about 40 miles an hour.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-09-06
WEST VIRGINIA PYTHIANS TO
ERECT MEMORIAL TO REV. DR..
WILLIAM GERHARDT.

An outstanding feature of the re-
cent session of the West Virginia
Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias,
held at Clarksburg, was chat of ap-
priating $1,000 to erect monument
to the Rev. DIR. William Gerhardt,
who founded Lodge No. in Mar
tinsburg in 1869, and who is known
in this state as the founder of Ply
thianism. Rev. DIR. Gerhardt died
several years ago at the rare old age
of 100. The monument will be
erected in Martinsburg with suitable
ceremonies. Delegates in conven-
ton adjourned to lodge of sorrow
Thursday afternoon when memorial
exercises for the 179 Pythians who
have died during the past year were
held. High tribute was paid to the
members who have passed over in
an address by Rev. Benjamin F..
Stout, of Bridgeport. There was
also special music in charge of Grand
Prelate Harry R. Bell, of Wheeling.
Members of the Pythian Sisters at
tended the exercises.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-09-06
SHENANDOAH BAPTIST ASSOci-
ALTON TO MEET NEXT YEAR IN
CHARLES TOWN

The thirty-ninth annual session of
the Shenandoah Baptist Association
closed very pleasant and harmoni-
Gus two days meeting Thursday night
at Front Royal, Va.
One new church, Linden, was re-
ceived on application, making twen-
ty-six churches within the bounds of
the Shenandoah.
Seven splendid counties, Page,
Shenandoah, Warren, Clarke and
Frederick, in Virginia, and jefferson
and Berkeley in West Virginia make
up the territory of the association.
The session just ended was one of
the finest in the history of the body.
The seventy-five million campaign
which is nearing the end of its second
year, on the whole has been well sup
ported by the churches of the Shen-
andoah. Numbers of the addresses
made at the session just ended were
of high order, and aside from the
personnel of the lay and charge of
the local body, was honored by lead
ing secretaries and representative
Baptists from other sections of Vir-
ginia and who participated in the ses-
sions. The next annual session will
be held Wednesday and Thursday
following last Sunday in August,
1922 at Charles Town, w. Va. Rev.
N. Maynard will preach the annual
sermon. All the officers of the past
year consisting of Rev. w. C. Taylor,
D. D., of Martinsburg, moderator;
Rev. Charles Adey, Winchester, vice
moderator; Rev. R. w. Grizzard, of
Martinsburg, clerk; Rev. John R.
Williams, of Boyce, Va, assistant
clerk, and Mr.. John w. Wood, of
Linden, Va, were reelected for the
ensuing associational year.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-09-06
AUTOMOBILE TURNS OVER.

An automobile with Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Shull, Of Winchester, Va,
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Hoffman and
children, of Washington, as passen-
gers, turned over on the state road
near Knoxville, Md, four miles east
of Harpers Ferry, Tuesday after
noon. They were rounding a curve
at lively speed when one of the
wheels gave way. The party were
on their way from Washington to
Winchester. Both Mr.. and Mrs.
Shull were said to have bruises all
over their bodies, and also a consid-
cradle number of severe cuts. The
former is thought to have had bone
broken in his shoulder. Little Miss
Catherine Hoffman also was severe
ly cut and bruised. All others of the
party, including baby of Mr.. and
Mrs. Hoffman, escaped injury, but
were Jared and shaken up when
their car went over. Another car
was gotten for the party at Knox
vile. All of the injured were put
in it and taken to Winchester where
treatment was given them in hos
pital.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-09-06
MORCANS GROVE FAIR THIS
WEEK.

The Morgans Grove Fair at Shep-
herdstown opened yesterday Labor
Day" and large crowd was in at
tendance. The Fair will continue
all this week, and it is expected that
record-breaking crowds will be on
hand each day. The grounds ard
buildings are all in the best Of order
indeed, the park has never been
more beautiful and attractive than at
present. Grassy lawns, plenty of
shade and the refreshing spring
water will add to the comfort and
enjoyment Of the visitors.
The amusements, which consists of
many attractive features of vaude-
vile and other entertainers, will ex-
coed anything ever before provided
for the patrons of the fair, and there
will be a number of thrilling special
ties and humorous acts. Parsons
famous military band of Baltimore is
expected to be the great attraction of
the fair. 1t will give two concerts
daily. The exhibits in all depart
ments, are many and interesting.
The list of attractions and enter
tainers for the fair includes Parsons
famous military band, said to be the
best band in Baltimore; Daredevil
Doherty, who makes a sensational
leap through space on bicycle
Hills Comedy Circus, which carries
five ponies, bucking mule, ten dogs
and several monkeys, all Of the ami
mails being wonderfully trained; the
Georgette Trio, comedy acrobatic
team of two men and one woman
Helen Jackley, renowned woman
tumbler and acrobat; Ducos Brothers
musical clowns; Don & Levine, aero
bats and gymnasts; the Donald Sis
tiers, acrobats and specialists in bal
ancing; a balloon ascension and par
achute drop.
The annual baby show will be held
as usual on Friday of the fair at /
o'clock, and will be open to all chill
dren under two years of age. The
prizes are: For prettiest boy baby
silver cup, second prize, $3.50;
prettiest blonde girl baby, gold neck
chain; prettiest brunette girl baby
gold neck chain; latest baby, $3.50,
second prize, $1.50; finest twins,
$500. Parents should have the
children on hand by half-past twelve
o'clock Friday.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-09-06
SOCIAL UNREST.

The assertion has often been made
that "crime is disease. The
present criminal unrest, which has
attained the dimensions of an era of
lawlessness, should present an OPP
portunity to prove or disprove the
above statement
1t is hard to convince the ordinary
individual that if a person is pale,
sallow or dyspeptic that he is worth
watching, or that the robust,
healthy person would be a safer
keeper of our money and jewels.
Probably most people would be in
clined to take exactly the opposite
view of it. Figures may distort
facts, bu'l facts cannot change
figures. Let US consider then the
following facts and figures:
A study of over five hundred men
and women arrested on the streets of
the largest cities in West Virginia in
the twelve months ending July LIST,
1921, disclosed the fact that not a
single one of them had clean mouths.
Most of them had many badly decay
ed teeth. The majority of them had
defective vision. At least so per
CcHt VI tHefH were suffering from
some nervous ailme1id. Practically
all of them were dyspeptic. Over
70 per cent were suffering from
some venereal disease, and a large
but indefinite number seemed to be
.tubercular.
Experienced physicians tell us that
in their daily practice among The
average people whom they see, no
such percentages occur. 1t is not
fair to say that all sick people are
criminals, and healthy people are
honest law-abiding, but 1t is fair to
say that disease and unsanitary con-
ditions, both personal and general,
are a predisposition to loose morals
and consequent crime. The person
who is careful of his health and per-
sonal appearance may be criminal,
but The chances are against it.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-09-06
FIRE BURNS BARN AT
SHEPHERDSTOWN.

Fire of unknown origin which
broke out on the farm of ]. X. Hop
kins, one mile from Shepherdstown
on the Potomac river road Tuesday
night completely destroyed the barn
and number of outhouses and
threatened before it was conquered
by residents of the vicinity, to sweep
the house and adjoining farms.
The blaze was not subdued until
after midnight and destroyed, the en-
tire years wheat crop and seventeen
tons of hay which was stored in the
BARN. The live stock was gotten
out of the barns and turned into an
adjoining field. The damage will
probably reach $4,000 and is partly
covered by insurance. A new roof
had been put on the barn a few days
ago. The blaze from the fire was
easily seen for miles.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-09-06
A TRIBUTE.

BENZ. E. Beavers passed to his re-
ward on Wednesday evening, August
81, IT the age of SO, at the home of
his daughter, Mrs. DR.. T. A. Raney,
in Charles Town, w. Va, leaving TO
mourn his loss five children, ten
grand children and two great grand
children. Mr.. Beavers was man,
small in statue, but a giant in prin-
ciple and during his illness he never
dropped the smallest expression of
Impotence, but when he had occasion
to speak to the people about him, al
ways did it with affection and ten
dern ess. When he became very
weak, it cost him an effort to speak,
and he died in such happy COM
poster of mind, that nothing could
exceed it. Thus died our most ex-
cellent and never to be forgotten
Mr.. Beavers, concerning whose
philosophical opinions men will, no
doubt, judge variously, every one
approving or condemning them, ac-
cording as they happen to coinside or
disagree with his own, but concern
ing whose character and conduct
there can scarce be a difference of
opinion. His temper, indeed seem
ed to be more happily balanced if /
may be allowed such an expression,
than that perhaps of any other man !
have ever known. Even in the low
est state of his ability, his great and
necessary frugality never hindered
him from exercising, upon proper oc-
casion, acts both charity and gene
rosity. His was frugality founded
upon the love of independence. The
extreme gentieness of his nature
never weakened either the firmness
of his mind or the steadiness of his
resolutions. His constant pleasantly
was the genuine effusion of good
nature and good humor, tempered
with delicacy and modesty, and with
out even the slightest tincture of
malignity, so frequently the dis
agreeable source of what is called
within other men. 1t never was the
meaning of his raillery to mortify,
and therefore far from offending, it
seldom failed to please and delight,
even those who were the objects of
it. To his friends, who were
frequently the objects of his humor,
there was not perhaps any one of all
his great and amiable qualities which
contributed more to endear his con-
versation. He had a gayety of tenn
per so agreeable in society which was
so often accompanied with frivolous
and superficial qualities which was
in Mr.. Beavers attended with the
greatest depth of thought and ca
pacity in every respect the most
comprehensive. Upon the whole l
have always considered Uncle Ben
Beavers (for no man knew him bet
ter than l, having eaten three meals
a day at his table for ten years. as
approaching as nearly to the idea of
a wise and virtuous man as perhaps
the nature of human frailty will per-
nit Of course Mr.. Editor, very,
very much might be said about this
good and loyal citizen, but / will only
conclude by extending to his stricken
posterity, our sympathy and com
mend them to the tender mercies OF
the covenant keeping God, ever
praying that this sad bereavement
may be sanctifed to their present
and eternal good, and that it may be
theirs to share the joys of a glad re-
union in the other and better world
His Nephew,
J. v. BELL,
"Idlewhile", Shepherdstown, W. Va
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-09-06
THE STOP, LOOK AND LISTEN
CAMPAIGN OF THE B. & o.

The Stop, Look and Listen cam
paign which the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Company has conducted
Systematically for several years in
order to warn careless automobile
drivers and others of grade crossing
dangers has been stimulated recently
by direct appeal to automobiles
that is being issued in phamphlet
form by ]. T. Broderick, superinten-
dent of the safety department.
The appeal is based on observa-
lions made at grade crossings by the
companys representatives showing
that large number of drivers fail
to take the necessary precautions
when crossing the tracks of the Balti-
more and Ohio Company. To elimi-
nate this death-defying practice
which, the phamphlet states, killed
1850 persons and injured 1880
others from 1917 to 1920, the CO.
operation of all owners of motor
vehicles is sought.
Baltimore and Ohio safety officials
point out that it is physically and
financially impossible to do away
with every grade crossing on it's lines
and they are consequently making
every effort to prevent the cause of
such accidents by appealing directly
to automobiles to stop, to look and
to listen each time before they cross
the railroad.
More than 100000 leaflets had
been distributed by the Baltimore
and Ohio Company from November,
1919, up to August 1 of this year
and posters have been erected along
the highways near dangerous cross
ings to further warn the careless.
Feeling that the warning in the leaf
lets has not been in vain, officials of
the Baltimore and Ohio Company are
hopeful that ultimately accidents at
grade crossings will be eliminated.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-09-06
"OLD KENTUCKY HOME" SITE
TO BE PARK.

The old Southern masion, Federal
Hill, near Bardstown, KY, where
MY Old Kentucky Home" was writ
ten by Stephen C.. Foster, has become
the property of the State A State
Commission recently appealed to
"Kentuckians at home and abroad"
for funds with which to purchase the
property and maintain it forever as
a State park. More than 100000
was subscribed. The property was
purchased for $4,000, and the
balance in the fund will be used to
maintain the place until the State
can make other provision for its up
keen
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-09-06
PLATE.

"In the existing league of nations
this republic will have no part.
president Harding in his message to
Congress April 12.)
Il wash my hands," said PLATE two
thousand years ago;
Take we the Galilean and let his
hearts blood fowl
He washed his hands, but not his
guilt. The Christ went as he
babe.
On Calvary the Savior died. The
price the nation paid.
81 wash my hands," says PLATE in
this good year of grace.
The world went up on Calvary and
met He'll face to face.
Full sixteen millions gripped with
Death and fell in his embrace.
They died to save broken world and
bring lasting peace.
They died with radiant visions OF
humanity's release.
III.
OF what avail the treasure poured OF
wealth and priceless men?
Humanity must climb the heights OF
Calvary again.
Of what avail the radiant dream that
shone, then passed away.
And faded in the common light OF
this bewildering day?
81 wash my hands," says PLATE, and
moves in other ways.
He cleanses not the stains of guilt
The price the nation pays.
JAMES RIDDICK LAUGHTON,
Former Chaplain in United States
Army, With American Expedi.
tionary Forces in France.
Richmond, Va, April 13 1921.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-09-06
OPENING OF THE
CHARLES TOWN GRADED AND
HIGH SCHOOL.

The teachers will meet at 2 o'clock
Thursday afternoon, September 8.
On Friday, September 8, at 9
o'clock a. m, all new pupils above
the first grade, and pupils having
examinations to make up will come
with pencil and tablet to the school
building for examination.
The regular session for all other
pupils will begin Monday, September
IL, at o'clock a. m.
Pupils from other districts will
bring their transfers the first day.
The Board of Education of Charles
Town District requests that pupils
under the sixth grade will attend the
school nearest home in their own dis
tricts. Wright Denny, Principal.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-09-06
SQUIRREL SEASON OPEN.

The open season for squirrel hunt
ing started September LIST, and many
sportsmen are planning to go out af
ter the little animal that is such "fine
eating" in the next few days. There
will be an unusually large number of
rabbits to entertain hunters the
coming fall if present indications
hold good. Those who drive out
along the roads in the evenings see
many young Dummies frolicking about
in every direction, fattening up for
fall shooting. 1t is also said that
there are more cartridges this year
than for long time.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-09-06
Catarrh

Catarrh is local disease, greatly
influenced by constitutional con-
dltlons. HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE is a Tonic and Blood
Purifier. By cleansing the blood and
building up the System, HALLS
CATARRH MEDICINE restores
normal conditions and allows Ma
ture to do its work.
All Druggists. Circulars free.
F.J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-09-06

Sheriff Dean of Berkeley county
offers reward of S25 for the ap-
prehension of Clinton N. Sprinkle, a
young married man of Berkeley
county, and Mrs. Anna Belle Price,
young married woman of the vi
entity of Shepherdstown. The two
are said to have eloped on August
18th, both of them deserving their
families. 1t is reported that they
were recently seen in Newport News,
Va,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-09-06
OBJECT OF SUIT.


Is to obtain a divorce a mensa ct
thoro.
1t appearing, on affidavit filed in
this suit, that the Defendant Stella
M. Locke is a nonresident of the
State of West Virginia, she is hereby
required to appear within one month
after the date of the first publication
of this order, and do what is neces-
sary to protect her interest in this
matter.
1t is ordered that copy of this
order be forthwith published once
week for four consecutive weeks in
the Spirit of jefferson, newspaper
printed in the town of Charles Town,
in the County of Jefferson, and
posted at the front door of the Court
House of Jefferson county, at least
twenty days before judgment or de-
cree is rendered.
C. w. CONRAD,
Clerk of the Circuit Court.
Beckwith & Beckwith, P. @.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-09-06
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Alfred T. Butler and Mary Green,
both of Summit Point.
Henry Marvin Lewis and Hazel
Elizabeth Dishman, both of Round
Hill, Va.
Robert Myers and Mamie Shelton,
both of Harpers Ferry.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-09-06

FOR SALE:-Complete line of
Office Furniture and fixtures, type
writer's, etc, at big sacrifice. Must
go at once.
United States Harness CO.,
Sept. Git. Ransom, w. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-09-06
AsTERs FOR SALE.

Orders for China Asters will be
promptly filled. They are fine
specimens and all colors. Your pa
tronage is soiiced.
LILLIAN w. DINKLE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-09-06
LUMBER For SALE.

Manufactured and delivered
promptly. Estimates on lumber bills
cheerfully furnished. Write, phone
or call
S. J. MATHEWS,
Market House, Charles Town, W. Va.
Sept. 6-3t.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-09-06

When baby suffers with Group,
apply and give DR.. Thomas Eclectic
Oil at once. Safe for children. A
little goes long way. 30c and Coo.
at all drug stores.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-09-06

Ladies' silk hose, Black, White and
SOC. No seconds.
Eby Bros.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-09-06

Watch our East Window for pic
tured news of current events. Pic
lures changed three times a week.
Eby Bros.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-09-06

A fourteen quart Enameled Dish
Pan Acc only a few to sell at this
price. Get yours quick, no seconds.
Ely Bros.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-09-06
In Bankruptcy.

In Bankruptcy.
To the Creditors of The Standard
Tie and Timber Co. of Charles Town,
in the county of Jefferson and dis
trict aforesaid, bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the
18th day of August A. D., 1921, the
said The Standard Tie and Timber
Co., was duly adjudicated bankrupt;
and that the first meeting of his
creditors will be held at Charles
Town, West Virginia, in the Office of
Court House, on the 9th day of Sept,
A. D., 1921, at 2 o'clock P. M, at
which time the said creditors may at
tend, prove their claims, appoint
trustee, examine the bankrupt, be-
fore said meeting.
w. H. THOMAS,
Referee in bankruptcy,
Martinsburg, w. Va.
Sept. Git.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-09-06
Order of Publication.

The State of West Virginia,
Jefferson County, To- Wit:
At Rules held in the Clerks Office
of the Circuit Court of Jefferson
County, on First Monday in Septem-
Der, 1921.
Richard v. Locke. Plaintiff.
VS..
Stella M. Locke, Defendant.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-09-06

rinee Albert % selS
a. foppy red bass,
tidy red fins, hand
ssSss Pound and ksiS
pound tin hunsidors
and In the pound
crystal glass hunai-
der 9th sponge
sssisfsasS top.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-09-06

For best Fertilizers at cheapest
prices see US before buying.
w. c. RELY & Son.
Telephone 215-13.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-09-06
Notice In Bankruptcy.

In the District Court of the United
States for the Northern District of
West Virginia.
In the matter of
The Standard Tie and Timber Co.,
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Bankrupt.