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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-08-09
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Schedule in Effect May 29th, 1921
Trains Leave Charles Town. w. Va
NO. Is. SoUTHBOUND
S.43 A. MI. For Basic. Natural Bridge. Re-.
noke. Bristol and intermediat.
stations. Parlor tBroiler) ~
Bristol and connected at Roas
noke with Through Sleeper Il
Columbus, Cincinnati 8
Chicago.
NO. "a
5.2S p. nj. For Shenandoah and all Inta--
mediate points.
PA A. M, Stop to let off from connect,n,
lines at Hagerstown or Shen.
andoah Junction, or to tale ~
passengers for Basic or bevon5
Sleeper to Williamson and
Winston-Salem. N. C. Dining
Car.
NO. 20. NoRTHBoUND.
Leave Charles Town.
E For Hagerstown and inferno.
9.uz n. M date stations. Connects Al
Shenandoah Junction with
& o. for Washington Also
connects at Hagerstown with
Penn System for Harrisburg
and points north
NO. IA.
Q m D M For Hagerstown and informed
late stations. Parlor Car to
Hagerstown and Sleeping Car
Hagerstown to Philadelphia
06 A M. Stop to let off from Basic or
beyond or to take passen-
gers for connecting lines at
Shenandoah Junction or Hag-
erstown.
Rates. schedules aud additional information
furnished upon application to Agents of the
Railway, or
w. B. BEVILL, W. G. SAUNDERS
GenI Pass Agent Pass Traffic Mgr.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-08-09
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PURPOSES
MAINTENANCE FUND ESTIMATE.

Estimated Receipts.
The amount due and the amount that will
| become due and collectible from every
source for maintenance fund purposes. ex.
cept from the levy of taxes for such pur-
poses to be made for the current fiscal wear
Amount due from Sheriff sa5i az
Public Service Corporation Tax 375.72
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-08-09
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ESTIMATE
tate Of West Virginia, County of Jefferson
To-Wit:

State of West Virginia, County of Jefferson
To-Wit:
District of Charles Town.
At regular session of the board of edu
cation of Charles Town district of Jefferson
county held at the regular meeting place
thereof on the second Tuesday in August
1871. Present E. E. Cooke, President OF
Commiss Toner.
In accordance with chapter Is, Acts 1921
the board of education proceeded to make up
an estimate of the amount necessary to be
ievied Tor the current fiscal year. to cover all
district debts and liabilities payable during
the year. including the probable expendi-
lures for district purposes, and proper al
iowances for delinquent taxes. generations
and contingencies. but deducting the money
in the treasury applicable to the service OF
the years and district claims doth determine
and estimate the several amounts to be lev
led as follows
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-08-09
DR.. FAHRNEY
Hagerstown, Maryland
DlACkOSTICIAN
DlAcNosTIcIAN

The d.. Fahrneys have been praetieing
medicine and have made specially Of
chronic diseases for over 100 years. |
am working only with chronic diseases
bad kinds difficult cases and dag
nose your case before treat you. II you
have trouble or weakness or deformity.
write to me and I'll study your eass and
give satisfaction.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-08-09
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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-08-09


require levy Of ten cents l1oc.) for teaoh
ers' fund purposes on each one hundred al
lars valuation of all property taxable n ssis
Charles Town district based upon the lsss
assessment of real and personal property
therein. as follows:
Real Estate ss.osI ,47s
Personal property 8 0ss 1os
Public Utility property $3.50
Total ss.s74.54s
State of West Virginia, County of Jefferson
District Of Charles Town. To- Wit:
I. C. w. Conrad, secretary of the bo.rs
of education in and for Charles Town dist.
of said county and state. do hereby eertis,
that the foregoing conform to orders mad
and entered by said board on the eth dav -
August. 1921. "a
Givn under my hand this 10th day a.
August. 1921. -
c. W. CONRAD.
Secretary Board of Education
Charles Town District
West Virgins.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-08-09


FOR forward us.i'''A' $3.50 s.sss.s5
Amount to be provided by levy
for current municipal pur-
poses Sio'ov1.so
Outstanding Bond Purposes.
It appearing from the foregoing estimates
that it is necessary to raise by levy, after
deducting all credits, $15.5O2.73 for regular
municipal purposes; therefore, II IS deter
mined that levy for regular municipal pur-
poses of fifty cents s50c) on each One
Hundred Dollars assessed valuation of all
property taxable in the said municipality of
Charles Town will be necessary to produce
the estimated amount as aforesaid for-the
ensuing fiscal year, based upon the last as
sessment thereof, as certified to the council
by the officer whose duty it is to make such
report. as follows.
Real state S1,243.9 O5
Personal property 1,736,347
Public utility property 1924
Total s3,Ioo.546
The council proceeds to make I'D an esti-
mate of the amount necessary to be levied
for the current fiscal year to pay the interest
on and provide a sinking fund for the dis
charge of the principal of bonded indebted
mss outstanding the 25th day of April.
1921. of S12 ,000. 90, issued for Charles street
Bridge and Market House Building in the
municipality of Charles Town. in Jefferson
county. as authorized by vote in the year
of 1899, provided in subdivision tbl.
section 3, chapter IS. Acts 1921. and doth
determine and estimate that it will be neces-
sary to raise the amount of 100000 for
said purposes and to pay the same will re-
quire levy of three cents (.03c) on each
one hundred dollars assessed valuation of
all property taxable in the said municipality
of Cahrles Town, for the purposes aforesaid,
based upon the last assessment thereof, as
follows:
Real estate sfa4a e05
Personal property 1.736.397
Public utility property 12O.244|
AS'e''--'- .---------.----$S,iUOso 80
State of West Virginia. County of jefferson
Town of Charles Town, To-Wit
l. ID. G. Dolly. Clerk in and for the NUM-
cipality of Charles Town, County of Jeffer-
son. and State of West Virginia, do certify
that the foregoing is a true copy from the
records of orders made by the council of sa id
municipality on the 9th day of August, 1921
Given under my hand this 9th day of Au-
gust, 1921.
d. c. DOLLY,
Clerk of the Municipality Of Charles Town,
w. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-08-09
ESTIMATE

State of West Virginia. County of Jefferson,
Town of Charles Town. To-wit:
At regular session of the council of the
town of Charles Town, jefferson county,
held in the council chambers thereof, in the
Rouss building the second Tuesday in
August. to-wit the 9th day of August. 1921,
there were present A. M. s. Morgan, Mayor:
D. C. Dolly, Clerk; and Frank Cockrell, A. d.
Mahoney, w. H. Baldwin, G. F .Conklyn, W.
H. Anderson and S. Lee Phillips, members
of the council of said town.
In accordance with chapter 126, Acts 1919
the council proceeded to make up an esti-
mate of the amounts necessary to be levied
for the current fiscal year, to cover all
municipal debts and liabilities payable DUR
ing the said year, including probable expen-
ditures for municipal purposes. and proper
allowances for delinquent taxes. expenses of
collections and contingencies. but deducting
therefrom the money IN the city treasury
applicable to said purposes during the year
and doth determine and estimate the sew
eral amounts to be levied as follows:
Estimated Receipts.
The amount due the municipality for reg
ular municipal purposes, and the amount
that will become due and coIlectible from
every for such purposes, except from
the levy of taxes to be made for the current
fiscal wear
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-29
J0HNSONTOWN NOTES

Johnsontown. June 27.-The far
mers in this section are all done
harvesting.
Miss Ara Keesecker, who is TAX
ing a business course at Shepherds
College spent Sunday with her
parents, Mr.. and p. T. Neesecker.
Mr.. Clifford Johnson has purchas-
ed a fine new automobile.
Mrs. John Mongan and son alph,
spent Sunday with Mrs. c. R. John
son.
Mrs. Chas. Barnes who was hurt
in an auto accident few weeks
ago is rapidly improving.
The storlI visited the home of
Mr., and Mrs James Donagon and
left them a bouncing baby girl
Both mother and babe are doin
nicely.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Mongan and
daughter, Velma; Mrs. George XII
chen and son, Winford. spent Su
day with Mr.. Charlie Stuckey an
family at Jones Spring.
Miss Louise Keesecker is visitin
relatives at Carlisle Pa.
Miss Mary Kitchen has returned
from visiting relatives at Toma-
hawk.
Mr.. and Mrs P. T. Keesecker,
Mrs. Will Fuss and daughters,
Neva and Mary. spent Sunday event
ing with Mr. ar. Mrs. VIM. Teder-|
ick.
Mr. Ellison Richardson, OF Har-'
pere Ferry, is the guest of Mr.. Lem
Files and family.
Mr., and Mrs. William Bricker. Of
Baltimore: Mr., and Mrs. Tom
Wheeler and daughter, Of Ridgeley.
w Va, were guests OF Mr.. B. r.
Mongan and family last week.
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himself and the state.
Judging tom past experience. 1t
Ia but fair to assume that the
boards of the various counties will
be importuned by large number OF
property owners to reduce the val
ues placed by the assessors, and up
on the subtle argument is assessed
at more than It's real value. The
answer Is that if these properties
are not assessed at more than their
actual value then the property val
ues used by them for purposes Of
err words, II A and B own real prop
comparison should be increased to
their true value, SO as to remedy
the condition complained Of. In 9th
critics OF like value, and the as
SCISSOR has placed value of $4,000
on AS land (Which is its actual
value) and of $4,000 on BIS and A
applies to the board for reduction
OF value so as to correspond to BIS,
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the board should not make the reduc
ton for A; but it should increase
BIS value from $4,000 to $4,000. II
the board should adopt AS propos-
ed plan in the above illustration, it
would place the two on a parity,
but, in doing so, it would violate
the law (section 12) by placing two
properties instead Of one on the
books at less than the true and act
ual value Instead of taking two
tracts for comparison. we might
compare one tract to a large num-
her of properties. and upon the
same principle, as in the hypotheti-
cal case cited.
There is Just demand on the
part of the masses of the people OF
this state for accurate and equit-
able assessment Of property.
Added Responsibilities
''As in the lives Of men, so 1t is
with states Each year brings add
ded responsibilities. Every thought
full citizen readily recognizes and
fully appreciates the magnitude of
our states financial obligations at
time. The principal elements that
go to make up our expense budget
are the Virginia debt. the erection
of the new state capitol building,
the development OF our permanent
highway system, and the mainten-
ance OF our public school system.
The general expense Of the admins
trative departments of the state gov
eminent is not large. In fact, it Is
less than that of other states OF
our size and many that are smaller
than We The wisdom Of our policy,
as state, in the heroic attempt to
meet and solve these great econo-
mic and financial problems cannot
fairly be questioned. Since we are
thus confronted with such neces-
sary financial burden, it is obvious
ly Just that each citizen should bear
his proportionate part thereof. The
basis of each citizens tax contribG-
ton is the assessment of his prop
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-29
Own Your Hom'

No one can measure the cash value o
in life. If you are living in cramped and
have been planning for home when &C
us at once. We can offer lots on RosemC
Center street.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-29
STATE BOARDS MUST ENFORCE TAX LAWS
TO FULLEST DEGREE, HALLANAN WRITES
Informs Assessors That Need Of Correct LeVieS Is
Pressing At This Time

Because OF the enormous expense
budget for the state, including the
necessary disbursements for the de-
velopment OF permanent highway
system, the construction OF new
state capitol, the extension and the
maintenance OF the public school
system and for the payment OF the
Virginia debt, State Tax Commits
sioner Walter s. Ha1lanan is calling
upon county boards OF review and
equalization to enforce the law re
curing all property to be assessed
at its true and actual value.
Mr.. HaIanan's Letter
The county boards will meet al
the various county seats July and
the following letter has been ad.
dressed to each board by the state
tax commissioner:
The time will soon arrive FOR
you to convene for the work OF re-
viewing and equalizing the tax as
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duty, primarily resting upon you as
officers OF your county dealing with
the assessment problem that we
must bring about a fairer, more
equitable and more uniform assess
ment OF property than has hereto
fore obtained.
Biggest Economic Problem
This Is the biggest economic
problem that is before US in West
Virginia today and l am looking to
you for real assistance in striving
to solve it.
"The arch-key of our assessment
system, in this state, Is contained
In section IL Of chapter 20 of the
code, which requires all property,
both real and personal to be as
sessed at its true and actual value
1T is obviously true that, IL the
properties are assessed by this
standard, the problem Of equaliza-
ton OF values is automatically sol.
eyd Therefore your principal and
primary duty Is to see that all
property in your country Is listed
upon the basis Of its true and ac-
tual or arket value.
81 could assign a number of rea-
sons. based upon economic and
equitable principles. in support OF
the policy Of the state in adopting
this standard: but you will not re.
quire 1t; and for the all-sufficient
reason that we have solemn en-
actment OF the legislature, long ac-
quesced in, which requires adher
ence to this standard OF true and
actual value in making assessments
or property Suffice 1t to say that
that this Is the only correct stan
dard OF measure for purposes o.
taxation.
Full Sympathy Required
III any member of any one OF
your important bodies is not In full I
sympathy and accord with this man I
datory provision OF law, and does !
not intend to enforce it in letter
and in spirit. ha should. at once,
tender his resignation to the state 7
board of public works. In justice to |
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sessments OF your respective coun-
ties. Your powers and duties are
defined by sections 10 and 12s OF
chapter 20 of the code. am enclos-
ing to you, under separate cover,
copies OF the assessment laws which
contain the sections cited.
1.-The legislature which has only
recently adjourned has recognized
the inequalities today existing in
the assessment Of property in this
state and has broadened the movers
OF the state tax commissioner to
correct this condition. This author
ity is one which 1 believe should be
exercised only when there has
been evidenced lack Of effort up
on the part Of the local authorities
TO correct this condition within
themselves. It is not my intention
10 exercise such authority under
any other circumstances. But, |
must call to your attention the
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erty. The determining and control
ling factor in this problem of econ
omic justice is, therefore, the joint
Judgment OF the assessors and the
boards of review and equalization
of the case IS sufficient to empha-
size the Importance OF exercising
sound judgment and firmness of pur-
pose in all matters Of assessment
So much depends upon this.
I'm conclusion, permit me to exN
press my regret that l cannot meet
with you personally and discuss
with you face to face this important
problem of government While this
letter, considered as letter. might
seem lengthy; yet. 1t does little
more than call attention
magnitude of the task =
fronts you. You have be
by reason of your high
and sound Judgment, and b
your interest in the fiscal an
your county and state. Your official
position. as already indicated, is one
Of the most important IN the state.
and I have no doubt but that you
will measure I'm to the responsible
tiles of the office. want you TO
feel that it is my purpose and de-
sire to be regarded as a co-worker
with you in these problems OF alu-
alton, and that ! shall be glad to.
assis YOU to the limit Of means and
ability"
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-29
doQoqpappao
A BATHING SUIT FOR
YOUR JULY 18th
OUTING

There is no sport more pleasant or
more cooling on hot summer day than
a dip in the river or the Opequon.
Then, too, it's just lots Of fun to get
young again and frisk about--of
course, you'll probably need a new bath
ing suit and cap, but that's easy-just
visit our store and you'll find a Won
derful collection including that suit
you have always wanted, and at an
economical price.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-29
A Special Featuring of
ORGANIZES AND VOILFS
at SOC yard

Decatey tinted organdies and dainty voes wide
iey of popular designs and coorngshe popular and
practical materials for dresses bouses chdrens
garments, etc. Specially featured at 39c yard
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-11-04

Notes
BY Post c. Scribe

The social event of the week will
be Ladies Night" Saturday evening,
Nov. 5, at the I. P. A club rooms on
North Ninth street. A varied and at
tractive program has been prepared,
something for everyone to enjoy. Vo-
cal selections will be given by Miss
Grace Shera and George Hodge.
Cards and games with informal dan
cling are also provided. A huge box
of choice candy will be given as a
present to one of the ladies. Refresh
ments will be served. Invitations are
broad and cover wives, friends and
sweethearts of every T. P. A. mem
Der. A reception committee of ladies
and members will extend cordial
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-11-04
ALL u. S. WILL HEAR
PRESIDENTS VOICE
ON ARMISTICE DAY

WASHINGTON Nov. 4.-The call of
a bugle. the chime of bells. and the
voice of a man were swept across the
continent from San Francisco yester-
day, to De hurled out over a wide
stretch of ground about Arlington Ma
tional cemetery, with every note, ev-
cry vibration of the bells, and every
spoken syllable as distinct as if sound
ed hundred feet from the listeners
ears.
1t was the formal rehearsal of the
mechanism by which President Hard
ing's voice, as he speaks the nations
homage on Armistice day over the
casket of Americas unknown dead
from France, will be carried to audi
ences waiting in all the large Ameri-
can cities.
High officers of the army and the
officials of the American Telephone
and Telegraph company. which is max
ing this contribution to the memory of
the dead soldier. had no doubts of sue
cess after the first sentence spoken
at San Francisco was clearly audible
at half mile distance from the am
plifiers on the amphitheter at Airing
ton
Meets the Test.
The first test came with chimes
played on photograph record in San
Francisco. AS clearly as if it were
not dozen feet away came the click
of the photograph mechanism as the
needle dropped on the face of the
whirring record disc 5000 miles away;
the familiar Introductory scrape be-
gan, then the bells doomed out waking
echoes in the cemetery, pealing over
the thousands of graves.
The deep voice took up the task
again with the announcement: "Spok-
en- from the roof OF the Civic auditor
ium in San Francisco" 1t read out the
words of President Harding's inaugu-
raj address, then announced the
bugle call records, and the clear note
of trumpet in stirring army calls
swept over the field more distinctly
heard than the notes of the bugles at
Fort Myer, across the road, where the
garrison was at retreat parade.
1t is not stated from what radio
station the presidents speech will be
broadcasted, but if, as seems probable
the Arlington station is used, local
amateurs will have a chance to listen
in on it. The wave length of that
station is only $500 meters and many
amateurs are equipped to receive
radio on wave lengths that high
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-11-04

welcome, whether you come early or
late. Program opens at 8 O'Clock.
AT the regular monthly meeting
last Saturday, a CHEEKY spirit of op-
t1mism prevailed, as to general bust
ness conditions, many reporting
gratifying increases over expectations
while some lines seem to be tagging
and holiday goods not quite as brisk
as desired. the outlook as a whole
was one of the marked Improvements
Notwithstanding the hesitancy mani
tested by buyers for future delivery
The monthly business meeting was
brim-full OF pep and go, featured by a
rousing talk by John P. Highley, candi-
date for the Office of state president
Committee reports indicate progress,
particularly regarding the annual
dance Dec. %, at the K of P hall.
An additional number of instruments
has been secured to augment the reg
ular orchestra. assuring the best music
that will be offered during the holidays.
Already pressure is apparent in the
matter of seeking invitations, the
SplcuUlu similar i. +. A. events OF the
past eight years being a guarantee
that this entertainment will meet all
expectations for a most enjoyable oc-
casion.
1t is interesting to recall that the
T. P. A. was originally organized tc
combat special taxes levied by some
cities counties and states upon com
mercial travellers for doing business
In the early eighties the situation be
came so aggravated that a few travel
ers determined to resist the tax which
subsequently became statewide cues
/ tons, and laws were enacted abolish
ing these special taxes. In 1890 the
T. P. A. was reorganized at Denve
! on practically the present lines.
The Nashville, Cincinnati & st. Loui
! Railway now has wireless stations a
| Tullahoma, Tenn, and Guntersyille
Ca, the first to be installed by an,
American railway.
jim Porter for many years wit
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-11-04
LITTLE MOTHER
HAPPY AGAIN

For the past nine years l have been
very much distressed with bloating
and stomach trouble due to constipa
ton since | was child. No medicine
gave me more than temporary relief.
I got so bad l was afraid | would have
to leave my three little children. But
since taking course of Mayr's Won
derful Remedy two years ago | have
been entirely well; no constipation or
other trouble" 1t is a simple, harm
less preparation that removes the
catarrhal mucus from the intestinal
tract and allays the inflammation
which causes practically all stomach.
liver nd intestinal ailments. including
appendicitis. One dose will convince
or money refunded. Glenn Thistleth-
waite Drug Stores, A. G. Luken Drug
Co., and druggists everywhere.-Ad-
vertisement.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-11-04

omewhat discouraging times, yet the
indications on the whole are hope
full
But few members of the T. P. A. can
equal Mr.. Cars mileage which ex-
tends throughout the United States,
Europe, Egypt, Palestine, South Amer
lea, the Hawaiian Islands, etc. Post
C is justly proud of his record as a
State T. P A. officer, and his business
activities which have done so much
for the city of Richmond. His war
record as chairman of the allied pur-
chasing committee was rewarded by
decorations from the governments OF
both France and Italy. For more than
25 years, Mr.. Carr has been loyal
supporter of all T. P. A. enterprises,
his charter membership card bearing
date of March q, 1895.
Said Theodore Hill, while never am
ill,
My hands" are certainly bum
His friends understand the lay of the
land,
Fred Miller is teaching him Rum. !"