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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-05-31
1T REMAINS "CyiARLES TOWN. >

Charles Town voters on Thursday
did what every one, including the
citizens of tie capital, Charleston,
expected them TO do when they re-
jected with an emphatic negative the
proposal 10 change the name to
Charles City" 1t would be idle to
speculate as to the reasons why there
was practically unanimous sentiment
against it; one need look 10 further
than the to ! vote against the pro-
pcsal TO conclude that the suggestion
must have come from some source
other than Charles Town; and we be-
lieve it was primarily, in effect, a
Charleston propaganda. Tns little
Jefferson county town has Gid that
no matter Of mere comm Ecial ex-
pediency can make her forfeit long
and rich and honorable history which
clusters about the name. of Charles
Town; and no matter of carelessness
on the part of people which causes
confusion in shipping and mail be-
cause of the similarity between the
names of Charleston" and "Charles
Town" is sufficient to make her
abandon the Hame of which Charles
Town is justly proud. This matter
Of carelesshess in shipping directions
does ncs depend upon such close SIM
ilarity; we know of shipments for this
city going to "New Martinsville,
q artinsburg, Pa" Martins Ferry"
etc Charles Town declines to sacri-
4 her name because other people
Gre not careful in their work. And
sthere will be general approval of the
stand taken by Charles Town in the
Observation-Disclosures Journal.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-05-31
SLAIN TROOPER
LEFT RECORD
OF BRAVERY
STATE POLICEMAN RIPLEY AM
6UsHED IN MiNGo COUNTY;
WAS WITHOUT FEAR.
Had Shown Himself Gallant soldier
and Faithful Servant
of State.

Although Private Ernest l. Ripley
of the West Virginia State Police was
killed in a gun battle at Vulcan, Min
go county, November Is last, the full
account of his bravery has not been
generally known nor the. reasons Ior
his Staying. The complete story
shows that in Trooper Ripley West
Virginia lost fearless oftieer and
an able one.
Like almost all other members OF
the West Virginia State Police,
Trooper Ripley was a veteran OF the
world war. He returned to his home
at Hinton after receiving his honor
able discharge from the army and
soon enlisted in the constabulary.
His first exploit was characteristic.
Learning that three men, reputed
to be desperadoes, were making moon
shine whisky at lonely spot twelve
miles from Hinton, he set out, despite
the fact that he was holl on fur
Tough, to capture them. The moon
sinners fired on him with rifles and
killed his horse but he kept on and
drove them into a hut. Making them
believe that they were surrounded by
numerous force, he compelled them
to give up their weapons and then
forced them to tear down their still
and to carry it all the way to Hinton.
where they were locked up.
Catching a Murderer.
Trooper Ripley was in Matewan
when Anse Hatfield was shot as he
was sitting on the hotel porch. TAX
ing in the situation at a glance, Ripley
noted the direction of the shot and
ran to the rear of box car on the
railroad siding facing the hotel where
he disarmed Fred Burgraff. taking a
rife away from him.
Chief OF Police Sid Hatfield of
Matewan, refused to lock Burgraff up
in the jail but the trooper drew his
revolver and said You will either
lock him up or | will lock you up
with him." Bui graft was put in cell
and was later taken by Trooper Rip
icy W w lIlIdmSOu An Indictment
for murder followed.
Troopers Ripley and Curtis raided
gambling house at Vulcan and ar
rested William Hatfield and Taylor
Cole, who were later fined AS a re-
suit of this, the two gamblers are said
to have sworn to get revenge.
The Killing Of Ripley
The afternoon of November IS,
Trooper Ripley started up the rail-
road track frfom Vulcan to Sands. He
met Hatfield and Cole, both of whom
were armed. 1t is said that Hatfield
fired first, shooting Ripley through
the neck. The trooper then shot and
killed Hatfield Jut was, in turn,
MORALLY wounded by Cole. Ripley's
revolver jammed but he threw the
useless gun at Coles head before he
fell.
Private Curtis arrested Cole at the
home of miner near the scene of the
killing.
The bravery Of Private Ripley will
be remembered as something to be
emulated by other members Of the
West Virginia State Police.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-05-31
EVERY STATE TROOPER
WORLD WAR VETERAN

From the superintendent down to
the latest recruit, every man in the
service Of the West Virginia State
police has seen service In the q. 8.
army.
Colonel Jackson Arnold, superin-
tendent, was Lieutenant Colonel
with the national army In France,
Captains J. r. Brockus and Thomas
w. Norton In command OF companies
B and A respectively, are both retired
officers Of the q. 8. regulars.
Both left the service with the rank
Of major. Captain Norton is a West
Pointer while Captain Brockus rose
from the ranks. Beth saw service IN
the Philippines. tie Spanish-Amert-
can war. the Boxer r. bellion and thu
World War.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-05-31

Discussing Philippine independence,
the governor general said:
Il can see in the future a very
beautiful vision. When the flag of
the Philippine republic shall be hoist
ed. when the Stars and Stripes will
come floating down to the strains of
THE Star Spangled Banner'-that flag,
Old Glory, so rich in happy and hon.
orable achievements, will be made
doubly dear because 1t will mean that
the United States will have kept its
word to the people Of the Philippine
Islands,"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-05-31
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear
Catarrhal Deafness requires constita-
tional treatment HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE is a constitutional remedy
Catarrhal Deafness is caused by an in
famed condition of the mucous lining OF
the Eustachian Tube. When this tube is
infiamed you have rumbling sound CT
imperfect hearing. and when it is entire
ly closed Deafness is the result Unless
the Inflammation can be reduced your
hearing may be destroyed forever
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE acts
through the blood on the mucous sur
faces of the system thus reducing the in
fiammation and restoring normal condi-
tons.
Circulars free. All Druggists
T. ]. Cheney & Co.. Toledo. Ohio.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-05-31

In Mr.. Cookies remarks, before
presenting the certificates, he quoted
from letter just received from the
High School Inspector, Mr.. Friend,
who recently made his official visit
to Charles Town High School, saying
that he was pleased with the school
spirit shown by the pupils and the eff
fective work of the teachers, and
speaking in high terms of the efficient
work of the Principal, Mr.. Denny.
The graduating exercises of the
High School were of unusual interest
| this year because of the prizes offer
ed by Mr.. Havel LaBoyteaux and
the scholarship gwen by the Universe
| ty of Virginia.
The prizes were awarded to the
following:
Highest average among the girls,
$3.50 to Lucille Webster of the second
class.
Next highest average among the
girls, 500 to Anna Moore Link of
the third class.
Highest average among the boys,
$3.50 to Cleon Shut of the second
class.
Next highest average among the
boys, 500 to Louie Burns of the
third class.
Member of the graduating class
making the best record, 500 to
George Shirley. The scholarship
from the University of Virginia was
also awarded to George Shirley.
The graduating class consisted of:
George Shirley, Ernest Slifer,
Francis Blackboard, Dwight Yates,
Miss Nina Ramey, Miss Myrtle Cos
tella, Miss Florence Webster, Miss
Adelaide Phillips.
The program was as follows:
L. Professional Ancient of Days.
2. Invocation .--.--.--R Rev. Best.
8. Humoreske High School.
A. EssayMi Adelaide Phillips.
5. Boat Song Male Quartette and
Chorus.
6. Certificates, Prizes, Etc..
z. Spring High School.
8. Address to Graduates. Pres. W.
H. S. White, Shepherdstown,
w. Va.
8. Class Song Words by George
Shirley, 1921.
By the Shenandoah flowing,
Underneath the mountains blue
Lies valley, fair and fertile.
Gilded rich with Natures hue.
In the depths of this fair valley
Nestled snug beneath the hill
Lies Old Charles Town, storied
Charles Town,
And her people love her still.
Heart of Old Charles Town-Charles
Town High School
Training up young hearts to be
Strong and sturdy, brave and loyal,
Worthy of their land and thee.
Charles Town High School, how we
love theel
Love thee more as days roll on.
Wen think of thee, Alma Mater,
When these days are past and
gone.
10. Diplomas presented by Mr.. E. E.
Cooke.
IL. Farewell to Graduates. Male
Quartette.
IL. Benediction-.R w. H. Best.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-05-31
ENJOYS MOVIE THEN
MOVES TO PRISON

Henry Stepp. arrested by Troopers
Jennings, Cumbine, Tucker and
richardson when they found a 60
gallon still in operation in his home
At Sprigg, has been sentenced to serve
two years in the West Virginia peni-
tertiary by Judge Bailey of the Mingo
county circuit court
stepp was attending picture show
when the officers, who were searching
all houses in that vicinity visited his
home and found the STILL After Stepp
bad enjoyed the movie, he was ar
~.sted as he left the theater.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-05-31
ASKS INDEPENDENCE
FOR PHILIPPINES

Manila. - Fran
els Burton Harrl-
son, former gov
ernor general of
the Philippine Is
lands, offered to
tender his resig-
nation e G h t e e n
months ago upon
condition that the
Secretary of War
re c o m m e n d to
President Wilson
that a Filipino be
appointed his sue
cessor. He made
the offer while In
w a hingto y In
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-05-31
CLOSING EXERCISES AT THE
CHARLES TOWN GRADED AND
HIGH SCHOOL.

The Charles Town Graded and
High School has just closed another
years work.
The reception to the graduates was
given Friday night, and on Saturday
night the exercises by the primary
grades, which is always most enjoy
able feature of commencement, was
held. The little folk in their pretty
costumes reminded one of fairies
just released from story book.
The opening number was song
"Spring Flutes" and was followed by
an exercise entitled Little Mothers, !"
which quite captivated the audience
The Queen, little Dorothy Lugar,
ordered all the dollies to be brought
out on dress parade, and they were
presented by their fond mothers,
even the corn cob doll, which was
brought in in a wheel-borrow. The
little Indian mothers with their
papc oses on their backs were also in
attendance. No wonder the Queen
could not decide among them, but
sent them off to sunderland.
The next number was concert
recitation, Daisies" givevn in CO.'S
tune and was followed by motion
song, "Sweet and Low"
A recitation, "Guess What's in My
Pocket" by Ella Page Mason was
well rendered.
''The Color Fairies" displaying all
the colors of the rainbow and the
Wreath Drill" were also much en-
joyed.
The c. w. Brown medal for the
most improvement in writing was
awarded to Mary Frances Bunting.
The program showed talent and
careful training for which both pupils
and teachers deserve much credit.
The exercises of the intermediate
grades were held Monday morning at
9 o'clock. The chief feature being a
play cinderella" which was well
rendered. The part of Cinderella
being taken by Mary Colvin and that
of the Prince by Edward Schurer.
Special mention should be made of
Margaret Marstella who took the part
of the naughty step-mother, also her
proud daughters, Louise Macomb and
Lucy Miley and the Fairy God
mother, Catherine Tod Beltzhoover
Other enjoyable features were
recitations "The Butterfly" by Mar
ion Edwards and BED in Summer
by Abner Hockensmith.
Following the intermediate grades
came the Junior High who presented
a charming little play 1.-THE Captive
Princess" The part of the Princess
being well taken by Elizabeth Moore,
who ,ub;lo o,,+ CT lI;,o. with ba, JoIl
is taken prisoner by the "Spirits of
Education" supported by a chorus
of seven girls in white and decked
with flowers.
The Spirits Of Education, History
Arithmetic, Geography, Music, Gram
mar, Writing and Nature Study take
the Princess in charge until she is
finally rescued by prince Promo
ton"
A coronet solo by Richard Fellers
was followed by the presentation of
certificates.
The C. w. Brown writing medal
being won by VIM. H. Wilson of the
seventh grade.
The address to the graduates of the
eighth grade was made by Rev. w. H.
Best and the certificates were pre-
sented by Mr.. E. E. Cooke, Pres. of
the Board of Education.
The graduating class which was the
largest in the history of the Junior
High was as follows:
Boys. Girls.
James Conklyn. Anna Smith
Joe Wiener. Nina Hooe
Archie Morgan. Grace Baker.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-05-31

Charles M. Kackly, of Martinsburg
member of the State Constabulary
force operating in Mingo county
where labor disorders have been in
progress for months, was killed by an
unknown assailant who shot him
Wednesday evening. Kackley was a
youth in his twenties and is under
stood to have recently married a
Cumberland girl. He was a native
of Hanging Rock, Hampshire county,
and a son of the late Charles Mitchell
Kackley, but spent most of his life
in Martinsburg.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-05-31

Messrs A. D. Mahoney, Frank
Cockrell, S. Lee Phillips and Gerald
F. Conklyn were elected as members
of the Town Council, the vote on
those who had opposition being as
follows:
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-05-31
CHARLES TOWN FOREVER!

tion of our people for their old home and its
old name shown by the overwhelming ma
jority of Thursdays election and the spon-
taneous enthGs iasm on the announcement
of the returns that night; the following
simple lines seem appropriate slogan for
the future.
Can't we all get together and work to
make Charles Town a cleaner, better and
more attractive place in every way?
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-05-31
NOTICE TO THE TRAVELLING
PUBLIC.

Reyes Ferry will be closed from
June 6, 1921 until June is, 1921 on
account of building new boat and
landing.
Yours respectfully,
CHAS. HARDY.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-05-31

Constipation causes headache. in.
digestion, dizziness, drowsiness. Fo,
a mild, opening medicine, use Doan's
Regulsts. SOC box at all stores.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-05-31

Never can tell when you'll mash a.
finger or suffer cut, bruise, burn or
scald. Be prepared. Thousands re-
ly on DR.. Thomas Eclectic Oil Your
druggist sells it. SOC and COO.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-05-31

shots of revolvers L dld be heard at
all hours OF the night.
Many letters describing conditions
in Centralia and appealing for help
in Kidding the place of its undesirables
were received by Governor ]. J. Corn
well. Other letters were addressed
to Col Jackson Arnold, giving the
names of several moonshiners and
other outlaws. One letter addressed
to Governor Cornwell was signed by
is Centralia business men and leading
citizens.
Cleanup Was Thorough.
The superintendent of the state po-
lice ordered general cleanup. He
sent Lieutenant Harvey Rexroad and
a detail OF state police to Centralia
with orders to stay until the COM
munity, was rid of its lawless ones.
The police were in Centralia and on
the Job before the outlaws were aware
Of their presence. They struck quick
and hard.
! Benny McCourt and Holey Luckey,
wo active moonshiners were caught
their still one mile from town. Op-
ssAars ot four other stills in that
Dag of the arrests, fed,
equipment behind to be de-
scroyed by the troopers. Drunken
loafers on the streets we're sent to
jail. Two gun toters were arrested.
A aaoft drink" bar and a gambling
house near the town were put out Of
business.
The West Virginia State police
cleanup was not only thorough but
lasting. From time to time a state
policeman drops into the little town
to see If his presence is needed. The
boys enjoy these visits for the CRATE
full people of the village are unable to
do enough to show their appreciation.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-05-31
ALMOST UNANIMOUS VOTE
AGAINST CHANGE OF NAME.

ftkNAOoA OANHiNtHAS99 III
AGAINST CHANGE OF NAME.
Charles Town Voters By Overwhel-
ming Majority Decide Against
Change of Name of Town in Elee-
ton Last Thursday.
The voters of Charles Town in the
Corporation Election last Thursday
by an overwhelming majority of 129
to $50 decided against the proposed
change of the name of the Town
from Charles Town" to "Charles
City" 1t was the largest vote ever
polled in the corporation election,
both in number and the percentage of
the qualified votes cast.
Following in the vote in the propo-
sition by wards:
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-05-31

If you want the top market prices
for your Lambs and Wool, see me be-
fore selling. VIM. A. Rely, phone
215-13, Charles Town, W. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-05-31
WANTED,

WANTED,
All around Man on Farm, gardner,
horticulturist, and not afraid to take
hold of anything.
Apply,
c. F. WALL.
- Box 156,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-05-31
1T ISN'T THE TOWN; IT'S you

If you want to live in the kind of town
Like the kind of town you like
You needn't slip your clothes in grip
And start on long, long hike.
You'll only find what you left behind,
For there's nothing that's really new.
It's knock at yourself when you KNOCK
your town:
1t isn't your town-it's you.
Real towns are not made by men afraid
Lest somebody else gets ahead.
When everyone works and nobody shirks
You can raise town from the dead
And If, while you make your personal stake
Your neighbors can make one, too,
Your town will be what you want to see
1t isn't the town-it's you.
LOYAL VOTERS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-05-31
Profitable InvestnI

Is the phrase you should keep in mind vba
Real Estate, improved and un-improved. Iel
you invest wisely with view to future profits
lots, plots, farm lands, orchard propertjg
stores, garage sites ETC. All of which affoJ,
profits for shrewd buyers. l suggest the \
properties as being especially worthy of con5s
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-05-31

A fine store property doing large and n
business. Bolivar, w. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-05-31

House and two acres of land, all necessary u
ings, running water and cistern. Possession i
days, price only $4,000. Halltown w. Va
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-05-31
CENTRALIA IS
GOOD EXAMPLE
:. OF POLICE need
EPOCH OF LAWLEssNEss QUICK
LY ENDED WHEN STATE CON-
sTABULARY "CLEAkS UP"
THE CITY.
Bad Men, Moonshlners and Bootleg
gers Find Their Presence Elk
tremely Unwelcome.

The citizens OF Centralia, Braxton
county are unstinted in their praise
of the work of the West Virginia State
Police whose quick and efficient
clean up" Of lawlessness in that VIC
unity, has made Centralia one OF the
most peaceful and law abiding COM
munities in the state.
The story of how the undesirable
denizens were jailed or driven out
and how the law was returned to pow
or in this little mill town is one OF
the most interesting in the state po-
lice records and is an excellent ex'
ample Of the good work this organlza-
ton is doing.
Centralia is near the edge of Brax-
ton county, close to the Webster coun-
ty line. Neither county paid mucn al
tention to the proper enforcement Oh
state and county statutes in that sec
ton, not because the sheriffs shirkeo
their duty but because the counties
did not provide sufficient deputies TO
properly police the district.
A bad man, committing a breach
of the peace in Centralia could go
short distance and be over the Web
ster county line and out Of the 1uris-
diction Of the Braxton county officials.
Thus the village was well qualified
from the standpoint of location to be-
come the headquarters of a decidedly
lawless element. In spite of the efforts
Of the good people Of the place, liquor
was being sold In unlimited quantities
and half a dozen stills were known TO
be manufacturing moonshine within
two or three miles of the towr.
Lawlessness Was Ramraot
Figuratiyely speaking, Centralia was
becoming an oasis In 2 prohibition
desert and IT was no uncommon sight
to see the thirsty ones with Jars and
jugs go in groups to some neighboring
moonshining establishment and return
staggering with stomaehs as veil as
jugs filed to capacity. Conditions be-
came serious. Shooting Arrays and
drunken fights occurred on the main
street.
Drunken rufians insulted women,
frightened children and threatened ins
Et citizens who attempted 70 pro-
elpless ones. an orsanS
xzssnvman were ,SafC,2yF3 ha
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-05-31

Large Brick store building, two stories NJ
cellar Fine location for country store Dusl
Va. Very cheap, $1,000.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-05-31

Splendid Garage site in the right ocatn
cheap and terms to suit. Charles Town, W. 1
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-05-31

nice Dwellings in Ransom, price and ten
possession in thirty days.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-05-31

TT. following communication from Mr.
T. Pea which was unavoidably crowded
oat b eU ssue of May "a, we now publish
by s,eeiai request of some of his Charles
t. s-ssnIs
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-01
RELEASED men
Voluntarily
Pardoning of Neuf and thinner
Was Prompted by Considera-
tons Of Policy.

Coblenz, April 1.-(By The Asso-
ciated Press. )-Karl Neuf and
Franz thinner, up to a late hour
this afternoon had not arrived here
from Mosbach, Baden.
While the American authorities
here do not regard the delay as
extraordinary, they have taken the
matter up with the Berlin govern
ment. The delay in the arrival of
the two men is believed to be due
4 the failure of the necessary pa
pers to arrive from Berlin to en-
able the Mosbach authorities to per-
init the Americans to depart.
Berlin, April 1.-The pardoning
of Carl Neuf and Franz thinner. the
Americans under confinement in
Baden for their attempt to arrest
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, the
American draft evader, who were
released at Mosbach, Baden, yes
terday, was suggested to the Baden
authorities by the German govern
ment as q voluntary attempt to
smooth out an unpleasant situation.
it was semi-officially declared here
today. The Recommendation to
Baden was nss because OF any agi-
tation in tke United States or in
view of the probability Of repre-
sentationS by the American gov
erumenf. It was added, and the gov
ernmekt here processes to have had
no k(cwledge of any outside agr
tatidk m connection with the case.
NdEf and thinner we're today on
their way from Mosbach to Cob
leIx.