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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-12-19
THE COMMUNITY TREE.

Catch the Spirit of Christmas by
making the Community Tree the
best thing that has ever happened in
our town. Let the kiddies and the
grown ups too be at the tree in the
Court House yard at 5 o'clock, Sat-
urday afternoon, the 23rd to well
come Santa Claus as he passes
through our town. He has promised
to stop for an hour, SO don't be late
Mr.. E. G. Henson, the popular man
ager of the Opera House, is going to
have the band out to meet him.
Contributors to the tree:
A s. Allen, the tree; Northern Va.
Power Co., Wiring and lighting; E.
G. Henson, free tickets to movie;
VI cman's Club, $500; Malta Lodge,
So 60; Cash, $500; Cash, $1.00; Bly,
Robinson & Co., Apples; Washing
ton, Alexander & Cooke, cash.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-12-19
A CORRECTION.
December 18th, 1922.
Mr.. C. L. Haines, Editor,
The Spirit of Jefferson,

December 18th, 1922.
Mr.. C. L. Haines, Editor,
The Spirit of jefferson,
Charles Town, W. Va.
Sir
In the December 9Th. issue of the
Spirit, / note that you state that
am employed in the government SER
vice as clerk in the commissary at
the Soldiers Home, Johnson City,
Tenn.
Out of justice to the firm of Bar
rett & Mccarthy, of which l am a
member, and manager of the John
son City branch, / would appreciate
your correcting this error.
We have no connection with the
government service, as reference to
Dunn or Bradstreet will show you,
and while you published this item in
all good faith, / would appreciate an
early correction.
Thanking you in advance, and as.
surfing you that / enjoy reading the
Spirit, which Mother sends me every
week,
Very truly yours,
"A James M. Lynch.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-12-19
THE BALTIMORE AMERICAN.

The big $4,000 Prize Campaign,
of the Baltimore American, is at a
close this week. Henry E. Birkitt,
the contestant of this county, APP
peals to all friends and acquaintance
for any final help they may see fit to
give. Subscriptions, solicited for
Daily from to IL months and Sun
day, 6 to IL months. Turn out and
help him win one of those Grand
Prizes. Some one is going to get
them, why not him? The American
is one of the old reliable papers of
the eastern cities. All those that
have promised to subscribe, go and
see him at Stonesifer's Store, before
Thursday 21st. He is now leading
his District by 1850 votes.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-12-19
PERSONAL MENTION.

Rev. Mr.. hardwood is the guest o
his niece, Mrs. DR.. F. P. Edgell.
Mrs. G. G. Sydnor has returned
from a visit to relatives in Lynch
burg, Va.
Mrs. d. c. Fulton has returned
from visit to relatives at Riley
vile, Va.
Mr.. |. A. bearing, Of Charles
Town and Washington, is spending 6
few weeks at Hot Springs, Arkansas
Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Strider will
spend Christmas in Washington with
their daughter, Mrs. Robert Lee
Thomas.
Right Rev. st. George Tucker
Bishop of Toxic, Japan, was the
guest of his aunt, Mrs. Wills, while
in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. DIN Wiley and
daughter, Miss Margaret Wiley, will
spend Christmas with relatives at
Middletown, Va.
Mr.. /. N. Merchant is up from
Washington on a visit to his son,
Mr.. Ray Merchant, and brother, Mr..
w. S. Merchant.
Mr.. c. o. Heiskel, who has been
working at his trade in Washington,
has come up to spend the Christmas
holidays with his family here.
Mrs. Frank Robinson, Mrs. Char
les Maxwell and Mrs. George Polling,
all of Ransom, spent the day Thurs
day, shopping in Hagerstown, Nd.
Midshipman Edward M. Miller,
United States Navy, on leave for a
few days, has been in town visiting
his mother, Mrs. Hunter j. Miller.
Mrs. M. d. LaBoyteaux has closed
her house on South Samuel street for
the winter, and with her daughter,
Miss Bee LaBoyteaux, has taken
rooms at Mrs. Geo. P. Shirley's.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Calvin Long
and daughter, Betty Lee, of Cleve-
land, Ohio, arrived in town Sunday
to spend the Christmas Holidays
with Mrs. Longs parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. R. L. Daley.
Attorney Frank L. Bushong was in
Washington attending Chautauqua
lectures on World Peace. The ses-
sions were held in Continental Me-
mortal Hall, and among other dis
lecturers was Ambassa-
dor Georges Clemenceau.
Mr. Harrison Cooke, Rhodes Schol-
ar at Oxford University, England, is
at his home in Charles Town for the
Christmas holidays. Mr.. Cooke, who
is specializing in chemistry at Ok
ford, spent the greater part of last
summer studying in Germany. He
will remain in America till January
13.
Mr.. Roscoe Allemong, local mana
ger of the Northern Virginia Power
Company was called to Philadelphia
last week because of the critical i'll
ness of his little daughter, Corinne,
who went there two weeks ago with
her mother. The child had pneu-
but was improving when Mr..
came home Tuesday.
Mr.. Harvey Lee Milbourne, who
mas been here on visit of six weeks
TO his mother, Mrs. l.. R. Bilbourne,
will leave in few days to resume
MS duties as American Vice Consul
at Tsinon, China. He will sail from
New York on January 6, and will go
via the Panama Canal, Manila,
Philippine Islands, Hongkong and
Shanghai, China.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-12-19

Fire was discovered on the prem
ises of Zeke Willis on West street
last night about l o'clock The fire
companies responded promptly, and
it was extinguished before great
deal of damage was done to the
property, which belongs to the Car
relI estate, although Mr.. Willis
household effects were considerably
soaked with water.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-12-19
CRUISE OF THE DREAM SHIP

Ralph Stock, famous explorer and
writer, contributes thrilling adven-
ture article to the Magazine of The
Washington Star, Sunday, December
"a. You cannot afford to miss this
big feature, 50 order your copy OF
The Washington Star from your
newsdealer, Mr.. G. NJ. Slifer, today
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-12-19
WOMAN'S CLUB NOTES.

Mrs. A. B. Mitchell, Chairman
Literary Department of the Club,
has asked that the December literary
meeting be postponed until January.
The regular meeting of the Club on
Thursday will be devoted to prepa-
rations for the Community tree. All
members are asked to be on hand on
that day at $3.50 p NJ, as they can
lend hand.
Election of officers of the Club
the 1st Thursday in January.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-12-19

Why not send US a dollar and a
half, and have US send the Spirit of
Jefferson for one year to that absent
friend or relative for a Christmas
Gift. 1t will be like letter from
home every week.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-12-19

Dues in the Fifth Series of the
J Jefferson Permanent Building Asso-
citation will be taken at the Office of
Beckwith & Beckwith,s Tuesday,
December 26, 1922, and Monday,
January 1st, 1923. 1t is not too
late to subscribe for stock. Addi-
tional supply Of pass books.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-12-19
CHARLES

fHAr CHARLES
kIDcE BE RE-
byED.
meeting Of the CITY Clay
n '' there were pres pres,
". and COgncil Ba;l
~ Cockrell, Phil Phil
Baldwin and 0onk-
srable discussion an5
4 Anderson an
a commit Of! r
l the desirability OF
'rIes Street Bridge
T. ,'1 and Ohio Rail
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-12-19

Try one of our fruit cakes, made
from the original Brown Receipt.
Brown Brothers.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-12-19
GOODS.

1te goods, Ladies
Il attractive as to
| BOX paper and
ForS, white brush
+ stock is all new
| the Bed Rock.
Prown & HoOR.
sS "a "a. a.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-12-19

Itching piles provoke profanity,
but profanity won't remove them.
Doan's Ointment is recommended for
bleeding or protruding piles. 60c at
any drug store.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-12-19

Car little Steers for Sale, our
prices are low. c. F. Wall.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-12-19

We return thanks to Mr.. E. l..
Stole, the Plumber and Heating
Man, for handsome calendars.
Miss Ruth Wise, of Cleveland,
Ohio, is visiting her sister, Mrs.
Perry Anderson, in Ransom.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-12-19

One way to relieve habitual con-
stipation is to take regularly mild
laxative. Doan's Regulets are rec
commended for this purpose. soc a
box at all drug stores.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-12-19

Reduction Sale on Coats, Suits and
Dresses at Shugart's. We have some
bargains for you.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-12-19

Have you meat platter big
enough for your Christmas turkey?
No! Then see Eby Bros.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-12-19
DID TALE
p Our Readers.

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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-12-19
|UrIoNS
4 Zion Church In
n Henry Page.

1 Church recognizes
kembers of marked
Eng convictions has
he Parish and Com
More seeks to voice
\ to his bereaved
@ho loved him and
Mn the following
st we, the Vestry
record our convic-
h and community
and earnest deten-
b was in him; one
crce of a strong
! to bear upon the
appealed to his
convictions of his
. found in him a
u we believe God
Reward a true, I'M
ny in distress and
i spirited citizen
.ntlngly his time
q community int
b them; a vestry-
teaeher, and mis-
interest and be-
d one could right
who occupied a
life of his many
&dmirers, and the
! those aided by
n feel his going.
ther, that as our
e tender to his
sympathy; and
ugh the tender
day by day the
Saints and the
pine may yield up
2eathlesS assurance
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-12-19

Do you want to invest in real
estate? Ask for a list of our lots
and houses. c. F. Wall.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-12-19

Full line of Overalls and Work
Shirts. Closing out at cost.
Eby Bros.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-12-19

Made Hoarhound
Brown Brothers.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-12-19
L-LATIMER.

/ Of Miss Elizabeth eth
n daughter of the
General of the Navy
|, Latimer, to Lieu
TCalvert Thaxton,
Esrine Corps, took
\ afternoon in St.
81 in Washington
h being performed !
4 in the presence OF
biOnable congrega-
FEEDING a reception
lone of the bride,
lppy young couple
Gstown by automo-
|are spending their
Eevue, the home OF
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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-12-19

|toothache, pains,
Il throat, try Or:
oil. a splendid
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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-12-19

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The American Jewish world., 1922-09-22

Temple. The building was dedicated
two years later by DIR. Sennenschein
of st. Louis. In 1883 DR.. Emanuel
L. Hess received call to the pulpit
from his former charge of the Reform
Congregation at Shreveport, Louisi-
ana. For eleven years he served the
congregation and then retired because
of i'll health. His work contributed in
no small manner to the successful
laying of the foundations Of the con-
gregation's work. His scholarly at
tainments and simplicity, and his
high order of ability and unselfish-
ness were his main characteristics.
In 1889 the congregation was again
re-organized.
In 1896 the Union Prayer Book was
adopted and in 1899 Rabbi Isaac L.
Rypins, then Rabbi at Evansville, Illi-
nois, was called to the pulpit, and re-
manned in charge until the early part
of last year. Rabbi Rypins brought
to the pulpit splendid ability, force
fulness and strength, and two years
later, largely through his efforts,
movement was initiated to erect
new Temple. A committee of fifteen
was organized to canvass funds. The
old building was sold to an Orthodox
congregation. The Ladies' Guild was
organized and through it's efforts
fairs and entertainments were held
and a large amount Of money was
raised for the purchase Of an organ.
The American Jewish world., 1922-09-22

lature a special law authorizing the
incorporation of "Mount Zion Hebrew
Association"
The early records of. the congrega-
tion are not complete, and what events
transpired in the early years of it's
existence must, in part, be learned
from the few men and women still
living whose privilege and honor it
was to participate in this work of
religious pioneering. 1t is not be-
lieved that any Of those who were
charter members of the congregation
still live. 1t is said that the early
years of the congregations existence
were, on a number of occasions,
marked by those evidences of faction
alism which too frequently and too
unfortunately mar the growth and
progress of religious organizations of
many faiths. Schisms, dissension,
factionalism-thes have ever been
the stamp of the non-conformist, both
in the oldest and in the newest reli-
gions Of the world.
Passing over the first fifteen years,
for lack of complete material where
with accurately to set out the then
outstanding events, it appears that
about 1870 the congregation decided
to erect temple and to hold services
every Friday evening and Saturday
morning. A Building Committee was
appointed and a site was purchased
for $1,500 at Tenth and Minnesota
The American Jewish world., 1922-09-22
INTERESTING GLIMPSES OF ST. PAUL JEWISH LIFE
BY JESSE B. CALMENSON, CITY EDITOR

Streets, and the following year the
first Jewish Temple in st. Paul was
dedicated. The same year DR.. L.
Winterner arrived in st. Paul and
took charge of the congregation.
The following year special law
was enacted by the State Legislature
whereby the name of the organization
was changed to it's present name
Mount Zion Hebrew Congregation.
Soon thereafter there was organ
lied the Hebrew Ladies' Benevolent
Society. Largely through its efforts
an organ was purchased and installed
that year and a choir was organized.
In 1874 Rabbi j. Burgheim was elect
ed as Rabbi, and the next year was
succeeded by Rabbi I. N. Cohen.
Three years later the Congregation
affiliated with The Union of Ameri-
can Hebrew Congregations and Rabbi
Juda Wechsler became the leader of
the Congregation.
The Temple was enlarged, but in
1880 the Jewish population had
grown so rapidly that it was found
necessary to build larger Temple.
The original building was sold to
congregation of colored people and
was moved. A new Temple was
erected on the old site, the money
being raised in large part through
fair conducted by the ladies of the
The American Jewish world., 1922-09-22
Page Thvty-nine

Through the combined efforts of the
members and the ladies, approximate
ly $65,OO0 was raised and new Tenn
pie was erected at Holly and Avon
Streets. Architecturally it is one of
the most beautiful church structures
in the city. The new building was
dedicated on May 9Th and 7th, 1904,
by Rabbi Rypins, DR.. Hess and DIR.
Deinard of Minneapolis.
Since that time the membership
has increased and the activities Of the
congregation have broadened.
Last year Rabbi Jacob I. Meyero-
vitz was called to the pulpit from
Gary, Indiana, and he is the present
incumbent. Earnest, conscientious
and able, he holds the friendship and
respect of the members of the COM
munity and is embarked upon the
work of reorganization and extension
of the work not alone of the congre-
cation itself but also of organizations
which meet in the Temple and which
assist in the development Of the jew
ish life Of the city.
The membership of the congrega-
tion is 215. A Sabbath School holds
classes Saturdays and Sundays. The
choir, recently reorganized, is one of
the best in the city. The cemetery
owned by the congregation has been
enlarged number of times, and due
to the jealous care and attention CIV
en- to this work, it is now one of the
most carefully maintained and one of
the most beautiful cemeteries in the
Twin Cities. A few months ago it's
management was entrusted to sep
arate board of trustees.
Among the organizations meeting
in the Temple building are, the local
section of the Council of Jewish Wom-
en-, the Temple Guild, the Junior
Council, the Temple Alumni Associa-
tion, and Bible Glass. The forma-
tion Of a Temple Club for men has
been under consideration.
The personnel of the membership
of the Congregation has been and is
high, and numbers many of the lead
ing merchants and professional men
of the community who have been ac-
tive in the development of the city
and of the commonwealth itself. To
them, as we'll as to the spiritual lead
ers of the congregation, is due the
prestige and standing of the congre-
cation. If mention is not made of
some of the laymen who in the past
and at the present time have so un-
selfshly and lavishly given of their
time and service to the welfare of the
congregation, it is simply because
there have been so many well deserv-
ing of mention and because it is diff
The American Jewish world., 1922-09-22
September 22, 1922

ST. Paul as a city extends back
over a period of seventy-five years.
st. Paul Jewry as an organized group
extends back over period of sixty
five years. Although the Jew is often
considered as not belonging to the
pioneering class, still as in all Ameri-
can history, when commencing with
the landing of Columbus on American
shores, Jews were there, so too, in
the individual history of our cities
from East to West throughout the
United States, we find the Jew among
the pioneers of the hundreds of COM
munities which have sprung up. St.
Paul is no exception in this respect.
Back in 1857, the Mt Zion Hebrew
Association was formed. The Asso-
citation consisted, even at that early
period, of a fairly large group of
Jewish residents of this city. What
refreshing memories our pasts, re-
called, bring forth. How many of us
have thought, eff we could only re-
turn to our childhood days." AS with
an entire people, individuals too, are
inspired and spurred on to greater ac-
tivities by the achievements of those
who have preceded them, as well as
by their own past achievements. So,
on the 10th anniversary of the Ameri-
can Jewish World, while thinking of
it's past achievements for the COM
munity,-for which there is no claim
of pretentiousness,-we look back
over the span of sixty-fve years for
a greater inspiration, that we may
vision for ourselves the future service
which we may render, and that the
community may vision for itself,
greater and nobler program of
achievements than even those accom-
plished in the past.
We have, accordingly, gathered to-
gether historical reviews of the more
important and older organizations, So
cial, educational, religious and phil
anthropic. Of necessity, it is impos-
sible to review the history of each
and every institution, for that would
require the publication not of good
sized magazine, but truthfully, of
series of books. Among the general
philanthropic organizations of the
community, however, the history of
a number Of women's organizations
have been omitted. This was not due
to oversight, but to the inability of
the organizations themselves, for lack
Of data at hand, to present histori-
cal review of those organizations,
within the time required. We refer
to the Council of Jewish Women,
which is at the present headed by Mrs.
Harry Pollack, and to the ST. Paul
Chapter of Hadassah, at the present
The American Jewish world., 1922-09-22

headed by Mrs. L.. R. Weiss. Both
of these organizations were formed
approximately twenty-five years ago.,
and are branches Of National organi-
cations. Each within it's particular
sphere, the former in rendering con-
structive aid for Jews in America, and
the latter in it's assistance of the
cause of Zionism and Palestine, are
organizations whose work is entitled
to place in the history of St. Paul's
Jewish life.
And now, returning to our memo
ries of the past, and with an express
sion of thanks to those who have as
sisted us in compiling same, we throw
open these pages in our little Book Of
Memories.
The American Jewish world., 1922-09-22
ISTORY OF MOUNT ZION
HEBREW CONGREGATION
BY SYLVAN e. HESS

The history of Mount Zion Hebrew
Congregation is very closely identified
with the development of the Jewish
Community of St. Paul. It's origin
reaches back the full space of two
thirds of century.
In 1857, year before Minnesota
achieved statehood, a small number
of Jewish citizens living in St. Paul
and surrounding settlements caused
to be enacted by the territorial legis-
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-11-02
SWAlNP.R0OT FOR
KIDNEY AILMENTS

There Il only one medicine that really
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Dr.. Kilmers swamp-Root stands the
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A Lady Of Distinction

Il recognized by the delicate ftsd
ing influence Of the perfume she q
A hath with Cuticura Soap md
water to thoroughly cleanse tie -
followed by a busting with Cun
Talcum powder usually means d
sweet, healthy skin.-Advertisen1
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-11-02
Froo Carries Young In Pouch.

Lions symbolic Africa tigers. Asia !;
and the kangarOos. Australia. but
South Americas most characteristic
creature is the frog, says A. Kingsley
Noble In the Mentor Magazine. There
are no important mammals in South
America, but there are more kinds Of
frogs there than anywhere else In the
world. OF these there Is no more In
teresting one than the marsupial frog,
which carries Its young in a pouch on
its back. Noble spent many days with
Harvard museum Of comparative
zoology expedition studying South
American frogs.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-11-02
Let This Mind es In You.

Let this mind be in you, which was
also In Christ Jesus. Let nothing be
done through strife or vainglory; but
in lowliness Of mind let each esteem
other better than themselves.-Philip-
plans 2:5, 8.