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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-12-19
BILL OF COMPLAINT FILED IN
DUTTERER WILL SUIT.

Attorneys for the heirs of the late
Jacob H. Dutterer, who have insti
tuted suit in the Jefferson Circuit
Court to set his will aside, have FLED
their bill of complaint in the office OF
the Circuit Clerk, setting forth THEN
reasons for their action. The de-
PENDANTS named in the bill are j
Henry Dutterer, in his own right
and as executor of the will, R.
Stanley Dutterer, coexecutor, Mrs.
Flora M. Logan, and George Logan,
her husband.
Paragraph 8 of Mr.. Dutterer's will
which was executed the 10th of
June, 1921, contains provisions fav-
orable to j. Henry Dutterer, and
forms the basis of the suit. The
paragraph reads:
"Third-I advise and bequeath to
my son J. Henry Dutterer the farm
on which l now reside containing 80
acres, more or less, with the improve
ments and orchard thereon, and di-
rectthat my son, ]. Henry Dutterer,
shall pay to my other five children,
Virginia F. linn, Bessie M. Rover,
Sarah A. Flynn, Flora K. Logan, and
Robt. S. Dutterer, the sum of $4,000
each, to be divided into five annual
payments of four hundred dollars
each, and without interest. | fur
ther direct that he shall not have
possession of the % acres of the
orchard land and buildings thereon
until the death of my wife, Sarah E..
Dutterer. He shall come into pos
session of the orchard at my death
and shall pay to my wife Sarah E.
Dutterer, one-fourth of the proceeds
of said orchard yearly for her sup
port during her natural life, and
direct that he shall look after my
wife after my death and provide for
her comforts at her expense and
without compensation for sal SER
vices"
According to- the averments of the
bill filed the property given to j.
Henry Dutterer in the above para
graph of his fathers will is worth
$4,000, and that this bequest is far
out of proportion to the bequests
given any of the other heirs. Undue
influence on the part of J. Henry
DuIISIcf over lue HlluQ ana Will OF
his father at the time the latter ex-
ecuted his will is the charge. Mr..
Dutterer was ~ Years old when he
made his will, and according to other
averments, had become afflicted with
the infrmities of age.
Plaintiffs further charge that J.
Henry Dutterer, knowing of the
weakened condition of said testator.
and having great influence with and
over him, unduly and fraudulently
exercised an undue influence and
control over the said Jacob Fl. Dut-
terer, and by reason thereof the will
and mind of the said Jacob HI. Dut-
terer was wholly overwhelmed by the
influence, will, and mind of the said
j. Henry Dutterer to the extent that
he unduly and fraudulently influenc-
ed the said testator in the execution
of that provision of the purported
viii above set out.
The plaintiffs pray a jury trial to
determine whether the alleged undue
influence was exercised.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-12-19
COUNTY COURT DECLINES TO
CONDEMN LAND FOR NEW
MARTINSBURG ROAD.

At a meeting of the Jefferson
County Court last Saturday, District
Road Engineer B. E. Gray was pres
ent, and asked the court to direct
its president to sign various notices
Of condemnation Of land to be serv-
ed on the owners Of the land through
which the proposed new Charles
Town and Kearneysville- Martinsburg
road is to run. After lengthy dis
cussion by the Engineer and by
numerous citizens interested, the
court declined to take the action
asked. 1t is not known what steps
will now be taken by the road Com
mission, whether they will defer to
ne wishes of the Court and run the
road over an established route, OF
proceed to condemn the land them
selves.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-12-19
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

To the Stockholders of the jefferson
Bank & Trust Co.
Notice is hereby given that gen
eral meeting of the Stockholders of
the jefferson Bank & Trust Com
pany, corporation created under
the laws of the State of West Vir-
GINA, will be held in their Banking
Rooms in Charles Town, w. Va, on
the 18th day of January, 1928, at
II O'Clock a. M, for the purpose of
electing a Board of Directors and
transacting any other business which
may lawfully be done by the Stock
holders in general meeting.
w. A. Higgs, President.
H. N. Watson. Cashier.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-12-19
SNYDER BARN BURNED.

The barn on the Snyder farm
West Shenstone,' near Summit
Point, this count. tenanted by Mr..
Henry, was destroyed by fire We'd
nesday evening, causing a loss of
probably $4,000. A h, bailing ma
chine had been at wcg at the barn,
and soon after it Lett one of the
bales of hay was fouad to be on fire.
1t could not be extinguished and the
fire soon spread to The barn and got
beyond control. The barn was en-
tirely destroyed, together with the
crops, farming implements, etc, and
bunch of hogs was burned to
death. The barn was probably worth
$4,000, with an insurance of $4,000
placed by Washington, Alexander &
Cooke. Mr.. Henry's loss on crops
and implements will be in the neigh
borhood of $4,000, with an insurance
of $1,000.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-12-19

Nearly everybody uses some kind
of attractively designed and coiored
Seal to decorate letters and packages
mailed during the Christmas season.
During the past fifteen years, the
Health Seals have become increas-
ing popular because they are sold for
the purpose of raising money to tight
tuberculosis, known throughout the
world as the great white plague"
These annual campaigns in Decem-
Der are not conducted as COM
mercial enterprise, but by volunteer
organizations composed of public
spirited citizens in behalf of a great
humanitarian cause. By the pur-
chase of the Health Seals evey man,
woman and child has an opportunity
TO help save many lives that otherwise
would become victims of cruel dl-
sease that has caused more misery
and economic loss than all the
plaques that have afflicted the world.
Many people call them Red Cross
Seals, but they have no connection at
all with the work of the American
Red Cross. The cross used on the
Seal is red and is the worldwide
emblem of the great fight being
waged against tuberculosis. Under
that sign, the brilliant double-barred
cross, the work of the National Tub
erculosis Association and its affiliat-
ed state and local associations has
progressed so successfully that the
death rate from tuberculosis in the
United States has been reduced from
100000 to 100000 a year. That
saving OF human life has been made
possible because people bought the
.1ealth Seals during the Christmas
season.
In this state the campaign is under
the direction of the West Virginia
tuberculosis Association with head
quarters at Charleston. During the
last two years the work of the as
location has progressed rapidly.
jurveys have been made In seven
cen counties, tuberculosis clinics
lave been conducted in ten cities,
public health nurses have been en-
ployed in ten counties and over forty
thousand school children have been
enrolled in the Modern Health Cru
sade, a practical plan for enlisting
children in the daily practice of the
rules of hygiene. The association is
asking the public to purchase $780,
900 Seals this December so that the
campaign to cure and prevent tuber-
culosis can be waged more vigorous
ly in 1928. Buy these Christmas
Health Seals and help Stamp" out
tuberculosis
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-12-19
ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCK
HOLDERS

The annual meeting of the Stock
holders of the Charles Town Horse
Show Association will be held in the
Court House in Charles Town, w.
Va, Tuesday, January 9, 1923. at 2
p; m. All stockholders are urged to
attend. The object of the meeting
to elect directors for the ensuing
year, and to transact any other bust.
ness that may properly come before
the annual meeting.
7. T. Perry, President.
J. L. Luke, Secretary.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-12-19

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Medicine
Halls Catarrh Medicine has been taken
by catarrh sufferers for the past thirty
five years. and has become known as the
most reliable remedy for Catarrh Halls
Catarrh Medicine acts thru the Blood on
the Mucous surfaces. expelling the Pol
son from the Blood and healing the dis
eased portions.
After you have taken Halls Catarrh
Medicine for short time you will see a
great Improvement in your general
health. Start taking Halls Catarrf Medi-
cine at once and get rid OF catarrh. Send
for testimonials free
E. J. CHENEY & CO. Toledo Ohio
Bold By al Druggists, 75c.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-12-19

The Jacobs feed mill at Kabletown
has resumed operation. Fire destroy
ed the building occupied as mill on
September 16 and that it should be
rebuilt and at work again within
three months is a testimony to the
energy and enterprise of the pro-
prietors.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-12-19
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

The annual meeting of the Stock
holders of the Farmers and Mer-
chants Deposit Company will be held
In the directors room of the com.
pany in Charles Town, w. Va, at
noon, January 9, 1928, to elect a
board of directors for the ensuing
year and for the transaction of anv
other business appropriate for an
annual meeting.
r. L. Withers, President.
5. Lee Phillips, Cashier.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-12-19
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the National Citizens
Bank will be held in the directors
room of said bank, on Tuesday
January 8, 1928, at 10 o'clock a. m.
for the purpose of electing a Board
Of Directors for the ensuing year and
for the transaction of such othe,
business as may properly come be-
said meeting.
G. f. HUGHES, President.
A. n. s. MORGAN, Cashier.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-12-19
CALL FOR JEFFERSON COUNTY
BONDS,

Dec. 15, 1922.
Notice is hereby given that the
following Jefferson County Bonds
are hereby called in and are payable
at the Office of he Sheriff of Jeffer-
son County at any time after this
date.
Issue of 1917
Nos. 81. SO, 80, 100, 101, 225,
$500 each.
Nos. 312, 313, $1,000 each.
Interest on the above named
bonds will cease on December 3Oth,
1922.
Copy Teste:
Chas. A. Johnson, Clerk.
Dec. Is, 1922.
N. R. ROBERTS,
President Of the County Court of
jefferson County, w, Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-12-19
NOTICE.

To all Members of the Charles Town
& Summit Point Building and
Loan Association.
As Christmas Day comes on Mon
day this year, 1922, the regular day
for the receiving of dues by the
Treasurer of the Association, the
Office of the Treasurer will be open
on Tuesday, December 26, 1922, for
the collection of dues. The Treasur-
er's office will also be open as usual
on Monday, January l, 1928.
Clayton L. Haines, Treasurer.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-12-19
WILL RECEIPT FOR TAXES

l will be at Hotel Connor, Harpers
Ferry, on Thursday, December 21.
from $50 to 4:30 for the purpose of
receipting for taxes paid
W. B. ALDER,
Deputy Sheriff.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-12-19
LOST,

A bunch of keys, on the road be-
tween Mr.. Polhamus and the N. &
W. railroad, or in the gentleman's
car who picked up boy for a ride.
Finder will please leave at
Spirit of jefferson Office.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-12-19

Most disfiguring skin eruptions,
scrofula, pin1ples, rashes, ETC., are
due to impure blood. Burdock Blood
Bitters as cleansing blood tonic, is
well recommended. $1.25 at all
stores
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-12-19

The County Court of Berkeley
County has ordered the toll gates
off the Williamsport pike and the
road will be taken over by the State
road commission January 1.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-12-19
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Buy a good heating Stove or a
Range from Burns & Marshall
Atwood Sweaters $2,24 at
Eby Bros.
Our line of Winter Underwear is
complete. H. r. Bunting & Co
Blank Deeds of Trust, 10c each, at
the Spirit Office.
Let Munsingwear Union suit you
c. I. Shugart & Son is the Munsing-
wear Store.
Blankets and Comforts-keer
Hawkins" away. Ely Bros.
You get nothing but the best OF
everything in fresh meat at Walls
Meat Market. yesterday Bid.
Hyman wiener pays good prices for
all kinds of junk. Let him know if
you have any.
C. P. Miller sells Victrolas on easy
monthly payments.
Laundry Lists, for sale at the
Spirit of Jefferson office, so cents 6
hundred.
Large stock of New Blankets anc
Comforts at Shugarts.
Get the best Cement and sand
from Burns & Marshall.
C. P. Miller sells Victor, Columbia
and Brunswick Records.
Buy your talking machine of C. P.
Miller.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-12-19

The West Virginia Supreme Court
of Appeals has handed down a de-
cision in the case of Charles E. Blue,
Plaintiff, VS.. Campbell w. Blue, ct
ais, Defendant Below, Appellees, af-
firming the decision of Judge Woods
in the Jefferson Circuit Court, that
Campbell w. Blue was entitled to
one-third interest in the farm and
giving the parties the right to settle
their accounts.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-12-19

See our stock of Christmas Cards
before you buy. Now on sale.
Brown & Hooff.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-12-19
LOST

Gold Eversharp Pencil, initialec
L. o. L. Finder please phone 85-R
All Wool Crepe-the newest in
dress, material at Shugart's.
Call for Moon Girl Butter, none
better, made by Hurwitz Creamery.
All the latest photograph records
at Miiler's.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-12-19
BUILDING LoTs FOR SALE.

bUILDISG LOTS FOR SALE.
For sale, several building lots at
the old Allstadt Toll Gate, sizes and
terms to suit purchasers. Prices
Reasonable. Apply to
w. H. WiItshire,
MAI. z8-u. Melville, w. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-12-19
FOR SALE.

Gilt Edged securities and bonds
drawing six and eight per cent, using
money In commercial enterprises.
Box Sc.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-12-19

What have you to sell for spot
cash? C. r. Wall
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-12-19

Let us bake your fruit cake for
you. Brown Brothers.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-12-19
WANTED,

A buyer for car of little steers.
They will double their weight in one
year without any grain.
c. F. Wall.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-12-19
NOTICE.

Parties having accounts against
the Estate of Miss Eliza Welsh, send
same to G. F. Wall if properly ac-
knowledged.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-12-19
NOTICE.

| hereby give notice to the public
and all concerned that / am not and
will not be responsible for any debts
of Frank Freeman.
Dec. 12-2t$ Matte Freeman.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-12-19

Do you wish some live stock fol
your public sale? | will furnish it.
c. F. Wall.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-12-19
CHRISTMAS TREES.

Vernon Bailey will have Xmas
Trees for sale, in Ransom, from rs
to rs cents each. Why not buy one
from him.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-12-19
FOR RENT.

Six room house, formerly owned
by the late Miss Eliza Welsh, on Mt.
Parvo Ave-, with one room reserved.
Apply to
Dec. IL If. Mi.s Kate WILL
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-12-19
WANTED,
YOUNG HENS FOR SALE.

have for sale twenty nice young
hens. Mis- Kat. w.u
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-12-19
HAY FOR SALE.

Hay for sale-mixed alfalfa and
timothy, clean and bright. $500 a
ton delivered
Jno. Y. Mcdonald.
Dec. 1925 Phone 201-21
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-12-19

Beef by the quarter, wrapped in
cotton. c. F. Wall Co.
The New York herald., 1922-05-28
Many Saved From Severe
Loss by Title Insurance

insurance, but 1t cannot be denied that
there are many bad titles and no one
can know In which class his Is included.
a search must be made to ascertain the
apparent condition of the title, and
though seemingly good a policy of in
surance Is a necessary protection. 1t Is
unnecessary to emphasize all the dan
gers which are so familiar to us in the
history Of titles. such as forgeries. in
valid Wills. dover claims, undiscovered
heirs, defective acknowledgements, illegal
trusts. defective suits and the like, Mn..n
so frequently occur. Many Of such titles
are examined by us and refused insur-
ance, and for this reason we escape
large losses.
In the case of no other class OF in
surance is the cost OF examination OF
the risk so large as in connection with
the insurance of real estate titles, and
this cost usually leaves a comparatively
small margin of the fees to be appor-
toned as a reserve for the payment OF
losses. The officers OF title insurance
companies. therefore, are usually more
or less perturbed when confronted with
the necessity Of meeting a loss. While
i would not advocate a policy of reck-
lessness in the passing OF titles, j do
believe that title companies can go
farther than they are now doing in the
assumption of risks with little. IL any.
danger of having to pay very greatly
increased losses"
The New York herald., 1922-05-28
MORE CONSTRUCTION
REFLECTS OPTIMISM

mo adverse circumstances of any
consequence are affecting building ac-
tiv;ties throughout the country" says
). w. Straus & Co. "ln some places
there are signs OF a slight slowing mp
due to shortage Of building matelialc
or lack of labor in some essential trades
This situation has not as yet developed
seriously, and building operations the
country over are moving along with un-
prncedented magnitude.
The unmistakab!e optimism existing
throughout the business world is re-
Elected in tendency toward increased
construction of commercial types of
buildings. AS the country adjusts IT.
self TO the more active business conG.-
tions that seem likely to ensue from
now on. we shall no doubt see greater
activity in the construction Of Office
buildings. industrial plants. hotels and
other types OF structures used for busi-
ness purposes.
inquiry for capital 10 be used ~
erecting buildings is strcng. and as con-
ditions seem quite well stabilized at this
time and the demand for buildings far
exceeds the supply. there Is every eX-
pectation that these Inquiries will con-
tinue active"
The New York herald., 1922-05-28
Association Wants City
Buses to Run on Broadway

At the hearing before the Transit
Commission last week on the New York
Railway Company lines in Manhattan
the Broadway Association was heard
through its managing director, ]. Cliff
ford r. Foster. who made the following
statement:
THE Broadway Association asks that
its appearance be noted and that there
be made of record In this hearing the
opinion of tie association, as devel-
opel through ieserenda to It's member
ship. that the surface street cars as now
operated on Broadway over the line of
the New York Railways Company afford
an inadequate and generally unsatisfac-
tory means of surface transportation.
That the operation of such cars not
only works to the disadvantage OF those
with property and business interests on
Broa dway In the above respects. but
furthermore serves to retard and inter-
ferc with other modes OF vehicular
traffic on the street and to reduce the
volume of such traffic to an extent which
bears upon the general usefulness of the
street and its value for business pur-
poses.
THAT as a measure OF relief and to
the end that Broadway, as the main
artery of travel from north TO south on
Manhattan Island. may not be obstruct-
ed by the said surface cars and be re-
stored to full usefulness for the mobile
passenger traffic which would naturally
and normally move along that Ftreet
we ask considera ion of the rec mmenda-
ton that the oreration of the said sur
face cars be discontinu d and that there
he subztituted such cars service by
motor buses of modern a d improved
design.
"In support of this recommendation we
ask that the brief fled with the seore-
tary OF the Transit Commission under
date OF March 10. 1922. by the Trans
portation Committee of this organization
be made part of the testimony offered
at this hearing; and
III is further asked that the associ-
alton be afforded the opportunity to offer
further Information and argument as to
The New York herald., 1922-05-28
FOX HILLS SALE PRICES
HIGHER THAN EXPECTED

Col. NJ. II. Axiline. In command Of the
Government Hospital at Fox Hills,
Staten Island. reported yesterday the
total result Of the auction held there by
Charles S. Gerth. OF Gerth's Realty Ex-
perts. on Friday, was S53.299.23. or so
PER cent. more than he expected the
property would bring
THE auction was n success beyond all
expectations" said Col. Axiline. Prices
were realized for materials we never
thought could be obtained under any
conditions All valuable material had
been removed prior to the sale and what
was left for the auction block was of
practically no marketable value. The
knights of Columbus and two Red Cross
buildings were not included i'm the sale
Then one considers that the ninety
hildings sold must be removed before
tly 30th. the prices they brought were
astonishing. AS for the salvage ma :
srial. the Government certainly Jared
exceptionally we'll Take. for example,
four washing machines: at army camp
Gales they bring usually from SIS to
s35 each. while yesterday they brought
S251 each. Steam boilers brought 1915 a
horsepower against S125. did not be-
lieve what was left OF the Fox Hills
Hospital would bring more than $685.
000.r
This was the twelfth United states
Government auction held by Gerth's
Realty Experts. she r'sst important of
Which ras ~ ".s"io< on, Del.
The New York herald., 1922-05-28

(a) The need for better surface trans
porta .ation on Broadway.
(b) The advantages of the modern
motor bus over the street car as ve-
hicle for surface transportation.
C, The advantages which are enjoyed
by other cities where the motor bus has
bee. substituted for street cars on busy
tEoroughfares.
I'D Comparisons OF cost of operation
and upkeep.
~ Types of buses.
OD Additional reasons why Broadway
should be made availa BILE for light mo-
tor vch Gle traffic. &c.
'In bringing this recommendation for
war. at this time. it should be under
tool that the Broadway Association Is
not advocating anything which may oe
construed as nfiscat on of private
property nor. necessarily. the operation
Of the motor buses on this street by the
city.
"'he recommendation is simply for the
substitution of modern motor buses~of
the most improved type for the street
cars, as a relief from traffic handicaps
W Itch Broadway now suffers, and as a
step forward in providing adequate and
satisfactory means of surface trans
portation
II the franchises OF the street rail-
way company must be protected. It is
conceiva BILE, from the standpoint OF this
ass ,ciation. that the New York Rail-
ways Company might, Is measure OF
economy and to promote an Increase OF
travel. undertake to operate motor buses
in lieu OF cars. In such event, and II
there he any 6oubt as to the ultimate
csult OF such change. 1t might even be
arranged that the street railway tracks
remain undisturbed until full opportu-
rity had been given for testing the value
nf the motor bus for permanent use"