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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-02-04
SISTERS DIE WITHIN WEEK.

Mr.. Geo. T. Trundle, Of Bakerton,
this county, has been bereaved by the
death of two of his sisters. who pass
ed away within three DAYS Of each
other. His oldest sister, Mrs. Hester
Ellen Whitaker, aged SO years and 5
months, died at her home in Wash
ington on Monay. January 10, leav-
ing family Of five daughters. five
sisters. besides the brother at Baker
ton. Three days later another sister,
Mrs. Sarah John Kramer, the young
est of the four surviving sisters, and
the widow Of the late James Kramer,
died at her home in Frankfort, Tndi-
ana, at the age of ~ years. Sur
wing Mrs. Kramer are one daughter,
four grandchildren, four sisters. re-
siding in Maryland, and one brother.
Mr.. Geo. T. Trundle. Both were
daughters of the late John A. Trundle
of Buckeystown, Md.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-02-04
ESQ CARS SOLD PER HOUR.

People Of the United States IN
1924 bought Ford ears at the rate Of
more than $50 an hour, twenty-four
hours dav, for the 800 working days
of the year
This remarkable demand, IN a year
Of rather unsettled business condi-
tions, brought TO the Ford Motor
Company the greatest sales record in
its history. Tho domestic retail de-
liveries for 1924 totaled 1878 581
cars and trucks. an increase Of S7,736
over the sale of 1923, the company
announces.
Retail sales Of Ford trucks for the
year went over the 100000 mark for
the first time. exceeding those of
1923 bv 1903.
Retail sales Of Lincoln cars. pro-
duced by division Of the Ford Motor
Company, showed an Increase Of an
proyimatelv 25 per cent. during 1924
over the previous year. il Is Just an
nounced. The sales for the year
totalled 1901 as compared with
co.'s in 1923. Lincoln car sales
abroad also showed an increase.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-02-04
HENRY cLEGG DIES AT PEACH
ER'S MILL.

Mr.. Henry c. Clegg died at the
residence of his sister, Mrs. William
McDonnough, near Peacher's Mill,
last Friday, aged 33 years. He is
survived by his mother, and three
sisters, Mrs. William Corbin, of near
Martinsburg; Mrs. Jasper Barren, of
Hagerstown; Mrs, Lottie Melon
nough, at whose home he died; and
four brothers, Messrs. Richard Clegg,
near Middleway; Charles Clegg, at
Engle, this county; James Clegg. at
Bolivar; and Philip, at Slicksville, Pa
Funeral services were held on Sunday
at the residence Of his sister, Rev.
Goodwin Frazer, pastor of the
Charles Town Baptist Church con-
Quoting the services. The, interment
was made in Edge Hill Cemetery, in
Charles Town. The Patriotic Order
Sons of America, of which the de-
ceased was member took part in the
services.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-02-04
STATE FRUIT GROWERS TO
MEET FOR ANNUAL
CONFERENCE.
Meeting to be held in Romney, w. Va
February and 6.

Much interest is being shown by
the fruit growers of West Virginia
in the coming meeting of the West
Virginia Horticultural Society, which
Will be held in Romney, February 5
and 6. The leaders in fruit growing
from the various sections in West
Virginia, as well as those from Mary
land, Pennsylvania, and Virginia,
will meet together to discuss prob
lens dealing with the production and
marketing of the increasing fruit
crop which is making West Virginia
well-known as a fruit state. Men of
national authority will be present to
take part in the discussions.
This will be the thirty-second an
nual meeting of the Society, which is
the oldest agricultural organization
in the state. This society has for its
object the advancement of the
science and art of fruit, vegetable,
and flower growing for the mutual
good of its members and the people
of the state. Everyone interested in
any way in fruit growing is invited
to attend any or all meetings.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-02-04
SONS OF CONFEDERATE VET
ERAN APPOINTMENTS.

Hon. G. W. Sidebottom, of Hunt
ington, Commander of the West Vir-
ginia Division, Sons of Confederate
Veterans, announces the following
appointments on his staff:
Adjutant and Chief of Staff, J. B.
Taylor, Huntington, w. Va.
Judge Advocate, t. w. Peyton,
Huntington, W. Va
Inspector, G. N. Wilson, Elkins,
w. Va
Surgeon, DR.. c. 7. Taylor. Hunt
ington, w. Va.
Color Bearer, C. H. Ricketts,,
Huntington, W. Va.
Historian, w. B. Burdette, Lewis
burg, w. Va.
G. L. Haines, Commissary, Charles
Town, W. Va.
Official ladies to represent the West
Virginia Division on my staff are as
follows:
Matron of Honor, Mrs. Elizabeth
Bradford, Charleston.
Chaperone, Mrs. Mary Vinson
Clarke, West Moreland.
Sponsor, Mrs. Amizetta Northcott
White, Huntington, w. Va.
Maids of Honor. Miss Jane Adams,
Huntington, W Va; Miss Helena
Stewart, Huntington, w Va; Miss
Elsie Falwell, Kenova, w Va
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-02-04
PARENT-TEACHERS' MEETING
POSTPONED.

Mr.. Leslie D. Kline, Division Sup
erintendent of Clarke and Frederick
counties, was unable to fill his ap-
pointment in Charles Town Thurs
day, where he was to address the
Parent Teachers Associate n. T h e
meeting was postponed until Thurs
day, February IL, on account of the
snow and the drifted roads, which
make it impossible for travel.
Are you a parent
Have you child in our Graded or
High School?
Are you deeply interested in the
welfare of our school?
If SO, we want you to know that
a Parent-Teacher Association has
been formed and that you are urged
to join.
The object of this association being
to promote cooperation between
parents and teachers; to bring home
and school in closer touch. There
are between four and five hundred
homes represented in our school.
If ysu will look into the matter you
will feel that Charles Town should
get in line and strive for some of the
good things that have been achieved
in ether communities
Shenandoah Junction has had a
successful organization under the
leadership of Mr.. Robert McGarry
for several years.
An interesting program is arranged
which viii take up part of the hour
Please come promptly.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-02-04
SHENANDOAH VALLEY FIXES
$76.s77 AS 1875 MONEY GOAL

The sum S76,677 is the total fixed
by it's Board Of Directors to be rails
ed in the thirteen counties to finance
the activities Of the Shenandoah VAL
ley, Inc, n the year 1925, This sum
includes $26,S7T in unsubscrihed
quotas az the 1924 fund and a new
assessment Of $50. 900 for this year
The sum of $22,f73 was subscribed
last year. only 81 .664 Of which re-
mains uncollected
The decision 70 make $4,000 the
financial goal for 1926 was reached
at the meeting of the Board of Di-
rectors ut the home of President
Benchoff. at Woodstock, Thursday
night Ii was proposed to try to COLI
lect the same quotas as fixed for
1924. as we'll as collect the unsub-
scribed portions OF the 1924 quotas.
Only two counties of the thirteen
raised their full quota in 1924. They
were Page and Warren Warren
raised $500 and has paid all that sum
into the treasury with the exception
of SIS. Page collected $2i more
than It's assessed quota of $i650 and
has paid il all into the treasury.
None of the other counties collected
so per cent. Of their quotas.
The amounts, which each county is
expected TO raise this year, are as
follows
- II
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-02-04
FARMERS MEETING POSTPONED
UNTIL FEBRUARY 7TH.

A public meeting of the farmers of
the county which was called for 2 80
O'Clock Saturday afternoon in the
Court House, has been postponed on
account of the weather until Satur-
day, February 9TH, at the same hour
and place. The object of the meet
ing is to discuss the advisability Of
establishing corn cannery in
Charles Town.
Considerable outside capital isint-
crested in the project provided there
is sufficient acreage of corn assured
to justify the building of the cannery.
The canning of corn is quite an
important industry in the adjoining
counties in Maryland, and has proven
successful there over long period of
years; in most instances the farmers
have found it more profitable to grow
sugar corn for canning purposes than
the ordinary field corn. Conditions
as to soil, climate and transportation
costs are similar to those that prevail
in Frederick County, Maryland,
which is one of the large. corn canning
centers of the East. and II Is felt by
a number of parties who have had
experience in the business that this
section is ideal for the successful
operation of a corn canning plant.
The farmers of the county are in
vited to attend this meeting TO hear
the matter discussed as to the bene-
fits that will accrue from such an
institution, and It is felt by the par
ties, who nave investigation the prop
osition, that it will be great benefit
to the farmers.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-02-04
KILLED BY TRAIN AT FERRY

Ia the presence of a number of hor
rified hystanders on the station plat
form in Harpers Ferry last Wednes-
day morning James Henrietta was
struck and killed BY a southbound
Baltimore and Ohio valley branch
train, while companion. shorty
Newton, escaped with a few bruises
and decorations.
The two men were employed on the
track and both were intently engaged
IN the operation of thawing out a
frozen cross over switch, using blow
torch for this purpose. IL is believed
the noise made BIZ the torch drown
ed that due to the approaching train
coming off the main line to the bran
ch and both men were utterly una
ware of their extremity The tray
edy took place at the northern end Of
the bridge in view of waiting passen-
gers and spectators. The latter first
saw the approach Of the passenger
train which was one from Baltimore
to Winchester, and endeavored to
wave down the engineer to no avail.
Henrietta was hurled beneath the
fet or more. His back was broken
anu one leg fractured. NeWtVn WAS
hurled clear of the train into the
snow.
The body of the dead man was
taken in charge by Funeral Director
Echols, Of Bolivar.
The deceased had been in the COM
pany's employ about 35 years. He
was IS years of age and resident Of
s. Heck, Nd. Surviving arc his
widow, two daughters and one son.
all Of Sandy Hook
Mr. Henrietta was one of the com-
pany's most highly esteemed section
foreman and his ability was such that
on different occasions he had Off
eiated in the absence of the road sup
ervisor He was a native Of Zoar
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-02-04
TO AVOID FIRES.

Charleston, January II. - The
State Fire Marshal department has
listed a few things that may profit
ably be avoided this year, having in
mind at the time of the listing causes
for the 976 West Virginia fires that
in the last calendar year destroyed
S6,77S, 1923 worth of property. Some
of the things tc avoid are:
Leaving current on electric iron
while answering the telephone or
doorbell.
Hanging electric cords over
hooks, nails or machinery.
mot screening open CRATES, fire
places and gas stoves.
Letting children build or play
with bonfires and have access TO and
play with matches.
Using combustible lamp shades or
decorations on lamp globes or electric
fixtures.
Throwing waste paper, excelsior
or other packing materials into the
basement.
"Thawing frozen water pipes with
torch or flame.
'Installing stoves and smokepipes
too near unprotected woodwork.
Storing ashes in wooden boxes or
barrels.
Smoking in barns, garages, dry
cleaning rooms and like places.
Installing swinging gas brackets
and installing gas brackets. near win
dows, shelves or merchandise.
Letting oily waste or paint rags
lie around.
Cleaning gloves or fabrics indoors
with gasoline.
mot grounding machinery subject
to static electrical charges.
Using lantern where gasoline is
used or stored
Smoking or running the motor
while the auto tank is being filled.
Looking for gas leak with a
match or candle"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-02-04
PNEUMONIA DAYS HERE; DEATH
PEAK APPROACHES

More persons will die this year of
pneumonia than from any other dis
ease and the pneumonia death peak
will be February, if this years death
records keep pace with last, State
Health Commissioner Henshaw said.
There were 1850 deaths from this
cause last year, which means, there
must have been at least 1900 cases
in the state. as about one out Of every
four persons who contract the dis
ease, dies. knowledge of prevention
is the best weapon in combating
pneumonia, declares the Commission
err.
Numbered among victims of pneu-
monia are persons who are over
worked or otherwise run down." al
coholic drinkers, overturned ath-
letes, sufferers from chronic all
ments, those who expose themselves
to wet and cold, or those whose re-
sistance is lowered by dissipation.
1t is explained that pneumonia is
not due to cold weather because the
disease is rare in Arctic regions, but
our mode of living in winter causes
the prevalence at that time
Pneumonia is highly infectious and
strict isolation of cases Is necessary
for the protection Of all, is the state
ment made.
The disease is hard to detect be-
cause of its close relation to bron-
chitis and influenza. Health officials
declare that there are four distinct
types of pneumonia germs, and that
vaccination has been developed
against thee types, or the three most
common forms Of the disease. Per-
sons, whose work exposes them to
wet and cold, are especially encour-
aged to seek vaccination.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-02-04
BUILDERS CONTINUE no GROW.

Notwithstanding the deep snow
and the severe winter weather of last
Sunday, the Builders Glass Of the
Charles Town Nj. f. Church. South.
had an attendance Of SO. with five
new members, which brought the en-
rollment up TO hi. If the weather
permits, the class expects an attend
ance of 100 or more next Sunday,
and to bring their enrolment up to
$50. This class most cordially ex-
tends an invitation to all men in the
community, who are not attending
any other Sunday School, to meet
with them next Sunday morning, at
9 80 Visitors are also invited.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-02-04

The Directors, of their meeting,
did not formulate a plan TO collect
this fund. I. ID. Sites. the present
finance collector. was continued In
office until decision is reached on
the finance-collection policy.
Associate memberships were also
created. and Roanoke and Hagers-
town in the two ends of the Valley
viii be asked TO Join the organization
on that basis. Associate member
ships y no representation on the
Board Directors, but they will be
given lal show In the advertise
ing q re Shenandoah Valley The
Diree also accented the amend-
ment be bylaws. offered by Mai.
Role 81 the general meeting. in
Harris obnrg, January IS. for the
appoir eat Of alternates from each
county wao shall st IN the Roard
meetine n case Of the absence Of a
directo
G. p. Nair was elected director
from Allegheny county.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-02-04
RANSOM COUNCIL HOLDS REGU.
LAR MONTHLY MEETING.

The Ransom City Council held its
regular monthly meeting on last
Monday with Mayor j. T. Casey, and
H A. Alger. c. w. Order, C. Fl. Gay
hart, N. O. Fellers and Henry Miller.
Councilmen; O. L. Watson, Recorder;
George A. Rouzee, Tax Collector, and
Elmer G. Ronemus, Treasurer, pres
ent.
The following were appointed
members of the Street Committee
G. B. Printz, H. A. Alger and Henry
Miller.
A Committee to compile the Ordi-
nance was appointed, as follows-C.
w. Crider. Charles Gayhart and o. L
Watson.
Mr.. Elmer G. Ronemus was elected
City Treasurer for the ensuing year.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-02-04
RTDDIcK--RAU.

The wedding Of Miss Wilhelmina
Stuart, daughter Of Mrs. William O.
Rau. and DIR. Arch Lockhart Riddick,
of High Point, N. c., took place We'd
nesday. the twenty-eight of January.
at twelve noon. at the Studio of
Allied Arts, in Washington. The
ceremony was performed by Rev.
William w. Lambert, Of North Caro-
lima, in the presence Of a small group
of relatives and intimate friends.
Preceding the wedding march Miss
Dick Root sang '9The Gypsy Trail /"
and "Calm AS the Night" accountant
ed by the piano. violin and cello.
Following the marriage was an in
formal luncheon at the White Pea
cock. DR. Riddick is a graduate Of
Guilford College, N. c., and of the
John Hopkins Medical School. He
has been practicing in Washington
for several years. After short trip
to Philadelphia and Atlantic City.
DR. and Mrs. Riddick win be az home
at1204 Sixteenth street, Washington,
d. G.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-02-04
HOSPITAL DONATION DAY.

There will be another donation
day for the Charles Town Hospital
soon. the date to be fixed later
Among articles needed are counter
panes and sheets 72x90; pillow cases
S6x32. Let everybody bear it in mind
and be prepared to donate something
useful in the way of supplies or pro-
visions
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-02-04
A SUCCESS.

TUESDAY night that
. not prevent the
Charles Town from
portunity to hear
they have that
audience greeted
Quartette. at the
sday evening, in
d-like storm, and a
able program was
Epl. representations
instrumental, violin
p, delighted the APP
Re for over two
Club is re-
ations on the two
Fit has been instru-
Rg here this winter
public the benefit
treat.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-02-04

.
Eed a program of the
be Philadelphia High
and note that Miss
Daughter of our for
\ DIR. NJ. Clayton
! a Freshman" is
player on the violin.
pc of the most ac-
4 players in the coun-
IND also took part in
be Mcdowell Club
evening of January
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-02-04
WED IN HAGERsTowN.

Mr.. Robert H. Cooksey, Of Charles
Town, and Miss Florence F, Fidinger,
Of Charles Town, were married in
Hagerstown, Md, last Saturday.
January 31st.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-02-04
DIT COURT

81, indicted by the
week, for selling
n, was the first man
hen the petit jury APP
for duty on Tuesday.
accusing witnesses
IRE Grover Young, of
IND Walter Poston, of
both of whom were
Inting the Almshouse
the alleged liquor
made last fall. The
1elled to specify the
sale of liquor took
n thus limited in its
Xficult to prove the
used submitted evil
the day the alleged
3 been effected that
erland, Maryland, on
Blibi claim was sup
icient testimony to
be minds of the jury,
rive at an agreement
colored, indicted for
n. c. Winebrenner &
le warehouse, in
N Friday afternoon.
when a quantity of
Eco and other mer-
olen, entered a plea
Finally arraigned for
ncs was fixed at one
ntiary.
granting absolute di-
be were entered. In
limited divorce had
b years previous to
In one of the cases
1etitioned by the hus-
T Wilmer Clipp VS..
In the second the
intiff. She is Mrs.
les, who was decreed
William Buckles,
the privilege of re-
len name of Frances
piel, the only surviv-
Good Hope colored
at Mechanicstown,
or the sale of the
to satisfy a claim Of
nber Co. and to pay
BY, to Zion Baptist
Is Town in discharg-
81 latter congregation.
|6hal Bank of Wash
Magruder; judgment
b the sum of S740.2 &c
A costs.
apps and others VS..
ID others; a stay of
before special conf
proceed to sell prop
fo give aggrieved par
a1ptv to present their
1T Virginia Court of
{}dicted for assaulting
III A. Smith. plead
6harge. The penalty
him was 80 days in
~ $4,000.
xprs were drawn on
ke the places of
MI account of sickness.
in the new list
Nh James G. Shirley,
B. Wiltshire, r. w
ghtstine, E. Russell
Timley, and T. w.
tancis E. Gum, in
essory in the robbery
Ter warehouse, occu-
pesday and half of
ry returning a YER
His trial was fol-
Horace Blount, a
4lored man. charged
moonshine liquor.
were needed to
es for and against
geems to have had
finding him guilty.
e State against Mil
Eted at the present
4rt on a charge of
ulting Mr.. Hicks.
No has been around
| the past few years,
&Ry. The assault oc-
lexis ago in front of
estaurant, just after
lie out on the street.
a verdict of guilty
Battery and recon-
the mercy of the
Ia State against Will
9TH stealing the auto
ros., of Shepherds
ued until the next
tate against Chester
Bakerton, under in
ping two stills and a
moonshine, was set
which time the court
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-02-04
COUNTY COURT I'm REGULAR
SESSION.

The County Court with N. R. Rob-
erts presiding, opening its regular
January term, January 26, was in
session two days. Exonerations
were allowed J. NJ Rush, of Shep-
herdstown, on personal property, as
sessed at $3.50; to David Taylor, Jr,
Charles Town Corporation on real es-
tate vlued at $500, and to c. T.
Enigle in Middleway District, on real
estate of the value of $f44.
A petition signed by a number of
property owners, at Shenandoah
Junction. was submitted to the court
asking that all the streets and alleys
of the Junction be opened to public
use. In opening such thoroughfares
the petitioners ask that the original
plat of Shasta be followed in locating
them. No action was taken on the
petition, the court holding the view
that until the town is duly incorporat-
ed that nothing can legally be done
in opening streets and alleys.
1t was ordered that Sheriff Moler
be charged with s8014, the amount
paid into the county treasNEr by the
state auditor for the redemption of
delinquent lands
Final action was taken by the
court in rejecting the petition of d.
W. Clipp, who asked for a right of
way from his farm, in Middleway
District, to the Leetown and Middle
way pike over the lands of j. s. Carr
and Vanmeter Brothers Commits
sioners Roberts, Moore and Knott
were the viewers who reported to the
court that such right of way would
cost excessively, and for this reason
the court refused to grant the relief
sought.
Albert T. Moler and E. L. Colds
borough, recently appointed as JUS
tees of the Peace, in Shepherdstown
Dist~i qualified for their respec-
tive positions by giving the required
bond. Both are now full-fledged
limbs of the law
Miss Jen. Fl. Phillips made applica-
ton for appointment as Notary
Public.
Justices of the Peace collected
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-02-04

. Warfant was 0rdere0 drawn IN
favor Of J. Edward Wilt out of the
Sinking Fund for $4,000 to take up
Jefferson County Bond. No. So, issue
of 1917 held by said Wilt.
A. W. McDonald's heirs were exon
Grated from erroneous assessment on
$4,000 Real Estate, Charles Town
District for 1924.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-02-04

Mrs. Robert Grandstaff and Miss
Clara Leslie entertained the Dramatic
Club Wednesday.
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And What About You. =?

Depressed by intestinal disorders,
skin and stomachtroubles, lowered
vitality, they found relief in one
simple fresh food