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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-01-21
LEGIsLAruRE REeINs WORK


The initial session Of the West Nir-
gsnla Legislature for 1925 convened
6h8rleston las, Wednesday and or
gained By electing the various offle-
ers. for the two branches.
senator Charles G.. Coffman. from
HaEFfson county, was elected preSid-
ent OF the Senate with John r. Har-
ris, Of Wood county, clerk: Herbert
Skeen, of Jackson county. sergeant
alarms; John Hallanan, of Caheli
county. assistant sergeant.at-arns.
and " L. Masevie. Of Richie coun-
" aeorkeeper
Delegate Edwin NJ. keatley, from
kanawha county WAS selected speak,
er Of the house. with Stanley nj Hold
ges, Pcndleton county. as clerk /:
". n Curtus, Ohio county, sergeant
alarms, and William II Hutchinson.
Roane county doorkeeper.
The republicans are in control Of
both branches Of the legislature and
naturally all Of the above Officers are
of thai political persuasion.
This session Of the legislature viii
only pass such laws rs are recommen.
ded BY the governor as emergency
measures needed 20 keep the wheels
Of government properly functioning
All other bills introduced will GO over
until final session in March. One
Of the emergency measures to occupy
the attention Of this session is one
to authorize the issuance of the re-
manning 100000 road bonds.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-01-21
ZION EPISCOPAL HOLDS RE
CEPTION

The Congregational reception of
Zion Episcopal Church drew a large
crowd to the parish house on Thurs
day evening, quite a number coming
from the country, also from Harpers
Ferry and MillviiIe Potted plants
decorated the room and members of
the congregation served as a receipt
ion committee. Rev. Conrad II.
Goodwin gave short address of well
come addressing his remarks parti-
cularly to the new members who had
lately come into the church He was
followed by Forrest w. Brown Jun
Tor Warden of the church, after which
a most enjoyable musical was render
ed. Instrumental music was given
by Mrs. Goodwin Mrs Spengler and
Mrs. Getzendanner, with two vocal
numbers by Miss Louise Gardner A
male quartette composed of Messrs.
J. B. Brazier. H 0rndorff. Thomas
c Bowling and J w Trapnell render
ed well number of old melodies.
The company was then invited down.
stairs and delicious supper was
served by the ladies.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-01-21
p. o. s. OF A. ELECT AT
KEARNEYSVILLE

Washington Camp, No. 80, Patriot
ic Order Sons of America, of Kear-
neysville, held an interesting session
Wednesday night at which time new
ly elected officers were installed. Dis
trict President J. H. Mcgaha, of
Charles Town, presided at the install
lation. Others present from Charles
Town were Joseph Fleming, r. L.
Rodgers, N. o. Fellers and w. x.
Arey. Refreshments we're served
during the evening. The officers for
the ensuing term are as follows:
Past PRESIDENT. O, Everhart.
President-George H. Cox.
Vice-Presidens-Max Brown
Master Of Forms-S. w. Thomas.
Recording Secretary-A. E. Trus-
sell.
Financial Secretary-W. E. Wilt.
Treasurer p. Hopper
Conductor-Charles Turner.
Inspector-C. II. Fleming.
Guard-R NJ Everhart, Jr.
Chaplain-C. f. Rutherford.
Right Sentinel-R f Tucker.
Left Sentinel. F. Amey.
Trustees-John p Hopper, J r.
Amey and w. Wilt.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-01-21
n R. ROBERTS REELECTED
PRESIDENT OF COUNTY COURT.

The County Court of jefferson
County held its first session Of the
year on last Friday, President of the
Court Nelson r. Roberts. and Com
missioners c. Fl. Moore. Or. s. r..
Knott, J Gregg Gibson and Geo. r.
Shirley. and Clerk Charles A john
son being present.
Commissioner Nelson r. Roberts
was reelected President eff the
Court for the ensuing year.
Various road and other claims
against the County were acted upon.
The Court had before it two petit
tons from sundry citizens and tax
payers in Shepherdstown District for
the appointment of a Justice of the
Peace in said District until the next
general election, one IN favor Of
Albert 7 Moler. and the other in
favor of E. l.. Goldshoro. After due
consideration the Court appointed
both petitioners to said Offices, allow
ing them the privilege of qualifying
in vacation of Court on complying
with the law
The regular January Term of the
Court will convene on Monday, the
26th
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-01-21
PARENT TEACHERS
ASSOCIATION.

Are you a parent
Have you a child in our Graded or
High School?
Are you deeply interested in the
welfare of our school7
Ii 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.
Do you know what Parent-Teacher
Associations have accomplished in
other places?
If you 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 other communities.
Shenandoah Junction has had a
successful organization under the
leadership of Mr.. Robert McGarry
for several years.
There will be a meeting on Thurs
day. January Goth, at 3 80 p NJ, in
the Graded School auditorium There
will be some permanent officers
chosen and all parents are expected.
An interesting program Is arranged
which will take up part Of the hour.
Please come promptly.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-01-21
FERRY BOAT AT MANNING'S
BREAKS AWAY.

The County Ferry boat at Man
ning's broke away from the cable
whilst crossing the Shenandoah river
last Saturday afternoon. 1t carried
three wagons and four horses, to-
gether with four men at the time.
The teams belonged to VIM. Milton,
George Milton and Doc Milton, who
were driving them, and Charles PEN
we'll was running the boat. The ice
above the boat gave way and caught
the boat in the jam, and carried the
boat down with it. The boat drifted
about three hundred feet below the
ferry, where it lodged in the ice, and
the wagons were gotten out over the
ice. and the horses had to swim out.
Road Supervisor VIM. NJ. Burns and
a large force succeeded in getting the
boat 20 t. shore on Sunday, not
much damaged.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-01-21
GAYLORD ELEVATOR LEASED.

B. f. LaF'oliete 1 Company have
leased the grain elevator and other
property of the Reed Grain & Milling
Company at Gaylord and will take
possession on February LIST. The
group is composed Of several local
business men, who are associated with
Mr. LaFollete, who resides near Gay
lord.
1t is CONTEMPLATED to sell coal.
Grain, feed and other related line of
merchandise at the Gaylord plant.
The late William r. Reed owned
and operated the Gaylord plant for
many years and built up successful
business there as well as at points in
this part of the county.
This is one Of the best locations in
the county for the buying and selling
of grain Gaylord is located in a
section noted for its crops of both
wheat and .corn.-Clarke Courier.
Berryville, Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-01-21
SCHOOL MEDALS ARE AWARD
ED AT FERRY

The Nichols medals awarded every
two weeks at the Harpers Ferry High
School, have so far been received by
the following pupils (the pupil who
holds the medal for the most two
week periods owns the medal when
school closes in the spring.:
GRADES.
ld.--Dorothy Zumbro point
Resale LaRue, point; Matte Dunn,
q points; Eugene, Crum. / point !;
Herfeit Daley, 1-2 point.
Silver.-Herfeit Daley, / point !:
Ruth Kellican, liz point; Edna Brasil
cor, LIZ point; Josephine Stallings,
liz point; Frank Harrison, 1-2 point
Ella Dunn, 1-3 point; Elliard Dunn,
LIB point, Lewis Griffith, l-3 point.
JUNIOR HIGH.
Gold.-Lowell Hetzel, periods;
Louise Moler, period.
Silver. Marian Mcdonald, 3 per-
iods; Louise Moler, 1-2 periods;
Ethel Moler, 1-2 point.
HIGH SCHOOL.
Cold Marguerite Maddox, 2
periods; Helen Reese. 2 periods; Lane
Moler; ! period; Thomas Lemen,
period.
Silver-H Helen Reese, 2 periods;
Lane Moler, 1-2 periods; Marguer-
lite Maddox, period; Jean Shugart,
| period; Virginia Harding, IL per-
iod.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-01-21
CIRCUIT COURT CONVENED
TUESDAY.

The January Term Of the jefferson
Circuit Court began on Tuesday
morning, with Judge J. N. Woods.
presiding.
The Grand Jury had some ten or
eleven cases to consider, and were
still busily occupied when we went to
press on Tuesday afternoon,
The Grand Jury was composed of
the following gentlemen:
Rolf Gerhardt, Milton Burr, r w
Dunaway. t. ]. Yates. Walter Flana-
gan. Chas. II Daley. Shirley Nichols.
Rion Lucas, George Billmyer. Henry
G. Martin. B. T. Byers, Chas. r
Langdon. Miller B. Bane, Randolph
Bowers, J. S. Carr and L. F Gran
than.
The Petit Jury is called for Janu
airy 81, the second Tuesday of the
term.
The Grand Jury reported two in
dictments at noon on Tuesday, Bush
Tucker. colored, and Francis Gum,
charged with stealing goods from the
warehouse Of d. c. Winebrenner &
Son last fall.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-01-21
PLAY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE
CHARLES TOWN HOSPITAL.

On Tuesday, February 3rd, the
Dramatic Club Of the LIST NJ. T..
Church, Martinsburg, viii present at
the Charles Town Opera House, with
the assistance of Mr.. E. G.. Henson,
our public spirited theatre manager,
when Fellow Needs a Friend.
This play has already been produced
three times by this caste with great
success, and we feel that Charles
Town is fortunate in having them
come here, especially when it is for a
cause 50 near to our hearts as our
hospital. 1t is hoped that every one
will help along with the sale of tick
cts and this evening of genuine emit
ertainment is something well worth
looking forward to.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-01-21
J. B. HUYETT REELECTED BY
LIVESTOCK MEN

The election Of officers by the
West Virginia Livestock Association
and nomination for the annual elect
ion Thursday by the State Farm Wo-
the Farmers Week program in Nor
gantown.
j. B. Huyett, of Charles Town JEFF
ferson county, was reelected presid-
ent of the livestock association, Frank
L. Reynolds, of Clarksburg, was ele-
cted vice-president and Benjmain f.
Creech, specialist in cattle and hogs
in the University, was elected trea-
surer.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-01-21
MR.. FRANK TRUssELL d.
RANSOM.

Mr.. r. Frank Trussell, lifS
resident If this county died a
home in Ransom early Thursday ii
ing, after an illness of several me
Mr.. Trussell who was in his 18th
was born in this county and had sp. Light
his entire life here as farmer hi Meal
ing retired only few years ago
account Of impaired health. He 4.
survived by his widow one daughter, raw
Mrs. Wade w. Watson, Of Martins
burg, w. Va, and two sons, Harry G.
Trussell of near Bakerton, this coun-
ty, and Willard G.. Trussell. of Char
les Town. also one sister. Mrs Mary,
Melvin, Of near Melville. Funeral
services were held Saturday after
noon at o'clock at his late home in
Ransom, Interment in Edge Hill Gem
etery.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-01-21
CHARLES TOWN P. o. S. OF A
IkSTALLs OFFICERS.

The Patriotic Order Sons of Amer
lea, of Washington Camp, No 10 held
its regular meeting January -, and
installed the following officers: Pres
ident, F.. l.. Rogers vice. president.
G II Grider, master of forms, T w.
Allen; according secretary, Fl w.
Bush financial secretary. n. @. Fell
lers, treasurer, j. II Magaha; cond-
uctor. Donzelle Andrews. inspector.
G f. Rodeffer, guard G, E. Anderson,
trustee, John 7 porterfield, chaplain
w H. Andrews right sentinel, w. X.
Arey. left sentinel, r B Clipp.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-01-21
HARPERs FERRY PULP MILL
BURNED.

4 very disastrous fire occupied at
HaFpers Ferry early Thursday morn
ing when the Harpers Ferry Electric
Light ana Power Plant and Pulp
Mil on the Potomac river was burn
ed
The fire was discovered about ;06
a. M. and broke cut in the roof,
directly ever +the generators. I'M
mediafely the superintendent and
general manager. Eugene BFeady.
was notified By telephone, and with
III a few moments, the fire had spread
50 rapidly that entrance TO the plant
could not be gained Within | 0 min
utes after the fire was first discover
ed, the entire plant. together with the
pulp mill, which was housed in the
west end Of the same building, were
a mass Of flame. Realizing the im-
possibility of having the Brunswick
Volunteer Fire Company respond.
due to the fact that the highway
bridge at Harpers Ferry IL closed.
due to repairs now IN progress, no
call was sent 70 that city for them
Mr.. Breadv endeayored to have the
fire fighting equipment Of the h. &
q. r. L Co. AZ Brunswick. respond.
~" va S'at4s AidaAt Aitte afa Ntta not
given
The Citizens Fire Company from
Charles Town was the only
company of fire fighters who respond
cd, and they made the trip in a min
utes. Although every effort was
made TO save as much of the building
and equipment as possible. the flames
had gained too much Roadway, and
the entire plant was destroyed
The loss which includes much valu-
able new equipment which was only
recently installed, is estimated 1t be-
tween 100000 and $500 900. This
according TO Mr.. VIM. II. Savery.
president of the company Is con-
sentative estimate. The loss Is part
~ covered by insurance.
Besides the total destruction Of the
electric plant and equipment the pulp
mill machinery together with four
carloads, Of pulp ready for shipment
were destroyed.
While the cause Of the fire is I'M
known, it Is probable that it resulted
from sparks from the stack Of the
boiler housed in building within a
few feet of The electric plant. The
boiler had been used Wednesday to
furn1s / eat for the mill The rapid
sprea az the fire was attributed to
the c dinghy dry condition of the
roof inbNrs, the building was an old
one, f.lt { brek and with the except.
ion c lie roof. was constructed of
pract eall fire-proof materials The
walls of The building are not thought
to be very greatly damaged.
= Thu ~ morning while the ruins
and scene were enveloped in smoke,
fire and ashes. company officials and
directors stated that as soon as posi-
BILE the plant viii be rebuilt,
The Potomac Edison Company,
which furnishes power for this sect
ion, has transferred current to the
lines of the Harpers Ferry Lieht and
Power Company, and will furnish cuv
rent 70 the customers Of this compar
for the present at least.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-01-21
NJ e. CHURCH, SOUTH, STRONG
IN JEFFERSON COUNTY.
Membership. 2-hq2

Membership, 1898.
Sunday School enrolment, 2,825.
Some few weeks ago, in Charles
Town, two parties were talking rela-
tive to the strength of the M. f.
Church, South, in the County, and
both were anxious to know. therefore
they got busy and have compiled the
above figures, which are absolutely
correct.
Not only is the NJ. f. Church,
South, the largest denomination in
the County, and the Charles Town
the largest membership of the de-
nomination, but the Charles Town
SUNDAY School Of the NJ. r. Church,
South, is the largest Sunday School
in the County, and the Mems Bible
Class, The Builders, of this Sunday
School is the largest class in the
County, having an enrolment Of 1877.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-01-21
FREE
A Motion Picture for the Orchardist
POMONA USES WHITE MAGIC"

POMONA USES WHITE MAGIC"
viii be shown on Monday, january
10th, at 3 o'clock, in the Opera
House, Charles Town.
This picture shows scenes of the
methods of proper orchard manage
ment which must be practiced in
connection with the use of Nitrate of
Soda to enable you to secure the
greatest money return from your
outlay for fertilizer. Results from
demonstrations on college experiment
tai plots are shown as well as those
from many known orchards.
Scenes from the experimental plots
of the college of this State are
shown. The facts are presented in
an interesting way, and the picture
is of great beauty.
1t contains much that will interest
every orchardist and recommends
methods, which, if followed, will
greatly increase the size, quality and
yield Of your apples.
Presented BY the EdueationaI
Bureau. Chilean Nitrate Of Soda.
DR. William s. Myers, Direetor-in-
Chief, Is Madison Avenue, New
York.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-01-21
FARMERS MERCHANTS DEPOSIT
COMPANY ELECTS OFFICERS.

The Farmers and Merchants De-
post Co elected the following direct
ors at their annual meeting held
January 10: e. B. Reed, r. T Perry
Col Braxton, d Gibson, w Williams
II. T. Miley, J. Ed Burns Robt L Wit
hers, r. w. and w. F Alexander, Jno.
l. Burns and C F Wall. In
the organization Robt. L. Withers
was reelected president; w F Alex
ander, vice-president, S. Lee Phillips
cashier. L. G. Albin. asst cashier Mar
shall Orndorff, teller and VIM. r
Phillips and r NJ Moore, bookkeepers.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-01-21
ENTERTAINMENT OF LYCEUM
COURSE JANUARY 81.

In place Of the second Number of
Lyceum Course under the auspices of
the Woman's Club Of Charles Town,
which was to have been given January
5, the Laura Werno Ladies Quartet
will appear in the Parish House on
Tuesday, January 81, at o'clock
This Quartet is widely know as sing
ers and Instrumentalists and much
more pleasing and attractive enter
tertainment IS promised for this date.
Tickets for this performance are 70
cents. or one dollar for the two re-
naming performances.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-01-21
NATIONAL CITIZENS rANK
ELECTS OFFICERS.

The National Citizens Bank at the
annual stockholders meeting held on
January 10, elected the following
directors, Geo. II. Hughes l.. ID Get
zsndanner. Robt Rissler, Geo w
Shuil, DR.. Harry Langdon, M. O..
Rouss an dChas. r Langdon.
The directors then organized and
elected Geo. y. Hughes, president; T.
D. Getzendanner, vice-president A
M. s. Morgan. cashier; Cecil B Wat
son, asst cashier, and Herman w. VIII
lis, teller.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-01-21
SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS.

The first semester examinations
have been in progress in the Charles
Town Graded and High School the
past week. The pupils in the 9Th,
7th and 8th grades, and in the high
school who have a class record of 90
per cent or over are exempted from
examinations.
The following were excused on all
subjects.
Sixth garde-None.
Seventh Grade-Marlyn Lugar
Eighth Grade-Lillian Brown, Sar-
ah Crane, Dorothy Huyett, Patty
Mitchell and Henry Edgell.
High School-Lee Bushong, Grace
Baker, Katherine Burns, Edith Hooe
and Annie Smith.
These from part of the examina-
Sixth Carroll speck, Lii
liam Payne. Dorothy Lugar, Mary
Louise Phillips, Margaret Wiley,
Helen Blum, Woodrow Walters,
Ralph Duke, Ernest Hahn, Kathryn
Alder. Esther Manstof, Robert Cross
and Keister Everhart.
Seventh Grade-Hilda Hill, Robert
Linson. John Shirley, George Shut,
Jacob Wiener. Burwell Yates, Ray
Trpssell, Strothef Stickels, Clyde
30 Wers, Theodore Hough, Fred We'll
le,, Marie Fleming, Evelyn Ennis,
Virginia Crider, Anna Conklyn. Con-
stance Andrews, Evelyn Hud6le, Ed
ma Kraieh, Ruth Painter. Edith Stri-
der. Miriam Theodore, Katie Leslie,
Kathryn Trussell, Sarah Watson,
Lawrence Callan, Edward Kelley,
Herbert lynda, Anna Lee Burns,
Virginia Burns, Anna Dunaway, Alice
Fadeley, Josephine Jones, Louise
Rissler, Elsie Roper, and Vernie
Snyder.
Eighth Esther Barfield.
Sallie Kite, Mildred Robinson. Mary
Walter. Gretchen Wood, Willard
Bushong, Ronald Bush. Harry Cal
Ian. Abner Hockensmith, Francis
Robinson, James Sydnor, William
Reed, Earl James and Elmo Tharpe.
Higa School-Wm. Bailey, Robert
Barton, Vivian Bush, Owen Conklyn,
VIM. Crider, John Elliott, Preston
Engle. Maurice Ham, Richard Higgs,
John Kanode, Albert Link, VIM. Nc
caughtry. Austin Mitchell, Melvin
Payne, VIM. PringIe, Frank Robin
son, James Snyder, VIM. Trusseli,
Harry Wiener, Louis Wiener, Lillian
Kite. Mary Madison, Lucy Miley,
Thelma Pine, Mary Rissler, Lorna
Shull. Lucy Skinner, Virginia Small
wood, Dorothy Wall, Dorothy Wat
son, Eleanor Bane. Bessie Conklyn,
Mamie Cooke, Stella George, Fran
ces and Virginia Heflebower. Mary
Kerns, Dorothy Withers, Mabel Bar
field, Gertrude Rodefer, Edith Smith,
Mason Birkitt, Dorothy Bates. Vir-
ginia Blackboard, Elizabeth Burns.
Virginia Callan, Charlotte Currens,
Betty Davenport, Frances Davenport,
Gertrude Edwards. Alice Fisher,
Iene Fisher, Jessie Furr, Bette Gib-
son, Lillian Grubbs, Evelyn Higgs,
Isabel Webster, Mary Webster, Lima
Webster, Frances Tabb, Maxine Slif-
err, Luella Rodefer, Mae Printz, Flea
nor Moler, Louise Kelley. Eva
Huddle, Nina Hooe, Dorcas Higgin-
botham, Margaret Rissler, Ann Will
son, Amy Campbell, Virginia Conk-
lyn, Pauline Dutrow, Frances FUR,
Georgianna Glasscoek and Lollie
Tabb
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-01-21
JEFFERSON COUNTY TELE.
PHONE CO. ELECTS OFFICERS.

The jefferson County Telephone
Company at the annual stockholders
meeting or January 10, elected the
following Officers: President Geo. f.
Hughes; vice-president Robt. G
Risslers secretary, Miss Myrtle Barr,
Direetors-Geo r. Hughes, Robt c..
Rissler, Jas NJ. Mason Jr, Milton w
Burns. H. G. and L. D. Getzendanner,
DR. Harry Langdon, J w Rlaekford
and Col. Braxton D. Gibson.