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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-16
TROUBLE OVER DOG LEADS TO
FARMER SHOOTING ANOTHER.

Trouble over a dog roaming in a
wheat field. followed by a fist fight
and. it is believed. BY some bad
LIQUOR led 30 a shocking murder on
the farm of Thomas NJ. Reynolds.
three miles east of Berryville last
Saturday night. when VIM. Whirley.
tenant on the farm. shot Arch Ar
mel a farm hand. with a load of
buckshot. killing him instantly
Whirlev has disappeared and Sher-
if w. w. Smallwood. of Clarke
county, has been securing the coun-
trvside for him.
Whirley occupied the tenant house
on the Reynolds farm, once the home
of the late E. P. c. Lewis. American
minister TO Spain. under the first
Cleveland Administration. Armel.
his wife and three children lived in
the same house. Mrs. Armel keeping
house for all.
The trouble started SATURDAY. af-
ternoon over Armel's dog roaming
in the wheat field and knocking down
some of the wheat. Whirley upon
seeing the dog. went to the tenant
house. and it is said cursed Mrs. Ar
mel and told her in very emphatic
and profane words that the dog had
TO be kept out of the wheat field.
Prior to this. there was no know
ledge of anv bad feeling between
Whirley and the Armels.
When Armel returned to the house
in the late evening for his supper.
Mrs. Armel told him of the cursing
which Whirley had given her. Ar
mel and Whirley then had fist fight
and Armel knocked Whirley down.
Before the Armels and Whirlev.
however, had leftthe house that eve
ming. they patched up their trouble
and it was believed that peace once
more reigned over the tenant house.
The Armels got into the car and
went to Berryville for the evening.
as farmers do. Whirley. it is be-
lieved, went to "Webbtown," a small
settlement. about a mile east of the
farm.
When Armel. his wife and three
children returned at about midnight.
Whirley met them and as Armel got
out of the car. he lifted shotgun to
his shoulder and filled him with buck
shot. killing him. Whirley then sent
anothr load of buckshot through the
windshield of the automobile, shoot
ing off two fingers of one of the
children. Whirley then disappeared.
1t is believed that Whirley got
hold of some moonshine and began
brooding over his trouble with Ar
mel and the fst-fght. in which he
was worsted At the store at webb
town" he made several statements
to the crowd that they had better get
some flowers for his and Armeps
graves next day. No one paid any
serious attention to the remarks.
Whirlev in the meantime had bor-
rowed a shotgun. with which he shot
Armel. This gun was later found.
His remarks that flowers would be
needed for his and Armel's graves
led some to believe that he intended
to kill himself also.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-16
MRS. BUsHoNG FATALLY
INJURED.

Mrs. Undril H. Bushong. 40 years
old. 120 F street. southeast, WASH
ington, was fatally burned SATURDAY
when her clothing caught fire While
she was using an infiammable hould
for housekeeping. Alone IN ner
bedroom at the time. Mrs. Bushong
Is believed to have caused ignition OF
fumes from the liquid by lighting
match, the flames s. ting fire to ner
clothing. Unable to extinguish them
Mrs. Bushong ran to the lower moor
and into the yard where she had the
presence of mind to roll on the
grass. .La
After her mother and neighbors
had gone to her assistance, mrs.
Bushong was rushed to Casualty
Hospital After DR.. Joseph q. sliil-
piano had given her first aid at Cas-
ualtv. the woman was transferred TO
Gallinger Hospital because OF the
better facilities there for handing
such cases. She died there.
The deceased was sister-ln7law
of Attorney F. L, Bushong. OF Char,
les Town. and had frequently visited
here
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-16
AUGUSTUS SWARTZ DIES NEAR
MInDLEWAY

Augustus Swartz, Confederate
veteran. and well known over
Clarke. Frederick and jefferson
counties. as a stone mason. was found
dead in bed at his home. west of
Middleway. Wednesday morning. Mr.
Swartz was SIS years old and had
been able to do days work regular
~ until very recently. He was in
his usual health WIN ne retired Tues
day night. II is thought heart at
tack seized him as he slept. He
served under Capt. George w. Kurtz,
in Company X. Fifth Virginia Infan-
try, Stonewall Brigade. during the
Civil War. Mr.. Swartz's wife died
some months ago. and son. Albert
Swartz. died about a month since.
Surviving sons are Charles and John
Swartz. of Brucetown. and William
and Edward Swartz. of Hagerstown.
Md
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-16
LAW ENFORCEMENT MEETING
TO BE HELD AT CHARLESTON.

June 24-27 the federated forces Of
the West Virginia Anti-SaIoon
League, w. c. T. U. and Woman's
Law Enforcement League will hold
their monster State Convention for
Law Enforcement. II VIII be entire
ay omni-partisan and inter-denomina-
tional.
Purpose-It is well known fact
that there has been much laxitv in
Law Enforcement since the Worlds
War. The purpose of this Conven-
ton is TO Law the facts before the
people. devise the best plans to
strengthen our laws. secure the cleo
tlon or appointment of enforcement
officers having dry record and are
at heart in sympathy with the ma
tional and state dry policy and will
give the state real enforcement.
A further purpose is to create an
intelligent interest and enthusiasm
for observance and enforcement of
all law in general and of the dry law
IN particular. and so avert the calanl-
ity of lawlessness and chaos: in a
word. build up a strong public senti-
ment which will make il easy for
faithful officers TO enforce law. and
Will demand the resignation Of faith
less officers.
Program-The strongest speakers
and other attractions are being Sc
cured. United States Senators. Con-
gresham. the Founder of the Anti
Saloon League and Lincoln-Lee Leg
ion. DR.. H. Fl. Russell. DR.. F. S. Nc
Bride. Judges, Prosecuting Attor-
news. Preachers. Businessmen, Ex
perts in Law Enforcement. men and
women. of state and national repu-
tation will speak. It will be the
most worth while Convention held il
a dozen years, and large attendance
is expected. No registration charge.
All are welcome: church. social. NOR
al. educational leaders especially in
yited.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-16
RoUZEE-MARTIN.

The beautiful wedding of Miss
Ethel Beatrice c. Martin. attractive
daughter of Mrs. Richard Martin. of
Charles Town. and Mr.. Bernard G..
Rouzee. of Baltimore. Md. was SOL
emnized Saturday evening at eight
o'clock. at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Lochmiller. in Clarendon.
Virginia. The bride was attired in
gown Of white satin crepe trimmed
with rhinestones and white satin
slippers to match. She wore band
of rhinestones and silver leaves
around her head. She carried a
shower bouquet of brides roses and
orchids. Her only attendant being
Mrs. Joseph Lochmiller. was Matron
of Honor. Mr.. Rouzee had as his
best man. Mr.. Joseph Lochmiller. At
ter delightful buffet luncheon. the
happy couple left Immediately for
northern cities. On their return they
will make their home in Baltimore,
where the groom is employed as
foreman of the Brooklyn Cooperage
Company.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-16
JEFFERSON co. FIRE LOSS FOR
MAY.

charleston. June 14.-Jefferson
county''s fire loss in May was S4,65O.
as against no fire record for the
same month in 1925. it is shown by
a report of the State Fire Marshal
department.
There were five reported and in
three of these the loss was entire
and IN two partial. There was $500
insurance on the property. Two
dwellings, store. garage and barn. all
frame, made up the fire list. One
ilre was of unknown. one of ineen-
ulary and one of suspicious origin.
one was caused by defective fue
and one by defective electric wires.
FOR the / months of the fiscal
wear ending May 81. the loss in JEFF
derson county from "a fires was
S59'6s0. drop of AZ per cent from
the corresponding period the year
before.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-16
NEW BISHOP OF RICHMOND.

The Rt. Rev. Andrew j. Brennan.
5. t. D.. auxiliary bishop, of the
Catholic diocese of Scranton. Pa.
has been appointed Bishop of Rich
mond. Va. to succeed Bishop Denis
j. O'Connell. who resigned because
of continued ill-health. and will come
to Richmond in few DAYS to enter
upon his work.
Bishop Brennan was born at To-
wanda. Pa. December IA. 1877. and
received his early education at st.
Agnes parochial school there. From
Towanda he went to Worcester.
Mass. to enter Holy Cross College.
from which he was graduated in
1900.
Soon after he left for Rome and
matriculated in the North American
College. He was ordained to the
priesthood in the Cathedral of ST.
John Lateran December II. 1902.
but remained at the American Col
lege until the following June. when
he received the degree of doctor of
sacred theology.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-16
A SAFE AND SANE FOURTH.

Charleston, June 14.-"The people
of West Virginia are pretty we'll con-
verified to the idea of a "safe and
sane" Fourth of July. and the past
lew wears have seen a marked de-
crease in fireworks. fires and acct
dents" said State Fire Marshal C. L.
topping. whose department interests
itself annually in the nationwide
drive for national celebration of
Independence Day.
The noisy firecracking Fourth is
rapidly passing into the discard"
continued the Fire Marshal. "The
explosion of powder is no longer
considered necessary to an express
sion of patriotism and love of coun-
try. So many lives have been lost.
so many children manned for life and
so much property values destroyed,
IL is little wonder that change in
sentiment has taken place.
I'm the old DAYS Fourth of July
was an American holiday which was
paid for in hundreds of deaths from
t,etanus. OR lockiaw. one of the most
distressing an ddeadlv of all Attic
IIlons. That is one reason why the
pan on fireworks became so effective.
EFeryoody came to realize that the
JOY OF fireworks was not sufficient re-
ward for the harvest in deaths.s
Inc Fire Marshal. while admitting
that fireworks probably never will be
entirely abandoned as an avenue of
escape for enthusiasm on certain oc-
caslons. holds that the fireworks al
ways should be under the superyis-
ION OF experienced hands. He also
warns that most of the fireworks
contain prohibited explosives or
POISONOUS ingredients.
fireworks are on all occasions
dangerous for children when follow
ing their own inclinations. the Fire
MARSHAL asserted. among the more
dangerous kinds are the exploding
cane. the cannon craker. and even
the caps fired bv toy pistols. each
one OF which contains the poison
germs of tetanus. The blank cart
ridges used in some toy pistols are
even more dangerous. Last January
nlne-year-old Martinsburg boy died
OF Iockjaw developed from gun
powder wound of this character.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-16
CLOSING OF CEDAR HILL
SCHOOL.

Cedar Hill School closed Tuesday
afternoon. June l. 1926.
The following program was accept
ably rendered by the third and
fourth grades:
Song Come Thou Almighty King
Bible Lesson and Prayer
Song. Twilight Is Stealing
A Wonderful Weaver
Kitty Lou Wetzel
The Bee and the Flower
Pasqualine Chicchirichi
May ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Thornton Wilt
Agreed To Disagree
Forrest Hoffmaster
Song Listen to the Mocking Bird
Talking in Their Sleep
Rosie Petrucci
Bob White Warren Mills
The Chiid's World. Jeanette Dillow
Little Brown Hands,. bessie Webb
Song. Folks At Home
The BOYS Song Walter Longerbeam
The Guest. Beulah Wiltshire
That Calf Lester Johnson
Planting the Tree. Kathryn Trundle
The Nine Little COLLINS
Lillian Thompson
No Boy Knows. Louis Smallwood
The Song of the Flag. Frank Medlar
Somebody's Mother. Mary Anna OFT
A Farewell. Naomi Mills
Song -.........-...-...-.-..-.... America
Kathryn Trundle. Frank Medlar.
and Walter Longerbeam won the
prizes for perfect attendance.
Tho follntsyiuor ,.,.n,1e
tions during the year: Jeanette Dill
low. Beulah Wiltshire. Kitty Lou
Wetzel. Bessie Webb. Rosie Petrucci,
Kathryn Trundle, Pasqualine Chic
chirichi. Viola Gray. Geneva Garrett,
Naomi Mills. Lillian Thompson. For
rest Hoffmaster. Thornton Wilt,
Frank Medlar. Louis Smallwood
Warren Mills. Walter Longerbeam
George Longerbeam. Lester John.
son. Harvey Garrett. Howard Hardy
Thomas Hardy.
The following pupils were in the
honor roll during the month of MAY
Forrest Hoffmaster. Frank Medlar
/ Walter Longerbeam, Louis Small
wood. Warren Mills. George Longer
beam. Jeanette Dillow. Beulal
Wiltshire. Kitty Lou Wetzel. bessie
Webb. Rosie Petrucci, kathryn
Trundle. Pasaualine Chicchirichi.
/ The three entertainments giver
for the well netted $3.50. TIVE
generous citizens have each contrib
uted IS to this fund. with further
promises from public spirited people
In the last two spelling matches
Kitty Lou Wetzel. of Cedar Hill. ans
Isabelle OFT. of Riverside. were vic
tors.
While our numerous visitors wer,
being served with cake and lemon
ade Mr. Martz. retired army off
Ger. made a few well timed remarks
Margaret A. Wetzel. Principa
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-16
NEW COMPANY ORGANIZED.

E. B. Reed. Prop, and Manager,
of the Reed Grain & Milling Co..
Charles Town. w. Va, and X. A.
Willett. of Hagerstown. Md, formal
ly of the Maryland Brokerage Co.,
and later of Willett & Co.. of that
place. have bought the entire inter-
est and good will of Willet & Co.
A new Company has been formed
and will Immediately incorporate un-
der the laws of the State of Mary
land. to do Jobbing and Brokerage
Business in Grain. Hay. Feeds and
Privisions with their main office in
Hagerstown. Md. the business to be
opened july LIST. Aside from repre-
senting shippers in Maryland. Penn
sylvania. Virginia and West Virginia.
as well as Western shippers, they
win also be buyers of grain in car
lots from shippers to supply their
large Southern trade with grain for
milling purposes. We understand
that Mr.. Reed has been selected as
President and Treasurer of the New
Company. and that Mr.. Willett will
become its Vice President and Secre.
tary
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-16
ST. HILDA'S HALL ORGANIZA-
TON CHARTERED.

Plans of the Episcopal Church in
taking over st. Hilda's Hall. girls
boarding school. at Charles Town,
has been advanced by granting Of
charter of incorporation at the office
of the secretary of state to the Pro
testant Episcopal Sunday schools IN
West Virginia. The object given is
ito promote and encourage educa-
tion." and te organization proposes
not only to operate St. Hilda's but
also give support to other schools
and colleges for boys and girls. The
incorporators are Bishop w. l.. era
watt, Charleston; Bishop R. E, L.
Strider, Wheeling; J. z. Terrell, Par
kersburg; Robert L. Archer, Hunt
ington; F. NJ. Archer, Bluefeid;
James Otis Watson. Fairmont: K: ID
Watts. Beckley; James NJ. White,
Clarksburg: w. G. Peterkin. Park
ersburg; E. B. Andrews. Wheeling:
w. H. Evans. Anstead: B. NJ. Spur.
Moundsville: o. NJ. Deyerle, Blue
field: Thornton T. Perry. Charles
Town, and S. R. Potter. Clarksburg.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-16
DAILY VACATION BIBLE
SCHOOL. OPENS.

Monday. June IA. was looked for
ward to with great pleasure by MANY
Of the children. who are attending
the Daily Vacation Bible School
Manv surprises await the children
who are attending. We are not tell
ing half we know about our school.
and the month of delightful instruc-
ton, hand work and recreation. We
shall let Won know some of the
names of the teachers. Primary De-
partment--Mrs. james Turner. Mrs.
Nan Wilson. Miss Nelly Campbell,
Miss Ella Fouke, Miss Isabel Daven-
port, Miss Edna Roper. and Miss
Elizabeth Moore. Junior Depart
ment--Miss Shannon Denny. Miss
Sarah Phillips. Mrs Theodore Brown.
Misses Louise Sydnor. Frances pav-
EXPORT. Charlotte Higgs. Charlotte
kernes. Katherine Beltzhoover. Mr..
James Svdnor. and Mrs. Lockwood.
OUR well known Miss Grace BEARD.
intermediate Department Nj r s.
Brennaman. Mrs. /. Russell, John
Luke. with the help of some of the
above Younger teachers to aid in the
supervision of the games. Theme is
held music period Sor half hour
each morning. which includes devo-
tional period and instruction in
music Our very capable teachers
in this are Miss Laura Campbell, and
Mrs. Roberts. Superintendent of the
Vacation School is J. Luke. we are
looking forwad to large crowd each
morning:
DATE--,Iune Ia through July ID.
TIME a. m. through f1:40 a. m.
AGES wears through 1 8 years.
PLACE-Presbvterian Chapel.
We are trusting that many chill
dren of the Beulah Presbyterian
Sunday School will be able to take
advantage of this great opportunity.
also those of the Sunday School aid
ed bv the Presbyterian Sunday
School. Mt Halltown.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-16
WoMAN'S BAPTIST MISSIONARY
UNION MEETS IN CHARLES
TOWN THIS WEEK.

The Woman's Missionary Union of
the Shenandoah Association will con-
vene with the Charles Town Baptist
Church. the evening of the 10th of
June, and all day the 18th.
The Young PEOPLES work viii be
presented Wednesday evening at
o'clock. and there will be inspira-
tional address by the Virginia Young
PEOPLES leader. Miss Katherine Har-
ris. of Richmond. The program for
Thursday VIII be rs follows:
10 4. m.--0peniug Devotional
Mrs. Geo. Beltzhoover
Recognition Of Visitors
Business
Minutes Of last meeting.
APPOINTMENT of Committees.
Election of nominating Con. for
1927.
Reports from Supt.. Group. Lead
ers and Treasurer.
Co-operative Program
Five minute talks on the follow
ing:
Foreign Mission
Mrs. Betty. Boyce. Va.
Home Missions
Miss Mary Gold. Berrvville. Va.
state Missions
Mrs. J. ID. Borden. Front ROYAL. Va.
Christian Education
Mrs. L. A. Parker. Bervville. Va.
Hospitals. Orphanages. Ministerial
Relief Mrs. c. A.. Hall. Lurav. Va.
Our Magazines--
Mrs. II. c. Jones. Winchester
Address-Miss Harris. Richmond. Va
LUNCH-12: 80.
Afternoon Session
2 T. M.-Devotional--
Mrs. II. j. Parker
Report of Missionary Study
Mrs. Waller. Front ROYAL
Report of Personal Service
Mrs. Batman. Luray, Va.
Conference
Report Of Committees
opituar y--------...-.--...-..4M Mrs. Clay Carr
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-16
AWARDED DISTINCTION FOR
SCHOLARSHIP.

Roanoke College. Salem. Va. June
Sat the final commencement exer-
cises of Roanoke College today. it
was announced that Frank Lee
Bushong, Jr.. of Charles Town. West
Va. was awarded first distinction for
excellency in scholarship.
Mr.. Bushong has not only carried
off manv honors in the classroom,
but ne has been prominent in debat-
ing and in dramatic work. He ap-
peared in many of the cities of Vir-
ginia in one of the leading parts of
Kenny. the play which the Harle-
duins have presented this year.
Mr.. Bushong is a graduate of the
Charles Town High School. and is
the son of Mr.. and Mrs. +. L. Bush
ong. of Charles Town.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-16
KIWANIS CLUB HAS ENJOYABLE
MEETING.

me hlwanis Club had its weekly
meeting in the Jefferson, Hotel. at
els, June IL. In addition to the
members. there were a number of
invited guests. Supper was well serv-
ed by the ladies of the Methodist
Church. The program consisted
largely in talk by the President.
John w. irwin. explaining the plan
and purposes of the Kiwanis Club,
and responses by the heads of the
various other civic organizations
present
Mayor Kearsley Wysone told of
the need of such club as Kiwanis
IN the town. Mrs, Vim. Campbell.
President of the Woman's Club
smoke about the activities of that or
ganlzation. Especially in establish
ing community library, its growth
to over 1900 volumes. and the need
of library as the old law library in
the Court House to house these vol
umes. John 3. Brazier. as president
of the Parent Teachers Association,
made good plea for more members
IN this important association. Gave
some of its plans and spoke of what
has already been accomplished. For
rest A. Brown. President School
Board, confirmed Mr.. Brazier's re-
marks, explaining how the Board
hesitated to tax the people for Ger
tain things needed at the school. Mrs
Arthur Davenport for the Hospital
Board and Mrs. Z. B. Reed for
the Woman's Hospital Auxiliary told
of the splendid work the Hospital is
doing. Harvey Davis. Past Com
mander. American Legion. spoke for
the Legion's plans for community
building and aid necessary to carry
out these plans. The program. as
usual. was interspersed by Jokes and
songs and was greatly enjoyed by all
present.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-16
A. B. GRUBBS DIES NEAR
RIPPON.

Mr.. Albin Green Grubbs. ga. for
the past 20 years connected with the
Langdon Brothers store. at Myers
town. died On Sunday while sitting
on the porch. at the late residence of
his brother. near Rippon. He had
been in poor health for a year but
had not been confined to his bed. He
was in Charles Town Saturday. Mr..
Grub. who was a bachelor. is sur
vived bv three brothers. Ernest E..
Grubbs. who is bookkeeper for the
Jefferson Milling Company: one in
Pitcairn. Pa, and another in Lincoln.
Neb. Funeral services were held at
Rippon on Tuesday afternoon. and
interment was made in Edge Hill
Cemetery in Charles Town.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-16
BIDS ASKED FOR SEWERAGE.

IN another column Of the Spirit
Of Jefferson this week the CORPORA
ton of Charles Town advertised for
bids for the construction Of the sew
erage system for Charles Town. ac-
eording to the plans passed on BY
the voters at the recent sewerage
election. and carried BY over the
necessary three-ffths majority. It
IS the intention Of the City authori-
ties to go right ahead with the work
as soon as a satisfactory contract
can be made legally with respons-
ible contractor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-16
WATsoN--MoI.ER.

Mrs. Bessie Watson. former resi-
dent of Charles Town. was married
at her home. in Shepherdstown. on
June 9Th. to Mr.. Harry Anderson
Moler, of Shepherdstown. until re-
Gently resident of California. Az
ter short wedding trip. Mr.. and
Mrs. Moler will make their home in
Shepherdstown.