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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-07-28
HOSPITAL IMPROVEMENTS

Improvements about the building
and plant of the Charles Town Cen
eral Hospital, have been progressing
steadily during the past few weeks,
and are expected to continue at
least three weeks more until the
equipment is put in first class shape
A new hot water heating system has
recently been installed in the build
ing, thus doing away with a great
deal of inconvenience caused by the
failure of the old plant to function
properly. The new system has been
completed and is now in use, greatly
adding to the ease and rapidity with
which the hospital staff can do it's
work.
Another big improvement which
will be mde within the next thre
weeks is the installation of new
electric elevator. The old shaft and
motor has been troublesome for a
long time, and the new apparatus,
which is larger and more efficient in
handling hospital work, will greatly
increase the scope of the staff's en-
deavors.
The Improvements are being car
ried out under fund provided
through the courtesy and efforts of
the Keystone Limestone Company,
local subsidiary TO the United States
Steel Corporation, in gift givep to
the institution for use according to
its discretion, The porches at the
hospital are also being painted dur
ing the improvement period.
In line with the efforts of the hos
pitaI authorities in attempting to
provide Jefferson county people with
thorough and capable hospital and
ambulance service, those in charge
are calling to the attention of the
public by every possible means the
necessity of giving the ambulance
the right-of-way along the streets
and county roads when it is going to
answer a call. Much of the inter-
ference with the speedy progress Of
the ambulance is unintentiional, at
taches believe, thinking it due only
to the efforts on the part of drivers
to follow OF see where the hospital
machine is going and in this way
turning their attention from the task
of getting their own car out of the
way. Officials ask the cooperation OF
the public in both the town and
county in endeavoring to provide for
the speedy and unhindered progress
of the ambulance to and from calls.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-07-28
THE HEROES.

In your most excellent Historical
and Industrial Edition, | note the
names of many heroes, whose deeds
of valor should be an inspiration and
to the present and coming
generation, as the names and
achievements of these heroes of a
great, and to them, just cause are
laid up in the archives of the State
of Jefferson County. | would thexe-
fore like to mention the names of a
few whose records justify a special
mention.
Clifton w. Littlejohn entered the
Confederate service in the early part
of the conflict and as a mere boy, en-
tering in Gilmore's Battalion, and
served with marked distinction
throughout the war, was regarded as
one of Gilmore's most daring and in
treped scouts. Mr.. Littlejohn after
the war was engaged in business at
Charles Town and Leesburg, and was
known for his personal and business
integrity. He married Miss Julia
Chambers, and was the father of
three sons, Paul of Roanoke, Horace
of Leesburg, Va, and Forrest of this
State.
Probably two of the most daring
scouts that ever drew a blade or fired
a shot were J. Corbin Blackboard and
James w. McGarry. 1t is said that
neither had any consciousness of
feer. General Turner Ashby usual
" selected them to accompany him
IN his many daring charges on the
enemy's line, when he rode in the
heat of the conflict, and in the
jaws of death. Afterwards General
Lee appointed them Special Scouts,
entrusting them with dangerous and
missions. and compliment
ed them for their faithful services
and valuable reports.
Mr. Blackford was killed in action,
and Mr.. McGarry lived to be a useful
and most respected citizen of his
much loved State of jefferson Coun-
tv.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-07-28
CHARLES TOWN HOSPITAL FULL

The local hospital is filled to over
flowing, Miss Mary p Dale, superin-
tendent, stated. Fourteen patients
are receiving care at the institution,
and extra rooms are being pressed
into service to care for the patients
comfortably during the hot spell.
Three boy babies, born recently in
the hospital, are still there with their
mothers.
Mrs. George Bonares, of West
Washington street, gave birth to a
young son Wednesday.
Mrs. George L. Haines, of Wash
ingson, is the mother of a son born
early last week.
Mrs. George Hummer, of Gaylord,
Va, is in the hospital pending a sur
gical operation.
Mrs. John Kirby is surgical
patient.
Mrs. Lawrence Heiskell is the
mother of baby boy born recently.
Miss Emily Packette, nurse of
Charles Town, and medical patient,
is improving steadily.
Miss Jessie Ellen Trussell, of near
town, was operated on for appendi-
citis Thursday morning.
Thomas West was operated on for
ruptured appendix and peritonitis
early last week. His condition is
regarded as fair by attendants, and
he is now improving.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-07-28
BE SURE TO VOTE IN PRIMARY.

There are lots of good reasons
why every good citizen. whether he
or she belongs to the Democratic or
Republican party, should vote in the
primary election on Tuesday next.
First, it is duty that should be
recognized and performed, to take
enough interest in the government of
our country, State and county to
take the trouble to go to the polls
and vote for the candidates of your
choice.
To which ever party you may be-
long. if the men or women you think
should be chosen are not nominated.
and you havenot voted, you have no
grounds to criticize the choice of
those who did go to the polls and
vote.
SO let every citizen of jefferson
county make an effort to go to the
polls on next Friday and vote in the
primary of the party to which you
may belong.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-07-28
TRANSPORTED LIQUOR.

Charles Thomas, colored, original
" of Berryville, Va, but more re-
Gently employed by j. M. Trapnell,
on his horse training farm near here.
was given so days in the county jail
and assessed 500 fine and costs Sat
urday night by Justice G. 0. Wiley,
on a charge of transporting liquor
preferred by State Policemen Huff.
McClung and Ancell, and Federal
Prohibition Agents Sehill and Jack.
Thomas was apprehended just south
of town with a quantity of liquor in
his car. which was ordered confiscat-
ed. Another man, travelling with
Thomas. managed to outwit officers
and escaped in the darkness after
striking Officer Ancell on the heac
and stunning him.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-07-28
TO THE DEMOCRATS OF JEFFER-
SON COUNTY.

As the time is too short before the
primary election on August 3, for
me to call on all of you personally to
present the reasons why your conf
dence is sought by electing me Su-
perintendent of the Public Schools.
some of them are set out below.
Decentralization.
| am a graduate of one of the best
educational institutions in the coun-
try, and took the honors of my class.
| taught the sciences, mathematics,
and languages in this same school.
| have taught twenty years in this
county and have never missed a day.
My certificates have always been
first grade.
Now | hold a State Life Certificate
granted by the State Board of Edu-
cation, only in cases of ripe scholar
ship and excellency in teaching.
These certificates are held by few
teachers.
Second-Duties.
About nine out of ten teachers
are women. The most valuable work
of a superintendent is done in the
schools where the best methods of
instruction, of discipline, and of
general management must be en-
ployed.
A woman superintendent can gain
the confidence of a woman teacher
more completely, can sympathize
more fully with the teacher and her
pupils and thus gain results not
otherwise to be accomplished. Wom-
an therefore possesses those quail
ties of mind and heart necessary to
secure the full fruit of the Office of
County Superintendent. 1t is also a
due promotion for me. | will carry
into the office the same high
devotion to duty that have char
acterized my school work.
If my nomination is made at the
primary, more democratic votes will
be cast at the November election.
Women then will feel the greater
responsibility and will turn out in
larger numbers. This will build up
a stronger, more hopeful party spirit,
and may thus elect a Democrat TO
Congress from this district. Believ-
ing in the principles and traditions of
the Democratic party, | want to be
contributor to it's victories.
There are about as many women
voters as men voters. Out of spirit
of fairness the men should vote for
me. the only woman candidate, and
aupeal to all the women to give me
their support.
Margaret A. Wetzel.
political ADVERTISEMENT
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-07-28
LIGHTNING FIRES OLD DYNA.
MITE

A bolt of lightning which struck a
forgotten charge of dynamite was
held responsible for the death of five
men and the critical injury of four
othrs on the Powhatan stone quarry,
at Strasburg last Thursday after
noon
The dynamite was deposited in a
niche fifteen years ago and none of
those working in the quarry had CIV
en- thought to it for years until a
lightning flash and deafening ex-
plosion sent tons of rock hurting
through the air. The victims en-
deavored to find shelter, but were
unsuccessful. One of them was
found in crushed pump house to
which he had gained entry.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-07-28

well.
And finally how natural that Nat
Washington should lay down his life
IN an effort to save his brother. 1t
was what we would expect him to do.
Expressing that fearless spirit, that
eltish nature, and that forgetful-
of self he had always shown in
ny day life.
- of life gathered at Almira to do
9otor to N. w. Washington, James
Washington and Peachy Washing
tori, The high and the low, the rich
7ao the poor, from all over the state
4Fy came, to gatheer in that little
rch among the wheat fields What
aautiful tribute. Surely those of
Who mourn their passing can
Ter strength from such perfect
ate. Shall sorrow dim our eyes
~ and blind our faith that these
souls are at peace? And all
things so dark will some day be
clear?
the aged mother. to the beloved
and to the young son and daugh-
we extend our sincere, heart
sympathy, knowing that it will
qpossible to fill the vacant place
We circle, and the sense of per-
loss in your hearts. But even
can realize that we would share
YOU the loss and divide the bur-
Of sorrow And as the time goes
I'D Gods kind, healing hand COW
With sweet memories the past
burden will tighten and your
be less.
e people of Grant county and
tate should resolve that the ex-
and life of N. w. Washington
fve on. Public officers should
se that they will follow the
teps of one who sought justice
light, efficiency and economy,
hat public office is trust that
be faithfully kept. Citizens
i resolve that they will hereaf-
triously regard the matter of
w enforcement by personal ex-
p.' and public practice. Al those
~ lives have been touched by the
ors and life of Nat Washington
o1ii be true to the memory which
1s- never die.
., Later news reaching relatives here
Monday is that the bodies of Mr.. Ma
l"anlel Washington and Miss Peach
~ Washington have just been re-
covered about sevent-five miles down
me river from where they were
drowned.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-07-28
JACOB NELSON zINN DIES.

Death claimed Jacob Nelson zinn,
one OF the county's best citizens and
most successful farmers, at his home
in Charles Town, at 10 o'clock We'd
nesday night, after an illness of ten
days, at the age of 60 years. The
funeral was held Friday afternoon.
services in the Charles Town Presby-
terrain Church at o'clock, conducted
by the pastor, the Rev. DIR. G.. G,
Sydnor, with Increment in Edge
Hill Cemetery.
Mr.. zinn was born in Martinsburg,
w. Va, in 1866, while his parents
were temporarily residents there. In
early infancy he was taken to the vi
entity of Stephenson's depot, five
miles north of Winchester. Va.
where he grew to manhood. Shortly
after his marriage to Miss Annie
Baumgardner, of the Halltown vicin-
lty, he began farming in the Conk-
lyn farm, purchased by his father,
north of kabletown, where he pros
pered for number Of years. He
enlarged the farm by purchasing an
adjoining farm from Willard Nor
row. In succession he purchased the
Wyatt farm, north of Charles Town.
and the 0lin BealI farm to the south
east of town, and improved beth of
them with new farm buildings and
by the use of lime.
Busy as he always was in his farm
work, Mr.. Finn in some way found
time to help his neighbors when they
most needed help. Many of them
VIII long treasure a regard for him
because of his kindness and helpful
ness.
Mrs. linn survives with three
daughters. Mrs. Richard Moler, on
the DIN Beall farm, southeast of
oharles Town, and Misses Carrie and
Margaret Zinn, at home. One bro
TIER. Mr. Geo. b. Zinn, residing near
Charles Town; and two, Messrg Trv-
ing and Oliver Zinn, near Stephen
son, Va. also one sister, Miss Mary
zin, residing in the vicinity of Step
henson's.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-07-28
STAUBS-MccoY.

Mr.. Clarence Staubs, of Pikeside,
Berkeley county, formerly of near
Middleway, was married on Sunday,
July Is, to Miss Clara Lucille Nc
Coy, adopted daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Lawrence Grove, of near Mid
dleway. The marriage was solemn
lied at the Jefferson Circuit par
sonage at Summit Point, by the Rev.
NJ. L. Fearnow, the pastor, the cere-
mony being the first that the pastor
has performed since he was assigned
to the Jefferson Circuit charge in
March. Mr.. and Mrs. Staubs will
make their home in Berkeley county.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-07-28
SEND 1T NOW

To the Citizens of jefferson County:
We would appreciate it if Won
would send in your donations for our
New Truck this week, for it will be
delivered August LIST, and your dona-
tion IS very much needed in order
snat we may pay cash for this fine
new Truck. Don't put it off for we
are counting on your donation this
week, and We trust you will not fail
US Committee
Indepe ndent Fire Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-07-28
INDEPENDENT FIRE co. Ex-
PECTS NEW TRUCK.

The Independent Fire Company
expects their New Truck to arrive
shortly They have raised enough
money to pay cash for it, except
about $500 short. Why not help
them with few more dollars and en-
able them to pay all cash upon ar
rival of the truck.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-07-28
GEO. w. BALLENGER DIES IN
CHARLES TOWN.

Mr.. George w. Ballenger died at
his home. on the western edge of
Charles Town last Sunday night,
aged II years. He had been in fall
ing health for some time. He is
survived BY his wife, one son, Mr..
Gordon Ballenger. and two daugh-
tiers, Mrs. John McCauley, of Charles
Town. and Mrs. Jessie Nieewarner.
of Martinsburg. Funeral services
viii be held at his late residence on
"Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
lnterment in Edge Hill Cemetery.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-07-28
WILLIAM MILLER DIES.

Mr.; William Miller, for many years
q resident of the vicinity of Kable-
town. being connected with the
Johnston WOODEN mill there, died
suddenly at his home in Martinsburg.
Mr.. Miller, who was 81 years old. was
Ill only two hours, his death being
caused, it was thought, by acute in
Digestion. He was an uncle ~ Mr..
j. Richard Russell. of the Jefferson
Bank q Trust Company, of Charles
Iown. He is survived by his widow
and by one daughter, Miss Emily
Miller, of the c. & p. Telephone
Gompany's Office, Martinsburg. Miss
Emily was on her vacation in Wash
ington, and was called to her home
on Monday. He leaves also three
sisters, Mrs. Frank Rutherford, of
Martinsburg; Mrs. Anna Won Harder.
OF Washington; Mrs. r. B. Russell
OF Brunswick, Md: and a brother.
woodward Miller, of Martinsburg.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-07-28
OPEN LETTER.

pertinent inquiry, at this time.
Wnicn wish to PROFOUND to our var
ious candidates for office, but more
especially, to the gentlemen who ask
our suffrage for the State Legisla-
ture, tboth branches) is "What in
your position about cutting the rare
iy beautiful. beneficent and essential
eVergreens of this section--i. e.. the
much misunderstood and abused red
l am interested in the Primaries.
Tor 1t is only through them that we
weed out the undesirables, and get n
true expression of the great Eastern
panhandle. Some years ago I voted
Tor Mr.. X. 2. Lee Allen because of
MS name. Now, / shall do so for
more cogent reasons. And | am sup
porting my friends, Mrs. M. A. Wet
zel. and Mrs. Charlotte Pendleton
Goidsborough, because / think the
School Boards need just such pro-
gressive and capable women, to helm
The gentlemen who form the larger
part OF the representation, here as in
every other part Of the body polite.
IT is greatly to be hoped that all
democratic women will get ont and
express themselves at the primary.
Let US show our patriotism by giving
dear old Jefferson County the intelli-
gent, honest and efficient representa-
ton that she deserves.
Vfrus-..
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-07-28
T. JAMES AND
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Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-01-20
PRODUCTION OF
CRUDE IS YET
ON DECREASE

NEW YORK, Jan. 19.-The daily
average gross crude oil production in
the United States decreased 1920
barrels for the week ended January
16, totaling 1,947,6OO barrels, accord
ing1y to the weekly summary of the
American Petroleum institute. The
daily average production of Smack
over, Arkansas, heavy oil field in
creased 900 barrels
The daily average production in
the United States excluding Smack
over heavy declined 16,SOO barrels.
The daily average production east of
California was 1,328,1O0 barrels, a
decrease of $500.
Oklahoma shows a daily average
production of 447,750 barrels, de-
erase of 1000; Kansas 14,400, an in
crease of 45O; north Texas 1880, a
decrease of 1850; east central Texas
63,700, a decrease of 800; west CEN
trail Texas 76,50O, an increase of 700;
southwest Texas 38,500, a decrease
of 1900; north Louisiana 43,5O0, de-
crease of 700; Arkansas 184,250, an
increase of 100; gulf coast $3.50, an
increase of $50; eastern 100,500, a
decrease of 500; Wyoming 81,95O, a
decrease of 500; Montana 12,O5O, o
decrease of 1850; Colorado 5000, an
increase of 100; New Mexico 1900, no
changes; California 619,5OO "a decrease
of $780,
Daily average imports of petroleum
at principal ports for the, week end
ed January Is were 1851 barrels
compared with 1851 for the prev
ious week, and 167,107 for the four
weeks ended January 16. Daily aver
age receipts of California oil at At
lantic and gulf coast ports for the
week ended January 16 were 29,286
barrels compared with 128,714 fir the
previous week and 8O,179 for the four
weeks ended January 16.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-01-20
Ruiz Did Not Mean to
Cast Doubt on u. of A.
Artifacts' Authenticity
(By Dispatch A. P. Wire)

TUCSON, Jan. 19.rELeandro Ruiz
retired cattleman whose y reminis-
cences regarding a young sculptor
who lived near the spot where the
Tucson artifacts recently were un-
earthed have been interpreted by
some as casting doubt upon their
would be unable to- recognize any
landmark near which the relics were
found. ss,
Ruiz was invited to visit the
scene of the excavations by DR.. By
ron Cummins, director of the state
museum and head of the department
of archaeology at the University of
Arizona, and by Thomas w. Bent
and Charles E. Manner, discoverers
of the artifacts.
There would be no use in my go
ing with you gentlemen Ruiz said
when the three men called on him
at his home at 627 South Fourth
Avenue. They were accompanied by
a newspaper man.
my eyesight is poor, many years
have passed and things have changed
out there in the 40 years since ]
hIlSW IuS 1ctIIlIIy CIletI 1LNS0 IAIG1 O'
Last year I was unable even to find
the spot where my own ranch had
stood"
Ruiz added that HE didn't remem-
ber how far the home of the family
was from Tucson, or near what lime
kiln it had been built, or where the
house itself had been situated. He
said he had no recollection of a
large mesquite tree that stood near
the entrance of the limekiln.
II wish it to be clearly understood
that nothing that I have ever said
regarding this young sculptor was
intended in any way as contradic-
tion to DR.. Cummings the retired
cattIeman said. 81 aim not qualified
to express an opinion as to whether
the relics are genuine or not"
The interview with Ruiz was in
Spanish. He answered all questions
freely and frankly, unreservedly ad-
mitting his inability to recognize i'm
portant objects near the site of the
excavations.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-01-20
Title of Thousands of
I Acres of Land Involved
in Federal Proceedings

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19.-Title to
thousands of acres of land in what
was formerly Pueblo Indian dis
tricts are involved in proceedings
ordered by the federal Pueblo land
board which has mapped out a
program designed to establish per-
manent ownership rights to the
lands.
The board composed of Attorney
General Sargent, Secretary Work and
Robert Walker, of New York, went
INFO all phases of the situation.
Sargent announced today, but no
conclusions were made known.
Representatives of the board are
going ahead with their investiga-
tions in Arizona and New Mexico in
order that all ownership rights
may be firmly established through
court action. In some cases white
settlers probably will be elected and
lands restored to the Indians, but
Attorney General Sargent declared
no one could tell whether a final
survey will result in a small or
large return of lands to Indian
ownership.
He added that is was the boards
principal intention to determine the
ownership as a protection for white
holders of legitimate titles, as well
for the Indians.