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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-09-09
JEFFERSON MILLING COM
PANY'S WAREHOUSE FIRST
IN WEST VIRGINIA.

Mr.. Carl Nagel, representative of
the Department of Agriculture, was
in Charles Town last Wednesday.
auditing the affairs of the Jefferson
Milling Company's warehouse, leased
and operated by Mr.. Thos. Bowling.
The warehouse is licensed under the
United States Warehouse Act.
Mr.. Bowling has sensed the value
of the service that can be rendered
to growers in this vicinity. by storing
grain under the provisions of law.
The farmer, Mr.. Nagel said. is some
times obliged to dump his product on
the market and dispose of it at the
least desirable time.
One of the biggest moves to solve
this problem was the passage of the
United States Warehouse Act.
Through this measure farmers can
now secure practically the same
financing advantages as other bust
ness men. This is enabling them to
market their products in a more or
DERBY manner and thereby stabilize
conditions. 1t is enabling them TO
secure a more equitable price and so
aids the farmer 30 buy more of the
products of commerce and industry.
Mr.. Nagel explained that growers
may take their wheat to a licensed
warehouse, or elevator, and receive a
Federal licensed warehouse receipt
therefor, on which the growers can
borrow reasonable portion of its
value. This type of security, which
has behind it the vigilant supervision
of the Federal Government. is par
ticularly desirable security because
the banker knows that, if it be-
comes necessary. he can easily reds
count notes supported by such re-
ceipts with correspondent banks, the
Federal Reserve Banks or the Inter
mediate Credit Banks. In this re-
spect, it serves to ease tight money
conditions at critical periods.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-09-09
JURY FOR SEPTEMBER COURT

Thirty-four men were chosen by
Jury Commissioners Wysong and
Turner for jury service at the Sep
TENDER term of the Jefferson Circuit
Court. They will be notified to at
tend on the second Tuesday of the
term to begin their work. The jurors
C. w. Demory, Daniel B. Staley,
Clifton Vanmeter, Claude Vented,
w. S. Nicewarner, B. H. Barr, w. j.
Murphy, G. NJ. Rissler. d. r. Middle
kauff, J. NJ Goodell. Hiram Goetz,
c. L. Haines, Chas. A. Billmyer,
Jno. Y. Mcdonald, C. M Ring, L. w.
Hardy, r. A. Carter, E L Bush, Geo.
w. Rouss. r. w. Geary, w. F Baker,
Geo. n. Lynch, J. O, Louden, p 5
Millard, Walter F. Wilt, J. W. Ever
hart, E. L. Starry, Harry s. Heskett,
H. w. Deck. Jas. F. Casey, NJ. X.
Bowers, Thos. NJ Eddy, E. E. Fur,
v. M. Briggs.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-09-09
School Time is Here; Give Your Child
Chance to Stand at the Head of His Class

Country lanes and city streets viii
soon be echoing with the laughter and
shouts Of happy school children. Va
cation time Is slipping by and many
parents have taken advantage of II
and prepared their children for the
coming school year Hundreds of
children are entering school this fall
for the first time. OF these several
hundred have had physical examina-
lions and corrections have been made
OF remedial defects, so that they are
now fit and eager to enter the most
joyful period of their school
days. Reports received by the State
Department of Health from field
nurses who are helping to conduct
pre-school child health conferences
throughout the state, show that In
one week as high as 35S children I'M
der six years of age have received
physical examinations, and parents
are having remedial defects corrected.
Previous health articles have
stressed the fact that many an other
wise bright boy or girl has failed In
his or her school work because Of
defects Of the eyes, ears, nose or
throat, which might easily be correct
ed. Such defects are the ones being
discovered In this summer roundup"
OF the pre-school child. In commun-
tiles where this has been carried on
systematically for a number Of years,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-09-09
COMMUNICATED.

read in last weeks paper that
zavan If last years graduating class
-ranid enter College and Normal
Sg5ool this fall. and that two young
Iajies would go into training at the
Water Reed Hospital in Washing
have heard of one or two others,
-,.b, have been out of school for a
lar or two. who will take up their
indies at University this fall.
The number of young people go
NO to College from our community
Is increasing each year: When |
eead in our papers the list of those
returning from colleges to their
homes at Christmas, or at the close
az their sessions, / think that there
must be about thirty at higher insti-
-utions. We should feel a pride in
our School, which is inspiring and
preparing these students. Some of
tho graduate who entered directly
from our High School have taken
very high rank at College. One of
+hese students going to the Univers-
NV of Virginia was graduated last
session with Phi Beta Kappa honors.
Two others have recently received
tbair NJ. A. degrees. Another en-
tered Cornell directly from the High
School. and has done WELL Some of
Of the girls ENTERED directly from
our High School, Randolph-Macon
Woman's College, Wilson College,
and Agnes Scott, A class colleges,
and have graduated.
I think the record fine.
An Old Scholar.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-09-09

the result has been very evident In
more perfect attendance, better
work and fewer pupils who are grade
repeaters.
Keen interest has been displayed
by parents, local physicians and local
school authorities in the health con-
ferenees which have been held this
summer, according to representa-
tive from the department of health
who has assisted with them. II is a
sign of progress and clear manifes-
tation of interest In the welfare OF
the coming power of the state-the
boys and girls who will make the cit
izenship of tomorrow
The health conferences are being
held through the cooperation Of the
Parent-Teacher association, the State
Department of Education and the
State Department OF Health. II one
has not been held In your community,
your interests and efforts may influence
your neighbors' In having, one at which
your child and theirs may have the
advantages already given hundreds Of
others. II is not too late even now to
correct many physical defects which
may go beyond the power of correc-
ton In few years.
GIVE YOUR CHILD A CHANCE
TO BE THE LEADER OF HIS
CLASS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-09-09
TAX RATE IS LOWERED.

At the final sitting of the Jeffer-
son County Court in Charles Town
the court made a reduction of three
cents in the tax rate by taking two
cents from the county levy and one
cent from the sinking fund. This
makes the equity rate three cents less
than last year.
The district levies vary consider
ably. Charles Town, Kabletown and
Mddieway districts have had their
rates materially lowered. Harpers
Ferry district remains the same.
while the Shepherdstown rate is in
creased 512 cents. Harpers Ferry
district has the highest levy on
schools, 90 cents, while Middleway
district is the lowest, with only 80
cents.
The tax rate is made up of the
State tax of IA cents, county gen
eral tax of Is cents. a county road
levy of 25 cents, county sinking
tax of cents, and district road and
school taxes as follows: Charles
Town, roads Is cents, schools ga Il
cents; Kabletown, roads 10 cents,
schools 80 cents: Middleway, roads
2 cents, schools 81 cents; Shep-
herdstown, roads Is cents, schools IA
cents: Harpers Ferry, roads 10 cents,
schools 90 cents.
Total levies in the various dis
trlctS will be as follows.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-09-09
DEEDS RECORDED.

B. H. Riddleberger and others to
B. H. Riddleberger, trustee.
Quit claim deed to certain lots in
subdivision of Mrs. E. P. Travers'
estate.
c. F. Wall and R. K. Wall, deed of
gift, lot 23 Block 20, Third avenue,
Ransom. Lot 8. Block ITO, North
Mildred street, Ransom.
Maggie Walker to John B. Raiser,
lot on Shenandoah River, near Man.
ning's Ferry, consisting of two and
43-100 acres, for SO and other con.
siderations.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-09-09

expect to establish the association in
such way as to continue its very
effective work. In the interim. the
officers will assume charge Of Head
quarters, with Col. Benchoff looking
after the executive duties. All Wis
itors and friends will be welcomed as
usual.
The opportunity for publicity is so
great that it is hoped none will with
hold their support. The Florida and
Canada trips in themselves have
started a current of people and dol
lars rolling into the Valley, and this
is only beginning.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-09-09
NEW FRUIT STORE.

Mr.. j. L. Shank has rented the
west store room, in the Maxwell
building. opposite the Jefferson
Hotel. where he will handle all
kinds of fruits and produce at
wholesale and retail. Read his adj
vertisement in another column.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-09-09
STANDARD APPLES WIN.

BoXed-apple growers were pio-
n tl, in establishing standard grades
through which their product has
gained recognition and its market
lhtegity has been assured Only by
establishing and adhering to such
standards has the boxed-apple in
austry been able to compete with
0lher apple-producing sections more
laVofably located as to markets.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-09-09
"THE GREEN HAT" AT EMPIRE
THEATRE, WINCHESTER.

"The Green HIATT" with Charlotte
Walker and Norman Hackett will be
the attraction at the Empire Theatre
Tuesday, September IA. See an
nouneement on 7th page. this issue.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-09-09
b TO FIGHT
1L0SlS.

ing, August 31st,
bpper was held at
for the benefit of
und Of the Coun-
hundred persons
IA delicious meal.
j chicken. country,
& cream and cake.
Eng room We're at
#d and evtryone
4 ENJOYABLE time
b. by Maslers
ell entertained the
Ztne candy table
enterprise. bring
r. dollars. Those
Rtifed at the }ber-
appeal from all
fd are glad to re-
p S25500 a
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n on this good
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DO PASTOR.

Il Of the Presbp-
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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-09-09
DR.. WOODS RESIGNS.

The Reverend Frank Michael
Woods, ID. D., for AZ years pastor
Of the Presbyterian Church in Mar
tinsburg. now in his Saith year, read
in slow and shaken voice his resig-
nation as pastor of the church he has
served, guided and labored for cen
tinueusly during the past forty-sev-
en- years, and from the high calling
that he has made his life-work for a
little more than so wears. As DR..
Woods, white of hair, and staunchly
erect in spite of his age, concluded
reading his prepared letter giving up
the work that had been his for al
most a lifetime, the entire congre-
cation was intensely moved, until
there were but few dry ewes in the
church. The venerable minister had
christened MANY of those present,
had watched over their spiritual wei
fare during childhood DAYS. had per-
formed for them the marriage cere-
monies, and in the darker heups of
their lives, when death or calamity
came close, had been a comforter for
them, carrying with him the peace Of
a sure faith and a high and sanity
character. He was called to the
Martinsburg church and was Install
ed there October 18th of that year.
That was AZ years ago. Since then
he has been continuously its pastor.
DR.. Woods left yesterday for Rich
mond, Va, for weeks visit. and
while there it is his intention TO re-
visit the old church. near Fredericks-
burg, in which he labored as a min
lister more than half century ago.
As the letter of resignation states.
another congregational meeting will
be called in two weeks to consider
the resignation.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-09-09
COL. S. J. MURPHY DEAD

The faneral services for the late
Col. Simon j. Murphy, who died in
Pasadena, California. Wednesday
last. were held in Zion Episcopal
Church TO day at IL o'clock, the
Rev. John S. Alfriend, of Weston,
officiating. The funeral was under
the direction of the Blue Ridge
Chapter, Consistent knight Temp
lars and Shrine, in which society
Col. Murphy was an active worker
for the better part of his life.
Colonel Murphy, who had been
an invalid for years, had lived in
Pasadena the greater part of every
year for the past ten years. the eli
mate there being found beneficial in
his enfeebled condition of health.
Col. Murphy came 10 this county
with his family from Wisconsin.
about l6 years ago. soon after hav-
ing purchased Claymont, one of the
finest country estates in the county.
three miles west of Charles Town.
Members of his family have con-
tinued TO reside at Claymont through
the summer months ever since they
came into possession Of it. Col. MUIR
phy's last visit to Clavmont was in
the summer of last year. He is SUR
vived by his wife and four daugh-
ters, Mrs. r. Fl Fletcher. of Camp
BenniAg. Ca. Mrs. b r Dickev, of
Pasadena. CAL: Mrs. j. b. Duncan,
of Waco, Texas; Miss Elsie Murphy,
of Charles Town, and one son, G.
Temple Murphy. of Pasadena, Cal.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-09-09
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-01-29
VALLEY HOST
TOCOVERNOR
GIL. THURSDAY
Friendship Pledge Civ
en- at Banquet Here;
Miss Zolezzi Crowned
Queen Last Night

Pleasure at the good relations which
exist between Brownsville and Mata-
moros, between Mexico and the United
States, and pledge to do all in his
power to cement these relations and
make them permanent was voiced last
night by Governor tEmilio Portes Gil of
the state of Tamaulipas, Mexico, in a
talk made at the Country club banquet
at which he and his party were guests.
The coronation of the queen, Miss
Consuelo Zolezzi, took place last night,
following the banquet here. and fol
lowing the talk which Governor Gil
made over the Brownsville radio sta
tion at $3.50 last night.
The coronation was held in the Tea
tro Reforma in Matamoros, the queen
of the centennial being crowned by
Governor Portes Gil, in the presence Of
thousands of persons from Matamoros
and Brownsville.
Governor Gil left Brownsville yes
terday morning along with group Of
Brownsville residents, Fox News
cameraman, and the official staff of
the governor, which includes several
members Of the Tamaulipas house Of
deputies.
The party went to the club house of
Blake Seay and Harry Seay out from
Mercedes and enjoyed banquet early
in the afternoon. The Tamaulipas gov
ernor addressed the assembly of Mer-
cedes, Brownsville and Matamoros res
idents there, Harry Seay welcoming the
governor to that part of the Valley.
c. of G. Gives Banquet
The banquet at the Country club last
night was given by the Chamber of
Commerce of this city, and members of
the Chamber, city commissioners, and
officials from Matamoros and Browns
vile were invited. Near the governor
sat Colonel VIM. t. Johnston, COM
mander of the military forces at Fort
Continued on Page Six.)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-01-29
THE WEATHER

For Brownsville and the Lower Rio
Grande Valley: Cloudy and unsettled
tonight; Saturday probably fair; warm
er.
For East Texas Cloudy and unsettled
tonight and Saturday; warmer tonight
except in northwest portion. Light to
fresh easterly to southerly winds on
the coast.
Weather Conditions.
The high pressure area over the north
central states yesterday morning was
crested over the middle Atlantic states
this morning, attended by unseasonably
low temperatures throughout the cas-
ern states north of Florida. Moderately
low pressure in the Canadian Northwest
and over the northwestern states this
morning was attended by generally fair
weather and rapidly rising temperatures
throughout the Northwest. Light pre-
cipitatjon occurred within the last "a
hours in Florida and on the Texas coast,
and moderate to heavy rains on the Pa
cific coast and in Nevada. Much cloudi-
ness prevailed over the southern and
eastern states at the morning observa-
tion.
The lowest temperature last night
at Texas stations ranged from "a at
Amarillo to 56 at Brownsville.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-01-29
CEHEARINC
ISSETFORFEB.l5 Is
Question of Making In
junction Permanent
Will Come Up

Members of the Brownsville city COM
mission have been served with notices
to appear in the 103rd district civil
court here on Monday, February Is, in
connection with the temporary injunc-
tion suit granted c. G. Malott restrain
ing the city from declaring results of
the bridge referendum election held re-
Gently.
The election was for the purpose of
deciding whether franchise should be
granted to r. B. Creager and associates
to erect bridge across the Rio Grande
here. The vote was overwhelmingly in
favor Of granting the franchise to Mr.
Creager
Mr.. Malott, who had proposed plan
for the bridge to be built on bonding
proposition, ard to be leased by him, was
granted g temporary injunction re-
straining the city from declaring the
results Of the election on the grounds
that the election was not called by the
proper authorities, and that it should
have been held after final passage Of
the ordinance by the city commission
granting the franchise to Mr.. Creager.
The question of making the injunction
permanent, and thus making the elec@
tion void, will be taken up at the trial
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-01-29
454O PAY POLL
TAXESTODATE
County Residents Have
Until IL O'clock
Tomorrow Night

Tomorrow night at IL O'Clock pay
ment of 1925 poll taxes, emitting the
receipt holder to vote this year, will
stop.
The doors of the tax collectors of
flee will be closed at that hour, and
all who have failed to pay their poll
taxes before that time will not be en-
titled to vote in the county, state, wa
ter district or municipal elections in
Cameron county this year.
At noon today total of 4540 poii :ax
receipts had been issued. This number
includes 800 exemptions.
This is an increase of about 800 since
noon yesterday, and the total is expect
ed to be near 5000. a record number of
payments for this county, by tomorrow
night when the office of the tax col
lector closes.
Cameron county voters are going to
be called on this year to decide who
the officers to direct the county affairs
for the next two years will be. They
will probably vote on road bond is
sue, and will probably vote on several
other bond issues, water district, fmu-
nicipal and road.
The voters of this county will also
east their ballot in the state elections
this year.
In view of these important issues the
residents of the county are being urged
to pay their poll taxes, and take part
in the affairs of the county
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-01-29
PLANESSEEKTO
DTUCCR
Fliers to Drop Food on
Decks on Ice Bound
Craft in Lake
tBy The Associated Press.)


MUSKEGON, Mich. Jan. 29.-Their
craft still wedged in a huge ice floe,
five Of the eight members Of the crews
of the fishing tugs Indian and Helen
~. faced additional hazards this morn
ing, somewhere in Lake Michigan be-
tween here and Grand Haven, as their
food and fuel supplies continued to
dwindle
Hopes for their relief rested upon an
airplane expedition from Selfridge Field,
Mount Clemens. Two planes left the
field at a. m. and are expected here
about II a. m. Ten pound cans of
food and forty pound cartons of coal
were assembled at the aviation field
here during the night. These planes
will attempt to drop the food and fuel
on the decks of the two tugs
There youthful members Of the crews
risked their lives late yesterday and
fought their way across the ice fields
to shore. They brought first reports of
the depleted food and fuel supplies. For
the older men to attemptathe perilous
"trip across the ice, they said would
have been suicide.
One Of them, Theodore Graham, Jr.,
attempted to return to the vessels with
food last night, but because Of the dark
ness and treacherous ice, had to aban-
don the effort. All said they under
took the trip ashore because of the
plight of their comrades and their own
hunger. The food supply they said
virtually gave out Wednesday night.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-01-29

SoDu VI tHS service.
Secretary Davis feels that the fact
that the resignation was offered by an
officer under approved sentence for
violation Of the articles of war suffi-
ciently indicates for the record the cir
cumstances under which Colonel Mitch
ell is to be separated from the mill
tary service.
informed by the Associated Press of
the decision to accept his resignation,
Colonel Mitchell would make no COM
rhent.' He feels he will not be fully at
liberty to speak for publication until
he actually has ceased on next Monday
to be a member Of the military estab-
lishment
To Continue Fight
There is no doubt, however. that the
airman Is planning to begin immediate
iy upon his return to civilian status an
active public campaign in support of
his views as to the aviation necessities
of the national defense He probably
Will carry his fight to the country
through the medium Of the chautauqua
circuits.
There was no intimation as to the
nature of a talk Secretary Davis had
today with President Coolidge although
1T was obvious that the decision to ac-
cept MitchelPs resignation must have
been reached at that time. The an
nouncement was made Immediately after
the return Of the secretary to the war
department.
The form in which the acceptance was
put relieved the president Of any fur
ther necessity of dealing formally with
the case