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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-23
Gifts for Housekeepers
lens Clothes Section. Second floor

3-Piece Carving Sets ..............$ $3.50
2-Piece Game Carving Sets ... SITS
8 Table Knives. 6 forks ............ .$7.25
Burns Stainless Steel Knife Sets "a
Manning Bowman Tea Pot Tiles 49,. $50
Manning Bowman Extension Trivets $3.50
Crumb Trays and Scrapers ......., 81
Manning Bowman Bread Plates .$2.25
Manning Bowman Coaster Sets 1925
Black Cast Iron Andirons, pair ... 81
Apiece Fire Sets ......... 81
Hearth Brushes .S1.75
Imported Fire Bellows SITS
Nut Bowl, Cracker and picks 49,. .$1.95
Bread Boards and Knives, sets 81 and s.
Bissell Carpet Sweepers $3.50
Universal Aluminium Percolators $3.50
Breakfast Trays, with folding legs 81
White Enameled Pantry Sets 49,. .$2.25
Manning Bowman Sandwich Dishes. 81
Housewares
Pyrex Pie Plates, 2 pieces SO
Pyrex Casseroles . 1925 and $3.95
Imported Glass Console Sets 1925
Glassware
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-23
LO1U Priced y |

A most attractive offering at any season OF the
year made douby interesting by coming just be
fore Christmas, in time to answer the last few
question marks your shopping list. There's
three thousand pieces, but you had best be on
hand early to enjoy complete selection of the
numerous styles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-23
Moderately Priced Last Minute Gift Suggestions
A Table of Imported
Gift China, 81 piece

These pieces will solve those last
minute problems that invariably pop
up. Chinaware is imported and arts
tically' decorated The table includes
pottery vases, puff jars, bonbon dishes.
oatmeal sets, cups and saucers. plates.
candlestickS, bulb bowls. decorative
animals, ash trays and others.
China Section. Fifth floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-23
Girls FURNISHINGS
Suggestions

Raincoat and Hat Sets. $3.50
Girls Party Dresses, $3.50
Girls Rayon Bloom
erS .oU
Girls Z m b | EN- d
MlddieS .S1.o5
Girls Crepe de Chine
Pajamas $3.50
Girls Glove Silk Vests, $1.65
Girls Glove Silk
BIoomerS so
Girls Glove Silk Bras
Sieres $3.50
Girls Furnishing Section. Fourth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-23
Demonstration
NezC Belmont
Christmas
Tree Holder
Special $5.75

With a new arrival of these
popular Christmas Tree
Holders has come a demon
strator who will show to
YOU just the Belmont points
of superiority and explain
how we'll the holder keeps
the tree and how much the
three colored bulbs in the
base add to the beauty OF
your tree trimmings. By
keeping the water compart-
ment filled the tree will re
main green much longer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-23
Candies
Fruit Cakes

Glace Fruits, pound, $1.25;
3 pounds, So; S pounds, S.
Imported Boxed Candies, ST.
to So
Whitrnan's Candies, ST. to
$3.50
Louis Sherry Candies, ST. to
$40
Wandl Delicious Assorted
Milk Chocolates.
| pound, Soc
2 pounds, $1.5o
5 pounds, $3.50
Bromm's Old Virginia Fruit
Cake Exclusively here
in WaShingfonl
pound, SIPS
4 pounds, $4.25
6 pounds, SIS
Candy Section, Fourth floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-23
Philippine Gowns, $1.95

Attractive intimate gifts are these
Philippine Gowns that are hand
embroidered especially for us
Muslin Underwear Section. Third floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-23
Imported Individual
Breakfast Sets, s.. SO

imported China Individual Breakfast
Sets in several attractive designs. Set
includes tray, egg cup, salt and pepper
shaker and coffee cup.
China Section, Fifth floor
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off Stationery Suggestions

Box Paper and Envelopes, lap desk box 81
Box Paper and Envelopes, foio style. 81
Paper and Envelopes, boxed SOC and 75c
Hasty Note Pads Observation-Disclosures. 81
Painted Book Ends ...........$ 81
Box Cards, Paper, Envelopes and Pads $3.50
Leather Folios, in red, blue, brown, gray SO
Telephone Registers, assorted colors $3.50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-23
Costume Slips, $2.95 and $780,
Umbrella Gifts

Women's Fancy-bordered piece dyed
Wonen's Colored Silk Umbrellas,
seven colors SIS
Mems Silk-and-Lisle Umbrellas SIS
Section.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-23
Gifts for Infants
Shocks, Special, $1.95
Infants Section. Fourth foo

Cooriul Smocks practical gifts These OF lnene
printed sateen, cretonne and sun briar suiting In
variety of colors Some have contrasting collars and
are trimmed with shocking
Home Frocks
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Comfy Slippers for Children

Boys Brown Leather Comfy Slippers. ST. SITS
Boys Felt Plaid collar Comfy Slippers Sizes 2 $225;
ll!2-to $1.75
Girls Felt Comfy Slippers ribbon trimmed Sizes 20 Sis
Ss Quilted Satin Comfy Slippers Sizes 2 $3.50
ony Slippers OF red or blue te Sizes SITS
brown Leather Comfy Slippers with Sizes 81
Quted Satin Comfy Slippers Sizes H. ST. SIPS
Infants Felt Hyo Slippers. Sizes SIPS
Infants Leather Comfy Slippers Sizes 81
Infants Quilted Satin Comfy Slippers. Sizes s.
sh sn unhfo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-23

Gifts Boys Like
Boys Blanket Robes, cord trimmed SIS
Slickers, in yellow and green ............ SIS
Undertakes and Windbreakers $5.75
Heavy Shaker Sweaters ....... $3.50 and SO
Boys Section. Fourth a#@
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-23
Special Purchase - 5000 Pieces Costume Jewelry
L0u Priced

A Wide Choice in
SLAVE Bracelets
Bar Pins
Brooches
Rings
FeSt0on Necklaces
Pendant Necklaces
COmbacfS
Earrings
yewery Section. First floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-23

Nelson's Classics, cloth bound, each SOC
Uncle Wiggly Books ...............75 c
Section. Fifth
Linen and Bedmeor Suggestions
Fancy-edged Novelty Bridge Sets ... 81
Hemstitched Damask Napkins, dozen $685.
Hemstitchcd A11-Linen Towels, each SOC
Bordered Turkish Bath Towels, each 81
Section. Second
Comforts, sateen covered, wool filled .$7.95
Rayon Bedspreads, In gold and tan SO
Section
Tailored Velour Table Mats .....$ 81
Oblong Velour Pillows, several shades .$2.e5
Velour Table Scarfs, several shades. SIS
Drapery Section
Costume Slips, $2.95 and 1895
Costume Slips of radum, rayon satin and crepe dc
chine in a variety of colors.
Slip Section Third floor
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Thin Blown Water
Goblets and Sherbets
Set of Six, 81

Water Goblets and Sherbets OF thin
blown optic glass, in amber or peach.
You may choose either high or low
sherbet glasses.
Glassware Section Fifth floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-23

Sterling Silver Bracelets .$1.95, S2.95
Ropes of Pearls, 90 inches ... So, 81
Pearl Chokers ................$2 and So
Enameled Bridge Brushes .... $3.50
Enarneled Vanity Boxes. ...... 81 to 81
Enameled Bobby Combs $3.50 to So
Jewery Section Firstf floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-23

Settings In These Colors
Sapphire
Jade
Amethyst
Cherry Red
TobaS
LapiS
CarneIian
SitVer and Gold finishes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-23
Water Goblets and
Sherbets, 81 each

Water Goblets and Sherbets. with a
rose color, gold-incrusted border in
rambler rose design.
GLASSWARE Section. Fifth hoor
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Dressing Robes for Men

Mems Brocaded Dressing Gowns .$25
Flannel Dressing Gowns 49,. .$18, $40, SIS
Imported Ombre Blanket Robes $3.50
Wool Dressing Gowns, special $12.75
Mems Blanket Robes So. $3.50, $40
Mems Clothes Section Second foor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-23
Demonstration
Toy Section
Fourth floor

Other Christmas Electric
al Outfittings for your
tree and home at low
prices.
Toy Section. Fourth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-23
Gifts for Infants
At 81 At 81 so At'$3.5O At IS
Blankets Hot-water Bonnets Sweaters
Coat hangers
Blankets
PIlowaes Combs Brushes
Suun Fourhno
Misses Colonial Pumps, SO

Misses Colonial Pumps of satin kid with
spike heel and fancy buckle and OF leather with
square toe, Cuban heel and fancy buckle.
Misses Specialized Shoe Third
Womens Quilted Satin Boudor Slippers $3.50
Women's Quilted Satin Comfy Slippers. SO
Rhinestone Heels ST to SIS
Section. floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-23
Gift Bandettes, 81

Any young girl is sure to appreciate
d lace Bandette These Uplift Band
cites are of cream and white lace with
ribbon shoulder straps or Of lace
edged jersey. in various colors
Corset Section. Third floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-23
Riddles Books

Nelson's Classics, cloth bound, each
Uncle Wiggly Books ............
Book Section Fifth floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-23

Beautiful Chemise of crepe dc chine,
radium and crepe satin: lace-trimmed
and tailored styles in pastel shades.
silk Underwear Section, First floor.
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SPRING PAGEANT WILL BE PRESENTED SATURDAY EYE
 PUPILS SEWARD SCHOOLS

The spring pageant, which teachers Miss Moulton and Miss Eccles will present on Saturday night at the May Day dance, includes all children in the first four grades, three girls of Miss Bevier's room and about 25 lit tie ones under school age.
 The play is about a little girls flower garden. Boys in overhalls plant seeds of the sweet peas, tulips, daffodils, pansy, poppies and violets. Woodland elves, blue bird and a TO- bin, springtime fairy, little rain drops, the sun and sun beams, all help the seeds to grow. Finally comes in the King and Queen and process sion of little people.
 Francis Shea is the Queen and Ken meth Urbach is the King. Then the flowers sing and dance before them and at the last all sing Rejoice the spring."
 The pretty little costumes were all designed by Miss Moulton and are be-
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exhibited, will be given proper ere dit for same
 The Mckinley park station will be remodeled extensively and be filled with a fine collection of exhibits of wild game, trophies and skins, in dustrial exhibits and pictures, to. gether with any other article of in- terest to tourists
 Those having wild game trophies, skins, pictures, relics of the old days, in fact anything that would be of in terest to tourists and who care to loan them for exhibit purposes to the Alaska Railroad, are assured that they will be properly cared for and watched.
 While the railroad is not in a po- sition to buy exhibits, officials ad- wise that any article put on display can be sold to interested tourists if the donor will set a price.
 The exhibit at Mckinley park sta- tion will be worked out with the CO., operation of the Mckinley Tourist and Transportation company. The trains will stop at the station for ten minutes each way, thus permitting travellers to inspect the exhibit. A man will be. in charge of the exhibit at all such times.
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RAILROAD PLANS ID
 HAVE EXHIBITS AT
 SEWARD AND PARK
TOURIST BOOTHS WILL BE MAIN TANNED DURING SUMMER
 SEASON BY RAILROAD

Announcement is made at railroad headquarters at Anchorage that the Alaska Railroad would put in indus. trial booths at the Seward dock and also one at Mckinley park station, for the information of tourists and travellers, and to advertise the re- sources of the railroad belt, as we'll as the game possibilities and other attractions in the vicinity of the road.
 The booth at Seward will have in the main, exhibits of an industrial nature. having coal samples, grain and vegetables on display, together with large assortment of pictures. Each exhibit will be labeled proper ly, giving such information as may be deemed important. Donors of ex- hibits, or those lending articles to be
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.PONz| STRIKES 4 SNAG;
 THROWN IN JAIL AGAIN

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, April 27. (P) The business career of Charles Pon- zi, famous Boston financial wizard, was again inadvertently halted when it struck a snag in the form of Judge James Peeler, who decreed that Ponzi must spend one year in the Florida State penitentiary and at hard labor. He was convicted on April second for conducting a business in violation of certain clauses of the Florida law relating to business conducted under a Declaration of Trust.
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OFFICERS FOUND GUILTY

NEW ORLEANS, April 2S. P)- Three officers of the Standard Brew ing Co.,, accused of bribing a Federal prohibition officer, were found guilty and sentenced to serve two years each in the Federal prison at Atlanta. In addition to the jail sentence, they were fined fifteen hundred dollars each.
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PALMER GETS FIVE YEARS

SEATTLE, April 2S. (P)-Robert A. Palmer, 27, who said he was the. son of ''an oldtime Nome prosecutor who fenced to five years at the Monroe reformatory on the charge of grand larceny.
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ing made by the children's parents. The pageant is quite beautiful and is made doubly so by the presence of the little ones who will portray it.
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piipp!iin pipe tobacco

THOSE fellows who get so much fun out of pipe-don't envy them emulate them! Get yourself jimmy-pipe and a tidy red tin of Prince Albert. That's what they did, and look at them. Wear ing smiles mile wide. Putting away on good old P. A. and happy as ducklings in their first rain-storm.
 There's no trick about it no deep, dark secret. P. A. is pippin pipe tobacco, made for pleasure and lots of it. Prince Albert is mellow as moonlight on silent summer sea. Fragrant as breeze that filters through app1e-blos- soms. Cool and sweet in way that spells comfort to pipe-smoker.
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BASEBALL RESULTS
National League.

National League. Brooklyn 6, Boston 5. Pittsburgh 2, Chicago 0. New York g, Philadelphia 8. Cincinnati and St. Louis, rain,
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American Leauue,

American League. Boston 1, Washington 9. Philadelphia 2, New York 8. Cleveland 5, St. Louis 3. Chicago z, Detroit s.
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Pacific-Coast League.

Pacific-Coast League. Hollywood 2, Sacramento 7. Portland 6, San Francisco 3. Missions z, Oakland 8. Seattle 10, Los Angeles 4. (11 in- nings.)
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Not the least of P. As virtues is the kindly way it treats a fellows tongue. The Prince Albert process cut out bite and parch years ago, thereby opening the gates to smoke-peace for millions of men. No matter how hard you smoke P. A., there is no protest from your tongue Or throat.
 To make sure that you are not missing the full enjoyment of your pipe, go to the nearest tobacco shop and tell the man you want tidy red tin of Prince Albert. He knows of hundreds of men that have found the enjoyment that's waiting for you. There's revelation coming to you with pipe-and P. A.
, 1926-07-26
Just Received
AT
~StQRen1ann's Store.

A new supply of Ford Paris in
Guiding
Commutator Wires for new and old
style Fords. Starter Motor Drive Gear,
Spindle Bodies, Main Bearings, Magnets,
Coil Boxes, Connecting Rods. Brake
Shoes, Brake Band Innings, Fan Belts,
Generator A%rmatures. Coil Boxes D. S.
& A. S. Bearings, Mufflers. CYL. Head
Gaskets, Starting Switch, Ignition
Switches, Diff. Drive Gear, Thrust Wash.
ers. Pumps, Fire Gauges, Carburetors,
and many others too numerous to men
ton.
Christiansted, June 10th, 1926.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-04-14
NEW CASES ON COURT DOCKET.

The docket for the April term of
the Jefferson Circuit Court contains
a number of new cases. Nine of them
are on the chancery docket. and in
clude Louis Fisher VS.. Anna Grace
Fisher: J. C. Woody and others VS..
Minnie M. Hopkins and others: JEFF
ferson County Telephone Co. VS..
Robert M. Williams: j. B. Wiltshire,
administrator c. t. a. VS.. Arthur c.
Claigg and others; James M. Manuel
VS.. Grace Landers Manual: Town of
Harpers Ferry VS.. Edith Smith Will
liams and others: S. P. Birkett VS..
Arthur d. Ford and others: Ethel
Downs. Guardian. VS.. Geo. M. Beltz-
hoover. Executor.
Two new cases appear on the
Criminal Appeal docket: County
Court VS.. Raymond Fry and same VS..
Jerry McGraw. Mike Papasa. a
Charles Town barber, is the only ap-
plicant for naturalization.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-04-14
D. A. r. HOLD MEETING.

The Bee Line Chapter. Daughters
of the American Revolution, held
their regular monthly meeting on
April 9Th. at the home of Mrs. Step
hen Dalgarn, the Regent. Mrs. d w.
Border. presiding. 1t was unanimous
" decided that the Bee Line Chap
ter place chair. at the cost of
$4,000. in the new auditorium to be
erected in Washington. ID. c.. by the
National Society of Daughters OF
American Revolution.
The new building with seating
capacity Of 1000 is 10 be erected on
the lot where the beautiful Memorial
Continental Hall now stands. both
buildings to be of white marble.
After the business session papers
Of historical interest we're read by
Mrs. Van Wilson and Mrs. II. G Get
zendanner.
Delicious refreshments were serv-
ed during the social hour.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-04-14
ESTATES APPRAISED.

Appraisers H. L. Lyme. w. Lee
Banks. and w. T. McQuilkin valued
the estate of the late Walter p. Nc
Donald, late of the Shepherdstown
vicinity. at s7.0S9 Mr.. Mcdonald
had one time certificate in bank.
which with accumulated interest was
valued ut $1.734. His real estate
was appraised at $4.750.
The estate of the late Mrs. r. G..
Mcdonald. of Duffields. of whose will
her four sons are executors, was val
ued at S18.729.90 by her appraisers,
Dennis Link. William Morgan. and
Adam Link. Cash belonging to her
estate and on deposit in the First
National Bank of Gastonia. N. c..
amounted to s4.775.50. Her liberty
bond holdings were valued at $3.50.
The remainder of her estate consist
ed principally Of stock in southern
cotton mills. Her cotton mill invest
ments included 10 shares in the Dix
on Mills. worth $1,000; 10 shares of
the Crescent Spinning Company.
worth 1000: 35 shares of the Lin
ford Mills. worth $500. and 10
shares of the Acme Spinning Co., val
ued at $1,000.
The report of the appraisers of
the estate of the late Rolfe Gerhardt
shows its value to have been $685.
010.03. More than half of the total
is invested in two West Virginia
lumber companies. $4,000 being in
the Ritter Lumber Company. of
Huntington. and S54,625 in the Will
derness Lumber Company. of Char
lesion. Checks in Mr.. Gerhardt s
possession at the time of his death
were found to be worth $20, 656.27.
Another big item Of the appraise-
ment is the sum of 800 in bonds
of the Second Liberty Loan. Thos.
c. Bowling, +. l.. Jordan. NJ. o.
Rouss and L. G. Albin valued the es-
tate and made the report of the ap-
praisement.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-04-14
COUNTY COURT HOLDS SPECIAL
SESSION.

The Jefferson County Commission
ers at special meeting on Wednes-
day passed large number of orders
in payment of claims on main coun-
ty and districts road. parish and mis-
cellaneous business.
No action was taken in probating
the will of the late Edward Tearney.
there being some doubt as to the
validity Of it's execution.
Miss Louise C. Briscoe was APP
pointed commissioner Of accounts,
and qualified for the position by TAX
ing the required oath.
Upon the petition of Mrs. II. W A
Cooke. executrix of the will of the
late Edward e. Cooke, permission
was given to sell certain securities
mentioned in the petition. The pro-
ceeds of such sale are to be applied
according to directions in the will.
Fines were reported by d. Fl.
Nichols, amounting to $16.15; by w
w Winters. amounting to $500 and
by A. w. Littleton. amounting to
$685..
Compensation of Office assistant in
the Office of Assessor F. L. Watson
was increased by $500. making the
total compensation of the assistant
now $500 per year.
Court adjourned to reconvene on
April 10, at 10 o'clock.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-04-14
SHENANDOAH NATIONAL FOR
EST WILL ADD 1900 ACRES TO
ITS AREA

Eighteen hundred acres of noun
tain land. part of which is located in
the Brooks Gap section of Rocking
ham county. have been approved for
purchase as an addition to the Shen-
andoah National Forest at the semi
annual meeting of the National For
est Reservation Commission. it has
been announced by Forest Supervis-
or, S. H. Marsh, of the Harrison
burg Forestry Headquarters.
The land is located as follows:
acres
In Brooks Gap section of Rock
ingham and in Deerfeld Sec
ton of Augusta GOT
In Massanutten Division, Page
and Shenandoah Counties $50
In the Potomac Division. in
Hardy CIV. Va.) and west
Shenandoah counties .....---.-- SO
Supervisor Marsh stated that the
average price at which the purchase
of the land was approved was 1888
an acre. When acquired the total
area of the Shenandoah National
Forest will be 29.257 acres and will
be the largest National Forest in the
South.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-04-14
INDEPENDENT FIRE COMPANY
First New Equipment in Twelve
Y>svs


We have not come before the pub
lie in twelve years for new equip
ment and did not come before you
this time until we had accumulated
100000 from our own activities.
Therefore. we feel that we are en-
titled to the consideration Of the
people Of jefferson County. for this
Truck will stand ready at all times
to respond to any call at any place.
We are strictly volunteer Com
pany. every member giving their
service FREE OF CHARGE. and in
return all we ask of the people of
Jefferson County is good fire fighting
equipment so we can be in a position
at all times to fight your fires.
We expect to have in Town the
latter part of April. three or more
different makes of Trucks. in order
that the Committee may show the
public what they are going to buy
with the money that is donated by
the people of Jeffeson County.
We hope the people that have un-
der consideration the matter of CIV
ing US donation, or the ones that
have not considered it. will give this
matter their attention in the next
week or ten days. and if any one on
this Truck Committee can be of any
service to you in explaining our pur-
pose do not fail to call upon US.
TRUCK COMMITTEE.
Independent Fire CO
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-04-14
WILL OPEN NEW DRUG STORE.

A New Drug Store. The Shenan-
doah Pharmacy. win be opened in
the East Store Room next to the
Post Office. in the Crane building. on
Washington steet. in Charles Town.
between the goth and 25th of this
month. by Messrs. F. b Hoof and
Mark A. Wetzel. Both these gentle
men are we'll and favorably known to
the people of this community, Mr..
Hooff having been in the Drug BUSH
ness as member of the well-known
firm of Brown q Hooff for many
years. Mr.. Wetzel is son Of Hon.
and Mrs. G. M. Wetzel. of the Mill
vile vicinity. and has had consider
able experience in the Drug Business
in New York City. Both have many
friends who will wish them much
success in their new venture. They
will handle. besides drugs. every
thing usually kpt in frst-class and
up-to-date drug store, and We have
no doubt will merit fair share Of
the public patronage.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-04-14

Arrangements have been made
with the John B. Rogers Producing
Company. of Fostoria. Ohio. who
make a speciality of staging amateur
productions. to stage their well
known Musical Comedy Kathleen"
at the Opera House on May 4th, for
the benefit of the Charles Town Gen.
eral Hospital.
Committees are being organized to
secure talent and get everything in
readiness for rehearsals. which will
be announced at q later date.
This ought to be one of the big
events of the year in amateur
theatricals owing to the fact that
kathleen" is not only full of tune
full music but contains a plot that is
very consistent and holds the atten-
ton of the audience from the be-
ginning of the opening chorus TO
the final curtain.