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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-10
.S10,107,A4 CLAIM
| ON SCRIPTS ESTATE
sDaughter-in-LaW Says Late
! Publisher Promised Husband
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Z HAMILTON. Ohio. August ia
claim Of $40 107,344 against the estate
aof the late E. ". Scripps, newspaper
lowner and publisher. has been made
by Mrs. Josephine Scripps Of Mira
mar, Calf, daughter-in-law of the
publisher
The suit, II one results. will involve
the Scripps press services and 80
newspapers.
Mrs Scripps claims the sum il due
the estate of her husband. the late
James G. Scripps, son of F.. w.
Scripps. The claim is based on an
alleged agreement made by the elder
Scripps in 1912 and retroactive to
1908, under which the younger Scripps
was to receive. with his brother, John
Il. Scripps, one half Of all profits and
inCrementS of the Scripps enterprises.
1T is made in behalf Of Mrs. Scripps
und her five minor children. who were
not among the benetictaries in the
will Of 4. W. Scripps.
Husband Dead Five Years.
John u, Scripps died shortly after
the alleged agreement was made.
James e. Scripps died five years ago.
Their father died last March. leaving
his entire estate in trust, with Robert
Scripps, another son. as executor.
The plaintiff Will contend in her suit
\ 10 he filed if the claim is dsa llowed
by the executor that two distrbu-
tions "f profits and increplents
amounting Ia about $500 .00N for
James G. ScrippS We're made during
the two years Immediately following
the agreement, hut that no distrihu-
lions were made thereafter. The
agreement. however. Mrs. Scripps
contends. was never terminated
Tho plaintiff will allege that during
James 6. Scri1ps' administrations of
the properties their value and profits
were increased Approximately $25.-
600 0oo exclusive of the two distribl-
lions Il is said that provision was
made for Robert Scrpps sharing in
the alra ncements. but that he did not
avail himself of this provision until
years after the alleged agreement be
came effective.
Enterprises Are Listed.
The enterprises in which the plain
tiff claims share include United
Press Association. the Newspaper En-
fcrpriSe Association. the cincinnati
Post. tn" Cleveland Press. the Column
bus tOhiol Citizen. the Denver FIX
press. The Dallas Dispatch. the Des
Moines News. the Evansville NndD
Press. the Houston fTeXas) Press, the
Memphis Press. the oklahoma News.
the Portland Oreg.) News. the Los
Angeles Record. the Sacramento star
tho san Francisco News. the Spokane
Press. the Seattle star. the san Diego
sun. the Tacoma Times. the Toledo
News Bee and the Terrc IIaute NndD
Post and some publications. in which
a minority interest WAS held.
Mrs. Josephine Scripps controls six
newspapers in Washington. Oregon.
California and Texas, once in the elder
ScrippS control.
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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-01-20
MRS. NJ. D. LABoYTEAux

Mrs. Missouri D. LaBoyteaux. wild
ow of the late G. B. LaBoyteaux. Of
Charles Town. died at her home. on
South Samuel street. on Friday
evening, after an illness of some
weeks. aged rs years Mrs. LaBoy-
teaux came to Charles Town some
years ago, and had been active for a
long time in the Baptist Church. of
which church she was a faithful
member. Surviving are fivesons, w.
Fl. LaBoyteaux, president of the
Johnson-Higgins Company, one of
the largest Marine insurance agen-
eies in the country: G. B. LaBoy-
teaux. well known Insurance Broker.
and Harris and Colston LaBoyteaux.
all of New York. and Charles LaBoy-
teaux. of Alaska. Three daughters
also survive as follows. Mrs. John
Wilson, of San Francisco. and Misses
Bee and Ethel LaBoyteaux, of Rich
mond Funeral services were held
in the Baptist Church Sunday after
noon. at 3 o'clock. conducted by the
Rev. Goodwin Frazer, her pastor,
and the interment was in Edge Hill
Cemetery.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-01-20
TO CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY

Blue Ridge Lodge. Knights of
Pythias, win celebrate the ed Ami
versary of the founding of the order
on Friday night, February 10. with
a banquet in Rouss Hall. In con-
nection with the celebration. drive
for new members is now in progress,
and committees have been appointed
throughout the county to secure ap-
plications, as follows: Summit Point,
Stocker l.. Hulver; Harper's Ferry,
Chas. T. Smith and Shirley Nichols:
Shepherdstown, R. L. Spohn and
Willis Crowl; Kabletown, Abner
Johnson and III. H. Jacobs: Rippon,
Selden O'Brien; Charles Town, R. D.
Early, w. j. Roberts, R P Hilleary.
Blue Ridge Lodge has now men,
bership of nearly two hundred in
good standing, and is one of the
leadig fraternal organizations in this
section. The Lodge will have work
in first rank on next Friday night.
January %.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-01-20
V. LUCAS.
MISS BETTY WILTSHIRE DEAD

Miss Betty NJ Wiltshire died Sat-
urday, January IS, of pneumonia, at
the home of her niece, Mrs. w. w.
Butzner, in Fredericksburg, Va. She
was the oldest living child of the late
George D. and Elizabeth Moore Wilt
shire. of Leetown. For some years
she resided in Martinsbure, where
she was principal and owner of Sc
lect boarding school for girls. She
leaves behind the memory and in
fuence of high Christian charac-
ter, faithful and constant in her
friendships and loyal to her church.
The funeral was held Monday after
noon, at o'clock. from the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Forrest w. Brown,
Charles Town, with whom Miss Wilt
shire had lived for a number of
years. The services were conducted
by her pastor, Rev. Goodwin Frazer.
of the Baptist Church. and interment
was made in Edge Hill Cemetery
Mr.. G. B. Wiltshire, brother, of Mar
tinsburg, and Miss Winnie Wiltshire,
sister, of Fredericksburg. Va, the
last of a family of ten, were unable
to attend the funeral on account of
illness.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-01-20
SPITLER-LYNCH.

Rev. w. A. Lynch. former pastor
of the Shenandoah Junction M. E.
Church, South. was married. Deem
Der 80, to Miss Virgie Splitter, of
Greenville. Va, the ceremony taking
place in Staunton, Va. His congre-
cation of Calvary Methodist Church,
Washington, presented him with a
gold watch, and his bride with
diamond barpin, at a presentation
Sunday night by the Rev. E. v. Reg
lister, Presiding Elder of Washington
District. The marriage of a few
days ago, was the second in which
Rev Mr.. Lynch has been one of the
principals. His first wife was Miss
Ethel Williams, daughter of the late
Samuel Williams. former president
of the Farmers & Merchants Deposit
Company, Charles Town, and resi-
dent of Shenandoah Junction. She
died several years ago.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-01-20
SHERIFF MoLER GIVES DINNER

Mr.. J Strider Moler. of Shepherds
town, sheriff of Jefferson county, en-
tertained number of court officials
at the boarding house of Mrs. Ella
yesterday, West Congress street. at
dinner, last Thursday evening. Those
present were: n. R. Roberts, DIR. S.
T Knott, c. H. Moore. j. Gregg Glib
son, George t. Shirley, Charles A.
johnson, Charles w. Conrad. Miss
Helen Phillips, R. j. Madison, d. w.
Ramey, Miss Ruth Watson, ]. H..
Hendricks, William M. Burns, Mr..
and Mrs. j. Strider Moler, and Miss
Moler, sister of Mr.. Strider Moler.
Mrs. Moler and Miss Moler. were the
only ones not county officials. The
menu consisted of roast turkey and
dressing with cranberry sauce, mash
ed potatoes and gravy, sweet pota-
toes. lima beans, cold slaw, celery,
sweet pickles, blackberry jelly, bread
and butter, coffee. tea, ice cream,
cocoanut and walnut cake, and
cigars
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-01-20
MISS LILLIAN BIRKITT

Miss Lillian Hunter Birkitt. daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry +. Bir-
kit, died at the home of her parents,
on Monday morning last, aged 10
years. She had been in failing health
for more than year, and her death
has caused much sorrow among
those who knew her so well. She
bore her suffering patiently, and
was tenderlv cared for in her illness
by loving parents and kind friends.
She was a member of the Baptist
Church. where her funeral was held
this morning, at II o'clock, conduct
ed by her pastor, Rev. Goodwin
Frazer, after which her remains We're
laid to rest in Edge Hill Cemetery.
Surviving besides her parents, are
two brothers. Winston and Willard,
and two sisters, Alice Mason. and
Florence Grey Birkitt. and also her
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. w.
Brown.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-01-20
co. HOLDS STOCK
HOLDERS MEETING.

Stockholders Of the Jefferson
County Telephone Company held
their annual meeting January IL. in
the Offices Of the company in the
Telephone building They added one
new member. 4. c. Davenport. to
the Board Of Directors. bringing the
number of directors up to ten, and
reelected all Of the members on the
board last year. The board for 1926
includes B. ID. Gibson. II. C. Getzen-
danner, H. B. Langdon. f. G Daven-
port, w Blackford, j. M. Mason.
Jr., Milton w. Burr, G. f. Hughes,
L. d. Getzendanner and Robt. G.
Rissler. The Board organized by re-
electing G. E. Hughes, President:
Robt. G. Rissler, vice-president, and
Miss Myrtle Barr. secretary.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-01-20
MUST COLLECT DOG TAX.

Assessors, this year, are required
to make a farm census in addition to
their other duties, and they are also
to collect taxes on dogs. 1t is now
required that each dog owner be pre-
pared to pay his dog taxes when the
assessor, or deputy, arrives at the
house. According to the new dog
law, this dog tax must be paid within
fifteen days, or the animal will be re-
ported to the sheriff. and the owner
be taxed an additional 81 so before
he can regain possession of the ami
NAL: otherwise, the dog will be kill
ed. Heavy penalties are provided in
case a party coneeals or fails to re-
turn ownership of a dog The as
SCISSOR. or deputy, viii not make a re-
turn trip to collect the dog tax. Head
and road tax must be paid the asses
sor or deputy when they call. This
tax-is payable on January /, not lat
err IN the year, as many enormously
believe.
Assessment work has already been
started, with Assessor F. L. Watson.
in Charles Town and Kabletown Dis
tricts: Deputy T. 0. link, in Har-
pers Ferry and Shepherdstown Dis
triets, and Deputy Tom Everhart in
Middleway District.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-01-20
LOCAL BILLS IN CONGRESS.

Congressman Frank l.. Bowman
has introduced bill in the House of
Representatives to satisfy Civil
War claim of the Charles Town Odd
Fellows for s3,552; also one to re-
store Harry c. Gibson. of Bolivar, TO
the employees eligible list so that he
may be retired on civil pension. Mr.
Gibson was the first mail carrier in
the United States. serving an expert
mental route in jefferson county. He
served for 10 years and was forced
to quit by the adoption of an auto
mobile on the route. which he was
unable to pilot, or thought It best not
to try.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-01-20
P. o. S. OF A. REPORT PROGRESS
IN PLANS

The general committee composed of
members selected from the executive
committees of the Patriotic Order
Sons Of Amrica camps in Jefferson
county met in the county court room
last Thursday evening to hear re-
ports of number of other commit
tees in reference to the general
meeting in February. Progress was
reported from nearly all of the COM
mittees. Those in attendance were
w. x. Arey, Doctor T. A. Ramey, H
w. Bush, w. F. Wilt, Thomas r
Moore. Elias Hiney. Frank Robinson.
N. o. Fellers. A. e. Trussell, l. w.
Dick, d. w Ramey, ] H Magaha, ].
w. Johnson. Chas. A. Johnson, and
T. d. Webster. The next meeting
will be held January 81 at z 80 .. m.
A big parade is planned for the
evening, composed of all of the
camps in the country. DR.. VIM. ii.
Reese, Of Keyser, will be here and
bring the degree team from that city
who will take charge of the initiating
of the candidates.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-01-20
An Appeal to the Public.

The history of al hospitals is that
none are self-supporting In every
town and city where there is a hos
pital, it receives out side help from
various sources.
Your little hospital in Charles
Town is no exception: it needs out
side help and must have it to keep
it running.
For instance; the Winchester (Va)
Memorial hospital draws help from
seven counties; Frederick, Clarke.
Rappahannock, Warren and Shenan-
doah IN Virginia. and Hardy and
Hampshire in West Virginia. Last
year it made drive for help, and
little Clarke County's subscription
was S5,767.50. Added to this Mrs.
Gilpin, of Boyce, gave $50, 10000
We do not know what the other
counties gave. The city of Winches-
ter, gives the hospital 100000 per
year. and the county Of Frederick
100000 per year.
gave his check for S15,000.00, and
his son, Mr.. Loring Coven, of Balti-
more, sent his check for $4,000. 90.
Last fall Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. D. Bak-
er, of Frederick, Nd, gave the Fred
erick City hospital $100.00000, and
Mr.. and Mrs. c. NJ. Shank, of Mid
dletown, Md, gave 1t $50,000.00.
The board of Managers of the
Charles Town hospital get no sal
aries; the doctors get no salaries or
pay from the hospital and much of
their work is gratis. The hospital
takes care of many who do not pay;
does lot of charity work There
are now outstanding accounts due
the hospital amounting to quite
100000, most of which is uncol-
lectable
Expenses in the last year have
been cut about $4,000 per year. 1t
is run in every way as economically
as is possible; fuel, electricity, water
and laundry are large items of ex-
pense, and repairs to the building
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-01-20
JEFFERSON COUNTY FIRE LOSS

Charlestn, Jan. 1S.--Jefferson
county's fire loss in December was
$5,965. as against no loss record
for the same month in 1924. it is
shown by report of the State Fire
Marshal department There were
three fires repoted and the loss in
each was partial, with $1,000 in
surance on the property A manu-
factory, dwelling and garage were
damaged. One fire was of suspic-
ious origin, one was caused by de-
fective flue. and the other by cleo
trio wires. For the first half of the
fiscal wear ending December 81. the
loss in Jefferson county from five
fires was $6,765. a reduction of five
per cant from the corresponding per-
iod the year before.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-01-20

Jan. 10. 1926.
Mr.. Editor -
1t was suggested TO me. q con-
fess), by one of the enemy's camp
that is, by an Orchardist-that
might have some weight in bringing
to the attention of the women of the
eounty-and to the more reasonable
of the other sex as well. the vast
damage which we, as a county, shall
sustain, should the devastating axe
of the Anti-Cedar Trust enter upon
its career of destruction-so long
foretold, so much deprecated among
US.
This letter is therefore just feel
er-just an opening wedge, to be
followed by much heavy artillery +. :.
as soon as it shall have been deter
mined who is for us and who against.
My first query would be, as to the
candidates for the vacancy in the
Legislature; viii somebody please
ask what stand they propose to take
about the iniquitous Cedar Law,
whereby my pockets are to be rifed
to fill those of nv neighbors-dear
in themselves. but not needing to be
supported by sacrifice of one!
Another question | should like to
ask, is about the Name of our Town.
We have expressed our will, and |
take it, the people are still sover-
eigns, when they will to assert their
rights.
Signed:
W JIrcAc
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-01-20
RELICS OF LONG AGO.

In sending us a check for his sub
scription, Mr.. Fred B. Young. of
Memphis, Tenn. former citizen and
native of Charles Town. says:
II have always enjoyed reading
the Spirit of Jefferson, and regret
the loss of the first issue of this year,
which failed to receive"
He enclosed two old accounts. one
of T. P. Lippitt against him, dated
October, 1886, and one of James w.
Butt, dated February, 1887. Both
were firms well known and popular
here at that date.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-01-20
RESOLUTIONS ON THE DEATH
OF EDWARD E. COOKE.

Whereas, the directors of the
Northern Virginia Power Company
have been shocked and grieved by
the sudden death on Sunday, January
Bird, 1926. of their fellow director,
Edward E. Cooke;
And, Whereas, these directors de-
sire to make upon their minutes a
memorial to the fine qualities of Mr..
Cooke and an expression of their
heartfelt sorrow at his death;
Edward Cooke was born in 1880 in
Charles Town, West Virginia. Henry
II. Cooke, his father. was hardware
merchant, and his mother was a
daughter of the late Colonel George
A. Porterfield. After completing his
schooling. Mr. Cooke became mem
Der of the firm of Washington and
Alexander, insurance agents, and
continued in association with his
firm until his death. He did much
to develop Washington, Alexander e.
Cooke to the position Of prosperity it
enjoyed at the time of his death. Mr..
Cooke was also interested in the
manufacture of phosphate and in the
orchard industry
A clear headed, progressive bust
ness man, be was not only successful
in his own affairs, but was appreciat-
ed for his wise counsel as member
of the Board of Directors of the
Bank of Charles Twn, as well as a
member of this Board
A man of public spirit, he did
much for the schools of his locality
and in 1924 was elected a member
of the West Virginia Legislature.
He served for some years on this
Board and won the respect and affec-
ton of every member of this Board.
A man of the highest integrity, he
was just and fair in his dealings,
wise in his counsel and kind and
helpful in his relations with all men.
This Board postponed it's meetings
on the day of his funeral until this
day as one evidence of it's respect
for his memory and joined in COM
munion of sorrow at the great out
pouring Of the friends of Edward e.
Cooke. His funeral was held in Zion
Episcopal Church at four o'clock on
Tuesday afternoon, January 9Th, and
the Rector. Conrad II. Goodwin. was
assisted by Right Rev. Bishop GRAY
att, of the Diocese of West Virginia
In consideration. whereof. Be 1t
Resolved, that this Board do extend
its sympathy to the widow Of Mr..
Cooke, that a copy of these resolu-
tions be sent to her and that copy
be furnished the Charles Town and
papers.
Virginia Power Company,
Shirley Carter, Secretary.
Va, Jan. IL, 1926.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-01-20
FARMERS & MERCHANT DEPOS-
1T CO. STOCKHOLDERS
MEETING

Last years board of directors were
chosen for another year by the stock
holders Of the Farmers & Merchants
Deposit Company. at a meeting on
January ~. Those reelected are |.
W. Williams. Rolfe Gerhardt, Robt
L. Withers. j. Ed Burns. r. w Alex
ander, w. F. Alexander. Thornton
r. Perry, II. t. Miley. Jno. L Burns.
c. F. Wall and B. D Gibson. Officers
reelected are r. L. Withers. Presi-
dent: w. F. Alexander, vice-presi-
dent S. Lee Phillips, cashier, and l..
G. ATbin, assistant cashier.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-01-20
ILLUSTRATED LECTURE
TONIGHT.

There viii be an illustrated talk
on Florida, at the Court House in
Charles Town. tonight. Wednesday.
January 20, at s O'Clock p. NJ. by
w. W. Glass. former Mayor of Win
chester, Va. who viii give you a
vivid portrayal Of what is going on
in the Magic State of Florida.
Beautiful motion pictures taken in
the land of sunshine. Under the
auspices of Haven Villa Corporation,
Winter Haven. Fla.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-01-20
NATIONAL CITIZENS BANK
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

The National Citizens Bank stock
holders held their annual meeting on
January IL. Stockholders re-elect-
ed G. K. Hughes. L. d. Getzendan-
ner, Geo. w. Shull, Chas. r. Lang
don, Milton o. Rouss, H. B. Lang
don. and Robt. C. Rissler, directors
for the ensuing year.
A directors meeting followed that
of the stockholders. Last years Of
ficers were reelected for another
year: G. f. Hughes. President; L D
Getzendanner, vice-president: A. M.
S. Morgan, cashier; Cecil Watson,
assistant cashier. and Herman Will
lis. teller.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-01-20
BUILDERS CLASS

Seventy-nine men were in attend
ance in the Builders Class Sunday
morning. One new member was
added to the enrolment. and one
visitor was preset from Wilkes
Barre, Pa. The study of the lesson
was very interesting. and the teach
er, Rev. E. A. Roades, presented a
thought of unusual interest. This
great class of men most cordially in
vite all men of the community to Wis
it their class Sunday morning, $50,
January Gath.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-01-20

and painting every years in order to
keep the building in proper condi-
ton. There is well equipped ope-
rating room, sterilizin9 room, X-Rav
machine. and electrical appliances
and an elevator (which is about worn
out. and does not always work !.
did ambulance. The hospital is open
to every one and has become ne
cessity to the community. 1t is not
run for profit but as a public benefit.
Won't the ladies of the County
take a hand in this matter? We
think you will when you understand
the need of help. You ladies could
form permanent auxiliaries in every
locality in the County. We are sure
it would be a pleasure to YOU to help
and feel that each of you, no matter
how small. is helping to take care of
some poor sick person, perhaps a
fiend. You might need the benefit
of this institution yourself some
time. There is a corps of graduate
trained nurses who faithfully and
cheerfully attend the patients dav
and night. Think over it ladies and
get together.
Are there not good many men in
the county who, if they would give
it thought. be willing to pledge
themselves to give a certain amount
each year for one, two. or more
years? No matter how small: every
bit will help so the hospital will
have basis on which to work.
1t is your hospital. and we are
striving to keep it's head above
water. and with your help, we will
DO 1T NOW
Signed: