Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-06-18

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SHENANDOAH VALLEY RAILRoAp&
meeting of the Board of Directors of the
Shenandoah Valley Railroad Company was
held iu this place last week, at which an up.
usual amount of business was transacted
We learn that every thing connected with the
progress and prospects of the road is in
very satisfactory condition, except as regards
certain right of way complications in our own
county The work in Clarke aud Warren is
progressing rapidly. aud could soon also be
completed through Jefferson, if the way was
only clear for our contractors, who are ready
and anxious to increase their force whenever
1t can be done without danger of further i'm
pedments.
Amongst other matters attended to by the
Board was, we learn. the important one con
corning our direct connection with Hagers-
town. by way of Sharpsburg and we are glad
be assured that if our Maryland neighbors
will only make arrangements along the pros
posed route, for right of way, at reasonable
rates. there will be no difficulty in having that
desirable connection completed without delay.
That part of the road from Front Royal to
Luray is to be let as soon as the location can
be finally made between those two points,
and corps of Engineers has been ordered
there for the purpose. All the funds on this
months estimate have been promptly for
warded to the Contractors
fnrr,ar IL.
Geo. II. Bardwe1l appointed General
Agent of the s. v. r. r his immediate du-
ties being to attend to the settlement of land
damages along the line. A more efficient
agent could not have been selected, aud it
is to be regretted that the appointment was
not made sooner.
At the meeting on the 11th inst, Geo.
Barrett, Esq, was made Engineer in Chief
of the Road, with instructions to make re-
port on the resources of the Shenandoah Val
ley proper, from the Potomac river to the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, at an earlv
day.
The next meeting of the Board will be held
in Front Royal on Friday, the 5th day of
July.
SAD AccIDENr.~-W We regret to learn of a
sad accident that occurred near Brucetown.
frederick county, on Wednesday of last week,
resulting in the death of little daughter of
Mr.. Geo. w. johnson, late of this county,
1t seems that the little girl, who was aged
about ten years, was up Sin tree picking
cherries at the time of the accident, when
from some cause:she was precipitated from the
tree, aud in her fall was impaled upon the
fencing below, one of the palngs entering her
body aud resulting in almost Instant death
This is indeed sad aff crou to the bereaved
parents, who were thus in moment robbed
of their little darling, and should be an efFec
tual warming against the too often careless
climbing of fruit trees by children, as we'll as
older persons.
HARpeR's FEpRY.-On the occasion of
flying trip t" IIarpers Ferry las. week, we
we're pleased TO ACCEPT Of an invitation to par-
take Of the hospitalties of the "Mountain
View" Hotel. Mr. T. Il Percival, the obe
ing Superintendent OF this house, not only
keeps good table, but has everything else in
apple pie order. The travelling public may
boW ictJ upUu auDple accommodations ut This
point
Whilst at the Ferry. through the poli.eness
of the gentlemanly Agent of the B. & o. r.
r., we were shown into their sitting room,
which We found had been newly papered and
otherwise improved, giving it an air of beauty
and comfort.
j. j. Kern, Esq whose whoe>souled hos
ritality is proverbiaI, has our acknowl edg-
ment for the handsome manner in which he
catered t" the tastes of our inner man, by
way of delicious treat of ice-cream, etc.
HANDSOME STORE RooM-The new store.
room of Mr.. W S Mason, in the old Raum
building fitted up for his occupancy by Mr.
Gustsv Brown. is really handsome establish.
ment, and reflects much credit upon all en-
gagged in its observation-disclosures c. Holmes.
carpenter; Jno. N Wilmington, painter and
paper hanger and g. F. Gallaher. plasterer.
Mr.. Mason is now snugly ensconced in his new
quarters, having moved thi,her during the
past week, and we may safely assert that there
is not heater and more attractive store room
in the Valley, or one that has more gentle
manly and accommodating proprietor.
Sni NNoNDALE.-Asth the summe r season ad
vances, picnics and excursion parties are be-
coming the order of the day. During the
past week two parties from Charlestown visited
that beautiful and health giving resort, Shan
nondale Springs fishing party of young
gentlemen and ladies on Wednesday, and
party composed of the yotaries of the ternsi.