Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-07-09

met with quite painful acciden. on Wednes-
day evening LAST He was riding in a wagon
driven by his brother at the time, and by some
means was thrown from the vehicle, his head
striking the ground with such force as to cut
severe cash just above the right temple and
completely stun him for the time. DR.. j. ID.
Starry gave prompt medical attention, and the
little sufferer, although in an almost critical
condition for several days, is now doing we'll
JEFF. Co. BIBLE Soc1ETY.-As per an
nouucement, the. annual meeting of the JEFF
ferson County Bible Society was held yes
terday, at which the officers for the ensuing
year were elected, and other business transact-
ed. An adjourned meeting will be held In the
Presbyterian Church, in ,Charlestown, on the
lstSabbath in August, at 4 P. NJ, at which the
society will be addressed by Daniel B. Lucas,
Esq, aud others. We will publish full pro-
ceedings of meeting next week.
REcovERING.-We are glad to learn that
Mr.. Charles R. Nicely, Of this county, who
met with severe accident by fall in Chi
caso recen.ly-and who has been sojourning
at the residence of his father in Middleway,
he having been brought home Immediately
after the occurrences rapidly recovering,
and will be able to return to his business in
that city in few days.
PERsoNAL.-The Hagerstown Twice a
Weed says -
Maj. Fl. Kyd Douglas of this place de-
livered the annual address before the Literary
Societies of Franklin and Marshal College
last week, his subject being 1.-The Faith of
the Crescent aud its Prophet" which is
spoken of in the highest terms by the Lan>
caster papers.
The Major was also elected President of
s'The Alumni Association of Zeta Chapter of
the PM Kappa Sigma Fraternity"
AUCTION SALEs.-The advertisement of
the following sale, to which the attention of
our readers is called, will be found in this
paper:-
Thursday. July 25-Real Estate of John
"A. Washington, by Thos G. Green, Trustee.
Friday, August 9-Rea Estate of N. W.
Manning by Hunter, Cooke and Lucas.
Special Commissioners.
OFFIcERs.-Tho following is list of Off.
GERS elected to serve for the present term in
Black Hawk Tribe, No. 3, I. O. of r. NJ, in
Shepherdstown ;--J. W. Colbert. r.; J. NJ.
Cook, T. Sag. ; j. W. Osbourn. j. Sag. 4; J.
r. Ray, G. of r.; G. d. McGIincy, X. of
W; George McGlincy, p; j. R. Keyes. G.
of w.
JUST So.-Nothipg is more common than
for cutters in back yards and on the roofs Of
sheds connected even with houses of the most
respectable class, to become clicked with rub>
Dish and to retain water until it stagnates.-
From each small gutter of this kind malaria
will arise when the hot weather sets in.
FATAL AccIDENr-On yesterday when
the western bonnd passenger train ON the
Chrs. and Ohio Railroad was about half a
mile west of the University, of Va. james
lrlhhle, in the employ of S. d. Gooch, Con
tractor on the Ches. and Ohio r. r., fell FROM
the platform of the car and was instantly
killed by the ali.-.Stamton Spectator.
CHANGE OF SCHEDuLE.-The new sehed-
ule on the O. A. Il NJ. r. r. went into ef-
feet on the S0th June, 1872 On the Ma
nassas iiue the Western bound train will pass
Strnsburg at i:l6 instead of I:25 p. NJ. aud
the Eastern bound train will pass Strasbury
at LES instead of 40 =. NJ.
HANDSOME PREsENr-Rev. Mr.. Haw-
kins. pastor of the Lutheran Church of this
town, was presented on Thursday last, with
horse, saddle, and bride. as token offriepd
ship aud esteem, contributed by number of
the members of his Church.
[Shrphcrt7sto,cm Register.
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ACCIDENTAL little daughter of Mr.. J.
"a. Haines, of this place, received severe
wound by fall from cherry tree on Thurs.
day last. DR.. G. T. Richardson rendered
the necessary medical attention.
CHILD DRowNED.-On Tuesday last Ida.
F." daughter OF MIR. Isaac Cushwa. of this town,
aged about eleven years, was drowned in the
Potomac river near Green Spring Furnace
about four or five miles from Clearspring.
HnyerstoUm Tiuice-u a. Wees.
The Council of the City of Petersburg
have passed very stringent resolution in re-
gard 10 the appointment of Police officers
n" person hereafter will be,sppoipted on the
Police corps, who is addicted >the use of in.
toxicating liquors, and if suspended for similar
cause will not be renstated within twelve
months from the date of suspension.
EasN The Sacrament of the Lords Supper
will be administered in the Presbyterian
Church of this place on Sunday morning,
July 2lst, preparatory services commencing
on Friday morning previous, at II o'clock.
GE The formal opening of the Baltimore
and Potomac Railroad took place on Monday
of last week. Six passenger trains are run
daily each way. Fare between Washington