Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-06-25

Sa'S SoautS, aAlcupGtu u sGarG q ure
by the use of kerosene oil, and in moment
became enyeloped in the flames of the burns
ing fluid Although her screams brought at
onceSto her assistance the other members of
the family, aud Or. G. 7. Richardson, of this
place, was at once sent for, all efforts to save
her life were unavailing. She fingered in
terrible agony until about 81 o'clock Thurs
day afternoon, when death relieved her of her
suterings. She was about eight years of age.
and said to have been sprightly and inter-
estiug child. We truly sympathise with the
heart>brokeu parents in their sad bereave-
ment,tand at the same time trust that their
calamity will at least be sufficient to deter
others from the practice of lighting fires with
this terrible engine of destruction.
JEFFERSON INsTIrurE.-The closing ex-
ercises oftthis institution. Mrs A. NJ Forrest,
Principal, took place at Lee Hall on Friday
night last, in the presence of large aud ap
preciative auditory of invited guests-the hall
being crowded to its utmost capacity at an
early hour. The exercises consisted of an
admirable programme of vocal and instru-
mental music, and the award of medals by the
Principal of the School. AS whole the
music was excellent-the pieces choice and
we'll rendered. The assistance of Mrs. b. B.
Ransom, Mrs W. T. Lippitt, Miss Lizzie
Forrest, and Messrs. E. Willis Wilson and
w. w. B. Galaher, valuable addition
to the entertainment, and highly appreciated
by all present, whilst the parts taken by the
pupils OF the school were rendered in a manner
alike creditable to Principal and Scholars.
MINERAL WATER IN CHARLEsrowN-
"A valuable health giving fountain has Just
been discovered in our town, in the shape of
a we'll of mineral water. The old we'll on
Main Street, in front of the premises of Maj
Jas. Law. Hoof, which. after having been out
of use for years, has just been supplied with
new pump stalk, turns out to be fountain
OF strong sulphur water. This is an impor-
tant discovery, aud it has been suggested that
our Town Couuci take the matter in hand
and institute such measures will ties. the
true quality OF the water in this we'll. If
upon analysis it is proven to be what it at
present appears, it cannot fail to become a
valuable Involvement to visitors to make our
dtidCltFe tOWu, du extensive summer
resort.
HANDSOME FEHIcLE.-We were shown
last week. at the Coach Factory of Messrs
Stump & Hawks, one of the most handsome
vehicles we have ever seen-a Jump- Seat
Carriage, built at this establishment for Mr.
Shepherd Orndorff, of Shepherdstown This
carriage is truly a model of beauty, comfort
aad utility; and speaks well for the work
turned out at this establishment. which is far
superior to that of many similar manufactures,
and, we venture to assert, inferior to none.
PERsoNAL.-We were pleased last week to
receive visit from MIR. James Myers. ma |
tive of Jefferson and graduate of the Spirit |
office. He has been for some time past en-
gagged upon the daily Cincinnati Gazette, but
has now made arrangements to cast his for
tunes in the Green Mountain State. M
matter where he goes, Tim is thorough Dem
ocrat, and will work valianty in the cause of
the party. We wish him success in his new
field of labor
MAsoNIc.-Malta Lodge, No. 80, A. T.
& A. NJ, of this place, OF Friday evening
last, elected the following officers for the en-
suing year :-Charles G. johnson, W. NJ.
Philip S. Shec.z, S. W.; George Eyester. j.
w; John W. Dal-arn, T. u; Oscar NJ. Lucas,
s.; William j. Conkyn, S. D.; G. H. Nc
Knight, ]. D.; John W. Taylor, S. S; W.
S. Mason, j. s.; Jno. P. Brown, Tyler.
S. S. CoNvENTIoN.-Th Sunday School
Convention of the Baltimore Conference, NJ
E. Church South, will meet in Harrisouburg,
Va, on Tuesday, the 10th of July. Rev.
DIR. Munsey, of Baltimore, will preach the
Introductory sermon. Rev. j. W. Tongue
and Rein Shugars have been elected dele
gates, and Rev. W. A. Wade and R. A. Hes
sey alternates. from the School in this place.
POSTAL ADMINISTRATION the Wash.
dngton letter of the Baltimore Sun of Thurs
day, we take the following:
Gideon Leisenring is appointed postmaster
at Charlestown Jefferson county, w. Va,
vice Miss VI. W. johnson. removed.
HOTEL STABLE.-Mr. S. Slower is COW
erecting for DR.. Hammond, on the old site
recently purchased from Maj w. j. Hawks,
an immense stable for the use of the Sapping
ton Hotel. which, when completed, will enable
this house to offer to the travelling public &C
scommodations equal to any house in the Valley
S. S PIcNIC.-The members of the Sab
bath School connected with the NJ. Z. Church,
South, of this place, have determined upon
holding picnic, but as yet have not fixed
upon the time. 1t will probably be held
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