Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-09-09

The new dwelling of Mr.. Chas. G.. john
son, west end of Main street, is nearly cons
pleted.
The .Mansard" of Mr. julius g. Holmes,
corner of Congress and Lawrence streets, is
assuming most attractive appearance under
tho touch of the painters brush, aud will DO
completed in few days.
mir. Jno. P. German is building an addi-
tion to his dwelling, on Congress street.
Mr. Jno. II. Bishop has broken ground for
"a new dwelling at the north end of George
street.
CHANGE OF ScHEDUDE.-As stated ii our
last, the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com
pany took possession of that portion of the old
Manassas Railroad between Strasburg and Har
1risonburg, on Monday of last week The
roads thus combined are known as the "Win-
chester, Potomac and Harrisonburg Division"
by reference to the corrected schedule, which
we publish this week, the present running
arrangement of the trains may be seen. Two
daily trains now run through to farrison-
burg. viz: the Through Freight" passing
Charlcstown at G:2S, A. NJ; and the "Har-
tfsonburg Express" passing Charestown at
ll:15, A. NJ. Returning, the last named
train leaves Harrisonburg at $50, A. NJ, and
The former ut Z, A. NJ. All other trains only
run to Strasburg, with the exception of the
<tWinchester Accommodation, which goes
no farther than Winchester.
UNFoRTuNATE. Stranger was discov-
cred in a PROSTATE condition in front of the
Presbyterian Charch, ON Saturday night last,
about nine O'Clock, by some of our citizeus,
who, upon examination, found that he was
suffering from hemorrhage of the lungs
Tie gave his name as Henry Williams, of
Fredericksburg, Va, and was recognized by
some of the members of Malta Lodge No. 80.
A. q. Il. A. NJ, As member of the Masonic
fraternity. He was taken in charge by this
Hodge, and placed andes proper treatment at
the Carter Houses and will be sent to his
home in Fredericksburg as soon as able to
travel.
j. young man of The vicinity of Zosr Church,
in this county, was struck or run over by a
train EFF cars on the 3. & o. r. R., a short
distance above Harper's Ferry, on Wednesday
night, the 9th ult, and one of his feet in
jured so that amputation was rendered me-
cessary. He was removed to the residence of
his father, near Zoar, and his, limb amputated
below the knee on Monday of last week, DR..
Alexander, assisted by Drs. Ransom, Richard>
son, Wager and Byihgton, performing the
operation. He was doing we'll as could be
expected at last accounts.
:. Souoob ExAM1NArIoNs-The 6xamina>
ton of Candidates for teachers certificates,
in accordance with the notice of the County
Superintendent, were held in this place on the
two last successive Saturdays. The examina.
tious, conducted by the County. Suporin-
tendent, VIM. L, Wilson, Esq, and Messrs.
j. c. Power and John Hess, were thorough,
and resulted in the granting IF certificates of
different grades to about twenty:seven teachers.
+, 4 NOVEL PREM1UM.-The Martinsburg
,Stdtesn,utt Offers the "Hagetstown Almanac"
as premium to advance. paying Subscribers
for the year 1871 Wonldnt this also be
good institution to send to those in arrears?-
of our friends can find out from it when their
time is out how long it takes to 'pay in few
days." or when CATER harvest" arrives.
The Doti LAw-The effects of The Dog
ordinance recently adopted by our Town
Council are beginning TO appear, number of
The dogs perambulating our streets already
. being seen bearing suspended from their necks
the regulation tag.
CHANGE OF DAY.-The Trustees Sale of
the farm belonging TO j. H. Smith has been
changed from the 9th of September to the
11th of October. See advertisement.
il a,ES- Mr.. Robt. T. Amman will accept our
thanks for recent copy of the Fremont
: tNeb.) Tribune.
.EE- The u. s. District Court will COM
meaeo at Clarksburg, on the Sixth of October.