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

Why, then, does he advertise Because he
cannot come up with his want Very we'll
where should he advertise in order to give
himself the best show? Certainly in that adj
vcrtisine sheet which is read by the greatest
number of people,"
BERKELEY FAIR-The Berkeley County
Agricultural and Mechanical Fair commences
at Martinsburg to-day. Extensive prepara>
tons have been made by the officers of the
Society, and largo number of visitors are
expected to he present. The Il. & o. r r.
Company will issue round trip tickets from
the principal stations on the line to the Fair,
which will inclasse tickets Of admission to the
grounds. The Cincinnati Express West and
St, Louis Express East, during the Fair, will
stop at all stations between Martinsburg and
IIarper's Ferry. Tickets mus: be procured
at the ticket offices, az the regular fare each
way will be charged on the cars
RELIGIoUs.-These services at the Presby-
tcrian Church on Sabbath morning last were
very impressive. The Rev. J. II. Moore oc-
cupied the pulpit and delivered an able SER
mon, after which Afessrs Cleon Moore, Man
uel Schacffcr and e. F. Gallahcr, lately elect
ed Ruling Elders, were solemnly ordained
Mr.. Moore also preached at night.
At the Baptist Church, the Same day. the
Rev. DR.. Huntington, President of Columbian
University, of Washington, D. G., delivered
powerful and impressive sermon in the
morning, and was followed by the Rev. Mr..
Rodgers. at night, in an interesting and forci>
BILE discourse.
Or VALUE TO NTERs.-Experience
has taught that the so-caled lead paralysis,
common ainons painters in the form of loss
Of motion of the wrist joints, is chiefly pro-
duced by the habit of washing the hands ii,
turpentine. 1t is probable that it is not the
turpentine alone which produces this fatal re-
suit, but chiefly the PARTICLES of lead or link
paint on the hands, which, by the tufpentine,
are brought in condition to penetrate the skin
more readily, aud to be absorbed therefore,
painters should avoid. as much as possible, tho
use Of turpentine for washing the hands.
TEMPERANCE PIcst6 All btfftEtbs.-
The Temperance and Basket Picnic hereto
fore noticed will be held at Duffields Depot,
in this county, oh Saturday next, the 18th in
slant. The different Orders Of the county
have been invited, and the following speakers
are expected to deliver addresses on the Of
casion, viz: Revs. A. A. p. Neel, DR.. c. w.
Andrews, A. G. Hopkins, and c. T. Butler,
Esq.-speaking to commence at 10 o'clock.
A. NJ. A band of music will also be present
to etlivch the occasion:
PAfEh Mttt BuaNEb.-The paper tniil of
the Autietam Paper Cotnpany; near Hagers-
town, Md, we regret to learn, was destroyed
BY fire on Thursday night last The loss sus>
tanned in the building, machinery and stock,
is estimated at about $4,000, upon which
there is an insurance of about s35, 1000.
BArr1s1Nd- Our cedloted aptist friends,
of the "Free WIZ persuasion, had baptis-
ing on Sabbath afternoon last, at the town
mill, when three converts wore immersed
BUSH MEEr1Na.-A bush Meeting will be
held at Rinehart's School House by Rev. 4.
A. P. Neel, commencing on Saturday the
18th of September.
Eg The S. v: Il. r. is being pushed be>
tween Front Royal and Luray, and the bridge
across the Shenandoah river will soon be
commenced.
GE- Two Oranges of the Patrons of Hus-
bandry have been organized in Berkeley
county-one at Fairview and the other at