Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-01-21

JEFF. GO. INDUSTRIAL Soc1ETY-At the
meeting of the Industrial Society on FRIDAY
night last, an admirable report from the Com
mlttee on Active Business was presented
through its Chairman, Hon. ". H. Travers.
which after being read and received was laid
over for the consideration of the Society a.
Its next meeting the report will be found in
another column. The question for debate
''Should any license be granted for the sale
of spurious liquors in Jefferson county,
was taken up aad ably discussed by Messrs
Mason and Beckwith. Mr.. Lucas, from the
Committee appointed to consider the expedi.
ency of establishing Car Factory at this
point, reported that the Committee had se-
cured some valuable information, but was not
yet prepared to make full report
The next regular meeting of the Society
will be held on Friday afternoon next, at %
o'clock, when the following question will be
discussed:
"Would not the raising of greater variety
of Agricultural Products. at this time, inure
to the benefit of this county,"
Dispu'ants.-D. b. Lucas, Jos. Abel and
Geo. II. Tate, in the affirmative, ard W. +.
Il. H. T..
the negative.
We were pleased to see the number of ladies'
present at the meeting on Friday night, mans
Testing by their presence an interest in the So
ciety, and trust that it was but the augury of
more numerous attendance of the fair sex
in the future.
Thels is one matter to which we reluctant>
~ call attention, but trust that this simple re-
hinder will be sufficient to correct the evil in
the future. The mater to which we refer is
that of persons going OFT during the discuss
sion of a question. We would respectfully
appeal to all who attend the meetings of the
Society, whether members or spectators, to
consider the propriety of retaining from leav-
ing the room while speakers are on the floor
or it any from necessity are compelled to
leave, let them do it in as quiet manner as
possible. 1t is not only annoying to speaker,
but an extreme breach of courtesy to leave
the room while member is speaking, and we
trust, as we have already intimated that this
reminder will be sufficient for the future.
FRIGHTFUL ACCIDENr-CuL Id BURNED
TO DEATH.-A fr;ghtiul accident, resulting in
the death by burning of little child of Mr..
James Smailwood, occurred near Flowing
Spring Mil, on Saturday, as5. The father of
the child was absent from home, and the
mother had stepped out for some pur>
pose, leaving the child in the house. In
lew moments she was aroused by the screams
OF an Older daughter, and rushed into the
house, where she found her dariog in
blaze, its clothing having caught from the
lire on the open hearth. The little sufferer
fingered in agony until Sunday afterroor,
when death pat eud to lis suffcriuys
PAINFUL Acc. D&Nr.-Mr. James NJ.
Roper, Of this county, met with painful, if
not serious accident, on Wednesday morn
ing last. Mr.. R., at the time of the accident
was attempting to mount his horse, when the
animal fell and throwing Mr. Roper to the
ground, disocated his let thigh. Drs. Mason
and Richardson were Immediately sent for
and rendered the necessary surgical attention.
Mr.. R., at last accounts, was doing as well as
could be expected, but suffering severely.
NEW SroRE.-Mr. Frank Il. Grove, of
Shepherdstown, having rented the storc.room
of MIR. Warren Ely, formerly occupied by
slcCurdy & Duke, is opening fine stock of
Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots, Shoes, Notions,
do. Tie store will be under the management
of Mr John n. Gageby, an experienced, po-
lite and attentive salesman, aud we bespeak
for it liberal patronage Advertisement
next week.
Ill,
place, was attacked with paralysis on Thurs
day last and now lies in dangerous condition.
Mrs. Louisa Beall, the venerable and re-
spected mother of the late BENZ T. Beall. is
also the subject of this dreaded affection, hav-
ing been seriously attacked yesterday morn
ing, and at the time of our going to press is
considered in critical condition.
HEN Roosr RoBBED.-The poultry house
OF Mrs. --- Wall, at the toll gate on the
Bloomery pike near Charestowu, was forced
open on Thursday night last, and twenty.one
out Of twenty~nine chickens stolen therefrom.
Mrs. ". is widow, and ill able to bear such
losses. A clue may yet be obtained, it is
hoped for the detection of the thief or thieves.
AcKNowLEDGMENT.-M Peter Grim will
accept our thanks for lot of the finest apples
We have seen for some time-real beauties.
We recommend our young friend to our Young
lady acquaintance, and guarantee that none
will make an unwise choice in sharing the
fruits of his toll for life.
MONEY ORDERs.-The number of money
orders issued from the Charlestown Post Office
from the LIST of October to the 3lst of Do.