Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-08-25

courtesy ootained Tor MIN the good Will OF
the entire Bar
The decision in the case of Hollidys Ex'rs.
va. Myers & Iohuson rendered at a former
day in favor of the Appelees. was set aside
aud the case ordered to be re argued. JIM
Mason for Appellant; G. j. Faulkner for Ap
pellees.
The important case Of Kable vs. Mitchell.
involving the Drew property near Charles
town, was continued, and we are informed
will be heard in January at Charleston. J.
NJ. Mason for Appellant; T. c. Green for
Appellee.
STATE Council FRIENDS OF TEMPER
ANcE.-The annual session of the West Vir-
ginia State Council, F. O.. T., was held in
Petersburg. Grant county, commencing on the
9th instant, the President, C. T. Butler, Esq,
of Shepberdstown. in the Chair. Resolutions
loekiag tc the advancement OF the temperance
cause were passed, and other business trans
acted.
The following officers were elected Pres
ident, G. T. Butler, Shepherdstown Asso-
ciate, DR.. G. Smith, Fraukford; Chaplain,
Rev. A. A. P. Neal, Shepherdstown; Secre-
tary. David Howell, Charlestown Treasurer,
G 7. Licklider, Shepherdstowp Conductor.
B. j. Baker, Petersburg; Sentinel, j. S.
Vermilyea, Hedgesville.
The Council adjourned to meet the first
Wednesday in August next, at such place as
the President may think best.
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COUNTY IrEMs.-From the Shepherds.own
Register of Saturday we clip the following
items:
Religious No'ice.-There will be Basket
Meeting held at Rinehart's Shoot House.
commencing on next Saturday, the Goth inst,
at 8 O'Clock. z. NJ.
Du6ieids-The Dinner and Festival, held
by the ladies' of Dufiields, ou Saturday last,
was quite success. large gathering CT
the people of Jefferson were present, and
everything passed off pleasantly The pro-
ceeds of the Dinner were applied to papering
the Hall of the Sons of Temperance. Ad-
dresses were made by Rev. j. 4. Scott,
Messrs. c. T. Butler and Jacob Riuehart
OFFICERS. The Good TempIars of Lee
town have chosen the following officers for
the present term: George Hogue. W. G T.;
James ". Chapman, ". V T Henry s.
League. S Isaac Thompson. +. s.; Geo
W. Nicely, T.; DR.. Thos Il. Buck Chap
lain Charles E. Waseley, NJ; Joseph Baker,
Guard ; John Dorsey, Sentinel; T F. Yeo,
mans. D. NJ Fl. C Evans. A. Miss Mil
lie Grim, r. Fl S.. Miss Lizzie Nicely. l..
Fl. s.; George D J"hnson, P W c. !;
and Charles Watson, l.. D.
FAIR AND FESTIVAL AT R1PoN-The
Ladies "f Ripou and vicinity will hold Fair
and Festival, 90 che EPISCOPAL Church build
ing '"t, at that place, beeiunin- on Monday,
August 3lst-proceedS to !e applied their
Church Building Fund Contributions in
Money, provisions, etc. may be sent tn Mrs.
DR.. Osborn, President of Committee. at Rip,.
on. This undertaking is cminently Iania.
BILE one. and VIC bcspeak for it the most lib
eral encouragement.
SUPPOSED SUICIDE OF V1RG1N1AN IN
New York. The body az u man was found
IN in the Ashland House New York,
on the 18th inst which has been identified
at the m"rgue as that of Henry Scott Prisch-
ard. formerly in the drug business iu VIM
chester, Va, and known in Baltimore where
it is supposed he had recently lived. A phial
containing morphine and chIoroform was
found in the room near the corpse
The AMERICAN FARMER This standard
agricultural monthly for August is at hand,
replete with valuable information tor the
farmer and gardener. The coming wheat
crop engages a large share of notice. but not
to the disadvantage of other subjects, every
branch of farm work being treated at length.
Published By SAM Sands & Son No 8 North
st, Bntimore, Md, at 81 so y ear. copies
So 10. Specimens sent free
ENLARGInG Owing IT, the increased de-
mands of his business, MIR los. II yesterday
has found it necessary to build an addition to
his Tin and Stove House on Main street. which
he has now about completed, and will offer to
his customers for the fall trade larger stock
than ever. Call and see Kim.
THE WAY ''to minister to q mind dis
eased," is to take Peruvian Syrup, a protected
solution of the pro'o7-i7e Of IRON, which gives
strength AID visor to the whole system, re-
stores the digestive organs to perfect health.
thereby restoring the mind to its natural
vigor.
BLooMERY Factory The u, W Bloomery
Sash Factory Building, on the Shenandoah
river-62x5l feet and two stories in height
was raised last week Mr. Philips has charge
of the work, and was assisted in the raising