Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-05-05

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Il less Sardines, are much better. and less than
Laf tie cost of imported Sardines.
March II. 1STz-1y.
WooD WANTED.-The Editor of this pa,
per has removed to the residence adjoining
that of Nath'l Myers. Esq, where he would
be glad to have several cords of Wood deliv-
cred in short time, by those who propose to
pay their subscriptions in that way.
THE TEMPERANCE MovEMENr.-The
movement recently introduced in this town in
behalf of the cause of temperance still pro-
crosses. A largely attended meeting was
held in the NJ E. Church South on Monday
evening of last week, which was presided
over by the Rev. W. G. Hammond, and adj
dressed by Rev. DR.. Andrews. of Shepherds
town, aud Revs. W. G. Hammond, T. B.
Shepherd and c. E. Amber, of Charlestowu,
the services being interspersed with singing
and prayer.
Ga Tuesday night meeting was held in
the Presbyterian Church, Rev. T. B. Shep-
herd presiding, and addresses were delivered
by Revs. W. G. Hammond and W. Fl. Meade,
in connection with devotional exercises
Sigbstures to petition to the County Court,
asking that body to refuse license for the sale
of liquors, were called for, and large num-
Der of names secured. a committee of three
tain signatures to the petition, was appointed
Another large meeting held at the
Baptist Church on Friday night, Mr.. john
Humphreys in the Chair. a favorable re-
port received from the committee aP-
pointed to canvass the different wards of the
town for signatures to the petition to the
County Court, and earnest addresses were de-
IEvered by Revs. j. w. Tongue, I. &. Shop
herd and a. G. Hopkins, and a statement
made by Mr.. S. J, C. Davenport giving in
formation IN regard to the success and whole
some results of similar movement inaugu-
son county in this State-t. e. the non grant
ing Of liquor license by the County Court
The meeting adjourned 10 meet in the II. F..
Church South, this (Tuesday) evening, at I!
O'Clock.
The interest in this subject, rather than
abating, seems to be on the increase, ard even
if the prime object of the novcme Mt is not
accomplished, will doubtless do much toward
staying the tide of intemperance in our midst
DEATu OF Colin c. PoRrER.-The above
named well>tnown citizen Of this county
breathed his last at his residence in this county.
on Monday night of last week, in the CD
year of his age. Whilst his death was not
altogether unexpected. yet tire announccr,ent
of It did not fail t" I'll the community with q
paug of re2rct-Mt. por.cr he;ng one OF our
most public spirited, energetic aud generous
citizens. We append testimonial of the
,Bonrd OF Di.ectl=s OF the First National
B4uk, of which in-:!t::;on he was President,
a. the tune OF his drmise:
?, The Board IF Directors ofs',e First National
Bank of Jefferson at Charleston having
learned with sincere regret ot tire death uf
Coin e. PnRTER, 'ste President Of the
Bank, which occurred at his residence near
GhariestOwn on the evening of MOpGaV. 81 tn
of April, aud being DESTROYS Of .e$;iryiog in
every appropriate way their high respect for
,his memory, adopt and place Upon record the
following re<Olui:0DE,-
First, That in the death of Mr.. Porter
this Association has lost Jealous and discreet
officer; the community at large liberal puh~
JIG spirited citizen and the members Of this
Board a genial associate, prudent counsellor
and respected friend.
-. Scco"dy. That in respect for his memory
the members of this Eoard will wear the usual
badge of mourning. and that the Office of the
Bank shall be draped in mourning for thirty
days
=, Thirdly. That copy of these resolutions
be communicated to- the family Of the dc
ceased, and they DO also inserted in the local
papers.
ED. TEARNEY, Pres. pro- tenn,
SAM. HOWELL, CASHIER.