Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-08-17
LOCAL IRIELLIGERCE.
CHARLEsrowN Cashmere coNp,yv

CHARLEsrowN GAs>LIGHT COMPANY
We have hitherto adverted to the advantages
to be derived from the use of gas in Charles.
town. and advocated the. organization of q
company for the purpose-the old gas works
IN operation here previous to the war having
been destroyed by the Federal soldiery, and
not since rebuilt. A gentleman from Rhode
Island formerly of this couuty,-who cor
responded with the Spirit on the subject a
few months ago, has been in our midst for the
past few days, canvassing the subject, and the
result is the incipient organization of COM
Pany under the title named above. A suffi-
Gent number of incorporators having been
secured, charter has been applied for, and
Its receipt is daily expected. Tho shares of
stock will be placed at very low figure, SO as
to be within the reach Of all, and the terms
OF payment made the most favorable. It is
therefore hoped that when tho charter is re-
eeiTed and stock subscriptions called for, our
SatFzsas will respond most literally, as it is
contemplated to erect the works and put them
into active operation ~ the earliest period
possible. We congratulate the gentlemen
who have taken hold of this enterprise, for
che energy aud public spirit therein displayed,
and bespeak for them the hearty support of
the community at large.
p. S.-Since the above. was penued the
certificate of Incorporation from the Secretary
of State has been received, which is granted
to the CharlestoEn Gas Light Company for
the purpose of establishing Gas Works IN the
town of Gharlestowu, Jefferson county, WA,
for lighting said town with, aud to lay pipes
and other necessary fixtures aud machinery
in the streets and alleys OF said town, aud to
hold such property as may be essential to the
successful operation of said Gas Works, in the
manufacture of gas froa coal. petroleum and
other substances for the use of said town and
the citizens thezeot andto manufacture such
articles and materials, purchase and sell the
same as may be necessary in the working of
said Gas Light Company. Principal Office and
place of business, Charlestowu, West Va
Charter to expire on the frst day of August,
1895. Capital stock is divided into shares of
ten dollars each- incorporates: Geo: W. T.
kearslsy, Gustav Brown, Joseph Goldsmith.
NJ. X. Lancaster and Joseph Trapncn.
NoTEs IN BeIEF.-A horse belonging to
Mr. Leisenring. of the Garter House," ran
of with rOOkaway On Wednesday last,
causing the destruction of the shafts and doing
ether damage to the vehicle
A number of young gentlemen and ladies
of CharlestOwn and vicinity held a Picnic at
'-Csssilia," near town, on Wednesday, and
closed the pleasures of the day in tripping
the light, fantastic tee" at Lee Hall, in tie
evening"
Mr.. F. J. and CIar. Niidn1an viii orcu en-
gsgeineuts at FordEs Theatres, in Baltimore
aud Washington. in October.
Mr. George W.. ArR,entrout has cor1A
pleted the brick work of the Engine House
t" the square of the second story Capt. D.
I'll. Cockrtll is il charge Of the wood work.
Mr.. VIM. Mock completed the stone work
of the basement of the new dwelling of Mr..
w. S. Merchant few days ago, aut Mr.
JasObo. TstWilcr is now progressing with the
brick work of tho buildiug-tLe wood work
being done by Mr. James W. Butt.
A horse, thcaproperty of Mrs Col L. ".
Washington, ran away with carriage from
the lawn in front of "Mordington, F." her res.
idence, last Tuesday. and damaged the vehicle
considerably.
The CAMP MEETING AT FLowi.a
spAls5s,-The Camp Meeting to be held at
Flowing Springs, : ~: ~ county. under the
auspices of Charlcstowa Station, NJ E. Church
South, and which will begin on Friday next,
the 10th of August, promises to be the largest
AGAR of the kind which has been held 10 this
county for years. Already in the neigLbor>
hood of thirty tents are confidently expected,
aud earnest efforts have been put forth by the
pastor in charge to secure the aid of some of
the best talent of the Baltimore Conference
The B. L o. R. R., we learn, will have
convenient platform erected at the crossing at
Flowing Springs, and all passenger trains,
each way. will stop there. Fare from Charles
town, % cents round trip. Mr.. CHAINS
bers, the late Agent at Char!estown,
will be stationed at Flowing Springs
during the continuance of the
meeting. The Boarding Tent at this
Camp Meeting will be kept by Mr. John
Hill, of Duffe!ds, clever aud accommodating
gentleman, who will no doubt perform the dne
ties of 'mine host in the most acceptable
manner.
Town COUNCIL MArrERs.-The Town
Council met on Tuesday night last the
Mayor, Recorder, and all the Members,
present. Nearly the entire session was con-