Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-12-07

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OF character, he was withal true man OF
God, and tho news of his death will be re-
ceived with sadness by MANY who knew him
through life. Here, amid the scenes of
great portion ofh days on earth, he was held
in high esteem by Christians Of all denomi>
Ssptlons, for his broad catholic spirit and I'M
swerving devotion to the principles of christi
anlty, Taud all will mourn his departure with
! heartfelt sadness. Truly, saint in Israel has
fallen; faithful servant hath gone to his re-
ward
FIRE DEPARTMENTAL meeting for the
REORGANIZATION OF the Fire Department was
held on Wednesday evening last. when a
partial organization was effected, it being the
design to divide the department into three
divisions-an Engine Company OF 5ixty mem
hers, Hose Company of fourteen, ded Hook
and Ladder of twelve. y meeting Of the En-
CINE Company was held Saturday evening,
when the following officers for that division
Wsre chosen
Gtptuin-Johu E. Hilbert
First LtcmtcHunt-JUhn T. COlston.
'Sccond LieutcnHnf-Wm. II. Moore, Jr.
IHirH LicUtcHnmt-Gco. w. Hens5h
The Hose and Hook and Ladder Companies
wore to meet last night and elect heir officers
and the Town Council will TO- night appoint
the Chief Engineer. TO morrow evening
the organization will be completed by another
meeting of tie entire department, epd the
election Of President, Secretary and Trca>
suEcr.
Bo1rrs Tho School, House at Myerstown,
in this countg, was Destroyed by fire on
Wednesday night last, the cnnn .gratiop being
plainly visible here. The Iive is supposed to
have originated from an ash barrel.
We haze tried the "Elaiuc" Illuminating
oil presented us by Maj, Geo. W. T. Kears,
10y last week, and believe it to bo an excellent
article. Try it.
The hay and cattle scales of Maj. Jas. Law
1IoOf, poar the Court House, have been en-
closed with bars and gates, to be used in
weighing stock.
Ice sufi oeutly thick to skate upon was
formed hers last week.
The Epiz ,otic is beginning to assume
moderate form in this county.
The Rev. j. r Graham, of Winchester,
preached in the Presbyterian Church on Sun
day last, and the Rev. Mr. Arbogast, Of the
Same town, oc"upied the pulpit of the N. Z.
Church South.
HO FOR WINTER Whilst Jack Frost
is holding high carnival throughout the land,
and men, and children arc in
daItU IfofI 70 fhn ~
Boots, Shoes, Caters &c, for the winter, let
them not forget that Geo. II. Hagley, at the
sign of the Gilt Boot, one door East Of the
Confectionery Of Gustav Brown, is prepared
to furnish everything in that line, either of
his own or city manufacture. Give him
call.
WRONG CONDUCT young men who
1oamcd through the town on Tuesday night
last aud employed their time in deEacing pub
lie and private property, might hare been
more pro6tably engaged. Such conduct
merits severe censure, and were it not that it
was,probably more the result of thoughticsSness
than desire to do wilfuI injury, should be
more severely treated. Forbear, boys from
such conduct. It is wrong.
HOLIDAY PREsENrS.-The display of holt
day goods at the Confectionery Store of Alr.
Gustav Brown is truly immense. In order to
suit the times he has made ample preparation
by buying his goods low for cash, and will
thus be enabled to sell at the very shortest
profits. His stock embraces almost every
thing known to the toy line, besides the
greatest variety ia cakes candies, swcetmeats,
10.
LARGE HoGs.-Among the largest porkers
that we have heard of being butchered in the
county this year was one by Mr.. p. S. Gcgcr,
which weighed 40 lbs :; one by Mr. Danger
field Lloyd, 4O8 lbs. one by Mr.. Jno. W.
Gibson, 325 tbs. one by Mr.. Henry DUNN,
800 lbs.
HE ALDINE.-The November number
70 OF current series-of The 14h2tne, the Art
journal OF America, has been received, and
as usual is filled with the choicest prod uctions
OF art and literature. Published by The AL
dine Company. New York
PRoTRAcTED MEErING.-There will be
eerVices,a at the Baptist Church every night
darlag tue week except Tuesday and Satur-
aJ.