Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1876-08-29
JAS LAW. HOOFF, Chm'n.
JAS. II. GROVE. Sec'y, pro tenn.

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JAS LAW. HOOFF, Chm'n.
JAS, II. GROVE, Sec'y, pro tenn.
THE CE~NrENNIAL EXcuRs1ox.-The
grand excursion of the Il. & o. L. r. from
the Valley of Virginia to the Centennial, will
occur on Monday next, the 4th of September.
ln addition to other special attractions at that
time, the fact of the great exhibition of Stock
being then in progress will of itself alone no
doubt attract numbers of the farming coui-
munity to make the trip 1T that time. The
special arrangement in regard to good hotel
accommodations, at reduced rates. made by
she railroad company, also presents an cntic-
ing feature. The most experienced officers
OF the company will recon Panv the excuF-
sionist+, and everything be done to insure a
safe and pleasant journey to all who may go.
Since writing the above We have received
from S Spencer. Esq Supervisor of Trains,
r. & o. L Il, copies of the schedule Of The
Specia! Centennial Train, with valuable in
formation appended, from which VIC learn
that, IN view of the large number expected
TO join this Excursion, the Centennial! Lodg-
ing House Agency agFra to furnish first class
accommodations at the Grand Exposition
Hotel, near the Centennial Grounds, ut 1925
per day. exclusive of dinner, which is always
taken on the grounds, to avoid psyiny a
second entrance fee in one day. aud to deliver
baggage fee lrom the train to the hotel
The hotel will furnish conveyance to the
grounds. daily. during the visitors stay. 1t
s only 6 or Z minutes walk, however. to the
grounds. \ representative Of the Lodging
House Agency will meet the train at Balti>
more, and sell Hotel Tickets for any lumber
of days desired, securing the above accommo
dAtrous and convenienccs; payments t. be
made at the time of purchase. Tickets will
be redeemed at the General Office of the
Lodging House Agency, 1924 Walnut St,
Philadelphia, if accommodations are not as
represented.
We have a limited number of these SEIZED.
Nles, which we will be pleased to furnish to
persons expecting to purchase tickets for the
Excursion.
TowN CoUNCrL MArrEHs.-The Town
Council met on Tuesday evening lnst-Mayor
Davis, Recorder O'Baunou and all the Coup-
cilmen present,
An order was passed directing that the
former order of the old Council be carried
out, and a brick pavement eight feet in width
be constructed on the East side of Mildred
street, from Liberty street to the Depot
corner-one-half at the expense of the town
and the remaining half to be borne by the
property holders adjacent.
The Street Committee was also instructed
to notify property holders interested that the
brick pavement ordered by the old Council to
be made on the North side of Main street,
between Mildred and West streets, must now
be constructed.
The Street Committee reported that the
grade had been fixed for the repair of the
sidewalks on the East side of George street,
South of Main. adjacent to the property of
the Starry heirs, the Carter House stable, and
Messrs, Lloyd and Beller.
A report in favor of removing the stone
wall obstructing passage in front of the prop
erty of Mr.. Benz. Tomlinson, at the North
end of Lawrence street, was laid over until
next meeting.
The order passed at the last meeting to
locate a we'll in the Southeastern portion of
the town, Ts recinded. Tn ayes and noes
being called, the vote stood-tor resembling
Messrs, Brown, Cockrill, johnson and Weir.
lex, four against resembling Messrs. Gala
her and Starry, two.
Chief Engineer Hodgh, of the Fire De
partmeut, reported to the Council that the
engine, reel and other apparatus of the De-
partment are in good condition, with the ex>
ception OF the hose and nozels, which are de-
f%ectiVe, and suggested the propriety of secur-
ing additional hose and a new and improved
hozel. The Chief Engineer was directed to
write for samples of hose, and the matter laid
over until next meeting.
The question of lighting the streets was
spoken of, bat action deferred until next
meeting.