Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1877-04-17


aud interesting addresses were delivered by
j. Rice Smith, Esq, of Berryville; Hon.
JAS H. Grove, of Jefferson; and G. NJ.
Louthsm, Esq of Berryville. Shenandoah
Lodge, No. 80, with visiting brethren, formed
at their hall. and preceded by the Mechanics
Silver Cornet Band, moved in procession to
the place of speaking. The ranks were well
flied, and gave convincing proof of the good
work accomplished by this order.
Mr. Smith opened his address with brief
sketch of the rise and progress of the 1nde-
pendent Order of Good Templars, portrayed
in livid terms the evils of iutemperance, and
closed with ringing appeal for the support
and encouragement of the Order by all classes
and conditions of society.
Tho address of Mr.. Grove was strong log
ical argument, showing in Q clear light the
entire illegally and Inconsistency of the
present license system.
Mr.. Loutham, the last speaker, claimed
that the ground had already been we'll gone
over, but succeeded in enchanting his nu-
dience for half hour or more, with neat
and appropriate address, closing with strong
appeal in behalf of the temperance cause.
In addition to the Mechanics Band, the
Charlestown Brass Band was also present at
the Hall, and both organizations intersperscd
the exercises of the evening with excellent
music. An Ode was sung by the Order at
the opening, and was followed by prayer by
the Rev ". II. Meade, who also pronounced
the closing benediction. The order of exer
cises was announced by Worthy Chief Tenn
plar s. g. Young, who presided during the
evening.
ATTENTION BUYERS In order to meet
your wants and desires we have taken an in
ventory OF stock, and reduced the same 20
per cent. To make room for new goods, we
offer the entire stock at tho reduced prices
Notce-AII persons indebted to me will
please close their accounts previous to my
going East, April 9Th, or will be compelled
to force collections.
Jos GOLDSMITH.
In MEMoKIAM-Th Free Press says:
A few Of the personal friends Of the late
Rev. Warren b. Dutton, D:D., for SO many
years tie Pastor of the Presbyterian Church
in this town, and to whom. more than any
other individual, is honor due for the erec-
ton, and mid the wreck of war for the pre-
servation, of the substantial ediice in which
they worship, have had erected in FEAR of the
pulpit a marble Tablet upon which is in.
scribed
IN MEMORIAM
REV W b. BUTTON, d D.,
For Twenty-Five Years
PASTOR
Ofths Church.
ENTERED INTO REST
SEPT. 5, 1871
In thus CONNIE Grating the name of this
beloved Servant of God. the memory OF whose
kind Offices is embaned III their hearts, these
good people have honored themselves. The
work was executed by MIR. Albert Dichl of
this town.
ONE cent only for good cigar. l6 varieties
of good Chewing Tobacco, including Grave
ly aud Navy Several varieties Of Smoking
Tobacco also the best cigars 2 Tor five couts,
in Charlestown. For sale by 5. s. DAlgsrn,
opposite Carter House.
CIRCUIT CoURT.-The Jefferson Circuit
Court is still in session. The jury was dis
missed on Saturday for the term. The fol-
lowing civil jury cases have been disposed of:
p H. Strobe Us. A r. Boteler. Jr. Yer
dict for Defendant. D. B. Lucas for Plain
tiff Travers and Mason for Defendant
+. |. Lee Us. the Virginia and Maryland
Bridge Co. Verdict for Plaintiff. Lucas
aud Hunter for Plaintiff Travers and Beltz-
hoover for Defendant.
Bub Gibson Us Achillas Dixon, Suit for
Libel. Verdict for Plaintiff One cent dam
ages. Lucas for Plaintiff; Hunter and Bays
lor & Wilson for Defendant.
Francis Jones as. Jacob T Hagley. YER
dict for Plaintiff Travers for PISntitf Bay
lor Il Wilson for Defendant.
Henry Stouffer & wife rs j. Fl Kanode
Verdict for Plaintiff White 4 Trapnell for
Plaintiff; Lucas for Defendant.
THE Celebrated Pfetfer Rye Whisky is
endorsed by the analysis of Prof. ". E A
Akin, of the University of Maryland 1t
excels in purity and favor Gilbert Bros,
EIarpcr's Ferry, Agents for Jefferson County.
FINE Pocket Cutlery, Rszors, Scissors,
Carpenters Rules and Pencils, Revolvers,
Cartridges, Fishing Tackle, Violin and Guitar
Strings. all at low prices at Gilbert's Drug
Store, Harper's Ferry
USE Sanfords White Pine Balsam for
Coughs, Incipient Consumption, and all dis
eases of the Throat and Lungs. 1t never
fails Price 25c. For sale at Gilbert's Drug
Store, Harper's Ferry.
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