Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1877-01-09


J.. NJ. Blessing, I. a. o. G.
Widely Lodge has large, and in the main
young and active membership, with frequent
additions, and is one of the most Furnishing
organizations of the kind in the State
TILDEN is elected beyond doubt aud will
be inauguratcd on the 9th of March next
but in the mean time we invite our friends
and the public generally to call at our place
of business where they will fud the best sc
lected Stock of G lass aud Quecnsware, Wood
en- and llolow>ware, Groceries, &C., at S. s.
Dalgarn's opposite Carter House.
CHURCH MATTEEs.-The Week OF Prayer
recommended by the Evangelical Alliance is
being observed by the Christian denomina~
tions in Charlcstown with union services in
the different churches during the present
week. Services to-day (Mondav) at the NJ
Z. Church South, at o'clock, Z. NJ.
The Fourth Quarterly Meeting for Charles
town Station, NJ. E. Church South, began on
Saturday evening last. The Rev. L. G. Mil
Ter, of Martinsburs, occupied the pulpit on
Saturday night and Sunday morning, and the
Rev. Dr. Register on Sunday night, deliver
ing able and interesting sermons. DR.. Reg
lister will preach again this [Mouduy( even
ing.
The Sacrament of the Lords Supper will
be administered in the Presbyterian Church,
in this place, on Sunday, January 2lst, 1877
preparatory services beginning on Friday
previous. The pastor, Rev. y. G. Hopkins,
expects the assistance of the Rev. J. II. Ora
ham, Of Winchester, during the meeting.
USE Trunks Vegetable Hair Grower fer
badness, dandruF aud all irritatious of the
scalp No cure, nc pay. For sale at Gil
bert's Drug Store. IIarpcr's Ferry.
OFFICIAL CHANGES -Onr recently elected
county officers entered upon their official
careers on the 1St instant. Mr.. Eugene
Baker takes the place OF Sheriff Tearney who
rctircs with the reputation OF being one of the
most popular officers ever elected in the
county. Had it been permitted by law, he
would most probably have been his own sue
cessor. The new Sheriff is gentleman
highly esteemed as n citizen and business man
by those who have cause to know him best,
and enters upon his duties with the promise
of becoming popular and efficient officer
His Deputies, Col. W. A. Morgan and j.
Garland Hurst, have served for tie past four
years under Sheriff Tearncy, and will no
doubt continue, in the past, TO execute the
duties of their Offices in such manner as to
merit the approval of the people of the county.
FINE Pocket Cutlery, Razors, Scissors,
Carpenters Rules and Pencils, Revolvers,
Cartridges, Fishing Tackle, Violin and uitar
Strings. all at low prices at Gilbcrt's Drug
Store, Harper's Ferry.
CORPORATION ELECTIoN.-At an election
held in the corporation of Ilarpcr's Ferry, on
Thursday last, the following gentlemen were
selected to Fill the positions named for the
ensuing term:
IMyOr-Geo. W. Green.
Rccordcr-Joscph Barry.
Councj2mm-George Kooncc, J. J. Gill
and G. i. Myers.
The new mayor is the gentlemanly propri-
ctor of the Mountain View Hotel" and if
he succeeds in conducting municipal affairs
as we'll as he knows how to keep a hotel,
(nnd We have not doubt that he will) the
good people OF IlaTpers Ferry will have been
most fortunate in the selection of their chief
officer.
Corn wanted in Exchange for Goods at
G oldsmith' Twin Fronts also in settlement
of accounts Those who desire 10 settle in
New ORLEANS MlNSTRELs-The music
loving portion of the population of Charles
town were favored, on Friday evening last,
with an entertainment by Havcrly's cclcbra-
ted New Orleans Minstrel Troupe, one of the
finest in the country. Notwithstanding the
short notice given, good audience was pres
enjoyed the excellent entertainment afforded
with zest rarely cxcelIed. That this Troupe
will again visit Charlestown seems to be the
generally expressed desire Of all who were
present, and should such be the case, there
is not doubt that large and select audience
would greet its second appearance in our
midst
Horse BILLs.-Owners of stations can
have their bills printed in an attractive man
mer, at moderate charges, at the Spirit Office
Fresh Water. Soda, Butter. Picnic and