Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1877-09-11

MATTERS IN BRIEF.-A few loads of
Wood and several bbls of Corn, from some of
our patrons, would be very acceptable just
now.
The premises of Col. Francis Yates, at
Flowing Springs, have been robbed of a lot
of harness and dairy utensils within the past
few days.
A tract of little over thirty. five acres of
land, of the Drew property, near kabletown,
was sold at public auction, by Joseph Trap
nell, Special Commissioner, on Friday last, to
J. W. Walraven, at $50 per acre.
The County Council and Pomona Grange,
Patrons of Husbandry, will meet at Ripon,
Saturday, 18th instant, at 10 o'clock.
Councilmen D. II. Cockrill and W. T.
Weiriek, of this place, visited Frederick City
and witnessed trial of the Fire Engines for
sale there, last week. They will report to
the Town Council tonight.
Mr.. John f. Hilbert is attaching iron
gratings to the side and rear windows of the
Sadler Building.
We were pleased yesterday to receive
call from DR.. 4. Geo. Walls, of Baltimore,
who has been visiting DR.. w. W. Brown, of
this county.
Mr. JAS e. Roderick has purchased of
Messrs. Duke & Galaher, Agents for the
owner Mr.. Wolfe, of Baltimore, the house
and lot on Main street, in this place, which
he (Mr. Roderick) now occupies, paying for
the same 81 500.
The Rev. DR.. Huntington, President of
Columbian University, occupied the pulpit
of the Baptist Church on Sunday morning,
preaching with his usual eminent ability.
Mr.. James W. Butt has contracted to erect
new frame dwelling for Mr.. John T. Trus>
sell, on tho lot of the latter, corner of Lib
erty and Lawrence streets The house is to
be large, two-story building, 30x36 # with
tin roof, and handsomely finished.
Messrs Chas. c. johnson, S. C. Young,
Julian A. Smith and VIM. G. Earnshaw, who
have been filing business engagements at
Orkney Springs for several months past, re-
turned on Saturday, all looking as if the
Springs had benefited them to the highest
degree.
The Tournament and Ball which was to be
held in the woods of VIM. T. Allen, between
Bcrryville aud Charlestown, on Friday, the
7th, has been postponed, on account of in
clement weather, to Saturday, September l5'
1871 The four prizes-Buggy, Saddle,
Harness aud Bridle-will be kept on hand to
be contested for on that day.
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was almost demolished by accident short
time ago, has Just been turned out from the
Hawks Coach Factory, of Mr. Lewis Starry,
where it has been rebuilt and made one Of
the handsomest vehicles we have ever seen.
The jaeger of Mr.. Francis G.. OFT, also done
up ct the same establishment, presents an
excellent appearance.
We have upon our table Peach from a
tree belonging to our office ncighbor, Capt.
George Baylor, which measures nine aud
one hall inches in circumference, and is
perfect beauty in appearance. The entire
crop from the tree-scveral bushel5-are of
about the same size. The tree is from the
nursery of Messrs Hopkins & Co. Since the
above was written Capt Baylor has laid on
our table some more OF the same sort, for
which We return thanks.
GRAND LODGE Coop TEMpLARs.-The
Grand Lodge of West Virginia, l. o G. T.,
met a. Volcano, in Wood county, last week.
Mcssrs. j. G. Holmes and A. d. Barr repre-
scented Shenandoah Lodge of this place. Tho
following officers were elected for the ensu
ing year: W. A. Stricken, of EIcuboro, G.
". C. t; Rev. j. A. Fullerton, of Volcano,
G. W. c.. Miss n IRA Z Cameron, of Cairo,
Il. W. V. T.; A. d. Barr, of Churlestown,
& w. S. :; Ia. S. Taft, Of PniIippi, G. W.
A. S.; J. 9. Holmes, of Charlestown, G. W.
T.; J. II beverly, of Wheeling, G. w. Chap;
G.. A. Fodius, of Huntington, G. ". M;
George Hogue, Of Leetown, G. W. D. NJ;
Miss Mary Jenkins of Volcano, G. W. l. s.;
d. L. Rentch, of Shepherdstown, G. w. o.
s. -; G. W. Crawford, Of EIlcnboro, G. W NJ.
J Shannon Gallaher is appointed District
Deputy for Jefferson and Berkeley.
AND STILL ANoTHER.-ln addition to
the two deaths mentioned elsewhere of two
prominent citizens of our county, from heart
disease we have to record another of more
recent occurrance-a lady equally we'll known