Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1877-04-17
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The employees of Mr. ] c. Holmes have
been busily engaged in raising the framework
of the large new building of Messrs. Sader
& Bro. during the past week.
Blank Sale and Promissory Notes, Deeds
of Bargain aud Sale, and Deeds of Trust, for
sale at the Spirit Office.
The new awning of SIR. Gustav Brown has
been erected in front of his Con fectionery
and Ice Cream Saloon, adding to its attrac-
1tions as delightful place to get rid of spare
change in return for ice cream and other
delicacies duripg the heated term.
For Cheap Boots and Shoes, and every
thing in that line, go to the establishment of
Geo. H. Hagley. who is selling at reduced
prices in advance of his removal to new
quarters this spring.
Geo. w. Legg, Esq, formerly delegate
from Berkeley county in the State Legisla>
ture, but now of Baltimore, has been on
visit TO his son-in-law. Mr.. Geo. W. Taylor,
OF Charlestowu. In the accession of Mr.
Legg, Baltimore has gained valuable citizen.
Mcssrs. Jas. Law. Hooff & Co., will please
accept thanks for their usual compliment OF
Garden Seeds. Every variety in this line
may be found at their store, Of tho best quail
ity, and at prices as reasonable as can be OBJ
tanned anywhere.
The editor of the Shepherdstovn Register
isspreading himself he lives in two houses,
and hiss a new pavement in front OF one Of
them
To those in want of new Furniture, Messrs
Ssdler Bro. now offer special inducements.
They have just received large and Sc lect
stock of all styles and grades, which they are
Offering at Baltimore prices. See ADVERTISE
ment in this issue.
Workmen of the b. & o. r. R. have been
busily engaged for some days re- painting the
irou bridge over the Potomac at Harper's
Ferry,
Is,ac Fouke, Esq, has been confined to
his room BY sickness for some days.
In our report of the recently elected Di
rec,ors of the Bank of Charlestown. pub
lished las. week, the name of Mr.. A. Me-
Carroll should have been inserted instead of
thu. of Capt John j. Lock.
Persons who deposi, the offensive oarcases
of dead animals upon the open highways Of
the town had better beware. or it may cost
them a good deal more than they think for
Drill Miller, grandson of DR.. D II.
O~inss, proprietor OF the Owings House, 10
81 TIL = 81,
up the Potomac at Harpers Ferry, on Tues
day night week and broke his right arm.
Mr.. G. H Mcknight ia making arrange
men,s to erect an addition to his Handle
Factory and Planning Mil near the Depot.
Capt J Fiuks. one of the oldest, best
known aud most popular ex- Conductors Of the
Chesafeakn aud Ohio Railroad, and now
special agent for 1t. paid visit last week.
The down freight train on the Valley
Branch Of tue Is. L. y. r r., on Saturday
afternoon, ran over and kiIlen valuable horse
belonging to MIR John A. Washington. near
Cameron's Depot, whereby the engine wsa
thrown from the track, causing a detention
OF about six hours.
The Sacrament OF the Lords Supper was
administered in the Presbyterian Church, in
this place, on Sunday last, preparatory SER
vices having been commenced on Friday
previous. Several new members were res
ceived into the church.
Our clever farmer friend, Mr.. Jas II
Conklyn, is about having erected new dwell
ling. which, when completed, will challenge
any house in the county for comfort and con-
senieuce. If he don't know how to have
things in proper shape around him, no enc
does. Mr.. VIM Phillips, at the Chprlcstown
Planning ill, is getting out the work Tor MIR.
Couklyn's house, and tina, is proof positive
that it will be first class.
Dalgarn. opposite Carter House, is filing up
his Stock in all its branches, and is selling
Groceries, Notions, Glass aud Queensware at
bottom prices. A full Stock always on hand
Our motto is fair dealing, quick sales and short
profit. Cash or Country produce IN exchange
for Goods. Goods delivered free in town.
No trouble to show goods.
The "spirits" did not raise at Washington
Hall on Monday night of last week, as ad,
vsr,ised, in consequence of Glitch" which
the manager of the establishment had at
Hsrper's Ferry. The Glitch" was that while
the principal performer cnme on to Charles
town from Baltimore, and expected to meet
the manager here with all the trappings ne
cesssry for the performance, that gentleman
had been "taken in" by New Jersey de-
tec.ive at Earper's Ferry, and compelled to
disgorge several thousand dollars which he
shnnld haya left behind at Newark The