Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1877-03-27
LOCAL INTELLIeEHcE.

open Grange Store in Charlestown. A
meeting of stockholders was held on Tuesday
last, aud We understand a considerable nuns
Der of shares are being taken.
Blank Sale and Promissorv Notes, Deeds
of Bargain and Sale, aud Deeds of Trust, for
sale At the Spirit Office.
The County Court commenced its session
on Monday of las, week, and adjourned on
Thursday. Justices John j. Lock aud VIM.
Rights,ine. with President Baylor, composed
the Court No cases of special importance
were tried.
For Cheap Boots and Shoes, and every
thing in that line, 20 to the establishment Of
Geo. Fl Hagley. who is selling at reduced
prices in advance of his removal to new
quarters this spring.
The snow on Monday of last week reached
depth of several inches.
the March term Of the Jefferson Circuit
Court begins to-day
Mr.. PhilipT Rnhr. of Winchester has rents
ed the property on lain street, lately occupied
by Mr. John T. Trussell, adjoining the store
of Mr.. Joseph Goldsmith aud is having it
fitted up for Bakery aud Confectionery
Store.
Mr.. Chas. L. Wilson, of San Francisco,
Cal formerly of this county, will please &C
eept thanks for late interesting California
papers.
Gen. VIM b. Taliaferro. who figured in
the command of troops at Charlesrown after
the John Brown Raid, is mentioned tor next
Governor of Virginia.
Mr.. w. C. Carroll has had the box show
windows taken out OF the front of his store
room iu the Esprit Building" and exteu led
his shelving, &c. forward go as to have more
room for his large stock of goods. 1t is his
purpose to have handsome awning erected
ia front.
Mr.. Wm P Rose, E-q, of Winchester,
formerly of Charlestown, possesses hen that
crows exactly like rooster.
Mr.. Gustav Brown proposes to add to the
attractions Of his Confectionery and Ice Cream
Saloon by having a nice awning put up in
front of the same.
A lodge of Colored Masons was instituted
n, lee Hall on Wednesday night last.
The County Court on Wednesday, con-
6rmed the appointment of Mr. John Willis
ahire to be Deputy Sher Fl and Jaior under
Sheriff Baker. Mr.. w. will succeed OK,
Sheriff Tearuey in the occupancy of the Jail
building The selection is regarded as ju-
dicious one, ,nd meets with public favor
A portion OF the flooring in of the
rooms of the dwelling occupied by A. f..
Kennedy, Esq, was found on fire one day
las, week, but by prompt efforts serious dam
age was prevented,
MIR. ". NJ Bowers, of Chico, Cal, will
please accept thanks for late California papers
Mr.. G. S. Harris, proprietor of the Win
chester and Rouud Hill stage line has been
awarded the contract for carrying the mail
over the SUMMIT Point and White Pos. route
The dress of Mrs Cleon Moore became ig>
nted from contact with a stove few days
ago, but timely presence of mind exhib-
tied by that lady, in smothering tho flame
prevented serious consequences.
During the burning out of a chimney at
the residence of Mrs. E. l.. Tmberlake. on
Monday of last week the building took fire.
bu, was extinsulshed without serious damage
The following postofice routes have been
awarded: Kearneysvie to Shepherdstowp.
S242, to E. W Parker Kearneysville 10
Middiew.y, s24S, to E. Smith, Washing
ton, D. c.
The Maryland Conference of the Methodist
Protestant Church concluded its session, at
Westminster. Oh Tuesday last In the list
Of appointments We observe that the Rev.
+. D. McFaden is sent to Auue Arundel !;
Wm. ~ Str.ysr to Soow Hill; F. o. Grouse
returned to Harper's Ferry; II. f. Miskin'>
mon to Salisbury; aud A 7. Melvin to
Berkeley.
Col. r. W. Baylor has been re>eIec'ed
Vice. President for Jefferson county Of the
Berkeley County Agricultural Society Tie
next Fair will be held on the 1lth, 18th.
18th and 14th days of September, 1877
Gov. Mathews has appointed DR. John
Snodgrass. Of Martiusburg Vaccine Agent.
a farewell meeting reception was given
at the Fourth St NJ. E. Church, in Wheel
ing, on Thursday night. 10 honor OF the re-
firing pastor of the church, Rev. DR.. j. Nc
Kendrce Riley, and his esteemed and amia-
BILE lady, vino leave Wheeling Tor Baltimore,
at which place Rev. DR. Riley will take
charge of the pulpit of the Eutaw street NJ.
+. Church. Handsome souvenirs were pre-
eented to each.
Mr.. VIM. i. Hedges, willis, duty as
watchuan, few nights ago. at the Handle
Factory in charge of Mr. Broomfeld, near
the Depot. put load of shot into . thief
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