Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-07-09

money to meet our constant obligations, and
the wherewithal to support our family, and
our good patrons, We arc sure, if they look
at the matter candidly, will no. allow this
call to pass unheeded. Many there arc who
owe US for three or four years, ard it is sure
ly time that they should SETTLE Where
money is not convenient. Flour, Bacon, Lard,
Corn or other produce will be chcerfully re-
ccived by us in lieu of cash.
MATTERS IN BRIEF.-A load or two of
good wood, from some of our country patrons,
would be very acceptable just now.
Mr.. Henry D. Rust, of this place, is crect>
ing two.story franc dwelling for Mrs. Dan
iol OFT, at IIall,own.
Remember tho excursion to Washington
city on the 10th of July. Round trip 81 IS.
Tickets good for four days.
Our young townsman Mr.. y. g. Clendcu-
ming, we are gratified to learn, is to be the re-
cipient of wortbily bestowed lcgacy-a 233
acre farm-from the late Daniel Wright
Mr.. Geo. S. Eyster, of this county, sailed
last week in company with a Pennsylvania
Commandery of Knights Templar, for Europe,
to visit the Paris Exposition and other points.
Mr.. James W. Carney, of this place, pos
eesses curiosity in the shape of two full
sized and perfectly formed hen eggs, con-
pected la Siamesc twins, by lsamcnt be-
tween the two, laid by one of his hens.
at the recent Commencement exercises at
" Fairfax Hail." Winchester, among the
graduates were Miss Emily Child, of Har>
pcr's Ferry, and Miss Mary NJ. Clymer, of
Keyscr, daughter of the Rev. John NJ. ClJ>
mer.
Contracts for building school>houScs n
Bolivar district have been awarded as follows
Zion, sG95, to John Macarthur, of lIarpers
Ferry; Ilalltown, S9G5 10, to l.. Frank
Nichols. of Haltown Bolivar, 81 sos, to
John Macarthur.
At the commencement exercises Of Wash
ing and Lee University, Lexington, Va, the
degree of bachelor of law was conferred upon
w. a. level, and Master Of arts uron +.
X. LEVEL, both of this county. Mr.. +. *.
level delivered the valedic:ory address.
Well, john gave my Watch to Mr.. II.
a. Burton to be Repaired, and aow l don't
have to set it every day, as used to-keeps
timo to the dot. Don't he sell Bird Cages
cheap! You can buy nice Cage from slOO
to 81 90. His sign, large Watch aud Spec
tacles: Call on him.
Save your Harvest Wages by going to Geo.
III. Hagley's, and getting Bargains in Boots,
Shoes. Hats, Caps, Notions, &c. He has
Mackinaw and other Straw Hats in variety,
Gents aud Ladies' Satchels, Hosiery, IIand>
kerchiefs, Collars, Cuffs, Ties, Bows, Ruf<,
Edging, &c. l Dozen Geuts handsome
Neck Ties for % cts.
Little George Roberts, nged about seven
years. adopted son of Mr.. James w. Wage
Icy, was thrown from horse ty coming in
contact with the branches of tree, on
Thursday evening last, and had an arm
broken. DIR. G. f. Mason gave him surgical
attention and he is since doing as we'll as
possible under the circumstances.
The following officers for the present year
have been elected by Logan Lodge, No. %,
A, F. & A. NJ, of Harper's Ferry Jno
Jay Gilbert, Worshipful Master; II. V.
Daniels, Senior Warden Il. IL. Cavalier,
Junior Warden; Thomas Jones, Senior
Deacon J. i. Smith, Junior Deacon; W.
ii. Winters, Secretary Alfred Burton, Trca.
surer.
Several hundred excursionsts were brought
to Harper's Ferry, uin tho i. 4 o. r. r., on
the Fourth, and spent the day on ByrDes
. Island and elsewhere about the town and
vicinity. a liberal display of national flags
foated to the breeze at different points on
the streets, and the llarper's Ferry Band dis
coursed music in the evening. The an oun-
tain View Hotel" Of Geo. W Green, Esq
as usual, supplied large numbcr Of visitors
with exec llent fare.
The first New Flour of the season, as
usual, is put iu market by Mr.. l. n. Renner
of the Bullskin Mills. In accordance with
his custom, he has favored US with n large
sack for trial, and after a fair test we find it
to be of the most delightful quality, equal to
the very best VIC have ever seen. If enter
prise and pluck will win, Mr.. Renner is sure
of success, as it is always his ambition to
serve his customers with the very best -four
of US we return grateful thanks. Some of
his New Flour may be had at Mr.. S: S.
Dalgarn's.
Tho "Glorious Fourth" was remarkably
quiet day in Charlestown. a number of
persons left here and visited Martinsburg,
Harper's Ferry, tho Band Picnic at Flowing
Springs, Edinburg and other points. The
Banks and Offices of the Clerks of The Courts
were closed, and also the Post Office for most