Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-10-29

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MArTERs IN BRILF Mr. j osh ua Cavalier,
the old reliable Bolivar merchant. will have
in Charlestown to-day, (Tuesday,) load of
tho finest Apples ever offered here, which wi J
be disposed of at very low figures.
A large drove of cattle, the first for some
time, passed through Charlestown, en>route
eastward, on Thursday.
Blank Declarations, Notes, Rent Contracts,
Deeds of Bargain and Sale, and Deeds of
Trust for sale at the Spirit Office.
One of Sir. d. T. Armstrong; hogs was
killed in the pen few nights ago, but the
depredator being probably frightened away,
from some cause the dead hog was left be-
hind.
Six candidates for admission to the Free
Will (Colored) Baptist Church were bap-
tizad at the Town Mi on Sunday afternoon,
in presence of large concourse of both
races.
In the appointments of the recent session of
the West Virginia Conference, VI. E. Church,
Rev. c. S. Allemong. native of Charles
town. was assigned to Paatine, Marion
county.
Joseph Henry, little son of Mr. Joseph
I'll yesterday, was thrown from wagon one
day last week. one Of the front wheels pass
ing over his head and bruisng his face
lie was but slightly hurt, however, although
narrowly escaping a serious accident.
Geo. Meg lincy, Auctioneer, sold Sat-
urday week, 18th, for Daniel b. Lucas and
Geo. NJ. Beltzhoover. Special Commissioners,
two houses and lot at rhc eastern end of
ShepherdStown, adjoining the Lutheran
church, to Hsury G. Martin, for $500.
We return thanks to Hon Beverly Tuck
er Tor pamphlet copy OF the argument of
John q Brown Wee President of the Texas
an;i Pac. Fl: Railroad Co. b,f"re the Senate
Committee Oh Pac'sc Railroads. in behalf of
shc Texas eut Pacific Railroad Company.
Nr. Il. p. NEG ii"cy. son of our country
msn Geo d NEG Iincy E,q aud Local and
n.iry Editor of the Eigiu (lI) d8ooca'c
was in Charlcstcwn on Thursday and visited
our rtfce during his stay here. We vel.
come him his visit t" his native county,
and wish him much success in lis adopted
home.
There were shipped from the Charestowu
Depot of the B. 4. o. r. Il during tie
month Of September, 1873. ninety six car
l,sds Of wheat, averaging $40 bushels to the
car. making 3S, 400 bushels During the
sains month There were received here al
tous Of gusro. against Gil for tie entire
son of ;he fall of 1877.
The Coleman Sislcrs combination gave ca,
ter:aiumeuis az Washington Hal! oo Thurs
day nal Friday evenings of last week. I'm.
fortunately the notice two short 20 Sc
cure full! bcases, but those present were GER
fanny enthusiastic in their appreciation Of
the chaste aud elegant entertainment af1rde ed
them aud showed their appreciation by wig
ornus cncores from the beginning to the close
of the programme on each evening. Comfy,
the humoris,, is hard to beat in his role,
the Coleman sisters unique and uncx-
ceptiouable in their musical performances,
and Mr. Coleman a thorough laughter pro-
vok ing character.
The Town Council on Tuesday night
last, passed order providing that the cor
roratiou would take up tho present sidewalk
on the West side of Charles street, from VI ain
street to the Methodist Church, the old
stone pavement to set the curb, and also do
the grading and then requiring the prop
crty owners on the liuc to lay brick sides
walk six feet iu width. At the meeting Of
the Council two weeks previous, an order
was passed requiring the alleys in the Sou'h>
eastern portion of the town, adjacent to the
property of Messrs. KabIe. Miller, Phillips
and others, to be re>npcued
The members of the Charlcstown Brass
Band have initiated measures towards hold.
ing Dinners and Suppcrs for the benefit Of
their organization. They have enlisted
the aid of competent persons to assist them,
and will probably give the entertainment
early in the month of November. The pro-
ceeds are to be applied to the purchase of new
instruments, of which the Band is much in
need. and as its services have always been
freely given to the community, it is but just
TO expect that liberal support will be &C,
corded i, 10 this instance. Contributions in
it.-1ov ;s;ons or, Money will be thankfully re-
ceived by any member OF the Band.
lust before going to press, reports have
o.obea ms OF a fatal encounter in berkeley
county late Saturday afternoon-the culmi'
,o,;on Of an old difficulty between man by
rho name of Nor-ipger and John A. Files,
,,o,b farmers resident in the lower part of
Berkeley, near the Jefferson line. The two
mo, on the evening mentioned on the road