Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-01-08
MATTERS IN Bn1Er.-we would be glad


to receive from some of our farmer patrons
| who know themselves indebted to US, several
hundred lbs. Of Pork, a hind quarter of Beef,
| few bb1s of Corn, and several loads of good
| Hickory Wood. Let none hold back for fear
of overstockiug US.
The first of January has come and past.
Let those who owe us endeavor to pay up.
We have obligations to meet, as well as the
rest of mankind.
Snow fell here to depth of nine inches,
on Friday, aud the sleighing is excellent.
Christmas day was observed by service in
the Episcopal and Methodist churches. The
Bands discoursed music on the streets in the
afternoon.
Rev. Mr.. Armstrong, of ShepherdstowD,
preached in the Presbyterian Church of this
place Sunday week, morning and night.
The usual Watch night services were had
in the NJ. F. Church South, on Monday
night of last week-scrmon by Rev. s. G..
Ferguson:
Rev. DR.. Samuel Rodgers of Winchester,
preached in the NJ. f. Church South, of this
town, on Sunday last, morning and night.
We have had heavy freeze, and our ice-
gatherers are busy at work.
Mr.. Samual James, of Leetown. lost four
children by diptheria within four days ofeach
other.
We return thanks to Hon. Fl. G. Davis
for bound copy of the Report of the Com
missioner of Agriculture for 1876.
A lot of bed clothing, placed near the
stove to dry, at the residence of DR.. A. F..
Smith, took fire on Friday, and was des-
troyed before the fire could be extinguished.
The big hog raised by VIM. D. Smith,
Esq, of Clarke county, Va, passed through
Charlestown on Friday week. His gross
weight was 10 pounds.
Capt. James W. Glenn, we understand,
has sold his farm, containing about 135 acres,
near Duf1ield's Depot, to Mr.. Marshall Kyle,
of MELVILLE, Cumberland county, Pa, fer
s55 per acre
Haverly's New Orleans Minstrels, one of
the very best troupes which has ever favored
Charlestown with visit, will appear at
Washington Hall on the evening of January
2Sth.
Mr.. +. d. Souders contributed to our
palate handsome supply of excellent Oys-
tiers during the holidays, for which we re-
turn thanks. Mr. S. deals in none but the
very best bivalves, and those seeking them
can never do better than to call on him.
A lot of dogs attacked the flock of sheep
of Mr.. Painter, on the Major Brscoe farm,
on Wednesday week, and killed and injured
number of them. Two of the dogs we're
caught aud shot.
Our worthy who!e>souled friend, Mr.. G u.s.
tav Brown, whose heart and hand are ever
as open as the day, presented us with our us
ual Christmas Gift of handsome and deli-
oious Cake. We therefore tender thanks,
and may his shadow never grow less.
A party Of canal roughs from Maryland,
visited Harper's Ferry and kicked up row
there on Christmas Day, in which Thomas
Summons, of Cumberland, one of the party,
was fatally injured by being shot in the arm
and struck on the head with stone.
Among those who have remembered the
pTlHteT III We are
pleased to note Mr.. j L. Warrenfe,z, to
whose generosity We are indebted for a sup
ply of nice Apples.
Mr.. HendIey Mi!stcad, one of our most
aged citizens, fell and broke one of his arms
on Sunday, the 23l ultimo Surgical atten-
ton was given him by Drs. Mason and
Fouke, and he is doing as we'll as could be
expected.
Our esteemed and generous hearted mer>
camille patron, Mr.. Geo. ". Taylor. has
added to our comfort Dy the prcscn taton Of
u handsome pair of G loves. Mr. 7. is one
merchants, and is popular with everybody.