Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-02-26
LOCAL INTELIIoEHcE.

The Episcopal Convention, for the elec-
tion of Bishop, meets in Charlestown to-
morrow.
The Rsv. Mr.. Arbcgast, of Winchester,
preached in the NJ. E. Church South, of this
place, Sunday morning aud night,
we tender thanks to Senator II. G. Davis
for copies of the excellent speeches of him>
self and Senator Thurman, delivered in the
U. s. Senate on the Coinage of Silver Dollars
Ninety>eight acres of Land, fifty acres Of
it Timber, lying about four miles from
Charlestown, was sold on Tuesday last by
Cleon Moore, Trustee, at public sale at s27
per acre-Juo. NJ. Coyle, Esq, purchaser.
Aa appropriation Of Sc, $50 has been made
by Congress in favor of John A. Thomson,
Esq. of this county, for losses during the
late war. We congratulate our cid friend
that at leas. partial justice has been done
him after many days.
The Free Press says John McIaiu, aged
fifty years, was found dead in his bed, q.
Sandy Hook, Monday morning. Mt Nc
Lsin will be remembered as Engineer in
charge of the old Grassbopper Yard Engine
at Harper's Ferry.
The Harrisonburg Commonwealth reports
that Capt. Bolivar Ward will, on the LIST of
April, take charge of the Owings House, in
this place. We have the authority of DR..
Owings, the proprietor, for saying that his
hotel has not yet been leased to Capt. Ward
any one else.
Mayor Thos. ". Davis has purchased of
the Howell heirs, for the sum of So, 500, q
portion of the old Stephenson property on
Main street, consisting of the large brick
dwelling lately occupied by Mr.. Henry
Kohrer, and the frame building adjacent, oc-
cupied by Mr.. j. b. Haines as a cigar and
tobacco store.
Mrs. Matilda Whip, aged about seventy
years, was found dead in bed, at the residence
of Mrs: j. W. Beller, on Saturday morning
last. She had been indisposed for some time,
bat had retired the evening before apparently
rs well as usual. She had been almost life
long member of the Methodist Church, and
was eminent for her Christian piety.
In the bill which passed tho House recent
ly, to pay certain claims lowed by the &C.
counting officers of the Treasury are the fol-
lowing claims due citizens of Jefferson coun
ty: George W. Cockrill, S6T5 Jas. W.
Eugle, executor of the last will and testament
of John Engle, deceased. 1896 so; Charles
L,ngdon, Complementary, 500; Helen
Welc"nn, administrative Of the estate of j ohm
Wecom, deceased, S2I5.
We are pleased to see that our young
friend, Alex NJ. Briscoe, who has connexions
in this county has been nominated by Gov.
Carroll for re>appoip,mcnt Justice of the
Peace iu Baltimore City. This is Mr.. Bris>
GOES third successive appointment he having
been first nominated by Gov: Groome, in
1871, and afterwards by Gov. Carroll in
1876, which facts speak abundautly of his
efficiency as an officer Of the law.
Continued ill health has necessitated the
resignation by Mr.. b. 6. Ryan of his position
as Depot aud Express Agent, and Telegraph
Operator, at this place. Our people will re-
srst to learn this, as he has always been pop
uIsr here, combining gentlemanly oivility
with frmncss and Jealous care of the COM
pany's interest in the discharge of his duties.
lie returns to old Virginia, where we trust
he may be restored in health aud live to
many years of usefulness.
The Entertainment given by the Berger
Family at Washington Hall, on Tuesday
evening last, was delightful affair. Miss
Annie, as usual, was the leading star; Jeppe
supplied the place of Sol. Smith Russell in
amanner that secured for him the most favor
able criticism, and kept the entire audience
in a constant flow of humor; while the ad
dition of Miss Fanny Delano and the other
new lady members proved valuable acqui-,
sition to what was already ono of the very
best travelling troupes.
An entertainment for the benefit of the
Presbyterian Church, Harper's Ferry, will be
given in .Armory Hail." Harper's Ferry, on
Monday and Tuesday evenings, February
25th and Goth. The exercises will consist of
a Imaginable little homemade Comedy, enti-
tied Calls Well, that Ends Well" and a
series of Charades, in which tho pupils Of
Miss Emma Grove, assisted by Amateur tai
ent, will part icpate. Vocal, Instrumental,
Piano and Organ music. Every effort will
be made to render the evening agreeable to
the audience. Admiss ion-Adults 25 cts !;
Children Is cents.
We were shown, last week, two very
unique and ANONYMOUSLY constructed picture
frames-the handiwork of Mr.. B. +. Dooiey,
of this town, and donated by him to the mans
ayers Of the festival for the benefit Of the Ma
sonic and Odd Fellow Orders. AS described
by the Free Press, they are made of cedar