Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-07-02

tne HneFe"ithal u support ouF lauiiy, unu
our good patrons, we sure, if they look
at the matter candidly, will not allow this
call to pass UNDECIDED. Many there are who
owe us for three or four years, and it is sure
ly time that they should settle. Whore
money is not convenient, Flour, Bacon, Lard
Corn or other produce will be cheerfully re-
ceived by us in lieu of cash.
MATTERS IN BRIEF.-Opposition is the
life of trade. The Carter House now has
Hack, fitted up by Mr.. Hilbert, of the "Jef-
ferson Coach Factory"
Tho Morgantown New Dominion issued
bright little daily during commencement
week.
A load or two of good wood, from some of
our country patrons, would be very acccpta-
BILE just now.
Mr.. John S. yesterday has removed his
Timing Establishment to the shop of his
father on West street, a shor. distance South
of Main.
The contract for Timing the roof of the
large dwelling of Col. Dulaney, of Loudoun,
under construction by Mr.. i. G. Holmes has
been taken by Messrs. Duke & Gallaher.
Mr.. Jas. II. Rodiick is aving the builds
ing adjoining the dwelling of Mr.. a. W.
Cramer fitted up store room, to be oo>
cupied by 2. Heller & Co, of Winchester
The Rev. DR.. J. McKendree Kelley, of
Baltimore, was on visit to friends in
Chnrlcstown last week, and participated in
tho Wednesday night services at the NJ. L.
Church South.
If you have an old Silk Hat, and wish to
havo it made as good as new, take it to the
Practical New York Hatters, at the City
Hotel, aud they will transform it at a mod
crate cost. Felt Hats also cleaned and
pressed. Go and see them.
The exhibit ton of the SEPARATIONS Of an Os-
borne Self Binding Reaper, upon tho farm
of II. b. Davenport, Esq near Charlcstown,
on Tuesday last, drew hithcr large number
of spectators, all of whoIn seemed pleased with
rho general working Of the machine.
Among the recent graduates of the Valley
Female College, at Winchester, was Miss
Willie Wade, daughter ofthe Rev. W. 4.
Wade.) whose musical performances at tho
commencement exercises as well as those of
Miss Minnie S,rider, daughter of Jno. II.
S,rdcr, Esq, of this county, were highly ap
plauded.
Save your Harvest Wages by going to Geo.
II. Hagley's, and getting bargains in Boots,
Shoes, Hats, Caps, Notions, &c. He has
Mackinaw and other Straw Hats in variety,
Gents and Ladies Sstchels Hosiery. Hnnd-
korchiefs, Collars, Cuffs, Ties, Bows Ruff,
Edging. &c. l Dozen Gents handsome
Neck Ties for % cts.
The following officers Of Malta Lodge, No
80, A, Il. T. \. NJ, were installed on the
9th ultimo, TO serve for the ensuing Masonic
year J. N. Sadler, w. NJ. J. G. Holmes,
s. W; S. hamburger. J. ". c. T. Gala
her, Treasurer John Portcrfcd, Secretary ;
i. w. Dalgarn, S. D.. Sam'i T. Taylor, J.
D.; B G. Washington and Saml II. Miller,
Stewards; VIM. l.. Hedges, Tyler.
The ladies Of Kabletoxn and vicinity will
hold Festival on July 4th for the purpose
of raising funds to improve the inside APP
pearance of the Church at that place. They
will give a Dinner and Supper; besides a
Confectionery Table will be kept. The pub
lie are invited to come expecting a sumptuous
feast, as wo know the capabilities of the
ladies of that section in providing the good
things of life.
Within the last few days two swnrms Of
bees have entered the dwelling occupied by
Mr.. Mitchell, in Mr.. Shugarts' lanyard,
and have taken possession of the space be-
tween the ceiling of the lower story and the
floor of the second. Another swarm hes
taken like possession of tho dwelling occu
pied by Mr.. Geo. w. Anderson, on Potato
Hill. So far they have caused no incon>
venience to these families, but they wish the
bees had chosen some other place of abode
The Charlestown Brass Band Picnic camo
off, as announced, at Flowing Springs, on
Friday last. The number in attendance,
owing to the unfortunate selection of the
time for holding tin mid -harvcst-was
small, but those present enjoyed themselves
to the fullest extent, and the Band came out
financially without being worsted. different
entertainment, of a novel character here, is
talked of to be held at more suspicious
period, when we have no doubt this excellent
organization will be we'll patronized
Mr.. Spcese is getting the City Hotel in
tip>top trim. lie has just received an ex-
tensive supply of the very best Stone China
Table Ware, mammoth Water Cooler, &c
Mr.. w. W. johnson has been engaged for
some days repainting different parts of tho
building, and Mr.. Tutwiler has just laid a
fne new brick pavement in front. The table
at the City Hotel, we understand, is equal to
tho hast onrvborn and tho enternrise mt