Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1879-05-06
Inc AL IKTELLIeENcE.

MIR. b. Is. Ramey, of this county, has o
Spanish silver coin one hundred and twenty
two years old.
Mr.. VIM. W. johnson is putting another
coat of paint on the handsome building of
Mr. Joseph Goldsmith.
An "extension spark catcher" has been
introduced ON the locomotives of the Valley
Branch of the b. & o. Railroad.
Maj. Jas. Law Hootf has sold to Mr.
Lewis Starry. for 500 per acre, six acres of
ground on the Eas, side of Charlestown.
Mrs. Mary E. Davis has returned from
Baltimore with beautiful array of Spring
Millinery-Bonnets, Hats, Ribbons, Flow
ers, etc.
The Wsynesboro (Va) Tribune has been
revived by Mr.. Everett. Douaghe, aud comes
out with largely increased amount of read
ing matter
Wesley Lowry, colored, had his left arm
broken BY fall a few days ago, aud re-
ceived the surgical attention of DR.. G. T.
Richardson.
The dwellings Of Messrs. John W. Me-
Curdy aud Esrom Slifer are being re- painted
the former by Mr. P. Conner, and the lat.
Ter by Mr.. VIM. Hines.
A heavy frost and some ice here on Sat-
urday morning last. Tomato and like teu-
der plants suffered, but the dry weather,
fortunately, saved the fruit.
Mr. VIM. Rodrick, in the employ of Nc
knight & Co., of this place accidentally shot
himself ia the arm, with pistol, one day
fsst week. DR.. j. D. Starry gave him ne
cessary attention.
Messrs. Tatwiler .nd Armentrout have set
the curbiug preparatory to laying brick
parcme1. at the front aud Sside Of the new
building of Mr.. Jas. W. Butt, corner of
Liberty aud West streets.
The "Rockston" farm of John A. Thorn
son. containing about 800 acres. near Sum-
mi. Point, was sold publicly on Tuesday last
by j. Garland Hurst, D. S., to DR.. A. P.
Thomson and SIR. II. G. SteptOe, at $50 per
acre.
ixcolored persons were baptized by i'm
merson at the T.;wn Mill on Sunday last
three candidates for admission to the Free
Will Church in the morning, and at equal
number of tho Now Light Church in the af
teruoon.
Z.
ch..es in Baltimore, and is now receiving
aad opening large stock of Groceries,
QucenswAre, Glassware. Dry Goods, ClOth>
ing. &C.. to which he invites the attention
OF the public. Advertisement next week.
Hon VIM Mines, President of the Shen
audoah Valley Railroad Company, arrived
here on Thursday evening last, aud departed
for New York, on railroad business, on FRI
day. Vice President Boyce was also in town
last week.
The Chassis of Virginia, Of the Reformed
Church in the United States, will hold its
Annu,l Sessions in Uuion Church, at Mid
tleway, in this county, Grew. Charles g.
Fisher. pastor.) on Thursday evening, May
Is, 1879, at II o'clock.
Judge Fleming presided over the Jcffer-
son Circuit Court last week, and dispatched
business before it iu the most prompt and
pleasant manner, making for himself quite a
favorable impression on all sides. The term
of the Court was concluded on Friday.
We chronicle the departure for Omaha,
Nebraska, Of Mr. Charles b. Turner, son of
Mr.. George II. Turner. of this county. Our
best wishes attend Charlie in his new west
home. He possesses the material to
deserve. and we hope will attain the full
measure of success.
Nmrod Trusscll has returned from B1iti
more. after having purchased full liue Of
Dry Goods, Notions, Clothing. Hats and
Caps, Boots and Shoes, &c , aud is prepared
to serve the public with Spring and Summer
Goods at the lowest prices. Examine his
stock before purchasing.
John Owen, sentenced to the penitentiary
for seventeen years, for rape; and Daniel
Young, sentenced for three years, for horse
stealiug-both colored-were taken to
Mouudsville by Sheriff Baker and Deputy
Wiltshire, on Wednesday last. Messrs. Baker
and Wiltshire returned Friday morning.
The West End Boot and Shoe Emporium
of Mcssrs. Rodrick, Morris & Co, is now
being replenished with large and select
supply of New Goods, jus. purchased in Ball
timore by Mr.. J. II. Morris, aud the public
is invited to call and examine the handsome
and substantial selections now offered by this
firm.
Mr. VIM. Englc, Sr., ono of the oldest
aud most highly respected citizens of this
county, died last week, in the eightieth year
of his age. He had been a consistent mem
Der of the Elk Branch Presbyterian Church
for fifty years, the last forty>6ve Of which he
had served as Ruling Elder, and died in the
perfect assurance of the future reward of the
faithful christian.
The old reliable and fair dealing house Of
Noah Walker & Co., 1G5 Baltimore street,