Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1879-07-15
LOCAL IRTELLtGEReE.

the Carter House, has been re-painted and
otherwise improved.
We return thanks to Mrs. John A. Sheppard
for a handsome cake sent as
Apricots, Peaches, Roasting Ears and
Water Melons arc in the Charlestown market.
Messrs. Armcutrout and Tutwller are ercctin G
the foundation for a new addition to the dwell
ling of Mr.. VIM. q Moore. Jr., on West street.
The new crossing on Water street, at its
intersection with Congress, has been COM
pIeted, by Mr.. Levi Baker.
The Charlestown Brass Band attended the
Temperance Picnic near Wildwood, Clarke
county, Va, last Saturday.
a Grand Catholic Pic Mic will take place
Mt Byrne's Island, HarpeE's Ferry, on Satur-
day next, 18th instant, from MartinsbuTg.
The Sabbath Sehoo! connected with the NJ. f.
Church South. of this place. will hold picnic
next week. at the woods of Mr. james i. MEGA
ry. the s V. r. r.
The Rev. DR. Junkin, of Rockbridge county,
VI. brothcr-in-law of StonewalI jackson,
preached in the PresbyterIa Church here. Sun
day morning aud night
SIR. N. NJ. Cartmell. late proprietor of tnC
American Hotel, Stanton. has opened new
kStel-the CONNIE rcial-in that place See adj
vertsemcIt in this issue.
The degree of D. D. has been conferred
upon the Rev. W. II. Meade, pastor of Zion
LEpiscopatl Church, of this place, by Ken
you college,,
a large number Of coiorcd persons excur>
ted to Shcphc:dstowD, via the 6. V. Il. R,
oa Sunday, to attend Methodist quarterly
meeting there.
Mr.. JAS. W. Butt has set the joists for the
krst foor Of Mr.. Shugart's new building, and
Nessrs. Armentrout and Tutwiicr have COM
meuccd laying the upper brick walls.
We are pleased to sec. by Fort Srn;t! (Ark.)
paper, that Col. John I. Humphreys, son of
Join Humphreys, Esq., of tins place. has been
nominated for Judge of the Superior Court of
the city of San Francisco and county. Calfor-
mia
Lewis Cooke son of Henry Cooke, Tie coorcd
express man, of Charles:o~n, died on Sunday
last Lewis was we'll known, and Of the
sBust popular BARRIERS We ever lad. He was
l,'o1 boy. and hlP death VIII be regretted by
white and coiored.
The Sacrament of the Lords Supper will
he administered in the Presby terrain Church
on Sunday next. July 20th-preparatory
ecrvces commencing on Friday morning
previous.
Oar corporate authorities haze contracted
to have several wells bored out. Mr.. Miller,
the contractor, will be here. with his engine
and apparatus, to commence work upon them.
this week.
Our streets are being cleared Of weeds by
tho corporate authorities. We hope our
citizens viii come up to the measure of their
duty in this respect, and remove az weeds
'hlt may be growing upon the sidewalks.
The Second Quarterly Meeting for jefferson
CTcWit, II. /. Church S"nIh, ut White I"nSc,
will be held n..xt Saturday aud Sunday, Jn!y
2H:h and 2n.h. Preaching OF Saturday morning
at II O'Clock, after Which the Quarterly Confer
cnce Will convene. FreaclIinG I'm Sunday morn
~. A. IL O'CLOCK. aud Sacramcut az III" LORDS
&Ipprr- Rev. J W Tongue viii ol:ivia;e.
Mr.. l.. &. Ba5er. who has been cutting
e''irt patterns here the past week, came en-
dorsed by we'll known citizens Of State
and vicinity. Judging from The s'ys Of the
elir: which lie shows and the success he is
having, those who do not get his pattern
wall regret it,
The colorcd Old Follows will have Pro-
ccssion and Entertainment in CharIcatown On
friday nrx:. July 18th. RI S..N. r. Il.
vii run an excursion train from Shepherds
town, Gavin: there at .. y. " anl rctrrn~
lug from Charicstuwn at 10. r. II Eouud
trip. 80 cents
The advertisement Of the Episcopal l'o-
III No Enstitute, " Winchester, W.. appears in
this issue. This institution of learning stands
'isssrveily high, and VIC are suro our cit,
z3n5 n,7y feel sale in placin. the training Of
their daughters in the hands Of the worthy
Principal OF this school, the Rev. j. G.
Wheat: who is we'll known to many Of cur
pe.pie.
, Mr.. a Frank Hess of john Hess,
Esq. County Superintendent of Public
Schools Of this county, is new canvassinS in
the interest of the Oppeuheim Double Bug
gy. handy vehicle, which presents several
points of merit over some Of the jump seats
, hitherto in use. lie is $50 selling tho Wa
tertown Spring Wagon, aud offers both at
low rates Sec advertisement in another col
umn.
Mr. George &ennot', we'll known Boston
lawyer, died at Hot Springs, Arkansas, a
few days ago, from dropsy. Mr.. Scnnott was
the Boston lawyer who volunteered his ser
vices and assisted in the defense Of J ohm
Brown for bis raid on Tlarper's Ferry. lie
also taught school in early manhood in this
county. Besides being lawyer Of Pro'ni-
ucDce, Mr. Sennott had achieved considerable
reputation ss n poet.
Mr.. Charles 4. Beck has given up his Po-
eition as telegraph operator at this place, and
cone TO accept position in New York
office. During his stay here his service was
marked ny uniform spirit of accOmmoda-
ton and an answering attendance upon
Tho duties of his Office. lie carries with him
the best wishes of our community. Mr..