Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1879-01-28
LOCAL IHTEILIeENcE.
MATTERS IN BR1EF-see notice of LIE

1t is the purpose of the S. Y. R R Co.,
we understand, to erect a handsome, first
class Depot at CharleStuwn.
A large delegation of Shcpherdstowners
were brought to Charlestown via the S. V.
r r., to Court. Monday of last week
Pictures cheap as dir, now-twolve for
quarter-at DR.. A. f. Smiths Gallery. lie
does the very bost- work. Call and his
specimens.
Don't forget the Building Association
meeting, to be held next Friday, the 3l~t
instant. at 23O 2. NJ, in tho Supreme
Court Room.
The Good Templars, We learn, have in
view another Entertainment to be given in
the latter part OF February, probably on the
evening Of ohe 9th.
In his journey towards T4shhend the
Ameer is preceded by nine elephants and two
thousand horses, carrying his women, treas
ure and baggage. Its q mere advance guard,
however.
The County Court of Jefferson President
Bay lor aud Justices BurDctc and Rightstine
convened Monday Of last week, and
continued in session until Saturday Several
jury cases were tried during the term
Its long lane that has 10 turn" and
Longstrcet seems to be having several turus
at the public crib. lie is now postmaster in
Gainesville, Georgia. Salary 81 100 n year
Licking stamps pays better than licking
Yankees.
We call the attention of our readers to
the advertisement of Mr.. 4. w. Hawks in
another column. His prices for binding
remarkably low. and as he calls for the books
aud returns them to the house. it saves all
trouble and expense Of ezpressase, Is
"Solf Help is the subject chosen by
Hon. w. II Travcrs for his Lecture on next
monday evening. The announcement Of this
lecture we have doubt will be srficieu:
TO draw out large audience, US Mr.. Travers
is we'll known as polished and fluent
speaker.
A sale of 900 acres Of tie ''Rdcnour"
farm Of the late Ion WIN Lucas ut 50 600,
has been effected 'hrough the Renl Estate
Agency of V. u Fi:or, by Dan'i Is. Luc"s,
Esq, Special Commissioner Purchasers
Patrick o Bricn and Rev James NJ o Brien
of Msryand-sale subject 10 confirmation by
the Court.
We return thanks for an invitation to par
take of supper to be given the members Of
Wildly Lodge, No 81. l. o O. t, OF this
place. on the evening OF February G;h. The
supper will be held at the Ci:y Hotel, and
from the arrangements beng made by the
excellent landlord, Mr.. II. r SPeese, and
hnt-a half Cil ln
grand affair.
Mrs. VIM. T. Anderson. of Bolivar was
coming into Charlestnwn, with her children,
a boy aud q girl. in spring wagon on FRI
day last when one Of the aX!es broke
causing the horse to take fright and dash
down Main street At furious gate The
vehicle was completely demolished, but for
tunatcly for the occupants. they were thrown
out when the accident first occurred and es,
capcd with but slight injuries.
Mr. J ". Lynch, who. after course of
nearly twelve years, was ordained Priest Of
the Catholic Church in December last, re-
Gently celebrated his first Mass in 81. Peters
Church, at ilarper's Ferry. lie will for the
present assist the Rev. Father Van de Nvvcr
in his charge of the churches of Harpers
Ferry, Winchester, Lccsturg, Mt. Jackson
and elsewhere in the lnwer Valley. Mr..
Lynch is brother of Mr.. Francis p Lynch,
our efficient Circuit Court Clerk.
The Board of Directors of the First Ma
tional Bank of Jefferson at their meeting on
last Tuesday. elected Mr.. John PorterGeld
as Cashio5, to take the place that Mr.. Sam'l
Howell has filled for the last eight years so
acceptably. We echo, We believe. tie SOM
tment of tile community in rcgrettng that
Mr. Howell will no longer hold the position,
as he has not only proved an efficient officer,
bu. stands high in the community as a man
of high Christian character and integrity.
We learn that Mr. PortcIGcd. who has been
Teller OF the Bank of Chares;own, and is
popular aud efficient oficcr, has not yet s. G.
nifed his intention Of accepting the Office.
1t was sthe witching hour of night, when
churchyards yawn and graves give forth their
dead" when the fact that Charestown has
haunted house was first discov cred. The
ghost came in such questionable shape that
none would speak to it-a womans form,
all robed in white, spot of blood, shrek,
a fall, and then silence and darkness. We
dare not speak more of tho subject now The
few we have heard mention it have spoken
with batcd breath, erewhIe their checks did
bIanch and their knees did trembIe and
strike together. Enough to know that
Charlestown has its haunted house. For par
ticulars, wait until next week. Our inform
the midnight disturber aud dispe, if rossi>