Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1879-03-04
Spirit Of Jetttrso1'.
CharIestowp, jefferson County, West Va,
TUESDAY MORNING, MARCH 1, 1879.
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