Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1880-03-23
MATTERS IN Ba1Er.-CoRN and WOOD

neat iron>frame awning has been erected
in front of the store of Mr.. j. Ed. Burns.
An order regulating the tolls on the new
Harpers Ferry Bridge was made in the
County Court last week.
An effort is being made to increase the
membership of the Winchester Light In.
fantry, so AS to form two companies.
4. "South Opequon" item in the Mar
tiusburg Independent says:
Hsrrison Lloyd has sold $50 acre. off his
farm to Dangerfeld Lloyd, for s15 per acre.
See new advertisement of Noah Walker Il
Co., the old reliable Baltimore Clothiers,
who offer desirable Spring Goods for men
and boys
Mr.. Butt has completed the carpenter
work: on the new building of Mr.. Henry
Damn, Aud Dir. VIM. A. Davis is putting
the finishing touches thereon with paint and
brush.
The Grand Lodge Knights of Honor of
Vest Virginia met in Martinsburg ON
Tuesday last, and adjourned on Wednesday to
meet at Fairmont on the third Tuesday
of March, 1881.
Tho case of tho State vs.. James NJ Roper,
indicted for closing road, was tried in the
County Court last week, the jury finding a
verdict of ''not guilty" Baylor for State
Kennedy and Beckwith for Roper.
Judge Pratt, of the Supreme Court of
Kings county. N. Y, has confirmed the re-
port of the referee in favor of Mrs Ella b.
Washington, of this place, against Walter S.
Church, for balance of purchase of Washing,
ton relics.
Mossrs- Geo. W. Graham, T. H. Porcival
and An. Sponoeller have been prospecting
for ores, in the vicinity of Bolivar, in this
county, for some days past, and VIC learn
have struck rich vein of Brown Hematite
Iron Ore on the lands of John H. Allstadt,
Esq.
Miss Ssliie G. Duke, the progressing
daughter Of the late Robt N Duke, Esq
ot:this county, was married on the 18th of
February last, to Mr.. John Fl. Eogle, and
died OF Pneumonia on the 18th of this
Eaonth-less than four weeks from the date
of her marriage.
The Maryland Conference. Methodist
Protestant Church, closed its session at
Washington, D. c., last Wednesday. Among
tho appointments We note tho following -
harper's Ferry, c. S. Arnett; Middleway,
!" A. Grouse; Berkeley, D E. Washington,
Kew j. A McFadeu is on the superanuuated
list.
}. B. NJ Baltimore:-We do not know
tho address of the Mr.. Miller, whose won
derful cures were spoken of in an article re-
comfy copied into the Spirit The facts
claimed, however, have since been disputed
by some of the Southwestern Virginia
papers, and the whole story, to say the least,
is little doubtful.
Capt. ". IL Kaole, the able Principal of
She, Char!estown Academy, who will lecture
.his Monday evening, has chosen for his
subject ''Statical Electricity" which will be
illustrated by experiments. That the Leo
ture will be thoroughly entertaining may be
guaranteed, and all who wish to secure good
seats sh ou!d go to Washington Hall early.
Mr.. Nimrod Trussell has removed his
storc to the centre room of tho new Sadler
building, where the business will be con-
Quoted in the future by the new firm of
Russell Long-Mr. Will Long having
become partner therein. Both are popular,
reliable young men, and deserve, and We arc
sure will receive success.
Visitors to Baltimore from This section carr
not:do better than stop atthe popular and we'll
known Maltby House of which Mr. c. R. Hos
Eaa is the geutlemauly and accommodating
proprietor. Il is kept on both the American
sqd European plans, and, with its elevator
and modern improvements, tslegraphio and
telephone connection with all points, neat
aud eteanty rooms, sumptuous and elegant
fare, and thorough system in every depart
ment; its accommodations are first. class in
every respect, and prices withal moderate
Mr.. James W. Butt has sold lot, adjoin,
lug. the lot recently sold to Mrs. Martha
Beall, on Samuel street extended, to Mrs.
Lucy A. Stocker, and has contracted to
erect twostory frame dwelling for her
thereon. Mr.. Butt has also contracted to
erec: a frame dwelling for Col Jno. T. Glib
son, on his lot near the same locality; two
story brick dwelling for Mr.. Gideon Leisen
ring, on Samuel street extended; and n two
story brick dwelling for Mr.. J. e. Wiltshire.
on-his farm near WiItshire's school, house.
Passion Week Services will be held in
Zion (EpIscopaD Church. commencing to-
day, (Mouday,) as follows:
Monday, Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursday
and. Saturday (inited to J hour) I A. NJ.
Monday and Wednesday, at 4 80 p. NJ.
GEhursday, Holy Communion, Z 80 P. NJ.
Good Friday, a. IL A. NJ, and I 80 P. NJ.
Easter Even, Holy Baptism, at p. M.
RASTER Day, Confirmation, at IL A. NJ.
yesterday, Childron's Fss,ival, 400 P. NJ.
Bishop Peterkin will arrive here on
Thursday, and remain until after Easter.