Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1880-11-16
LOCAL lMTEIlleeRcE.

0ASS y thu SUkTIk ONCE.
We want Wood. win some of cur pa-
irons be kind enough to send Us a load or Two
at once.
The item-last week in regard TO accident
which befell the child of Abe Armstrong,
ooiored, should have named DR.. Starry, in>
stead of DR.. Richardson, as the attending
surgeon.
Snowfall here on Saturday last, from about
hall past ten in the forenoon until after
%.aighsfall. aud had it not melted nearly as
fast as it fell, woald have covered the ground
20 a depth of six inches CIR more.
o-W. Rowland has just sold his farm. con-
tanning 100 acres, near town, through v. II.
Flror's agency, TO H. T. Miley, for SOS per
acre. We congratulate Mr.. Miley, aud re-
greet to lose Mr. EO"laud, who is one OF cas-
best citizens.
The "boss" potato raiser, Mr. w. p. Car
per, presented US yesterday with a half
bushel of the bost potatoes We have seen
this season. They are of the 'Pserlees'' va
rlety, and very large in size, scarcely to be
beaten ~anywhcrc.
Some of the finest Celery of the season
was presented to US on Saturday. by our
enterprising old friend. Mr. s. Fl. Woody,
of ,he Church Hill Gardens. Mr.. ". has a
good supply of this excellent table article,
and is'prcpared to ill orders for it on short
notice.
We we're pleased last weak to receive calls
from two of our editorial bra.hrcn-Mr.
Wa. B. Reed, of the Kingston (Tern J
East 7e""esseean, on Wednesday, and Mr.
Frank Sheotz of the. Leesburx (Va.) .r1ror,
on Friday Yesterday We had the pleasure
Of a visit from Sir John Il. little. of the
shepherdsso~u Register.
We were visited yesterday by Mr.. Rufus
Barker, the popular travelling salesman of
Mr. W. w. Wentzell, cigar. manufacturer,
liarper's Ferry. Mr.. WentE.ll is a clever
dealer. puts up good cigars, and has one of
the largest factories in the Hsntc, AND Mr.
tSarkcr IS ga accommodating aud successful
salesman. SEQ card in advertising Columns
on this page.
a few nights ago sewers, hog belonging
I" Mr.. Geo, II. Turner, we're slaughtered in
the hsid, and later the same act wss PER
formed in regard to a fae eve, the property
OF Mr.. d L. Barbour. on the tzrR9 of Col
Jne T. Gibson. These d"preda.ions c.l! for
the utmost vigilance upoa she rar: of farmers
and others who do not wish to be robbed of
their stock and other property.
The sad news waa received here last week
or the sudden death, ct CliutonvilIc. Grcop-
brier county, of Mr.. Samnol j. Ctnner.
eldest son of Mr.. a, W. Cranar. Of this
place Mr.. CrAmer was 4 young merchant,
with good business prospects, aud the news
of his death is a sad blow Ia one IF our mast
e>timablo families, to whom TIC uufeieuca
sympathy ofthe cu:jrc community goes freely
out.
The installation of the Rav. ". c.. Camp
bell, as pnstor of the P5rsty:eriau Church.
H=rper's Ferry. will take place next Sunday,
November 2lst, at IL o'clock. The Rev
II. n. White, d D, of Winchester, will
preach the sermon and prerouDd the cousti>
tut;onal questions. The Rev. 4. G. Roo-
kins. of Charie>tuwr Z, will lrivur the ohsrge
10 the pe"pIs and tie Kew. J.. A. Armstrong.
of ShepherdEtowa, will deliver tie Oh arpo IN
TIA pastor. Preaching on Saturday ri.k.
by the Rsv DR.. White, at ! i. VI 4 are
invited.
For Fine orcseGoods, Trimming Silk. Satina
aud Cashmere you siil fad it TO y'u, interest
to go to C~ARRELL'S.
LIST OF ADVERTISED LETTERS remaining
ia the Post 0lee at CLarleste~n, jefferson
eoRaty, w. Vs., November IS. 1880.
Hilly Barber, cold, Mas Berthe Arnsst.
Mrs. Mamie ii. Cox, biary Hardy, Mira.
Margaret Jackson, Miss Ellen Turner, Rob't
Hues (2), Geo. Jinkins, Vim. King, Daniel
Kegley. john Fl. Ripley. Daniel srrouther,
john Turner, Rob't Ware, Geo. Gardner,
Edward Hogaos.
The above letters, if not called for within
thirty days, will be sent to the dead letter of,
fee. Persons calling for them will please
say that they are advertised.
BENZ. f. LEIsEHRIEa, p. n.
.cARRELI. sells the "Trevere" Kid Glove. for
Ladies' and Geats. Every pair warranted.
Messrs. Duke & Gallahcr, of this place,
have contracted with Mr.. J. {. Holmes for
the Sin roofing aud spouting of eleven build
ings, deposs and freight warehouses On the
Shenandoah Valley Railroad, situated at
Kimbleville, Luray. MarksvilIo, Shenandoah
Iron Works, ConrGd's Store, Port Republic
and Wsir's Cave. The same firm have con-
tractcd to furnish the hardware for the
buildings described. Thus far all the 6epots
and buildings on the Shenandnah Valley
Railroad have been erected by Mr. Holmes
and the tin work done by Messrs. Duke e.
Gallaher. Persons desiring work done in
the line of carpentering and flaming have in
Pr. Holmes and Messrs Duke & GalIaher
gentlemen highly recommended by the fore.
going facts.-Frce Press.
You will ind ZierIer'. shoes. for Lud;e. and
Gents, only at
PUBLIC SALEs,-Ths following public