Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1880-08-10

n'shed to campaign subscribers, from, no,o
untn the 1st Of December, at FIFTY
CENTS.
MATTERS IN BRIEF-We need Wood and
Corn very much, and would be greatly
ooiiged II some of our patrons would furnish
the same promptly.
Judge j. I. Hoke is tho nominee of the
Republicans of this district for Congress.
John Paul has been nominated for Con-
Rtess, by the readjusters of tho 7th Va. dis
trict.
Hon. G. j. Faulkner, Hon. E. Willis
Wilson and Judge John ". Kennedy were
ia town last week.
two-story frame dwelling is being
erected on the lot of Mrs. Ann R. Donnelly,
near her residence in the vicinity of the B.
4 o. depot.
Mr. James West will Lecture on Tenn
Peranos, at Summit Point, on Saturday evs>
ming, August 2ls., at u o'clock. The pub
lilo invited to attend.
Dir. john Kable has sold his house and
lot on Samuel st. extended, in Charlestown,
through Mr.. v. NJ. Firor's Real Estate
Agency, to Mrs. Elizabeth j. Engle, for $500.
NAA. a ~. hOImes mas Ea6 new Is. DC u.
Depot at this place pushed we'll forward to-
ward completion. It will be fne struo,
ture, and eclipse anything of the kind in the
Valley.
In consequence of the Indictment weather,
tho s. V. II. r. excursion to the Luray Cav
ems, which was TO have been on Thursday.
has been postponed. The time will hereafter
be announced.
Tho steam saw mill-engine, &c, of
Messrs. Weirick & Weller, of this towu, To-
Gated in Clarke county, says the Free Press,
was destroyed by FIRE on Thursday night last.
Loss about $500.
Miss Whites celebrated company of Blind
Singers gave highly interesting musical en-
tertainmeuts at the Baptist Church and
Washington Hall, respectively ON Wednes-
day aud Thursday nights last.
The Jefferson Light Infantry have award
ed the contract for their uniforms to Mr..
Isaac Lowenstein, OF Frederick City, Md. It
is to be of grey cloth, handsomely trimmed,
and hrst>clsss in every respect.
The Supreme Court Of Appeals began its
regular August term in this place on We'd
nesday last. The nonresident members of
tho Court take rooms, during their stay here,
at ''Parsdise," the elegant residence of Isaac
Fouke, Esq.
The Town Council last Tuesday night,
elected Maj. G w. T. Kearsley to the posi-
sion of Chief Engineer of the Fire Depart
msut, vics C. NJ. Housh, resigned. Major
kearscy is we'll qualified for, azd we hope
will soeept the position.
Tho t. Il o. Z. 4. will rdu an excursion
train to the Methodist Camp at Jones' Park,
near Midd!etown, Frederick Co, Va, on
Sunday next. August 18th, passing Charles
town at 500. A. A.; round trip fare, Sl.l5.
Returning, leave Jones' at 5:I5. p NJ
The ladies of the Baptist congregation in
Chsesessnwn will give their second Lawn
Party in the church yard on the nights of
the Nth and 18th instants. They request
os to return thanks for the generous attend,
sncs aud patronage on the recent oectsion,
and hope, xs the proceeds of the coming
party, like The last, for church purpo>
scs, shat there may DC a general turn out of
the people.
cteoa Moore, E-q., and Hon. W. Fl.
Travers addressed the Hancock an English
Club Of this place, at Washington Hall, on
Moatag evening last At the next meeting
Of rho Clab, oh Monday evening, Angus.
10Th, Capt. George Baylor and Frank Beck
with, E-q., will deliver addresses. Speak
ing to oommenue at O'Clock Members of
the Club are requested to assemble at Il
O'Clock, for the transaction Of business.
A COOP ACCOUNT ITO sum it up, six
long years of bed-ridden sickness, cost.
ing $500 per year, total 81, 2O0-all of
which was stopped by three bottles of Hop
Bitters taken by my wife, who has done her
own house~ork for year since, without the
loss of Q day, and wapt everybody to know
is for their benefit.
JOHN WEEKS, Butler, N. Y"
100 all wool Cashmere Goats, last years
cut, mos.ly small sizes, will be sold at So 90
aud $3.50. 25 Boys Jackets, all wool, last
years cut, at S1.00 and Sl.50. 100 pairs of
old stock of mems and boys Shoes, Prince
Albsrs's, and English Ties, at s1.O0 and
81 SO. SO mons and boys Black Hats,
slightly damaged, at % cents.
July &c, 1880. Jos. GOLDSMITH.
Geo. H. Hagley has large and beautiful
stock of Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, Dry
Goods aud Notions, to which he would call
attention. Having large assortment of
READY-MADE CLOTHING, he guaran-
tees satisfaction. Boot and Shoe Repairing