Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-08-23
PEN, INK. AND SCISSORS.

LIE. Livingston Waodell, OF Lexington,
and for many years prominent citizen of
Waynesboro, Va, died last Wednesday.
By the LIST of October the track will be
laid on the Shenandoah Valley Railroad from
Waynesboro' to South River Bottom, dis
lance of Is miles.
The Mayor of Warrenton offers o reward
of $50 for the apprehension and conviction
of the party who has been scattering poison
in the streets and private premises of the
| town.
A man by the name of O'Connelly, sup>
| posed to have resided at Frederick juno,
ton, Nd, fell off or was thrown from b.
& o. R. r. passenger train near Doe Gully
Tunnel on Saturday week, and instantly
killed.
-. A bill declaring wife a competent wits
ness against her husband, where he commits
an assault upon her, has passed the Georgia
Senate. Likewise, one to make it mi4de-
meanor to carry intoxicating drinks to any
public gathering.
Robert Lamb committed suicide a few
miles from Harrisonburg, Va, last Monde
morning by shooting himself in the breast
It is stated that he told his sweetheart that
if she did not go with him it would be the
last she would see of him alive. Upon her
refusing, no walked about fifty yards away
and shot himself, sixteen buckshot entering
his breast and tearing his heart in pieces.
COUNTY ITEMS From the Shepherds.
town Register we copy the following items:
Thirty sheep, belonging to Mr.. VIM.
Thomas Hoffman, tenant on the farm of DR..
D. W. Border, near Leetown, was so Grips
pied and MANNED by dogs on Saturday night
last, that most of them will die.
Mr.. Chas. W. Andrews, near town, killed
ten hawks in one day, week before last, and
it wasn't very good day for hawks either,
and the same day killed a large black snake
which had crawled upon the roof of the back
porch, evidently making his way to an up
per room.
Mr.. Geo. MoGlincy, Auctioneer. sold at
public sale, on Saturday last, for Mr. John
l.. Richard, Executor of the estate of
Thompson johnson, deceased, ii acres of
land, near town, on the pike leading to
Kearneysville, to Mr.. VIM. Thomas HoH>
man, at SS5 per acre also q half lot on
Washington street, to Mr.. VIM. l.. Arthur.
for $50 per acre.
A few nights ago chamber occupied by
three ladies, at the residence of MIR. Jas N
Rightstlne, one mile north of town, was en-.
tered by a burglar, and upon the awakine of
the ladies' the burglar made his escape down
stairs and out of q window. On Wednesday
night of last week, some one entered the
residence of Rev. j. G. Bowman, in this
place. Rev. B. knew nothing of the intru>
| der's visit until the next morning when he
arose, and in looking for his pantaloons dis
covered they had been removed from his
bed chamber to room below, aud also dis
covered that some small change had been
taken from the pockets. On the same night
some one entered the residence of MIR. j os.
Welshans, postmaster, after midnight, by
way OF the back porch. Upon entering the
room of Miss Maggie Helferstay, the door of
which had not been locked, the burglar dis
covered that she was awake, consequently
he retraced bis steps. On Wednesday, the
lOth, during the parade of John Robinson q
menagerie, the residence of Mrs. Rev. DR..
Andrews was invaded, and gold watch and
chain, belonging to her daughter, Mrs.
| Plnkney Mason, were stolen. During the
same day white man was observed to enter
the residence of Mr. James D. Fayman. and
IN going up stairs the burglar was discovered
by Mrs. Fayman, and the intruder immedi.
ateiy retreated the same way he entered
| One night during this week, a lot of cloth
ing, on the clothes line to dry, belonging to
Mr.. John T. Welshaus, was taken from the
back porch of his residence
BERKELEY CouNTY.-From the Martins.
burg Statesman we copy the following:
On Monday night, August 9Th, three bags
OF wheat, containing 81 bushels, were stolen
! from Mr.. Geo. B. Eagles farm, residing
near nartinsburg, and sccreted upon Harris
son Russer's land
The little son of Luther Brown, of this
place, was accidently shot on Tuesday, by
the brother OF Mr.. Hunter Smith, when he
| in ba Il
ball took efiec. ia the shoulder, producing a
painful but not dangerous wound
From the Independent we take the follow.
ing:
The contract for repairing the Court house
was awarded to MIR. j. W. Conner, who has
already commenced the work
Under the auspices of Thoburn Post, No.
2, Department West Virginia, grand pic>
MIC and reunion of the Grand Army of the
Republic of West Virginia, Maryland.
Pennsylvania, and District of Columbia will
be held next Thursday, August 25th, at
Island Park, Harper's Ferry. The follow
Ing Posts will participate: Dept. of Mary
land, Wilson Post, Gen. W. E. Ross, com>
handing, 900 strong. with Post band and
drum corps; Dept. of Potomac, Gen. Gibson
commanding. 600 strong, with Marine Band
and G. A. r. drum corps numbering one
hundred and Dept. of West Virginia, Gen.
w. II. ii. Flick commanding, 100 strong.
In the afternoon there will be a grand dress
parade and review of the Posts present. w.
H. II: Flick, Esq, has been appointed ora
tor of the day.
WINCHESTER AND VIc1N1TY-From the
Ne,os we clip the following:
The Sarah Zane Cornet Band have re>
ceived their instruments.
Mr.. Chas: Cole has been appointed SUPER
visor of trains on the Valley branch, yice
supervisor Mantz relieved.