Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-08-08
Death of Mr.. Joseph O. ,RaWhns.
HARrEn,s Emmy. Aurnat d,

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CURED in Atlanta, was indeed great sur
prise to the entire community: To-day one
week ago he and his family went to Atlanta
on visit to friends, and little did we -sus-
pect he would be brought back corpse
Alter remaining in that city few days, he
expressed himself as feeling much improved
in health and seemed to enjoy his visit even
more than was anticipated. Later in the
week he wrote friends in this city, he was
improving and would be home yesterday
lie was in fine spirits, and on Friday morn
ing, in company with his brother, drove to
Decater. some six miles from Atlanta. Re-
turning home about 2 O'Clock, he ate hearty
dinner, remarking it was the first meal he
had enjoyed for many days. During the
evening he conversed with friends and fam
lily, and was apparently more jovial than
usual. About ten minntesto 8 o'clock, while
sitting on the front porch conversing with his
family he gasped suddenly. once or twice,
and fell helpless in his chair. In an instant
the family gathered around him and by the
time they could Ivy him on the floor, his life
was extinct. Not more than three minutes
elapsed after he gasped for breath, than did
his form lay Efeless, surrounded by loved
| ones.
Immediately arrangements were made to
have his remains sent back to this place,
which arrived yesterday morning at 1890
o'clock, accompanied by many friends who
mourn his loss The funeral has been put
off until tomorrow on sccount of the alb
seuce of Mr.. John 81 Berry aud family. who
are on their way from Glade Springs, Va.
Sr. Dave Powers and family, and Miss Rose
Rawins. who is at Shepherdstown. W. Va,
all OF whom are expected home during to-day
| and to morrow
Free Press nIeasc copy
Town CoUNcIL.-A regular meeting of
the Town Council was held on Friday night
last
The Finance Committee made report
showing the bonded debt of the town to be
600, aud the fl ,ating debt. at the Begin
ming OF the present term, 1910 10.
Ordered, that the Committee on Grades be
directed to proceed to grade the approaches
to the new bridge across Evitt's run, and
complete the same ready for sidewalks also
ordered that the property owners along Main
street from tho west end of said bridge to
MI. ParVo Avenue, and along tho east side
of said Avenue to Liberty street, be required
to make board walk, four feet in width, in
front OF their property, same to he completed
within thirty days. 1t was also ordered that
The corporation make a crossing from Mt
Pnrvo Avenue across 20 the north side of
Liberty street.
Messrs. Baylor, Howell and Davis were an,
pointed a committee to take into considers
ton the subject of planting shade trees along
tho streets Of the town. and zee at what price
the same can be done for, and report at next
meeting.
II. Washington submitted tho following:
Ordered that committee Of three. to be
named by the Mayor, he appointed who are
nil n tn rikl, ~,
Gas II Water Go. to furnish gas to light the
streets of tho town at points whore posts are
erected or may be hereafter cteatad, soces-
s'bie TO the street mains of said company
Said contract to commence on the--day
of-lSS2 and to continue for two wears
provided that the amount to he paid said Co
for F-as Cor such purpose does not exceed
Sl2 90 per lamp ner annum if twenty or
more lamps are Lighted or finaen dollars
(sl3,OO} per lamp per annum if less than
twenty are lighted.
Said committee will report their execution
OF this order to the council at a future meets
ing.
nd it is further ordered that the Mayor
appoint suitable person from the male OF.
liens of the town at n salary not to excaed ten
dollars per month, whose duty it shall he.
under direction of the Mayor. to light and
"xtin"n'sh the gas and keep the said street
lamns clean
Tho lamps now crccted by tho town are
readily accessible from the gas aims already
laid. follows:
On Washington st Mt oil corners or street
crossings from Water to East st.. 8
On Congress st at the corners of Water,
Lawrence. Charles, George, Samuel, Mil>
dred and East sta
On Liberty ST., at the crossings of West,
Charles, George and Mildred cts 4
On first South alley ut the crossing of
Charles, George, Samuel, and Mildred,
On second South alley at the crossings of
George. Samuel and Mildred SITS 8
On the North alley at the crossings of
Charles and Mildred cts 2
On George st. extended, cor Of Iunter st |
On Samuel ST., (Mrs MoCurdy's) 1
80
An amendment was offered to tho above
nv George Baylor, to only light Main street
The tie was tRkeD on the amendment. and
division being called for, the vote stood as
follows f: for tho Wis, Baylor
and Davis; agaiust-Gsllahcr, Howell and
Washington making a tie The Mavor
voting against tho amondment it was declared
lost, ard a vote being taken on the original
motion, division was called for, which ro>
shifted as follows: Avis, Baylor aud Davis in
the negative, and GalIaher, Howell and
Washington in the Affirmative. making a tie
The Mayor casting his vote in the affirmative.
the resolution was adopted. and the Mayor
appointed Messrs Washington, Avis and Gal,
laher said committee.
Mrs. Elizabeth Sheerer, widow of Capt. W.
G. Shecrer who passed AWAY few years ago,
died ct her residence in this town this (Thurs,
daYN morning at n'clnnk Tor rnnrs Mrs