Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-05-30
LOCAL IMIELLlGEAce,

Shop, in this county. .s.
James Webb, an old and well>known col>
ored citizen of Charlestown, died last FRIDAY.
Mr.. Joseph Il. yesterday put the tin roof
upon tho new shop of Messrs. Hilbert e.
. Sons.
a Lodge of Good Templars has been or
gained at Wiltshire's School, q ouse, in this
county.
The Rev. Jno. A. Scott preached in the
Presbyterian Church here, on Sunday morn,
ing last.
Capt" s. n. Woody says he didn'. vote
ct the recent municipal election for the reason
that "his dog was dead"
A special train will run through the entire
length of the s. v. R. R., from Hsgerstown
to Roanoke, to day (MOuday).
The election of DR.. Simmons to the Mayor-
atty was celebrated, on Thursday night, by
large bonfire, fireworks, 80.
To Hon. Jno. W. Grantham and Col.
Frank Beckwith we return thanks for adj
duional Acts of the Legislature.
The new street lamps have been received,
and number of them put in position upon
the new iron posts previously erected.
The Episcopal congregation in Martinsburg
propose enlnreing their church edi6ce, and
the work will be commenced in short time.
In the UnitOd States Senate, last Thurs
day, Dir. Davis introduced bill authorizing
terms of the United States District Court at
Martinsburg, W. Va.
Is. f. Harrison, Esq Mayor of Shepherds.
town, has issued proclamation denying that
there is any danger from scarlet fever or
smallpox to persons visiting that tswu
See new advertisement of the Carter
House Thorough reuov alton and new fur
niture are among tho special attractions of,
fsred to transient aud summer boarders.
The lock boxes have been received and put
in position at the Post Office They arc Of
the most modern aud handsome style. and are
fitted up with the best improved Yale Locks.
Col. E. P. G. Lewis, of "a oboken, New
Jersey, offers a han dsome silver cup as an adj
ditienal premium for the best riding horse
exhibited at the Shenandoah Valley Fair
next October.
AT the regular meeting of the Town Coun-
Gil. last Tuesday night, an order was passed
that tho salaries of the Couueilnca for the
expiring term be paid. The Mayor declined
resolving salary.
Messrs. Arnentrout TutwiIcr have ooa-
Ple;ed the oe# stone wall en- the ssa,h e:do
of the Episcopal graveyard, and are now
pushing forward rapidly the foundation fer
tho new building of Mr.. Gustav Brown.
Rev. A. G. Hopkins preached in the 9Th
Methodist Church, A.lsata, on Sunday night
week. Mr.. Napkins is Chairman of the
Committee on Education of thc PRESBYTERIAN
General Assembly, in session in that CITY
Excursions over the S. V. r. r. te the
LHray Caverns arc now becoming of frequent
occurrence. The Odd FolIows' Excursion to
that point, under tho susrices eff Wildey
L"dgo, of this place, will eone off to morrow
Sir. James W. Butt wo arc pleased 10
learn, has contracted to Gnish the BAPTIST
Church in this place-to thoroughly fl ue
the main audience room en- the upper floor.
erect stairways, paint the entire inside, plas-
>ter, pat on tin roof, &c.
The election OF DR.. Simmons to the Mayor
atty, we arc requested to announce. will he
further celebrated to morrow "Wednesday
night, by a Balloon Ascension, Pyrotcenic
Display &c. Time, o'clock, sharp place,
Mrs. Hunters field, just south of the res
ideuee of Capt ". Il. Kablc.
A conference Of Lutheran ministers, rep>
resentiuS about forty churches ix the com
ties of Frederick and Carroll, in Maryland,
aud Loudoun county, Va, net as Burkitts,
vile on Tuesday last and adjoursed on
Thursday. The next moetiag will be held at
Hsrper's Ferry. in November.
The young folks of the "Sirnmon and
Reform" party had balloon ascension ON
Tuesday evening last. The BALBOA not being
fully inflated, did not rise to great height,
bat tho pyrotecnics attached thereto made
beautiful display which was much appreciated
by the large asscmblage present.
The now comet can now be seen between
10 and ii O'Clock P NJ b., with the naked eve.
in the northern heavens, about half way be-
tween the horizon and the polo star. aud
little to the east. 1t will disappear about the
4th of June and then ro-nppear about the
18th of June. 1t passes tho perihilion, June
1lth, ten minutes pass midnight
Our community was shocked to learn. on
Thursday evening last, that Miss Minnie
Conklyu, an attractive little daughter of our
worthy countyman, Mr.. Jas II. Conklyn,
had accidentally shot herself in the breast with
pistol, and was very seriously injured Drs.
Starry and Mason wers hastily summoned,
and gave necessary surgical attention to the
little sufferer.
Mr.. W. J. Fizsr, late assistant to Mr.. p.