Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-02-03
Letter. tom sKabIetown.

Mfr. Editor Perhaps some of
your many readers would like to hear
of what is Transporting at Kabietown
and vicinity, for among them are
some whose home in former days was
I'M this locality, and what is more
interesting to one thanlnews from the
"0ld Homestead" Hence, a few
happenings: -
Il number Of changes will take
place here this spring. Mr.. John w.
Kercheval che "Boss Wagon-maker."
at this place for. twelve years, moves
to Wildwood, Va. Mr.. Il. and his
estimable wife carry with them to
their new home, the best wishes of a
host of friends for abundant prosper
ity. Our people regret very mulch to
lose them. Mr.. w. A. Casseli goes
to Washington Although MFR. O..
has been resident of our village
only short time, he has made many
friends who are 10th to give him up.
Mrs. G. is refined and polished lady,
of the old school type, who leaves a
large circle of lady acquaintance
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Cassell
was proverbial for its generous hos
pitality. Mr.. Sharp Gracey will
move to the farm of Mr.. Brenncmen,
near Jobe's factory, in this county.
Mr. G. c. ConkIyn, who has been a
resident of this vicinity for twenty
years, has leased the splendid "Sunny
Side" farm of Coll Henry Daven-
port, near Charlestown. Mr.. and
Mrs. G. leave many friends who re-
greet their removal from our midst.
Mr.. Willard Morrow has purchased
the dwelling house and lot of Mr..
Geo. tClipp, one mile north of this
place, on the Charlestown pike, for
S625. Mr.. Jas. II. Conklyn has had
numerous applications for winter
peaches, all stating they saw notice
of them in the Spirit Of Jefferson
one applicantfrom Clarksburg. This
is the reward, Mr.. Editor, Of being
generous to the printer.
The members of Jefferson Lodge,
A.. F. & A. NIasons, held their an
nuaI banquet on Thursday night, the
29th. It consisted of oysters with
the usual trimmings" 1t is sin
gular coincidence that these worthy
''Craftsmen," who probe so deep into
the mysteries of Free Masonry, have
their feasts in the full moon. They
always leave the table full of oysters
the men, not the table. The sup
ply of good things on these occasions
is always abundant, and wellitshould
be, for the capacity of Free Mason
for putting oysters out out of sight
is simply enormous. They were toe
full for utterance-the flow of the
soul and feast of reason were laid on
the table.
Mr.. Jonas Walraven, of Baltimore,
is.on a visit to his father, John w.
WaIraVen, Esq. Miss Maggie Ke-
fauyer has been visiting Mrs. Robt.
Fl. Philips, Charlestown.
a little nine-year-oId son of Mr..
Samuel Hill, on the cast side of the
river, died three weeks ago, of inter-
nal injuries received while jumping.
He had the best of medical attention
from DR.. w. w. Brown.
G. G. Conklyn lost fine ycarling
heifer few nights since, by har-
row falling upon it.
A delightful party was given at
"Aspen Grove" the hospitable resi-
dence of Samuel Rissler, ESQ.,, on
Friday evening, January 30th The
commodious hall was ablaze with the
beauty and fashion of the neighbor-
hood, and some from distance
CharEestown never fails to add share
of charming ladies and handsome
gentlemen to these annual merry
markings at "Aspen Grove Hall. %
The musicwas fine, the dancingsplen-
did, the ladies fascinating aud the
gentlemen gallant. There were many
superb toilets of the ladies. Mcssrs.
is. L. and Geo. D. Risler did the hon
ors of the evening to perfection, and
two more handsome and clever
young gentlemen cannot be found in
the county. Misses Fannie and An
ME very gracefully assisted their
brothers in receiving and entertain
ing the gents. An elegant collation.
was served, gotten up in style for
which Mrs. Rissler is proverbial. In
a word, the ''Aspen Grove Hall"
party was a grand and enjoyable
affair.
The fourth quarterly meeting for
Jefferson Circuit, NJ. E. Church
South, will take place at Kabletown,
Saturday and Sunday, February 9TH
and 6tl,. Preaching on Saturday
at 1 O'Clock, A. NJ. :; Sunday, Love
Feast at $3.50, and preaching at IL,
A. NJ, with Holy Communion. The
Presiding Elder, Rev. DR.. Whisner, is
expected to be present.
OBSERVER.