Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-01-26
KabletoWn Letter.

| Mr.. EGHor:-The dear old Spirit
is brighter than ever since the begin
ming of the New Year, and is more
and more appreciated by its many
readers as number one newspaper.
Long may she wave, and may its ge-
NAL editor " live long and prosper. -
The holidays passed off very quiet
ly here. A large number of ladies
and gentlemen were entertained at Il
dancing party given ut Mr.. Thos. l..
Rissler's, on "Wednesday evening of
Christmas week. Charlie and Hart
man Kablc, who are attending the
Staunton Male Academy, spent their
holidays at home. Miss Della Ham
brick Miss Rose Myers and Messr5.
Robert Hambricll and Walter Myers.
of Woodstock. Va, spent Xmas week
at g Pleasant View" the residence of
Mr.. John F. Myers. Those who were
present at Mr.. Myers on Thursday
evening, enjoyed fine musical treat,
both vocal and instrumental. Miss
IIambrick is q fine organist, and her
charming voice just captivatcd her
hearers. Her solos were exception
ably fine, and were heartily cncorcd.
The organ duets by Messrs. Walter
Myers and Robert Hambrick were
very fine: in word, it was a most
delightful evening throughout. and
one long to be remembered. Mrs.
Myers, assisted by Miss Fanny, dis
pensed bounteous hospitality.
Mr.. Charles Kable, wife and little
daughtcrs-Annie and Mary-havc
returned from delightful visit to the
charming homes of Capt. VIM. II.
Kablc. of Staunton, and Lieut.. Gov.
Massey, of Albemarle county. at the
old homestead of President Monroe.
A part of the old mansion is still
standing and in a perfect state of
preservation, including his library
room.
We had the pleasure of dining with
our old friend Thos. Z. Woodward.
ESQ, recently, and was glad to see
that he was fast regaining his usual
good health. under the treatment of
that celebrated specialist, DR.. \. NJ.
Workman, of Baltimore.
We are glad to see our bachelor
friend, Mr.. Is. +. Yates, able to be
about again, after suffering with the
pains of a twisted knee joint, caused
by unloading wheat.
Mr.. John F. Myers killed a hog
that weighed 439 lbs.
A chimney ut the residence of Mr..
Frank A. Yates caught fire one night
recently, but fortunately no damage
was done. Aspark from All open fire
place in the dwelling occupied by Mr..
Samuel Barr. near Myerstown, set
fire to the flooring of the room, burn
ing about fifty feet of flooring, sew
cral chairs and some clothing, one
night recently. 1t was discovered
about 5 o'clock in the morning.
We have had the full benefit of the
beautiful snow. Our village was
| snow-bOund for several days. having
but very little communication with
the outside world except by horse
back or foot. The ice crop has been
bountiful one. and every one has
supplied themselves. A number of
our lady florists are gricved at the
loss of some of their most choice and
rare flowers: king winter was too
severe for them. OBSERVER.
kabletown. Jan. 20, 'S6.
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