Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-01-12
Local Miscellany.

thanks to MIR. Horace Beall for
neat calendar.
All kinds of Dress Goods reduced,
at Hirschman's.
Comforts and Blankets almost
given away, at Hirschman's.
Rock Candy Drips--an excellent
table article--at S. S. DaIgarn's.
Lots of Odd Pants at Hirschman's !;
great bargains will be offered you.
Mr.. Troutman is moving into his
new dwelling on Fairfax boulevard.
An infant sou of NIr. NJ. Scott Vel
Ter died on Saturday, December 26th.
Undershirts for Men and Boys re-
duced TO half of former price, at
Hirschman's.
About six inches of snow fell here
last Tuesday. and the sleighing since
has been excellent.
Mr. H. holland has furnished
Mr.. r. L. Middlekauff an elegant
Stieff upright piano.
Yearly advertisers, to insure inser-
ton, must send in their favors by
Friday of each week.
Prof Sam'I S. Little, the Eye ex-
aminer, at DR.. Davis dental office,
January 22d and 23d.
We Return thanks to the E. Nor
rison Paper Co., of Washington City,
for superb calendar.
Messrs. VIM. Phillips & Sons have
contracted to furnish material for the
large dwelling of Mr.. B. c. Wash
ington.
For Rent-To small family,
brick house, seven rooms, large Gel
lar, cistern, centrally located. Geo.
H. Hagley.
A Bargain in Lumber.-A carload
of yellow pine, assorted sizes, in lots
to suit purchaser. Alta special price
to close. Geo. H. Hagley.
Read Kahn's new advertisement
and locals they will benefit one and
all. Sweeping reductions in all de-
partments, for 60 days only.
Mr.. George H. HagIey has pur-
chased the dwelling house of DR.. w.
F. Lippitt, Jr., corner of Congress
and Samuel streets, for $4,000.
Mr.. G. NJ. Wcist sold last week to
gentleman in Philadelphia, young
- dog for $40. He was fine animal,
and was already trained TO do quite a
number of tricks.
Don't fail to call and see Prof. S. S.
Little about your Eyes, January 22d
He is giving satisfaction and guar
antees good work. Examination free.
Until Joseph TrapneIl, ESQ.,, gets
able to fully resume the duties of his
profession, his son, Mr.. Benz. Trap
nell, will be found in the formers
law office, prepared to attend to bus
mess for him.
Mr.. L. NJ. Long, of the firm of
Reed & Long, has opened a general
store at Rippon Station, and his low
prices on Boots and Shoes, Dry
Goods, Groceries, &c, have caused
his store to be crowded, notwithstand-
ing the dull times.
Charles Town is fortunate in hav-
ing two of the most energetic and &C
commodating railroad and express
agents in the country-Mr. A. S.
Allen Of the B. & o. r. r. and u. S.
Express, and Mr.. NJ. f. BOlinger of
the n. & w. r. r. and Adams Ex-
press.
Mr.. Jas. A. Thomas has purchased
the eligible business and dwelling
property of Mr.. Henry Dunn, on
West Main street, for $500. Mr..
DUNN will move into the we'll known
-KearsIey property, corner of Main
and West streets, putting up suitable
business apartments there.
At meeting of the Board of Di-
rectors of the Middleway, Charles
Town and Harper's Ferry Turnpike
Company, held last Friday, Messrs.
S. Howell Brown and James A. AL
bridge were elected directors, to fill
vacancies, and Col. II. r. Davenport
was chosen president pro TEN.
Prof. Clary is much pleased with
the progress made in rehearsal of the
Oratorio of I" Esther, the Beautiful
Queen" and with the excellent sup
port given him expects to afford our
people one of the finest entertain
ments ever presented here. Those
who desire good seats should secure
them at once, without extra charge,
at Light & Watson's.
Rev. T. J. Wilson, the popular
pastor of st. Peters Catholic Church
at Harper's Ferry, and of St. James
in this place, will shortly be trans,
ferred to Fredericksburg, Va. Father
Wilson has been in our midst only
about seven years, and though still
young has made a record in home
, mission work. In that time he has
built churches in Charles Town, Mid,
dIeburg and ShepherdstoWn, school
house at Harper's Ferry, and has
$1,000 towards the erection of new
church at that place. His devotion
to a religious cause and sacrifice Of
his personal comfort have impaired
his health, and owing to this he goe: