Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-07-08

Burweil and Nelson. dealers in general
supplies for farmers, at dinner at the
City Hotel. Mr.. Sprint proprietor. who
caters to the welfare and comfort OF the
travelling public. Mr.. T. has magnetic
way about him that enlarges his circle Of
lesteeming friends all the time.
| At The Briars, with its fine grove Of
forrest trees. we were reminded of that
distinguished author snd gallant soldier
of the Confederacy who resided here
when he wrote Hit to Hit and Sur
| ry Of Eagles Nest. books that were read
and enjoyed throughout the South.
| Old Salem Church. another old land
mark nearby, is the place Of worship Of
the Old school Baptists.
The congregation of the coumodions
aud venerable Bethel (BaptisD Church
is rainistered unto by Rev. I. B. Shep-
herd. formerly of Charles Town.
Page Brook, the ancestral home of
the Pages. is grand old place. with its
elegantly appointed mansion. immense
IN size, large veranda and carriage porch
aud fine stables. its fine outstretching
lawn OF velvety green, frlnged here and
there with the sentmels of the ages
grand old oaks Then the fine drive to
it. This fine estate is now the home OF
Mr. Mulakin. Of Missouri, courteous
and princely gentleman. "Annefield,
IN other grand old ancestral home OF the
Carriers, is now the home of Mr.. Butler,
also Of Missouri.
!" New Market" owned by Mr.. r. H.
Renshaw, was years ago the residence OF
that high-toned Christian gentleman and
Physician. DR.. Robert Randolph, of that
distinguished family of Randolphs that
are SO prominent in Virginia affairs, and
in this connection we will note fact
that is not perhaps generally known. H.
Beneath mound, marked by simple
stone. at the Old Chapel. lie the ashes of
Edmond Randolph. aide-de-camp to
Washington, first Secretary of State and
governor of Virginia, whose death oe-
Cured at Carter Hall. in 1873.
| At prospect Hill we had a
pleasant call with Mr.. Key Meade and
his son. courteous and polished young
gentleman, descendant in ancestralline
of Bishop Meade. Mr.. X. Meade was
gallant We .er Of the gray On this farm
we were shown plain old building that
was known at one time in the long ago as
the meeting place of Prospect Hill Lodge
of Free Masons.
We were guest for a. day or two at
The Woods, the home OF Capt A. J..
Thompson. The Capt. is one of the best
known and most highly esteemed citizens
of Clarke. whose knowledge of business
affairs makes hisadvice much sought after.
He is capital entertainer, and can relate
many thrilling experiences of the exciting
and trying period of OF 6s, when he was
an honored and valiant soldier through
out that sanguarry conflict in the Army
of Northern Virginia. being in sixteen
lhard-fought battles. and as nemento
lof the strife carries wound scar received
at Gettysburg, and it was received while
facing the enemy. We doubt il ever the
Federals got glimpse of the Captain
back. For four long terrible years he
was brave soldier in the immortal
ranks of Lee and Jackson, and now that
peace pervades our beautiful valley, he is
equally an honored and respected citizen
of his beloved Southland We will ever
remember how royalty we were enter,
tanned at his home, and the charming
view from his house. which is said to BIZ
the highest point between lIarpers Ferry
! and Strasburg--a veritable gem OF a pic
ture of ever changing landscape, to ths
South, for twenty-five or thirty miles
; with the beautiful Massanutten Mountain
: as fitting background, rising up sugar
; loaf shape, as if it were dropped dowI
: there purposely to round out and com
plete this enchanting scene.
Fl Many sincere regrets are made by tn
: people t1at that ripe scholar and educator
! Prof. w. Whiting, who has successfully
r conducted Clay Hill Academy. has &C
cepted professorship at Hampden-Sid
. ney College, and will remove from tn,
county. Mr.. Whiting was UNIVERSAL,
I bsliked, aud his place will not be easily
/ filed.
; "cool Spring" the home Of Mrs
!. Thomas Mccormick. near the Shenan
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