Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-11-17

Nellie { Brown-both of Page county.
Va.
The first snow of the season fell here
to depth of five or SIX inches on Satur-
dav, and the merry jingle of the sleigh
bells was heard to limited extent on
Sunday.
The street signs are being put up un-
der direction of Councilman w. l. Dali
garn of the Street Committee. and local
mail delivery is expected to begin the
| first of February.
his automobile on Tuesday evening, the
gasoline tank exploded. completely
wrecking the machine. Fortunately
Mr.. Weller was not hurt.
| Married, November II, 1908. at the
residence of the officiating minister in
this place. by Rev. Jas. H. Wolff, Mr..
Samuel E. Robinson to Miss Cora Nc
Golrick-both of Charles Town.
The M P Sunday School at Middleway
will hold an oyster supper in the Masonic
Hall Thursday night, November 26. 1908.
| Proceeds for the benefit of the school.
The public cordially invited to attend.
Peter Miller, who was a member of
the company of Capt. John w. Rowan
of this place IN the Mexican War, and
also Confederate veteran. died recently
at his home in Romnev. aged about 81
years.
Mr.. lanes w Grantham, formerly of
| Jefferson county. but for the past few
years prominent contractor of Roanoke.
and Miss Mary E. Stonesifer, of that
city, were married few days ago in
Roanoke.
Mr.. H. P. Cline has contracted to
erect large three-story warehouse for
the Farmers Supply Co. and ground has
been broken for the same Will also
erect a stable for Miss Anna Hughes at
the Sanitarium.
Mr.. Jas. E. Watson. Admir- will sell
stock and farming implements and house
| hold aud kitchen furniture on Saturday.
November 2S. at the late residence of
Mrs Mary o. Hannah. decd. on the
| Leetown road about four miles from
Charles Town. Adv. next week.
Attorney Geo. NJ. Beltzhoover. Jr.. has
been appointed by Judge Faulkner
| Commissioner in Chancery of the Jeffer-
Circuit Court Mr.. Beltzhoover is a
lawyer of recognized ability, and as a
master in chancery we are sure he will be
found to fill the position with much ac-
| ceptance.
The new firm of Rider & Rider (suc-
cessors to Sechrist & RissleI have a
space card in this issue of the SPIRIT,
and will next week have full advertise
ment. These gentlemen propose to
prosecute the timing and plumbing bust
ness vigorously in all its branches. and
we bespeak for them liberal share of
the public patronage.
Mrs. c. T. v. S. Butler. of Shepherds
town. has leased the Logic residence on
1 East Washington street. and with her
family will occupy it this winter, Mrs
Anna Baker who has been occupying it
| will spend the winter with her two sons
in the South, and will return in the
spring to take her new home to be built
on South Mildred street.
Mrs Nash Lloyd, daughter of the late
| lanes Marlatt died at her home in
invalid for several years. She leaves.
besides her husband. her mother and
one brother and the following sisters
Mrs Truman Roper and Mrs William
Manuel. near Charles Town; Mrs Frank
Cromwell Bolivar, and Misses Kate and
Mamie Marlatt Intern mt in the Lu-
theran Cemetery, Bolivar.
Miss Elizabeth Matthaei. daughter of
Mr.. Charles d. Matthai, of Johnstown.
Pa, formerly of Martinsburg. died on
Sunday night, November s. aged 81
years. The deceased was beautiful
and popular young lady. was near rel
alive of Messrs. Charles W., Gustav d.
quent visitor to Charles Town and was
| we'll known here. Her body was brought
to Martinsburg for burial.
Mrs. Eliza Campbell. widow of Mr.. A.
E. Campbell a resident of Kearneys-
vile. expired at the home of her niece,
Miss Fife McIntire, in that place Satur-
day morning. The deceased was aged
7, years and was native of Carlisle. Pa
She is survived by one brother. Mr.. ]
c. Bitner, of Kearneysvrlle. The funeral
was held Yesterday morning. services
beng conducted by Rev. DR.. Charles
Gheislin. The remains were taken tc
Carlisle Pa. for interment.
A drama entitled "Woman's Honor.
for the benefit of the Methodist Protes
tant Church of Harpers Ferry, will be
gwen Friday evening next, in the new
opera house at that place. The Dramati.
Personae are home talent, made up Of
Messrs. Charles E Marlatt Stuart Win
tiers, A Coe. Hugh Winters. Bernard
Miles and Kenneth Cavalier. with the
Misses Carrie Shilling. Bessi Lane ant
Hazel Shewbrldge. all good amateur
performers Solos will be sung during
tile evening by Messrs. Cavalier ant
Niles and Miss Mildred Marlatt. as ais,
selections from the Harpers Ferry Nal,
Ouartette. The Rssic will be presided
over by Miss Emma Dutrow.