Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-01-09
Local MISCELLANY.

1: Isaac. son of Mr.. Harvey Grantham, o
Kearneysv;le, died December 20, o
pneumonia. aged about 81 years.
Robbers made raid on the meat hous
of Mr.. NJ. B, Myers near Shenandoah
Junction. a few nights ago, and carried
off auanity of sausage, hams, etc.
ST. Andrews uild has resumed thei
attractive Teas, held every "Wednesday
afternoon fri m $3.50 to $50. at the Far
lish Houss, All are invited to come.
MIR. r. NJ. Moore and tamily-Mr. Gar
Hand Moore and Miss Frances Moore
have moved from THEN home in thecoun'
try to the Alexander property on South
Samuel street.
| Mr.. Chas. H. Johnson has sold his
farm of 1873 acres near Middleway to ]
A. and Edith Grantham, for 81. $780,
Possession given April 1. Mr.. Johnson
is going to Los Angeles, California.
Miss Irene Wageley daughter OF Mr..
John Wageley. OF near Leetown. and
Mr., William w. Brown. of that place
were married December Fl. i'll Charles
Town, at the Baptist parsonage. by Rev.
w. r. Flanagan.
The family of Miss Minnie Sachs re-
quest US to return thanks to their many
friends for their kndnes and sympathy
during her recent sickness. Miss Mn
ME continues to improve, and hopes
soon to be entirely well.
Mr.. Forrest A. Brown entertained at
Stag dinner on New Years Day,at his
home in this place. His guests were
Messrs. Amber Blacktord, of Alexan-
dria. Va, Francis Daniel. Frank Brooke,
Chas. l.. Crane and Edward Miller.
Among those from town who attended
the wedding of Miss Lillian Harrison and
Mr.. Forrest A. Brown, in Martinsburg
on Wednesday were Col. and Mrs. For
rest w. Brown. Mrs. ST. Geo.T. Brooke,
Miss Nan Brooke, Miss Bette Wiltshire.
Miss Virginia Lucas, Charles l.. Crane,
and w. Edward Miller.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. d. Johnson, of Kable-
town, entertained at dinner December
27, having as their guests MIR. ard
Mrs Arthur Harris, Miss Virginia Har-
ris, of Summit Point. Mr.and Mrs George
Polling. Mrs Margaret Kable. of Charles
Town. MIR. P r. Pulliam, of Berryville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gerard Rissler. Mr.. and
Mrs. John Boyer and Mrs. II. William
Jacobs.
Mrs. Harriet V. Jenkins died yester-
day at the home of her brother, Mr..
Sickle, near Wickllffe. aged II years.
She leaves two sons, Messrs, NJ. Il. Jones
and Robert Jenkins, and one daughter.
Mrs Clinton Smallwood all of this coun-
ty. Funeral services were held this
morning at the residence of her brother,
conducted by Rev. Mr.. Cowling. In
terment in Edge Hill Cemetery.
A pleasant surprise was rendered
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Trapnell, on
New Years Eve when their seven sons
arrived unheralded to spend the New
Year holidays with their parents.
Messrs. Benjamin, White, Joseph. and
Thomas Trapnell now live in New York,
Mr.. William Trapnell in Romney, Rev.
Richard Trapnell IN Bluefield, w. Va.
and Mr.. Jack Trapnell in this county.
MIR. and Mrs. c. A. Taylor write from
Bridgeport, Conn. to contradict press
dispatch which we copied from the Phil
adelphia Record last week. Their plans
as to their marriage, they say. were ful-
the parsonage OF the First Presbyterian
church of Bridgeport, by Rev. J. l.
Richardson, at 4: 80 p. M, December "a.
The Spirit of Jefferson wishes them much
happiness.
Miss Barbara Campbell was hostess
at an informal Bridge Party, Deem
Der at her home on S. George
st. Those playing were Mrs. H. H..
Nc Cormick, Misses Sara Coe. Rebeccs
Trapnell, Frances Moore, Eleanor
Eyster and Eloise Beckwith, Messrs.
G. K. Wysong, Edward Fisher, Chas.
N. Campbell, Garland Moore, DR.. VIM.
Neill, Jr., and Selden Washington, of
Washington, D. C.
Justice c, Frank Gallaher held court
nearly all of last week. and heard num-
Der of cases ofparties (nearly all colored'
charged with illegal sale of spirituous
liquors. The prosecutions were made al
the instance of the Law and Order Com
mittee. and Prosecuting Attorney George
d. Moore was very faithful in the dis
charge of his duties. assisted by Judge
Beckwiih and Attorney F. l.. Bushonf
employed by the Committee. All. OF
nearly all, of those arrested were held fo
the grand jury. For the assault upor
Philip Rideout. the colored detective
some half dozen negroes were held. Sew
eral m embers of the Law and Order Com
mittee received threatening letters las
week,
Miss Mary Jane Trussell died sudden
ly at her home near Wageley's Shop OF
Saturday last, aged 70 years. Miss Jan
was lady of fine qualities, and wa
greatly beloved by a large circle o
kindred and friends. She leaves tw
brothers. Mr.. NJ. E. Trussell of thi
county, and Joseph w, Trussell of Bene
dict, Neb.. one sister. Miss Gengian
Trnssell. and brother-inlaw. Mr.. Wu
H. Fritts, both OF this county, Funera
services were held Yesterday afteruoo