Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-03-21
Local MISCELLANY.

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Shenandoah Tribe No So of Red Men
held smoker at their Wigwam last
II ght
Mr., and Mrs. Michael Souders were
married fitty-two years the 18Th of Fet-
ruary last.
Thomas Taggart was appointed United
States Senator from Indiana by Cover
nor Ra!ston.
Mr.. Edward Drish Is rebuilding his
shop on West Liberty Street. in which
Mr.. Frank Schultz will conduct the
coach business.
Mr.. Forrest A, Brown, Receiver for
the Water Company. is having meters
established in the hotels, depots and
small manufacturing plants.
Frank Beckwith, George D. Moor.
and c. N. Campbell on last Wednesday
sold the Cline property on East Wash
lngton Street at public sale to Frel L.
Glaze
Mrs. Lena Birkett is at the Charles
Town Hospital for treatment, Her chill
dren are alone at S5I w, WASHINGTON
Street. and all who call will be appre-
ciated.
Mr.. A. D. Barr. Teacher of Glass No.
g. of the Baptist Church, having recov.
cred from his recent illness Will be glad
to see every member present next Sum
day morning.
Mr.. and Mrs Richard Frasier and
Miss Willie Eby will take possession Of
their property on George Street on April
Ist and Mr.. Scheutze will move his fam.
| lily to Ransom.
In the case of Briscoe VS.. Cornwell,
tried before a jury in Justice Sheetzs
court this morning. for damages for
shooting dog, the jury brought in
verdict in favor of the defendant.
Mrs. Reeder, who until few months
ago occupied the residence of Mrs
Cruger w. Smith here. died last week
in Ell Paso, Texas. Mrs. Reeder had
been i'll practically ever since she left
here.
The Baltimore Conference NJ. E.
Church South Convenes in Alexandria
this evening. Rev. f. A. Tyler, c. H. |
Cannon, c. c. Bush and 4 good many
members of their congregations will
attend from here,
The Church at PoolesviIl Md, where
the late Rev. j. T. William WIS pastor,
was DESTROYED by fire eaily Sunday
morning. Rev. aud Mrs. {. C. push
went to Poolesville Saturday to de We,
lecture, but as luck would have it e.
capped having their valuable Afric Il Gu
rios burnt up in the church.
The question Of Preparedness" viii
be discussed in public debate on the
following question Resolved. That the
Army and Navy of the United States
Should be Increased" at the Wheatland |
School House. Friday. March "a, begil-
ming at o'clock. The public Is cordially
invited to be present and join in the dis
cussion. Refreshments will be served at
a small cost.
We announce Mr.. Milton Burr as a
Candidate for Member of the House of
Delegates from Jefferson County in an
other column. Mr.. Burr has served IN
the last Legislature with distinction and |
ability to the entire satisfaction of his |
constituents, has a host of friends all |
over the county, and SO far as we are
able to learn will have no opposition in
the Coming Primary.
A very pretty Luncheon was given by |
Mrs, j. Edwin Davis of Glengule in hon
or of Miss Lucle Wiltshire Of near
Charles Town ". Va. who IS visiting
her cousin Mrs c. c. Hoffman of Park |
Heights Ave. Athngton Md. Quotations
from popular authors aud conundrums to
represent the menu were very uniquely |
arranged by the hostess aud an enjoyable
afternoon was spent.
In another co, umn Will be found the
auuouncem, mt of Mr., N r. Roberts as
a Caaldate for reel ctiou as County Com
missioner from Middleway District, Mr.
Roberts is vel known all over TIL coul-
". is now serving his second term as a
member of the County Court, has always
been a conscientious and paiustakiug
pub c official, and will doubtless be
strongly supported by his fellow demo
crat in the primary.
In another column will be found the
announcement of VIM. A. Daniel and
Armstead S. Lucas as candidates for
Assessor and Deputy Assessor of Jeffer-
son County, subject to the acton OF
their fellow Democrats at the coming
primary election, Mr.. Daniel is we'll
known Young business man of Shenan-
dOah Junction. is well known and pcpu-
lar all oyer the county. and has host OF
trends who will doubtless give him loyal
support, Mr.. Lucas is well known
young man of Slepherdstown, has many
| friends and has met most of the voters
heretofore, having been a candidate for
Z ERIK of the Circuit Court in 1914 The
ticket as whole is a strong one, and
Wi doubtless have much support in the
primary,
The Henretty farm, four miles
northeast of Charles Town, contain
about Is acres, was sold by Mr.. W.
4 A. Dunn to Mr.. John D. McGarry Tor
$3.50. This farm adjoins one owned
/ by Mr. McGary.
Work preparatory to resuming OPP
erations at the plant of the Valley
Brick Company in Ransom is being
done. The machinery and kllns are
being cleaned up. Messrs. C., l..
Robinson &, Co., who bought the plant