Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-09-02
Local News.

Mrs. f. B. Reed underwent a eur-
gical operation at the Charles Town
Hospital last week. for the removal
of her tonsils.
The Whitmore Lumber Company
have been awarded the contract to
erect a modern residence for Mr..
H. Russell, on South Mildred street.
The Baptists of Summit Point will
begin their revival services on Sep
TENDER 9Th. The Rev. W. T. Hall. of
Martinsburg. viii have charge of the
services.
The Junior Auxiliary and Brother
hood of st. Andrew of the EPISCOPAL
Church, Summit Point, will hold a
lawn party on the church lawn on
Thursday, September 3.
Contractor W. H. Hill has comple-
ted the handsome new residence for
Mr.. T. c. Ennis, on North Samuel
street, and Mr.. Ennis moved to his
new home last week.
The Perfection Garment workers.
at Shenandoah junction. are eniov-
ing weeks vacation. The inside Of
the factory is being painted and a
furnace is being installed by Jannev
and Baldwin, of Charles Town.
The Bethel Sunday school of the
M. E. Church. South, at Bakerton.
held it's annual picnic in Lester
Dukes woods Saturday last. Music
was furnished by the Harper's Ferry
Band, and addresses by Rev. F. f.
Neel and Rev. Caleb Paneoast.
Farmers are rejoicing in the pros
peet of large corn crop throughout
this section. The corn is now ripen-
ing up nicely and the fat ears are
hanging from the stalks in a way
that indicates an abundant yield.
Bane Brown, trustee in bankruptcy
for Mrs. Daisy Fritts. sold the latter's
farm of SO acres, south of Leetown,
recently to George Fl. Payne, farm
err of this county. Terms and con-
sideration were not made known.
L. C. Walter. Kabletown merchant,
while assisting with the slaughtering
of calf last week. had the misfor-
tune to cut a large cash in his arm
which necessitated the doctor putting
in number Of stitches.
Mrs. E. M. Ingram has bought the
Tobacco and News Stand on North
George street of George Dermatas,
and will continue in that business.
She will also take orders for papers
by the month and kindly solicits the
trade of the public.
Lawson Bolts Chapter. u. D. c.,
will meet at the home of the Misses
Turner. Tuesday, September 9Th. at
1880 P. NJ.
Hannah J. Howell, Pres.
Emma v. Brown. Secretary
The hitching yard on Liberty and
Charles streets. which has been un
dergoing repairs, is about finished.
A drinking fountain for horses has
been placed at the east end, and the
fence, enclosing the yard. given a
coat of whitewash which adds much
TO its appearance.
Miss Mildred Bowers, of Kearneys-
vile. has been appointed teacher of
the first and second grades in the
public school. at Bunker Hill. Miss
Mary Peers, who taught last year in
the Charles Town High School, will
teach Latin and English in the Bunk
er Hill High School this year.
The Harvest Home Supper. an an
nual event at the public hall at
Uvilla, under the management of the
| ladies of the Methodist Church there
last Thursday night, was an unusual
success this year Approximately
500 suppers were served.
Jefferson county will have two fed
eral apple inspectors during the
apple packing season this fall. One
will be stationed in Charles Town.
the other in Shepherdstown. From
IL to Is Federal inspectors will be
assigned to the Eastern Panhandle,
with j. j. Gardner, who has been in
| this section for the past four seasons.
as supervising INSPECTOR.
A birthday dinner was given at
Cedar Lawn. the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. Y. Shaull. north of Middle
way. in celebration of the 73rd birth
day anniversary of Mrs Margaret
Hayslett, a sister of Mrs. Shaull. A
large HQIHDeL VI near ASl&tAfCS VI
Mrs. Hayslett were present to enjoy
the anniversary
Miss Fannie Chamberlin. one of
the oldest residents of Middleway
District, died at the home of her
nieces, Misses Katie and Mollie john
son. at Middleway, on Saturday.
August %. Her funeral was held on
Monday following, with interment IN
the Masonic Cemetery, at Middleway.
Miss Chamberlin was sister of the
late John Chamberlin, who resided
for many years on the Opequon
| Creek, west of Middleway. She was
the last of her generation.
ATTORNEY Robert A. Loar. Of Nor
gantown, will speak in Charles Town
next Friday, September 4th. or
Democrats. Attorney Loar lost q
a unique bet on the Presidential cleo
ton last November. and to fulfill his
contract he started on August 25. to