Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-10-28
Mr.. CHARLES E. HARRIS DIES
At SUMMIT POINT.

FRIENDS LnFOuKnuuJ tntb county anu
Clarke in both Of which he was well
known. were grieved on Tuesday Of
last week to learn of the death Of
Charles 4. Harris Mt his home. at
Summit Point. Although it was
known that he was critically Ill. the
announcement Of his passing away
was none the less shock and Q be-
reavement to scores of them. Mr..
Harris health had been failing for
the past four or five years. A half
dozen times in that period his con-
dition was critical. though each time
he would rally, and while he never at
any time attained his usual strength.
he became fairly normal, and irradi-
ated a geniality Of spirit that made
him popular among a wide circle Of
friends.
Mr.. Harris was born on his fathers
farm. south of Myerstown. on August
10. 1855. and lived there until six
years ago when he moved to Summit
Point. As wide-awake boy Of from
six to ten years Of age, he witnessed
some of the stirring scenes Of the
War Between the States. enacted in
the vicinity Of his home. The famous
engagement between Mosby's men
and q picked company Of Union Cav
airy, under Captain Richard Blazer.
In which Blazer was captured and his
command practically annihiltted.
started on his fathers farm. with
Charlie as an interested onlooker.
His recollection Of that slaughter was
quite vivid. He could tell about II
with zest that was delightfully."- in
spring.
Mr.. Harris is survived by his Wild
ow. who, before marriage, was Miss
Matte Gheaslin, Of Howard county,
Md, and one brother, Mr.. G. Newton
Harris, residing near Summit Point.
The funeral was held Wednesday
afternoon. with services st the home
at o'clock bv the Rev. Hunter Dav-
idson. Rector Of Nelson Parish. In
terment was made in the Harris fam
lily lot in Edge Hill Cemetery. The
pallbearers were David Childs, Rob-
ert L. Withers. Robert N. Hardegty.
Wilmer Whiting. Ad. L. Withers, H.
G. Wilson. Milton Rouss and Charles
Castleman.
EXPECT SUCCESSFUL SEASON
Prospects for very happy And
successful season loom bright and
promising for the Harper's Ferry
Woman's Club. il fine send or
indicates rightly.
The enthusiastic recognising for
work of the first meeting: the recep-
ton to the new Principal of the High
School, Faculty and members Of the
Board of Education and last Thurs
day evening Pictorial Harper's Fer
ry," rare exhibition in oil paint
ings, water colors, and colored pho
Biography depicting our beautiful
scenery from every vantage point,
every season Of the year as well as
the hours Of morn and evening. Dis
tinctly beautiful were the deep rich
autumnal tone, though none the less
SO were scenes Of quiet shadowy
evening time along the Shenandoah
or the Potomac. Then there were
wonderful old wood cuts. showing the
old covered bridge and Civil War
picture showing pontoon bridge,
besides some rare old photographs
and real antique oil paintings. all Of
Harper's Ferry at some period of her
history. 1t was indeed rare treat.
The most recent pictures were the
work of our own local artists. Mrs.
Hayward Boley. and Mrs N. C.
Bracket.
The Club is taking great delight in
the acquisition Of piano. thus, the
music section is better equipped for
more serious work than ever before.
1t is the desire Of the Stub to effect
closer cooperation between it and
the public school. Toward this end.
special effort will be directed with
the hope Of practical benefit for
both.