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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-08-05
Every TAXPAYER.

And every man who has been DISTINGUISHED
under the present Constitution Of West Virgin
ia, ought 10 vote for the Constitutional
Convention on the oath O. August.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-08-05
Election Notice.

TENHE undersigned having been appointed by
IL the Governor, under authority of the
Act to take sense of the people upon the call
Of a Convention and for organizing the same,
passed February %, 1871 Commissioners to
superinteud the taking Of polls in Jefferson
County, hereby give notice that polls will be
opened at the usual places of voting in the
said County on thursday the oath day of Au-
gust 1871, for the purpose of taking the sense
of the voters of said County on the question of
calling Convention Of this State.
VIM. II. TRAVERS,
II. n. GALLAHER,
3. +. HARRISON,
Aug 5, 1S71-te. Commissioners
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-08-05

The names Of the Commissioners Of Election
for the respective townships will be published
next week.
We keep no Cheap John Auction Goods-all the
way from New 0rk. J. ROSE BRO.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-08-05
SCHOOL AT MEDIA.

TINHE Third Session of SELECT SCHOOL for
BOYS, under the Tuition of Mr.. C. p CON
RAD of the University of Virginia, will begin the
Second Monday in September, 1871, and close the
last of June, 1872.
Terms:
For Board and Tuition in all branches S25o00,
one-half in advance and the remainder in Febru-
airy, 1872
NO EXTRAS.
For Tuition alone from $50 to $50. For further
information address the Principal
REV. w. r. LEAYELL.
Chsrlestown. p. o. JEFF. Co. w. Va.
Aug. 5, lS7l-3t Spirit copy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-08-05
PEABODY INSURANCE COMPANY.

HAVING been appointed Agent for the above
III Company, will pay prompt attention to the
renewal of the old business Of the Company and
will also attend all new business. Particular a.tcn-
ton paid to the insurance Of Wheat In Stacks.
ANY one wishing Insurance in this or adjoining
Counties can write me at this place and will at
tend promptly.
Office with Or. ". F. Alexander, Dufield'.,
jeff, Co., w. Va.
June "a, lS7l-tf. r. A. ALEXANDER
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-08-05
The People of JefTerson

The heaviest Taxpayers Of the State. can
not fai, 10 see the necessity Of voting for the
Constitutional Convention.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-08-05

CPICES.-Nutmegs, Gloves, Cinnamon, White
- Ginger, Race, Alspice, Black Pepper, White
Mustard Seed whole and ground, Mace, Celery
Seed, for sale By W. EBY.
GTONE Ware, u, =, l, ~, 2 and Gallon Jars
- Mix Pots and Butter Jars, Fruit Jars most
approved kinds for sale by W. EBY.
CIGARS, Tobacco, Black Navy, Bright do,
- with a variety Of other brands good and cheap,
Rabbit Best Soap for sale by ". EBY.
LNRESH Roasted Coffee, Chocolate, the very
best Gun Powder Tea at reduced price at
Aug. 5, 1871. w. EBY'S.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-08-05
FOR SALE PRIVATELY.
TNIAT very valuable and well improved
Farm of $685. Acres of Land

Which descended from the late Paul Smith, in
Clarke County, Virginia, situated within three
fourths Of a mile Of the Summit Point and
Beryville Turnpike, and about Three miles
from the Summit Point Depot on the Vim
chester and Potomac Railroad. The land is
Lime Stone, in fine state of cultivation, and
under good fencing. The Improvements con-
49, Of - l,rrrn
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-08-05

We viii warrant oar goods. Come and see for
yourselves, aud the Truth you can inspect AT
J. ROSE BRO
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-08-05
Soldiers andOtherClaimS
CLAIM AGENCY,
WASHINGTON CITY, d. c..

TIME undersigned offers his services for the
prosecution Of Claims against the U. 5. Gov
eminent.
Soldiers of the War of 1912, who served 60 days,
and the widows of deceased soldiers, If married
previous to December "a, 1914, are entitled TO
pension by recent Act of Congress.
Loyal citizens who furnished supplies TO the
Army of the United States during the late war,
are entitled to pay for same, provided they can
fully establish them and prove their loyalty
Blanks supplied to claimants.
Address
b. FRANK GALLAHER,
?. o. Box 736, Washington City, ID. c.
Apr |. 1870
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-08-05


A large lot of DRESS GOODS at I215 per yard,
worth anywhere from lG % to 20 cents. They
consist of
JAPANESE SUTTZNGS,
0RGANDLE'S, DELALNES, TO-
They must be closed out to make room for the Fall
Trade. The largest assortment to select from of
these elegant goods, than can be found in this
market, at the lowest prices. 1t will pay you well
to call at once, before the best sold Now these
Incompatible bargains, these prices, arouse the
suspicion of buyers, who think they might be
stolen and Struggled.
ONE PRICE TO ALL.-The truth the bottom
line of every transaction. Customers will find
that clerks in our employ, are particularly in
structed to wait upon all patrons to their entire
satisfaction. Customers shall not be hurried
through-they may take all the time they please,
and be sure Of suitng themselves before leaving
the house.
Polite attention. is the Guarantee,
and all other treatment will not be tolerated,
whether one wishes to purchase or not. 1t Is the
same in the attention shown.
We solicit any one who wishes simply to ex-
anime Goods and Prices to call on
SETH NJ. TIMBERLAKE.
{ 'f s #'s Il a3::s'' Statesmen
Aup. D, 1871.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-08-05
Frederick Female Seminary,

Frederick Female Seminary,
FREDERICK, ND.
Chartered 1910 Regular College,
WILL commence its next Scholastic Year with
w a full corps of Professors and Teachers,
MONDAY EPTEHBHR llTH
French Lady resides in the family Terms
rery moderate. Send for catalogue containing
terms, Wow of buildings, names of graduates, &c.
REV. TH0S. NJ. CAM, A. NJ,
Aug. 8, lSTl-3m. President,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-08-05

Only one price for goods, and that is cheaper
than any housein Charlestown, at
j. ROSE 4 BRO
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-08-05
For Sale.

hight Horses and Mules first class for
H sale on accommodating terms, or in ex-
change for Cattle, Hogs, or Corn.
z. II. R0USS,
Shannon Hill, opposite Shannondale.
August 3. 1S71-4t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-08-05
Jew spring a summer Goods.
STORE.
LADIES' SHOES.


Ladies' Victoria Croquette Slippers, 81 so TO 90
Z" Kid Slippers, with heels, 70 TO IS
" Marie Antoinette Slipper, % 10 ? 90
" Slippers, no heels, 90 to IS
I" Lasting Jeffersons, %
&" Morocco, %
High Cut Lasting Bal. Caters, ! so to 90
90 Lasting Button Boots, 2 90 to so
" Kid vamp Balmorals, rs to so
d" " I" A." Buff, 3 90 to 90
=" Morocco Shoes, / 90 to 90
" Calf Balmoral Shoes, ! 2j to 90
{" La Madame Nillson Caters, 3 so TO 4 90
Misses Button Caters, with yamps, 2 so to sc
rs to 3 90
Morocco Bali, l 25 to 2 so
Calf " /" IS to IS
CENTS BOOTS AND SHOES.
Gents French Calf Stitched Boots, SIS 90 to 90
Sewed 80 4 90 TO 6 90
50 Pegged do. 3 so TO 90
Stitched Caters, 3 so to 90
Sewcd do. 800 to 90
Stitched Lace Shoes, 3 so to 5 90
Sewed do, 3 90 to 90
Lasting Caters, 200 to 2 so
Boys Calf Caters, 200 to 80
Kin Shoes. rs to 2 90
and great many others too numerous to mention.
Miss and Chidren's Shoes and Slippers, all styles
and colors, at the
OH l SEE! Store.
4.s- Our Clothing Department is well stocked
with all kinds of grades from the cheapest TO the
finest. Hats, Caps, and GENTS Furnishing goods,
in all its branches.
Call and see our stylea and prices before pur-
chasing elsewhere.
Remember the
Oh. L See
Store, adjoining the residence of Humphrey Reyes,
Esq. |. HAMBURGER.
April 30, 1871.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-08-05
Get Your Wheat Threshed.

rI'IlE undcrsigned has a new and complete
Threshing Machine, and proposes 90 iresl
Wheat for the public on reasonable terms. For
particulars apply TO The subscriber.
ISAACH. ANDERSON.
JAY 7, Is7l-n
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-08-05
DRESS GOODS

0fevery grade, and at prices that must tell Of
fearful loss somewhere. So with Silk, Satins,
White Goods, Linens, Cloths and Cassimers, and
in Laces, Embroidery, Dress Trimming and Vel
veis-as well as Ribbons, Feathers and Flowers,
and all the newest styles Of Ladies', Misses and
Chidrens HATS, in NE0P0LITAN and STRAW.
You will especially note the Panic here, they
were thrown into the Auction Rooms by grand
old House who had tattled nobly against fate
hut NJ In AZ won't down with
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-08-05
Fogy
way Of doing business like mist before the rising
sun. Our buyers livirg in the
4 U g TT ON r o o Ms
OF NEW YORK CITY,

Standirg mere with
ALMIGHTY 70 WEIR OF GOLD
upon a market demorali1ed by Spectators, Panic
and Failures, dealing alike, and upon the same lev
ell, the Wavering, the Bankrupt, and the Dry Good
Gambler. We have again, and again beaten them
in a struggle where the Titan Power Of genius and
ambition, and seepleis energy were found to
triumph over
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-08-05

If the Farm is not rented Privately before tho
day of sale, it will be for Ren; on that day for 4
'SSu rent J, J. G.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-08-05
). PRESENT ARMS"

and we got the entire stock.
A large lot of DRESS GOODS at l21z per yard,
worth anywhere from lG % to 20 cents. They
consist of
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-08-05
Old F6gyism and Wholesale Robbers.

Then what's the use of talking about conquerine
men who would rather die than stand second Il
any one in the trade. Every Brand and Quality
of Domestic Prints and Flannels under the Whole
sale Quotations.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1871-03-09
A Cheap Fence.

A neighbor of mine has made fence
as described below, suited | think, to a
land Of prairie and poles:
Small rails from CHARTERED poles arc
laid, with less than the ordinary crook
ola worm fence, to the hight of four
rails. Halved poles are used for the
two upper rails; these last arc placed
OH the edge to give greater height to
the fence. Two small stakes at each
angle are let into the ground few
inches, spreading some at the bottom,
to give strength to the fence, and are
held up by wire, above the fifth rail,
just far enough apart to admit the half
poles, the top rail being supported by
the wire, some inches above the fifth
rail, if desired.
The advantages seem to me to be
these:
l. Small timber is turned to good
account.
2. Fewer rails are required than in
a common worm fence.
3: The fence can be easily moved,
when it has served its office as an inte
rior fence, or to inclosc ground till a
hedge can be grown.
w. r., in Prairie Farmer.
Marion CO., Mo.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1871-03-09
How I got Rid of Rats.

Mr.. Lutz wishes remedy to drive
rats from the farm. will give him
mine, which has never failed me: 1t
consists in feeding them with phospho-
rus paste. This isvcry cheap and very
destructive to anything that tastes it.
1t is prepared by melting one pint of
phosphorus in one pint of boiling water,
adding two tcaspoonsful of oil rhodium.
Aftcrward th:c!lcn with -four to thin
paste. Spread the paste on bread and
butter, then covering with a little su-
gar and -four. The oil rhodium at
tracts the rats, and they will cat it
quicker than anything else. prepare
it in very small quantitics-not more
than two or three spoonsful at time
as it is Of no account when it gets old
BE sure to get enough phosphorus in,
and stir fast to keep from burning.
The rats should be previously baited to
certain localities. Then make a dead
shot with paste. RAT TRAP.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1871-03-09

A VAST GIoGsIIop.-Bear me- wit
ness If l exaggerate when l say that
the country is one vast grogshop, to
which nearly half million of its youth
are yearly introduced, and over whose
threshold sixty thousand are annually
carted to a dr,mkard's grave. The
streets of our cities echo to the shouts
and oaths of drunken jewellers, from
whom society seeks protection through
police regulations and within howell
and mansion alike, not entirely smoth-
cred either by physical fear or social
pride, is heard the sound of insane vio-
lencc and wailing. What river is there
along our coast, what harbor upon
whose shores city stands, whose wa.
tiers have not closed over the bodies Of
those who, victims to this traffic. wore.
flung by violent hands from pier or
bridge, or madly sought beneath the
silent surface forgctfu!ncss of woes or
wrctchedncss too pregnant to be borne.
Within the darkness Of dungeons and
along our highways may be seen the
wrecks OF former bc,uty and manhood
wrought by this traffic, and now and
then one, as by miracle, after long
years of misery and abascmcnt, rescued
therefrom, lifts up his voice in public
and makes men aghast with the rccita,
81 his woes and degradation II
Murray.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1871-03-09
Too Poor.

Moore, of the Ruul NeW Yorker
WAS sitting ia his office one nl,-rhoni
some years ago, when u farmer frien.
came in aud said
II like y'nrp'per. Mr. Moore. b,
times are :" hard can NOT pay for il.
ais that 81. friend jones: I'm sorr,
I" hear that you are =" poor; if you az,
SO hard run will give ynn n,t paper y
ooh, no! can't lake il a~ gin."
"Well. then. let's see how we can ti>
it. You raise chickens, | Lelirvt."
Eyes. IL few. but they ioa't b.inl
anything, hardly"
Don't they? Neither ,l"es my ra,e
cost anything. hardly. Now have I,
proposition I" make I" you. will con
tnue your paper. nnh when YOU =,
home you may select from your lot on.
chicken and call her mine. Take GOO,
care of her aud bring me- the pr"c-eh>
whether eggs or chickens, and we VII
call it square,"
"AlI right. brother Mo"re;" aud tn,
old fellow chuck led ut what he cons i.le,
ell capital bargain. He kept the ,un
tract strictly, a"l at the end If the yea.
found that he had paid about four price,
for his paper. lie ofle" tells the jrk.
on himself, aud say. t,e has never hal
the face I" say he W ~ too po.r to TAX.
paper since that day .Notict Farmer
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1871-03-09
Lazy Bows.

a lazy t"y makes lazy man, lust M
cracked sapiing makes a crookpd tree
WI" ever yet saw hoy grow up In idle
ness. that did not make a shi(tlcss yaya
b'nI when he became u man. unless he
had a fortune left him to keep up appear.
ances? The great mas. of thieves MN.
pers. ard criminals. that fill our peui.
te'''iar'es and al,nshouses, have come To
what they are ~ being brought up IN
ld'eness. Those who constitute the
business portion Of the community.
those who make our great and usefui
men. were trained up in their boybood
to be industrious.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1871-03-09


The Report of the Agricultural Dept.
for January publishes the following
method of preventing smut in wheat as
coming from Stockton, Cal: e r
Fill water trough about twenty
inches in hight, with cold water suffi-
cient to cover sack of wheat when
laying ON the side. II the trough is
wide enough to admit the sacks cross
wise, with one man to assist in lifting
out the sacks, the work may be done
more expeditiously. Then dissolve
sulphate OF copper-commonly called
blue stone--in hot water in an iron pot
and as fast as it dissolves pour it into
the water in the trough. Then crack
few grains of wheat and dip them into
the water, and Immediately lay them
in the sun to dry. AS soon as the blue
is pcrccivable on the cracked wheat the
solution is sufficiently strong. Nail
across one end of the trough strips of
board to lay the sacks Of wheat on to
drain. Then lay in the sacks of wheat.
My trough is l6 feet long, and l lay in
five sacks, and as soon as lay in the
fifth one take out the first and lay it
on the strips to drain. As soon as the
sacks are drained, the wheat may be
sown. Otherwise, lay strips of board
on the floor and place the sacks on it.
There is no danger Of the wheat spoil
ing if under cover. 1t needs no rolling
in lime or ashes. This course has not
failed in fifteen years trial with me.
If everything is convenient, with one
man to assist, you can prepare enough
to sow 1000 acres. A person wishing
to SOW a smaller quantity can take
smaller trough Or barrel and dip the
sacks in, and take it out as soon as the
water has penetrated every part Of the
sack. The main point is to have the
solution strong enough, and take your
wheat out as soon as every grain is
touched by it.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1871-03-09
The Three Sleeves.

"Oi, mamma ~ cried little Blanche
Philpott, l heard such a tale abou,
Edith Howard! I did not think sh.
could he SO very naughty. One"
My deaf interrupted Mrs. Phil
p"tt, "before you continue, ". will 81.
It your story will pass the three sieves.'
. " What does that mean, mann MAJ" il.
quired Blanche.
II will explain it. In the first place
Is it true ,"
suppose 80, got it from Miss
White, and she il great friend a
Edith"
AMI does she show her frienlship
ny telling iales.f her? In the next
i nee, though you can prove it to b..
tue, Is it Iind5"
And. Is ii necessarys"
No, Of course, mamma; there wa.
no need for me to mention il at ALL"
"Then put u bride nn Your tonru.
dear blanche, aud don't speak of il. II
We cannot -peax Well OF our friends, le,
us not speak OF them ut ALL"
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1871-03-09
Potatoes for Seed.

Last year l concluded that I would
experiment in raising some some new
potatoes from the seed or "potato ball"
of the Early York. have succeeded
so well that l cannot refrain from Civ
ing you the result Of my first years
planting, soliciting the experience Of
others who have tried to raise potatoes
from the seed.
l secured large and we'll developed
plant of the Early York, having single
bunch of balls, removing with my
hands all the newly formed potatoes at
its roots in order to throw all the
strength into the balls.
In due time gathered the balls and
secured the seeds, planting them in a
small box and placing them in a Win
dow Of the kitchen. Thch came up
prolifcally and attained about the hight
of six or seven inches, when l trans
plated them into the garden. They
grew finely, notwithstanding the pota-
to bugs and flies, Of which we had
millions. AS the vines died, l gather
ed, some proving quite early, and some
late having secured i'll all about peck,
Very few of them less than the size of
black walnut, and many of them
measuring from three to four inches in
length.
The varieties are numerous, differing
in color and shape.
l would like to know the experience
of some ono who has tried his luck in
raising potatoes from the seed. Is it
usual to get such large tubers the first
year?
Considering the dryness of the sea-
son, with no extra culture, I consider
| have had a remarkable crop. This
year 1intend to plant my new potatoes
aud will give you the result. may
beat the Early Rose by fifteen or twen-
ty minutes. thine will tell"
II. r. WooDs.
WILL Co., Ill.-Cor. Prairie Err
mir.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1871-03-09

..Ah! why 30 you do thst?" | ask.
el. @ 4# S-.44H a5
This in to secure 1t, " said he, ''against
any possibility of loss, even IL 1t should
fall into wrong hands capable Of f"rx
ing endorsement n perfect. even, ~ the
genuine signature.
Aud how II that - 9 II
why that Is sign every where un.
tierSttnd In England. that payment Is
to he made only to u person known to
the party upon whom the bills Is drawn.
Checks, drafts. hills IT exchange. post
o fice orders, notes Of hand. indeed pa
pers Of all kinds, requiring or authorizing
the payment Of money. If crossed In that
way are absolutely safe from the danger
Of being paid to any person not properly
suthuriz, i to receive the money. The
crossing IT papers in this manner, Il u
dali, practice in England among bu>ir
ess men, and in I'll commercial affairs.
Any paper SD marked, however valuable.
j. worthless in the hands Of one who
find- or steals it.. A bank check, for
Ave pounds or any other sum, so mark
ed If lost, n 'el not be advertised, nor il
It necessary to notify the bank. 1t is by
that obIiqne line cancelled, unless pre-
sented by some one who is
known personally to- the bank
to be the proper party to receive pay
ment."
thought no more Of this, until with
in day or two, when I received n book
f"m England. with u Notice pasted in
it by the publish as follows:
IN. b. When obtaining post office
orders, subscribers will oblige by request
ing the clerk to cross them, rs CHI ,cks
are crossed. Crossed post office orders
cannot by any accident be tasl,ed by
unauthorized persons; and being abso
lutciy secure. d" not need acknowledge
ment. The writing aud posting If sew
eral receipts will 8" he rendered unnere
snry." Bunk uf e. gland notes sent hy
mail, are often crossed in thesame man
ner.
Why should not that practice he Il
uoptrd in this country? 1t seems to me-
it would be attended by many advanta-
gcs, aud with little or no iuconvcr fence.
Bonds Of the nation, state, city, railroad,
crossed in that way-coup"ns aud all
would be worthless in the hand OF
thieves, without the completely of some
bank or broker yet unsupported
ct uncOnventi OnaI rascatity.
| knew II man, not long ago retired from
business after n busy life with n fortune
not large, but sufficient for his modest
wants. This he converted into govern
ment bonds, all of which. were stolen
rom his safe not long after, aud the
loss affected him so much. that he faded
nways aud died within three years.
With this safeguard introduced n.noI <
US. the diagonal lines would have secur-
ed him perfectly against this loss.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1871-03-09

4 TRUE LADY, Was once walking
short distance behind very handsome
dressed young girl. and thinking "A. !
looked at her beautiful Clothes, II won.
der il she takes half as much pains viii,
her heart as she does with her body ~
a poor old man was coming up the walk,
with Il loaded wheeIl,arruw aud inst
before he reached us, he made two al.
Temps !" go into the yard Of a I'm
h"use: but, the gate WAS heavy and
W" III .w ny iurk hef,t- lie cr,!d get IN,
= Wai'.' s'.d the ."u,g p',l. spr,nyiug
lightly forward. IN hold the yae
open" And she held the gate unnii lie
passed in. and received his thanks will,
II pleasant smile Us she went I'M. .She
deserves to have beautiful clothes" j
thought, for u beautiful spirit dwell. n
her breast"