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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18
j. A.RAUM HAS
The Old Family Journal.
The Court House.

We have thought that in the erection Of our
C5urt-House. a suitable portion of the audience
room should be reserved expressly for the &C
commo3ation oflalies many % whom are as
fond ofheariug an eloquent speech or an inse-
Mus argument, and quite as capable Of entering
into the merits q case as the "loris Of crea-
ton F.; and we see no reason Why they should
he excluded, particularly as few legal bars in
the country can exhibit such an array Of talent,
ability and brilliant oratorical power as our
own at this time: not only the lawyers Of
tits county. but those from a distance who at
tend our courts being, many Of them, already
distinguished ia ;Leir profession, aud others
rapidly advancing % high positions.
The skiUfel architect Of The courthouse has,
however. anticipated ou, suggestions, ard in
tends constructing an opeu gallery over thejn-
rv rooms. which is TO De comfortably arranged
and set apart far the beue6, Of the ladies, aud
where they win be a,oof from the crowd aud
So q good position to hear al ;ha;is said.
This is an advance iu civilization that we
Ike TO see: tho we arenotin favor womans
rights $50 called. nor Gaze TO have any Of our
fair friends occupy a place q, The bar or in the
Jury box. vet We would like 20 have them share
ia our eri .ymeut Of the f,cgucu; flashes Of Sc
,ius,-d buuor which cmlua:c from tleips %
Durable lawyers
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18
THE PLACE.TO
Destructive Fire.

The Dwelling, Barn, Stabling, Courthouse
and other Ou,-Buildings on the farm Of Col
John NJ. COyle-oocupied by Mr.. Schoppert-
on the Leetown Road 3 miles from Charles
town, was destroyed by Gre on Monday after
noon last. We understand the contents of all
the buildings, with the exception Of little fur
niture and some bacon, were consumed. The
loss about 81, OeO-no insurance. In his eff
forts 90 rescue from the deyoarng element the
ljtde that was saved, Mr. Schoppert, quite an
aged man, had his hair and whiskers singed.-
As the Gre originated at the barn, it is sup
posed to lie the work Of an incendiary-if so,
an unusual time for the preparation Of such
yi',any
Capt Avis, with that Kindness and prompt
aule which are Characteristic Of him, provided
temporary sheaer FOR the helpless family by
taking them to bis residence on the county
farm. near JY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18
DIED.

At Rippon. on Thursday evening week. WILL
LARD. son Of Or. Abner and Elizabeth Osburn,
aged about l. years.
At Bunker-Hn. Berkeley County, on 'bc 18th
of Nav, 1872. WILLIAM DARkE NORTH, aged
73 years, month and II days.
In Martiusburg. on the 9;h inst, DR.. G. H..
PIERCE, formerly OF this place.
At Berkeley Springs, on the 9th inst, after very
short illness OF disease OF the heart. Hon. JOSEPH
s. WHEAT, aged 80 years, month and days.
Ather residence on Mill Greek, about % miles
east OF Gsrardstnwn, on the 4th inst, Mrs. MAR
GARET HANCHER, relict Of the late James Han
cher, in the s4th year of her age.
At her residence on Middle Greek, in Berkeley
county, on the 2nd inst. Mrs. ELIZABETH sen
CINDlVER, wife Of Elijah Sencindiver, Esq,
aged SIS years and II months.
On the Srd inst. in Shepherds,own. at the
Bridge Tollgate, HENRY OSCAR CROW, son Of
Mr. Jacob B. Crow, aged ycars.
On the 10Th inst. at the residence Of his son,
Nathan n. Copeland, in this town. Mr.. DAVID
COPELAND. at the advanced age of So years,
months and II days.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18

&C. W. Littl.john in charge has been handsome
ly remodeled, and specially arranged for a first
class Fashionable Boot and Shoe store. Charles
town needs SUCH and the subscriber intends this
shall be second 20 none outside the city. The La
dies especially may expect to find here the fullest
variety and the latest styles Of
CATERS, SHOES, SLIPPERS AND TIES.
Plain Lasting Caters from 75c to $500,
Plain Button Caters from 50 to $3.50,
Kid and Pebble Namped do. , 70 2.75,
French Calf Balls, Kid Laced and Brush Kid, 50. 90
20 $3.50; Morocco Boots. Newport Ties, Bronze
Button Boots and Dolly Yardcns, very handsome :
beautiful Slippers-all styles and prices.
An endless variety of Misses, Chidrens and In
FAINT SbOes-bargains to be had in them.
In Mems wear we offer French Calf Stitched
Boots from 81 to Sc; Pegged do. from 81 20 s. !;
Buff do. $3.50 to $3.50. Calf Caters, stitched,
$3.50 to $500; Pegged do. from $500 % $500
Newport Ties for Gents, French Calf Prince Al
berts, Lasting Caters Calf Bals-sewed, stitched
and pegged. Heavy Kip Boots and Shoes from II
up; Mems Dolly Yardens soc per pair.
y. b. SUITS made 10 order at short notice,
and perfect fits guaranteed.
May 4, 1915. JOSEPH GOLDSMITH.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18

CH1Er-sr.wN .5 growing more and more in
favor With our city friends. as each Summer
rolls around. as a retreat from dus. and smoke
AMI heat and houses. So one walking under
the pleasant shaded ,.e trees along -FOUR streets
on summers DAY can hd, 90 perceive their
advantage over the crowded bricks and mortar
OF the city. The thermometer proves that our
temperature is seldom SO elevated as even in
the northern cities. tile COZ, evening breezes,
fresh from our mountain p. ises, greatly redu-
ciugit. The ease and caarness Of the jonT-
uey. tie corjiality and kiulaess Of our citizens,
the skin Of our physicians, t-s comfyrtandiuE-
my Of tIs rcc0mu,latiou- IN orr Two first
class hotels. aye see-yf Embellishments which
draw strangers aud irvalils from distance o.
spend tlc warm sc--on wi;h -s. C..e,s might
be mentioned aud enlarged rr'n Jill our time
and space permit. but for theroacs wec1n ou-
Iv extend an invitation totho, seeking such
refuge % cast in their l5t amo-- as. and, as q
community, we are ready to d. I'D tlst wscan
o. ensure ,Len a pleasant season aad a homo
lSo welcome.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18
To Farmers and Others.

I. HENRY HOLLAND, tie celebrated Naohilist,
81 having leased tie Shops lately occupied by
Hiram O'Bannon, and having secured the services
OF a No. Saith, intends conducting general
BLACKS ITHING
Busincss-in an its branches Shooting, DC. Ae-
ricultural Implements, &C. VIII also Repair all
manner OF Machinery used by farmers and others.
Threshing Machines, Reapen, Mowers, Wheat
Drills, Buggy kakcs, Fans, shelters, Straw Cut
ters, SC He is also getting up a new invention
for planting corn. sows correct, both ways, two
rows at time Win Try it this year. Grandcst
invention OF ,he age
Let me say just here, bring in your machines
early. Ny engagements are such that time Is pre-
cious. lie viii also putin Iron Cogs when broken
out. Those he put last year gave entire salts
faction.
TO THOSE WORKING STEAM ENGINES.
lie will PACK Piston and other Rods set Slide
Valves and put her in proper beats Re-Babit
Bearings; put in Set Screws; make and repair
kcys and Gibs; adjust Quarter BoxeE set mp
Rings on follower; bead Repair Valves connect
Pipes: caulk Flucs, ac., and many other repairs
highly necessary for the running OF the same.
tie will also put up the Common or the Force
Pump from in Cisterns.
Hard study and experience for the last fifteen
years have made him equal with the times. lie
expresses himself thankful for the patronage Of
jefferson, Berkeley and Clarke, aud now wants 10
give TO good old jefferson his best talent and time
Terms satisfactory
Charlcstown, April G, lo12-M
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18
Distressing Accident


On Thursday afternoon last Ar. Joseph
Myers, Sr, was assisting in loading logs to be
taken toa saw-mill near by, when a chain
broke and a heavy los rolled upon him, crush
ing his RICH, les 50 badly that ampuiatiou will
probably De necessary to save his life which,
in view Of his advanced years, is greatly en-
dsngerel by the sad accident. Drs. Mason
and Starry were promptly in attendance aud
rendered tie requisite attention.
Nr Myers is probably seventy years Of age
ono Of our most energetic farmers, useful
citizen. one noted for hishospitaIi;y. Tdinss
Of tits uutowarJ accident viii be heard with
regret by lis friends and the community gen
orally.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18
Gcnts, Goods
NUNITsTCR ri.

Is THE scene OF EXCITEMENT in Charles
I iowa. tn. arrival of new and beautiful Spring
styles Of Dolly Yardcns, makes No. - the centre
Of attraction for the fashionable world. Our sock
comprises all thit is useful, and We are prepared
10 offer special inducements 90 Ca,h BUYERS. We
keep nothing but choice goods and will sell them
as low rs any house in the Valley, to prompt pay
ing customers.
We extend an invitation to the human family to
call and give our New Homemade Shoes a trial,
they surpass anything ever offered in this market
for style and durability \ nice line Of Plain and
Fancy Cassmeres, Ready made Clothing, Spring
SITS les OF Hats, Straw Goods, &c. for sale cheap
for Ca,A. TRUSSELL & LUCAS.
April 9T 1870
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18

a FlFvaI.-"Betsy Robinson, a most ex-
re.'cut Oh co.oysi lady, known and respected,
and ly whites and blacks aGectionatey called
"Auut Betsy, 'advertises that; for the purpose
Of raisils funds Cor tho purchase Of q lot upon
which 90 eject Church, there viii he Fssti-
val az tie house Of Der hu>taud-two miles
from Smi,lGGl-to-l'y aud Monday. "Auut
Betsy sa Jealous worker in objects Of benev-
o,encs and fr Tie religious advancement other
race, aud we hope she viii meet on tits as on
trmsrcccasors. success commensurate to the
eu!caror 50 c1mmendably and unsclfshly put
forth Dr. her.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18
Jefferson Institute,
CharIcst o vvn. w Virginia

OAitt - . W n ~ II = - :
TFyhE next Session will commence on Monday,
September llh, 1871.
Being provided with competent Assistants every
advantage for a thorough course in English, the
Languages, Drawing. Music on Piano and Organ,
will be afforded Particular attention win be paid
to Music and pupils will BE required 70 play at the
Musical Sorees when the friends OF the pupils can
have an opportunity to judge of their progress.
Vocal Music will be taught in classes as well as
bv private lesson.
For Circulars, Terms, &c, apply to the Princi-
pal. Mas. a. NJ. fOhhESl'
July %, 1871.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18
10 CONSUAIPTIVES

JNiE advertiser, having been permanently cured
I of that dread disease, Consumption. by sim
pie remedy, is anxious 10 make known 10 has fellow
sufferers the means Of cure To all who desire it,
he will send copy of the prescription used free
of chargo), with the directions for preparing and
using the same, which they viii find 4 SURE CrAE
for CoSsuMPrIoS, ASTHMA. BRoNCHITIS, dc.
Parties wishing the prescription will please adj
dress RRv. EDWARD \. WILSON.
2Gi South Third Street Williamsburg, \. \.
Nov. IL, lS7l-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18
notice..

I seems to be the prevailing idea That am sci
! ling Goods On fiEae, ! wish 90 correct il, and
would aud do inform those under .ha: impression
that an selliag fer CASH. Whom bills, BIZ spe-
cial agreement. are made gpon time, then hen
called upon for payment Of the zaHse expect it 10
be made. Respectfully
May II, 1872 W. EBY.
ERRING,-NeW No. Potomac Herring.
II MackEel IN Kits, Half Barrels aud Barrels
for sale by W. ERY.
May II, 1872.
bacon, Hidalngs, Shoulders and Canvassed
- Sugar Cared Hams, Dried Beef and Break
fast Bacon justrsceived reduced prices for cash
by VI. ELY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18
Announcements.
FOR THE SHERIFFALTY.
= CARD.

z RESPECTFULLY announce myself as o Can
/ didate for the ShcriiIalty Of Jefferson County.
I am in the field free and Independent. and il
meet the approval ofthe people at the polls on the
fourth Thursday in August next, promise
faithful performance of the duties Of the Office
lfrlcctcd, will then announce my Deputies.
RICHARD b. WASHINGTON.
IL
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18
MISUNDERSTANDING
OFFICE OF B0tRD SUPERVISORS.
Charlpstoyu. Auril pa. 1872


Charlestown, April %, 1872.
A IL persons who sell Liquor, Ale, or keep 10
1 tel, are notified 10 appear before the Board
Of Supervisors at their next regular meeting on
the 10Th Of May, and take out the proper License
for the same.
GEO. II. TURNER,
Clerk Of Board Of Supervisors Of Self Co., VI. Va.
Nav ., ls72-3,.
Spirit, and Step. Rcgisf-r, copg.
(tOWAN'S Corn Cure aud White Felt Corn
I = Plastcrs. for sale by c. I. BELLER.
Harper's Ferry, May II, 1872.
DREEN'S August Flower the great cure for
II Dyspepsia, and Bosche's German Syrup for
Coughs, and any disease Of the Throat and Lungs,
to be had at c. Z. BELLER'S.
Harpers Ferry, May II, 1872.
TTIRY French Starch Enamel, it saves Tine, La
Dor and Money, for sale by
c. z. BELLER.
Harpers Ferry, Nay y, 1872.
ERRING.-New Potomac and y. c. Herring
Just received by
May II, 1872. KEARSLEY & SHEERER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18
Tor County Assessor.

AIR. GALLAHER: Announce me as a Candi
w date for the County Assessorship Of Jeiler
sva County, NJ the ensuing election.
May II. 1872. THOMAS LOCK.
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Tor County Assessor.

Mrssus. GtLuAEEE: You will please announce
Mr.. CHARLES c. CONKLYN as a candidate for
the office Of Assessor for the County of Jefferson
subject 30 the decision of County Convention.
May Is, 1871. "MANY VOTERS"
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FOR SHERIFF.

NESSRS. GALLAHEE: You will please en-
' nouRce Mai G.. W. T. KEARSLEl for the
Office Of Sheriff It elected no one viii perform his
duty more promptly-as his business capacity is
well known in the County.
Mavl 1879
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18
FOR SHERIFF.

TTHE friends Of GEORGE W. EICHELDER-
GER will support him for the Sheriiialty at
the August elcction-subject to the action OF the
Counv Convention.
Mnr IL 1872 Shirt Conn.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18
Tor. County Assessor.

WE are authorized to announce Col. R. PRES
w TON CHEW as n candidate for the office
Of Couuty Assessor subject to county conven-
ton.
MAY =. 1879.
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Tor. County Assessor.

EnIroas or FeEE Pass: Announce JOHN
HEPLtNGER for the office Of Assessor for the
County Of jefferson. lie will make good officer.
Charlestown May 10, 1872.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18
Tor County Assessor.

u " NSQUITH, sr., is a candidate for the
II. office Of County Assessor, at the Election
under the New Constitudon-subjec 10 the action
Of a County Convention.
Nav Is 1872.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18
For County Assessor.

WE are authorized TO announce G.. NEWTON
w MOORE, as a candidate for the Assessor
ship Of Jefferson County.
May is, lS72.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18
FOR CIRCUIT CLERK

Nrssas. EprroRs: You will please announce
j. ED DUKE, rs a Candidate for the Office Of
Clerk of the Circuit Court Of jefferson County
subject to the action of the County Conservative
invention.
MANY VOTERS.
Charles;own, May II, 1872.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18
Prosecuting Attorney.

WE are authorized 70 announce WN. L. VIII
w son as a candidate for Prosecuting Attor-
nev-suhject 20 the action Of County Nominating
Convention. should one be held.
Nav Is, 1872.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18
1872. SPRIN 1877.
NEW GOODS.

WE respectfully invite the public to call and
w examine our late purchases Of merchandise
consisting Of Embroidered Grenadines, Black
Grenadines Plain and Striped Buff Shifting, White
PekG, Swiss Muslins, japanese silk, Dolly Warden
Calicoes, Lawns and Calicoes, Plain Black, Blue
Rose and Buff De LANES Black Alpaccas, Black
Lace Shawls, Lace Collars and Sleeves, Lace and
Cambria Edings and Insertings, great variety Of
Ruiilings, Plain, Bias, Scalloped and Plated
Flouncings, Scarfs, Bows, Ribbons Bcrsges, Tis-
sues, Kid Gloves, B,eachcd and Brown Cottons
Linens, Cottenades, Hosiery, and Parasols.
Gents Goods.
Black, Blue Grey, aFd Dahlia Cloths, Black
and Fancy Cassimcres, White md Fancy Mars,iles
Vestiug, White Linen Duck, Neck Ties, Gloves,
Suspenders, Socks sc.
QUEENSWARE and large stock Of GR0CE-
RES OF all kinds, all of which we offer at very
low prices for CASH or Country Produce.
KEARSLEY 4 SHEERER.
April %, 1871.
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Tro1. County Assessor.

WE are authorized to announce GEORGE F.
w COKDELL as a candidate for Assessorship
OF Jefferson County.
Nav II, l6T2.-ie.
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Public Sale
OF REAL ESTATE.

WILL be offered. at public auction, in front Of
w the Court House in Charlestown, jefferson
County, W. Va,
On Saturday, May Q5. 1872,
At II o'clock, 4. ", unless previously disposed
Of lot Of Land containing
81 ACRES
Lying on the East side Of the Shenandoah River,
in aforesaid County aad adjoining the lands Of
J. W. Walraven, Franklin Osburn and others
heing portion Of the original estate Of George
Backhouse, deceased. Any information desire
can be had Of J. W. Waraven az Kabletown.
TEBMS.--One-third Cash; balance in tw. .eousl
anpual payments Of one and two year Win in
tefest FROM date Of sale purchaser ,tvisg boEd.
with approved security.
G. r. .. BACKUS,
). y. WALRAYEX,
Nay II, ls72-3t.
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GROCERIES.

A RRIYAL Of Fresh Groceries at No. "a
"A Dried Peaches, \. o. Sugar. n. o. Molasses,
Nice Fresh Cheese, Soda and Water Crackers,
Maccaroni, Family Syrups Of all grades, Crushed,
CLARIFIED, Pulverized and Granulatcd Sogars.
Rice, Spices of every variety, Rabbits Celebrated
Washing Soap, Fancy Toilet Soap, Bottle Snuff,
Concentrated Lye, Fine G.. 2. Teas, Chewing To-
bacco, Smoking Tobacco, Queensware, Wooden
ware, WiIlowWare, &c, forsalc BY
April q, 1872. TRUSSELL d LUCAS.
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Prosecuting Attorney.

WE are authorized to announce J. VI. MASON
w for Prosecuting Attorney-suhject 10 a
County Convention.
May II, 1879.
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New Goods! New Goodsi
JOHN W. GRANTH.ANI
HAS OVER
$4,000 Worth Of Goods, all
Bought for Cash.

4 MONG them 900 yds. Calico ca 10 cts 900
"A yds at l2l5 cts. ! 100 yds. at from 10 II
cts. 81 pieces Dress Goods al less than cost, q
pieces Black Alpaca, GO pieces Brown aud Bicached
Cotton. and Wamsutta at % cts. an low down 7J
pieces Cassimercs, Satinets. TwoCds and Kentucky
Jeans, pieces Canvass and Linen Drills, II piccch
Cottonadc pieces Double and TWist Coit0nade,
90 loopskirt at quarter their cost II dez Clarks
and other Spool Cot,ons, 500 pairs Lslo Thread
Gloves. any quantity Ladies' Hose, Gents Half
Hose, Pins and Needles I cts. Note Paper cts
and every notion YOU can think o. 800 Mems and
Boys Hats very low, over 200 pairs Mems, Boys,
Youths, Ladies, Misses and Childrcn's Boots and
Shoes. many at les than Cost. Z doz. Kid Gloves
from - cts. 20 81, silk, Cotton, Swiss and l.. G.
Hamlkerchieis, Swiss Musns, Camblics, pieces
Berege, Colorcd and Paper Cambrics. Bed Ticks.
Linen Towels, 10 pieces Crash, doz. halmorat
skirts az half cost, IS pieces Red, Gray, Blue and
White flannels.
Glass, Wooden, Hardware
and Groceries.
doz. Goblets at Sl.i0 FER d0z. Lamps, Chin
neys, Burners ald Wicks, best Coffee % cts best
Brown Sugar in the country for l2i5 cts. good
Brown Sugar 10 ets. Crushed Sugar 1875 cts. Rice.
all kinds Of Spices, Pine Salt, Bacon shouiderss
and Sides 10 cls. Canvas Hams lG5I cts.
Large stock Of Hardware. such as 10 doz. Pock.
et-knives, Knives and Forks Shoyels, Spades,
Axes and lelyes, Garden and Corn Hoes, Rakes,
Forks. Fork and Shovel Handles, Builders Hard
ware. % kegs Nails. and 300 other things. Cedar
and Willow Ware, QuoensWare, Drug and Medi-
ciues Agent for the sale Of Bells, james. Ayers.
Stonebrskor's and Pharncy's Medicines Fish and
Lubricating Oils, Linseed OIL and White Lead
TIMBER in Oil, Dyes for Coloring Wooden Goods,
y. o. MOlasses, three kinds Of Syrups, Coal Oil,
best Cider Vinegar % cts. Trace Chains and very
many other goods. Al Of which will be sod az
astonishingly low prices, 30 close. All con be &C
commOdated with Goods as low can be bought
apywhere-many things much lower. No neces
uHHr 60 faNIaa. f..a. NO..
termlned 10 sell. JOHN W. GRANTHAH.
Mddlewsy, April -, 1871
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18

ARCTIC SODA WArEn.-As is customary
with him, Mr w. $. Mason Las extended us
an Invitation 90 partake Of Soda Water at his
Fountain, which has just been put in position
for Dispensing the delicious beverage The
very name Arctic conveys a refreshing in
.ucnce.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18
y. ROSIE * BRO.

JTAVE now open for inspection magnificent
stock of Spring and summer Dry Goods.
Ladies and Gentlemeu's Furnishing Goods, Cloth
inn Roots Shines &c The
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18
ZOE COUNTY CLERK.

WE are authorized 20 announce THOMAS A..
w MOORE rs a candidate for the County
Court Clerkship, at the election in August next.
NAY II, lsI2E
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18

TU CANVAS 0PESEp.-C1..e % number Of
Caud.la,cs and their friends hal asocial gath
ering 40 "DI,ows Spring. on tho East side
of tho Shenandoah river, on Saturday last-a
sort Of preliminary 90 a m7re extensive Barbe-
cue 20 De held in the course o. a few weeks
We have heard some good things among the
many amusing episodes Of the late occasion,
which We f1rbear % repeat ius. here.
Listen o. The refrain of q Sm.thhed youth
Molly had a little lamb,
She kept DO in Che garden.
And every time itblsated blhi
Nc shook il "Uoliy Warden
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-18
SPRING GOODS AT THE
Nippon Store.

WE are now receiving our NEW GOODS,
w selected via care, and offered at prices
that must be satisfactory to all. We offer large
lot of DRY GOODS,
Boots, Shoes and Hats,
Especial Bargains,) also, = line lot Of GROCE-
RES, FRUITS, etc, at very lew prices. We
must remind our customers that zee need money %
carry On business, and hope those owing us will
require no further reminder.
E5-N. B.-Iereafter al delinquent accounts
must be promptly paid on The first Of July, and
the fret Of January. Thankful FOR past patron
ago, we solicit a continuance Of the same.
=. W BERRY co.
Rippon, April 20, lsT2-Gt
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shoc-AIaking * NIcndinr.

VIZ gndeFs!Cae- Z conducting the Sboe-Aak.
i ing busiBea At his residence on Wa,er -,
adjoining tie dse.ling Of alr. Thos. h. Wels..,
and viii he pleased to execute faithfully and
promptly such work as may be entrusted T. bj,s
Special attention given 70 the RFpAIhING 80
Boots and Shoes. Charges reasonail~.
April 20, lsl-. ROBERT HUHSfCKER
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SMASH UP.-A horse, hitclei 70 carriage
Of Mr Joseph A. Eaum, on Monday afternoon
ran Or upsettirs and considerably damaging
the vehicle The driver, colored boy-tbe
only person in the csrriage-Was thrown out
Due 40. injured
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Tor County Assessor.
AIR. B. W. COOKE will be supported by
NJ MANY VOTERS.
May Il, 1872.
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WELLS.

TEyHE undersigned would announce 70 the public
that he is prepared to Drill from the bottom
ofWclls tina thave failed, or 10 Drill NEW WELLS
at the shortest notice and on the most reasonable
terms Address A. l.. MILLER.
April Is, lS72-3m. At Winchester, Va.