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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-16
Services Appreciated.


We append communication from cltlzeps
Of Kapawha County recognizing eminent ser
vice rendered by Z. Willis Wilson, Esq, Sen
ator from this district;
CHARLESTON, March l, 1872.
E. Willis Wilson, Esq,
Of the Senate of West Va;
Dear Sir:
The undersigned citizens Of the county OF
Kanawha. beg leave 70 tender you our cordial
thanks for your able and successful effort 10
defeat House Bill No 253, entitled, = Bill
in relation to the con- pleiion of the Water
Line from Richmond to the Ohio River"
The remarkable structure Of the bill, with Its
singular aud ambiguous provisions, aroused
the fears of many Of our citizens who, on eX-
animation If the same became satisfied that
more was intended than appeared upon its
face. All are aware that tie Ja;nes river and
kauawha Company is lOwcrleSs To effect a
through communication with the West, and
equally 50 10 improve the navigation OF the
Great KanawLa While the people 81 the en-
tire State are indirectly interested in tls work,
those of the Great Kauawha valley are 30 IN
tinately concerned in it that they watch with
wei founded jealousy any legislation that
seeks to re-inve>i au irresponsible corporation
with the ,a.ual le franchises Of the kaaawha
Board
We regard this " Through Water Line Il
work Of such national Importance as to war
rant the belief that the general Government
cannot much longer di,res4r! the growing
wants Of the y nth Western States but that
il will appropriate al an early day sum Sut-
fyieut to construct liue commensurate with
the immense traffic which is certain 10 How
upon it.
In giving expression Of our appreciation OF
the zeal and ability displayed by You in urging
these views before the Senate We are not un-
mindful of the valuable services rendered with
equal al in the same objection toy MessrS
Scott. OF Ritchie, Morrison. Of DraNton, Gun
uiugham, Of Hancock. and other distinguished
Senators who Cooperate with YOU.
In conclusion. We DO not hesitate To- say that
your action and that Of the other Senators
who arrayej themselves against the bill in
question. is mos; cordially approved 10y more
than four-GfthS Of the people Of the Great
Eluawha valley.
We aic, very respectfully.
Your fI!ciI-, &c,
j. r. HALE,
aui - others.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-16
MARRIED.

In Wiiliamsport, Maryland, on Wednesday
morning. the 9th instant, at the residence of the
brides father by the Rev. G G.. Smith. WM. b.
DOWNEI of Leesburg, Va, to Ms. KATE
MOODY, OF tn fo,Iacr place.
Near FRYING Pan Church at the residence Of
tie brides mother, Ca the 2Sth of Feb. 1872. by
Rev. l.. q. Nixon, Mr. GEORGEW. SHRY0CK,
Of Loudoun, to Miss LAYENlA N. SKINNER OF
Fairfax County, Va.
At the residence ofW. D. yesterday. near Lees
burg, on the 18th inst, by Rev. J. w. Lupton, Mr.
JAMES F. RINK Err aud Miss SUSAN >, daugh-
ser OF the late Asa jackson, all OF Leesburg.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-16

THE CHARTER ELEcrIoN.-As will be seen
by announcements in this paper the friends Of
number Of gentlemen qualified for the re-
spectiye positions to be filled are speaking out
aad making suggestions. It is sincerely hop
Cd for the prosperity Of the community that
wise counse,s will prevail in the selection Of
Corporate authorities The approaching cleo
ton is pregnant Of good or evil for our future.
BE wise. llgr.l.re.
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Life Assurance.

Prompt settlements axe most excellent re-
concentrations ia Insurance matters On
"Wednesday JAS, we lads visit from BLACK
uraS uCaHZ- Esq, Of MartiusJurg, General
Agent fes Yves, Virginia Of the Equitable
Life Assurance Society Of the United States.
on DIS way to sLlpherls;owu 20 settle VITA
Mrs. James S. Markell IN tie sum Of S5.027.-
17-amouu. Of policy, Nc on life Of her Lus-
band recently deceased. The prompt rccogai-
ton aud payment o. tho claims against the
Equitable eutite it fairly TO its uswe and
reputation. Mr. j. 3D. Duke, Of this town.
is the Agent for this County.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-16

Ata meeting of,le Board on Tuesday last
q coed deal Of business was transacted, but we
are unable TO give fun report o. proceedings
Resolutions upon tie death Of Mr.. Samuel
Knott. Iaie member Of tie Board, were adopt
cd. The vacancy occlsi5l-l jy the demise Of
5Ir Knott was G.'ei by ,he appointment of
Mr.. =. p. a. Eut,er Of Slepheyistouo. Sc
veral applications, with petitions aud recon-
meudati9as. were presented in bebaliof caudi-
dates for the vacant chair. The vote resulted I.
For Nr. Entler, AIessrs. HAaes, Kern, FuIk
and Sporcc',er-s For Nr. W. B. Daniels
Nessrs Kabla aad EamsJurg-2.
A Tax Of so cents was imposed up7a Dogs
Thomas Yves. and G. G.. Li;te,ou were app
pointed Road Surveyors Of osaou asi Charles
town Townships respectively
Tie voting place Of Averu Township IS
restored % Mll'eway.
Thsuezt meeting Of the G.ari win be on
tle c,l % April
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-16
The Valley Railroad.

We are informed that the board of directors
Of the Valley Railroad Company, which YVES
in session in this city orseyerll days las, weeL,
and which adjourned on Thursday, transacted
a large amount Of business. The public will
be pleased to learn that the chief engineer was
directed to contract promptly for the coustruc-
dJu Of the road between Harrisonburg and
Stauutou twenT-six miles, and at as carly a
period as possible % LEI the contracts for the
heavy sections south Of Staunton. With the
opening spring the work viii be earnestly com
meuced, aud under the auspices of those who
have the enterprise in charge, tits believed viii
represented to a successful termination in al
tri-5 period
kappears from. the report Of the President,
Robert Garrett, Esq, that great success has
been achieved in adjusting those difficult ques-
tious ont Of which much litigation often arises
connected with land damages The right of
way or f1rty-two miles has already been Sc
cured jy contracts, aud on the most reasonable
terms James T. Randolph, Esq, well known
for his skill in his profession, was appointed
chief engineer, and Msssrs. Slsloy aud Bum
glrdaer Of S,sunt5n, counsel for the company
Baltimore SUM-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-16
ELECTION NOTICE.
JEFFERSON County, GO

Charlcstown Township, set
PURSUANT 20 an act of the General Assembly
Of West Virginia, entitled "An Act to Amend
and Re-Euact the Charter OF the town Of Charles
town, in the County of Jefferson" passed Februa-
nv 24th 1872, we the subscribers, Justices of the
peace for the County and Township aforesaid do
appoint the following persons Inspectors Of an
election of a Mayor, Recorder aud SIX Councilman,
under said Act, viz:
George w. T. Rearslcy, John z. Hilbert and
Charles G. johnson to be Inspectors of Election
in the First Ward OF said town, the voting place
to be at the Hicdwhol or Holl property, in said
Ward.
William T. Lippitt, Andrew z. Kennedy and
David Howell to be Inspectors Of the Election in
the Second Ward of said town, the voting place
to be at the School House near the Methodist
Church in said town.
Jas Law Ho0f William J.. Wilson and Joseph
Starry. TO be Inspectors Of the election in the
Third Ward in said town.
The Election 10 be held on MONDAY, the
25th DAY OF MARCH, 1872.
Given under our hands this 4th DAY Of March,
1872. EDW'D L. COOKE.
HIRAM O'BANNON,
March Q, 1872. Justices
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Baltimore Conference or ~. Z. Church,
South

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ZION 90 os ''Nea' ".s 'e',I'e' 90 " special COM
m'''ee OF a" 'a9H'ry. consisting q trvs
Norya. Wilson, John Laaas,reet and ". 5
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-16
Lecture on china.

Rev. Mr. Converse. pastor Of tie Presbyte-
rau Church at Woodstock, and late Missionary
20 China, delivered Lecture ia the Presbyte-
riau Church, Of tins town, on Monday evening
last We regretted our inability to attend.
but learn from those who heard Mr. Converse,
tLat he gave e very instructive and entertain
ing address on the social habits and reIi sious
customs of the " Ecathen Chince."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-16

EDrrons FnrE PBESs; We suggest Mr.. W 81. l..
WILSON 10 the voters of the 3ri Ward as one BY
intelligence. energy, prudence. &c. emineuty NJ
led for a legislative officer. lie enjoys the comb
dence of The entire community, and, we tnlnS "l.t
receive Am almost unanimous vote Of his Ward for
an. Council. N5rEls or 80 W AE9.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-16
The Old Family Journal.
M,ncB, 9Th, 1877.

MtRcB, 9Th, ls72.
MrssEs. EnIroes oF FREE PREss
viii YOU please announce Maj JAS LAW.
HOOFF for The Mayoralty OF Charlcstown. lie
h Gentleman Who possesses the essential QualiE-
rati6ns for the honorable position, and viii make
an excellent officer. lie would perform an the
duties of the responsible station with impartahy,
f,arlesslv and with a single objeet-the welfare
of the community. Ii be viii consent TO the use
of his name he viii receive hearty support u" ca
1bs voters of the Third Ward, and, believe, be
equally acceptable % the citizens Of the other
Wards TnED WAL2.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-16

poE.-D e. Lucas, Esq, CT this Coyuty
having been invited by the Lyceum Of Mar
t.usburg 20 address them on Friday evening
Of this week, consented to rsll an original
Poem. Having ourselves had the pleasure Of
perus.ng Mr. Lucas production" The Ro-
man Nazrcue I've eau safely attcS; to a
charmed audience at Martiusburg.
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DISSOLUTION.

"a Office IS hereby given that the Co-Partner-
y ship existing between the undersigned, was
dissolved by mutual consent on the 23d day of
January, 1872. The business will be continued
by c. II. Mcknight, in whose hands the Books and
Accounts will remain for settlement till the first
day Of April next, when those remaining unsettled
will be put into the hands Of an officer for collec
ton. C. II. MCKNIGHT.
JOHN MCKNIGHT,
II. W. MCKNIGHT.
P. S.-We the retiring members of the above
firm, take pleasure in recommending the present
proprietor to the confidence and patronage Of the
Public. JOHN MCKNIGHT,
March 9, ls72.-3t. IL. W. MCKNIGHT.
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NOTICE.
wiScarsps, yvo'SA.

NIAclEsTEs, ffgfsNfA.
February e, 1879.
" OTiCE il hereby ciTcu tlst viii apply 10
= the Circuit Cou.t 81 jefferson, Coeity West
Virginia on The 9.h &; Anil, ls72 being ihe first
day Of the next t,fm 81 fhs coui O fer an order,
authorizing ard requiring :. HOWELL BROWN,
Esq, guardian 81 fAnHj j.. AID J-hh y. McFar-
land, q pay "gcr sH1 d yci T. me. a. the Guar
dian IS fAss pes .Bs. ~ tn state 81 Virginia, all
personal pF.peiiy. and mpnry IN lis hands be-
longing - them. a. - aa fri5e ne as such for
eign Guaftiaa 8. sgr it'r. grcevrr AID receive all
money and pefs"rai prnpffiy belonging 20 them,
including ihe rent o. l.rr ;cs! rs,aie, and to re-
move tue same - he Stat. Of Virginia, where
laid infants fczidc.
Wy. /. CLARKE,
March lSI2-lt. Gaofdi0p.
DAKkH's CHOCOLATE, bet 10 49,. Tor sale
ID iya ~ i. KOS Lucas.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-16
March IS72

Ma. GALLAuEa-Dear Sir;
Announce JOSEPH TRAPNELL, Esq. for the
Council al the coming election. use ms name
without consulting him upon the subject but hope
80 d, lf ma decline ta receive the support Ol bis
friends Ion a seat a, che Municipal Board.
(OTGBs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-16

\ preparation so widely and favorably known
as Halls Vegetable Sicilan Hair Remover, need,
few words Of praise from US. This compound has
won its way to The highest favor in the public mind;
and mulGtades, who have vainly used other rene
dies for the restoration Of their hair have on try
ing the Sicilian Remover, been made glad by the
speedy restoration Of their gray hair to its natural
color, and the thin locks thickened up, as in the
days Of early youth. Il also prevents the hair
falling out, makes it soft and glossy, and is alto
gether th' best preparation for its intended pur-
poses before the public PiH,Jlrg Chronicle.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-16

The Wheeling htoHgmcr is Tor tie one
term principle, ana consequently opposes the
rcuoa.iaatjou Of General Grant. 1t expresses
fears IN case of bis denomination, Of a division
among ,Ae Republicans, aud lis probable
defeat.
We are fer tic one term principle too, and
have some roreJordings that General Grant is
ia favor Of IL also, and therefore expect him
90 decline denomination. That will flank an
lis eucmies.-PUtTSjUg Times Reps
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-16

A NICE AlrIcLE.-On Wednesday Dir. ".
Rowe. Of the Shenandoah City Mills at Har-
Per's Ferry, sent us sack Of Corn Meal ofcx-
ce,eut quality, for which he has our hearty
thanks. This being specimen O{ tie work
performed az those Mills, we recommend them.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-16

Nlailcet1M II, t@.Nl 70 =. zee,
NEssRs. GALLAuEE-Mr. J. +. DUkEuiil make
a capital Recorder. His thorough knowledge 90
Book Keeping and the facility with which Pee mar
dies the pen especially &c him Cor It's oneroa' do
ties. NJ elected he would perform the functions o.
MANY NOrEBs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-16

In three States Of the South the negroes
ogtnumber the whites by large impurities
To- Mississippi the majority is Gl,2O5; in Lou
.s.aua, :, li5 and Ia South Carolina l26, III.
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The " Best Talent . called for.

Jefferson County Is represented at every
point Of The compass by competent engineers,
aud whilst enriching other sections has not
impoverished herself, for we have more Of the
same surt.s
By the appended correspondence it will be
seen that Henry B. Baylor, graduate Of the
Y. NJ. l.. Of last year, son OF Col. R. W. Bay
Tor. oftbis County, in the estimation. of Gener-
al Saith ills the requisitiou Of General Rosser
for tie best talent Tor service III the Eusi-
neer corps" Col Baylor has one other son
pursuing tue profession Of civil engineering
holding position in the Corps Of the Pitts
burg and Chicago R. R. \ young Baylor
reporting for duty away out there in Dakota,
viii awaken memories that, perhaps, Gen.
RJsscr has been letting sleep for few years
past. But to the correspondence
DAElrA DIyISI9N, ENG'R DEPT.
FAgGo, DAErrA Feb. 10, -
GeaI T. T. Sniti, Sapi Ia. Military h
ytluic;
My DEAR GEx'L.-Desirous Of securing the
best talent for service in the Engineer Corps
of this Cmpauy, | have determined 90 call
upon several Of the leading Colleges Of the
country % select such material no the young
men under their charge as will best meet the
r qsi-emeuts Of our service, and send them
OFT TO me for The spring campaign. have
cal .d Upon Washington College at your place
for one, and now m0st respectfully call upon
yuu % send Lc one young man from the y.
". J., whom You can recommend Of sound
constitution and morals proficient in engineer
iu1, and viii give him position at salary
from 500 10 Sl25 per mouth, including
board.
Yours, most truly.
Tuns. L. EoSSER,
Division Engineer.
2. ST. enclose You free ticke; from St
Pau, 90 MJoseLyad, Dakota.
SUPPLEMENTARY OrgICE. Y. NJ. J.,
LEXINGTON, Va, Mar. 4, -.
Co.. e. % Eal}or, Summit Point JfcrSoR
Camta lF. ia:
Nj DEAR Coll have offered 10 Henry
an appointment on the Northern Pacific Rail-
road, and he sends You TO day a copy Of a let
ter have Just received from Gen. Rossyr on
the subject,
Tie offer is so good a one that have adj
v.sel him Co take i, He is well posted IN the
course, has been studying well all the year,
is steady and Industrious, aud have no doubt
viii make bis muk. Gen l;oSser has sent
him a free transportation ticket from ST. Paul.
Minnesota. TO his position, thlt he will on y
need travelling expenses % 81. Paul.
As soon as Henry hears from you he Viii
start, should ycu approve bis step, which Z
lave no CyGltyuU viii.
Iumaiu, very truly. your friend,
FRANCES H. SMITH.
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LOOK Our We understand some we'll
dressed men protesting 20 be Claim Agents,
are peramJuhtas the country and flcLing
from the uaw3y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-16

WYE have received direct from the Factory five
w cases Of Mems Boots. and we ask the a;ten-
don ofbuyers to these goods. They are ueuuiac-
turcd from the best material and warranted equal
to any made in the county and brtlittle more than
half the price of such goods. Call and see the
" Premium Boots" with wire quilted soles, for
sale by
Dec. 9, 1871. HOW ELL BhO.
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Notice.

PARTIES who owe bills at our Store, are re-
ouestcd to settle at once We need money
and these accounts must be paid.
Dec. ., 1871. HOW ELLA BhO.
A IL the School Books used BIZ our Schools on
4 hand-anv Book wanted, not in stock, will
be furnished at short notice at Publishers prices.
Sept. 80. 1871. W. :. MASON.
VUST PUBLISHED-''W Women. or Chronicles
81 of the late War;"-Sequel to "Thc lIolcombs,"
bv Miss NJ. T. Magill. Encourage Home litera-
ture For Sale at w. 5. MASON'S.
HOOFF'S Celebrated Extract Malt-fresh in
4 voice just arrived. W. 5. MASON.
DROMO Chlorolum-the most powerful disin-
fectant known ". :. MASON.
NFASON'S White Oil prepared with greatcare
WI and warranted in all cases where Lniments
are required inferior to meme. Prepared and for
sale only by W. ;. MASON.
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CblrIe.l5uD. March n. 50.

Afrssrs. GNtturs: Mr.. BENJAMIN TOM
LINSON was am excellent Trustee In Che days OF
wore. and the Second Ward Will honor lisei, or
.r.,t;o.- Ell. d, the Council under cur new char
go CTEES.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-16
WANTED.

ONE THOUSAND TONS OF BUTTER,
Y pNE MILLION DOZEN OF EGGS. Come
one, Come all.
DAUM leads the North American Empire in
HI the way OF cheap Groceries. Remember the
place opposite Bank Of Charlestown, where they
always have plenty of money which they loan out
to any one who wishes TO buy Groceries from
Jan. 20, 1872 RAUM.
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REMOVED.

WYE have removed our Hardware from Main
w street to our Ware House in the rear OF
Court House Have now our Hardware, Agricul-
turaI Implements and Machinery, Timing Estab-
lishment. Seeds, Guano, DC, &c, and indeed eve
rything farmer wants, all in the same building.
Feb. %, 1872. MCCURDN Dc DUKE.
! ANDRETirS Fresh and Genuine Garden
/ Seeds for sale by McCURDl DUKE.
(NSTERN Pemps and Cement, Cor sale by
< McCURDH DUKE.
TENN Roofing, Spovting, and Special attention
/ paid to Repairing Tnware.
McCURDY & DUKE.
A y additional supply of Hardware and other
" goods in our line just arriving and for sale
low. NcCURDl G DUKE.
February 24 1872
XNANTED.-Dri Apples, Peaches and Cher
w ries, Beeswax, Tallow, Beans, Butter, Eggs,
Country-made Soap, Cotton RagsaGd Bacon.
Jan. 20, lS72. KBARSLEl L SHEERER.
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II is said that Senators Conkling and Morton
after a debate with Carl Schurz, look as il they
had been iOOling with a threshing machine.
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"BELLE-VIEw" FOR SALE.

I OFFER for sale, privately, about 16O Acres
I of my farm known as " Belle-View, including
all the Improvements, consisting of large Stuc-
coed Stone Dwelling, containing seven Rooms and
a good Cellar; a good Barn,-erected in 1860
Grauaries, Corn Houses, Ice House, and all neces-
sary Out-Buiidings; also a good Cistern ut the
house and Well ofexcellent water near the house.
There is a ine young Orchard, four years old, on
the place All fencing is new-between two and
three hundred panels Of new plank fence, oak
boards and locust posts, besides some seventy rods
of stone fencing. The farm is divided into seyen
fields, all watered by Evett's Run-a neyer-iailing
stream that flows through the farm.
The farm and Improvement are situated on the
Harper's Ferry aud Smithfeld Turnpike, about
two miles from the Depot of the Winchester and
Potomac Branch of the B. 4 o. r. r., in Charles
town-the county-seat of Jefferson County, VIVA.
and a half mile from Cameron's Station on the
same road. Having been farmed for the last l6
years by one Of the best farmers in the county, the
land is in thorough producing order. Terms made
known un application. Possession given, II sold,
April ist, 1872.
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0NlNA !
IS THE w ORD.
Message md Greeting
faCi
s.. NJ. TINIIEEisLA hE'S,
.NETROPOLIT.4N.
Old FO0yiSnn

OlCi Il o2 y lSIll
And monopoly relief from The pronigate credit
system and high prices that was burdensome be-
yond endurance embarrassing, as IL did: the rich,
and making the poor. poor indeed Dir. L. Is.
Rouss of New York CITY. consented a. become our
buyer and hacker, thus giving Us an advantage In
buying alone OF at least Is per cent. But this was
not all. We determined 10 split the old usnrious
prices exacted by merchants let the people enjoy
the advantages we possessed IN bcying ana give
them half the profits they had been paying TO 9th
ers. This course decided upon iii not at all sur
prisng that our store was crowded dav after day,
and our business established itself success. AZ
first we felt sadly the lack OF knowledge OF stock
10 meet the wants Of the people. But selling, As
we did for cash. and throwing our sales over every
week our stock soon commenced growing aud our
business increasing, till today our stock Is the
largest and embraces some of the finest goodsever
brought To ChaTlestown-many OF them cheaper
than Baltimore wholesale prices. Here's the FOLLY
and improperly of sending to the eastern cities
for goods. To encourage home industry should
be the duty of every good citizen. We. have not
only "weathered the storm, but have steadily
advanced our business.
Thus inspired BY your favor and patronage ia
the past. we will in the future endeayor 10 spread
still farther the name and fame OF the place where
the most goods can be had for the least money
We give the following aspeeimen OF our prices
Clark's machine thread, l5 cents per Dozen OF 4
for % cents Bastng thread, and cents Linen
towels, 3 for Is cents Crash, 6A cents; Ladies
shoulder shawls 80 cents; Corsets, 10 cents; Plaid
linsey, l2Is cents; Domestic ginghams, 10 cents
Bed-ticking. l2ll cents; Blankets, large and hea
w, for $3.50 per pair; Knit hoods, for ladies and
children, % cents; Gloves, 10 cents; Hose, 10
cents; Mems hose, pair for Is cents; Paper col
lars, 10 cents per box; Buttons conts per gross:
But why enumerate since every article we sell will
tell a tale far more potent than anything that can
be said by US.
Special attention Of "Lovers Of the Weed
that we have on hand few choice brands 'ot
Chewing Tobacco, ("Grayely, 4c.," at low ig-
ures Any of our customers, or the rest Of man
kind. in want Of that now indispensable article
SEWING MACHINE, can be iurpished with the
Singer improved, the acknowledged King of them
all, at manufacturers prices. Specimen Machine
and Work always on hand. New Goods constant
Is arriving. Country produce taken in exchange
and of course sold without profit
SETH N. TIMBERLAkE.
GEORGE w. TAYLOR,
c. +. TMBERLARE, Saiesmen'
r. T.. TIaBERL4KE,
J.. l.. SADLER.
Having permanently located at the "Metropoli-
tan" would respectfully ask my friends and ac-
quaintances 10 give me call, assuring them that
they can buy better goods at lower prices than at
any other store IN Charlestown.
L. J.. SADLER.