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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-15
METROPOLITAN
SAPPINGTON HOTEL,
CharlestOWm, Jefferson co. w. Va

HAVING leased the Sappington Hotel for a
term Of years. AMI having re-turnished 1t
handsomely from Basement to Attic. will open 1t
for the accommodation of the public on the lstday
of October. .
The TABLE viii be beautifully supplied with
all the luxuries and substantals that the City and
Country markets afford.
The BAR will be supplied with only Choice Lii
quors.
None but polite and attentive Servants will be
employed, and nothing shall be left undone that
will Contribute to the comfort and pleasure Of
guests.
The STABLES commodious and will be attend
ed bv an experienced Ostler.
A PORTER will attend all the trains to conduct
visitors to the Hotel and to transport baggage, &c.
DIR. j. JOHNSON,
Late of Washington County, Nd.
September 2S, 1872.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-15

CHINA, GLASS,
$4,000 Pounds Bacon.

WE have on hand and for sale $4,000 lbs,
w prime Bacon Of our own feeding and curing.
Hams, Shoulders and Sides at prices to suit the
times. either for cash or in exchange for Produce.
HILLEARY, WILSON L JOHNSON,
Summit Point.
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NOTICE.

TNHE Mercantile business heretofore conducted
by Kcarsley & Sheerer will hereafter be con
Quoted at the same place of business by the under
signed. Thankful for the liberal patronage here
totore extended 10 the old firm, respectfully ask
a continuance of the same. shall keep general
assortment of Merchandise at the very lowest
prices. Terms Cash or Country Produce.
Jan. 25, 1873. ". e. SHEERER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-15

WHCOX & GIBBS Sewing Machine is silent
w simple, rapid, durable, breaks no needles
and skips no stitches, always in order. This Ma
chine doubles and twists the thread sewing tn %
thread seam from one spool, the strongest and
most elastic seam in the world when properl-, made
RefersHees.-M Misses Wares, Mrs. Frank Gsllaber
and Miss Leah O'BannOn. Sold upon AZ reasona.
bic terms as any other machine cor. oany. by
W. c. SHEERER,
Mar l, 1873. AGENT
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-15

THr JAu.-The brick work Of the addition
ordered % the new Jail is under way aud pro
crossing rapidly. The eiifoe bids fair to be
very handsome, and when completed we shall
take occasion to notice at length
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-15

R.-As viii be seen from advertise
ment. the next annual meeting Of the stock
holders ofthe S. Y. r. R. will be held at Front
Roral. on tbs s.h day Of April 1eEt.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-15
Notice.

WE have our accounts ready for settlement
w All indebted to Us are requested 20 call and
settle before the 18th instant after that date the
unsettled accounts will be handed 10 Messrs White
d Trapnell for collection.
March s, ls73-3t. McCURDN h DUnE.
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WANTED.

NJ f win give energetic men and women BU-
w SINESS that will Pay from 81 10 IS per
day, can be pursued in your own neighbrhood,
and Is strictly honorable. Particulars free, OF
samples that will enable you 10 60 to work at once
will be sent on receipt Of two three cent stamps
Address J. LATHAM 4 CO.,
292 Washington ST., Boston, Mass.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-15

MopE FAyops.-James w. Shirley, Esq
win please accept our thanks for newspaper
aud documents from the Capital
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-15
w. c. SHEERER.

DOASTED Rio Coffee in pound papers; Java.
X Laguyra, and Rio Coffee, n. o. Sugar and
Molasses; Crushed Powdered, Coffee and Grann'
lated Sugars at lowest cash prices always for sale
by W. EB1.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-15

On Wednesday Mr. George S. Boutwell,,
Secretary Of the Treasury, was elected United
States Senator from Massachusetts,, in place Of
Beory Wilson, promoted
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-15
LAST NOTICE.

WE hereby notify all persons who are owing
w US, either by note or otherwise, that unless
they call and settle their accounts in a very short
time we will place their accounts in the hands OF
an Officer for collection.
HILLARY, WILSON & JOHNSON,
Summit po.t.
jan 25, ls73-3m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-15
Fresh Groceries.

7 HAVE just received a full and generalstock Of
Fresh Family Groceries. Also Queens, Glass,
Stone and Wood Ware, and will sell tor Cash or
Produce at the very lowest prices. Cal and ex-
anime for Yourselves. W. EBl.
HERRING and Mackerel, White Beans Dried
Peaches and Apples, Cucumber Pickles,
Chow Chow, Brandy Peaches. Green Corn, Fresh
Tomatoes and Tomato Catsup for sale BY
November 2, 1872. W. EBN.
I AMPS and Chimneys-all kinds; Brooms,
i Buckets, Measures, Tubs and Churns; Ham
per and Market Baskets for saleby W. EBY.
Is ". EBY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-15

gentleman. "s4.,ll farmer '' ,-' 0'1'-
e Who pays iaoasa'i -'.."Ts % year
--"-.ss '--- Oh, easy %. ACRES"
sailed as 90 s''- '.--@. say '' is '..N,..-'
me county .-
%. -. .
-' appreciates me ',.'' 81 ...'., ~
-'--''.a5 l"se.' '-.'l'' '-,'''' --"
lie 90 see DIS county --' az ',-i '.7
e-.-t and NJ E Davenport ESQ. is the
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-15

REuGIoUs.- Rev Mr. McElroy, the Church
of God, will preach al Lee Hall, in Charles
town, on Thursday nigLtneXt at o'clock.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-15
TO BUY CHEAP
Spring Of 1873.

In anticipation of an active business season we
desire closing out much of our present stock
OF goods at prices far below the general market
price. In making this announcement we have
considered the sacrifice and are willing at no lit
tie cost to make room for the auction bargains
l. IL LII ANNA nth the
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-15

LIST received by W. s Mason another supply
- Of Genuine London Porter. Would especial
" recommend it TO weak and delicate females.
tERKE's Pure Grape Wincs, Of the vintage Of
" lS6s, at AASON'S Drug Store.
DEF Wine and Iron Would call the atten-
} ton sf Physicians 20 this preparation, esPe-
ciallv adapted to weak and delicate children.
". $. MASON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-15
WOOLEN GOODS.

L HAVE On hand a full stock OF Jobe & Som:
/ Superior fulled and plaid Linseys, Tweeds,
Yarns and Flannels. ...
Sept. 81, 1872. JOHN w. GRANTHAM.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-15
To the Ladies.

HAYING accepted the Agency for the Butter
lex Cos Patterns for this portion Of the
County, | shall keep a general assortment on
hand at New FORK prices. Send and get Cata-
logte. W. c. SHLERER.
March l. 1873
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-15
WANTED!

TINE Farmers to know that during Harvest and
other seasons, will look after all Machinery
repaired Ok me-
Tie Farmers to know that | am doing General
Line ofBLACKSMITHlNG on satisfactory terms.
Wanted, in exchange for work, Ton OF Ola
Wrought lron-Old Tyre preiSJred.
Also, Bacon ann Flour.
Wanted, = and inch Plank-good quality.
Wanted, good Wagon aker-a single man
preferred.
No Farmers will save time, trouble and ex-
pense, by consulting Regular Machinist Before
they have valuable machines repaired.
Na- Shop on corner Of Congress and Lawrence
streets. fola stand OF Hiram O'Bannon.)
j. HENRY holland,
Nav is. Is72-tC Machinest.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-15

AccurrArrE PREsENT.-The new firm Of
Duke * Gallaher-la,e McCurdy & Duke-iu
presenting the better-half" Of our senior
with heavy block tin Coffee Pot-handsome,
almost as silycr-has favored the whole. " Old
Family It is a fair specimen Of The elegant
tinware manufactured at their establishment.
E5s Ga Tuesday last, we are informed the
ferry boat at Cls,lemans Ferry containing at
the time a stage coach and several lady passen-
gers. broke from its moorings, and was carried
about mile down the river before it could be
lndcd Spirit
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-15
To IIousekeepcrs.

We understand That Nessrs Duke & Gala
her have taken contract and are now having
made up az .lair Tuning establishment, lot
ofhc TItou Wasb-B.lers-an article which
is said 90 De superior % anything heretofore
introduced te- masking wlshiu, elsy-for IA
cG;aaos Che c,eaoan-of clothes, ecouonjzins
time, labor and tie', besides greatly lessening
che d" wear and tear iac.iea, 90 the OLD meth
Oh Ifths boiler proves 90 DE- what Is claimed
nr It, iousssserers will fad it an iudjspeusa-
b,e artis'e and its omIl ymeut win soon be-
come o'mos. uriverssl-tic cost being tridng
especially waenj ,- great utility is considered
THE LtrEyzE Bui.-Ne have seen an init
nation i1 some of our yN.hauges that the Ii
qulr ff-ers. B,l wHicb contains some very
stringent provisions. a'raly pissed by the
Senate Of West Virginia. viii probably be de-
fssted by tae House Of Delegates whercupon
tle dsle-. ,a Che arIcrt" are somewhat iu-
spirited Un Their isl-s CT the
action Of tie County Court which, it
is generally hoped may somewhat
c1-,aH ri- number ~ places of s1,r have not
been di,Ps.'ri a',o-,,ler-,bolgh toe loose full
filing Of the obligations Of those already licens-
ID warrant Che assumption that the present
law has few tcrrors and morals few advocates
among such as can put money iu their purse
ty a u7o-c5ur'ilac with tAe license bond
We would remind all such tina, Grand Juries
are not j-rl1ct. aud persons doing business
lurdu. 20 the public veal may feel the power
Of q trarsgrcssed law and 40 injured people.
I, is the abuse Of privileges which most engen-
dsrs complaint
ENrmrNSuENr.-" Lee Hall, in Charles
town. Will be occupied on Tuesday evening
next. by the California Novelty Combination.
The programme presents a varied performance
f7r which The manager claims merit oforigi-
naIi.y and entire cllsteness, -miustrelsy, Vi
olia and banjo solos, iusglery, humorous songs,
&C.. &c. Joy particulars see bills. Admis-
sion 35 cc1ts-chi,Jrco 20 cents.
LARGE BoAr-Mr. Maltby, who recently
purchased the Manning farm on Shenandoah
river has just received by railroad immense
tmbers for % Ferry Boat 70 be coustructed-one
that viii be capable Of accommodating tive
teams at q t.me.
THr JA1r.-The brick work Of the addition
ordered % the new i,.. is uuder way aud pro
crossing rapidly. The edifce bids fair to be
very handsome, and when completed we shall
take occasion 20 notice at length.
S.V R.-As viii be seen from advertise
ment. the next annual meeting Of the stock
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-15
EntIcr Hotel.
surrHERDsrowN, JEFFERSON CouSrr, W. Va.

SuEPHERDsTOwN, JEFFERSON COUNTY, ". VA.
UAVING leased The Enuer Hotel, it is now
open for the accommodation of the public
The TABLE will be beautifully supplied with
all the Injuries and ubstautials that the city and
country market can afford.
The BAR will be supplied with choice liquors.
None but polite and attentive servants will be
employed, and nothing left undone that will con-
tribute to The comfort and pleasure Of the guests
The STABLE will be attended by an expert
ehced 0stler. EDWIN BOWEN,
Feb. Is, 1873. Formerly of Warren Co., Va.
HOBACCO.-We have Just received the follow
ing warranted brands of Smoking and Chew
ing Tobacco and Cigars, which we believe equal
to any ever offered in Charlesiown for the same
money. SMOKING TOBACCO-Pride of Yir-
gihla. Westward Ho, Gravely and Balance-the
latter we especially recommend. CHEWING
Excelsior and Queen Bel also try our Tobacco for
2Oc per plug. CIGAKS-La Josephine, Figaro,
Ne Plus Ultra, little Salie ard Fabrica for SC,
also very superior lOc Cigar, at
March S, 1878. MASON'S Drag Store.
II EROSENE Oil. warranted non-explosite.-
IN Special discount on or 10 gallons.
". ). MASON.
CUBES Antiseptic Tooth Wash for purifying
II the Breath and Teeth and for strengthening
aud restoring Spongy and otherwise diseased
Gums; and Tooth Powder. Prepared only by
March s. w. 5. MASON.
A heretofore wc will keep our Drug Depart
y ment full and complete. None but the purest
freshest and most reliable drugs and chemicals Of
fercd. Having, as we hope, always given salts
faction to our customers, we will endeavor so TO
do in future believing that in studying their best
interest we are mutually benefited. Call and e&-
amide for yourselves at
March 5, 1873. MAS0NS Drug Store.
GIVE IT TRGAL.-Ifyou would save money,
] time, and labor; if YOU would have your
Silver Plated and Tnware beautifully and brill
liantly polished, use Sapolio. Sold by
CharlestOwn. {. E. BELLER.
TROUFIELD & cos Vegetable Horse and Cat
tie Powder is free from all the many evil ef-
fects Of strong mineral medicines and yet it is so
compounded ofvarious roots, herbs, barks, DC. rs
to be prompt in its effects and able to give efectu
al relief in all the prominent diseases OF the horse.
Now is the time to commeuce to feed il. Just re
ceiyed and for sale by c. Z. DELLER.
INVESTIGATED Cocoanut for Pies, PuddinCs,
/ Cakes, &c. This is a delicious article Of food
and very nutritious, more healthiul than the green
nut, cheaper and more delicate. For sale by
Charlestown, March S. c. i. BELLER.
DUIST'S Philadelphia Fresh and Genuine Gar
ID den Seeds just received End fer sale By
Charlestown. c. L. BELLER.
UNOILET Artcles.-The finest assortment Of Ex-
tracts, Col0gnes, Pomades, Oils Brushes,
&c, can be found at - c. L. BELLER'S.
Charlestoyn, March s, 1878.
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Groceries.

NJ o. Sugar and Moasses, Crushed, Granula
ted aud Refined Sugar, Toasted, Laguyr'
and Rio Coffee, Green Rio Coffee, Gun Powder
Olong, Japan and Breakfast Teas, Maccaro
nj Cheese. Bakers Chocolate and Cocoa, Geat.nc
Corn Starch, and all kinds Of Spices of the pures
article; Dried Apples and Peaches, Canvas Hams
Tobacco, Snuff, &c. ,,
Jan. Is, 1878. W. c. SHELkEA.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-15
FREsN OYSTERS.

TRESH OYSTERS can AWAY be found during
the season at the 4" Carter House saloon.
They will be served up in every style and in The
very bcstmanner Families furnished by the Pint
Quart. or Gallon. Give me a call.
Oct. 10, 1872. GEO. W. THOMAS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-15
WANTED.

GOO CHESTNUT (ROUND) STAKES, feet
OUO long, to average inches thick al larger
aud ~ to three inches at smaller end-so be DE-
lvered By April lst, atNt Ararst Vineyard, near
p..a-ss Nal
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-15

S5ro $40 Al IL classes Of T Working people
Of either sex, young or Old make more money at
work for us in their spare moments, or all the
time. than at ANYTHING else Particulars free
Address c. Stinson 4 Co., Portland, Maine
September IA, lS72-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-15

DRIME Cod Fish just received. and for sale b
March S, 1878.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-15
.QUEENSWARE Sc
.GEO. |. Light.
Druggist and Chemist
CHARLESTOWN. JEFFERSON COUNTY
Too Door. n'e,f q Sll 'oH He'st
.AINTs, CLASS, &c.

DANTS, GLASS, &c.
fhare on bend a large and '-..i siock a. Lewis
Lead. Ke.urgam ard iar White Lad
Brandon Of all ctlris. Nviu ii.th i'" anu
All other Paints. Aud 81, ,h.sr lfr ior the accom-
mediation Of the COUNTY. ,.i-r ii.r came e.e.'e
than thew were ever sold BOZ ths town. !, ir-
tend to make PAINTS sp,t.aii, 70 "ll. loo W'I
for every person IL need to ~, D. g. p ,aiL J. ot
will get Bargains. "io' 30 h'N"''
March %, lsIt.
~ ENUlNE Fresh Csid,D Spd. Cor salr 6r
II GO. j. LIGHT.
TTNLESS you want yqnr lamps 20 Explode ard
barn up. buy Your Coal Ou from GEO. I.
LIGHT, where you can get II Non-Explosiye.
IF You want the best Cigar 10 town for cents,
call at LIGHTS Drug Store.
VOU can also buy Pride Of Virginia smoking
Tobacco for IS cts for two lbs 20 cts. -
ID anu . ''' . GEO II: a. T. LIGHTS Drug Store.
NTOREOVFR, if YOU want % see nice lol %
vi Picture Frame Moulding, call az LIGHT
Drug Store. You can have your General Lee
Portraits framed by leaving them at the same
place. Moulding for sale by the foot.
CCHOOL Books, Music, Legal Cap Paper.
= Fools Cap Paper. Note Paper, Initial Paper
and Envelopes Copy Books, Composition Books,
Lead Pencils SLATE Pencils, Pens, Pen Holders
and Ink, for sale by GaO. T. LIGHT, Druggist
CRAvELY'S bestgrade Of Tobacco for sale by
III GEO. T. LIGHT.
OTEREOSCOPES and Vicws. Pictures, Frames,
= and Diaries for 1873, which will sell cheap
GEO. T. Light
IF you want the best and purest Chemical Drugs
/ aud everything reliable in this line, you can
get them by calling on the above, as he does not
deal in cheap or old drugs. lie keeps his stock
well selected and ALWAYS OF the purest and very
best that can be bought lfyou want to practice
economy, buy the best. ......-
March s, 1878. GEO. ]. LlGhl
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-15

DR0yIsl0NS.-Bacon. Smoked Beef, Lard,
Family Flour, Corn Meal and Irish Potatoes,
for sale by TRUSSELL LUCAS.
Z LIQUORS. for Medicinal and Family lse.--war-
| r,rtod MIRO NJ AWBERS'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-15

UTOOD.-We are prepared to furnish cur Gus.
w toners with GOOD Hickory Wood, az short
notice We guarantee full Cords.
Mar. l. 1913. TRUSSELL & LUCAS.
BUFFALO Robes, Horse Blankets, Skates and
ID Sleigh Bells, for sale by ,,
Dec. 2i, 1872. JAS. LAW. H0OFF.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-15

A FULL stock Of Fancy Goo Is alwav, on hand.
n Stationery very cheap. W. 5. MASON.
OUR stock Of Drugs aud Medicines will always
~ b. found complete 3 we'll as fresh and relia-
bic; Prescriptions an Recipes entrusted TO rs
VIII be carefully co. pounded at all hours day and
night according to the latest rules Of Pharmacy.
". S. MASON.
GLfCER' NE Lotion for Chopped hands, &C.
IA me- er-failing remedy. Prepared by
Jan. p, 1873. ". s. MASON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-15

Spslding's Glue, useful in every house.
have been dyspepdc for years; began to use
tie simmons Liver Regulator two years ago; it
has c-tsd like charm in my case.
REV. J. c. HOLMES,
ClaYtnn. Ala
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DR.. TomIinSOn'S Dental
Onice,
CORNER OF CHARLES AND LIBERTY STREETS
Gho7o10Sf0"n
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-15

LARGE BoAr-Mr. Maltby, who recently
purchased the Manning farm On Shenandoah
river. has just received by railroad immense
dmbcrs for q Ferry Boat 20 be contradictions
that win be capable Of accommodating tive
teams 40 o time.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-15

HAvING formed partnership for the pur-
pose Of theoretically conducting the busi'
ness OF House Building and Carpeutering gehor-
ally, hereby notify the citizens Of the County OF
jefferson that they are ready for and solicitorders,
and by promptitude, faithful work and moderate
charges expect to make it advautageousto all Go
employ them.
June s, ls72-tf.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-15
NEW GOODS.
Fall and Winter Goods.

I AN now in receipt Of my usual large supply
Of Fall and Winter goods: Consisting Of Dry
Goods, Notions, Hardware, Queensware, Groce-
ries, &c, which ] will sell az living rates. !
would also invite the attention Of Gentlemen par
tcularly TO MY Stock Of Casmeres, Boots and
Shoes. JOHN W. GRANTHAM.
MiddleWav. Oct 3, 1872.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-15

GIVE IT A TRIAL.-Ifyou would save money,
I time, and labor; if YOU would have your
Silver, Plated and Tinware beautifully and bril-
liantly polished, use Sapolio. sold by
Chariestown. C.E. BELLER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-15
For sale.

nRICES REDUCED.-For Repairs on W ,gons
Farming Implements, Horse-Shoe =. Gc
J. HENRY NO. Am.
Sept. Il, 1872. Macbinist.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-05-28
RAILROAD AcCiDENr.

PART oF A DELAWARE RAILROAD TRAIN FHHoWN
FROM THE TRAcK-Two MEN INJURED
Last evening, an accident occurred al Pretty
man s. about two miles below Harrington on the
Delaware Railroad, which narrowly escaped being
quite serious in It's results. The circumstance
are as follows
During the afternoon a colored man In the vi.
cinliy had been engaged in wheeling sand, and
being Obliged 10 crosa the railroad track he
placed plank down to facilitate the passage Of
his WheelbaTrOW. After concluding his labors
he neglected 70 remove the plank and Il remained
on the track until 1t was struck by the Cos pas.
senger train from this city, which passes Pretty
mans about 9.22. The train was going at q pretty
high rate Of speed at the time and before It could
De stopped, the engine, tender, and baggage car
were thrown from the track.
The engine, No. 81, was somewhal damaged
ana inc cab was entirely demolished. The tender
WAS comparatively uninjured but the baggage
car was broken, and the trucks torn from under
None OF the passenger cars were thrown irola
Lhe tracE, and although the inmates were freight
ened, none were hurt
The engineer, VIM. Pyle, had wrist broken,
aud an ankle spralned, but sustained no serious
Injuries. He was taken to Harrington where his
injuries were attended TO, and lhis morning.. he
was brought 70 this city on the norah b1nnA
train, and taken TO his home No 6l9 Tafnall
street. The fireman, Charles Waterman. va
somewhat brnlsad but was able 70 be about IN
the morning
Immediately upon the reception OF the news
Oi the accident at the depot here, a wneckID0
Train and a large force OF men were sent down
70 clear the track. They daished their work n
hme 70 allow OF trains rnnning as usual to-day
The accident Is attributable solely 10 the ney
lect OF the colored man, bat it.ls not supDosed
thAt be Intentionally len the plank upon the
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-05-28
FAtal Aoelaenr.
BRAKEsMAN KILLED on THE ". & r.
RR

"A BRAKEsMAN KILLED on THE w. & R.
R.R.
About o'clock, yesterday morning, fatal
accident. occurred just above Ghadd' 3 EQEd
C1Osslhg, Olithe w Wilmingto & Reading ItAil-
road, resulting in the death Of Evan Barben a
bIakesman ON No. 8 freight train, which leaves
this city at Gas, A. N. Shortly after the train
left Chadd's Ford, Barben started for the rear
car, to convey q message 10 the hRg-man.-
When about half way he missed his footing
while attempting TO step from llme dump To
house car and fell to the track. The remain
der of the train passed over him, cutting of
one leg, manglIng the other, crushing both
arms and injuring his head. As soon as the
accident was discovered the train was stopped
and the injured Glan taken bae to tins station.
Ills Injuries, however, were OF such serious
nature, that he died In few minutes after
being picked up. The Femaine were lelt q
Chadd's Ford, until afternoon, when an In
quest was held by the Coroner Of Chester cOun'
", after which the body was sent to the home
OF bis parents.
Barben was about % years of age, aud had
been In the employ of the Company for about
four months. When here he boarded " th Mr.
Isaac Woodrow, corner Of Front and Jefferson
streets, bRt his parents reside ut West Grove
Chester Co, Pa.