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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-07
CoMNussIONER' SALE
OF
Valuable Mountain Land.

DURSUANT to Decree Of tie Circuit Court
L Of Jefferson County. West Virginia, pro-
uouaced at the October Term, 1878, Of said
Court in a cause depending therein in Chance
ry, in the name Of Vim. H. Billmires Adm'r,
and others. plaintiffs, VS. Joel Clipp's Admin
istratrix, and others. Defendants, the under
signed, appointed Special Commissioner for
the purpose, will. on
Monday, March 10th, 1874,
being the first day Of March Term of the Cum
ty Court Of jefferson County, make sale at
public veudue to the highest bidder, in front
Of the Court House in Charestown, Jefferson
County, the residue Of the
LAND
Of which joel Clipp died seized, other than that
assigned to his widow as Dower-Same con-
ssting Of TWO TRACTS or LAND, same
lying and being in Jefferson County, West
Virginia.
The First Tract is the Northern part Of
Bushy Ridge Tract, and containing 81 Acres,
Foods aud Perches-thcre areuo Buildings
on this tract hut the land is good and abun-
dainty supplied with Timber.
The Second Tract is part Of The old Clipp
Tract, containing SO Acres On this tract are
one or more Buildings This is also supplied
with Timber. Both Tracts are blessed with
fresh Mountain air and pure springs Of Noun
tain water
TERMS OF SALE-One-tliTd Cash, the
residue in two equal annual payments, with
interest OF the deferred payments from the
day Of sale and taking from the purchaser or
purchasers their bonds and retaining title. to
the land to secure the deferred payments uatil
the further order of the Court.
Sale to commence at y O'clock Noon
ISAAC FOUKE,
Feb. II. 1874 Special Comm'r.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-07

The Coorci Methodist Conference, which
was in session last week at Winchester, num-
bered about $50 Ministers
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-07

Is PRErARATIoN.-M Gustav Brown has
now in preparation material, &c, for an in
crcasein dimensions Of isprcseut fne building.
Messrs. Holmes & Rust, contractors. Mr..
WIN. Kimes, is to do the painting and Mr. c..
Frank Ga'laher the p'astering and Duke &
GAIAler DE Thinning.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-07

burns, sa!t-rheum, ear-ache, &c, upon the human
frame, and Of strains, SPAWN gals, &c, upon ami
mails in one year than have all other pretended
remedies since the world began. They are coun-
tcr-irritant, allhealing pain believers. Cripples
throw away their crutches, the lame walk, poison
Gus bites are rendered harmless and the wounded
are healed without scar The recipe is publish
ed around each bottle. They sell as no articles
ever before sold, and they sell because they do Just
what they pretend 70 do Those who now suffer
from rheumatism pain or swelling deserve to suf-
Ter if they will not use Ccntaur Liniment, white
wrapper More than 1000 certificates Of remarka-
bic cures, including frozen limbs, chronic rheuma
tism, govt, running tumors, &c. have been receiy-
cd. We will send a circular containing oeriif-
Gates, the recipe, &c, gratis to any one request
ing II. One bottle Of the yellow wrapper Centaur
Imminent is worth one hundred dollars for spav-
ired or sweenied horses aad mules, or for screw
worm in sheep. Stock-owners-:h liuiments
are worth your attention. No family should be
without them. "White wrapper for family use -
Yellow wrapper for animals. Sold by all Drug
gis;s. so cents per botte; large bottles, Sl.OO.-
7. 3. Ross 4 Co., SO Broadway. New York.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-07

DrA1H or REv A.EX. JoNEs.-Rey. Alex
aader Joucs, p. D., for tweuty-seyeu years
rector Of the Episcopal Church in this place,
aud subsequently, for five years Of St. Paul
Church, Richmond, died on the 18Th Of Febru-
airy. at Perth Amboy, New jersey, Of which
place be has been a resident for some years,
ocel IS years pr Jones was regarded a
preacher of much ability lie reared large
fimily iu this place, several Of whom live IN
the adjoining county, Clarke
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-07

BrMt Am.-This magnificent estate Of tie
late CJl. l.. ". Washington. was not sold on
Friday Of las; week As will je seen ly adj
yc,tiscmeut, tile sale has been deferred uutil
Tuesday March l7,l. instant lbisis one Of
the most fertile and most desirable farms in
our beautiful County las upon il Splendid
Mansion The location admirable, convenient
20 railroad stations churches, schools, s:oscs
&c., Sc
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-07

THAT urN.-Tle Kluavm Cdr.Hic's is
making Inquiries after that d'.y-two-egg-hcn-
i-,l.,tecn-jays-hen and mentions aa co. Pc
c.u,ly produced which was i'm She shape of
saddle rackets,-the white in one side aad tie
yo's ia the other, aad pertiucutly asks what
we have 90 say. The 52xl3 hen, since our
last report We az, informed laid 2s eses in
lays She is now rscrHt'ng-sit,ius CA IS
eggs II she should hatch - pullcts, aud each
oftbcn should beas css-productve as tie pa
rie1.Lcn, what vi.,tl Chronicle say
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-07

The Winchester paper mill has an order for
Cuba. i has turned out 1900 tons of paper
durIng The short nerioA Of is existencc.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-07
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that will proceed to
execute the provisions cf the fore ,oiug decree
a, nv Office in Chares;own, West Virginia.
on the 3lst day Of March, 1874.
CLEON MOORE,
Feb. II. 1s74-5t. Comm'r.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-07

SuAEy.-The hdPer9en, says the saloon
keepers Of Martiusburg are little shaky about
the rumor that the ladies propose TO hold
prayer meetings in their bar-rooms. We
reckon the labitues Of the saloons are not less
srlkv
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-07

EXCELLENT lloTEL-The Mountain View
Hotel at Haraer's Ferry, is very highly COM
ncnded by the Shcphcrds'own Register for its
many eXcclleucies. It is conducted by Mr..
Jas. T. Reed, who is ably assisted in the man
lsemeut by Dr. In JOY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-07

There is no pain which the Cen
taUr liniments will not relieve, no
swelling they will not subdue, and
Do lamene.s which they will not
cure. This is strong language,
but il is true. They have pro
duced more cures OF rheumatism
neuralgia, lock jaw, palsy, sprains,
swellinrs. caked breasts, scalds,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-07
The Old Family Journal.

MIR AMERICAN SARDINE COMPANY's
BONELESS SARDlNES are much better
aud less than half the cost OF imported Sardiues.
February u, lsT4-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-07
Special Commissioners Sale
OF
Valuable Town Lots.

DURSUANT to Decree of the Circuit Court
Il Of Jefferson County, West Virginia, pro-
nounced at the October Term, 1873 Of said
Court in a cause depending therein IN the name
Of Rebecca j. Doolcy, Plaintiff, vs.. Benjamin
Barrett aud others, Defendants, the underslgn-
ed, appointed Special Commissioners for the
nnrnOse. will. ON
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-07
1000
Grain Wanted.

TEHE highest Cash price will BE- paid for Corn
in the car or shelled also f1r all other kiuds
Of Grain, az the Cbarlestown Depot.
STARRY q LOCI.
January 10, ls7i-M
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-07

NocE THTuNG-Two weeks ago the Mill
Of Mr. Tbaileus Baney. near Rippou, was ell
tered. anl about hundred pounds Of flour
carried of Mr.. 3 las made preparations to
develop a lead mine in tbc carcass Of the thici
upon bis next adventure. Tie has bis suspi-
ci5us as 10 the perpetrator Of tie theft.
Across THE .NrINENT.-A b,i'liaut and
effective combination has becn made by ;he b.
SO.R.R. C,mpany, whereby that road makes
through bills Of L3jus between The east and
san Tacisca. san Jose and Sacramento. A
few days ago a train passed liarper's Ferry.
laden with tea and ,i,k-worm egss, from san
Francisco 90 New York wi;hou; change. The
B. Is %. r. u. Company is the only eastern or.
calizl.,.a t,a, Las Effected such Al arrange
meat
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-07
New Goods Mt Bargains,
and OLD STOCK AT COST!

~ & w NIOANl@ at IDttA
AND OLD STOCK AT COST!
TTlHE Geutlemen's Furnishing and Ladies Fash
ionable Dress Goods Store opposite the Bank
a Charlestown, has Just been replenished with
very many articles specially adapted - tas present
season. The Stock in the
GENTLEMEN'S FURNISHING LINE
Is complete in every department. and the most
fashionable STYLES at the most reduced prices, can
at all times be found. SHIRTS Made TO Order, o.
the best material aud fits guaranteed.
STRAW HATS ( COTTONADES AT COST
The style and variety OF Ladies' and Misses Shoes
is specially worthy Of attention, as better article
for the same money cannot be obtained in the
county. Many new and fashionable varieties OF
DRESS GOODS
Just received. and very pretty stock Of Lawns at
Cost. 4 tine assortment Of Kid and silk Gloves,
and the best selection OF Hosiery in the town.
IL TIE NOTION DEPARTMENT
Every article needed can be obtained. fne Pr
ano Cover very cheap.
lzs- Country Produce, OF all kinds, taken in ex-
change for goods.
August Q, 1878. JOHN W. LoCh.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-07
Monday. March 10th, 1874,

being the frat day Of the March Term Of tie
County Court Of jefferson County, sell at pub
lie sale to the highest bidder, at tie Front door
Of the Court House in Cbarlestown, the Realty
in the bill Of proceedings mentioned in said
cause. same consisting of
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-07

CAsroRIA is more than substitute for Castor
oil It's the only safe article in existence which
is certain @ assimilcte II food, regulate the bow
els. cure wind-cohc and produce natural sleep. Il
contains reither minerals, morphine or alcohol,
and Is pleasant 70 take. Children need not CRY
aud mothers NAV rest.
n..,h.r
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-07

EvcURsIoN TRAIN-On Sunday last a train
often passenger coaches passed from Harper
Ferry % Winchester % accommodate those
who desired to attend the Conference ,coloredl
at the latter place About seventy colOred
persons took passage from Charlestowu, quite
a large number from Ilarper's Ferry, aud we
presume delegations Of considerable numbers
from each Of the stations en- Iouts-the day
being especially auspicious.
Excursion trains from llarper's Ferry and
HarrsonburS. on Sunday morning, brought
Two OF three thousand colorsd people TO Win
chestcr-the Conference Of the colored NJ r.
Church being the attraction. Our town and
neighborhool negroes turned ont ca masss aud
che blacks largely outnumhercd the whites lo
Winchester on tia, day. They were generally
wen dressed. aud their department uueXcep-
tionatle- Manchester Times"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-07
GEORGE +. Light.


Drugs, Medicines. Paints.
SCHOOL, BOOKS, STATIONERY, TODACCOS,
CIGARS, &C.,
TT'AKES this opportunity of thanking his n
\ patrons for their most liberal paironsssTH
for the last year, and hopes BY stfict aiien- z
toa and fair dealing % merit a continuance Of the
same. cell frstrafe good always d. not sell
counterfeit or cheap goods for ihc bet. Warrant
everything s0ld-tr be returned II not q gusrsn-
ted. my desire, and also pleasure, % cell ny
patrons
THE BEST QUALITY or GOODS
aluOy', but viii II compelled, scli lien Iaudanur
for ct.., Syrup for cts, and Cologne for % ETC.
per pint but az The fame time. 1T me inform YOU,
that according % the United States Phsrmacopca.
you can't make Laudanum for less than 10 ots by
the Wholesale. much cheegcr plan IS g. bay
your goods genuine, and add M r1'ey yoursela
want all nv old Accounts settled up by paving
the Cash immediaiely, ard new ones begun inme-
diately, II not s0oner. WIZ not ak -. moaoy on
the new ones until after IIarveft.
ClGARS-best in town.
January IL, 1874. GEO. 7. LIGHT
(uRCULATiNG Library. At
y Jan. II, lsH. GEO. T. LIGHTS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-07
+ Fancy Goods
AT COST,
TO THE LADIES.

MISS MAGGIE W. JOHNSON can be found
vi ather residence. Southwest corner Of liz
betty and West streets. Charlesiown. where she
isprcpared to Make, Trim, ard Bleach BOhNETs
and HATS. She expects shcr,ly 10 get up stock
OF Millinery Goods. Cutting, Fitting snd Max
ing of Ladies' Apparel. az moderate rates. Sew
ing Of all kinds, both Tor Lad es and Gentlemen,
done it'll ncatness and Dispatch. Thankful for
past iavors she hopes 20 receive the patronage Of
her old customers aud many new ones.
Nav Il, 1873.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-07
ERRORs OFYOUTiI.

H ! 4 y 70 - = n II y Y II II
4 GENTLEMAN who suffered for years from
n Nervous Debility, Premature Decay, and all
the effects of youthful indiscretion will, for the
sake of suffering humanity, send free TO all who
need it, the recipe and direction for making the
simple remedy by which he was cured. Sufferers
wishing to profit by the advertisers experience
can do so by addressing, in perfect confidence,
JOHN b. OGDEN,
No.42 Cedar street, New y ork.
March 30. lST2-lv.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-07
TWO LOTS.

living and being in the town Of Charlestown
Jefferson County, West Virginia Ga each Of
said lots is q DwclliDg-the larger lot being Of
the property Of tie late Charles Barrett, decd
and the other the property OF the wife Of SAID
Charles Barrett.
Said lots will be sold separately or together
as Commissioners shall find will secure the best
price therefor.
TERMS OF SALE One-tlrl in Cash on
the day Of sale. and the residue in two equal
annual payments, with interest from The day
Of sale. with notice that after confirmation Of
sale deed or deeds Of special warranty will lc
made 10 the purchaser reserving lien there
on to secure the deferred payments
sale to commence at o'clock, p. NJ.
ISAAC FOUKE,
II. H. BLACKBURN,
S"e,ial Commissioners.
February Il, 1874,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-07
ICFTINGTCIS HOUSE,
HARRISONBURG, VA.
This ~ THE Hotel.
CCntaur Linincnts

J.P. EFFINGER, Owner and Proprietor
January II. 1874.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-07

OvE NEw PLoUGus."-1he local Of the
sim! happening ia the extensive foundry and
machine shops Of Messrs. Weirick & Weller, Of
this place. says he was struck with tie large
number Of these valuable implements there ar
rayed-some completed aud ready for market
aui others 10 process Of construction. These
pIoushs are made of the very best material.
aud being sold uader a guarantee Of giving
satisfaction, fad a ready sale-about one huu-
bred being manufactured aud sold by this firm
annually
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-07

BLACKwooD's MAGAzrNs for February, just
republished by the Leonard Scott Publishing
Co, contains a greater proportion Of story aud
narrative than usual. an order Of literatcre in
which the magazine has earned well-dsseryed
distinction The story Of Valentine and his
Brother is continued SO also is the series Of
papers, International Vaui;ics, under which
heading we are presented with survey Of
those guided toys, Tiles, from the time Of
Meue5 % our own day. We sLall be glad
to le better acquainted with The Two Spe-
rausky" The whole article is pleasant read
ing. aud the letters from Siberia give an ia-
terestiug picture Of manners little known to
Europeans.
The other articles are The Book Of Car
laverock :" The Philosophers Baby" The
Minor King Of Mysore. an interesting sketch
Of how the young sovereign is being educated :
and review Of Fables in Song" by Lord
Lyt,on with some charming quotations, espe-
cialiy those from The Thistle
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-07

HAS EEY TESTED IL EVERY VARIETY or CLIMATE,
AND By ALMOST EVERY NATION KNOWN TO
AMERICANS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-07

rETlE attention Of buyers +. called TO the fact that
| have just returned from the Eastern market
with the largest stock OF
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SheriG's Sale.

February Il, 1874
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1874-11-25

PEsTrLENcE AMONG INDlANs.--When tl,e
Pilgrims landed at Plymouth, IN 1920 they
found comparatively few Indians In their
neighborhood. They learned that me largo
proportion Of the Aborigines had been swept
away by pestilence a few years before. A
writer in California paper says that when
he visited the Valley of the Sacramento, III
1882, It was thickly peopled with Indians. In
1888 he again passed over the ground and
found very few living inhabitants, but no end
Of corpscs. A kind Of remittent fever had
swept the red men away. He adds From
the head of Sacramento Valley until wc
reached the mouth Of Kings river, not ex-
ceeding five live Indians were seen, and here
we found encamped a village Of Indians,
among whom the destroying angel was sating
his greed of human victims by a glIastly car
mage. During the one night more than q
score Of victims were added to the hosts upon
which he had been feeding Tho wailing Of
that stricken village during that night was
incessant and most horrible.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1874-11-25

men. The mermaid swan gallantly and
when 1t was about two and half boatlengths
from US the Dyak hurled his weapon
Kras kras ~ he shouted, .sPuIl hard /:
hurry 2
The muscular oarsmen never pulled better /;
the boat dartcd ahead like an arrow, and the
animal again quicknei its pace.
= P,au, jahat, jal.at ~ A bad boat alto
/ gcther} said the Dyal chieftaih, casting dap-E
gers eyes nt his crew, and drawing ii Els
weapon, which had failed Of It's mark.
| For a few seconds there was 4 pause. We
looked about us and saw the other boat suc-
ceeding better than ourselves.
Mari, tombak !" Come, out with your
spear shouted one Of the oarsnen AS he
spoke there was splash as Of some one dart
/ ing downwaIds very near to the boat. The
next instant tail came in sight about four
yards beyond, then ahead.
Another chance said the doctor, exceed
ingly hilarious s
The crew pulled harder than ever. The
chief abided his time and hurled his spear -
1t struck just where he had wished, midway
III ttic hSVks ue iupc WAS uitWu VlruJ ana
the boat headed toward Shore The mer-
maid was caught at last, and, as II conscious
of its powerless condition, offered not the
slightest resistance, but was taken in tow as
easily as If it had been'a chip.
After landing, the poor creature was hauled
up on the sandy beach. 1t was not dead, and
seemed to manifest the utmost affection. 1t
showed not the slightest hostility, and allow
ed its captors to approach and to caress it as
though it were indeed a pet
1t bled lprofusely, and whilst its life was
slowly departing uttered the most piteous
means Imaginable. The tears, toe, flowed
like drops Of water, and the Dyaks were very
careful to secure all Of them in small BAN
boo flask.
1t survived about half an hour after reach
ing the shore, and then, tossing its head up
ward, fell back as dead as a log.
The natives after Its death, removed the
skin, which is Of great value when dressed
and manufactured into articles Of use.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1874-11-25
POETRY
TIE ouosr; a TRUE STORY.

When was aboy, in old ehurchyard
And oft lookd over the churchyard gate,
With gristly, gristly beard.
He had eyes as bright and as round as suns,
And pale and haggard check,
And you saw he was thinking, thinking much,
But never word did he speak,
Save once when drunken old man declared
The ghost his thin did stretch,
Aud smote him ard, and the old man heard
The ghost called out, " You wretch ~
And he STAGGERED away, and from that same day
Did the drunken man repent
But never again down Southernhay Lane
The frightened sinner went
The ghost had his home behind an old tomb
Meath nettics aud hramhlcs hid,
Aud there was told that he slept in the mold
And his cover was coffin lid.
hospital close by the ehurchyard STOOD
And the nurses were known 10 declare
That whenever the dying In TEXTURES were crying
He but out his car to hear;
And once, remember, in dreary December,
AT night, truant pass'd by
lie saw the old ghost, looking white post,
And flashing out frowns from his eye
Such at last was the fright that at evening and night
Not soul pass'd through southernhay Lane
For could doubt that the ghost was about
Denial was almost profanc
When was boy twas my tremulous joy
At noon through the churchyard to pass
And there saw naught but hairy old goat
That quietly browsed on the grass.
A stranger at last walkd through Southernhay Lane,
And the ghost as accustomed appear'd
So he stared the old gristly full look in the face
And valiantly grappled his beard.
And What makes you here my old fellow he said.
with a beard that's so haggard and gray"
And the ghost with solemnity shook his grave head,
Aud opened his lips and cried" Bat"
Since then all my fears and my ianeies grew cool,
learnt, from the story Iqrote,
Had the old been sober-the young boy at school
They had seen--not ghost-but goat.
From Good Thngs.l
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1874-11-25

Force OF ExAMPLE.--Said one girl to an
other this morning, as they were going to
school, g we're too early we'll just have to
loaf around there until the doors are open. !"
g Loaf around . replied the other /" that is
not pretty expression" Well, Ia like TO
know said the reprovcd girl, how I'm to
learn to talk proper when have three broth
ers barping about chin music, cheese it,
swhoop 'em up that is not your racket
and all that sort of talk all the time =
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Uphold the truth when thou canst, and for
her sake be hated. But know thy individual
cause is not the cause Of truth, and be care
full that they are not coafounded.
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How TO MAKE MIscHIEr.--Keep your eye
upon your neiglbois. Take care Of them.
Do not let them stir without watching. They
may do something wrong if you do. To be
sure, you never knew them to do anything
bad, but 1t may be on your account they have
not Perhaps if it had not been for your kind
care, they might have disgraced themselves
long time ago. Therefore, do not relax any
effort to keep them where they ought to be.
Never mind yonr own bnsiness-that will
take care of itself. There is man passing
along--he is looking over the fence-be sus-
peious Of him; perhaps lie contemplates
stealing. some of these dark nights, there is
no knowing what queen fancies may have got
into his head.
If you find any symptoms of any one passing
out Of the path of duty, tell every one else
what you see, and be particular to see great
many. 1t is good way to circulate things
though it may not benefit yourself particular
~. Do keep something going-silence is a
dreadful thing though it is said there was
silence in heaven for the space of half an hour,
do not let any such thing occur on earth, it
would be to much for this mundane sphere.