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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-12-31

Conference Of PRoPHIEr"Es AND
NAILEEs.-Thc conference" between tn"
nail manufactures and the committee "i
nsilcrs, held Tuesday night, in regard to
the subject of II reduction to be mad" in
the cost Of cutting nails, to meet the
prices now ruling the nail market, WIS hor-
monious in every sense of the word. The
reduction as proposed by the mill owners
WIS submitted to the nailcrs committee,
who will return an answer by Saturday,
so that the rev schedule ofprice- will 80
into effect, if accepted by the nailerS, next
Monday. Everything look. now, rs
though there would be II" trouble what
ever, most friendly understanding and
feeling existing between the prorrictoro
and nailers.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-12-31

New YEARS day will be celebrated rs
Sunday BY the Catholic Churches, be-
cause tho Feast of Circumcision occurs
then, and the day is holiday Of oblisa-
ton among the faithful.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-12-31
MARRIAGE OF 4 PKOMiNENi
WHEELING GENTLEMAN.

We clip the following from the WILL
mington Republican;
Our little town of st. Georges, was
alive to day to witness the marriage GER
emony of Miss Aanna +. How, daughter
of the late Rev. James &. How, and Hon.
Thomas Sweeney, of Wheeling, west
Va. The ceremony was performed IN
the Presbyterian Church of this place
The church was darkencd, and handsome
" decorated with evergrecns, and the
altar cmbowered in dollhouse plants.
A large bridal arch was
erected, above which, at regular inter
walls, were placed burning lights, form,
ing a second starry arch, very beautiful
to The eyes of the large audience assem-
blcd. The bridal party cume in punctu-
allv at high noon, the hour appointed
accompanied by four maids of honor.
They took their places under the GEN.
ire of the arch, and the ceremony WAS
gone through with by the Rev; Samuel
Hammill, ID. d., Of Lawrcncevlllc, \. D.,
assisted by Rev II. j. Umstead, pastor OF
the church, and was very striking ana
impressive, being performed with
the ring. The bride was dressed IN
handsome travelling attire Of stc"l-coIored
Irish poplin. After the ceremony was
performed, they repaired to tn" house "'
the brides mother with numerous r"ia-
tvcs and frind>, to partakc OF II snmrtu-
Gus csllation, and enjoy Il social chat, i'll
which all seemed to take part.
The whole affair passed oil very pleas
antly, and the happy couple took the
half-past two o'clock train for New orN
and the North. They will return to
Wheeling by way of Washington. ih"y
have our best wishes for pleasant Jour
new and safe return.
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Foor RAcE-Arrspgcments have becn

Foor neutrality-suspicious. srebecn
made for foot race to take place on
Wheeling Island on New Years day, be-
tween a Martins Ferry man named
Rodgers, aud q Wheeling man, whose
name We did not learn. The race Is for
800 a side, and promises to be quite an
exciting contest. Rodgers is backed BY
Steubenville parties.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-12-31

Bryonx SouIrx ,KznAxa-Ye Yesterday
George e Had fIlsd: ~ body chuck full
Of disordssiy vla "a shsu went apd
.bossd Glleaes Kloii 10 lstsss r.
diyidual ssnt - s,iulps K.s.as
and svoss ept = 49, n
30 yss arrssea sl 3
sESis ssaaa 49, "a y
M aas'ys 3
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-12-31

A Big HAT-The hugbest thinIin the
way of sign that We have seen lately,
is the hat that Harper y Bro, have put
nm before their establishment on Main
street. II is over six fee, in height, 1t
i large enough for a blind man 10 see a
square ~ =
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-12-31

THE&eorge Bower that was before the
Police Court on. Tuesday :,Inorningiwas
not the we'll known and popular butcher
of the Eighth ward. The other man
was from North Wheeling.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-12-31

For Rent-Store Room.
Grand Social Hop.
.Undertaking-G. Mcndel, Booth X Go.
Assignees Sale.
Lost-Scarf Pin.
School Session-Lindsley Institute.
Now is the time to Subscribe.
Second Annual Ball-Uniform Lodge
X. Of p.
Religious Notice.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-12-31

COUNTERFEIT National bank notes and
fractional currency, are being showed with
a liberal hand. Lookout for them.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-12-31

THERE is good skating in New York
and other places, but Jack Frost seems
to have a decided prejudice against this
section Of the country.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-12-31

THIS will be an appropriate time Of
the year for Rip Van Wrinkle to swear
of, which he will do at the Opera Honse
this evening.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-12-31

ONLY one day more of eighteen sew
enty.four. If We had more time We
would lengthen the rhyme, but rs it is,
we must tend to biz.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-12-31

THE Sunday School of St., Matthew ;
church will hold its Christmas festival
this evening.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-12-31

The Circuit Court was in session YES
terdsy, nut transacted no business ofsen-
eral interest.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-12-31

Dos T forget that you can save % per
cent. in Dry Goods and Carpets, this
week. at the closing ont sale, regardless
of cost. of D. W. L ERKEL'
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-12-31

THE Goods and Carpets have got TO be
sold at some price to raise money. Come
soon to get them, at corner Main and
10Th streets. j, W. fERREL'
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-12-31

THE Baltimore Gazette says years
subscription to good newspaper is a
tip-top Christmas present, That's Il
fact.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-12-31

PRIZE DRAwING.-The numbers that
drew the prizes at Halls gallery, are
No. go, First Prize.
No. Clio, Second Prize.
No lS4, Third Prize.
Holders of the above numbers will
please present them. A. 7. HALL.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-12-31

THE cold weather dispenseS street cor
ner loafers.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-12-31

KEEP yonr eyes open for counterfeit
fives and tens of the First National Bank
of Richmond, Indiana.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-12-31

JAMES f. HoREY is appointed Post
master at Clifton, Mason county, W. Va.
vice l.. A. Roder. resigned.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-12-31

The Excelsior Dancing Club give a
little social dance this evening. Sc" ad-
vertisement.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-12-31

THE LADIES FAyORITE.-Those beau-
tiful Box toed Bntton Caters at
l.. V. BLoNDs
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-12-31

Another invoice of Organs just re-
ccivcd mt Shcibs.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-12-31

ANOTHER lot of those fine BoI-toed
Button Caters have just been received at
L. V. BLoSDs
No. llS5 Main street
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-12-31

FIFTY Organ Boxes for sale at from
s.. 90 to 500. at Shcib'S Music Store.
VIII make excellent coal or feed boxes.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-12-31
Cleveland Market.

CLEVELAND, December 3o-PetroIeum
--Firm; standard white &c; Ohio state
test IDc; small los f(92e higher.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-12-31

TRIBE is recommended for persons en-
gagged in active, nervous pursuits.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-12-31

ARE you satisfied with your conduct
for the past year.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-12-31

Nv. BLoxDs is the only place in the
city where YOU can purchase the Box
tocd Button Cutters, now the ladies ia
yorite.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-12-31

NKwHxAKs AT THE PosroyrIcK--
z4a usp.l SSAdsy hours At the Postofscs
ys q pxsissa splpnks
- sSvssy g thaf sssssn1 - sill
g o. Rospins 1 : ~
= = 90; - = = - 3
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-12-31

FERRELs is the place for cheap dry
goods and carpets now.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-12-31

DEAD slaughter in Carpets of all binds
this week; must be closed out nsw re-
gardiess Of cost w. FERRELs
Cor. Main and Goth street
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-12-31

NTHEWEEK OF PRAYER.-The Ameri-
can Evangelical Alliance has issued an
address 10 the Christians sof America
ure,ng the obseryance of the sweek be-
ginning With the first Mohdss in Janu-
airy as season Of special player3 The
topics suggestsdss suitable for interces-
sion and exhortstion, on the successive
days are as follows:
Monday, January 4.-Thanksgiving
and confession-Revlew OF the past.
Thanksgiving for its varied mercies:
Humiliation for personal and national
sins. Prayer for Gods blessing in the
future. aa
Tuesday, January 5.-National affects
for prayer-For civil governments and
all in authority. for the increase OF intel
ligence, the publication Of public opinion
and the spread of free institutions
throughout the world.
Wednesday, January 6.-Home objects
for prayer-Forf parents and children
teachers and guardians, for school. fnr
colleges; for the Christian mi-;s and
Young Mems Christian a'''''''''''''
'" THURSDAY Jsp-y 7-Foreig ,e H'sIsss
for nrav"r,,Tfe extension 'srel,sa".,'
iihsr P" throughout the lid the pre va
inne.rnf peace alp~"g the NATIONS, ' In
, nnc of unit among Christiahs oi al,
lands. the determination of international
;..srtdnrse, commerce and science to the
Spread of Christs dingdom.
Friday, January s.-Missionary ob,
iccts for praycr-For the conversion OF
the Jews; for the dcliverance OF nations
from superstition; aud for the conversion
of the world to Christ.
Saturday, january 9-Prayer Tor re-
lipious reviyul-For the churches throug-
out the world; for their increase in zea''
spirituality and devotedness; and Tor a
clearer witness for the truth among them
Sunday, january ia general meet,
ing in the evening" Addresses by MIN
listers of various denominations.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-12-31

Rip VAN WINKLE.-Mr. Robert Nc
Wade will open ut the Operu House thi,
evening, in his celebrated character Of
Rip Van Wrinkle. Seats can he procured
at the box office during the day. We clip
the following from. the Toronto Lcodcr:
rip Van Wrinkle and New adc were
greeted with Il crowded house last night,
fully endorsing all that has been promised
in fact fully equal to anything that has
been produced upon the Lyccum boards.
McWade is simply immense, and carries
the audience completely by storm lie
is capital comedian, and succeeds
equally as well in sentiment rs in comedy.
Besides his rendering Of the German dla-
lcct is nigh unto perfection. The scenery
music and costumes were in keeping and
the cast of characters complete, the stock
company rendering excellent support.
Rip Van Wrinkle is suae to run to good
business, and we advise all to witness IA
food play well acted
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-12-31

TO-DAY winds up the record of 1874.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-12-31

For silk Dress Goods at dead cost, go
N J.W FERRELs'
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-12-31

POLICE CouRT-There WAS very
good turn out at the Police Court yester-
day morning.
John Koch and Louis Sauvcgeot were
charged with disorderly conduct, Tor
which each of them paid five dollars ana
costs to the city.
Fritz hacking and Henry Brackler
got into Il row over family 'christen-
ing" in the 9Th ward, and commenced to
punch each Others heads. Officer Geo.
Baum put in an appearance and arrested
the parties. They were each lined ana
pain ten dollars and costs.
Charles Klogcs, charged with assault
and battery, was assessed five dollars and
costs, which he paid.
George Hoot was fined five dollars and
costs for dsordcrlv conduct. He paid
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-12-31

COUNTY CoURr.-ThIs Court met al
the usual hour yesterday morning, Judge
Cochran on the bench.
Witnesses in the case of Samuel HICKS
rs. George Forbes, were examined, and
the case taken under consultation by the
Court.
The case of Isaac Cox Us. W. F. Beck,
in ciectment, was commenced, and the
following jury empannelled: W. F.
Lindsay, Jos. A. Bodley, A. 2 Hal cher
John W. Boring, G. A. Stoker,
T. T. Sorgler. j. II. Reed, Samuel
Patterson, n. }. McNaughton, James
Hanes, W. H. Exley, a. d. Phillips
The case will probably occupy the alten'
ton of tho Court during to-day. Z. w. b
Allison for plaintiff; Cracraft x RUSSELL
contra.
On motion of ii. Forbes, Esq, the e.
tate of Thomas Clark, deceased, wai
committed to the hands of the Sheriff OF
Ohio county.
Court adjourned until this morning al
Q o'clock.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-12-31

FoR Merino, Cashmere and AlpacA
It eok f1fp J. wv. RnnnkLs-
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-12-31

a LARGK class oflndies and gentlemen
in book keeping, will enter Martin "
Frashers Business College, in Mozart
Hall, McLain's block, the first of Janu-
AIRY.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-12-31
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE
TRAVELLERS GUIDE.

TRAVELLERS GUIDE.
Arrival of Trans.
RIO. r.. s.5Oa.m. I.2Op. IN. 1880 pm.
Centr O. Div 40 a. IN. 6.25 q m. 40 PIN.
CfevelT& Pitt II 10 a. III. S6.2 p. ~ III PIN.
Hempfid RI S.lOa. m. ...,.:..- 40 pm.
eStaubenville Accommodation 40 PIN.
DsDN
Departure Of Trains.
B.& o. Il. r.. asa. m s.55 am. I'D p. IN
CantrI On, Iiv !. 40 a. IN. 80 pm. $40 p. M
SYavef'tiS Pitt g. O5 a. III. Il 10 IN. 90. % pr
Tam MID r. R655 4. mi .. 2.5SP. nj
sstanhenyiIie accommodation LOB p. IN.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-12-31

HOLIDAY Presents at cost. A big lot
of Jewelry of all descriptions to be sofa
at cost, BY
J. w. FERREL,
Centre Wheeling.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-12-31

tS - ~ Natioaal Business College
i1sgh commercial education.
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The closing out at cost continue vet
NJ Tembrace iii J. w. FERRELs.
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Index to New Advertisements.

At THE VERY LOWEST RATES. sp5
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-08-15
Notice to Creditors.

TO THE CREDITORS OF JOSEPH SMITH,
Deceased.
Ia pursuance 20 a Decree OF the Circuit
Court Of the County of Jefferson, West Yir-
eiuia. made in cause therein pending 20 sub
iect the real estate Of the said Joseph Smith 20
tbe payment OF his debts, you ave hereby re-
Quned 20 present your claims against the said
Joseph Smith Tor Adjudication 90 Ceou Moore,
Commissioner. at his Office 10 tie said County,
ou or before the 81 day of September, 1874
Witness Robert T. Brown, Clerk % said
Court, this 18th day of July. 1874.
ROBERT T. BROWN, Clork G. c.
July IS. lS74-7t.
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Grand Gift Concert.


The Valley Educational Society, composed o.
men % the hilhest personal character, will hold
Grand Git Concert at Edinburg, Shenandoah
County, Virginia, on the
FwrEgNru DAY or SEPTEMBER, 1874,
atwhich time aud place. they will distribute Five
Thousand. Seven Hundred and Sixt.-seyen Gifts
60 Ticket folders. The nett proceeds 20 BE- ap-
piled % building one or more Public School
Houses for said town. $4,000 tickets will be sold
and
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}BlnlY IESTlAEgE GlAPAlY.
Whcelin q. w. ' a..
SI25.OO0,
CAPT. = l<o;Oou'
With Privilege ofiucreasing the same to s5ce,o0O

DIRECTORS.
VIM. Bailey. \. J. Pannell, 4. NJ Adams, Alon-
20 Lorinr. Jas F. Barnes, JOS H. Woodward,
Dr. VIM. J. Bates, Henry Stamm, Ihos. Hughes.
TElHlS Company having been fully organized, is
now prepared to take risks at fair rates on
Buildmgs of all kinds. Merchandise, Manutactu-
ring Establishments. Furniture, Steamboats, and
Carroes on the Western Rivers and Lakes; also to
issue perpetual policies on Dwellings and Stores.
This Company being composed mostly Oh our Ieau-
ing business men recommends itself 70 the favor
able consideration of the insuriug public, and so
licits their patronage.
Nsa. Applications for Insurance will be prompt
" attended to at the Office Of GEO. Z. CORDElI.i
a CO., Agents at Charlcstown, Jefferson Co. W .
\. G. ARrHUR, Secretary,
W. II. AGXEw, ASS Secy.
Wu BAILEY, President,
AL0Nzo LouINa, Vice President.
November IL, lS69-tf.
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TonSoriaI.

V'HE undersigned are in charge Of the
SHAVING AND HAIR DRESSING SA-
LOON al The Mountain View Hotel Harper's
Ferry, and will give digent attention 20 business
with The hope Of pleasing all who may call upon
us. GRIMES 4 JACKSON.
H1rper's Ferry, June IS, lsst
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Commissioners Notice.

EN the Circuit Coar, Of jefferson County,
West Virginia,
BOWERS & EOPP. PRE-
Against
W. \. THOMSON, Trustee and Defd;
Aud
!. MAGALLIS, Phn.
Az inst
!. SMITHS Executor, Defendant,
IN CHANCERK.
Extract fum Decree u Ag,l 18Th, 1874.
10 appearing a. the Court that the Commits
,ianer fi'ei 20 audit an the debts outstanding
against The estate ofJoseph Smith, as required
iy Tie order Of reference made at the last tern,
I'd thi, Court, for tie purpose these causes are
again referred to SAID Commissioner 20 asccl-
TAIN said debts aud liabilities Of the estate Of
j s,cph Smith, deceased stating their puori-
ties a copy. Teste-
R. 7. BROWN, Clerk
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The Late Panic

Is OVERi Aud IN its trail LEFT Good Prices far
1 Produce. We positively refuse longer 70 take
fSnie EAegsss 10 payment d bills now largely
issue. Your accounts are made up and now ready
for settlement and delay or failure to copply
promptly will tend To give you trouble, az bili.
due must be settled az once--as we have er2sges
meuts 10 meet. TRLSsELIA ITpSS
April Is 1874
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NOTICE.

IL persons receiving freight at the Charles
\ town Depot on alter November lst, instant,
VIII be required TO pay freight and charges at the
Station before removal Of goods. This rule Is inn
perative and will be observed in all cases.
Nv. /. 1873. j. D. STARRY, Agent.
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w :. MASON.
w. =. MASON.
Druggist& Pharmuceatist,
DEALga Is
DRUGS. MEDICINES,
PAINTS. OILS, WINDOW GLASS.
BOOKS, STATIONERY AND
FANCY GOODS.
Main Street, CharIestown.

Fanny UOODS.
Main Street, Charestown.
WE desire to return thanks to our friends Tor
w their liberal support for the last year, and
hope bv strict attention 10 business and keep
ing nothing but The pusesi and yreshe'' goods 70
merit continuance OF their patronage. Deter.
mined 70 sell Goods at the very IoTest prices, ana
warrant them as above. 1900.
Feb. Z, 1874. W. >. MASVN'
nURE Coal Oil. every barrel tested by our
selves and will test such amount bought 10
presence of those buying; also, have Vests Aiaa-
din OIL warranted $50 degrees fire test, perfectly
safe. Buy youF oil where YOU can see Il tested
Foh 7Is7A. W. ). MASON.
NyARvlN'S Cod Liver Oil, fresh and genuine,
vi for sale by .-ox
Feb. 7, lsT4 W. ;. MASVN'
NFASON'S Cholera Remedy, If taken in time,
vi will prevent all tendency to this disease
ffvery house should have n bottle-a specific IN
Diarrhua. Prepared only by $1,000
Feb. 7, 1874. w. ;. MASVN.
TUST received fresh lot Of London Porter
% also, Ext. Malt. 100,
Feb. 7, 1874. W. >. MASON.
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Boot and shoe NIaI5ing..
REPAIRING. sc

rE'HE undersigned has removed his shop 90 the
1 bulldog on she corner of Main and samuel
streets-three doors West of the Presbyterian
Church The character of the work done by the
subscriber Is wen known and appreciated by the
citizens of Chariest1wn aud vicinity IL is hardly
necessary to add that be viii endeav0r 90 sustain
his reputation q reliable workman. and viii ex-
ecute promptly aud az reasonable rates an orders
given him-either for New work or Repairing.
JOHN AVIS Of Wm.
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$4,000 IN GIFTS
viii be distributed as follows:

The property gifts viii be purchased By The Cor
pOrai0rs as The prices above named IL the drawer
SHAH so desire. and the Cash be promptly paid BY
the treasurer on the day specified.
Bear in mind that no ticket IS recognized at the
drawing unless the coupon bearing Che dur icate
number has been returned 20 the secretary with
the price-one dollar.
The distribution Of gifts wiil commence 10 days
after drawing and continue 3 months, j! necessary
q complete u.
Money must b. forwarded by Registered letter,
Postolice order, Express or Draft on solvent Bank
The proportion OF Gift % the number 81 tickets
Is larger than ever offered and affords TIE best
proof tina, the management desire o. make only a
small, legitimate profit for the purpose sst ioFth
and not TO offer grand lottery -ssiudle
The Corporators are :. J. Stoncburner, John
4. Saum. J. c. Mcdonald, Wm. ). Dinges, DR..
D. ". Prescott, DR.. T. Delew, Joseph Corler, J.
d. 3liiligan, James y. Swami and George ".
Kooutz.
President, D. W Prescott; Treasurer, John 4.
Saum Secretary, J. d. Mi!iigan
Address an communication o. the secretary at
Edinburg, Shenandoah Coguty, Virginia.
REFERENCES.
The management respectfully refer to tie fol-
lowing centiemen tor any testimony as % The
character OF the coTpoTaioTs. and their ability %
meet all obligations: Hon John z. Harr-. Il. e.
Harrisonburg, Va; DR.. y II. NloH Il, >. Senator,
d1 Gen. !. H. Williams, Mem. Leg, Winchester;
Col. j. W. X. Moore. Mem. Leg, Mt. Jackson
Cen. G.. : Meem, State Senator, DO; Judge H.
C. Allen. Woodstock, Va. Capt H. II. Riddle
berger. Mem. Leg. do; Judge Geo. Rye, * State
Treasurer, EdinburE, Va. y. X. Trout, Mayor,
Siaunton. Va; Moses Walton, Esq, Pres. Shen.
County Bank, Woodstock, Va; J. g. Meem. ESQ;
Pres. New Market Bank Of Virginia, New Market,
Virginia.
Al orders for tickets addressed 70 the secretary
at Edinburg, Va, viii receive prompt attention.
y a Va
full in the most legible hand u avoid mistakes.
Agents wanted in every city, town, village aud
Heighborhood.
The drawing win take place in a grove near Ed
inburg ON the dav above named.
May 30, ls74-3m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-08-15
Notice.

HAYING recently suffered considerably from
fires in my woods on my lands on the Easr
side of the Shenandoah river, originating from
tressrasscs by huntsmen. ard having now put
chased Of Mrs, McKeSitl her "Eose Hill" ond
" Mountain tracts Of land, (late Chaplain sho
latter tract stretching from near my SheeleT Quar-
~ along the river nearly 70 "Bulls falls," and
neen much tresspasscd upon, hereby give public
notice that am determined to prosecute all Who
Hereafter offend BY tresspassing on sny OF my
bandr. WV. LCcAS.
March ., lsT2-u
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-08-15
salt for wood.

TUST received 50 Sacks Ground Alum and Fine
y Salt, which we will EXCHANGE FOR WOOD
or sell for Cash, THE Warehouse 10 our Coal and
Wood Yard. WASHINGTON LIPPlTT.
October :, 1878.