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The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-03

A poor devil, not a thousand miles
from here, got DRINK and smashed his
wife's table and all her tableware, and
now eating his "grub" from skillet,
before the fire with his fingers. whisky
brings a fellow TO rags and disgraee-it
fills MS head and heart and body with
oehes-and fills the poor houses and
penitentiaries. If folks will drink, let
Them ache! and suffer- and starvel
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-03
This is Positive.

To our friends. patrons and the pubic
GENERALLY we would state that our capl-
TAI Is too small to extend credit, however
much we are disposed to accommodate;
Our business is principally raw m9 li5 a.
and labor for which we are eompelle1 10
pay cash weekly. We insist tna a1
ali parties owing us come forward VAR , anu
pay before Dec. 25th, after when tl un1.
we will work and sell goods Tor Ti
only. All accounts unsettled on De0'
25th will be sued upon.
Respectfully,
dec3-2t CLARK u 1oONN'
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-03
REAn THIs rWlCE.

We need money very badly, and think
some of our friends have not been as
prompt to pay as they should have
been. Job-work and election work is
strictly cash, and yet very little cash
have we seen. Please come everybody
and pay us.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-03

A citizen of Monroe county, living
near the foot of Unaka mountain IN
forms the Athens Post that a short time
before the storm commenced SUNDAY
night two distinct shocks oil an ear -
quake occurred. The first lasted severn ,,s,'.
Sseconds and was preceded by a low,
,..,,,,bIing sound like distant thunder.
Parsons living on the mountain also
felt fine vibrations, which seemed 70 De
naralIel with the range of the Unake.
Severe shocks have been felt in that re-
zion before.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-03

20 Iraylor, pickrell and Dunn, the
gambler iec"shizce Judge VIM. q
Lewis the other day us man they had
scheme LAID FOR last summer in Mem
pms, While he was on his way TO Hot
springs. iheY would not have found a
"daisy' in him.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-03
BArSnnAl.

The agents OF the Nashville Bible
Glass Pork packing Society were IN
the city the other day Messrs. Traylor,
Pickrell and Dunn. The first named
gentleman trcils up patrons for the in
stitution, the second puts them in pickle,
and the third takes them out when
thoroughly Dunn. They drice large
business.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-03
Help I'D Tuscnmbin.

Rev. A. G. Dinwiddie, pastor of the
NJ. E Church at Pulaski, received note
from L. Ii. Davenport, of Tuscumbia,
on Monday last, detailing the sufferings
OF his people, and before night raised
and expressed $2l to their relief. This
was commendable prom tness.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-03

E- Times are hard on newspapers,
and especially on country papers. Ev-
ervbody seems to think the publishers
need no money or have plenty. We are
suffering, friends, for want Of money.
You ought to pay us. Now come right
straight up like good friends that you
have been, and help US.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-03
To knights of Pythias.

Every member of Stone wall Lodge
No. u is requested to attend at the
Lodge Room tomorrow (Friday) even
ing ut z O'clock, on business affecting
the interests OF the lodge.
By order of the Lodge.
/, ID. MCCORD, X. r. q 5.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-03

E8- The new postage law requiring
the prepayment of postage on newspa-
pers, does not increase the cost to sub
scribers, but simply requires the postage
to be paid to us, instead of the postmas-
ter. But it forces us to discontinue ev-
cry paper not paid for in advance, with
out respect to person or circumstances.
If you renew at once the postage will
be paid for you without extra charge.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-03
MARTIN COLLEGE.
PULASKI, TENN.
Session Begins 18th January, 1875.
In Chancery at Pula ski.
DLD u = In NJ IsFso- IoI8F
Thos. G.. Jones and Redding Jones, surviving
Partners of John Z, Jones d Co,
Az p,h.

IhoS. q. Jones and BEDDING Jones, surviving
Partners of John r. Jones q Co.,
vs.. Andrew J. Roberts and Others.
I y this cause it appearing TO the satisfaction
Of the Clerk & Master from an order of
Court in the above cause that the defendants
VIM. Rutledge. John Evcrts, and the m
known heirs of John o. Roberts. deceased
are non-residcuts of the state af Tenn
essee so that the ordinary process Of this
court cannot be served on them, on motion
it Is therefore ordered that publication be
made for four eeks in succession in the Pu-
iaski Citizen, newspaper published in Pu-
laski, Tenn, requiring the said defendants TO
be and appear on the first day OF the next
ChanceTy Rules. 20 be Eeld for the county o.
Giles AT the court house in Pulaski on the
lst Monday in January next, and answer
cumplainant's bill, OF the same wiil be taken
for con lessed as 20 them and set for hearing
ex-parte. d3 J. B. STACY, @. & n.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-03
MOusson's Sale.

The sale of the Mousson Wines, CT
gars, &c, by Mr.. Smithson takes place
next Monday. The wines embrace some
OF the finest we ever saw and the stock
Of cigars is large. A great many things
in that line will be sold and bargains
can be had. Don't fail TO attend.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-03
A Million Dollars

NV red COW, white spot in torehead'
meal mark on one shoulder, has strayed
Some one probably has taken her up, as
she is supposed to have a young call
Please tell me where to lind her.
LAPS. ID. MCCoRD.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-03
The supper.

The Episcopal supper takes place to
night. Immense preparations nave
been made to have the table unsurpaSseu'
and everybody is expected we nav
and know of no one who can-afiord TO
lose this opportunity for enjoyment.
Don't forget 10 be at Mays Hall to-nlgh'
early, with all your family.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-03
lSeIigeOus.

Rev. Caleb Davis, of Lawrenceburg,
will preach at the 9. Z. Church in Pu-
laski next Sunday at 10 O'Clock.
Prayer meeting at the Methodist
Church will commence heXt Thursday
evening at ga o'clock in order to ger
through in time for the Episcopal supper
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-03
Notice to C4rnnrers-

The Pulaski Grange will meet at their
Hall in this place at 10 O'Clock next
Saturday morning. full attendance
is desired.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-03
Quorum Court.

Jas. G. Sanders was granted letters of
administration upon the estate of VIM
Sanders, decd, last Monday.
Nathan a. Warren was qualified as
guardian OF Louisa f. and Marion F.
Rau1rh
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-03

NV old reliable family horse, Joe.
johnson, who can live and keep rat on
less than calf would eat, viii be sold
cueap for cash or barter.
u. Il. W. 6ACCOAD'
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-03

PEARL COMPLEXION POWDER, endorsed
by all medical men of Louisville as free
from poison and the best cosmetic ladies
can use, for sale at
1t. SUlTPTER 81 LACRY's.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-03

rz- A very large and handsome stock
of Fancy China Mantel Ornaments
Vases, Figures, Cologn Sets, Cahale-
Stieks-suitable goods for PRESENTS
very low for the CASH at
n96-4t WINsHP's JEwELRY STORE
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-03

~ The largest stock of Clocks. sold
very low for the CASH at
nl9it WINrHHP's JEwELRY STORE.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-03

One of the best instruments manufac-
sured in America, right new, unsoiled
and in perfect order; will be sold at a
great bargain. Apply at this office. If.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-03

Ladies, try the PEARL COMPLEXION
POWDER, just out, warranted harmless,
imparts an elegant freshness to the skin,
endorsed by all medical men ut
1t. SUMPTER 81 LACEY's.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-03

C- A young blood at hotel was re-
quested to pass q dish near him. 'Do
you mistake me for a waiterF" said the
exquisite. "No, sir; | mistoOk you for
. gentleman" was the prompt reply.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-03

tW- The gas works will soon DC e sn,,-
pleted. The Messrs. Grow are the con,
tractors, and are pushing them i l',''I. ~
as rapidly as possible. They propose -. -
pipe the town at an early day ana We
care not how soon.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-03

SPECIAL. NoTICE.-An watches that
have been left over one year since re-
paired will be sold for charges.
n26-4t + NlNshlf'
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-03
CLUB RATES.

Single subscribers in the county 81;
out of the county, 81: 20. In clubs of
five, in the county, 81: IS; out of the
county, 81. In clubs of ten and up
wards in the county, 1890; out of the
county S1:75. All invariably in adj
vance. No indulgence to anybody I'M
der any circumstances after the lst of
January. Those who subscribe now can
have the CITIZEN gratis till Christmas.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-03
POStDOned.

For uncomfortable reasons the Ly-
ceum postponed the delivery of the lee
ture of DR.. X. b. Gardner from last
Friday to tomorrow evening at Antoi-
nette Hall. The public are cordially in
vited. The lecture will occur without
fail.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-03

IL New stock of Jewelry, Low ,Pri-
ces tor the CASH at
n2O-4t WlNsHIP's JEwELRY STORE,
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-03

r. Seven babies entered upon their
earthly troubles last week in Browns
willie.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-03

eH- The Largest and Hana ls,.l -,
stock of Fancy China Goods ever Il"
Pulaski Cheap for the CASH at s--o,,
nlg4t WINsHIP's JEwELRf STORE
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-03

Sarah L. Angus ct al. VS.. jas. Angus ct al.
this cause it is ordered by the Chance,y
Court for Giles county that all creditors
Of David Angus, decd, present their claims
duly authenticated TO the Clerk & Master of
said Court on or before the LIST Monday 10
March next, to be filed for pro rata payment.
Dc !. b. STACY G. q NJ
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-03

~ Sheriff Mitchell carried General
Griggsby and Nose Ridley 20 Nash
Vile last saturday TO attend trial before
the supreme Court, which convenes ON
next Monday. VII
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-03
Rrnnze Turkeys.

a few pairs or trios of Bronze Iur-
keys, either spring or-aged, for sale,
Weighing when grown from 80 to ~
pounds. Apply to
If. w. G.. LEWIS.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-03

II Call at WINsHIP's Jewelry Store
and settle your account. He means
business. Mo At
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-03

ES- Foreign subscribers who renew
their subscriptions before Christmas
may do so at the old rates, and we will
prepay their postage. After Christmas
81: 20 cents will be required invariably.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-03

eB- am in need of money. have
been very lenient with you. Call and
settle your account with ME.
n26-4t +. WINSHlP.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-03

When man saves his cigar money 70
b,,,, his wife 3 new bonnet ana the
children new shoes, it indicates speH
of sunshine.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-03

\ Haines BROS. PIano

Is still in session i'm Pulaski. ,Tudoe
. VIM. T.. Martin presiding.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-03
no TAX-pAYEPg

/ to eollec' taxes, have visited every nsigh-
borhoOd in The county, aud collected only
si,0eo. At this rate i would take me Just
six years to collect the taxes If the people
do not come mp promptly this month ! viii
be compelled 70 sue
n12.1m WM. q. LEWIS.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-03

~ The japanese make a strong
string OF paper, and we have seen a very
good cord Of woodruff not lately.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-03

IT r. WILKINSON'S FARM FOR sALE
l. At greatly reduced price FOR CASH or
on good terms. n5tf
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-03

EE-GOv. Brown has been quite I'M
well in Nashville during the past week.
but is recovering.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-03
STRAYED OR STOLEN.

E'RoM Gas Factory, Lincoln county, Satur-
Il day night, Nov. IS, 1874, one chestnut
sorrel horse, Is hands high, about L years
old. left eye out, blazel face, both hind feet
white, some saddle marks | viii be thank
full for any information to his whereabouts
Address, J. B. MOSELEY,
Its Brick Church, Giles CO., Tenn.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-03

~ An admirer of the Murfreesboro
News has sent it q turnip weighing Is
pounds and over.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-03

- New stock WATCHES, JswELRY
and SILVER WARE for CASH az
MIS- ~ WINsHIF's JEWELRY .STopV
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-03

CK-Be sure and call at Som,
nlA Al MINsHIP JEW hLNA -
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-03

~ Lebanon and Nashville now talk
to each other by telegraph.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-03
gutal 9etrs.

- Our merchants have received
nothing for Christmas. Why this Iate-
ness!
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-03

rzy- Il is said the washer-women Of
Chicago are getting up a wiring
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-03

~ Brownlow's Wing has not yet
appeared.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-03
Something New.

Having just returned from the East
ern markets, L desire to make known
that l am receiving the handsomest
sock of Stationery, Books, Wall Paper,
ETC., ETC., ever before in Pulaski. New
styles Of Stationery, novelties in Wall
Paper, and many attractions in Christ
mas Goods. Come over to my elegant
and coy little quarters, in the new
brick, west side of the square, between
Browns and the Tennessee House. and
and let me show you what an elegant
stock | have.
n20-3t. ERNEST MEREDITH.
"a Entire new stock of fine VASES.
FLOWER STANDS, COLoGN SETS, MoTro
CUPS, JEWEL Boxes, MATCH STANDS,
CANDLEsTICKs, MANTEL ORNAMENTS.
Toy TEA SETS, Dolls, and a general as
sortment of FANCY GOODS for presents,
FOR CASH at
nl94t WINsHIP's JEWEL.RY. STORE.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-03
Sale Of Household Furniture.

OA RoAGtAA'UaYs OoC. II u,
l will sell TO the highest bidder for cash, at
my residence one mile east Of Pulaski. all my
Household and Kitchen Furniture. Also at
same time, viii be sold on a credit until Let
March next one Fine Piano.
dS-2t MRS. A. cox.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16

I AXTON'S Alpha Pea. the earliest and most
| delicate favored Of all the blue wrinkled va
iieiies. being more productive and more desirable
than the celebrated Mclean Little Gem. cannot
fail 20 please all lovers OF good Peas. Don't fail
TO give them a trial.
March :, 1874. c. L. BbLLhk.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16
street Liahts.

As promised in our last, Messrs. Duke &
Gallaher furnished a Wilhelm Fountain Street
Lamp, aud on Saturday evening last erected
IL on Market House Corner. The feasibility
of lighting our streets brilliantly at a moderate
cost was thus practically illustrated, and de-
lighted every passer by. We have not heard
a voice Of objection to the proposed project Of
Introducing these Lamps, aud take it for
granted Oar " City Fathers " will provide the
ways and means for their speedy adoption
The Lamps cost S. at the Factory suitable
Posts, turned, painted aad erected about S2.-
OH Is cents per gallon. Twenty Lamps aud
Posts 5000 Cost Of oil for same for 200
nights S5O-for five hours each night, and
$50 additional, expense for attending to FILL
ing and lighting. Actual outlay first year
Ss00-,hereafter 500 per year These are
facts dsducei from experimso,-in many cities
and towns IN the United States and Canadas,
where these Lamps have given universal salts
faction in regard to durability, &c.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16
The Old Family Journal.


n, saturday last, Ms. ASS VILLA rs, re-
lie, Of the late Capt. Richard Villa ms, closed
her earthly career at the hocse Of Der niece,
Mrs. Mary Brown, in Caadsstowo, aged 90
wears. Z mouths aud 8 days. Mrs. Williams
we believe. was anatiye oi Kent County, Nd,
and the writer Of these Zines knew Der and her
aaprstsalias bu; sensible husband as far back
IS the year 1910. Ga years aso. when he was
the editor Of the Fl-mas' REPOSITORY which
paper was. ia 1927. merged ia the Virginia
Free Press.
Atalater period. 1874. we bad a further oP-
portuoity Of judging Of the qualities Of this
esumaJle laly-haying been employed as edi-
cor pro Gen: Of the REPOSITORY while Capt. VIII
Hams was serving military tour at Norfolk,
from May to August, 1874 I'VE becoming an
inmate of the family Mrs. Williams vas a
member ofthe Methods, Episcopal Church for
more than BALI century, and ia this relation
az ia her general department she was exem-
plary as d Christian lady That her iie,-eS-
tended % years beyond the scripture limit OF
three score years aud tea-was entirely free
from "labor aud sorrow. was scarcely to be
expected, bar the fsebleaess Of her latter days
was borne With tho temper and patience De-
coming a Christian 6,m ia the path Of a glo-
ri0us hereafter
The death Of Mrs Williams reminds rs that
there are ia town on. three other ladies' Of APP
prozimate age. We bil farewell to our
venerable friend Of sixty years, whose demise
brings up many sad memories Of the past
How few % those whom we knew fifty years
uso now survive Tae great reaper, Death
leaves not q stock standing
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16

Mayll, 1874
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16
DIED.

On the eth inst, near Unionville, Mr. JACOB
MORNlNGSTAR, aged "a years.
In Martinsburg. Mo-, on the 2lst March, 1874,
Mrs. JANE SLACUM BRlSCOE. widow of DR..
Warner Briscoe, deceased, once q resident OF
Shepherds,owu, Of internal cancer, in the 10th
year Of her age.
At RocksCerry in this COUNTY, after long and
painful illness. LIZZIE. daughter of Samuel and
Elizabeth Dobbns. aged 2S years.
Past her suffering, past her pain,
Cease TO weep for tears are vain,
Past the turmoil OF her breast,
For she who suffered is at rest.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16
First Ward.

MgssRs. EDrroRs.-Please announce Capt. JNO.
J. LOCK as one who will receive the support OF
" Many Vo.Nrs" for Councilman TO represent the
lst Ward. His capacity for the performance oil
all the duties wisely and efficiently is indispntable.
His experience will De Invaluable in the Board,
and his enlarged iberality is so well balanced by
proprietary interests in every section Of the town
as to insure an advocacy by him Of only such mea-
snres and expenditures as will advance the com
mon prosperity and rebound TO the welfare OF the
entire community.
Nav L. lS74 CITIZEN.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16
New Goods and Fresh Groceries.

TUsT received AID for sale in charlcs.o-s,
pieces IL Red and White Mating,
- White Mating,
1. Floor OIL Cloth.
Green and Buff Window Holland, Elth fiziarcs,
81 ps. Paper Blinds.
Green and Roasted Coffee, Coffee Essence,
White and Brown Sugars. Teas. Spices,
Mustard Rice. Fresh Soda Water Crsckers.
In few DAYS we will have complete asSort-
uent Of DRY GOODS. NOTIONS. @C.-ali o.
which viii be sod Cheap for Cash or Country
Produce-such "a Bacon, Lsrd. Butter. Egg. &c.
FRANK T. GROVE.
April II. 1879
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16
Corporation Ordinance.


4 Meeting Of the Council Of Charlestown
y held this 18th day Of April, 1874, the follow
Ing Ordinance was passed:
"The town Of Charlestown shall hereafter con-
sist Of Three Wards, located and bounded as fol-
lows, to-wit:
The FIRST WARD shall INCLUDE all the terri
tory within the Corporate limits lying West Of
George strset. and George street ezteDded-and
North of Washington street and Smithdeld and
Harpcrs Ferry turnpike-incuding the lots Of
Mrs. l.. A. March, at the North end Of George
street.
The SECOND WARD shall include an ne ter.
ritory lying West OF George Street, aud George
street extended. and South Of Washington street
and the Smitbfeld and Harper's Ferry turnpike.
The THIRD WARD shall include all the terri
tory living East of George street and George street
extended, except the said lots Of Mrs. J.. A. Marsh
By order Of the Council,
J. +. DUKE, Recorder
April Il, Is7Zte.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16

ExPLo,IoN.-We regret to hear that an OK
plosion occurred at the Steam Saw & GriSt
Mil, Of B. G.. Carter, Esq, at 0atlaud on
Friday evening last, which completely demol =
Shed the whole concern, entalinga loss on
Mr.. c. of about $4,000. We were unable to
learn the part cuars Fortunately no one was
ia the mill at the time, so that no injury to life
or limb is to be added to the destruction Of pro-
perty.-Lecs5rg Mirror, 18th
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16

NEv ScuEBCtE.-lmius upon the b. & o.
r. r. and Barpers Ferry and Valley Division,
also, are running upon a Schedule which went
into eaec, % Sunday last. 1t is matter of
jutsreS, 60 travellers TO note the changes, and
w, call attention 10 tie condensed table IN
another column. We have now increased IA
c.'t.cs for quick transit through our beautiful
valley.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16

The Fairmout West Virginian says that the
march Of some few Of its subscribers up to the
point Of paving subscriptions, reminds it of
the slow and measured tread Of the
the tired jackass to its frugal feed Of oats.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16

Hon. C. j. Faulkner is having water aud gas
pipes laid from the mains on South Queen St,
10 his residence. This is pretty large under
taking, as it will take over 1000 feet Of pipe.
R. l. Bloude is doing the work.-Nartns-
Jurq Independent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16

The Cumberland Valley Railroad, from Mar
tiusburg, to Harrisburg, Pa, has adopted a
new patent brake for its cars which dispeuses
with the employment of brakesmen.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16

CAvP MrErlNG-Is is rumored that o
cmp-mcstns under the auspices of tie u. +.
Church. South. wi.. be held near WoodgTove on
the lands Of Henry Heaton, Esq. The camp
ground will be contiguous TO the depot Of the
Washington and Ohio Railroad at Round Hill
90 Which poio, the road will be completed by
that dme.-Lou7onn Enterprise.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16
FOR RECORDER.

MEssRs. EoiroRs: In the past two years Mr. j.
f. DUKE has performed the duties OF The office
Recorder a. Charlestown with efficiency and in q
business-hke and acceptable manner. Announce
him for reelection, and he will receive the supper
OF MANY VoTEEs.
Nav II. 1874