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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-04-18
means what He Says.

Though " combinations strong as proofs OF
Holy Writ ;" and as numerous as the sands on
the sea shore, were produced to prove that the
proprietor of Dr.. Sages Catarrh Remedy is IN
earnest. and means what be says, when he Of
fers $500 reward for any case of Catarrh which
he cannot cure, yet there would be some skep-
ties and foges who would continue TO shout,
" H,inibuq? ?" HUMBUG !" " 1t cannot be, be-
cause Dr. Homespun says Catarrh cannot be
cured" Now, this DR.. Homespun IS the iden-
teal, good natured old fellow who honestly be-
lieves and persists in declaring that this earth
is not round or spherical, but as fiat as a slap
Jack" and does not turn over, otherwise the
water would all be spilled out Of Deacon Bas-
CONS mill pond. But astronomical science
has positively demonstrated and proven that
Dr. Homespun is wrong in supposing the earth
to be fat and stationary, and medical science
is daily proving the fact that be is no less mis-
taken and behind the times ia regard to the
durability of Catarrh. In short it has been
positively proven that this world mOUeS, and
that medical science is prQgressipe-the opin-
ion of Dr. Homespup to the contrary notwith-
standing. That Dr. Sage's Catarrh Remedy
will cure Catarrh. thousands who have used it
attest.
Then buy it, and use it, in doubt do not stand
You will find it in drug stores all over the land
From tia CafskiU Recorder Of Noe. 10, 1872. J
A GOOD REMEDY
We invite attention to the advertisement of
Sages Catarrh Remedy. Our readers will
bear MS witness that we never knowingly COM
mend humbugs Of any name or nature, and a
large portion Of patent medicines may safely
be classed as impositions upon public credulity.
But having witnessed the beneficial effects OF
Sage's Remedy upon the members Of our FAM
lily and others, in Catarrhal cases, we unquali-
fedly pronounce it a valuable medicine, enti-
tied to public confidence. The proprietor
could easily obtain in Catskill many certificates
of its merits
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-04-18
Shooting and Gaming ARRAY.

LOUISVILLE, KY, April l4.-About II
o'clock this morning W. r. Abbott, pTomi-
ueut lawyer of this city, and John r. Green,
a member of the firm of Morton, Gait & Co.,
bankers, met near the entrance Of the court
house, when some words passed between them
and the lie was given. Abbott then struck
Green with q cane, when the latter drew pis-
tol aud fired three times, the shots taking effect
10 Abbott's right side, the center Of his breast,
and through his night shoulder. There are
conflicting statements in relatonto who struck
the first blow. Green was arrested. Abbott
is lying in a very critical condition. The I'M
fortunate affair created profound sensation,
as both parties are widely known and highly
respected.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-04-18
Letter from shepherdstown.

SHEpHERDsTowY, april II, 1874.
Ny DEAR SIR:
| am sure you will be interested
in hearing what is going on here, not in the
Temperance crusade but III the Temperance
rcriral. An appointment was made for ad-
dressing the women Of this place on Nednes-
day night, the Sth instant, when, notwith-
standing pouring rain, the Episcopal Church
was nearly filed All the ministers of the
town were present and very solemn addresses
were made 10y Rev Mr. Grammar, of Smith
field Rev Mr. Hawkins and others. Similar
services were held again last night at the Lu-
theran Church, the largest in town, which was
filed. Addresses were made by Mr.. H. b.
Lee Rev. Mr.. Rosster and others. Several
prayers were also offered The interest Of the
assembly was such as had never been witness
ed on q like occasion.
Before the close Of the meeting there seemed
to be a general desire for an expression Of O.
piuion upon the question Of the Court grant
ing licenses to sell intoxicating liquors. II
was tested by a rising vote and so far as seen
by the present writer not a woman retained
her seat aud but one man. There may have
been more but if so they were hard to see.
There are to be meetings every night tins
week in the different churches-all the cougre-
cations uniting. The object is to take hold on
God by mighty prayer to do that for the rising
race. and even those who are fast going to de-
struction both by the sale and use Of iutoXica-
ting liquors, which churches and temperance
societies and lesiSlatures-uSe aud iudspen-
sable as they have been and are in their differ
ent sphcrcS-haye thus far failed to effect
We do not permit ourselves TO doubt that the
whole country will rise in response to the call
for reformation Yours truly. -
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-04-18
Murder in Bucks County, Pa.

The Philadelphia Le3ger gives the following
particulars in regard to the late murder in
Bucks county, Pennsylvania:
Goa Tuesday of last week, Mrs. Wlhelmi-
ma Bacrg and her child, three years old, were
found murdered at their residence H. llilltown
township, Bucks county, Pa, aud the suppos-
ed murderer was Dr. Henry Otto, a Philadel-
plian He has since died, and is believed to
have committed suicide Mrs. R0erig separa-
ted from her husband two years ago and be-
came DR.. Ottos housekeeper at bis residence
on Fourth street below Thompson. Here she
remained year more, and then purchased a
farm at Hlltowu, to which she removed.
There DR.. Otto visited her, and has made the
house his home for several months. Letters
arrived for him on Tuesday they were carried
from the station 10 the farm by person who
was unable 70 effect an entrance into the house.
This led to a suspicion of foul play, and some
Of the neighbors forced an entrance. The body
of the murdered child was discovered In one
corner Of an apartment, apparently struggled
to death, and the mother was found with her
throat cut in DR.. Otto's sleeping apartment.
She was in a Eneeling position, close 10 the
bed pr Otto was in the bed, and Oh being
questioned denied all knowledge Of Mrs Roe
RIG and child The coroner summoned jury,
and as the circumstances seemed TO make out
the murder of the child by the mother, and
solt-muider by her, such q verdict was render
ed. Soon after this the doctor died On lis
person be had Mrs Roerig's pocSct-Jook, con-
tanning $40 and Judgment note against him
self for $500, Of borrowed money. His
death from supposed poisoning, and the Gud-
ing Of tie womau's property in his possession,
strengthens the belief that he was the guilty
agent The affair will undergo a more
thorough Investigation than it has yet re-
ceivei.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-04-18
Corporation Ordinance.

I Meeting Of the Council Of Charlestown
" held this l4th day of April, 1874, the follow
ing Ordinance was passed;
"The town of Oh arlestown shall hereafter con
sist of Three War ds, 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 street. and George street extended-and
North of Washington street and Smithted and
Harper's Ferry turnpke-including the lots of
Mrs. L. A. March, at the North end Of George
street.
ritory living West of George Street, and George
street extended, and South of Washington street
and the Smithfeld and Harper's Ferry turnpike.
The THIRD WARD shall include all the terri
tory lying East of George street and George street
extended, except the said lots of Mrs l.. A. Marsh
BY order of the Council,
J. E. DUKE, Recorder.
Anril IA lS7l-te.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-04-18

State of West Virginia,

OttltC VI W ~ - -
Jefferson County, Set
In the County Court,
APRIL RULES, 1874.
At Rules held in the Clerks Office of said Cour.
the first Monday in April, 1874.
JOHN LEE,
against
THE CENTRAL IMPROVEMENT C0M'
PANY.
action Of AssEn.psa and Attachment.
The object of this suit is to recover from the
Defendant the sum of S250O 90 for work and
labor done for, aud material furnished TO tbs
Defendant, by the Plaintiff.
1t appearing by affidavit filed that the said
Defendant is a Foreign Corporation, the said
Company is hereby required to appear within
one month after the date of the first publica'
ton of this order, and do what is necessary
to protect its interest herein.
And it is ordered, that a copy Of this orr
der, be published once a week, for four sue.
cessive weeks. in the " Virginia Free Press"
a newspaper published in this County. and
posted at the front door Of the Court House
Of this County, as the Law provides.
A Copy-Teste
7. A. MOORE.
Clerk.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-04-18

The Wilmington DELI Commercial says
" The severe cold Saturday aud Sunday nights
alarmed everybody interested in peaches. Ice
formed on both nights, and the top Of the
ground was rigidy frozen. IN the lower part
Of the State the peach trees are now in bloom,
and the question is, are the buds killed We
have secI to-day gentlemen from Middetown,
Clayton, and Dover, aud the tenor Of their
testimony is, that SO farno harm is done The
weather was dry, and dry freeze" is not
generally fatal Manlove Hayes, Esq, Of
Dover, says that up to this time the fruit in
that section is safe The trees are not yet in
full bloom there"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-04-18
The Late Panic

Is OYERl And in its trail LEFT Good Prices for
Produce. We positively refuse longer 10 take
Panic Excuses in payment Of bills now largely
overdue. They are too thin, and don't meet the
issue Your accounts are made up and now ready
for settlement, and delay OF failure 10 comply
promptly will tend to give you trouble, as bills
due must be settled at once-as we have engage
ments TO meet. TRUSSELL 4 LUCAS.
April Is. 1871.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-04-18
An Episode in the Virginia Legisla-
ture.

In the Virginia House of Delegates, on
Thursday week during the discussion Of a bill
for the protection of game, Mr.. Cockrll, of
Fairfax, remarked that his county was in need
Of protection from persons who come from
Washington, Georgetown and Alexandria, and
deprecated upon it.
Mr. Sypbax, lcolored from Alexandria
county. made a few remarks in reference to the
bill, aud concluded by saying, in offensive
manner, that Fairfax was too poor TO afford
pheasants or partridges, or even a competent
representatives. on the floor Of the House
Here the Speakers gave came down violently,
and Mr.. Syphax was ordered to take his seat.
A member forthwith offered a resolution TO eX-
pei Mr.. SyphaX from his seat in the House for
wantonly insulting member on the floor
Nj Sypbax attempted to make Hypothetical
apology, which was not entertained no then
made fair full and ample apology for his
supplementary conGuct.-BaHimore Sun.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-04-18
House for sale.

4 COMFORTABLE FRAME DWELLING al
n Rippon, Jefferson County, West Virginia,
pleasantly located, convenient to water, with a
good garden and choice fruit, for sale. The LOT
is a of an acre. Apply to Mr.. Timberlake, al
Nippon, or to the undersigned at Berryyillei
Clarke County. Virginia.
April Is, lsI4-Sts Mrs. II. T. PHILLIPS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-04-18
MAKES THE WEAK STRONG.

TIE Peruvian Syrup, a Protect.
ed Solution of the PrOtOctde or
Iron, Is so combined as to hare
the character Of an 0ttnlent, as
easily digested and Gsstntitdted
sCith the blood as the simplest
food. IL increases the quantity
of Natures OUn Vitdli$iit0
I1ent, Iron in the blood, and
cures ga thousand ills" simply
6UTOniilg Up, InUigOrdtiilD and
VitdIiziR0 the System. The en-
riched and Uitdtized blood per-
meGteS eUery part Of the body,
repairing damages and aCdste,
searching ont morbid secre-
lions, and tearing nothing for
disease to feed UpO11.
This as the secret of the sU0n-
derjuL success Of this remedy fIS
curing Dyspepsia, Liver Com
plant, DrOpsy, Chronic Diar-
rhGa, Boils, Nervous Affections,
Chills and Fevers, Humors,
Loss Of Constitutional Vigor,
Diseases of the Kidneys and
Bladder, Female Complaints,
and all diseases originating i1t
q bad state of tie blood, or ac-
cOmpdnied 6y debility or a l0tO
state OfMc system. Being free
from AlcOhOL, in any form, its
encFgiSinO effects are not fol-
toured by corresponding redc-
ton, DIT are permanent, SnItt-
sing strength, Ci1Or. and net0
life into all parts offhe system,
and building up an Iron Con-
StitutiOn.
Thousands hare been changed
by the use oft remedy, from
7Oedk, sicitJy, suffering cred-
lures, to strong, hedLthU, aud
hdppy men ant 1COUet; and
inU0IidS cannot reasonably hes
itdte TO 0iUe 10 q trial.
See that each bottle has PERU
WAN SYRUP bIO,CR i'S the glass.
Pamphlets Free.
SETH ". f0WLE & SONS PropdetOrs,
No. Milton Place, Boston.
SOLD ny DRUGGISTS CENTRALLY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-04-18
Pay Up!
Pay Up!
FOR RENT.

rENHE HOUSE AND LOT near Charlestown the
residence of Mrs NJ. l.. Cooke; and also a
bout Is acres OF land for the Corn crop. Apply "a
ANDREW L. KENNEDY.
April Is. ls74-lt
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-04-18

MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE daughter
Of Mr.. James +. Weir, living near White Post,
in Clarke county, Va. mys;erious'y disappear
ed from her home on The 29th Of March, and
no discovery Of her whereabouts has been
made. The young lady is reported as popular
with her acquaiutauces and one against whose
fair fame no breath Of suspicion was ever
raised.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-04-18
Corporation Election.
4 ELECTION viii be held on the
Fourth Thursday in May, next,


(2s;h, ls74.)
For Mayor, Recorder, and Six Councilmen for the
town Of Charlestown.
Delinquent Taxpayers will not be permitted to
vote.
The following persons and places are designated
Officers Of Election and places Of voting:
FRS. Ward
LEWIS DINKLE,
Z. SHUGERT, Commissioners.
THOS. ". DAVIS,
w. /. HEDGES. Clerk.
Place of livingstone School House.
Second Ward
q. W. HENSON,
Z. HUNSTCKER, Commissioners.
THOS. X STARRY,
). y. GALLAHER, CLERK.
Place Of voting-Hilbert's Shop.
Third Ward
II. d. MIDDLEKAUFF,
Z. RUTHERFORD, Commissioners
4. W. HAWKS,
ED. :. AVIS, Clerk.
Place Of voting-Lee Hall.
By order Of the Council,
J. Z. DUKE, Recorder.
April Il, ls7l-te.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-04-18

A special telegram from Hagcrstown to the
Baltimore Gazette of Monday says: A very
sad accident occurred near this town Saturday
morning. Mr. Samuel Stake, the only son of
a. K. Stake, Esq, member Of the House of
Delegates from this county, was out cunning,
and attempted to draw his gun through q rocl,
brake, holding it by the muzzlc The result
was no exception to the rule the hammer was
pulled back by catching against some object,
the qua discharged, and the whole load took
effect in AIr. Stakes groin, lie was carried
home, and Dr. Frederick Dorsey, Of Hagers-
town, was called in; but the wound was neces-
sarily fatal, and the unfortunate young gentle
man did not live more than two hours after the
shooting. Mr. Stake was about nineteen years
Of age. and a most promising youth TO whom
bis father was most devo;ediy attached His
death has cast a gloom over large circle Of
friends and relatives.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-04-18
A. T.. KENNEDY, 2. q.
April II, lS74-lt.

CtORN Starch. and Blanc Mango Mouds, Ex-
I ! tract Vanilla, Lemon and Strawberry, for
sale by W. Ebi.
April II, 1874
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-04-18

ELICIT n BY The Regis
ter says; At an election held by the Stock
holders of the Virginia & Maryland Bridge
Company in Shepherdstown, April 9Th, 1914,
the following persons were elected directors for
the ensuing year David Billmyer, John E.
Schley, Dr. l. H. Taylor, Morgan Miller, Ed
ward Shafer, j. D. Staley, D. $. Rentch. The
Board was organized by electing David Bill
myer, President and Treasurer, and d. S.
Rentch, Secretary. We learn that this Com
pany have their Bridge paid for and out Of
debt and we presume they will declare div
idend to the Stockholders at very early day -
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-04-18
Agdinsl
THE CENTRAL IMPROVEMENT CoMPA.


llll4 0lIAN IA ~ l-hA ~ AsHhA$~' NC-a- -
NY,
action Of Assumpsa and Attachment.
The object of this suit is to recover from the
Defendant the sum of $4,000 Damages ior
the violation of contract between the Delen-
daut and the Plaintiff.
happening by affidavit filed that the said
Defendant is Foreign Corporation, the said
Company is hereby required to appear Within
one month after the date of the first publica-
ton of this order, and do what is necessary TO
protect its interest herein
And it is ordered that copy Of this order
be published once a week, for four successive
weeks, IN the " Virginia Free Press" news
paper published in this County, and posted at
the front door of the Court House Of this Coun-
ty, as the Law provides.
a Copy.-Teste
T. 4. MOORE.
Clerk.
A T.. KENNEDY, F. q.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-04-18

SALE OF WooDLAND.-LastS Saturday Mes
srs. T. B. and W. H. Whiting, special commits
soners, sold 9S acres Of Woodland at $50 per
acre. w Weirick, of Jefferson county,
purchaser Clarke Courier.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-04-18
Colt Estl'ay.
New Goods and Fresh Groceries.

TUST received and for sale in Charlestown,
pieces IL Red and White Mating,
A. White Mating,
A. Floor Oil Cloth,
Green and Buff Window Holland, with Fizturos,
oops. Paper Blinds.
Green and Roasted Coffee Coffee Essence,
White and Brown Sugars, Teas Spices,
Mustard, Rice, Fresh soda Water Crackers
In few DAYS we will have complete assort-
ment Of DRY GOODS, NOTIONS. 6C.-all Of
which will be sold Cheap for Cash or Country
Producc-such as Bacon, Lard, Butter, Eggs, DC
FRANK 7. GROVE.
April IL, 1874
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-04-18
A. f. KENNEDY, p. Q.
April IL, 1S74-A.

State of West Virginia:
Jefferson County, Scli
In the County Court,
APRIL RULES, 1874.
At Rules held in the Clerks Office Of said
Court, the first Monday in April, 1874,
JOHN LEE,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-04-18

MURDER II NWGINIA.-Ihe Page CIrrcr
gives the following particulars Of a brutal
murder in Madison county: We learn that a
horrible and outrageous murder has recently
been committed on the Blue Ridge, in Madison
county. just beyond the Page line From the
best authenticated statements we give the fol-
lowing particulars: john Smith, known as
" Bull John, notorious character murdered
lis own son ore day las week, young man
Of perhaps twenty-oue years Of age, and said
% be a half idiot. The weapon used in this
horrible deed was his fathers fists, pounding
ana mutihting him terribly. The father, at
Ter the murder, compelled another Of his sons
to-bury bis dead brother under the porch.
The brute has been arrested.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-04-18

The Baltimore aud Ohio Company has de-
clarcd a dividend Of five per cent on the stock
II tie main stem for the half year ending 3lst
March, payable on and after the lst of May,
prox.mo. Also. dividend of five per cent.
on stock Of the Washington Branch for the halt
year ending Isl March.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-04-18

Is HONESTY AT a DISCOUNT The Rich
mond state Journal republican, thinks that it
does not speak well for the financial ability of
Hon r. NJ T. Hunter lately elected State
treasurer of Virginia that be should have been
in a fat office all bis life, and remain impccu-
uious az this late day. The test Of financial
ability in these later days seems 20 lie the
capacity 20 grow rich in Office. As the Rich
m6nd Wing Justly remarks, the fact flat Mr.
Hunter has not made a fortune ont Of Office
sneaks well. at any rate, for his integrity.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-04-18

The Literary and Dramatic Association met
at Harris Hall on Monday night, aud organized
with about thirty members.
The Bishop Meade Memorial Church at
White Post, Clarke County, Va, only lacks
$500 for its completion.
The guesisat Harris Hotel have been RECALLING
on strawberries for several days.-Bmclcster
Times.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-06
HANNAH ON TnE WAR.PATH.
Columbia Herald and Mail.


Col. Hannah Gibbs, lately a candidate
for Congress, has published a scathing
letter in the Ldlcrence5urg Journal, from
which We make a few choice extracts.
| In doing so, however, we think it but
justice to say, in regard to his fling at
| Col. Blackburn, of the Freedman's Saw
| iDgs Bank here, that the colOred people
have not lost anything on account OF
that gentleman's dishonesty, but because
of mismanagement of the parent bank at
Washington, where all the funds were kept.
We do not say, however, that the Colonel
should not have been more cautious than
to have given the strength of his honest
name to a concern without knowing all
about it. But hear Hannah:
"And yet few selfconstituted, professed
leaders of doubtful prOclivities and perfid-
Gus duplicitY, forced a large number of
colOred citizens to vote against their wishes,
in violation Of everyprinciple of justice, and
in conflict with the laws of the land. But
so it is, and it could hardly be
thought otherwise, when we take
into consideration the unscrupulOus
perpetrators. Such, for instance, as
that poor, pusillanimous "Spared Monu-
ment of Confederate Tanning notoriety,r
-AAnOlus UCllCL hlOhn d O4Iu.
with A. NJ. Hughes, of treacherous, double
riding propensities, who has already re-
ceived more pay for less loyalty, than any
man in the State, he being for self, in
dividually; with SmithSon with nothing
Noble but a name, as was demonstrated
in his great embarrassment, amounting
to imbecility, upon the occasion of his in
PRODUCTION Of the Hon. Horace Maynard to
the people at Pulaski. And also a small
Clifie, surrounded by two kinds of Moss, of
Seymour and Blair and Greeley qualities.
and covered over with vouchers of loyalty
for the worst Rebels in the country. provi-
ded that they were willing to divide the
SpOils. envy them not, for of such will
be the destruction Of any party.
Il will also say to the masses of the Re
publican party, both white and colored,
to beware of those who do nothing to
build up and promote the interest Of the
country, unless they can be personally
benefited. Pause and deliberate the
motives influencing them, and you will
readily see that they are selfish and
mercenary. l will further say to the col
ored citizens of Columbia and vicinity, to
beware also Of that Saving Bank in con-
nectiOn with a stock of goods, that your
deposits (if you make any) will 90 the way
of Wards ducss' or the SChOol fund"