Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-15
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Minor Notes.


Our musical organizations are making good
progress.
Painters and upholstersrs arc a, work upon
the dwelling Of W. y Cmishin Esq.
Some desirable improvement, Of the Baptist
Church grounds have recently been made.
The Mechanics Band paraded on Tuesday
night. lis easy to keep step to their music.
There is a good deal said aud written about
s7ellius bees. We don't see the difficulty.
We observe wagons passing in the early
morning hours, tired. aud, seemingly, dripping
perspiratiou They are nice wagons.
Mes rs. Wcirick 4 Weller contemplate the
erection Of twO-story frame dwelling On
their lot 10 the Southern suburbs of the town,
Mr. Butt. contractor.
Mr.. Washington Eeuner having purchased
l5t To- tie Eastern section Of town Of Mr.. Il. d.
Rust, Is erecting thereon a two-story frame
dwelling. 1t is already rooted. Mr.. James
Bu;t, builder
We were pleased to observe upon our streets
on Tuesday last, Dr.. Nicholas MaTmioa, Of
Harper's Ferry. lie had been seriously III for
a long time. His many friends will be glad
o. learn Of his recovery.
After Winter Of extraordinary severity
aud pr,,racteduesS, We at las, have warm
weather, the budding Of trees and blooming OF
flowers and spriugjus Of grass and singing oil
birds. auJ-yet we are not happy
Weare gnufed to learn that Mr.. Julius C..
Holmes. who fractured his leg several weeks
ago. expects soon to be able to be about on
cra,ches-so much for having a skilliul ply
stefan aud the tender care Of wife aud friends
Shade trees about the Cour, House grounds
have lately been planted, and grass seed sown
all Of which ia time will contribute 70 the
appearance Of the county property and the
comfort Of persons having business on the
green.
The wind blowe,h where it rs,-e,h "a
fact which, we suppose, suggested window
and door strips. "Old Sol, with unusual
warmth the pas, week limited the propriety Of
the removal Of all distractions to a free ciIcu-
lation of air.
4 dramatic aud musical entertainment for
the beue6, Of the Mechanics Band will be Civ
en- a. Coucer, Hall on Friday evening, 2ls'
instant. Il behooves our citizens to eucour-
ags the musical organizations Of our town
Their uses will be better appreciated after a.
while.
Mr. Fouke's building at the corner Of Liber-
" and George streets, containing four comfort
able apartments for offices, is nearly ready for
occupancy. aud presents pleasant appearance
ia lis lilac coat. Clients will entertain hope
ful views oftheir own cases when they observe
lawyers offices next door to " Paradise"
The Wildman Troupe, during its stay in
Stanton. gave an entertainment TO the inmates
Of the Luuatic Asylum there. An audience
Of 25O Of those unfortunate persons were very
highly delighted with the performances so gen
erously rendered. We understand Mr. Wild
man expects TO ill the boards Of Concert Hall,
10 this place, in Juns.
As before stated by US, the town authorities
have determined upon the erection OF an En-
CINE House, aud have awarded contracts as
follows for the Masonry TO Mr.. George W.
Armentrout; Woodwork to Capt D II. Cock
rill & Son tn Roofing aud SpOuiins TO
Messrs. Duke & Galaher. The building Is to
be 20 by so feet, two stories, and 90 Market
House square.
We are informed that the Depot at Middle
town, Mr. J. c. Holmes. contractor, The
same from which be fell aud fractured a leg /.
has been completed, ia a manner creditable to
the young men who rxscuted the plans Of Mr. I
Holmes We also leara that work has been /
commenced upon the Ripoa Episcopal Church,
for the erection Of which Nj. Holmes has con-
tracted
Wears indebted to Juo. B. Rordan, Esq, Of .
Washington City. for pamphlet copy Of tie
trial Of Dawson & Riordan. editors Of tie
Charleston Ners, upon the charge by Exon
gresham a45 alleged t's,r;s. Bowen IF libel .