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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-09-11

GOLDEN SHEAF.-The latest publica-
tion In singing books for Sunday Schools
is the Golden Sheaf,' which il pro-
nounced to be the best book Of the Kind
ever published. For sale by
ADAMS & Lucas,
1927 Market 81.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-09-11

PEAoHEs the best, sell for cent 4
piece. Pears two for Eve cents.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-09-11
LOR SALE

One new Brick DEclllng llou~' with looms, full
lot Of ground attending TO river; one u The hnesi
rcWs Oi lily to In found. AisO one vacant lot all
Joining tic HhuIc.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-09-11

Two secondhand Pianos for sale cheap
at W. S. Ilntchins' Music Store, No. co
Twelfth street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-09-11

The best and most complete line Of
Millinery and Notions, and for the low.
eat prices, now on exhibition at
SPEYER Bios
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-09-11
ENUR KENT

I
Store Room No. 40, corner Market and
Twelfth streets, at present occupied by Me-
Lain Bros. Possession given April /, 1876.
Apply to WA. S. GOSHORN or |. Il.
WILLIAMS. au25
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-09-11

NorrcE.-As / am preparing to leave
this city for 81. Louis, Mo-, | have this
day transferred my stock of Railroad
Tickets to II. Frank, Esq, the well
known Clothier and Ticket Broker, No
40 Twelfth street.
With thanks to my customers for their
many past iayots, [ would respectfully
solicit continuance TO my successor
and recommend him to the confidence
Of the travelling public.
Respectfully,
l.. N. CLARKsOS.
tpt..';,, II, l., Cd Q iaT5
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-09-11
FoR ReHT.
nor RENT

nor RENT
A comfortable Brick Dwelling House,
No. Al Fifteenth street Contains seven
rooms and finished attic. Will be rented
cheap until Apnl lst, 1916.
For terns apply to
81. \. CHANDLER,
au2s At Bank Of the Ohio Valley,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-09-11
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
SENAToRlAL ANNOUNCEMENT,


EVIL BEARS % our style ii man Tor the
10 T. lie IN u Il uuHplelrly represent the in-
J,.,,i,t it,t,r,-r, II the oily and stale man Ol
ang rITerirnor, OF ABILITY and Of bushes ounnec-
toas d high hans 81 lnl 1i ,i standing hs
IN srnair. In that bvdy be wVuld command an
'AH''4'' MANUFACTURER.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-09-11

CLOSING out sale Of misses and child.
ren's Colored shoes for the next ten days
Il L. v. BLoND's,
1875 Main street,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-09-11

sToGIEs GETTING CHEAP.-Jake Beniz
let loose. -Four seed stogies for five cents.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-09-11

ENOR SALE
ilouse and half lot on the north side Of Ohio
street lSo, q between front and Fem streets,
Wheeling Island. llyuse has hr't class hydfantsin
II, and Contains Eve mons wash house aud cellar.
For further particulars inquitpni
WILLIAM MCMECtTEN,
On the premises,
Or Of !. c. iIERvgY, nuCtlonctr aud real estate
agent No. VI Market street,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-09-11

4 LANr was placed upon the fountain
at the south end Of the Second Ward
Market House yesterday.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-09-11

SroutEs GETTING CnEAr.-Jake Bentz
let loose Four seed stogies for five cents.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-09-11

GREAT Bargains in Black Combs,
Ruches, Kid Gloves, EmbroiderieS, Hand.
kerchieis, Neck.Ties in Lace and silk, at
SPEYER BRnsl
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-09-11

FALSE RUNoR.-The rumOr that has
gained such wide circulation that there
will be no game Of base ball on the Fair
Grounds tomorrow Ia entirely without
foundation, the following telegram hav.
been received at late hour last even
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-09-11

No MORE credit Exclusively for cash,
All accounts closed, irrespective Of per.
son or previous condition. Great bar.
gains for cash. II you wish to save
money call and examine our stock OF
all kinds Of dry goods, carpets, &C., &C.,
at Nos. 2Olg and 2O2l Main street.
JOINS ROENER.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-09-11

GREAT bargains in colOred shoes at
L. ", BLoSD's.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-09-11

= wAsntSoToS, PA, Sept 20.
70 r. u Wilson, CdPt. Standard D. D. C.
viii be down on the morning train.
I. A. RiTt,tttE.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-09-11

Why will you buy one dollar Kid
Gloves wheny you can buy them at SPeyer
Bros for 50 cents.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-09-11

SrootEs GETTING CHEAr.-Jnke Ientz
let loose. -Four seed stOgies for five cents.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-09-11

SroGiEs GETTING CnEAP.-Jakc Bentz
let loose -Four seed stogie' for five cents.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-09-11

FRulT though plentiful, is not 4 glu
in this market as II was some weeks ago
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-09-11

MARIrAia-Only two marriage licenses
were issued last week by Clerk Woods.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-09-11

Wheeling, W "a, SEPT. 8, 1875.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-03-13
He Had HIS Keg Full.

Yesterday afternoon a man dressed 10 soou
clothes, an eye glass and a gold mounted caue
and possessing altogether rather clerical ap-
pearauce, hailed a passing s,reet-car lne'e
was nothing unusual or particularly noticeable
in this except the air Of lofty dignity WIN
which he commanded a bolt and desperate
effo,, which he made to maintain bis centre OF
gravity as be passed to the car and conceal
the fact that he was slightly iuebriated. Ar
irving at the door he solemnly raising his right
foot to enter, bu, not raising itIqui,e high
enough he fell headlong to the floor the car
Raising himselfup with some difficulty he cast
a severely reproying look at the old sen'!cman
sitting near the door and said
"Sir, what dyou lift this car Tor jus. as
was going to get in p
"My dear sir, didn't lift the car, replied
the old gentleman, meetly.
Casting as steady gaze on the old gentle
man as he could under the circumstances, he
replied:
"Well, perhaps you didn't won't tempt
70 argue with man in your Condition. Ny
friend. is my calm aud deliberate opinion that
vou'ye been looking upon the wine which Il
red. Very sorry 10 see man OF your age -
What d'you s'pose your mother would say 4
she would see you intoxicated Ny friend I've
wept many bitter tears over such cases a.
yours. Yes, be continued, in falteTine voice
and pulling ont his handkerchief, "and Im i
Amt weeping now, as you'll readily observe.
Whereupon he wiped bis eyes with grand
flourish, blew his'nose, and nagigated the 9th
er end Of the car.
When he reached bis destination lie pulled
the bell.strap and started for the door Wher
he got about half way, and just as he was IN
front of lady, he tripped and fell at inl
length on the floor Raising himself to per
pendicular, be turned to the lady, and in
tone If mingled severity aud whiskey, said:
Madame, you've certainly got the bigges
feet ever saw in my life"
"Sir," said the lady, Indignantly.
"Oh, don't pologize You are not to blam'
for it. You can't heipit. But if you cou'c
Just pare em down little, 'twould be srea
'commodatioa % the travelling pubic.
The lady was speechless with Indignation
the passengers were convulsed and the gentle
man stalked majes,ically TO the door, steppe'
to the ground. md Immediately sat down. "A
the car moved away be arose, examined hi
clothes, looked up and down the street. wave
his hand in an uncertain manner. aud wake
away ,-DanJury Netcs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-03-13
o.igin of Emtnent Men.

John Smith was the son of his father. no
formerly resided in New York and other places.
uu. he has moved to San Francisco no~.
Wm. Smith was the son Of bis molher.-
This party grandmother is deceased.
John Brown was tac son Of oil Browa.-
The body Of the latter lies monllias in 'a'
grave.
Henry Jones was tic son q sen cook
Wm. Jones was the son Of gun.
john Jones was a Son Of Temperance.
In early life Gabriel Jones was actually
shoemaker. lie is a shoemakeryei.
Previous TO ,ho age Of eishiy-6vc, Caleb
Jones had never given any evidence Of eStfs-
ordinary ability. He has never givon any
since.
Patrick Murphy is said 30 have bcap Of I'l'h
extraction.
James Patterson was son Of \ common
weaver, who was so miraculously poor thi'
friends were encouraged TO believe tina, in es''
the Scriptures were strictly carried out, ho
wonll "inherit she earth" Ho never 90, his
property.
John Davis father was soap.boilor, and
no, very good soap boiler
John johnson was a blacksmith He del.
It was published in paper. with head over
il. " Deaths" II was, therefore though. 10
died TO gain notorieiy Ho has got ao auai
living somewhere.
Up to tie age Of ,lit!y-ionr, Hosea Wiiser-
son never had any home but Home. Sweet
Home" and even when h, had that he had to
sing it himself. At onc.,ime it was believed
that he would have been famous If he had be-
come celebrated. He died.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-03-13
Hos, HSv. wSlt..s cot n Subscriber
for his Newspaper.

The Rutland W. Globe says: One night
last week, Whitehall gentleman was on the
Troy train returning home. At Saratoga, a
gentleman from Rutland took a seat behind
the Whitehaller. Ia few moments conver-
sation was opened between the two. Ascer-
tanning that our friend was from Whitehall,
the Rutland gentleman asked him il he hDew
Wilkins, editor Of the Times.
"Know him ought to know him, Tor he
is very intimate with my wife
"You don't say 2" replied the Rutland man,
in astouishment.
"Yes, sir don't want 1t repeated but /
have indisputable evidence that he has been on
terms of the closest intimacy with her"
"Bat, my friend, you don't live with The
woman ?"
Yes. sir, Strange as it may seem. do
o sir, you little know what man will put
m with from the woman be loves. This IN
timacy has been carried on (or years righ, un-
der my very nose, and yet, by the love | bear
tho woman, have never yet broken with my
wife"
"But you cannot possibly put up with such
conduc. on the part Of your wife2 II she Is
intimate with Wilkins, | should think you
would brand the villain before the world.
would no, submit. No, sir I would not, ne
yer :"
The Rutland man had worked himself up 10
a pitch of excitement, when the train stopped
at Whitehall.
Good night, sir!' said the Whitehall gen
,leman. hope we viii meet again. thank
you for the interes, you have taken in my
affairs" and the two gentlemen shook hands
and parted.
Just then the conductor entered The car
when the Rutland man stepped mp aud asked
him who the gentleman was be was jus, con-
versin2 with.
That man 2" said Conductor Holconb ;
"dont you know him2 That is wilkins,
editor Of the Whitehall Times"
"SoId. by thunder :" said the Rniand man,
putting his fingers into bis poke, and taking
On, something. " Mr. Conductor. will you
please give him this card and accompanying
50. aud tell him to send me his paper 50 long
as the money lasts 2"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-03-13
Saturday, March l3, 1875.
A Practical Temperance RECON-
mendatiOG.

EDITOR of STAUNToN VINDIcAToR:-Be-
leying there is no sane man who is drunk
ard from choice, and knowing that Thousands
are fshtiug the hardest kind Of fight that
man ever fough, against the terrible tyranny
Of King Alcohol, beg that you will publish
again tie following prescription, which was
gotten years ago from sn eminent London
physician by the Rev. Jno. Vine Hall, the
father Of the Rev Newman Hall and Capt
Hall Of the Great Eastern steamship. Mr.
Hall states in his diary, published since his
death by bis son, that for over thirty years he
was "A victim 20 an nnconqaerable desire tor
irin,, which lai hin, - 'ha i.-D'ast t-.iapthS OF
human misery and degradation. Hefrequently
had delirum tremens. and was at the point of
death when the physician gave him this pre-
scription, which be used for three months,
and was entirely restored to health, ard lived
for forty years a useful. sober aud honest man.
On his death bed be refused 10 receive slim
ulants from his doctors, and died recommend
Iny this meGlclue Inc eject dt HloI 10 W IT,
We he terrible depression caused BY ceasins
to drink, and general restoration of health,
ssrenthening of the nervous system, and giving
the sleep and appetite so craved for by the IN
ebriate. Then it destroys all desire for liquor
and in fact creates the greatest disgust for
even the smell Of it, There are gentlemen in
this city who have recovered 10 week by its
use. after drinking h,rd for months, and they
now have no desire for liquor whatever
Honestly believing, from fair trial, that any
man desiring 20 be man and save his life
here and his soul hereafter can do so by taking
this medicine three times a day, ask in the
name of the thousands who are now suffering
the torments of the damned on earth, from
being unable to quit drink, that you give this
place in your columns.
Sulphate iron, grains; mnsnesia, 10
grains; pepperment water, ounce; spirit,
nutmeg. drachm. To be taken, tablespoon
ful. before each meal. Any apothecary will
make It. one WHO HAS TRIED IT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-03-13
A Young Man Drunk,

The other night We observed a young man
reeline along the street as indiferen, as ii ho
were doing something ihgtly respectable and
honorable. lie was drunk, and young man
too. Tell that young man that be IS not
gentleman, and he wonld feel indignant. Tell
him he is unworthy Of confidence, and that
he is baildng up black and degrading repu-
ntion. aud he will point you TO instances IN
which society winks q, drunkenness aud pets
aud fawns upon the favored yotary ol abe COP
False and fatal excuse, young menl
You will ind /, 50, and when the world
turns cold shoulder on you, aud you dnd
yourself poor. lriendless vasabond, you Will
find out when you stand upon Che verge Of a
dishonored grave and behold the ianced or
yies of thousand demons in the cursed cup
Young nan, be careful how you tamper wi,h
liquor you have name aud character to
fern, yea have lifo record 10 make ynu
have a destiny to Oh determine at once how
these all important matters are 70 be met.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-03-13
r n TNEW SERTES5 CHARIESTOWN JEFFERSON COUNTY, W Va
POLITICAL.
For tie Fres Pre''.
LINES.

7 dreamed to- night that you were dead, my dar-
And on your couch YOU lay so cold and still
the Earth grew pale with speeeh!ess
terror
Al this epsample Of Jehoyah's VIII.
You Law so cold, and vet those lips Of cherry =,
Were wreathed in smiles,-Celestiai smlles
ween;
And troops of Angels waited round about you,
And ministered, in reverence, to their queen
7 stood. and in one glance the scene was taken
Nv Love. nv Idol, my Other Self was dead
I :hrieked aloud, my anguish uucontrolling'
Mid hear,.wrung tears bowed my stricken head.
And To-! as dead. you rose and left your death
couch
With fairy touch you smoothed my brow with
care >. ,
Then gently beading o'cT me, Sweet, you kissed
And dried nv tears with tress Of chesnut hair
Tn tones of old you cheered my bleeding spirits.
You urged submission unto the Christening Rod
And held fair promise OF GoIden futurS
When, both united before the Throne OF God
Our grateful praise should blend with that of An
gels
And. slow ascending unto the Mercy Seat,
Proclaim to Him sinners reclamation
child-bride's guidance Of my erring feet
i felt a touch-and woke with nerves prostrated,
And, Darling, saw you standing at my cha"'
While al my feet our little pet was playing
And lilac blossoms nestled in her hair.
With soul-felt gratitude humbly thank the
Frther- .
while still my brain is whirling with Fecollec-
tious Wild
thank him that the vision WAS mere dreaming,
And that he still has left to me my wite-my child
JEAN SANDS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-03-13

A BEAUTIFUL PRAYER "A poor Irish wo-
man asked wealthy lady, tho owner Of
beautiful flower garden in Detroit, Tor Cover
or two to put on the coffin Of her denl child.
The good lady invited her to be seated, and
very shortly brought, magnificent cross and
wreath. The afflicted ono was overcome and
A soon as she was able 10 express herself sho
said most Gervcntly, May our blessed licleem-
er NEE, yon at the gates Of heaven with a
crown Of flowers, more beautiful than these, ~
most touching prayer, in which many viii
ioin The afflicted mother
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-03-13
VIRGINIA FREE PRESS.
TERMS.

- rheFaEr FEEssj jspublishcd weekly at I'r0
7,ut-.aai Fifty Csn's per GnnHn IN a Tea"
rS-THREE DOLLARS if not paid in advance.
-y-Os. D,vl, asI Fifty Csaf' Jo~ ~ ost4@
r5- The terms of advertising are. Tor asqrare
one etnch} 1r,es,, Oae Dollar aad Ffiy CsHfs Tor
.hrss inssrtioas-larger ones in thes meProPor-
,i,n S,,1 c,l,nt, CO FIFTY Csat'.
zs-Va aIv,g,isemsntto Be- considered ey the
Month ,r year unless ,peeiiedo on the Manuscript
,r previously greed upon between the parties
y- Na advertisement not marked on tae copy
t,.cifed number ofinsertions viii l6eeontuued
,stil ,rIsred out, paymeutiscxaeted accordingly
~ lssuLAa AoygGriSEuSNrs.-To avoid any
,i.aai,rsand.ugo the part Of the ann 10 'sdver-
-i.,rsitis proper 90 stite ti'iise''y that 'ne
.ils-e only extends 20 their immediate business
t..l,.,,t,. "a! ,ra all 1the, advertise
,vth,mto bs an additional charge, and no va',a-
.i1n. Cd,
a I5,,llry Notices ofmore than fyeIineswilI
3,oalrs,l DO.
B3 VDRK--P,stsrs, Sale Bills, CireuIars'
a-Is. g., ,Eseu,ed promptly, neatly, and a. 'A''
prices.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-03-13

THIS ALL BEGAN IL FUY.-Mr. Tweed has
the cream Of prison accommodations, says an
exchange. That comes Of his being In Gus
tody.-N T. Commercial Adrertiser 1t looks
in Boston more Ike cream o naturalization
Globe Why, now, young fellows. your re-
marks are curdliug Albany Argus. Know
ing the style Of the Commercial youth we
wonder how dairy pun 50. They had better
cheese those cowardly jokes on Tweed
Washington Capital. We have read this
through. and found the jokes lacieal point
Chicago Tribune. Going 90 in this whey Is
merely giving teat for Cincinnati Tines
That s,uif's enough to make the milk pail
Dayton Journal.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-03-13

The ST. Louis Republican having asked
what the B." in Susan b. Anthony name
stands for, various guesses have been made.
One says a Bee never stands for anything, but
goes right on buzzing another thinks il was
nut there 70 mara Anthony another thinks IL
was imperative on Susan to B. Anthony and
never be anything else; another says Bonan-
"a another, Butterfly, as gorgeous 10 plu-
mage and aTiless in its ways another says
that Susan B. was once married TO Ir. An
,bnny. who deserted her Tor a colored girl
called Cleopatra and another that Iilton Is
responsible for it-when somebody told Sasan
to &c, up out OF his lap be said, =" Let Susan
n
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-03-13

SHE MEAST BUINE@.--A matrimonial
aqenti in Illinois advertised that BE would, fJf
a consideration, provide partuen for ihe un-
married. 4 gentle creature thus responded
&" IN Dear Mr.: This is 10 certify that !
am a widow with Thirteen children horn, and
and have bad three husbonds, each Of which
died IN peace in his own way. have a small
farm, and would take another husband set. II
I could fnd a Young one no DID, bul'-hndei
sarjine ueed apply: he vii MOB be taken TO-.
Ten dollars viii b given yon - produce Tho
man"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-03-13

Al. Steward declined a social invitation
from Governor Tilden because be was so busy.
This man of "A years and 20 body knows how
many million, in his devotion to hard work Is
like several other old New York milliona'ies.
Moses Taylor is always laboring. Vanderbilt,
now so. is at his Office daily and is harder
pushed than bis clerks. William B. Astor.
who is over so, attends closely to the business
If his vast real estates. George Law and
Daniel Drew are each &c, but do not aba'e a
iot of their active work Peter Cooper, aged
81. is regularly at his Office 10 the institute
building. Edward Matthews who has reach
ed IS. keeps close eye on bis Wall street
realty. At75 Charles 0'ConoT is still mp to
his ears in legal papers, though he avoids
when possible, attendance upon the courts.
So the demuition grind goes on, lest rust and
age should conspire to break down the ma
chiuery.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-03-13

A SAD ExPEmEycE After shaking hands
a, the ferry dock the other day. orc colyfed
man inquired of another:
"Didn't you marry De widow Jones about
De Grst II Jnuary?'
"Dats me. did" was The aos~er, " bot
I've duo left her y"
who how's dat7'
"Weli, De fust week she called nc honey
de next week she sulked around and called roc
ole Richards : de third week she cum for no
wid flai-iron and broke two ribs. and I'm
gwine 10 keep right away from dar"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-03-13
Boots and shoes.

TyOR all kinds Of Homemade Boots. Shoes and
4 Caters. 60 % HAGLEI'S shoe Store.
4 Hagle,'s y0u can fud all kinds OF Ready
Y made Boots Shoes aud Caters from the low
esi price - the best quality.
I AIDES. If v,u want Arctic Overshoes. lmita-
| tinn Of Sandals, Kellogg Gum Buskins or
Fo1tholds. 90 10 HAGLEY'S Shoe Store.
ItENT'S, Ladies, Misses and Chidren's Rubber
II Shoes of various kinds. az.
HAGLEY'S Shoe Store.
LLkinis Of Shoe Dressings, Shoe Bronze,
y Backing. Cork Soles. Waterproof Compost
tioa warranted t. keep your feet dry, Button
Hooks, Buttons, Laces, &c, at
HAGLEY'S Shoe Store.
ID EPAIRING done at short Lotice. at
II Dec. 10, 1874. HAGLEl =
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-03-13

"Susan, stand up and le. ne see who, yon
have learned. What does c.h-a-i-r spell =
d" I don't know, marn
Why you ignorant crittcT! What do
you always sit on %
"Oh, martn don't ike 10 tell
"What Oh airth is the matter with tie gal
tell Us what it is 2
81 don't like b. tell-it was Biil Grass
kness but he never Kissed me bat twice
Aisrthquakes aud apple-sarce e. exclaimed
the school-mistress, rs she tainted.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-03-13

WonrH TaYIyG IA Glasgow merchant,
who was on bis death bed, sent for Free
Church clergyman. Having some fears re-
garding bis future prospects, be arked tho
reverend gentleman. D, yoa think if we're
to leave 10000 70 Tho Free XIX that ny
soul world be sayei1' 'Wdi.' answered tle
cautious minister, I cnuli Hot iu.t Promifo
YOU that, bot think i;is an experiment woHi
tryin." CAristian L'e'lgeHca.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-03-13

A yoong lady in a Deighboring town IS en-
gaped 10 b. married 10 a gentleman named
Homer Place; aud you can judge for yourself
whether she thinks there's no Place like
Homer" NorTis'ovH E,rd8.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-03-13

During the trial the Judge called witness.
No one answered, and an elderly man rose aud
solemuly said he is gone" " Where has be
gone ?" asked the Judge in 90 tender tone.
don't know. bu, be is dead, was the guarded
answer