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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-09-09
Cu,rrrsrowv, jar. Co. W. Va,

June -, lS16.
Mr. j. f. RANsoN, Agent for Eandel's Grain
Separator,
Sir: moved % my mill YOUR Separator on
exhibition at Duke Il GI.lahcr's. and cleaned over
two hundred bushels OF screenings aud filth which
bad passed though the machinery of the mill
Cookie, Rye and Garlic that my screens would not
rcmuvc were easily separated by your Separator;
leaving me over one hundred bushels OF wheat
that / made Family Flour ut.
As Clover aud Timothy Seed Cleaner IL is I'M
surpassed separating the two seeds readily and
cicaulv.
I chterfully recommend il L. the Farmers Of
Jefferson and Berkeley a the most complete Fan
or Separator that has ever been offered in this
market Respectfully,
Signed JOHN J. LOCK-.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-09-09
Change Of Location.
w OOlen Goods.

rl,HE undersigned respectfully Informs his for
mer customers and the public generally that
DE has leased the
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-09-09
TIMBER FOR SALE.

I HAVE 10 or more ACRES OF VERY HEAVY
| TIMBER which consists Of fine large White
Oaks, Black Oaks-suitable for Shingles and
Hickory, which will dispose Of at Private Sale
giving reasonable time to remove same, and will
engage to haul for the purchaser
April !, ls7G-tf. THOMAS UITF
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-09-09
Boot and shoe Making.

January S.iS-G.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-09-09
10000 Pounds of Wool Wanted
Spring Goods at Bottom Prices
TNRUSSELL 4 LUCAS are now opening larg
and very carefully selected stock OF
SDlinyand Summe1.Goods


Which embraces every article Of fashion or ne
cr,sity that the call of their customers may re-
quirr. TIN, stock has been purchased with an ey
specially 30 the tightness of the times and viii be
exchanged Tor Ca,h or CoUHFy r. OdHce at a very
small margin above first invoicc. Ia short, they
do not intend to be aHde,soid in the market by
jew or Gentle, and all they ask from old friend,
aud customers is an early call, an examination OF
stock aud list o. prices, to realize the fact. The
stock Is too large tor any general enumeration,
Otuer than it embraces.
All the latest Spring styles OF Ladies Dress
Goods, from picayuue 10 a gold dollar per yard.
\ full and general assortment 0i Millinery Goods,
Embroidelies, Fashionable Trimmings, Gloves,
Haudkerchirs aud Notions generally. iuil line
OF Ladies Shoes, embracing the celebrated city
made Shoe Manufactured To our special oder,
which has no equal in the market: a select assOrl
ment Ol French. English and American Cloths,
Cassimercs. Cassneits. and Men aud BOYS Spring
aud summer wear generally. Domestics at all
iadrs, and al prices less than antc-beilum days.
Men aud Bows hats of all The latest STYLES aud OF
every quality and price. \ very general assort-
ment OF Men and Bows Light and Heavy Boots
aud Shoes. including the cIty-made Work u our
order which has been sold in this market tor i've
wears without a complaint: also the popular
Shutdown aud the best Brogans in the ma k@t.-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-09-09
Furniture Repaired

TINHE undersigned has opened a Furniture Re.
pair shop n the building on corner OF sam
uel and Main streets, Cha5lestown-a few doors
last Of Court House, on same side. lie will Re
pair Furniture in substantial and neat manner al
reasonable prices, and with promptitude.
Jan. 80, ISI5-tf. 7. RUST.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-09-09
REPAIRING. sc.

1''F9 =
rI'HE undersigned has removed his Shon 10 the
building on the corner OF Charles aud Liberty
street,-in the building lately occupied by Wei
rick e. Weller. The character of the work dor, bv
the subscriber is well known and appreciated by the
citizens OF Chailestuvn and vicinity. 1t Is hardly
necessary TO add that be Will eudcavor To sustain
his reputation a. a reliable workman and will tx
ccute promptly and at reasonable rates an order.
given him-either for New work or Repairing.
JOHN AVIS of WIN.
Mag l6, 1871. April =, 1876.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-09-09
Plain and Ornamental
PLA STEERING.

THE subscriber takes advantage Of the Press as
i medium by which to inform the citizens Of
this and adjoining counties that he is prepared TO
undertake the
PLASTERING OF HOUSES.
in any style that NAV be desired. from one Coat 70
three, Haze Finish White Coat on Heavy skim
Corniccs and Centres run. and Ornaments stuck,
II desired. None but hrst-cass workmcn will be
employed on work that may be entrusted to me.
CLSTERNS CEWENTED AND GCARAy-
TEED TO nom.
! hereby tender my grateful Acknowledgements
for the liberal patronage have received since
commencing business. and hope by strict adhe-
renee TO duty tn merit continuance Of the same.
9z1;- All communications addressed to me at
Charlestown, W. Va, will receive prompt atten-
ton c. FRANK GALLAHER.
March IS, 1870.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-09-09
GROCERIES.

Every kind and variety, and at prices as low as
an equal article can be procured or in tue coun-
"
ris~Thskful 10 friends and customers for the
libcralty OF the past an early call and examina-
ton Of present stock is solicited.
May Is, $50. /. a L.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-09-09
ROBINSON SALOON,

70. 7 QuLEN STGEET,
MARTINSBURG, WEST VA.
FE'HE BAR is at all times supplied with the very
1 best Liquors. Huntsville Pure Rye, Ken
lucky Bourbon, aud other brands. Farmers Mpr-
chants, and others supplied BY the pint, quart.
gallon. aud larger quantities at low rates. Mixed
and other Drinks supplied at the Bar in first class
style. Ale. Wine, Gin. Braudirs &c, to suit Gus
toners. Cigars OF all brandt Give me q call.
Sept. 10, 1874. JOHN :. ROBINSON
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-09-09
Price SIC. and Freight.

rot One Of these Machines on exhibition at the
store oi Duke Ga:iaher In Chdrlcstnwn.
j. +. RANSOM,
Agent for Berkeley a jefferson county.
June Il, lS16-Gsu.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-09-09
Wool Wanted.

T'EUSSELL Il LUCAS at their store, will pay
tie highest market price IN Merchandise or
Cash ur ANY quantity % Woo.
MAY H.. lsI6.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-09-09
Paints. Oils. Glass.

Paints. Oils, Glass,
EVILS Lead. Yarnishes Brushes and all goods
/ 4 belonging to the trade. Tor sale by
Apr. TO- rs. JAS. LAW. HOOP & co.
I HAVE on hand and will Keep in stock the Pat
| ent Chemical Paints-prepared Tor immediat,
use, for inside or outside work
Apr. 10, -. JAS. LAW. HOOFF 4 co.
4 NOMINATION Hame Strap. Vacuum Oil
y for harness, Cotton Back Band.. Traces for
sale bv JAS. LAW. lOOFF SEQ.
April TO- 1873.
HARDEN Trowels, Forks, Hoes. Rakes. SPADE,
u and Lines, for sale by
Apr. 10, rs. JAS. LAW. HOOFF &CO.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-09-09

Wholesale price SIS 90 per doz.; Hal d. I 80 80
Bows sizes $1,000 per dozen; liali doz. W
Retail price Mems l.5O ZACH; B"ys l. % e1c'.
furnish the same shirts finished in the best
manner. for so cents each. additional. Repre-
sented by the above cut Calls are made, Sleeves
cut the Shirts can be finished by any one compe'
tent To sew straight am: as il is only nrccs'ar,
n sew ON the culs, put in the sleeves aud sew VI
the side seams 80 ,,,rc,rv
January s, 1876.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-09-09
LIGHT e. MITCHELL,
DEALER ~
Drugs, Medicines. Paints.
STATIONERY, TOBACCOS,
CIGARS &C


TINAKES this opportunity of thanking isl
patrons for their most liberal patrunageNR
Tor the last year, and hopes by strict atten- ~
ton and fair dealing to merit a continuance of the
same. sell fr,t rate goods always; do not sell
counterfeit or cheap good, for the best. Warrant
every thing sold-tu be returned if not as guaran-
teed. 1t is my desire, and also pleasure, to sell my
patrons
THE BEST QUALITY OF GOODS
oliroys, but will IL compelled. sell them Laudanum
tor cts Syrup for cts. and Cologne for % cts.
per pint but at the same time, let me inform YOU,
that according u the United States l'harmac"pea,
YOU can't make Laudanum tor les, than 10 cts.. by
the wholesale. much cheaper plan i t. buy
your goods genuine, and add the roicr yourself.
| want allmv old Accounts settled up by paving
the Cash immediately, aud new ones begun imme-
diatelv, ii not >0oucr. Will not ask Tor money on
the new ones until after Harvest.
ClGARS-brst in town.
GEO. 7. LIGHT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-09-09
NOTICE.

4 IL persons are hereby warned not to trcspas.
N on my Vineyard and Orchard. The Law III
be enforced against all offenders. Parents are
earnestly requested to warn their boys or they
may be injured. Night pluudrrcrs viii receive
special attention by an armed guard. No admit
lance on SUNDAYS to any person
Aug. 5, lS74-tf. j. j. n. STRAITH.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-09-09
The Old Family Journal.
old 81 on Carpet Baggers.
VARIETY

Yes. say, Lifts time fur dem ter cit skase -
said ola 81.
Who YOU mean Q"
Desc llar karpet>ackerS from way mp
yAulcr u pc uorf De L.ri kno'rs wharf"
Why they are yoar friends the black mans
guardians. aiut ,ley2
..I takes time ter notice dey cyarls De mig
ger mighty elise Ter see Dat be don't 90, muffin
wil,ut jey gi,,ju De bigges sheer, eff dey
can ."
"TIcu you've fallen out with them %
Dress ~ soul honey. oh 81 ueb er fell in
vii dem vet. dry fen m w;d him am all De
res of De jmkics. but jey's frazz'in' cut
urus'rous f,s! Yer see, d,y's er Liud ob per-
ltul brl bugs. dem fyllers is, and ujgger's
cittiu pow 'ul tired ob haJbj,' dean round in
his bel-au' lr', svine tor Pot sum dimmy-
c1at turpy,iue GA dc t,i STATS djs fall. Dat
What makes me ,ay what DO 80
And tbc old man was in dead sober earnest.
A Western editor. whose soul rooS,s high. 90
doubt, TO- e;h,r.alspce Thus Describes a meIau-
cbo'y event that took place recently ia bi, Wiz
h.c: " Tie express train from tie glowing
West came laundering on its iron pathway
lighting up with death like glare the horizon
of heuj-h' li,peu,iug'.vi sparks and murky
smoke aud rumtHug roar; aud just at Oh,
curve near Bl''fu. Point. 10 struck the COW
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-09-09
General Fire Insurance Agency

ID EPRESENTING three of the leading Com
IL plnes doing business in Jefferson County,
West Virginia.
PEABODY OF WHEELING,
CONTINENTAL OF NEW YfRK,
FTNA OF HARTFORD
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-09-09
Patent New Pracc,s lttr
Perfection of Light.

I'IIE only absolutely safe Illumination to use H.
any Lamp. IT cannot be- exp odcd. Elaine.
The family safeguard.
WARDEN e. ONWARD.
Pitt,buig. Pa.
For sale hv GEO. VT. KEAkSLEl.
Dec. 4, 1873.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-09-09
Shann0ndale Factory,

and will there Manufacture Wooden Goods on an
increased scale-having greater facilities and more
Improved Machinery, beside full corps of com
pctcnt workmen. Every article heretofore man
ulacturcd under NY supci, ision will, in my pres
eut establishment be produced in greater .periec-
ton. and will compare favorably with the best
fabrics.
am in the market for Wool and will purchase
at the Factory, and through my gents in Charles
town, Messrs. Duke Gsllaher-alowing the
highest mariet price. lfmOre convenient for my
old customers who NAV desire to exchange Wool
for Goods TO deliver the Wool in Charlestown,
Messsrs. Duke 4 Gallaher authorized to re-
ceiye and receipt for the same.
Information as to prices &c, NAV be had by
addressing me at Kabletown, or my Agents at
Charlest0wn.
Thankful for the very liberal patronage hereto
fore extended me. trust to merit, by careful at
tentiOn to business the manufacture of superior
goods and bv moderate charges, continuance O
the good will and custom o! old friends aud tria
by new ones.
a. McCARRELL, Jr.
Nav 49, 1874. Shirt cODg
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-09-09
DAVID II. CoCEEiLL. JoSEPH II. COCKRILL
DAVID II. COCKElLL * son,
Architects and Builders.
CHARLESTOWN, JEFFERSON COUNTY, VA

OUR experience in the business which weadver-
~ tise to conduct, and our thorough acquaint-
with it in all its branches enable to assure
the public that any work entrusted to US will be
executed in the most workmanlike manner, and
with the utmost dispatch. Having stood to their
posts in the Confederate army during the four
years struggle which il so manluly encountered,
they have located in their native county, where
their services are offered in building up the waste
places. andincarryng "utpractica lrcconstruction.
Particular attention given at all times to the
drawing of plans and specifications; and in the
construction Of
GEOWETRTCIL STAIR WAYS,
where calculation is required. they are confident
that they cannot be surpassed by any workmen in
the Valley of Virginia
.eG- Being well known in the community, they
deem unnecessary to say more. than that orders
left for them will receive prompt attention.
April9, lSGS-tf.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-09-09
COAL AND WOOD YARD.
Washington ~ Lippitr

WILL keep on hand a constant supply of
w COAL Of all kinds, and Sawed and Split
WOOD, which they will furnish and deliver in
quantities To suit customers, for Cash. Orders
leitaI Yard corner Samuel street and L. 4 .. H..
VI. Cash paid for Bones
June IL, lSI3-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-09-09

I, was evening. Three 90 them were kii.-
i.sn cat. one Of them le'j The lantern, an-
other bella tie ca;. aud the ,hirl hmuel ;uc
pistol iuto tie cats ea7 aud drej, shooting the
man go tie baud who held tie car, and the one
with lie lantern was wounded TO the arm
Tue cat cftvlca &. saw how matters stood.
au. that i.'-.eeau. was epgeujerel.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-09-09
NAY |, 1876.

THINNED Wire Coffee Pot Stands, French Pat
tern Coffee Pots with hitsrer, regarded the
best in use, or sale by
Dec. Is, 1873. ID X x GALLAlIER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-09-09
REApERS AND MOWERS.

The Hubbard Cbangeable Motion. STANDARD
Combined Reaper and Mower The Pony Con-
hined Chang,able Motion Reaper ard Norni
] he MradnW LAX Combined Reaper ADD Mover
The Meadow Lax ilowc.; ~ Tor sllc by
ID. /. SHUEMAkEE, Agent
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-09-09
SEE TIE BEST
III &C IL AK l..

Bc,t quality Steel Oh Tempered Teeth. Lacrt
100 th "ugh BoNfs manufactured bl Che IlEHf
town Agiicuuu al Implement CON gsuy, asl ar
,aie by
The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-15
Be Agreeable at Meals.

You tell us to be agreeable and en-
pertaining during our meals. Some of
us have not the faculty of ready
speech. What's to be done in such q
case! Ans. Every one can do some
thing to add to the social life at
the table. If one cannot talk he can
listen or ask questions, and draw out
others who can talk. Good listeners
are as necessary as good takers. New.
er argue at the table but tell pleasant
stories, relate or read anecdotes and
look out for the good of all. Some
times single anecdote from a paper
starts conversation that lasts during
the meal time. A family table ought
to be bright and cheerful, a sort of
domestic altar, before which everyone
casts his or her Offering, great or
small, of'pleasantness or peace; where,
for at least a brief space in the day,
all annoyances are laid aside, all stormy
tempers hushed, all quarrels healed !;
everyone being content to sit down to
the same board and eat the same bread
and salt, and making it, whether it be
a rich repast or a dinner of herbs,
a joyful, almost a sacramento
meal.
The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-15
Killing A Highway Robber.

San Francisco Bulletin, October 25th.
AS THE Weaverville stage was COM
ing down the mountain about thirteen
miles north of Shasta, yesterday after.
noon, a highwayman suddenly jumped
from behind bush, covering Wells,
Fargo & Company's messenger, John
McNemir, with shotgun before he
could make any resistance. and de-
manded the treasure box, which he
was forced to hand over. The robber
started for the brush with his booty
and ordered the driver to drive on.
As soon as they were out of sight of
the robber, McNemir jumped from the
stage, ran back, got on the robbers
track. followed him a short distance,
where he found him taking the treas
ure from the box, which he had al
ready broken open with pick. Nc
Nemer fired at him, knocking him over.
The robber jumped up and ran short
distance, when McNemir gave him the
contents Of the other barrel, killing
him instantly. He then recovered all
the treasure and brought it safely here.
He left the dead body of the robber at
the Tower House.
The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-15
Success of the Centennial.

Sowell has the Centennial Exhibition
been managed peeuniar1ly that there is now
little doubt but that the surplus will he
not less that one and half millions. The
total expenditure for buildings, fences, and
gas and water supply, amounting to q, 1884,
1918, has already been provided by contri-
buttons OF the City of Philadelphia, the SUBJ
scriptions of private individuals, and the
Pennsylvania contribution. The running ex-
penses have averged only 81, 100 day, while
the admission receipts have been nearly three
millions, and the receipts from concessions to
restaurants and the like are estimated at two
and a halt millions. The million and a half
appropriated by Congress will, it is now stat
ed, retain-all OF ia surplus fund, and over
it lively strife is predicted. Had the Gov
eminent undertaken to run the Exhibition.
without doubt it would have cost a'deal more.
and there would have been an enormous de-
nett to be made up. The surplus proves how
much better such enterprises are conducted
"hen lett to private management, and it may
yet be regarded as an open question whether
the Centennial would not have been even
greater success had Congress refused to make
any appropriation whatever in aid of it.
The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-15
The Situation in the East.

The Chicago Tribune says: ''The
latest news from Europe is not altogether pa
cific. Notwithstanding the compulsory accept
ance Of the six weeks ar1nistice by Turkey, it
is by no means settled question that it i'm
plies the acceptance of the peace proposition.
On the other hand, it is beginning to be the
opinion of the closest observers in Europe that
the armistice is only the first step towards war
between Russia and Turkey, and the peace
conditions already failure in advance.
The most significant reason for this opinion is
found in the desertion of Turkey by the other
Powers. Thus the Sclaves, with the power of
Russia back of them, are left face to face with
the Turks to settle conditions of peace. The
Turk has accepted the short armistice of six
weeks, which will close in the dead OF winter,
when the Russians will be ready to fight and
the Turks will not be- The Russians fight bet
ter when the snow is knee-deep. The Turks
are summer warriors. The first indication of
trouble is found in the immediate increase of
the war feeling in Russia, and the growing
tir1nness of the Russian demands at every
stage of the proceedings There are very good
reasons for believing that the Turks will not
accept these demands, and still better reasons
for believing that they will not at this time. in
the very flush Of victory, accept the conditions
of peace which will be stipulated as an ultima
tunl by Russia.
The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-15
A Slaughter of $4,000 Bulgarians.

THE Cologne Gazette observes that
Bulgaria has on several occasions fig
ured in history as the scene of 'satroc-
ities' no less horrible than those lately
committed by the Bashi- Bazouks. The
Greek Emperor Basilius II. was nick
named ''Bulgaroktonos," because he
ordered $4,000 Bulgarian prisoners to
have their eyes put out, few only be-
ing left with one eye in order that they
might guide their fellow.prisoners
back to their homes. Even more afro
cious was the massacre of the Gothic
settlers in Bulgaria. The much prais-
edEmperor Claudius II. gives the fol-
lowing account of this massacre in a
letter cited by the historian Trebellious
Pollia ''Claudius to Brocchus: We
have destroyed 100000 Goths, and
sunk 1000 ships. The rivers are COW
cred width shields, their banks with
spears and pixies, and the fields with
bones no road is free from blood !;
the huge barricade of wagons is desert
ed; and we have captured so many
women that each of our conquering
soldiers can take two or three for his
share.'
The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-15
A Blow to Woman's Hopes.

WOMAN's cause has finally received
a fatal blow. Chief Justice White
makes a decision against the plea of
Belva Lockwood, a femenine practic-
Toner in. the Washington courts, for
privilege to plead in the Supreme court.
Miss Lockwood has won a great many
complicated suits during her career,
and makes as imposing an appearance
in court as the best of the district law
yers. just why a lawyer is disbarred
from the supreme bench, who prac-
tices acceptably in other courts, does
not appear plain to the lay mind. It
may be rational enough to deny women
the right to vote, though, as yet, no
one has given rational and conclu-
sive definition of the causes which
render woman suffrage incompatible
with the rights specifically guaranteed
by the constitution. To the lay mind
it looks very muci, as though Judge
White had made decision altogether
inconsistent with the theory Of the
American constitution. which has new
er been known to refuse women the
protection guaranteed to men, nor re-
leases her from the obligation of taxa
ton, which implies the same rights as
her fellow-voter. There was but one
immunity accorded woman as a recon-
pense for the denial of the right of
equal effort with mankind, that is liza
bility to military duty,-the least fire.
quent but the most arduous put up
on the male citizen. 1t would have
been forgiven Judge White had he
taken the most liberal construction of
the law and given woman the right of
earning her bread in any fashion which
her tastes or her talents fitted her for.
1t is not unlikely that the chief justice
will hear from the women of America
when this curious decision is general
" realized.
The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-15
Failure Of New York's Water Supply.

THE water-famine so long predicated
in New York City, and secuted by it's
people as roorback, has come upon
them. The city has, as everybody
who took the trouble to think about
1t foresaw, outgrown the Croton water
supply. All summer the head was
insufficient to-; supply residences in the
more elevated portions of the city for
more than few hours out of twenty
four. The rains that it was hoped
would swell the volume of the Croton
River haven't come, and the reservoir
is now drained so low that the Grand
Jurors of the city and country have
felt it their duty to urge the authori.
ties s'to restrict the waste and use,
even to the watering of the streets
and its continuous flow in basins"
They also ''call upon our fellow-citi-
zens of all classes, in their own de.