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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-10-11

IT is sin a question: whether it is
more dangerous to tread on the trail of
"a fashionable woman or the trail OF +"
savage Indian.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-10-11

these are scts which become "good Gov
ernor" and man who is using 9 reform"
capital.
Gov. Tildcn lays claim to reducing the
debt and taxes OF the State. In the first
place an Executive cannot do this; IN the
second place the changes in these items,
which did occur in 1875, were the results of
an amendment Of the Constitution, adopted
in 1874; and in the third place the State
taxes were never SO high in the his
tory Of the State, into s56sOOO, as they are
the present year. The annual State taxes
for several years have been as follows:
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-10-11

GEN Il. Hastings, Rockford, H.;
Never Uas gt Sparta or in Wisconsin
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-07

January 1876.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-07
WITH CASH CAPITAL AID assists d
EIOEsE TEAR 100000.

7 AN prepared to write policies on Dwellings
and Contents; Store Houses and Contents /;
Mills, Factories, and all good insurable property
at lowest current rates. Farm Dwellings a
specially. | will give my personal attention to
viewing, making diagrams and furnishing such
other needed information 70 all parties desiring
to insure. My customers will be furnished from
time to time, Blotters, calendars well as
printed matter, showing the conditions Of the
Companies in which they are insured.
] have given my constant attention to the In
surance business for the past six years, and being
generally known throughout the County, do
not think it necessary to give references. Par
ties insuring with me may rest assured that their
policies will be properly written, and that time
ly notice will be given them TO date of 9xpira-
zion. Ny residence will be at CharlestOwn after
April the first, ls7G-until that time. will visit
Charlestown every Tuesday d Friday. or any
communications addressed 10 me at Weverton,
Md, will receive my attention.
Very Respectfully,
X. A. ALEXANDER,
General Insurance Agent.
December Is, ls75-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-07
Briggs & Brother
Sccdsmcn and Florists,
Rochester, n. Y, and Chicago, Illinois,
Do he Hearie,i Br,iues, in their liaeof aay House
ia the World.
SD FOR CATALOGUE.


Prrtqgcs Sent Free anil Guaranteed We will
send small packages by Mall and the larger bv
Express, prepay charges, and gulrautes their safe
delivery. Parties ordering by Express will please
state IL IL is convenient % receive packages by EX-
press, and give their nearest Express Office.
order DE- N1nJsr.-It will be noticed that the
Flower Seeds are numbered at the left OF the
columns of the Catalogue. 10 will be much easier
for those who order simply to give the numbers
OF Che varieties they require, instead OF writing
out che names of the flowers, and more convenient
O. us IN filling orders. In ordering by numbers il
is absolutely necessary o. give the d1'e or year in
which the Catalogue WAS published from which
thc order is taken.
Reliability of Seeds.-It is almost unnecessary.
IN view of the many evid- noes already presented
tu assert the reliability OF our Seeds. But we can
re-Jssure our friends that we have In stock the
largest variety aud quantity OF exclusively First
Glass Seeds and Bulbs u0w held by any house in
The world.
hoe 20 Send WoncH-By Pos, Office Money Or
ttrs, Drafts on New York, by Express, or small
amounts in Registered Letters. The cost of the
T.. O. Order, Drafts or OF Registering Letters &C.
may De deducted from the remittance on orders
amounting 90 Two Dollars and upwards SUNS
less than Two Dollars may be sent at our risk
without registering. Please send the pay at the
time of ordering, as We DO not keep any book ac-
counts IN the Mail Department of our business.
Nse- We do the heaviest business in cur line OF
any house in the world Address all cOmmunica.
tigus tO
BRIGGS BROTHER.
Rochester, n. Y, or Chicago, IN.
Nav Is, 1876.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-07
CARD By MEMBERS OF THE RICHMOND
CORN EXCHANGE

CORN EXCHANGE
We. the undersigned, members Of the Corn Ex-
change, witnessed the operations OF the Randell
Grain Separator and Grader 90 dilerent samples
of as bad mixtures as could well be provided; one
being a general mixture OF about eqGal parts OF
wheat. oats and corn from the drawers Of the
Corn Exchange. This sample was separated with
as much ease rapdity and perfection, as the farm
iug mills 1f the day separate chad Another, Sc
lected on account of It's peculiarly foul condition.
being sprouted cheaty aud at least twenty per
cent cookie This sample was handled at one
running % our perfect satisfaction, giving t,ro
grades at the same running one fair grade for
market and the other a handsome grade, consist
ina, OF only the sound and heavy kernels, for seed
The machine is not a mere tanning mill, nor a
mere separator tor t;ing grain for seed, but both,
combining the rapidity of the tanning mill with
the perfection Of a separator, which gives II ad-
vsutages decidedly important over any cleaner
we have ever before seen.
Believing the general use Of this machine viii
materially enhance the interest OF the farmers, by
improving the price Of their grain, aud largely
increase the yield per acre, by tue higher and pu-
Ter grade OF seed il enables them TO get, We cheer
. fully recommend lbs introduction.
Signed by W. d. TOMPKINS e. BRO,
And others.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-07
TEST BY FARMER wAEING.

Thanks % the publr alton Of members Of the
Corn Exchange for calling my attention to the
Randcll Separator. | have been to see it operate.
IL meets great necessity. l shall have one at
once, notwithstanding I have the Montgomery
the best Tanning Mill know off, With the
Montgomery | cant clean my grain suitably for
market much less for seed. With the Eander.
Separator, one has perfect control and can set ii
so as o. clean his grain Ne. for market or per
ec,iy pure tor seed az his option which renders il
so valuable 90 the farmer that no grain grower
can afford O. do without it, no matter what other
tanning mill be may have.
W. L. WARING.
Elk Island, Cumberland county, Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-07
CuAalEsrowS, JsrF. Co. W. Va

IUARLESTOWN, JET. %. ". A.,
June 70, 1876.
Mr.. J. F. Ransom, Agent for Kandel's Grain
Separator,
Sir: I moved to nv mill your Separator oa
exhibition at Duke a GaIlaher's, aud cleaned over
two hundred bushels OF screenings and 9th which
bad passed through the machinery OF the MILL
Cookie, Rye aud Garlic that my screens would not
remove were easily separated by your Separator /;
leaving me over one hundred bushels OF wheat
tLltI made Family Flour of.
Asa Glover aud Timothy Seed Cleaner it is IN
surpassed separating the two seeds readily and
cIeany.
I cheerfullv recommend it a. the Farmers OF
Jefferson and Berkeley as the most complete Fan
or Separator that has ever been offered in this
market Respectfully,
ISigaedl JOHN J. LOCh.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-07
Granwc Mixture.

rINHTS valuable fertilizers nanulacluredb b. ID,
old and reliable patapsco Guano Co., Of Bal
tiInore, under the immediate supervision OF their
Chemist DR.. g.. A. Licbig. IL was introduced by
them about three years ago to meet the general
demand for low priced but genuine and reliabl.
Fertilizer. IL has proved on entire sueccfE, and
the demand for il has ~ Increased, that lat year
the sales amounted 10 5000 Tons. ltis iicl ~
all the elements Of plan, life which the science ard
art Of man can supply. aud contains no sand uur
ans other valuelcss matter. While not containing
50 large per coinage Of Ammonia AZ most Of ihe
high priced Fei tiizcrs, il has neatly double TIE
quantity OF Bone Phosphate Of Lime IN decom-
posed and available form which makes DC more
permanent in eject and consequently % greater
value to the farmer than the high priced and high
" ammonisted articles. We invite farmer 81 cali
and examine the sample we have a. our ware
house. WASHINGTON q LlPPlTT
July 90 1876
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-07

THE undersigned has opened a Furniture Re-
pair shop IN tue building on corner Of sam
NE aud Main streets, Charlestown-a few doors
East OF Court House, on same side. He will Re
pair Furniture in substantial and neat manner at
reasonable prices, and with promputnde.
Jan. 30, lST5-tf T.G. RUST.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-07
GOODS
NEVER vvcrc CHEAPER

] HAVE now in store and would respectfully ask
/ an inspection Of my Spring Stock, purchased
at time when the market was most favorable for
the buyer.
Many Domestic Goods were bought a; less than
they cost to manufacture them.
a full line Of Notions, embracing many Of the
novelties Of the season.
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC CLOTHS AND
CASSjMERES, White Linen Duck, White Vest
iug, Linen and Cotton Goods for Men and Boys
wear.
Considerable addition has been made to nv
stock of Shoes in good goods, warranted to give
satisfaction.
A supply Of GROCERIES constantly on hand.
DAVID HOWELL.
Nav o. 1876
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-07
GROCERIES.

Every kind and variety, aud at prices as low a
an equal article can be procured for in the coun
ty.
- Thankful to friends aud customers for th,
lberality Of the past, an early call and examina
ton OF present stock is solicited.
May Is, 1876. 7. d l..
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-07
CARPET MAKING.

TFNIE undersigned is prepared to weave Carpets
1 executing the work in the most substantial
aud desirable manner at his place at Brucetown
Frederick Co. Va. Persons sending Carpet-rag
90 nay address, via Vaudeville, on the W. L. T..
Il. Road, paving freight on same, will have the
Carpet promptly returned or delivered free of
freight. and all upon very reasonable charges
] refer 20 Ms. L. B. Shepherd. Mrs. Jno. I. Col
s,on and Miss Annie Davis OF Charlestown. either
OF an of whom can speak in favorable terms of
nv work.
Having bad my property DESTROYED a year ago.
persons giving me work at this time will be
cou.erriug great favor upon one much in need.
PETER BAKER.
Brucetown, Fred. Co. Va.
p. o. Address,
VAUDEVILLE Clarke Co., Va.
June Is, lSI6-3m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-07
$4,000 Pounds ofWool Wanted
Spring Goods at Bottom Prices
TlRUSSELL & LUCAS are now opening a large
3 and very carefully selected stock OF
Spring andSummer Goods

! and very carefully selected stock oil
Spring andSummer Goods,
Which embraces every article Of fashion or ne
ceSsity that the call OF ,heir customers may re-
quire. This stock has been purchased with an eye
specially to the tightness of the times, aud will be
exchanged for Cash or Country Produce at very
small margin above first invoice In short they
do not intend to be uHdersod in the market by
jew or Gentle, and all they ask from old friends
and customers is an early call, an examination OF
stock and list OF prices, to realize the fact. The
stock is too large for any general enumeration,
other than il embraces.
All the latest Spring styles Of Ladies' Dress
Goods, from picayune TO a gold dollar per yard.
full and general assortment OF Millinery Goods,
Embroideries Fashionable trimmings, Gloves,
handkerchief and Notions generally. full line
OF Ladies Shoes embracing the celebrated city
made Shoe manufactured to our special order,
which has no equal in the market; select assort-
ment Of French, English and American Cloths,
Cassimeres, Cassinetts, and Men and Boys Spring
and summer wear generally. DOmestics Of all
grades, and at prices less than ante-bellum days
Men and Boys Hats of all the latest styles and Of
every quality and price. very general assort
ment OF Men and BOYS Light and Heavy Boots
and shoes, including the city-made work to our
order which has been sold in this market for i've
years without a complaint: also the popular
SttchdOwn and the best BrOgans in the market
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-07
TIMBER FOR SALE.

I HAVE 10 or more ACRES Of VERY HEAVY
1 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 t6haul for the purchaser.
April l, ls76-n. THOMAS HITE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-07
Paints. Oils Glass,

EVILS Lead, Yarnishes. Brushes and all good.
i 4 belonging 10 the trade for sale by
Apr. 10, rs. JAS. LAW. H00FF & co.
7 HAVE on band and will keep in stock the Pat
1 ent Chemical Paiuts-prcpared for immediate
use, for inside or outside work.
Apr 10, rs. JAS. LAW. HO0FF 4 co.
I0MBINATl0N Hame-Straps, Vacuum oil
" for harness, Cotton Back Bands. Traces for
sale bv JAS. LAW. HOOFF 4 co.
April 10, 1875.
ARDEN Trowels, Forks, Hoes, Rakes, Spades
" and Lines, for sale by
Apr. 10, rs. JAS. LAW. HOOFF l. co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-07
ASTERING OF HOUSES.
ROBINSON SALOON,

No. q QUEEN STREET,
MARTINSBURG, WEST VA.
TNfE BAR is at all times supplied with the very
4 best Liquors. Huntsville Pure Rye, Ken
lucky Bourbon, and other brands. Farmers, Mer-
chants, and others supplied by the pint, quart.
gallon. and larger quantities at low rates. Mixed
and other Drinks supplied at the Bar in first class
style. Ale, Wine, Gin, Brandies, &c. to suit Gus
toners. Cigars OF all brands. Give me a call.
Sept. 10, 1874. JOHN S. ROBINSON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-07
Tie Old Family Journal.
VARIETY.

lI.iA'-ttt
d" A prudent man. s,ys witty Frenchmau,
is Ike pin bis bead prevents him fron
going too far
The pensiva mule go not usually regarded as
susceptible to pathetic emotions Audyet he
occasionally drops a mulc-teer.
C,u Che mex, baby Elaine, after Tcnnysou's
heroine. Theu, waen she is cross, call her the
Nadeaiue.
"Y5l wan, nothing, 90 You ?" said Pat
B,lal, an If its nothing We want, yen End
It IN tLe jas, where tue wLiskey was"
a young poet Of the realistic school writes:
TINE marches on with the slow, measured
tread Of man working by the day"
When a young Indy aud gentleman have
controversy abou, kissing, they generally put
their beads together.
The Young lady who always wanted her
sweetheart close at band explains it on tie
gr5ual that twas only nigh dear Of her OVID.
The young c5legian who wrote home Cor a
new Goa, and 81, one a mile too biz. suggests
tia, That was nota fitting reply.
AGslliug man has written an essay on
" Bast'es." Aud some bus,les project suhi-
ciently 90 enable mau to write an essay on
'-m very easily.
All Jams Is the nlas Of a Cainlman in Ne
vaja. lie is addicted to the flowing bowl, aud
some days it's impossible to recoguiz, him
from bis brother jim Jams.
A MissPos,js the reiguiug beauty at New
port, aotau the young men wan; to tie 70
her" This is generally ths fate Of a rail pretty
girl, aud She has Do defence.
Il is not believed that there is an artist in
tie world who can catch the expression Of a
woman hceas she pnts her nose into the
milking aul faJs tia, The thunder has soured
TIE contents.
Medical men say that when man is full Of
whis5ey he can't frsez,. aud appearances indi-
cate tha.a large number Of our citizens are
expecting mighty cJ.l snap.
The tramp who sirlyeI into a farmers
prel.scs aud tried 90 make OF With a cheese
came ont with black eye, acknowledging
that be hal been rather dliry'cted in the pup
s-'' OF as '"'''S'
q" / say, Joe, what's the matter with your
eyes @" 20, nothing, oaly my wife told ne
TO get mp and make ire aud l told her TO
''''','' ' --'''''' ''''' ".''
Il young nan % our acquaintance called on
lazy ldeua Sunday evening but as he hap
Isned 10 SIT down M chair where the cat
WIS ''N'-5 nap ". u'''''y s''pP.u To IT,
marx ''i''''' an" hurried o"'N nome
At ths ED Of an Indiana marriage ceremo-
NJ ,ha bride advanced gracefully to the clergy
man and requested h'" 90 announce the hymo'
ms Is ''s way long nave sought
Why Is September Ike The entrance into
Eden Give itup? Because its the COM
mencemautoi the Fall.
A iipsy fellow who mistook a globe lamp,
With letters OBJ it, Tor the queen Of the night,
exclaimed: Well, Iute .biol blest, if some
body laiu't stack an advertisement on the
lhie. moon.
oue OF o1r adj pied citizens seeing bunch
OF 6ao"aas the ether Jay, stood 10 silent as
constituent iorabout minute, ana then broke
out. ' bes9rrl, Oh On lauks beat The devil,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-07
Wool Wanted.

VNEUSSELL & LUCAS az their store, win paw
4 the highest market price in Merchandise or
Cash tor any quantity Of Wool.
May l3, 1876.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-07

A KEEPSAKE FOR ALL.
Holiday Goods !!
Substantial, Useful, Ornamental

n IL DELLER is now opening at bis
4. Ia. } Drug and Fancy Store on the
Court House Square, the most select and beauti-
ful assortment Of Holiday Presents ever offered
in this market In addition TO his large and gen
era stock OF Periumeries Toilet Soaps, Hair and
Tooth Brushes. Combs, Pocket Books, Cigar Ca
ses, and Fancy Toilet Articles generally, he-has
carefully selected from the best houses OF Phia-
delphia and Baltimore, at least a specimen copy
Of almost every thing unique, new or beautiful
that the needs OF the season has produced. lie IN
vites his friends and the public to examine stock,
as he can but enumerate amongst an endless va
riety Of articles
Bibles. Hmm oai Prayer looks, tbeauti-
fally Jouad Photograph albums, Steel Eagra-
rings, CLromos Of al sizes and at all prices,
Bo5emeqn Hases. Toilet Sets, Writing Desks,
IEork Boxes, Motto Cards, SiereoscOpic pie'cS,
Book RAIDS Corner and Side Brackets, Paper
Holders Card Receirers, dc, &c,
With a large and carefully selected assort-
ment of Children's BOOKS, aud TOYS from
Penny Whistle to a Locomotive.
VA. With many thanks for the liberia patron.
age extended the asst Holyday season, il is hoped
that with a much larger and by far more attrac-
tive supply, his good friends may lind something
70 suit all tastes and at all prices. Call early and
secure choice as the desire is quick sales and but
a moderate profit.
December Is, 1875.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-07
Plain and Ornamental
PLASTERING.

TN!lE subscriber takes advantage Of the Press as
| medium By which to inform the citizens OF
this and adjoining counties that he is prepared TO
undertake the
PLASTERlNG OF HOUSES,
in any style that may be desired from one Coat to
three, Hard Finish White Coat or Heavy Skim
Cornices and Centres run, and Ornaments stuck,
il desired. None but frst-cass workmen will be
employed on work that may be entrusted to me.
CLS7ERNS CENENTED AND GUARAN-
TEED TO HOLD.
hereby tender my grateful Acknowledgements
for the liberal patronage have received since
commencing business, and hope by strict adhe-
renee to duty to merit a continuance Of the sane.
1s.S- All communications addressed 10 me at
CharlestCwn, W. Va, will receive prompt atten-
ton G. FRANK GALLAHER.
March IS, 1870.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-07
Boot and shoe Making.
REPAIRING, sc.

TENHE undersigned has removed his shop TO the
building on the corner of Charles and Liberty
streets-iu the building lately occupied by Wei
rick a. Weller. The character OF the work done by
the subscriber is well known andappyeciatedb By the
citizens OF CharlestOwn and vicinity. Ia Is hardly
necessary to add that he will endeavor to sustain
his reputation a. a reliable workman, and will ex-
ecute promptly aud at reasonable rates all orders
given him-either for New work or Repairing.
JOHN AVIS of VIM.
Nav l6, 1874. April IS. 1876.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-07
Tho True Meaning

DERSONS owing us bills will confer a special
favor By pfonpt settlement We need .De
money to meet our liabilities, ard viii be forced
10 make collections for this purpose. We trust
our friends will come forward and pay az prompt
ly, longer indulgence is impossible
TRCSSELL LUCAS.
September 9 1876
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-07

DUTCHERKNIVES, best English and Ameri-
- can manufacture, for sale by
Nov. Is, 1875. DUKE 4 GALLAHER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-07
To Farmers and MillerS.
RANDELL'S
Grain Separator, Cleaner and
Grader.
Manufactured by Sloat, Croskey L Co. Richmond

" The only real Separator, Cleaner and Ora
ter Ia de United S.atss."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-07
SCHOOL BOOKS AND STATIONERY

I HAVE just received from Pfiadelphia a com
\ plete line Of all School Books Bsed IN tAe
schools Of our town. which we can sell az a. iow
figures a. any other house. Any book not % hand
can be furnished IN a few days ] have also
large stock Of Letter Cap, Poolscap, Note, Iiofa,
and Initial Paper, with Envelopes Of al sizes eco
shapes. with States Pen holders, Pens, &C.. all az
low pTices. Call and examine.
April s, 1876. G. Z. BELLEh.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-07
OH. YESi OH, YES!

HAVING taken ont license as Auctioneer, !
/ would inform the people Of Jefferson that
am prepared to cry sales, &C, at the shortcstno-
tice and upon reasonable terms, and invite the
orders Of those having property to dispose of a,
Public Auction.
DANIEL HEFFLEBOWER.
Rippon, September q, lS73-em.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-07
REMOVED.
The Confectionery Store
BAKERY
NOTICE.

4 Ill persons are hereby warned not to trespass
be enforced against all offenders. Parents are
earnestly requested to warn their boys or they
may be injured. Night plunderers will receive
special attention by an armed guard. No admit
lance on Sundays 20 any person.
Aug. s, ls74-tG J.J. II. STRAITH.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-07
May l, 1876.

TENINNED Wire Coffee Pot Stands, French Pat
tern Coffee Pots with ilterer, regarded the
best in use, or sale by
Dec. Is, 1875. DUKE& GALLAHER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-07
Price $40, and Freight.

re- One Of these Machines on exhibition at the
store of Duke & Ga!ldhcr IN Charlestown.
j. +. RANSOM,
Agent for Berkeley Jefferson county.
June ~, lS76-6m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-07
Day GooDs, NoTIoNs, &c,

Which he 4. selling az rates lower than The rame
goods could be- bought AZ before the war.
Eo- Highest mari price paid for Oh kinds n
Country Produce.
MAY q, 1876.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-07
Furniture Rcpuircd

May -, 1876.