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The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-12-28
LATER.
SANF0RD'S RADICAL CURE

Not only promptly srrests the corroinr dzCt Er-cs
10 Catarrh hut ny syg athletic Notion, resto.cs 70
tound heA!th ~ tho organs OF the head that ~ 20
become afccic byh, Saa cxa.biI any oiiA. how
In: affections; -
Defective EycsigTt, Trfnr,~d md -n 'r,'
Fyrs, Pai-tcl rr' y-s.r-v ives, y~'- al
Hearing Earache. Neuralgia of the Lar.
Discharges from tho Ear, Ringing Soi-' D
In the Head, Dizziness, Nervous Had
ache, Pains In tho Temples, Loss ="
Senses of Taste and S,nell, ElonglG' 4 oi
the Uvula, Intlamma'ion Of TIE ToAs!,-,
Putrid Sore Threat. Tickling or liit Ing
Cough, Bronchitis, and Bleeding oil tie
Lungs.
Each package contains Dr. sanfords Inipr1yes
frhallng Tub NEi al aid care ,a.iy prepaEtd di
rcciions for u.e I'll g. Pi!c., 81. FoE sa'' b..
throughNutthe Uai'-d ''sEl6tnnR' a. W. bKt
s P0fTRR, Qc ~ tai A sGts u4I wholesale Pug
gets, Boo on, Ms.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-12-28

The Elgin Kerosene Can
The Only Perfect Can in
the World. Made of Glass
aud '',ltt not to
Leak, COrrode or Break.
Every family should have
one.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-12-28
Price, Cd Cents.

Re ca,cf,l TO caIlfo- COLLINS voLTAIC PIAs.
rERlest you get soric wDri Ill. % ilitalon SoldD7
an Wholesale and Retail Drufgisls ihrouHhout ths
United state. rid tnnaAas,T Il by NEkhs iOI.
u r. Pr prletoIs. Boz On, III ss.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-09-29
SIS This Seat Occupied ?"
Baltimore Gazette

An old but vigorous looking gentleman,
seemingly from the rural districts, got into a
car aud walked its full length without receiv-
ing an invitation to sit down Approaching
one gentleman who had whole bench to him
self, he asked: Is this seat occupied ~
" Yes, sir, it is" impertiDently replied the
other. Well" replied the brcad-sboUdered
agriculturist, will keep this seat until the
gentleman comes" The original proprietor
withdrew himself haughtily to one end and
looked insulted. After while the train got
in motion, aud still notody came to claim the
seat, whereupon the deep-chested agricuIturist
turned and said " Sir, when you told me this
seat was occupied, you told a lie such was
his plain language never sit near liar If
can avoid it; / would rather stand up
Then appealing to another party, he said -
" Sir, may sit by to you ?" You don't look like
liar" We need hardly say that he got his
seat, and that the original proprietor thought
that there was something wrong about our So
cial system.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-09-29
VIRGINIA FREE PRESS.
I. \. GT. v. D. GALLAHER. EDITORS.
harlestown, Jefferson Co., W. Va.
OFFICE IN "JEFFERsox BUILDING
Saturday, September 20. 1877.
BOOK Notices.

GoDEYs LADY's Book for October brings in
the fall fashions, with its usual supply of read
ings and hints for the workable.
PErERsoN's LADY's MAGAZINE. The Octo-
Der No. Of this long established monthly is at
hand-a fine number, well filed in all its de-
partmenta.
HARPER's New MONTHLY MAGAZINE de-
serves its TILE Of " New each month by its
endless variety Of choice reading. The Octo-
Der number is overfowing with excellent ar
ticles Of description, travel, fiction, &C., &c.
DEMoREsTs MONTHLY brings the latest Paris
styles in almost bewldering richness and va
rety. 1t contains, beside the large fashion
plate, many smaller cuts, with patterns, In-
structions for dressing and making clothes,
and host Of other useful and interesting
items
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-09-29
Jones' Chill.
[Detoa Free Press. ]

He was dry-hadn't been so dry since the
strike, but there was no saloon close by, and
be had passed the last drug store lIe knew
Mrs. Jones bad little old Hennessy about tho
house that she put in puddings and pies, and
he sat down 90 the doorsteps and wondered
how be could save it from being wasted in such
fxings, as economy was bis motto. A scheme
finally dawned upon bin, and be opeoed tho
door aud felt his way back 10 the ice cooler,
got up 10 a chair and fshed out pie, Of ice,
buttoned up his coat and turned up the collar.
Then be staggered up stairs, ice in hand, aud
met Mrs. Jones.
Whats the matter, Jones-been drilling7'
"No," said Jones, with sigh and shiyer.-
Caucus?" "No, no caucus" Another
strike 2" "No-cbill," said Jones, as be sank
into chair and slipped the ice into bis coat
pocket " Feel that hand.' "Oh, my !" and
she sbuddered Then she got blanket and
put over him, aud said she would make him
some hot tea. As she started for the kitchen
Jones called her back, and, with a sigh, sug-
gested if there was a little alcohol about the
house it would be better There was Dot a
bit, but she hai a little brandy for cooking
purposes. Jones gave shake, and said It
would answer if she had little bot water and
sugar 70 make it palatable. They were on
hand in two MINUTES, and while she pulled of
bis boots and wrapped the blanket around bis
feet, Jones mixed his to1Jy aud shiyeFed. He
felt better af,erward, though be made up
terrible face when be emptied the bottle, and
told Mrs. Jones that she had saved bis life
He retired ten minutes afterward singing,
"There !. a land that IS fairer than da!"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-09-29
Shepherdstown Summary.
We condense from the Reqisler:

We condense from the Register:
Mt. Nebo Lodge, No. 81, A. F. & A. NJ, are
fortunate in the possession of an Apron often
worn by Gen Washington. 1t was presented
to the Lodge by Thomas Hammond, who mar
ried Miss Washington, and was initiated into
this Lodge in 1915, it then being the only
Lodge in this part of the State except one at
Winchester; and the family history Of the
apron is, "thlt it was presented by the Grand
Lodge of France, through Gen La Fayette, to
General Washington" aud remained as an
heirloom in the family, until presented to this
Lodge, which still carefully preserves it. 1t
was worn by the Grand Masters officiating at
the laying Of the cornerstone of the Washing
ton Monument, Smithsonian Institute, the
monument in the capital square in Richmond,
aud at the Masonic Convocation at Mt. Vernon.
Mr. John II. Show has purchased tie valu-
able lot adjoining the Reformed Cemetery, con-
tanning acres, from Rev H. Wisser, for $500.
Henry Shepherd, Esq, has presented Cris-
wells Cornet Band with handsome Cornet.-
Wm. Humerck house will use it.
Mr.. Geo. d. McGlincy, is attending the
United States Grand Council Of Red Men at
Columbus, Ohio, as State Representative.
We regret to learn that DR.. Robert A. Lu-
cas- Of this County, and Mr.. Wm. G. Butler Of
MartinsbUrg, formerly Of this County, are
quite i'll.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-09-29
The Pin and the Needle.

A pin and needle being neighbors in a
work basket, and both being idle, began to
quarrel, as idle folks are apt to do.
81 should like to know" said the pin,
what you are good for, and how you expect
to get through the world without a head ?"
whats the use of your head, replied the
needle, rather sharply, "if you have no eye ?"
whats the use Of the eye" said the pin,
eff there is always something in IL"
Il am more active, and can 60 through
more work tnan you can" said the needle.
Yes but you do not live long"
why not 2"
Because you have always a stitch IN your
side" said the pin.
You are a poor crooked creature" said the
needle.
And you are so proud that you can't bend
without breaking your back" replied the pin.
"I'Il pull your head of if you insult me
again.
"IIl put your eye out if you touch me =
remember, your life hangs on single thread,
said the pin.
While they were thus conversing, little
girl entered, and, undertaking to SOW, sic
very soon broke off the needle at the eye
Then she tied the thread around the neck Of
the PIN, and attempting to sew with it, she
pulled rs head of and threw it into the ashes
by the side Of the broken needle.
Well, here we are" said the needle.
We have nothing to fight about now" said
The pin. 81. seems misfortune has brought
ms to our senses"
a pity we had not come to them sooner" ,"
said the needle.
How much we resemble human beings,
who quarrel about their blessing till they lose
them, aud never find out that they are bro
thers tilt they lie down in the dust together, as
We DO"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-09-29
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cutil ordered out, Payments ezacted accordingly.
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rilexe only extends 90 aeirimmediate business
g.,lEs.a.e, Ls.4lora,l heradvertisemcntsseut
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bechsrSsJ or
.JA8 ,voRR--P,sters. Sale Bills, Circulars,
p asls. t,.,5Kecatcd promptly, neatly, antatia'r
prices.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-09-29
POLITICAL.
For tie Free Press.
LINES on THE POTOMAC.

INSCRIBED TO A FRIEND.

o murmuring river so bright and clear,
Flowing softly on to the sea;
Grand, old Potomac, to me so dear
In the past, and forever shall be:
OFT have strayed O'er thy pebbly shore,
And watched the waves sparkle and play,
q would those days could come once more,
Is my earnest wish to-day.
Oft when the morning sunshine fails
On the waves in golden glee,
The gentle zephyr softly calls,
Come to the river with me;
And there to listen, t. read, to dream
| steal from the noise Of the day,
And on the banks of my native stream
while the hours away.
But loyliest thou art, when tie mooneeams fal!
Ger thy waves in mellow light,
And cast a beauteOus glamour DER all,
Then a wtching spells inthe night;
Then, U ! then, the waves sing musical song
Softly and teDderly,
And enchanted linger, to listen there
By the river So dear to me.
Though the future may many changes bring,
And may go lar from thee,
And after long absence il | should return,
Thou woudst sing glad welcome to me;
Though friends may grow cold, and turn away
That once to our hearts were so near,
Th0H's, erer he same, in Ihy ceaselesS How,
U Potomac, to me so dear.
HARPER's FERRY, Sept. 10, 1877.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-09-29
Martinsburg Matters.

From the Independent.
Mr.. Elias Emmert had his collar bone broken
by his horse falling upon him.
From the Statesman:
The grand piano exhibited at the fair by
Chas. NJ. Steif, Of Baltimore, has been secured
by Rev. Jno. p. Hyde, for the use OF tue mu-
steal classes at Eonoak College. Mr.. Stietf was
the recipient of the highest award for the best
Square Piano exhibited at the Fair.
Last Thursday evening William Mix, son OF
DR.. Mix of Jefferson county, ran narrow es-
cape from serious injury, near this city, as be
was returning home. lie was riding at rapid
gate when the girth of his saddle snapped,
hurlng him violently to the ground. Had not
his horse stopped he would probably been
dragged to death as he was completely entan-
ged by the strrup feathers.
Last Thursday Mr.. L. s Howard, of this
county. met with quite serious accident. lie
was driving in his buggy, and when near Old
Falling Waters, he attempted to pass a vehicle
in the road, when bis horse became unmanage-
able, and ran of, throwing him out OF the bug
gy. lie had three ribs fractured and was
otherwise very badly bruised, so much so that
he was not able to be removed home until the
day after the accident.
On the Fair Grounds Friday last, horse
owned by Col Schley Of Jefferson, attached to
buggy, broke from his fastening near the pa
vilion, and ran at full speed towards the en-
trance gates Hundreds Of vehicles filled With
ladies and children were gra2ed by the flying
animal, but he ran the gauntlet without injur-
ing single person. The animal broke loose
from the buggy and was not caught until he
reached Col Schley's residence near Shepherds
town
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-09-29
Harper's Ferry Happenings.

HARrERs FEERT, Sept. II, 1877.
DEAR EDIToRs: The City Officials Of Rich
mond in paying their respects to the nominee
for Governor Of Virgnia-Col. Hollday-ex-
tended their tour to this place. They were
escorted by Major Averill Of the B. q o. r. R.
and took supper at the Valley House. The
rain prevented them from enjoying the scenery
or angling for Bass After partaking Of sup
per. served in Mrs Maria Chambers best style,
they returned to Winchester aud home by the
Valley route. Nearly all our Summer visitors
have left for their city homes. Mrs. Adele
Fassett, the artist, and family still remain
She will find fine fruits for her canvass and
pencil when Autumn sets in.
The pulpit Of the Lutheran Church was ably
filed on Sunday by native Of this town now
stationed in New York, Rev. Mr.. Keller. He
also assisted, during the week, Rev. Mr.. Wallin
the Methodist Church, where protracted
meeting is 10 progress. OBSERVER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-09-29
Business for Every One.

Our attention has been called to a new cook
ing utensi, recently invented, which makes
baking a pleasure, instead Of dreaded neces-
sity the inventor OF which has conferred an
everlasting blessing upon every housekeeper.
We refer to the Patent Centennial Cake Pan,
with which, by raising hook, you can remove
the sides Of the Pan from the cake without
breaking or ujuriDg it-how annoying it is,
after making up a nice cake to have it break
to pieces getting it out Of the pan-thls can
never occur in using the PateLt Centennial
Cake Pan. 1t can also be converted into a
plain bottom pan for baking Jelly or plain
cakes, bread, etc. They are sold exclusively
through agents to families, aud every house
keeper should by all means have them. A
splendid opportunity is offered to some relia-
bic lady or gentleman canvasser Of this county
to secure the agency for a pleasant and profita-
bic business For terms, territory, etc, write
to L. E. Brown & Co., 2lA and 2le Elm
Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-09-29

yiRGiYA FAlRs.-Agricultural fairs in Viz
cinia next month are announced to take place
in the following order: Fair Of the Shenan-
doah Agricultural Society, Wincbeste', Va
October 9, to continue four days; Baldwin Au-
eus,a Fair, Staunton, Va, October 9, four days
Border Fair, Bristol. Va, October Q, three days
Loudoun Co., Fair. Leesburg, Oct. 18th 8 days
Piedmont Agricultural Fair, Cuipeper, Va,
October l5, three days; Tazewell County Fair
Jacksonville, October 10, four days Lynch
burg Agricultural and Mechanical Society Fair,
October 30, four days; Virginia State Fair,
Richmond, October 80, five days.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-09-29

A backwoodsman on hearing Bishop Meade
of the Protestant Episcopal Church preach
sermon in a frontier church without manu-
script, said " He is the first of them fine fell
lers that have ever seen who could shoot
without A rest"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-09-29

A red-faced old gentleman, at n scientific
lecture where learned professor caused seye-
raj explosions to take place from gases pro-
duced from water, turned TO bis wife and said I:
L" Ny dear, I'd no idea water was 50 dangerous!
/ shan't mix It with my liquor hereafter
What a narrow escape I've had !" 81 don't
thnk you've run much risk that way, John -
meekly responded the wife.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-09-29

No man knows how big fly is til one lights
on the back Of his neck about o'clock 10 the
morning and takes its morning walk down bis
body, preparatory to breaklasting on his big
toes. Only the knowledge that be is not in
Africa can keep him from believing that
stray elephant has called.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-09-29
--~ -
ny I"VE'
SABBATH EVE.
[Respectfully dedicated to the dear ones of Sun
,f.

[Respectfully dedicated to the dear ones of Sur
y side.
Slowly creeps the shades Of even
O'er our loved home Sunnyside,
And this day, SO blest by Heaven,
Cannot long with US abide.
Like dream the white clouds floating
O'er the deep blue dome above,
Seeming soft to tell the dOting,
CT our Heavenly fathers love.
Harkl the zephyrs now are bringing
Low-toned music to mine ear;
'Tis our kaue's sweet Toice singing,
Joined with Charles tones so clear.
Mamma tell, the old, old story,
Whilst the day is growing dim;
Tells them of His cross and glory,
Sings with them their evening hymn.
Now the shadows creep more slowly,
They are gOne-g0ne with the sun,
And this day 80 calm and holy
Gods dear resting day is done.
MINNIE MosHER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-09-29

A Charestown father and son have just
married two sisters, the old gentleman, Of
course, choosing the younger one. As times
are dull and the war news very meagrc, the
reader can spend Sunday figuring mp their
relations to one another and that Of their olive
branches, if they have any - Brooklyn Edgle.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-09-29

Some amusement was caused not long ago.
in an English Court, by female witness, who,
on the oath being administered, repeatedly
kissed the clerk instead Of the book. IL was
some time before she was made to understand
the proper legal thing TO do.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-09-29

We want some man, able-bodied and loud
voiced, who has plenty of leisure, to come in
and read aloud to US. Old exchanges will DO
furnished and the highest salary paid. IIo
will not be required to read SO much as 10 i'm
pair his constitution.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-09-29

Mamma, il we cross the bridge at night,
must we pay toll? OF course, my dear, why,
do you ask? Why because the river will have
gone home to sleep. Oh the river never sleeps.
Then why has il bed, mamma
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-09-29

A man entirely bald except little tuft Of
hair at the base Of the brain behind the ears,
frequently took of his hat and scratched bis
head ta;k ofhi5 ears. \ wlggish backwoods
man thereupon shouted out: Stranger, drive
EN- up in the clearing, and you can kttch EN-
all 10 five minutes"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-09-29

4 COW cant get drink out of tho Ohio
river about Pittsburg now. Stearn wheel
boats kick up such dust with their wheels
that the thirsty beasts can't see the river. IL
is hard to tell which is the dryest-tbc river
or the COW.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-09-29

Little Robbie, went TO a show for the first
time in bis life. When he came hore bis
mother asked him what he bad seen. An ele-
phant, mamma, that gobbled hay with his
front tail
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-09-29

Slraws swim upon the surface, but pearls lie
at the bottom. Snowy parts strike every COM
mon eye, but solid ones are only to be discov-
cred by the most accurate observation of the
human head and human heart.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-09-29

Whatever is, is right" Pope remarked.
But the man who arrives at the the depot just
as the train is scudding along at the other end
is generally left, or you would think SO if you
heard few remarks at the time.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-09-29

"My dear boy, said fond aunt TO very
fast nephew, don't you know that in leading
this irregular life you are shortening your days
It's quite possible, was the cool reply but
then look how lengthcn my nights"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-09-29

A Western Michigan husband explained,
" I'm seventeen years older than my third
wife, who is on earth nine years older than
the one in Heaven, aud the second one is too
busy sassing Satan { care whether | mention
her or net.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-09-29

The Daughters of Temperance in Ver-
mont kiss the young men to see whether they
keep the pledge. Who wouldn't be temper
ance man there.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-09-29
VARIETY.
Ohio has but one dog to ,wenty-six people.
What do they want with so many people?

a little boy went to bis father crying the
other day, and told him that he had kicked n
bee that had splinter in lis tail.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-09-29
q COLLINS C
YllTAIG PLASTER

An Electro Galvanic Battery combined with
highly Medicatcd strengthening Plaster,
or,nin. the best Plaster for pains and aches
II the World of Medicine.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-09-29

An Orange girl is about eighteen years old
when she graduates, but then she begins to
grow younger after four or five years.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-09-29
VOL. 67---VOL. I3, INEW SERIESl CHI
PER RSONAL!

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Celebrated CIOthiers Of Baltimore, Md,
Announce the introduction Of plan Of ordering
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Goods ordered will be sent by Express to any
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States they have for Forty-Three Years
ENCELLED
in an departments Of their business, which is a
substantial guarantee As % the character OF Tue
Goods they will send out
A large and well-assortCd stock OF
READY-MADE CLOTHING
always on hand, together with full line of
Furnishing Goods,
including an the latest Novelties in Design and at
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Rules tor Srl-Measurement. Samples Of Goods
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