Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-11-16
Communicated.

t0nACEs GAP, November 10, Io,
Frs FHE PASS have few incidents
to chronicle this week Mr. Driler cut thro'
his right boot with one Of William Man one
dollar axes. Il was purely accidental-no
fault can be charged to the axe-as Mr. ID.
paid cash Tor il. The axe was painted red
as was afterwards discovered.
Two OF Mr. Piuugher's boys who |" did not
know jt was loaded have been heard from
one filled with remorse, the other with No.
bird shot Both BOYS end SHOT are doing well.
| would have a good many cidcr-mill acci-
dents Co report bat for ,he failure u the apple
crop hcrcaouuts Oar boys arc turaing their
attention 90 corn shelters, cuttiug-b0xes aud
sausaee-griuders Ia my next | may be able
t1clry-icls a tew for You from the above
u0ucl implements.
Nr Gardener Rake was bitten by dog on
the icitarm. There has been some inquiry as
o. why be Left 9 arm and discussion as to
whether 10 was right that he should have done
s1 aud some question tbc dogs taste when 50
many sheep are left 10 the neichborhoud.
We have no banana peel % slip on, bEt We
are looking for jce--theu I may be able TO re-
port q slide Or two. OF course | viii mention
" tlc necessary aid who may be called in.
Our stores have had their grand openings
aud but for the low price Of corn would BE-
able 90 render YOU an account OF some grand
openings % corn cribs
We have in our ucighborhool 4 running
gear of the labor reform party. Il has not
been iu Use long and is offered cheap. Our
democrats are pooling 20 buy it.
Game Is uo, very plentiful. 1t is believed
tae plr,rL5 O. died early ig the season from an
overdose Of 81 cent wheat. There has been a
" miss deal 10 seven up. consequently
that kiud % game Is scarce also. Pulri&er
is seasoua6ie game-a good deal depends on
tie >eI-uu-iug. 4 sage remark.
Weare looking FOR au increased attendance
40 our schools as the season advances-bOys.
as q rule, can stand more multiplication than
COLI weather
The large number Of worms taken from the
cbestuuts this Fan is said TO be an indication
of a long Winter-no tape worms have been
discovered 10 chcStnuts 10 this ueighborhood
There have been no sewing machine agents
around this week, aud as it Is getting too late
Cor iishtuing-lod men, a good temperance lee
turer would be warmly welcomed
FEs7us electric light cannot compare IA
v1uby with the .ilme Of piue-knot fUr court
jus purposes. have an experience.
KEApNEY'svuLE, Nov. llih
last week bad the pleasure Of cr.spiu,
the friendly baud Of J0ha c.. lie sti ]
wears mea'y hat-a new one with flower
10 70 would hll long FIX want
Here the stores have had their grand open
ings. also; would IN ntion that can Of
oysters was opened at the depot the other day
Orr shingles and wheat are finding ready
market in The East
A good square rain is wanted to bring
forward the wheat that was left behind in
seeding.
The crcenbackcrs have been taking green
backs iu exchange or produce since tie last
election.
As ovorcoats are worn longer this season 1t
indicates anything but short winter.
Mr. Z. drove q COW aud calf through this
p'ac, 90 Tuashy-the calf was nearly four
weeks old and spotted
Mr. Ilrrowvcr lost one Of his teeth, but Dr..
Rogers easily filed the vacancy.
The CHANGERS here still grange.
Yours truly, JOHN.