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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-11-09
Information Wanted.

WILLIAM EATON LEFT Highland County. Va,
for the Westin the early part Of the war. lie was
Ias,.knowu 10 have been in ParkersbBrg, w. Va.
Any information az 20 his whereabouts will be
gratefully received By his friends. Matters Of
interest 10 himself are in store for him. Inform
alton concerning him with his 7. o. address for
warded to this Office will be placed in the bands
OF his brother.
Nov. 2, 1873.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-11-09
MANTUA MAKING.

The undersigned barring had comfortable eE-
perieLce in Nantua-M1kiDg. desires 10 announce
70 the Ladies Of Char!estown and vicinity that
she Is prepared 70 do Sewing in the very best
STYLE al very moderate charges.
Re-iderce in the house formerly occupied by
Jos. II. yesterday on the corner OF Congress and
Water streets.
MRS. VIRGINIA SOUDERS.
Sept. 18th, 1878.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-11-09
ATTENTION, BEAD THIS!
Fifty Carria -eS, BuggieS, Jaggers and
W GgO-S Gn Hand.
MEAN TO SELL THEN

desire 90 call the attention oc the citizens OF
Berkeley and surrounding counties % the fact,
that have on hand large aud elegant supply
ot FImiiv Carriages. Bu-cieS, Rrckaways, Jenny
Lilds. and other STYLES ut vehicles, alsu Wagons
oi all kinds and descriptions, which am selling
bower than other dealers 10 my line, either for
cash, on time, or in exchange for horses couOtry
produce. or second hand carriages. l ask atten-
clrrjdse makers usually Offer. Times are hard
and money scarce, but want my friends and Gus
.lmers t1 know that, nevertheless, they can sup
p,y themselves with carriages.
Persons In want OF old carriage wheels 90 tx
up their market wagons, OF o. make temporary
wagons viii md 40 my factory any kind they
may desire, some 20 them very good, and viii last
long time tor such purposes.
Repairing promptly done as usual. Give the e
clu DO YOU want ANYTHING in my line; il will no:
be my fault 81 wc duu't deal.
Martiusbury. June %. lS7s-tC
The Nriusluy Salesman aud the Spirit
~ EFryee have been having a little coutro-
versy as % tie relative improvement Of Mar
uusJur- aud Caa,,e>,owa. Now We coucede
that Mar,iasburs Ls, the advantage. There
vas more v5om FOR Improvement there. Con-
s.icr:a. that ancient town as it now is aud
what :. used to be, the fact Of so very great
Improvement is not a compliment Of the FIRST
o-ler-at least it is on a par with the medal
a, s,le3,t5 the "most amiablc girl
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-11-09
DAVID HOWELL

y y ' = II II = " = II -
HAS JUST RECEIVED Alexander Kid
Gloves . buitonl for One Dollar; Ladies
aud Misses Colored Hose, full regular; Large
line Ladies Corsets, (lcw price,.
DROWN and Bleached Cotton Flannel White
} and Red Flannel, plain and twillcdi Blue
Opera Flannel.
NREY and Drab Liusey and all-wool Cloth,
" manufactured in the county Mems Heavy
Buck Gloves low price.
I AN now daily expecting large iot Of CASH
meres from the Charlottesville Mil's-nicc
siyles and superior quality.
September Is, 1878.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-11-09

BALLOON FLY TRAP-The best and ch,apes,
ID ia the market, for sale b.
May Is, 1873. DUKE GALLAHER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-11-09

DEST business you can engage in. s. TO $40
ID per day made By any worker Of either sex.
right in their own localities. Particulars and
samples worth S free. improve your spare time
at this business. Address STINSON& CO.,
June Is, lS7S-ly. Portland, Maine.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-11-09
CHARLESTOwN.

TIVE undersigned respectfully announces 70 the
citizens Of Jefferson and the public generally
tEat be Is still az the old stand DO
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-11-09
ART GALLERY,

INVESTS BEST KEROSENE OIL, for sale by
w Sept. Il. DUKE Z GALLAHER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-11-09
TARNT WANTED.

coon FARMER desires to Rent a medium
Y sized Farm in jefferson County upon shares.
Any person desiring an industrious tenant, can
be put in communication with such an one by in
duiry Ct the FREE PRESS OFFICE.
September u, 1873.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-11-09
LUMBER BUSENESS,

at Roadside, Rockingham County, Virginia, and
has facilities for filing orders of any extent and
great variety. He commands forests of growing
timber Of the very best quality, and milling ca
pacity TO meet the most extravagant demands oil
this section.
Ord.rs for Lumber for
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-11-09

On the adjoining square 10 the Bank Of Charles
town. two doors West Of Trgsseli Lucas store,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-11-09
Mere Mention.

The new National Bank Rooms arc now &C.
-.,..l Or the Fist National Bank Of Jetier-
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-07-19

BIRTHDAY GIFTs.-It requires some
tact to present just the right gift to the
right person.. Books and flowers are al
ways in order. To make acceptable gifts
in the line of dress to a lady is very deli
cate and not always successful undertake
ing. Ere you venture upon it inform
yourself pretty thoroughly in regard to the
feelings of the elect. Even though your
selection should harmonic delightfully."-
with her preferences, there is just the
shadow Of a possibility that she may enter
tain some little sensitive misgiving about
accepting present Of such an equivocal
utility. And she may always be forced to
wear it with painful minor feeling of
having been subject of confidential be-
nevolence! What shall I obtain for a sui
table gift to gentleman? is a question
frequently asked with some anxiety. If
the responsible party kindly itemizes, the
bill will generally contain "a dressing
gown, slippers, or a dozen handkerchief
embroidered. with initial,'' To this we
will add a little work-case, all neatly fit
ted up for emergencies of stitching and
and darning; q napkin-ring, drinking
cup, either of silver, china or glass. This
last is the daintiest flattery to masculine
self-esteem and is a particularly successful
offering. Il you can print or work in wax
flowers, tasteful specimen of your handi-
work would be acceptable.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-07-19

RICH WITHOUT MoNEY.-Many man
is rich without money. Thousands of men
with nothing in their pockets, and thou
sands without even a pocket, are rich. A
man born with a good sound corsti-
tuition, a good stomach: good heart and
good limbs, and pretty good head-piece.
is rich. Good bones are better than gold:
tough muscles are better than silver; and
nerves that flash fire and carry energy to
every function are better than houses and
land. 1t is better than landed estate to
have the right kind of father and mother.
Good breeds and bad breeds exist among
herds and horses. Education may do
much to check evil tendencies or to devel-
op good ones; but it is great thing to in
herit the right thing, to inherit the right
proportion of faculties to start with.
The man is rich who has good disposition
who is naturally kind, patient, cheerful,
hopeful, and who has flavor of wit and
fun in his composition.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-07-19

CURE FOR CONsUMPTION.-AW Western
physician-as we withhold his name it can
not be said that this is free advertise
ment for him-has made public remedy
for consumption that is said to have been
tried with very excellent results. This is
the prescriptions:
One-half pound finely cut up beefsteak
(fresh);
One drachm pulverised charcoal;
Four ounces pulverized sugar;
Four ounces rye Whiskey;
One pint boiling water,
Mix all together, let it stand in cool
place over night, and give from one to two
teaspoonsful liquid and meat-before each
meal.
The theory Of the above is that food con-
tanning large amount of carbon produces
the best effect on consumptive sufferers.
That is an acknowledged axiom in the
medical profession. The virtues of RENE
dies are in proportion to the amount of
carbon that can be infused into the system
to feed the consuming flame that wastes
the body. The internal fever burns
up the carbon in the system faster than
the food eaten can replace it. The disease
then preys on the fatty substance of the
body and destroys the lungs, and eventual
ly the life. The prescription spoken of has
at least the merit of simplicity, and can do
no harm.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-07-19
KEEP HOME MATTERS PRIVATELY

KEEP HOME MATTERS PR1vATE.-Pre-
serve the privacies of your house, marriage
state, heart, from father, mother, brother,
sister, aunt, and all the world. You two,
with Gods help, build your own quiet
world; every third or fourth one you draw
into it with you will form a party and
stand between you two. That should
never be. Promise this to each other Re-
new the VOW at each temptation-yo will
find your reward in it. Your souls will
grow, as it were, together, and at last they
will come as one. All! if many young
pair had on'their wedding day known this
secret, how many marriages were happier
than-alas! they are!
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-07-19
poetrp.
SPRING FEVER.

know where summer woods are green,
Where summer shade is dark and deep,
Where frOndage forms a cooling screen,
Where wide-leaved lilies lie asleep,
And where the early blossoms blow;
know, I know, but cannot go.
know where laughing waters fall,
Where sapphire summer lakes are spread,
Where merry springs are musical,
And brooks with fountains at the head,
And where the lOrdly rivers How,
know, I KNOW but cannot go.
1 know where birds delight to sing,
Where squirrels chatter at their play,
Where bees sweep by on busy wing
Where fragrance fills the dying day,
And firefies sparkle TO and frO
know, know, but cannot go.
know where ocean airs are free,
W1iere salt waves dash upg..' AS beach, y
Where bright sails glisten DER the sea.
Where rock and sand strange lessons teach,
Rock dark as death, sand white as snow,
know, 1 know, but cannot go.
This wilderness of wood and brick
Enfolds me still from day to day,
My soul is sad, my heart is sick,
And yet cannot slip away
To pleasant places that know,
know. know, but cannot go.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-07-19

REFINEAIENT.-Refine is not fas.
tidiousness. 1t is not luxury. 1t is moth
ing Of the kind. 1t is far removed from
excess or waste. A person who is truly
refined will not squander orneedlessly con-
sumo anything. Refinement, ON the con-
trary, is always allied to simplicity and a
judicious and tasteful employment of the
means of good and happiness which it has
at command. It seeks to divest itself of
supertluities, and aspires continually to the
utmost possible purity. Refinement leads
to personal cleanliness and elegant neat
ness, good taste and simplicity in dress.
All ''loudness" or dashiness is repugnant
to it's spirit. In it's home and surround
ings, the same chasteness and natural
grace are maintained. The abode of gen.
uine refinement and mere pretending to
it are very different. In the former you
will find no excess, gaudiness or false gilt
ter; but the latter abounds in them. In
personal manner, refinement is most con-
spicuous. A man Of refinement is always
polite with without effeminacy, and con-
siderate without stiffness.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-07-19

A GOOD CEMENT is formed when shell
lac is dissolved in concentrated solution
of borax. Albumen of egg mixed with
quicklime makes very strong cement, but
does not resist water effectually; it is en-
ployed to unite pieces of spar and marble
ornaments to which moisture has little ac-
cess. Coppersmiths use similar COM
pound for securing the edges and rivets of
boilers, but in this case blood is substitu-
ted for the white of an egg.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-07-19
JULY.
VEGE.TINE
FOR DROPSY.
I never shall
FORGET THE FIRST DOSE.
PROVIDENCE.

PROVIDENCE.
Mr.. I'll. R. STEVENS
Dear Sir.-I have been great sufferer from drop
Sy was confined to my house more than a year.
was obliged to have two men help me in and out of
bed. was swollen 10 inches larger than my natu-
raj size around my waist. l suffered all man could
and live l tried all remedies for drOpSy had
three different doctors. My friends all expected
would die: many nights was expected to die before
morning. At last Vegetine was sent me by friend.
never shall forget the first dose. Icould realize its
good effects from day to day was getting better At
ter had taken some or bottles could sleep quite
well at nights began to gain now quite fast. After
taking some 10 bottles could walk from one part OF
the room to the other. My appetite was good: the
drOpsy had at this time disappeared. kept taking
the Vegetine until regained my usual health.
heard OF great many cures by using Vegetine after
am carpenter and builder l will also say it has
cured an aunt OF my Wife's of neuralgia, who had
suffered for more than 20 years. She says she has
not had any neuralgia for eight months. have Civ
have no doubt in my mind it will cure any humor;
it is great cleanser OF the blood; it is safe to give
a child. will recommend it to the world. My father
IS ~ years Old and he says there is nothing like it to
give strength and life to an aged person. cannot be
too thankful for the use of it. I am,
very gratefully yours,
JOHN S. NOTTAGE
ALL DISEASES OF THE BLooD-If vEGET1NE will
relieve pain, cleanse, purify and cure such diseases
restoring the patient to perfect health after trying
different physicians, many remedies, suffering for
years. is 1t not conclusive proof, ii you suffer
Ell, you can be cured? Why is this medicine perfor
ming such great cures? 1t works in the blood in the
circulating fluid: 1t can truly be called the Great
Blood purifier. The great source of disease Origi-
mates in the blood: and no medicine that does not
act upon it, to purify and renovate has any
just claim upon public attention.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-07-19

stay till Monday, used to be sent to play
and romp with Us girls. l can hardly be-
lieve that thirty years have glided by since
then, but so it is; and to this day we call
| Prlnce'7
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-07-19

CULTIvATING A PURE EXPREssION.-
Every word that falls from the lips OF
mothers and sisters especially should be
pure, and concise, and simple; not pearls,
such as fall from the lips of the princess,
but sweet, good words, that little children
can gather without fear of toll, or after
shame, or blame, or any regrets to pain
through all their life.
Children should be taught the frequent
use OF good, strong, expressive words
words that mean exactly what they should
express in their proper places.
If child, or young person, has loose,
fung-together way of stringing words
when endeavoring to say something. he
should be made ''to try again." and see if
he cannot do better.
1t is painful to listen to many girls
talk. They begin with my goodness!"
and interlard it with "ohs" and ''sakes
alive!' and $50 sweet" and $50 queenly!'
and so many like phrases, that one is
tempted to believe they have no training
at all, or else their mothers were very
foolish women. There is nothing more
disgusting than the twaddle Of ill-bred
girls; one is provoked often into taking a
paper and reading, and letting them
gurgle on, like brooks that flow they know
not whittier.
Ny heart warns with love for sensible
girls and pure boys; and, after all, if our
girls and boys are not this, I fear it is our
own fault-that this great trust rests in
the hearts and hands of the women of our
land. If we have a noble, useful purpose
in life, we shall infuse the right spirit
into those around us.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-07-19
FARM AND FIRESIDE.

GENTLE HINTS TO YOUNG FARMERS.
When commencing your agricultural
life, remember that industry, economy and
integrity will ensure success and form the
best capital that can be employed.
| Plow deep. The wealth of the soil is not
all within six inches of the surface.
Cultivate thoroughly if you wish to reap
abundantly. Do not waste your means
and fritter away your time by raising a
crop of noxious weeds with your cane or
cotton OF corn.
Keep watchful eye upon the farm and
its surroundings. But it does not follow
that you should imbibe "eye-openers'' at
public houses, beer shops or corner gro
ceries.
Shear your sheep at the season when you
shed your coat for the season. Then be
careful that some smart s'traveling agent''
does not pull the wool over your eyes ard
shear you.
Dress your lands with fertilizers rather
than yourSelf.with broadcloth The one
reimburses the amount expended with in
terest-the other returns nothing, but
continually clamors for further disburse-
ments.
After your crop has been raised it will
be wisdom to raise any mortgage which
may be resting upon the farm. This will
raise heavy load from your mind and
raise your courage and spirits beyond
measure.
Do not curry favors with the rich or
great. If you must do something of the
kind, just curry your cattle and horses.
This will do them good and benefit you
also.
When by reason of inclement weather,
you cannot cultivate the soil, it will be
wisdom on your part to cultivate the mind.
A valuable harvest will reward all earnest
and faithful culture.
Never allow yourself to be inveigled in
to running in debt" When you are
tempted to do so, go into your field and
plant an extra acre with some edible crop.
The sheriff is an undesirable acquain-
lance. Avoid him as you would pesti-
lence. This can easily be done by paying
cash on the spot for everything you pur-
chase.
Remember that everything of value we
honestly obtain is the result of diligence
and intelligence. Do not, therefore, ex-
pect prosperity unless you are willing to
work for it.
Make the collecting and composing of
fertilizing materials constant employ
ment. The odor Of your manure heap
should be more attractive to you than the
smell of the whiskey shop.
OF course you will become the owner
and raiser of stock. No farm is complete.
that ignores stock-raising. Get the best,
which is always the cheapest in the end.
Give scrubs wide berth.
Never purchase utensils because they are
cheap. Cheap tools are an unmitigated
nuisance. The best workmen in the
world cannot make good job with them.
It is economy to buy the best, no matter
what the price may be.
Do not unwisely imagine that you will
be able ito get along" without books and
papers relating to agriculture. Successful
farmers read extensively and consider the
money they spend for the purpose their
best investment. Occasionally some ig.
gets rich by "main strength and
This is an exception to
the rule. however. Read good agricultural
books and subscribe for at least one agri-
cultural journal, but it will pay to take
several.-Oar Home Journal.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-07-19

A GOOD WAY TO KEEP BUTTER sweet
is to prepare it n.rolls from half a pound
to two pounds, put clean cloth around
each, place them in jars, make brine with
salt and a little saltpetre, not very strong.
Place weight enough on it to keep it IN
der the Urine, cover with cloth, and nut
a lid on the jar.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-07-19
Grains Of Gold.

Unreasonable haste is the road to error.
vice of it.
Do not hope for success, if you spend
time in idleness.
Too much sensibility is the foppery Of
modern refinement.
Show may be purchased; but happiness
is home made article.
a wise man seeks to shine in himself;
fool, to outsTine others.
The weakest point in every man is where
he thinks himself the wsest
1t is easier to believe an i'll report than
to inquire into the truth thereof.
Excess of ceremony shows want of breed
ing; that civility is best which excludes
useless formality.
Look out for the man who makes a liber-
la use of the personal pronoun II" in con-
versation, for the chances are that he is
liar.
There is somewhere fool-key to your
friends nature, and if you will find it you
can make him dance to any tune you may
whistle.
He that does good to another man also
does it to himself, not only in the conse
quence, but in the very act of doing it, for
the consciousness of well-doing is an am
pie reward.
It is not worth while to think too much
about doing good. Doing the best that we
know, minute by minute and hour by hour
we insensibly grow to goodness as fruit
grows to ripeness.
There is no such thing as posthumous
charity. There may be equity, or propri-
ETY., in the last designation of earthly
goods. but real or intrinsic generosity
or hanavOlence there is NOT
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-07-19
VEGETINE
I OWE my HEALTH 4.
TO YOUR. VALUABLE
VEGETINE.

NEWPORT, KY, April 49, 1871
Mr.. II. R. STEVENS
Dear Sir.-Having suffered from q breaking out of
Cankerous Sores for more than five years caused by
into running sore, and having used everything
could think Of and nothing helped me- until I had
taken six bottles of your valuable medicine which
Mr.. Miller the apothecary recommended very highly
The sixth bottle cured me. and all can say is that
l owe my health to your valuable Vegetine.
Your most obedient servant,
ALBERT'VON ROEDER.
SIT is necessary for me to enumerate the diseases
for which the VEGETINE should be used. know of
no disease which will not admit OF its use, with
good results. Almost innumerable complaints are
caused by poisonous secretions in the blood, which
can be entirely expelled from the system by the use
of the VEGETINE. When the blood is perfectly clean
sed, the disease rapidly yields all pains cease; heal
thy action is promptly restored, and the patient is
cured'
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-07-19

CHERRY BoUNCE.-To six pounds cher
rles add three pounds loaf sugar and two
ounces bitter almonds pour over two
quarts brandy; let it remain stepped, then
bottle according to taste; the cherries may
remain entire in the brandy, or you may
strain away both fruit and kernels.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-07-19

COFFEE ICE CRKAM.-To pint of
sweetened' cream add a cup of strong in
fusion of Mocha coffee, and freeze:
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-06-28
FIRES.

The Gotten Compress Of Hunter { 0'COa.
neil, Of Montgomery, with lie Contents,
Burned-Llst of Companies 10 which Il
was Insursd-0ther Fires.
MONTGOMERY, June PA fire COM
menced at noon in the Cotton Com.
press Of Hunter & O'Connell, caused
by treading on q parlor match which
had been dropped on the floor. A cot.
ton sample caught, and the flames
spread so rapidly that everything In
reach was soon enveloped In flames.
The fire extended into the PlanterS'
Warehouse adjoining, The two houses
had between 1000 and l,l00 bales cot.
ton, nearly every one of which was
burned. The Compress building and
Warehouse buildings were badly In
jured. The loss on the cotton Is cover
cd by insurance, except about 100 bales,
In the following companies: German
American, N. Y, $1,000; Home, N. Y,
$3.50 Niagara, $1,000; Imperial and
Northern of London, 5000; Ph@dix,
Of Hartford, $500; Capital Fire In.
surance Company, 500; on Compress
and Compress building In the Capital
City, of Montgomery, $2,250; North
British and Mercantile of London,
$3.50; Royal, of Liverpool, $4,000. Il
is thought that one. fifth of the cotton
may be repaired and repacked. The
compress and building are worth about
100000; Planters Warehouse esu-
mailed loss, $4,000. Work on the
Compress will be started tomorrow
morning. and be ready for business let
Of September.
NORFOLK, Va, June 24-The new
Hotel at Ocean View, inst built,
burned last night; loss 100000.