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The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-05-02

A report is going the rounds in the
uaurrs that Terk Brassell, who was
hanged at CookeviIle several weeks
since. was resuscitnted alter being
turned oven To his friends tor nurIaI,
and is now nearly well.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-05-02

The nrxl State election = that "'
Oregon, which takes place in June
This will he followed by the ADJUST
contests in Alabama aud Kentucky
and the September elections in Arka"-
SOS, Maine and Vermont.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-05-02
Knights of Honor.

Members of Winchester Lodge, NO. lou
are hereby notified that Brother uallty,
Nho could not be here ut .tlic last regular
meeting, viii certainly be- mere n'Ht
Thursday night, A MI attrLI,a,ico Is
Anil 9Otll. 1878. Reporter.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-05-02

McIin, who was Secretary OF Statr
for Florida during the Presidential
campnign. and l.. S. Dennis, q proml-
nent Republican of that State, have
made confessions. ia writing. Of the
frauds perpetro:cd by which Florida
was counted for Hayes. These con
fessions have been forwarded to Wash
ington.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-05-02

The 100000 young shaA pla' ted N
the Cumberland river a year or ~"
AGO hy the United States Fish Com
missioner, are coming back, Srv"r''
have been taken from the Eve n
| Nashville lhi4 season.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-05-02

Remember the call made for Il Con
ven,ion of the people of this county III
Winchester, next Monday, /" appoint
delegates to the Judicial Sta'e Con.
vention in Nashville the goth. II will
be an important Convention and We
hone there will be a large and genera
attendance.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-05-02

Aud now some Of the newspapers
are full Of dirty details about the erin
inal intimacy Of Bishop McCoskrey
with n Mrs. Baintree. Il ward OF his,
McCoskrcy is Episcopal Bishop OF
Michigan. Verify, Beccher has cor.
yupted a host.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-05-02
BIaeksm ithing
AND REPAIRING.
Andrew MANNER.

In the shop formerly occupied by A.
F~assnacht, on High street. Winchester,
Tenn. is prepared to do all manner OF
Blarksmitiiny ind Repairing OF Machi-
merry. Flows made or pointed. and horses
sho1 promptly. and perfect satisfaction
guaranteed. Eighteen years experience
In the largest cities In the "old country"
dec7-1y
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-05-02

We are not authorized to say l'"'
delegates to the Judicial Conven''o"
in Nashville will he allowed to 60 at
half fare over the n, & G. Railroad,
but we believe that Maj. Thomas
would make such an arrangement Inc
y. &C Railroad hes ever been very
accommodating in this respect.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-05-02

Dol. Bates, accomplice OF the Bras
sell brothers in the Allison murder III
putnam county, was arrested in Can
non county a few days since.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-05-02

Vim, Orion, President Of the Wes'
tern Union Telegraph Company, died
of ~apoplexy, in New York city, few
daYs ago.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-05-02
Knights of Honor.

Members of WIECnEsTER LODGE, NO
l59 are hereby notified that Assessment 81
l. now on hand. Those who have no
paid 81 must do so at once
w j. SLATER.
April 80, 70. Financial Reporter
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-05-02
LIME LIME!

The very best quality OF LINE Will DC
furnished ty tn, undersigned at 70 cent
per bushel at his kiln. six miles from
Winchester. or Is cents II delivered al
Decherd. and 80 cpnts II delivered mt win
chester. This Is lime Of the first quality
Address G.Y. MILLER.
! March lily Dc:herd, Tenn.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-05-02

It YOU want your clothes made clean
and neat in appearance, (" I Lewis
Bonds Barber Shop, opposite the
Home journal office, He gets out all
crease, paint, dirt, DC
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-05-02

A very NICE New American Sewing Ma
chine. drop leaf, two drawer" anu cover,
with svsry attachment, for sale ow. ~,
new and IN splendid condition. Apply ~
The UoME JOURNAL office. Price, $40 CASH
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-05-02

1t is reported that Mrs. White, wife
of Mike White who vas hung ny mon
at Huntsville, Ala, suicided by taking
chlOrOiorm.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-05-02

A resolution for an adjournment OF
Congress sine die on the 10th of June
was unanimously agreed to in the
Senate.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-05-02

Pomcroy's Elastic Belt is AZ efTcctna'
remedy tor ruptures. 1t can be worn win
comfort both night and day, and often
brings about a radical cure Of the com
plant Write to Pomeroy Truss COM
pany. 746 Broadway. New York for Nus
trated pamphlet, giving full particulars
aDrlS
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-05-02

Mr.. James G. Barr, a prominent
young lawyer of Gallatln, committed
suicide the other day.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-05-02
j.. !. williams. II. l.. Turncy
WILLIAMS & TURNKEY,
Attorneys ut Law,

Winchester, Tenn,
win practice In the Courts OF franklin
and adjoining counties. aud the supreme
md FederalC Courts ut Nashville
tY-Prompt attention given to All bis'-
ness pertaining Ia the profession
octl8-tf
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-05-02
CANTON To the Public.

A Il protection against counterleltS the
present proprietors have patented tns l,he.
ness OF DR.. 40, simmons. the or'S'nu.va
of simmons Liver Medicine ~ u 'rndv
mark. Hereafter the origihal anu oni,
genuine DR.. summons Liver Mcu,ciu t.
will be put up In ysHow wrdppers w,t, NE
likeness upon each package aNu oo..,o.
felt, and INSCRIPTIONS persons Offering
YOU other preparations. -
N. A, TuEprORp, a. Co. Sole Proprietors
apr Chattanooga, tennessee
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-05-02

QUERY "Why will men smoke common
toIwrro, when they can buy MarDnrS
nri.. ~; ja3!-ly
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-05-02

Gold was quoted in New York Mon
day at .O0t. Tennessee bonds, 80! 'o'
old and SO for new
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-05-02

The Rochester Union and Adver-
tiser correcls wha. II terms the impress
SION shared by managers, agents. and
the general public AZ to the great
"dra wing qualities of Henry Ward
Beeche, as n lecturer, The terms for
his last Thursday evenings lecture in
Rochester were $500, exclusive OF his
hotel pxI enscs. Buecber WAS tho~
roughly advertised, and the following
ito mixed balance sheet shows the re-
suit:
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-05-02

Look out for something Of deep in
teres, 10 next weeks Home journal.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-05-02

,subicct to the decision of a Convention,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-03-30
Shepherdstown Summary.
From the Register

From the Register:
Mr.. Jonathan W. Magruder brother to The
late r. T. Magrudcr deceased Of this town,
50 years old, died Wednesday Of last week, Of
Cumberland, Nd.
Mr.. Wm. j Smith, graduate Of this Of
fee, aud student of the Roanoke. Va. The
illogical Seminary. has received a call from the
Lutheran Congregation q: Salisbury, y. c.,
as their pastor
The Halltowu correspondent Of tic Shep-
herdstown Register says
"'Our little village will be Improved this
summer Ivy the erection Of some dwellings and
school-house Hon. d. b. Lucas has d.
vided some of lis land adjoining llalltown into
small lots, aud disposed Of some of them 10
parties who intend building on them. Mr.
Lucas has a saw and choppI'g mill in course
Of erection at tlis place"
From the same correspondent we learn
that the improvements to tic Lutheran
Church at UnionyiIle, recently made, cost
about 5000, which was readily paid or
provided for The old building was re-mod-
elled-the interior alterations consisting in
stained glass windows, a new pulpit and altar
railing, with BaptiSmal font Of marble, recess
back Of the altar, and beautifully frescocl walls
and ceiling aud the removal IF the gallery
The exterior alterations are in keeping with the
interior, and cousis, in painted walls, heavy
rejecting coruice aud Gothic window francs
with blindq.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-03-30
Y,i.c PhOllOgrnpll.

The witty man Of the New York Times has
explained, in his usual fclicitous manner, tho
remarkable advantages we shall all reap from
the phonog' nph-au instrument by which, it
is claimed, the toucs Of the human voice can
be preserved and reproduced hundreds Of years
hence. According to the Times editor, all on
great meu-at least theil voices and words wi !
undergo process of 90 bottling," and "in the
y,ars 80 be F." the American host will treat his
guests to a bottle Of Talmage or Anna Dick
iuson, just as he now treats them 10 ieilsick
or Muum's Extra Dry. II Dr. Pierce could
have all tho cucomiums that have been be-
slowed upon lis Golden Medical Discovery
aud Pleasant Purentive Pellets, as remedies
Tor indigestion, constipation, torpid liver, or
billiousncss," thus bottled aud preserved,
il would be tho most famous bottle 10 the
world
Santa Rosa, Sonomn Co, Cal, July 8, II.
DR.. X. V. PIERCE, Buffalo, " Y:
Dear Sr-iour Golden Medical Discovery
has cured me- OF an aggravated affection Of the
skin, after dillcrcu, doctors had failed. Ny
face aud body were continually covered with
pimplcs aud blo,chos Enclosed find 81 so fr
q copy Of your Common Sense Medical Adyi-
ser. Yours truly. WIN. II. MARION.
Emcrc Station, Ohio, June II, 1877.
Dr. r. V PIERCE. Buffalo, y. Y:
Dcar SU-YoCr Pleasant Pursatiye Pellets
have cured my wife after our best physicians
had failed. They helped her from the frs,
dose. Ina \. MILLER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-03-30

In the House Of representatives, on We'd
nesday, the Massachusetts contested election
case Of Dean, dem against Field, rep, was
called mp and debated, after which vote was
taken on the minority resolution, declaring
Field entitled to his seat, the vote being ayes
100, nays ll9, but the Speaker on announcing
the vote cast his vote in the negative, thus
iieing the vote aud defeating the resolution.
Without coming to vote on the majority res
olution the House adjourned.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-03-30

Last week we mentioned the consideration
By the County Court of the application by
james NJ. Mason, Esq, for the establishment
OF a Ferry at his land at Harper's Ferry, on
the Shenandoah river. The case Involved a
franclfze worth, a, the lowest estimate, S.
600, or probable anuua, rental value Of $3.50.
The application was granted. Notice Of an
appeal 10 higher Court, was then given by
the resisting Counsel. Under the order enter
ed by the Court in the establishment Of this
Ferry, the tolls wore placed at rates one hall
less than heretofore exacted. That will be very
gratifying to all who are compelled to use the
Ferry.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-03-30
Clarke County Clippings.

From the Courier
The real estate Of the county is valued at
/ $2,479,3G7.
Much valuable land In this county oaored
at Public Sale
Coi r. II. Ice i~spekcn Of as successor to
/ Gen Hutton ia Congress.
The residence Il Mrs Col Francis McCor-
mick was destroyed hy fire on Thursday after
/ n ou u last week Nearly all the furniture
| Mas saved.
There j, 40 abatement 10 ire Temperance
zeal ofthe people IL this community. Battle
town Spring Lodge Of Good TemPlars contains
a membership If more than hundred.
4 little child Of Mrs. Garthri.h; lad its
night arm severely scaled by falling Into
pan Of boiling water.
The Wheeling Register denies that there
was so much brutality exhibited towards John
Wallace, who was hanged by masked men, as
has been Represented by some Of the newsPa-
pers. The editor says the body bore no evil
dences Of the savagery alleged. Il does not
aticmp! to Justify the illegal execution.
Jno n Fordyce, the b. AZ O. b. r., Agent
at Cambridge. Ohio, is missing, aud it is sup
posed he has been murdered ia Kansas, whittier
he had gone on cattle speculation. lie is
spoken Of as young gentleman thoroughly
honest, modest, quiet aud faithful to every
trust, and was especially happy 10 his family
aud social relations
LIST OF ADVERTISED LErrEEs remaining in
the Post Office at Charlestown, jefferson Co.,
W. Va, March 2S,h, 1878:
Hanna Davis, Miss Eade Daily, Mrs Nellie
Herbert, Miss Belle Nav, Hannah Reed. J. L.
Bear. w g. Chewing, L. II. EubauS p, Jas
Il. Farley, NJ Hsnley. franklin KEGS. Jesse
W. Miller, Rev Lyman Whiting, D. D.
Tie above letters, if not called FOR within
thirty days, will be sen, to the dead letter Of
fec. Persons calling for them will please say
that they are advertised
BENZ. F. LEIsENRISo, P. N.
AIr. John r. Dutrow, Of Berkeley county,
recently purchased a farm in Rockingham
county aud hes taken up his residence there
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-03-30
Pensions /! Pensions !
WAR 1919.

ACTS FEB. l4ih, 1871, AND MARCH 9th, 1878,
(tIyE Pensions Of 81 per Month from date OF
VI Acts, u all persons who served not LkSS
THAN Ia DAYS. widows OF such persons are
entitled. ,oi'hoU regard 10 dpie Of marriage.
Widows nf Soldiers VIII were married prior 10
February l1A, 1915, are entitled under the Act Of
ISL The chRiren Of soldiers are not entitled
under these Acts.
Undor the Act OF March 9th 1878, All psrso ~,
whose names were stricfsn from, the pension rolls.
FOR serving in the t6te Girl Var, are restored ;
the benefit to date only from the oh Of Marcel,
1878, and MT FOR time whilst stricken of.
Names in full Of the soldier and Captain under
whom the soldier served aud the State, County
and town, ii possible, where the Soldier went
from, and any other particulars rcuembered about
Service mrtbe given. Also !! any Bounty Land
Warrant has been received under Act of 1850 or
1855. Names Of Widow b,fore and after Marri
age, when, whore, and by whom married, and
date OF death % husband, when and whore.
Persons who served ia the Mexican War will
send names and particulars, a Congress will pro-
badly also give Pensions 70 said persons.
Such are interested IN the said benefits, will
address the subscriber, with litte delay as pos
sibie, enclosing postage for answer. Address,
John -. GaIInhcI-.
CLAM ANDP PATENT AGENT.
no. POLO + STREET y. WEST
w SJ{ING ROY % q
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-03-30

no. POLO r STREET, y. WEST
WASHING EOS, ID.
March 30 ISIS
Change orBusincss.

7 HAVE this day sold to Mr. Horace Ball, al
( frostbnrg. Nd, nv entire stock Of Hardware,
agricultural Implements, Seeds. Fertilizers, &c.
and the business viii hereafter b. conducted by
him. In this connection take occasion % return
my thanks t. my numerous patrons for their sup
port through the series OF years in which have
been engaged 10 business and respectfully ask The
same liberal patronage for my successor.
March %, ISIS. JAS. LAW. HOOFF.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-03-30

ID ODGERS English Table knives, Pocsrt
IL Knives and Scissors. just received and pf
sale by DUKE d GALLAHEE.
tlTE warrant the Windsor Coffee Pot superior
w % any 10 use, for ssle by
March 2, rs. DUKE GALLAHER.
TNXTRA Early Peas. MeLcan's Little Gem, and
4 other approved varieties Tor sale by the Pint
and Quart, at DUKE d GALLAnEE'S.
(iATCH-ALIYR Mouse Trap, Tor sale BY
Y Mar ?, rs. DUKE & GALLAHEK.
(HOICE New York Early Rose Seed Pontoes,
y just received and for sale By
March 2, rs. DUKE GALLAHEN.
OUR customers can Be supplied (,ss II clarge
" with copies % Descriptive Catsloggc o. Gar
den and Flower Seeds containing valuable 10
formation on Seeds & Gardening.
March 2, rs. DUKE e GALLAHER.
[NATEk'S Improved Tree Prgrer-the very
w bestPFunsr In use. Call and examine o.
DUKE & GALLABER, Ag'ts for JEFF. CO.
WE have IN stock large supply of ALL
w KINDS Of Garden Seedz. Prices greatly
reduced for this season. For sale IN quantities &
suit purchasers. DUKE & GALLAHEE.
Culver Skin Onion Sets fot sale by
y March ?, rs. DUKE & GALLAHBB
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-03-30
Noticc-

HNlE undersigned having purchased The stock Of
Mai. JAS. LAW. HOOFF, as above mention
ed, would respectfully announce 20 the citizens OF
Jefferson that he wiz continue the business con
Quoted by his predecessor, IN all its brAncies.-
His aim will be D. Keep in stock full lire Of oil
goods, and 70 accommodate the public IN every
want in the way Of Hardware, Agricultural I'm
plemeuts. Seeds, &c Wishing 70 do az near
Cash business as possible. all goods will be sold
al the very shortest profits. ! therefore respect
fully ask share Of the patronage Of the people Of
Jefferson, promising my best efforts 70 merit e
liberal support HORACE BEALL.
Narch 80, ISIS.
! AXE HERRIYGS, Halfand Quarter Barrels,
1 4 just received for sale by
March 30, 1873. ". EBY.
TIM Roofing and Spouting a specialty-good
material, good work and low prices.
4 FULL Line Of all kinds Of Hardware, lust
a received By DUKE I GALLAHEK
(tARDES Rates, Hoes and Shovels, for ssle by
VI DUKE & GALLAHER.
WHITE WASH BRUSHES, for sale BY
W DUKE d GALLAHER
] ANDRETHS GARDEN SEEDS for sale b.
DUKE GALLAHER.
NO Family should be without Windsor Coffee
Y Pot,-send Tor Circulars.
DUKE 4 GALLABEB,
March 30. Ag'ts Tor JEFF. Co.
AIRS. POTTS Smoothing Irons-grestly su-
Va perior % the oi-fashioncd Sad Iron in use
-iOf sale by DUKE GALLAUER.
March 30 ISIS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-03-30

The President las nominated G'eni W..
'Scho6eld, IA ez-member OF Congress, Of Penn
sylyania. 80 be Register Of ,ho Treasury, vice
Allison deceased
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-03-30

Senator Hereford made an able speech in
the Senate ca Wednesday against tho bill for
the organization Of the Black Hills into the
Territory of Liucoln
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-03-30

a great fire occurred in Philadelphia, near
l,h and Arch street, on Monday, destroying
number Of business houses-loss estimated NJ
$1,000 600
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-03-30
Notice to Lot Holders.

DERS0SS owning lots IN "Edge Ilnl Gene
terry" desiring 10 have them filled up whsr
needed, and carefully attended 70, can have The
work faithfully performed b. the undcrfigued r.
moderate rates. Il. u. LUCAS,
Superintendent Of Edge Hi CemcterT
Feb. ., ISIS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-03-30

The British training ship Euylicc WIS ios:
IN a storm on sunday last oG the Isle Of
Wight, England. and three hundred persons
drowueJ-s- Of tLcm being young men in
training
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-03-30

The body Of old Mr. Coliuberger, whose sud-
den disappearance from about Hcdgesville, in
Berkeley County, gave rise TO the suppositon
that he had been foully dealt with, and the
circumstances Of which suggested the arrest
of Gilbert, colored man, now in Jail at Mar
tinsburg, as his murderer, was found on Sat
.urday morning last under the following cir
cumstances;
On Saturday morning last Mr. Morgan
was fishing in Back Creek, and discovered
part OF a human body exposed, the balance
being covered with mud a foot or more in
depth. The coroner Of tho county was noti-
fed Of the fact the body exhumed, nud it
was asce,taincd beyond doubt that it
was that of the missing man, Coiinbcrgcr.-
The only mark Of violence found upon the
body was bruise upon the head, rs il ma lc
by bludgcon. Belted around his body uuGcr
his clothes was found $24 in silver halves -
His pocket book was found empty. The body,
although nearly three months under water.
was but little decompoSed, not sufficient 10
leave any doubts II identity.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-03-30

A 100000 IRE occurred in New York City
on Tuesday. breaking ont in a SIX story u.ar-
Die front building 90 Canal street
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-03-30

Capt. Henry Mason, oueof Wbceliug's Oldest
aul best known citizens. died on the 18th iu-
staut.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-03-30
BANK SrATEMENT.

- EPORT Of the condition Of the First National
IL Bank Of jefferson at Charlestown, in the
State Of West Virginia, at the close of business,
Mnrch L. ISIS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-03-30

KE.r YorR LIVER HEALrHT, and thus ward OF
many distressing complaints, BY using "Swayne's
vous headache dizziness, bi!liousness bad taste in
mouth, dyspepsia, inward piles, all complaints Of
the stomach and bowels. They act gently. with
out any pain or gripping, aud do not leave the
bowels cosiiye. as is the case with many other
purCatiyes Prepared only by DR.. Swayue &
Som Philadelphia. aud sold at % cents bottle
ly an leading druggists. In Charlestown by
Ijutier d. Aisoutth. iuO. LEY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-03-30
4 First Glass Residence.
1000 BOYS AND Girls

WANTED % act as agents Tor the best Boys
w and Girls Paper published in the West. 90
Beautiful presents % subscribers aud agents Ev-
cry boy and girl can earn lots o. money canvass
ing during leisure hour. Don't fail - send for
it AZ once. 10 introduce il sc will send to am
address % trial three months, Tor 10 Gents in cash
or postage stamps Sample Of paper aud partic-
ulars FREE. Address
FREE HOUSEHOLD GEN.
March so. l67s-3L Cleveland, o.
TNRESH Ground Plaster FOR sale low, for Cash
4 only. by DukE& GALLAllER.
TF'EN CENT Papers Of Garden Seeds reduced TO
] Cents, at DUKE i GALLAHER'S.
4 LARGE Stock Of oil kinds Of Tnware, our
n own prices greatly reduced.
DUKE & GALi.AHER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-03-30

A stitch ia time saves nine" 4 bottle Of
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup will often save l,rge
doctor bills. Keep it handy, FOR it only costs
% cents.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-03-30
Martinsbufg Matters.


From the Independent:
Thieves entered the residence Of Mrs. Hun
ter on West King street, Saturday night, and
made clean sweep Of everything in the
pantry.
Bill Taylor, jcolored). has been arrested and
held for the Circuit Court on the charge Of
breaking into the store Of Messrs. Get;nger
& Hoke q few days ago. The evidence is
pretty strong against him.
On Monday night last the dogs got into a
flock Of thirty light sheep and lambs belong
ing TO r. II. Stewart, Esq, and killed ana
crippled the entire lot rs old sheep and y
lambs except one which escaped to the barn.
Mr.. Wilson uoge. son Of Judge John Blair
Hoge, for several years past employed in the
! Tra,e tiice Of the B. 4; Q. 4. r., young
man Of excellent habits and capacity, has been
appointed Cashier Of tie road at Martinsburg,
vice Mr.. Martin, FOR many years the incum-
| bent.
From the Statesman:
Mr.. John p. Kearfott IT,, was shot by
thieves on Friday night, 18th, and quite Sc
yerrly wounded He bad stationed himself TO
watch for chicken thieves, and three appeared
! anu hpllOdNuNu no h'NluS lIhNc. = luu us
covering him one of the rascns shot him with
pistol Mr.. X pursued them FOR short dis
lance and frei but his wound hindered a
successful pursuit. lie then managed to get
to the house and procured the services OF a
surgeon.
Our young friend Rev. J. S. Lafevcr, whose
i'll health prevented lin from engaging III the
arduous work Of the ministry, determined
nevertheless not 10 be q " droue in the hive, -
and he has therefore purchased the Hardware
establishment Of Mr. II. A. Riddle, King street
hall, and will continue the business at t. old
and.
Some i'll favored scamp on Saturday night
last set fire 10 an unoccupied house GU Capt. R.
D. Seaman's farm, Miicreek, and it was en-
tirely consumed.
We are glad to learn that our young friend
Tno F. Kcarf)ot. Jr. is fast recovering from
the gun shot wound received al the hands of q
thief, from whose intended dcpredAtions Mr.
X. was defending his property.