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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-09-13
With GlSH CAPITAL lid assists i
MORE THAN SO.OOO,OOO.

{ AM prepared to write policies on Dwellings
1 and Contents Store Houses and Contents
Mills Factor,s, and all good insurable property
at lowest current rates. Farm Dwellings a
speciality. will give my personal attention "a
viewing, making diagrams and furnishing such
other needed Information to 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
so generally known throughout the County. do
not think Unnecessary to give references. Par
ties insurng with me may rest assured thattheiI
policies will be properly written. and that time
Is notice will be given them to date Of expira-
lion. Office and residence At Charlestown.
Very Respectfully,
T. A.ALEXANDER,
General Insurance Agent.
December %, lS77-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-09-13
West Virginia IN vsrsity.

NINE departments OF study; textbooks fur
y n.shed at cost; calendar arranged 70 suit
teachers; expenses FOR one wear from SIS to $500:
non-sectarian, liberal. thorough. Fall term be-
gins September 3rd, 1879.
q. For catalogues and other information, ap-
ply 70 the President }. K. Thompson, Morgan
town, West Virginia.
August @, lS79-3m.s
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-09-13
Boot and shoe NIakine,
REPAIRING. sc.

TIVE undersigned has removed his Shop 10 n.
building on the corner OF Charles and Libe,,,
streets-in she building lately occupied by Wei
rick q Weller. The character OF the work done
the subscriber is well known and apprecia,edbrtl n.
citizens OF Chares:own and vicinity. Its hardi,
necessary 10 add that he will cndeavor TO suss,,
his reputation as reliable Workman, and wille,
ecute promptly and at reasonable rates all ora,-
given him-either for New work or Repairing.
JOHN AVIS ofWn.
Nav l6. 1874. April Is lS-f
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-09-13
Furniture Required

TsNIE undersigned has opened a Furniture Re
! pair shop in the building on corner Of san.
uel and Main streets, Charlestown-a few door,
East of Court House, on same side. He will Re.
pair Furniture in substantial and neat manner AZ
reasonable prices, and with promptitude.
Jan. 30. lSs5-ic .RUST
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-09-13
The w est End
ALIVE AGAIN

NOR tie best selected and largest assorted
Stock 90 Goods 10 mv linz, call az the One
frice Reliable Grocery OF James II. kri-ick.--
ou viii iiud ms Goods fresh and Prime iu quail
bought from The best houses ia Baltim1rc and
Philadelphia which are
SUGARS. COFFEES AND TEAS,
Svrups of a'l grades Spices. Canned Fruits, Jel-
i.s. apple aud Peach Butter Dried Apples, Pea
oh-. aud Corn, Pfules. Eice, Pickles, Naccaroni,
Cautct'ocs, Crackers and Cheese, al! grades OF
Tobacco and Se@arS.
Glass, Queens Rockingham aud Wooden Ware.
Il supply thc wants and demands OF ny macy
cest.m--s have added 90 my already large stock
ilU Joe OF
DRY GODS, MOTIONS.
Consisting 10 part. Of Dress Goods, Cllicoes,
brown aud Bleached Muslin, Hosiery Collars,
ovcral.s, Ready Made Clothing. and a nice line Of
Summer Hats. These goods are marked down az
Bottom Prices, and intend O. sell thcn as cheap
as a1y live man 10 the city. Call and see me and
wdi prove 10. Bring the "D0llars % your Dad
dies' aud Invest them where your dlcdles used Co
d. business. Being now established on a SOLID
basic, purpose making my establishment a per
ran-ut Institution. Thankful 90 the general
rahiic tor tlc large aud liberal patronage best0w-
cd upon NE Ia the past, hope by offering zone but
th best DDS 40 loves; prices and fair dealing 70
merit aGd Increase the sa ne.
l-r- Alik.1ds 90 Country Produce taken IN ex-
change i'r Goods. Goods delivered within the
corporation.
1s- CUSTOMERS can have Accommodations Cor
their horses il they wish Without charge. ~,lN
Respectfully, JAMES. a. EODRICK.
c..... Jesse NJ. E1g.e.
James II. RodTick.
Nav 20. ls1g-lv
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-09-13

Major General John Ellis Wools grave
IS about O. De mark d IS ,he largest shili ever
erected 30 this country. The American
obcisk vas made 1t the Nioallaven qu1rries,
90 Fox Is ans. Ma.ls. sad viii De erected 40
ths cemeiery uear Troy. Tns sbai measures
1892 cubic le,t, weighs 254 tons aud IS IS
ieet 10 height To is Roy being transported O
distance of four buaircl miles. having arrived
at New lork yesi1iay. a sifonciy-tuil. barge
aud a large iuy being Che means of conveyance.
Ge0crs, Wool was bonn Co 1854 and died 10
1853. having fought at Omer,owa in 1912, at
Patisourg b. 1874, a. BCeua Vista in ls47,
acl O., Norfolk l 1852
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-09-13

Surveying and Conveyancins

+ WILL survey anywhere, promptly -,
/ short notice-accuracy guaranteed So
attention paid in connection herewith 10 d < Ir
ING DEEDS or any other instruments Of " ri,;..
p. 0.-Charlestown, Jefferson Co., W. Va
Dec. s, 1877. S. HOWELL BROWy
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-09-13

An Oh Philadelphia phsterer writes 90 Tie
Memphis 1e1'aHe,s that De kasws one table
spoonful of .ime water. drank three times a
day 10 De sure prsyeot,e oi yellow fever.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-09-13
D. EOOl0A. NaOTION@

TURKEY Tail and Wing Feather Dus,crs Tor
sale 0v DUKE x GALLAHER.
Juue Z, 1879. Sole Agents.
- % HEGS Wheeling Nails. Just receivad by
- DUKE r. GALLAHER
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-09-13
Drugs, Paints, Oils,
Dye-stmas. Patent Medicines,
school Books. stationery,
Ta,c, Cools


Toilet Articles, Fancy Goods, &c.
TIME undersigned having purchased of Mr.. C..
f. Beller the Stock and Fixtures OF his Drug
Store in Charlcstown, is repleuishing the same by
purchases OF fresh Drugs and new and desirable
Goods, aud purposes to conduct the business n
allits branches.
Physicians Prescriptions and Family Recipes
will be carefully Compounded at all hours OF day
or night
Included in the stock are Drugs, Patent Medi-
ciues, Paints. Oils, Dye-Stafs, School and other
Books, Stationery, Fancy and Toilet Goods
great variety. Also, choice brands of
Tobacco and Cigars.
PURE WINES and LIQUORS will be kept, but
only sold for Medicinal purposes.
We respectfully solicit a share o. the public pa
tronage aud trust by attention to business, care
full preparation Of medicines. and By constant re
newals of stock not only % retain the former Gus
tom of the house but to induce many others to call
Respectfully.
BUTLER & AISQUITH. -
February %, 1878.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-09-13
CLOCK, AND
JEWELRY
REPAIRIy,

Atpricss that defy competition. will NJ. {
cheaper than any man in the State of West N.
ginia, for the same amount OF work. Parasoi.
Umbrellas, violns, &C., repaired.
June q, lS7l-ly. W. ". BURTON
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-09-13
Domestic WooIen Goods.

| HAVE at ny store Gin the 2nd story and sepa.
| rate from my own goods all the goods lcftb
ARCHIE MccAERELL. Jr., deceased, ofh.s own
make, which offer ior The present at private sale
Those in iull pieces and good order athis most
recent prices, and those out Of order ard damaged
at reduced prices.
GEO. W. T. KEARsLEY,
Dec. H., rs. Executor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-09-13

The veterans 40 ,lc Federal army Of West
Virginia VIII. inset 90 September l9.h at Ma
r-ua. Ohio.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-09-13
Plain and Ornamental
PLASTERING.

fENHE subscriber takes advantage ofthe Press as
medium by which to inform the citizens OF
ills and adjoining counties that he is prepared to
undertake the
PLASTERlNG OF HOUSES,
in any stylethat NAV be desired from one Coaito
three. Hard Finish, White Coat or Heavy Skim
Cornices and Centres run, and Ornaments stuck,
ifdesired None but irst-cass workmcn will be
employed on work that may be entrusted to me.
CLS7ERNS CENENTED AND GUARAN-
TEED TO nom.
hereby tender my grateful nowlcdgemenii
for the liberal patronage have received since
commencing business, and hope by strict adhe-
renee to duS to merit continuance OF the same.
ESs- All Communications addressed to me ST
Charlcstown, W. Va, will receive prompt atten-
ton c. FRANK GALLAHER.
March Is, 1870
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-09-13

DUY and Sell Real Estate, in town and country.
ID Prompt attention given e. all business placed
in their hands. Titles examined and Convey
ances prompt prepared.
va. Business transacted IN the Law Office Of
Franck Beckwth, on Main street, nearly oppo-
site the Carter House.
February 9. lS7s-tf.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-09-13
The Old Family Journal.
VARIETY.

BEer SUGAR CULTUEE IL MARYLAND.
"A practical commencement has been made
towards The establishment OF tie beet root
SUGAR maaaf,,tcre ia Maryland a Baltimore
correspondent. writing or the subject, says -
nssts have been grown Oh Che iscno' bro'S
farm. 40 rikest.ilc. from seed Brought lrom
Germany, aud 6eing tested, produced twelve
per cent. of slcchsnue matter. A BODY OF
Germaa manufacturers have cGcred t' come -
Baltimore aud provide Ell the capital required
l1r The enterprise, ana 90 bvl1- over macAilcfy
ol Che hates; Invention. which vii extract
every PARTICLE of The SlcChariuc iuicc from ihe
beet. They also ssree % bring with ihem
skilled workmeu % ran the factory. me only
s,ioraiiou they make is that they Shall De
sUarautccd TIA. coo acres of land or more
shall he planted with German sugar beet, tie
product Of obiSh wiz pay ,heui Tor running
abe suglr-louse. They contract 90 take the
whole crop and Gs mu,a moyc as they cau get
Sc s. a toa. As good Land ul. produce thirty
tons per acre, bceis, % is said. VIII yield q
greater profit than any other crop. Prospects
now are that next sprag mauy thousands OF
acres viii De planted il beats. and tnH wi,aln
year the factory W,i he 10 luii operation.
BENzINE FOR 1IorBs.-As3rtof trade
secret among uphl'storers. IL is said, is ,his
recipe Cor Riding furniture OF moths:-A SET
81 furniture that seemed to te alive with the
Larvae. an1 l-om which hundreds % thcc
pests lll been picked and brushed. was st
intoa room bv Itself Three gallons oi bcrzrc
had teen purchased "a; thirty CClts gallon
retail. Using a small Watering pat with "a
tinr r1so e~rink ler Che whole 90 tlc upNal-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-09-13

VERY Important branch Of my business and
= 4 one take great pride in, She fact IS. expcr-
fence has taught me that it's loss % time % Keep
ANYTHING but the best goods In tbi. line Mvtrsde
Is SD extensive that 10 enables ne O. buy direct
Iron the nanuiacturcr THUS giving me an ad-
vantage iu prices that viii defy competition
harca tue lss0rtmento Of Ladies', Mems, aud Chill
dreu's Shoes together with handsome stock of
Meas. Youths and Boys Boots aud Shoes IL
Will pay yoa % examine ibis liac before purchas-
ig- elsewhere.
Apui 3. l,l1. G. ". TRUSSELL
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-09-13
NOTICE.

I TAkEthis method to inform my friends and
L customers in general, that | have me-
my Jewelry establishment to the room formal
used bv the Centennial Book Store" and o'
doo' ives. OF Lights Drug Store, where vl1I
all kinds of
WATCn.
CLOCK AND
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-09-13
General Fire Insurance Agency,

m EPRESENTING three of the leading Com
IL panies doing business in Jefferson County
West Virginia.
PEABODY OF WHEELING,
CONTINENTAL OF NEW YORK,
ErNA OF HARTFORD,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-09-13
NOTICE.

4 IL persons indebted 70 toe undersigned a.
former Agent 81 the b. a. .. Il. Il. Company
for FreigEts, o. Commissions, or 20 the late hrn
ofStarry d Lock, arc nvtiGed that payment must
be made a; once.
July 10, 1878. J. D. STARRY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-09-13

" EXT Session begins SEPT 10. A full course
y Ia Ancient aud Modern Languages, Mathe-
MATES, Natural Philosophy aad Chemistry. Tie
School t. reu applied '1ih Agparafus for H.
tlsfrGfioH "a me Science. r-is~For Catalogue
containing terms aud list % testimonials apply TO
the Principal.
Au-.3, le79-3m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-09-13

The foreign custom If marking hisi0-
rical houses wi.h q tablet, has been initiated 90
house 80 $40 Ieath street. Washi1gio0. cp-
p1site Foils theatre. where Lincoln died af,er
lis assassination. Louis Schoie. editor CD a
German paper. owns the house now, but tie
tablet is pl, up by Charles il9sseau, a ioreI ,u-
born aimIef of Li1c0'l, who swCs a Masl-
illton marble Ha1l
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-09-13
PIeaSe Observe

the Ire propose 10 follow during the coming
Spring aud Summer. The Goods will offer
were selected with the groatc't care and will
speak Tor themselves both in Quality and Price
Then to do your family Justice, and prevent
drain In your pockctbooks come IN 10 NE before
you lay out one cent sur your Spring and Summer
Goods. ] will gaye you time and money by
selling you GOOD EELIABLB COODS n
lower prices than were offered in this market for
years.
April ), 1870. c. W. TRUSSELL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-09-13

About the ru-hc, ihine told on the
Norki1rue, Gabenltor.ai caa5 Tate IS ttat
once DE attended a hanging near Saota Cruz.
aol by permission % tle sheriff, said a few
words O. Che c.llc,0ued ual SIS De prepared
80 m11at tae scshl jos. as White flushed
speaking tie hlugual. O. stranger 10 TO-
place, stepped up ana s'il 'Lxcuse me- bot
which Of sou two gentlemen IS tlc ole I'm o.
la.e --Nul Ll..--.-- l..t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-09-13
REMOVAL.

T'IlE undersigned has removed bic TIMING
Il ESTABLISHMENT 70 the store-rOom of Mrs.
Mary Brown, on Main street, opposite the Par
sonage Of the n. l.. Church, SOUTH where he is
prepared % do IN a workmanike manner New
Work and Repairing. Promptitude and reason
able prices are recommendations which ] hope
will induce the public 10 accord me A fair share
Of patronage. JOHN s. YESTERDAY.
October 20, 1873.
I'VE are manufacturing 10 order Chest Refrig-
w orators, all sizes. Our Refrigcrators are
made Of good ecasonod lumber, flied in with
charcoal and lined with heavy sheet zinc, making
the best and cheapest in the market.
DUEE & CALLAHER.
V-7RESH Ground Rosendale and Round Ton
4 Cement just received and for sale By
DUKE < GALLAHER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-09-13

y FIsH SroRy-A. an old gentleman
was cross ng iAc Slcuslla ah river 40 the How
rlsyils frl rc-elt,y followed By iavorite
Shepherd dog. so hs,;l great commo;iou
behind Dim ia ;ls water, aud turning s5Jpul
% see ,ls GAUGE. 6uol that his dos bad been
seized hy lhe Cal. by @ w3ustsf has. add was
carried under three tioes before he could re-
lease himself from bis almost fatal siip. TIE
bass o. as. De Iaveaous, ard crossing tee She
ua1lyaA dangerous o. dogs Hdrrca Sea'igc'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-09-13
CHARLESTOWN ACADEMY.
\ Preparatory School for Boys.

WM. Il. KABLE, a. NJ, Principal
L. F. CAMPBELL, a. NJ. and Medalist Wash
iagton and Lee Univ. Asst.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-09-13
RESUMED BUSINESS!

HAVING purchased the STOCK OF GOODS
4 OF the late W. c. Sh .ercr, formerly kear-
sley * Sheerer,} TO which | have made addi-
lions of
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1879-03-15
HOW TO TAKE CARE OF A BABY.

First, a man must have one to take care of. 1t
isn't every man, you know, that is fortunate en-
Ough to have one and when he does, his wife Is
always wanting to run over to neighbor's only
five minutes, and he has to attend to the baby
Sometimes she caresses him, and Oftener she says
sternly
"John, take good care of the child until 1 re-
turn"
You want to demonstrate, but cannot pluck up
the courage, while that awful females eye is upon
you; SO you prudently refrain, and merely remark:
"Don't stay long, my dear"
She's scarcely out sight before the luckess babe
opens his eyes, and its mouth also, and emits yell
which causes the cat to bounce out of the door as
if something had stung it. You timidly lift the
cherub and sing an operate air; he does not ap-
preciate it, but yells the louder!
You try to bribe him with a bit of sugar; not a
bit of use he spits it out. You get wrothy and
shake him.
He stops a second, and you venture another /;
when. good Heaven he sets up such a roar that
the passer by looks up in astOnishment. You feel
desperate your hair stands on end, and the pers-
piration oozes out of every pour as the agonizing
thought comes over you what if that luckless child
should have fit!
You try baby-talk but 'litty litty lamby" has
no effect for he stretches as if red-hot poker had
been laid on his spine and still he yells You are
afraid the neighborhO0d will be alarmed, and give
him your gold watch as last resource just in time
to save your whiskers though he throws down a
handful of your cherished mOustache to take the
watch and you thankfully find an easy chair to
rest your aching limbs, when down comes that
costly watch on the floor, and the cause of all the
trouble breaks into an ear-splitting roar, and you
set your teeth and prepare to administer personal
chastisement. When in rushes the happy woman
known as your wife, snatches the lOng-sutfering
child from your willing arms, and sitting down,
stills it by magic while You gaze mournfully at
the remains of your watch and cherished
and muttering malediction on baby kind IN par
ticuIar, vow never to take of baby again
until the next time.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1879-03-15
WHY FRENCH WOMEN ARE THE
NEATEST IN THE WORLD.

On our way. writer's French correspondent, we
INDUCED in brown study as to why Parisians have
n reputation above every other nation in matters
of the toilet 1t is no. because they are extrava-
CANT in The choice of materials as people. The
Americans and English, probably, spend twice as
much in this respect Therefore, we have come
to the conclusion that TIE secret of their success
lies in these two points taste in selection and CON-
bination and extreme attention TO those nlceties
other nations consider unimpOrtant. Then, too,
a thorough Partisan lady is so excessively careful
of her wardrobe. She bestOws on itnearly as much
care as on her children. One who can afford to
buy only two or three costumes in the year will
make as good an appearance as an American who
runs through half u dozen. The French woman's
bonnet may be simple and cheap, but never out
of keeping with the rest of her toilet and, however
she manages in the matter of dresses, shabby boots
are never reckOned among her shortcomings. The
gloves may be Of an inferior quality, but they fit
well, and never lack button. The color of her
costume may be trying, but she lightens 1t with
punches of lace and pieces OF ribbon; she leaves
nothing to be desired in the way Ofeffect. What
she wears on the street she does not wear in the
house. for eager little hands and climbing little
feet soon tarnish its freshness. Each article is
carefully brushed, mended or folded, as occasion
may require, and brought out as good asnew when
next to be worn. One sees no sweeping dresses on
the streets of Paris. That filthy spectacle of pet
ticoat pavement sweeping is reserved for our own
sublime American cities French women have been
reproached with untidiness in their homes. ''Yes,
saws Mrs. Grundy, ''they live for the world" Per-
hans the reproach has some foundation; but this
is also true An American, when she marries,
less moving in the best 1--WE should say the money
ed) circles, becomes negligent of those little wo
manly coquetries in matters of dress that helped
to win her husband. The Parisienne never does.
She is rs anxious her husband and everyone else
should think her 'jOle femme at sixty as at six
teen. A little of this spirit is very good. wo-
man neatly and becomingly dressed is certainly
a preferable campanion to one Indifferent to such
affairs
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1879-03-15
LACK OF CONFIDENCE.

The other day young man OF four ana twenty,
waiting around the 42d street depot, seemed
slyly anxious to get into u fuss with somebody
He was well put together, seemed to have lots OF
muscle, and no one seemed anxious for trouble with
him. By and by an Oddish man who had been
watching the fellow for quarter OF an hour, made
free to remark -
"You seem determined to pick fuss with some
one"
"That's what want, mister" replied the young
man "Pm just roasting to have some one haul
off on me :"
"Why do you wish to fight?" inquired the gen
tleman.
"IIl explain" was the answer. II never had
fight in my life, and don't know whether Ia run
or stand up to business I'd KINDER IKE 10 know !,
how I'd behave. If 1 stood right up, then I'd
have confidence in myself afterwards If took
back seat, then I'd be mighty careful how told a
man he lied"
He slammed around for a few minutes and then
went ont for a glass of beer. There was big one
eyed hackman in the saloon getting bill changed,
and the stranger danced up to him and cheerfuily
called out to him:
"I,m the bow who can take care of that other eye
for your A. =
the backman as he counted his change.
"Wild elephant be blowed 1 can saw you in
two in three minutes
The fight opened beautifully and closed rapidly.
The young man was knocked over table one way
and kicked over it the other, and blow under the
ear. as he made for the door, helped him ten feet
He trOtted to the depot pale as death and head
swelling up, and as he inquired for water and
towel the gentleman, who had cOnversed with him
came forward and inquired;
"Did you find fight p
"Got licked all to thunder" was the Lonesome
reply.
"And how about confidence !"
"Hayn't n pinch! The minute he hit me wish
cd there was a ten-acre field between us. That
settles the question: dasnt fight a boy ten years
old"-N. Y. Tetegrdm