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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-15
ERE4T PREMIUM LIST.

THE NEW YORK WEEKLY EMPRESS,
Established in $3.50, Is not only one OF the Old
ssr amt CuEArEsr but BEST OF the New York
Weekly Family Newspapers. Ii Is now max
log great and successful effort 20 reach larger
and more geuers circslaticn thTh any Weekly
Nev.papcr-il r'sc United States. and TO this
end is offered an attractive list Of substantial
ana valuable premiums to single and club sub.
,eribc,,. The hong established rcTst0tlcn ahd
responsibility Of the Publishers who not only
publish Che Weciiy Express, but the New HerS
Daily Evcnia1 Express as "a sufficient guai aztec
of tie Character ef ,hc premiums offered aad
The good aitt that viii govern their diStrI"l-
fou. Besides the many other attractions OF
the Wcckly Express it publishes regularly, 10y
authority. ,hc Brooklyn Tabernacle sermons
OF the Row r. Dewitt Tahnasc, ID. u. The
subscription price, one Doilara year. places n
within thercach Of all The office of the NEW
YORK WEEKLY EMPRESS is % Park Row,
New York.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-15
IN CHANCERY.

The object of this suit is to settle the accounts
of ;. \. Bates administrator d. b. u. c. t. a. OF
Robert Florence deceasce md require said adj
ministrator to pay over any fund found due
from him to said estate, to the General Receiver
of the Court.
1t appearing. On affidavit fled in this suit
that the Defendants William Florence, Albert
Florence, Robert II. Florence, John Florence
Ann f.. Bell, the unknown heirs OF Alfred
Florence. Francis Fenton q Mary Fenton ms
wife. William Mcintosh q Ann Mcintosh his
wife, Wm Florence Sr., Elizabeth +. Florence
Nancy Florence, William J. Manuel, * Sarah
J. his wife, Icmucl PETIT & Ann Il. Peltz his
wife. George W Rely & William +. Rely are
ct residents Of the State of West Virginia
they are hereby required to appear within foeI
weeks aft,s' the date of the first publication q
this order or the next Rule day, to wit: No
vembcr It'll, 1851, and do what IS necessary to
protect their interests in this matter.
And il Is further ordered that copy OF tins
order shall be Published once week, for four
successive weeks, in the VIRGINIA FREE
PRESS, newspaper published in this County,
and also posted at the front door of tie Court
House of the said County, at least twenty days
before Decree is rendered.
i i LYNCH
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-15
Bible Society Meeting.

The anniversary meeting q the Jefferson
County Auxiliary Bible Society met in the
Presbyterian Church, in this place, On sun
day night. After prayer by the Rev. a. T.
Hopkins, the meeting was called to order by
N White, Esq, President, andtse proceed
ings of the last meeting were retd by W.
l.. Wilson, Esq, Secretary. Aftcra few brief
predatory remarks the President presented
the report of the Treasurer, Mr. David How
ell. He then introduced the speakers and
exceedingly interesting and instructive and
eloquent addresses were made by Col. W.
2. Cra;ghill, Rev. g8. Lane, Missionary in
Brazil for the past thirteen years, Hoa.
VIM. L. Wilson, Rev. DR.. W. Ii. Meade
and Rev. Mr.. Long, Agent for West Nir
ginia of the American Bible Society. a
collection was then taken up. after which
the present efficient officers of the Society
were reelected. Rev. Mr.. Grammar hav-
ing left the Count, Rev. DR.. p. IL. Whis-
ner was chosen to fill the vacancy this occa-
stoned in the Board of Managers. Prayer
by Rev. T. b. Shepherd and the Benedic-
ton by Rev. \. c. Hopkins concluded the
services
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-15
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
IN CHANCERY.

Extract from decree Of SsaG In, 1881.
"Itis adjudged, ordered and decrced that this
cause be referred Ia Commissioner Gloon
Moore, with instructions, Ist. TO ascertain
the estate. real and personal which the said
Harriet G. Bonla,a hGi's and owns IN her sep
aratc right IS married woman. 2nd. To au-
dit the debts which are binding on said scpa-
rate eStnto 3r'. my other matters deemed
pertinent Ky himself OF that may be required
By any of the parties And leave is given to
Jno ". Nicely petitiorerto tahe testimony be
fore said Commissioner Moore, under this or
der of Reference for the purpose of establishing
the claim therein named, with view to its be-
ing audited in this case
\ copy-Teste- +. 7. LINGH,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-15
Important to TrareIers.

The B. & o. r. r. fast train viii connect
with trains on S. V. r. r. at Shenandoah
Junction for the East ard West. Persons
leaving Luray at $50 A, ~, Front Royal
9.3S.; Rerryville 1881 oharlestown 1927,
arrive at Shenandoah. Jercti5n at 1l.O9;
leave via b. & o. 1917 p. NJ. arrive at
Washington at 2.05; Baltimore 3.l5; Phil
adelphia 7.45; New York 1880. Also con-
meet with no 10, West on b. d o. westward,
leaving Shen. Junct. 12.45.
*. LORD, G. ?. A.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-15

HOE 10 Secpr. UcoIfh.

1t is strange any one will suffer from derange-
ments brought on by impure blood. when SEQ
WILLS SARSAPARILLA AND ST1LLlNGiA,
or BLOOD AND LIVER SYRUP will restore
health in the physical organization. 1t Is a
strengthening svrtp. pleasant to take, and the
hest blood purifier ever discovered curing
Scrofula, Syph;litic disorders, Weakness Of the
Kidneys, ETysipelas. Malaria, Nervous disor-
ders, Debility, Bilious complaints and Diseases
OF the Blood, Liver, Kidneys, Stomach, Skin,
etc.
BAKERS PAIN PANACEA cures pain in
Man and Beast
DIR. ROGERS WORM SYRUP instantly de-
strovs WORMS
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-15

The second extra session OF Che senate III
ill.,. year assembled on Monday last under
circumstances Of more than usual interest.
and elected senator Thos i. Bayard of
Delaware, President pro temporc Of that bo-
as. In the event of the death or disability
Of President Arthur he becomes President
oft United States A safe man in such
emergency, bat we most sincerely hope that
.hcrc win be no occasion fors uchsucce>sion.
The rasoiu,iou 90 make Senator Bayard pre-
,.dine offices Na, e1cred by Senator PEN
Jlcton Of Ohio. 3tr Rdmuuds antagonizcd
+, by ucndmcnt- and by speeches. The
lsmoc having majority cNcfciscdthelr
uj!. ir Che matter senator N'hone voted
e... .ne republican.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-15
Fan and Es',nfe,' Goods:

I WILL in few days, open my Fall and
] Winter stock of charlottesville Cassimeras.
These goods are better than before and we can
confidently recommend them to the trade.
October /. ISL. DAVID HOWELL.
NOW in stock and for sale, Red. am 3lIc
y Twilled Flannel, Atwood Red Shaker
very superior; Black and Brown Canton, Che
viots. Ticks Twilled Bleached 1914 Sheeting,
New Style Prints. DAVID HOWELL.
II REY and Drab ca Linsey, Grey and Fancy
" Yarn Heavy Boots, Mems Calf Boots and
Fredericksburg Shoes. Mackerel in kits or by
thc dozen David HOWELL
DURE Cider Vinegir for Fickies years old.
4 E.iccs. silf line Of Groceries, Flour, Hams.
Crackers Corn Neal, for sale by
October :. ISL DAVID HOWELL
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-15

4 young limb that was surely a disgrace
to the law took out spite against several rel
low barristcrs by mailing them some heavy
packages-each prepaid by a single stamp.
After doubly defraying the deficient postage
and calmly cycling their junk shop contents
the duped Blsckstonians re-wrapped the de-
ceptive packets and, their own addresses
erased sent 'em to their friends mothcr-in-
law. We draw TIE veil.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-15

II is impossible for us to give any ade-
quatc description of Baltimore's great ORR
ole Gstiyal-her reception and entertainment
of Distinguished French visitors, her militia
~ and civic procession, her open air Con
ccrts, Mystic Pageant, and grand pyrotccnic
display. Suffice to SAY that Baltimore ac-
quilted herself in Baltimore way and her
sons and daughters will have topic to dis
cusS with pride and pleasure until The next.
The Baltimore Sen and other journals of
that city have given elaborate descriptions,
andit Is well worth an effort to secure them.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-15
Set R0ck. 3o Years.

81 was troubled for many years with KID
ncy Complaint, Gravel, &c; my blood be.
came thin; was dull and inactive; could
hardly crawl about; was an old worn out
man all over; could get nothing to help me
until got Hop Bitters, and now ann boy
again. Ny blood and kidneys are all right
and am as active as man Of 30, although
| am -, and l have no doubt it will do as
well for Others of my age. 1t is worth a
trial., Father. )-Smday i'ercaTy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-15
VIM. CLEMENTS, NJ. of +.

"Ah how well do | remember-it was In
the bleak November" when | caught the
Cold that was wearing me surely and swiftly
away; but | heard of DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup; took it, and am as well as ever.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-15

Hefeis paragraph that is simply pat to
the Virginia case: 8" In all good men the
love of country is a religion. Parties are
simply vehicles. They exist solely for the
convenience of the people and they should
never grow 50 strong as to make their rise
or fall the occasion of dangcroag consequence
to the S.ate."-LouisriN, Corricr Joaract.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-15

V,7g.niau- temporarily residca. In Ball
jmrore organized a Democratic Club recent
Is. and took steps toward moral and mate
rial support of the Democratic party in che
present campaign IN Virginia. Among the
Executive committee mcmbee- named Is
Mr.. II. u. Beail Referring to speeches ore
ere occasion che EoH'uorsra says Mr. q.
Rice smith young gentleman OF rare
logical powers and most persuasive clo-
quence, followed in a speech Of twenty min
utes."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-15

Hon. Charles ", Button, of the Lynch
burg Jrgiaian, has retEfhed 5oa' hEs alter
dance epos the Ecemcnical Conference in
London and in defence of Virginia against
her degenerate sons his "peh is migh''G
than the sword"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-15

Marvin, who married Miss Turpin, OF
Richmond, and thirteen other ladies, on
Wednesday week plead g6iity TO forgery and
bigamy and was sentenced TO ten years in
the State prison. He made foolish, ram
bling speech on being sentenced
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-15

1t has been declared by Lady John Man
ners that the Scottish peasantry owed their
great mnsculat power 20 oat-msal au''milk
but an exchange thinks tho the recipe may
be a good one for the manufacture of man
hood. the remedy is worse than the disease.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-15

What uye, bang-up suburban home
that must bc where, as advertised in one OF
the big dailics, chickens grow to au i'm
meusc size and the cows have an arrange
meut Cor switching off the flies" That the
poultry attains Immense size" is not so
very wonderful: almost any clearinghouse
table viii on a sunday show something ven
cradle ia the way of chickens but the cows
arrangement To whisk oil the flies: It's there
bv haur---a taili
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-15

1t is estimated that three hundred thou
sand persons witnessed the OriOle Pageant
on Tuesday night. The masses of human
beings appeared as great colonies of ants
and many of them were.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-15
.bgDECEsgE .VGFECE.

To the eek Of til trcpit totrt df jefferson
County, West Virginia.
The last regular term ct the Circuit Court
having ended wi bout dispatchinS all is bust
ness a special term of said Court is hereby ap-
pointed TO be held GA TUESDAY, the 18th day o
November, 1851, at the Cour, House in the town
of Charlcstowu, 80 commence at 10 O'clock
a. m. ON that day.
4 Petit Jury will be REQUIRED so attend saic
term, and the presence of parties aud their wit
neSses in pcodiug case, VIII be necessary.
Given under my hand this nth day of Octo
Der, lsSl. -....
Judge of the 18th judicial Circuit
A copy. reste-
F.'P LYNCH, Clerk Circuit Court
October -, 1SSl-5t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-15

As Mss Mary Julia Baldwin, Principal
of Augusta Female Seminary, and Mrs.
Davis Kayser, Of Stanton, we've driving
along one Of the public streets Of chat city,
a few days ago, the horse became frightened
a. a performing bear, and ran, throwing the
ladies out aad severely iaiHring them.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-15

Smith Jones' Ct Nelsonville, Michigan,
has forwarded one cent to help pay Guiteau's
counsel fees. GcnerosisyrHrs in This fami-
Tvs blood. Mozis Addtms thought so after
that night he spent at Phil Jonescs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-15

DR.. D. ". Prescott, Of Edintoirg, shen-
andoah County, Virginia, dropped dead a
few days ago. He is the same gentleman
with whom Capt. II. II. Riddleberger re-
Gently had an acrimonious personal con-
troversy, the outcome of political utteran-
COS
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-15

Any alleged fishing club who affect toply
their piscatorial labors in such CHASTITY
sounding vicinity IS Wooif7s Old House by
lhe mill. near New Dorp, Staten Island and
after dark. Tonight be suspected of ul-
terror designs. These gentlemen are wait
ing and if the insanity dodge or the laws
unnecessary delay threatens to release Gui-
,csO they are ready with hand grenades,
sure shots and similar cheerful things to
send the assassin into the sweet bye and
hv,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-15

The returns from the Ohio election indi-
cate the success of the Republican party.
Iowa, of eoprse vert the same way-Only 4
little mofe so than Ohio: Another illus
tratioh of I" the Dutch taking Holland"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-15
NOTICE

Notice e hcfyEy given that will cxecutcthC
FOREGOING Decree at my Office in Charlcstuwni
West Virginia on the 9TH day OF November
1881. CLEON MOORE
Octohcr S. 1SSl-5t. Commissioner.
Fro Pro-. - go
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-15

Itis a Foolish Mistake to c6nfoand a
remedy Of meritwith quack medicines. We
have used Parker's Ginger Tonic with the
happiast results for Dyspepsia and Debility,
and know it to be = sterling health testora-
fiVe- Iimes
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-15
Aqaiinst

-iyuUIct
5. A. BATES individually aifS as admins
traitor de 5oais non with the will annexed
of Robert Florence, deceased, Nancy
Florence widow of Robert Florence,
William Florence, AlberT Florence, Rob
ert II. Florence, John Florence, Ann h.
Bell. the heirs of Alfred Florence, Fran
els Fen;on q Mary Fenton his wife, VIII
liam Mcintosh & Ann Mcintosh his wife,
William Florence, ST., Elizabeth F. Flor
once. Nancy Florence, William }. Man
uel d Sarah J. Manuel his wife, Lemnel
Peltz & Ann f. Peltz his wife, George W.
RELY, VIM. +. Rely, and Elizabeth ).
Shirley & 5. 4. Bates adminin srators OF
Walter Shirley deceased,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-15

Waldo P. Col, IN aged and prominent
citizen Of Clarksburg, died on Saturday
morning the 18th September, in his eighty
sixth year. Mr. Cot was the brother. OF
Nathan Golf, Senior, and father Of Hon
Nathan Golf, Jr., late Secretary Of the Uni
ted States Navy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-15
OCTOBER 1, 1881.

Mr. ED BURNS has business from this date under tie
frmn of VIC. CARRELL & CO. ~ - -. n,,
We call the attention Public large Stock Of Goods We pre-
show than ever before Our supply
Roots and Shoes very large embracing SanardS Our Phad
stock oe complete as W. vshoy
before Our stock OF Clothing No.
We have also splendid of Ladies Dress Goods fannesal cor and
of the latest styles and also elegant
Stock Of Notions Indeed have will
spccton Respectfully, - ,,-
Sr w. c. CARRELL& CO.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-15

The immense thFoug OF strangers in Bal
timo this week isa testimonial to the val
ue of alyer,i-ing And much of the credit
in .Ai. particular is due 70 c.. X. Lord, Esq.
Geul Passenger Agent of the B. & o. and
h.s efficient assistant, Maj. Pangborn.
More than q hundred thousand strangers
visited ,he city-twen;y-fve thousand from
Washington alone over the 3. & O. Our
own town and county was nuuSerCOsly rep
resented
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-15
Atkinson Champion. !
- RENEFIT

Aa Indiana newspaper thus writes: Mr..
Geo. F. Helderle, of Peru, Ind, says that he
had suffered very much with rheumatism
and used many remedies withoU; benefit
H found the desired relief in st. Jacobs
Oil
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-15

already the Atlanta folks 10 seems are
du.triously engaged in killing the goose
hat is LAYING their golden Ess by charging
vorbitan, rates for board and lodging.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-15

During an examination If p copper still
AZ Hannis Di,tillery, Martinsbutg, on Fri
day evening last by the light Of torch,
alcoholic yapor came in contact with the
lighted torch and caused an explosion,
whereby alexander Cross and VI. J. c.
Courtney were burned and otherwise IN
ur,d
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-15

THE Stockholders Of the Shaunondal,
1 Springs Company a~c requested to meet al
the office Of 4. L. Kennedy. Esq. in Charles
iowa. at II O'Clock on 1ue>uay morn 'ng Oc,o-
Der 18Th, for the ans0c,ior OF business.
Oct Is 1881
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-15

Wool and hair are sometimes used for
hops Great scott! Is this what the beer
drinkers have been taking in their schoon-
ers" all summer?
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-15

BIYIRD T.fTLGR. Poet and Traveller.
Said: Il take great pleasure in recommending
10 pareitts tie Academy of Mr.. Swithn z.
Shortlidgc" Hon. FEENANDo Woop- NJ. c. said
HSS0l: / checrfully consent to the Use of my
name as reference. Ny boys will return toyou
,for their fourth year after their vacation
For new illustrated Circular address SwTHS
c. SHoRTuDGE. 4. NJ IIdfvcrd University Grad
uate. Media. Pa, y miles from Philadelphia.
Augtist Is tSSi-2m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-15

\ marriage license was issued in Wash
iugton a few days ago 10 Capt. Beverly
Tucker, of williamsburg. Va, and Lucy J.
Higginbott0m. OF Iyuchburg, Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-15

The New YORK Republican State Conven-
ton last week was under " half-breed" or
conservative control. and pledged the Presi-
dent thoroughbred Republican support. 1t
adopted platform censuring the star-route
men and eulogizing Garfield.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-15

Tho divided skirt of the English "a
onals in drcss issimply P-p-pair oil P-P-
pants Is ncsf The surface rs the dear crca-
no Ger let H.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-15

During the fceent Ecumorlcal Confer
cnce IN London tAe Rev. \. W. Wilson
made au effective address, showing that 30
COO colorod people were members Of the
Southern church at the period of en'ancipa-
ton THROUGH missionary operations.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-15
LOST!

on Thursday afternoon OF night Sept p, on
~ Main street, black morocco case contain.
ing steel trimmed spectacles. The finder will
greatly oblige the owner by leaving them at
FREE Press OFFICE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-15

Now. or never.-We offer our entire stock
in bulk or by retail at prime cost for few
days only as we shall shortly move to an
other point. For bargains call at once, At
Kohlhonsea a. Co y. York Variety Store.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-15
Notice.

THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA,
Jefferson County, to wit:
at RULES held IN the Clerks Office Of
The Circuit Court Of jefferson County, October
Bird 1881.
JOHN W. GRANTHAM, Robert V.
Shirley and George W. Shirley.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-15
NOTICE.

DERSONS having claims against the Estate
4 of Jacob Gruber, Senior, deceased, will pre-
sent them properly authenticated to the under
signed for payment. Those indebted will please
pay up. G NJ DEL. SMI Al,
Executor OF Jacob Gruber, Sr deed.
October - 1SSl-ltz
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-15

The pret,icst postage stamps in the world
are used in Guatemala
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-15

VvARNERS SAFE REMEDY, SCOTS and
" Camm's Emulsion, sold by
GEO T. LIGHT.
u BATHING and Carriage Sponge, Bathing Or
ID Turkish Towels, sold by
GEO r. LIGHT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-15
Annual Meeting.

THE annual meeting OF the Board of Dircc-
L tors OF Jefferson County Mutual Insurance
Company will be held at the Company's Office
in Charlcstown at II NJ. on Tuesday, Oct 18th.
r. a. ALEXANDER, Sec'y.
Ocfnhnr Ii 1SSl-1L
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-15

Ata recent auction sale in Washington
ere was bid or for - cents q small sole
atbcr trunk ON the flap Of which the pur-
lascr afterwards found a heavy brass plate
Inscribed George Washington, Virginia.
Within. a silver coffin plate lettered George
Washington Born February 22d. '7S2-
bed December 18th. 1893 " seemed to at
est this a genuine historical find.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-15

Two echoes from the late Ecumeuicalcon-
ference reach cur ears: 1T was the remark
"a great man, said one speaker, q" that
Ie,hodism wa. Gods wooden spoon 90 stir
p the churches" And anept Methodism's
sllc-ed High Church tendencies the blunt
-our-eou rendered ,te brethren piece of
is mind: Methodism, said he is going
a tie Church, the Church is going to Rome,
ud Rome is going 20 he'd" Wesup-
pose Ronewill howl whcashe gets there.
The Charleston rs. c. N.rsa'f Co'~'e''s
Washington special tells a funny yarn. is'.
ASST. p. VI. G.. Tyuer il says. is Gc'tea0 S
hro.her-in-law-thc formers sister having
married the assassin, brother. Why,
therefore, Guitcau did not bother his biz
-clsdve .or office and failing send that bul-
Iot TyncrNarls is explained hy The t.c, that
Ac despised the white mou,,lche of the T..
3D. Department as being man of small
c5librc, and would have nothing to DO with
him.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-15

Gradually the old stock is esias out
mo. G.. Floyd. grandson Of Wm. Floyd, sign
of the Declaration and ". G.. under Van
nren. TYLER and Fillmore, is dead aged a..
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-15

We are pleased TO learn that contract
for the grading of ten miles of road has
6eea awarded Mr.. Samuel Walton, of this
town. by ,hc NorfoES 4 Western r. r. Co.
Ii Is branch of that road into the iron and
coal fields. Mr.. Walton has nearly, if not
quite, completed his work upon the 5. v.
Il. Il. extension South of Waynesboro,
Virginia This later contract given him Is
an attcstatjon of the satisfactory execution
of the work upon which he has been ca
cared