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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08
No Cure No raw.

DR.. Pierce's Family Medicines are guar
anteed to cure for particulars see wrappers
and pamphlets They are reliable, have
not sprung into popularity in week or
month and gone out of favor rs rapidly,
but being sustained by merit, have won q
worldwide reputation, necessitating a
branch in London, to supply foreign coun-
tries. while the home sales are enormous
throughout the United States. Golden Med
ical Discovery, purifies and enriches the
blood, preventing fevers, and curing llskin
and scrOfulous affections, stimulating the
liver to action, relieving biliousness, and
curing consumption, which is scrofula of
the lungs. If the bowels are costive take
Pierces Pellets little pills. Both sold by
druggists. Chicago, H.. May ), 70.
Worlds Dispensary Medical Association:
Gentlemen-For years | have been great
sufferer. Ny trouble first started with ter
rible ague chills and constipation. This
left me in 1873 with a racking cough and
frequent bleedings from the lungs. Since
this time have been continUallydoctorlng,
consulting physicians without number
From them received no benefit or encour-
agement. The most noted physicians of
our CITY who last visited me expressed their
opinions in the brief but hopeless words,
take good care of yourself the few days
YOU have to live, we cannot help YOU" |
grew steadily worse under their treatment.
One day, through reading your Memoran-
dunn Book learned Of the Golden Medical
Discovery. With but little hope of relief ]
purchased bottle and took it. To my sur
prise and satisfaction it did me more good
than all the drugs | had taken the year
around. | am now steadily using it with
benefit and recommend it to all to be just
what it is advertised.
Sincerely yours, JAS. ?. MCGRATH,
80 Wight Street
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08
Shenandoah EiGIIey R. R.
Special Notice.

THE Public and Patrons of the Road are
i hereby informed that Trains No. , and 3,
heretofore run between Ilagcrstown and Boyce-
Vile will from January l. 1851, be run only be-
tween Hagcrstown and Charlcstown,-th Schc-
,lule Charlcstown To BoyceyilIe having been
annullcd. CHAS. 7. HATCH,
Ian 1SSi-fm g. P y
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08

Father Ryan's lectu.e at Winchester net
ted the Ashby monument fund 500. III c
distinguished gentleman was the guest Of Jas.
b. Russell, Esq. Among the additional
contributions received for the Monument by
Miss Title Russell are so from Rev. Bal
lard :. Dunn, of Chalis, Idaho, and $50
from Mr.. Thomas Delahunty, OF Pill
adelphia.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08
IIarpcr's Ferry, Dec. 80, 1880.
Christmas for the Children.

The sunday School at Mt Hope Is under the
supcrintendency of MeSsrs. G. W Eichclbcrgcr
and b F. Beavers The entertainment on
Christmas Eve was an event not likely "a be
forgotten by any of the participants The eX-
ercisCs were creditable and entertaining. santa
Claus was admirably personated by Mt. Bcav-
crs and the generous friend of the children
made each the recipient of something good or
beautiful from an exceedingly fruitful Christ
mas tree Rev b. :. liighlcy was present and
contributed 10 the interest of the OCCASION. The
Shirt said pcrtiueutiv: The entertainment,
from its incipiency 20 it, successful CONSUMING
lion. was I'm charge Of Miss Fannie '. Miller,
the popular and accomplished teacher Of the
public school at'Mt Hope.
The Sunday School Of the NJ Z. Church,
South In this place, on Monday evening alter
Christmas, had two very large, symmetrical ana
beautiful Christmas trees in the Church. Prayer
by the pastor, Rev. Mr.. REGISTER. singing by the
school and brief address by Rev i. =. Highley
preceded the piucking of the candies. apples
and oranges from the trees. lnthe distribution
no child present was neglected, and many lit
tie ones detained at home ~ the severe weather
were rcmcmbcrcd-thcre was provision made
for all the children Of the congregation. Miss
Maggie WOODY was the recipient OF a handsome
illuminated motto for Punctualiy-Rcv.M r.
REGISTER made the presentation address. Inc
church was crowded with interested people.
On Tuesday evening after Christmas the
children and friends of the Presbyterian sun
day School assembled in the Lecture Room OF
the Church 4 Christmas tree and other deco
raiions bcautihed the room. After prayer by
Rev B. : Highlcy. and felicitous impTomptu
adDlresses by Reys Highlcy and Shepherd, the
good things pendant from the branches of the
tree and exquisite Christmas cards were pre-
scented TO the children Some carols appropri-
ate TO the season were sung-Miss Ella Fouke
presiding at the organ. Rev. \. C. Hopkins,
pastor. concluded the exercises bya few remarks
/ and the Bcncdiction. No one will object TO or
gainsav this observation: that the children were
/ indebted mainly to Mr.. Albert Dieh for the en-
/ tertainment Il was a success indeed, and he
/ had his reward in witnessing 50 many bright
1 faces before him.
The children Of the Baptist Sunday school
we're entertained at the Church on Friday night
/ of last week. There was beautiful Christmas
! tree bearing swectmeats for each scholar ana
/ child OF the acknowledgement by santa
! Claus the Jolly old gentleman perSonated 10y
Mr. A. D. Barr Mr. Fisher, the organist' was
presented BY the ladies of the congregation with
a handsome gold pencil and pen-the presenta-
ton speech by VIM. L. Wilson, Esq. Revs
! Highlcy and Hopkins made short addresses
! The occasion was altogether pleasant one.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08
NOVEMBER a6th.
1850.
II Happy .VesC Year.

The beginning Of New Year calls for the set
Element of the Old Years accounts, and 10
make the year happy anda prosperous one 70
all this must be promptly and speedily attend
ed to- So that the machinery may 90 out IN
good running order. have your bills all ready
itemized. You have the privilege of settling
them with Corn. Wheat or the Cash. / am
compelled 10 urge the settlementin order 10 get
funds 10 meet my obligations.
Thanking you for past fayors / wish you all
q happy and prosperous New Year
Yours, &c,
Jan. 5. 1881. CIV. TRUSSELL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08

III luck would seem % attend Mr. james
r. Keene, the rich speculator A whileago
he lost his Derby PAGER Blue Gown. and
now bis Newport villa is Misunderstanding
a loss Of Sl00OOo. Perhaps this latter
misfortune viii suggest the purchase Of the
Mems estate.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08
Notice.

Alta meeting Of the Board Of Commissioners
of the County Court Of jefferson County, West
Virginia. at the Court House in Charlestown,
Monday. the Bird day Of January. lssl.
Present-Isaac II. Strider Jacob ;. Melvin
and Robert W Baylor Commissioners.
The Board fixes upon the first Monday IN
each of the months Of February May, August
and November in each year as the time for hold
ing the regular sessions Of the County Court OF
this County, until further ordered.
4 copy-Teste,
THOMAS a MOORE.
Clerk of County Court.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08

The extreme cold weather found many per-
sons unprepari Tor 70. Outof the forests wood
Is o. srarce article, ant many persons have been
driven to the necessity of putting aside wood
burning stoves a.d substituting c.ol heaters
Some of those who smiled a- che iupor-u.r'e~
OF the printer are now convncel that when le
cried aloud f'rwo'j Dee ,niiei che po.ar-uarc
affair OF and lidu'- discount the predictions o.
Nr Venno- Weknow some el,ors who have
not the smell % Gre upon their g4rmcnt,-aod
may 10 De SD after the Grea, Day But we far
for them ittaey continue 90 speak So cmphari-
ellly Of the.- w7ol-promisins bu. uoa-fu,fn-
ing friends
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08

Alecturc on Egypt wa, leliec-eiin Charles
Washington Han on Wednesday evening hy
Gen. T. = Co's,an. an cx-Confelera-c officer
and f1rsix years sul>eluwt.yupou thc General
staff of Ga, Hlel.ye OF Egypt, IIc vs. -ro-
duced by Col, Geo. A. Foreriels lie gave
an interesting and instructive description of
shat country as princ. p-l.y obtained bypcr~on-
a. observation. ana illustrated bis remarks by
stcreop,icau views He bad thoroughly app
preciatiye audience aad considering the inc,e-
mency Of the cyenins-the rain and >.ee, and
slush through which bis hearer, had Co co.
quite considerable ia numbers. A second Ia--
ture was announced for Thursday night IN
which he would tell Of the Bejouirs and of
what he learned of them and their country u
his travels of more -ban COCO miles oa camel
back Wherever General Co.ston appears OBJ,
people ought Co -o hear him.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08

Rev. DIR. Thomas Atkinson, bishop Of the
Episcopal diocese of North Carolina, died
at Wilmington. y c., on Tuesday aged -
wears. Mrs. Dutton, Mrs. Hopkins and
Mrs Perry of this town are nieces Of Bishop
Atkinson.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08

II. as proposed in committee, the House
membership be increased from 293 TO 500,
under the new apportionment, West Virgin
Ia viii gain one congressman.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08
administrators .I0fice.

THE undersigned havingqualitied as Admin
Il straiOr, with the Will annexed, OF Catha-
rinc Beatty deceased, hereby gives notice to all
persons indebted 10 the estate of the deceased
10 make prompt payment, and all having
claims against the same will present them pro-
perly authenticated for settlement.
WILLIAM X. BEATTY.
Admir- with Will annexed
To-,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08

We dislike exceedingly 10 help destroy
the pleasing illusions Of our readers, butttc
unpalatable fact vet remains that tomato
catsup is made Of tomato peeiinss, and Ja-
maica rum out of DID, c..si-oil shoes Sew
eral thriving industries IN New York and
Brooklyn are tecming Witnesses Of thcsetwin
assertions
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08
Appointed % a Responsible aud Lu-
CratiCC Position

The many friends of Col J. Fairfax Nc
Laughlin in this county and among the
readers of the FREE PRESS here and else
where, Will be gratihel at the intcl'igcuceof
his appointment a few days ago. bv Hon.
Augustus T. Dochar,y. Register. 90 the poo
sition Of Deputy Register of the City and
County Of New York for a term of three
wears. The post is one OF the most desirable
in the city and regarded as a higher and
more important one than that of Deputy
County Clerk which he formerly filled with
so much ability and accep,abHity Com
eerning this appointment the New York
Star saws:
Mr.. j. Fairfax Mclaughlin who was ap-
pointed Deputy Register yesterday is ONE of
She most popular men Boz New York. and hc--
ter selection could NOT have been made lie
filled the position of Deputy County Clerk Cor
over five years and during that period gave
universal satisfaction Technical experience
coupled with thc fact that De has bt,.n d mem-
hCrof the bar ior seventeen years. amply quail
iies him iOr the new post Of public trust arid
honor The appointment OF Mr. Mclaughlin
il ore that Viii ind favor amous hi. brother
members OF the bar as well us among an
othen Whoar appreciate the value oft a capable ace
e1mPished and courteous gentleman Boo the
position hcwil henceiorth occupy
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08
DicideRd Notice.

Charlestown. W Va, Dec. IS 1850.
THE President and Directors Of the First
i National Bank of Jefferson, az Charlestown
have this day declared a Dividend of ~ per
cent. on the stock of said Bank, out of the
past six months Payable 20 Stockholders on
and after January 5 1881.
SAMUEL HOWELL.
Jan. :. 81. Cashier.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08

That crst while terrible section the Solid
south. whereof cur own mountain State
forms a modest fragment responds 20 the
census enquiry with a cool ten million. Its
official figures are: l0,S77,079.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08

Grea; slaughter of Goods at the Comb
nation Company's. Everything sold 1t
about half price. A full stock of Dry
Goods. Dress Goods, Flannels, Towels, Ia
bic Linens, Oil Cloths, Napkins, Shoes and
Boots. Ladies Hats, Flowers, and Feathers
in fact everything and anything you can
mention, at the Combination Companys,
opposite First National Bank, Sign Of Red
Flag. u.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08

The 4lsrondria Go-ef'e says the Suprtmc
Cour, Of the United states has just decided
thar State statutes and the established rules
of State courts are of o-consequence, and
shat il can send It's own officers into any
State TO execute its DEGREES at pleasure.
Who SAYS Capitalization las not already
been eHeeted3
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08

1t Is positively stated that Gen. Wickham,
of Virginia, will be Garfeld's naval secre-
tary.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08

For the Young republic Of the west whose
first centennial is OF recent memory pop
ulaiion of Fifty-one millions Is big thing
on-statis.ics.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08
Bank Notice.

TIRsT National Bank Of Jefferson at Charles
town.
The regular Annual Meeting q The Stock
holders Of this Bank for the election Of Dire
tors viii b. held n IL Banking House on re
Second Tuesday in January. is-l.
SANL HOWELL
December II. lS5O. Cashier.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08

Because the bad place is repu,ed 70 le
paved with good intentions /, uoreason why
the swear-ofs and other resolutions of the
New Year should be let slide or, if broken.
be not taken mp instanter. That old heath
en-. Confucius. taught that our greatest
glory Is not in never falling but in rising
every time uc fail Get up.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08

WE have a limited amountuf per cent 20 J
w Jefferson County, West Virginia, Bonds
for sale at 90 cents. We recommend them a. a
frsi-c.ass Investment
Blk. JAMESON 4 CO., Bankers.
sd aud Chestnut Street.
Philadelphia, Penny iranla.
Sent iS-g-if
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08
CHARLESTOWR ACADEMY.

WILLIAM II. KABLE, 4. NJ, Principal.
b. DAvENPoRT GIBsoS, Liceniiate Cniycr-
sity of Virginia. Assistant
rINUE next session opens September sth A
/ prcpartiorv school Tor College or University
Well equipped for instruction IN the Sciences
For catalogue giving course of study WIt. 'c.-
timouuls and reference, apply toihe pnuol
july 81. iSsU.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08

Although in an incompleted condition,
the Shenandoah Valley r. h. has 2S engines
already IN uss.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08

Tie recent assessment of lands in Clarke
county SHOWS au increase over 1873 of 1859
..r-s '.rt aerithie 1r,rfi
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08

DR.. Henry c. Cafey, of Georgia, a cap
tain in the Confederate army, is dead.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08
.IEusic PWpus TAINTED.

4 LADY WHO j. Az ACCOMPLISHED
\ PIANIST and an excellent and experienced
Teacher. desires 10 secure few pupils. For in
formation apply at FREE PRESS OFFICE
Oct 1 $50
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08

A negro man with horn growing out Of
each side Of his head is an alleged sensa-
rIun iu NcWndr1 VA.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08
Dissolution.

THECO-PARTNERSHIP heretofore existing
i between the undersigned was dissolved by
mutual consent on the lst instant. The out
standing bills due the firm can bc settled by
either of US Prompt payment is desired.
5. CBAMER YOUNG,
Jan. :. ISL. T. u. YOUNG.
rel will continue the business. and will
supply the community with choice meats IN
season. have reason % be grateful To the citi-
zens OF CharlcstOwn and vicinity for their gen
erous patronage. and take this method ct re-
turning thanks and expressing the hope that
NAV merit a continuance Of their custom.
= CRAMER YOUNG,
l.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08

Another party Of those dc.uded colorld
folks who have from time o. time been
tempted 70 leave their plantation patches
end litsle log cabins 20 tie lane and seek
prosperity elsewhere. passed through Wash
ington the other night enroute Aomewarls.
They were cold, hungry, footsore and
thoroughly disguised Their new Canaan
they found d cruel country of selfish Buck
ey,, where labor and office holiiug-espc-
cially office hoiding-were monopolized by
the sons Of tue soil.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08
Special .SOfice!

I HAVE in stock and viii sell AT COST:
Two Opcn-faccd Solid Silver Railroad American
WATCHES at SIC each.
Two three ". Hunting American Sterling Sill
ver-cased WATCHES at SIS each!
One six OF. Hunting Sterling Silver-a very
fine WATCH-American movement, at
S2250i
&C These Watches are fully warranted -
Being Key-winders they are not 80 salcAblc.
but guarantee them TO De first-cass and good
timc-kccpers ". \. KOHLlIOUSEN.
Jan. :. 'Sl-Spiri copy p.
4 Ii the hest and most popular PATENT
y MEDICINES are kept by
Butler & AlSQUlTH
NOU can buy your Day Books. Lcigers, Ne
i moandum Book and Stationery of every
description at low figures from
BUTLER & AISQUIrH.
4 FULL Stock Of Smoking and Chewing
Y TOBACCO and fine SEGARS
BUTLER & AISQUITH.
SOAPS-Honev. Glyccrinc, Dat Meal, CASTLE.
= Bay Rum. C,rbolic and many other choice
varieties. 81 ILER Ala'lJ III
Jan. :, ISL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08

Those twin governmental luxuri-s, the age
yiculturaI bureau and bot nical gardens.
have come under the investigating nose of
q House subcommittee. Librarian spot
ford, Of the Capitol hits the nail on the
head when he calls che LAT "a nos gay c-
adjustment" Only those congressman
who seek kindred solace for blighted hope,
and wifely absence appreciate properly the
delicate uses Of botanical gardens This
paragraph is not as plain as it might be.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08

The weather and Mr. Venuor had ita,lto
themselves last week.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08
House Wanted.

A GENTLEMAN desires 70 rent for he y'af
n BEGINNING April Isl. lsol, comioTiaD.e
Dwelling House in Charlestown, with cis,eih
in the yard A good tenant may b. secured y
early application al o,.,-,c-
Dec !, $50. FHEE Pkboo Or ~
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08

.Ian. S. lSsl-3t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08
Raady-Made Clothing
BLANKETS AND COMFORTS,
Carpets, OH CyOfhs, &C., &c.

Thankful for the past generous patronage We
hone we have meritei acJntinuance. ami wiN
be pleased o. see orr friends and the puD.ic gen
erally TRUSSELL < LONG
Oct . 1880
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08

WE HAVE received a large and carefully
W selected Stock of Goods AID invite DE-
inspection Of il by our friends and ODE puhie
Included IN the department "
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08

nscerrher Fl. 10
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08

Mr. Alley Biniord. of Franklin, Va, is a
boss gunner He shot at rabbit one day
and killed a fine partridge which few up
and crossed his line: the rabbit escaping
lie fired in a eovey of partridges and killed
one: then caughtanothcrwhich flew against
his breast. He shot at and brought down a
hawk ami with it the partridge in Its talons.
Finally, his dog-emulating such a lucky
master-gave chase 70 and captured q wild
TURKEY
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-09-10
WHAT OF THE CROPS AND nus
INEss OUTLOOKs

For the past three months we
have heard nothing but complaints
of the drouth, stagnation of business
ard general croaking on all sides
and upon all subjects, until we, here
in Tennessee, have almost subsidized
into the condition Of the pessimisr,
seeing no good in anything, no sill
yer lining to what we have seen
fit to magnify into a cloud, and in
stead Of whistling to the steeds OF
time TO make them jog on merrily
with life's burden, we have let the
ghost, the chimera of hard times
hang like an incubus upon our spir-
its and business progression. Now
that the hot depressing summer
months are about to pass away to
be succeeded by cooler weather. and
the long drouth has ended, is it not
high time we quit croaking about
what has been and begin to look
forward into the future and see
what the harvest and business out
look bids fair to be. Notwithstand-
ing the cry of the croakers about a
total failure of crops it is now clear
ly shown even by the meagre re-
ports which as yet, at this early date
are enabled to be gathered, that
there will be much better yield in
the crops than at first anticipated.
1t Is now conceded, in this imme-
date section, that there will be a
fair tobacco crop, and a much bet
ter yield of corn than many would
suppose. Granting that there will
be a partial failure of crops in Mid
die Tennessee, or even throughout
the state, and in parts of our neigh
boring states, still we cannot believe
that the present high prices at which
grain and other products are selling
will be kept up. 1t is a mere squirt
of the spectators, and as soon as
the crops are fully matured and
gathered, and it is then seen there
is a plenty to do all and surplus to
sell, the market will fall back to its
normal condition and the general
business of the state will be as good
if not better than usual. Let us
then quit brooding over the fear of
evils to come, let every man put his
shoulder to the wheel and do the
best he can and all will be well.
Leave it to the chronic kicker and
denragogue to bubble about the
postponement of taxes and the
thousand of evils he sees staring the
tdear penpIe'' in the face, and with
brave progressive manly hearts
frown down fossilism and dishonor
and enter the ranks of the New
South, determined to dare and over
come any fate. The trade reports
from all the leading business centers
of the country, in the south no less
than in the north, form chapter of
most encouraging reading matter,
revivifying and restrengthening
the hope that new era of prosperi-
ty is about to come upon us all. We
would not be considered optimists
but we believe this and in the Ian
guage of another we would be glad
to shear a chorus of glad tidings of
great JOY that would silence the ev-
erllsting croakers."