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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-07-23

on the bridge 40 Shepherlstown. July 18th,
ty Rev. W. "a. Escleston. M THOMAS \.
HART and Miss +. A. WILEY, both OF Clarke
county, Va.
In HagcrstcEn. Mil. or the sT,h Instant by
Rev. DR.. Dashlell, Mr. ROBERTO. PHILLIPS
and Miss GERTRUDE Y. RfSSLER, bo,h of
Jefferson county, W. Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-07-23
zee CREAM

NTYICE CREAM PARLORs are oreued for
vi the season. Ladies ard GcFticrren ciu
now be accommodated vitr tic lest lee Cream,
Custarl and Ices. Also Weddings, Parties and
Families furnished with Ornamental and other
Cakes. Cream and Ices on short notice and on
reasonable terms. GUSTAV BROWN.
Aav ISL
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-07-23
VgeSt E'irgimi0 Unirerslfv.

NINE departments OF study; text books
furnished AT COST: calendar arranged to suit
teachers rvpenscs for one year from Sl75 TO
500; non se,tafialf. liberal, thorough. Fall
Term begins Sertcu1 er 7ti- ISL Attendance
last year from! p counie e Vest Virginia
and from : States and Territories NCnfei If
students larger than for ten years previous.
For catalogues and other information. ap-
ply TO the Ac,iug-P President d. i. PUtinton,
Morgantown. W. Va.
June >. lSSl-3m.a
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-07-23
TnpORTfNT

When You visit OF leave New York City, save
Barrlg ExprcsSace anlCarriagc Hire and stop
at Grigd ? Mon bh%I, opposite Grand Central
Depot. $50 rooms. fitted mp at q cost Of one
million dollars. reduced e. 81 and upwards per
day. European plan. Elevator. Restaurant
supplied with the best. Horse cars, stages AMI
elevated railroad TO all dcpots. Families can
1--we better for less money at the Grr,d taioH
Iht| than az any other frst-class hotel in the
city.
Anil . Sly
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-07-23

The annual picnic of the Catholic sunday
school Of Martinsburg at Island Park, Har-
ner's Ferry, Saturday 23ri, under the az
pices of the 81. Joseph's and st. Patricks
Societies. promises 10 De one of the RIOS.
pheasant affairs of the seasoa-ays tbe n
I.nenTrui.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-07-23
80 - 3 -:

I rom INC y 1HTL.
Mr.. t1c. N. BGrke, of this city, was ac-
cidcutally drowned in the Potomac river,
near McKccsport, Nd, on Sunday 10th in
slant. Mr.. Burke with others were in bath
iug at the time, and it is supposed he was
seized with cramp and sank before his com
panions could rescue him. His body was
brought OF here and inferred in s. Jcseph's
cemetery on Tuesday last.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-07-23

MessA. DARRELL h Foltz closed their Pho
tograph Gallery ca III %th rltimo as ad-
vertised, but there being quite r~r~ber Of
of persons DESTROYS of having work done,
they have consented to resume Business for
a short time, opening on Tuesday, July 18th.
Persons desiring n~icely-fnished and good
pictures should avail themselves of this OPP
%portunity, as Messrs. d. q F are excellent
artists. 81.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-07-23
HBE SUGlns CoFFTry SYRURS,
Drmg store fer saEe.

TNHE undersigned will sell upon favorable
L terms the Drug Store Fixtures and Drugs.
and good will of the business lately conduct
ed by Merchant & Mitchell and II. B. Mitchell
The accounts of the firm of Merchant a.
Mitchell and of II. b. Mitchell are in my hands
for collection. Prompt settlement il desired.
w. s. MERCHANT.
July iG. fsSl-3t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-07-23
" CHANCERE.

The object of this suit IS TO subject the real
estate and franchises Of s1id HarDer's Ferry
Bridge Company t. 9 payment If a decree in
favor Of the complainant for $1,000 with in
tercst from the 18th OF June, 1881, and costs of
suit, and to have . Receiver appointed to take
into his poSsesSson the property Of the said
Harper's Ferry Bridge Company, and receive,
pending the suit, the tolls which are collected
at its Bridge.
1t appearing on affidavit filed in this suit,
that the Defendant, The King Iron Bridge and
Manufacturing Company, Is not a resident Of
the State of West Virginia, il IS hereby requir-
ed to appear within four weeks after the dateOf
the first publication of this order, OF the next
Rnle Day, to-wit; August lst, losI, and do
what Is necessary to protect It's interests in this
matter
And Il 5 furthur ordered that a copy Of this
order shall be published once a week, for fonr
successive weeks, IN the NIRGISIA FREE PKEss,
a newspaper published in this county. and also
posted at the front 1Oor cf Tire Court-House Of
thesaid county. at Car tHenty days before de-
cree IS rendered.
+. Z. LYNCH,
Clerk Of the Circuit Court.
Baylor * Wilson, Sol.
july q. ISSf-4f. Free Pres Fee $40.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-07-23

No. 63S daily, An other trains daily except
Sunday. 40. Go connects at Strasbnrg with
trains on Va. Midland Road, and dimes at MI.
Jackson. Passengers for Jordan ) ringy leave
cars at Stepncnsous Tor Rock bnon 'oaye ar
at Winchester: for Capon Springs leave cars at
Capon Road; for Orkney Springs leave cans al
Mt. Jackson; for Rawley Springs leave ears at
Harrisonburg. Parties visiting New Market
and turay Caves leave cars at New Market.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-07-23

We have a note from Messrs. c. H. b x
w. W. Rouss, of shannon Hill" annoan-
cling q display of fireworks from the Cliffs,
opposite S~hanuondale Springs, on Thurs
day evening, July 2lst-if fair if ~aining
the exhibition will be on the next faireveH-
iur.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-07-23

Mr.. Julius C.. Holmes is pressing to COM
plction the big hotel at Luray. HeeNpects
10 turn over the completed b~titlitg by the
18th of August. He has one hundred and
Ten men ut work upon It, and last week laid
10000 shingles, put ia $1,000 feet Of stud
ding and $4,000 feet OF flooring.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-07-23

WANTED-A reliable and fcspohsiblca agent
for Jefferson County for Powells Prepared
Chemicals, for making fertilizers at home as
advertised in this paper under Wheat Ferti-
l~izers.' oPply % the Brown Chemical Co,
Baltimore. Md.-Thc above velt known firm
and their PRODUCTS we believe q bC reliable in
every way.-Et.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-07-23

This day l2lstl teenty years ago the first
battle of Manassas was fought. The honor
ed remains of some who fell OH that memo
.rable occasion and Of many others who par
~ticipated i'm the strife Of that day Of which
this is hetwentieth anniversary, are under
green hillocks in cur cemeteries, and their
memories are fresh and green in the hearts
of surviving friends and compatriots and
comrades as the grass that grows over them.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-07-23

The County Court viii begin a term Mon
day. August lst; the supreme Court Of APP
p,als on Thursday. 9Th and the Circuit
Court On Tuesday, 23rd.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-07-23
DFED.

At the residence of Ctl. Francis Yates, his
hrotherin-law. uelr CharlcstoWn, on Tuesday
July iath. ISL. Mr.. WEST BROOKE ROCK
ER-orucrly of " ashingtln City.
At IIalltown. July 1ith, MABEL, infant
daughter of John and Eliza Cowley, aged 9
months and 3 days
At hs rcsjdcCN rcir Tuionville, tbs coun-
tv. of CONSUMPTION. on Friday, the Sth inst,
Mr.. JESSIE SNAOER, aged - years.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-07-23

Our city druggists report an immense
sale OF 81. Jacobs oil. saving the demand
is based upon the popularity Of its success.
Wherever it has been used, il has proved
its value q thousand fold, and receives It's
best cncomiUms from those who have tried
II
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-07-23
J. G0ItsMIIE.

A chance is always offered at Geo. II.
Hagley's to procure nice, attractive and
good goods. His stock is large and worthy
the attention of the most careful buyer
Shoes of many styles and qualities for all
ages. Mems, Youths and Childrcn's Cloth
ing in great variety also q splendid stock
of Furnishing Goods, Trunks, Satchels, DC.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-07-23

If vor SD ar~ FROM Headache, Dyspepsia
Wind Cole. Rclchiug Of the Focd, Ner-
v@ousncs, Pslatation of the Fe&s;, can't
sleep at night, etc, use Or. Thomas May
Bitters. No1 viii find them at all
Mons.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-07-23
Tao state of Vest V'irginic,
JEFFERSON COUNTY, to-wit:

JEFFERSON COUNTY, tO-wIt:
At RULES he'll IN the Clerks Office Of
the Grcua Court Of jefferson Comfy, July
4th, 1881.
JAMES NJ. MASON, Plaintiff
against
THE HARPER'S FERRY BRIDGE CO.
Samuel Walton, The ring Iron Bridge
and Manufacturing Company, and y. G.
Bracket. Defendants.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-07-23

THE UNnERsIGNFD Having purchased the
j hcr<c, wagon, Appliances for Strengthening
" good viii" and use Of stall IN Market House
Of Mr.. VIM. II. Moore, j., and having secured
a competent butcher, Is prepared to supply the
people Of Charlestown aud vicinity with
CHOICE MEATS, IN season AMI ~olicir the
custom Of the community generally. Stock
will be carefully selected, Slaughtered and dress.
ed, and il will be the endeayOr Of the ADVERT
ser TO give satisfaction. First Stall on len Of
Market-IH0use entrance. Rcsp'y.,
July I6, ISsI-3t. WIN {. COCKRILL.
DATHING and Carriage sp0rg. fathing or
ID Turkish Towels, sold by 90
GEO. r. LIGHT
WOULD inform the public that every Pre-
w s~criptiOn that comes to my store Is pre-
pared by me individually. Persons can lind
me at night ~ the room over the old SheriiFs
Office, Jail Building. Respectfully,
july ~, 1851. GEO. r. LIGHT
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-07-23

Col. ]. Fairfax NJ cLanghliu is %sPendinga
few DAYS ut "Rion HALF with Hon. d. b.
Lucas
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-07-23
TO F.FR1UPRS.

As you are now about stacking your Wheat,
it is very IMPORTANT 70 insure it and your Barns
against destruction By Fire and Lightning. !
viii issue Policies for one day totwelYc months,
and give permission to thresh by steam with
out extra charge. EVERY FARMEE ought - a.
vail himself Of Insurance. on Crop ~TBecxpense
Of sowing and securing a crop Suggests the pro
priety Of protection against loss by fire. a Jag
doHqs only intet6d in a Fire Risk viii amply
repay by the sense Of security afforded, and be-
the means Of prompt reimbursement in the G.
vent Of fire, 1t is the prompting q prudence
to provide against tho deyouring element.
whether the result Of accident Or design.
am also Agent Tor lon s. Resi- & Co.'S
Celebrated Dissolved Bone Phosphate usel here
with 50 much success tire rrs, FIVE gean. And
as I will only be able % get hoo h,e,droi tins Of
this goods. I advisc persons desiring it to give
their orders as early as possible. will, how
ever, have a full line Of other Fertilizer
respectfully
r. A. ALEXANDRA
WARNER's sAFE REMEDY, SCOTS AMI
W Camm'g Emulsion. sold by
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-07-23

Mr.. West Brooke Rocker died atthe resi-
dence of his brother-in-law, Col. Francis
Yates, near this town, on Tuesday. Hewas
a lawyer. but his ~inclinati0ns rather ledhim
into the paths Of literature, and from awell-
stored mind he contributed TO the public
Journals aud thus sough, 20 edify and 70 en-
terrain 81, opportunity presented itself he
~as genial, and won 70 himself friends fere
aud elsewhere who viii hear withsiucero re
grei ofhis death.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-07-23

It was "a Dutchman who eudeavoring to
recall the ola adage Birds Of a feather
Hock together, said: Birds NIT one ieGe
Der goes nit dcmsclycs so with the edi-
tors Of the Martiss sg statesman audShcp-
herlstown Regss- they are trying TO u.s.
tho same goose quill.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-07-23
family Slournal.
49, cNTS NJ

Make mon, 50 90 so per week selling goo1s tor
y ii. RIDEOUTNCO. 40 Barclay street, New
Work Scr1 tor their catalogue and TERMS
Aus. N, 'So-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-07-23

Another new invoice of handsome Pique
Lace Bed Spreads, ShamS, Lambrcquins,
and Nottingham Curtain Laces. Linen
Lawns, India Linen, French Null, Cambria
TUckings, &c, &c. We have now, in Laces
Duchess, Languedoc, Point Applica, Ital-
liam. Russian Braband, Venice, Ncrmicella,.
Millanaisc, and all domestic brands. Our
millinery stock has been r%eplenished in all
its eaanches.
7 GDrts7UTr
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-07-23

TIE annual picnic of the Sabbath Schools
Of the prcshytcraa and NJ F. Church, South,
congregations Is fixed for the 4th Of Aug. at
Island Park, Harpcr's Ferry, and the other
Sabbath Schools of this County, without re-
gard to d,uomiiational divisions, will be
invited 60 rli,e and have a grand congrcga-
tioa Of children, teachers, parents and
friends mt one of the most charming spots
TO be found for a days recreation and enjoy
meat. The railroad fare is usually reasona-
Die. and the PARK Is more accessible, with
less trouble than any place suitable for such
an occasion ir the County.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-07-23

We experienced a very decided fay0reble
change in the temperature Of a office on
Thursday, when an attacheof the establish
mant Of our good friend Gustav Brown APP
peared. bringing for our refreshing a gener-
Gus supply of lee Cream and Cake. We
suspended printing operations long enough
@, give special attention % the frozen lac
te4l From the presence Of the printers
d-l it vanishcd-as the morning cloud
and the early dew.
We reckon Mr.. Browns establishment IS
no, surpassed by any in the valley, and we
are pleased that he bears the printer IN
kindly remembrance and regard
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-07-23

NJ Is. R0tefls F~mbrocation will not cure
an diseases that human flesh Is heir to, but
for Rheumatism. Sprains, Swellings, Burns
or Flesh Wound, 10 has no peer, If II has an
equal. sold by Druggists at 30 and 80 cts.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-07-23

There win bet Bush Meeting at Shcran-
doah Juu,,ios on SUNDAY, August It'll
Th, =. " 50 r. VIII issue Round Trip
Tickets 500 i.iaccd rates on Special Tam
lowing Slephcvis;owu "a, 8 and Front Roy
"a. ats u. Returning leave shenandoah
Jun. t,n at 3 p. u.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-07-23
4 5 BOUND TRAINS.

No 633 runs daily. All other trains daily ex-
cent Sunday. No. COS connects AZ Strasburg
with trains on Va. Midland roa'i. No. COO
runs To Baltimore W Washington. without
change of cars. No. GO5 dimes u Mt. Jackson.
+. NJ. MANTZ,
Supervisor of Trains, Winchester, Va.
W. NJ. CLEMENTS,
Master of transportation, Camden Station.
May ~ 1881.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-07-23


The County Court viii begin a term Mon
day. August LIST; the Supreme Court Of APP
p,als on Thursday. 9Th; and the Circuit
Court On Tuesday, BIRD,
The annual picnic of the Catholic Sunday
school Of Marunsburg at Island Park, Har-
per's Ferry, saturday 23rl, under the az
pieces of the St. Joseph's and st. Patricks
Societies. promises TO be one of the RIOS
pheasant affairs of the seasoa-ays the n
@,penScpt
We have a note from Mcssrs. c. H. b 4
w. W. Rouss. of shannon Hill" announ-
cling a display Of fireworks from the Cliffs,
opposite S~hannondale Springs. N Thurs
day evening, July 2lst-if fair, if vaining
the exhibition will be on the nextfaireveu-
ing.
Mr.. Julius C.. Holmes is pressing to COM
plction the big hotel at Luray. HeeNpects
90 turn over the completed btillitg by the
18th of August. He has one hundred and
zen men ut work upon it and last week laid
10000 shingles, put ia 1900 feet of stud
ding and 10000 feet OF sJoring.
twas a Dutchman who eudcayoGing to
recall the old adage Birds Of a feather
flock together" said: Birds nit one FED,
der goes m.t o''s9c''e7 - "''" 'nC eur
-, 49,. ,boy ,re irvine 20 rs,
..u
There will be g Bush Meeting at Sher&n-
doab Junctios on sunday, August 1th.-
THE =. ~ % r. viii issue Round Trip
Ticsc-s 500 i.i1ccd rates on Special nain
lclyiug ~lephcris,owu ~ Is and Front Roy
aiatStm . Returning leave Shenandoah
J%uu.t,n at 5 p. m.
- .. ~
.1,. e.. Coclril. residing near EarpcrS
Fern. were severely Lurt ON Sun3sy las.
ou tse.r way q, church by I'm s~cciica, 10
tac ,ch,c.c I'm which they cr-c riding and
-ta tanuing of a horse. We have not the
rar-cul rs. but sincerely hope Tire iujuric.
are slight.
- ,,s ,.-,,s,Iro ~ rrcs.5snt Kimbau
,f tbcS V.RR th,t Biz Lick should be
CHANGED ~ Roanoke The people then
proposed Kimbal. but Mr. *. very modest
y ''t'AN l'' "''''' I-' ''y'''''" ~
'''a'o'e is 'h'' u'''' are zoo '''"! p.,C0
90 1a'l n'.- ~" e>.-" "7 '~,,
''S' h'-c~ gas q wy N', '"'N'
Our nior has boon oai.c sick for a few
DAVIS ua.t. lut is ar,in abe 90 sitep little
each lay. A handsome jolu,, .rom % lady
l.f.nd on Wednesday w very grateful to
slim. The prvumpl-te.l wear. and cares of
nearly tlrec-ou-.hs Of q century have uot
robbed him e.s dclicat.i, appreciation of
ta,bsauri9l ~ct oft,e thou-ltul-au I'm
WIS I'"v> 80 "'N
r. .-.-..t.. ana r,-t
.rr " +I.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-07-23

Dean Stanley died in London on Mon
day.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-07-23
DIR. II. ". DOUNER.
Dentisi,

Office CD Main Street, Charles;own, W. Va.
June 3. ISIS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-07-23
ICEi ICE!i

nURING the season Ice of good quality may
~ be had n an. hour during the lay at tho
store 6G Nr. ). Ed. Burns in quantities 10
suit Purchasers and at popular price.
THOMAS FRAZIER.
Nav I. 1ssl-imo.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-07-23
Piano or Organ.
.NHsiC E'mpus nUiCdi

4 LADY WHO IS Az ACCOMPLISHED
n PIANIST and ORGANIsr ntd an excel
lent and experienced 1%caclVf desires to secure
a flew pupils. For information Spriy 40
FREE PRlSS OFFICE
February 8, 1881.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-07-23

We learn thay the wife ard g soa of CAPS
Jnr g.. Cockrill, residing near 6arpcrS
Ferry. were severely hart ou >undsy las,
ou tse.r way o. church by en acciicot to
the 'ehic,c I'm which they cr-c riding and
-hs rauuing OF O. horse. We have not the
r%ar,icul rs, but sincerely hope tie injuries
are slight.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-07-23

Mr.. II. d. Bcall, of the Bsltimore Sen,
and family are Oh q visit 90 friends here
Wc are pleased TO observe that continuous
hard work-eiccuve labor as a news editor
on such a paper as the S,u-does not affect
tac health Of our friend, but that he rather
improves ON it. Mr.. Bealps services are
highly esteemed 10y the ProPrictors of the
>4a. and would not be if his abilities we're
not commensurate with the demands IF his
r.nDn.ih-r n%n.ilinn-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-07-23

Clerk Of the Circuit Court.
Baylor q Wilson, Sol.
July 9, 1Ssl-4t. Free Press Fee SO.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-07-23

The Supreme Court of Appeals Of this
State. which ~'l begin ifs tenn on the 4th
1T August, has upon It's docke, thirty-thrcc
cases. OF these 6lcen are from the 18Th
C.rcuit-our from Berkeley, ten from JEFF
fcr-ou, and one from Morgan Give are
submitted and siN are continued cases.
The eases of thc Thirteenth Circuit are
set for the 9Th Twelfth, 9th; Second, Fifth
and Fourth, llth; First l2th Seventh,
18th Eighth. 18th.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-07-23

"a Na, q suggestion of Frcs,dsut kimball,
~ the :. v. r. r. that Big Lick should be
changed % Roaroko The people then
proposed Kimball, bat Mr. X. very modest
u de,lia,s the honor. The objection 20
Toarosc is that there are TOO many places
cf that man.. An exchange sugg SIS White
Nak. Black OAK. s.. Why nos make itOks
The Morehouse clarion. [volume] (Bastrop, La.) 1874-1904, 1881-08-12
NOT ASTRONOMICAL.

Hilda, not the missing asterold
Of this name, but Hilda Bourgeois,
the absent Confederate soldier,
long since mourned as dead, who
was 81 member of the Lafourche
volunteers, and taken a prisoner at
the battle of Franklin, Tennessee,
during the late unpleasantness' is
not dead but still liveth, and what
is still better, a millionaire in the
Clty of the Golden Gate--San
Francisco.
Bourgeois had an abhorrence fo'
prison life, and asked as favor
of the Federal authorities, to enlist
in the U. S. Army rather than re-
main in prison, with the provlso
howe.er, that he should not oe
made to bear arms against the
South. His proposition was &C
cepted, and he was sent Weet' t'
aght the redskins on thc faelil'
The Morehouse clarion. [volume] (Bastrop, La.) 1874-1904, 1881-08-12

An incident is mentioned in 8
New York paper which shows the
straits some people are driven to in
a great city to obtain livelihood,
and also the miserable stuff that is
sometimes palmed off on the users
of the weed for cigars and smoking
tobacco. The other day three lit
tie italian boys were arrested in
that city who were found picking
up cigar sttimps in the streets.
They were found to have collected
over 1000, and an investigation
disclosed that this business was
conducted by number Of men who
sold the stumps for 10 cents a.
pound to men who made them over
into cigars and smoking tobacco.
Smokers would be glad to know
the brand under which these de-
lectable articles are sold.
The Morehouse clarion. [volume] (Bastrop, La.) 1874-1904, 1881-08-12
NO 3S.

slope. Hc faithfully served out the
term of his enlistment and then
turned gold-hunter, at which he
proved a decided success, and now
turns up a wealthy man in Califor-
MIA. Verify, this is an instance
where ''truth is stranger than fic-
ton With his acquired riches
Mr.. Bourgeois is very benevolent,
and sent money to number Of his
poor relatives to join him in the
New Eldofado. The Thibodaux
Sentinel of the 10th inst, gives the
full particulars. The Bourgeois
are one among the most respectable
families of Lafourche, and only ex-
cefled in numbers by the Borde-
Ions of Avoyelles. We are ac-
quainted with something less than
500 of that name [Gretna Cou-
rier.
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are in a bad fix in this county
especially in the Southern por-
ton of the county. Corn crops
failed last year, and cotton crops
were short-both in quantity and
quality. The result is the farmer
is heels over head in debt, and
the present crop holds out now
very little hope for his relief.
iii,s iiiis ell rs noatgaasl ~ the sser
chant, who will be forced to
foreclose this fall or 'bust" him
self. A crop failure-or even a
half failure - will inevitably
bankrupt the county. Labor in
South Greene is not content, and
everything points to an early
day when there "must be a
change
Speaking of ga change re-
minds me of a remark made the
other day by a gentleman to
whom [ showed your artitle
which appeared in the CLARION
on the 22d of July, relative to
advantages which Morehouse
offers to immigrants. He said
ave must do something at a
sacrifice, and why not make that
sacrifice in testing the truth OF
statements made by TRANSMITS
si~sippians about their country .
And this leads me up to the
point where I must thank you
for the article and urge you "to
keep on" [ wish you had sent
me five hundred copies of that
issue. I could have given them
to reoders who are determined
to hunt new homes this fall, and
We need such home-seekers in
our grand old parish.