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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-11-05
RoBus1 Health

Is not always enjoyed by those who seem
TO possess it. The taint Of corrupted
blood may be secretly undermining the
constitution. In time, the poison will GER
tainly show its effects, and withallthe more
virulence the longer it has been allowed
to permeate the system. Each pimple, sty,
boil, skin disorder and sense OF unnatural
lassitude, or languor, is one of Natures
warnings Of the consequences Of neglect.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-11-05

TUST received a large supply of Miller q
81 Ritteuhou>es celebrated Licorice drops tor
coughs and colds, also Chlorate of Potash LO-
zeu.es and Tar Drops-by the ounce or pound.
Ihlvcuow I'M stock a full line of choice Gar
den seed. Onion Sets etc. from the celebrated
House of W. Atlce Burpee
fresh invoice of Piso's Cure. Bulls Cough
SYRUP Warmers safe cure, Camm Emulsion,
SCOTT. Emulsion. Tlden'S Asthmaticime, Cas-
roria Meade * Bakers CarbOlic Mouth Wash,
Sozod0ut. and full line of patent medicines.
Mrs A. = Smiths Virginia Cookery Book
The best iu the market.
Large To-, of pure Virgin Salad Oil, in bulk or
iu large and small bottles.
Feb D.. lSo3. DR.. &. r. PRATT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-11-05
ATTRACTIONS.

l.yng want an extra Ham,
Call ou W =. MERCHANT
liyou want good Slice Ham,
Cu to W = MERCHANT
10 you want -ooj Dried Beet
G0 to ". = MERCHANT
Ifyuu want Alpha Roasted Coffee,
Go to w. =. MERCHANT
lfyou Haul good JyJ ani sugar cheap.
G1 to ~. = MERCHANT
Ity0l want iiuc lard.
$50 90 ". =. NERO HANT
M vuu want the best of Fresh Meats AN
Fresh and ~Jlt Fish.
Go to NJ. ; MERCHANT
Nay II. 1855
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-11-05
Ayers Sarsapara

Is the only remedy that can be relied upon,
In all eases, to eradicate the faint of hered-
itary disease and the special corruptions
of the blood. Ii is the only Alternative
that is sufficiently powerful TO thoroughly
cleanse the system of Scrofulous and
Mercurial impurities and the pollution
of Contagious Diseases. II also ncu-
tralizes the poisons left by Diphtheria
and Scarlet Fever, and enables rapid
recuperatiOn from the enfeeblement and
debility caused by these diseases.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-11-05
DRANTON d. GIBSON.
attorney IT Law.

Ciulss'ora. Jfcrsoa Co'udy, Vest Eirgin'd,
VIII attend to eases In the several Courts OF
West Virginia Virginia and Maryland.
nCc-Olice i'm Gibson Law Building, IN Court
House yard.
July D.. lSS4.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-11-05
TIE Jefferson Co. Mutual
Fire Insurance Company.
ESTABLISHED 1878.

OFFERS TO the people of Jefferson County,
~ Insurance i'm a safe Company at the actual
cost of insurance which is much cheaper than
the rates usually charged, and keeps the money
AT home. Good risks from responsible parties
are invited
Executive Committee meets every Friday.
DrREcroRs-N. : White Henry B. Dayen-
port. J. Garland Hurst, John W. Rider, w. III.
+. Lewis. r. Preston Chew, VIM. l. Wilson,
Eugene Baker. :. w. Washington, James Logic,
Charles T. Wilson, John H. little, Jacob ;.
Melvin. T.. c. W. Herr isaac II. Strider.
y. : III IE............. ..--...t resident
H. g. DANENPORT,....... .................Treasu
EXECUTIVE CoNMrrEE-N. ;. White, VIM.
ii T. Lewis Eugene Baker, Isaac IL. Strider,
r. F. Chew :. ". Washington.
Local .-Middleway-J. q. Shirley
Hearneysville-J. c. Bitner; Harpcrs Ferry
Chas Z. Trail; ShepherdStoyn-H {. Entler
Dutields-C. L. Barnhart Charlestown-
Washington x Alexander.
fi5- The Secretary Will be found AT the Com
pany's Office, Gibson Building, Court-House
ward. in Charlestown.
r 4. ALEXANDER,
Feb n 1SS Secretary.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-11-05
ARIES PORTERFlELD
1TTORNET At LAW,

Clwistora, I.6trsoa County, W. w.
VIII practice i'm tine Courts of Jefferson and Ga
adjoining Counties.
e-Oaice I'm Law Building, North end.
Oct. -. lSSl-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-11-05
GaNNOB SENSE CHIMNEY JACK.

which have the right to manufacture and sell
It will make any Chimney or Flue draw in any
kind Of weather. and is perfect spark catcher,
and protection to the top of the chimney.
JAMES w. BUTT.
April %, 1888.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-11-05
R0ofnG and Sp01ttjnG q
Speciality.

always use smaller tin in Roofing. Why
do use it? 1t takes double the work, double
the solder and more tin to the square than lar
ger sheets.
Call and see at my place of business.
| also call especial attention y the American
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-11-05

The frightful railroad wreck in New Jer-
sey last week by which nine Iives we're lost.
was caused by the mistake Of a telegraph
operator named Pratt lie is under arrest
and admit. hi fatal error
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-11-05
AMERICAN HOUSE.
Pta's. IrcHne. Cor. Sereith Street,
WASHINGTON. d. c.
TFRMS - PER DAY.

THE proprietors of this House, the oldest
L established Hotel iu Washington, desire 20
cali the attention of their patrons and the Puo-
li.tothc fact that the Hotel is and has been
thr headquarters for We>f Nirginians for over
hslfa century The " American is centrally
located iu the business portion of The city, and
v.irlin "a short distance of an Public Buildings.
Churches. and places of Amusement.
DUFFY & LEANNARDA.
N,y,rlher 20 lSS}-lv PrOpriet0rs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-11-05

All bancful infections Of the blood are
promptly removed by Ayer's sarsaparilla.
.,oii by all druggists.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-11-05

oirlet.r. Jfrsol crutg. Nes, l.F"'.''
,v,., ..--.,l -l.. Courts of Jefferson AVID BcrSe-
f..- ..,,,rt-e- sri attend tn other liW business
-., -f. static oil West Virginia. Special ai'en-
tiln given tp collections.
AI--.L = I.-L
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-11-05
MyTiads of Cures

Achieved by AYERS SARsAPARILLA, in
the past forty years, are attested, and there
is no blood disease. at all possible OF cure,
that will not yield TO it. Whatever the
ailments of this class, and wherever found,
from the scurvy of the Arctic circle to the
"veldt-sores" OF South Africa, this rem
edy has afforded health TO the sufferers
by whom IL was employed. Druggists
everywhere can cite numerous cases, with
in their personal knowledge, of remark
able cures wrought by il, where all other
treatment had been unavailing. People
will do well to
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-11-05
GEO. f. GAMBRILL. JNO. j. RODGERS
GEORGE 7. GAkBRiLL & co.
CIR AIN

Room A CHAMBER OF COMMERCE,
BALTIMORE, MD.
Always ready to make LIBERAL CASH AD-
VANCES on Consignments.
Commission for handling actual Grain lc per
bushel. For buying and selling for future
delivery 4c per bushel. Margin required on
purchases and sales for future delivery &c.
per bushel Trading in futures is in not less
than 5000 bushel lots Quotations by wire
given when requested.
Nav / lSS5-lVa
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-11-05
CGI'PefiH$.

4 LARGE lot Of our own manufacture for
y sale JNO j. JOBE.
Nav 3D. 1>-t Jefferson Wooleu Mills
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-11-05

TOUVIN Kid Gloves at Burns q Shugert's-
- every pair warranted.
Oct ? 1854.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-11-05
F0i. Sale.

4 DOMESTIC SEWING MACHINE-good
~ as new For information apply at
Mar. l.. SO. FREE PRESS OFFICE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-11-05

Jas r. McLaughlin.l lChas. II. Herbert.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-11-05

Wu wilson
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1885-08-01
Chicago Weekly News
Lincoln County Leader. per Year, So

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details, vet concise in form. Its connection with the CHICAGO
DAILY NEWS (member of the associated Press, gives it facilities
for news-gathering unsurpassed by any journal in the country. Its
MARKET REPORTS are specially complete and thoroughly trustworthy.
Particular attention is given to agricultural and home matters. Every
issue contains SIX COMPLETED STORIES, and a regular installment of an
original story by some wellknown English or American author, ex-
clusively secured for the CHICAGO WEEKLY NEWS. Condensed
notes O. fashions, art, industries, literature, science, etc, etc, appear
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In its editorial expression the paper speaks from the standpoint Of the
INDEPENDENT Journalist, thereby escaping the temptation to support
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The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1885-08-01

WILSON McyElGu the leading
merchant and gentleman OF N6gal,
made Us a very agreeable call thi.
week, and unloaded himself u
diner, for our benefit.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1885-08-01

PoE says the report has gone out
that he has sold his ranch, which is
not true, but or the contrary, is as
ba,clcss as IL Sigh editorial.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1885-08-01
WHAT OLD SUBSCRIBERS SAY
WHEN THEY RENEW THEIR INSCRIPTIONS

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IL, says; 1t Is one Of The cieGie,t pancrs pub.
hshed,"
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want TO miss q number. II Is the best paper for
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says! ." / like The WEEKLY AEw Ii L. fun Of
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The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1885-08-01

n. II. BELLoAN, p. VI
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1885-08-01

readable bnd valuable news, and. although ! smn
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strained 10 adopt TUE MEEKLY NEWS as Ne
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nal VI either SIDE
he CHICAGO WEEKLY NEWS Is ne
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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-07-09
A Noted Police omcer.

New York Lette The redoubtable
Capt. Williams is a candidate for the
lnspectorship made vacant by the pro-
motion of Murray The commissions
ers might do worse than give il to him.
Though Williams has received more
abuse in his time than any other man
ever got in New York for police work,
he is really one of the best officers the
city ever had Charges have been made
against him over and over, but none
have ever been proved, and he stands
higher to-day than ever before. The
special characteristic of Williams is TO
take hold OF thing with all his might
and do it at once. There is no stop
ping to think about it, When there
is rough work to do he is as
ready with his fists az with his
club. He knows the manly art as
well as any trained pugilist, and blow
from him is as sure to fell as If il came
from the big Boston bruiser himself.
Williams cleared the whole tribe OF
bunko thieves out of his precinct with
out ever using club, Hepreferred TO
grab couple of them, one with each
hand, knock their heads together like
two cocoanuts, then give each a kick
and tell them if he ever caught them
in his bailiwick again he would break
their necks. A few nights ago Manager
McCaull sent for a policeman to drive
off a lot of ticket SPECTATORS who had
taken possession OF the sidewalk in
front OF his theater. Williams respond
ed in person instead of sending man.
He ordered the SpeculatOrs To clear
out, and as they were in no hurry
about it he grabbed couple of them
at rush, flung them sprawling into
the street and scared the Others of on
a dead run.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-07-09
sarsaparilla's Sympathy.

From the Detroit Free Press
Professor Sarsaparilla Hunter then
offered the following resolution:
"Resolved, Dat in dis struggle be-
tween England an de Arabs de sympa-
thies OF dis club go out fur de latter"
"You offer dis, do your" queried the
president as be looked from the paper
to Sarsaparilla and back,
"Yes, sah."
"You sympath,ze wild de Arab, do
you?"
"Yes sah,n
"Auy pertickler reason?"
"A VERY great reason, sab. De
Arab am seeking to abolish slavery in
England"
There was period of silence so deep
and painful that Shindig Watkins bis
tered his heel on the hot stove without
realizing it. Brother Gardner finally
said:
"Giveadam Jones an Pickles Smith
will take de professor to de aunty- room
an rub de back of his neck wild Geld
brick. Ii dat doan effect cure we'll
send him TO lie idiot asylum.
The professor acted like one who had
been knocked down by brick house,
and after the rubbing process above re-
ferred to had been completed he ex-
planned that the resolution had been
drawn up by a tin peddler, who had
promised him new tin pan to present
IL.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-07-09
A Fine Painting Rescued.

Washington Letter.
Just as you go into the office of the
assistant secretary ofthe treasury you
may see on the right wall fine por-
trait of George Washington in "A gilt
frame. 1t is bust picture in oils, and
is wonderfully lfe-like and rich in its
colors. 1t looks something like Stu
art, but it has softer and not so
tlorid a coloring, This picture was
resurrected within the last few weeks
by Assistant Secretary OF the Treas
ury Coon from the dust room in the
basement, where it had been lying
for generations. The carpenter OF the
treasury called Mr.. Coon's attention
to it, and said he intended to clean it
and reframe it and hang it upm his
shop. Mr.. Coon thought it might be
worth hangingsomewhere else and had
it properly cleaned. When the dust
and dirt was removed, this beautiful
Washington appeared. No one knows
who painted It, bat it is undoubtedly
one OF the first pictures among the
many art works OF the capitol.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-07-09
GRANT AS A SOLDIER.
Ar. siains's Estimate Of His worth a. !.
Commander

Writing Of general Grant Mr. Blaine
IN his Twenty Years of Congress-
says:
General Grants active service in
the held closed with the surrender Of
Lee All the commanders of Confed.
crate forces followed the action Of their
General in-chief. and before the esnnnf
the month the armed enemies Of tie
Union had practically ceased 10 exist
Inc lame OF General Grant was full.
he had entered the service with no fac.
ll'ious advantages, and his promotion
rom the first to the last had been
oaseu on merit alone without the and of
poiitlcal lntuence, without the interpo.
sltlon OF personal friends. Criticism of
military skill is but idle chatter in the
lace OF an unbroken career of victory.
ana General Grants campaigns have
varied IN their requirements, aud. but
Tor the fertility Of his resources and his
nnDendlng will, might often have ended
IN disaster. Courage Is as contagious
as lear, and General Grant possessed
Ia the highest degree that faculty which
Is essential to all great commanders
the faculty of imparting throughout
the rank and file of his army the same
determination to win with which he
was always himself inspired.
One popularity of General Grants
military career was his constant readi
ness to fight. He wished for no long
periods OF preparation; lost no oppor.
tuhlty which promptness could turn to
advantage. He always accepted with
out cayil or question, the position to
which he might be assigned He never
troubled the war department with re-
quests or complaints, and when Unjust
Ice was inflicted upon him he submit
ted silently and did soldiers duty.
Few men IN any service would have ac-
guessed so quietly as did Gen. Grant
when, at the close of the remarkable
campaign beginning at Fort Henry and
ending at Shiloh, he found himself su.
perseded by Gen. Halleck, and assign
ed to subordinate command, in an ar
my whose glory was inseparably asso-
clated with his own name. Self control
is the first requisite for him who aims
to control others, In that indispensable
form of mental discipline General
Grant exhibited perfection.
when ne was appointed lieutenant
general, and placed in command of all
the armies of the Union, he exercised
military control over greater number
of men than any other general
since the invention of firearms. In the
campaign of 1864 and 1865, the armies
of the Union contained in the aggl egate
not less than q million of men. The
movements of all the vast forces were
kept in harmony by General Grants
comprehensive mind, and in the grand
consummation, which insured union
and liberty, his name became insspara-
bly, associated with the true glory OF his
country"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-07-09
Artemus Ward on Foreigners,
nm The San Francisco Ingleside.

From the San Francisco Ingleside.
recollect witty remark Of Artemus
Wards at dinner party, when he visit
ed this city. toward the end OF the war.
Among the guests at the table was an
Eaglish lady of pronounced Southern
sympathies. Artemus Ward-or. as
he was better known to his friends,
Charley Brown was in the middle OF q
long TRADE against the enemies OF the
Union, for he was a loyal Nprtherner.
Especially bitter was he against sthose
foreigners, Cor what he termed their
cowm Ilv conduct toward the Union.
As he waxed more vehement the Eng
lish lady grew redder and redder, and
her fellow guests glanced mischievous-
Nv in her direction. Suddenly Artemus
stopped short He realized that some
thing was not exactly right. CHANGING
suspiciously at. the English lady he
stroye 10 discern her nationality. He
realized that she was not an American.
Then, with that exquisite refinement
d'esprit which stamped his character,
ne leaned over and said, sapologetically /:
.Mrs. 8. when I--er--spoke-- er--of
foreigners was referring only to-
to-negroes and Chinese
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-07-09
It Cured Him
From ihe Norwich Bulletin

From the Norwich Bulletin
would like to tell you OF an incident
of observation-disclosures that cured
sehoolmaster entirely OF this often
comical mental defect. The bell was
ringing for school, and the master :
wife wanted pail of water and a hoa OF
coal. TIC save time, the master stroYe
toget both the water and the coal at the
same time. He drew the water from III
ali. fashioned well, and, getting MS hoa
allied with coal, entered the house WIN
his hands full. He walked TO the SIN \
and placed the nod OF coal "hese sac
water pail was usually kept, AMI taking
tbe nail Of water into the sitting-r ROOM
noured it into the stove. The MISSING
steam blew open the stove door issued
ssom the coal chamber aud every seam
in the stove, scorched the master pu'
ont tie fire and filed the house WIZ
steam Amid il all issued the agonizea
sbout of the schoolmaster: DiAs -
INV eyesl I've made another mistake
va never made another. In the weeh
.hs, he was done up in linen bandages
ana goose grease his mind as Wen As n !;
hody was restored to q healthy cohu'
lion
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-07-09
From the Aurora Blade,

from the Aurora Blade,
Saturday Ham Cherry arose in the
morning, tooka bath, put on his black
suit, and after breakfast occupied him
self reading sacred books. He told his
folks that as it was so far To church,
and as the of horse had CALLED his
shoulder ploughing, he guessed he
would not drive thither. Everything
was quiet and peaeeable about, and
Ham was glad there was day left for
man to rest and recuperate. But just
with load OF hay. Ham stepped to
the door and called out:
"How Is this, John, that you are
working to-day? You should go to
meeting"
"Hain't got no time to go to meeting
onweek days, answered John. Sun
day is all the time l can spare for
church going"
The man drove on. Cherry stood
and scratched his head meditatively a
few moments and then entered the
house. He told his wife to take pen
Gil and check off the days.
LESS see Monday went to town.
Got that down."
Eyes"
Tuesday brokethe colt, Wednes-
day put up that fence down in the
lower field Thursday killed the pig
Friday | licked the tramps. Satur-
day Confound il, what did | do
Saturday Ia just ten minutes after
the conversation Ham Cherry was
holding up the wmffletree with one
hand and driving his team down the
lane toward the field on y sharp trot.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-07-09

The superiority Of Wells, Richardson e.
Co.'s improved Butter Color over all 9th.
ers made, is againdemOnstrated by it's rec
ord at the Autumnal Fairs The test of
practical use Is what tells the story, aud the
great value of the premiums given by the
Agricultural Fairs lies in the fact, that the
judges in these cases are regular farmers who
know what their needs are and what will
supply them. Wells, Richardson & Co. 5
Improved Butter Color, which has taken
first premium at all fairs where exhibited is
put up in vegetable oil so prepared that
it connot become rancid, II most import
ant property, the lack Of which il fatal to
so many OF the Butter-Colors offered for sale.
1t does not color the buttermilk; II imparts
a bright natural color, which Is uuattained
by many Others; and being the strongest is
the cheapest Color In the market,