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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-04-23

Mr.. u. G. King. foreman Of the Lee
tonia Democrat, Leetonia, Ohio, writes:
" DR. 5. b. HARTMAN, Columbus, Ohio,
Gentlemen: Some time since, had occa-
sion &c doubt the genuineness Of most OF
the articles hatappear in different papers
inregard to your wonderful PERUNA, and
nv curiosity was SO great that l deter
mined to write to one of the many people
that claimed 10 have been cured by this
med cine. and accordingly wrote TO Mrs.
J. ". Reynold,, Of New Lisbon, this
county. and received the following reply"
q. reserved yol- letter this evening, and
in reply wolid say that PEEUNA, | be-
licve, saved nv life, and | can not recon-
mead it too highly; for all complaints 1t
is the best medicine in existence. 1t
seems to help you as YOU swallow It.
would advise any one suffering from my
complaint to take PERUNA and be con-
WINGED. Yours truly, Mrs. w. Key
nolds." Now, that's her card, word for
word, and as am well acquainted with
the lady. do not believe she would lie.
1t is truly wonderful how your medicine
does DO good. -.
lanes l.. Mooney, Prospect, Ohio,
writes For tine past ten years l have
been suffering from constipation and
dyspepsia, and all the evil effects that
accompany them. | was treated by
number OF doctors, all to no effect
used several patent medicines, which did
me no good. and about three years ago
was seized with q severe nervous trouble,
and was obliged TO quit farming.
thought nv DAYS would soon be over, but
last winter | received one OF your pam
phlcts called the " Ills of Life" at once
tri,d your PERUNA and MANALlN.
They helped me right away. l used nine
hotties OF PGRUNA and three Of MANALIN;
and now | am quite well, and able 70
resume farming. | also had little child
which was attacked with a severe cramp
in the stomach; we thought It would 90
into spasms. fused nothing but PERUNA.
We gave it an injection OF PERUNA and
warm water, and gave it a teaspoontul OF
the medicine internally every half hour
1t was relieved in one hour, and has not
been bothered since. ] have also used It
with as good effect in case OF Group and
colds. / know that it Is 4 wonderlui
medicine. and recommend it to all who
are in poor health. The above statement
/ am willing to swear to-
W. NJ Plants, Deep Valley. Greene
county. Pa, writes: " Please send me
vour book on the lis of Life nave
used one bottle Of PEEUNAI and am great
By benefited
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-04-23
CnNNECTIONS.

Az Hagerstown, Nd. with the Western Mary
land Railroad toand from Baltimore, Frederick
Emmittsbure Gettysburg, Penmar, Waynes-
boro. Pa, and points ON Western Maryland
Railroad and Do, branches.
With Cumberland Valley Railroad To x from
Harrisburg, Carlisle, Shppcnsburg. Chambers
burr Sier.,---~shurg Nartinsburg, and points on
thc Cumberland Valley Railroad and branches.
Also to and from Pittsburg and the Westand
Northwest and Boston, New York, Philadel-
phia and North and East
AtShenandoah Junction, W. Va, with Main
Line of Baltimore and Ohio toand from Wash
ington.
Az Wayuesboro Junction, Va with Chesa-
peake and Ohio Railway TO and from Green
brer White sulphur Springs and Richmond.
At Loeb Laird. with Lexington Branch Of
Richmond and Allegheny Railroad.
At Natural Bridge. with Main Line of Rich
moud and Allegheny Railroad
AT Roanoke with Norfolk and Western Rail-
road.
STAGE CONNECTIONS.
At Boyce Station. for Wildwood and Winches-
Ter \irriuig
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-04-23
CHAT OF THE CHURCHES.

TN. Concord church nm rho river road be-
co.., r.ol.,,o,,r and Potou,c Citv-one
of rbe Oldest Methodist churches in Mont
,,mery county Md. 90 be rebuilt.
H.. ,r,.,a D,-,.,, ofv.,,r.ty the
now f,.t contr,ller of the treasury is a
,,.,,h.ror tboNT T. Church south His
..,b.- ys. o. nioneer Methodist preacher.
.r, t...i..l,t ..u;,.,r.,,,. If tbe
.a.,, e., lin, pr..,,,,or,. will hs cslebra
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-04-23

Your letter received lp reply am
happy % say that Par5er's Hair Ba,am did
much more TOR me tlau YOU said B, would.
OF than I expected Ny hUr bias uot only
stopped falling out. but the bald spot, are
all covered and al my hair has grown
thicker, softer and more lively than DO WAS
before my sickness year ago. IuanS you
again and again Extract from letters oi
Mr. r. W. T.. West tity-tAirl street, New
York
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-04-23
BIBLE DEPOSITORY.

Through the kindness of Mr.. Geo. H. Hagley,
the Bible Depository of the Charlestown and
Vicinity" branch OF the " American Bible So
ciety' has been established in the store Of Mr..
Hagley, on the y. w. corner of Washington
and Jnarigs stTo2ts Charlestown.
\ large and varied assortment -. RIFLES and
Testaments of different sizes and prices, will be
kept constantly on hand and sold by Mr.. Hag-
ley at cost-the profit is looked for in the read
ing and study of Gods word by all who pur-
chase. In cases of necessity Bibles will be dis
tributed without price.
The public is cordially invited TO cali and eX-
anime our Depository Of Bibles, &c.
~ ;. WHITE,
Hon. WIN. L. WILSON. President.
Secretary
Oct , lsS4-tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-04-23
TO THE PUBLIC.

II AVING relinquished engagements abroad
IL which have occupied my attention almost
exclusively for several years past. l will devote
my time ia the future 20 work az home and
offer my services 10 the public as Contractor
and Builder. There are many evidences OF m,
ability 10 design and construct houses IN ID,
best styles and substantially and promptly here
and elsewhere and the past few years have Civ
en- me experiences in hOuse-buiiding that arr
valuab 10 myself and to persons who may EN-
ploy me. / will endeavor, Ia all work entrusi-
ed 10 me, 20 render entire satisfaction.
&c. HOLMES
January 10, 1883. Agent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-04-23

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InDecenoe' 90 L'""'o d, "G'P' o' 81
m'n'' our ne" munster 20 L"5'"Nu' "'0''
ai- repao.'e'n friend O'"S'''''i 'n 9''"'', /,
'i lne t'rs' District some 5I"'u'''u' anu
''llF''A' rules oSo'e'" his c'n'0c' "' " ASH
"'l Nv we 3oi ~ f,y,r of motion TO al.
,, toJir,ba nsrioi of ,siournmeot +,
+, ,.,s.-i,, y,te r,r ,bs LONGEST time and the
..-',..,5,v
.,r.,. ,. .,,..b.. Nob.ty atts,l.
,. ,,.,.-...;,-,l o-,.,-. rr,., delivered
.,.s, nr-,tsi nobody r,,d. f, and 70 is q
nuisance q, Oh. mails. Ihtve !a,; NOR. ,sa,.
100000 such s9seche. SEN, ms and never
read ONE I'M NV life.
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-04-23

Pullman sleeper daily on Express No. 3, New
York 10 Atlanta via Harrisburg, and Roa-
nOke and Washington To New Orleang with
ont change via b. Il o. railroad and Calera.
No I has Pullman Sleeper Philadelphia via
Harrisburg and Roanoke. TO Chattanooga,
Cleveland 10 New Orleans without change.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-04-23
Notice.

Thos G. Rust hereby notifies the citizens Of
Charlestown and vicinity that he has new
and improved Steam Feather Renovator which
he intends to put into operation at once. II
removes all moth. and cleans the feathers and
makes them as good as new. Can renOvate
from 5to 50 pounds at time. Prices Of Reno
vating $3.50 for Bed. Bolster and two Pillows
without Bolster and Pillows, 500.
II will also remove moth from Blankets
Clothing and Brussels Carpet. shop Cd Con-
gress ST., next door 10 residence, near Baptist
Church. Respectfully,
April q, 1884. l. e. RUST.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-04-23
8S5 Drug Trade 1885
AISQUIEH ~ co.
Druggists,
Court-House Square, Charlestown,

Court House Square, Charlestown,
DEALERS ~ Drugs, Chemicals, Paints, Oils,
- Window Glass. Patent Medicines, soaps
Ferlumeries Hair, Nail and IOO;a Brushes
Druggists Sundres and Fancy Goods
We respectfully call the attention of our Gus
TONERS and tine public TO our large and well Sc
lected stock of all articles usually kept IN irst
class Drug store. With increased facilities for
business and enlarged stock we are prepared To
serve the public with all goods in our line at
reasonable figures We are prepared 10 supply
country physicians with all articles they need
at the most moderate prices.
Our Book and Stationery department has
been well stocked and we are offering special
inducements on goods in this line.
4 full line Of Tobacco, Segars, and Smoking
Tobacco always on hand We are headquarters
for John Lucas * Cos Liquid Paints-any
quantity of all colors from ID. to gal. cans
always in stock.
January I, 1883.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-04-23

The Lawren,burg. Nc Enterprise says
q hog ate heavily of dynamite and then enc
tered q lot where there was drove of mules.
The hog was kicked by one of lheirnumber
and Immediately exploded and ki'.edtweu-
Is Of the mules The beauty of The Use of
dynamite freely is illustrated in q beast
Is way.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-04-23
w DOL w anted!

I An ready To pay the highest market pricein
/ Cash for AN the Wool clipped In Jefferson
County. Will receive the same in person or
by Agent in Charle>town 40 the Adams Express
Office, National Bank Building. OF at the JEFF
ier>on Wooden Mills therefore, known as Por-
ter Factory near Wheatlaud Station S.N. r. r.
Mark Dc Ny arrangements are such that
can handle all the Wool brought or shipped TO
me and Cash paid Oh delivery
JNO J. JOBE.
p. o. Wheatland- Jefferson County. West Nir-
riufa
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-04-23
PATENTS
SCHOOL BOOKS AND SUPPLIES.

WE will have by September lst, a full sup
w ply of School Books ofevery description.
also full line Of School Sundries, such as
pens, slate pencils, satchels, &c. We invite
the attention of our customers, and the public
to this branch of our business. Any book not
in stock furnished in u few days
AlSQUITH & co.
August 26, 1884
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-04-23
Surveying and Conveyancing.

WILL survey anywhere, promptly and al
short notice-accuracy guaranteed. special
attention paid IN connection herewith To- ORA W =
ING DEEDS orany other instruments OF writing.
Pc .-Charlestown, Jefferson Co., W. va:
Dec. s, 1871. ). HON Ed BhONN.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-04-23

Ayers Hair yigor restores gray hmr Co
ITS original color. and makes the ha.r yigo-
rous aud abundant
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-04-23
Boot and shoe Making.
&C.


northumberland has removed his Shopto the
building on III ecorner OF Charles and Liberty
Streets in The building lately occupied 10y Wei
rick a. Weller. The character OF the work done by
the subscriber is Unknown andappreciatcd6y the
citizens o. Charlestuwn and vicinity. It's hardly
necessary to add that he will endeavor 70 sustain
his reputation a reliable workman, and willex-
ecute promptly and at reasonable rates allorders
given him-eitherCor New work OF Repairing.
JOHN AVIS OF VIM.
MavI6.ls74. Aprill5, 1876.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-04-23


Arrive Harrisburg.
G.. Y. Il. Il. An ] O5 NM II 40
Philadelphia,
p r. r. ANA 25PM 3 10
New York AN OOPN 2O
Pullman Sleeper, daily ON Express No 1.
from Atlanta to New York without changeI
STA Harrisburg, and New Orleans % Washing
ton yia CiIcra Roanoke and b. Is o. Il. H.
go. - has Pullman Sleeper Chattanooga TO
Philadelphia without change via. Harrisburg
and Pennsylvania railroad.
100 pounds of baggage checked free to each
whole ticket 1000 mile tickets $500; 800
mile tickets $1,000.
Jos, 10. SANDS. A PoPE.
GatI Superintendent GEN. PtSs iW
ROANOKE. Va. RONNoK9.
ALLEN HUI. Pass Agt Roanoke
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-04-23
.Eu0. s.. ,go5e s. Rro.

win purchase an the Woo, delivered u then
at their Brucetown Wooden Mill, Frederick
County. Virginia
MAY s. lSS4
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-04-23
JEFFERSON WOOLEN MILL,
Formerly POrier'S Factory.

Under the above mentioned name the old
Porter's Factory" which in days gone by en-
loved almost a national reputation for excel
lent manufactures, will be operated by the UNI
designed. Necessary repairs have been made
and improved machinery introduced, and 1t Is
our expectation to maintain the rel tuition OF
the mill and TO meet the demand OF the pubic
for first-class goods.
The Highest Market Price will be paid for
Wool delivered at the Mill or at such points rs
may be designated.
Orders for Cloths, Yarns, &c, will receive
prompt attention.
Respectfully,
J.J. JOBE & co.
Post Ohice-Ripon, Jefferson County, W. Va
J. J. Jobe & Bro. will continue to operate the
Mill at Brucetown Frederick County, Virginia,
and will pay the top market price for Wool de-
liyered there
April, 10 1888
I HAVE Just received prime article Of Gin
/ of Medicinal purposes. Also have the best
Cigars in town for DC. Cigarettes and all Smo-
kers Goods sold by GEO T. LIGHT.
~
w Horse Powder, prepared and sold by
GEO. I. LIGHT.
(AMPHOR ICE, Vassaline Camphor Ice,
y Pure Nassaliuc, for chupped hands; Ivy
Flora. Laird Bloom OF Youth. iagan Mag
nolia Balm, for the complexion Tor safe by
GEO. I. LIGHT.
HASOLiNE and Benzine by the pint and
" Gallon: ali the popular Llnlments. inClu-
dug Kendall SPAWN cure, tor sale by
GEO +. LIGHT.
(iLARK' 5 Pills best i'm the market, TUFTS
y Pills McIanes Pills Schenck 5 Pills Rad
ways Pills Hoopers Pills; August Flower,
peruna, Maualin. SCOTS and Camm Emul-
sion. Burnetts Cod Liver OIL, Fellows HypO-
phosphite, tor sale by GEO. T. LIGHT.
GCHOOL Books sold at list prices. Maury's
- Manuel. price Sl.35, Cornell Intermediate
Sl.2Ol. Books not on hand will be ordered
Acceptance and Visiting Cards, Chrome lnyi-
lotion Cards also the very latest Ragged Edge
Paper. Large stock of Autograph Albums just
received by GEO. i LIGHT.
October t. 1883
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-04-23

WIN more money than at anything
W IN else bvtaking an agency for the best
selling book out Beginners succeed grandly.
None fail. Terms free HNLErT Boon Co,
Portland, Maine
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-04-23
atiraiuia fire. grsss.
,IIF cTRT THlT BEATS THEM al

ThL VIII TT
There's the girl with the smpliie i@~e'
The girl with the witchinS eve
There's the girl with stately sIaOS
--bs-s's ne rirl with the winning arr,
The girl that's reserved and cold.
There's the girl with the curly hair
And the girl that is ra'hero'd
There's the girl Thar Is Grand ann i'ii'
The girl with che d.mplet c,"'.
But the girl thar beats them an
is the girl that has soi the iln.
Boston Courier.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-04-23
Chair Seats Gained.

Mrs. J.N. WELLINGTON is prepared 10
vi Repair Cane Seat Chairs at short notice
and upon easy terms, at her home I'm the
Southern suburbs of Charlestown, on Bloom.
cry turnpike.
September %, 1852.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-04-23
LOOK OUT.

4 IL persons indebted to me will please come
n forward and settle by Cash or Note, as ]
want my business settled, as this Is New Year,
and don't you forget il. ,
Jan. -. 1888
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-04-23
Harper's FerTy& Valley Branch
IL. ~ .. IL. IL.
WEST BOUND TRAINS.

No. 2ss daily. All other trains daily except
Sunday.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-04-23
Change Of Time
GOVERNING MOVEMENT OF TRAINS On
SHENANDoAH VALLEY r. r.
Ill. IT, I'LL 1fth 1879
TRAINS GOING SOUTH.

Trkiag Eject Upcd 18Th 1888.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-02-21
A Wise Mother.

Each lady should be competent to man
age the affairs of her own household,
whether she may have score of servants,
or no and the mother should teach her own
daughters, since no one else can do it 50
we'll. 1t requires systematic effort upon her
part, but no pains should be spared to form
in the mind of her girl love for home
and all that pertains to it. This can be
done if they are trained from their early
years to minister in small things to the
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-02-21
SoeleIg colulnded.

The reception of Mrs. Thos. Essex At
her residence on Spring, between Second
and Third streets-occurring last week as
we were going to press-vas in every res
peet a most delightful one. Mrs. Essex.
assisted BY Mrs. Greed Walker, Mrs. Avery
Lamb, Of Memphis, and Mrs. J. H. Bar
ton, discharged the trying and wearied
duties of hostess with the utmost courtesy
and consideration. The ladies also reciey-
ing with Mrs, Essex assisted in rendering
the event pleasing in many agreeable ways.
There were refreshments, and large
number of ladies greeted the hostess dur
ing the afternoon.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-02-21

On Monday occurred the last german of
this season, at the residence of DR.. W. A.
Cantrell.
The large and handsome parlors are de-
lightfully arranged for dancing, and DR.
and Mrs. Cantrell, assisted by Miss Bessie
did every thing in their power to make
the evening the success it was.
The ladies and gentlemen present were
Mrs. B. B. Battle, Mrs. Edwin Bentley,
Mr. and Mrs c. M. Butler, Mr. and Mrs.
McGeehee Williams, Mr. and Mrs. s. O.
Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. H. K. Cochran, Mrs.
Jabine and Mr. Hugh Barclay, Miss Tur-
ner and Mr.. d. A. Broner, Miss Bette
Turner and Mr.. A. L. O'Neale, Miss
Lucia Morton and Mr.. A. B. Carroll, Miss
Goodwin Parham and Mr., Won Harten,
Miss Woodruff and Mr., Godbold, Miss
Lucia Branch and Mr.. w, II. Ragland,
Miss Eva Whitthorne and Lieut.. Z. St. j,
Greble, Miss Davis and Mr., B. D. Crane,
Miss Cantrell and Mr.. Howard Bunch,
Miss Loughborough and Mr. Joel John
son.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-02-21

b, habit it' of " New Yorker still keeps up
tbro r'1'' !. u 'tooling" a striking turnout
i, ns,., ne streets of Florence, which he
l,sn ,''' II. for the last twenty or thirty
H. If il's team is peculiar one, consist
snd e.. PAIR Of horses next to the wheels
cam r ~ 'andcm. At one time he drove =
bn5, y 'Tenty-four horses with his own
tprs5 S y serious accident, Which, 0 o..
.dlh, ,o MI, ny inability to control them,
M do,' ','0r IT. to limit him to modest
k'r ~r,n' The dasbing Jehu is now
,rt s,,n Years Of age, and, aside from 70
ppy .'''s'noe in borseaesh, lives :, very r.,
Epp pa,5a,' !, Dona. has been made /,
y The Legion of Honor.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-02-21
q. nad ID another, and was soon out of

fly pad to another, and was soon out OF
sight.
i familiar voice from the shore. Mr.
Thompson turned, and there on the bank
was standing the young MN who had
insisted upon the existence Of fairies earlier
in the evening. "What did you 60 into
the water for? pursued the young man.
"Puck led me in, the scamp, growled
Mr.. Thompson.
"PucL2-vhat Puok?0 inquired the
young man,
"Why, the fairy, of course was Mr..
Thompson's ungracious reply.
ooh, you've been asleep again, and
dreamed"
ooh yes, dreamed" interrupted Mr..
Thompson, in high dudgeon. II dreamed
cold in my head and mosquitoes and the
fairy dance, and dreamed myself into the
vater-likely;;' and Mr.. Thompson shook
himself savagely as he stepped ashore.
The young man thought that Mr..
Thompson would be no very pleasant
companion for the home walk; 50 he left
him, with the parting remark,
every strange circumstance formerly
charged to fairies can now be traced to
natural causes
Mr. Thompson's only reply was an angry
grunt, but now he is firm believer in the
little folk, " as the Scotch call them.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-02-21

American heiresses seem to have pen
'0'n' for Italian noblemen. The engage
n'n' Of Miss Eva Mackay adds another
name to the already long list of American
ana !, Italian liar unions. The leading names
on on THIS list may be briefly mentioned: Miss
iled, Princess Brancacicco; Miss Lori
lard !, spencer, Princess Ruspoli, Miss Con-
o na N'r s Teodoli; Miss Kinney,
countess GianOtti; Miss Fisher, Countess
| eenenrdesoa; Miss Roberts, Countess
y ,r,' ! Miss Fay, Marohesa Torregiant;
T I@ Lewis, Countess Barbolina Amadel,
~ ''@ y, GiIlander, Marchesa di San Mariana,
y MISS Hungerford, Countess Telferner.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-02-21

Orchids and sweet peas are used to orna-
ment the hair instead Of the rose, with
which the novelist always decoatts his
heroine. Is there any need Of adding that
the new favorites are more costly than the
old?
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-02-21

u0'i'ass' ele L mother i wise she can
invest the homelest domestic tnae with !
charm.
Almost all little girls like 10 watch tbs
mysteries OF cake and pudding making.
the kitchen is never failing amusemeat
to them. know one mother who made :
large apron for her active Martha when
the child was four or five, and regularly
took her into the kitchen on baking days.
with a little board and rolling-pin sbe
made delightful pies and cakes from her
mothers big pans of dough, till she could
De trusted to mix for herself. When ola
enough to value it as privilege she laid
the tea-table nicely, and afterwards ordered
the teas alone. When older she was taken
to market and given many practical lessons
TO be learned in no other way. After she
lett school she spent q certain length of
time each day in doing some necessary
task. She was taught the most healtbful
way OF preparing food, and the quickest
way of doing things. All the wisdom
that had come to the mother by experience
the daughter had to begin with. The
year before her marriage the entire house.
keeping fell 10 her share, and when she
went into a home of her own she went
fully ready for those cares that so often rise
like mountains before an ignorant young
bride
The kitchen in which Martha learned
delightful lessons had east and south win
dows, with shades, painted walls with pic
lures on them, plants in the windows
cooking form with all conveniences, and
the tins she used were always bright and
pretty. She had a pretty cocoanut dipper
a black walnut butter stamp, carved
crumb brush, and all manner of little ele-
gancies that made the compounding Of
stews and soups, and creams and jellies
more like artistic work, than the hateful
drudgery that it seems to most OF us. The
kitchen was fully as pleasant, in It's way, a.
the parlor.
To be sure, the mother was an artist, and
we all may be artists it we will. No one
needs mental discipline, seli-control, COM
mon sense, faith, cheerlulness, aud health
more than a house-mother Icannot think
of another calling that needs 50 varied an
array of talents as the housekeepcrs and
mothers calling. The purity OF our
homes, their happiness or their misery, lie
mostly in the mothers hands Happy is
the woman who can so live and mould the
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-02-21

The Social Reading Club was elegantly
entertained by Judge and Mrs. Bait
The entire club was present, with only
two or three exceptions. Aside from the
mem bers, there were among the guests
Col and Mrs. Hewett, Mrs. Jett, Col.
Jones, Col. Crockett, DR.. and Mrs. Stark,
Miss Sue Turner, Miss Fannie Ashley,
Miss Carrie Essex, and Mr.. Frank Glib.