Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-03

johnson and Thos. B. Henson, Builders and
Carpenters. They have experience that
serves them we'll aud they are competent to
DO satisfactory work.
Mr. Geo. c.. Johnson, residing on the
farm Of Hon. Jas. II. Grove. near Leetown,
has a colt which was folded q few days ago,
and half hour after birth measured IL
hands in height.--Np'rt
How high when unfolded
President Cleveland attended DR.. sun
derlands church on sunday. He sa. with
folded arms and there was a far-a-way-look
in his eyes. Wen bet he can't repeat the
text, tho he brag, Of knowing she Shorter
Catechism
The ladies Of Oakland" r. f. Church,
south. propose % hold a Strawberry Feast
on the 4th aud SIN instant. Fdday and
Saturday at Mt Hope School House. The
public cordially invited, and take our word
for tit viii De a good place 90 go Tor en-
joymeut.
The Shcpheri,tovn Rsgitr- SAYS The
house of Mr.. John Rentch in Berkeley
county. was entered last week and robbed
of fine gold watch. numerous silver arti-
cles and $50. The family were absent NJ
the time. 40 clue to Che robbery ha, been
obtained.
The Great reyiyalists sam Jones aud sam
small preached their farewell sermons in
Baltimore on sunday Many thousands
heard them. 10 is estimated that in the
four week, iu Baltimore their hearers NUM-
bered 10000 aud their sermons about 100,
and the public professions of religion $500.
We are requested o. announce that the
Ladies of the NJ F. Church, South, at Mid
dleway viii hold a Strawberry Festival in
that town on Friday and Saturday nights
Of next week, llth aud 18th instant. The
public cordially invited and generous
patronage viii be appreciated as favor to
the church
Mr.. W. c. White, several years ago As
sistant Principal of the Charlestown Acad-
envy. made q visit 10 friends here few days
ago. He has finished his Theological
course az Union Theological Seminary and
will enter upon ministerial work at Rocky
Mount, Franklin county, Virginia. Mr..
White is held i'm high esteem here.
We invite the attention Of readers to the
advertisement Of "The Iron Giant stump,
Rock and Track Litter" 1t is a wonderful
continuance for lifting heavy weights. Old
Atlas would have been delighted to have
had one about ;he time he was getting the
world on his shoulders. See Mr.. b. c..
Washington or Col Chew for particulars
Winchester mixed things last week
electing a republican treasurer and sergeant
and democratic clerk of the court. The
city council stands democrats, republi-
cans and 1 tie. The returns not vet can
yassed elect +. A. Grachen, republican,
MAYOR by . majority The new water
works proposition received only az votes.
Those of Shenaudoah's stalwart sons who
followed "Stonevall" Jackson will note with
pride and pleasure that their brethren far
Their South are molly helping on the project
for monument to their dead chiettain.
Wilmington, Charleston, Savannah, Angus
"a. Atlanta-they are an answering the roll
and will handsomely augment the fund that
an Of Dixie is now intent on raising.
Mr.. E. w. Bediuger, attorney at law in
This city, and formerly the editor Of this pa
per. has accepted the position as editor and
manager of the Roanoke Legdsr which po-
,ition was rendered him by the Leader
Printing Company. Mr. B. is a talented
Young man and an excellent writer, and we
predict great success for the paper under
his Management IIes' Virginia Deaocraf.
A contributor to the Berkeley Springs
Nsis urges Mr.. V. NJ. Firor of this town
for the state Senate; and a writer in the
Sart of JEFFERSON advocates Hon. ID. b. Luz
cas- for the United States Senate, and also
hopes that he will be candidate for the
House Of Delegates The same writer says
Mr. Lucas will be the choice Of the anti
monopolists.' Who are the monopolists .
From the Spirit.
Mr.. Howell Gardner had valuable bull
struck by lightning Saturday week
Col. Francis Yates has limestone picked
up ON his farm which is almost perfect
imitation of a human foot-toes and all
complete.
The Shenandoah Milling Company dis
,ributed two hundred pieces Of Music last
week. advertising their fancy brands OF
Primrose" and "Superlatiye' Roller Flour
Iti, % matter of regret that so many per
sons attended the Memorial Services at
Edge Hill Cemetery who seemed not to
be- Interested in the object of the gather
ing, aud thoughtlessly, or otherwise, during
OBJ. proreeding, c0uver,ed So loud as serl-