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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-06
CLOTHING. &c.
WE'VE GOT EN- ON THE LIST"
NOW IS THE TIME. SELLING OFF BELOW

"\NEvE GOT EN- ON THE LIST"
NOW IS THE TIME SELLING OFF BELOW
COST!
We must reduce stock orc this season closes.
During hot weather and the dull saason we in
tend to improve our spacious warcrooms. aud not
wanting to remove any stock to another place. we
must sell Mt any sacrifice Our low prices have
given us . wide reputation, sn established fact,
which nsvor ceases. aud we now sell CLOTHING
LOWER THAN EVER. Full Suits for Men,
Youths and Children; Odd Pants, Coats and Vests;
STRAW HATS selling out; so dozen Japanese,
Mackinaw and-Yum Yum Hats at 35c; Fur Hats
and Caps equally rs low; Silk Neckwcsr, finest
Bows, Ties and Puffs at 5 10 and 2Oc Mems finest
Linen front Shirts Laundried at 65c unlaundried
do at 4Oc Boys unlaundried do. at 29c; Underwear
lower than manufacturers prices. SHOE De-
PARTM ENT will be ready with our next issue.
In Notions, we beat tho world Ladies' Bordered
handkerchief at &c; Japanese Silk Handker-
chiefs at Sc. We have 1000 yards of Superior
Crash for towels at 4lhc. Household Goods too
numerous to mention: Furniture, Carpets, Mat
ting, Oil Cloth Stoves Tinware, Chinaware, &c:
Trunks, Sstchels, &C. Our immense Stock of
Hardware and Harness, entirely, to be sold out to
increase and complete our different other depart
nents. Hardware extremely low. Come and ex-
pect great bargains Goods must be sold.
BERNHEIMER & E1NSTElN.
Cor. King and Lee streets,
le25 Alexandria, Va.
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SALE.

By virtue of decd of trust. ia! ed the 2Gth day
of June. 1871 and of record in Deed Book No l,
folio IA, of the land records Of The city OF Alex
andria. executed by Charles H. Collins and Cath
arinc NJ, his wife, to Philip :;plchiurd, now de-
ceased tho nndcrsigncd who hy NJ order OF the
Corporation Court OF tn" city Of Alexandria, eN-
tered on the l2th day of January, 1856. WAS sub
stitued trustee IN the aald deed in tie place ard
stead of the said Philip Rotchford, will sell st
public auction in front Of the Corporation Court
house. OH Fairfax street, VI ! :. O'Clock H., on SAT-
URDAY, the 1ltl day Of August, 1856, :: TENF-
MENT and LOT OF GROUND on the west side
of Pitt street, bctwcon D:kr and Wo.o streets,
and bounded MS follows. siH: Beginning on Pitt,
1876 feet. inches north Of Wolfe street ard run
ming thence soutl; on Pitt street ~ feet thence
west parallel to Wolfe street. 100 feet: thence
north, parallel to i'itt street, 20 feet. and thence
cast to the beginning.
Terms OF sale: CASH
JAMES L. CATION, Substituted Trustee.
iy16 Is
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FLOUR.

FLOUR FLOUR!
PILLSBERRY'S BEST MINNESOTA PATENT.
JONES'S HUNGARIAN
BAKERS CRYSTAL +"
TENNEYS OUR NEW SOUTH g
:" CHOICE FAMILY.
The above arc the finest brands Of Flour maic
apo GEO. McBURNEY.
DRIME FAT NO. . MACKEREL Just received
i by ljy27l J. G.. MILBURN.
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ALEXANDRIA, VAy FRIDAY EVENING" AUGUST g. 1886
EDUCATIONAL.
ST.. JOHNS ACADEMY,

TIE MILITARY SCHOOL. Of ALEXANDRIA.
Begins lis 5lt!l session sErrEMBER 9Th. It has
experienced teachers, extensive buildings and
grounds line apparatus aud cabinets, and full
military outfit including camp cqnipage. with
i'll the last years it has gained fully hslf the
certificates granted by the University of Virginia
in its local examinations and last year its gradu
ates won three ont of the frt gold medals sivon to
junior stslents by that institution "for papers of
distn guished merit" Cadets from twelve States,
the District OF Columbia, and the Indian Territa-
ry were on its rolls last session. For catalogue
apply to
RICHARD l.. CARNE A. NJ, Principal,
auai I'm Drawer 2T AleXandria, Va.
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VIM. IT. SMITH. Sergeant,
Administrator Of G. j. uough, decd.


c. J. Hough aro hercby notified to present them
to mr, duly authenticated within 30 days.
w. II. SMITH, Sergeant, - ~
jyI til Administrator Of C. J. Hough, deed.
SALE.-By virtue of decree of tho Corpora-
~ ton Court Of the city nf Alexandria, render
e ut the juno term 1856. in the cl,anccry cause
Of Ol'ricn and wife vs. O'Brien aud others. tho
undcrsignc will on SATURDAY. the l4th lay
Of August. lS>H NJ ~ o'clock "a, in front Of the
Corporation Court House, on Fairfax strc, t. soil
ut public :turti6E !. TNu-SfUkf rRAMEeA
DWELLING Hntl 10; or GI.GlINp, on tho EG::s$a
east side of Faycttc street. between Kiug and
Cameron streets, beginning or Fsye.tc street at
the centre o. the sIu;:'c between King and Cam
eron streets then south on Fayc'tc street o3
feet, aud 10; feet 3 inches in depth.
Tornis ot Sale: Onc-;Erd cash cu the day oi
sale, and the residue III Two equal ns!almcniS at
six and twelve months frnm the day OF sale tho
bonds nt the purchaser. with approved persona!
security. /" Ia. taken lpr deferred insts!mrnts,
and sail bonds Ia bca: interest AZ q per cent.
from day OF sale till paid, and tn" iIr 10 hc re-
tnncd until payment OF purchase nc,u.y IL full.
JAMES l.. CATION,
Snccil, Commissioner.
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MARYLAND Agricultural College.

Next Session Opens September 20, 1856.
Besides the regular collegiate course, embracing
English, tho Classics and the Sciences. special
courses in Agriculture. Civil and Mechanical En-
ginccring and Applied Chemistry provided,
under tho direction of 4 full corps of professors
and eminent lecturers.
a liberal equipment in tho shape of n Chemical
Laboratory aud Museum Of Minerals. Woods,
Seeds Skeletons Charts &.: is also provided.
Tho caic5 are under military organization and
discipline.
Scud for catalogue, giving full particulars IA to
COURSES OF Instruction, terms and scholarships.
Location unsurpassed for beauty, healthfuncse
and convenience of access.
Address AUGUSTINE J. SMITH, President
Maryland Agricultural College, Prince Georges
county Nd. jy26 Wv
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Bond in tho ponally OF s. 900 with approved
security. has been given by the aborc-named
commissioner. according To- ia: anil the require
mcntS of tho decree of sale. Testr:
a. W. ARMSTRONG;, Dciuty Clerk
iyl6 Is of the Corn Cuurt rity of AIcya
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FOR SALE AND RENT.


FOR RENT-A TWO-STORY BBlCk
E$a HOUSE, with side lot, pine rooms and gas
aud water, on Duke street, between Fairfsx aud
Leo streets also SEVERAL SMALL HOUSES in
different parts OF the city. Apply to JOB i.
H ILL. room {; Market building. y2S lw
g.. FOR SALE, in - desirable locality, q TWO.
E#a STORY -AND-A HALF FRAME HOUSE. con-
tniming Ten rooms. besides large bath room and
pantry: II large, dry cellar; hot and cold water on
second floor and gas ia third story; all mnrin
convGnicnccs: some choice fruit in the yard. For
particulars rnqnirc nj this office. mhl3-~r"tf
FOR SALE OR RENT.
The TWO-STORY and ATTIC BRICK Dwell
LING HOUSE, situated on the N. w. corner OF
Wilkes and Royal streets, the residence of the
late G.. g. Smoot. 1t has large back building,
all modern improvements, stable and large lot
attached Possession given at encc.
feb1o cotf G.. C. SMOOT & SONS.
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AUCTION SALES.
A s ADM NIsTRATOR OF CHAS. J 4oU

As ADM NISTRATOE OF CHAS J IOUGH,
"A I ollie. private sale until : "nDAY,
August IN 'oG, tho CONT! The
PEiHfiNG ICE Of the saiu +. .h in
ihr building c"rncr Of Lee ana Prince sts..
Altxait'iria, Va; md if not sold hy then, will
sell the same nj public auction on .:tl day, COM
mcnclng at 10 o'clock =. H.. on the said premises.
There is in said office one Liberty Press No. .,
two Baltimore .Iohhcrs, Nos. > and &, Type fonts.
Rules and all othor appliances usually found in
first class job printing otlicc.
Terms If Sale Cash.
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jy3.O cots
BY John w. Graham. Auc.:"nccr.
nNRUSTEE'S SALE
LAND IN FAIRFAX COUNTY.

Il OF
LAND IN FAIRFAX COUNTY.
BY virtue Of deed of trust from J. r. Shrcvc
aud wife, dated March 3lst, 1885. and duly re.
c1rdcd III Fairfax County Court in libcr +, No ),
folio 80. and being thereto required by the party
secured thereby, the undersigned. trustee in said
deed, will offer for sale at public auction, hn
promises. at three o'clock y. m, on MONDAY,
the 10Th day OF August 1856, tho TRACT OF
LAND conveyed 10 him by said deed and de-
scribcd follows "A tract of land situate, lying
and being in tho county Of Fairfax, and State
aforesaid. Falls Church, and containing about
twenty three acres. more or less, bounded on the
north by Henry Turner's land, OIL the west by the
land of Truman Brush, on the east by the land Of
Martha A. Donaldson, and on the sou;h by tho
ond of the Misses Ball. and being the same land
assigned to the said J. r. Shrcvc in tho PARTITION
of the real estate Of his father, the late Benjamin
+. Shrcvc.'
Terms of Sale: Cash rs to a sufficient su,n TO
defray the expense Of executing this tr.ist and 10
pay tho sum Of 81 $3.50, with interest thereon
from March 31st. 1886, until paid; and if there
be any residue Of said purchase money the same
to bc made payable at such time and secured in
such manner the said j. +. Shrcve his exocn-
tors administrators assigns shall prescribe and
direct or in case of his or their failure to give
such direction. at such time and in such manner
as the undersigned shall think fit.
jy12 BOT R.A. TEiTCf. Trustee.
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WASHINGTON and Lee University,

LEXINGTON, VA.
Instruction in tho usual academic studies, and
in the professional schools of LAW and EN-
GINEER!NG. Session opens Sept. IT.. Cata-
l0gnc free Address q. w. c. LEE, Prest.
iy1Itauol
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HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS.

rTNHE TONTINE
Tho subscriber having taken charge OF this well
known hotel and restaurant informs his friends
and the public generally that nothing will be
left undone TO maintain the high reputation
of the house. The larder will he supplied with
every delicacy, and the bar stocked with the best
Of Liquors Meals served nj all hours in the best
style and at reasonable rates. Arrangements can
be made for Receptions or Dinner Parties.
apo SAMUEL ORRISON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-10-28
A'irgjaia rec gress,
TERMS:

rS-Tus FREE Press is published weekly al
Tsa DlUt-s 1nd FJ1g Cents Per AHup.
ES~Olc Dollar Gti TrrHtg-tire Cents FOR 80
Months
r0- The terms OF advertising are, torasluare
Ione-inchl OF less. one Doidr and FVy Cent,
for three inserti0ns-larger ones I'm the same
proportion Each continuance tutg Cents
fC-NO advertisement Oh oc considered oy
the month or wear unless specified ON the man-
uscript. OF previously agreed between the par
ties.
fE-An advertisement not marked on lnee
cony for a specifed number of insertions VIII
be- continued until ordered out and payment
will be exacted accordingly.
-REGULAR ApvEErlsENENrs-- 10 avon"
anv MISUNDERSTANDING ou the part of the an
nual advertisers &c is proper to state d'sloic,.y
that their privilege only extends 90 their nm
mediate business Real Estate, Legal OF other
advertisements sent by them Co be am addition
AL charge and mo- variation.
ES-ObitHary notices of more than nye lines
will be charged for.
JOB WORK Posters. sale Bills Circulars,
Cards etc, executed promptly. neatly and at
fair prices.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-10-28
TIE Jefferson Co. Mutual
Fire Insurance Company.
ESTABLISHED 1873.

OFFERS to the people Of Jefferson County,
~ Insurance in a safe Company at the actual
cost of insurance which is much cheaper than
the rates usually charged, and keeps the money
az home Good risks from responsible parties
are invited.
Executive Committee meets every Friday.
DrREcroRs-N. S White, Henry b. Dayen-
port. J. Garland Hurst, John w. Rider, W. II.
L. Lewis. r. Preston Chew, VIM. l.. Wilson,
Eugene Baker, 5. w. Washington, James Logic,
Charles p. Wilson, John H. little, Jacob ).
Melvin. T.. G.. W. Herr isaac IL. Strider.
II. b. DANENPORT,..... Treasurer.
EXECUTIVE CoMNIrTEE-N 5. White VIM.
II. r. Lewis. Eugene Baker, Isaac IL. Strider,
Il. Z. Chew, ). W. Washington.
Local AGENTS Ts.-Middleway-J. G. Shirley
Kearneysville-J. c. Bitner; Harper'S Ferry
Chas. f. Trail; Shepherdstown-J. ). Fleming;
Duhieds-C. L. Barnnart CharleStown-
Washington Il Alexander.
.ES-The Secretary will be found at the Com
panys Office, Gibson Building, Court House
yard, in Charlestown.
Il. A. ALEXANDER,
Feb. u. 1SS Secretary.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-10-28

TUST received, a full line of Toilet Articles
81 including fine Hair Brushes, Nail Brushes
Shaving Brushes Baby Brushes and Baby Rat
tles-all of which we are selling low.
We have now a finestock of Round Bar Bar
Der Soap, at &c per cake.
Soaps. We have now fine lot of Soaps
Glycerine Cuticura, Oriental, Sweet Briar,
Glenns sulpher Carbolic Disinfectant and Toi-
let Bee, Bath and Tar-which we are selling at
the very lowest prices.
We have on hand full line of Patent Med
icines-Phenol Sodique, Seth Arnolds Cough
Cure, Larabee's Ointment, Cannon's Bitters,
Bromo. Chloro- Alum, Pisos Catarrh Cure Cam
phor lee Glycerine, Ammonia, Chlorate Pot
ash Tablets, Swift's Specific, Sl.OO per bottle.
Speer's Wine-Port, Unfermented Grape Juice
and Claret
In order to compete with our competitors we
are now selling Camphor at % cts. per pound.
Medicines Glasses and Tubes.
Fine lot of Florida Water at 25 cts. per bottle.
DR.. CHAS. Z. PRATTS DRUG STORE.
April % 1885.
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- JC MOORE.
dTTORNEI IT LAIl


CLEON MOORE
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-10-28
JAS. III. BUTT,
ChaYIeStoWn, w. Va,
DEALER IL
Cooking and Heating Stoves
AND MANUFACTURER OF
ALL KINDS OF TIN IND SHEET
IRON WARE.

TTNHE undersigned has recently enlarged and
L very much improved his salesroom, and
added largely to his stock, both in variety and
quantity of goods in his line. His supply of
COOK STOVES AND RANGES will compete
with any, embraces the celebrated Excelsior
and Farmer Girl, which never fail to give
entire satisfaction, besides a large number of
others. With each Stove there are gwen Fifty
Pieces, exclusive of plates, all of them very
useful o housekeepers. Important additions
TO many of these Stoves, as furnished by me,
are Side, Automatic-Oven and Pipe Shelves,
Water Backs and Warming Closets. Coal Oil
Stoves always in stock, and the best Wood and
Coal Heaters on hand in season. Every Stove
guaranteed My supply Of Fine Goods in my
line is one Of the best ever offered in Charles
town. and includes handsomely ornamented
Water Coolers and Chamber Sets, Beautiful
Drip Coffee Pots Soup, Ice and Cream Ladies,
&C. with all the usual variety ofTia and Sheet
Iron Wares OF all kinds. Prices always mod
crate rrice of Stoves FROM So up.
Roofing and Spouting and other Tin Work,
promptlV pXpCuted
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POETR y.
ABOUTOyNIERE.

A dewy fragrance drifts at times
Across my willing senses.
And leads the rillet of my rhymes
From city cutters. gusts and grimes
To lowland fields and fences.
| seem to see, as inhale
This perfume faint and feeting,
Green hillsides sloping to a vale,
Whose leGfy shadows screen the pale
Wood flowers from mondays greeting.
hear the sonr-the sweet heartache-
OF just a pair of thrushes;
And hear half dreaming hale awake,
The ripple of a streamlet break
Their momentary bushes.
And who dear heart. dc I to-day,
Hemmed in by court and alley.
Seem lost ia haunts of faun and fay?
Lock .-on my coat I've pinned your spray
Of lillies-Of-the- GALLEY.
C H. Inflery
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-10-28

The VIRGISIA FREE Press slipped into
another year like girl Of sixteen putting
on long dresses, and did it 50 slyly that I'VE
passed her by unknown to u.s." The old
maids in her 77th year. We don't know
what cosmetic it uses, but its just as pretty
and fresh a. early peas and May butter"
-South Brunch LateHigeacer.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-10-28

INDIAN Glue mends everything. Only5 cts.
/ bottle. For sale by c. ID. EBI.
(. .TONEBRAKER'S Extracts, for sale by
- G. ID. EBY.
CUCUMBERS in brine ready for pickles, for
~ sale by c. d. EBY.
DURE Cider Vinegar and a Full Line of
i Spices for sale by c. ID. EBY.
TUST think of it, one yard Good Tobacco for
J twenty-five cents at c. d. EBY'S.
~ RAVELY, Lucy Hinton, Hold Fast, Cher
" ry and other grades of Tobacco. Full
line for sale by @. ID. EBN,
ERESH lot of Imported Olive Oil, just re-
i ceiyed at {. d. EBN >.
MASON'S Backing and Frank Miller's Shoe
VI Dressing at c. ID. EBH ;.
EINEST Line and cheapest Toilet Soaps in
Il Town at c. ID. EBN >.
EEATHER Renovater, nearly new, will be
l. sold cheap by addressing c. d. EBH,
October 7, 1886 Charlestown, W. Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-10-28

Col. Robert G.. Ingersoll has had much
trouble with his throat during the lat six
months Il has been found, after careful
examination. that hi- trouble il occa.ioned
bv the formation OF tiny hard tumOr
about the -ize Of pea on one Of the cords
Of his throat. lie visited Philadelphia last
Sunday for the purpose OF having this
twisted OIL. An attempt TO remove II was
not successful, because 10 was 80 far down
that il could not be fairly reached by the
instruments that the Philadelphia surgeon
had. He got hold oi il once or twice, but
each time the instrument slipped of. He
j. having a special act Of instruments made
tor the conducting Of the operation and
will repeat the experiment within few
days Cocaine WAS used during the opera
tiOn-NetC York World.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-10-28
Ri

MOODY & sANKY Hymns, , g. and 4.
SCHOOL LSUPPLIES.-I have just recei 81
= a stock of School Supplies-Lead Pencils.
Slate Pencils, Pens and Pen Holders, Compo-
siton Books
DICTURE Frames-perfectly lovely; Cores
i pOndence Cards" Daisies Playing CaIds
from 20 cts TO 75cts.; Mourning Paper ana En-
veopes. -.
VACUUM Oil. for Harness; CaTbOlic Acid,
' % cts. per bottle; Insect Powders. 80 cts.
fb.-the very best Hog Powders, 81 cts. ID -
Sold bv GEO. T. LIGHT
oct -16 1884 Druggist.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-10-28

The Rev. Dr. Leonard W. Bacon has ta-
ken decided stand against Prohibition,
and has prepared for the November num-
Der Of The Forum a very lively article in
opposition TO the movement.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-10-28

The Clarksburg grand jury indicted JON
athan NJ. Bennett, Jr., for defrauding Ag-
nes Riddle out Of 500 pension money.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-10-28

Mr. Tanner, L. 5 Consul at Chemnitz,
Germany, says Germany brewed last year
100, 600, ,OCO gallons Of beer" and it is sta
ted by the same authority that "all drinks
are taken sip by sip, half or three quar-
tiers Of an hou. being consumed FOR glass
Of beer" 1t looks as if they b. d very little
time for anything but slaking thirst in the
Faderlaud Wonder where they get the
time for blowing off the foam?
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-10-28

The charms Of country highways are
beautifully described and illustrated by
William Hamilton Gibson in the Noyem-
Der Harper'L His title is "a Plea for the
Grassy Road, and he argues with the en-
thusiasm Of an earnest lover Of nature
against the prevailing tendency for "im-
proving" the rural lanes and old roads by
obliterating their beauty.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-10-28
When YOU visit Washington stop al the
AMERICAN HOUSE.
Peu'G. Arenae, Cor. Seratb Street,
ARLINGTON, d. c.
TERMS $2 PER DAY.

THE proprietors of this House, the oldest
Il established Hotel i'm Washington, desire 10
call the attention of their patrons and the pub
he % the fact that the Hotel is and has been
the headquarters for West Nirsnians for over
balfa century. The American is centrally
located I'm the business portion of the city, and
WITHIN a short distance of all Public Buildings,
Churches. and places of Amusement.
DUFFY x LEANNARDA
November % lSS3-Iy. PrOprietOrS.
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XXTM. II. TRAVERS
ATTORNET 1T Law,

Clu'e,qra. Egu1n Cau.ty, Fe, Irg'P'1,
VIII uractice I'm the Courts of thisCounty and
che adjoining Counties.
Office next door -1the residence 0f Mrs Max
weu and nearly opposite the Carter House.
November 23 l,o5.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-10-28
Farmers
To the Public.
For Sale.

OBILLIARD Tables and one Pool Table-all
> Collins make-for sale low. One of them
nearly new. Apply to -
F.B. SOUDERS,
July 3, 1854. Jefferson Building.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-10-28
INSURE YOUR STOCK
IN THE
peoples MUTUAL LIVE STOCK IISUR-
ABGI ASSN. 0I baltimore. ND.
The Oldest and Most Reliable Live Stock Insur-
ance Co., in the United States.
Has issued in its different departments
$1,000 Policies.
Paid losses to policy-holdcrs amounting to
OVER 100000
NOT A SINGLE HONEST LOSS UNPAID.

This department pays its own losses and is not
liable for those occurring elsewhere.
For further information and policies apply
to II. y. OGDEN & CO., Gen'l Agents,
Fairmont, w. Va,
Or b. f. LEISENRING, Agent at
Nav g. 1856 Charlestown, W. Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-10-28
Barber Wanted.

/ WILL give steady employment and good
Il pay TO a tirst-claSs Barber.
SAMUEL BROWN.
Charlestown April g 1886
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V'OOE U:9NTED.

HIGHEST PRICE PAID N CASH.
THE undersigned will pay top market price
/ in Cash for Wool delivered at the Jefferson
Woolen Mill old Porter Factory orin Charles
JNO. J. JOBE.
May 6, 1856.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-10-28

INSECTS AND VERMIN.-Persian Insect
i Powder. Whale Oil and Carbolic Soap, ok.
Silver, Mercurial Ointment. and Bed Bug Poi
son. AISQUITH & co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-10-28
For Sale.

4 SECON HAND Grover & Baker Sewing
n Machine for sale ForinfOrmation apply at
Feb IL. 'S6. FREE PRESS OFFICE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-10-28
Nk0niDin2.

MISS MARY COCKRILL is prepared to do
VI STAMPING; also Dress making and fam
lily Sewing. At residence OF her father, Capt
d. II. Cockrill
January :, SO
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-10-28

ELAINE. The best and safest oil For sale
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Judge Jno. J. Key of Washington !
dead aged 90. He was Of Kentucky brit
and belonged to the Kew and Marshall fam
lilies of Maryland and Virginia.