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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-05-13

n lis Grafton upon tleoccasiou of laying
the corner ~.o1e0f 81 monument at Mont
gomery. Alabama. 'as, week. To- honor of the
Confdeat. Dead. Ex-Pre>ideut Jefferson
Davis paid ,be following tribute 20 the
women of tac Sou,h-of the Shenandoah
Valley especially,
Citizens of Alabama and ladies facing
the ladie, on the standI-for to whatever
side you may belong, it is your sex that has
been true always in war and desolatiou-we
hear of the va'or and virtues and enduring
names of the Spartan mothers. 5ut tell me
where, in al the history of nations, was
ever such q spectacle seen as wa, witnessed
ia the Valley OF Che Shenandoah. How the
tide of war e6bcd and flowed. Sometime,
the Coufederates re,rea,cd and sometimes
they pursued Those people who claimed
% De our brethren bad burned everything
except the fences And why DO you sup
pose they did not burn the teuces2 because
they were stone, and yet there never was
time when a Confederate body of troops
marched down that valley that the ladies
did not hang out little Confederate flags
from their windows and give bread % the
hungry soldiers
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-05-13

HET - for working people. Send 10
1lLLI cents postage, and we will mail
you free a royal, valuable sample box ofgoods
that will put you in the way of making more
money in a few days than you ever thought
possible at any business. Capital not required.
You can live at home and work in spare time
only, or all the time. All of both sexes, of all
ages, grandly successful. 90 cents to 50 easily
earned every evening. That all who want work
NAV test the business, we make this unpareled
offer: To all who are not well satisfied we will
send 81 to pay for the trouble of writing us.
Full particulars, directions, etc, sent free. In
mense pay absolutely sure for all who start at
once Don't delay. Address STINsoN IL Co.,
Portland. Maine.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-05-13

DAINTS, Oils, Varnishes, Window Glass.
i Putty, Paint Brushes, &c. We have large
stock of these goods on hand to which we call
the attention Of the people. Lewis pure Lead,
pure Linseed Oil and Lucas celebrated Pre-
pared Paints ready to apply, in all colors in
cans from one pound to one gallon. We have
all coors, either dry or in oil. Examine our
stock before purchasing elsewhere.
apr Is, 'S5. AiSQUITH * co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-05-13
Diamond Dyes.

4 the Spring advances we call attention 10
~ full stock Of Diamond Dyes, and guar
antee them to color Ribbons, Dresses, Hats,
Feathers aud Cotton Goods
GEO. I. LIGHT,
Druggist. Next Door 10 Post Office.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-05-13
TRAINS GOING SOUTH

No. 3 has Pullman Sleeper New York to Al.
lanta. Ga. without change. via Harrisburg and
Roanoke. and a Sleeping Car Baltimore TO Lu.
raw, via W. NJ. K. r.. No. has Pullman
Sleeper Washington TO New Orleans with
out change via b. & .. railroad and Shenandoah
Tunctinn
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-05-13

Two wears ago contracted blood poison.
After taking Prescriptions from the best phySl-
clans here and at Dallas. l concluded 10 visit
Hot SPRINGS and ou reaching Texarkana q
doctor recommended me 90 Try Swiit's Specific
assuring me chat 10 would benefit me more
than Hot SPRINGS Although the
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-05-13
POISON

had produced great holes I'M my back and chest
and had removed all the hair OF of my head,
vet / began 90 improve I'm weeks time, and
the sores began 10 heal, and were entirely gone
inside of eisht weeks WILL JONES,
Porter Union Pass. Depot.
Cisco Texas. July ID, lSS5.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-05-13
d" Rough on Rats

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Heart Pains.
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Bed-BugS, Files.
Flies, reaches. ants. bed-bugs rats, mice, GO
pliers chipmunks, cleared out by Rough on
Rats 15c.
Thin People.
Wells Health Remover restores health and
vigor, cures Dyspepsia, Impotence Sexual De
Rough on Pain.
Cures cholera. collie, diarrhGa, aches, pains,
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Mothers.
Ifyou are failing, broken, worn out and ner-
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Cures Piles or HemorrhoidS, Itching, Pro
truding. Bleeding, Internal or other Internal
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Ladies who would retain freshness and vivac-
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cure of worst chronic cases also unequalled as
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Children,slow in devciopment,puny, scrawny
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Water Bugs, Reaches.
Rough ON I,ats' clears them out, also Beetles,
Ants
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-05-13
A PRIZE s. 3

PRIZE Send SIX cents for postage tag "a and ad re
which will help you to more money right a.
way than anything else in this world All, of
either sex, succeed from first hour The broad
road TO fortune opens before the workers, alb
solutely sure At once address, TRUE Co.,
Augusta Maine
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-05-13
Farmers.

LIVERY farmer should have can Of our
~ Brown OF Red Paint. 1t is put up in and
one gallon cans, already TO put on. The very
thing Tor painting gates, pumps, roofs, and all
sorts 0i agricultural implements.
AISQUlTH Il co.
Abr. l6. 50
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-05-13
MISS .E.FgEEHE HICKS

has taken the room ON Charles street, in
1 rear of residence of y. s. White, Esq
where sine win DO DRESS MAKING and FAM
lily SEWING in good style and 40 reasonable
charges. She win bc pleased To- have the pat
r0uage of the ladies of the town and vicinity
and will strive to render satisfaction.
April % 1~~t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-05-13
atirginia fire. gres5.

The Richmond STATE says Dr. Hunter
Mcclure has just been elected president of
the American Surgical Association, during
the session which has just closed at Wash
ingtOn, ID. e.
This is the most exalted honor this dis
tinguished gentleman has ever received.
He was Medical Director Of Jackson's
Corps. and since the war he has been vice
president of the International Medical
Congress. president of the Virginia Medi-
cal Society. president of the Association OF
Medical Officers of the Confederate States
Army and Navy. and vice president Of the
American Medical Association.
State superintendent Morgan has fixed
Friday, June f,h, as the da,eof Commence
ment this year. The exercises viii begin
on "Wednesday. June ID. On that evening.
Rev. George Norcross, d. d., of Carlisle,
Pa. will deliver the address before the liz
erary societies. On Thursday evening,
June 3d. Hon Henry = Walker, of Charles
ton. w. Va. viii deliver an address before
the Alumni. Mr.. Walker. West Virginia
present Secretary of State, needs mo- words
from us. To say chat he 8, gifted orator.
the equal. if not the superior, of any other
in the State. would be to say but little o.
what has already been truly said OF him
.SieDher9.foun Reqiaer.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-05-13
Chair Seats Gained.

MRs.J.N. WELLINGTON is prepared to
vi Repair Cane Seat Chairs at short notice
and upon easy terms, at her home in the
Southern suburbs of Charlestown, on Bloom
cry turnpike.
September %, 1882.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-05-13
Carpenter and Builder,
]. w. BLESSING

WILL hereafter continue the vigorous pros
W ecution ofhis ayocation as Carpenter and
Builder, and will take orders and execute the
same promptly and satisfactorily. His ex-
perience is such that he can guarantee perfect
workmanship, and his prices will compare
favorably with the most reasonable. Those
desiring to build or improve should give him q
call.
November 80. 1SS3-y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-05-13

Head and Foot Stones, Nantes, Statues and
Carving in all its various branches and all
work in their business. All orders promptly
filled at the lowest rate and shortest notice
and all work delivered and put up, and guar
anteed to suit purchasers. If not, no sale
Please call and see and judge for yourselves be-
fore purchasing elsewhere, and patronize Home
Manufacturers.
The subscribers have also in operation their
shop in Martinsburg, where they will give
propmt attention 70 all work entrusted 10 them
DIEHL & BRO.
Charlestown, July Is, lS67-y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-05-13
BIBLE DEPOSITORY.

Through the kindness of Mr.. Geo. II. Hagley.
the Bible Depository of the Charlestown and
Vicinity branch of the American Bible So
ciety" has been established in the store of Mr..
Haeley. on the n. w. corner of Washington
and Charles streets, Charestown.
A large and varied assortment of Bibles 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.
n S. WHITE
Hon. WIN. L. WILSON, President.
Secretary.
Oct . 1SS4-tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-05-13

JEFFERSON WOOLEN MILL,
FORMERLY Porter's Factory.

Under the above mentioned name the old
"Porters Factory which in days gone by en-
loved almost national reputation for excel
lent manufactures, will be operated by the I'M
designed Necessary repairs have been made
and improved machinery introduced, and 1t IS
our expectation to maintain the reputation OF
the mill and to meet the demand of the public
for first-class goods.
The Highest Market Price will be paid for
Wool delivered at the Mill or at such points as
may be designated.
Orders for Cloths, Yarns, &c, will receive
prompt attention.
Respectfully,
J.J. JOBE & CO.
Post OAice-Ripon, Jefferson County, w. Va
J. ]. lobe & Bro. will continue to operate the
Mill at Brucetown, Frederick County, Virginia,
and will pay the top market price for WOOL de-
livered there.
April, 10, 1888.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-05-13
The Mirror

is no fiatterer. Would you
make it tell q sweeter tale?
Magnolia Balmis the charm
or that almost cheats the
looking-glass.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-05-13
LANDRETH's SEEDS

WE have just opened fresh stock Of Lam
w dreth's Seeds Now and during the en-
tire season We will be prepared to furnish our
customers and the public everything they may
want in this line at the most reasonable prices
Feb s. So. AISQUITH & CO.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-05-13

No. makes close connection with c. 80. Z.
Il. East and West bound trains. No. makes
close connection West bound.
Pullman Buffet Car, daily, on No. from At
lanta to New York without changc) via Har.
risburg. and also Pullman Sleeper New Or.
leans TO Washington via Calera, Roanoke and
Shenandoah junction ard b. & o. X. X.
Also Sleeping Car on No. between Luray
and Baltimore VIA Hagerstown and W. NJ. X. X.
$50 pounds of baggage checkc, free to each
whole ticket. 1000 mile ticket $500; 800
mile tickets $500.
). f. TYLER. O. HOWARD RoYEP
Receirer. Gen. Pas. 4R.
DAVID w. FLrcKwIR, Roanok,, Va,
C. NJ. FUTTERER, Superintendent
PISS Aged, Roanoke
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-05-13
BLESSINGS PULMO CURAANDGEN-
ERAL NITALIZEB.

CURES Coughs, Colds, Debility and all ner-
y vous diseases.
P0SITITELT CURES CONSTNPTION
An invaluable remedy forweak and debiIitated
persons. especially infants and children.
natural restorative of the vital energies. For
sale in this section by Geo. T. Light and Chas
T. Pratt
July 23 lSSj-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-05-13
Fish

CLJT Branch and All Roe Potomac Her
II ring and B0ned Shad for sale by the Bar
REL Half Barred or Dozen
June g. 50. O.. W. T. EEARSLEY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-05-13

WE will have by September lst 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 a few days
AISQUITH & co.
A,1c,,1ei OR 1881
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-05-13
CGFpetlRg.

4 LAEGE lot of our own manufacture for
L -lle JNO. J. JOBE
Nnr.4 f~>t Jefferson Woolpn Mills
SUPEROB PAVING BRICK. Just received
- car load.
Apr -5 So. B. G.. WASHINGTON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-05-13
GEO. T LIGHT

HASA full line of Blair's Handy Paper Tab
IL lets for sale, both for Pen IL Pencil.
French Paper in tablets Scots.
Linen Paper 80.
Bill Heads 30.
Statements q" 80.
Blanks receipts Bonds &cl0.
Call and examine them.
Owing To the reduction of tax on Quinine,
and for the benefit of the inflicted, We offer the
same at $500 per o.
Have on hand all the popular patent medi-
cines Also keep all School Books II supplies.
GEO. T. LIGHT.
Feb 10, 1883.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-05-13
.darper's Ferry& Valley Branch
IL. ~ O. X. IL.

Time Table in Effect December -, 1855.
SOUTH BOUND TRAINS.
CT. 400 469 443 AS AZ
o'a'ioiiS' P. II. Pm. A. N. A. NJ p y
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-05-13
Horse Rakes ReIOw Cost.

HAVING a few good Horse Rakes on hand
IL left over from the stock of the late firm
of Lippitt & Co, and not being in the imple-
ment business, will sell them for less than
cost B. G. WASHINGTON.
Inne II 1891
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-05-13
. Rough on COrnS.'

Palpitation, Dropsical Swelhngs, Dizziness
Indigestion. Headache, SleeplessneSs cured by
"Wells' Health Remover
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-05-13

WIN more money than at anything
w IN else bytaking an agency for the best
selling book out. Beginners succeed grandly.
None fail. Terms free. HALLETT Book Co.,
Portland, Maine.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-05-13
SOOO OOi IN presents given away:

eDZUUsUUf Send us scents postage, and
by mail you will get free a package of goods of
large value, that will start you in work that
will at once bring you in money faster than
anything else il America. All about the $500,
coo in presents with each box Agents wanted
everywhere, of either sex, of all ages. for al!
the time, or spare time only, to work for US at
their own homes. Fortunes for all workers alb
solutely assured. Don't delay. II. HALLETr
Co., Portland, Maine
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-05-13
TRAINS Going NORTH.

Arrive Washington PHO 3O'P.M.l so
b. Il o. X. X.
" Baltimore IL 70 P.M.3 W
B.& o. X. X.
a" Baltimore
w. NJ. X. K. AMI 40 PIMA 90
Leave Hagerstown, PMS 40 pm II 90
Arrive Harrisburg, AMI % P.M.3 80
c. V. X. X.
" Philadelphia. PING 90
Z. r. K. ANA %
4" New York AN Z O0'P.M.9 30
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-05-13
NO RTH BOUND TRAINS.

Nos 443 and 4l4 daily. All othertrains oAi'
except Sunday.
Jan. II, 1886.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-05-13
PrepGred Coke.

7 HAVE a stock Of Prepared Coke for Sum
/ mer fuel. 1t is popular fuel for Summer
use, free from dust, and free burning. Try It.
June l.. 1884. b. c. WASHINGTON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-05-13
Red-BuqS. Flies.

Ask for Wells Rough on Corns l5c. Quick,
complete cure. Hard or soft corns, warts, bun
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-05-13
Thin People.

Flies. reaches. ants. bed-bugs, rats, mice, g
pliers. chipmunks, cleared out by Rough @
Rats" 15c.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-05-13

i i. NOOhLs
Clerk County Court.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-05-13
w DOL w anted!
Enc. y. .Eobe S Bro.

Will purchase all the Woo, delivered 10 them
at their Brucetown Wooden Mil, Frederick
County, Virginia.
April 80. 1855.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-05-13
ARELIABLE MEDICINE!

Marches 1Ss3
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-05-13
NOTICE.
BABY CARRIAGES.

4 LARGE stock and all styles of Baby Car
n riages, just received and for sale at Balti-
more prices by SADLER& BRO.
March q, 1884.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-01-30
s.sN AND HOUSEHOLD.

s,r,,c >aspsudS will, II
- m an old lsmp.burner
: mi As new"
,,sS,sr in the fowl
S.sh'fS II is An eN.
ana ab>orhs gases
~. ~,,>ww /. : very cheap and
r,. u>s3 100 freely Toronto
D.- =, ,s,ys> is successfully
H., -,;,r The whites Of eggs
a'y" . ! ysr,r into an emulsion,
&S,," s,ry used 10 a pint Of
- hslt : teaspoonfui being
% A,,| and repeated every TIVE
WV, isI
~, animals auiet pro
,sr Of fat. but health
,,s,,N N IN, meat is best Oh
,hsy sr, allowed 10 take
f.,,y Ii they can not have
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p,..u ,,,.t3,rs One pound Of
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,,,S ;,snn3 II minced >uet freed
.,-, ,ns rannd Of sugar, half a
- ~ sr,s5 crumbs. a Scant half
l.-i - a,,r two ounces candied
nj SgJ hall s nutmeg grated, Mix
MI ,a-e;hsr with seven well-beaten
ana bot. for eight ourS.-BoS-
sv,,r,n i usually Springy.
.ho-'i ba deeper than upon
-..soiiyt soil which holds only
The water enters drains
,~,~, r..',w in nearly every ease, and it
Il \ I'm excellent thing in draining
rsrsvs ~ <5vE small wells to reach
- winch may be in the line Of
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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-01-30
KING LUDWIG.


How the bankrupt Dayariap Monarch In
duiges Hist Costly Musical Tastes.
King Ludwig of Bavaria is a c%onnoi,.
seur in all things musical. He has
been identified with Wagnerian music,
and nobody ever dreamed thathe would
take stock in any other. When, there
fore, a special royal performance Of
The Trumpeter OF ~Sackingen' was
announced, the friends of Richard
Wagner felt sure that the opera could
not be a success. The special per-
formauces Of his royal Majesty Of Ba-
ysria are famou, the world over. No
body but the King himself attends
them. not even a valet. The Bavarian>
are q loyal nation. They love their
eccentric King, and there is no need
for the special attendance of soldiers
when be goes to a place Of amusement.
On tbe evening Of the special royal
performance Of The Trumpeter, Herr
/ won Peria.l, the director, could not be-
/ l.eye bis eyes, Ludwig seemed 10 en-
jos the overture immensely. He nod.
dsd L., ygyal head just as be used
~ Do when there was 3 premiere
4 Bis friend. Richard Wagner The
report TIA, BIZ. Maies'7 was pleased
viii the music spread behind the
SCENES and down TO the dressing.
rooms and everybody was delighted
The King kept mp the expression Of
1.-zs4r.. and wlen Werner sang his
l:si ms.93ious song be gave the slg'
~. iqr The engore. This new and rare
"a u royal approval made the artist
exc. more AMBITIOUS than before.
Xver rpdy did bis best. and the
p.gne41 ypsrs 1s5 most perfect rem
--tta H~a'Garettg . pretty song called
III ; grgYg' from the King. The
Barn ,te bgrgemaster and Werner
especially received tte compliments 0
sac ..g tN tsef sgort. After tn
gsl.l..g agyn.i sglg behind the scene
&. ~ 5sog1d AT 81. Majesty ordere,
Dirsei0r yOp Pe.fsl 20 the box and eN
p,ssssd h4. delight Werner splendi
AID touching sVng-ths finale Of tn
ssoond zct-aCo0 BE Via Thee" ha
~ - rebea'ee twice a. the special RI
ese.' q his Majesty, and when the pei
~fgru2Des closed the artists had tn
rsrs pleasure Il seeing the King lea
iqrasr3 IN bis oo1 aud applaud the.
Efforts vigorously. On the same ey,
ning Lgdmig ordered q second specii
= fy}sl performance. Of the opera al
= pfe-eated the composer and the arts
with generous present. TO express al
. prevail # their united efforts. h-N !
. HoTd.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-01-30
IN PORTED SEED.
Why 1t Does Not Compare Fsvorably with
the American Product.

the American Product,
Are imported seeds desirable or notp
asks n of our subscribers. AS a rule
they are not desirable. One of very
large experience in horticultural mat.
tiers in this country says; What seeds.
man a say he knows the age or quail
ity Of a consignment Of the imported
seedP Stocks received from abroad
n year may be good, the next bad;
one year they may be from crops Just
harvested, the next entirely from sup
plies held on hand three or four years.
1t is the system of many prominent
seedsmen in Europe to contract for
their seeds in divisions of three, having
one division grown every year. 1t is
easy to see how some of their stocks
sent to American importers may be
several years old before received on
this side. Alas, for the coniiding gar.
dener in cheap seeds! Under the most
favorable circumstances European seed
is not as vital as American, which,
pound for pound, is worth fifty per
cent. more by reason of being ripened
thoroughly in a dry climate" And
that is very correctly stated WSter,
Rural.