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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-01
Fourth Of July on the B. 6 o.

In order to allow its patrons to visit rela-
tives aud friends along the line Of its rail
road the B. & O. will sell excursion tickets
between all principal stations along Its main
line and branches east of the Ohio River
including Baltimore and Washington, good
going July %, Sd, 18th and 9TH and to return
until the 9TH inclusive at greatly reduced
rates. BY this arrangement the National
Holiday may be spent in visiting friends or
in making up pleasant excursions to the va
rious points of interest located on this Com
pany's lines.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-01

W. G.. T. L. Conference at Mountain
Lake Park-uear Deer Park-July 2S-Sl.
The b. x o. on any day from July 26th to
80th. will issue tickets to Mountain Lake
Park good to return up to and including
August 9th, at the rate Of one fare for the
round trip. 1t is an opportunity in addi-
ton TO the pleasures attending the confer
ence. for persons at a moderate car fare to
see the beautiful spot where the President
and bride spent their honeymoon.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-01

Senator Kenna, of West Virginia, left
Washington Friday evening for the Great
Kanawha, in company with the Secretary
of War, General Newton, Chief of Engin-
GERS, and General Parkes. The object of the
visit on the part of the officials named, in
response to the invitation of Senator Ken
na, is to examine the work Of improvement
of the Great Kanawha river. If not neces-
sarily detained at Parkersburg, Senator
Camden will Join the party at Charleston.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-01

The Wheeling Register is as bright-look-
ING in its new dress a. q sweet girl graduate.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-01

The ladies of the w. f. Church, south
I'm Shepherdstown on Friday and saturday
evenings are to have what they call Rain
iav Tea. The name gives color TO the
slough. ,ha, 10 VII be 81 seven to one I'M
ur,yemen, ou the once popular Pink Tea
There's sort Of promise that, though there
sin De oceans of pleasure. therell be no
food. and fellows that can't swim will be
comparatively safe and may float IN an at
mo-phere of felicity.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-01

Monday and Tuesday made up for any
unlayorable harvesting DAYS Of last week.
From appearances the crop will be bounti-
iul, and nothing is left for the farmer to de-
sire bu; a good price for the wheat. Even
in some cases where the grain was supposed
TO have been utterly destroyed by the hail
the crops have revived and gives promise Of
a yield-though maturing a little later.
In Berkeley county we heard of one farmer
who had forty or fifty acres Of volunteer
wheat which is estimated to yield twelve
bushels 70 the acre
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-01
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CARPENTERS AID house BUILDER!
Charlestown, Jefferson County, ". Va.

THE undersigned have entered into a Co
i Partnership for the purpose of executing
all work in their line. We are not without ex-
perience, and hope to give entire satisfaction
to all who may entrust their work TO Us and
promise prompt execution and reasonable
charges. yNO. y. JOhNoONi
THOS. b. HENSON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-01

Peerless seed potatoes of fine quality at
Walls.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-01

Ruv Roller Flour and be sure OF good
brsa6 SHENANDoAu MILLING Co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-01

Mr. George Gould, the eldest son of Mr..
Jay Gould, has gone to London, it is re-
ported, to wed Miss Edith Kingdom, a
member of Mr.. Augustin Days theatrical
company, now playing a successful engage
ment in that city. Miss Kingdom is Bos-
ton girl, and is said to be beautiful and ac-
complished. SO it seems that whilst Jay
Gould is striving for possession of "the
Earth" his son George steps ahead and
gets one of the Kingdoms
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-01

The papers tell Of hail stones weighing
seven pounds having recently fallen in Tex
as. We would not believe it but for the
fact that the newspapers tell the story.
Only two or three weeks ago our ueighbor OF
the SPIRIT acknowledged the gitt of straw
berry 50 inches in diameter. This Is a
wonderful season.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-01
"SECOND CALI
CALL FOR S25000.OO SIX PER CENT.
JEFFERSON COUNTY BONDS.

CHAELETowY, w VA, June 3. 1886
N0TICE is hereby given that the principal
~ and accrued interest Of the bonds herein
below named will be paid at the Treasures
office, of Jefferson county W. Va, in Charles
town, w. Va,
On he 1Oh dag Of July, 1886,
and that the interest on said bonds will cease
on that day, VIZ Jefferson County Bonds, six
per cent bonds issued 10 the Shenandoah Val
ley Railroad Co., numbered As follows.
81 600 No il3 TO 10 both inclusive
81 600 " III " 12l
81 900 " 126 1872 "
$1,000 " 13i
$1,000 13J
$1,000 4" l37
$1,000 " l3S
$1,000 iH lf3
Total $1,000
Should the holders wish bonds paid in Bal.
timore please address me az Cumberland, Mary
land, as early as possible. ID. AMMAN,
Agent for Jefferson County, W. Va.
June 10, lSs6-td.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-01

To-day Mr. Thos. b. Young Will enter
upon the duties of Town Sergeant posi-
ton occupied by Mr.. Martin L. Avis for
the past eighteen months. If Mr.. Young
make as faithful and serviceable Sergeant
I'm times of peace as he was a soldier Of the
late war in the old "Stonowan Brigade,
ourpeople win not have cause for complaint.
lIr. Avis retires with the good wishes OF
the people for his prosperity in other fields
of duty.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-01
S. d. HIRsCHMAN q Co.

1t will pay you to visit our stores after
harvest providing you are in search of bar
gains, as we have made some immense re-
auctions, being DESTROYS of closing out sew
eral lots in some of our departments.
S. ID. HIRsCHMAN q Co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-01

The New York star says the anonymous
Friend of Ireland" who sent -, 900 through
Mr.. Eugene Kelly to the Parnell parliament
tary fund meeting at the Hoffman House
on Monday evening is understood to be the
millionaire John w. Mackey.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-01

We hope the good people ofthe county as
well as those Of the town will not fail to
lend their help to the most laudable cause in
which the Berryville Amateur Dramatic
Club are engaged and for which they are bill
ed here Friday evening, July 2nd, viz; to
assist in raising money to erect monument
in Berryville to the memory Of the Confed-
crate dead of Clarke. The people Of Charles
town will always cherish with feelings OF
gratitude and pleasure the unfailing allie
glance of the sons of Clarke in the awful
DAYS Of 1S6l-lS6j. We are satisfied from
our acquaintance with some Of the members
of this organization that our citizens will
spend a most enjoyable evening and we be-
speak for them a good attendance.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-01

Mr.. John NJ. Dooley, who has been resi-
ding in Leadyille, Colorado, tor the past
1--WE years. Is on q visit 20 his parents in this
town. He looks we'll The rarided air Of
his home on a peak of the Rockys seems 90
agree with him; but he says it is essential
90 have good bellows there
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-01

Our farmers last week harvested in bro
ken doses. Frequent showers and hard
rains interposed TO prevent a speedy gath
eriug Of the golden grain We hope, how
ever, the crop win be so abundant and of a
quality that viii repay them for their toll
and renumerate them for their anxiety.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-01

Judge David Davis, aged Il, died Sat
urday in Bloomington, H., where he began
law practice in SO. He was Of Cecil cOun-
ty Nd. birth, was an Illinois legislator
in a, circuit Judge 1892 and thereafter
Supreme Court judge and Senator, and
President pro tea of the Senate.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-01

See advertisement Third Call"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-01
Mar. %, 1886.

lie have started out to make July the
millinery month of the seoson, and in order
to do so have made a big reduction on
every hat in the place. We've never
before offered you anything in the way of
hats for the price as at present, and we e
very sure we can please you either in shapes
or styles for any price you may want to
spend on hat or bonnet. The same low
prices apply to all trimmings in millinery
5. ID. HIRsCHMAN ~ Co.
Odd suits and broken lots, where there
are now perhaps one two and three OF a
kind. What shall we do with them? Keep
them? No; make a market at once, make
a price that'll bring a customer. Shut our
ewes TO the loss, no matter how big, knife
them. knife them. knife them, which means
cutting the price in two. Come and see.
s. ID. HIRsCHMAN & Co.
Our advice.-We advise clothing buyers
especially mothers seeking boys and chill
dren's clothing, to visit our stores where
they can see the largest assortment, newest
STYLES and, we are positive, the lowest prices.
A few more of those $l.25 suits left.
S. ID. HIRsCHMAN 4 Co.
Where can | see the largest variety {?
Where can l get the big dollars worth ? is
the question of the day. If you've never
paid the Twin Fronts visit, we say to you,
come. If you have, our advice is unneces-
sary.
s. ID. HIRsCHMAN q Co.
1t will pay you to visit our stores after
harvest providing you are in search of bar
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-01
Look!

DAINT your carriages buggies, &C., with
i Pierce & Cos Quick Drying Coach Black,
ready for use. AISQUITH & co.
April IS. 1885.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-01

saturday night the Pittsburg express col
ided with a freight train on the b. 4 O..
r. r. in the suburbs of Martinsburg. VIM.
II. Bowers, freight conductor, was Instant
" killed, his mead being caught between
the side board of the engine and coal hop
per. The accident was caused by the neg
lect of the freight brakeman to close the
switch. The track was torn up and three
coal hoppers Knocked to pieces. The pas
senger engine had the left side torn Off.
Conductor Bowers was about fifty years of
age. He leaves a wife and five children.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-01

Straw Hats Straw Hats Straw Hats !
The largest stock in this town. at greatly
reduced prices. Come and get bargains.
WIN. KAHN & Co., Sadler Building.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-01

It's Lower Prices. It's Later Styles. Its
Better Goods It's Good News 1t Has Come.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1886-04-21

brrH"II NI,h. Apru ~ The
AFTERNOON new boy to-day -uuuh m
ulc Evening News ul This riN de-.
maudiug two paper. for cent u-
stead oi one. as heretofore. There
are about one hundred buy- in front
OF the NrWs ohirr. They net like
their elders, and when any attempted
4" take ont paper, the boy 50 doing
wa, set upon, beaten, and hi papers
torn 10 pieces, Few papers ARE being
sold except from the Office,
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1886-04-21

requires o good d,a.oiur4ng ro
hold the ultra uud oN,rcmr c.rmcu,-
Iu time knight- OF mbuu roWdcry.
lie j. too conservative aud temperate
for the mu~.c-.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1886-04-21

TIM Lamar county alliance Mt it.,
late meeting passed set Of rcsolu
Intions taking advanced positions on
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1886-04-21

IW News unhealthy influence u
'lcAa. is bcwailcd by mmm -irhn
politician
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1886-04-21

$50 Tine, do -av that the reform
administration -nouId give us street
ro-suI-.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1886-04-21

BAH>N Our~ hp- .muuhNca'
Wlhthr paIm- \rN- oupr too often
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1886-04-21

No communications writer on GOTH siiUs
Of the paper will receive attention s thls
Office
ono, Ht h,s aud tou. Austin street opposite
f,ko q Wuustodts u,W tuiliiuf
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1886-04-21

MI0m funny reading i-n Barney
interview.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1886-04-21

METHODIST lmi- hnpp,.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1886-04-21

TmdorI DoI,,T-N mlIurd Or0U
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1886-04-21


ltl %, have street. crossings.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-15

SMOKE rRIxr croAss.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-15
The Roxt0n visitors.

The Committee OF Veterans on Re-
ception of John A. Andrews Post, OF
Boston, met again Monday night and
appointed subcommittee on finance,
banquet, and concert, with G. W. Burr,
William Snellings, and P. keenan,, as
chairman OF each respectively. The
Finance Committee was authorized to
appeal at oncs to the generosity and
fraternal feeling Of the citizens of Rich
mond for financial aid in the effort to
extend fitting reception. The excur-
sion party will number upwards of 300.
including ladies, and among them will
be the First Massachusetts, Regiment
Fife, Drum,- and Bugle- Corps, which
will give on the evening Of the second
day, October 10Th, vocal and instru-
mental concert for the benefit Of Phil
Kearny Post Memorial Fund and Lee
Camp Soldiers Home. The division OF
the proceeds is at the suggestion and
solicitation of Phil Kearny Post. The
Banquet and Concert Committee will
accomplish all in their power, with the
cooperation of our citizens, to make
the entire affair a complete success.
The Finance Committee starts off with
liberal contribution, up in the hun
dreds, from the joint committee itself.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-15
PersouaI, and Briefs.

Rev. DR.. Cooper returned to the city
yesterday from his summer vacation.
Mr.. Robert L. Adams is confined t
his home, Ninth and Franklin, by Sc
we're indisposition.
Messrs. j. d. Mooney and james
Rourke, Of Dublin, Ireland, are stop
ping at Ford's Hotel.
Mr.. Emmett Dillon, Of Chesterfield
is at the Retreat for the Sick under
going treatment for paralysis.
Major Isaac II. Darlington, who ha
been extremely i'll at his residence, OF
north Eighth street, is improving.
James E. Diefenderfer, manager o
r. G. Dun & Co.'s Office here, has re-
Gently returned from q two.weeks
visit to Baltimore.
A letter was received in this city
yesterday from Mr.. Kelley dated Lon
don the Sd. lie and his family vii
visit Florence, Naples, and Rome e'
route to Cairo.
Charles Maston, the small chits boy
who fell from the Chesapeake and Ohl(
trestle at the lower gas-works Sunday
afternoon and was severely bruised, i
getting along well.
Messrs. Peyton S. Coles aud William
B. Isaacs left last night ria the Chess
peake and Ohio railway for st. Louis
to attend the triennial meeting Of th(
Grand Encampment Of Knights TEN
plsrs Of the United States. They vii
probably be absent two weeks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-15
police Court.

The following cases were disposed Of
yesterday morning-Justice D.. o. Rich
ardSon presiding:
Caroline Lindsey (coloredD, assault
ing and striking Henry Willis on the
street. Discharged.
Jennie Archer (colored), assaulting
and using obscene language to Major
Brooks. Fined s5 and costs.
Samuel Lipscomb (colored), using
obscene language on the street and
creating a disturbance. Fined 81 and
costs.
Nelson Tinsley (colored), improper
conduct on the street. Fined 81 and
costs.
John Gaul, drunk. Fined % aud
costs.
Miles Grinnan (colored), interfering
with the police in the discharge of their
duty. Dismissed.
George Washington tcolOred). cursing,
abusing, and threating to kill Samuel
Lipscomb Dismissed.
John White (colored), assaulting and
beating Tilla Stewart. Ordered to pay
costs.
James Smallwood (colored), sur
rendered by his bondsmen, he being
about to break the peace by being
abusive and insulting to citizens. New
security given.
Joseph White (colored), drunk. Fined
s2 and costs.
Peter Finerop, drunk. Fined $3.50
and costs.
Julia Seden (colorsd), abusing and
threatening to assault Patience Taylor.
Discharged.
John Smith, drunk and using profane
language on the street. Fined s2 and
costs.
Marion New, drunk. Fined $2 and
costs.
Jerry O'Brien, drunk. Fined 81 and
costs.
James P. Anderson (colored), drunk.
Failed to appear. Attachment issued.
Samuel Johnson and William Garter
both colored), trespassing on the prem
ises of j. j. Harvie. Failed to appear.
Attachment issued.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-15
~. Francis IolOred school.

On Monday last the Sisters OF st.
Francis reopened school at their new
building, on Jackson street near First.
They were very much encouraged by
the good attendance, many now chill
dren having presented themselves.
During the vacation the school-yards
were very much improved and put in
seryiceable condition for the winter.
The prospects are very good for large
school. Sister Mary Leonard Is prin.
cipal. Miss Jennie Stafford, Of New
York, entered the order last week as .
postulant. After short stay here she
will 90 to London to make her novitiate,
and will return after two years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-15
THE CHARLESTON CONCERT.
Beisg Made TO Have
Thursday the 23d.

Arrangements Being Made TO Have IL
Thursday the Esd.
In the parlors Of the American Hotel
was held meeting at IL O'Clock M.
yesterday Of those interested 10 getting
up a concert for the benefit Of the
Charleston sufferers. Richard +.
Beirne, ESQ.,, was called to the chair,
and Mr.. Ben. p. Owen, Jr., made Sc
cretary.
After q discussion Of the subject,
the Chair appointed the following CON-
mittees:
On Mansgement-Messrs. O. OBJ.
Cowardin (chairman), Professor Jacob
Reinhardt, and Captain Frank w. Gun
ningham.
On Admission-Messrs. Manly b
Ramos, L. A. Cardozo, and w. Il
Stable.
The concert is to be held Thursdsy
night, September 23d, and the prices
will be General admission, IS cents
reserved seats Is cents extra. Th'
Managing Committee will prepare th'
programme and make all necessary ar
rangements for the concert.
The box-sheet for the sale Of reserved
seats will be opened at the Theatre ant
at Messrs. Manly b. Ramos Il Co.'s
few days before the concert. General
admission tickets will be offered fo'
sale at different places in this city, ant
persons buying these tickets can get re
served seats either at the Theatre or q
Messrs. Manly B. Ramos & Co.'s. MIR
B. NJ. Quaries will sell the boxes a
auction at his place Of business, OF
Main street, next Tuesday at IL O'CLOCK
NJ.
The chairman announced that, in I'D
dition to those who have already Offered
their services in behalf of the cause
the following had promised to lend thei
aid: Miss Berts Harrison Bracewell
of Savannah Mrs. Reinhart, Mrs
John II. Knowles, and Mr.. Moses May
A letter was also read from Messrs
Walter D. Moses & Co. offering the US
of one of their finest pianos, free OF 81
costs, moving, &c., included, and tn
offer was gratefully accepted.
Mr.. ii. A. Catlin has profered Cap
tain Frank Cunningham three basket
of flowers, to be disposed Of in som
way when the entertainment is given
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-15
CONTIGUOUS
DISEASES ARE PREVALENT ALL OVER
THE HORIn

am native Of England, and while was
In that country I contracted q terrible
blood poison, and for two years was under
trea atment as an out door patient at Not
tipgham Hospital, England. but was not
cured. / suffered the most agonlzing pains
in my bones, and was covered with sores all
over my body and limbs. had vertigo and
deafness, with partial loss OF sight, severe
pains I'm my head and eyes etc., which
nearly ran me crazy. lost all hope In that
country and sailed for America, and was
treated at Roosevelt, In this city, as well as
by prominent physician In New YORK
having no connection with the hospitals.
saw the advertisement OF Swifts Spe-
cific, and l determined TO give II trial as
a last resort. / had given up all hope OF
being cured. as / had gone through the
hands OF the best medical men In Noting
ham and New York. took six bottles OF
Is. &. T., and can say, with great JOY, that
they have cured me entirely. / am as
sound and well as ever Was IN my lie.
l.. FRED. HALF0RD.
NEW YORK CITY, June IL, 1888.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-15
xACKsoN.wAnD BOUNDARIES.
Proposed Change I'm the First and
Second Precincts.


If the Common Council at its next
meeting concurs in the action Of the
Board of Aldermen Monday night, the
following will be the new boundary
lines of the First and Second precincts
Of jackson Ward:
First Precinct: Commencing at the
centre of Leigh street at its intersec-
ton with St. Peter street, thence west
wardly along the centre of Leigh street
to the corporation line, thence east
wardly along the corporation line to the
centre Of st. Peter street, thence south
wardly along the centre Of St. Peter
street to the point Of beginning.
Second Precinct: Commencing at the
centre Of jackson street at its intersec-
ton with St. Peter street, thence north
wardly along the centre Of st. Peter
street to the corporation line, thence
eastwardly along the corporation line
to the centre of First street, thence
southwardly along the centre Of First
street to the centre Of Jackson street
thence westwardly along the centre o.
Jackson street to the point Of begin
nirg.
This change, if adopted, will make
the First Precinct about one third larger
than its present size. This territory i:
to be taken, of course, from the Second
precinct.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-15
Down with Anonlaxy.

Yesterday about ! o'clock the ambu'
lance-Dr. Rodgers in charge--was
called to the st. Charles Hotel to at.
tend q white man named Frank Kahn
who had fallen in the street. The mar
was found in q comatose condition with
spoplexy. He was taken to his resi-
dence, Oil Broad street.