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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-23

Do not allow a cough or cold to get seat
ed but break it up at once by using DR.. Seth
Arnolds Couqh Killer, the old reliable rem
edy for coughs, colds and all diseases of the
lungs. Price 25c. SOC. and Sl.00 per bottle.
For sale by all druggists.
Mothers, teething and fretful children
need DR.. Arnold's Soothing and Quieting
Cordial Druggists. 25c
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-23

The very latest Niagara crank is man who
walks the waters like q thing Of life-uaul the
ehurned-up eddies topple him over He wears
zinc shoes so inches long. $ wide and high.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-23

Out near Nokomis, Illinois, COW has deio-
eratelv gone into the Siamese business. She
ealved lately and her progeny comprised two
calves Joined together-each one perfectly
formed. Ofcourse Barnum is happy
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-23
Bank Notice.

The President and Directors OF The First
National Bank of jefferson at Charlestown this
day declared dividend of per cent out of
the earnings of the past six months. payable TO
the stockholders clear Of all taxes. on and af-
ter January ), 1887. SAML HOWELL,
Charlestown. W. Va. Cashier.
Doc 1NNG
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-23
UPDEGRAFFS.

What are they-couldnt describe them ina
ten column notice-some are OF gold--somo OF
lver-bronze-beatcn brass-and other metals
some of ivory-bonc--ch ina-bisque-gl
Stone celuloid-gum- wood paper-som.
of Observation-Disclosures and
cotton-othcrs Of leather-fur-skins Of AM.
mails and fowls-the products Of many nation.
mir
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-23

Little Miss Weezy" is the suggestive Ii
e Of children's volume written by Penn
Shirley, lwho is a sister Of Sophie May, the
author of "Prudy Books ETC. and just
published by Messrs Lee and Shepard
The stories are brightly and wittily written,
and are narratives of the merry exploits of
arollicking little girl who was full of health,
and Just As full of fun and mischief Each
chapter of the book contains its own espe-
ciai story Of the interesting subject of the
book, and the little folks will be apt to wish
that there were more chapters to captivate
their attention. Indeed, even older people
will find their disabilities stirred by peru
sal of the volume, which is neatly bound
in cloth, and has very clever representa-
ton of little Miss Weezy on its title cover.
For holiday gift for children it will be a
tempting little book.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-23
administrative Notice.

A Ii persons indebted to the estate of Mrs.
n Eliza Lee rimberlake are requested to
settle same with undersigned. All those hav-
ing claims or demands will present the same.
properly proven. for payment at an early day.
ELIZA +. TIMBERLAKE,
Dec %, lSS6-4t Administrative.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-23

A Georgia nimrod, who will rival the ancient
Ananias fl be keeps on, wants US 10 believe
that ne shot the heads clean OFT Of fifteen par
tridges with one rifle ball
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-23
UPDEGRAFFS.

Articles you want for your parlor-siishs
room-bed room and dining room-foT your
head-ears-ncck- ody-lmbs-hands and
ieet-for babies-msses- youths-men and
women-of high and low degree-yes-arilcs
YOU want--that your Observation-Disclosures,
hers-husband-wif -friends--cousins and
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-23

Died last week: Ex-Gov. Chas. NJ. Cross
we'll, of Michigan.-R. K. Garland, of Ar
kansas, the attorney generals brother
Henry s. Taylor, president Baltimore Fire
Insurance Co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-23

DR.. Edward c. Hughes, Rockford. ILL.,,
graduated \. Y. City 1866 voluntarily tes-
ities: Some years ago my only sol,
aged four. had an attack of the Whooping
Cough, characterized by the most violent
,pasms l have ever seen in 4 practice of Is
wears. Had several consultations with en-
iueut physicians and all ordinary and ex-
traordinary remedies were resorted TO-.
The paroxysms were simply rightly. |
believed the child would die. reluctantly
tried Dr.. Seth 4ynolFs Cough Kjllerand the
effect was magical. Three bottles cured
him" For sale by all druggists. Price
25c. soc. and 500 per bottle
Physic is necessary at times for Bilious
ness, Co>tiyeness, Sc. Use Dr. Arnold's
Bilious Pills. 25c.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-23

VnTT can live at home and make more
1OC money at work for US. than at any
thing else in this world. Capital not needed (;
YOU are started free. Both sexes; all ages.
ANY one can do the work. Large earnings
sure from first start. Costly cunt and terms
free Better not delay. Costs YOU nothing 10
send US your address and find out; If you are
wise YOU will do so at once. II. HALLETT q
CO, Portland Maine
Dec Q lSs6-I w.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-23
.NesC Advertisements.
For Sale or Rent.

THE Store Room and Dwelling now occupied
Il by S. L. Williams is for sale or rent-pos-
session given January l. 1887. The location Is
central, on Main street, Charestown.
Dec. %. Is86-3t WARREN EBY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-23

louis X. Church Of Dakota is appointed Go
vernon OF that Territory. OF course he Is oil
the democratic denomination.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-23
UPDEGRAFFS.

We are going TO please you this Christmas
the plan is-how much you get-ior how liIte
money-we won't this Christmas mark an az
ticlc at dolar-and sell it 10 you as Christ
mas gift for 70 cents-we shall make It % cent.
at the jump-the old plan Of double proht:-
Mt Christmas-is a thing of the past-with BIG
stores-like ours-we know Of no better Christ.
mas gift 10 present you-and none that would
do us more good-than giving our customers
the usual dollars woath Of Christmas gift' for
80 cents-it will make you wish us happJ
Christmas throughout the year-yOu Will come
TO see Is after Christmas is over-thats me
plan 20 work both ways-good for you-sna
syood for ~
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-23

What is a " kicker"2 Il is the abominaole
thing which true, tried, devoted democrats
despise.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-23

Does anybody DENY that the W.3 l1gH.r
Democrat is faithful Republican ally Mr.
Mason admonisles the Republicans that they
help % re-elec, Senator Camden the state viii
r. Democratic byl5O0 Bot that If they viii
only vote soGdly for some other Democrat,
though they cannot elect him. they will be rec
warded by having the S,ateg Republican two
wears hence by " large majority The u>t
of bis paragraph IS that be prefers the state
20 be turned over 90 the Republicans rather
than thar bis frantic efforts % prevent the cleo
ton Off democratic senator according 70 party
usages prove futile He is opposed 20 unity on
the part Of the democrats because he does NOT
want the democratic party of this state 20 have
supremacy. therefore De opposes party cau-
cus-want, 90 trap the democrats into letting
the fences down and having scramble lorsen-
ator. Elsewhere we publish am admirable are
ticle or the subject from the Greaujr.er Haie-
oe.d,,t-a paper whose democracy or honesty
Las never been questioned by Mr. Mason. IL
robs him ofauy hope be may have entertained
that the members Of the Legislature from tie
Oreenbrier region could be used as 2 nucleus
fsr al ans-caucS patty.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-23
Bank Notice.

THE Bank of Charlestown will be closed
i DECEMBER 25TH, 1856. Christmas Day and
JANUARY Isl. 1857 New Years Day)
GEO. A. PORTERFIELD,
Dec q 1856. Cashier.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-23

The Gate C.ty Gu3rls-the costly bit of mi-
Htia that Atlanta swears by-arc going to Eu-
rowe ucyt July 90 dazzle the crowned heads
and peasanry Leopold of Belgium has al
ready signded his royaliu,eation of seeing The
"bovs thro O. drill and giving each one O dec
Grafton. The Guards viii, devote three daysto
paralyzing the natives I'M each impor'an, city
and propose also footing IL across the Alps
They win take with them Gov and Mrs Cor
don and Editor Grady of the Constitution. They
60 ninety strong pay their own expenses, but
"a subscription of $4,000 torinciden,a.s has
been made by citizens much proud Of this crack
company
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-23


Mr.. James NJ. Mason, ofthe Vest I'yin'a
Democrat opposes Democratic caucn' BE-
cause he does not desire to trust Den. rats
~ attend 10 their own business in the own
way. He advocates an "Open ballot by
which Democrats aud Republicans may
make n choice. 7i the same time telling the
Republicans tia, if they vote for Mr.. Cam
den the State, two years hence. will go for
the democrats by $4,000 majority, but if
thew will vote CIR some other democrat they
will be sure = larry the State by large
majority. Hear i'm:
"If on the open ballot the Republicans vote
for Mr. Camden, then at the next election TINS
State will 20 Democratic by $4,000 votes. II on
the other hand. Mr. Camden be elected by the
Democratic vote, with the Republicans voting
solid for some other Democrat who Is aceepta-
HE 10 our party. then this State will go ke-
publican by large majority
sNote-Jim Mason's party.
OF course it is as clear as MONDAY that
Mr.. Mason would secure the defeat OF Mr..
Camden regardless of cost. He serves no.
tice on the democrats that if they are per-
verse enough to go counter to his will and
to honor and abide by the usages of the par
~ and vote for its nominee-shOuld 1t hap
non 10 be Nh. Camden-he will transfer all
whose first love is not Mr.. Camden TO the
Republican party two years hence-pro-
vided the Republicans will just vote for,
not expecting to elect, some democrat with
Mason stamp on him. For the cheap SER
vice ola complimentary vote he guarantees
the Republicans shall have the Governor
and other State officers, Presidential Elec-
tors. Senator, Congressman and the Legisla-
ure! Il fortunately for Mr.. Mason, his
selfish schemes and his unholy ambitions he
does not own whom he is so willing 10 bar
ter away.
The Fairmont Hdec never made truer
remark than this;
This mission of Mason and his gift news
paper are now well understood. Behind
the mask of Democracy all see the political
traitor whose selfish schemes find ambitious
conceits make him the enemy Of the Demo
cratic organization
FNofe.-Gjft enterprise.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-23
December 20, 1856.

What is Kicker A political kicker is a
fellow that kicks himself after the election.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-23

The Republicans are called upon by the
organs of tina party 20 have a caucus and
by It's decision they are invoked to stand or
fall The IIts' Ijrgibia Democrat faithful
ally, also urges them TO vote solidly, but it
opposes concert of action on the part Of
Democrats Itwants the latter to 90 in like
q mob To share the usual fate of an unor-
gained body in the face of disciplined foe.
Wm. Gilbert, aged 10. accidentally shot
and KILLED himself at Erederick.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-23
HARPER'S PERIODICALS.

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the Members for June and December of each
year When no time is specified, subscriptions
will begin with the Number current at time of
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-23

T-T-TNTUTTTTT
sion to gather the facts and suggest legislation
20 quiet and titles. Our wild lands would sell
for ten times present prices if the public were
not afraid of West Virginia titles. The Com
mission would not cost 5000 and would be
worth ten million Vest Virginia Democrat.
Several years ago Mr. Mason, now of the
Hest Virginia Democrat, thought the Legis-
lature should authorize the creation of a
Tax Commission He was so heartily in
love with the project that he spent some
time in Wheeling lobbying the bill, finally
saw it through and got the Governor to APP
point him a member of the said Commits
,ion-fo act for the State lChilst he lcds SerU
ma a Ncw York Syndicate ag1inst the State q!
At public expense he was afforded an OPP
portunity to traverse the State to gather in
formation that might rebound to the benefit
Of his mill onaire clients, to plant the seeds
Of discord in the democratic party, to find
new objects of taxation that collections
might swell to a plethoric condition the
purse of the State so that, should his Syn
llCllc SCltlut SuNNtNNi, tiOAC NbhhA w
lions in it, for the spectators and his own
reward. Now, like Mulberry Sellers, he
sees millions in this scheme to "quiet land
titles" Doubtless he thinks he can make
it apparent to the Legislature that his for
mer experiences as a Commissioner admira-
bly, qualify him for this new work-this
peaceful pursuit OF knowledge the how
to quiet land titles" Just as his occupa-
ton endeayor to defeat Senator Camden
is like Othellos, gone, it would be a grace
ful acknowledgment of past services to give
him 4 place that would assure him five dol
lars per day and mileage while with cease
less cour the sun does his successive jour
neys run.
"Quiet land titles, indeed The infor-
nation which he would seek would be the
basis of speculation on the part of Nor.h
rrn sharps, who would buy regardless of
titles and make those who have been for
years living in peaceable possession as poor
As Jobs turkey compromising to avoid liti-
cation and be let alone.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-23

An auu-monopo,i-, I'm the Georgia legisia-
turc ha- introduced d bin Co limit the profits
ON store goods providing That merchants
shall nor charge profit OF over Is per cent. on
the necc>,aric- OF life. such as corn, flour. ha-
con and coffee Penalties are provided Tor
speculatinE outside of these figures. The
friends of the BIN aver chat &c viii bring about
q revival of prosperity among the poor; that
the State BIAS as much ri-'itto regulate mercan-
tile profits Us 60 bias railroad rates.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-23
NOTICE.!

l HERBY give notice that | will
prosecute any and all persons trespassing
on my farm, Tuscawilla, in any way.
May 20, 1886. w. G. CARRELL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-23

Buy your Citron, Raisins, Currants, Or.
apges, Figs, Candy. etc, at the Milling
Store.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-23

Itisa wicked Detroit iuk singer This time
and DE hasu thc iar OF an angry woman be-
fore his eyes, lie assers-does this reckless
scribc-,hata local ma,rou tied q pedometer
70 her chin the other morning and thus dis
covered llar sbetlikcd 25miies between break
fast and lunch
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-23
For Rent.

4 GOOD Brick Tenant House for rent, with
N nine rooms above ground and all other
convenieDees-good cellar and basement ki:ch-
en-. Terms Sl6s a year with bond and security.
Dec. 0, sc. Applyt F. 3. sJCDERS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-23
HARPER's PERIODICALS.

The volumes of the Bazaar begin with the
first Number for January of each year. When
no time is mentioned, subscriptions will begin
with the Number current at time Of receipt OF
order.
Bound Volumes of Harper's Bazaar, for three
wears back. in neat cloth binding, will be sent
by mail, postage paid, or by express, free of ex-
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Cloth Cases for each volume, suitable for bind
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Remittances should be made by Post-Oflice
Money Order or Draft. to avoid chance Of loss
Newspapers are not to copy this advertise
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Brothers.
Address HARPER & BROTHERS,
Dec. .. 1886. New York.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-23

NIINCE MEAT, Buckwheat and New Orleans
VI MOiaSses at I. ID. EB1 =.
Cocoanut and Bakers Choc-
- olate For sale by {. ID. EB1.
ELORIDA Oranges and California Raisins,
i just received by {. d. EBl.
STONEBRAKERS Extracts all flayors from
y 3 to 2jc per bottle. {. ID. kB1.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-23
Working Glasses ATTENTION

We are now prepared to furnish all classes
with employment at home, the whole of the
time. or for their time or for their spare mo-
ments. Business new light and profitable
Persons of either sex easily earn from 80 cents
to 500 per evening. and a proportional sum
BY dcyOting all their time TO the business
BOYS and girls car earn nearly as much as men
That all who see this may send their address.
and test the business. we make this offer To
such as are not well satisfied We will send one
dollar to pay for the trouble of writing. Full
particulars and outfit free. Address GEORGE
STINSON & CO. Portland Maine.
Dec. Q, 1861 yr.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-23
NJ NIGHT a 1lTsE: 4 b.sS

Soother at hand. 1t is the only safe
medicine yet made that will remove all
infantile disorders. 1t contains no Opium
or Morphine. but gives the Child natural
ease from pain. Price % cents. Sold By
GEO. T. LIGHT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-23
UPDEGRAFFS.

We are ready now to show you the Christ
mas idea-with articles from foreign and Yam
koc lands-a penny or two will buy sonle-s
dime or two othors-a quarter gets the choics
of whole host OF pretty giits--a half Of many
more elegant-a dollar and more-of the
handsomest ones. With little or much money
TO spend for Christmas-our great stores will
meet your wants and make you happy
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-23

Its r.ckoncl remarkable feat OF surgery
that young colorsG man In Cincinnati has
had three ucIe, of his backbone removed and
still lives. ButH isat SD wonderful by half
IS shat many persons exist without amy back
bone atal, apparently. But Grover Cieve.
land isn't one ot Them.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-23

Bccta- 1rl butter. water and possibly
some cottor-seel oiL' These are the inereh
ents which Prof Taylor of the agricultural de-
par,ment certiies that he found in sample
of oieomar.arue submitted to him for anai}-
sis lI,sia.ltaa >tfr.
No wonder the manufacturers kicked al Con-
gre>s making midcuuiy such nauseou> stun
with governments stamp-aud stamp that
costs. to1'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-23

Sirginia free grsss.
W.W.B. GALLAHER, Editor.
Cnaylesto,rm. Jefferson County. Vest Va.
December s5, 1856.
What is a Kicker political kicker is
fellow that kicks himself after the election.
What a d. kicker"g Il is the abominable
thing which true, tried, devoted democrats
despise.
louis X. Church Of Dakota is appointed Go
vernon OF that Territory. OF course he IS OF
the democratic denomination.
A Georgia nimrod, who will rival the ancient
Ananias IL he keeps on, wants US TO believe
that he shot the heads clean OFT Of fifteen par
tridges with one rifle ball.
The very latest Niagara crank is a man who
walks the waters like q thing Of life-uatil the
ehurned-up eddies topple him over. He wears
zinc shoes so inches long. wide and high.
out near Nokomis. Illinois, cow has delio-
erateiv gone into the Siamese business. She
calved lately and her progeny comprised two
calves Joined tocether-each one perfectly
formed. Ofcourse Barnum IS happy.
Neatly enough does the Louisville Past hint
At the feelings Of certain gentleman whom
Blaine cut at Mr.. Arthur's funeral; On
still night" &c remarks. an Vermontcan hear
the whirr of the grind~tone as it sharpeus Mr.
Edmunds knife"
la belle France hq- about perfected new
sort of mitraiucu~e that DISCHARGES six hun-
bred bullets o. minute-each one guaranteed to
make hole thro most anything. The gun Is
spleudidIy calculated Co make Germans scarce
i'm Alsace and Lorraine.
Itisawickel Detroit ink singer this time
and he HASN'T tlc t,a- ot an angry woman be-
fore hi, eyes, lie asserts-does this reckless
scribe-,hat d local ma,r3u tied a pedometer
20 her chin the other morning and thus dis
covered Char sbetl,kcd 25miies between break
fast and lunch
isreckorci remarkable feat OF surgery
,t,+ , ,-......- ...l..-.f imam i'm Cincinnati has
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-23
UPDEGRAFFS'
Eight Great Stores in One

We told you about people across the ocean
working for a few cents day-making thou.
sands of pretty Christmas goods-to sell for
little money. How the idea struck our buyer
when among these people-of making happy
Christmas-for all within reach Of our grss;
stores-ior those with only few cents 10 spend
those with moderate sums-and those with
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-23

Drink, pretty creature, drink" little
AZ a time. and YOU will relieve your cold,
and not rack your chest and lungs to pieces,
and keep every body else in state of agi-
tation You surely ought to spend quar-
ter for bottle of Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup.
1t will pay
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-23

WE are offering the finest lot Of HOLIDAY
w GOODS / have ever had at very low
prices % suit the times. Come and see them.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1886-08-20
Shiawas see.
Timely rain Sunday night.

timely ram sunday night
Farmers are preparing for seeding.
Mrs. John Hall, of Ovid is the guest of
G. w. NATION and family this week.
Nelia Babcock is visiting Mrs. d. II.
Morris at present.
Nearly everyone was at Owosso last
week.
The late drouth has seriously affected
good many wells about here and the
river at this place is lower than was ever
known before.
James Newberry and family are rusti
eating at Topinabee.
Cora Spencer returned home from Fen.
ton today.
Della Heeter. of Lansing, is the guest OF
her aunt Mrs. Ferian
1t is the correct thing to go blackberrying
just now, the average crop being about two
pickers to one berry.
A thresing machine run out nine hun
dred bushels of grain and made three sets
on Monday last on the farm of ]. Cramp
ton south of Corunna The machine was
run by Crandall and Spencer. We would
like to hear of better record for one days
work RENO.