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

Mrs Blake. rellCt OF the lalc OhAFlt- d.
Blake, an aged and much respected lady OF
Berryville, died after a short illness at the
residence of her son. Mr. John II. Blake
on Wednesday morning, December Sth.
She was aged - years.
We have received a copy OF the Parkers-
burg Pres, published by Mr. Matt. Hughes
Il is handsome and readable paper-Re-
publican in politics but promises TO be fair
and respectable. Except in its politics we
wish il % be- a success.
Hon. James H. Grove informs rs that up
81 one OF his farms am apple tree in regular
season produced a fine crop Of large and de
hciCus fruit. and subsequently bore a second
crop, not so many apples, but about half
the size Of the first iruitage and excellent.
4 colored man named Thos Washington,
accused Of stealing a horse, &c, from Mr..
Jno. H. Myers, of Frederick county, Viz
Rinia was brought from Shepherdstown on
Saturday night aud placed in Jail 70 await
reouisition from the Governor Of Virginia
Goto G.. ID. Eby'- to buy your Christmas
Goods. lie has Just received a choice line
Of Candles. Raisiu,, Almonds and Nuts OF
All descriptions. New designs in Glass and
Oueensware which will make beautiful
Tn,s rreSent, Lamp, Of every variety
and style.
With the compliment, OF Hon. Daniel
Manning. Secretary Of the Treasury, we
have his annual report on the state of the
Finances for the wear 1856" Also from
Hon. Joseph Miller Commissioner Of In
,ernsl Revenue, his repor, for 1856. These
gentlemen have our thanks.
SOMETHING NFw-A handsome Organ,
With twelve piece, of Music, given away on
New Years Day. Purchase your Nma~
Goods az GUSTAV BRowNs. For every
Fifty Cents worth of goods you buy you re
ceive ticket; the person who has the lucky
number will get the prize.
A hreman's parade will be held in SheP-
hsrd,town ON the 29th. a handsome fire.
mems trumpet will be given as prize to
visiting company having the largest mum
Der Of men in line The object is to help
the ire department Of that place, who in
tend holding q fair during the holidays.
The Independent Lodge Of Good-Iem-
plars, Harper's Ferry, are to have Oyster
suppers in the Bolivar School House COM
msncing the Tuesday after Christmas and
continuing through the week. Some of the
most popular young ladies of Bolivar will
be candidates for q handsome clock and
other articles donated 90 the Fair to be dis
,ributed in this way.
Abner West. THE FREE Press Carrier,
expects 20 address his constituents on Christ
mas Day. His topic will be one that is so
universal that 10 knows no North no South.
no East. no West. He has been a faithful
distributor Of the cold Family Journa" in
storm and sunshine. We hope he will have
demonstration of the fact that his services
have been duly appreciated.
The body of Andrew Broy, young man,
Wa. found dead near Stephens City, Frete-
rick county. Va. with "a bullet hole in his
head. T. is supposed DE was murdered
I. A. Ritenhour has been arrested charged
with the murder. Blood was found on hls
saddle blanket. aud the ball found in Broy s
head fitted an empty barrel in Rtenhour
pistol. which also bad blood on 10.
Don't forget the Musica, Entertainment
% be given by the sunday school of the NJ.
D.. Church. south, in this place, ON Christ
mas night. THE object is 90 secure funds to
apply 10 the purchase of a much needed IL
brary. The admission for adults only 20
cents and for children 10 cents. Any one
piece Of the well chosen programme Will
amply repay for the outlay for ticket
Call DO and sec the nice Organ % be gi''
ca away. valued az twenty dollars, al CTS
IAv BBowNe.