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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-15
r.. /. DANIEL
for w. Chase Morton.
GEO. WASHINGTON
tor Charles POrterheld.
From the Spirit .

From the Spirit.
On the 30th of June last a charter was
granted by the Secretary of State to the
Emmner Telephone Company, of West Va.
This Is "a local company to operate under
the auspices of the Emmner Improved Tel
ephone Company, of Washington, d. c.,
which owns and controls the patents for the
best and latest improved instruments. This
newly formed company has already COM
meuced operations in our town, and con-
tracted to place in our private residences
and business houses thirty-three telephones,
and expect to have orders for fifty in a few
days Many of the instruments have ar
rived and some are located. The office Of
the company, in the centre Of the town,
presents quite a business appearance, and
each house adds to the number of wires
ceuteripg at that point This company
proposes to extend its lines to all points of
the county, and as soon as practicable to
connect our town with a general system of
telephone communication, embracing with
in its ramidcation Shepherdstown, Win
chester, Berryville, Hagerstown, Frederick
City, Baltimore and Washington.
The following is a list though possibly
not complete of the subscribers in Charles
town:
Bank of Charlestowu, Carter House,
Watson House, Beall * Phillips Cooke Il
Washington, L. d. Getzeudaner, c. w.
Aisquith, Geo. T. Light, d. 5. Hughes, +.
A. Rodrick +. G.. Butler, :. :. Dalgarn,
Burns * Shugert Gustav Brown, w. ;.
Merchant. Jas. W. Butt, VIM. Phillips IL
Sons, T. p. Lippitt, Washington & Alexan-
der, Valley Fertilizer Company, b. c.
Washington, =, b. & O. and ). V. Rail-
roads. w. IL. Travers, Frank Beckwith,
Forrest W. Brown w. W b. Gallaher,
Mt Paryo Instituted, Spirit Of jefferson,
West Virginia Democrat, Col. VIM. p Craig
hin, Thos. +. Sublette, John Porter6eld,
and Col r. r. Chew.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-15

Mr. Van Lear Perry has returned from
Hampdcu-Sidney Before coming home he
spent a few days pleasantly with friends IN
Norfolk
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-15

Business brought Hon. f. Boyd Faux
ner 20 town on Monday and he gave US
a friendly call.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-15

Every owner of dog in Charlestown
must follow theeNample of President Cleye-
land and buy "a dog tag. We speak Tor NO.
40
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-15

The folks from the mountain who bring
berries TO town speak Of rattlesnakes being
uucommonly numerous.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-15

Mr. James Hunter Beller Of Washing
ton, City, wife and babe came last week to
visit his mother and sisters.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-15

Rev Dr.. Huntington, OF Columbian Uni
yersity, Washington City, and Mrs. Hun
tiuctou are visiting their son-in-law, Hon.
VIM. l. Wilson, Of this town.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-15

4 time for all things. This is the time
for Bargains at Hagley's. Prices are so low
that small wages will not prevent buyers
from supplying their wants. Our trade is
rapidly increasing. Large stock and low
prices are doing the work. Call early or
iate-you can be suited in Clothing, Shoes,
Underwear, ETC. HAGLEY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-15

Tor SALE-sTEAM ENGINES. CLAY
Il and ore pans. boilers and sheet-iron Work.
Secondhand engines and boilers on hand.
Hosting engines and machinery a speciality.
THOMAS CABIN, AllegIny, Pa.
Jan. 7, 1851 yr.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-15

Mrs. John Howell of Martinsburg has
been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Howell.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-15

Am entertainment viii be held in Storer
College by the ladies for the beucht OF the
Presbyterian Church, Harpers Ferry, July
18th and 10Th. Some of the best talent OF
Che place aud some from Washington Will
s. iu the wusic, charades. mopologues
aad tableaux. 4 fancy table and ice cream
festival wiu in addition. De a bright feature
OF The evening. An enjoyable evening Is
promised 70 all Admission, - cents ;
children, ID cents.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-15
DIED..

Near Summit Point July 18th, Miss JULIA
REYNOLDS, aged 36 years
In Bolivar, June 2sth, 1886, Mrs. JOSEPH
HOLMES aged 81 years, month and days.
The deceased was a consistent member Of the
NJ F. Church for a number of years She was
a dutiful wife and affectionate mother, and was
faithful in the discharge Of every duty TO her
family. her neighbors and her God. Her en-
ergetic, exemplary life will not be lost upon
the world, and her memory will be cherished
by those who knew her.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-15

Percy Wade. Of Baltimore, is visiting at
DIR. G. T. Richardson's.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-15
s. ID. HIRsCHMAN q "a
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, 1886-07-15

The Mnlyille Milling Co. have arranged
with Mr. b. c. Washington 20 exchange
their Roller Flours and Roller Corn Meal
for Wheat and Corn at current rates. Nr
Washington also carries a stock of their
Crown Flour, Feed and Roller-Ground
Corn Meal. Cali and see him.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-15

Mr.. A. Idle, ofthe Baltimore Agency
for r. T. Rabbits soap and Soap Powder,
visited our town last week and made ar
anrements with thirteen of our business
houses Tor the sale of these renowned goods.
He visited The FREE PRES, office and also
the other newspaper Offices Of the town,
and generously donated samples of his
wares. We believe he was much encoug-
aged i'm his enterprise by an inspection OF
the printers devils and towels in the offices
of our contemporaries, and left with them
a supply sufficient to wash the average edi-
Tor ashore provided he should ever get int
the deep waters of journalistic adversely.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-15

Mcssrs. II. A. Burton, Of this town, and
A. : Critteuden of Ripon vicinity, held
mp the byciclc end of jefferson at Hagers-
town ou the 5tb. and with credit, too.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-15
Eagle Avenue Gardens.

THE public is respectfully informed that
Il am now prepared 70 furnish plants Of all
standard varieties for vegetable gardens, such as
CABBAGE, TOMATO. PEPPER. EGG, LET
TUCE SAGE. CAULIFLOWER. &c,
ALSO SWEET POTATO SEIS,
at the Eagle Avenue Gardens. west Of Mt.
Parvo') and at my Town Branch on Liberty
street adjoining the residence Of Hon. Jas. NJ.
Mason. A share Of the public patronage VIII
be thankfully received.
~ Fresh Vegetables IN season.
Anril IssG. Ell WILLIAMS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-15

salt shad at WALLS.
Salt Herring al WALLS.
Mackerel az WALLS.
Fine fresh Shad every day at WALLS
For your harvest fsh buy from a man that
has experience in handling fish and you will
have good fish. G. r. WALL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-15

We have started out to make July the
millinery month of the seOson, and in order
to do so have made 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're
very sure we can please you either in shapes
or styles for any price you may want to
spend on a hat or bonnet. The same low
prices apply to all trimmings in millinery.
5. ID. HIRsCHMAN q Co.
Odd suits and broken lots, where there
are now perhaps one. two and three of
kind. What shall we do with them? Keep
them? No; make market at once, make
a price that'l bring a customer. Shut our
eyes 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 d 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 Sl.25 suits left
S. ID. HIRsCHNIAN * Co.
IVhere can | see the LARGEST variety?
Where can get the big dollars worth is
the question of the day. If you've never
paid the Twin Fronts a visit, we say to you,
come If you have, our advice is unneces-
sorv
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-15

Mrs Rev. Frank McGee's mother and
sister are on visit to her here.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-15

Mr.. Charles T. Butcher of Warren County,
Virginia, having announced himself an In
dependent Candidate in the District now
represented by Col Charles T. O'Fertell,
was IN Charlestown on Friday last. Though
this Is not in the bailiwick he would repre-
sent, he was DESTROYS of telling some of his
former fellow countymen why heretofore
so answering democrat should at this time
sverye, and an opportunity was afforded him
bv q respectable audience assembling at the
Court House. Wewere unavoidably absent,
much toour regret, but learn that he spoke
briefly, but with all the animation aud fire
which ne Justly inherits from his father be-
fore him, proving himself in this respect at
least true chip of the old block We
believe our young friend c. 7. b. has made
a mistake, and we believe our other friend
C.T.O'F. will convince him of that fact P. q.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-15

\ friend of ours was cured of fever and
ague by "Dr. Sellers Liver Pills" Now
he recommends them to all he knows. Sold
bv all druggists.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-15

We were shown over the Jefferson Wool
en- Mills recently by the proprietor, Mr.
Juo. j. Jobe Mr.. j. has recently fitted
out the factory with new and improved ma
cbiuery and i, fully prepared to fIl all or
der- He is at present engaged on a con
tra.. Tor penLtenuary cloth.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-15

l wish my friends and customers to know
that | will be able to furnish them fine
struck herring this year at better prices.
c. /. WALL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-15

Ny business for the month of April has
proved that an increase of stock would in
crease sales. Notwithstanding the cry of
hard times our sales have been much larger
than ever before. We have now on hand
5000 pairs of shoes, $4,000 worth of cloth
ing, 50 dozen shirts, 80 dozen neckwear,
a heavy stock of hats, 30 dozen gloves, and
everything in mems wear in good supply.
GEo. II. HAGLEY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-15

One barrel of the Shenandoah Milling
Co.'S Roller Flour will make more bread
than one and one quarter barrels of Burr
FlOur.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-15

The pyrotecnic display at Winchester on
the evening of the 9TH of July was unusu-
ally fine. The Ne'cs says;
"These fireworks were the gift of Mr..
Charles B. Rouss. of New York city-the
little Napoleon of the dry goods trade, who
by his untiring diligence and sleepless en-
ergy. has achieved front rank place among
the Broadway merchants. Mr.. Rouss has
been on a visit to his friends in Jefferson,
and last week was in Winchester to look
once more upon the scene of his early labors,
trials and triumphs. 1t was his intention to
have remained with us until after the 4th,
but was called to Jefferson by the illness of
his aged mother.
The fireworks were grand and much en-
ioyed by the large multitude of spectators
who thanked Mr.. Rouss every time that a
rocket shot up and made its beautiful
curve"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-15

The 5. v. r. r. viii run an excursion TO
Pea-llarand High Rock on Thursday, July
-2i. $50. a, the following very low rates !;
From Berryville, sl15 Gaylord, Sl.O5 ;
Wheadaud. Sl00, Charlestown, 9o cts. ;
Shenandoah Junction, SO cts. shepherds
town 10 cts. Trains viii leave Berryy'l-e
g., g. m. pass Charlestown at ~ and
-aepberdstown at 7.53 Returning, leave
ru-Nar 40 $50 O'Clock, arriving at Berry
.---.ata. nm.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-15

WA,uNGToN * LEE UNIvEEsITY.-We
call attention to the advertisement of the
Law Department of Washington * Lee
University. of which Gen. G.. w. C. Lee is
President. The next session opens sept.
l6-at the same time with the Academic
Departments of the University.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-15
MISS AMELIA HICKS

HAS taken the store room on Main street. IN
III building occupied by the Misses Ware
where she will do DRESS MAKING and FAM
lily SEWING in good style and at reasonable
charges. She will be pleased TO have the pat
ropage of the ladies of the town and vicinity,
and will strive to render satisfaction.
She has also a stock of Dress Trimmings and
Notions to which she invites the attention Of
the ladies.
Tuna IN 1856
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-15
.M.E.H'TU.f-.N.9KETG
AND FAMILY SEWING.

Mrs. BETTE sLAGLE and Mrs. ELIZA
vi BENNER viii DO ali kinds Of Dress Max
ing and Family Sewing promptly and at prices
70 suit the hard times. Residence corner Of
West and North street
July g, 1856.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-15

In IS hours after CDR. Sellers Verni-
fuge" was given, 600 worms were expelled
from child six years old.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-15

Mr.. Charles W Henderson has been ape
pointed receiver for the Indiana Blooming
ton q Western railway The proceeding is
TO rid the l.. B.6W. Of the Mad River road
lease, a non-paying investment Mr.. Hem
derson is q native of this county.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-15
WOOL W:f.S'TED.

HIGHEST PRICE PAID N CASH.
THE undersigned will pay top market price
| in Cash for Wool delivered at the Jefferson
Wooden Mill (Old Porter Factory or in Charles
JNO J. JOBE.
Nfar- 1856
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-15

Buy Roller Flour and be sure of good
bread. SHENANDOAH MILLING Co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-15

Trains of the B. q O.pass Charlestown as
follows North-Lexington Express at $40
and Winchester Accommodation at 0.3O
q. DIE: mail at 30 p. m. and mixed trains
a. 1929 a. M. and 1888 and $50 p. m.-
Sou.bbouud-Lcxington Express at 1929
d. m. mail at 1922 and Winchester Accom-
mediation at $50 p. M. mixed trains at2.o'
aud SIS 90. Do. and 1.26 p. M.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-15

Mr.. J. I. Thomson, a native of this ooun-
~, now a resident of Texas, and Of The firm
of Spence * Thomson, san Angelo, is on a
visit 10 relatives and friends here, and look
inc we'll.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-15

The Leesburg MTof thinks the SPIRITS
estimate of forty five bushels of wheat To the
acre "is little steep, even for as good a
farmer as our OLD friend Burns. and a soil
as fertile as we know that of old Jefferson
In 10
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-15

The levy for this year was fixed at the
same rate as last year, as follows; Thirty
cents on each one hundred dollars of taxa
BILE property, capitation tax $3.50, dogs
Sl.OO, and gips $500. If you would save
your dog from the Pound" and the wrath
of the town sergeant, you must pay dollar
and get a tag.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-15

We have before us the Hampden-Sidney
Magazine for June-handsomely printed.
and its contents good. We note that the
houors are equally divided in tine compost
ton of Che staff between Virginia and
West Virginia. The editor-in-chiet, +. T.
NcFaden of Harper's Ferry Associate ed
tor w. S. Woodwork Hampshire county
Business Manager Wm. b. Hopkins of
Caar,estOwu.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-15

Mr., Ellen T. Kcer was paralyzed last
week Tor the second time aud torsome days
past has been critically iil. Her children,
with one exception, are now with her.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-15

Mr.. Charles Tyson Butcher Independent
candidate for Congress In the 9Th Virginia
District. called 90 see us Friday We are
always pleased 90 see our young friend.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-15

Straw Hats Straw Hats I! 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, 1886-07-15

The Methodist and Presbyterian sunday
schools of Charles,owu win picnic at Is
land Park on Tuesday, August 3lst
Neighboriug Sunday schools and the pub
lie generally are cordially invited 20 Join
them
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-15

The Senate on Monday passed, in A
slightly amended form, House bill pension
ing the soldiers and sailors of the Mexican
war
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-15

The ladies OF Sarah Chapel sunday
school at SUNNI, Point will have Yard
Party ON the 22nd and, also, on the Ord in
slant. for the benefit OF the school, andit is
hoped the public viii literally patronize it,.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-15
R,lckIen,s Arnfca SaLre.

Mar. %, 1856.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-06-10

Mary an elderly woman stopped before
that picture and looked at it through a mist
of tears, recalling the direful days Of war,
with its rain Of anguish. Many soldier
laid homage to IT, thinking Of other graves
that wi he howerless on this Decoration
day.
The Aesyrian Monarch sailed out of port
recently, carrying heavy freight of Saliva
lion soldiers A convention of the army is
soon to be held in England, and the English
branch of the army in this country sent
number of delegates They did not go in
style and luxury in the first cabin nor in UNI
pretentiouS comfort in the second. They
went in the Storage; but never were steer
age passengers more snugly settled than
they The ship made special arrangements
with their committee, and fitted up its steer
age worthy the Savationists or any other
persons with souls to save in the future
and bodies TO look after now. The
walls and ceiling were whitewashed,
new berths put up-the dining room
dividing the sisters from the brethren-new
mattresses bought. and mating, clean and
decent, covered the floor. They literally
went forth without script or staff. A few
eating utensils, their bedding, and extremely
small bundles representing their personal
effects were their only baggage. The ship
sailed at 3 o'u;ock in the morning, so they
went on board the night before. An ex-
tremely picturesque assortment OF passen-
gers were they, but fired with strong pur-
pose and full Of trust and happiness. Money,
they probaF " had none, and needed none
On English soil, where the Salvation Army
came into existence, other Salvationsts are
really to shelter and feed them. Like the
| hos kr,,o
are cared for. They ring more bells and
sing louder probably, but they resemble
them in their methods
A curious and dramatic feature Of life are
they in New York, with their struggling
professions, their night time songs and
noises, their street corner congregations and
noon time meetings in the business quarters
Of the city. The rush Of life goes on, but
the Salvation Army grows apace. II has its
disreputable soldiers as well as other armies;
its record is not without scandals; it Is de-
spised by many, laughed at by some and
persecuted by other. A few see in 1t the
germ Of an upward aspiration, struggling
with crude material through methods often
questionable and always extraordinary.
1t has its uses; It Is part
of the great impulse toward some
thing higher, which constantly animates
poor, erring. striving human nature. As
long as its face is toward the sun-shs sun Of
spiritual truth--that long Is there hop, that
the Salvation Army will one day reach a
plane where it win command the respect Of
all.
The delegates entered their quarters in the
Assyrian Monarch in pairs, in groups and
singly. Their faces shone like pilgrims start
ing to their Mecca. Many Of them were
English, and all were jealous They looked
like people with @cause," and as thoughthe
cause were more to them than gain or raj
ment MAX ELTON.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-06-10
ROUND ROCK.

CLOSING EXERCISES AT THE IN
STITUTE---PRIZES AWARDED.
Special Correspondence of the Statesman.
ROUND Rock, TEXAS,
June z, 1886.
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday wit
messed the closing exercises or the Round
Rock institute, and under the auspices of
the principal, Prof. G. II. Dobbs, it proved
a fattering success.
Numerous prizes were distributed for
proficiency in composition, defamation
and music, in the various departments.
A new and somewhat novel feature of
the entertainment, was the prize confer
red on the young lady most proficient in
the culinary art, the contest being very
warm, at least for the fair participants,
but, nevertheless, gave universal satisfac-
ton to all.
The following is a partial list of the
prizes:
For music: handsome gold medal-Miss
Alma Rowe.
For best essay: handsomely bound copy
of Moore's works-Miss Patsy Mays.