Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-09-02


Dr. Roseuhein, Optician, is at the Carter
House. See notice i'm another column.
Rev. I'D. Fitzgerald of Baltimore preach
ed al. "Beulah' on Sunday afternoon last.
Mr.. A. 5. cambridge, Jr, declines to be
candidate for the Senatorial nomination
Messrs. Armentrout * Tutwiler are lay
ing new crossings at several points or South
George street
The "Beulab" Sunday School held its an
nual picnic in Mr.. Caleb Burns woods on
Thursday last.
Regular conclave Of Potomac Command
cry. No. 8, Knights Templar, next Tuesday
evening, at 2 O'Clock.
Nlessrs. Cooke q Washington have the
Agency for the sale Of Buffalo Pitts Thresh-
ers, Engines and Repairs.
Mr. VIM Hoof. eldest son of Mr.. John
J.. Hoof of this county, was in town a few
days ago He is a druggist in Baltimore.
The Kabletown Sunday School viii hold
their annual picnic in the grove near the
church on Saturday, the llth of September
The West Virginia Democrat is in error
crediting the appointment Of Mr.. d. l.
Bedinger 70 Jefferson. He halls from Ken
lucky.
Public Printer Rounds has appointed Mr..
r. 5. Eicbelberger, Of Berkeley county, to
a 81 400 place in theprintiug office at Wash
ington.
The street Committees attention is re-
specially invited TO the crossing, or rather
water way at Main street and Mt Paryo
avenue.
A new house in course of erection for
Mr.. James Benner of Leetowu win be tim
rooted and spouted by Mes.,s Earushaw Il
Doo,ey.
COL Frank Beckwith win please accept
our thanks for copy Of the Constitution
and Bylaws of the West Virginia Bar As
ISOLATION.
The stable of Rev. T. j. Page, of Wick
life. was consumed by fire on Tuesday af-
ternoon Of last week. He lost horse car
rage and harness and hay.
The officers of the Valley Agricultural
Society at Winchester win accept our thanks
for premium list The exhibition begins
October l2th-lasting four days.
We congratulate the members of the col
ored band of this town upon the progress
made by them Their performances would
be creditable 90 much older organizations.
Throughout the district Hon. VIM. L.
Wilson's nomination is wen received $50
far as our observation extends taking the
press as expression general of the people.
We are requested by Nes-rs Cooke Is
Washington 90 say that they have a large
number of superior Wheat Drills for
sale. and invite the attention of farmers TO
them.
We acknowledge from G.. Julian Pratt,
Secretary of the Baldwin District Fair As
ISOLATION for premium list aud invitation TO
attend said Fair on the 18th, 18th. 14th and
18th Of October at Stanton.
NIr. Alfred Bates of this county has been
appointed law clerk in the Treasury De-
par.ment. salary 00,-having passed a
c-editabIe examination by the Civil Service
Board and has entered upon bis duties.
We thank Mr.. j. p. Clifford. Secretary of
the West Virginia Central Agricultural and
Mechanical Society at Clarksburg for a
complimentary ticket to Fair which viii be
held for four DAYS beginning the lith inst.
Col. Jno T. Gibson requests MS 90 say
chat be is grateful to the friend who an
noaaced him for County Commissioner, but
thar he d, constrained by considerations
personal 90 himself TO decline the honor
sought CD be conferred.
The shock of an earthquake was per
c.nta.y felt in many parts of the United
State. an Tuesday night The wave passed
from SOUTHWEST Co Northeast. To lasted
balfminute. At Charleston, this State.
...mueys topplel over.
The Shepherlstown Register SAYS Hon.
cT Butler. whoGvJs about two miles from
~nenberistown. met with a painful accident
Monday He fen down flight Of steps,
sustaining O. very painful confusion of his
-.e His injuries are quite painful though
r0. serious.
The Berkeley Springs Nrrs publishes a
card Of Hon. Isaac Fouke declining TO be a
candidate for state Senator He says he
. emo wish Co see division In the De
r.acy." and commenis Dr. Juo. ID. star
-e whom DE regards as emiueut.y qualified
and au answering Democrat.
Harry swan. of this office and his BROTH
Willie discovered a piece of timber
placed across the b. TO. r. r. at Flowing
D..