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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-01-07
Tie jefferson Co. Mutual
Fire Insurance Company.
ESTABLISHED 1873.

OFFERS to the people of jefferson County,
~ Insurance in safe Company at the actual
cost of insurance. which Is much cheaper than
the rates usually charged, and keeps the money
at home Good risks from responsible parties
are invited.
Executive Committee meets every Friday
DrREcroRs-N. ) White Henry B. Daven-
nor. ] Garland Hurst, John W. Rider, W II.
+ Lewis. X. Preston Chew, VIM. l. Wilson,
Fusene Baker. ) W Washington, James Logic.
Charles +. Wilson, John II. little, Jacob ;.
Melvin. f. e. W Herr, .saac II. Strider.
y. ; VIII resident
H. B. DANENPORI,..........- ...-....- 1 treasurer
EXECUTIVE CoMMIrrEE-N. ; White, VIM
II I. Lewis. Eugene Baker, Isaac H. Strlder'
K. p. Chew. 5. ". Washington.
Local AGENrs.- -Middleway-J. u. Shriey
Kearnevsyille-J c. Btner; Harper rerry-
Chas. Z. Trail: ShepherdStown-H. I. ENTER
DutRelds-C. L. Barnhart; Charlestown-
Washington & Alexander.
es@-The Secretary will be found at the Conl-
nany's ONCE, Gibson Building, Court-honse
yard, in CharleSt"~n; .,>,Drp
rsh n ,ss Secretary
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-01-07

"You will see by the above table that,
although we have the finest deposit Of
coal in the world, we are shipping at
present but very small percentage, as
compared with other States and countries.
"The State has more timber than any
State east of the Mississippi. and it is Of
the best quality.
RAILROADS.
IL think we should encourage and as
sist in the building of railroads through
the State where the enterprise is legiti-
mate one. The only way to keep peace
with other States in the material advance
ment is in enlarging our facilities Of trav-
el and transportation, in which we are
sadly lacking. Unfortunately, there ap-
pears to be some opposition TO railroads,
which | believe would cease if the people
thoroughly understood the matter"
"West Virginia has only about 800
miles of roads, while Ohio has 5000 and
Pennsylvania nearly 1000 miles"
"Do you see any perceptible advance
ment in counties through which lines Of
railroad pass as compared with those
which have none?"
"Oh, yes; that's plain enough. The
census returns show that counties which
have no railroad facilities are nearly at
a standstill, while the more fortunate
ones have greatly advanced in wealth
aud population | think we should en-
courage labor, immigration and all In
ternal improvements"
"What do you think Of the oft repeated
cry of monopoly, extortion,' &c.T
"In reply, let me ask where would
West Virginia have been but for the
railroads she has in theState, few in num-
Der a. they are The best way 10 make
a railroad do right IS by building COM
peting line More railroads and less cry
of exortion, &c, would be far the beet
for the State. Capital is timid, and we
can not get the benefit Of it by trying to
frighten it off by onerous burdens Of tax
alton and unfriendly dispositions toward
it. Within the past decade West Vir-
ginia has increased her population at
least forty per cent, and much of this
increase is owing to the railroads con-
tanned within her borders"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-01-07
NOTI Re
USERS OF TIN PLATE.

We don't use small tin and
want everybody to know it
TIE reason why we don't IS
that if you have small tin put
on your roofth more seams you
will have and the more leaks
will be in your roof. Call on
us and we will prove to. you
that large tin is the best to put
on your roof. 1t will pay you
to look around. You will not
only save time but money by
calling on
EARNSHAW & DOOLEY
Apr. l6, 'S5.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-01-07
JAS. w. BUTT,
CharIeStoWn, w. Va,
DEALER IN
c oking and Heating Stoves
I'd MANUFACTURER OF
ALL KINDS OF TIN AND SHEET
IRON WARE.

TNHE undersigned has recently enlarged and
very much improved his salesroom, and
added largely to his stock, both in variety and
quantity of goods in his line His supply Of
COOK STOVES AND RANGES will compete
with any. embraces the celebrated 3" Excelsior
and Farmer Girl. which never fail to give
entire satisfaction, besides large number of
others With each Stove there are given Fifty
Pieces. exclusive Of plates, all of them very
useful o housekeepers. Important additions
10 many of these Stoves. as furnished by me,
are Side. Automatic-Oven and Pipe Shelves,
Water Backs and Warming Closets. Coal Oil
Stoves always in stock. aud the best Wood ana
Coal Heaters on hand in season. Every stove
guaranteed Ny supply of Fine Goods III my
line is one of the best ever offered IN Charles
town. and includes handsomely onamented
Water Coolers and Chamber Sets, Beautiful
Drip Coffee Pots. Soup Ice and Cream Iadles
&c, with all the usual variety fila and Sheet
Iron Wares Of al kinds. Prices always mod
crate Price of Stoves from sl2 up.
Roofing and Spouting and other Tin Work
promptly executed.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-01-07
ATTRACTIONS.

Ifyou want an extra Ham. ......,,.,,.
Call on " :. MERCHANT.
Ifvou want q good Slice Ham,
Goto ". = MERCHANT.
Ifvou want good Dried Beet, .,.-r
Go to " ;. MERCHANT
If YOU want Alpha Roasted Coffee,
90 20 ". :. MERCHANT.
n Won ,~ant good tea and sugar cheap.
Go to W. ). MERCHANT.
ryou want fine Lard. ..,.,.,,,..>.,,
Goto W :. MERCHANT.
If Won want the best Of Fresh Meats an'
'''- -'''' Go " W. $. MERCHANT.
Nay - lSsS
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-01-07
Lamdrefh's Garden Seeds.

r HAVE full stock Of these valuable and re-
i liable seeds both in Papers and IN Bulk.
Peas. Beans Lima Beans and Early Corn:
GEO. T. LIGHT,
Druggist, Next Door to Pot Office.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-01-07
Roofn9 and SpOutinG q
Speciality.

! always use smaller tin in Roofing. Why
do use il? 1t takes double the work. double
the solder and more tin to the square than lar
ger sheets.
Call and see at my place of business.
also call especial attention to the American
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-01-07
For Sale,

TUST received, Il full line of Toilet Articles
O including fine Hair Brushes, Nail Brushes
Shaving Brushes Baby Brushes and Baby Rat
tles--al of which we are selling low.
We have now a fine stock of Round Bar Bar
Der Soap. at &c per cake
Soaps. We have now fine lot of Soaps
Glvcerine Cuticura. Oriental, Sweet Briar,
Gil ms Sulpher Carbolic Disinfectant and Toi-
let. Bee. Bath and Tar-which We are selling at
the very lowest prices.
We have on hand full line of Patent Med
cines-Phenol Sodique, Seth Arnold's Cough
Cure. Larabee's Ointment, Cannon's Bitters,
Bromo, Chloro-Alum, Piso's Caiarrh Cure. Cam
phor Ice, Glycerine, Ammonia Chlorate Pot
ash Tablets, Swift's Specific Sl.O0 per bottle.
Speer's Wine-Port, Unfermented Grape Juice
and Claret.
In order to compete with our competitors we
are now selling Camphor at % cts. per pound.
Medicines Glasses and Tubes.
Fine lot of Florida Water at 25 cts. per bottle.
DIR CHAS L. PRATTS DRUG STORE.
April %, 1875.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-01-07

lust received a large supply of Miller &
- Ritteuhouses celebrated Lic0rice drops tor
cough, and colds. also Chlorate of Potash LO-
zen.es and Tar DropS-by the ounce or pound.
have now I'm stock d tull line of choice Gar
den Seed Onion Sets etc from the celebrated
House of W. AtIee Burpee
A fresh invoice of PiSo'S Cure. Bulls Cough
syrup. Warmers safe Cure, Camm's Emulsion,
Sc1tt's Emulsion. nlden's Asthmaticime Cas-
roria. Meade X Bakers Carbolic Mouth Wash
Sozodont and full line of patent medicines.
Mrs VI ; smiths Virginia Cookery Book.
The best iu the market.
Large lot of pure Virgin Salad Oil, in bulk or
in large and small bottles.
Feb h.. 1855. Dr. C. f. PRATT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-01-07
Farmers.

livery farmer should have can Of our
II Brown or Red Paint. Il i put up in and
one gallon cans already 70 put on. The very
thing for painting gates. pumps. roofs, and all
sorts OF agricultural implements.
AIsQUITH & co.
Apr lS s.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-01-07
DRAXrON d. GIBSON.
ATTORNEF AT Law,

Ciarles,ovs jefferson Co'u,ty West Virginia,
Will attend to cases I'm the several Courts of
Wes, virginia. Virginia and Maryland
Zsg-OMce in Gibson Law Building, IN Court
House ward
July IL. lSS4
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-01-07
CHARLES PORTERFIELD,
4TTORNEY At Law,

Caarlesio,ca, J6srsoa County, W. Pa.'
Will practice i'm the Courts of jefferson and the
adininin. Counties.
s5-Odic, 10, law Building, North end.
Oct. - loS4-iy
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-01-07

Ayers SarsapariIIa stops the nauseous
discharges Of scrofuous Catarrh and cures
the complaint.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-01-07

VIM L. Wilson
4 KENNEDY


c1I-..-. Lfsrsla Cl,ai'v, Wct Virginia.
WI practice iu jefferson and adjoining Coun-
les
0n.e-nrmc-ly occupied by Dr. Straith-on
Liberty street.
september 20 lS73-L
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-01-07
E0NNlB SENSE CHIMNEY JACK.

which have the right to manufacture and sell
Ii will make any Chimney or Flue draw IN any
kind of weather. and is perfect spark catcher
and protection to the top of the chimney.
JAMES w. BUTT.
April %, 1855.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-01-07
Gro T GAMBR1LL. JNo. l.. RODGERS
GEORGE 7, GAMBRILL & co.
CIR AIN
Commission Merchants,

Room A CHAMBER OF COMMERCE,
BALTIMORE, ND.
Always ready to make LIBERAL CASH AD-
VANCES on Consignments.
Commission for handling actual Grain lc. per
bushel. For buyiag and selling for future
delivery ic per bushel Margin required on
purchases and sales for future delivery &C.
per bushe Trading in futures Is in not less
than 5000 bushel lots. Quotations by wire
given when requested.
MAY / ISS5-lvs
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-01-07

TOUVIN Kid Gloves at Burns & Shngert's-
81 every pair warranted.
oct 2 1874
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-01-07
CGFpefiRS.

4 LARGE lot Of our own manufacture tor
\ In. JNO. j. JOBE,
Ns.-.rl 1854 Jefferson Wooden Mills.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-01-07
MOODY &sANKY Hymns, ? 3, and 4.

MOODY &SANKY Hymns, ?, 3, and 4.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES.-I have just received
- a stock of School Supplies Lead Pencils.
Slate Pencils. Pens and Pen Holders, Compo-
sition Books.
DICTURE Frames-perfectly lovely CORES
pondencp Cards Daisies Playing Cards
from 70 cts -5cts Mourning Paper and En-
yeiopes.
VACUUM Oil. for Harness Carbolic ACID
' ~ cts. per bottle Insect Powders. % cts.
b.-the very best Hog Powders, 81 cts ID -
Sold bv GEO. 7. LIGHT,
Oct Ia Iss4 Druggist.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-01-07
AL5RI:AN HOUSE.
Pau'g. Arcauc, Cor. Sere'th Street,
WASHINGTON. ID. G.
TERMS - PER DAY.

TIE pr1priet1rs of this House, the oldest
/ established Hotel in Washington desire to
call the attention oft their patrons and the pub
he to Che act that the Hotel Is and has been
the head uirters for West Nirginilns for over
htlfa century The American Is centrally
located iu the business portion of the city. and
Within a. short distance of all Public Buildings.
Churches. aud places Oft Amusement.
DUFFY * LEANNARDA.
N,ver,bsr % lSS3-lv Pr1prietors
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-01-07
WORTHY
Of Confidence.

hVcp,c SaF.Aparillais Is q medicine that,
HIEn y during nearly 40 years, in all
parts Of the world, has proved is etii-
cacy as the best blood alternative known
In me1ieal SCIENCE
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-09-08
HOUSEKEEPING PESTS.

Complaints are made from various Sec
tions of band of baking powder tramps
whose tricks upon unsuspecting house
keepers seem to partake very much of the
nature of confidence operations. The
band is composed of women, although
employed and directed by an agent cf the
other sex, and their methods of procedure,
as explained by several ladies who have
been yictimized, is as follows: Obtaining
access to the kitchen, they introduce the
subject of baking powders, inquiring the
kind used in the family. Being shown
the can, perhaps resh full one, they
volunteer to ''test'' it to ascertain its
qualities. Their 'ttest" consists in plac-
ing the can on hot stove or over lamp
or gas jet, or in mixing the baking pow
der with water both hot and cold. If
the baking powder is good for anything
the heat will, of course, expel the gas,
which, being ammoniacal or carbonic, is
apparent TO the sense of smell. The claim
is then made that this odor indicates
something detrimental, although, as a
matter of fact, a baking powder that
would give off no gas when subjected to
heat would be without leavening power
and valueless. They will also mix the
baking powder given them with water.
If pure it efervesces quickly. The baking
powder they peddle being similarly mixed
foams up slowly like yeast, standing, per
haps, over the top of the glass. This
they claim as evidence of superiority,
whereas it is the exhibition of trick
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-09-08
JEFFERSON.

Hon. J. W. OstraDder returned from
his trip to the Pacific Coast last Monday
morning. He reports very enjoyable
time. At San Francisco he met Lorenzo
Sawyer and Mr.. Combstock, formerly
Jefferson citizens, and visited about a
week with bis daughter. Mrs. Nellie
Reddish. At Olympia, w. T.. he met
Levi Ostrander, formerly of Lake Mills,
and at Seattle, W. T., he spent several
days with his daughter Mrs. John Post.
We learn that the tobacco warehouse
of Mr.. Daily at Johrson's Greek was con-
sumed by fire Monday morning. The
flames were started from small oil stove
The loss is heavy being only partially
covered by insurance.
Larkey, the ten-year-old son of "Gabe"
Bailey, the winner of the foot race at the
Odd Fellows picnic held in this city,
dislocated his elbow last week Thursday
Frank Haumbsehild, who resides on
the sWatertown road, last Thursday was
thrown into barbed wire fence by a
COW and then trampled upon. He was
considerably bruised and among other
cuts, received long cash in the thigh.
DIED.-At the residence in this city,
with cancer in the stomach, Christopher
Troeger, at the age of 81 years. The de-
ceased came to America in 1916, and
settled down in the Town of Jeferson.-
Banner.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-09-08
THE SIXTH DISTRICT.

OSHKOSH, Sept. 2.-The friends Of
Congressman Guenther in this city feel
very much disappointed over his defeat at
Berlin, but Mr.. Guenther manifests no
outward disturbance. A tilt is pow going
on between Ii. B. Harshaw and Mr.
Guenther's friends regarding tie claim Of
the latter that Mr.. Harshaw manipulated
the proceedings in the convention. Mr..
Harshaw, in card tonight, denies that
he had any hand in the deal whatever.
Mr.. Guenther says his authority is Tom
Reid, of Appleton, and Harshaw asserts
that, if Reid made the assertions, he sim
ply lied 1t now devolves on Mr.. Reid
to prove case on Mr. Harshaw.
A. J. Turner and number of his sup
porters came down from Berlin about
noon and met q. B. Clark, the nominee,
as if by previous appointment, and a con-
ference was held at the Revere house.
Just what the result was is not made
public. The Turner crowd declared that
their district was solid for Clark and that
Tom Wall or any other man the Democrats
may put up cannot defeat the Republican
nominee.
The statement has been made to-day
that portion OF the Guenther delegates
from Oshkosh antagonized the Clark dele
gates and also the Waushara county dele
cation by declaring Guenther would BE-
nominated and threatening to take severe
measures against any who attempted 70
betray him. The present district attorney,
Silas Bullard, of Neenah, who was pledged
to Clark on the first ballot. was also, it is
claimed. threatened with defeat of re-
nomination if he went back on Guenther.
So it appears that Guenther was killed in
his own camp.
THE TURNER MEN CONTENTED.
PORTAGE, Sept. 2.-The news of Mr.
Turner's defeat at Berlin causes much
regret, but the Republicans of this county
propose to throw off their coats and go
into the canvass with a determination TO
give Mr.. Clark such a rousing vote as
will elect him in spite of any disafection
at Oshkosh. Now that Mr.. Guenther is
out of the way, Mr.. Turner's friends are
confident that his time will come and that
he will receive his reward for the support
which he voluntarily and cheerfully gave
to Mr.. Clark
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-09-08
No. 48.

only, their baking powder having been
specially prepared to make this test by
the addition of -four, gum or albuulen.
It is sure evidence of adulteration. Of
course the object of these fraudulent
kinds of baking powder, and to sell the
particular brand for which the women
are travelling.
Were this the whole of the operation
housekeepers would not often be deceived,
Every intelligent person knows that bak-
ing powder is not made to be used in this
way, but in cooking where its action is
entirely different from that produced by
dry heat or by mixture with water alone.
The chief object of this jugglery is to
destroy the baking powder given for
testing; Or by heating it to drive off its
leavening gases, and so weaken it that
when used it will fail to work. At the
next baking there is heavy food, of
course, and the tramp" probably gets
the credit of having told the housekeeper
a valuable fact, instead of having spoiled
her baking powder, as was actually the
case. The average tramp will, in this
way. destroy from fifty to seveDty-fve
pounds of baking powder day
A second method OF spelling for use the
baking powder in kitchen where they
are not permitted to experiment with it,
is by dexterously throwing in the can
small quantity of salt, soda or powdered
lime. Again, should there chance to be
no baking powder in the house, the oper-
ators will produce, of the kind used by
the family, sample that has been pur-
posely adulterated or ''doctored" to make
such an exhibit as they desire under the
so-called test.
The only way to protect our food from
being contaminated by tramps of this
kind is to turn all persons who wish OF
attempt to tamper with it unceremonious-
ly from the door, and to use those articles
only which experience has proved salts
factory, or the official tests have estab-
]ished as pure and wholesome.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-09-08
FORT ATKINSON.

Miss Florence Griswold, of Milwaukee,
daughter of Hattie Tying Griswold, the
new first assistant in our high school, was
one of yesterdays arrivals. She will
make her home in the family of Hon. w.
S. Greene.
Odd Fellows to the number of about
forty attended the funeral Sunday, at
Jefferson. of Christopher Troeger, one OF
the early settlers of the town. 1t was one
of the largest funerals ever held in Jefer-
son.
The Northwestern Manufacturing Co s
chair works have been shut down for two
weeks or so, for the putting in of new
shafting. The foundry and machine shop
are in full blast.
George Cooley, of San Diego, CAL, and
James Cooley, of Savannah, ILL.,, sons of
Azariah Cooley, are visiting their aunt,
Mrs. G. W. G. May. this week.
DIR. L. G. Bicknell purchased brick of
L. M. Roberts Saturday for a two-story
brick block, which will be built in con-
junction with McMillen Bros triple.
Died, at his home in Germany, west of
this city, on Tuesday, August 25, 1886,
of old age, Charles Hummel, in his Ssth
year.
The high school has been changed con
siderably this year to accommodate the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-09-08
eDaer g1eiehbors.
WATERPROOF,

DR.. D. 0. Bennett and family have
been entertaining his brother, the Rev.
A. M. Bennett and wife, of New York
state, for several days.
Mr.. G. Van Vechton having disposed
of most of his household effects, will soon
depart for New York state, where he will
make his future home.
During the thunder storm Saturday
afternoon, DIR. d, D. Benefits residence
was struck by an electric bolt. but no
damage of any amount was done. This
is the second time the lightning has struck
in that vicinity within three weeks.
Fl A. Wedemeyer's parents. from
Watertown, visited with his family on
Tuesday and Wednesday.
There was light frost in this section
Tuesday night on the low-lands; not
heavy enough. however, to do any damage.
Journal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-09-08

THE EARTHQUAKE OF 1S11.-The Inter
Ocean: For several months during the
latter part of 1911 and the first months
of 1912 earthquake shocks were felt along
the shores of the lower Mississippi. Over
an area of country stretching for over 200
miles south of the mouth Of the Ohio
river the ground rose and sank in great
undulations. The shocks were attended
with loud explosions, and great fssures,
often half mile in length, were opened
in the earth, and from these openings
mud and water were thrown to the tops
OF the highest trees. At last the troubled
subterranean forces found an outlet, and
with the fearful convulsions that left ia
the city of Caracas, South America, not
one stone upon another, and killed 10000
people, March 26. 1872, the shaken sur
face of the Mississippi valley subsidized
into quiet.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-09-08
LAKE MILLS.

Mrs. Kesoe lost her youngest child last
week by cholera intantum.
Louis Lusk, son of Geo. Lusk, of Fa-
vile Grove, has been nominated for
county superintendent of schools by the
prohibitionists of Langlade county.
Lynn Mills has returned home. AL
though the Duluths acknowledged him
to be a good catcher. it was of no use for
him to remain with them and have five
or six in the club working to down him.
John Harbeck is shipping stock at a
lively rate. Yesterday he sent another
carload to Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Carter leave to-
day for their home in Indianapolis. They
have enjoyed their visit and will be here
again next year.
Rev. j. Wood Miller and family leave
to-day for Bartlett, I'll. They have mace
hosts of friends here who wish them sue
cess wherever they may go.
Mr. and Mrs, Ed. Hoyt welcome lit.
tie girl at their home.
Mrs. Marion V. Dudley, of Milwau
kee is visiting her mother, Mrs. V.
ChurchilI.
The summer visitors are rapidly leav-
ing for their winter homes.-Leader.