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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-03-11

Tuesday of this week was Shrove Tues
pay-a day of Confession preceding Lent
and the thoughtful housewife will serve
pancakes or fritters in conformity to the
old English custom. There is 4 prevalent
superstition that the serving of pancakes on
Shrove Tuesday insures immunity from deas
but we believe it depends for heas or not in
a fellows trousers leg upon his proximity
to the pic sty or the frequency of visits to
the back alley in town where the momen
,ous issue of hog in - or hog out has
not been aggitated.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-03-11
.w.sEREER.

At Green, Hotel I'm Harper's Ferry. Thurs
day evening March tth. bv the Key W. H.
White. Capt GEO ". GREEN. of that place.
to Miss ENNA O. MICH LAS, OF Maryland
When wc looked upon Captain G.. in com
mand of his Mounted Ri1omeu we remarked
te rc.-.herc's soldier that VIII never sur
render. Brt lie did Congratulations Captain
on vour capitula.ior. The ogaves- must yield
~ Tu4gEd assaults
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-03-11

Mrs. II. f. S. Butler has sold to Messrs
Colston & Frazier thirty-fve acres of tim
Der. We admire the energy of Messrs. c,
& F.-but we do wish they would turn it in
another direction: for instance, to forestry
the planting Of trees instead Of denuding
the land of the beautiful oak, &c. No old
residenter can look at the bald spot once
known as Cookies Woods without regret
that necessity, or other contingency, con-
spired TO the destruction thereof Mr.. Col
ston: it is said a crop Of walnut trees will
pay as handsomely as any other. Expend
a bit of your energy, which is the admira-
ton of your friends in that direction. Bles-
sings will be showered upon you by those
who will survive the writer Of this para
graph.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-03-11

CHURCH NOTES.

OF course nobody expects or desires a
change in the passionate of CharlestOwn Sta
ton and Rev. W G. EgglestOn will be re-
turned to his people here.
Rev. 5. Y. Hildebrand preached in the
NJ. E. Church, South, in this place, on Sun
day night. We voice the sentiment of JEFF
ferson Circuit people by expressing the hope
that the Bishop will return him to that
charge.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-03-11

Among the real estate transactions IN
New York City, within few days past as
announced by the Gotham papers, was the
purchase by Mrs. Col j. Fairfax McLaugh-
lin of the residence of John Savage, LID,
the compatriot of John Mitchell. The
property purchased includes dwelling
house and ten lots on Pelham Avenue be-
tween Delaney Place and Hoffman street.
Dr. Savage from whom this handsome pur-
chase was made Is now sojourning in Paris.
Col. and Mrs. Mclaughlin having many
friends among the readers Of The FREE
PRESS we give the item as one likely to in
terest them as it, also, gratifes US to know
the facts and announce them.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-03-11
synopsis or Hon. ". L. WILSON'S speech.

7 political issue. lnere WAS no AuubtA al
successful coniuring with the issues raised
bv the gentleman from Iowa, Mr.. Hender-
son. III he did not mistake the recent ac-
ton of the American people and the geuev-
al temper of the American people, the sec
tional issue. wherever or by whomsoeyer
raised. would lead no man nor no party to
political victory in this country. lie yigo-
rousv defended Commi ssioner Black from
the criticism of the gentleman from Iowa,
and declared that the country had regarded
bis appointment by the President as an en-
inentv wise and patriotic selection. In the
administration of his office Commissioner
Black had done nothing TO forfeit The res
pect and confidence of the people. Refer
--nr fo the criticism that Commissioner
BLACK had kept republican members OF Con-
p-... waiting iu the ante-r0om while he was
/ c.rf.rriae with democratic members M re-
GARD ODD removals from his office, Mr.. llson
-.id -Bat the country would commend the
missioner 81 he held those conferences
"a litte more often. and would commend his
action To- other high officers. He Mr.. VIII
SON. believed iu ciyil-sJrvice reform, but he
did not believe Jhatthe way 20 reform par
u.au ciyi. service was % preserve IL ln am
ber PASSING ON 90 review OF that p' rtlon
of lr Henderson, speech IN which he an
aIvr.I tle rerative vote on the bill increas-
inv the pensions of soldiers widows, ana
eIei.ed that 10 was an untur.ing of the
b...lv shirt Nr. Wilson inquired what par
-v DO was which had originally hXcd the
pension at rs month. To had been nNed
ov the republican party while the war was
haLuut. and eS wa, not halt us valuable as
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-03-11

We have the largest and best assortment
of boys. children and youths oyercoats to be
seen iu Charlestown and our bona fdc clear
ing sale makes prices low enough to satisfy
everybody. which means that our quotations
are the lowest IN the valley.
wv. kAHN * Co. Sadler BuiIding.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-03-11

Mr.. E Brownold has consented to teach
upon the Violin and Guitar. He is not on
ly an accomplished performer but compe
tent teacher, and will take pupils from the
gauut to proficiency in the divine art.
Call upon him for terms.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-03-11

7 HEREBY notify the good People ofCharles,-
/ town and the Public. also. that all will hnd
II to theiradvantage to look at my goods be-
fore purchasing abroad. l have on hand a fine
lot of samples from some of the leading houses
of New York q Philadelphia. All garments
made in the latest style and in workmanlike
manner | will say with confidence that all
orders for garments will be filled to the entire
satisfaction of whoever may favor me with a
call.
1zS~Cutting made Specially.
Respectfully
ELIAS Z. ROHRER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-03-11
TwesdGv. .March I6th, 1886:

3 horses. 1mule, y head Of cattle-5 of them
vonng milch cows. an Alderney heifer;
brood sow. lot of shoats, Livingston 3-horse
plow NEARLY new, l 2-horse root pillow NEARLY
new. Mccormick 2-horse pillow, single and
double shovel plows, l corn coverer, cultiva-
tors. l wheat fan, l Woods mower, NEARLY
new. l wheat drill, l corn shelter, cutting
box. 1 cross-cut saw, wagon gears for horses,
horse cart. 1 wagon, l carriage and harness, a
lot of locust posts, log chain, fifth chain,
pair hay ladders, pairs of steelyards l set OF
scales, > grain cradles and moving scythe.
TERMS Credit of nine months on all sums
over Ten Dollars: under that sum, Cash
Bonds with approved security required, Inter
est from day of sale which will be RENTED if
paid at maturity Negotiable and payable at
the First National Bank of Charlestown.
JOHN L. CnAIGHILL.
Nforob 4 1ss6-ot
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-03-11
WATERFORD MILLS.
WATERFORD, LoUDoUN Co., Va.


THE commodious residence and office for
/ merlv occupied by Dr. j. II 8traith and
now in the occupancy of Mr. Abbott iu
Charlestown " Va. with the lots attached
consisting of one and one-eishth lt acre--
convenient location-near the j. 81 %. depot
Court-Hou-e and an The business portion of
the town TIE house Is substantially bl'it OF
brick and IS boz good repair With good out
buildings. Possession given April ]. lst3
For terms apply 10
Jan. II. iSsj-u CLEDN AyDitE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-03-11
ConnlissioteI.'& .lofice.

HAVE before me forsetticment the follow
in. Fiduciarv Account a- one of the COM
nlissioncrs of ACCOMPLISHING the date when
same was placed before me tor settlement =
ls,6 Feb. - Geo. ". q. Nears.ey ana = w
Wvsoug. Administrators OF E-rom >iiieT
5.;,e, r,,,f.rn my hand thi- SRI DAY of March.
1870 CLEON MOORE.
Commissioner Of Accounts,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-03-11
For safe.

THE desirable residence now occupied Dy
/ the undersigned The dwelling s orick,
covered with slate eight good rooms eAeei-
lent CELLAR. Iaree cistc-n convenient t0 dwell
ing has good outbuildinrs ail in good repair
There j, attached % 10 one acre ot ground on
which there are valuable fruit and ornamental
trees Possession given Immediately.
MARY +. RUTHERFORD.
March 4 1.S6-ffn
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-03-11
LUMBER, SHINGLES & WOOD.

HAVING recently purchased large body
of fine Timber az Flowing Springs near
Cb9rlesrown. and put IN operation there our
Steam Saw-AIill. we are prepared 20 furnish all
kinds of
Oak Lum D Ell,
FENCING PLANK. FRAME LUMBER, LAP
SHINGLES and WOOD by The CORD. VIII
sell either to Doe delivered or on the ground.
FRAZIER COLSTON.
Feb d. IS. DenocrW copy.l
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-03-11
Auctioneer's Notice.
OId-Tinc Nelc Orleans Moiosscs.
FODDER THRIVE.

ONh IUAU.
MARINERS wanting Fodder Iwine, ! Will
L sell YOU a good article at lowest prices.
Discount 90 the Trade.
Aueust27. 1855. &c. WASHINGTON.
VNANTED.-A Man to take an office and
w representa- manufacturer. S30per week
Small capital required Address with STAMP
W. H. BOSSERT. 1884 SPRING GARDEN STREET
PHiLA.. PA.
March 4. 1SS6-it.
EOR SALE-STEAM ENGINES CLAY
i and ore pans. boilers and sheet-iron Work
Secondhand engines and boilers on hand
Hoistine engines and machinery speciality
THOMAS CARLIN, Allegany, Pa.
Jan. :. ISs5-i Vt.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-03-11

PUBLIC SALE
OF
PERSONAL PROPERTY.

THE undersigned will sell at "Videmont,
his farm. on the BloOmery turnpike, two
miles and a-half from Charlestown, the follow
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-03-11
MILLINERY & FANCY GOODS.
ARELlABLE MEDICINE
BLESSINGS PULMO CURAANDGEN-
ERAL VITALIZER.

CURES Coughs, Colds, Debility, and all ner-
\ yous diseases
POSITTTELY CURES CONSCIENTIOUS
An invaluable remedy forweak and debilitateo
persons. especially infants and children. n
natural restorative of the vital energies. For
sale i'm this section by Geo. T. Light and Chas
T. Pratt.
July %. 1SS5-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-03-11
WATCH AND JEWELnY LINE,
Houses for Rent.

I HAVE two or three Houses for Rent-pos-
! session given On the lst Of April can &C.
e0mmoiate large or small families. Apply at
once BENZ. TOMLINSON.
February D.. ls-6.-tL
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-03-11
Bran ana .IEiU Feed.

WHOLESALE and Retail
w b. C. WASHINGTON.
April rs, 1Ss5.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-03-11

March 1, 1886-2t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-03-11

Be sure to see what we are
doing to clear our counters
of the remainder of our
immense stock.
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ODDS AND ENDS.



The chewing gum yearly used by
certain family of eight persons in
Minnesota costs $3.50.
A. 0. Babel, the so-called cowboy
pianist who failed to fool New York,
is exhibiting in ten cent museum
in Minneapolis.
Base ball has been introduced into
the Pittsburg Insane Asylum for tho
physical and mental improvement Of
the inmates.
Mr.. Goodman, aged 76, and Mrs.
Ireland, aged IS, of Pennington, Ia,
had TO run away from their children
in order to get married.
The farmers at Cape Colony are
making a robe, dolman and fan COM
posed of ostrich feathers. as a jubilee
present 10 Queen Victoria.
Two Italian sawdust swindlcrs rob-
bed New Haven peanut peddler of
1854, by Offering him chance 10
make $4,000 out of nothing.
The report of continued miracn-
lous cures at the shrine of Knock,
Ireland, has increased the excitement
and religious fervOr in the west of
Ireland.
Colonel p. Donau recently brought
to New Orleans from Honduras an
opal which is said TO be the second
largest in the world. 1t is as big as
hens egg.
Alden Gray, of Rockland, Me.
though 50 years old, carries his six
feet Of length like young man. lie
has just finished ploughing a large
tract of stony land.
A citizen of Rockland, Me-, has a
brler wood pipe which he found en-
be1ded in large mass of salt at the
bottom of one Of the water tanks of
the old frigate Sabine.
Last year the owner of a refriger-
ating establishment at Sturgeon Bay,
Wis, froze fifty tons of fish for win
ter storage. This year he expects to
freeze twice as many.
A toast that brought down the
house was gwen by Miss Kate Field
at the banquet Of the Loyal Legion,
in Washington last week: "The men
God bless them"
Eighteen thousand salmon are said
to have boon recently caught in Puget
Sound at one haul oftwo seines and
a lot of fish got away, too, by the
bursting of one of the seines.
Mrs. Jane McEwen, who recently
died at Studholm, N. b., at the age
"a years, left three sons, three daugh-
ters, fifty. eight grandchildren and
forty-one great grandchildren.
The San Francisco mint EMPLOYS
al present 300 hands. 1t is tho larg.
est in the world, having coinage
capacity twice that of Philadelphia
aud thrice that of the English mint.
A young woman has been arrested
in Chicago for begging while arrayed
in "lightning. change" costume, by
means of which she could transform
herself in an instant if necessary.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-11-26
A WONDERFUL ELECTRIC PIT.
Hundreds Of Cases Of Rheumatism
Cured at a Recently Discovered
Spot near Sharon, Ga.

SHARON, GA, Nov. PA wonder
full electric pit, recently discovered 3
miles from this place, is affecting hun
dreds of cures from rheumatism. A
farmer named Hillman was prospect
ing for gold. In little bend of Har-
denis creek, where the bank rises alb
ruptly, Mr.. llillman observed some
strange discoloration OF the soil. lie
began digging, and finally desisted
when he could discover no metallic
deposit.
A negro who was aiding Hillman
had long been afflicted with Ibeuma-
tism. lie noticed that whenever he
handled the oozy clay in the pit, the
muscles of his hands relaxed, permit
ting him to use them with all natural
ease. When Hillman abandoned the
pit, disappointed in his search for
gold, his emplo,e left it surprised at
his freedom from the rheumatism Of
years.
The story soon spread, and people
began making Sunday visits to the
strange spot. Rheumatics resorted
thereto, and began to confirm the ex-
perience of Hillman's servant. Mr..
j. p. Moore, a well-to-do farmer, who
for years had been unable to use his
hands, after burying them twice in
the soft mud Of the pit found them
fully restored to usefulness. A we'll
known white lady from Warren Co.,
who was badly drawn up, visited the
pit and walked away, declaring her.
self cured. Charles Galloway, color
ed, who for ten years walked on
crutches, after one visit to the spot,
left his Crutches behind Lin and
walked home.
The most wonderful cure related is
that of a colored house servant of Gen.
Heard. This woman was perfect
wreck from rheumatism. A year ago
she went to bed, and since has had to
he waited upon like a child. When
the virtues of the pit were first moot
ed her friends concluded to try it,
The woman was carried on her bed
10 the spot, where she was rubbed
over with the mud twice. The result
was that the woman who had thus
been carried to the spot took up hei
bed and walked home.
The spot is dense thicket, render.
ed almost impenetrsble by laure
growth. Hundreds of people are re.
sorting thither as matter of curios.
ity. The water flows in sufficiently
TO keep the clay in waxy condition
BY applying this clay TO the parts af'
flicted il yields some kind of inhu
cnce which offers relief. The onl,
theory advanced is that the mud mus
be charged with electricity sufficient
TO effect the cures mentioned.
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liberated Leg.

About August LIST, 1866, an erup-
ton appeared on my arms and legs,
which panied me very much and
seemed to affect my physical condi-
ton generally. Under treatment of
physician the sores disappeared ex-
cept on my left leg. There it seemed
to concentrate, and two-thirds of the
limb from the knee to the ankle soon
became a solid running sore that dis
charged bloody matter continually.
| was treated by many physicians at
various times, but obtained no per-
manent relief. On the advice of a
physician at this place, finally COM
nenced using Swift's Specific. 1 am
glad to say that after using three
large bottles the sores have ali healed
except one, and that is where the
stirrup leather rubs when / am rid.
ing, and will soon he gone.
G. N. FRIzzELL.
Farmville, Texas, Sept. Is, 1886.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Dis.
eases mailed free. The SWIFT SpE.
CIFio Co., Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ga. 157
W. 23d 81, N. Y.
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KELLY'S, KY.
NOVEMBER 20, 1886.

NOVEMBER 20, 1856.
The sable winged and ever dreaded
angel of death Is ever lowering over
us. This time we announce the death
of another of the pioneers OF this
country, Mr.. Thomas Fuller; we do
not know his exact age, but know it
lacked but few years of being a CELL
fury. A sister OF his still living is
known TO be over hundred years
old. Uncle Tommy; as lie was tamil-
iarly known, was Of a long-lived FAM
lily.
Farmers are busy gathering corn
and Esq. j. A. Boyd says that it is
turning out great deal better than
people thought it would. Still the
crop is rather short.
Mr. j. ID. Meacham has sold his
house and lot at KclIy's. G. w. Rog-
ers, our dry goods man and popular
school teacher, is to occupy the house
we understand.
Mr.. Rice who has been taking pho
tographs in our village for a week or
Two has gone to Crofton to set up.
ROVER.
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CITY COUNCIL.
CHURCHES,

BAPsIsr-Main ST., between 10th and 18th,
Rev. j. N. Prestridge, pastor. Services every
sunday morning anil evening. sunday school
$50 A. NJ. every Sunday. Prayer meeting every
Wednesday evening.
CnRIsTIAN-N. W. Corner 9th and Liberty
SITS. Rev. l.. W. wel,h, pastor. Services
every sunday morning and evening. Sunday
school g:30A. N. every sunday. Prayer meet
ing every Wednesday evening.
MErnODIsr-s, ". Conner oh aud Clay SITS,
Rev. D. ". Lewis, pastor. Services every
Sunday morning aud evening. sunday school
every Sunday At 1880 A. ". Prayer meeting
every Wednesday evening.
FIRST PREsBYrERiAS--S. L. Corner Tth and
Liberty Sts., kev. Montgomery May, pastor.
Services every Sunday morninH and evening.
SUNDAY school every Sunday Atb A. n. Prayer
meeting every Wednesday evening.
NINTH ST. pRrsEYrEniAH-s. II, Corner 9th
and Liberty Sls,, Rev. ". l.. Nvurse, pastor.
services every sunday morning and evening.
Sunday school every Sunday 1850 A. n. PraJ-
err meeting every Wednesday evening,
CUMBERLAND PREsBYrERi As--scv-nth 81,
bet, Virginia and Clay, Rev. A. &. Bidtlle, pas
tor. Services every Sunday morning andevc
ming. Sunday school NJ $3.50 A, NJ, every sun
day. rrayermcellng every Thursday evening.
EPiscoPAL-N. W. Corner 9Th and Liberty
SIS, Rev. J. W. Ncnable, Rector. Services ov-
cry sunday morning And evening sunday
school every Sunday morning.
CATu0LIc-Ninth strest, near Belmont Rev.
u, 4. Feehan, priest. Services every sunday
morning at 10 O'clock.
VIRGINIA ST., RAPTIsr, tColOred)-N W.
Corner virginia aud lith Sta, Rev. E.Nil-
liams, pastor. Services every sunday morning
and evening. sunday school every sunday
morning at . O'Clock. Prayer meeting every
Wednesday evening.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL, Ioloredl-t. Y. Cor.
ner Liberty aud llth Sts. Rev. }, NJ Mitchell
pastor. Services every Sunday morning and
evening. Sunday school NJ "a. y. every sun
lay. Prayer meeting every Wednesday oysh-
ing.
Y,M. q. A.
The Y. NJ. e. A. rOOmA are upstairs corner
sth and Main, nnl arr open on Tuesday. Thur.
day aud saturday evenings, from 9 TO l0o'eloek.
COUNTY ORANGES.
CurRCu Hill, No. lOa-Church nil. Ky,
". Il. King. W. NJ; j. A. browning,
Sect'y.; J. u. Walker. business Agent.
CAsEY, No. sS--Casky Ky. ThoA. Green,
W. M:Gro ". Winirec, Sccty.: Jno. c. llox-
ley, brsncss Agent. Meets lat aud srd fr,-
lays In each month.
lIOFEINsvlLLE PUBLIC SCHOOL LIBRARY
Open on Tuesdays aud frdays, except during
vacation. frum Q n, IN, To up. N. Free 10 all
pupils Of the lIopkinsyille Public schools above
The fourth year grade. Annual fec, 81 80 all
olhers. L. II DlETMcH.
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