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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

OF course we have some special bargains
in our boys and children's department and
we cannot, therefore, impress upon you too
seriously the importance Of calling on US
as early as possible. First come, first served.
We hope to have the pleasure of illustra-
ting its value to you at the first opportunity
WIN. KAHN & Co., Sadler Building.
1t costs nothing to call and look at what
we are offering in Spring Clothing. Before
YOU buy get posted and buy where you can
buy best. We know where you can buy
best and we want you to know where that
is too. Therefore, we say call and look.
You won't be bothered to buy if you come
to look only, but we are certain you eau find
nothing to equal our qualities at our prices
elsewhere.
WIN. KAHN & Co., Sadler Building.
The grass is sprouting, the trees budding
and the birds mating and everything pro-
claims that spring is here. The spring stock
has arrived at VIM. Kahn IL Co.'S, SadleI
Building, and and is now ready for public
inspection. Positively the lowest priced
house in the Valley.
WIN. KAHN & Co, The Leading Clothiers
Sadler Building.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

The Berryyille Amateur Dramatic Club
sends greetings to the good people of Jeiier'
SON County and begs leave to inform them
that it will play in Charlestown, at Charles
Washington Hall on Friday evening, July
2nd. i'm Cricket on the Hearth. from
Charles Dickens, and the very laughable
farce. Done on Both Sides The pro
ceeds to assist in erecting monument to
our Confederate Dead who fought and died
for their countrys honor. Let the people
show their patriotism aud love Of the men,
orv of the heroes by giving a good audi
ence. The price is so low as to be within
the reach of everyone. CON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24
TIE VIRGINIA. FREE pREss--rAE OLD FAMILY JOURNAL.
Charlesto,cn Academy.

Prof E. R. Taylor & Bro. of the Charles
town Academy closed the Scholastic yeal
on Wednesday of last week, and Certificates
of Distinction were awarded as follows
L-English Branches.
First Division.-Fontaine Alexander,
Richard w. Alexander, Chas. +. Amber,
Walter w. Avis, George II. Bowers, Roger
Chew. Edgar V. Crittenden, Charlie Diehl,
John E. yesterday, John A. Hopkins, Jas.
B. Hurst, Andrew Kennedy, w. Harvell
LaBoyteaux, S. V. L. Lippitt, Bassett
Mitchell Cleon Moore, Jr., VIM. Moore,
Forrest Richardson, A. H. Richardson,
Martin Sheetz, Wells Stump, Joseph Trap
nell. Jr., Walter S. Welsh, Thos. II. Willis,
Allen C.. Wilson, Arthur l.. Wilson.
Second DivisiOn.-George Beall, Braxton
Davenport, w. S. Grantham, ThOs. K.
Moore, Geo. T. Shirley Clayton Thrush,
r. S. B. Washington.
H-AneieHt Languages.
|. LATIN. First Division.-Charles E
Amber, George Beall, George H. Bowers,
n. r. Craighill, Edgar " Crittenden, as.
B. Hurst. Andrew Kennedy, Anthony Ken
nedy, S. V. L. Lippitt, Cleon Moore, Jr,
A. ii. Richardson, R. S. B. Washington,
Thos H. Willis, Allen G. Wilson.
Second Division.-John A. Hopkins,
Walter L. Wilson.
H-lioderR Languages.
l. GERMAN.-First Division.-Walter
w. Avis, George Beall, n. w. Craighill,
Andrew Kennedy, Anthony Kennedy, Bas-
sett Mitchell, VIM Moore, Forrest Richard
son, r. S B. Washington, Walter .. Welsh.
Walter l.. Wilson.
Second Division.-John A. Hopkins.
ii. FRENCH.-Andrew Kennedy, An
thony Kennedy.
Physiology.
First Division.-Wal Bates, John E
yesterday, A. II. Richardson, Aldridge
Lewis, Walter S. Welsh.
Book Keeping.
First Division.-Aldridge Lewis.
Mathematics.
I. GEoMErRY.-First Division.-N. R.
Craighill. Chas. Z. Amber, Andrew Ken
nedy, Anthony Kennedy, Joseph Trapnell,
Jr.
Second Division.-Forrest Richardson.
II. ALGEBRA.-First DivisiOn.-Charles
+. Amber, Walter w. Avis, George ii.
Bowers, n. r. Craighill, Edgar V. Critten-
den, Samuel d. Engle, Andrew Kennedy,
Anthony Kennedy, W. Harvell LaBoy-
teaux, Forrest Richardson, Thos A. Willis.
Second DiyiSion.-JOhn f. yesterday, ).
V. L. Lippitt, Walter 5. Welsh, W. ;.
Grantham.
III. ARIrHNlETIC.-First DIVISION
Fontaine Alexander, Richard w. Alexan-
der. Chas. E. Amber, Walter w. Avis,
George Beall George II. Bowers, Roger
Chew, Edgar " Crttenden, Braxton DAY.
export, John E. yesterday, Samuel d. En-
gle, James B. Hurst, W. Harvell LaBoy-
teaux, S V. L. Lippitt, VIM Moore, Martin
Sheetz, Wells Stump, Clayton Thrush, Wal
ter 5. Welsh, Allen c. Wilson, Arthur L..
Wilson.
Second Division.-Charlie Diehl, Cleon
Moore, Jr, Thos r. Moore, A. ii. Rich
ardson, George T. Shirley, R. S. B. Wash
ington, ThOs H. Willis.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24
An Enterprlsinn ReliabLe House.

Geo. T. Light can always be relied upon,
not only to carry in stock the best of every
thing, but to secure the Agency for such
articles as have well known merit, and are
popular with the people, thereby sustaining
the reputation of being always enterprising,
and ever reliable. Having secured the A
gencv for the celebrated DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, will sell it on
positive guarantee. 1t will surely cure
auy and every affection of Throat, Lung;
and Chest, and to show our confidence, We
invite you to call and get Trial Bottle
Eree.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24
An 1nslrer IEnnted.

Can any one bring US cass of Kidney OF
Liver Complaint that Electric Bitters will
not speedily cure? We say they can not,
as thousands of cases already permanently
cured and who are daily recommending T.
lectric Btters, will prove. Bright's Dis
ease, Diabetes, Weak Back, or any urinary
complaint quickly cured They purify the
blood, regulate the bowels, and act directly
on the diseased parts Every bottle guar.
anteed For sale at SOC. bottle by Geo. I
LIGHT
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

The school fund to be distributed this
year amounts to S955,Ol246-an excess of
a hundred thousand dollars over any pre-
yious year. 1t strikes US in view of this
fact that We either ought to have more
schools, or longer terms-nOt in this dis
trict, however--or better pay for teachers,
or a reduction of school tax. Any way
at all to improve the old or lessen the bur
den will please us.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24
The Hnrdu Erpress saws

"Our Representative, Hon. VIM. L. Will
son. falls on his feet every time. His speech
opposing the Oleomargarine Bill most
infamous aud uudemocratic measure, fairly
bristles with sound JeffersOnian doctrine.
The Democrats of this District made no
mistake when they elected him"
Lights on his feet, you meant to say.
He never falls.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

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, $1,000 worth of cloth
ing, 80 dozen shirts, so dozen neckwear
heavy stock of hats, 80 dozen gloves, and
everything in mems wear in good supply
GEO. II. HAGLEY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

The 9TH Virginia District Congressional
Convention will meet in Front Royal on the
4th of August. There's hardly doubt
about the denomination of Col. O'Ferrell.
A Front Royal time may be expected
though Jefersonian simplicity will mark the
proceedings.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

Changes of the :. V. R. R. schedule were
effected on Sunday last. Trains South pass
Charlestown at 1872 a. m. and I.SS P NJ
Trains North bound are due at Charlestown
at l1.O7 a. m. and 9.12 2. m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

HAVE made arrangements to insure proper
IL tv AGAINST TORNAD0ES in Htna, OF
Hartford. Continental Of New York, and Pea
body. of Wheeling, w. Va. Where parties de,
sire this. on application a special Policy Will
be granted and an additional rate be charged
for same.
MAY y, 1886.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

The field of wheat on the Conway's farm
adjoining this city and which seemed from
all appearance to have been completely de-
stroyed by the late hail storm, it being cut
into pieces and broken down-has, we un-
derstand revived, and now presents a very
favorable appearance for a medium crop
Winchester Times
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

A hustle that will accommodate night
dress, gossamer, comb and brush, &C.
&c. is the latest invention. Pears to us
that in a sudden and unexpected shower
the gossamer would prove to be little I'M
comeatable.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24
RlckIen,s Armfca Salre.

The Best Salve in the world, for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, FEY er
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chiblains
Corns. and all Skin EruptiOns, and posi-
lively cures Piles, or no payment required.
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price, % cents per
box. For sale by Geo. I. Light.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

The House of Representatives on Thurs
day refused to take up the Tariff Bill by a
vote of 14O yeas, 157 nays. Thirty-fve
Democrats voted in the negative with the
Republicans. The West Virginia delega-
ton voted as follows: Yeas Gibson, Sny-
der and Wilson Nay: Golf.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

Mrs. Rev j. L. ShiPley received last
week a package of the wedding cake, and
cards announcing the wedding Of Mr.. Gro
yer Cleveland % Miss Frances Folsom.
Mrs. Shipley Is a cousin of Mr.. Cleveland.
-R0vfsd Express.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

An exchange says that Mrs. Gen. Logan
has a rag carpet on the stairs of her Wash
ington house. The friends of Gen. Logan
must be on the ragged edge when they re-
sort to such statements to help boom their
favnrife
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

In the July number of The Forum, Bish-
op Spalding will discuss the question Are
we in danger of revolution" Professor
Adams "Shall we muzzle the Anarchists? ?"
and President Seelye should the State teach
raliqion ~
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

Mr.. Jas. w. Butt has contracted to tin
roof the dwelling on the "Blakely" farm Of
Col. r. p Chew, Mr. YIN. Lloyd's dwelling
at Ripou, aud the dwelling Of Mrs. Mary
F.. O'Bannon, in this place.-Spirt
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

Forty-one persons Joined the Methodist
Church, South, in Winchester on a recent
Sunday, as the result of the revival which
has been in progress there for several weeks
in the Church of Rev. c. I. Tyler.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

A mans sign offers a mute invitation to
those only who pass his place of business
his circular can only reach those to whom
personal attention is given; but his an
nouncement in a newspaper goes into the
highways and byways, finding customers
and compelling them to consider his argu-
nnantS
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

The Loudoun Mirror says Boss Dove, a
colored man, met Harris Levi, peddler,
on the high way and drewa knife and com
PEELED him to hand over his money, $50.
The peddler had pack on his back and
could not defend himself. The authorities
are looking for the soiled bird.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

H.B. * E. C. Davenport sous Of II. B.
Davenport, Esq, returned from the Troy
q. ~ Polytechnic Institute with Diplo-
mas. having graduated with distinction.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

On the DIST the mail trains on the b. q o.
through betseen Baltimore and Stanton
we're resumed-making connections with c..
& o. r. r. both ways
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

Quite a colony of CharlestOwn carpenters
and builders in Washington City just now.
J. w. and Herbert 5 Blessing are among
the latest % Join t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

Mr.. W H. Karicofe, Of Leetown, has
gotten a patent on his corn harvester. The
machine is said 70 work admirably. Looks
ike a big fortune staring him in the face.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

The material-lumber, doors, sash, etc.
etc, for the house to be erected for Mrs.
Annie Campbell will be furnished by Wm.
Phillips Sons
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24
H.FRREED.

In Washington City, on Tuesday evening,
June 21st instant, by Rev. Richard Norris.
Mr. GEORGE A RUSSELL, of Baltimore, and
Miss EMMA +. DONAVIN. daughter of the
late Col John Donavin of this town.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

The meeting of the new NJ. f. Church,
south, which was protracted from the time
Of the Dedication of the church until last
week. under the ministrations of Reys.
Suother aud Stump, resulted in 43 aces
s.ons TO that church, besides Others who pro-
fsssed conversion and have gone TO other
churches.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24
M4RTIYSBURG MATTERS.
From the Independent.

From the Independent.
The skating rink at Gettysburg has been
sold for $500. 1t cost $1,000. What has
become of the skating craze? Martinsburg,
Winchester and Frederick are now using
the buildings for various purposes, but will
soon follow the course of some of the finer
l-c
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

Miss Mary Myers, a member Of the fac
ulty of Millersburg KY Female College,
last week visited Mt Parvo.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

Reuben Twyman, colored, was safely
lodged in the penitentiary at Moundsville
last week By Jailor w. L. Dalgarn.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

Dr. A. W. Fauutieroy, late superinten-
dent Of the Uestern Lunatic Asylum at
stanton, Va, died suddenly Saturday even
ing. He had been IN for some days, but
the paper of Friday announced that he was
much better. Dr. F. is of Winchester and
+, q son Of Cen Fauntleroy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

| HERBY give notice that | will
prosecute any and all persons trespassing
on my farm, Tuscawilla, in any way
MAY 20, 1886. VIC. CARRELL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

Those unhappy persons who suffer from
nervousness, headache, and dyspepsia,
should use only "Dr. Sellers Liver Pills"
Sold by all druggists.
Children that pick their nose and have
red lips have worms. so give them "Dr. Sell
.ers' Vermlfuge" at once. Sold by all drug
pists
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

Mr.. b. f. Leisenriug has removed his IN
surance office 70 the room of \. ;. White
Esq, on South Charles street, near Main.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24
LINES MEMORIAL.
ANNIE GERTRUDE SENsENEY,
Died in Washington June %, 1885.

A shy, sweet violet nestled in the shade
OF some sequestered woodland nook
Where foliage, interlacing, roof d the glade
And dippd its branches in the purling brook.
June's feryid sun a eafy crevce found.
Anon, and it had kissed its winsOme bride
The blue-orb'd flower dropped and far around
Exhaled exquisite fragrance-and so 1t died
Thus pass'd her life-this quiet, DIRE lming fairy
Whose gentle thoughts were writ in azure eyes
COPS angels becked the dear and tender pres
ence-
And soft it foated yonder to the skies
Strew creamy lilies here, there golden calyxes
Shall freight the misty moonlight with odors
rare
And wait to Heaven-to her our tears recall
leth
A memoried greeting and a perfumed prayer.
Let sweet, sweet violets, that dear turf carpet
And tell of her whose shy and gentle mlen
Diffus'd where'er those dainty footsteps fingered
An ideal influence, tender and unseen.
Sunset rains its gold dust brightly,
Moonbeams silver one sweet mound,
Star-drift, sitting down so lightly,
Tricky strews the hallow'd ground
/ Vesper breezes, fragrant laden,
| Floating softly DER her breast
| Whisper" Here our spirit maiden
/ Finds at last perfect rest.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

The first reception of President and Mrs.
Cleveland last week is represented as the
most brilliant ever witnessed at the White
House, and Mrs. Cleveland was just too
charming for anything. She is not only
"the first lady of the land" but pre-emi-
nently beautiful and graceful so "they" do
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

Mr.. II. d. Beall, of the Baltimore sun
staff made US a pleasant call last Saturday.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

Among those receiving certificates OF Dis
tinction at Capt d. H. Eable's Academy
&C stanton were J. IT, Strider and c. II.
Baker of Leetowu vicinity, aud Alexander
sloan, brother of Mr. J. d. sloan of the
Milling Store at this place.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24
CHURCH NOTES.

Rev. J. Ii. Moore will preach in the +.
+. Church at Summit Point, Sunday, June
9th, at 81 o'clock, p. N.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

Nessrs. f. /. Miller and q. II. Morgan,
Of the Emmner Telephone Company, were
here on Monday for the purpose Of estab-
fishing Telephone Exchange. They have
put mp experimental lines-estabIishing
communication between the law office Of
Na,srs Grove & Brown aud the workshop
of Sadler Bros. The undertaking looks
Ike tt viii be a success.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

VIM. B. Hopkins is at home from
Hampden Sidney College.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

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, 1886-06-24

Prof st. Geo. T. Brooke Of the West
Virginia University is on a visit to this
place.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

The public school teachers in this district
have to wrestle with the small boy until
July 4th.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24


%-----
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'll bring customer. Shut our
ewes to the loss, no matter how big, knife
them, knife them, knife them, which means
cutting the price in two. Come and see.
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.
5. D. HIRsCHMAN x Co.
Ue have started out for the balance OF
this month and July to make rattling run
ia our millinery department. 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 10
spend on 4 hat or bonnet. The same low
prices apply to all trimmings in millinery
:. d. HIRsCHMAN d Co.
Where 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 visit, We say to you,
come. If you have, our advice Is unneces-
sary.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

Among the recent Randolph-Macon
graduates we find the name of our former
young townsman, George Shipley, son OF
Rev. j. l. Shipley-and, We may say paren-
,hetcally, cousin Of President Cleveland
HE graduated in Greek and Mathematics
1r the latter having received the prize
medal for attaining the highest point of ex-
e.'Ienca I'm his mathematical studies.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

The "Gallileau Fishermen" had picnic
at Island Park on Tuesday. II it be true
that fish bite better when it rains the day
was suspicious. One hundred and twelve
tickets were sold by the B. * o. Agent at
Charlestown for the early morning train.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

We have with the compliments Of Mr.
Everett G.. Smith, editor of the Jgcksoa
BuqIs. and Secretary of the West Virginia
Press Association, a copy of the minutes Of
Fifteenth Annual Session of said Associa-
ton held in September last Thanks to
Rrnthar Nmith.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

Major Lydecker has reported to the chief
Of engineers that the work on the falls fish
way, as planned by the fish commissioners.
is impracticable, and that no more money
should be wasted upon it. Sorry to hear
i,. for we hoped the Upper Potomac and
Shenandoah would in a little while abound
.n ,had and herring.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24
Notice.

4 slam greatly annoyed by persons shoot
n inc and otherwise trespassing upon my
farms, | hereby give notice that al depredator
or trespassers. in the future, Will be prosecutor
to the fullest extent Of the law -.--o.,
HENRY B. DAVENPORT.
Nav Is. lsS6-tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24
For Sale.

4 HOUSE IND LOT on the southern end
"A of Samuel street. at present occupied by
George B. Laboyteau. For terms address:
JAMES A. ENGLE.
April %. 1856. Harper's Ferry, W. Va,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24
Farmers, .fffemttOn!!

TIsH FOR HARVEST 10000 Potomac
Il Herring, at 50 cents per hundred.
June II. isS6. CT. WALL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

A match game of baseball at Harper's
Ferry, Oh Wednesday of last week, between
Cbarlestown and Chambersburg boys re-
suited i'm a victory for the former-score 10
20 6. It was very sweet in the Pennsylva-
mans TO let the West Virginians lick 'em.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

OBITUARY.
Departed this life on the 9th day of June,
1886. Mrs. THOS. HICKS, only daughter OF
Mrs. Won Butcher, age u years Mrs. II.
was woman endowed by nature with lady-hke
qualities, with kindness of heart and gentle
ness of manners. To know her was to love
her with such the benign principles of Chris
tianity assimllated, she was like the soil that
had in it all of the elements that contribute to
the rapid growth of that genial and heavenly
flower. This was manifest in her last sickness
day or two before her death she expressed a
wish to join the church and become amember
of it. With such a disposition as hers, and
with heavenly attributes by nature, the buds
were not long in coming to maturity, and her
last breaths were spent in giving us sweet adj
monition and advice TO FOLLOW IN HER FOOT
STEPS: and when those beautiful eyes were no
longer susceptible to natural vision God gave
TO her a spiritual eye enabling her to discern
her dear Saviour Her funeral was one OF the
largest ever at this place; and as we sat in that
congregation and listened TO its strains. we
thought of that still larger and heavenly con-
gregation above with whom poor little Emily's
would mingle, and whose sweet, pure voice
would never again falter with rude death.