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The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1886-07-06
LIFE AND Crime OF BILL FOX !

The life and murderous crime of BILL FOX,
one of the most noted criminals ever in the
west, executed at Nevada Mo- December %,
1888 has been published in pamphlet form. Il
Illustrated. The book gives the full details Of
the trial of Fox for the murder of T. w Howard
May 20, 1888, and the confession of his MUIR
der, duplicating the woman, Mrs. Rose.
Price. 1Oc Address,
j. WEST GOODWIN,
Sedalia Mo.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1886-07-06
SAMPLE TREATMENT

hibited within two years from the date of
said letters, they will be forever barred.
JOHN ri. DIVERS,
6-l5 vat Administrators.
This "a day of April 1856. Fl. c. Sun
nett, attorney.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1886-07-06

"A putty of starch and chloride c
zinc hardens quickly and lasts IS .
stopper of holes in metals fer months.
Boston Budget.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1886-07-06
MARRIAGE GUIDE

Elegant cloth and gilt binding. Sealed for 5oo
In money or postagestarnps. Over fifty wonder
full pen pictures, showing who may marry, who
Manhood. womanhood. Physical decay. Who
should marry. How life and happiness may 10
increased. Those married or about to marry
should read It: of interest and value to every
osper covsr, 35c. Address % HArEwH2
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-10
CHARLEsTowN, JEFF. COUNTY, w.
Boarding and Day School
For Young Ladies aud Children.
MISS AUGUSTA V. WILSON
AND
MRS. BELLE WILSON GALLAHER
Principals.

Second Amtllal Session iciR begin Sept. ,, 1885.
A thorough course of instruction in the usual
branches of an English education will be given
and competent teachers will prepare students
in Ancient and Modern Languages for admis-
sion into any Collegiate Institution.
No requisite of a first-class school will be
omitted.
TERMS Board per Scholastic year, Sl60
Tuition, S25 to $40; Board from Monday morn
ing to Friday evening. Sl2O per year; Music,
$50; Use of Piano S..
The Institute Building is well suited to school
uses and so situated as to secure all the con-
ditions necessary TO the health Of the pupils
1t is placed upon an eminence overlooking the
town and surrounding country. The attrac-
tions of this section of the Valley of Virginia
are too well known to need further statement
Charlestown is easy of access from all points
North and South being situated upon the b.
& o. and S. V. Railroads. and within three and
four hours ride of Washington and Baltimore.
REFERENCES BY PERMISSION:
Bishop A. w. Wilson, D. D., L. D., Balti.
more, Md.
Rev. Samuel Rodgers, D. D. Alexandria, Va.
Rev. o. p. Fitzgerald, d. D., Editor of the
Christian Aduocate, Nashville, Tennessee.
Rev. w. P. Harrison, d. D., Nashville, Tenn.
Hon. Eugene NJ. Wilson, Minneapolis, Mimi.
Rev p II. Whisner, D. D. Baltimore, Md.
ReV. ). WAITS SnOaI, Salell eOduoke 70 va
Rev. J. L. Shipley Moorefeld, West Va:
Rev. w. G. EggeSton, CharlestOwn, W. Va.
Rev. J. L. Armstrong, Hamilton, Virginia.
Hon. w. L. Wilson, late President West Nir-
ginia University, Charlestown.
Rev A. c. Hopkins, d. d., Charlestown.
Hon. VIM II. Travers Charlestown.
Rev. A. J. Huntington, ID. D., Prof. Colum-
bian University, Washington ID. c.
Rev. r. n. Baer ID. d.. Washington City.
Rev. w. S. Edwards, d. d., Washington City.
Rev. S. G. Ferguson, Romney, West Virginia.
Hon. Jno. Blair Hoge Washington City.
Rev. Dallas Tucker Charlestown w. Va.
John Hess, Esq, County Superintendent OF
Schools, Kearneysville, jefferson Co., w. Va.
Rev. X. X. S. Hough, NJ. D., Fredericksburg
Rev. VIM. III. Meade d. d. Philadelphia.
Rev. J. A. McCauley, ID. D., Ii. d., President
of Dickinson College Carlisle. Pa
George w. Corner, Esq, Baltimore.
Robert Cathcart, Esq, Baltimore.
Rev. r. b. Shepherd, Bayard, Warren Co., Va.
Mrs. s. C. Trueheart, Principal of Female Col
lege, Millersburg, Kentucky.
Rev. A. II. Ames, NJ. d., Dubuque, Iowa.
For Circulars apply to the
PRINCIPALS.
CHARLEsTowN JEFF Co., w. VA.
July /. 1885.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-10

falteringy crossed the Federal line, and
laid hands on IL cannon.
Men fred in each others faces; there
were bayonet thrusts, cutting with ssbres,
hand to hand contests, oaths, curses, yells
and hurrahs. The second corps fell back
behind the guns to allow the use of grape
and double canister, and as il tore through
the rebel ranks at only few PAGES distant
the dead and wounded were piled in ghastly
heaps. Still on they came up to the very
muzzles of the guns they were blown away
from the cannon's mouth, but yet they did
not waver. Pickett had taken the key
to the position and the glad shout of victo-
ry was heard, as, the very impersonation of
a soldier, he still forced his troops to the
crest of Cemetery Ridge. Kemper and Ar
instead broke through Hancock's line, seal
ed the hill and planted their flags on its
crest.
Just before Armistead was shot he placed
his flag upon a captured cannon and cried,
"Give them the cold steel, boysw but valor
could do no more-the handful of braves
had won Immortality, but could not conquer
an army. Pettigrew's weak division was
broken, fleeing and almost annihlated.
Wilcox, owing to his great mistake in sep
arating his column, was easily routed, and
Stannard's Vermonters, thrown into the
,,an urora oraot;re, havoc o, D;oLatffa Aant
Pickett, seeing his support gone, his gen.
erals-Kemper, Armistead and Garnett
killed or wounded, every field officer of
three brigades gone, three-iourths of his
men killed or captured, himself untouched
but broken-hearted, gave the order for re-
treat but, band of heroes as they were,
they fed not-but amidst that still contin-
uous terrible fire, they slowly, sullenly re-
crossed the plain, all that was left of them,
but few of 5000.
Thus ended the greatest charge known 10
modern warfare. Made in most unequal
manner against n great army and amidst
the most terrific cannonade known in wars,
and yet so perfect was the discipline, so au-
dacious the valor, that had this handful Of
Virginians been properly supported, they
would, perhaps, have rendered the Federal
position untenable, and possibly, have es-
tablished the Southern Confederacy. While
other battle-felds are upturned by the plow
and covered with waving grain, Cemetery
Ridge will ever proudly uphold its monu-
ments telling of glory both to the blue and
the gray, and our children's children while
standing upon its crest will rehearse again
of Picketts wonderful charge.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-10
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-10

TUST received, full line of Toilet Articles
O including fine Hair Brushes, Nail Brushes
Shaving Brushes, Baby Brushes and Baby Rat
tles-all of which we are selling low.
We have now a fnestock of Round Bar Bar
Der Soap at &c per cake.
Soaps. We have now fine lot of Soaps
Glycerine, Cuticura, Oriental, Sweet Briar
Glenn's Sulpher, Carbolic Disinfectant and Toi'
let, Bee, Bath and Tar-which we are selling al
the very lowest prices.
We have OH hand a full line of Patent Med
icines-Phenol Sodique, Seth Arnold's Cough
Cure, Larabees Ointment, Cannon's Bitters
Bromo, Chloro-Alum, Piso's Catarrh Cure, Cam
phor Ice, Glycerine Ammonia, Chlorate Pot
ash Tablets, Swift's Specific, Sl.OO per bottle.
Speers Wine-Port, ,UnfermentedG Grape Juice
and Claret.
In order to compete with our competitors we
are now selling Camphor at 25 cts per pound
Medicines Glasses and Tubes.
Fine lot of Florida Water at % cts. per bottle
DR.. CHAS. Z. PRATTS DRUG STORE.
April %, 1885,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-10
GEORGE TRAVIS,

Fashionable Barber,
Main ST., lin room over Drug Store of Aisquith
& Co.,
CharleStown, w Va:
HAIR Cutting and Shaving executed in
III First-Class Style. Prices reduced for sin
gle hair cutting 20 cts. hair cutting and shave
at same time, % cts. Tickets good for l.
shaves, for Sl00. Every effort made to please
customers, and satisfaction guaranteed.
April 10, 1SS3-3m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-10
TIE Jefferson Co. Mutual
Fire Insurance Company.
ESTABLISHED 1878.

OFFERS to the people of Jefferson County,
" Insurance in a 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.
DlREcroRs-N. 5. White Henry B. Daven-
port. ]. Garland Hurst, John w. Rider, w. H..
r Lewis. r. Preston Chew, VIM. L. Wilson,
Eugene Baker, 5. w. Washington, James Logic,
Charles p. Wilson, John II. little, Jacob 5.
Melvin, Z. G. w. Herr, isaac II. Strider.
y. S WHITE, ........ President
IL. b. DAVENPORT, ......" Treasurer.
EXECUTIVE CoMMTTEE-N. 5. White, VIM.
II. T. Lewis, Eugene Baker, Isaac IL. Strlder,
II. 2. Chew, 5. w. Washington.
Local Agents. .-Middleway-J. G. Shirley !;
Kearneysville-J. C. Bitner; Harper's Ferry
Chas. f. Trail Shepherdstown-J J. S. Fleming;
Dufields-C. l.. Barnhart Charlestown-
Washington L. Alexander.
ES~The Secretary will be found at the Com
pany's Office, Gibson Building, Courthouse
yard, in CharlestOwn. -
Il. A. ALEXANDER,
Feb. 21. 1SS Secretary
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-10
JAS. III. BUTT,
CharIestoWn, w. Va,
DEALER IN
Cooking and Heating Stoves
AND MANUFACTURER OF
ALL KINDS OF TIN AND SHEET
IRON WARE.

TTNHE 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 anv. embraces the celebrated " 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 housekeepers. Important additions
to 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, and the best Wood and
Coal Heaters on hand in season. Every Stove
guaranteed. My supply of Fine Goods in my
line is one of the best ever offered in,Chares-
town, and includes handsomely ornamented
Water Coolers and Chamber Sets, Beautiful
Drip Coffee Pots, Soup, Ice and Cream Ladies,
&c, with all the usual variety OF Iil and Sheet
Iron Wares of all kinds. Prices always mod
crate. Price of Stoves from SO up.
Roofing and Spouting and other Tin WORK,
promptly executed.
Roofing and SpoUting q
Speciality.
I alwavs use smaller tin in Roofing. Why
do | use it? 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.
z0-I always use Galvanized Iron Straps IN
hanging Spouting. ,,,.,.,r
April %, 1885.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-10

HAVE THE AGENCY OF THE CELE-
BRATED RUMSEY PUMP WORKS, larg-
est in the world lover 500 different style pumpsl
Hydraulic Rams Wind Mills and Water Wheels
and a great variety of Hydraulic Pumping Ma
chinery for Farmers Dwellings Country Resi-
dences, Stock Farms and Railroads. Men sent
to all parts of the country on Plumbing and
Steam Heating work.
Send for catslogue-it costs nothing.
Sept 10, 1885.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-10
POETR u.
MY LIPS REFUSE.

Ny lips refuse to take farewell of bliss,
Sweet Love so sweet and false. can but chooS
To leave thee, only parting word and kiss
My lips refuse.
Fancy wears livery of thousand hues,
So love in idleness may come TO this
And | must bring the thought to common use.
That ever-save in memory shall miss
Thy short-lived tenderness, ever lose
All that has taught how dear thing 1t Is
Ny lips refuse.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-10
SCHOOL BOOKS AND SUPPLIES,

WE have in stock and will keep during the
w wear. a full stock of School Books and
School Supplies, such as Copy Books, States
Hemp Satchels. Leather Bags and everything
pertaining to the School Sundries business
I'VE shall have at all times full line OF ths
books used in the Public Schools to sell at the
State Contract price for the Cash. ANY DOCKS
not in stock furnished in few days.
Sent 3 1855. AISQUiTH & co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-10
Mount Parvo lnstitut

CHARLEsTOwN, JEFF. COUNTY, ".
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-10
NOTICE
TO
USERS OF TIN PLATE.

We don't use small tin and
want everybody to know it.
The reason why we don't is
that if you have small tin put
on yourroOf the 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, 1886-06-10
Farmers.

LIVERY farmer should have can of our
il Brown or Red Paint. It's put up in and
one gallon cans, already to put on. The very
thing for painting gates, pumps, roofs, and all
sorts of agricultural implements.
AISQUITH & co.
Anr fG 80
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-10
VIM l. wilson
George Baylor. Nm. l.
BAYLOR & WILSON,
TTORNETS ~ L4W.

Ciar'c,toca, Jefferson County, West Virginia
Win attend the Courts of jefferson and Berke-
lev Counties. and attend to other law business
I'm the State of West Virginia. Special atten-
ton given to collections.
March g. 1876
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-10

In the House last Friday Mr.. Gibson
spoke on the olConargarine measure. He
regarded the whole bill and amendments as
fraud. The gentleman from Missouri,
Mr.. Hatch, who seemed to be the wet
nurse of this measure, had formerly de-
nounced the protective system as q system
Of plumber, and yet here he was found as
the standard bearer Of the plunderers.
What bad become Of his Democracy? Was
it because some Of the plunder went to his
people that he was willing TO become the
leader Of a measure the most infamous that
had ever been introduced in an American
Congress? The bill proposed 70 place spy
over every old woman's churn in the cOun-
try, and to add Is cents a pound 10 the
grease that was put upon the bread Of chill
dren Laughter. The advocates OF the
measure were willing that a man should
sell mean whiskey if he paid tax Of 81 900
but if man desired TO sell cheap food to
the laborer he must pay a tax Of $500. And
this was called Democratic measure II
be Mr. Gibson) were allowed TO give the
names Of members Of Congress who had
told him here on the floor that they knew
the bill was an infamous and monstrous one,
but that they were afraid TO vote against il,
be would make a revelation that would
startle the country and show what a mock
cry this legislation was.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-10
When YOU visit Washington stop at the
AMERICAN HOUSE.
Pam'a. Areauc, Cor ScreHth Street,
WASHINGTON, d. c.
TERMS > PER DAY.

TIE proprietors of this House, the oldest
Il established Hotel i'm Washington, desire TO
call the attention of their patrons and the pub
lie 90 the fact that the Hotel is and has been
the headquarters for West Nirginians for over
halfa century. The American is centrally
located i'm the business portion of the city, and
within a short distance of all Public Buildings,
Churches and places ofAmusement.
DUFFY 81 LEANNARDA.
November 20. lSS3-ly. Proprietors.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-10
lContributed.l

The 'ologies, it would seem, have had their
day and 'osophies are now claiming recog-
milton from robust minds of the dreaming
sort. In the near scientific series, therefore,
Philosophy dutifully takes back seat and
Theosophy-an alleged science of the soul
is shadowed forth upon the canvass Of a
so-called cultured world. Some of the 9TH
erwise brightest intelects in Europe and
Yankeedom are taking like ducks to water
to this unhalowed dabbling in hallowed
things Theosopby is the doctrine Of ghosts
but with double distilled spiritual flavor
and it is incumbent upon all well-regulated
subscribers TO its daring tenets 10 believe,
or affect to believe, that by the occult exer-
else of :heir own will they can project their
astral being" through space unlimited and
show up smiling to any of their far-of
frends-or enemies. Astral being" is, Of
course gilt-edge for ghost, with the very
material difference that such a spirit is,
temporarily, double" only, and has not
quit its corporal abiding place. One Of the
prominent apostles Of Theosopby in the
United States is DR.. Elliot Coues, an ornith-
ologist of worldwide repute The Doctor
was years ago an Army surgeon but got
himself detailed" to study birds and bugs
in a snug nook in the Smithsonian institute
instead of treating scalped blue coats on the
frontier Nor did he do the next best thing
and project the professional portion of his
astral being" where it might naturally or
supernaturalIy do the most good. However,
our surgical sinecurist didn't know anything
about Theosopby then. 1t is to this gentle
man that the English sparrow is under last
ing obligations for the forcible epithet
which was flung betimes with such verbal
force at the little devils fragile anatomy.
The world has not done laughing yet at the
spectacle Of this scientific giant hurling his
boulder to crush bit Of fluff and feather.
sturdy vulgarian" will stick to DIR. Coues
longer than his latest hobby. 'R.
Southern ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1886-18??, 1886-12-25
FOR BETTER OR WORSE,
MY TRUE WIFE.

A novel, by Mrs. Mary W. Lough-
borough, will be commenced IN 'pe
Christmas edition.
Southern ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1886-18??, 1886-12-25

The offices of THE LADIES JOURNAL,
business and mechanical, are situated
upon the ground floor northeast G { IL
of Main and Eighth streets, Little K ,s1,
Ark. the mechanical office running Oa'A
on Eighth street. . o,,r
Visitors are always welcome 70 ou
business office.
Southern ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1886-18??, 1886-12-25
L---='4e-1Y 1870 -.
% y9&9. Nv
SHADES JOURNAL b
Publishedby Ladies in the interests Of
Southern Womanhood.
Subscription Price, s. per annum.
Subscription Price, s. per annum.

HE oURNAL was first issued in Tune,
1884 So with fifty subscribers. InJanuarv,
1857, it has reached circulation Of five
thousand, The JOURNAL has the active
cooperation of ladies in the Southern
states, who have earnestly aided its ad-
vancement.
Southern ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1886-18??, 1886-12-25
y The Journal
VanCennent.

Is controlled, edited and published by
ladies owns its type, printing material
and press, and carries on a JOB PRINT
ING office.
It's object is to forward the interests Of
Womanhood in the South, to call forth
the best talent, to aid the highest intel
lectual, moral and physical well being,
while presenting pleasing pictures Of re-
ligiouS, domestic and social life.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-11-09
& sEiaIs.SErOugsas Novelette,.

They do things in the most approved
Partisan style in Chicago--that is the re-.
por'ess dc-as vide the following, telegraph.
cd from that city last night:
About , O'Clock yesterday morning OIL
Ger krap'z stood at The corner OF Locust and
Market streets, when he perceived drunk
Ell man approaching bin from the south at
staggering pace. The man was very
drunk and the ctficsr stopped him and in.
CURED where he lived. The inebriate fell
against the fence, but managed to lisp 1853
Oak street, rear" As this address was close
at hand the policeman supported the man
and conducted him thither. A knock
promptly brought an old woman to the
door krantz turned to assist his man,
when the drnnkard suddenly straight
ened up TO his full lenghth, and,
seizing the officer by the throat, hurled him
into the house. Krantz fell at full length
into the middle Of the room, the outer door
flew shut. the old woman vanished and
three men with clubs and pistols sprang
from the dark recesses of the chamber. AS
he reganed his feet Kranlz was struck
half dozen terrible blows over the head and
body. Staggering with pain, the officer
was still able to produce his pistol. He
fired without hesitation. On tho instant
the candle was exinguished and three
heavy bodies fell to the floor. The wild
scene which followed in that small chamber
is beyond description. Pistol shots began
to ring from every corner The flashes came
from the level Of the floor, and the officer
responded by directing his shots downward
into the darkness.
BY a previous arrangement the men had
thrown themselves unon their stomachs and
were firing upward. The noise of the fusi-
two blocks away, and, guided by the sound,
he reached the scene. The doors were bolt
ed; he cried out. He heard Krantz reply
through the rattle of arms, appealing for
help. With superhuman effort Gustafson
burst the door off its hinges and dashed in
The shots ceased on the instant, because
made rush for safety. Gustafson fred in
though wounded. The two officers attacked
the remaining villains, and o desperate
fight between club and shotgun fol-
lowed. The neighborhood by this time
was aroused, and several citizens ap
pealed to the aid of the police. The would be
murderers Of Kranz were then overpowered
without further delay. At the East Chicago
Avenue station they gave the names Of Thomas
Cronin, Patrick Hoaley and FraLcis Mccarthy
An inventory of the results found the walls and
floors Of the house were riddled with bullets
Officer krsntz was bruised aud cut in many
places, and Cronin and Healey were beaten al
most beyond recognition. The three men were
arraigned before Justice Kersten yesterday morn
ing charged with assault with intent to kill and
their cases were continued ten days to give the
police time to reveal the conspiracy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-11-09
Conflict with Mexico.

ST. LOUIS, Nov. GA special from San
Antonio Tex, says: Hewitt Griner, one
of the most extensive ranchmen of Western
Texas, was killed last night at Los Vecos,
Mexico, just across the river from Del Rio,
Texas. Griner lived with his family at
Uvaldo and had gone over into Mexico
with several employees to see about the con
dition of his stock on ranch he owns there.
Some time ago he had difficulty with some
Mexicans living on a place adjoining his
hacienda. and the natives at that time
threatened to kill him. Yesterday the
Americans were attacked by the Mexicans
and pitched battle ensued. Grinders
body was riddled with bullets and one of
his men, John Weaver, was also killed. B,
T. McMahon, who was one of the Grind.
er party, succeeded in killing one of the
Mexicans, ana the surviving Americans
made their escape to this side of the river
under volley of bullets from the Winches.
ters of the Mexicaus. The Americans
along the border are greatly incensed at
this latest outrage and declare they will
have vengeance.