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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-26
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Died recently
Geo. Walker, of Washington, aged OF,
consul general az Paris so to 'S7.-Ex'Con-
gresham Horton, Of Ohio, father-in-law
Gen John Pope and inventor of steam tow
ing on the Ohio-The oldest Mormon
bishop. W. H. Hickenlooper, aged So
R1bt. L. feel who once ran noted club
house in Washington. eyed Il of Va. birth.
Or. Juo. Gordon, of TeXarSaua, Ark, a
cousin of Lord Byron and intimate friend
of Thos. II. Bcnton-Dr. Flodoardo How
ard. aged 20, OF Rockville, Nd, until late
wears of Washington. Jas. McDermott OF
Washington, Pa, the oldest printer in the
world aged %.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-26
WINCHESTER ITEMS.

From the Winchester Times:
Ohas. B. Ropss was unanimously elected
an honorary member for life of the Sarah
Zane Steam Fire Engine Co, at its last
meeting.
Mr. c. W. Hollis Commissioner of Rev
enue Of this city on last Saturday afternoon,
while coming out of the side door at the
Fostofioe slipped and fell, and was thrown
On his right wrist, breaking both bones.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-26
The State of West Virginia,

Jefferson County, to-wit:
A TRULES held in the Clerks Office of the
"A Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Janu-
AIRY Rules, 1883.
MARGARET A. SMITH, Plaintiff,
ALFRED F. SMITH, Defendant.
OBJECT OF SUIT
The object of this suit is to obtain q divorce
tiHcu!O RGtrimOHii between the plaintiff and
defendant
1t appearing, on affidavit filed in this suit
that the Defendant is a nonresident of the
State of West Virginia. lie is hereby required
to appear within One Month after the due pub
LEGATION of this order, and do what is necessary
TO protect his interest in this matter.
=. W LATIMER,
Clerk of the Circuit Court.
GRO. BAYLOR, I. Q.
To A. +. SMITH -
Take notice that on Saturday, Feb. 4th. 1888,
at the Office of Jos S. Bragonier in Shepherds
town, w. Va, between the hours of 9 a. m.
and p. M will proceed to take the deposi-
tons of Margaret Smith and others 10 be read
in my behalf in the suit pending in the Circuit
Court of Jefferson County, wherein am plain
tiff and you are defendant and if said deposi-
tons are not completed on said day the same
will be adjourned from time TO TING until
same are completed. MARGARET SMITH,
BY Council.
Jan. 70, lSSS-4t Free Press fee, S7.66.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-26
Notice.

4 LII persons having business with the late
~ firm OF Feagans 4 Haines are hereby no.
titled to call on Mr, Edward Feagans, who is
fully authorized and empowered to attend to
and settle all business of said firm.
EDWARD b. HAINES,
Surviving partner of Feagans & Haines.
Jan. 10, 1888.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-26

John Blair Hoge nominated to be United
states attorney for the District Of Columbia,
served i'm the Forty-seventh Congress, to
which he was elected as q Democrat from
the second West Virginia district. Since
hi. service in Congress he has practieed
law in Washington City He was born at
Richmond Va. February ,, 1925, studied
law and entered the bar in 1915. In 1888
he was chosen president Of the Bank OF
B.rkelev. He was member of the Nir-
,inia House Of Delegates from 1876 60 1872
81 delegate 20 the national Democratic CON
ven,ion i'm 1860; served with distinction in
the Confederate army all through the war;
and at the close entered journalism, and was
for one or two years identified IN Baltimore
with the publication of the Sltesmae, which
made considerable pretention in politics,
literature. art and criticism. In 1870 he
resumed the practice of law in West Nir-
r,nia and at the same time began to take
am active part in the politics of the state.
lie was member of the constitutional
convention of the State IN 1871, and of the
national Democratic committee from 1872
Co 1876. lie became Judge Of the third Ju-
dicial circuit OF the State in 1872, and held
the office until 1880, when he resigned and
wa, elected to Congress.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-26

Tae appointment Of Judge John Blair
Hoge TO The e. = District At,orneyshlp Tor
the District Of Columbia affords US grail
fca,ion thst can't dud expression by words
in our vocabulary.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-26

The Wheeling Nv. Va LateRigencer. a
stauDch Republican paper says: "In APP
pointing Judge John Blair Hoge, of this
State, to high and responsible legal posi-.
ton at Washington, President Cleveland
has honored deserving man; not only in
the sense that he is able and honest, but
that he had just political claim for recog-
milton at the hands of a Democratic admin
isrratiOn."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-26
The State of West Virginia,


jefferson County, to-wit;
NTRULEs held in the Clerks Office Of the
y Circuit Court of Jefferson County. Janu-
airy, 1883.
SUSAN WARDEN by Jacob Warden. her hus-
band and next friend, Plaintiff,
CHARLES X. BOWERS, Luther Bowers, J. 3.
Davis, William Bowers, Elzae Bowers and
Owen Allen Trustee.
~ CHANCER4,
Object of Suit.
The object of this suit is to have enforced a
deed of trust executed By Luther Bowers on
the 9th day of March, 1852, conveying to O..
Allen Trustee. his undivided one-hfth inter
est in a tract Of land lying near Summit Point
in jefferson County, TO secure the payment of
his bond to complainant for Sl0O0OO and to-
have partition of said land either in kind or
By sale and division Of the proceeds.
II appearing, on affidavit fled in this suit.
that the Defendants J. Luther Bowers. J. b.
Davis and William Bowers are non-residents
of the State of West Virginia, they are hereby
required 10 appear within One Month after the
due publication Of this order, and do what is
necessary TO protect their interests in this mat
ter.
l. ". LAIlMER
clerk Of the Circuit Court
McDoSAlD & MOoRE, =. O.
Jam l., lS'S-lt. Free Press Fec, SS.97.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-26

An Atlanta Constitution correspondent
having suggested "a soldiers popular dol
lar fund Tor Gen. Lougstreet, that gentle
mans wife begs It's abandonment as they
are not in such urgent need.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-26

The same machine that turns out the 1 %
lice Gq-.es. of New York, turns out the
Christian at Work The press has neither
politics nor religion All is grist that comes
10 t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-26
PUBLIC RENTAL
OF 4
E:fEU.FREE FsfK.H
IN JEFFERSON COUNTY, WEST "a.

DY virtue of a decree of the Circuit Court Of
ID Jefferson County, entered on the 18th day
of December 1885. in the chancery cause there
in pending, in which G. W. T. Kearsley, &c,
are Plaintiffs ard A. C. Schultz is Defendant
the undersigned Special Commissioners will
offer at Public Renting, in front Of the Court
House in Charlestown, Jefferson County West
Virginia, at IL O'Clock, 4. NJ, on
TUESDAY, the l4th day Of FEBRUARY,
1888, for the term of one year, beginning April
lst, 1888, the
VALUABLE FARM
of Mrs. A. c. Schultz. situated near the She
nandoah river in jefferson County, known as
" Mt. Hammond. containing 225 acres, more
or less, reserving, however, that portion OF the
dwelling house now occupied by Mrs. y. {.
Schultz, also one-half of the garden and yard
attached. and the Unknown as the Little Or
chard." pasture for one horse and two cows
same to be allowed to run to them during
winter.
TERMS.-Money rent. Renter giving bond
for same with approved security, payable in
six and twelve months from April lst, 1883.
FORREST w. BROWN,
CLE0N MOORE,
Special Commissioners.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-26
WEEKLY REGISTER,


A Years Subscription will Carry You over
and well into 1850.
Now Ranks a. One OF the Best and Cheapest
Weekly Papers in the United States.
It has been enlarged to q Gi-column journal of
eight wide pages and reduced in price 70 81 %
per'year II has as much reading in one issue
as a novel. The State News, Produce, Wool
and Live Stock Markets are specialties with
the Register.
Always Fresh, Always Best, Crisp, New
sy, Bright. Everybody Reads it.
Why? Because it Pleases Everybody.
Full Of Stories, Fun and Miscellany.
Rev. DR.. Talmage's Sermons
appear in It the day after delivery. To the
farmers, stockmen and country people Of East
ern Ohio, Western Pennsylvania aud West
Virginia, there is 40 weekly newspaper tout
side Of their own county paper so well suited
to their general wants at 30 low price
One Copy, One Year, Postage Paid ......Sl Is.
Ten Copies " 90 ........ 10 90.
And Copy to the Getter up Of the Club.
Address
WEST VIRGINIA PRINTING co.
Wheeling, W. va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-26
E.recmtri.C' Notice.

4 Ii persons indebted to the Estate of John
II W. Grantham are requested 10 come for
ward and pay the same. Persons having claims
against said Estate will present them properly
authenticated for settlement within thirty DAYS
PHEBE A. NJ GRANTHAM
Dec. IS, 4sSs.-ft. E4ecutriz.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-26

Hiugwood, Preston county, has 4 new
paper, published monthly. entitled The
it.' Virginia Eumr and especially devoted
COB the interesis Of the agricultural class.
It isawell-prinieiaud STANDARDIZATION,
rpiete Sith valuable information. - cents
a year. D. Sherman Guthrie, editor
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-26
II .Hisf0Ee.

I'HE report that propose leaving Charles
Il town is unfOunded. expect 10 remain
here and will pursue my vocation Of Watch
and Clock Repairera my rooms opposite Carter
House, Lee Hall Building, up-stsirs. and 90
licit the continued patronage Of the people.
sept IS. 1857. =. BROWN0L
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-26

The Birmingham, Alabama, city court
clerk ma. Csnsdu,ted-SlOOO0 Urban
development. has it's disadvantages.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-26
january 60, lSS'

Grandma Garfield, the late Presidents
mother died last Saturday at Mentor OF old
age. She was So.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-26
.NelU advertisements.
The Cold Winds
HAVE BLOWN OUR PRICES
STILL 10 w Err.

We are trading for small profits and lots of
glory. We DO not sell you an article you know
the price of for few cents less than the price
and make it up on the next thing we sell you
that YOU are not posted on. Our aim is
square legitimate business, open faces, open
hearts, open deals. 1T needs, as Hamlet says,
mo ghost to come and tell" this truth, and we
repeat that the above Is true and people come
in and tell lis so every day The more we sell
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-26

A new ruling of the postoiiice depart
ment provides that all uGcalled for postal
cards shall De returned TO the writer after
thirty days Also that advertised letters
viii be held bat Two weeks. instead Of four
as heretofore, before being sent to the Dead
Letter Office. at Washington
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-26
Rnnks, rriDnte % the President.

Gen. \. p. Banks was one Of the speak
ers NJ the Webster historical banquet IN
Boston, Wednesday evening last. After
speaking of Mr.. Webster as the most per-
feet and complete man" he ever knew, and
relating an incident in the career OF the
great man of which he was personally cog
infant. he proceeded to eulogize the eharac-
ter of the Presidents He referred to the
ATTITUDE exhibited by President Cleveland
for administration from the first. The
General remarked that Mr.. Cleveland did
mot need to practice the craftsmanship Of
silence. He speaks before he is asked, and
with what wisdom and conformity to the
interests of the country Jackson, Lincoln
and Grant did in their own way what they
believed to be right, but none with greater
or more quiet frmness than the gentleman
who now sits at the head Of national at
fairs"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-26
To Exchanged

I 0OO ACRES OF LAND in Greenbrier
1sZUU county for farm in Jefferson or
Berkeley. This land is finely timbered full of
coal small improvement; much Of il very
rich about GO acres level will make several
beautiful farms Address,
c. T. HARRISON, Weston, T. Ia.
Jan. 10 lShs-its
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-26
ADMINISTRATORS, NOTICE.

HAVING qualified q, Administrative OF
II Geo. w SPOTS, deceased, with the will
annexed, l hereby notify al parties having
claims against his estate 90 present them prop
erly authenticated for payment and all parties
indebted 10 said estate TO come forward and
pay. MAR1 ;. SPOTS.
Administrative c. t. a. of G. W SPOTS. decd.
Jan. 70. ISIS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-26
Notice.

MISS KATE RIDDLE will receive pupils in
vi drawing-Water Color China and Oil
Painting-at her Studio in Stephenson SEM
mary.
Jan. u iSSS-lm.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-26

SOO BOXES of Writing Paper at prices to
CUU suit everybody 5000 Envelopes at
a great sacrifice. 100 Reams of Writing Paper,
ranging from sc to 2Oc. quire. at
c. FRANK JONES PHARMACY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-26

The same machine that turns out the To-
lice Gq-ats. of New York, turns out the
Christian a. U0rt The press has neither
politics nor religion. All is grisI that comes |
to it.
Tae appointment Of Judge John Blair
Hoge to The e = District Attorneysh'P Tor
the Dis,ric, of Columbia affords US grail
fca,ion that can't iud expression by words
in our vocabulary.
An Atlanta Constitution correspondent
having suggested "a soldiers popular dol
lar fund Tor Cen L,ugstreeI, that gentle
mans wife begs It's abandonment as they
are not iu such urgent need.
some of our exchanges take our editorials
and use chem as their own without credit
This O., no, fur.-HiHpsl'rs h--.cr.
Ofcocr,e it isu't ar. Tney ought to be
punished for doing e.. Their readers ought
70 spank 'em.
IL va. nip and tuck Wednesday night The
atmosphere jid cine uippiug and che iei!o" un-
der the bel-c.orhe, Che tucSing.- -h2'i'f's'.'y
TaH,y Spirit.
Yes; and many fellow tux nip before
retiring ~uisat-cap they call 1t.
The first tarid ssirmish In the House APP
p-opria,ious committee was had last Thurs
DIV. Mckinley OF Ohio wanted tobacco
tx repea. considered separately, bat 10 was
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-26
Special Commissioners Sale

THE undersigned Special Commissioners, by
i virtue of a decree of the Circuit Court Of
Jefferson County. West Virginia rendered at
the November Term. 1887 in the Chancery
Cause of Trusseil & Lucas VS. d. II. Cockrlrs
administrator and others, will offer at public
salem front of the Court-housein Charlestown,
in said county,
On Friday, February 10Th, 1888,
which the late D. H. Cockrill died seized and
nOsSaSSad viz
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-26
W:gN'TED

4 FINE YOUNG BERKSHIRE or Poland
n China Boar. The name of a purchaser
can be obtained at
FREE PRESS OFFICE.
Jan s, 1883.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-26
EALUABLE FARN
State of West Virginia,

State of West Virginia,
County OF jefferson. to-wit:
In the Clerks Office of the Circuit Court:
|. r. w. Latimer, Clerk of the Circuit Court
of said County. do hereby certify that Cleon
Moore, one of the Commissioners named in de-
cree in above cause, has given bond in the pen
atty of SGO000 conditioned according to law.
Teste-T. w. LATIMER,
January Il. lssS-4t. Clerk.
Free Press fee-Sll00
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-26

Mr.. COlst0n informs us that his interview
with Senator Faulkner WAS very sutistac-
tory. that ho emphatically announced tina.
he would represent 40 clique nor faction,
but would be the Senator OF the entire Dem
ocrauc party. and of the people of the State
no large Spirit Of J.ters0R.
We could have told YOU that long ago,
but we are glad that one of the leading
Democrats of Jefferson county. has found
it out for himseif-Nrtnsjarg Statesman.
Senator Faulkner was elected by an unan-
imous Democratic vote of the Legislature.
Nothing iactiousl about that. And seated
without "a dissenting Senator of either party
Wisconsin has something of Rip Van
Wrinkle in the person OF ,he Buffalo county
farmer Harms, who, save for daily brief
awakening 70 eat and one walk out doors,
i5s been sleeping II years-since -. He
Is 40 and has dc, known a days sickness.
His sleep is very quiet TLe nan, weight
has fallen from $50 90 less than 80 lbs. and
The doctors say he viii soon dwindle away.
A special from Paris, Texas, says "Sto-
riss of suffering are coming in. An old
man named Tadgray, living about six miles
from LadoniS. this county. Saturday started
home facing the blizzard. AS horse went
up 90 his gate and stopped. lie had liter
aiy frozen 10 death on the saddle and sat
Fand unrieht.'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-26

"War to the knife and the knife to the
hilt " about describes the blood curdling in
tention, of Malone and Riddleberger. The
McCoy-Hatfeld feud isn't circumstance.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-26
TWO LOTS

located on the South side of Congress Street in
Charestown. Just East of West street Each OF
said lots is improved with a frame dwelling
and the division line between said lots runs
parallel with West street and twenty feet West
of the West side of the frame dwelling on the
East lot.
TERMS OF SALE-0ne-third cash on day
of sale. residue in one and two years equal
payments, the deferred payments to be evil
denced By the bonds of the purchaser bearing
interest from day of sale and secured by reten-
ton of title of property until all purchase
nancy is paid. CLEOE MOORE,
GEO BAYLOR,
Special Commissioners.
State Of West Virginia,
County Of Jefferson to-wit:
In the Clerks Office of the Circuit Court of
said County.
|, T. W. Latimer Clerk of said Court, do
hereby certify that George Baylor, Esq, one of
the Special Commissioners, has given bond in
the above named cause in the penalty OF Il 900.
90 conditioned as the law directs.
Teste. T. w. LATIMER. Clerk.
Jan. 10, 1sSS-4t Free Press fee, Sl203.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-26
p.gS" God Bless Our President
Commander Chief Of the
Army and Navy of the United
States. "e%gl

That Is TIC sehIlmthI OF Ilc htJtNt'i Il
staunch Democratic newspaper, which believes
in the abrogation Of all pernicious laws among
which are those that foment sectional strife
and build up one class at the expense of ano-
Their; that the people want no more legisla-
ton than is absolutely necessary to good gov
eminent and to give 20 every citizen, rich or
poor. high or low, precisely that protection 20
his life, liberty property, labor and business,
which does not distinguish or discriminate one
iota between him and his fellow-citzcn. This
is pure Democracy. and on It's faithful inter
probation and execution hang all the law and
the prophets.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-26

You want all the news Of your own State in
clear compact and accurate form. You want
to know all the issues and have Q knowledge
of what your own Representatives and Sena-
tors are doing and are going to do in the great
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-26

The NataetY Hrci Repubi-aol
pays che oaouIns compliment, 70 lion. T.
Boyd Fa1Isner:
" The Democratic party would DO itself
honor and credit by being led in Che con-
tes. ior Governor 5y as able statesman.
homes, i1 action and hrm ia principle
as Hon. i Boyd Faulkner. Had hs been
placed There before there would be none 90
regret i-
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-06-30
GOLDEN EAGLE HOTEL
Corner Seventh and X streets.

~. sTRICTLY FIRST-CLASS ~
Free Bus to and from the Cars
Il w. o. BOWERS, Proprietor.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-06-30

ter of excitement at arriving so late. The
latter had sent a postal card to say she
was coming to witness the marriage and
make visit; the train that brought her
was delayed, and it was only after Miss
Newsmore had waited at the station till
she perspired like one in a Turkish bath.
that at last she caught up her guest and
rushed to the church to find every seat
/, taken. Resolved Notwithstanding on glat-
flying her eyes and ears, she skipped into
side room, and procuring camp-chairs,
planted herself and companion near the
head of the broad aisle, in the van of
battle, for a moment holding the attention
of a smiling assembly.
Then fell on all the hush of expectancy.
a silence that could be felt. As afterwards
described by an old farmer who had put off
his blue frock and put on wedding gar
! ment-that is, his Sunday suit, and at this
supreme moment sat watching the aisle,
1t was so still you could ha' heard Inch
! pin Drop"
\ rustic at the door, and multitude
held their breath while up the aisle came
young Weld with slight and pretty girl
in pink on his arm, followed by stately,
hne-looking gentleman of - and the
bride. Good as her position was, Miss
Newsmore could scarcely see or hear. for
the dismay that crept over her. 1t was
this stranger and Miss Houston, in her
white robe and veil fastened with orange
blossoms, who pledged their mutual VOWS,
and though the officiating clergyman sa-
luted her as Mrs Weld, certain it is the
student went forth as unwedded as he
came.
Why, Kate" gasped Miss Newsmore
hurrying her guest out by the side door
before any Of her neighbors could have
time TO interrogate her. what on earth
| thought, and so did everybody here, that
it was Peregine Weld Miss Houston was to
have. That's what You wrote"
Have Peregrinew returned the equally
astonished guest from Fairbay. " never
wrote no such thing. l amt no hand at
letter-writing, dear knows. If | mentioned
the son it was only to say he was proper
pleased because his father was going to
marry Miss Houston"
His father? Anyhow, Kate, You once
told me his father was in the fish business"
"Well, now, how you do understand
He's owner Of fishing fleet that goes to
the Banks every season. Why, he's the
richest man in Fairbay, and lives in the
finest house. It's twelve years he's been
widower. He has had his house all
newly furnished to receive his BRIDE and
a decorator from Boston has been doing
the parlors and dining-room and halls, re-
gardless of expense. l hear her house
here is offered for sale Peregrine was
buying white kids, and turned to chum
and joked about wearing 'em when he
should give his father away
Well, | shall always believe Miss
Houston knew how fooled we was and
took pains to keep it up-trotted out that
step-son as her beau, purpose for effect
| don't know about sech deception pros
perrin. A pretty leap year business this."-
Sturdy Oak.