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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-05-31
Immiaratton and Derelopment.

INC AtttAA1 Nl tut DLttc DodAN NA At1iHA-
grafton and Development in this town on
Thursday last was not large, but it was re-
spectacle. The President and Secretary,
Hons. C. b. Hart and B. L. Butcher, State
Treasurer w. T. Thompson and Senator
Oxley. i'm addition TO our local board, Hon.
VIM. II. Trayers, President, and G. w.
Haines. Secretary, and b. c. Washington,
Vice. President for this District, were pres
ent besides Others. Our town officials met
the Board, and In the absence Of Mayor
Hough. Councilman Gustav Brown well
coined the Board TO the Inequalities of the
town I'm brief bu, pertinent words, and
President Hart felicitously responded.
The Secretary made an informal report of
the business transacted since the last meet
iug bv the Secretary's office, showing that
among other things, about $1,000 of the
funds subscribed had been paid into the
treasury. chat about $500 was ready to be
paid ia. and that so less than twenty-three
counties bsd formed Auxiliary Associations.
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business OF routine '"''S ~, " - - -
acted Inc next injecting wiz ~ go N''''
ton on September 9Th.
A meeting was held in the town hall at
night. and was addressed by some of the
gentlemen ir attendance upon the meeting
of the Board of State Development. The
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-05-31
CHURCH NOTES.

Rev. Mr.. Dixon, of Baltimore,-a
brother of Rev. DR.. Dixon of that city
preached in the Baptist Church on Sunday
morning and night,
Rev. Frank Dixon, OF Baltimore, will
preach in the Baptist Church next Sunday,
morning and night Prayer meeting on
Wednesday night of this week. led by Mr..
Dixon.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-05-31
THE SHENANDOAH DRIVING PARK

THE Shenandoah Driving Park announces 70
i the public that IL has secured the serylces
Of FIRST CLASS TRAINER from New York
and is prepared, on and after May lst, 1883, 70
break Colts and train Horses for Trotting and
Running at its Track, newly completed, near
Berrvville Va It is responsible for the prop
or care of and attention to stock entrusted 70
unavoidable accidents only excepted. Cor
respondence solicited and promptly attended 70.
THE SHEN. DRIVING PARK,
April 25 1555-3m. BerryWlle va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-05-31

The Bs,. Sa.ye I'm the world for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores. Ulcers. self RheUm, Fever
Sores letter. Chappcd Hands, Chilblains
Corn,. and al skin Eruptiou-, and positive
lv cures Piles. or mo- pay required 1t is
guaranteed 60 give perfect satisfaction, on
money refunded. Price - cents per box,
For sale by e. Frank Jones.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-05-31
ice! Ece!

THHE undersigned is prepared 70 serve the
public with ICE for the season Of ISIS, IN
anv quantity desired. Ice harvested above
town. and not affected by any impurities aris-
ing from water containing the town drainage.
Orders for delivery solicited.
THOMAS FRAZIER.
April u, 1ssS.-2m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-05-31
House for Rent.

THE undersigned has for Rent in sood con.
House containing Nine Rooms and good
kitchen. wood and coal cellars, large pantry
cistern at back door and other convenience
Commodious hall.
Possession given April l.t, 1858:
March I. 1858. FAYETTE 3. sOUDhRs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-05-31
JOURNAL.
THE POPULACE PLEASED.

reliable weapon dealing
blows xhbsh
Prices think public will
harbor such deuons these We believe We
shood realities and believe made by bunomb and
did fatery but by unapproachable
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-05-31
HONEST METHODS & Low PRICES


three dollars posted the
other dealers
comparison will satisfy that LEAD
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-05-31

The old council will go out and the new
enter in on Saturday night. Mayor-elect
Brown will then assume the duties Of his
Office We are quite sure he will perform
them with dignity, intelligcntly and coura-
geously-haying only the good name Of the
town and the interests Of all in view We
hope he will have the cooperation of all
good people The present Mayor will 90
into the council and will be seryiceable
there, having an acquaintance with the
needs of the town.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-05-31
Summer Boarders.

A NUMBER Of Boarders will be accommo-
"A dated for the Summer at Of Wheatland
farm-four miles from Charlestown. The
mansion is commodious-haying fourteen FUR
nished rooms, and the location is every way
desirable for health and recreation, IN a rich
and beautiful country. It is convenient TO
town By turnpike or railroad. Extensive
grounds in grass and grateful shade about the
premises Churches within pleasant walk
The table Will be sumptuOusly supplied.
For terms. DC, address
MRS. s. II HIGINBOTHAM,
Wheatand, JEFF. Co, W. Va.
May 10. 1855
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-05-31

The special New York correspondent Of
the Baltimore Sun says; Bishop AlPheus
". Wilson, Of the ". Z. Church, South,
was introduced to the General Conference
on Thursday and was received with pro-
longed applause. He made little speech
in response to calls which was felictous
aud gave pleasure"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-05-31
RentOCGi.

THE "Old Family Grocery" and Genera
Merchandise store Of the undersigned has
been removed 70 the Ely Building opposii'
the old Kearsley stand.
March l. 1855 -. Ed
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-05-31
North Klloiring.

Mr.. W. II. Morgan, merchant Lake City,
Fla. was taken with a severe Gold, attended
with a distressing Cough and running into
Consumption in its first stages. He tried
many so-calei popular cough remedies and
steadily grew worse. Was reduced in flesh,
had difficulty in breathing and was unable
TO sleep Finally tried DR.. Kings New Dis
coyery for Consumption and found immedi-
ate relief, and after using about half dozen
bottles found himself we'll and has had no
return of the disease. No other remedy
can show so grand q record of cures, as DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption.
Guaranteed to DO Just what is claimed for
it.-Trial bottle free at c. Frank Jones
Drur Store
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-05-31
100000 Pounds of Wool

WANTED. for which the highest market price
will be paid in Cash. To be delivered at the
Adams Express Office, Charlestown or at the
jefferson Wooden Factory.
c. HORACE GALLAHER,
Agent for Jno. J. Jobe.
Anril u 1855
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-05-31
.RE.ER REED.

At the ". E. Parsonage in Shepherdstown,
By Rev. H. c. Mcdaniel, Nay S. 1SSS, Mr..
GEORGE FRANKLIN BOWERS and Miss
ANNIE c. TAYLOR, both Of jefferson county.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-05-31

a.. ..-s Marrow last week delivered
r....-s nur horses for which ne re-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-05-31

MILO Holmes has further improved
s,Hr- house property 10y neat WIRE
-...sn0ati be-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-05-31
For State Senate.

MR.. EDITOR Please announce Mr..
wi CHARLES II. KNOTT as a candidate for
the State Senate from this district. He is in
every way worthy Of the position, and we be-
lieve would be governed by the desire Of his
constituents. He Will be earnestly supported
Inv VOTERS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-05-31
BOarders Wanted.

THE Misses Ware having removed TO the
i dwelling on Mt ParYo" recently occupied
By Mr.. JnO. =. Brown and family, will take
few boarders The house is a very conVenisnt
one-delightfully situated.
Miss Lizzie Ware viii continue her hsntua-
Making.
April 3, 1858.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-05-31

.,Noit Factory .u Model City Is
.. .a-sofaaea, pamphlet sent us 10y Mr.
=. W Brown. Ieweuer.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-05-31

Friendship Band, of Winchester, are
-,..i.. be guests Of the Citizens FIRE
.-rr 11 Memorial Day.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-05-31

u p b. Lucas presided as Judge IN
If Jemima DiNon's Admir- vs..
louis. Davis.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-05-31

In gents furnishing goods and hats our
stock is complete and contains all that will
be fashionable the coming season. We also
have a large line of boys shirt waists in
flannel and percale.
WIN. KAHN & Co., Sadler Building.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-05-31

r, I'm mind the strawberry ieastior the
.,.s.be band June S,h aud 9,h.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-05-31
C0RPORArIoN ERECTION

The following is the result of the Corpo-
ration Election on Thursday last, for Mayor,
Recorder, and two Councilmen for each
Wand
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-05-31
For Sale or Exchange.

TOR Real Estate in West Virginia OF Vir-
i einia. a nice tract Of 1.040 acres Of land in
the State of Missouri. Will sell or exchange
in tracts of 100 acres OF more and pay differ
ence if necessary. Price s. per acre.
J. H. BRISTOR, Agent,
April 26. ISSS-6t Martinsburg, W. Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-05-31

..,.f,a has been granted to Jas. Biinco,
Uamus Ferry.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-05-31

A careful attention 90 the wants of our
customers a watchful eye on the markets /;
skill to plan and energy to execute have
enabled US to gather together a stock of
clothing that in style of finish and quality
of goods exoels any collection of goods we
have ever offered to our customers.
WM. KAHN & Co., Sadler Building.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-05-31
Pasture for COICs.

FEW COWS will be pastured on farm
n adjoining town. Make application q
once 10 the undersigned ..,,-
May q, 1855. JAMES N. RANSOM, il.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-05-31

Birthday Cards, Visiting Cards and 500
boxes of Writing Paper. Ladies and Gents
Pocket Books at
c. FRANK JONES Drug Store.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-05-31
Nay 1855

- saturday. June 2nd, Memorial Day
F., ~hphcrjs.own.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-05-31
Excursion to 81. Louis.

The Baltimore and Ohio R. r. Co. will
sell excursion tickets to st. Louis from all
points on its lines, May 91st to June 18th,
inclusive, good returning until June 18th,
inclusive, at one fare for the round trip.
For tickets and time of trains call upon
nearest Ticket Agent B. & o. R.R.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-05-31

Not only u cur stock the largest we have
ever shown but our prices are lower than
we have ever named before.
wv. KAHN & Co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-05-31
.V'OTECE

TOTAx-PAYERsO OF CHARLEsTOWNA AND
AIDDLEWAY DISTRICTS.
IF Taxes are not paid promptly + will be
compelled 70 sell property as the law d.
reefs. No other help for IL.
EUGENE BAKER,
Deputy Sheriff.
June IS, 1857
Spirit and Dem. copy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-05-31
THE LOWER WE MAKE OUR PRICES

We will make our quality and prices the stand
ard Our drugs are rs pure as frat water diR-
monds. When people see these prices they
will say, THAT will do The chance TO buy
drugs for o mere song-and the sale is going
to proceed.
Warmers Safe Cure 81, Fahrney Health Re-
storer 20. Cuticura Resolvent 10, Cuticura
Salyc IS, Cuticura Soap 10, Lydia Pinkham's
Compound 10, Schenck's Pulmonic Syrup rs,
Perce's Favorite Prescription 20. Bells White
Oil p, McAuther's Syrup Hypophosphites II,
Halls Hair Remover 20, Hagans Magnolia
Balm 60. Allcock's Porous Plasters IL, Aliens
Antifat .9S, Ayers Ague Cure 20, Brandreths
Pills 10. British Oil 0S, Browns Iron Bitters
~, Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup 20, Shiloh's Cough
Syrup .0S and 40. James Alternative 70, Elec-
trio BItters "a, Wine Cocoa ~, Lactated Food
n, Quinine rs, McLeans Nermiiuge II,
Gargling Oil 10, ST. Jacobs Oil AZ, Tarrants
SETTER Aperient 50, Lump Borax IL per ID.
Cuticura Plaster is.
Look out for our advertisement next week
We wouldn't advertise only we know you will
read our adj. "To the yictors belong the spoils,
but we DO not spoil you. We will please you
Give us a Call
and convince yourselye that we
POSITIVELY SELL CHEAPER
than any other Drug Store in the County.
Respectfully.
c. FRANK JONES,
Jan. %. 1883. Dispensing Chemist.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-05-31
\. D. H|RSCHNlI 4 CO.'S
Nav
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 n few cents less than the price
and make il 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 Itneeds as Hamlet says,
mo ghost to come and telln this truth, and We
repeat that the above is true and people come
in and tell Us so every day. The more we sell
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-05-31

Why shouldn't we have the very largest bus
mess? We have. Every day more and more
and this is the way it comes to US. We buy
from first hands. We mean by this there is
no profit between the manufacturer and US.
Consequently our customers reap the benefit
of this saving. Every article We sell is guar
anteed to be lower in price than same article
can be bought elsewhere.
S. ID. HIRsCHMAN & Co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-05-31

Cards are out for the marriage on the 9th
of June in the NJ. p. Church, Harper's
Ferry, of Miss Maggie, daughter s. v
Yantis, Esq, and Rev L. R. Dyott, former
w pastor of said church, now stationed in
Alexandria, Virginia. The happy couple
will be at home after June 10Th at POS \
Colunbusstreet, Alexandria. Weacknowl-
edge the compliment of an invitation to wit
ness the interesting ceremony. May bless
ings. unmixed with evil, be the lot of the
bride and groom elect
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-05-31

ON Thursday night last glass in the
store front of Mr.. d. W. Hannah was bro
ken and a jar of ginger snaps taken. 1t
being such a good snap the thief returned
the following night and supplied himself
with cigarettes. lie was certainly very
moderate in his demands. And on Satur-
day night the show window of the hard
ware store of Mr.. /. d. Getzendanner was
broken and pistols, razors, knives, &c, &c,
everything that was in reach-taken'
Vigilance is the price Of liberty and the
lack Of it the loss of yalpables, and a temp
ta.ion ana perhaps, a snare.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-05-31
Notice.

THE partnership formerly existing between
J. Thomas A. Tearney and Thomas W. Gea-
~ as merchants. at Hsrper's Ferry, is, by mu-
tilal consent. dissolved. The business TO be
conducted By Thomas w. Geary. .
THOMAS A. TEARNEY.
THOMAS w. GEARY.
April l. lsS5-3t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-05-31

Ladies, visit our stores No better act can
be done than to bring the little boys and clothe
them neatly, durably and cheaply. No better
way to earn dollars than to save them. Twen-
ty per cent under others here.
s. d. HIRsCRMAN & Co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-05-31

Mrs Hannah Van -wcar.u-er Mathews.
widow of taa a,c Rev. Henry Mathews,
aal sister OF 1ls Mary Qa.s.ey % oaeP-
-l-,ona. died a- her residence in Ba.ti-
u.r. o1 .ie 23rl instant after O. long Tie
ness. ia Che - wear o., her ase.
Tile ladies OF Beu-L Society sill hold q
ra05--ry cas,a, "Beulah' ou Wednesday
ana Thursday evenings. June 9th aud 7th.
Proceeds tor .le benefit Of the church.
Ladies a-cmy.,el CD "ariug ,ae gentlemen. '
They ca .cl .u every time.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-05-31

Our quick prices on dress goods are talked
about. One tells another. The news spreads
This week we are offering special bargains in
all the dress goods in stock.
s u. HIRsCHMAN q Co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-05-31

Our 0Oc. suits astonish the people. 4 base
ball outfit with every suit.
5. d. HIRsCHNGAN q Co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-05-31

Castor Oil zoe pit. grain Quinine Pills
Zoe doz., Jamaica Ginger Coo. pint at
c.. FRANK JONES Drug Store.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-05-31
SHENANDOAH
MILLING CD.
Carry the LARGEST STOCK of
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
in Jefferson County.
Being interested in the Wholesale Boot and
Shoe House of Hurley, Sloan & Co., we offer
10 the trade Boots and Shoes at greatly reduced
prices and call your attention to our immense
stock of Mems Boys and Youths Boots.
Ladies', Misses, Children's and Infants Shoes
OF every DESCRIPTION.
Our $500 Boot cannot be bought at any other
place for less than $3.50. MEMS and BOYS
gam Boots. MEMS Boys, Ladics,
Misses and ChiifrGfs Gum
Shoes.
We have just purchased a largest stock Of
Notions.

We have just purchased a largest stock Of
Notions.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-05-31
FANCY WRAPS FOR THEnEAD

Cashmeres of all Colors. Dress Flannels
-Ginghams.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-25
Democratic CongressI Convention.

Atamceting of the Eighth District Democrat
ic Congressional Committee held at the Fauquer
White Sulphur Springs Thursday, August 9th,
1888 the following resolution was adopted:
That the cities and counties reorganize their
local committees at once and forward the names
of the committees and postofiice address OF the
chairmen TO w. W. Scott Secretary State Central
Committee, Alexandria, Va
Congressional canvassers have been appointed
by this committee. Senatorial, city and county
csnvassers are to BIO appointed by the chairmen oil
the respective senatorial, city and county COM
mittees, and the respective chairmen are request.
cd to seLd the names and postoflce address OF
their appointecs to the chairman of this COM
mittee.
There shall be two canvasscrs fer zach senate
rial district and each city and county respectively
Hon E. E. Meredith District Elector, will upon con-
sultation mako appointments to address the citi-
zens of the different counties in the district at
such time and places as may be fixed upon by the
chsirmen of the local committees.
The place of meeting Of tho Congressional con-
yention has beer changed from Alexandria city
to tho Fauquer White Sulphur Springs on Sep
tember 5th 1888, and delegates are requested to
report there.
HENRY HEATON, Chairman.
LEONARD MARBURY, Secretary.
Democratic papers of the Sth district are request
ed to copy this notice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-25
sslezaudria Oazette.
SATURDAY EVENING. AUGUST %.

SHOT AND BEATEN TO DEATH.-Full par
ticulars of the murder OF Harvey Blake Oh
Tuesday night. which have just been re-
ceiyed OF Chambersburg, prove it to nave
been one of the most revolving crimes ever
computed in that section. Blake, or Fred
erick Colbert. as he sometimes called him.
self. was native of Front Royal, Va.
About fourteen years sgo he murdered
man there and escaped into PennsylVania.
He married in ChambersburS, but got ITO
trouble and fed to Maryland. DE was cap
tured at Hsgerstown for his crime, and mas
been in the penitentiery at Richmond Tor
twelve or thirteen years Last week be was
liberated, and went Immediately TO hlo OLD
home. He found that during lis long ao-
sepce hia wife had married nan named
Jacob Manop. He went to the house where
Manon and his wife, Emanuel Baker, and
man from MARYLAND named Pierce Synder,
were all living together. Blake claimed
mis- former wife, bur she refused 10 go WIFI
him. He got very angiy, and threatened
to kill the whole party. On Tuesday night
he went to the house again and q qusrrel
ensued between the parties. de was or
dered away, and as he started to run from
the house Baker shot him in this back, badly
wounding him, with thirty two large shot.
He ran toward the Maryland State line,
pursued by Baker and Snyder, who we're
firing their reviewers at MIN. When-he was
three hundred yards from the house he fell,
and Baker and Snyder beat him 10 death.
His head was beaten Into the ground up to
his ears, making hole in the ground three
and fourth inches deep, and his face was
crushed into AZ unacceptable mass. They
left the body lying out on The mountain all
night. Baker gave himself up and admit
ted the killing. Baker and Manou are now
in jail at Chambersburg, but SNYDER escaped
over the line into Maryland Warrants are
out for his arrest
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-25
1893 ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE !,
isse

The GAZETTE, chrOnOloscaly, ia ia ii.
eighty-ninth year of ito existence and q ~,
only the Oldest paper in the State, but VII,
very few exceptions, in the country. Nh
withstanding the fullnsss of its years # b,.
kept, and will continue to keep abreast ofh.
tim es in all that pertains to ne,os Dana,
furnishing it's readers daily with perrsc.
mirror of passing events, domestic and fo,.
eign. It's facilities for obtaining mesa =.
they increase are taken advantage of And
used for the benefit Of its readers, who a,a
thus kept thoroughly posted as to all that.
OF interest politically, socially, financially
and commercially. Special attention /.
given to matters concerning the State and
its welfare, while lis local columns consi,
all that is of the slightest interest to Aer.
andria. lis regular correspondence from
Washington and Richmond are features Of
peculiar interest, as attested by the eager.
ness with which they are read and copied
by other papers, while its editorial depart.
ment, conducted with reference to the heal
interests of the city, State and country, will
continue to advocate what is believed to b.
right, just. honest and patriotic With
view 10 the Interests of merchants farm.
ere, and all interested, its commercial col.
umns are carefully edited and its market
reports are acknowledged by all to be faith.
full and accurate. Through all this section
of the State and in all parts OF the country
where Virginians have located, there will
the GAZETTE generally be found, and thu:
! as an advertising medium it has few equals
outside the large cities. In the household
counting room and workshop, it is an ever
welcome visitor, acceptable alike to old and
young, the grave and the gay.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-25

DULL ROE POTOMAC HERRING, carly catch,
Il just received, for sale by barrel, half barrel
and dozen, at lmy4l &c. MILBURN'8.