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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-12-04
TO THE
JEFFERSON COUNTY FARMER
OFFICE VALLEY FERTILIZER co,
CnARLusrowN w. Va. August /,

CHARLUsrowN w. Va. August |, 1859
DEAR Strive are prepared to furnish our
REGULAR Brands OF Fertilizer, viz: 'Shcnan-
dnah." Vir.inia,' Potomac Valley Bone
.'Specia Wheat Mixture Raw Bone, his
solved Bone South Carolina, our own man
ufacture. the shenandoah is the best Fer
tiizer sold the farmers who have used II year
after wear have had the best wheat and grass
and their land has improved because 1t Is u
strictly Bone Fertilizer We have averaged -
wear since 1853 Two Hundred and Fifty Tons
Of Shenandoah" in Jefferson CoHniy-tni,
speaks for itself. The Virginia has Dissolved
bone where the Shenandoah has Raw Bone,
and is sold ut the same price. Potomac -
this .,iade j. well for years IL has been favor
tie with our farmers Valley Bone COSTS less
than Potomac and j. used by Il number al
our farmers Both of these brands Analyz'
hish in Bone Phosphate Of Lime. SPECIAL
Wheat Mixmre'-we prepared aud put TIM
brand on the market in 1883 Ia meet the de
II aud for n cheap Anm"niated Phosphate
We have been surprised at the demand created
for il. last year we sold * tons of il in Jeler-
ION county IL runs over l. in Ammonia and
,,,,ts only So per ton. We have on hand o
L,r,e supply of our own Manufacture Of Snuth
Carolina also a large supply of ; manuinc
tured in Baltimore. either OF winch We VIII
furnish AT the market price. We furnished last
gear ia TINS COUNTY over fV' p''lN W - ~
hundred of which we manufactured. We Will
guarantee il TO be in fine drilling condition
We run il through the Rollers before begging
We have on hand supply of Animal Bone.
Raw and Dissolved of our own manufacture
We would he glad 10 have YOU inspect II. u"
he ter can he found on The market. We are
PREPARED to mix on short notice, any Special
Formula al Il small cust.
The Valley Fertilizer Company is strictly
home institution, Jefferson county capital aud
Jefferson county people, and we are gratiiied
II the encouragement given the Company ny
nur farmers since it, organization. A. an evi-
Hence of our standing al home. we sold ~ J"l-
icrsnn county the fall of lSsS over LOO Ton
Of Ferulizer 10 three hundred farmers. We
will he glad to have you call and examine our
-tock. Respectfully.
VALLEY FERTILIZER COMPANl.
Aug %, 1880.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-12-04
CIRCUIT COURT.
Judge Duck,cau, Presiding.

Disposition of cases since our last issue
David J. Festus, colored, indictment for
felony. Found guilty. Motion for new
trial.
Joseph 7. Bolts, colored. indictment for
felony. Found guilty. Motion for new trial.
VIM. Beamer, colored, Indictment for fel-
onv. Found guilty. Motion for new trial.
James Lawson, colored, indictment for
misdrmeanor Found guilty and sentenced
to thirty days in Jail
The court on Saturday, on petition of the
jury who tried the case, modified the sem
tence of Willie Moore so as TO order his re-
lease from imprisonment on payment of 81
fine and costs
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-12-04

SOU base heard your friends and neigh
..-- talking about be- You may yourself
be- one no tle maay wl0 know IRON person
Experience iu.- h1U good thing II Is
I.t.1 have ever tried DO. sou are one oi MS
-h friends. bucau~e che wonderful
-u- about 10 IS. that when once given "a
ra. Dr King New Discovery ever after
holds place .n ibe house ID you have
l..-- Used 70 and should be- afflicted with q
-l-a cold or any Throat, Lung OF Chest
.r...e secure % bottle at once and give DO %
tr 'raI To f. uarautrcl every time, or
money refunded Trial bottles free al Z.
krauk Jones drug store.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-12-04

This week Sc will open the largest and
mos, useful line of Holiday Goods ever
brought here Everything has been bought
direct from the Importer at remarkably low
prices. We viil give everybody the bene-
f, ct the low prices 1, is to everybody :
interest 10 come to Us. Those who want to
maze somebody happy with "a present for a
small amount of money especially invited,
80. :. d. IlIRsCHNAN e Co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-12-04

During the recent session of the Grand
Lodge at Odl Fe lows mt Wheeling Mr. r
3 Lucas presented paper from Widely
lpds-. of this town, wbich sets forth that the
lo,lsp had considerable property destroyed
by Federal troops during the war. The
Grand Lodge j., tsked to take the matter in
charge and present the san" to Congress
with "a vi-w to having the dr>tr we'd pro- :
ETY. paid Ger by the Government. This was
referred 20 q special committee
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-12-04

\ dispatch from Harper'S Ferry to the
b Gilmore american of Wednesday says :
"Che building known As the old John
Brown Fort at this place, has been sold to
William ;. Brown, of Kansas City. The
purchaser i. a- vet undecided whether he
will remove the fort to B '>ton. New York,
Chicago. or Kansas City Wherever moved.
it will appear exactly As it does here, and
many relic, connected with it and old John
Brown will attend it,"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-12-04

Our friend and former countyman, Col.
J. p. A. Eutler of the Sims House, Pied
monte, Mineral county, sent US n wild tur-
key for our Thanksgiving dinner. Intui-
lively he got at the fact that we were short
ou turkeys that our hope hung on sleu-
der thread We are pleased that his gener-
Gus ;uclinations keep pace with his intui
tions. He will please accept our thanks,
and our wish that he may enjoy many
Thanksgiving days aud have prosperous
times in the betweenities.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-12-04
.N0tice to Creditors.

10 The Creditors Of Philip Nash decd
All persons having claims or demands against
the above named decedent or his estate are
hereby notified 10 present them 70 the under
signed at his Office IN CbarlestOwn. W. Va on
or before the 18th day of November, 1853 for
proof.
Given under my hand THIS DIST day OF Octo-
her lsse CLEON MOORE,
Commissioner OF Accounts.
Oct. %. 1886 Free Press fee, Si.6o.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-12-04

The Chimes of Normandy" will he rem
dcred in Washington Hall in this place
mex, Friday evening by the CharIesiowu
Operatic Association. 1t i expected To be
one of the best musical entertainments ever
given here 10y local talent. This is one oI
,he pretlie,t operas ever put upon the stage
and considering the excgllency of the talent
which will render it the admission il tx
ceedirgly low aud the house should be
packed.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-12-04

An effort is being made to organize among
the young men of the town and vicinity a
debating society for the winter. After the
organization has been effected and the young
men get a little accustomed to hearing their
own voices in discussion. the doors will be
open for the edifcation and enjoyment Of
the public Our young and popular legis-
lator. B. d. Gibson, Is at the front Of this
movement.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-12-04

Col. R. P, Chew has returned from Chi
cage.
Col. G. W. 2. Black was in Charlestown
last Saturday.
Mr.. C. Baylor Dawson returned Saturday
night to "Claymont Court"
Mrs. W. G. Harrison, nee Fleming OF
Weston. is visiting Mrs \. B. Conklyn.
Miss Bette ] Beller spent her Thanks
giving with her brother in Washington CITY,
Mr.. II. Stewart Mcknight, Of the Patent
Office. has been spending few days at his
home.
Mr.. c. f. McGiuuis and wife, Of Bald-
more. are visiting the family of Mr.. J. ..
Tu,wiIer.
Miss Sadie johnson has been visiting the
family of Mr. Mat Garrett, in Washington
county, Nd.
Mis-, Amelia Davenport attended
Thanksgiving German" in Martinsburg
last Thursday night.
Mrs. James Wysong with her two children
aud Miss Agnes Kra ,ley left last week to
psv a visit to relatives in Knoxville, Tenn.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-12-04

The Best SAVE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores, Ulcers, SILT Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilbains
Corns, and all Skin Eruptious, and positive
w cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t Is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or
money refunded Price - cents per box.
For sale 10y c. Frank Jones.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-12-04

Ex.Gov. Holiday has started on another
Tour of the World.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-12-04

Ju,tas we 90 to press we are informed OF the
5s,fh at his home i'm this town, about noon
to-day. of our distinguished feliow-citizen'
Js8se Thomas Claiborne Green Of theSupreme
Court OF Appeals.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-12-04
cnrrni,,n CnaIs 10 Ne,reastIe.

Th, Is con-id,red folly, but it l. an as
toui,bng fact that Speer's Wines raised at
Pa,saic. y. J., have acquired such a repu
latiou for purity and excellence abroad, that
thew are shipped by steamers that leave
New York for Europe. 1t is enjoying an
enviable reputation at home and is used by
the leading physicians in America, as well
As i'm Europe.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-12-04

Electric plant men of Piusburg want 70
liehtup Shepheri>town and are in commu
uicatiou with The authorities
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-12-04

Mr.. Henry DUNN has been to Baltimore
and made all his arrangements for COM
plete and attractive stock of Christmas
Goods, Toys, etc. and everything desirable
in the line of Confectionery. and the condi-
mentS for Cakes. Puddings and Pies. Also
for the reception of the best Oysters daily
for the accommodation OF families.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-12-04
sTJ:tce.

Ii persons indebted TO the undersigned
Z viii find th.ir accounts with &. Frank
Gailaher and are relrested TO settie the Same.
; II r-oounts sssinsJ ns you viii pI-sent 70
bsa. G. FRA1iK JONES.
| ksprembe< s 1850.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-12-04

Mr. Mason Ieidwo Us new dwelling
house ou West Liberty street Is ready for
the roof
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-12-04

Read the Shenandoah Milling Company's
Christmas advertisement
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-12-04

The Watson House has secured the SER
vice, off Mr. Woodyille johnson as clerk
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-12-04

A horse ran in,oa procession OF The Ord''
Of Tonti a. Mariusbur. l~t week and ser-
ou.'y injured Me-.r, VIM. McEoy AND L.
p C1amher.. elderly re"fl-me1.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-12-04
Camn,'s Emulsion cures Consumption

The late DR.. Geo. B. Wood, Prof. Unirer-
sity of Pennsylvania, SAYS;
GAS remedy in Pulmonary Consumption,
Cod Liver Oil far exceeds any other"
DIR. Churchill, of Paris. says
Consumption when not treated with the
HypophOsphites must be regarded as almost
ALWAYS fatal. whereas. when used in time,
every patient may be cured by use of the
Hypopho~phites."
Camm's Emulsion is composed of the Pur-
est Norwegian Cod Liver Oil combined with
the Hypophosphites of Lime and Soda with
Iron. Dr. G. F. Mason, of Charlestown,
says, 81 am prescribing Camm's Emulsion
in my practice and it has given me great
satisfaction. With children it Is the best
preparation of Cod Liver Oil ! have ever
used"
For sale by all druggists Manufactured
only by F. A. CRAIGHILL 4 Co, Whole
sale Druggists, Lynchburg, Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-12-04

Mr. F. l. Beller slaughtered four hogs on
Monday that aggregated 1912 lbs net.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-12-04

We understand thc disease among me
cattle OF Mr. ; j. B,yd affected SOME stock
c,ul. taken 90 winter and MOE his fine Jer
-els.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-12-04

Mrs Annie BuraeIl, widow OF The late L.
l. q BurueIl of Winchester, died on Thurs
day last
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-12-04
DEED.

At Greenshurs. Berkeley county. on the 26'h
of November. Mrs ANGELINE NJ. COOK
Is. ared SIS years. : months and 9 DAYS
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-12-04

Prof Clifford. editor of The Pioneer Press.
colored peoples organ at Martin.hurg, re
,rr- 20 one of our Young colorrd citizens as
"a progressive Young man. aud then goes
pu % say of him:
Mr. john James Dixon OF CharleStown,
~. Va. Is rising young man. Leaving
innn,ictd thr iac, that be- j. one of the beNl
mechanics OF hl~ elias, iu the State, we Will
,r,c,.,~l to notice hi, regime a~ Grand Mas
t.r ct ih- free ma>pu- of West Virginia.
rn thi- office he ha, been repeatedly rlrcted
AMI has fitted &c with such ma~terly ability
and acceptable credit that we feel "a di-truc-
i've pride boz ~ay.ng that the safe cannot
tTr,l "a man more worthy OF the h"n"rs ms
craft h.., bestowed than Is Dr. DIXON. His
annual address deliv red before the Grand
L9dse 30 Lrw.sbur- Is master piece, and
slows him o. 0e young man of brilliant
mind and of enyiab e executive abilities
Considering his youthiuine~s and the easy
and rapid strides he /, making to the very
pinnacle of his craft we predict for HIM .
happy destiny and honorable distinction.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-12-04
A SOITIId LeJUI Opini0U.

r Rainbrdge Auuday, Z q. County At-
t,rirv. CLAY Co.. Tex. ~ay-: Have used
Electric Batter, with most happy results.
Nv brother ALSO was very low with Malaual
Fever and Jauudice, out WA cured by time
lv use of jnis medicine. Am .tieied Flee
ir e. Bitter, saved his .it,.
Alr. u. /. Wilcox,on, of Horse Cave. Nv.
ldl,alike testimony. saving llep'~ilive'
IN b,.Iirv~, he would have died, had it not
been Tor Electric Bitter-.
Thi, great r-mclv wil ward off, as well
.,- cure nl Nahr;al Diseases and for all
Kidney. Liver aud Stomach Disorders
-,gnd, unruallel Price j0c aud 81 al G.
Frank Jones Drug Store
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-12-04
WE ARE
THE
PEOPLE!

Our name is on every lip; our location in
every eye; our success the subjec of gen.
er4l comment There's not in Jefferson
coun more popular store; nor for lis
size buster store than ours. And every
day adds to its growth and prosperity. You
seek the cause? You'll ind it IN our close
adhesion to the inhexible rule of Right.
W never deviate from that rule. Our goods
are right our prices are righ. We actual
~ do what Others only promise 10 do and
an intelligent community prefer the pay to
the promise TO pay. That is why We have
their confidence.
This season we are offering better goods
at lower prices than we have ever been able
To offer before and the increase in our trade
speaks public appreciation. In children'S
wear. in which we have three times the aS-
soriment of anv store in this town, we have
run away ahead of last seasons sales.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-12-04

Did You read the certificate Of the Internal
Revenue officials regarding the purity of the
Rraddock Pure Rye? If not do so. and then
ask your dealer for it, Use no otner-it is the
best. JAS CLARK & Co. Distillers.
Cumberland, Md.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-12-04

We are now ready for trade with an i'm
menSe line of goo IS for Fall wear. You
wall find our stock this season extremely
large aud complete and embraces every
thing generally kept 10y Us. As far H.
prices are concerned you will find ours en-
phatically tie lowest We guarantee our
prices To be lower than the same goods can
I've purchased for elsewhere or will give you
Il rebate in Hard Ia h. WIN. KAHN.
CharleslOwn's Leading Cl"thier,
S..dlnr PM dlnn.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-12-04
.yetC Goods.
Wood for safe.

OaxArp HICKORY WOOD By the Cord,
Z deiirerei At short noare for CASH. Ny
team Vii aiso be furnished 70 Do eli kinds OF
Esulin az any time. Apply 20 NE CaAELEs
R.syxTr or DR.. ". /. LIFPIrT. JR-,
nv. %, Is59-3n. Charlestovn, w. va
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-12-04

Rev T. d. Bell, d. d, for more than
twenty years pastor of the Presbyterian
Church in ITarrsonburg, died in Richmond
November 22nd. He was IS years of age.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-12-04

Gen Geo. W. Brown, of Grafton, for q
number of wears Collector of Internal Rev
enue IF this Distri.t, died on Saturday last
aged so years.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-12-04
Grvr I'M = NJ In HN GrE,s'

We once heard man complain of feeling
badly. aud wondered VIVA, allied him A
humorous friend said. Give "A doctor -,
and .et him guess Il was - cutting satire
o1 some doctors. who don't always guess
rigbt. You need not GUESS what ais YOU
wbelvour food dom, digest. when your bow
els and stomach are inactive, and when your
bs,d ache. every day. and YOU are lauguld
and easil fttigued You are bilious. and
DR. Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pellets will
hiring Won out an right Small, sugar coat
ed easy % take. OF druggists.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-12-04

Did YOU read what the Prominent Physi-
clans have Ia say about the Braddock Pur"
Rye II not do So at once and ask your deal
er for IT, II j. the host
JAMES CLARKE & Co.. nIStillerS.
Cumberland Md
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-12-04
RELIABILITY OF OUR CLOTHING

We doubt if anything has exerted Il wider
influence in our general success, or add,d
more to The continued increase of our trade
than our reputation Tor giving the public
the greatest possible value for the. lowest
possible price.
Gentlemen. in selecting Fail or Winter
Overcoat you'll find it profitable To investi-
gate the rich and extensive array OF over
garments we have provided this season.
You will find our prices lIonest and tina;
means everything any responsible buyer
eau expect.
You will consult your best interest by pa
tronizing our store, the leader of low prices.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-12-04
Charle.town'. Leading CIolhier.

We are showing the latest productions in
Hats for Fall wear Two special feature,
of our stock are our extra large line OF Gents
Black Stiff Hats, and an ext n>ive line OF
Crush Hats in all shades. We also show a
large line of BOYS Hats and Caps. The
prices are lower than ever.
WM. KAHN, Sadler Building.
Our line of Gents Furnishings is too large
to describe. Underwear in abundance in
all the latest weaves a special line of Four
in hand Ties for 25c WIN KAHN,
Sadler Building.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-12-04

We have now ready the largest and mos;
attractive line of Boys aud Cnildren, Suits
FIR Fail wear that has ever been shown IL
This CITY. Our trade in this line has been
steadily increasing every season. We are
now offering special inducements in Schnol
suits, of which we have an extra large stock.
~ l. .nN-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-12-04
s. d. HIRsCHMAN & Co.

We haven't said much of our millinery
department. Immense reductions have been
made in order not to carry any hats or bon
nets over. Prices have been reduced. We
carry the largest stock of mourning good
,uch a@ crepe bnnnet-, Nuns Yelling and
everything that belongs to a mourning out
fit
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-12-04

It's likely to be colder it's likely cold crisp sharp Still max
wander in the direction to visit
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-12-04


Our stock of children's clothing is by far
the largest and fastest we have ever shown.
Al made by US, under our own supervision,
therefore fits better and looks more like
merchant tailor made goods. Our large sale
this season has shown that people will 60
where they get the best fitting clothes and
the most for their money.
:. ID. HIRsCHMAN q Co.
Hats and caps for everybody, large and
small. All the leading styles are shown 10y
us. We can sut everybody and have sold
more hats this season than ever before.
Why? Because we can sell them so much
cheaper than other stores. That's the rea-
son everybody comes to
s. ID. HIRsCHMAN Co.
Suits in getaways, suits in sacks, in all
the leading makes of caesimeres, beavers.
chinchilla corkscrew and fine worsted-all
made mp in the very best manner. Satin
and silk lined. You will find them all RIG ut.
:. ID. HIRsCHMAN x Co.
Big reductions in our dress goods lepart-
ment have been made in order TO make
room for our early display Of holiday goods,
which will be open for your inspection in II
few days.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-12-04

Respectfully,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-12-04
.W.fRRsED.

:. D HIRsCHMAN & c.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-12-01
ADJUSTMENTS.

"A AANEAA hAHOha
This successful comedy will be pro-
ducad at the Opera House on Wednesday
and Thursday evenings of the present
week by the Madison Square Theatre
Company. OF the play the Philadelphia
Ledger says:
"A Leg'l Wreck ia from the per Of
william Gillette, and fulfus the expecta-
tion7 tina, were raised by his previous
work. It is admirably constructed and
hes strong dramatic features, which, by
contrast, only heighten the Well-drawn
comedy lines.
Richard Merriam, Esq lawyer OF
course, is the prominent character. He is
semi-villain and attempts to secure the
hand Of the heroine By a mazs Of legal
documents and procedures, but Of course
all his very deep laid schemes are fright
fully wrecked IN the end. Thus the title.
Throughout the cast was good, the
stage management excellent, and the per
fornance smooth snd delightful. The
settings are new and very effective Re-
calls last night we're numerous, aud when
the green curtain finally ran down the
applause was vOcifarous, while the com
p,ry passed before the fo0tlights'
r served seats Will 20 on sale az Houses
music store Tuesday morning.