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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-02-14
She Broke nc EnnaaemeMt.

because she saw that he had ceased to love
her. Her beauty had faded, her former
high spirits had given place to a dull lassi-
Jude. What had caused this change? Func-
tional arrangement; she was suffering from
those ailments peculiar to her sex. And SC
their two young lives drifted apart. How
needless, how cruel Had she taken DR.
Pierce's Favorite Prescription she might
have been restored 10 health and happiness
Il any lady reader of these lines is similarly
afilcted, let her lose no time in procuring
the "Favorite Prescription" 1t will give
her new lease of life. Sold by druggists
under positive guarantee from the manu-
lecturers. of perfect satisfaction in every
Gaze, or money refunded. See guarantee Oh
bottle wrapper.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-02-14
nth.

We extend a special invitation 10 our out
of.town patrons to visit our establishment
on March 4th. Make the store your Head
quarters" We will take charge Of your
satchels, parcels, wraps, etc, free OF charge.
This occasion offers you a grand opportuni-
ty to combine business with pleasure. You
can see the Inauguration, all the sights Of
the city, attend the Inaugural Ball if you
wish, and at the same time do your neces-
sary Spring shopping in Clothing, Dry
Goods, Houselurnishngs, &c.
As an attraction extraordinary We have
had printed at considerable cost very at
tractiye Souvenir Guide Of the City"
which we propose to present gratuitously to
every stranger visiting our establishment
on that occasion. This Souvenir book
will contain all the principal points Of in
terest in Washington and vicinity, their
location, hours Of access 10 visitors, and
engravings Of the Capital aud Presidents
House. Also pictures of Harrison and
Morton, with their biography. 1t will also
contain an engraving and description Of our
establishment Our Mail Order Depart
ment how to shop by Mail, and It's adyan-
tages to out-of-town residents.
Should you be unable to come to Wash
ington on this occasion, and will write US
to that effect, We will send you a copy of
this Souvenir" upon receipt Of two cent
stamp for postage.
II you are in need Of anything in our
liue-Dry Goods, Fancy Goods, &c.-we
shall be glad to receive your orders aud
promise you entire satisfaction or your
money will be cbeerfully returned,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-02-14
HolC Men DE.

If we know all the methods of approach
adopted by an enemy we are the better en-
abed to ward off the danger and postpone
the moment when surrender becomes inev-
table In many instances the inherent
strength of the body sufices to enable it to
oppose the tendency toward death. Many
however have lost these forces to such an
extent that there is little or no help. In
other cases little aid to the weakened
Lungs will make all the difference between
sudden death and many years Of useful life.
Upon the first symptoms of Cough, Cold
or any trouble Of the Throat or Lungs, give
that old and we'll known remedy-Bo,chee's
German Syrup, a careful trial. 1t will
prove what thousands say of it to be, the
"benefactor of any bomeN
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-02-14

Destructive fires on one day last week
Eleven business houses, including the Stem
pie House, Opera House and county treasu.
rer's office at steelville Mo; Sixteen stores
ut WalkerJon, Ind, causing a loss of $40, 600
J. P. Curry & Co.'S brewery at Niagara
Falls. loss $4,000; Michael Lawless resi-
dence at Marcelus Falls, y. Y, loss Sl3, 600
NoPthorn Ohio Blanket Mill, Cleveland
Ohio, loss 100000; the stores of Pearson
& Rogers, W. r. Keyes and John D. Simp-
son, Auburn, \. Y, loss $4,000; Simon
Brothers q Co.'S trunk factory, Newark, n
j.. loss $4,000; Turner Brothers -four and
feed store. Atlantic City, \. j., loss $4,000
Befectory of St. Mary's of the Woods Cath
Ole Institute for Girls, Teue Haute, Ind,
loss $4,000; The new Hotel Sutherland
Sutherland, Fla, loss $4,000; Flint River
Cotton Factory, Epson county, Ga. loss
slO0 O00.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-02-14
Household & Kitchen Furniture

viz: One cooking stove. No. s. two half-barrel
iron kettles. new, cooking utensils in general
One safe, good as new one kitchen table, two
sets of good chairs one good corner cupboard
with glass front, one loange, one falling Leaf
table, solid mahogany, one bureau, four pairs
of bedsteads. one sausage grinder and suffer
and many other articles TOO numerous to men
ton
TERMS or SALE:-A term OF eight months
Will be given on all sums of ten dollars and
upwards-under that amount the cash viii be
required. Purchaser 10 give q negotiable note
with interest from date. If paid promptly
when due the interest will be RENTED. All
notes to be we'll endorsed No property TO be
removed until terms Of sale are complied with.
Sale to begin promptly at 10 o'clock. Q. m
GEO. J. FRITTS,
WIN. T. ANDERSON Auctioneer.
Feb. Il 1s59-ts.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-02-14

Governor Wilson has sent in a special
message to the Legislature. Since the re-
mort made in his message of the 9th instant
the only sheriff in the State delinquent for
the three fiscal years ended September 80,
1855. has settled in full The financial
showing for the State is an exceptionally
good one, and the tables taken from the re-
port of the State superintendent of free
schools show that the cause Of education Is
making gigantic strides. The Governor
quotes largely from the reports made by the
board of directors and superintendent OF the
peuitentiary. concurring in their recommen-
dations as to abolishing the contract labor
system and substituting the State contract
system in its stead The Governor makes
many suggestions as to needed legislation,
and recommends that necessary appropria
lions be made for the benefit Of the public
institutions. the State militia, and TO secure
a creditabIe representation for West Nir-
giuia at the centennial anniversary Of the
Inauguration of Washington, which will be
celebrated at New York on the SOth Of
April I'm conclusion De again calls atten
ZION To- tha frauds perpetrated at the late
election. and appeals for The enactment OF
such laws as will render 10 impossible for @
repetition of them ,oagaiu place foul blot
o, fle hitherto un.ulied escutcheOn of our
state
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-02-14
OLD RELIABLE"
Established 1919,
THE AMERICAN FARMER.
Over 40 years under the same management

over ~ yeuc uiuei 'Ho 1"i"0 Ni'''o'
Devoted to Farming, Stock Raising Fruit
Growing, Market Gardening, the Dairy the
Poultry Yard, etc, etc.
Special attention is paid TO Fertilizers and
Manures, including those Of commerce and
the farm.
Reports of Representative Farmers Club are
q notable feature of its issues.
It's Home Department is filled with charm
ing residing ana practical suggestions for the
ladies of the farm household.
The most competent, successful and expert
enced men and women have charge Of the sew
eral departments.
No Farmer in the Atlantic states, from Del
aware to Georgia. can afford to be without this
old and reliable adviser and guide on farm work.
The american Fdr7aeris published twice every
month ION the lst and 18TH. 1t is beautifully
printed on fine white paper in clear type.
81 90 year. To any one sending a club OF
five. an extra copy will be sent FREE.
SAM'L SANDS IS son. Publishers,
Feb II, 80 Baltimore, Ma.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-02-14
Statesmen Wanted

To handle our Specialties and Ornamental
Stock Steady work at good pay. No expert
ence necessary Any man not afraid to work
can succeed with us Salary and expenses paid
to good men the year round Success guaran-
teed. Write for terms.
Z. C. SELOVER & CO..
Nurservlnen. Geneva, y. y.
Feb If, Sim.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-02-14
80 Lealslatnre on Tlesday.

The bin to establish State reform school
has passed both houses. The location oI
the school is not fixed by act The House
resolution passed the Senate in relation to
pensions for Union soldiers, flvoring Sl2
per month, and 3 for each day while in
Southern prisons.
Senator Gettnger introduced the fol-
lowing:
Whereas it is of vital Importance that
the position Of this State with reference to
the settlement or payment Of her portion,
if any. of the debt of the old State should
be properly understood Therefore
"Resolre4, that it is the sense Of the Leg
islature that the State is and has been
ready and willing. upon proper statement
of the account, to pay an equitable proper
lion of the same, if anything shall be found
due from Investigation
There were two unsuccessful ballots Tor
United States Senator.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-02-14

Front Royal. Warren county, will vote on
" Wet or Dry, on Monday March llth.-
We are not weatherwise and viii not pro-
phecy; but whether wet OF dry that old
Virginia town is not behind the best in roy
ri bospitalitv.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-02-14
Happiness And Comtentment

Cannot go hand in hand if we look on the
dark side of every little obstacle. Nothing
will so darken life and make it a burden as
Dyspepsia. Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets will
cure the worst form of Dyspepsia, Consti-
patton and Indigestion, and make life a
happiness and pleasure. Sold at % and 90
cents by c. Frank Jones g. Co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-02-14
NcaC Goods.

X HERKINS. Mixed Pickles, London Sauce
VI Catsup Prepared Horse Radish IN bottles.
etc. Pnddine and Corn Starch. Maccaroni and
Cheese, Prnnes and Dried Peaches Cuuants and
Cooking Rai>ins Buckwheat Hominy and
Beans: Rabbits Star and other Soaps; Ar
buckles Levering's and Enterprise Coffee All
the above goods for sale at G. d. EBY'S.
Sep in and ask TO see the Woman's Friend,
latest thing out. G. ID. EBl.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-02-14

Italy. with anareaequal TO that Of Virgin
ia and West Virginia, which together have
q population Of about TWO million, has thir-
" million inhabitants. just think what
hum there viii be and what development
Of the rich resources when the Nirginias
are flledup,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-02-14

The Republicans are crying aloud because
they cannot even by revolutionary meas
ures. make Gotf both Governorand Senator.
They forget when they expect 45 to yield
70 IS that beats every time.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-02-14
TIE y EIEADOF STEERS

two years old this spring; one Alderney bull,
three years old, two brood sows, one with eight
fine pigs ten fine large shoats thirty-iour
head of Young Cotswold ewes. will all have
lambs by day Of sale; one thoroughbred Cots
void buck. Two good road wagons and beds,
one farm wagon, one roller, one Osburn mower,
one self-rake reaper, two pairs shelvings, two
barshear plows. (Weirick IL Wellers make
four harrows, one of which is q good corn har-
row, four double and three single shovel plows
one corn coverer two pair spreaders, one pair
of breast chains. two pairs butt chains, one
fifth chain. one log chain, fine lot of single
double and thrble trees one corn barrel, lot
of raAes. shoves, forks, mattocks and hoes f;
also lot of old irons Six sets of wagon gear
ing complete; four sets of pillow gears, with
collars and brides; three good wagon lines,
also a lot Of pillow lines; oneset of little wagon
harness grain cradles, one sleigh and bells one
new farm bell, one dung hook, one Xcut saw;
two sets OF maul-rings, wedges, etc, one good
carriage, one buggy and harness. About
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-02-14
To che Farmers and Dairy
men.

VIZ Ellis Richardson's improved Butter
~ Color at great reduction. Large size
our price - cents. elsewhere siOO, medium
size our price 40 cents elsewhere, 50 cents
small size our price ~ cents. elsewhere 25
cents. SEE FRANK JONES.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-02-14
4nLFF s. RANDOLPH, pHILlOELPHp
Bank Notice.
Statesmen Wanted

To canvass for the sale of Nursery Stock
Steady employment guaranteed. Salary and
Expenses paid to successful men. Apply at
once. stating age Mention this paper.
CHASE BROTHERS COMPANY,
Feb II. 'S9-2me Rochester, n y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-02-14
Seventy Five Head of Ewes,
Serenity Head Of Hogs,
consisting of sows Pigs and shoats.
FARMING Implements Of cN Kinds,

Farming Implements Of on Kinds,
consisting Of Plows. Single and Double
and Chilled barshears) Harrows. Wheat
Fan. Corn Shelter. Corn Crusher, Wheat Drill
Horse Rake. Farm Wagons and Beds, a fine
set Of Gearing. ehelvines, single and double
trees. sc &c: l50 or 200 bbls Of White Corn.
TERMS.-All sums under ten dollars Cash ;
on all sums over ten ten dollars nine months
credit, purchaser giving negotiable note, well
endorsed, payable at Bank OF Charlestown,
the notes to bear interest from date No prop
erty to be removed until terms OF saleare COM
piled with.
This Is not intended rs an arrangement to
rid myself of a lot of plumber, but bona Bde
sale r. w. MORROW.
u. Heilebower, Auct.
Feb. IA, 'S9-ts-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-02-14

The White Caps have notIhed lhe edl'
tor of the HupD's F.0y Sentinel that he
must mend his ways Here is The notihca-
ton
Ef1or tGc' Improve your pavement OF
leave the State WHITE Cars.
NIB. Hiding ir the fireplace will not save
Won.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-02-14

When the Senate Sergeant-at-Ams was
searching for Senator Morris strangely e.
nough It never occurred 20 him 20 look into
the shop Of the senatorial shoemaker. Nor
us might haye been found trying on high top
boots preparatory 90 wading i'm democratic
r-nra
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-02-14
.W.E.s'TU.g-.W.GKEN'G
AND FAMILY SEWING.

MRS. BETTE sLAGLE aud Mrs. ELIZA
vi BENNER win do all kinds Of Dress Max
ing and Family Sewing promptly and at prices
to suit The hard times Residence corner Of
West aud North street
July g. 1856
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-02-14
so Barrels Good White Corn.

Fifty bushels of frst-class peerless potatoes;
about three bushels of clover seed 500 pounds
of bacon a lot Of
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-02-14
.E'OTECE

TOTAX-PAYERs OFCHARLEsTOWN AND
MIDDLEWAY DISTRICTS.
IF Taxes are not paid promptly I will be
j compelled % sell property as the law di-
reefs. No other help for it.
EUGENE BAKER.
Deputy Sheriff.
June 10, 1ss7
Spirit and Dem. copy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-02-14

-! ,l..u :. nj, hsb;nd tbe hest in row
Al hospitality.
-, .-,-r ----'..-',,'I ~ tbotof Virgin.
i''' ~, 49, -, ,,l;.h tore,bsr have
!" --- y, - 81 a5o,,,,,ro million has tbir.
~ ;-t..t,,.,,. rrs,t,ink what q
- - -. Am ~. anil What 5evelopment
- g. -;ob r.sonrrss when the Virginias
s.sn.5,,.t
s-- - .
The White Caps nave no'''i,l ,''' 'I'
tor OF the HaPe'S fs-ly oe'''s ''~. d"
must mend his ways mere j. '"o NO''''-'
ton;
, Ea. .i. S 49,. ''' w vn-rr Clrs.
NIB. Hiding in the fireplace will not save
You.
Who, No. senate Seueant-at-Arms WE.
ss.rcbi,r er senator Morris strangely q.
nor,b :, mover occurred 20 him 20 look into
.soshonos,l.o .s,storisi shoemaker. Nor
-. r.r. ,.,, f,,,r1 ,-yineon birb ton
49,. rr.,.rs,o-y IN vs5ino in democratic
oors
Inc famous rue S'''', At, ' 80. ,'''' rs
recent ln-'f''7" -.."' 'lS ''s'',' e'''.'7
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-02-14

Look out for o couple of Weddings between
now and the first Of April-Sheo heg
Man alivel Can, YOU do better than that
in six weeks beginning with St. Valentines
dav
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-02-14

90 fool away ones precious time IN expert
menting with uncertain medicines, when
one Is afflicted, without being out of pocket
us we'll The only medicines of its class,
sold by druggists, possessed of such positive
curative properties rs to warrant It's manu-
lecturers in guaranteeing it TO cure, or
money paid for il returned is DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery. For all liver,
blood and lung diseases it is specific.
Two Virginia and North Carolina cigar
cite firms manufactured last year one thou;
sand millions of cigarettes for home con-
sumption-mOre than one-half the whole
output of the United States. Besides this,
they manufactured sixty million for export.
Exchange.
And succeeded IN efecting more deaths
and undermining the health of more men
and boys than the old, incurable consump-
ton, to say nothing of the oaense to mil
lions of nostrils Truly, they are manufac-
tured for home consumption"
Hon. Joseph :. Miller, commissioner of
internal revenue, says that there is no truth
whatever in the report that he is to be ap-
pointed a member Of the civil service COM
mission. Il would not, said he accept
if # were rendered me by the President and
I was confirmed by the unanimous vote Of
the Senate.
Mr. Henry :. Baker, a well-known citi-
zen of Winchester. died Friday afternoon
of last week, after a'long illness, in the 18th
year of his age He was member of the
late firm of Baker & Co., wholesale grocers,
Tor many years, and was identified with
many interests.
Nh James Carr Baker of Frederick
county Virginia died at the residence
of his son ia Woodstock on Wednesday of
last week. He was about 70 years of age,
was Ruling Elder in the Presbyterian
church and an afable, real Old Virginia
gentleman.
The President on Monday asked an APP
preparation of S2j00OO for the protection
of life and property of citizens of the [. s.
ON the lsthmu, Of Panama, and the Senate
favorably responded Trouble is antici-
pated
The friends here of Judge J. E. Stewart
of Page county viii be gratifed to learn
that he is recovering from his late serious
illness.
Advices have been received of the death
by appoplexy of Rear Admiral Chandler,
commanding our Asiatic station at Hong
Kong, China, on Sunday.
Gen II. J. Hunt, L. :. A., in charge Of
Soldiers Home at Washington City, died
on Monday.
Public Sale of Stock and Farm Implc-
ments by R. W. Morrow next Thursday,
Dist.
Earthquake shocks recently in South
Carolina and California.
The IS of Hon. w. f. Lively, of Clark-s
brro ~, c,pIc,-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-02-14

Public Sale of Stock aud Farm Impl-
ments by r. W. Morrow next Thursday,
Dist.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-02-14

Gen II. J. Hunt, L. 5 A., in charge Of
Soldiers Home at Washington City, died
on Monday.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-02-14

Advices have been received of the death
by appoplexy of Rear Admiral Chandler,
commanding our Asiatic station at Hong
Kong, China, on Sunday.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-02-14

The friends here of Judge J. E. Stewart
of Page county viii be gratifed to learn
that he is recovering from his late serious
illness.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-02-14

Earthquake shocks recently in Souli
Carolina and California
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-02-14

The President on Monday asked an APP
preparation of S25O.0OO for the protection
Of life and property of citizens Of the [. s.
on the Isthmu> Of Panama, and the Senate
favorably responded Trouble is antici-
mated
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-02-14

The " of Hon. W. E. Lively, of Clarb.s
burg on Sunday.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-02-14

senator Morris, of Richie. says if he
were I'm COTS place he would be sworn in
IS Governor "if / waded to my boot-,ops
in blood. vel, the blood wouldn't have
20 be more than two feet deep to compel
Norris 70 swim.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-02-14

Mr. James Carr Baker Of Frederick
county, Virginia, died at the residence
of his son in Woodstock on Wednesday of
last week. He was about 70 years of age,
was a Ruling Elder in the Presbyterian
church and an afable real Old Virginia
gentleman.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-02-14

On wager student at Dickinson Col
lege Pa put two billiard balls in his mouth.
The balls stuck there and an efforts to dis
lodge the same proved futile, until finally a
surgeon was called in, who, iu order to get
them out, was compelled to cut a slit in his
mouth ON each side. The other fellow paid
hot - Errbqege
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-02-14

Iu sinking a wen for a munery at Haui-
~oubug Virginia OH and gas have been
struck There is no end to Che hidden
wealth i'm the Virgiuias, and much Of ii
viii De brought 90 light in a short time.
The Development OF these riches Is Of daily
occurrence. Localities that a year ago
were almost uninbabited are populous
towns. This is true OF both the Virginiss.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-02-14

],r. Russell Harrison says his mother had
long been strong 10 the belief that her hu,-
band would be President She at mo- time
before OF after the nomination was at an
skcp-ical ou the subject $50 says Mr..
Russell Harrison. you see she knew more
about 70 than most of The politicians" We
would ike her TO tell us who viii be Gov
emor of West Virginia after the 4,h of
March
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-02-14

Mr. Henry ). Baker, a well-known citi-
zen of Winchester died Friday afternoon
of last week, after a'long illness, in the 18th
year of his age He was member of the
late hrm of Baker & Co., wholesale grocers,
Tor many years, and was identified with
MANY interests.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-02-14

West Virginia raised l9st year 2,S99000
ug~be',of whea, valued at -. 7S3,o0o, which
was above the average. The corn product
o., the state was 16.l4900o bushels, valued
at S77jl520, also above the average.
29i5o00 bushels of oats were raised. valued
ot SS2S2e) And from The way some peo-
pie talk after Tine 4th of March West Viz
ginia viii nave two Governors which win
bs above the average; and if somebody
daa-n', look OUT but one Senator, which
v..I De below the average. not the Senator
b. nv m.ln- hnI The nnmhar-