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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-02-21

The wives OF the shah of Persia are
never allowed to do any shopping"
and they are not even permitted to
ride through the bazar5 except when
the shops are closed. Yet strange as
it may seem to American women. tn o
shah has quite number OF wives.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-02-21

KATE FIFLD is in favor. OF the es.
adjustment OF school of department
for public men. Kate should not form
hasty estimates OF public mon in gen.
cral from the spccimines she seer
sometimes in congress.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-02-21

The part that boodling plays In
municipal and legislative affairs would
astound the country if 1t could be
known just how much of the public
indebtedness is due to corrupt in
tluences
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-02-21

THE Marquise de Galliffet. one of the
most beautiful women in Paris, is suf-
fcring from a strange form of insanity.
She goes into commissions whenever
she sees her face in a mirror. Usually
women are affected the other way, and
in twelve cases out of dozen would be
Historically mad il there were not u
mirror in the house
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-02-21

The best newspaper is that one
which gives its readers the most in
formation and the most enjoyment.
The advertising columns are by no
means the least important feature to
be considered. A prosperous commu-
nifty advertises its advantages by its
liberal support of its representative
PAPERS
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1890-10-10
L. c. R0esSIer, Je,OeZer,

Has on hand a beautiful assor t.
ment of Ladies' and Gentlemen .
fine gold aud silver Watches. col
id Silver and Silver Plated Wire
Elegant Marble and Onyx Clocks
Bronze Figures, Lamps, Umbret.
las and Canes, Fine Art Pott ,ry.
Bric-a-Brac, and the largest assort-
ment OF fine gold Jewelry in the
city.
Rings of all kinds. DIAM ond
Rings. Diamond Ear Rinsa, Dia.
mond Scarf Pins, Studs, etc, Moon =
stone Emerald nd Sapphire Rings,
and many other articles too nu,
merous to mention. When In I he
city 1t will more than repay you to
call and see his beautiful line of
goods at prices that are veryiow.
l.. G. ROESSLER,
Jeweler, ll6 Baltimore ST,
Cumberland, Md.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1890-10-10
Tie 'Inteligencer' is Flour
ishing.

Some weeks ago we mentioned the
fact that We had received over 80
new sub7cri bers. Last week we got
81 more, thus making about 20
names placed ON our list in little
more than month. or this large
numbor, only SIX took the paper for
less than year, and they subscribed
for 8 months. Even 20 the case Of
these latter, however, the chances
ate that they will stay with Us for a
much longer time than they promised,
since they are fond If reading
local news, and the INTELLIG ENCER
has more space for that kind Of intel
iigence than any other sheet publish
ed in this Fec ion, teing oil home
print. This fact is beginning to be
fully appreciated 10y the people of
Hampshire. as the g)oily array Of
new names on our mailing. book
proves. BY the way, any one who
may be "Jubus' about these new sub.
scribers can have the privilege OF ex .
smtning said book and seeing for
himself just who they are and where
they live.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1890-10-10
County Nows.

SPRiNGFlELD, Sept. 30.-Mrt
John L. Woodson returned from
Charlottesville Friday,
Messrs. Thomas Kuykendall and
Newton Guthrie spent last week
in southw estern Virginia. looking
afiei their investments. They veat
via Washington.
Miss Kate Sensner, daughter OF
Capt. George Sensner of the U. s.
Navy stationed at Washington, ia
the guest OF her aunt, Mrs. Rev.
l.. NJ. Lyle. -
Mr. w. N. Guthrie. Of South
Branch, was in Roanoke and Ba.
sic city last week.
Miss Edna Washington went 10
Texas last week to spend the wins
ter.
Miss Ph9he Getsendaner, of
X earneysville, w. Va, is visiting
al FernDaIe.
DIR. Finley and daughter spent
several days at Mr.. Ed. Washing
toms rece nlly.
Miss Sallie Webb, of friendship
Md, is the guest of her sister
Mrs. DR.. Griffith.
Rev. VIM C Garland. of Hvnd-
man, Pa, preached at Mt. Zion
Monday night.
Our ministers are protractins
at Frankfort now.
October Ga pretty church We'd
ding took place al Wesley Chapel
Yesterday Sunday at 10 III. Mr
Harrison Selvv, OF Baltimore. Md,
and Miss Susie j. johnson. OF Branch
Mountain, were the contracting par
tics. and the ceremony was ( error me d
by Rev. w. F. Lock.
The attendants were Miss Ettr
Bonnam, OF Herman. Illinois, and
Miss Dora Rusket, and Messrs. Geo.
johnson and Turley Doman, Of
Branch Mountain.
The g'oom wore the conventional
black, and the bride vas handsomely
anired in slate co'ored henrietta.
Trimmed in blue passementerie.
They left on the afternoon train for
visit to eastern cities.
DR.. Griffith took the early train
to-day for Roanoke and other
points in Va.
r. E Guthrie expects to go to
Baltimore Tuesday to buy new
goods.
We also learn that Mr.. Vim. Saw
He, the young merchant at s Church.
es. was married in Cumberland last
Tuesday to Miss Rhetll Burkett. Of
Branch Mt. GUESS.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1890-10-10

eervices were conducted bv RAJ n
w. FINLEY, ID. ID. The pail bearer,
were Ills four sons and four nephevs
a larger procession is rarely q en- in
our village on any similar occasion.
Hon. Thomas II. Carskadob. NJ
keysef, 10 out in q !e,ter 70 ,ha
wheeling Regisier, In which he eI.
presses himself as strongly in favor Of
'srin reform. t. r. always vas good
at getting on the popular side OF
gres' political questions. We donjt
see Why be doesn't come over and Ioin
Us and vote the way he talks.
d. VIM. Gilkeson. ESQ.,, and family.
Mr; n: Vance and John 9lkesop
and Miss Fannie yaumeter. ali Of
Hardy coun'y, were called 10 Ills
place Friday by the de.th OF r. w.
Siikeson. Esq. Also his brother
o",'n I,lkeson. E'q. Of Winchester,
and al. L. or, k,q., of Wheeling.
Following is the newly elected dem
ocratic executive Committee of Min
era' county: Chairman, A. V. Done.
lass, OF New Creek district. C,bir
Run, $. f. c. WEIGH: Elk pa,r;,L
brown; Frankfort. Jas. Seymour
riedmont, j. w. w. Davis welton
Jas. A. Parrill.
Persons who see articles In n,ners
published in this section credited sim.
ply TO "lNrELLIGENcFR." must re-
member that there Is Wheeling In.
teH'gencer and SouTH BRAScu
INTEL Ito ENcRR, and tina, the poll.
tics OF the two jrhrrals are widely
diff rent.
Our last examination for ,hi, schoi-
asiic year will be held IN The 1871
ani 2O'h Of October respectively.
Respectfully.
BOARD or ExA MINEfts.
Slsnesville, Oct. 4. 1890.
We see from the Keyser Echo ,ba
Miss Lucy Head has sold her store
at Headsville 10 the Farmers ALI
ance.
Miss Liela r. johnson lef. Satur.
day to a'tend Hollins Institute, nea,
Salem. Va.
Mrs. Is. L. Hrrmison and Mrs. III
u Houser went to Washington
Wednesday.
Miss Allie Kirk, Of Paw Paw. vis
Eel Miss Lille Kuykend Ill last week
Squire NJ. F. Polling and ramil,
spent Thursday in Cumberland,
See change in the sd. OF the popular Re,
| Hive store, of Cumbetl.n
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1890-10-10

SENATOR fAULrsEs IN TovS-U nited
Ss'es Senator Charles J. Faulkner passed
through Romney Friday on his way from
Noor,held 10 the western part Of the state.
he was in good health and spiritsy and con.
hdent IT democratic victory in tbe congres
sional elections this TALL. he said he bad been
eli over this district. snd was confident that
Mr.. Wilson would be elected though il
would only be hy bard work on the part Of
democrats. Ne thinks that Harmon Is not
so formidable candidate as either Elkius or
Dayton would have been. He does cot be.
lieve that The force bill will be passed at the
next session of Congress. as there are so ma
ny imLor'ant appropriation bills to lie &C.
ted UpoL that no time will be left for the
consideration OF other measurea We are
sorry 10 see that Romney is MOI On The Sen,
ator's list Or sppoinImeEts. 4
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1890-10-10
CLE.4RIVG- UP ,SALE.

Just ae you enter can be found
a table, where we have placed on
i all the Odds and Ends, Short
Lengths aud Remnants of our
whole stock. Here you can find
some Of the very choicest things 10
be- had in the whole store, and at
"a sacrifice price to clear out tie
entire lot quickly. We mention
icw Of the many Big Bargains
offered.
Challies and Lawns, &c per I'd ;
good quality Light CoIored cling
hams, SC per yard; Ladies Mous-
glctair Kid Glove, soc per pair /;
Ladies' Colored Kid Gloves, Of the
lest makcs, (slightly soiled) Csc
per pair; child's Plated Lawn
Collars, 3 cents each Child's Hose
-camless) Sc a pair Mems White
and Colored Handkerchief, Sc a
piece. and numberless other bar.
gaus.
n Il go Sale commences Mon.
DAY, July 9th, 9 a. m.
/. NJ. SHEPHERD,
lis BALTIMORE ST.
OPP. Daily News,
CUMBERLAND. Mo
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1890-10-10
It's an Absolute Fact

and an every day occurrence, IL not
with your self it's With your neigh.
Dor or else your neighbours Doighbor.
That you 60 to your store, and ask
Tor something or an other, aud are
told by the merchants, Il am sorry
but We are just out, will have il in
such and such n time" that time.
sot1e times or seldom ever comes,
The result is, you are kept waiting e..
This Is Meier the case when you call
on or write to, J. Geo. HERMANN
No. l43, Baltimore Street, Cumber
why there ls Dotin the State, ootside
OF Baltimore city. q store as we'll
stocked as Mr. HIS is, bis stock is
complete in every respect. He also
makes a great many OF his own prep.
araliOns, We will mention = feP, and
all Of which are Of the very best, they
are active and efficient for their in
tended purposes His Compound
Syrup Of Hoarhound and Tar for
coughs, colds, &c. There is nothing
bette made. Liver pills are not sur
passaed by any made.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1890-10-10
Death of r. w. Grkeson, Esq.

The citizens OF Ouf town, and Of
this and contiguous counties, where
he bad many friends, we're greatly
panied and shocked nv the sudden
death Of Robert White Gil keson, E4d.,
from artfa'lure, on Friday morn.
ing las, third October, instant, at his
residence Ia Romney, IN the 10th
year Of bis age, There we're few men
Who enjoyed n more extensive &C
quaintanco, particularly 10 the South
Branch Valley, than our departed
friend Mr.. G., who had prosecuted,
With untifing energy and exemplary
success, bis AvocatlOh Of q merchant.
In Hardy and Hampshire counties
excessively, for fully bali century.
He stood ia the foremost rank, n.
mOug business men, for be possessed
industry, ootorprise, punCtuslity, CONS
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1890-10-10
In Mcmorirm Ic. H X.

Mis-. HahfER: Will you permit
one who knew your sister intimofell
TO supplement the notice OF her
death. not 40 mitch for the benefit of
those associated with her In Romney.
ss for friends and relatives nc a dis
tance.
She was born in Frederick county,
near Winchester, Va, aud Was a sub,
ject Of grace in her youth, and,
through a long experience Of priva.
tions, sorrows, Ond affections, che
exemplifed the power OF grace to
save, TO comfort and TO keep. She
was always cheerful, hopeful, useful,
and most unsel6sbly devoted 10 the
good Of others. She lived a noble
life, and II may be said Of her truly
aud appropriately that che bad a most
beautiful Christian character. She
was q general favorite of everyone,
rich and poor, old and young, loved
her The Influence she exerled. in
every place, was good. Many, tery
many Of the dear children whom she
taught ''0HlEise vp and cal her Jles.
scd' Few have, in the midst Of snf.
ferings such rs she endured, mani
tested Der patient resignation and
loving submission TO the Fathers will
never a murmur, never a cOmplaini
Its all right-f'll only have 10
bear ic--such was her feeling. None
witnessed her gentle sweetness du-
ring her long and painful illness
without profit.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1890-10-10
Gallo d Convention.

Acco ding to previous announce
ment The cpaventii.n Nas he q IN this
place DC uber ! 81 to organic tie II h
Senatorial District o! the w. C.T.U
The convention opened with devo-
tinnal exercises by Mrs. Ca,skadon.
oil heyser, after which remarks were
made by Mrs. Martin and others.
Mrs. Sisson was ma lie chairman and
Mrs. Florence Ereemer Secretary.
Then the t~ports by the delegates were
read. each iudicain increased inter-
est 10 the work, and especially IN the
juve lie department. The hours spe d
10y very rapidly and the time for
noontide pra, er having passed, Rev.
ID. l.. Reid, Pastor OF the NJ. E
Church South In this place, led in
prayer and Rev John Taylor Of The
U. Is. Church pronounced The bene-
die ion.
The afternoon session was one ned
with devotIC nal exercises by Mrs.
Sisson, and the minutes OF the morn I.
ing we're Iead by The secretary
The first business being the organic
atioL Of the District, the secretary
read the constitution for dis riot and
county organ,z atoms. Two ladies'
We're appointed TIE lers. Tue first
ballot r suited in the unanimous
election of Mrs. Belle Harmis as
President. Mrs. Csrskadon, Vice
President, for Mineral county, Mrs.
Nellie Babb, Vice Pres. for Grant CO.,
AMI Mrs. Carrie Mann Wee Pres for
Hampshire county. Mrs Arnuld, OF
Elk Garden, was elected Treasurer
aud Mrs. Sailie Harper (~ithout be-
ing consulted she being necessarily
detained At homR) vas elected 8, Gre
tary. Miss Susie johnson, OF Mn
erai, was elected Superintendent OF
Juvenile work and Airs. Nine, Slpt.
OF Literature. After some discussion
and several very entertaining talks by
the laiies the meeting adj Iurned and
Rev. Hen'y Mann, or the NJ. K.
Church pronounced the Bcnediction.
The night session opened at hall
pas, seven O'clock with singing by
the children OF the Loyal Tempe =
snce leg on, and the reading Of tue
lO.h Psalm by Mrs. Sisson when
Mrs. Parsons lead in prayer. The
minutes OF tie afternoon were read
by the Secretary and approved when
Mis-. Parsons In very appropriate
and complimentary lite speech in
trOduced the speaker, Mrs. Maggi
MaflIn, CT Baltimore, who held the
large audience spell bound for more
than an hour. 10 say it Was enjoy
able does not convey The idea-it was
good, il was graud-and we trust
opened blind eyes. Aftet the adj.
dress Rev. II. Mann in a few well
chosen words asked for q collection
TO defray the expenses OF the 81 eak.
er WHICH was met 10y liberal re-
spouse, and the audience was thank
ed by Mrs. Sisson and the Benedic.
tion pronounced by Rev. Henry
Mann.
The following resolution was
adopted:
RESOLVED, That we extend our
heartfelt thanks TO the people of ROM
ney for their generous hospitality, TO
the committee who decorated the
church so beautifully, 10 the Loyal
Legion for their sweet music, to the
Pastors for their words of cheer, TO
MIR. Hopkins for so kind ly showing
US through tho Institution for the
Blind. AMI to all who In snv Nay
contributed 10 The success Of the
meeting.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1890-10-10

Her death was wonderful in its peace
and assurance Of Immortality, and
when the spirit departed it left is
impress on her marble features, so
that a Heavenly smile "a Look OF
triumph made them be Au,iiul.
Ter memory will always be PRE-.
cious. and while her loss IL deeply
felt. ali r,jCiee in he blessed thought,
she il cafe with Jesus.' John IA 5.
If faithful, we shall meet her again,
when He comes. l Thess. 4, H.
A FRIRSp
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1890-10-10

bined with accurate knowledge, dis.
criminstion, ard rare business judy,
ment. But In private aud social life.
the very amisble and striking charac.
teristics OF Mr.. q. most Advantage
ously appeared. Genial. polite. and
very pleasant IN conversation, he pos.
sessed natural aud salient honour.
which he took by inheritance from
his Scotch ancestry, of whom be was
Justly proud, the outflow OF which
made him AN extremely pleasant com.
panion, In the vide circle of his friends
and acquaintsnces But beyond these
bright gifts. how well becomes The
record az his unns' en,a.iou, klni.
ness aud ohiig'ug ai posi- on TO all
within The sphere OF his acquaintance
~ho REQUIRED his counsel or hen IN
sorrow or aavt tsi,y. in hin, the ci ear
manifestation If "A warm, kind, ten.
der. geher6us heart. We may look
around for long and in vain, for one
Who makes the cause OF human woe
aud s1fferings so sympa,beiicaIly
and heartily his own, rs did MIR. X.
w. y Ikeson, md his test ,uloyy is
already recor'eG upon the hearts of
very mIry whom it had been his
pleasure ia life Ia have substantially
assisted and unselnshly Obliged.
I'm excellent Gil zen, friend, a
ne'9 hbour, an associate has passed
from our midst, AMI his loss is felt
bv many to b. irrenarahie.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1890-10-10
Communion Service g.

There will he Communion services
held In tue Presbyterian Church in
this place on Sabbath, the l9,h inst
preparatory services beginning Fri
DAY night preceding.
G. w. FINLEY, ID. D.,
Oct. lO. Pastor
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1890-10-10

The worlds production Of 81 K last
year is estimated at ii ,54S tons.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1890-10-10

The funeral OF II. w. Gukeson,
E.I took place from! his late resi-
dcnce last Sabbath afternoon. The
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1890-10-10
Methodist Episcopal Church. Rom

Methooiat Episcopal Church, Rom.
ney.
Good Tid'ngs Day will be olcbra
led on SundiyJ the Goth of October
1890.
A special program will bs rendered
by tho scholars. Services to com
mence at 80 p. IN. All are cor.
dialIY invited.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1890-10-10
HERE WE AR E!
SPRING 1890.
Clothing at prices that paraIyzes cor


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Truly SJoaNW. HANLN
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-05-29

Washington il represented as in command I;
checking his horse in full career, while
he points to some distant object which
seems also tc excite his horse 10 ANNA
ton. In this respect. the statue ~ IN
striking contrast to that Of Lee. The great
statue il surrounded by smaller ones OF
Jefferson, the author of the declaration OF
Independence. Marshall, the greatest OF
jurists: Nelson. the iinancie~ Mason. the
author Of the Bill OF Rights; Henry, the
great orator: aud Lewis. the frontier warri-
or. who drove the Indians beyond the Ohio.
These statues are nine feet high, and cost
5000. There are also six allegorical
statuetts that surround the statues. These
cost 5000 each.
MISCELLANEOUS AND PERSONAL.
Charles +. Mercer offered the resolutions
In the Legislature regarding the removal Of
WashingtOn's remains to Virginia.
Mr.. Henry W. Thomas presented in the
House of Delegates the petition ITO provide
for the speedy erection Of d monument to
the Father Of his Country IL was signed
by b. b. Minor, W. II. McFarlane, james
Lyons and Isaac :. Tinsley.
The commissioners to provide models,
&C., appointed by Governor John b. Floyd.
were William +. Ritchie, George Wythe
"dnford, William Maxwell. James NJ.
Wickham. Thomas T. Giles, Nathaniel NJ.
Martin and John Minor Bolts.
John \. Temple X Co. contracted for the
granite work. X. Mills, Of Washington, was
employed as architect. and q. III. Rand SUI
perintendent. The contract with Temple
was vacated by mutual consent and the
work undertaken by the state alone with
Mr.. Henry W. Herbert as superintendent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-05-29

shaft, have been awarded James Ncthe:-
wood, and IN n few years this beauti-
iul ana suggestive monument will stand
out to The world complete and fin
ished Offering 10 the memory of the brayest
organization Of patriotic soldiery that his
tory records.
me association is prepared and desires To
give TO every one who gives dollar 20 the
monument, receipt in the shape ola souye-
mir, in either OF thu following isil8s; \ min
iature silver-pated musket, suitably in
scribed. or microscopic charm Eereiif
for one dollar; or "A copy Of "Solder Life p
the Army of Northern Virginia." containil K
a certificate with the name Of the contribute
written therein. Other forms Of receipts
Tor one dollar are in course Of preparation,
as follows: A miniature rammer, or sponge
stan; miniature sabre, both handsomely
made Of the best white metal. syer-riatcd.
gilt and oXydized. to represent the real ar
ticles. The scheme Of the managers rests
largely for success on voluntary cOntribu-
tons Of one dollar.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-05-29
OUR OTHER MONUMENTS.
from GEORGE WASHINGTON TO
"SIONEWALL' JACKSON.

Tho Memorial rte in HOLLYWOOD The
C.lwood Associations Efoits-To the
soldier. ard sallors Of the Confcderacy.
fwniton Or rlF TINS
Richmond was the hey 20 the Cohfeder-
.., II was the Confederate capital, the
..,tro o, attraction in The bloody days Of
,s- When the Cou1cdcrates crossed the
-.,.r here. hope was len behind and the
-,nicAly ended. The stcrnest struggle
....., war nod taken place atthevcry gates
t. cr,. An army OF soldiers were
,....t around our limits. Richmond hon
.,.lt .,m while living. and in death It.
...,.t.r.d fh.m. ltwas i'm Richmond that
.. .t.,vas first conceived Of caring for
..,.,i. catherine them from graves that
.....i hr de>ccta,cd, and placing the heroic
,..Ir. whore loving hands could lay tri-
..... 90 affection annually upon them.
brave ladies of Richmond organ
.f.rf..- purpose, and WiihWarm hearts
L r..~ sympathy set about their
....I s..-mp'~eD task
fN-l IMMORTAL DAY.
...r ~., Memorial Day was observed al
.,. A,rl l-. 1866. little mOrc than
.r .r.rfua war had ended.
.frf Know. said the president OF
..l.t Memorial Association the
..., ....f .lr Cate would Doe. for the
-.D.-, .l.r military rule. We did
.-n Nt W'"'" nave 'aloncis
.-.... on Che ltth of April TO
I'D. .t..YN nf.f hrir.fr ffn., -