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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-12-24
HER WISH G .fATIFIED.
Mrs. Fernr0g Returns to Her Old Home
10 Die.

From the LyaeRburg, FiTgiHiG, Adrdnee.
A sad death was that of Mrs. William b.
Wernwag, which occurred about 1890
O clock Saturday afternoon, at the residence
of her brother. Mr. Chsrles W. Button, on
Church street.
The deceased lady was a resident OF this
city for a number of years and was known
aud loved BY many. Ten years ago she mar
ried and removed to Roanoke, where she
has since resided. For some time past she
had been in delicate health, and three months
ago she went to Cincinnati to undergo a
delicate surgical operation, in the hope OF
restoring her health fhs operation was
,ki,fully performed but her enfeebled and
emaciated frame was unequal TO the severe
trial. and she began to sink. Some days
AGO her brother, Mr. G. w Button, was tele-
grsphed for.
To him she expressed desire to be taken
to her old home to die. Despite her ex-
IRENE illness, her wish was gratiiied Size
arrived here Saturday by the Norfolk q. q
Western road. and was tenderly conveyeo
10 the old home on Church street. Hardly
had she entered the familiar portals, whe"
her spirit took its flight to be u,hered into
the portal, of light on high. 1t seemed a.
though Providence had granted her her
wish.
She was a lady If beautiful Christian char
acter and possessed the warm affection of q
large number of friend, She Is survived b,
her devoted husband and two brpthers
urs>r,. Charles W and George P. Button,
of this city.
The funeral services took place at three
O'Clock P N. yesterday at the Methods
Protestant church, being conducted by Revs
+. f. Couibourn aud F. T. ragg. The iol
lowing gentlemen were pail bearers: MeNsr'
II +. oilyerthorn, c. v Winfree, NJ. ;.
Langhoru, J H. Valentine, John w. Rohr
and TnomaS W. Green.
The remains, followed by a long and sor-
rowlu cortege, were borne to Spring Hi
cemetery and there inferred.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-12-24
An around the Year.

The daintiesi of new calendars for 1891 Is
that in sepia tints aad colors, by J Pauline
sumter, on heavy cards, gilt edged, with sill
yer tassels and chain. The Lee and Shep
ard calendars have acquired such prestige
that they are induced to bring out an en-
TREY new one for 1891, which far surpasses
any yet issued ia the designs and quality
of workmanship. In addition to the calen-
dar for each month, each card contains a
charming design and an appropriate senti-
ment in delicate tints and colors. The de-
signs are mostly of chubby children in vari-
aus scenes, drawn in the picturesque style OF
The artist, and. altogether, it is the hand
soonest and most delicate calendar y offer
ed. Boston: Lee and Shepard Boston
Budget
This is charming Calendar for the com.
ny year. a gem of artistic beauty. tied to-
gelher with a white silken cord and hung
rom silver cham. The months, as illus
rated by beautiful children with the um-
orela, in the possession Of which children
81 delight, is charming c0nceit. Nothing
more dainty, more artisiicaIly beautiful, was
ever conceived Of by even these publishers,
who excel in all such work Let ihose who
are looking for something that Is perfect put
"Ail Around the Year" at the head Of their
nst.- Christian at Work.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-12-24

SOUTHERN WAR SoNGS, Camp Fire, Pa
triouc aud Sentimental, collected and ar
ranged by W. L Pagan " I Richard
son K Co, Publishers, 81 Read- street, New
YORK. Illustrated. Retail price, binding
in fine cloth, gilt top, 50 so In he Ian
gutgt Of the Preface to thi, elegantly bound
and charming compilation OF the songs w
sang and listened 70 in ,hc days when the
Colfederacy was a reality, and we a nation
fighting Tor our right, The War Songs of
the South are part of the history of the
Lost Cause They are necessary u the inn
partial historian in forming a correct esti-
mate of The animus of the Southern people
These songs index the passionate sincerity
OF the South at the time when they were
written. Each one embodies FAC or Il
principle Eigh millions of people read
and sung them; thi, fact alone warrants
their collection aud preservation The
compiler claims for il the largest and only
collection of Confederate song>, approxima
ting completeness. published. An interest
ing feature of;he volume Is a group of Con-
federate flags, thought to be historically ac-
curate. This publication would, doubtless.
be highly e.te, med a. a Christmas, Holiday
or Birthday present
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-12-24

The Baltimore Sun reports an excellent
story told by United States Senator, whose
name is not given, at his own expense. The
senator in question Is Democrat, states
man of great ability, fond of a joke, pas
-ionately devoted 10 hunting-and probably
halls from the Kanawha, though the SIN
reporter doesn't say So This Senatorial
Nlmrod-so the story goes-thoush usua y
"oa pleasure bent" when he goes a hunt
ing. hunted last month for his health, a.
we'll; and when he departed from his Wash
ington doctur's care took some pills with
him. The joyful news of the great Demo
cratic victory came day by day to the deer
hunters camp in the West Virginia noun
tains- where, we NAV be sure, the hero OF
the story did not 60 until he had done ali
in his pnwer td bring about the ascendancl
of his party and restore constitutions GO
vernment; and one morning the Senator
sportsman was recovering from the surprise
aud delight Ola fresh instalment of election
returns when the bay OF hounds admOniSh-
ed him that the game had been started
Hastily loading hi, double barreled gun, he
hird him TO the scene of action, and had
ju-i stationed himself when a due buck
came 10y within easy range. OF course the
Senator took advantage of the opportunity;
aud of course he was surprised when the
game didn't bite the dust in the convention
al manner at his first fire or his second but
stretching forward free and far" left the
puzzled politician to mediate upon the un
certainty of things terrestrial, Now for the
explanation: The Senator doesn't think it
possible that he missed his mark at sucn
shor, range, aud he account, tor his failure
to bag the deer on the superstition that he
loaded his gun rom the wrong pocket and
tried 20 kill bis game with nothing more
dangerous than load of bue-mass pills.
He doesn't say, but the alert newspaper
man conjectureS, that-conversely --his med
icine that morning must have consisted of
a charge of buck shot-an unusual but APP
propriate treatment for buck fever.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-12-24

The Wheeling Register says: The West
Virginia Senators are doing their tuii share
to show up the impurities of the force oill,
TO block los passage and Co destroy some oi
the evil that Is Ia 10. Senator Kenua has
been overwhelmed with congratulations on
his speech against the bill, and already de-
mands are pouring n for copies it. Sen
stor Faulkner has offered perhaps the most
important amendment 90 the oiII yet q. e-
sented, aud it it Is adopted 10 viii destroy
what is, perhaps, the most dangerous iea-
ture Of the measure
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-12-24

The Suprems Court OF Appeals ct this
State adjourned last week after an extended
and srduuus session. Much business was
transacted Judge Lucas was quite sick
for a few days, but is better and has ry-
turned 20 his home
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-12-24

By the Baltimore san of Friday we note
with pleasure the nomination, By the Pre'i-
den.. of It. Edward ;. Avis, now Professor
of Mathematics and Commaudaut OF Cadets
80 the West Virginia University, tor promo
ton 20 lst Lieutenant u = A.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-12-24
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-12-24

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for consumption, SAYS thar Che lymph Is pro-
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Every drop of the fluid, he SAYS, Is Worth
81 800, aud q phiai containing sixty drops
would be valued 10 $4,000 lie bases his
calculation ou the assumption that drop
Of the lymph, when diluted will be suih
Gent for $50 injections, and that every IN
lection vii. be- worth to the physician ma-
king 10 $40. A drop OF lymph would there
fore be worth three times as much as 90 fine
diamond of the same size -ErciGgs
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-12-24

The Republicans nave heretofore ha"
much TO say in condemnation Of what they
termed the shot gun policy" Now, the,
are, some OF them, quite favorable to a
6ayonet with every ballot
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-12-24

It is estimated that the Federal Force Oil.
by calling into existence an enormous swarm
of officials 20 control the elections. would
cost the United States Treasury not less than
$4,000, 900 every two years, In addition Co
the usual election expenditures.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-12-24

Senator Stewart, republican. of Nevada,
on Friday made vigorous speech against
the Force bill After be had finished. sen.
ator Faulkner tried % get from Mr. Hoar
some declaration as % whether be regarded
the fourteenth section of the bin SIS confer
ring jud cial power, ou the board, Of can
vasser-, or whether it was che intention of
the friends of the bin that they should pos
sess such powers. Mr. Hoar, however. was
in such frame of mind that he would not
or could not en.ght-n Mr. Faulkner on
these matters The West Virginia Senators
are thorns in the flesh OF the -auctimouiOu-
senator from Massachusetts.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-12-24

Senator Kenna may have made mistake
in loading his gun for the buck, but he got
the right charge in for the hOary old sinner
from Massachusetts,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-12-24

Jay Gould declares his opposition {" the
Force bin, aud says be is in favor OF Letting
the southern States alone tor The white men
there 20 handle the Afr' aa prob-ms.'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-12-24

A correspondent of the Courier journal,
describing Senator Keuua's second speech
in the Senate upon the Force BILL pays him
a handsome compliment. s- follows: lhc
speech was full of historical references, Il. a.
points and presidents % show cha, the pro
posed law is the worst thing ever attempted
by a maddeued aud disappointed SET of poi-
iticians. Mr.. Keuna was earnestly listened
70 by the Senators on bis own side Of the
chamber, and so strong was his srgumeu.
that larger number of Republic MS paid
attention 10 his remarks than have NOT yrt
listened 10 other Democratic Senators since
tho DISCUSSION commenced
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-12-24

HI,par's Ba-ar published d cember 26th
will contain a story by Mrs Harriet Pres
colt SpoiIord entitled AT the symphony"
The pictorial attractions of the number, it
is said, viii be unusually fine
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-12-24

Gov. Fleming WAS sick and could not
tend the Asheyille IL g. luler stale I'm
migration Convention
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-12-24

Snow in Che mountain, of PenGleton
county is reported TO have drified SO thatin
places "a, As much a, weuty to thirty
feet
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-12-24

The residence Of Senator German, at Lau-
rel, Maryland, with the most of It's contents.
was destroyed by fire on Tuesday morning
of last week Loss $4,000 Mrs. German
and daughter barely e,caped-emergiug
from the burning building in their night
rnhes only.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-12-24

Ofcourse Congress Will adjourn over the
holidays -R1rhie G1-stts.
Very naturally Bro Norris, outside OF
politics right thinking man, should take
it as matter of course that Congress
would, ~ custom has been, observe the
Christmas holidays But he overlooked the
lamentable fact that Hoar and Tom Reed,
who preach the gospel Of hate, prefer any
thing else just now than suggestion that
there should be Peace on earth and good
will TO men "-Southern men.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-12-24

New Raisins, Citron. Currants, Oranges,
Lemons. Cocoanuts, Prunes, Figs, Dates. Aprl-
cots and New Crop of New Orleans Moasses
G. A and Fine Salt, salttetreand Pepper Just
received at
Dec B. 1890 c. ID. EBl =.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-12-24
.VeaC advertisements.
Throwing a Switch

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him out in stormy weather Is the 81 Fish Brand
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They are worth ten times their cost, and will save
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"Fish Brand" Trade Mark. Don't accept any
inferior coat when you can have the FISH Brand
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A. j. TOWER, Soston, Mass.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-12-24


The feature of the proceedings Of the
United States Senate Tuesday Wa the speech
of Mr. X una. of West Virginia, AZ inst
tine election ON. Daring ,le first session
Of che Fi0y first Cougr-,, Mr. Henua was
an Invalid. and did MT take an active par,
in the proceedings of tIe Senate Blu, the
congregational recess auI the deer hunt ia
the mountains OF West Virginia seem to
have completely restored the Senator. For
three hours he entertained the Senate with
one OF the aolest and most vigorous speech
Is of the session He viii conclude his
speech to-day. Mr. Keaua wildly sketch
Ell the history of the Republican party from
the reconstruction perioi, and declared that
the accumulated legislative iniqu'ie, of
a.quar,er of century had been piled uP
under the shadow and within The folds oi
the bloody shirt" he further declared
that the election bin was ga cunning con
trivauce % place in the hands of "a minority
the control of the Institution, of the people
with "a bayonet for every bailo,.' Mr.. John
l. Davenport did not escape Mr.. Kenua',
attention. He attributed the authorship OF
the bill to lae New York supervisor of cleo
tioas. and declared that its authorship and
source would condemn It's every line aud
letter forever" Mr. Henna's speech will
add TO his reputation as one Of the ablest
aud best posted debaters in the senate Mr..
Morgan, of Alabama, also dealt the bill
some treuchant blows, whilst Mr.. Dalph, of
Oregon, commenced. buJ did not conclude,
"a weak speech in It's defense Balimors
SIN l7tR
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-12-24
Notice to Trespassers.

All persons are prohibited from Hunting or
Shooting or in any way trespassing on my
Farm at Myers Ford near Kableiown Any
one informing on any trsspasser will receive
half OF fire imposed
DIS. 10. lsoO-N.s
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-12-24

Rev. Robert Dick, the inventor of the
little machine for addressing newspapers,
died a short time ago lie Is represented
as somewhat Of crank. WELL he WAS
crank enough to turnout a very ingeui
Gus little device that is almost universally
usel in printing offices.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-12-24

For bargains 90 10 LipPitt Renner's cheap
cash Store a, Rink building. New crop
currauts 7lc, and pruues lie raisius l0c.
O. Use: miuce meat I2c., citron 2jc, cram
berries l2c per qt; Florida oranges 3Sc.
per doz; lemons good soc, bananas lSc
per doz; homiuy 4c. per o.; mixed nuts,
polished poe, cocoauuis 81. and &c
LIPPITT RENNEE
\. B.-Fiue roller dlur cheaper than
-Isexhcr. in town
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-12-24
PUBLIC SALE.
/ will soil at Public sale at Ripon,
On Monday, December 18Th, 1890,
ALLMY
HOUSEHOLD GOODS,

consisting of walnut Elling-leaf tables, l
Bureau, / sale, / Sofa hall-doz cane seat chairs,
half Uz split-bottOm chairs, MALT doz wood
Dottomed chairs, l sewing machine. good Is
new; pairs bc,isteads, mattresses, pillows,
holsters and bed clothes, 8 yds Of rag carpet,
good; 3 rocking chairs, ? looking glasses, a
large chest, round stand table, wood stove
and drum
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-12-24
LEBANON, Ky April ,, 1890.

LEBANON, KY, April ,, 1890
Radam's Nicrobe Killer Co,
Nashville, Tenn.
Gentlemen-l have been trying the Nj
crobe Killer for indigestion for one week
only, aHd feel very much benefited.
Very respectfully,
Mrs r w. CLARK
For sale by Shenandoah Milling Co, sole
Agent
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-12-24

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, March q, 1890.
Radam's Microue Killer Co.,
Nashville, Tenn:
Gentlemen-I have been handling the
dicrobe Killer for five months, and / can
.ay that during my twelve years experience
in the drug business have never Sold a
preparation that gives such universal salts
faction | do nor know single case that
has not been greatly benefited when taken
crording to The directions
Very truly yours,
r. J. MILLER.
For sale by Shenandoah Milling Co, sole
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-12-24
KITCHEN FURNITURE.

One No. 9 cook stove and fixtures, kitche
tables, > benches. waShtubs fatirons. | larg
iron pot, brass kettle, | cupboard, washboard'
lot OF stone jars, crooks, dishes and pans /
gallons of kraut; 100 BIS of bacon % Lang
shang hens; garden rake. hoes, riding bridl
and many other things not mentioned.
TERMS OF SALE-CASH
Sale Ia commence at Ia O'Clock.
Dec. q, 1850. MIS- THOS. WEST.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-12-24

Harper 4 Brothers have just added to
their Franklin square Library William
Back'> new novel. stand Fast, Craig Roy
-ton" The volume Is embellished with
sixteen full-page illustrations.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-12-24

Sophie SWEET viii contribute TO H1rPsrs
YONG Rsopt tor December 28i, a story en-
Titled The Boy from North Jerico.' The
same number viii contain practical arti-
Gle on snow shoes, and a fairy tale with
char c,eristic illustrations by Howard p, De-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-12-24

A Mr.. Smith at Wilmington, Delaware
recently gave birth 20 three healthy babies
The father OF the children was "a twin. aud
there had been twins Tour times ina his fam
lily. such "a family as that ought 20 te
twice welcome in amy community. few
more such Smiths aud the Joue,e- viii get
into the minority. It's suggested that such
a family would be magnificent accession
70 any Of the boomed towns-a plant
worth securing.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-12-24
Bank Notice.

THE First National Bank of Jefferson at
i CharlestOwn will be closed OH December
18th Christmas Day and on January LIST, 1881
New Year Day.
SAMUEL HOWELL,
Dec. II. 1890. Cashier.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-12-24

With Mr.. EIkins in the Nartinsbur-
boom and hi~ partner, Mr. Davis, 10 the
CharIestown boom, why should not thr
West Virginia Central feel It's way thro
Berkeley aud Jefferson aud reach Washing
ton by connection with the road iu LEU
doun County, Virginia N1rfins5urg L.d
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-06-15


uhem she Investigation E~sias.
OIyMrsa, June IL The board OF ednca-
ton has talked the matter over relative 10
an investigation by the governor Of the re-
oeut bribery. and are divided on the sub
ieet- They will take action on the matter
before final adjournment, and viii doubt
less urge that The coartS take bod of the
matter. in which case Sullivan. Eames and
others viii ~ arrested and an interesting
trial take place. Some Of the interviews
between sullivan and Leach, while Sullivan
was working mp the case are said 10 have
teen ych and racy.
Governor Ferry said this morning that
he had hesrd nothing further in the
bribery case. exeert the euvrent reports in
the newspapers. Il have received a letter
from one memser OF the board. aud that i
I'll. II the hoard as board pre-
senss the matter in a share for investiga-
ton. vel and good: bat il not, IL will be
investigated legally. The newspapers are
right in demanding that the matter shall
not drop where II -. bat were 10 appoint
a commission the investigation would
probably moi have As much effect as in the
soartsN
At sodxy's session Of the board ~ ed uca.
ton q lie diploma as granted to W. IAa-
genfclaer. al waslala. upoa a permanent
state certificate fFosn Indiana. N. A. Coz
ner. of Endseots. received she same upon
aipsonaa fram the state Normal schcci OF
Missoayi. and 4. y. lAvermare. OF Spokane
Falls. upen certificate from Wisconsin,.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-06-15
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Application has been made for receiver
Tor the Utica. y. Y. He,uld. whose chief
owner Is Ellis II. Roberts, assistant United
States treasurer at New York, and whose
Liabilities are SOD 1000.
The original manuscript Of the poem.
scots Wha Haze WI Wallace Bled." has
been purchased by an American for so at
auction in London.
The United States man-of-war Iroquois
left San Francisco for Honolulu Saturday,
but soon returned, having broken her j,b-
boom.
Temperature at 8 .. m. yesterday: New
York 81. New Orleans IS. St Louis Is,
Cincinnati 66, Chicago g.. Winnipeg 90.
The brewery of Carl Roth & Co.. Psehlo,
COL. was burned Friday. Loss, $50 COO;
insurance. 10000.
William Rainwell, San Diego crockery
merchant. dropped dead in his store Fri
day night
John Question and wife. of Big Springs.
Neb., were run down and killed by train
Friday.
Congressman George e. Adams. OF the
Fourth illinois district, has been renomi-
mated.
Harry stader. of Butte. died suddenly in
Grass Valley. Cal, Saturday.