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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-08-05

Prof. Wade addressed the members of the
Teachers Institute last Thursday night,
taking for his topic "How to make the
Honeymoone last Lifetime" 1t was re-
plete with good advice and enriched by an
ecdote. Among others he told one of gen.
tleman of fifty who contemplated quitting
bachelordom, but who thought it prudent to
consult the old "Aunty" who kept his bach
elor den for him. The old lady said, "Why,
Mass William, you're too old" NO." was
his response, "Pm just in my prime.
"Well," said "Aunty," chow old is the
lady ?" Twenty" he answered. "Then,"
said "Aunty," "when she's in her
prime where will your prime bel" Wecould
see the value of the story to those of the In
stitute who had special care of the primary
department.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-08-05

The greatest number of words furnished
was to determine who should have the Home
Fdscndtor tea set but Webster's vocabu-
larry can't express the Indignation of thou
sands of persons who received congratulatOry
letters without the tea-set) from the pub
fishers of the Home EdsciRatOr If you want
anything in the line of teasets, go to Char
ley Browns, next door but one to the Watson
House. No Canadian tricks played there.
No S4.90 required for packing and shipping.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-08-05
Room NOTES.

The Glove Works are trying TO supply
orders for the excellent products of the es-
adjustment, and more employees are needed.
One hundred and fifty thousand shingles
were required for the Hotel Powhatan. Just
think what they might have done for the
small boy.
The "Hotel Powhatan" is being painted
by w. W. johnson. 1t will require many
hoarishes of the brush and reflling of the
paint pot. 1t will be we'll DONE
The Brick Works have had numerous and
large orders and have had difficulty in sup
plying the demand, but the managers are
theoretically striving to be equal to the &C.
casion.
The Boiler Works and the Vulcan Road
Machine Works are getting in machinery of
the most approved kind, and will soon be
in operation, giving employment to many
persons.
The Harness Factory has been tin-roofed
by Mr. J. w. Russell, and Mr. Armentrout
is doing some brick work necessary to the
placing of engine, boiler and heating appa-
ratus. Messrs. Sciple & Co., of Philadel-
phia, are supplying the machinery.
The Brass and Iron Works are receiving
orders from all parts OF the country and the
present capacity of the establishment is
taxed to meet them. The energetic men at
the helm will do their level best to meet
demands upon them and will add to their
facilities for good work and prompt atten-
ton to orders.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-08-05

Mrs. Ella B. Washington is visiting her
son, Col. w. deli. Washington, on Gram
ercy Square, New York, and expects to 60
to the seashore at Seabright, New Jersey, in
a few days. An occasional New York cor
respondent fayoring us with the above per-
sonal says Mrs. W. is delightfully."- located
the open square like an oasis in the desert
of brick and stone-its trees, grass, foun-
tains and flowers afFording refreshing air
etc. It's an historic locality:where were the
homes of Samuel J. Tilden and Peter Coop
er and the residences of Cyrus and David
Dudley Field and other distinguished per-
souares.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-08-05
Church Notes.

The sacrament of the Lords Supper will
be administered in the NJ. E. Church,
South, next Sunday morning.
Rev. F. H. Havenner preached in the NJ.
E. Church, South, last Sunday morning,
and the pastor, Rev. Mr.. Hamill, at night.
Rev. c. n. Campbell preached in the
Presby terian Church on Sunday morning
last, and Rev. F. H. Havenner preached at
night.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-08-05

We have little nise-year-old nephew
with us who has not seen a game of base
ball by professionals, but has theoretical
knowledge of the sport-being close read
er of the SIN. We named three-day old
calf after him few days ago and he want
ed to know if it was because himself and
the calf we're base-ballers that the compli-
ment was conferred.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-08-05

From the Bellaire (Ohio) Independent of
Friday last we earn that Mr.. T. G. Baylor,
of this town, civil engineer, was GLADLY but
not seriously hurt" by train of cars on
the B. u. & c. R. r. being thrown from the
track and overturned The baggage mas
ter, Joseph Morris, had an arm broken, and
two boys named McElroy were badly hurt
one having leg broken. Others were
injured. We hope, especially, for a speedy
recovery Of Mr.. Baylor. Later information
is to the effect that Mr.. Baylor sustained
the fracture of his collar bone and was
bruised. He expects to be about again in
4 few DAYS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-08-05
Good Sense!

Disease is largely the result of impure
blood. To purify the blood, is to cure the
diseased As blood purifier and vitalizer,
Dr.Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery stands
head and shoulders above any other known
specific Its power in this direction is moth
ing short of wonderful. Guaranteed to ben
eft or cure in every case, or money refund
ed
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-08-05
Thc First Sumptoms Of Death.

Tired feeling, dull headache, pains in va
rious parts of the body, sinking at the pit of
the stomach, loss of appetite, feyerishness,
pimples or sor :, are all positive evidence of
poisoned blood No matter how it became
poisoned it must be purified to avoid death.
DR.. Acker's English Blood Elixir has nerer
failed to remove scrofulous or syphilitic poi
son. Sold under positive guarantee.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-08-05
Holmes is a "hustler. "

The energetic and progressive real estate
firm of Powell, Whitehurst & Co., of which
Mr.. J. Shirley Smith of this town is a mem
ber-at Roanoke, few weeks ago purchas
ed the granite quarry south of that city, and
have shipped several blocks from it to Pc
tersburg and Baltimore, where it was dress
ed. The reports from the stone dealers there
are most gratifying.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-08-05
N'OTECE.

The attention of all concerned is called to
the following ordinances, passed by the Com
mon Council of the town of Charlestown June,
/, 1891:
CHAPTER XI
SEC. 3. All persons seen begging or lettering
on the streets without visible means of support
will be given one hours notice to leave town,
and if said order is not complied with at once
the said person or persons shall be arrested and
put to work on the streets.
SEC. 3. Any person or persons who shall be
found within the limits of the corporation
loafing OF lettering on the streets after twelve
o'clock at night and not being able to give
satisfactory account of themselves shall be ar
rested and fined at the decretion of the mayor.
SEC. 4. Any person or persons found on the
streets on Sunday under the influence of liquor
shall be arrested and fined not less than three
nor more than ten dollars.
The above ordinances will bestrictly enforc-
ed.
GUSTAV BROWN,
Mayor.
lime 3 1901
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-08-05

Mrs c. w. Littlejohn and children, of
Leesburg, are sojourning at the home of
Mrs. L. mother, Mrs. Mary Chambers, on
Camp Hill, Harper's Ferry. Mr. Little
john is off on a business trip in Virginia.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-08-05
The DAILY Argus of Fargo, Dakota, says

The Daily 1rgus of Fargo, Dakota, says !;
Major McGone, of Pierce county, is in
the city on law business, but took time to
pay his respects to the governor and other
friends in camp The major never looked
healthier, and it is good to hear that fortune
is favoring him with big retainers.
The gentleman above alluded to is Maj.
Ed. McGlone, native of Harper's Ferry,
and a graduate of THE FREE Press Office.
He was an inmate Of our family for four
years, was faithful in the performance of
every duty that devolyed upon him, and we
are gratified to hear now, as we have heard
many times before, of the success that has
attended him.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-08-05

Mr.. R. NJ. Billmyer, young merchant of
Shepherdstown, and son of Capt. NJ. J. Bill
myer, died in that town, after brief illness,
on Thursday, 2Srd of July. He was %
years old and leaves a wife and two chill
dren.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-08-05

On the last day of the Teachers Institute
a Teachers Association was organized and
the following persons elected as officers =
President, Supt. Ramsbufg; Vice President,
james Grantham; Sec'y, o. NJ. Harris
The first meeting will be held at the stone
school house, Charlestown, on the first Sat-
urday in October at a. m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-08-05

Mr.. r. A. Alexander's young daughter,
Julia, who has been under the surgical care
of DR.. w. P. Mcclure at Winchester for
some time, is so much improved that Mr..
Alexander entertains the hope of bringing
her home during this month.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-08-05

One hundred and thirty dollars net was
the fruits of the lawn party by the ladies
of the Baptist Church last week. The
church yard was made attractive by Chinese
lanterns, an arch of gas jets, richly furnish
ed and bountifully supplied tables, etc. To
Mr.. Charles f. Seal the ladies we're indebt-
ed for the arch of gas lights.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-08-05

Forrest Rutherford, ten-year-old son of
Mr.. Richard Rutherford, of Council Bluffs,
Iowa, is visiting relatives here. The little
fellow came all the way from the distant
west alone-or rather without acquaintan-
ces, and taking care of himself He didn't
need tag.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-08-05

Miss Fairlie Washington will reopen her
school for boys on the 9th of September
She is popular with her pupils, successful
in teaching, and has the appreciation of pa
rents.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-08-05

Mr. Aldridge G. Hilleary, of Ripon, this
county has opened business at Grimes, Mary
land, station on the n. & w. R. R., be-
tween Shepherdstown and HagerstOwn.-
He expects to buy grain and hay, and will
have the railroad and express business, as
we'll as the postoffice, and in addition will
open a store of general merchandise.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-08-05

A striking feature of the "Hotel Powha-
tan" is the national flag floating from the
tower-hung to the breeze by Contractor
Holmes last week. 1t is appropriate. The
first we ever heard of the old Powhatan was
that he was on a strike and Poca stepped in
and saved the Smith family.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-08-05

Contractor Holmes has just completed a
commodious and tasty frame dwelling, con-
tanning 10 rooms, for Mr.. Harrison Roper,
of this county. Mr.. Roper is quite eulogis-
tic in his praises of Mr.. Holmes in filling
his contract to the letter, the taste displayed
in architectural design and the complement
of skilled workmen in his employ.-Adro-
cate.
Holmes i q "hustler"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-08-05

Rev. DR.. William II. Nelson, of Far
Rockaway, Long Island, has accepted call
rendered him by Trinity Episcopal Church,
Shepherdstown, and will enter upon his
duties the Goth of next September. DR..
Nelson takes the place of Rev. L. R. Ma
son. who is now in Richmond.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-08-05

Mr.. Joseph Hunt had his leg broken Tues
day afternoon during tussle with Mr. John
Barrett.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-08-05

The County Court began term on Mon
day and is transacting routine business.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-08-05
HIST RECETV'ED!
June 3, 1891.

A lot of Dessert Peaches, Canned Peas. Black
berries. Tomatoes, Corn, Currant and Straw
berry Jelies, Apple Butter, n. Y. Early Rose
Seed Potatoes, New Cabbage and all kinds Of
Vegetables in season.
a new barrel of Sweet Cider; 4 fresh lot Of
p. T. Georges brand of Maryland Sugar
Hams; Fresh Shad and Herring in any guam
tity. w. 3. MERCHANT.
April Is, 1891.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-08-05
T.GKE NOTICE.

Chapter vii, section s, in regard to hogs, pigs,
horses or goats trimmings at large, will be strict
ly enforced.
GUSTAV BROWN,
Mayor.
June 3, 1891.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-08-05

April s, 1891.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-08-05

June 3, 1891.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-11
CHARGED WITH FALSE pnErESsE.

Allen May Arrested for Having A. II. John
sons Horse and Wagon in his Possession
Allen May, young married man who
lives near the Stock Yard, was arrested
early yesterday morning by Officer
FLICK on warrant charging him with
obtaining two horses and a wagon from
a. IL. johnson under false pretenses.
May was locked up at police head
quarters, and the case was set for yes
terday evening at . o'clock. Judge
Williams, before hearing the case
entertained an application for a post
ponment till to-day which was granted.
Mr. l1ardoway, counsel for May, made
application for bail which was fixed at
$500, but being unable to give the re-
quired security, the prisoner was sent to
Jail.
johnson is an old man and claims
that May got possession of his wagon
and team by false pretcnses in reference
to negotiable note which was to be
made by his uncle, Judge Williams
will hear tho case TODAY.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-11
DIR. Durham VIII be Here.

Rev. G. Durham, ID. d., of Raleigh,
N. c., has accepted the invitation of the
Calvary Baptist Church to dedicate their
tabernacle on tho third Sunday in June.
Justice IIowertOn is personally ac-
quainted with DR.. Durham, and it was
through his individual efforts that the
services of this able divine we're secured
for that occasion. Or. Durham is said
to be one of the ablest preachers in
North Carolina, and his appearance will
be awaited with much interest by tho
BaptistS
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-11
MAYORS COURT.

Mayor Evans disposed of the follow
ing cases in his court yesterday morning:
Lee Rules, drunk and down on Rail
road avenue; fined $40.
Eva Jenkins, Mrs. Newman and
James Simmons, disordcrly conduct
at the race track; Eva Jenkins fined S.,
Simmons SIS and Mrs. Newman dis
missed.
Jack Haislip, drunk and using pro-
fame language on the street; fined So.
e. w. King, drunk on Railroad ave-
nue.; fined $3.50.
Randolph and James Terrill trcspass-
ing on Railroad avenue; fined So each
Joe Adams stealing duck from Mrs.
Rosenburg dismissed.
The case of Charlie Stultzenbcrger
and Denny O'Leary charged with fight
ing a negro on Railroad avenue, was
postponed till this morning.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-11
She Cleared the Sidewalk

Mamie Bell, Il well-known character
in police circles and resident of
Bunker Hill and sometimes Railroad
on Commerce strcetby Officer Merriman
for being drunk and disorderly. She
was armed with handful Of rocks and
bottle of whiskey. From the latter she
RECALLED herself quite frequently with
many q flourish of satisfaction: with the
former she threatened everybody she
met, and had the sidewalk pretty we'll
cleared when officer Norman took her
to tho station.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-11
CITY SEWERAGE.
City Engineer Dunlap Will Rec
ommend Plan.

City Engineer Dunlap has just COM
pleted map of the topography of Roa
noke river east and south of the city.
The survey was began shost time ago
at the request of the sewer committee
in order to ascertain the effect which
the sewers might have on that section
of the country by being emptied into
Roanoke river.
Mr.. Dunlap began at tho mouth of
Tinker creek, and continued his course
for ten miles. There are but few per-
SONS in the city who have any idea of
what kind of country the river Jraverses
after it leaves the city and plungcs into
tho mountains.
The country is rough and most of the
way the course Of the stream is hedged
by lofty mountains. There are several
fine waterfalls and the descent is esti-
mated at 100 feet for ten miles.
There are but few farms after tho first
two miles, and these are watcred by
small streams.
Mr.. Dunlap does not think that the
sewer drainage into streams which
empty into the river will effect the
country in the least. Scarcely any
stock water from the river, and in many
parts the country is SO rough that it
would not matter what was emptcd into
the stream.
Mr.. Dunlap will make his report to
the Council next Monday night. Ac-
companying it will be his plans for
sewerage system for the entire city. In
them he will recommend that the pre-
sent streams be covered and converted
into natural sewers; that the COURSE of
Lick run be changed and turned through
the defile running in the direction of the
stock yards. This will prevent an over
flow at the intersection of Trout and
Lick run.
The remainder OF the plan will be
very simple. All sections of the city
may be drained into these streams and
do away with the proposed Herring in
terccptor. sBut the bed of Trout run
from the Machine Works to Tinker
creek will have TO be lowered, as well
as the bed of Tinker crock for about
1000 feet below the mouth of tho dis
Charge.
Mr. Dunlap prepared this plan at the
request of the sewer committee. Mr..
llcring's plan will arrive in few days,
as 1T has already been completed
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-11
Powell, Whitchurst ~ Co.

As announced elsewhere A. l.. Powell.
o. e. Whitchurst and j. Shirley Smith,
have formed Il copartnership under the
name and style of Powell, Whitohurst
~ Co., for conducting the real estate
business in all it's branches. They have
number OF applications for cheap
property; that is, good property at rea-
sonable prices, and can place a number
OF houses and lots if the owners will
call at their Office, No. ll2 jefferson
street, and list them. They handle inn
proved and unimproved property in all
parts Of the city and maintain il large
correspondence with outside parties who
are DESTROYS of investing money in Roa-
noke.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-11
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
The Commencement Exercises to be Held
In the Baptist Church.

The Commencement Exercises to be Held
In the Baptist Church.
The commencement exercises of AL
lcghany Institute will take place in the
baptist Church instead of tho Institute
hall as was at first announced. This
change has been made because of the
uncertainty of the weather.
The programme for this evening will
be the contest for the j. B. Levy read
ers medal, the l.. ii. Stewart declaimers
medal and the presentation of these
medals. The debater's medal awarded
by the Adelphian Literary Society will
also be presented Thursday evening.
The programme for Friday will be as
follows; The delivery of certificates of
distinction and promotion; presentation
of the Herald medal; delivery OF ccrtifi-
Gates of proficiency; presentation of the
w. G. Evans and the S. w. Jamison
scholarship medals and the address by
Rev, w. l.. Cone, OF Bedford Citv.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-11
a FINE BUSINESS BLOCK

To be Erected by Wilson Wcrtz in the
Northwest Section.
Wilson Wertz has just begun the cree
ton of fine business block on the
corner of Park street and Third avenue
IL. w. The foundation has been laid and
brick is being placed for the walls. The
strnc ture will be three stories high and
will contain three business fronts on the
first floor. The second and third stories
will be used as hotel and will contain
twenty-siX rooms. The outside dimen-
sion is 45X7S feet. The cost vii be Sc, COOS
MIR. Wertz is doing the work himself, and
says 1T will be the finest building in the
northwest section OF the city. One of the
fronts has already been engaged and
will be occupied by w. r. Cowan for the
manufacture of drugs
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-11
a Safe Investment.

Is one which is guaranteed to bring
you satisfactory results, or in case of
failure return of purchase price. On
this safe plan you can buy from our
advertised druggista bottle of DIR. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption. 1t is
guaranteed to bring relief in every case,
when used for any affection of Throat,
Lungs or Chest, such as Consumption,
Inflammation of Lungs, Bronchitis,
Asthma, Whooping Cough, Group, etc,
etc. 1t is pleasant and agreeable to
taste, perfectly safe, and can always be
depended L oon. Trial bottles free at
Budwcll, Christian SI Barbcc's Drug
tore.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-11
Uig Leg Crushed.

Irwin Wagner, and employee of the
smith shop at the Roanoke Machine
Work, met with painful accident yes
terday. While drawing a bar of round
iron from between two piles, they sud
denly rolled together and, catching his
left leg, crushed it badly. He was
moved to his homo in Northeast Roam
oke and DR.. Gale was sent fer, who rem
dered the necessary surgical attention.
No homes were broken.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-11
To Arrange for the july Meeting.

The stables at tho Driving Park are
about deserted and most of the crack
flyers have departed for new fields
Five stables yet remain here and they
will stay until after the July meeting.
a meeting of the executive committee
of the association Will be held Saturday,
when the final arrangements for the
July meeting will be perfected, and
several other matters of interest will
be discussed
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-11
They Want the Old Road Closed.

There is movement on foot among
the citizens who reside in the northwest
section of the city to have the old Moor
man road closed up. The opinion is
that it will give the city less rugged
appearance. They claim to have the
prettiest streets Of any portion of the
city and want them all to run at right
angles. No action has been taken in
the matter, but it has been generally
talked of among the citizcns There
are some lots, however, which front on
this road and it may be with some diff
Guilty that such an arrangement could
be made
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-11
To Improve the Crossing.

Tho crossing at the Intersection of
Commerce and Campbell streets will
}soon be changed. Stone is being
placed for q culvert for tho gutter on
the south side, and the other will be
filled These cutters have been a
source of much annoyance to vehicles
for some time on account of the depth
to which they have been cut. and at
times has been the cause Of much dam
age to vehicles
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-11
The Park street Bridge.

The approaches to tho Park street
bridge have all been completed and it
now only awaits the erection of the
iron span when the structure will be
complete. The fills have not yet been
made, but this will take only short
time. The iron work is being done at
the American Bridge Works and is
nearing completion.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-11
Wntching the Wrcck.

An officer is still guarding the house
of N. II. Wilmeth on Holiday street.
which was partially wrecked by blast
one day last week. The furniture is
still in the house as it was found after
the explosion, Mr.. Wilmeth having re-
fused to move it until the commission
to assess the damages made their report.