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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-11-25
.H.fRREED.

Atthe brides home. on Nov. 18th, Mr. HOW
ARD F. HINES and Miss BLANCH o.
KNUCKLES. bnth of Martinslurg. Re, \. NJ,
Cackley official -.
On Noy. llt.. -. the parsonag. of the NJ. L.
Cay,c., South Martinsburg, ~ Rev. \. NJ.
taclley. Mr.. JOHN L. SENClNplVER and
Miss MATTE LII DAVIS both residents of
Berkeley county.
On Tuesd,y. Nov. 18th, 1891. near Castle
mans Ferry, by Rev. w. NJ. Fiizwater, Mr..
VIM. THOMPSON and Mis- NAY BRAB-
HAM, all Of Clarke county,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-11-25

BlackTOrd-R,,ss

A very pretty and stylish wedding took
place in st. Paul's p. T. Church at Sharps-
burg, Nd, on Wednesday afternoon, Noyem-
Der n. The contracting parties were Mr..
Thomas Robinson Blackford aud Miss Hat
tie Eugenia Russell. Promptly at two
o'clock the organ pealed forth the beautiful
bridal chorus from Lohengrin, and the bri-
dal party entered the church As they as
cended the steps into the chancel the brides
maids and ushers filed of to the right and
left and the groom advancing to the front
received the bride from the hands Of her
brother, DIR. C.. f. Russell. and advanced
With her TO the altar rail. The bride was
attired in handsome dark blue broadcloth
trimmed with Bengaline silk and passemen-
tarie, hat to match, wore tan suede gloves
and carried a bouquet Of bride roses. Miss
Resale NarE,iOn, of Harper's Ferry, was
maid OF honor, aud wore a stylish costume
Of tan Bedford cord, hat to match, tan gloves
aud carried La France roses. Misses Birdie
Russell and Meta Miller, of Washington,
ID. c., were the bridesmaids, and wore dark
blue broadcloth dresses, hats to match, tan
suede gloves and carried bouquets of Mare
chal Mel and La France roses. Mr. I'd
ward z. Turner, of Sharpsburg, was best
man. Dr. s. Howell Gardner, Mr. Robert
l. HiJcrger, Mr.. J. Julian Lyme, of Sharps-
burg, aud Mr.. John Kyd Beckenbaugh,
of Hagerstown, were the ushers. The Rev.
II. c. Costello performed the CEREMONY
Miss Lula d. Syester, Of HagerstOwn, pre-
sided at the organ and rendered Mendels-
sOhn's Wedding March very beautifully as
the bridal party proceeded down the aisle.
The chaucel was exIuisitely decorated with
chryssnthemums, ported plants aud stately
palms. Candelabra filled with lighted can
dies shed soft radiance over all. The
happy couple received congratulations at
the residence of the brides mother from a |
host of friends and departed for Washing |
ton showered with rice, old shoes and many |
good wishes. Guests were present from
Washington, Hagerstown, ShepherdstOwn !
snd Harper's Ferry. The presents were nu-
merous and handsome. The many friends |
of Mr. and Mrs. Blackford hope that their
married life may be as bright and sunshiny
as was their wedding day.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-11-25

The Postoflice Department has issued or
ders that hereafter circulars having any
thing printed on them by rubber stamp
will have to be prepaid as first-class matter.
The order is on the principle that stamp
is nothing more or less than writing from
the fact that pen is used, and the legends
it produces are as individual as those of a
pen.-Ec
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-11-25

John Browns Fort, at Harper's Ferry,
was torn down last week aud all the mate
rial of which it was composed was shipped
to Chicago. 1t has been purchased at
certain price per brick by stock company
of Chicago capitalists and will DO recon
structed on the Wosld's Fair grounds.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-11-25

Mr.. and Mrs. r. d. Lamar have sold
their valuable farm at Moler's Cross Roads,
81 miles from Shepherdstown, to Mr.. Geo.
S. Knott, of that vicinity. Ike farm is Z
very fine one of about 300 acres, we'll i'm
proved, aud the land il level and clean OF
rocks. The price paid was within frae-
ton Of $500 an acre.-&tep. Register.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-11-25
Tint Terrlhle Col,nh

In the morning, hurried or difficult breath
ing, rising phlegm, tightpess in the chest.
quickeped pglsa, chillnesa ii the evening or
sweats al night, all or any of these things
are the first stages of consumption. DR.
Acker's English Cough Remedy lciN cure
these fearful symptoms, and il sold under a
p0,iiire guarantee.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-11-25

Mr.. c. w. Brown is receiving very large
invoices of Christmas goods. He is getting
them early to give you ali opportunity TO
make your selections somewhat at leisure
at least before the rush begins He dis
plays taste in the selection OF his goods, and
you can rely upon getting goods that are
all they are represented 70 be.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-11-25

John Browns Fort has beer bought by .
syndicate ana the material of which it was
constructed was removed from Harper's Ferry
to Chicago last week and will be rebuilt and
be enc of the Worlds Fair attractions. The
energetic gentlemen who conceived and are
to consummate this scheme for money -mak-
ing, failed to call upon US for an appropriate
inscription-pOssibly forgot it in excitement
incident 10 an attempt 70 take away the bit OF
artillery used for patriotic purposes and not a
belongingor equipment Of the Fort. We do
nate the inscription, ana as it embodies state
ment of fact-incontroyertible and pertinent
and instructive-we hope it will find place
on the historic building. Here ii is;
John Browns first victim at Harper's Fer
~ was an INDUSTRIOUS inofiensive colored
man.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-11-25

We will open, about December lst, full
line of new Nmas goods, consisting of u
big line of choice books, manicure sets, tot
let sets, card cases, purses and pocket books,
perfumery aud pungent bottles and every
thing pertaining to Xmas supplies. Goods
when once sold not taken back.
AISQUITH IL Co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-11-25
MEMS SUITS.

We have paid more attention this season
than ever before TO our finer grades of Men s
Clothing. We are now showing the choicest
products of the market in this line. All of
the nobby shapes are represented. Everything
that is new and stylish.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-11-25

The City Electric Light Company has
contracted for 265 lights, and orders con-
tinue to in. Washington Hall is to be
lighted with apparatus similar to the Casino
Theatre of Philadelphia, with cOlored lights
on stage, and arranged to raise, lower or ex-
tingush lights at the will of the stage cleo
triciau. The design of this arrangement, as
also that of the Casino Theatre, is the con-
ception of Mr. Caldwell, the popular and
energetic electrician of the City Electric
Light Company. Mr.. Caldwell and his
corps are quite busy, and all who wish to
have wiring done-in time for the first turn
ing on Of lights should send in their orders
u once.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-11-25
BOYS SUITS.

Our Boys Department is fairly teeming
with all of the choice novelties of the season.
We are now making speciality OF School
Suits and are showing not only the nobbiest.
but the best and cheapest as well. We would
call special attention to our line of Jersey
Suits for the smaller lads
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-11-25
\ gentleman from Loudoun county in

4 gentleman from Loudoun county in
formed us, few days ago, that the Mrs.
Hines who, with her thee children, was re-
Gently murdered in Fauquier county, Nir-
GINA, was, before marriage, Miss Jennie
Smith, who was born and reared about one
and a-half miles from Neersville, Loudoun
county, Virginia. Her husband died sud
denly about year ago.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-11-25
STYLES !!

We would respectfully announce TO our many
patrons and the public that We have now open
our large and complete line Of Wearing APP
parel for the approaching Winter Season.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-11-25
Is Life IEorth Lirina 2

Not if YOU 20 through the world dyspep-
tic DIR. Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets are q
positive cure for the worst forms Of Dyspep-
sia. Indigestion, Flatulency and Constipa-
tiOn
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-11-25
DIED..

vt Englec switch, November z, lS91, AN
ME DERRY, wife of Arthur L. Derry, aged
% years, months and days.
In Martinsburg, Oct. a. 1891, Mrs. LAURA
NAY, beloves wife Of Mr.. Richard Flaes ag-I
% years.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-11-25

Miss Addie :. Conrad, daughter Of Mr..
Nathaniel Conrad, and Mr. James VI. kay'
auaugA were united in marriage at 81.
james Catholic Chapel in this place Oh
Wednesday morning last. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. I. j. Wilson. The
ushers were Messrs. Luther Beavers and
Edward ". Daley The first maid Of hon
or Miss Emma Conrad, sister of the bride,
and second msid of honor Miss Florence
DALEY. Nessrs. Patrick Kayanaugh and
Walter Conrad were groOmsmeu. Miss
Netlie Beavers presided at the organ and
rendered Memberships wedding march in
good style. All the participants were hand
somely attired. reception at the residence
of the brides parents was marked By O
,umptuous repasl, and on the following day
the happy couple lett for Harrisonburg
where they will reside There were many
handsome aud useful bridal presents.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-11-25

Mr. James Harding, Of Jefferson City.
Missouri last week Joined his wife at Capt
NbslFs where she has been soiourning for
q few weeks. Mr. Harding had not been
here for about twenty years. We were
rratiied by a call he made us at Tn FREE
PRE-s office, and are under obligations to
him Tor an official railway map Of the great
state Of Missouri. 1t is q very handsome
aud interesting publication--largely his
own work and complete to August, iS9l--
Dir. Harding has been connected with the
state Railway Commissions mem
Der Of thc board, and also as secretary there
of for more than fifteen years
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-11-25

The storm at nooL on Monday was very
destructive in many parts Of the country
especially 20 .n Washigstan City, where it
is said TO have been the most furious known
there. Houses were destroyed, many uu-
rooted or otherwise damaged, trees uprooted,
and telegraph and telephone poles and
wires, awnings, sigus etc, swept from their
places. A large music hall in Washington
ia course of construction, vas raced to the
grouud-the walls toppled over on other
buildings, killing the proprietor Of a store
house and iniuring two ladies' in Rati-
more Che storm was less destructive. In
Pennsylvania several school houses were
destroyed and teachers and pupils injured.
The great rolling mill at Goshen, Va, was
blown down
We had fierce blow in Charles-Town,
but no damage is reported. We are most IA
vorable situated and have as a rule, immu-
nifty from destructive storms, for which we
ought to be very thankful
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-11-25

We are now showing new lines Of Fall Neck
wear, latest styles and tints, at popular prices
Fall weights in Underwear, all fabrics. Big
assortment of Hosiery, Shirts, Gloves, &c,
lower than the lowest. Your inspection in
vited.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-11-25

10000. 90 year being r-tie hy John Z.
Goodwin. Troy. 80 work flr -. Reader,
yea uisy not make % flu1a, tlt We can
teae Cd y RI quickly how O. earn rom ~ -
fIO Q Ii1v % fhe start and rlcre ssyou 20
on. Boih sexes, en- ages. III Aay part q
IAmefica. 500 clu c1nIllfa-e 90 home, CIV
Ing ell fo-r flmf.-f spare ueir1n i, only -
the wlrs. All j. sew. Great Fty sub "a
ererv raf--r Ne start sea. furnishing
sre.r.liue. EASILY. SPEEDILY ienrnsd.
lAgIIrf FRI. Address a. Cure,
STlNS0N a CO., PORTLAND, sAlAt.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-11-25

Or. j. : Myers, Director OF the Agricul-
tural Experiment Station 1T Morgantown
Col. ID. ID. Johnson of the Station staff, aud
President AtkesOn and Secretary Turner of
the state Board Of Agriculture were in at
tendance upon the Farmers Institute held
in our courthouse last week under the au-
spices of the State Board. The Institute
was called to order Thursday morning by
Secretary Turner, and was organized by
electing Mr. George :. Knott, president and
Mr.. Turner secretary, after which Dr. Myers
stated the object Of the Institute At the
afternoon session Col. johnson addressed
the farmers on the subject; "How eau We
renew aud maintain the fertility oil our
soils ?" and was followed by the other yis-
itors in the same line. Thursday night
Col. Johnson aud Dr. Myers discussed in q
practical way subjects of interest TO farmers,
illustrating their remarks with stereoscOpic
views. some account was given Of the Ag-
ricultural Experiment Station, and photo
graphs exhibited of some Of its vofk-rooms
and appliances, aud beautiful views of some
of West Virginia's mountain and river seen
cry were shown Fertilizers and fruit cul-
ture were among the topics considered at
Friday sessions Hon. VIM. L. Wilson was
present in the morning, and by invitation
addressed the Institute at length and to the
interest and profit OF those who heard him.
In conclusion Prof Atkeson outlined the
course Of study at the department Of agri-
culture of the West Virginia University.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-11-25

~ INTERESTING QUEsuoN.-m the Circuit
Court on Monday last, in the case OF the State
IS. james A. Thomas, the Counsel for the de-
Tense. Cleon Moore Esq, raised the question,
by 4 challenge to the array, OF the validity OF
the selection of the Jury Tor the present term
OF the Court The challenge was overruled,
but, on Tuesday, Judge Duckwall thought It
was advisable to direct the Jury Commission
ers TO draw other Jurors, and those thus chosen
will be substituted for the Jury heretofore
drawn. The question It is understood, Will
again b. raised as TO whether the action OF the
uaugt TO provide a new jury will cure the de-
feet In the selection OF the old one.
The Circuit Court has been in session since
Tuesday of last week Judge Duckwall pre-
siding. several cases have been disposed of.
Geo. Myers, pelit larceny, convicted and re-
mandcd 10 Jail To await sentence ellison
smith. plead guilty Of felony and sentenced
To- pcuiteutiaN for one year: Peter Luckett
guilty Of carrying revolver, >entcllei - pay
a tine Of SO or imPitsa84s1, IN Jail 80 days
4. /. ihClna>. mi,demeanor-yerdict guilty.
Motion for new trial.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-11-25
Music Lessons.

Madame and Miss Bertha Ruhl resumed their
Vocal and Instrumental Music Glasses Septem-
Der 9th. 1891, at their residence on the corner
of Mildred and Liberty streets. Terms mod
crate.
Sept. 10, 1891.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-11-25
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-11-25

|. How Became Seneca Indian.
!. The Strawberry Feast at the Long HOust.
/. With Seventy Sachcms.
I. The FREELY Song Of Indian Children.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1891-11-06
TELRGRApnER's PARALYSIS.

Following is an interesting letter from
w. s. Cassell, one of the managers Of the
Western Union Telegraph Co.:
BLooMiSdroS, Ind, Jan. 12, 1886.
~ have been in the telegraph business
for more than twenty years, and for the
past five years have been troubled with
what is called Writer'S Cramp, or Telegra-
pher's Paralysis At times my arm became
so weak that could not use 1t in sending
dispatches and had to use my left. Have
spent many restless nights, the pain reach
ing from my hand up into my shoulder.
Tried everything / could hear Of, but with
scarcely any relief. Having strained my
left side a few weeks ago, got one of ALI
cocks PLAsTERs, as usually do in such
cases, and accidentally happened to see
where some one had cured a weak wrist by
using one of these Plasters got another
at once and cut it in two and put one-half
around my wrist. In less than two days
after the pain had entirely left my wrist
and arm, and in two weeks could send
nearly as well as ever. write this hoping
1t will reach the eyes of others who may be
afflicted as | was, as know there are scores
of them"
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1891-11-06
A STUDY IN JOURNALISM

AT first, when she came out OF her house,
abe walked quickly, with flushed cheeks
and eyes sparkling with an unaccustomed
light A slight breathessness made her
delicate chest pant a little, and her pale
lips, which the distress Of an anenrism kept
habitually compressed, murmured strange,
interrupted words
"Will this story takes' she muttered.
u have put into it SO much soul. SO much
passioni cried over IL as wrote, re-
member, and when | came to the place
where Lea dies in her grandmother's arms,
the sohs choked my throat as II ID had been
aquestion Of real factl But'-and tbe
girls step became slower--"but will it
please himi They say be is so stiff. SO
severe in the way Of artl There, why
should ii not please hims The professor has
read II and is delighted with Ii. A pro
fessor as strict as he isl
"Oh, il they would take ii, II they would
put i in the newspaper If'-the cheeks
Of the young girl ilamed-''if they would
pay me we'll How muchi Fifty lires
That would be too much Let us say forty,
or thirty. Poor mammal Obliged to go
out with nothing over her dress waist in
this cold weather. wouldn't even take
home the money. Iwould go at once to
Forti's, in the Piazza della Signoria, to
buy newmarket ready made. There are
pretty ones for twenty-five lirel Imagine
mamma in itl'i
The young girl smiled with knowing
air. But she soon became anxious again
She had arsged
She must enter without loss Of time, for
at II O'Clock the lesson in Italian literature
began at the high school Of the Majstero
and woe to whoever was absent
The great door, with It's handsome plates
Of shining metal. was open, as IL it ex-
pected her,
Over the top was the famous sign at
which she had 80 many times looked with
infinite longing:
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1891-11-06
SERIOUS DANGER

Threatens every man, woman or child living in
region Of country where fever md ague is prev.
alent, siiice the germs Of mulara disease are In.
hailed from the air and are swallowed from the
water OF such a region, Medicinal safeguard Is
absolutely necessary 70 nnllify this danger. AS a
means Of fortifying and acclimating the system
80 as to be able to resist the malafial poison Hos
letters Stomach Btiers is incomparably the best
and the most popular Irregularities Of the
stomach, liver and bowels encourage maluria;
but these are speedily rectihed by the Bitters
The functions Of digestion and secretions are as
sisted BY its nse, md vigorous as well as regu-
lar condition Of the system promoted by It, Con-
stitution and physique are thus defended against
the inr0ads of malaria by this matehless pre-
yentive, which Is also a certain and thorough
remedy In the worst cases of Intermittent and
remittent ferers,
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1891-11-06
EDITORIAL OFFICE
OF THE cREPuscoLo.

She entered, mounting the stairs slowly
and looking doubtfully ahead What
should she say when she went inf In the
first room, the professor had told her, were
the editSAs, all men, all youngl And 10 a
little separate parlor he, the chief editor,
the handsome man with the short auburn
beard, the moeking smile, that she had
looked at SO many times, furtiyely, through
the window blinds She must take cour-
age, turn the door handle with firm hand,
and enter--eiter with reserved manners,
us became an honest girl, but frank and
natural. Then. after ali, she was not go
ing into those rooms from a bad motive,
from vanity or coquetry.
She was going TO sell her work, to give a
proof Of her love for her dear little old
woman. Oh, for shame She had been Ca
pable Of hesitating 50 muehl She could
think so much Of herself, Of her sensitive
ness Of timid child She turned the door
handle and entered with firm step, saying,
Good morning. At first, near sighted
rs she was, aud blinded by the smoke Of
the cigarettes, she only perceived at the
end Of the room Il large table, with several
men seated around il writing.
They all raised tlieir heads, and one Of
them, a very young man with large, weary
eyes, went attentiyeiy forward to meet her
''The chief editorep asked Annina, with
thread of voice.
The editorial staff began to write again.
dissimQIatlng an equiyocal smile, fortu-
nately dnnoticed by the girl.
"He will be here 10 moment" replied
the Young man. ''If you will wait for
him"---
And az Annina looked around her, fright
ened, he added hurriedly, preceding her:
'Come into the chief editors room; Il
will not be SO cold there And he opened
the door Of little parlor richly furnished,
where in the fireplace was cracking q
beautiful, lively flame.
The young mau made low bow, then re-
turned to his task Of cleaning up the corre-
spondence, saying TO himself;
Where thed deuce have ] seen that little
face and those pleading eyesp
No one permitted himself the slightest
comment in regard 10 the morning visitor
They had seen Others very unlike her.
The young girl meanwhile--whose breath
had constantly grown shorter - looked
around her with ingenious admiration.
How warm one felt 10 that beautiful little
room, with carpet on the floor and heavy
plush curtains at the window And 70
think that all those furnishings, all those
expensive trifes, one could earn them by
work with the pen, inventing beautiful ro-
mances, writing poems, making critical
articles upon fine books, foreign and ital-
ian. Oh. II she could succeed in all thatl
Then mamlna--
The door opened softly, and Anderni,
with glass 10 his left eye, entered With .
free movement, placing On the writing
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1891-11-06

EANI SUNNY WHkn, AUg. u, IHII,
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ralgia Of the stomach / took three months
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what you have done for me. | hope that every
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