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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-05-25
JLNCTION.

State. John M Daniel. Congressional Mil
ton Burr. District. John T. Lancaster. Judi
cial, d. b. Gageby. Senatorial. Horace c..
Moore Delegate District, 5. l.. Williams.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-05-25

In the absence of information as to why
the Noncoatormist, frequently quoted by the
Advocate with great appreciation, is so
named, we are forced to the conclusion that
it is because of its evident Discrimination to
conform to the truth.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-05-25

Judge Daley Of Romney will hold the
August term of circuit court here, and
Judge Faulkner will hold the midsummer
term at Romney for Judge DaiIey.-Berke-
leg Springs NeCs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-05-25

The Farmers Alliance controlled the
south Carolina Democratic Convention
last Thursday and the resolutions adopted
embOdy the Ocala platform, declared that
Grover Cleveland does not represent the
principles Of Democracy end protests against
his nomination A resolution deuonnciug
the third party was killed.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-05-25
DTFFIELDS.

state-Delegate-J. B. Lucas; Alternate
A. S. Link Congressional.-Deleg d. A
Melvin Alternate-J. NJ. Kephart. District
-Delegate-J S. Melvin. Judicial.-Delesate
Vincent Lucas Alternate-C. L. Barnhart
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-05-25

In all cases, where mild but effective
aperient is needed, Ayers Pills are the best
They improve the appetite, restore healty
action, promote digestion, and regulate ev-
cry function. No pill is in greater demand,
or more highly recommended by the pro-
fessiOn
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-05-25

Mr. Louis Grimm, died in Martinsburg
at the residence of his Son-in-lew, Mr. A.
Kogleschatz, on Sunday morning week at
the advanced age of S. years II months.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-05-25

QUEEN TABLE SYRUP-the most deli
eious on the market, for sale by
Oct. H. 81. w. S. MERCHANT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-05-25
KABLETOWN

". II T Lewis, Chairman B. f. Yates,
state.-Delegates-W. H. T. Lewis and DR..
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-05-25

This pretense Of an issue between the Re
publican and Democratic parties upon the
tariff question is too transparent TO deceive
anybody Topeka Adr0cats.
The Farmers Adrocqte publishes the
foregoing paragraph. 1t is amazing that
our neighbor should expect to mislead It's
intelligent constituency with such rot-but
not more so than that a paper which says
such things should have the gall to offer
suggestions-not to speak of its demands
10 the Democratic party OF Jefferson county
and West Virginia.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-05-25

We are authorized to announce Mr.. CHA-
II. TRAIL as a candidate for Assessor in the
Second District of Jefferson county, subject to
the Democratic nomination.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-05-25
For assessor.
For assessor.
Fol. assessor.

We are authorized to announce ID. GRIFF
D0NNELLY as a candidate for Assessor Of the
First District.
Mar 2, 1892.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-05-25
Stockholders Meeting.

The annual meeting of the stockholders Of
the City Electric Light Company will be held
at the Office of the company, on Saturday, May
18th, at p m, for the election Of officers for
the ensuing year and such other business as
may be then legally transacted.
VIM. CAMPBELL,
April 90 49, Secretary.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-05-25
DISTRICT DELEGATE CONVENTION.
LlLLTOWN

wv. Rider, Chairman W. A. Johnston
Secretary. -
STATE CONVENTION.
DrrrsArr. ALTERNATE.
f. p Lynch. Richard henderson.
CONGRESSIONAL CONVENTION.
DELEGATE ALTERNATE.
j. W. Rider. vs.. A. Johnston.
DISTRICT CONVENTION.
Drrr@Arr. ALrERNArE.
Richard Henderson. T. z. Lynch.
JUDICIAL CONVENTION.
DELEGATE. ALTERNATE.
J. n. Buckles. J. A. Oyster Jr.
SENATORIAL CONVENTION.
DELEGATE. ALTERNATE.
j. W. Rider, IhOS. b. Moore.
DELEGATE DISTRICT CONVENTION.
DEIFGArE. ALTERNATE.
I. b. Moore Jacob 5. Henkle
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-05-25
FINE CLOTHING.

FINE CLOTHING,
Tailor Made or Ready Made, in the latest ere
atoms of the season. English, Scotch, French
and American Suitings, Vestings, Pantaloon-
ings, &c. Try us and We will convince you
that we can surely benefit you in Style, Fit
and Workmanship.
LADIES FINE FOOT WEAR
In all the Leading Novelties of the season.
Fine 0xfords in Tan, Grey, Red, Pink, Yellow,
and other Fashionable shades. Large line of
Carlisle Fine Shoes and Oxfords. $3.50 pair
for a line of Fine Oxfords, seven different
styles, in every style toe made, fine soft and
easy to the feet.
We are headquarters for the Celebrated Ten
der Feet Shoes, made by leading manufacture
ers, such as Burt, Cox, Frank 81 Pray, Latter
name, Carlisle make and others.
For samples and information address
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-05-25

Langston, the negro ex-congre sman from
Virginia. is not so much enamOured of Pres
ident Harrison as he used to be or as thous-
ands OF the ignorant of his race are. At a
recent negro Baptist Convention in Wash
ington he expressed himself as opposed to
instructing delegates to Minneapolis to vote
for Mr.. Harrison. He also said that Mr..
Harrison ha been joked with too much al
ready. aud that delegation of the conven-
ton should tell him that the negro is out
ragged. assassinated, lynched all over the
South, and As the Executive of the nation
he is expected TO see that these evils are
remedied. Before | vote for a man" said
he, "he must give me the assurance that the
negro will not be left. have a daughter
and a son in the South, and l want to know
if Mr.. Harrison intends to see that the law
is enforced so that every citizen in the South
will be protected" Mr.. Langston seems to
have overlooked the fact that "the law is
enforced i'm the South, and in consequence
thereof his own son, for year or two, was
protected by the walls of the Virginia pen
itentiary from exposure 10 an outdoor at
mosphere
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-05-25

Mr.. EDITOR: You will please announce Mr..
J. ALBERT LINK as a candidate for the nom.
ination for the Office Of Assessor in the 2nd
District. He will be supported by
MANY VOTERS
April 6. 1892
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-05-25

Grover Cleveland is anxiOusly scanning
the We IN sky for signs of several expect
ed Fl. sOnsets.- Washington Post
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-05-25

It's bit distressing TO West Virginia Re
publicauS TO discover that Hon. :. b. FL
kins is ineligible for the goyernorship,-a
citizenship Of FIVE years being an essential
of eligibility aud according TO Mr. Ell
kins' statement he has been a citizen Of
West Virgins less than four years. No
doubt be is heartily glad of it; but the en-
durance, with fortitude, of such disap-
pointment will require more grace than the
managers Of the machine, who had large
expectations, possess or are likely to have
bestowed upon them
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-05-25
For assessor.

We are authorized TO announce JOHN W.
GARDNER, Jr., as a candidate for the Office
of Assessor for the End District.
March % 1922
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-05-25
County Com missioner.

Mr.. Editor Announce that ISAAC II. SIkl,
DER, of Middleway District, will be supPori,s,l
for the Office of County Commissioner. D.,
was at one time a member of the County Coan
and performed the duties OF the position VIII
fidelity to the people Of the County, and VIII
do so again, if elected
MANY VOTERS
May IS, '92. of Middeway District
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-05-25
LADIES
DRESS PATT'RNS
or the Latest Spring Styles.
WASH DRESS GOODS

In the following fabrics Cashmerens, Alma
Cloth, Pongees, Organdie Lawns, Bedford
Cord Demitys, Pineapple Tissue, Oriental Silk,
English Flanneletts, Swansdown, Flannels,
French Percals Scotch Ginghams, Etc.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-05-25
For Rent.

The new house on lst avenue nearly opPo-
site B. & o. Depot.
April 20, '92-tf A. W. MCDONALD
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-05-25

The Cleveland men had a good majority
in the Virginia Democratic Convention at
Richmond last Thursday bat for the sake
Of harmony a compromise was effected be-
tween she Cleveland and Hill factions, by
which the delegates-at-large to Chicago
were divided between them, and the dele
CATION was not instructed The delegates
at-large selected by the convention are
Hons. John Goode and Basil 5. Gordon,
Senator Daniel and Wexford Corbin-the
6rst two for, and the last two against, Cleye-
land. The delegates are about equally di-
vided for and against Cleveland Maj
Holmes Conrad, Of Winchester, and r. c.
Kent were nominated for electors-at-large
aud Hon. A. Moore. Jr., Of BerryYille for
the Congressional District elector. B. B.
Gordon was elected chairman Of the State
committee.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-05-25
MISS AMELIA HICKS
Ice +! Ice !

The undersigned having taken the Ice Houses
north of town heretofore utilized by Mr. Thos.
Frazier, will supply Ice gathered on the stream
above the town and can recommend it as free
from impurities. Will deliver Ice on reason
able terms throughout the season.
MARSHALL BURNS.
April 81, IS02-3m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-05-25

Congressman Allen, Of Mississippi
doesn't approve Of members Of Congress
having extrayagant funerals at public eS
pense. His constituents are with him on
this point. They even 20 so far as to say
that they viii be pleased to bear his funer-
Al expenses. But John doesn't want his to
be the FIRST funeral under the reformed sys-
TEN. He wants some other statesman TO
set the example-some one on the other
side Of the House, perhaps.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-05-25

When 81 Democrats and II Republicans
bowed down to this idol Of gold, the nine
incorruptible men Of the peoples party
stood firm TO the last.
So says the Nonconf0rmist and the Id
soeass, which would malign its own grand
mother if the Noneoaformist set the example,
SAYS so too. While none Of these corrupt
bic congressman is mentioned by name, 1t
must not be forgotten that Hon. VIM L.
Wilson is one Of the Democrats who lac
eording to these journals chad sold out TO
British gold"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-05-25
For Sale.

Four Horses-two of them Bay Mares
either riding or driving. These mares are OF
fancy breed and one good and elegant for fox
hunting or hurdle racing, and one good
roadster and brood mare. One large 5-year-old
work borse-will work any place-and one
5-year-old, by old Romney. For terms, etc,
address, ,,or--,,,,,e,
P o. Box 1913. r. b. SOODhho'
Nav. Is, 1892.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-05-25
Result Of Democratic Precinct Meetings
GA Saturday,.
sTATE CONVENTION.

Frank Beckwith, Chairman R. A. Alexan-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-05-25
or Rent.

A commodious dwelling house on Congfeas
street-l0 rooms lawn and garden, cist Deu,. -
yard and spring water in house e'aO''
though the latter may be reserved.
FEB. "a, 1892. FAYETTE B. S0UDEKs'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-05-25
Wanted!

A COOK, white or colored, to cook, wash
n and iron for a small family. Must be
steady and reliable. Position permanent
References required. Inquire of
n. S. D. PENDLETON,
Berkeley Springs W. Va.
Nav u 1892
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-05-25

To a statement that "Stonewalp Jackson
would never travel nor fight on Sunday, the
Oxford. Maine AdrertiSer replies: 1--WE
think the surviving members of the old
Tenth Maine regiment can recall to memory
Sunday, the 25th day of May, 1862, almost
three decades. when old Stonewall Travelled
and fought on Sunday, and had our fearless
and stalwart on the run from Winchester to
Williamsport. How that rebel battery got
the drop on Us when few miles from Win
chester, and what q terrifying sound those
scorching shells gave as they came whizzing
through the air 50 near, and what a shower
of knapsacks followed about that time, and
with what sad hearts, we parted with pho
tographs. letters and clothing from home, as
we flung them away and passed on. That
forced march was a trying ordeal to the
men, and some of them carry the effects to
this day"
OF course he fought on Sunday-Ma-
nassas, Kernstown, Port Republic, Win
chester, ct ais. The day following the above
mentioned 25th day of May the old stone
wall Brigade" drove the Federals through
these Charles Town streets and the FREE
PRESS Office was reduced to ashes-a match
having been applied by Federal soldier
before he took his everlasting fight. Thir-
ty-6ve years tomorrow since THE F. P.
office was reduced to ashes. We hope no
malicious contemporary will remark that
the result Of the ashes has been lyc all these
years. Wen confess to our pen having
sometimes been dipped in caustic
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-05-25
County Commissioned.

We are authorized to announce Mr. JOHN g:
SHIRLEY as a candidate for the Office Of
County Commissioner 10 represent MiddleTay
District-subject TO Democratic primary cleo
ton to be held LIST Saturday in August.
Nav IL 1900
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-05-25

We are authorized TO announce Mr. JOHN
f. MELVIN as a candidate for assessor in the
Second District Of Jefferson County
March 20 1902
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-05-25
For Councilman.

Mr.. GEO. WASHINGTON will be supported
as candidate for Councilman. from the Thru
ward by MANY VOTERS.
March 30 '02.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-05-25
For Councilman.
For Councilman.

We are requested TO announce Mr.. JOSEPH
II. EASTERDAY as a suitable person 20 rep
resent the 2nd ward in the Town Council.
March 90 1892
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-05-25

Updegraf's,
One Price Cash Store
HAGERsTowN, MD
Nov II 1900
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1892-12-21

You will save some money by buying where
they have the most goods and the lowest prices,
there is only of those places in every town. IN
Medicine Lodge it happens this year to be
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1892-12-21
;. Thos. Best departed yesterday

Mr.. Thos. Best departed yesterday
for Chicago.
Mr.. Sol Lebrsecht shipped out large
quantity of game yesterday.
Do not forget to notice the special
notice by Davis Il Davis as elsewhere
published in our columns this week.
Uncle George McAdoo reappeared
last week, looking much healthier and
stronger than when he departed. He
was Immediately met on his arrival,
with a serious statement that his wife
had secured divorce on the ground of
desertion. After finding that the state
ment was waggish joke, he recovered
his breath enough to express his salts
faction with his trip. He was down in
Arkansas on election day, and did not
know who was elected until the 14th.
In two counties they did not have any
election, and scarcely knew who was
president and cared less. BARRACKS
and coon skins, and "terbaccy an ole
rye' were the chief items of converse
ton.
Alba Haywood with his Lakewood
Folks" has come and gone, but he will
long be remembered at Medicine Lodge.
The versatility with which he converts
himself FROM one character into anoth-
CT, is something remarkable, and bears
the stamp of genius. Whether Tom
Dilloway, the Irish tramp, the aged
traveller, the halfwit or the old maid,
he is unique in all. and it would be diff
dent for us to suggest where they could
be improved. The richness of his wit
could only be the product of originality.
The aptness of his pantomime, could be
the product only of keenly sensitive,
cultivated, and enthusiastic genius.
such as enters into the soul OF his char
acters completely. If we were to enter
into all the parts, we have heard receive
especial praise, it would colnpreh en- d
the entire play, we therefore refrain.
In passing 1t would be unfair net to say
the rest of the troop played their parts
well. and deserve our favorable com.
lnent. 1t is pronounced the best that
has yet visited our burg; and we cannot
but regret that the condition of the
weather gave them so small house.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1892-12-21

Court adjourned Friday. 1t was a
long and busy session, and for the
amount and excellence Of the work done
probably the best session Barber county
has yet had.
1t Is with feeling of sincere regret
that we announce this week the depar
ture from Elk City of another of our
leading citizens. J. w. Bergman, who
for so many years has been connected
with abe Elk City bank in the capacity
of clerk and cashier, has decided to
leave Elk City and enter bank at Med
icine Lodge. a bank is the best lnsti
tuition on earth in which to make enc
mics, but during Mr.. Bergman s career
here he has made friend of every man
with whom he came in contact. and his
departure will cause universal regret
among the patrons of the bank. He has
also been leader in all public eDterl
prises as we'll as in society, and his loss
Will be felt at every turn. Where yer he
may go in the future or whatever he
may engage in, host of good wishes
will follow him from Elk City. We
commend him to the people of Medi-
cine Lodge and hope his life there may
be a pleasant and profitable one. Elk
City Enterprise.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1892-12-21
Fred Hardy has good posts to sell at

Fred Hardy has good posts to sell at
10 cents.
Lee Bradley was reported very dan
gerouslY i'll last week.
Mr.. Clarence Sparks now located at
Kiowa, is doing nicely there.
Wellington Tyler and his brother-in-
law were up from Aetna last week.
Mr.. L. A. Gleason of Kiowa, was up
Sunday, Dragging on the border city as
big as ever.
a son was born to Mrs. r. p. Niece
OF this city on the 18th of this month.
DIR. KOciel in attendance.
WANTED-A good secondhand farm
wagon or 81 inches. Must be cheap
for cash. Inquire at this Office. If.
Mr.. G. G. Hudson told us to say
nothing about that license in this issue
Of the INDEX, so we will hold our peace.
If you want first class hand for job
work OF all kinds, don't forget to call at
the Second Hand Store. Jacob Harper
We received some samples of apples
last week, raised on the farm of Ii. A.
Beals, near Sharon, which proves Kan
Sas can raise as nice fruit as any state.
Christmas day will be celebrated at
the Methodist church, by songs and
speeches by members Of the Sunday
school followed by the distribution of
presents to the children. Rev. Archer
will follow with a Christmas sermon.
The following mentioned party sue
ceeded in swindling us along with some
of our readers, and we mutually con-
graduate him on receiving his just de-
serts. The following is the dispatch
from st. Louis. as appears in last Fri
days papers, Freiz was today
arrested by United States marshal on
the charge Of using the mails to perpe-
trate fraud. Freiz advertised widely
through the papers that the Fancy
Candy con pany' was DESTROYS of bring
ing its goods to the attention of dealers
and merchants. aid that, upon receipt
of 81, the company would send pail of
candy. The money was received, but
the candv was never sent"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1892-12-21

Mr.. Ed Peterson, one of Attica's
merchants, was over Thursday on bus
mess.
There is an indescrbable sensation
of loss about Medicine Lodge since Maj.
Carr went to Topeka.
! Isaac Coslett of Danville. Harper
county, was in town last week, the
guest of Mr.. II. S. Lands and family.
There will be a Christmas tree accom-
panied by an entertainment program
of Christmas literary exercises at the
Baptist Chapel on Saturday evening.
Admission free to all.
A portion of the proceeds of the
Columbian Exposition given by the
teachers some time since, has been eX-
pended for nice dictionary and holder
and for number of we'll selected books,
90 in all which have been added to the
school library.
To our readers-No who our adj
vertisers are. Those who petition for
your trade are most likely to make
themselves accommodating IN order to
retain your trade. They contribute to
the support of your paper and therefore
have the first claim to your patronage.
The bachelors hall which was estab-
lished a short tine ago by Messrs Falls
and Bergman, has been invaded by
lovely woman, or will be. perhaps, by
the time this paper is out. On We'd
nesday, the 9TH inst, Mr. w. l.. Falls
was united in holy wedlOck to Miss.
Cora Byerly, at Mediciue Lodge, and
be was expected to arrive here Wednes-
dav evening with his bride, but sent a
telegram instead stating that he was
snow bound" Mr.. Falls has been
connected with the banks at Elk City
and Medicine Ledge for the last three
or four years. During his residence
here he has made many friends who, no
doubt, Will be glad to welcome his wife
among them. The Enterprise wishes
him unalloyed happiness in his new life,
and prosperity unlimited. Elk City en-
terprise.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1892-12-21

Farmers, will pay highest market
price for carrots. DR.. 5. Kociell.
Pete Mills came in with his father
from the Panhandle.
If you want posts or wood call on
Fred Hardy at Davis & Davis.
Grand Holiday ball, Dec, 2sth, at
Thompscn's Opea House. Tickets 81.
Coughing leads to consumption.
Kemps Balsam stops the coughing at
once. q
Sunday school will be held at II
o'clock next Sunday morning instead of
3 O'Clock at the Episcopal sunday
school.
Jim Gano and Thos. Doran with their
families went out Sunday to visit Mr.
Williams on Dry Creek, and spend a
few days hunting.
Mrs. n. G.. Rowley returnedSaturday
from an extensive trip of several
months through Iowa, Ohio, New
York and Pennsylvania.
Perry Hill desires to announce meet
ings for local alliances as follows: At
Cedar Hill on Thursday Dec. 22nd; at
Cedar Valley on Dec. 23rd.
Mr.. e. G. Hudson of the Kiowa Re-
view, has returned after months Wis
it in Iowa and Tennessee. He Is look
ing well, and the Review patrons are
happy to welcome him back.
Waldron Chase, Superintendent Of
Water Works desires us tc state that
the Medicine Lodge Water Works will
be operated after Jan. lst, 90, by the
Sugar Works Co., and requests that all
water bills be met promptly.
If your liver or kidneys are out OF Or
der it is noticed at once OH the face,
either by the skin being a dark greasy
yellow, or by blotches and pimples ap
pearing on the face. Begg's Blood
Purifier and Blood Maker acts directly
on these organs, aud Will make a dark
greasy skin clear and transparent and
Will remove all pimples ami eruptions
from the face. Sold and warranted by
RI. Young & Co. and ]. D. Karr.