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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28
Personal.

Miss Julia Hirschman is visiting friends
in Cumberland, Md.
Miss Maud Geyer, of Martinsburg, is Wis
iting Mrs. VIM. Kahn.
Mr.. J. Frank Briscoe is home on visii
10 his family near town.
DIR. E. Douglass Davis is at home from
the University of Maryland.
Mr.. Braxton Davenport is at home from
the West Virginia University.
Mr.. A. Eugene Barr, of Washington City
spent Sunday with his parents here.
Miss Anna Mitchell, of "MOrdington,
is at home from school in Washington City
Miss Lena Frazier, of Shepherdstown, has
been visiting the family of Mr.. G. 7. Stone
sifer.
Miss A. V. Wilson is at home at mt.
Parvo," from chihuahua, Mexico, for few
weeks.
DIR. and Mrs. T. A. Ramey, of Sharps-
burg, are visiting the family of Mr.. B. E.
Beavers.
Editor Haines, of the Spirit, and family
returned from the Worlds Fair on Sunday
morning.
Miss Lizzie Colston, daughter of Capt.
W. B. Colston, is visiting Miss Rebecca
Kennedy.
Mr. frank Manning is home from Balti-
more where he has been attending school
the past term.
Miss Lillian Merrick, of Fort CovingtOn,
New York, is visiting the family of Mr..
Joseph Trapnel.
Mr. Jno. P. Kennedy has returned from
Hoboken, where he has been pupil Of
Stevens Institute.
Mr.. H. Camillus Baker, of Grant county,
has been visiting Mr.. S. H. HiginbOtham,
at "Wheatland," for several days.
Gen. John Gibbon and Maj Jed. Hotch-
kiss were the guests of the editor of THE
FREE PRESS at mt. Parvo" for a day last
week.
Circuit Clerk Latimer has been recreating
in Pennsylvania aud Maryland, and, we are
pleased to learn, is reported to be improved
in health.
Mr. S. Hirschman was too unwell to pro-
coed from Morgantowu to the Worlds Fair,
and returned to Charles Town and left Sun
day for Atlantic City.
Mr.. Fullerton Douglass, son of Rev.
Walter G. Douglas and grandson of the late
Judge l. r. Douglas, visited his relative,
Mrs. Geo. R. Vending, on Sunday.
Miss Maize Sencindiver has returned from
Baltimore, where she has been attending the
Conservatory of Music the past term. She
is accompanied by Miss King, of Baltimore.
Mr.. Norval Wilson, formerly Of Harper's
Ferry and brother of Ex-Governor Wilson,
has been succeeded as clerk to the commits
sion of labor at Charleston by Mr.. J. j.
Jordan.
Miss Josie Morrow and Miss Meta Jack
son, who have been spending some months
in Kingston, Tennessee, with the family Of
Mr.. w. B. Reed, returned on Monday. Mrs
Reed accompanied them.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..


Miss Lulu B. Higinbotham, daughter OF
Mr.. S. H. HiginbOtham, and Mr.. Henry
Soutbgate Baker, of Baltimore City, were
united in marriage by Rev. DR.. A. c. Hop
kins at "Wheatland," the beautiful home
Of the brides parents, near Charles Town,
Yesterday evening at half-past six o'clock.
1t was an exceptionally pretty wedding and
the ceremony was beautiful in its simplicity
and very impressive. The bride and groom
elect entered the handsome parlor preceded
by the charming little sister of the bride
Grace BY name and graceful, and sweetly
attired in white from hat to slippers. The
bride wore becoming travelling suit Of blue
whipcord, or other new fabric, trimmed
with beDgaline, with hat and gloves of same
shade. and carried choice white rosebuds
which, afterward, were eagerly sought ~
the gentlemen present for bOuttoniers. Miss
Meta Jackson, of Frederick county, Va
Just returned from Tennessee-rendered a
wedding march skilfully aud pleasingly.-
After few moments for congratulations all
repaired to the supper room where they were
seated at tables that we're sumptuOusly laden
and the expression of generous, aye, mu-
nifcent hospitality During the feast the
bride and Groom quietly withdrew from the
ZOO. aud the guests and took the cars at a
nearby station for Philadelphia, New York,
up the Hudson, &c The company fingered
within the walls Of the massive old mansion
for an hour or two, listening to sweet music,
admiring the many rich and appropriate
presents, etc. All who personally knew the
bride could sincerely congratulate the groom,
and confidently express to parents of groom
and bride the appropriation and desire
that the union just consummated will be
blessed and happy one. There we're guests
from Cumberland, Roanoke, Clarke, Berke-
lev, Frederick and Jefferson.
The home Of Mr.. Higinbotham is one OF
the most beautiful in all this great valley.
The mansion, massive aud cOmmodious,
was constructed hundred years ago; the
lawns are ample, the turf of which has not
been turned, perhaps, for century, and
many Of the great oaks and walnuts and
liudens that shade it must date back very,
very many years.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28
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Church Notes

Cbildren's Day at Beulah next Sunday
services at p. m.
Rev. ]. W. Tongue preached in the NJ.
E. Church, South, in Martinsburg last Sum
day morning.
There will be congregational meeting
held in the Presbyterian Church next Sun
day Immediately after morning service.
The annual meeting of the American BIZ
bic Society Auxiliary for this county will
be held in the Presbyterian Church on Sum
day night next. Rev. Mr.. Cotton, the State
agent, will be present.
Rev. David Bush, presiding elder of Win
chester district, NJ. E. Church, South,
preached an able sermon in the Presbyterian
Church on Sunday night Rev. H. P. Ham
i'll conducted the services. The concluding
prayer was offered by Rev. DR.. Hopkins.
Mrs. J. W. Newton, State organizer OF
the w. C. T. u, of Virgins, has been in
yited to deliver an address to the ladies OF
Charles Town on Thursday evening, June
29th, in the Baptist Church at 8 o'clock p
m.-subject, The w. c. I. u; what it Isl
its object, its work. All ladies cordially
invited.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28
PEABODY scholarships.

Competitive examinations for scholarships
in the Peabody Normal College, at Nash
vile, will be held July 81, 1898, as follows
For First Congressional district In the
office of supt. W. II. Anderson, Wheeling
For Second Congressional district; In the
public school building at Romney, Hamp'
shire county.
For Third Congressional district : In the
Office of the State Superintendent, Charles
ton.
For Fourth Congressional district: In the
public school building at Point Pleasant
Mason county. VIRGIL A. LEWIS,
State Supt. Free Schools
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28

Robert A. Travis, of Monongalia county,
was indicted on three charges of forgery in
1889, but escaped aud went West. Two
wears ago he returned to his home, near
Shutdown, to attend his wife's funeral, and
was arrested He gave bond and disappear
ed, but was arrested four weeks ago in this
town and taken to Morgantown. In the
circuit court Travis plead guilty to the
charges, and, as no one lost money by his
operations, he was given the short term IL
the penitentiary. When sentenced by Judge
Hagsn he broke down and wept like 9
child. His people are prominent in Mon
ongalia. Here he was known as A. J. John
son. He appears to have been slippery
fellow-aud at last slipped up on his owl
smartness.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28


Novelties in mems and boys hats just
opened. Fashionable shapes in every style
at Kahn's.
Make your selection of new hat from
our extensive stock. An attractive line OF
the new style Derbys and Alpines at Kahn's,
Sader building.
See cur great stock of boys spring suits.
The largest and most complete display we
have ever made. Beautiful patterns, fash
ionably made, moderate in price, at Kahn's,
Sadler building.
Our new stock Of boys and children's
suits is perfect in every respect. FaultlesS
in fit; fashionable weaves; attractive de-
signs. Our prices are under the market.
WIN. KAHN, Sadler Building.
Best selection Of mating and carpets,
also window shades-can be found in our
new building.
S. ID. HIRsCHMAN & Co.
Our selection of ladies' and children's Ok
ford ties is the best we have ever shown.
Our prices are right.
S. d. HIRsCHMAN d Co.
Iu our millinery department you will ind
everything of the latest style. Trimmed
aud untrimmed hats to suit everybody.
s. d. HIRsCHMAN q Co.
We still have some of those chldren'c
suits, for 75c., which cannot be bought else
where at that price:
S. d. HIRsCHMAS q Co.
Mems and boys shoes of every description
at S. d. Hirschman & Co.'s new store.
Our selection of odd pants is simply I'M
mense.
S. d. HIRsCHMAN q Co.
Hats of all kinds at S. d. Hirschman &
Co.'s new store.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28

Capt. ]. G. Marquis, of Staunton, died
there on Monday. He was aself-made man,
having accumulated property to the amount
of about S75 600. He served in the Con.
federate army, first in the West Augusta
Guards and later organized and commanded
a battery named for him. He was for siI
years a prominent city councilman, was
director in the Augusta National Bank and
was prominently connected with variou:
other enterprises. He was man of almost
giant physique. He is survived by his wife
only.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28

1t was announced in the British parlia-
ment Monday that the Indian council had
passed an act closing the Indian minis to
the free coinage of silver. The immediate
consequence is fall in the price of silver,
with prospect of further decline. The val
ne Of the metal in our silver dollar is now
estimated at 5Si cents 1t is believed by
experts that silver as a money metal has re-
oeived blow from which IT can never fully
recover.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28
I. ~. HARPER,S

Old Nelson County Kentucky Whiskey
Has been recognised for years as one of the
foremost and finest whiskeys placed before
the American public. Like every article
of fneness it catersnot for the bulk Of con-
sumers, to whom one whiskey tastes but
little different from another, but for the APP
probation of the connoisseurs only. 1t Is,
in short, gentleman's beverage, aud in
tended for gentlemen only. For sale by
G. w. Thomas, Charles Town, w. Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28
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North Their Weight IN Gold.

1 was troubled for ten years with dyspep-
STA and tried many remedies with no bene-
fit. Suffered a great deal with gas in stom-
ach. Was finally induced to try DR.. Deanes
Dyspepsia Pills and found them great
remedy in curing me Of those complaints,
and now urge all thus afflicted to give them
a trial. CLARENCE d. EBY, Grocer,
Main ST., Charles Town, West Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28

In its notice of the annual exercises OF
the Alumni Association of Shepherd Col
lege, the Shepherdstown Register says ia
cob F. Eugle, promising young lawyer OF
Charles Town, gave history of the class
of 10. Mr.. Engle, in giving the history OF
this class, made one of the ablest addresses
ever made by any member of the Alumni
and held the attention of the audience for
about an hour.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28
MARRIED.

In Hagerstovn. Md. June 22d, 1898. Mr..
Jos. W. KERNS to Miss ROSE L. GRAN
THAM-both OF Middleway in this county.
At the Leetown parsonage, "Wednesday,
June 14th, by Rev. c. s. Trump, JEREMIAH
LIGHT to LYDIA FLOYD IKlOGS, both OF
Berkeley.
At the Episcopal Church IN Cumherland;
HANDSBERGER. of Alexandria. Va, and
Miss ANNIE CAsTLEMAN, of Brucetown.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28

Some time ago we noted the fact that
Judge f. Boyd Faulkner's methods of ad-
ministering justice here had already result
ed in reducing expenses and promised even
more in the future in that direction. Like
results in Morgan aud Berkeley are to his
credit From the Martiusburg Independent
Of last week we make the following extract
"Judge Faulkner has been making an effort
to keep down the expenses Of court, and as
a measure of his success, as can be seen
from the following statement, we note that
the Jury expenses have been reduced fully
fifty per cent. Grand and petit jury expen.
SEES for 1883, 81 ,654lO; for 1889, 81, 1O5.45
for 1890, 81 ,2676O; for 1891, 81, 1910, ant
for 1892, his first year, SS56.40."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28

The box taken from the corner stone Of
the old Methodist Church, the walls OF
which have been taken down, contained a
testament, q discipline, ten coins-one of
them Of date l76S-and a copy of The
FREE PREss of August, 1857 The coins
were much corrOded, and the other things
almost ready to fall to pieces. When found
the box top was locsened, which accounts
for the contents being in such bad state OF
preservation. The cornerstone was laid in
lS5T-thst being the year the church was
enlarged. The dedication occurred March
81. 1858.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28

Mai. Hotchkiss did not have as many
persons to hear him on Friday night as he
should have had, but his audience was emf
nently respectable aud attentive. Among
those present we mention Hon. VIM. L.
Wilson, Hon. Geo. R. Vending and Gen
eral John GibbOn. The latter is retired
L. 5. A. officer who greatly distinguished
himself during the late war. From the
Army Register we learn that he was breyet.
ted for gallant and meritOriOus ser7ice al
Antietam, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg
Spottsylvanis aud Petersburg. He was with
"Stonewalp' Jackson at West Point and
with Gen. Grant at Appomattox, and was
one Of three who drew up the articles o
capitulation.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28

We, the undersigned, examined accurate
ly the cards on which we're written the sig
natures Of over two hundred persons, guess
ing At the name Of the stone in sealed box
Al Browns jewelry store, snd do md that
Mr.. Samuel NJ. OFT was the first to guess
Pumios stone, and Is, therefore, the winner,
and entitled to the prize offered by Mr..
Brown, viz: one half dozen solid silver Ia
blespoons. JNo. W. LOCK,
June q, 1898 CHAs. A. JOHNSON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28

Appeal in the case of Crumlish, admin
istrator, vs.? Shenandoah r. R. Co., and
Fidelity Insurance aud Trust and deposit
Co., from this county, has been allowed by
the Court of Appeals and the bond fixed
at $500. 1t was the only one of number
of cases from Judge Faulkner's court in
which petition for appeal Was allowed.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28

OF Interest to the Boys.-Agent wanted
Tor the Elnira telegram in Charles Town.
Greatest family paper on earth. Sixteen
pages. Lively boy can make money. Ad-
dress Elmira telegram, Elmira, y. Y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28

Eighty seven special examiners in the
pension Office have been re-spPOinted-
among them Alfred Bates, Of Charles Town,
and Daniel L. Bedinger, of Kentucky. The
salary is reduced from 81 400 to $1,000.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28

Good Service.-To accommodate the large
Worlds Fair travel, the Chesapeake and
Ohio trains Nos. and will now run thro'
without change all cars between Washing
ton and Chicago over the Chesapeake and
Ohio Big Four Routes.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28

The Norfolk aud Western Railroad will
sell round.trip tickets for all trains from
Saturday noon July lst to Tuesday noon,
July 4th, inclusive, good to return on any
train on or before July 9Th, for she noun
tains or the seashOre.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28

Philip Randolph Meade, Of Roanoke, son
Of Rev. Or. W. II. Meade, for years the es-
teemed rector Of Zion ,EpiscOpall Church
here, received at the Episcopal High School
Alexandria, second prize for defamation
We give this as a pleasing note to many
Charles Town people.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28

Miss Kate Matthsei, of harrisburg, has
been invited to take charge Of the musical
department Of Wilson College, Chambers
burg, Pa Miss NJ. has recently returned
from the Conservatory Of Music at LeiP-
sic Germany, having graduated there with
distinguished houors and won laurels in
German musical society generally. She Is
young and pretty and accomplished.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28

Dr. William Wallace, weil-known drug
gist of Bristol, Va, died Friday. BE
was native Of CulpePer county and mar
ried a daughter Of the late William Hurst
Of this county. DR.. Wallace was ssurgeou
10 tae Army Of Northern Virginia during
she late war. He was a clever gentleman
and we learn Of his demise with sincere
s0rrov
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28

The ladies Of the Southern Methodist
Church Of Uyilla will hold a sociable on
July l4th aud 18th, afternoon and night
Soup, ice cream, confectiOnaries, etc, will
be served The proceeds are to aid in i'm
proving the church at that place. The
public is cordially invited
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28

At the closing exercises Of the Shenan-
doah University School, Berryville, Mr..
Cruger W. Smith, Of this town, delivered
the prizes. The Courier says that "in each
case he fitted the subject for which the prize
was given with some well.chosen and APP
propriate remarks"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28

Palmbaum's is headquarters for table lin
ems, towels, bed spreads, lace curtains, etc.
Prices lower than ever. For dress goods,
etc. see NJ. Palmbaum & Bro.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28

Mr.. Edwin S Ruse has bought the farm
Of Mr.. J. Frank Engle at HalltOwn, this
county, paying sixty dollars an acre for it.
The farm contains % acres.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28
DIED.

June 10. 1893, at the residence Of her son-in-
law. J. A. Link. near Uyilla, this county. Mrs.
E. NJ. HICKMAN, aged II years, months
and 5 days.
June 10, 1898, at the residence of her son-in-
law, J. A. Link, naar Uvilla, this county. Mrs.
E. II. HICKMAN, aged Il years, months
and day..
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28

Mr.. Philip R. MOler, well-known and
estimable citizen Of this county, died at his
residence at Unionyille last Friday, aged
20 wears. S months and p days.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28

Judge Faulkner delivered an interesting
will case opinion at the special term last
Thursday and entered several DEGREES. In
the absence Of Circuit Clerk Latimer, Clerk
G. ID. Moore, Of the county court Oficiated.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28

The case Of the State ". L. R. Custer
which was taken from this county to the
Court Of Appeals, came up last Monday on
writ Of error. and the court refused the APP
plcatou. This settles the case and Custer
viii have 90 serve the two years term for
which be was sentenced in the West Nir-
gnIa peniten.iary.-Aaroeals.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28

Cards are out for the marriage of w. f.
Rowland, thriving grain and -four merchant
Of Summit Point, to Miss Alice Monroe, OF
Loudoun county, Va. The ceremony will
be solemnized in the NJ. E. Church, South,
at Bloomfield, on Wednesday, July 9Th, at
10 o'clock a. NJ The bride-elect was pu-
oil at Mt. Parvo Institute few years ago.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28

NJ. Palmbaum & Bro. have received hne
assortment Of latest style dress goods, trim
mings. etc. Their prices are always o. K.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28

The postofice will be closed on July 4th
between the hours Of 10 a. m. and p M,
and from 2:39 to $50 p. m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28

The corporation tax levy has been laid
at so cents on each 500 of real and person
al property, $3.50 capitation, 81 on dogs
and $ on gips. Property listed for taxa
ton within the corporate limits is 100000
personal and S57S, 4S0 real capitations 400.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28
Jnne IS, 1898.
PuOiic sales.

June SO-By F. W. Brown and Cleon
Moore. Trustees, Houses and Lots
in Charles Town.
lime Soy Cleon Moore, Trustee, House
Lot near Summit Point.
Julv 22.-Real Estate BY Cleon Moore aud
Joseph Trapnell.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28

Mr.. S. H. Higinbotham has hen that
made nest in large oak tree on a limb
forty feet from the ground She laid eggs
there and Matched nine chicks. When
they fell from the nest two were killed-the
other seven are living aud doing well. She
now roosts with her brood under hollow
stump. Ifthey fall again gravitation must
he the other way.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28

Just received a large lot Of ladies and
misses fast black hose, in all sizes, at ;. h.
Landis's.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28

Window shades from Sc. to Sl.OO at c. \.
Beard & Cos.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28

C. \. Beard & Co.'S wall paper is Of new
designs this spring.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28

Stafiord's and Sanford's ink, in quarts and
pints, at @. \. Beard & Cos.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28

Palmbaums is the place fer underwear,
hosiery, gloves, eorsets, handkerchief, etc.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28

Curtain poles, twenty-five different styles
at G. y. Beard & Co.'S.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28

For fine embroideries, laces, ribbons, silks
etc. see NJ. Pslmbaum & Bro.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28

BUY summer reading and music Of c. n.
Co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28

Toilet paper in rolls and packs at c. n
Beard & Cos.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28
Ice and Wood.

The undersigned will shortly begin the daily
delivery of an excellent quality OF leo de
will be pleased 70 serve all former customers
and many new ones at reasonable rates
Has also a large lot of cord wood-seasoned
and green-oak and hickory, and Will denver
the same promptly on notice
Also lot of Seed Potatoes Of fine quality.
Orders may be left with Mr.. John Oden,
near the Charles Town Mill.
''s-- - MARSHALL BURNS.
P.O. Address Charles Town.
April II, 1898.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28

Mr.. Cleveland is expected to visit Sena-
tor Camden early in July.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-07-08

on the feast of st. Theodore. On this
occasion the place swarms with newly
married brides from sixty or eighty
villages in the district; widows who have
taken fresh husbands remain at home.
Tho young women 10 festive attire.
and generally attended by their
mothers in-lxw. carry jugs Of wine
enwfeathed with flowers in their hands
They kris every one they meet and aft sr-
ward present the Jug To his lips for q
nip" The individual thus RECALLED be
slows small gift on the fair Cy belle.
Not Ia partake ii the profered wine is
regarded ~ IN Insult to the yeung wife
and her family. She 10. therefore. re-
served toward strangers. and only kisses
those whom abe thinks likely 10 taste
her wine. The kissng 10 carried on
everywhere in the street. In the taycrns
and in private houseA The origin OF
this custom Is vei.e1 in obscurity. Some
say that il dates back To the time when
the Turks made frequent raids into
Transylvania and carried away all the
young women they could lay their hands
on Such Of them as contrived toescape
from captivity. happening TO return T.
Halmagcn at the time Of the fair. kissed
their friends and relatives and even
strangers who congratulated them or
their wonderful deliverance.-New York
Commercial Advertiser.