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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-02-22
JULIUSC.HOLMES
Late Superintendent Of Repairs Of Public
Buildings,
Charlestown, Jefferson County, West Virginia
now offer my services again IS
Architect and Builder,
as well as a General
Contractor or Superintendent

for all classes of building, and Repair work
neatly and promptly done Plans and Specln-
cation and estimates furnished upon applca-
ton. Nv aim shall be 20 give you Work equal
10 the best in the United States IN material
and workmanship l defy any city mechahlc
20 beat it I'm workmanship or IN time OF COM
pletion. r. 4,..,
Nv past experience in the erection Oh the
following large buildings attest my aolll.y a.
Ruilder and Contractor: Oakland Hotel, B.
4 o.. Luray Inn, S. v K. 49,. Roanoke Hotel
and Union Passenger Station. Roanoke, Va,
aud all the stations on the Shenandoah Valley
K r. and the handsome station for the Nor
folk and Western r. X. az Norfolk, Green no
tel al Harpers Ferry. Harusonburg court
House. Rockingham county, Va, the o. Y ~
stations AT CharlestOwn and Grafton and other
points Of the road all were done under my SUI
nervision-ss well as numerous buildings erect
~ here plans aud specifications Of which FUR
niSb 10 the satisfaction of all parties 50 II
Won want a first-class building according to
modern stvlc Of architecture, with the best
seasoned material and hrst-casS work, with
interior finish ceilings OF side walls III any de-
sign in soft or hard wood, can DO u AT less
cost and shorter time than any city builder can
40 il for YOU. SO whatever class OF work you
want done i'm rough or fine or extra hne, shall
have the same care-shall be done 70 your en-
tire satisfaction. But bear in mind that vii
give Won frst-class material free Of any defects
with frst-class workmen who understand theii
work. at a moderate cost and as low as 1t can
be done anywhere. My motto shall be TO gave
satisfaction TO all who employ me, Whatever
grade Of work YOU want, prices will be an eSi'
derce. Old buildings will be altered to any
modern design Of architecture you may desire
so il YOU purpose 10 build or MAKE alleIStlol'
/ or re1airs and Won want il done in workman
ike manner give me a call and you will save
money. Ny psst experience Of "A years as
I builder and my experience of four years and
/ four DAYS as the General Superintendent OF ke
pairs of Public Buildings, will give you Tho
guarantee Of having il done irst-elass IN every
respect in the most approved style OF modern
architecture. ..,,,,r,,
May 80, 1850. JULIUS Z. dOLMEo'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-02-22

The fine iron-gray horse belonging to
Baker Bros. at the depot which has been
worked to their freight wagon for the past
several years, was found in his stable on
Monday morsng ip remarkably strange
condition He forced his gay from the
stable into the yard adjoining, biting him.
self and making it too dangerou. to be APP
preached. He continued in this condition
until evening, all efforts to physic him being
futile, when he was shot by order of his
owners - Winchester Times
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-02-22

A Brooklyn physician says that he was
recently attending family where the little
man of the house was in somewhat reirac-
tory humor, and thinking to quiet him he
said, Chow would you like it now tito pun
ish you | should take your little sister away
from you?' The boy sulked and did not
reply, but as the doctor arose to take his
leave the child burst into woelnl blub-
bering. He was asked what was the mat
ter. Doctors goin' away without takin
sister" he answered
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-02-22

The recent marriage Of Hon. y. l.. Herr
tage to Miss Lizzie Morris, at Richmond,
Ind, brings ab ut peculiar complication
of relationship. The wife of Representa-
tive John NJ. Morris is the daughter of Mr..
Heritage, whose bride is q sister Of Mr.
Morris. Mr. Morri, j., therefore, Il brother
in-law to his father in law and brother to
his mother-in law. He i Il son.n-law to
bis sister and also son in-law to his broth
er. The groom is a brotherin law to his
daughter, Lrother-in-law to his sou-in-
low aud an uncle to his grandchild, while
the bride is a mother-n-law TO her brother
aud sister in-aw to her daughterin-law
and also a grandmother To her niece. Mr.
Morris daughter is Il nj ce to her GRANDPA
Their and granddaughter to her aunt
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-02-22
We WANT YOU

10 act as our agent. We furnish expensive
ousft and al you need free. 10 costs nothing 20
try thc business We viii treat YOU we'll, and
help you 90 earn ten times ordinary wages. Both
sexes OF an ages can live az home and work IN
spare iime or an the timc. Any one any where
can earn q Great deal OF money. Many have made
Two Hundred Dollars "a Month. No class OF
people in .nc world are making 80 mucn money
ithout capital as those al work Tor as. Business
pleasant. strictly honorable. and pave better than
anv other offered 20 agents. NOu have a clear
Geld. with no competition. We equip YOU with
ever, thing. and sapply printed directions for
beginners which. 10 obCyed faithfully VIII bring
more money than will any 0ihcr business. I'm
prove YOUR prospects, WHY uoi3 iog ear 10 50
easily and surely 10 work Tor Us. Reasonable
industry only necessary 'or absolute success.
Pamphlet circular giving every particular !, sent
frle 90 li. Delay not ln sending for ii
GEORGE STlNSON * co.
RcX No. ISIS. Portland. ne.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-02-22
Carter House Respened.
GEORGEs S. WATSON. Proprietor.

rINHE CARTER HOUSE has recently under
il gone thorough renoyation-newly paint
ed, papered and furnished, and on Monday,
May 10th, was reopened for the accommoda-
ton of the public. Transient or Permanent
Guests are assured that the best provision will
be made for their comfort in every PARTICULAR.
The House shall be a model Of neatness and
cleanliness, and the table will be abundantly
and richly supplied. Attentive and courteous
servants. only, will be retained, and the pro-
prietor will not only give general supervision,
but close attention to details, so that the guests
Of the House shall have no room for complaint,
but have complete satisfaction guaranteed
them.
Mav 2l 1860
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-02-22

OF the sS,5OO,OOO of gold exported to
Europe last Saturday 100000 was Dor
rowed by the Treasury Department from
the New York Banks. The SS,l76,93S of
gold in the treasury over and above the
$lOO,OO0,O0O of gold reserved for the re-
demption of greenbacks will be further re-
duced, it is stated, by the shipments of the
present week This weeks shipments will
bring the Gree gold" reserve down, it is
thought, to under s5.OOO,OOo. There is a
prospect that before the 4th of March the
"free gold" will all have departed to Europe
and part of the SlO0,0OO,OOO greenback re-
serve. The superabuudance of our silver
bullion trea TRY notes, issued under the
Sherman act, CAUSES the outflow of gold,
which goes where il is valued more than
silver 1t is pretty down from the
situation four years ago, tnat the United
States has to borrow gold from banks to
meet it, obligations -BaHi@ore San. lOh
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-02-22

Sirgiuia FREE grsss.
TheatrfcaI Shor,ness.

He was not very tall, SO that when the
manager of the theater looked him over he
really looked over him. but he was nervy.
al came to see about getting a place in
theatrical company" he said with conf
dence
"Um-er," hesitated the manager, as ne
rubbed his chin outward and upward from
the under side, "haye you had any expert
ence?"
Some in an amateur way"
THAT doesn't count for much" yentured
the manager.
Possibly not. sir, but have great con
tidence in my ability, sir. believe could
be great actor, but fear there is one OBJ
stacle in my way"
"And what's that?" inquire the man
ager, willing to humor him.
He hesitated little and changed color.
"My size, sir. Are actors ever short,
sir?" he asked anxiously.
"If that's all that worries you" exclaim-
ed the manager, smiling, "set it aside at
oace. | have known actors. ell my life
long. and have never known one who
wasn't short some time in his experience, if
not most of the time" and the manager
gave the amateur few financial tips on
the business which fairly made the soles q
the young mans shoes squeak.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-02-22

"How long has he been preaching" ask
ed the stranger as he came in during the
sermon and took seat in the back pew.
Thirty or forty years, think, " replied the
old member; but don't know exactly"
"Tll stay then; he must be nearly done"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-02-22

Apropos of the Gen Butler stories that
are going the rounds, here is true one; Il
had an important law case on, )" said q
Wakefield gentleman the other day. Il
knew no one could win that case for ME but
Ben Butler. He was in Washington at the
time. went to Washington, and after
hard scrabblng for two days got an audience
with him. He said he wouldn't take my
case for 81 900 day He had more work
on his hands than he could attend to, and
he went about his work right then.
"'Geueral,' said, 4 was born in the
same town with you,
"He grunted, but wasn't otherwise affec-
ted that could see.
"Do you remember little Miss? And
DO you remember the boy who used to send
notes to her, and the boy who used to take
them? l am the boy who took the notes.
"'And am the boy who sent them,
said the general. He held out his hand.
4 guess I'll take your case, after ALL he
said; and he did, and won it."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-02-22
JEFFERSON WOODEN MILL
Formerly Porfer's Factory.

Under the above mentioned name the old
"Porter's Factory" which in days gone by en-
loved almost a national reputation for excel
lent manufactures, will be operated by the un-
designed Necessary repairs have been made
and improved machinery introduced, and il is
our expectation TO maintain the reputation Of
the mill and to meet the demand OF the public
for irst-class goods.
The Highest Market Price will be paid for
Wool delivered at the Mill or ut such points as
may be designated.
Orders for Cloths, Yarns, &c, will receive
prompt attention.
Respectfully,
J.. J. J0BE & co.
Post Ofice-Ripon, Jefferson County, W. Va
J. j. lobe Il Bro will continue TO operate the
Mill at Brucetown, Frederick County, Virginia,
and will pay the top market price for Wool de-
liyered there
April 10, 1888.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-02-22

When Baby was sick, We gave her Castoris.
When she was Child, she cried for CastoTia.
When she became Miss she chung TO Castoria.
When she had Children, sho gave them Castoria.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-02-22
e. L. Beller
CONTRACTOR

OFFERS his services and will vigorously
" prosecute his svocation as Carpenter and
Builder, and will take orders and execute the
same promptly and satisfactorily. His expe-
rience is such that he can guarantee perfect
workmanship, and his prices will compare IA
vorably with the most reasonable. Those de-
string to build or improve should give him
call.
Jan l. 1856
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-02-22
-GnRTHBouEp-

Washington and Chattanooga Limited
train of Pullman coaches and sleeping cars
runs daily via Shenandoah Valley route. stop
ping only at Luray. Shenandoah Basic. Ro-
anoke and Radford. Leaves Shenandoah
Junction, southbound, lis night.
No for Roanoke. Radford, Pulaski Bristol
and Chattanooga. Connects at Rahio, and
BIueield, Ohio extension Leave Bueheld
6l0a. m. for Kenova, Columbus. Ohio, and
all points west. Pullman sleeper 70 hsm'
phis via Bristol.
No. p for Basic and intermediate stations.
No connection beyond.
No for Washington, Hsgerstown. Harris
burg, Philadelphia and New York. Pullman
sleeper TO New York.
No Is for Washington via Shenandoah
Junction., Hsgentown, Harrisburg and New
York.
For tickets, time cards aud all informaiiop
call on agent Norfolk & Western II. n.
". b. BEyILL.
Gen. Pass. Agt., Roanoke, Va
Nov 0. 1892.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-02-22

Hog and Poultry Remedy.

am handling Dr. JOS Haas Hogand Poul-
try Remedy. which Will put your hogs IN first
class condition Vill stop cough and regulate
The bowels: will arrest disease will destroy
worms. is q thorough preventive. Hogs treat
ed with 30 viii gain two or more pounds whilst
Others are gaining one. IL is highly recon-
mendcd to DO what 10 Is represented 20 do
TRY &c.
Nav o. $500 " q MERCHANT
QUEEN TAULE SYRUP-'be most deli
Sous ou tlg market for sale by
Oct. "a '1i IS. = MERCHANT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-02-22
For Rent.

commodious dwelling house on Congress
street-l0 rooms. lawn and garden, cistern in
ward and spring water in house Stable
though the latter may be reserved.
Feb. q. 1892. FAYETTE b. SOU DEkS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-02-22

WESTWARD.
Train AIS connects at Harper's Ferry with
Limited Lxpre.s, arriving at Pittsburg 500 p.
m, Columbus $50 and Chicago ll.25 next
morning.
Train No. 4is connects at Harper's Ferry
with Limited Express, arriving at Cincinnati
7.5i next morning, Louisville ll.55 noon and
St. Louis 6.25 p. m.
Train No. 4l6 connects at Harpers Ferry
with Pittsburg and Chicago Express, arriving
at Connelsville 425 and Pittsburg SO next
morning, Columbus 100 p. m. and Chicago
$50 p. m.
EXCURSION TICKETS will be sold TO par.
ties of ten or more between all ticket stations
on the Valley Division-Good for two days.
For tickets and further information apply to
b. & o. Agents or TO b. +. Bond, Pass. Agent,
Baltimore, c. L. Dudrow, Travelling Passenger
Agent, Winchester, Va.
Pullman Palace sleepingCsrs are run through
to Cincinnati. st. Louis, Chicago and Pittsburg
on all express trains.
1T. 0DELL, Gen'l ManEer
CHAS. o. SCULL, Gen'l Passenger Agent
Dec ?. 1892.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-02-22
Feed at Retail.

Delivered promptly. Ear Corn. Oats, Chop,
Bran. Corn and Cob ground. Baled Hay, Chick
en- Feed &c. at Coal and Wood Yard
BIC WASHINGTON, Agent.
Nav 1892
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-02-22

Just Received.

have just received nice supply Of Catsup,
Mustard and Horseradish. Also Hayden's
Easter Dyes,-four colors for cents.
W. s. MERCHANT.
Anri1 ~ 1909
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-02-22
.MTNN .F.MELEIMFCKN

II RI she room on Main stress. re1t
III late rcsilolceof Do. y. laher.
where ahs viii DO DRESS MAkIN6and FAM
lily 5EWING n good style and at reasonable
shares. she viii be pleased Oh have Che pat
ronaTs OF the ladies OF che town and vicinity.
and vii strive 90 render tat.sflction.
She has also asiock of Dress Trimmings and
Notions 90 which she invites che attention 0i
The ladies'
Jane 1901
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-02-22
For Rent.

The new house on lat avenue. nearly oppo-
site B & o. Depot
April 90 '92-tf 4. " MCDONALD.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-02-22
Music Lessons.

Madame aud Miss Bertha Ruhl resumed their
Vocal and Instrumental Music Classes Septem-
BE- 9.h, 1897, a. their residence on the corner
% Mildred aud Liberty streets. Terms mod
crate.
Sept 10 1892
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-02-22
LADIES

Needing a tonic, or children who want build
ing 90. should take
BROWNS IROS BlITElsS.
IL Is peasant. ci,res Malaria, Indigestion.
Elh0usless, IiSer Complaints and SeurD'gia
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-02-22
FOR Dxs.sEeSIs.

Indigestion aud stomach disorders. take
BROWNS Iron BGTTGES.
Al dealers keep il. 81 per bottle. Gcnuine hes
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-02-22
Paint

II ron are going to paint yor- house. YOU
4 will End it i0 your advantage to call and
ass our stock OF Paints. The brand weare car
ryinE thls year IS Our Own Goods. a strictly
pure iinsced Oh and Lad Psint that sells for
$50 per gallon. Our own Guarantee will be
Fencing Paint 40 s. % Per gallon.
April % % AI5QCITH & co
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-02-22
Summer Cooking Fuel.

am just receiving some of the Celebrated
PocahOntas Coal-said to be very superior as a
cheap, light summer Cooking Fuel Sawed
and Split Wood and all kinds of Fuel Steam
and Forge Goals on hand.
B. G. WASHINGTON. Agent.
Nav T. 1892
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-02-22
For Rent.

For wheat crop-two small fields near town.
containing - OF 40 acres.
Aug 81 1892 l. T. GREEN
su-quehsnua Soluble Bone Phosphate, Am
nominated Bone Phosphate and XIV Bone
Phosphate Tor sale by
Jnlr % ~ REED. LONG & MANNING.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-02-22
HOME-MA JADE
FERTILIZERS.

We offer our friends and farmers generally
the same old Fertilizers as made and sold by
the Valley Fertilizer Co. Prepared as before
under the personal care OF DR. w. f. Lippitt,
and Of the same materials. Drilling condition
cruarapteed Dcrfecf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-02-22

Trains No. 40, AIS, 4l6 and AS are daily eI.
cep, Sunday Train No. $50 runs Sunday oAy
Additional mixed trains leave Charlestown
4. i6 d. m. and ALA. m, and arrive at Harper's
Ferry at SIS p. m. and Isl a. m. ex. Sunday.
SOUTHWARK. Az 4l9 4ls A7 449
Stations. Pass. Pass. Pass. Mix AiI.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-02-22
n! : AoIfoIk;Xsstsrn

Schedule fn Eject October 30, 1909.
LEAVE cHARLEsTowE, W. VA. DAILY
-soUTHBoUND-
No. 3. No. n.
u.oea. m. 5.BP.m
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-02-22

Trains No. All, 4l9, AIS and AL are daily eI.
cept Sunday; Train No. 44s runs Sunday only.
Additional mixed trains leave southwark at
% a M. and s.24 a. m. and arrive at Harr.
sonburg at $40 q. m. and 6.27p p. m. ex Sunday
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1893-06-29
THE
North-W estern
LINE
G.; st, p. NJ. g. q, nv.
Oh ALLEz-YouS

Prenez le chemin de fer Chica-
go, st. Paul, Minneapolis & Oma-
ha, autrement dit la Northwes-
tern Line, pour aller de St-Paul
let Minneapolis q SUPERIOR,
Washburn, Bayfield,, Ashland ct
toutes les Localities sur le lac Su-
p6rieur, ainsi qua Sioux City, Pr
pestane, Sioux Falls, Omaha.
Kansas City ct tous les points .
POuest.
La Northwestern Line vous
couduira aussi jusqu'aux Black
Hills, ainsi que les importants
districts d'huile ct de- Charlton du
Wyoming, ellie peut vous conduire
aussi dams les c6l6bres pinieres
du Wisconsin ct du Michigan, ct
vous amener aux grandes mines
de fer de Mesaba, Gogebic ct Yer
million.
II ny a pas une ligne qui soft
mieux 6quipee pour faire le service
direct des passengers que Ia North
western Line, aussi est-elle deve-
nue. la ligne favorite des touristes
de ceuX uui sont d Ia recherche de
terres, des 6migrants enfn de
toutle public voyageur.
Pour autres informations, allez
au num6ro l59 Troisieme rue Est,
ct ID Nicollet House Block, Min
neapolis, GU bien 6crivez q T.. w
Ieasdale, Agent-g6n6ral des pas
sagers, q st. Paul, Mimi.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1893-06-29
HCHo Dbl L'ouHST

en- routrant, lie genre an
venait d'entreprendre le pa
n6gyrique de sir Thomas Elgin ct
de mistress Brian, lorsqu'un grand
movement sc fit sous le porche.
Des gems sortaient qui disaient:
"a continuer.)
LIE marquis de S6garra grand
d'Espagn, ct Pun des plus de-
vou6s partisans de Don Carlos,
Went d'entrer chez les Trappis
ties.
-Une d6peche recua hier, de
Vienne. dit que le czar promul-
guerra, lie Ter janvier proclaim, un
d6cret abolissant la deportation en-
Sib6rie.
lie doyen des officers de Par
NEE franchise, le venerable M.
Soufaot. est IN des rares survi-
' a1ts des guerre, du premier en-.
pire; il Went de causer une vive
inqu6tude a SO famllle. Souffrant
depuis ~qu-lques jours, son @tat
a subitem,nt empire ct on a GRANT
pendant quelques heures une is-
sue fatale. REIMBURSEMENT, une
am6lioration s'est produite, ct au-
jourd;hui, il est tout q fat hors de
danger. M. Souf1ot aura cent ans
le IA d6cembre proclaim.
-Avant hier L6oneXIII a don
ne une audience priv6e q deuz
vieux 6poux francais. Mes d Tours,
ills resident dams pArdeche. LIE.
poux age de 80 ans SO nomme
Charles Pibaleau; son 6pouse.
Louise Maynard. est ag6e de q
ans. C'tst Ia vingt unieme foii
qu'ils viennent q Rome en- pele'
rims faisant toujours lie voyage, al
Ter t rstour, q pieds: la bagatelle
de 875 mill 81 Ces vieux p6ltrins
outre le snnctuaire de France e
d'Italie, ont visit6. deux fo:s II
Terre-Sainte. lie jouissent d'un'
,ant6 de fer.
! LIE st. P4re s'est entretenu I'M
demi h-ure avec eux, les question
nant sur leu1s peregrinations, pul
les q congedies en- les b6niss8nt.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1893-06-29
Pour Hot Springs ct lie Sud.

Prenez le Minneapolis & st.
Louis Railway, "Albert Lea Route"
la seule ligne ayant des wagons
buffet pour st Louis ct toutes les
places d'hiver.
Pour prix, routes, etc s'adres-
ser q w. I. Hathaway, City Ticket
Agent, No 1 Avenue Washington
Sud.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1893-06-29

La gouvernement AMERICAN
demande des Submissions pour la
construction dun navire sous-ma-
rim. LIE r6ve de Jules Verne de-
Went r6allt6.
-Une jeune file qui Went de
graduer q l'6cole sup6rieure de
Fairbury, illinois, a Ia rare dis
tinction de n'avoir pas ma1que
une heure de classe pendant ses
douze ans d'etude.