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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-22

Misses aud chidren's cloaks-the best
line we have ever shown.
S. d. HIRsCHMAN q Co.
For carpets and oil cloth call at Hirsch-
mans.
All the latest styles in mems and ladies'
hats are shown at Hirschman's.
Everybody declares that we have the most
beautiful line of ladies coats in town. Our
sales on this line of goods are a long way
ahead of last season. We promise you a
saving of 25 per cent.
s. d. HIRscHMAN & Co.
Don't forget when you are ready to buy
a suit for your child or boy or yourself to
20 to Hirschman's, as they promise you
saving of % per cent.
We are offering special inducements to
buyers of children's clothing, as we are
overstocked. 1t will be to your interest to
give US a call, and we guarantee to save you
at least % per cent.
SD. HIRsCHMAN & Co.
Great cut in prices of overcoats at Hirsch'
mans.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-22
Church Notes

Rev. W. L. Gravatt, of Norfolk, Virginia,
has accepted call to Zion (Episcopal)
Church, and will enter upon his duties De-
cember 18th
The Srd quarterly meeting for Jefferson
Circuit will be held at Kabletown next Sat-
urdsy and Sunday, 25th and Goth. Sacra-
ment of the Lords Supper at Kabletown
Sunday at IL o'clock and at Oakland at
night. Protracted services at Oakland dur
ing next week at night and Thanksgiving
services on Thursday, 3Oth, at II o'clock.
A. A. ?. MEL, 2. @.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-22
HE COMMITTED SUICIDE!
The Cause and lis lesson.

The Cause and It's Lesson.
INV did he commit suicide? Oh for
the same reason that thousands oil others are
on the verge OF the same sin, or IN lmme-
date danger Of ms unity, paralysis, idiocy,
or some other equally unfortunate result oil
anv nervous affection. lie knew he was
afflicted with a nervous disorder, but was
careless. apparently indifferent to the out
come; or he my have lessened ms chances
for recovery by treating with physicians
who had little Cr no knowledge OF SUCH al
fections, or BY deluging himself with worth,
less so-called remedies. His case was sad
one. but no worse than that oil any other
nervous sufferer, who has nervous or sick
headache, iliuusness, dizziness, irritability,
melancholy, failing memory, hot hAshes,
fainting sleeplessness, nervous dyspepsia,
sexual debility. epilepsy. etc The same OF
similar consequences are likely to result 10
any one who has any of these advance
symptoms Of an awful end. Do not hesitate
In getting rid of them by intelligent treat
me1t, DR.. Franklin Miles, the celebrated
specialist, has studied nervous diseases over
90 wears and has discovered the only re-
liable remedy for them Thousands Of vol
untary testimonials prove the virtues OF Dr.
Miles Restorative Nervine. ~,
Aonzo Barker, Of Clinton, n \. writes:
was 80 Athlete With extreme nervousness thst
twas on the verge Of insanity Ny hands irem:
bled 81 that could scarcely feed myself used
twelve bottles of DR. Miles Restorative NerTine,
and was cured. II is with pleasure recommend
this wonderful remedy for nervous troubles.
Il bad been a great sufferer from chronic
headache until began about four months ago,
70 use Dr. Miles Restorative Neryine and Pins,
since which time / have not nao a neadsene.
l.,rsn f-ia1dz are using Ur. Niles ker-
edies, and find them. rs l did. TO be more Than
YOU claim for them. Mrs. Mary hister, Los
Angeles Cal ,,...,
w II Capweu editor Tribune. Plymouth: Pa.
writes my wife was cured OF SICK headache OF
many years standing by the use OF DIT Miles
Restorative Nervine. She has recommended II 70
her friends. and they sll praise i highly
Dr. Miles Restorative hervlne y soia y al
druggists on positive guarantee Of sent direct
by he DR.. Niles Medical Co. Elkhart Ind. GU
receipt Of price. 81 per bottle six oottles ior .,
express prepaid It is positiy iree rom opiates
or dangerous drugs. DR.. Mics PltA % oo.es,
2srs1A FREE book at druggists OF py uaA
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-22

The Rector's Aid Society Of the Episcopal
Church in Middleway will have an oyster
supper and sale of fancy articles at the rec
tory on the night of the oath for the benefit
Of the Sunday school. Supper served from
5 O'Clock until IL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-22

Trains on the B & 0. r r. are now due
as follows-a new schedule having taken
effect November 10Th: Northbound-Train
42O due 46 a. m train 40S due 1852 n m ;
train Ala due p m. SOuthbound-Train
4lS due S.24 a m; train 4O5 due l.55 p. m;
train 4l9 due $40 p. m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-22

Mr. B. w. Petty. brother-in-law of our
townsman, Mr.. Geo. II. Hagley, was elected
to represent the counties of Page and Rap
pahannock in the Virginia legislature. He
received majority Of about one thousand.
DE is a staunch Democrat and worthy of
the honor
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-22
Music Lessons.

Madam aud Miss Bertha Ruhl will resume
their class in Vocal and Instrumental Music
Sept. 18th, 1893. at their residence on the cor
ner Of Samuel and Liberty streets, and any
one wishing Vocal or instrumental Lessons
will save time and money by taking from them:
They will teach Vocal in class and special. and
Instruments as follows: Piano, Organ, Violin.
Guitar and Banjo. Also Sight Reading. The
ory and Harmony. Terms me- tie.
Sept, g. 1928.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-22

Mr.. F. NJ. Pennock, florist, has received
fine assortment of towering bulbs-in-
GLIDING hyacinthS, tulips, Chinese sacred
lilies, callas, crucu'es, etc, etc, and is pre-
pared to plant out beds of the same for
spring blooming at reasonable prices.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-22
old family suaruaI.
Publio sales

Nov s4.-By VIM. II. Trayers and Cieon
Moore, Special Commissioners
House and Lot in Charles Town.
Nov. 24.-Sale BY CleOn Moore, Trustee, OF
House and Lot.
Dec. House and Lot at HalltoWn oy
Cleon Moore, Trustee.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-22

The II. w. HARPER" is pure whiskey,
distilled from tie best corn and rye that
money can buy and from the purest spring
water. 1t is matured naturally and not ar
1t requires no adulteration to
give it flavor and bouquet, and it is as
rich and palatable as fine old sherry. 1t is
a gentleman's whiskey. Sold by G. w.
Charles Town, w. Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-22

Mayor Gustav Brown presented us on
Saturday with supply of the finest and
latest fresh oysters we have seen this sea-
son. There wasn't shriveled. crimpled or
wrinkled one in the lot. He has made ar
engagements to supply his customers during
the season with the same sort.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-22

The ladies interested in the Sunday school
at St. Andrews Chapel on the mountain
will have supper and sale of fancy arti-
Giles at the Parish Building in Charles Town
on the afternoon and evening of Thanks
giving Day, November 30. They earnestly
solicit the aid and patronage of all their
friends who are willing to help this object.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-22

Just as We go TO press we learn of the
death, this morning, Of Miss Mollie Camp
bell, sister Of Rev. DR.. c, n. Campbell, and
Miss Annie Coleman, daughter Of the late
Daniel Coleman.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-22

The Independent Fire Company of this
place could not attend the Fair of the Inde-
pendent Junior Fire Co., of Hagerstown,
to which they were invited, but sent the
Juniors last week handsome silver pitch
err, for which Mr.. Chas II. Grim, chairman
of committee, has received courteous
acknowledgment-Spirit
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-22

The nuptials of Capt R E. Craighill, OF
the Zouayes, and Miss Mamie Scott Hutter,
the lovely young daughter Of Major Edw.
S. Hutter,-both Of Lynchburg, Va.,-were
celebrated at one O'Clock last Wednesday in
St. Paups Episcopal Church Of that city, in
the presence Of brilliant assembly. The
groom is a popular emP!oye Of the Rich
moud and Danville Railroad, aud is mooel
young man, while his sweet and winsOme
bride is favorile wherever known. Capt.
Craighill is a grandson Of the late Nathaniel
Craighill OF this town.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-22

The Sentinel says efforts are being made
to organize company of State militia at
Harper's Ferry. About thirty men have
Signi6ed their willingness to enlist.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-22
ATTENTION, FARMERS

ATTENTION, FARMERS F.!
We offer you this Fall our Fertilizers as follows
Shenandoah,
Special Mixture.
Obers Farmers Standard,
Ober's South Carolina,
Zell's Economizer,
zell's Dissolved Bone Phosphate,
Rssin's Dissolved South Carolina,
Walkers Dissolved South Carolina,
Pnre Ground Bone,
Pure Dissolved Animal Bone.
Pure Ground Fish,
Nitrate Of Soda,
Muriste and Sulphate of Potash,
Kainit.
We have our Fertilizer, brands "Shenan-
doah" and Special Mixture" prepared by G.
ODER & Sons Co., Of Baltimore. and we guar
antee every bag to come up to the Analysis.
ober's South Carolina is put in sacks treated
with Lime aud you will have no trouble with
rotten sacks.
Please give your orders as early as possible
Washington & Alexander.
July u, lse3-sm.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-22

! Our Thanksgiving Gift to Every One OF
our Readers.-"An American Beauty. by
special arrangement with the publishers,
we are enabled to make every one of our
readers present of an exquisite oil panel
picture, 20 inches high, entitled IAN Amer
lean beauty" which has been admired by
all who have seen it. This superb picture
is from the brush of the same artist who
painted the "Yard of Pansies" and yard of
Roses" The reproduction is equal in every
respect to the original, from which it cannot
be distinguished, and accompanying it are
full directions for framing at home at cost
of a few cents, thus forming beautiful
ornament for the high, narrow wall-spaces
for which it is so difficult to obtain pictures
of the proper shape. 1t is superb Thanks
giving gift Send your name and address
to the publisher, w. Jennings Demorest, 10
East l4th Street, New York, with three cents
(either in stamps or pennies) to pay for the
packing, mailing, ETC., and mention that
you are a reader of The FREE PRESS, at
Charles Town, Jefferson County, w. Va,
and you will receive by return mail one OF
these valuable works of art. Cut out and
send the following coupon to the above adj
dress
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-22

A lady bought a new-fangled coffee pot
from a peddler. In the evening she showed
it to her husband, hardware dealer, who
told her he kept the same thing in bis store
for half the price she paid. well" said
she, why don't you advertise? Nobody
knows What you have for sale" We know
the aforesaid dealer was not Mr. Getzendan-
ner. for he hasn't wife to asg him for IN
business-like ways.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-22
Young americans Afoat, or Cruising II
the Orient.

BY Oliver Optic. Cloth Illustrated ;
Price SIPS. Lee & Shepard, Publishers,
Boston.
One could not we'll desire to go around
the world in better company than Oliver
Optic provides for those who follow Louis
Belgrave as he travels on board that queen
of steam yachts, "The Guardian Mother,"
in this volume, which is the first of the Sec
ond series of the "All.Over-the- World Lii
brary." The presence of wealth makes pos
sible all sorts of freedom and adventure,
and the rate at which the incidents of adj
venture multiply upon one another is GER
tainly progressive. But so also is the nature
of the information which the story gives
The facts narrated include generous amount
of geographical and historical matter con-
veyed in the pleasant way peculiar to Oliver
Optics manner of writing for his young
friends.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-22

Mrs. Millicent Washington Mcpherson,
wife Of Mr.. Robert G. Mcpherson, died at
her home in Frederick, Maryland, last Fri
day in the seventieth year of her age. She
was daughter Of the late VIM. 7. Wash
ington, Of this county, and spent the early
years Of her life near this town. She leaves
q wife and four children to mourn their loss.
The children are William, of Minnesota ;
Rober. G., Jr, of Greenville, S. c.; Mrs.
Hunter aud Mrs. Mcpherson, Of Frederick.
Her eldest daughter, who died in Paris in
1892, was the wife of DR.. Weir, of New
York City. She has two sisters residing in
Washington City-Mrs. MOncure and Miss
Eugenia Washington.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-22

The citizens of Charles Town aud vicinity
will be grati6ed to learn that Prof A. w.
Hawks will deliver his superb lecture on
Voices" at Charles Washington Hall on
tuesday evening, December 18th. Those
who have heard the Professor sing need not
be told that he knows all about voices BY
the way, a Gaithersburg, Nd, paper recently
printed portrait and gave fair sketch OF
him. Il remarked upon the fact that he was
a son of the late Maj w. J. Hawks, Stone
wall Jacksons commissary. The writer
asked the Professor il he was in the war,
and the reply was that he was part of the
time. And when inquired of as to the eff
fectiveness of his service he responded, Il
killed as many Of them as they did of me y
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-22

w. JENNINGS OEMoREsT, IS K. l4th st. New \ ork
Please send me by return mail the oil panel
picture. An American Beauty which | am
entitled to by being reader of THE VIRGINIA
FREE PRESS, published at Charles Town, JEFF
fers0n County. w. Va. Enclosed find three
cents for the postage, packing, etc.
Name.... '''..''''''''
Postofice ......~.""......
County.
State
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-22

Mr. Wells J. Hawks, young newspaper
man of Baltimore, was married Wednesday
morning last 10 Miss Lorena NJ. Timberlake,
the handsome, accomplished aud popular
daughter of Mr. Rufus NJ. Timberlake, Of
Staunton, Va. The wedding was a quiet
home affair and took place at the residence
Of the brides parents. The ceremony was
performed BY Rev. DR.. A. NJ. Fraser, pastor
of the First Presbyterian Church. The
bride wore a travelling dress Of dark green
camels hair cloth, with hat and gloves to
match. She carried a bouquet Of American
Beauty roses. Immediately after the cere-
mony Mr.. and Mrs. Hawks left for a trip to
Washington and New York. The groom is
a son Of Prof A. w. Hawks, of Baltimore,
the humOrist, and grandson of the late Maj.
Wells j. Hawks, so we'll known as a mem
Der Of Stonewall Jackson's staff. The young
couple will make their home in Baltimore.
The performance of Hi. Henry's Minstrels
here on Saturday night more than met his
promises or the expectations Of those who
knew bis company. Three hours of enter
taiument and amusement amply repaid sll
of the big crowd that attended. The music,
vocal and instrumental, was excellent; the
jokes we're new and good the acrobatic
performances we're truly wonderful. 1t was
worth the price of admission to see Hi.
Henry aud his band Of sOloists and to hear
him on bis cornet of gold and to see the
fash lights from his big diamonds. The
spectacular part was superb-the Gathering
Of the Gladiators and Mr. Dick Alden's
statuesque pictures entitled Dreams in
Marble" Altogether it was a splendid
entertainment.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-22

When Baby was sick, We gave her castoria.
When she was Child she cried for Castoria.
When she became ftiss, she chung to castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them castOria.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-22

The Grand Lodge of Masons concluded
its session at Wheeling last Wednesday, to
meet again in the same city next year
Among the officers chosen for the ensuing
year are Most Worshiplul Grand Master,
A. n. Evans, of Middleway Deputy Grand
Master, George W. Feidt, of Martinsburg /;
Junior Grand Warden, b d. Gibson, of
Charles Town; Senior Grand Deacon, DR..
s n. Marers. Of Martinsburg.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-22

Mr. d. l. Jones, highly respected citi-
zen Of this county died at his farm Wood
lawn" near Kesrneysyille, Saturday, in the
seventy seventh year of his age. He suf-
fered for long time with a pain in his left
foot, which was finally amputated some weeks
ago, from which be never recovered He
came 10 this State from Frederick county,
Nd. after the war and was \ successful
farmer. He leaves a wife aud four children.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-22
For Sale.

Window-sashes, blinds. doors. etc, Of the
old Methodist Church. Apply at this Office.
Jurs Z 1893.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-22
For Sale.

Building stone and old lumber. Apply "
the Building COMMITTEES Of the u y. ours1,
eurth.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-22

Ever placed under any roof in the Valley OF
Virginia. Our facilities now are more than
doubled and we can assure our patrons that
the stock we now carry cannot be excelled by
any house in the Valley.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-22
$4,000 WORTH

or the very latest productions Of Fall and
Winter Fine Ready Made Clothing, which we
have just purchased from hard-up manufac-
turers at so cents on the dollar for spot cash.
Bring $40 note our store and take $50 worth
Of Clothing for it,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-29
A TRICK IN THE MISSOURI HOUSE.

Jefferson CITY. NO. Jan. % (SpccIa) The House OF
REPRESENTATIVES held session to-day. despite Tue
,ctIon taken Yesterday IN respect To me memory ~
MFR. Blaine. When the announcement Of The "'l'h %
Mr. Blaine received In The h'nSe' '"."'''''
uoe odopted bv a larc" maory that when The House
,,ourrod II shonld !r until Monday Nearly haii
,,o roombers started for home on the early al'cr-
,oon trains The House remained In session nh'I
ln,e I'm the afternoon. aud n the close motion !"
t,kc a -cccss unlIl - day WAS adopted. IN" mo''"h
vos contested but Speaker Maircy ruled thai Ie'
ss could be taken from one calendar day 1" nn"heF
This morning It required The services OF 'he UT
ceant-at.arms to secure quorum "p''N'"''''''
Moore OF Laclcde County. raised the point mat ANY
,,,.iroes transacted would bc irregular and Illegal
The affection was overrulcd. and an appeal WAS
oten amid considerable confusion. The speaker was
SUSTAINED Mr. Moore characterized the "rec"sS' trlcR
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-29

reasonably expected at any time II was great shock
to me-" said Mr.. Lowry to "A Tribune reporter last
night. In my State, and the whole West In fact the
announcement will cause many hcartache. Blaine
was vertically the idol OF the people OF the West and
Democrats well as Republican, willing at all
times, pay tribute to his genius lie was. indeed,
the magnetic man, the Planned knight with us and
doubt II the country Will pred uce such another
statesman. III, place Will never be filed. His
speeches always appealed to the plain people. ] re-
member once ne addressed bic audience at an agrt
cultural fair In Minnesota. The mention OF his name
sent thrill through the crowd that stirred 1t to It's
depths, ana he was Interrupted every few minutes by
great bursts Of apPia"se one reason why he was 50
10y the agricultural community US Tie product Of
ter mind
Elijah II. Kennedy said yesterday, In regard TO Mr.
Blaine In his acquired knowledge Of political Ills
tory and personal affairs, his ready and, Indeed.
perception Of forces, causes and possibilities lie was
unique in this generation of Americans. lie had
Lincons instinct OF tonch with public sentiment, and
great that the concerns of hemisphere lay In his
] by men Wn0 STa mot to the o1
his cOuntrys glory. In respect OF his prsonal affairs
ne was imd bn, in of Ta'Sm"I Sonfern he
competitions OF nations he was exclusively and In
The Rev. DR.. r. #. Middeditch said al think Mr.
Blaine of the greatest men this country las
produced. lie has been greatly slandrrcd. but be-
the eslimaiion Of rs countrymcn than Mr.. Elaine
United states Marshal Jat0iuS said 1t was my
privilege to know Nj Blaine personally and to have
some most interesting conversations with him. lie
was marvellously attractive as talkcr and had a
fund Of general information that often asion.hed me-
He displayed knowledge OF affairs In TINS state that
would have done credit TO a local politician. lie was
idol and his death comes on me as great personal
affection. lie was one OF The greatest men who have
lived in my day. and Co not know how he can be
replaced"
Assistant United states Attorney Mott said:
admired Mr.. Blaine deeply. as every one must who
leader Of rare ssGaCitv and remarkable foresight and
more than that. statesman. lie left deep impress
on the COuntrys history for generation, and
will live long in the bcartS Of his counry men."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-29
TILE SUPREME COURTS MEETING.

Washington. Jan. 26.-The supreme Court Of tho
United state, will meet at is usual hour on Monday
having adjourned 20 that date before the death OF MT.
Elaine in order 10 attend the funeral OF Justice Lamar
chief Justice Fuller ard his associates have not yet
returned from the South. In their absence II cannot
be sad whether the court viii adjourn on Mohuay
rs SION ~ II meets. or. In view OF the uhomcaI
uo,iiion of Mr. Elaine at the time OF his death, VIII
procccd 10 the announcement 81 opinions and the trans
action Of the usual business on Monday 1t may -
that the c0ug will take recess rs II did on the occse
sion Of Secretary WINDOWS funeral, and assemble after
thc ceremonies are for The conduct OF Official
business Some Of the Justices VIII meet at open
,iri at the hon. appointed when II last adjourned,
and Will declare the cOnrt adjourned or IN recess,
# be- decided 10 attend the funeral
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-29
=, BETTER FRIEND OF AMERICA THAN
ENGLAND.
SECRETARY TRACY on MR.. BLAINE.

Washington. Jan oS.-Sccrctary OF the Navy Ira "
when asked for an expression OF opinion On Mr.
PLANES DEATH said: Mr.. Blaine with the possible
exception Of Henry Clay was tile mott brli'ah'
statesman and political leader this country has ever
produced An excellent judge OF character, J." nnd"r
stood instincivelv the strong and weak points oi
,boso with whom lie came IN contact. Full OF human
sympathy he received all who approached him WIN
4 kindness and afaby that made them AT once h''
friends lie was n most accurate Judge OF phplc
sentiment and he knew rs few men dd now I" pre-
sent a question OF public policy so as 10 appear 10
the sympathy and win the support 81 the p"p',
lie was q born leader OF men. ana ri'h'y 'h'o"'"
80, ro,,ro with all those qualities that make great
statesman.
SIN the United States a thorough legal training Is
almost indi ,pcusabc to great and div"r''ueo pun"
career That without such trimming Mr. blnhr c"ild
rh,.ve success I'm the NarOuS public position, u" hiu
Inn ,,lI,d upon To- cll + add ioru evidence "i
his extraordinary natural powers