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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-11-09
A ROMANTIC BUNDLE.

DO you love me?" said the paper
bag to the sugar.
I'm just wrapped up in you" replied
the sugar.
You sweet thing!' murmured the
paper bag.-Truth.
Three colored George Washingtons
were yesterday tried and convicted IT,
the criminal court.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-11-09
CHICAGO WANTS IT.
Wisconsin's Bdilding May Remain at
Jackson Park-The Two Statues.


Jackson Park-The Two Statues.
The Chicago Inter-Ocean says: Wis
conSin hopes that her state building
will be sold for a clubhouse. Ii the
consent of the park commissioners can
be obtained, it will remain in Jackson
park. The two pieces Of statuary, &C.
MUS of Wisconsin and Forward, by
Miss Mears, of Oshkosh, and Miss
Miner, of Madison, have been present
ed to the state. They are to be dppli-
Gated in bronze and marble and placed
in the capitol at Madison. A fine bust
was recently finished by Miss Miner
'and presented 70 Mrs. Winans, lady
commissioner from Wisconsin, in recog-
milton OF her services in connection
with the fair.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-11-09

Fire in the Nebraska penitentiary at
Lincoln destroyed a number Of shops
used by contractors. Loss, $4,000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-11-09

iSu ny llS ulStdllCe lulo tue general
tiatness. One brown lub-sail lay off
the Sheep rocks.
Calum Dhu tossed his head to send
the tangled hair from his eyes and
glanced at what was below The
Schaurnoch fell sheer two hundred feet
from where he stood He spat con-
temptuously over The edge Of the cliff
which the jostle of an inch, from the
Diarmid beside him, would send him
SpraWling over, Il helpless doomed
spread of limbs, to startle the ravens
that swung on gloomy pinions below
The sun, lost behind the Dun, lent
floating glory to the COwal Hills;
great clouds wheeled down from Hen 5
Glen. Ben line was set about with
silky mistS; where the hills across the
loch joined the water the black belt
broadened
For brief space the men stayed their
cruel work to gaze and listen. From
the brown shore at the foot of the Hill
came the unutterable sadness of a cur
LEWIS call.
Let us hurry up, lads, or it's not
Carnis We'll see this night" at last said
Gilesbeg, impatient.
Then, turning to the oldest of the
three prisoners, he asked anew for the
secret.
Calum Dhu smiled with set teeth:
and Neilla shook his head.
Come, come, if we have not got it
before the suns off Shan Sluidh Won
der, it's to hell with you over therer'
And he pointed significantly at the
purple depths that fell far off below
his feet, ceasing in pine top or jagged
rock.
! Calum shrugged his shoulders, and
with voice that knew no tremor, re-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-10

There seems to be considerable dissatis-
faction among the newspaper men Of Charles
Town. They are all jealous of each others
good looks. Mr.. Morrow has TO paddle home
in the mud, Mr.. Haines can't get his west
end paved, and Mr.. Gallaher is completely
out Of wood. You all have our sympathy
brethren.-lStepherdstO,cn Register.
It keeps us busy correcting our cOntem-
poraries-they go wrong so continually
The editor of The FREE PRESS is not en-
vious Of the good looks Of Haines and Nor
row, but the fascinating tout ensemble Of
Handsome Harry" Of the Register is a con-
slant menace to the serenity Of his eontem-
plations. Again, We are not completely
out of woOd"-never are 80 long as hick-
DRY stick graces the locality especially set
apart for the felicitOus entertainment Of
tramps. Money is what ID needed now to
calm the agitation Of some friends who have
matured bills awaiting our attention. It
may be necessary for US to say 50 several
times to convince an incredulous public
Our free gold is well-nigh exhausted. Shall
we trench upon the reserve to maintain the
credit Of the "Old Family" and preserve
the parity of gold and silver
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-10

Mr.. Frank OFT last Thursday, whilst un-
loading some express goods from his deliv-
cry wagon, put finger between the wagon
bed and four hundred pound caSk of
"HanDisyille" or "Horsey" Jermenti rim and
lost a nail by the contack. A surgeon gave
him attention and next day Mr.. OFT went to
the place of mishap and found the nail in
the gutter
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-10

Mr.. c. W. Taylor has about finished paint
Jug and frescoing in the courtroom, new
mating has been placed upon the floor, and
other needed repairs have been accomplish
ed. The room is one of the most spacious
and comfortable in the State, and now pre-
sents an appearance of freshness and neat
ness that delights the eye, and may be rea-
sonably expected to endure. The work has
been we'll done. 1t is to be hoped the off,
Gals will enforce a decent regard for the
cleanliness of the place during the sessions
of the court, and preserve it as far as possi'
bic in its present good condition.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-10

The Norfolk and Western Railroad, the
great trunk line of the Virginias, traverses
a section of the country possessing the most
attractive points Of natural and historic in
terest, such as Lursy Caverns, The Grottoes
Of Shenandoah, tho Natural Bridge, the IA
nous Sulphur aud Arsenic Springs and
other Health Resorts, the Battle-felds Of
Antietam, Port Republic, Petersburg aud
Appomattox, the Cities of Charles Town,
Roanoke aud Norfolk, the Great PocahOn-
tss Flat Top Coal Fields. Tourists Books,
Maps. Time Tables aud all information as
to Rates. Routes etc, can be obtained
upon application to Chas. NJ. Futterer, Pas
seuger Agent, Hagerstown, Nd, and w. B.
Bevin. General Passenger Agent, Roanoke,
Virginia.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-10

DR.. seymour Doss Vanmeter, Of Denver,
Col, and Miss Annie Virginia Cunning
ham, only daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Cunningham, of MoOrefeld W. Va, were
married May lst, in the Presbyterian
church at Mooreield, by Rev. DR.. Geo. w.
White The Eranmsr says that the church
was layishly decorated with most exquisite
flowers that a very large assemblage wit
messed the wedding, and tina. reception
was aiterward given by their young friends
to the bride and groom, who left the next
morning for bridal tour to include East
ern aud Northern cities and the Worlds
Fair-ending at their home in the Vest
The bride was one of the prettiest snd most
popular young ladies at Stephenson Semi
nary three or four years ago, and has many
friends in Charles Town.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-10
Church Notes

Communion services in the NJ. E. Church,
South, on Sunday morning next.
Rev. Mr.. wainwright, of the colored Bap-
fist Church, on Sunday afternoon immersed
eighteen candidates for admission to his
church.
Bishop Peterkin is scheduled for Charles
Town May l6, Shepherdstown and Duff
fields May IA. Harper's Ferry, May 10, Mid
dleway May 10 and 81 and Summit Point
and Leetown May q.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-10

At special term of court held at Berke-
ley Springs on Tuesday of last week, for the
purpose of deciding the right of colored
children to attend white free schools in the
case of Martin, colored, against the board Of
education, asking the court to grant an or
der to compel the board to admit colored
scholars to certain white schools, Judge E.
Boyd Faulkner refused to grant the order
and dismissed the case. He referred to the
constitution and State laws, which express
ly forbid white and colored children to be
taught in the same school.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-10

The wife of Col. VIM. R. Denny, of Win
chester, died in Nashville, Tennessee, on
Saturday last. Mrs. Denny was the mother
of Rev. Collins Denny of Vanderbilt Uni
versity and a sister of the late Rev. Jno. A.
Collins. who was one Of the most eminent
ministers of the old Baltimore Conference
of the NJ. +. Church. Her remains were
inferred in Mt. Hebron Cemetery, at Win
chester. on Monday.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-10

The Potomac and Shenandoah rivers were
much swollen last Friday and in some points
got beyond their banks. We have no re-
ports of damage done, except at Harpers
Ferry, where part of the false underpin-
ming of the bridge across the Shenandoah
yielded to the pressure.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-10

Mr.. Philip Williams FauntlerOy, st.
Louis lawyer, entered the Protestant Epis-
copal ministry and preached his first ser.
mon on Sunday last at St. James Church,
St. Louis. Mr.. Faun,leroy is a native of
Winchester, aud is son Of Judge I. T..
Fauntleroy, of the Virginia Supreme Court
of Appeals. He is a graduate of the Uni
yersity of Virginia.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-10

Nearly every family in the Unit d States
keeps a bottle of whiskey in the house.
This applies as well to Iowa, Kansas and
Vermont as to States where its sale is not
prohibited.
Some keep it as beverage, some as a
tonic, some as a medicine. In either case 1t
is important that it should be old and pure.
l. w. Harper's Nelson County, KY,
Whiskey has been examined by the leading
chemists throughout the country and its
purity has in every case been highly com.
mended. Sold by G.. w. Thomas, Charles
Town. w. Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-10

We acknowledge from friend in Japan
copies of The Japan Daily Nail of April Sd
aud 10TH The Nail is a four page paper of
seven columns each, published in English
and handsome in aPpearance-printed much
in the style of London papers. Many of
the columns are devoted to admirably dis
played advertisements and the others re-
plete with general information.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-10

Mr.. r. W. Norris, on a late business trip
to Marion county, sold seven Of the supe-
rior road machines made at the Vulcan
Works of this town. Marion county does
not intend to have its new hundred thousand
dollar courthouse inaccessible by reason
Of bad roads.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-10
Prof. f. A. Urso,
Ice and Wood.

The undersigned will shortly begin the daily
delivery Of an excellent quality of Ice. he
will be pleased to serve all former customers
and many new ones at reasonable rates.
Has also large lot Of cord wood-seasoned
and green-oak and hickory, and will deliver
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.
MARSHALL BURNS.
P.O. Address Charles Town.
April u, 1893.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-10

A well-dressed. Oily-tongued, one-armed
fright arm Off man with red moustache and
ford complexion, representing himself as
map-maker for Philadelphia publishing
house, was i'll town last night and made a
hasty exit this morning before breakfast
His actions were such as to create a suspi-
cion that he was crooked
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-10

Master Clayton Haines, of this Office, last
week made the run on his bicycle to Wash
ington City, via Wildwood, Paris and Mid
dleburg, covering Sc miles between the
Shenandoah river and point within eight
miles of Washington between 10 a. m. and
sunset ON FridaY.-.Spirit
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-10

Maj. Geo. w. Green has the prospect Of
filling his Mountain House to overflow
ing this summer. Last year he turned
away hundreds that the capacity Of his
commodious house was unequal to. Already
this year he has applicants for rooms. He
is a generous and genial host.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-10

The work Of obtaining funds for the cree
ton Of a new Methodist Church was begun
in earnest on Sunday-the congregation
promptly subscribing 81, 200, with more to
follow. This amount includes one subscrip-
ton Of 500 from a member Of sister con-
gregation who happened to be presenter
rather we suspect, went PurpOsely to give
practical demonstration Of his interest in
things that belong 10 the common veal
Additional subscriptions will be secured at
once. and, without unnecessary delay, the
old edifce will be demolished sud the build
ing Of new one, adequate to the needs OF
the congregation and an ornament to the
town, be commenced.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-10

&The Martinsburg Lutheran has been hunt
ing up the old church records, and finds
that St. Johns Church, of that place, dates
back to l776, with record books from l779,
baptism of Magdelina Franz, February 18th
of that year. Services were held at private
houses until 1776. The first regular pastor,
Rev. Christian STREET., lived at Winchester,
beginning his ministry there in l7S5.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-10

A large party of young ladies and gen.
tlemen from Harper's Ferry drove up to
Shepherdstown last Sunday. They passed
up and down the main street four times and
then drove home again.-Shepherdsto,rn
Register.
Shepherdstown ought to extend its main
street so that visitors could have the same
longitude of drive without collidiug with
too much sameness OF scenery aud pleasure
by repetition. Sunday sight-seers should
have every advantage as a compensation
for what they fail to hear
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-10

Mr.. +. NJ Pennoek is a candidate for
Commissioner of the Board of Education.
This is a case of the Office seeking the man,
and better Commissioner could not be
chosen. Practical, intelligent, progressive,
he would apply his very best energies to
the promotion of the public schools. Mr..
Pennock will make no canvas whatever, but
if elected will faithfully discharge the in
cumbent duties. Our school system loudly
calls for scores Of such men.-AdrOcate.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-10

Tomorrow the corner stone of the new
United States government building will be
laid with Masonic ceremony, Senator Chas.
J. Faulkner acting grand master, at Mar
tinsburg. The grand COmmandery Of
Knights Templar of West Virginia, which
will be in session at that time, will act as
an escort to the Grand Lodge. Excursion
trains will run from Harrisburg, and
Knights of the Cumberland Valley will
visit there in great numbers.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-10

We invite attention to the advertisement
of the sale of real estate on the 18th instant
next Saturday-by F. w. Brown and
Frank Beckwith, trustees. An opportuni-
ty is thus afforded for the securement, on
easy installment payments, of very desirs-
BILE building sites near the Norfolk and
Wcstern station at this place.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-10

We are high-minded. There is always
room at the top. When you come out on
the boom hunting US, just come TO the office
building, and then keep on up the steps !;
you will find US at the top.-AdvocGte
Brother Morrow says he can be found at
the top, and modestly insinustes that the
top is not crowded.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-10
Highest Of al Leavening PowerLaest u 5 Gov report
RHA:!'!!!! B Bsxds3:
ABSOLUTELY PURE
ABSOLUTELY PURE

The cable of Judge Lucas ferry at Wat
sons eddy was broken Thursday night, and
snapped asunder with report like a can
non. The cable at Manning's Ferry is also
down-Spirt.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-10
Supt. of Public Schools.

| respectfully offer myself as q candidate TO
the voters of Jefferson County, for Superin-
tendent Of Public Schools. II elected ] Will
do my best TO promote that interest in this
county. Election 3rd Tuesday in Nav.
April II, 1862. A. A. 2. NEEL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-10

A few months ago we heard Judge Faux
ner tell the county commissioners that if
they would put the courtroom in habitable
condition by the renewal of carpets and the
application of fresh paint, he would meet
the expenditure by a reduction of jury and
witness fees. Both have been equal to the
occasion-the courtroom has been beauti'
fed and the court has reduced fees and re.
lieved many persons of an onerous service
that mnch more than balances the account.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-10
For County Superintendent.

Mp. EDITOR Please announce GEORGE II.
RAMSBURG as a candidate for County Super
intendent of Free Schools at the approaching
election. His faithful discharge of duty in
the past is a recommendation for bis election
for another year.
Apr. u. 1892. VOTERS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-10

The Rev. ]. T. Barber, honorary local
secretary to the Palestine Exposition Fund,
spoke in the Baptist Church in this place
last Tuesday evening, giving an interesting
description of the work Of that society in
the Holy Land. Rev. II. P. Hamill pre-
sided over the meeting, and collection
was taken up to aid in carrying on the work
which Mr. Barbour so ably described
Shirt
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-10
VOTERS.
For Rent.

The Hemp Dwelling House Property recent
" purchased BY me, eligibly located on the
corner of Mildred and Liberty Streets, is for
rent Apply to
March 90 1893. W. c. CARRELL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-10
MARRIED.

At the NJ E. Church, South, parsonage in
Charles Town on Wednesday, April 93tn, is.Sr
~ Bsn q, P. MsmuI IN. HEE SMALL
WooD and Miss ALOE Y. ". WAutLEI.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-10

Mr.. Z. J. Williams is travelling for Bal
timore mercantile house.

Mr.. T. ]. Williams is travelling for Bal
timore mercantile house.
Mrs. DR.. VIM. Neill and children went TO
Frederick, Nd, on Saturday.
Mr.. Charles 5. Hilbert, Of Washington
City is visiting relatives here.
Hon. VIM. L. Wilson returned from
Washington on Saturday night.
Col. W. deb. Washington, of New York
City, spent Sunday last at "MOrdington."
Mr.. c. NJ. Futterer, passenger agent Of
the \. & W. r. r., was in town on Monday.
Hugh Sterling, Esq, and wife, of Wheel
ing, spent a couple of days last week with
Mr.. and Mrs. A. d. Barr.
Mr.. +. ID. Matthaei has returned from a
visit to Baltimore. Friends are gratihed
by his improvement in heSl,h.
Mrs. Harris mother Of Mrs. T. 9. Green,
Jr., who has been been with her daughter
here for some time past, left on Friday last.
Rev. DR.. Hopkins returned from Union
Theological Seminary on Friday night, az
ter an absence Of ten days, and occupied his
pulpit on sunday.
Mr. A0uer Hopkins, student Of the
Union Theological Seminary, returned to
his home here on Friday night, accompanied
BY his aunt, Miss Cary Atkinson.
The county court adjourned on Monday,
after a session Of nearly week at two dol
lars per day for reach member aud urdollars
per diem to the presiding justice-no part
Of which was reduced even under the eco
nomical disturbance Of mind that afflicted
the majority. We presume the court trans
acted a good deal Of business, il being
levy term, term for granting licenses, etc.
We are informed that in a fl of retrench-
ment aud reform the court dispensed with
the ten district physicians to the poor, who
received, heretofore, the meagre compensa-
ton OF SO each per year. Inc hardship
to come falls not upon the doctors but the
poor patient Under the rule the INDECENT
sick man, or sick member Of an impoverish-
ed family. may die before medical relief
can be obtained-so far as the county is
concerned. What we need now is score
Of physicians who are specialists on
fts-of public economy with which pub.
fumes. are afflicted. The court seems to
have been blinded by the coppers on its
eyes to the fact that a case Of emergency is
not provided for. A man-suddenly over
come BY accident or disease-has no relief
by professional skill so far as public provi-
sion therefor has been made by the county
commissioners elected TO attend to this as
we'll as a score Of other duties.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-10

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 stick. An attractive line OF
the new style d rjys aud AlPines at Kahn's,
Sadler building.
See our great stock of boys spring suits.
The largest and most complete display we
have ever made Beautiful patterns. lash
ionably made, moderate in price, at kahn's,
Sadler building.
Our new stock of boys and child-en's
suits is perfect in every respect faultless
in fit; fashionable weaves; attractive de-
signs. Our prices are under the market
WV. KAHN. Sadler Building.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-10

Best selection of mating and carpets,
also window shades-can be found in our
new building.
s. ID. HIRsCHNAN d 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 q Co.
In our millinery department you will find
everything of the latest style. Trimmed
and untrimmed hats to suit everybody.
5. ID. HIRsCHMAN Co.
We still have some of those children'S
suits, for 75c., which cannot be bought else
where at that price.
S. d. HIRscHMAN x 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.
Hats of all kinds at S. D. Hirschman &
Co new store
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-10
.vOfice to Taxpayers.

You are hereby requested to pay your taxes
by Nav 10th, 1888 If you do not your name
will be placed on the delinquent list and COL
lection will be made according 10 law.
MASON Z. YOUNG,
Anril %. 1898. Collector.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-10
FOR DYSPEPSIA

FOR DYSPEPSIA,
indigestion. and stomach disorders take
BROWNS IRON RITTERS.
AZ dealers keeT If q peIfoe1a Gerlipshas
1fle nsrk AMI crosssd red hints "a vToyptE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-05-10
keep on hand in any quantity the fol-
lowing grades of -four:

Primrose Patent
Royal Crown Patent
Superlative "-Straight
Sunlight Straight
White Lily "-Straight,
S. H. LANDS, Cash Store.