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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23
Personal.

Col. VIM. P. Craighill and family are in
town for the summer.
Ex-Sherifr Edward Tearney, Of Hafper's
Ferry, has been dangerously i'll.
Mrs. Shaner, of Shepherdstown, is visit
ing her daughter Mr. w. S. Morris.
Mrs. John H. silling, of Parnassus, Va,
is visiting Mrs. DIR. John P. Bishop.
Mr. John c. Legg, of Baltimore, visited
his sister, Mrs. Geo. W. Taylor, on Friday.
Mrs. Chas. w. Brown and children left
on Tuesday for a visit to relatives in Balti-
more.
Mr.. Browning, of Roanoke, spent last
night with his brother-in-law, Rev. H. P.
Hamill.
Editor H. L. Snyder, of the Shepherds
town Register, was in town on Friday for a
few hours.
Mr.. Paul Waters, OF Montgomery county,
Nd, has entered the drug store of Dr. Jno.
P. Bishop.
Mr.. Jones, wife and children, and Miss
Mamie Jones, came Saturday for visit to
Rev. and Mrs Hamill.
Rev. DR.. w. J. Young, of Richmond, was
the guest of Rev. H. P. Hamill from Satur-
day until Monday noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Diehl attended the
silver wedding of Rev. and Mrs. Dr. j. A.
Hoahens, at Martinsburg, last Tuesday.
Rev. Mr.. Washburne, of ROmney, who
recently entered the Winchester Presbytery,
will preach the Stephenson Seminary bac-
calaureate sermon.
Rev. VIM. Hedges, of Berkeley county,
was guest at "Mt ParvO" Saturday night,
and on Sunday went to the home of Mr.. Ii.
T. Miley for few days.
Miss Lille Hagley, of the Episcopal Fe-
male Institute, Winchester, spent Saturday
and Sunday at her home here. She will
be one of the graduates this spring.
The Carter House had distinguished
guest on Sunday night "JnO. s. Wise, of
New York" was autographed upon the reg
lister. Mr.. Wise left early Monday morning.
Our friend, ex-Mayor and exhibitor John
II. little, of Shepherdstown, called to see
us on Friday. He also attended meeting
of the directors of the Jefferson Co. Mutual
Insurance Company.
Mrs. Hannah Phillips and daughter, OF
Berryville, attended the dedicatory services
on Sunday. Mrs. Phillips is a staunch
Southern Methodist and her daughter an
accomplished organist.
Mr.. Clayton Thrush, who WAS with Light
& Watson, now in Philadelphia, has passed
a creditable examination before the Penn
sylvania State Board of Pharmacy, and will
next year be full graduate.
DIR. c. B. Turner, and wife, of Smokers
vile, Va, visited Dr. Turner's parents at
Bloomery aud returned home last week.
We didn't hear it from Dr. Turner, but from
other source of information we learn that
he has very extensive practice and is sue
cessful as popular.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23
HE COMMITTED SUICIDE!
The Cause and It's Lesson.

Vbv did he commit suicide Oh for
the same reason that thousands Of others are
on the verge of the same sin, or in lmme-
diate danger of insanity, paralysis, ldiocy
or some other equally unfortunate result oil
any nervous affection. lie knew he was
afflicted with nervous disorder, but was
careless, apparently indifferent to the out
come: or he may have lesSened his chances
for recovery by treating with physicians
who had little or 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 OF any other
nervous sufferer, who has nervous or SICK
headache, tiliousness, dizziness, irritabillty,
melancholy, falling memory, hot flashes,
fainting. sleeplessneSs, nervous dyspepsia,
sexual debility, epilepsy, etc. The same or
similar consequences are likely to result to
any one who has any of these advance
svmptoms of an awful end. Do not hesitate
in getting rid of them by intelligent treat
n,e3t DIR. franklin Miles, the celebrated
snecialist. has studied nervous diseases over
% wears and has discovered the only re-
liable remedy for them. Thousands OF vol
untary testimonials prove the virtues oil Dr'
Miles Restorative Neryine.
Alonzo Barker, Of Clinton, n. Y. writes: Il
was so afflicted with extreme nervousness thas
was on the very, Of insanity. MY hanuS rem
Had 40 that conli scarcely feed myself used
twelve bottles of Dr Miles Restorative Neryine;
and was cured. Il is with pleasure recommend
this wonderful remedy for nervous troubles
AZ had been a great sufferer from chronic
headache until began, about four months ago,
to use DR.. Miles Restorative Neryine ana fltls'
since which time 1 have not had headaehe.
Several OF my friends are using DIT. Miles Rem
edies, and find them, as / did; 70 De more man
". H. Capwell. editor Tribune Plymouth, Pa,
many wears standing by the use Of Dr.. Miles
Restorative Nervine She has recommended II 10
her friends and they all praise II highly;
pr Miles Restorative Nervine IS sold By all
druggists on positive guarantee: or sent direct
by the DR.. Niles Medical Co, ElkhaIt, Ind. on
receipt Of price 81 per bottle, SIX oottes lor -,
express prepaid 1t is positively free from opiaie'
on dangerous drugs. DR.. Miles Pills, 50 doses,
Is cents. Free book at druggists, or BY mall
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23

Rev. Il. P. Hamill took occasion Sunday
evening to express his appreciation of the
excellent service rendered by Mr.. F. l.. Bel
Ter in experimenting the erection of the
new Methodist Church-his faithfulness in
the matters committed to him and his con-
Germ for the interest of the congregation
The building itself is sufficient testimony
to his skill. Mr.. Hamill's words of COM
mendation were undoubtedly concurrred in
bv the members of the church without ex-
ceptiOn.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23

The Shepherdstown Register says Last
Saturday night some evil disposed person
tried to burn the iron wagon bridge across
the Potomac at Shepherdstown. The from
work, however, did not catch. At the en-
trance to the bridge are wooden gates sup
ported by wooden framework. These were
set on FIRE BY some enc and were burning
away at a rapid rate when discovered by a
passing boatman on the opposite side of the
river -
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23

The Charles Town Cornet Band will hold
its Sixth Annual Fair in Washington Hall,
Charles Town, May "a, % and 20. On
Saturday, May 26, Memorial Day. dinner
and supper will be served. Ice Cream,
Strawberries, ETC., served during the entire
Fair. The BOonsboro Band is expected to
be present on Saturday, Memorial Day.
and assist in rendering good music Among
lhe many attractions will be a Guess Pie,
(lOcts a guess, and - in gold to the winner
something which proved quite attractive at
the last Fair. The ladies having the Fair
in charge will spare no pains to make it
most enjoyable, and the usual liberal pa
trOnage of the public is respectfully solicit
ed. Proceeds to pay balance on new uni
forms.-SDirH
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23

After quoting THE FREE PRESS anent the
negro who came here with Halls circus and
behaved badly, the Shepherdstown Register
adds: "The same scoundrel was in Shep-
herdstown on Tuesday, following up the
circus He impudently sought to secure
money from many persons, and his vicious
threats against those who refused him caus-
ed several persons to remain up all night to
guard their property against possible dep
relations. Short shrift and stout rope is
the remedy for such villains"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23
DIED..

In Roanoke, Tuesday, the 9Th of May, in the
9TH wear of his age. ROBERT W. PRINCE, son
of Robert w and Alice Meade Prince, and
grandson of Rev DR.. VIM. H. Meade.
In this county, May 10th, 1894, Mrs. ANNA
WAGELEY, beloved wife of Mr.. James W.
Wageley-aged p years, months and 22oays'
Mrs. Wageley had been, for many years,
Christian, devoted to the tenets of the NJ. E.
Church, South, of which she was member
and in all the relations of life was exemplary.
Rev. H, P. Hamill, her pastor, conducted the
funeral services or Friday last-the interment
in Edge Hill Cemetery.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23

The idea of having library and reading
room for the use of the pupils of the Graded
School is one that will commend itself to
all who are interested in the school-and
we are all interested The children are re-
bearsing for an entertainment to be held
next Monday evening, the proceeds of which
will be applied in the direction of that wor-
tbv object
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23

We are pleased to see Mr.. Simon Hirsch-
man at home again. He has been for some
time past in New York City under treat
ment of an eminent physician. He is hope
full that exhilarating breezes from the Blue
Ridge will be beneficial. Already they HAYS
whetted his longtime dull appetite.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23
RllckIen,s Arnica SaIre.

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions and positive
" cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t IS
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price % cents per box
For sale by Brown & Hoof.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23

When Baby was sick, we gave her castoria.
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23

church Dedication.

The new NJ. E. Church, South, In
this place was dedicated last Sunday-just
fny-one weeks after the last service IN the
old church. A large congregation was pres
ent, not only filling the pews but occupying
chairs in all the available space in auditO-
rum and lecture room. All who heard the
sermon. preached by Rey. William J. Young,
d. D.. Of Richmond Va, will sustain US in
saying that it was splendid effort, delivered
with the grace and fervor OF n orator, IN
creasing in intensity OF interest and reach
ing its climax in brilliant peroration. The
text was. "For all flesh is as grass, and all
the glory Of man as the flower of grass The
grass witheretb, and the flower thereof fall
eth away bat the word of the Lord endur-
eth forever. And this is the word which by
the gospel is preached unto you" The pas
tor. Rev. Mr.. Hamill, stated that the debt
resting upon the building was s., 4OO-the
whole cost being about 81 200, and the con-
gregation responded literally to his appeal.
The collection amounted to something more
than 81 900, to which some additions were
made during the day, raising the total to
81, 100. The service of dedication, accord
ing to the ritual of the church, was conduct
ed by DR. Young The benedictiOn was
nronra-c,3 by Rev. S. w. Cole, Of the BaP-
ust Church.
At the evening service DR.. Young preach
ed another powerful sermon, surprising that
of the morning in some respects, from the
text, Of thy presence go not with me, carry
US not up hence"
Monday evening Rev. DR.. Hopkins, of the
Presbyterian Church, preached, and Rev. II.
P. Hamill, pastor of the church, Tuesday.
This "wednesday evening, at o'clock,
Rev. W. L. Gravatt, rector of Zion EpiscO-
pal Church, will preach; Thursday at the
same hour Rev. A. 0. Armstrong, Southern
Methodist pastor at Berryville, and Rev. w.
H. D. Harper, pastor of the NJ. E. Church,
South, at Winchester, on Friday. Rev. 5.
W. Cole, Of the Baptist Church, was an
nounced for Tuesday night, but was prevent
ed from being present.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23

Mr.. Oliver NJ. Harris, tutor Of the Hall
town public school, gave pleasant enter
tainment with the school on Wednesday, the
10th inst. He also gave the school nice
treat. The entertainment consisted Of dis-
logues and recitations which we're highly ap-
preciated by the many visitors present. The
Young ladies Of the place joined the school
in some very delightful music which added
very much All performed their parts ad-
mirably. due to their teachers training
Mr.. Harris deserves a great deal of credit.
We heartily wish the worthy gentleman a
pleasant vacation and sincerely hope he Will
rotrrn A FRIEND.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23

Thomas Turner, a well-known and infu.
entail citizen of this county, died at his
home, Kearneysyille, Friday morning, after
an illness of some weeks. Some years ago
he lost the sight of one Of his eyes. Since
the operation of removing the eye he has
been declining. Mr.. Turner'S life has been
an eventful one. He was one of the forty
miners" that left this county for California.
He was private in battery c, fourth regi-
ment United States artillery, in the Mex
lean war, and was one of those wrecked in
the Inflated ship, The Empire, at Fort Key.
He finally drifted to California, where be
remained long time. Returning to his
native State he pursued the occupation OF a
farmer, and married Miss Thompson, OF
Berkeley county. He was the father OF
eleven children, who are all grown and in
comfortable circumstances. His age was
seventy-six.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23
Wanted +!

A Clerk. Address in own Handwriting
with references, and state salary e1Pec.eu'
April II, 1894. b, Care OF thls onlCe-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23

At the conclusion of last Wednesday
evenings services in the lecture room of the
Presbyterian Church Rev. DR.. Hopkins an
nounced that Mrs. Hopkins and himself
would be pleased to see the congregation at
the "Manse"-tbe evening being the S3rd
anniversary of an interesting event. Of
course all were glad TO go. Il was neither
a silver nor golden wedding occasion, but
a happy betweenity that would have delight
ed the most ardent bi-metalist. The recep-
ton, because imprOmptu, was the more en-
jOyable Part Of the surprise was an i'm
prOvised serenade by two lady yiOlinists,
assisted by grsy-bewhiskered old fiddler
who had rosined his first bow Just fifty years
ago-and AUD Lang Syne" was rendered
as if to annihilate time.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23

The public is cordially invited to attend
the twenty-seyenth anniversary Of StOrer
College, Harpers Ferry, May so, 1894
Opening exercises at $50 a. m. Music by
Bolivar Cornst Band and College Glee
Clubs. Anniversary dinner 80 P m. Ora
matte and musical entertainment at S P. m.
A leading feature Of the exhibition will be
Howells's Farce, THE Albany Depst," " with
the popular characters, Mr.. and Mrs. Rob
erts. Willis Campbell, Mrs. Campbell. Jun
Tor and senior prize declarations at P. m.
Nav 2S and %. Special excursion rates
from all points on the railroads.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23
Hours This D.!

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured
by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & Co., Props, Toledo, O..
We. the undersigned, have known F. j..
Cheney for the last Is years and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transsc-
tions and financially able to carry out any
obligations made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAX, wholesale druggists, To-
ledo, o.
WALD1Ye, KINNAN & MARVIN, wholesale
druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system. Price I5c. bottle.
Sold by an druggists Testimonials free.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23
COLUMBIAN
Building and Loan Association.
OF RICHMOND, VA.

LOCAL OFFICERS.
President JNo. THos. GIBSON
President. ........UEo. o. EisIEh'
Secretary and Treasurer. =. GREEf'
Attorney " VlD7oH'
DIRECTORS.
Col. Jyo. THos. GIBSON, Go 5: EYsrER,
J. +. ESGLE, D. ~: EiBsoN,
S HIRscHHAN, H. w MokkoN,,
HENRY DUNN, J. NJ. MAsohi 'N''
DR.. JNO. P. BISHOP.
APPRAISERS.
TIP. L1Prrrr, DR.. JSo. P. BISHOP
JOHN ELLIOTT.
LIPPITT, Local Agent.
THAW & CRUTCHFIELD.
General Agents for West Virginia.
NOTE Investigate the Plans and Purposes
of the COLUMBIAN before making your IN
Call on the Local Agent for Prospectus ana
make your own comparisons.
Dues will be paid to Mr.. I. Z. GREES, Local.
Treasurer, the Last Monday in each Month.
Feb. 81, 1894.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1894-10-31
Possibilities of the Indian.

The Indian has within him the capa
bilities upon which to base a better
manhood and citizenship despite the
barbarous instincts attributed to him.
With no incentive to work and with
encouragement to vice and idleness on
every hand there are today upon the
reservations many excellent and worthy
Indian men and women. Though stolid
and sphinxlike in demeanor, the Indian
has the feelings and affections common
to human beings
With no educational advantages they
are men of remarkable sense, often ap.
preaching high order of ability. The
old chief Of the Sioux nation, Spotted
Tail. Yywas . striking figure, whether
takenFphysically or intellectually. The
late Mrs. Elizabeth Winans, Sioux
woman, during life of Christian serv.
ice for her people was actuated by q
purpose as pure and noble as that shown
by any philanthropist of the country.
Among the Indians are fine natural
orators and statesmen equaled by few
educated white men. Under education
they have shown themselves quick and
ready learners, competing easily with
white pupils Of the same age. l have
observed them at thier studies and am
convinced that they are as capable as
white children of grasping the ordinary
branches taught in the common schools.
1t has been my pleasure to hear adj.
dresses from full blooded Indian college
students which would do credit to un.
dergraduates of Yale or Harvard. Sen.
ator Kyle in North American Review.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1894-10-31
New Use For n Parrot.

The talents of parrots have, we read,
just been turned in new direction by
the authorities of a French town. 1t has
hitherto been the habit to more or less
fritter away the intellectual force of par
rots by merely teaching them to say
naughty or witty things or to use such
expressions as Pretty Poll'' or Poor
fellow" The municipal authorities Of
the town referred to have, perhaps the
future will prove, opened up wider
field of action for the parrot. The poor
box at the town hall, it seems, had for
a long time past been in condition Of
chronic emptiness, which did not reflect
much credit on the charitable feelings
of tho inhabitants. To remind them of
their duty toward their poorer neigh.
bors parrot was purchased, which has
boon installed close to the box and
trained to cry, ''For the poor, if you
please. 1t appears that the result of
the innovation has been highly satisfao-
tory, pence and silver coins having been
freely given in response to the bird 8
appeal. The idea, as is remarked, Is
capable of being applied in variety Of
ways To denote to the passerby that he
is in the proximity of wet paint on any
shop front parrots might be used, or to
remind people on entering house to
wipe their feet on the door mat before
going up stairs the bird s services could
be employed, instead of the time hon
ored placard, "Essuyez vos pieds. 8. v.
p.," to be met with in French houses.
In fact, there may be new opening for
parrots. London Standard.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1894-10-31
He Was Fed,

That old motto, "Where there is a
will tAoro is a way" though now lit
tie out of fashion, perhaps, and some
what exaggerated, as is the case with
mothers in general, is still expressive of
a truth.
Writing of old times at White Sui
phur springs, General Maury says there
were many complaints of the fare at the
hotel. The dignified proprietor used to
console his guests by remarking that
they really paid nothing for their din
ners, but only for the wonderful sulphur
water which he had discovered.
One day in the height of the season,
when the crowd was great and the serv-
ice scanty, the people in the dining
room were startled by heartrending
cries Of Murder, murderp Steward
and servants rushed to the victim, who,
in answer to their eager inquiries, in
formed them that he could get nothing
to eat and was dying Of starvation.
That young man was served well and
promptly as long as no remained. -
Youth's Companion.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1894-10-31
Growing walking sticks.

The cultivation of material for walk
ing sticks is carried on in quite an ex-
tensive scale in some parts Of Europe,
and special attention is often paid to
making the roots grow into shapely
forms for handles. While in London last
year went in to manufacturing es-
tablishment, the floor space of which
covers nearly an acre. This concern has
storehouses filled with native and for
eign sticks, from which stock is drawn
as wanted for the shops. The sticks as
they grow are often very crooked and
have to be Strengthened. A heap of sand
is piled on the top of hot stove, into
which the sticks are plunged until they
become piiafle Thewurisman takes the
crooked stick while it is yet hot and
inserts it in notch cut in stout board,
placed at an angle inclined from him,
where he bends and strains 1t. When it
has become perfectly straight it is
thrown down to cool, after which it be-
comes rigid and permanent in its lines
The same power which makes crooked
stick straight is applied to make a
straight one crooked. All the various
kinds of sticks that are required to be
curled or twisted are, by the application
of heat made to assume almost any
shape or form. St Louis Globe-Demo-
orat
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1894-10-31
He Worked the Boss.

A little man with bald head and al
inoffensiye blue eye drifted into Main
street saloon and threw half dollar on
the bar.
Gimme schooner of beer, /" he said.
The schooner was given him. Just as
he was about to drink it big man
came in and said: Hello, Shorty.
Who's buying?'
II am, replied Shorty, with dignity.
"You, scoffed the big man. why,
you never had a cent in your life. Youl
wife gets your wages.
"That's all right" said Shorty.
"Mebbe she does, but I've got money
today"
"How'd you get it?"
WELL" replied Shorty, II don't
know as l mind tellin. had couple Of
bad teeth, All she gimme enough to get
'em pulled"
Didn't you get 'em pulled2"
"Sure, but l worked her for so cents
for gas, an this is the 90. See?"-Buf-
falo Express.