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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-03-07
APieasan, Occasion.

Mr.. and Mrs Charles II. Knott gave
reception on the evening of the 23rd to
their relatives in honor of the twenty fifth
anniversary of their marriage. Mr.. and
airs. Knott were assisted in receiving by
their children, Mrs. Beazley, Misses Mary,
Essie, Laura aud Master Charlie, Jr. The
party being in evening dress, made quite
pretty picture as their guests entered the
parlors. At I O'Clock an elegant supper
was served. The table had a centre piece
Of bride roses, carnation pinks and smiax
over the table was an arch containing twen-
ty five candles, symbolic of the OCCASION
The lo7ely flowers aud good things beneath
made a brilliant table. A very pleasant
evening was spent. and at IL o'clock re-
freshments were served. Upon the library
table some very handsome presents were
found, which was quite a surprise to Mr.
and Mrs Knott, as gifts were not expected.
Correspondent SiPierdstora Register.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-03-07
TEN DAYS TRIP TO WASHINGTON.
Reduced Rates on the Ealto. Dc Ohio


Everybody expects to visit Washington
some time; in fact it is duty every one
owes to himself. What Rome was to every
soldier of the Empire, what Athens was to
the Greek, Washington is and should be to
every citizen of the United States-his
glory, his pride, his inheritance, his estate
it belongs to him. All its magni6cence,
all its glory, all its fame, its public build
ings, its paintings, its statuary, its monu-
ments, its gardens, its libraries, its museums,
its streets and its parks, and he ought once
in lifetime to take look at the property.
When do you expect to take look at it?
The best train service of the b. 4 o. r.
R. is at your service always but not reduced
rates-they come seldom. The third select
excursion to the National Capitol via the
B. & o. is announced for March 9Th, when
reduced rate tickets from points on its lines
between Wheeling, Piltsburg, Parkersburg,
Lexington and Hagerstown.
We give below a list Of stations in this
vicinity showing time of trains aud rates Of
faro
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-03-07

The editor Of The FREE PRESS says be
would move on farm, rs we propose 70 do,
in the spring. if be had farm. What
pity. How many valuable lessons We will
iose On the subject Of diversity and rotation
Of crors. We have been looking for him
reditor Of FREE Press to suggest frog cul-
ture A. a solution Of the questiou.-Adr0oate.
We admire the agility Of our neighbor.-
de jumps 10 a conclusion, and thereby sug-
gesis % rs that Tor "eroakers" he'd serve IS
a sprout II ne ever get on frog farm
we'll plant him-and take chances Of bis
susceptibility TO culture.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-03-07
Strong Points Of the Washington Nation
al Building and Loan AsSOci-
alton 10 Investors

On all installment stock positive guarantee
is given that no monthly payments will be re-
CURED after 81 months q years., when stock
natures. illustration of 10 shares as an in
vestmeut; Advance paymentslo; 81 monthly
installments (s6 each month";, s5l4, total cost.
Cash withdrawn at maturity, $1,000. On
feature surpasses many other as
sociations in this: That after three months
we return the full amount of all monthly pay
ments made with per cent interest, for the
first two years and with per cent. interest
if Withdrawn any time after two years.
We have on hand 300 shares of PREPAID
STOCK. Apply for circulars and particulars to
A. G. WYNKOOP, Agent
Washington National B. Il L. Assoc'n.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-03-07

The sick aud delicate need gentle tonic
stimulant. I, is often a matter Of life and
death with then. The ideal nutrient aud
res,oriiye Is pure whiskey. The whiskey
usually given is poor and. therefore, dan
gerous. Too much stress cannot be laid
upon this Weakened systems need ma
ture. wholesome, mellow liquor. That's
precisely what ihe l. w. Harper Whiskey
b.. Perfect a. beverage or medicine. Il
prevents chiis and tones up the system. Il
is vitality from natures laboratory. Il ex-
hilaraies and does not poison. Tor an fusel
Oh and Impurities are removed. That's
Why doclors drink it. Ii's good for the sick
aud Ola aud excellent Cor the young and
we'll sold by g. W. Thomas, Charles
Town. ~ Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-03-07

Mr.. Sallie Link, widow Of the late Adam
Link, died at her home near Dufields We'd
nesday night, Feb. q, sgef about 20 years.
She was buried al Uuionville on the Friday
following, the service being conducted by
Rev. C. H. Rockey. The Register says :;
"Mrs. Link was beloved by all who knew
her, a sincere Christen woman, a kind neigh
Dor, a loving mother, aud her loss vii be
deeply felt
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-03-07

The business motto of Mr.. Charles B.
Rouss, of Broadway, New York City, is:
met Spot Cash-5 per cent profit" We
ara inclined 10 believe he wears another I'M
der the lapel of his coat; ut is more blessed
to give than to receive" He appears to be
blessed with business, and capacity to
conduct it, that enables him to be munifl-
cent 10 his gifts. Last Wednesday night
at a public meeting of the citizens Of Win
chester, letter from Mr. Rnuss was read,
authorizing ex Gov. Holiday 10 draw on
him for $4,000 as donation, to be applied
to the construction of proposed water works
in that city. MIR. ROuss is erecting monu-
ments in many places to his generosity that
will stand long after he has been gathered
10 his fathers.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-03-07

Some bad boys opened the laundry door
Of Sing Wo several nights ago and threw
snow and dirt into the room, damaging gar
ments to the extent Of several dollars. The
authorities ought 20 make earnest effort to
apprehend the offenders and punish them.
Sing Wo is inoffensive and industrious and
should be protected in his endeayor TO pur-
sue his business in comfort and peace.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-03-07


Special kid glove sale at Hirschman's
Zoe gloves will be sold for 50c. only.
Great bargains in mating and carpets al
Hirschman's also window shades and cur
tain poles.
We have a lot of odd pants for the little
ones which we will sell for 25c. only larger
ones for very little more. We always have
what we advertise, so on will not be disap-
pointed when you come to Hirschman' s
stores.
Ladies don't miss this chance to get pair
of those 75c. kid gloves for SOC. at Hirsch-
mans.
For few days you can buy all kinds OF
winter goods at your own figures at Hirsch-
mans.
Buy your shoes at Hirschman's and you
will save from 25c. to SOC. on every pair.
We carry an elegant line of trunks as well
as travelling bags at Hirschman's.
Great bargains in all our departments at
Hirschman's.
Those ladies' kid gloves which we are now
selling at SOC. is the best value ever received
for the money. Come and try pair at
Hirschman's.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-03-07

Word has been received by Mr.. jacob Sites
from Corning. Cal. announcing the death Of
Mr.. James J. Johns on Jan. 9th, 1894, at his
homv in thst place. aged IS years. The de-
ceased was born and raised near Middleway,
this county, aud was Familiarity known as
Pet Johns. He was laid to rest by the Corn
ing Lodge Of Odd Fellows, OF which he was an
old and honored member. He leaves a wife
and one child.-Spirt.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-03-07
THE BALTIMORE WEEKLY SUN.

The WEEKLY Sun publishes all the news OF
each week, giving complete accounts OF all
events Of interest throughout the world. As
an Agricultural paper THE WEEKLY sun Is un.
surpassed. 1t is edited by writers Of practical
experience, who know what farming means
and what farmers want in an agricultural
journal 1t contsius regular reports vi the
work of the Agricultural experiment stations
throughout the country. OF the proceedings oil
farmers clubs and institutes. and the discussion
of new methods and ideas in agriculture. Its
Market Reports, Poultry Department and Vet
Urinary column are full and complete Every
issue contains Stories, Poems. Household and
Puzzle Columns. variety of Instructive Sc
lected matter and other features, which make
it q welcome visitor in city and country homes
alike.
One dollar a year. Inducements TO getters
ND of clubs for the Weekly sun. Both the
Daily and Weekly Sun mailed free OF postage
i'm the United states. Canada aud Mexico
PAYMENTS invariably in advance. Address
A. s. ABEL COMPANY,
Publishers aud Prpprietors.
Jan. 3, 1904. BALTIMORE Nd
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-03-07

A perfect stock of suits and overcoats are
being sold at the cost of production at
Kahn's.
Visit Kahn's, Sadler building, for the
greatest bargains in suits and Overcoats.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-03-07
Public Sales.

Mar. l2.-Personal property by 7. W. Lock,
Trustee
Mar. 22.-Stock and Farming Implements
By John Hall.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-03-07

When Baby was sick, we gave her castoria.
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became luss she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-03-07
DIED.

On Saturday, March s, 1894, Mrs MATTE
Z. BOLTS. wife of Col. w. Browne Bolts, OF
Houston. Texas.
At the residence of Mr.. George W. NARROW.
in this county, on Tuesday. February q. 81.
Miss SARAH c. R0DEFFER, aged about AZ
years.
At her home in Patterson, y. J.. February
22nd. 1894. Mrs. PHEBE GLOVER, mother
of Mr.. Samuel Glover Of this town.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-03-07
MIR RED.

At Pleasant Green. Cooper county, Missouri,
Monday, February 18th, 1894, at the residence
of Mr.. Robert NJ Huyett. brother Of the bride,
DR.. AMOS A. WHEELER. OF Miami Mo-,
and Miss MARY l.. HUYETT. of Pleasant
Green. formerly of the Shppherdstown vicinity
Rev Mr.. Dobyns. of Marshall, officiating
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-03-07

COrrespondingIy Tow rates from 0Iher sta'
tons.
Tickets will be good for ten days.
For guide to points of interest in Wash
ington, address the nearest B. & 0 Agent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-03-07
CHARLEs-TowN BRANCH, W. VA.

Presidents. S. Dalgarn.
Vice President-C. Theodore Shugert.
Secretary and Treasurer-A. G. Wynkoop.
Attorney-Forrest w. Brown.
DIRECTORS.
Horace Beall, of Beall & Coleman.
&. T. Shugert. of Burns q Shugert.
S s. Dalgarn, Merchant.
A. q. Wynkoop. Att'y and Real Estate Dealer.
W P. yesterday. of yesterday n Co.
w. II. Cameron-Proprietor Carter House.
S. G. Young, d. S. Jefferson County.
Having Just returned from the Home Office
in Washington with a full supply OF literature
and complete outfit for the Branch Office at
this place, am prepared TO furnish all kinds
Of stock -INSTALLMENT. PREPAID OR
FULLY PAID STOCK-and We are prepared
and desire applicants for loans in sums OF 5000
$500 or 81 coo. Those desiring to invest will
be supplied with circulars. They will find our
State laws fully complied with, and l would
take pleasure in showing them a copy OF our
charter for their examination.
A. G. WYNK00P, Agent.
Office opposite Carter House.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-03-07

Mr.. ". II. Billmyer, son of George Bill
myer, Of Shepherdstown, swallowed an
ounce and a half Of laudanum and NOR
phiue in the presence Of the night clerk,
John Baker, at the Hotel Hamilton, Hs-
gerstown, on Monday. After taking the
drugs he said Its all over now. l an
going 10 die. Don't tell any one until I'm
dead, and see that my body is sent home to
Shepherdstowu." Drs. ]. W. Cook. G. B.
Boyle and A. s Mason did what they could
TO relieve Mr.. Billmyer, and hopes were
entertained for his recovery. On Saturday
night Mr.. BillmYer tried to take something
from vial. which his wife dashed from his
lips. SIR. and Mrs. Billmyer, Messrs. A.
NJ. Shepherd, R. D. Shepherd, Of Shep-
herdstown. and Mr.. A. T. Larabee, of Balti-
more. arrived there from New York on
Saturday evening and stopped at the Ham,
ilton. All of the party had driven to Shop
herdstown Sunday except Mr.. Billmyer.-
Il il said that Mr. Billmyer attributes his
deed TO family difficulties.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-03-07

Circuit Court.


In the circuit court last Wednesday the
following cases we're acted upon by Judge
Faulkner Geo. Hofrmaster W. Joseph Star
rvs administrator; attachment quashed for
insuficiency Of affidavit. E. L. Wager vs..
]. E. Wyatt; judgment for plaintiff for
S4S8.2S. Emanuel SpangIer's administra-
tor vs.. Shenandoah Pulp Company verdict
of Jury set aside aud new trial granted for
defendant Flora B. Darlington vs.. d. f.
shoemaker for 81 ,S07, and suit abated as to
T. F. Shoemaker for want of service, with
out prejudice for new suit as to him. j..
F. Legge vs. James w. Kerney on motion
10 set aside former judgments plaintiff adj
mitted a credit Of $50 TO be allowed on said
Judgment and defendant dismissed motion to
set Judgment sside Craven Trussells ex'
ecutor vs. County Court Of Jefferson Coun-
ty, on appeal from county court, on the ques-
ton whether personal property should be
assessed for taxes in the district where the
executor resides or where the life-tenant Of
said property resided, Judge Faulkner held
that for one year at least, or while said prop
erty remained in the control Of said execu-
tor, it should be assessed in the district in
which he resided after turned over By him
TO the life tenant it should be assessed in
his district he law directing that personal
property shall be assessed in the district
where the owner resides, and SO long as the
executor holds the property, he is the tech
nical owner.
Thomas L. Hyatt, Philip A. Lewis, VIM.
M johnson, James W. Renger, VIM. A. Nc
Intyre aud Luthur T. Whitaker were APP
pointed trustees ofthe Methodist Protestant
Church at Middleway, Jefferson county.
From the Aiaot journal, published at
Minot, Ward county, North Dakota, we
take the following. 1t refers to a FREE
Press Office graduate:
1T is with pleasure that We announce the
Of Major L. A. MsglOne, the
leading attorney Of Pierce county, 70 perma-
uently locate in Minot. He has rented an
Office here, and will become a citizen at
once. Major Maglone is an able lawyer,
aud has been admitted TO practice before all
North Dakota courts. He was the States
attorney Of Pierce county for a number of
years, aud has large clientage. The Jour
net welcomes the honorable gentleman to
Minot, and bespeak for him the kindly con-
sideratiOn of our people"
From the DeriPs Lake Inter- Ocean, Ram. |
sey county, we extract the following;
The saying that government officials |
seldom die and never resign does not hold |
good so far as Republicans are concerned.
United States District Attorney Camp has
rendered his resignation to take effect April
l. Judge O'Brien, ofthis city Tracy Bangs,
Of Grand Forks, and NJ A. Hildreth and
W. P. Miller, Of Fargo, are candidates for
the position. The former. is thought will
receive the appOintment-ifM Major Maglone
can be cOnciliated."
Same day we must make a note of the
boys who have gone out from THE FREE
PRESS Office aud distinguished themselves.
NJ IL II nsIl-,v-o- 81, Of CaorOo Riii- |
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-03-07
The Washington National Building and
Loan Association.

Washington National B. Il L. Assoc'n.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-02
TO0 Mueh.

Yesterday morning in Judge Cox's pri
vate room at the courthouse a gathering Oh
lawyers, newspaper men and bailitfs was
awaiting the opening of the forenoon ses
sion of the criminal court and Willing away
the time in a discussion of the Wagner
murder case Very soon a well known
young lawyer entered whistling Two Lit
tie Girls In Blue" He whistled the hack
neved and shredded ditty through from
beginning to end and was starting in tc
blow it over again when he was suddenly
interrupted by court official. who looked
up from newspaper and asked the whis
tier, in very earnest tone of voice, did
you learn how much money realized in
the collections taken up at the theaters last
night?''
mo. indeed was the reply. s'Didn't
know they took up collections. What are
they going to do with the money!"
From behind the paper came the answer
in gutterals, Going to buy red dresses foi
the two little girls in blue"
Then there was profound silence. only
broken by the whistling lawyer, who, with
child1ike innocence, asked, What little
girls are you talking about?"
An explosion of laughter followed, and
the whistler, remarking that he had eaten
salt mackerel for breakfast, went on &c
the water cooler--Indianapolis Senti
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-02

GRANDMA's COSTUME AND DUsE GOWN
grandma can wear yellow, green, blue
red and pink if she wants to, and no one
thinks she is dressing in a aippant man
ner. I1net 4 sweet old lady today, grand
mother to q young man airing his Latin
and Greek and letting his hair grow
with view to- football This white
haired darling had cape of black otto
man silk, which came little below the
waist, and around it ct intervals were
five rows Of canary satin ribbons over
laid with black guipure insertions.
Around tne neck was as ornate a ruff of
ribbon and lace as her granddaughter
would dare On her snowy hair was a
tiny bonnet of lace and jet worn with
sublime Indifference to possibilities of
colds in the head A rich black satin
gown lined with rustling silk and the
neatest of boots and pearl gloves made
up the balance of grand1na's outfit.
We all admire the sweet quaintness
of the dove colored dress, with its snowy
muslin iichu, but as the world moves
why should not the dear grandmother of
today keep pace with it, if she prefers TO,
instead of letting herself be shelved as
a back number? Her sons and daughters
and her husband, too, will rise up and
call her blessed There is no reason why
she must be denied the glow of color and
the delicious sense of being handsomely
dressed when she grows old Perhaps ali
her early life has been passed in rigid
economy, when she thought more of her
children's education than her personal
likes, and now that the boys and girls
are all grown and have homes of their
own, and for the first time she has the
means and leisure for herself, why
should we object to let their brightness
of color and the CLEAN of jewels shine
over her?
/ think grandma is right to dress as
prettily and as richly as she can All
her children viii love and respect her
more for it. Too many of our grandInas
allow themselves to be effaced, and they
in their plain gowns shrink down in
corners to be dolnineered over and tor
mented by broods of youngsters. Let
grandma assert herself in purple and
fine raiment, and her path down the sun
set slope will be made pleasanter.
Dear me, did not intend to give a
lecture, but to tell about the new Duse
fashions, which / think Will have a
vogue this summer, and spring too. The
distinguishing mark is the blouse waist
made of crepon, or at least accordion
plated material. Down the shoulder is
a straight band, and the waist Is gath
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-02
Ccuueusation.

It is said that Roger, the celebrated
French tenor, was exceedingly loyal to lis
profession and was apt to take offense a
any slight, whether it was intended or not
On one occasion he was engaged for the SUI
of EGO to sing at the house of a rich finan
cier
Roger sang his first song magnifcently
but noone paid him the slightest attention
and the guests talked their loudest.
Presently the host thought the time hae
come for another song and sent for Roger
He could not be found and that evenin.
was seen no more. Next day n note cam'
from him, accom- panied by the sum of ESQ
The note ran thus:
II have the honor to return the $50 which
received for singing at your party, and
beg leave to add -e20 more for having 81
greatly disturbed the conversation of you
guests. ~ outhss Companion
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-02
A GREAT HEAD.
How Two Loving Hearts Were at Last
United.

How Two Loving Hearts Were at Last
United.
She was as fair as the day, and as stately
a. the night, and beautiful beyond the
dream Of any poet
He was strong and brave as any knight
that ever jousted on the plain, superb and
handsome the sculptured gods of Greece
Il happened by a propitieus fate that
sometimes brings the brave and the beauti
full together that these two mortal para
CONS each had fashionable suit of rooms
in the most fashionable hotel of the most
fashionable city of all the land.
1t IS really not much to finish this
story The reader is shrewd and knows q
thingor two and has read novels before and
knows already how this thing is coming
out.
But suffice it to say they met, and they
loved with an unutterable and infinite de
votion.
Darling" said he-not at once of course
he was no gump like that, but like to get
at the denouement of 4 story at the begin
ming and get It out of the way Darling, ,
said he, when the proper time had arrived
Il love you beyond expression, with de
votion that can never end. Be mine; oh
say that you will bs, miner
A look of ineffable sadness, of infinite
grief, came into her azure eyes
Harold - she said, you know not what
you ask. There is dead secret in my life
which, if you knew, you would spurn me
from thee like a deadly thing
Tell me the secret, my darling . said he
land 1 swear by my honor will love thee
all the more"
Harold my own, will be frank and tell
thee III owe Il three months bill fol
my suit of rooms in this hotel'
lie looked into her lustrous eyes with an
expression of increased endearment.
''Sybil, my darling" said he, $50 do L
We owe the sordid landlord two large bills
Let us wed and make the two bills one"
'sOh. my hearts lovel'' she cried. 'Oh
my hero, my finSncierp' and she threw her
self into his arms.
Thus two loving hearts and two growing
hotel bills were beautifully merged into
one.-Yankee Blade.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-02

Seth Sander kept n grocery store
AT SQuashburg. state OF Maine.
" herein the thousand things were sold
That country stores contain
Molesses, Goldfish, cotton cloth,
Grindstones, lung balsAm, shoes,
Ink, paper, mopstlcks, sewing silk,
Mixed paints in reds and blues
Hoe handles, bonnets, pocketknives.
Salt mackercl. hats and caps,
Umbrellas, hair dye, wooden pals,
Wheel grease and ladies' wraps.
An absentEninded chap was he,
And sometimes goods got low
Or ran completely out of stock
Ere he the fact did know.
Folks would ask for this and that
And Seth would say .or squeak),
-Jest abaeout all aeout:
Have some in next week"
So oft he had to use this phrase
1t got to be a joke.
And everybody used to laugh
Whenever the words he spoke.
But .'Nethody camp meeting" came,
And to it people fiocked
In numbers such that half the roads
With teams were fairly blocked.
The joke was quite forgot, and all
The townfolk staid away
To sing and shout and cry ''AmenI''
And one warm, sleepy day,
While Seth dozed idly in his store.
A solemn man passed through
The village and stepped stiffiy in
And slowly said, Have you
Religion got?' Seth, half awake.
Replied, with same old squeak,
''Jest abaeoU all aeout;~
Have some in next week.
-Somerville Journal.