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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-09-12
4 FREE pREss~~rHE OLD rAMttY JOURNAL.
Winchester Presbyterv.

The cen tennial celebration of Winchester
Presbytery will be held in the Presbyterian
Church at Shepherdstowr to-day, September
IL. The organization Of the Presbytery
took place in 1794in Winchester, Va, when
Rev. Moses Hoge, who was at that time
pastor of the Shepherdsown Presbyterian
Church, preached the opening sermon
The presbytery then numbered sixteen
churches and five ministers now it num-
bers forty-three churches and thirty one
ministers, four Of whom ere foreign mission
aries in Brazil, China and Japan. 1t COM
prises five counties in Virginia, eight in
West Virginia and one in Maryland and
enrolls $500 communicates and S,4OO Sun
day-school scholars, and contributed last
year to all objects $4,000.
The Presbyterian Church in Shepherds
town was chosen as the place of the centen-
NAL celebration in part because it is one OF
the oldest churches of the presbytery.
The latest authorities admit that the first
settlement in the Valley of Virginia was
made at Shepherdstown when about The
year 1925 company of 30 thrifty Germans
from Pennsylvania crossed the Cohongo-
rooten, the wild goose stream, as the In
dians called the Potomac at that time, aud
established themselves on its southern bank
and called the place New Mecklenberg,"
which name gave place afterward to Shep-
herdstown.
Some time afterward the sturdy Scotch
Irish followed with their love of liberty and
their Presbyterianism for one hundred and
twenty years ago the byterians worship
ped God according to their own form OF
faith and had occasionally preaching in
Shepherdstown. 1t was to this Presbyterian
Church that Dr. Moses HOge came in 1877,
and by his ability and labors for twenty
years in preaching, teaching classical
school and training young men for the Cos
pei ministry built up strong church aud
left lasting influence for good upon the
community.
One appropriate feature of this centennial
celebration is that the grandson of this hon.
ored misister, DR.. Moses d. Hoge, of Rich
mond, Va, will be at the scene of his
grandfather's early life and labors to deliv-
err an address and preach a sermon that
will close the presbyterys century.
Among other distinguished speakers that
will take part in these interesting exercises
are DR.. J. r. Graham, of Winchester, mod
orator of the Southern Presbyterian Gener-
al Assembly DR.. Henry NJ. White of
Winchester; DR.. George NOrcross, Of Car
Isle, Pa, and DR.. J. P. Smith, editor of the
Central Presbyterian, of Richmond, Va
Dr. Smith was Captain Smith of "Stone-
wall" Jackson's staff.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-09-12
Harper's Ferry Personals,

From the Sentinel:
The editor of the Sentinel, Mr.. Chas D..
Eyerts, is sick in bed with typhoid fever at
the home of his brother in Washington, D..
c.
The Rev. NJ. f. Dinneen, pastor of St.
Peters Catholic Church at this place, has
been promoted to a professorship in St.
Mary's College. Rev. F. c. Kelly, of Lex
ingion, Va, will succeed.
Last Sunday Rev W. L. Weech announc-
ed to the the members of the NJ. E. Church
in Bolivar that he would resign the pastor
ship of that church, and other charges con-
nected Herewith, about the last of October
next. III health is the reason assigned.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-09-12
Church Notes

No preaching in the NJ. E. Church, South,
next Sunday night, as the pastor will be at
Bethany" but the Epworth League will
meet, as usual, at o'clock.
Rev Dr. Huntington, of Washington City,
will preach in the Presbyterian Church in
Charles Town on Sunday morning next
At night it is probable the pulpit will be
supplied by minister from the Presbytery
The next annual meeting of the Winches-
ter District Conference Of the NJ. E. Church,
South. will be held in this town. The con-
ference is composed of about forty ministers
and quite large number Of lay delegates.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-09-12
Personal.

Mrs. NJ. R. Billups, of Baltimore, is at
Capt. Flagg's.
Mr.. Jno, A. Hopkins returned to Phila-
delphia on Monday.
Miss Eleanor Cramer returned from Vir-
ginia last Thursday.
Mrs. Garrett and granddaughter have re-
turned to Baltimore
Mrs NJ. c. T. Belt, of Washington City,
is at the Misses Abell's
Miss Ella Garnett, of Washington City,
is at the Misses AbelPs.
Miss Bette Rice Page, of Berryville, is
visiting Mrs. VIM. Campbell.
Capt. John Foley is at home from Wash
ington, enjoying bit OF recreation.
Mrs. Rev. ]. o. Tackett is visiting her
mother, brother and sisters at Mountain
View"
Mr.. Myers Palmbaum has gone to the
eastern cities to buy goods for the fall and
winter trade.
Mr.. Euos G. Dinkle expects to leave for
Grafton next Saturday, thence he will go
to Warrington.
Hon. Stuart W. Walker, Of Martinsburg,
was in attendance on the Supreme Court of
Appeals on Friday last.
Mrs. George Washington and little
daughter are visiting Miss Mary Stanley
Miller, at Catousville, Md.
Messrs. Marshall Mccormick and A.
Moore, Jr., of Berryville, attended the Su-
preme court of Appeals here last Thursday.
Mrs. w. Chase Morton, who has been WIS.,
ting her sister Mrs. Geo. Washington, re-
turned to her home in Richmond, Va,
Thursday.
Mr.. Montgomery Mcfarland, of the
Omaha, Nebraska, bar, is visiting relatives
in this town. His little ten -year-old daugh-
ter is with him.
Col. Richard Randolph McMahon and
wife were guests at Hotel POwhatan last
week. Col. McM honored The FREE PRESS
editor by a call.
Misses Nota Viewer, of MartinsburgS An
ME NJ. Smith, of Alexandria, Va; Agnes
Beckham, of near town, and Esther Wilson,
of Portsmouth, Va, are visiting Miss Annie
Gibson
Mrs. w. c. Lipscomb, Miss Maud, her
daughter, and Maybelle and Adgate, her
grandchildren and children of Mr.. A. A.
Lipscomb, of Washington City, returned
home yesterday.
Mr.. George Lambright, of Knoxville,
Tennessee, stopped over to see friends here
on his way from New York, where he has
been buying fall and winter goods at Cleve-
land and Wilson tariff reform prices.
Mr.. Daniel Angel, former citizen and
brother of Mrs. II. d Middlekauff, of this
town, called to see us on Saturday. He has
not been here for thirty-seven years. He
resides in Ohio and is in the railroad business.
Mr.. c. II. Syme, secretary of Senator
Faulkner, was in attendance upon the SUI
preme Court of Appeals here last week and
made an argument for the appellant in the
case of Harrison Cam VS. Susan Cam and
others.
Mr.. George McGlone, graduate of the
Spirit and now residing in New York City,
called to see us on Friday. He has been
visiting the home of his mother at Harper's
Ferry, and has, also, recently been on a visit
to his brother, Maj. E. A. McGlone, at Dew
IFS Lake, North Dakota.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-09-12

Captain T. c. Morton, of the Stanton
Vindieator, called to see US yesterday. He
was enroute to attend the Centennial Cele-
bration Of Winchester Presbytery at Shep-
herdstown. The Captain showed us an ex-
cellent photograph of the Advance Guard
Of Lexington Presbytery." It is a picture of
Rev. G. d. Gilkeson, Rev. G. S. Lingamfel-
ter and Rev. Frank J. Brooke of the Pres
bytery, ou their horses, ''old Bob, Mollie
and BLACK Beauty taken at Elkins, IN
front of the "old historic white church"
which was occupied by the Federals during
the civil war. In rear of the party is the
Elkins manse, the home of Rev. Lingam-
feter where THE FREE PRESS is welcome
weekly visitor. There was rain falling at
the time and the party of Presbyterian vi
deltes arrayed in gum coats, had just return
ed from defeating a church at AlPena,
Randolph county.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-09-12

Babyland, THE Babies Own Magazinel
for September, is a beautiful issue of this
very charming little magazine. The Babies
will all like it. The stories aud pictures
will amuse both Baby and Mamma. Begin
Mug with the November number the maya
zine will be enlarged from eight to twelve
double-column pages each issue, profusely
illustrated. The subscription price will re-
main unchanged so cents year, cents
a number. Specimen copy with full pros
pectus of the new volume will be sent free
upon request. Alpha Publishing Co, Bos-
ton. Mass.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-09-12

Last Friday night the ladies of Charles
Town gave tea, the object of which was
to obtain funds for the reading room which
is soon to be opened here. It was held at
Stephenson Seminary, the grounds and
building of which were brilliantly illumi-
mated, and the scene presented was a very
gay one. Many pretty girls, for which this
town is noted. fitted about waiting on the
guests. The candy table was particularly
artistic. Chocolate or coffee and crackers
were served in the school room, and at eight
o'clock an interesting program was given.
Prof Jerichau rendered ChOpin's PolOnaise
Militaire in his usual mastery manner;
Miss Lucas recited from Whittier very
gracefully. She was followed by Rev. Mr..
Cole in a vocal solo Misses Magma Moore
and Julia Merchant gave a vocal duet; Miss
Jones, who, though a Virginian, has been
in Sydney, Australia, for some three years
and has now come back to her native State,
played bright variation Of the "Old Folks
at Home" A vocal solo was rendered by
Miss Griffith Miss Lloyd held the atten-
ton Of all with recitation entitled wash
Ii, and the evening was closed by dialect
piece read by Mr. PennOck. Ice cream and
cake were served on the lawn by the most
energetic of young lady walters, and the
whole cr.ns;on was one of enjoyment as
nt.. - a gratifying pecuniary success. The
store room of Mr. Hirschman having been
secured for the reading room, contributions
of chairs, desks, or articles Of u decorative
nature, as well as of books, periodicals &c,
are solicited, aud may be left with any of
the managers, or at the book store Of Mr..
c. y. Beard.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-09-12

Judge E. Boyd Faulkner had a special
term of the Circuit Court of Jefferson Coun-
ty in this place last Wednesday, and the fol-
lowing cases were heard; Joseph Merfeld
4 Co.. vs.. J. B. Wentzell's administrator
and others order directing the general re-
ceiyer to pay to Samuel 0. Myths his dis
tributiye shares in the estate. Joseph n.
Anderson and others vs.. Mary A. Fuller
aud others deed for lot purchase by Eliza
F. Anderson directed to be made to her
By special commissioner. w. E. Anderson's
administrator vs.. Eliza F. Anderson ct al;
decree directing the administrator to pay
to the widow of decedent all of the funds in
bis hands Of the estate. Daniel HehebOwer
ct al. vs.. Thomas Z. Shoemaker ct a.; de-
cree confirming sale Of farm to Daniel
Hehebower, and directing cash payment to
be paid on debts. VIM. Phillips & Sons vs..
Louisa 1. Goodman ct al; decree ordering
sale of the real estate of Samuel II. Good
man, deceased, unless debt to plaintiffs Is
paid within ten days.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-09-12

Prof. H. Bronstein, Optician of BalIi-
more City, came to-day to our town and ex-
poets to remain two weeks. de is we'll
known optician in portions of this county
and has given satisfaction. He is located
at the Watson House.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-09-12
DIED.

WILLIAM l.. NESBAOM died at ms resi-
dence in GAINESVILLE, Ohio. His wife was for
merly Miss Kate Mccoy, of Bolivar.
Near Waverly, Baltimore county Md, Aug.
25th, 1894, of typhoid fever, Mrs. THOMAS F..
McGLONE, daughter of Mr.. Geo. r. Hartman,
of Baltimore.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-09-12
Ho,U's This!

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any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure
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him perfectly honorable in all business tran
sactions and financially able to carry out
any obligation made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAX, Wholesale Druggists, To-
ledO, Ohio.
WALDING, KINNAN x MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price 75c. per bot
tie. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials
free
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-09-12
Executors Notice.

The undersigned, executor of the will of
James A. Hurst deceased, has duly quail
fed as such in the clerks Office of the county
court of Jefferson county. All persons having
claims against the said estate are requested TO
present the same, duly proven, and all persons
Indebted to the estate will be expected to make
prompt settlement.
A. BYRNE HURST,
Sept. ). 94-3t. EXT of James 4 Hurst
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-09-12

Col. George A. Porterfeld delivered lee
ture before John W Rowan Camp, Confed-
crate Veterans, on Friday evening last in
the -house-his theme "The Western
Virginia Campaign of 1861" 1t was an
exceptionally instructive and entertaining
recital of military operations comparatively
little understood. Col Porterfeld Partici-
pated in that campaign and was admirably
equipped for telling the story Of operations
at the beginning of the war that were disas-
trous. by sheer force of circumstanc from
beginning to end. The next lecture will be
delivered by Rev. Dr. Hopkins, probably
on the first Friday evening of December.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-09-12
Fertilizers for Season of 1894.
Ice, Wood, Hay, sc.

The undersigned will supply the public With
Ice, Wood, Hay. Timothy Seed, Irish and
Sweet Potatoes, Old Corn by the Barrel, Wa
termelons on Ice, and Fruits in Season. Office
in Hirschman Building, on Main street, where
Mr. John 0den will give attention to orders.
July Is, '9i-2m. MARSHALL BURNS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-09-12

We have only time and space to remark
that the cautata of Ruth" at the Parish
House last eyeniug,-the proceeds for char
table purposes-was admirably rendered.
Miss Graysou Vending was the Moabitess,
and we hear praises of her beautiful voice
and skillful control of it. The principal
presentations were: Naomi, Miss Aisquith (;
Ruth. Miss Vending; Orpha, Mrs. Camp
bell Boaz. Mr.. Shirley First Reaper Rev.
; w. Cole; Second Reaper, Mr.. 5. NJ. lay
lor; Messenger, Mr.. Lippitt Assistant
Reaper. Mr. Barr.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-09-12

Summer colds, under the heading Of
which belongs hay catarrh, rose catarrh,
hay asthma, and hay fever, are positively
cured BY Humphreys Specific III" For
sale by all druggists. or sent prepaid upon
receipt Of price, Csc; address Humphreys
Company. New York.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-09-12

Mr.. John A. Childs, a prominent citizen
of the Stephenson Depot vicinity, Frederick
county. Virginia, died on Monday. He was
member Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church. South, and has for many years been
a steward in the church. Mr. Childs mar
ried a Miss Blue, Of Clarke county, who, to-
gether with four children, survive him, viz A;
Mr.. J. VIM. Childs, of this county, Mrs.
Hugh Pierce, Of Clarke. and Miss Mamie
and Harry, who resided at home.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-09-12
THE
COLUMBIAN
Building and Loan Association,
OF RICHMOND, VA.
CHARLES-ToWN, W. VA, BRANCH
LOCAL OFFICERS.
DIRECTORS.

Stock in the Columbian is just as safe as
Government Bonds and pays five times the
revenue. For an outlay of 20 cents day it
will accumulate in seven years fund of 81 900
amount actually invested, $508. The differ
ence being accumulated interest compounded
monthly.
Attention is directed to the paid-up stock in
the Columbian, which is unequalled as to profit,
security and equitability. For further infor-
nation call on
T. C. GREEN, Local Secretary.
T. P. LIPPITT, Local Agent.
Z. B. THAW, General Agent,
Parkersburg, West Virginia.
June q, 1S94-9m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-09-12
DR.. Miles Heart Cure

decided to try it The first bottle
made a decided improvement in my
condition, and five bottles have COM
pletely cured me"
G. W. McKINsEY, P. NJ, Kokomo, Ind
DR.. Miles Heart Cure IS sold on q positive
guarantee that the first bottle will benefit.
All druggists sell il at 81, bottles for S. or
it will be sent, prepaid, on receipt OF PRICE
by the DR.. Miles Medical Co.. Elkhart, Ind
- III
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-09-12
Heart Disease 3OYrS!
Short Breath, PalpitatiOn.

Mr.. G. w. McKinsey, postmaster Of
Kokomo, Ind, and brave ex-sOldier,
says: II had been severely troubled
with heart disease ever since leaving
the army at the close Of the late war.
was troubled with palpitation and
shortneSs of breath. l could not
sleep on my left side, and had pain
around my heart. l became so i'll
that l was much alarmed, and for
tunately my attention was called to
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-09-12
old famiIp gunrnal.


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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-05-19

ASSAULTED AND RoBBED-About 10
o'clock last night while Mr.. Seler
Blouse was sweeping the rain water
from the pavement in front of his prem
ises on upper King street he was seized
b. two strange men who cast a cloak
over his head, threw him into the gut
ter and riled his pockets of about $25
and bunch of keys. While the men
had Mr.. Blouse down one Of his assail-
ants undertook to put his hand over
his mouth in order to prevent any out
cry, but instead inserted his thumb in
Mr.. Blouse's mouth and tore open part
of his jaw. The robbers left him in
the gutter wounded and to drown, but
their victim managed to crawl to the
pavement and into his house. The
thieves made their escape.
This morning Albert Wood and Chas:
Jackson, both colored, were arrested
on suspicion of having robbed Mr..
Blouse and were locked up.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-05-19

STRUCK BY AN ELECTRIC CAR
Mr.. and Mrs. Silas Denly, of lower
Fairfax county, while returning I"
their home in their wagon about II
O'Clock to-day met an electric car on
Hunting creek bridge. The horse be.
came frightened as the car approached
and backed the rear wheels of the We
hicle directly across the track. The
wagon was struck by the car and
wrecked and Mr.. and Mrs. Denly were
thrown out. Mr.. Denly struck on his
head and sustained a severe scalp cut
and was otherwise bruised about the
face and arms. Mrs. Denty was slight
~ cut on the forehead and had one of
her arms bruised. They were brought
to this city on the car and taken to DR..
Gulick's Office where they received
proper attention. This evening their
condition had much improved and they
left for their home in Fairfax.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-05-19
Incidents of the Storm on Seminary
HILL


Incidents Of the Storm on Seminary
Hill.
The storm was ofcyclonic proportions
and lett destruction in its wake.
Hail, an inch or more in diameter,
with floods of water, fell for at least
thirty minutes. Small plants, young
corn and shrubbery were badly damag
ed. a stately oak, which has stood
the storms of over century, on Mr..
c. G.. Lees place, was snapped off in
m instant aud now blocks the eastern
avenue to the house.
rawberlies, just beginning to ripe,
were torn OIL the vines by the searching
wind and scattered near and far. TIE
clover, grass and oats were laid as flat
as ifa heavy roller had passed over
them.
The large locust tree near Lggett
Hall, fully five feet in circumference,
was torn up by the roots. Much glass
was broken at the Seminary aud the
wlndo% Of Miss Jacobs's room was
blown 10, flooding the interior
Six large trees, shading the tennis
court west of the Seminary building,
We're thrown down, and for some days
the students will have to play on the
lawn.
A number of chickens were killed,
some persons losing all that they had.
The seventeen year locusts, SO plenti-
ful and musical during the past few
weeks, have become beautifully less
and their sweet voices no longer charm
the year-the wind, water and nail
having very much depleted their ranks.
The musical department of the Hill
will hereafter be carried on by the frogs.
A large tree Immediately in front of
Mr.. E. Daingerfeld's house was over
come and now lies across the avenue.
Several large oaks in front of DR.. Mel
sons residence were blown down. Mr..
George Wise lost several fne apple
trees and had a number of panes Of
glass demolished. A small whirlwind
struck the grove east Of Mr.. Grammer's
house and tore up number Of trees.
A large tree near Dir. Crawford's resi-
dence is ON the ground. The storm is
said to have been brought about by the
ncarness to a beat that the Alexandria
boys, in game of baseball on Thurs
day afternoon, gave the second nine OF
the High School, the score standing II
to Is in favor OF the latter. If Alexan-
dra had won we would have had full
hedged cyclone.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-05-19

OF ir adjoining building was upr0oted
"A hog belonging to HIr. Hartbauer
II Fairfax county, was killed by hal
stones.
ihe scene on the river front wa:
wild in the extreme. The Potomac as
sumed bet led q cen appearance arc
as the wind swept its bosom vessel.
dragged their anchors and in few in
stances masts were snapped from sail
boats which were being navigated by
amateurs. Ia some cases steamboats,
dropped anchor in midstream and rode
out the storm.
Electric light and telephone wires
soon succumbed to the enraged
elements, and last night the streets
were in darkness.
The low land on the squares bounded
by Wilkes, Franklin, Royal and Pitt
streets was converted into lakes by the
heavy rainfall, and the square bounded
by Henry, Fayette, Prince and Duke
streets was in condition TO float boats
of no small dimensions.
The roof of the house of colored
woman in the northeastern section OF
the city known as Petersburg Was
taken off by the wind.
Passengers on train from Washing
tou to this city while the storm was
raging have thrilling experiences to
relate. Some say the cars were rocked
by the wind when near here. At any
rate so deep was the water about the
depot that it was found impossible for
passengers TO leave the train and the
occupants remained in their seats until
dry land again appeared.
While the rain was descending in
sheets and the cutters surging and
gorged, little boy who was at the in
tersection Of Royal and Wolfe streets
thoughtlessly waded into the water.
The swift current took him from his
feet and was bearing him toward
Hunting creek when hystanders ran to
his rescue and saved him from being
drowned.
AT New Alexandria the storm was
equally as severe as it was in this city.
The roofof the basket factory was taken
off by the wind, and the water tank at
the Mount Vernon Hotel was blown
over considerably damaging the hotel.
Many glass were broken by the hail
Fairfax street in this city presented
Il scene OF desoation after the storm.
Huge limbs had been torn from trees
and scattered in the roadway, while
leaves aud twirs had been sent through
the air almost in clouds.
So far as known The railroads escaped
damage
About light o'clock there was another
heavy rainfall, accompanied by thunder
ana lightning, which lasted for aboHt
two hours No electric lights were
barninS and it was very dark in the
streets, only the occasional flashes from
the CELESTIAL dynamos Illuminating
things without.