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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-12-26

The NJ. f. Church, South, in this town,
was crowded last night-the occasion being
an entertainment by and for the Sunday
school. The pulpit platform present.
ed pretty appearance with its pro-
fusion of ported plants and pyramids of
candles sud oranges artistically arranged
The exercises were highly entertaining
The superintendent, Mr.. o. NJ. Darlington,
presided the pastor being absent, Rev. Mr..
Tongue offered the prayer and made brief
but felicitous address. Mr.. c.. w. Taylor
was precentor, and Miss Louisa Gallaher
presided at the organ.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-12-26
Stockholders Meeting.

The regular Annual Meeting of the Stock.
holders Of the First National Bank Of Jefier
son at Charles Town. for the election Of Di.
rectors to serve for the ensuing year, will be
held at the Office Of said bank on the SECOND
TUESDAY IN JANUARY. 1895, January 81
between the hours of II a m. and p. m.
SAM'L HOWELL,
Dec ), 1894. Cashier
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-12-26
a CHRISTMAS CAROL

They tell lovely story, in lands beyond the
sea, I'll,
How. when King Of Glory lay on His moth
er's knee. ,..
Before the Prophet.prince came, bringing
gifts in hand, III
The dumb beasts felt the miracle men eoulO
not understand
The gentle patient donkey, and the OK that
trOd the corn,
Knelt down beside the mangeri am kne" 'AS'
Christ was born.
And so they say in Sewden, at twelve each
Christmas night,
The dumb beasts kneel 70 worship and see the
Christmas light
This fancy makes men kinder TO creatures
needing care; ...
They give them Christmas greeting and DAINTY
Christmas fare,
The cat and dog sup gaily, and sheaf OF gold
en- corn
Is raised above the roof-tree for the birds on
Christmas morn. ..
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-12-26
.VesU Advertisements.
Commissioner's Notice.

I HAVE before me the following Fiduciary
i Account for settlement:
Thomas d. Ransom, Executor of James NJ.
Ransom and Trustee under his will.
Given under my hand this Goth day of De-
cember. 1894. CLEON MOORE,
Dec %, lS9I-2t. Com'r Of Accounts.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-12-26
Friday, January 18th, 1895,
Commissioners Notice.

IL the Circuit Court Of Jefferson County, West
l. Virginia:
SAMUEL X. GEORGE and Jefferson Building
Association No 0, a Corporation, Plaintiffs.
against
JOSEPH r. HESS, r. w. Templeman. Trus-
tee Forrest w. Brown. Trustee w. A.
Morgan, w. J. Knott. Jacob s. Melvin. and
Jefferson Savings Bank, a Corporation, De-
PENDANTS
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-12-26

The Gazette does not believe West Viz
GINA owes any part Of Vlrgiuia's debt
Time, logic, law, common sense, the circum-
stances surrounding the mourning Of the
debt and the way this State was created, are
All against any liability Richie Ga;et,e-
The editor Of the Gazette will be an infu-
sntial member Of the legislature. He gives
the lobby fair notice that something other
than time, logic, law or common sense must
be employed 10 convince hin, Co the contra
~ of what be ssserts.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-12-26
Partnership Notice.

Having entered into co-partnership under
the name of Washington & Alexander for car.
rying on the Insurance and Fertilizer business,
we solicit the patronage Of the public.
Respectfully,
JNO. A. WASHINGTON,
Nov. q, '0i. r. w. ALEXANDER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-12-26

Now the Gazette predicts tina, the mex,
legislature will be harmonious practical
body that will not enact any radical leg
islsIion, that it will do but Hi,le redistrict.
ing, and that it will as much regard the
rights Of the Democratic minority in the
State as It's own.-Rtci', Gazette. Brother
Pres. Morris isn't making a very biz bid for
the Speakership by such predictions as the
above. The Republican that entertains such
thoughts isn't "in it
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-12-26
Reduced Rates for Christmas aud Ne,'
Year.

The B. & o. r. r. Co. announces that ex
cursion tickets will be sold between all sta
tons on its lines east of the Ohio river dur
ing Christmas and New Year holidays, at
reduced rates, for all trains December %
%, "a, %, 30, 80, 81, and January l, 1895,
valid for return passage until January 3,
1895. inclusive.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-12-26
90 Per Cent. Discount.

Will you buy at such figures? We have
hundreds of 0yercosts yet unsold. December
is our only chance.
We will give a straight discount Of 20 per
cent on each dollar they ere marked on each
Mans, Boys and Child's Coat
$50 90 Coats go for $1,000
5000 "S 800
$500 IS 100
Dec 8, 81. Al HAGLEY'S.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-12-26

We extend to our readers at once Christ
mas aud New Year greetings. Il IS hap
PVT may be, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. that
the Christmas festival has its place in the
calendar so near the end and the beginning
Of the year that we close the years rec
ord with assurance Of atonement for It's sins
and correction Of its marred pages that
We enter upon a new year with renewed
perceptions of the broad principles Of the
Kingdom Of heaven upon earth and with
deepened knowledge Of divine power in hu-
man life. The spirit Of the Christuas-time
demands more than that we hush our
strife and hear the angels sing" The an
them sung near Bethlehem is echoed not
only in our celebration ofthe birth Of Christ
but BY the New Year bells that ring in
the love Of truth and right, ring in the COM
mon love Of good -
The valiant man and free.
The larger heart, the kindier hand
Ring out the darkness Of the land.
a aaM
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-12-26
TRUSTEES SALE
OF
Valuable Dwelling House
IN CHARLES TOWN. w. VA.

BY virtue of deed of trust executed by
Jane Herring and James F. Herring, her hus-
band, to Forrest w. Brown, Trustee, bearing
date September 10th, 1894, and recorded in the
Clerks Office Of the County Court of Jefferson
County in Deed Book No rs. Page -, TO secure
the Jefferson County Building Association. the
undersigned Trustee, as required by the Board
of Directors of said Association, will offer for
sale at public cutlery in front Of the Court
house in Charles Town on
Friday, January 18th, 1895,
at II o'clock a. m, that certain lot improved
by GOOD DWELLING HOUSE fronting on
Congress street and adjoining the Gas Com
pany's lot in said town, together with the ADJ
JOINING LOT to the one first named.
TERMS OF SALE as prescribed by the Board
Of Directors of the said Building Association.
-0ne-third cash, balance in one and two years.
taking the bonds of the purchaser for deferred
payments, bearing interest from date secured
by deed Of trust upon the property.
FORREST w. BROWN,
Dec -, 1891 Trustee.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-12-26

The Shepherdstown Register says THE
absence of the editor OF the Register on bus
iness last week caused him to miss d con-
siderable gale that ragged in Shepherdstown."
Snyder afterwari concluded it was only "a
tempest in tea pot Shepherdstown a
teapot! II is subject every other wear to
teetotalism. Between "wet" and dry,
there, the deuizeus hardly know where they
are al.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-12-26
Bank Notice.

The First National Bank Of Jefferson al
Charles Town will be closed on December y,
1894. and January / 1895, christmas and Ne"
Year Days.
SAMUEL HOWELL,
Dec. IL, 1894. Cashier.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-12-26

Recent discoveries Of gold at Leadville.
Col, are causing great excitement among
the miners there Il is predicted that next
years Leadville will lead the world in the
production Of gold Probably, after an, the
repeal Of the monthly silver purchase clause
Of the Sherman act may be esteemed by the
Colorado people as good thing for them.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-12-26

The sensation Of the week has been the
foilure OF Mr.. c. II. Miller, late sheriff OF
this county. His liabilities are estimated
AZ $50. 900 TO $4,000, while his assets may
reach $4,000 He is indebted on account
of taxes 10 the State about $500; the
county $500, and to the several school
boards about $4,000, all of which his bonds
men will make good The cause is some
what of a mystery as Mr.. Miller is a man
Of very frugal habits. The best reason as
signed j. that he Endorsed too freely and
was engaged in too many enterprises, which,
with a lax method of keeping accounts, has
effected his financial mishap.-NGrtinsb"rg
Herald
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-12-26

Dear old Santa Clause, do not put Billy
Wilson in the Gazette's Christmas stocking.
He is not really aud truly great man.
Richie Gazette. Billy Wilson might not I'll
the Gazettes stocking, but its ha. oh, my!
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-12-26

A Cincinnati Post representative recently
interviewed Hon. : B. Elkins, and is au-
thorily for the statement that that gentle
man has in view the removal of West Vir-
ginis's capital from Charleston to Elkins,
and that a square Of several acres in the
town has been reserved on which to erect a
capitol. But for the fact that the Republi-
can legislators and journalists are commit
ted, such a statement might initiate agains.
Mr.. Elkins in his contest for a seat in the
United States Senate. At least three con
gressional districts of the State would hard
" hear with compOsure a proposition Of
that kind, and, under ordinary circumstan-
ees might resent it.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-12-26
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that I will execute
theaboye decree at my Office in Charlestown. w.
Va, on the 18th day Of January. 1895
CLEON MOORE, COm'r.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-12-26

Mary NJ. Seely and JansOu Hodges, OF
Providence town, Cape Cod, were engaged
to be married for forty-three years. The
engagement was broken last Thursday be-
cause Jason pulled corkscrew out with
his handk erchief Miss Seely says she Is
glad the discovery was made, because she
had had her suspicious for thirty five years.
Err If he had been caught with boats
crew, she would have shipped him all tue
same.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-12-26
A recital at Stephenson Seminary Friday

A recital at Stephenson Seminary Friday
evening last afforded delightful entertain
ment to quite a large number ef invited
guests. The exercises included music, reel.
tations and some graceful calisthenic per-
formances, The faculty of that institution
must have been very much gratified by
the commentator they were awarded as
teachers by the exhibits made of progress
and proficiency of their pupils. Even a
tiny little girl played her part on the piano
without break, and some Of the more ad
vanced ores gave proof of talents highly
cultivated. We have not heard finer music
and recitations, or had better demonstration
of the poetry of motion" on like occasion.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-12-26

The Bank of Charles Town will be closed
on December %. 1894, and January |, 1922
christmas and New Year Days.
GEORGE A. PORTERFIELD
Dec. IL 1884, Cashier
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-12-26

1.-THE use OF 'Castoria is so universal and
its merits so we'll known that 1t seems work
Of supererogation TO endorse it. Few are the
Intelligent families who do not keep Castoria
within easy REACH
CARLOS MARTYR, D. D.,
New York CITY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-12-26

Mr. Elkins says every Republican news
paper in the State iavors his election to the
Senate.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-12-26

A Tucker county preacher, who had Two
appointments, one at the north end of the
district and one at the west end, announced,
not long since, that on the following sunday
there would be services at 10 o'clock a. m.
at the north end, and at > o'clock p. m. at
The west end, aud baptising of children at
both ends
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-12-26
the Time of trains and rates Of fare !;

COrresPOndingly low rates fFQm QlAeT sta.
lions.
Tickets will be good ten days.
For guide to points of interest in Wash
ington, address nearest B. & o. agent
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-12-26
For Rent.

Dwelling for Rent. Apply for information
at this Office.
Dec. IL, 1894.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-12-26
FRAZER AXLE
e Fl e, 4; !, e ;;; :;;; GREASE
Dress shaking.

Mrs. Glenn and Mrs Bradley have opened
Dress Making Room at the corner Of West and
kinds Of sewing promptly, neatly and well
and solicit share Of the public patronage.
NOV 1, 1904
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-12-26

Hon. Chas W. Button, for many years
editor Of the Lyuchburg Virginian, Is re-
ported as critically i'll at his home in Apo
mattox county. Mr.. Button formerly resid-
ed at Harper's Ferry and represented this
county in the legislature Of Virginia. He
is an old friend of THE FREE Press, and
his earliest newspaper writing was done for
this paper. He is a gentleman for whom
we entertain the highest regard.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-12-26

"Castoria is 50 well adapted to children that
| recommend it as superior 10 any prescription
known TO me- H. A. ARCHER, " D.,
III So. oxford St, Brooklyn, y. Y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-12-26

The New York World Dem estimates
that the Sugar Trust cleared Sl94O0,000 By
depreciatiug the stock and then buying it
in again The Senate on December y re-
fused TO even consider the bin which would
deprive The Trust of much Of It's power
The umb'lical cord between the Trust aud
the Senate Is stronger than death itself
Rarter'5prg Journal Rep The motion to
repeal the difereutiaI duty on granulated
sugar was defeated in the Senate by a COM
oinstion Of Republicans aud Populists.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-12-26

The value of a letter is illustrated by the
following Editor Reed, of the ClsIksburg
Telegrsm, 10 saying that the windows of
certain church ought to be washed. left the
letter out of the word windows, and every
widow in the town has been laying for him
since with a stuffed club and q rolling pin.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-12-26

Our Clothing is equal to custom made Try
Us next time on suit for yourself or boys.
S. ID. HIRscHNAs Co.
Largest stock of Carpets in town. All new
patterns at reduced prices, at Hirschmans
S D. Huschman & Co. still have g9o'
many Ladies Goats.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-12-26

The Cincinnati Post correspondent who
recently visited Mr.. Elkins, at Elkius, Ran
dolPh county, gives a graphic description
Of the home Of that gentleman-ar residence
in the mountains Of pslatial dimensions and
appointments, cOstiug-buiIdings and fur
nishings-about 100000, Near il is the
home Of Hon. Henry O.. Davis-cost Of
buildings $4,000 And OF NIr. Kereus. of
St Louis, also in the vicinity of the other
two, which cost 10000 The estimated
wealth Of the three gentlemen, $4,000, GOO.
There's capital at EIkins, whether the State
capital lie removed there or not.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-12-26
Notice 10 Taxpayers.

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of
the resolution Of the Town Council passed the
9st day of September, 1894 and continuously
published in the town papers if taxes are not
paid by the Goth of January, 1895 6 per cent.
interest will be charged thereon.
MASON Z. YOUNG
Dec. 26, 1894. Collector.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-12-26

The New York Herald says AS the Sc
we're period Of winter approaches it will in
terest many millions of our people TO know
that the prices Of wooden goods aud dress
goods will probably be lower after January
/, when the new tariff on these goods will
20 fully into effect.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-12-26

Miss Ada Jamisou, a daughter of Mr.. S.
B. Jamsop, of near Tomahawk. was discov.
cred by the family dead in her room last
Thursday morning She had arisen and
was preparing to come down with the fami-
ly when death came. Miss Jamisoa was in
i'll health but no one anticipated the near
approach of death. llqrtinsJurg Ind.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-12-26
II:S'|'7Qi;]'l!;l
for Infants and Children.

Castoria cures Collie, Constipation,
Sour Stomach, Diarrhea, Eructation,
Kills Worms, gives sleep, and promotes d.
gestion.
Without injurious medication.
"For several years have recommended
your Castoria,' and shall always continue TO
do so as it has invariably produced beneficial
results"
EDWIN +. PARDEE, NJ. D.,
18th Street and 9Th Ave, New York City.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-12-26

IL is barely possible that while the Re
publicans OF this State are engaged in a
ground scufle for office in 1896, the Demo
Gratis may walk away with the prizes. -
Rtciie Gazette We all along believed the
Republicans wanted the earth, and the
Gazette now says they are to have ground
scufle tor offices"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-12-26

An attempt was made Friday night BY
unknown parties to blow up the Baptist
Church at Laurel Hill eight miles from
Stanton Dynamite or some other power
ful explosive was placed under the floor of
the frame structure and igni,ed. The ex-
plosive was placed almost directly under the
pulpit. The conclusion tore up the floor
and some pews, turned the organ around
and shattered lamps aud windows. Meth
er the perpetrators nor their motive is
known.
Col K. F. Fast, OF Morgantown, colonel
OF the L. regiment, West Virgins National
Guar in town Wednesday night and
mus ur local infantry in.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-12-26

Mrs. Mary Pierce. widow of the late Paul
Pierce, Of Clarke county, died at the resi-
dence of her son-in-law, Mr.. d. j. Fry, near
summit Point, on the llth inst, at the great
age Of iourcore and fourteen years, she
having been born in the year 1900. Her
remains were deposited at Middleway.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-12-26

The commission appointed to settle West
Nirginia's part Of the original Virginia debt
met at Richmond a few days ago, but deci-
ded to take 20 action until West VirgiLia's
legislature meets. The pulse Of the average
legislator is first 10 be felt.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-12-26

The editor of the Charles Town FREE
Press has had little or nothing to say TINS
vear about the chickens and turkeys, geese
5,cls nbeasants and venison that his Gus
,omars have been wont to send him. we
take il for granted that in these Republican
times his subscribers think it best to hold
On TO everything they have, in which event
he has our sympathy and we, as in former
times rejoice over our many turkey gifts
and extend an invitation for the sage oil
Charles Town to take dinner with us.-f'0-
nsey Press-Afro american organ. Editor
C6ford's invitation to dine with him reach
"a ~ little too late for acceptance; but he
i. none the less entitled to our thanks Tor
hi. consideration for brother editor VINO
conld not "eat crow" even, because his
rooster had been spirited away
Mr. VIM. Rutledge, formerly proprietor OF
the Continental Hotel is preparing to move
hi. family to Berkeley Springs, where be
will take charge Of the St Charles Hotel,
January !. 1895. Mr.. Rutledge came to
Martinsburg from Hagerstown in 1862 when
he bought the American House. In 1871
be became proprietor of the Continental and
remained until May, 1894, when he sod ont
70 Mr.. W. \. Lynch. Mr. Rutledge Is
gentleman in every sense of the word and
we highly recommend him to the people Of
Berkeley Springs. While we hate very
much 10 lose him. we wish him an abund-
apce of success in his new home.-Nart'Hs
burg Herald
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-12-26

Il is said Mr. Charles Broadway Rouss, Of
New York, proposes to endow the Confede-
rate depository TO the extent of at least
half million dollars. Shouldn', be surpris.
ed-there's hardly a limit to his lberality.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-12-26

DR.. J. W. McSherry and Mr. NJ, A. Suod-
grass have purchased the J. L. Baker build
ing, on Queen staeet, now occupied by the
Merchants and Farmers Bank aud A. NJ.
Gilbert's drag store. The consideration was
$1,000 artms5,rg Independent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-12-26

A St Louis paper speaks of Hal Mayber-
~, Parkersburg boy. as the archer Of
St. Louis" Only last week he received IN
offer from the Scrogins Bros. to ride for
their great stable at a salary of 5000 per
year. He refused. \ Senator's salary is
too slender for Hal He wants that of
district iudge-S6 600
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-12-26

Last week Hon. VIM. l. Wilson intro
duced bill to repeal that portion of the
new tariff act which imposes diferential
duty on sugars imported from countries pay
inr q hnnnty ON sngar eXnnrts
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-12-26

The valiant man and free,
The larger heart, the kindlier hand ,
Ring out the darkness Of the land.
Ring In the Christ that is % be.