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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-09
GREETING.

At the threshold of another season wepause
to make our semi-annual bow (editorially, we
mean,) to friends, patrons and the public, and
to congratulate you, as well as ourselves, on
the return of better and more prosperous times.
The indications now point Enthusiastically to a
return of the good old days that have BEEN
But we have not time, however, to dwell upon
the past, utter prophesies of the future nor
stop long on the grand highway Of progress
and rest upon our laurels-laurels that have
been honestly won and honorably acquired.
Onward, ever onward, higher and still high
er, is the goal of our ambition. Never resting
ever anxious that each tomorrow shall find us
farther than to-day.
Our proud position in the commercial world
has been secured by hard work. We have built
our fame on honest soil. Soil where truth will
live and bloom while falsehood and deception
are sure to fade and die.
There is a mighty, a gigantic force in square
dealing, and long ago we learned its potent
power.
Acts of duplicity and the tongue of false
hood never made an honest dollar. BY adher-
ing strictly to the most rigid methods of up
rightness, our firm is constantly growing in
favor and marching on to victory. In addi-
ton to an honest policy, we have added pluck,
energy. untiring industry and determination
to secure the best of everything in the cloth
ing world and TO get that article at the foun-
tain head In other words to buy of the max
er, the best makers, at the lowest possible price
that spot cash can command.
P0NDEROUS is the word that best conveys
the extent of our purchases.
SUPERB is the word that most iittingly de-
scribes the great big stock
IRRESISTIBLE is the word that conveys
the fullest meaning of the low prices at which
we will sell the goods. Yes the low prices are
very alluring.
If you are looking for a store where QUAIL
ITY and ECONOMY join hands, give us a
call You will find true value that Is worthy
of your attention.
Never before did our money have such pur-
chasing power with manufacturers. The con-
ditions of trade have assisted MS to purchase
better goods this season at a lower figure than
ever before in the history Of the clothing trade.
In conclusion, permit us to extend our hearty
thanks to friends, patrons and the whole com
munity for the unstinted patronage of the
past. which has made our business what 1t Is,
and hoping that we may merit and receive a
continuance of the same, we are
Yours truly,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-09
PendIeton- Wfllfs Weddina.

Mr.. Edward Pendleton, Of Wytheyille,
Virginia, and Miss Eleanor Love Willis,
daughter of Mr.. n. H. Willis, of this coun-
ty, and granddaughter of the late Col. Jno.
A. Washington, were united in marriage on
Wednesday evening last, at o'clock, in the
Episcopal Church at Summit Point-Rev.
A. J. Willis, rector of the church, officiating.
The bride, pretty, accomplished and alto
gether loveable young woman, entered the
church on the arm of her father. They
were met at the chancel by the groom and
his best man, Junge VIM. E. Fulton, of
Wytheville. Miss Bette Willis, sister of
the bride, was maid of honor The brides
maids and groomsmen were: Miss Mary
f. Lippitt, of Berryville, with Mr.. St Geo.
Tucker, of Norfolk Miss Charlotte Ransom,
of Staunton, with Mr.. r. w. Willis, brother
of the BRIDE Miss Eleanor S. Tucker, of
Norfolk, with Mr. A. 3. Amber, of st.
Louis, Mo; Miss Annie j. Lakeland, of Al
exandria, Va, with Mr.. Phillips Lee, of
Baltimore, Md; Miss Julia Pendleton, of
Wytheyille, Va, sister of the groom, with
Mr. Robert Chew, of this county Miss
Christine Chew, with Mr. Richard Alexan-
der, both of this city; Miss Fannie Pendle-
ton, of Wytheville, Va sister of the groom,
with Mr.. Thos H. Willis, of Chicago, broth
er of the bride; and Miss Lila W. Willis
sister of the bride, with Mr.. c. W. Wattles,
of Alexandria, Va. Messrs. A. B. Amber,
Thos II. Willis, Richard w. Willis and
Philip Lee acted as ushers. The bride,
maid of honor and bridesmaids carried
bouquets of beautiful flowers. The church
was handsomely decorated with flowers, pot
ted plants and evergreens.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-09
on THE sCAFFoLD.

Although Scott evidenced some
nervousness for an hour prior to the
services IN his cell, when the fatal
march was begun he walked unsup-
ported, with unfaltering step, and to
all appearances, when he stood on
the trap, and while his legs were
being bound and the moose adjusted,
was the most uudisturbed Of those
present at his execution. 1t was de
cermined beforehand that he was to
be attended on.y.by the officers, and
his spiritual advisers babe him fare
well az his cell.
The trap was sprung at II;lO,and
the drop was from ) to 8 feet. His
neck was not broken in the fall, and
death followed 10 is minutes, from
strangulauon, there being an absence
of any painful struggling. AT ll;35
the body was taken down and placed
in a plain pine coffin, and taken to
the Almshouse for burial. The sup
posed reason Why the doomed mans
neck was not broken in the fall was
because of his light weight, he only
weighing ll5 pounds.
The absence of any particularly
large crowd in town on the occasion
of the execution, may be attributed
to the execution being private and
20 the further fact that farmers
throughout the county are very busy
seeding.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-09

Mrs Mary A Keedy, widow of the late
DR.. John d. Keedy, near Keedysgille, Md,
and only sister of the editor of the SheP-
herdstown Independent, departed this life
at her home, at The residence of her son, her
only child, CLAYTON o. Keedy, attorney at
law, at Frederi g. Md, on Friday evening
the 9th of Sep smber, 1895, aged 65 years,
4 months and 10 days, after lingering i'll
ness of heart trouble aud drOpsy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-09
Church Notes

Rev !. p Stump will begin a protracted
meeting at Bethany" on the night of the
Goth.
Rev. DR.. c. n. Campbell preached in
Shepherdstown Sunday morning, and at
Kearneysyille Sunday afternoon.
Rev. S. W. Cole commenced protracted
meeting at Kabletown Monday night, and
will hold services there each evening this
week.
The sacrament of the Lords Supper will
be administered in the Presbyterian Church
on Sunday morning, October Doth. Preach
ing Friday and Saturday previous as usual.
The sacrament of the Lords Supper was
administered 10 the NJ L. Church, South,
last Sunday morning. The sermon by the
pastor, Rev ]. p Stump. was mainly ad-
dressed to "old people" and he had mum
Der among his hearers who had passed three
score and ten-one had nearly reached four
score and fifteen.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-09

The Charles Town correspondent of the
Baltimore Sun writes: Bobert Mcdowell,
the colored man confined in Jail here await
ing a second trial on the charge of burning
Sheriff Bakers dwelling house last March,
the former trial resulting in a hung jury,
has devoted his time to study and has learn
ed to read, having received instruction from
the children Of JAilor Young. Bob, " a
he is known, has made good record in jail,
and devoted some OF his time to artistically
decorating his cell with fancy paper.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-09

Mr.. VIM. II. Kearfott, of Kearneysgille,
this county, has been appointed inspector
in the Bureau of Animal Industry in the
Department of Agriculture. Mr. Kearfott
passed the necessary civil service examina-
ton on August % and received the notice
of his appointment on September Both. He
will be assigned to daty at the port Of Phil
adelphia where he will be inspector of cat
tie for export The appointment is a good
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-09

The Hager-town fair managers wisely
concluded not to permit gambling on their
grounds this year. The very fact that the
proprietor of wheel Of fortune offered
a thousand dollars for the privilege Of OPP
Grating his machine during four days fair,
is proof that there is big per cent in favor
Of the wheel against the fellow that thinks
he knows it all" and has the courage 10
buck against the tiger,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-09

Mr.. J. Harry Beall, our former townsman
has been nominated by the Democrats in
Westchester county, New York, for the leg
islature. The legislative district embraces
the city of Yonkers-of which city he has
been an alderman for TWO terms-and the
towns of Mount Vernon, Prentsville and
East Chester. The district has popua-
ton of so 600, and is Republican by small
majority. We hope the popularity Of our
young friend will pull him through.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-09
Shepherd College,

STATE NORMAL SCHOOL SHEPHERDS
TOWN, w. VA.
Normal and Academic Courses. Experienced
Faculty. Boarding Sll per calendar month.
state Students pay no tuition. New building
being erected. Session begins Sept. 9th, 1895.
AnpIv 10 County Superintendent OF TO the
Principal for appointment. For information
apply to A =. AlMLEhi
July "A, 1s95-3m. Principal
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-09
THE EXECUTION.

About 1890 Rev Mr.. Chrisman,
of the Episcopal Church, and Revs.
r. j. Robinson, r. c.. Walker and
c. c. Wainwright held seryices,con.
sisting OF singing and prayer, in the
cell of the condemned, the prisoner
Joining in The singing, after which
his hands were strapped down to
his side, and escorted by Sheriff
Eugene Baker and Deputies Col. w.
A. Morgan and ). c. Young, the
march through the corridor to the
scaffold was begun.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-09

We regret to learn Of the death of
the bright little son Of Mr.. Stanly
Harmer, baggage master on the Win
chester branch Of the B. u y. at
Winchester, on last Saturday morn
inc. of membrauous Group. The little
fellow wss the idol of fond parents,
and had Just arrived at an interest
mo age He was a grand son OF
Mr.. Joseph d. Fry, of NlddIeWay
vicinity.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-09
At Picturesque Harper's Ferry.

Opens on July %, the BOLIVAR HEIGHTS
SUMNER SCHOOL, with high class instruc-
tors for literature. science, philosophy. ciyics
and art. under the direction Of Professor John
VI. Gregory, the well-knOwn writer on eco
Eomics. Low prices, fine air, suberb scenery,
real sport, famous hotel service. Or, you can
camp out Great combination for profitable
summer outing. For full particulars write at
once to I'm. PENNOCK, Manager.
BOLIVAR HEIGHTS p. O., w. VA.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-09

Mr.. Martin Sheetz had charge OF
the \ d. ". r. r. Office here last
week during the absence Of Mr.. NJ
f. Bolinger, who was on visit IN
Virginia. Mr.. Sheetz is one OF the
Norfolk d Westerns trusted EN-
ployes, and the confidence placed
in him by his employers should be
gratifying to his many friends IN
this city.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-09

Mrs. NJ. j. Moreland,who has been
the efficient toll gate keeper on the
Charles Town and Berryville turn
pike. at the toll gate just this SIDE
Of Berryyille, for the past twelve
wears. has moved to Charles Town
and will 90 TO house keeping with
her son. Mr.. J. Frank Moreland'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-09
ANDREW SCOTT PAYS THE PEN
Atty OF WIFE MURDERER.
The First Execution in Charles Town
Since 1860.

Andrew Scott, who was indicted
and tried at the May term of the
Circuit Court and found guilty of
murder in the first degree, was exc
cuted in the Jail yard at this place
this Friday at lilo o'clock.
The condemned was defended by
able counsel and every thing was
done in the interest Of fairness and
Justice that conld be done by his at
torneys, Messrs. Cleon Moore and I.
c. Green. Ten days or two weeks ago
petition to the governor was large
ly signed by the most prominent
men of the community and by the
iurv that convicted him, to have the
death sentence committed to life i'm
prisonment, but the governor de
clined to interfere, and the violated
law was vindicated, in the death of
the doomed man, this morning.
The scafold was erected in the
Jail yard, just south Of the wing in
which the cells are located, with a
platform communicating with the
corr door. The scafold was
contained on the side next to the
street and on the south side, shut
TING out outside observation. From
the beam to the ground is a distance
of about fifteen feet, the beam eX-
tending about two feet above the
yard wall,
SCOTS LAST NIGHT.
The condemned man spent his last
night on earth in pleasant unre-
strained conversation with the night
watch, evideneing not the slightest
sign of nervousness and remarkable
for the entire absence of any thing
resembling bravado. At nine or ten
o'clock, members of the st. Andrew
Brotherhood visited him and held
services. He slept soundly for some
hours, and the remainder of the
night was spent in talking and bible
IeAAlu4. AlC ave uNAlb 90
times during the night. Entire res
ignation to his fate was expressed
with the utmost confidence that his
sins are all pardoned, and that Heav-
en- and its happiness was fully as
sured. In the morning he arose
early and called to the other prison
ers in adjoining cells to get up. At
about eight o'clock his night watch
babe him good bye, and he express
ed the hope that he would meet him
in Heaven. A little after eight his
breakfast was brought TO his cell,
and he ate it, as usual, with relish.
Shortly after 10 o'clock the eight
prisoners in the jail were brought
to SCOTS cell to bid him good bye;
the farewell was cordial and CON
tanned the enioinder to meet him in
Heaven
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-09

We have letter from our former towns
man, James c. Sheerer, now citizen of
Texas. He says he made very good corn
crop, but that cotton is almost a failure. He
reioices in q recent accession to his family
"a twelve pound girl'-which he calls
Mary Marshall He asks Us to make men
ton of this interesting fact that his friends
may know and the stamps thus saved may
be expended in "Castoria that children cry
for" He concludes his letter as follows -
"When you see Mayor Brown please re-
member me to him, as he is so kind about
inquiriug after me-" Our best wishes for
our friend. May all his crops hereafter
and those that need Castoria for successful
culture-be abundant.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-09
$4,000 Reward,

reward Of Fifty Dollars will be paid for
any information that will lead to the arrest
and conviction Of parties who set fire 10 the
warehouse Of Mr.. B. c. Washington, opposite
his coal yard in Charles Town, on the n night oil
the orr of September, 1895. G. BROWN,
sent IL 1895. Mayor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-09
Dwelling House for Sale.

A Comfortable and Commodious Dwelling
House. located on Congress street, Charles
Town. for sale. II contains ten rooms and Gel
lar, good spring water in house, and oistern in
yard and choice fruit bearing trees. For par
ticulars apply 70 -
July "a, 1s92-tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-09

We have never shown such good assort-
ment of shoes. 4 ft foF your feet. We can
save you p TO so per cent. on every par, be-
cause we bought them before the rise IN the
price of leather Next time you need par
Of shoes call at Hirschmans.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-09

Too many apples having caused the death
of a valuable COW belonging to the editor of
THE FREE PRESS, the editor of THE FREE
PRvss is in a condition to sympathize with
the editor Of the Spirit who lost horse by
the feeding of too much new corn.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-09

Seeadyertisemeutof the Great Hagerstown
Fair. to begin October Is and be open to
visitors four days. tits to surpass anything
that has gone before in the way of exhibits
aud special attractions, and immense crowds
will. doubtless, attend.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-09

Company l, of this place will have dress
parade on Saturday evening, Oct. 10Th, at
s o'clock. The company will assemble at
the armory at 7:2O p m and will be accom-
panied while on parade by the Charles Town
Cornet Band. All members are hereby or
dered to be in attendance. By order OF
Capt. Pyne. JNo. u. ELLIOTT
1st Sargt., Acting.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-09

Master Howard Taylor, in descending
from tree which he had climbed to view
the execution last Friday, received hard
fall. iniuriug his shoulder quite severely
Dr. C. f. Fouke gave him necessary atten-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-09

Personal.

Rev. W. L. Grayatt and family returned
yesterday evening.
Miss Laura Kennedy has gone to visit
friends in Baltimore.
Mr.. Humphrey K. Amber left on Mon
day for New. York City.
Miss Daisy Carroll, of Albany, n. Y, is
visiting Miss Ian Gibson.
Miss Scollay Page, of Clarksburg, is visit
ing Miss Mary E. Beckwith
Mr.. II. L Snyder of the Shepherdstown
Register was in town on Friday last
Mr.. c. Horace Gallaher came home from
notwithstanding here Sunday morn
ing.
Miss Mamie Forrest Richardson left last
Thursday for the Cotton States Exposition
at Atlanta.
Misses Louisa and Kathrine Beall, of
Rockville, Nd, are visiting at Mr. c. Frank
Gallaher's.
Mr.. Thos H. Willis, of Chicago, came
home for a short vacation, and to be present
at his sisters wedding.
Mrs. H. D. Rust, of Washington, who has
been visiting her sister, Mrs D. A, Phillips,
has returned to her home.
Mr.. A B. Amber of St Louis, Mo, who
came to attend the Wills-Pendleton we'd
wing, returned home Friday.
Dr. Charles B. Turner of Loudoun coun-
ty, was in town last week, called here by the
illness of his aunt, Miss Eddie Tomlinson.
Mrs. Edward Lee and her little son Edgar,
who have been visiting in Rockingham
county, Va, for the past three months, re
turned on Wednesday
Mr.. W. Clifton Stump, of the Adjutant
Generals Office, Washington, and his bride
are visiting Mr. Stump's parents at the par
souage of the NJ f. Church, South.
Mrs George Washington and children,
Richard aud Louisa, started Friday for Vir
giuia Beach, from thence they will go to
Richmond to visit Mrs. w Chase Morton.
The family of Rev. A. J. Lloyd, and Mrs.
Taylor and two chldren-all of Norfolk
who have been at Mrs. c. Horace Gallaher's
for mouth or more returned to their homes
last week.
Mr.. John o. Aglionby fell from a moving
train a few nights ago and was considerably
shaken uP.-Sep. Register. He has been
in town since-so we conclude he came
down again.
John Hyland, a well-known citizen of
Harpers Ferry, recently had a stroke of
paralysis that has left him very feeble. He
has been taken to Providence Hospital in
Washington.
Dr. Atkinson, who has, with his wife.
been sojourning at Mrs. c. Horace Gala
hers during the past few months, returned
to his home in Baltimore on Monday. Mrs.
Atkinson will remain few days longer.
The Washington Star says; In the official
circle there are the two beautiful daughters
of the Vice President, Miss Letitia and Miss
Julia Stevenson, and Miss Wilson, the ED
est daughter of the Postmaster General
Miss Wilson is most attractive in person,
and her education has been q labor Of love
on the part Of her parents. Mrs. Wilson's
health, which IS far from robust, will scarce
ly permit her to take much part in extend
ed social affairs, but her daughter will be
in every way strong help"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-09

On account of the Cotton States and In
ternational Exposition at Atlanta, Ga, the
y. & W. r. r. will sell from September 10
until December 81, 1895, tickets to Atlanta,
Ga. and return at 1875, making final limit
% DAYS from date of sale.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-09

Andrew Scott is the first person ever hung
in the Jail yard of this county John Brown
and all of his party who paid the death PEN
atty by hanging, were hung in an open field
a fourth of a mile from the Jail.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-09

Judge Daniel B. Lucas has been selected
q member of the national central committee
of bimetalist Democrats for West Virginia,
of which committee Senator J. k. Jones, of
Arkansas, is secretary. The appointment
has been accepted by Judge Lucas.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-09

Mrs. PofTenberger, wife Of Mr.. L. w. Pof-
fenberger, of Shepherdstown, fell down a
flight of steps at her residence and spraned
her ankle.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-09
Typewriter for Sale.

A Typewriter in good condition will be sold
at one-fourth its cost. Apply at
July 3. 1se5. FREE PRESS OFFICE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-09
The Wesleyan Female Institute
STANTON. VA.

Owned and conducted by the Baltimore Con-
ference. NJ. f. Church, South. Established
ls4s. Full corps of experienced teachers; For
catalogue and particulars apply TO Rev. HEN
RY p. HAMILL, President.
July 10, 1895.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-09

A company has been organized for the
purpose of operating knitting factory at
Harper's Ferry, which is expected to give
employment to large number of women
and children.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-09

You all know that we manufacture all our
own clothing. Our line Of children's suits is
simply immense IL you need suit for your
children call on US. We can save you 80 per
cent. at Hirschmans.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-09

Everybody
buys
Munsey's Magazine.
October
number
prettier than ever.
Ten cents.
This
and other
Magazines
sc
The Book store.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-09
BUILDING9LOAN
The National Building and
Loan Association,
OF HAGERsTowE, MD,
is one Of the
BEST AND SAFEST IN THE COUNTRY.
BEST AND SAFEST IN THE COUNTRY.

A number Of the best citizens OF Jefferson
County are members. Its dividends for four
years past have averaged p per cent. II you
want to save or borrow money, apply 10 the
undersigned.
S. S. DALGARS, Local Sec'y,
Sept. 4, 1895-3m. Charles Town, w. Va.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-09
HOW LITTLE TREY KNOW.

The Nicaraeuau affair has Afforded
our English cousins many opportuul.
ties to indulge in expressions which
would be remarkable il they were not
so ludicrous. Not long since the Lon
don Globe congratulated the America .
people upon the passage OF law "a
prevent buffalo bunting in the streets
OF Chicago. Since the occupation oI
Corinto the same journal ia guilty OF
an expression equally as ridiculous,
nnd at once proves how little it knows
OF American affairs. 1t says:
1.-The situation in Nicaragua il more
suggestive OF opera houtle than the
proshlc actualltles OF ordinary lie The
Nj onroe doctrine is not an axiom a.
international law, nor. so far rs we ar.
aware, binding upon anybody save II.
Inventor, President Monroe"
Without going iuto de.nils ms to tl,
principles Of the Monroe docrue. tb,
Globe Is remined that Presideut Mon
roe has been dead for many ycnrs. auu
hence, under such circumstances, il
can hardly be expected that the doc
trine. which he originated, can j.
binding upon him. However, to
principles still live, and should coca
sion require will be put into actiy
execution.