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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18
First annual Report Of the Charles
Toicn Reading Room.

la October the first year Of the Charles
Town Reading Room was completed, and
the managers of tAe room wish to give some
account Of its progress to the public. When
the Reading Room was opened in October,
1894, there were upon its shelves about
eighty books, most Of which had been con-
tributed by the managers and their friends.
These books were nearly all novels-many
of them bolnd in paper In addition to
the books there we're several hundred Lnm-
bers Of old magazines. The following pc
riodicals were subscribed for: Harper's
4 Weekly, The illustrated American, Puck,
The Scientific American, Youths Compan-
ion and The Review of Reviews. The Bal
timore sun aud New York World were also
/ taken
\ general invitation was given to the men
of Charles Town to be be present at the
opening of the Reading Room, and addresses
were made by Hon VIM H. Travers, Judge
d B. Lucas, Col. R. P. Chew, Rev II P.
Hamil and others, explaining the object Of
the Reading Room, and commencing it
to the young men particularly. From the
opening night the attendance was excellent
In November twenty well bound standard
books were donated by friend in New York
and placed at once in the Reading Room.
Shortly afterwards friends in Boston sent
through Miss Forrest one hundred aud fifty
more volumes These books were the great
est addition-comprising in their number
valuable histories. biographies, scientific
works and novels
Other donations sent in by friends here
during the year have brought up the num-
Der Of books now on the shelves of the
Reading Room to two hundred and seventy
five \ catalogue of the books has been
placed in the room, but the books cannot be
taken away-they must be read there
Postmaster. General Wilson has kindly
sent from Washington a large map Of the
United States, which has been hung in
convenient place; and, through his kind
ness, the Patent Olllce has sent number
of their publications which will be most
Useful to those inierestedin mechanical arts
The Reading Room was simply aud iuex-
peusively furnished, and has been comfort
ably lighted and heated through the year
The managers consider themselves most for.
tunate in their ianitor who, by his efficient
services, has made their work in caring fo-
the room very light.
No rules were made for those using the
room, but boys mdc, nneen we're not sd
mitted. The attendance has continued most
gratifying throughout the year Averaging
seventy a week, and the order has been ex.
cellent
The managers wish 10 thank the eGitors
of the town papers for their uuiailing court
esy aud generosity towards them-not only
in advertising the entertainments given fer
the benefit of the room, by posters, etc, but
by their pleasant notices from time to time
which have done much 10 bring the work
of the room before the public
In regard to the cost of furnishing and
keeping open the Reading Room for the
year The following figure, will give ample
ia ur,rn,atinu
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18

Giving up entirely his business, he
went 10 Cincinnati and remained Tor
several months under treatment Of
celebrated speciaiist. He was after
wards treated in Elmira, New York,
where the cancer was twice removed,
but he declares that death was prefer
able to such treatment IL returned.
however, and the disease seemed TO be
Of 4 most virulent type; the doctors al
forded absolutely no relief, the cancer
spreading all the time, eating out en-
tirely the partition in the nose, as well
as the upper lip and gums.
"Some months ago." he says, 81 be
gan TO use S. ). s., though admit with
little faith that il could cure me, but 10
my surprise, few bottles afforded
some relief. Thus encouraged, de-
terrnined TO give the medicine thor
ough trial, and it was not long before
the progress of the disease seemed
checked. ! continued the medicine,
and remarkable as IL may seem, am
cured and feel like have new life.
can talk more distinctly, for the flesh
has begun 10 grow back around my
teeth. where IL has been literally eaten
away. s. s. $. is the most wonderful
remedy in The world. and as my condi-
ton is pretty generally known, every
body will agree that the cure is indeed
a most remarkable one. S. 5. 5. has
given me a new hold on life, and j
shall certainly sing its praises the re-
mainder of my days"
The above is but one Of many re-
markable cures being daily made by
:. $. g. Cancer Is becoming alarm
inely prevalent, aud manifests itself
in such a variety Of forms. that any
sore or scab, il matters not how small,
which does not readily heal up and
disappear. may we'll be regarded with
suspicion. We will gladly send 10 any
address, fuii accounts OF several other
cures fully as remarkable az this one.
For real blood troubles. >. ,. ;. has
no equal. II wipes ont completely the
most obstinate cases Of blood diseases,
which other remedies do not seem 20
touch. :. :. ;. gets at the root Of the
disease. and forces il out permanently.
:. 5. ;. IS guaranteed purely yegcta-
bic, and IL a positive and permanent
cure for Scrofula. Eczema, Cancer.
Rheumatism and all traces Of bad
blood. Our valuable book will be
mailed free 20 any odd ess. swift
Specific Co, Atlanta. Ga.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18
His
Lip Gone!

There is not more familiar figure
on the streets of Atlanta than the man
whose picture is here shown. Every
body knows him by sight and it will be
remembered that years ago he began
to wear on his upper lip, just under
his nose, 4 small piece of court plas-
ter, not larger than 4 silver half dime;
this plaster he has worn constantly,
though it gradually increased in size,
as everybody knows, until it was as
large as 4 silver dollar. This man is
VI. Nj. Nicholson, who resides at the
corner of Anderson and Curran SITS.
Il was thirty years ago, that he first
noticed 4 tiny scale, like 4 piece OF
wheat bran, on his lip. He at first
thought ii only a fever blister, but IL
was not long before his checks became
diseased and painful TO the touch, and
he DON realized that he had fallen a
victim to that most dreadful disease
Cancer. 1t rapidly increased III size
and severity, and remembering that
his father had cancer when he died,
and that his uncle also lost his life by
this terrible disease, which destroyed
his tongue, throat and left eye, Mr..
Nicholson became thoroughly alarmed,
and realized that his condition was
more than serious.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18
The jefferson Co. Mutual
Fire Insurance Company.
ESTABLISHED 1878.
JOHN A. WASHINGTON, Secretary.
Office. Gibson Building, Courthouse yard,
Cnarlestown.

OFFERS to the people of Jefferson County,
~ Insurance in a safe Company at the actual
cost Of insurance, which is much cheaper than
tie rates usually charged, and keeps the money
at home Good risks from responsible parties
are invited
Executive Committee meets every Friday.
DIREcroEs-Jos. Trapnell Henry B. Daven-
port. j. Garland Hurst, John ". Rider W. b.
T. Lewis, r. Preston Chew, Wm. L. Wilson,
Eugene Baker, S. W. Washington, II. l.. snyder
William e. Frazier, John II. little, Jacob >.
Melvin. +. &. W. Herr isaac II. Strider.
JOS. TRAPNELL... President.
H. B. DAVENPORT. ......... .........T Treasurer
Executive CoMMIrrEE-J. G. Hurst, Wm.
d. T. Lewis, Eugene Baker, Isaac h. Strlderr
JOS Trapneu, ;. W. Washington.
LocAL AerNrs.- s.-Middleway-J. G. Shirley
Harper Ferry-Chas. Z. Trail Shepherds
towns S Fleming; Charlestown-Wsshing-
ton & Alexander.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18

Postmaster General Wilson has dismissed
Wm. W Hill, Of Mississippi. assistant su-
perinienent Of the free delivery system,
Po-toiIice department Samuel Beight, Of
Indiana, clerk in the free delivery bureau,
and another clerk VIM. 4. Sullivan, Of BOs-
ton. now Of the dead letter office, but form
erly Of the free delivery bureau, for giving
out official information and conspiracy 70
belittle the department"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18
S
mo- A. Washington. R. W. Alexander
Washington x Alexander,
Insurance Agency,

Representing the following Companies;
The old and reliable
FrNA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY,
of Hartford, Conn.
Giving the best results to policy holders, and
which has larger amount of policies IN
jefferson County than all other Life
Insurance Companies together.
Liverpool q London d Globe, Of England,
Manchester Fire Assurance Co., of Eng
land. and Scottish Union and National,
OF Scotland, the largest foreign
Cos doing business in America.
.ETNA, OF HARTFORD,
The largest and most popular Fire Insurance
Company IN America.
Peabody, Of Wheeling W. Va.
jefferson, of Wheeling.
German Fire, of Wheeling
Fire and Marine, of Wheeling.
Phoenix, OF Hartford.
Virginia Fire and Marine, Of Richmond, Va.
Georgia Home, of Columbus, Ga.
Fire Association. of Philadelphia, Pa.
Continental, Of New York.
JEFFERSON COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE IN
SURANCE COMPANY.
All losses promptly adjusted and paid at our
Office
Agents:
FLEMING, Shepherdstown, w Va.
CHAS. y. TRAIL, Harper's Ferry, W. Va
A sworn statement Of the conditions OF all
Foreign Insurance Companies represented III
this Agency will be found AT the Clerk Otlce,
i'm compliance with the State laws.
We solicit continuance of your patronage
Respectfully,
WASHINGTON & ALEXANDER.
February l3, 1895.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18

An exchange remarks Newspaper sub
sariplions sre infallible tests Of mems hon.
esty. They will sooner or later discover the
man. II he is dishonest, he will cheat the
printer some way-say he has paid what be
has not-declare he has a receipt somewhere
%. will take the paper and not pay foriton
tie grounds ;ba, be did 90; subscribe for it."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18

When Baby was -iei, SO gave her Cas'oria.
When she WIS a Child. size cr 4 for Cnst0ria.
when She became ,iias. She elung D. clstoria.
Wien she Lad Children, she gave them casfcria.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18
FORREST Vs. BROWN
tTrORNEF ATL4JV,

J.Fe5u C.wy Wesi Ily..i1.
5..ri.t to cases ia the different Courts of West
Virginia and Maryland Attention given 20
Pensions and a.l classes OF Claims against the
Government.
f~ Special attention to Collections.
.... iU. I>,1
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18
a74l5

Total, S274 10
After paying the years expenses bal
ance of eleven dollars was left on hand. 1t
will be seen BY this report that almost the
whole burden of raising the money for the
running expenses has fallen upon the man
ayers. No fee has been charged for the use
of the room; its doors have been open to
al. and al have been made welcome It's
hoped that, a it proves to be useful md
pleasant place, those who find it 50 will do
what they can, not only to carry the work
on as it i, bur to add to the amount OF read.
ing matter and make it possible for the
managers to increase the number Of maga-
zines and uewspa 2ors taken. The managers
are quite satist q aiih the success of this
undertaking. ey feel that the Reading
Room hss met iong-felt need in this com-
munity. Il bas been used AID appreciated
by many, aud they feel sure thst its record
fnr the next year will be even more salts
factory than this.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18
THE MILD POWER CURES.
HUM PH REYS'

Dc. Humphreys Specifies are scientifically
and carefully prepared Remedies, used for years
In private practice and for over thirty years BY
the people with entire success Every single
specific a special cure FOX the disease named.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18
4 New Plague.

Just Is the Georgia free silver people
arc il the midst Of their calamity groans
the price Of Gotten comes up 70 plague
them.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18
Rupture cured at Home.

II you suffer from rupture 10 any Of its
various forms, and desire 70 be relieved, you
can learn how to be cured by naming this
paper and addressing +. II. MERRIcK,
Huntington. W Va He will send full
particulars free.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18

You have an heard Of our well maee clo.h- .tL
;rg ana those who haven can ask their nelsn-
bors. and tbey viii recommend YOU 20 h'fscu
mans. she mcney-s wing place
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18
Wanfed.

Wanted in exchange for Lumber ~ UUO ieel
of OAK. 10000 feet of WALNUT and 500 ools
of CORN. ..,,,,,.,..,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18
Whitewashing.

The undersigned will do whitewashins upon
reasonable terms. and do it well. Address
WM II. BRENT,
Ms tSa, Charles Town
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18
ForSale.

Windov-sashes. blinds. doors etc. ot the
old Methodist Church. Apply al this office.
Trna Tslt
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18

Total for the year, $269 -
A glance at these items will show that
the money has been used almost entirely
for the running expenses of the room-a
very small proportion of il, s26.ll, having
been spent in subscribing for the periodicals.
and papers. The rent is necessarily a large
item. as the location of the room is excel
lent, and large part Of the success Of the
enterprise is due to the fact that the Read
ing Room is so easy of access The money
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18
JAS NJ Mason, Jr.
AT LAW
y nGIBsoN
ATTORNEY ArLAw.

Ola-.e- Town. Jefferson County, w. Va.
f.es in the Circuit Courts of West Nlr-
sria. the Supreme Court of Appeals and the
United states District Court at Martnsours.
Office over AisQuuh & Co drug store.
Jam. 3. lo9i
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18
Just Received.

have jus. received a nice supply Of Catsup,
Mustard and Horseradish. Also Hayden S
Easter Dyes.-four colors for 8 cents.
W S. MERCHANT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18
STOP THAT
HORRIBLE COUCH!

i II I VI J. n > , I y u y I Z N u
FOR COUGHS AND COLDS.
GHOULD YOU buy a bottle and 10 does not
- givesatisfactiOn. on the return OF the empty
bottle we Will cheerlully refund the price paid
for it In other goods. Sold by CT LIGHT
DRIMLEN'S Sarsapariila sold on the above
plan. bv q. T. LIGHT.
DRIMLEN Iron and Waho0 BitterS sold
i on the same plan by u. 1. LIOhI.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18
Shoe Shop

'lie W. louz has taken charge Of
shop and viii make new work or
Prom ply aud neatly.
l'a GEO II. HAGLEY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18
VGREEN
ATTORNET ATLAW,

II URN II ~ AAWf
ffr C,uay, Wet InyaHa,
".. r-aHoei1 the Courts of Jefferson, Berke-
.et Morgan counties. 10 the United states
H ' a- Martins1Ur-. and in the su-
e .-- oi Appeals of West Virginia.
, attention to the collection OF claims,
urt --m.uances of the same.
" opposite Courthouse.
A i0
WMD91aL Frank Beckwith.
N DONALD g. BECEWITH
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
Town. Jefferson County, West Va
H practice FOB the Courts of Jefferson,
AND Morgan counties the |. :. DIS
Court Ma-tn,5u-- and the Court OF
o. West Virginia.
I~
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18
Ice Cream.

The Ice Cream Paylors OF the undersigned
are now open for the season. Ice Cream serv-
ed by the saucer OF sold 10y measure ana lam
NJ IL 1904 HENRY DUNN.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18
I r. ENGLE
ATTORNEY ATLAW.

JgeeoH ClmN Hai ilya.ia.
Practices in the Courts Of Jefferson and adj
.-r- counties. I'm. the Supreme Court of
W..- r--ria. aud I'm the United States Dis
C.-a- Nlr,insburg. Notary Public I'm
.c
er lawyers Row. on George street.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18
To Owners of Stock.

All owners of Horses, Cows. Hogs, Goats
or other live stock within the Corporation Of
Charles Town are hereby notified 10 keep the
same from roaming az large within the cor
p0rate limits. as the law in regard thereto will
be strictly enforced. ....--
GUSTAV BROWN,
June 20 lS94 Mayor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18

a.r- -9-el1 u- seven --l-Il stamps
la postage, packing. Nc.. and we wiz
..s pos % NON-NICOTINE MIDGET CI-
pa.y one box Co one address.
Address lands g. co.
l''- Shippeusburg Pa.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18
Buggy and Harness.

A TOP-BCGGY and HARNESS for sale
both I'm good condition. Apply at
Nav j. FREE PRESS OFFICE.
ea-W sold together or separately.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18

BswU, Clarke C.ur Ius.ai1.
and
NEON MOORE,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18
ATTORNEY ATL4W,

}Io0kE
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18
4TTORNETS ar L4W,

VIM L Wilson.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18
Fine Cigars and Tobacco

and Smoker, Materials Paints, Oils, Var
nishes aud Painters Material and Window
Glass
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18
FOR SOUND MONEY.
tLEVELAND'S STRONG ARGUMENT
sOR 100 CENT DOLLARS.

We Twice Failed to Establish Bimetaliie
Currency When the Metals Were Near
Zach other In value-Attempt at Free
Coinage Now Would Result In silver
Gcnometallism and IN Great Financial
Distress.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-10-25
BRILLIANT SUCCESS
THE NEW A. o. u. w. HALL PRO-
PERLY DEDICATED.
Five Hundred People Gather in the
Hall to do Honor to the Occasion,
Including Many Strangers.-Inter-
esting Program, Followed by a
Splendid Banquet and Dance-What
the Speakers Said. ..-.

There never was such lodge hall
opened in Southern Minnesota as the
4. o. q. W. hall in this city, and
there never was such grand and sue
cessful dedication. The members of
Blue Earth lodge No. 80 are deserving
of the credit for both, and are to be
congratulated upon the splendor of
the one and the success of the other.
The great lodge hall, with its many
apartments, has already been de-
scribed in detail in these columns, and
it now devolyes upon us to give an &C
count of the impressive dedication
last night and the attending festivi-
ties.
The people began to arrive early
and from 1870 until 9:30 o'clock a
steady stream of people poured in, un-
til fully 500 were present, and some
of the estimates even took the num-
Der to 600. 1t was undoubtedly the
largest social assemblage ever held in
the city, not excepting the opening of
the Saulpaugh. Numerous strangers
were present, and ST. Peter, Kasota,
Lake Crystal, Mapleton, Blue Earth
City; Worthingtoh and other places
were represented. The most of the
members Of Blue Earth lodge No. 80
were present with their wives, and
Workmen were as numerous as leaves
in autumn.
The arriving guests were shown to
cloak room on the second floor, where
committee handled the wraps with
perfectsystem, easily locating then
when called for, without the confu
sion that might have been expected
and pardoned. On ascending the
stairway, each guest was presented
with handsome souvenir program
and was then ushered into the bril-
liantly lighted lodge room and ad
joining apartments. The lodge room
was periodically decorated with flags
while palms were distributed about
Seats for 400 people were provided
there, and when these were filled, thu
twelve folding doors to the banquet
ing and ball room were withdrawn
and the remainder of the guests were
seated there, where all the exercise.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-10-25
we're plainly to be seen and heard.

were plainly to be seen and heard.
The guests were met by the follow
ing reception and introduction COM
mittee: f. M. Currier, Ed. Weaver,
j. E. Porter, A. Anderson, W. L. Com
stock, Stephen Thorne, Geo. H. Clark,
T. r. Coughlan, f. ]. p Staede, DR..
T. d. Brandenburg, DR.. E. d. Steel
and J. E. Hall.
At Sis o'clock, Master Workman
D. P. Hayes took his seat, and Mayor
Weaver advanced and said that he
had the pleasure and honor of extend
ing to all, and especially to the visit
ing friends, hearty welcome to the
beautiful new home of the lodge, and
also the hospitality and courtesies of
the city. They were there to cele-
brate an event of especial import
ance to the organization and to
the city The local organization was
completed eighteen years ago and
some of the original members are pres
ent and could tell tales of the hard
struggles of the lodge at the begin
ming To them the success of today
is owed. We now have one of the
finest lodge rooms in the Northwest,
which has been furnished at cost of
over $1,000. The lodge has during its
existence paid out nearly $4,000 to
widows and orphans. The two aims
of the order are sociability and pro-
lection to the family of the member.
There are 1870 lodges In the state,
with Is, 900 members. Character, age
and health are the requisites for
membership. There are 1880 lodges
in the United States, with 5000
members in 1894, and from $4,000, 0GG
to S., 00O,0 900 was paid to widows and
orphans, Each here is as good as his
neighbof, and ali meet on a level.
The ritual is plain but impressive.
He hoped that those present would
live to see each organization in the
state as we'll located as this one, and
that they would be called upon many
times to go and help dedicate equally
good homes.
Master Workman Hayes respohdedi
and said that little over year ago
he had appointed committee to get
a new hall, as the lodge had oatgrowr
the old one. The committee went tC
work with will, and this hall is the
| result. He felt that if it had not
been for the A. o. q. w. the building
would not have been erected. We
feel proud of it and are sure that al
| in the city do. 1t is a grand, magni
| ficent building and is credit to tht
city. The lodge has 26O members
/ and has just initiated eighteen, ant
and there are five applications. The
neighboring lodges had been invited
to get acquainted. Mankato has thu
best building material and the bes1