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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1895-10-26
NEW FIRM.
GILBERT & GEHR,

DENTON :. GEHR,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1895-10-26

OSCAR u, GILBERT,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1895-10-26
OEHM'S ACME HALL.

Little and big-short and tall-thousands
patronize Oehm's Acme Hall. And thousands
more would if they knew our resources-the
extent of the business we do on our 60, 600
square feet of floor space-the low prices our
large facilities enable us to make.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1895-10-26
II HOWELL LAMOTTE,
As ATTORNEY-AT-IAW.

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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13
Highest of all in Leavening Power-Lae IS Govt Report
highest Of all in Leavening P0weT-Iatesl q o0'
@!a'.!!! R Fsxas$;
ARSNKUTEEY PURE
ABSOLUTELY PURE

No mails reached town after Thursday
night last until Monday night or Tuesday
morning. Some of the folks by Sunday got
very hungry for newspapers and made al
most frantic efforts to obtrin them. Some
failing to get to Harper's Ferry by sleigh,
succeeded on horseback and a-foot, but were
only meagrely repaid for their endeavors
and exposure Some of the country folk,
four and FIVE miles away, manifested their
interest in town folks by walking upon the
crusted snow and scaling the drifts as cour-
ageously as Alpine adventures.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13
nenfness Cnnnot be Cured

by local applications as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There Is
only one way to cure deafness, and that IS
bv constitutional remedies. Deafness Is
caused by an infamed condition Of the Eu,,
stacian tube. When this tube Is inhamed
YOU have a rumbling sound or imperfect
hearing. and when It Is entirely closed deaf
ness is the result, aud unless this intiamma-
ton can be taken out and this tube restored
TO its normal condition, hearing will be de-
stroyed forever; nine cases out of ten are
caused by catarrh, which is nothing but an
inAamed condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
anv case Of deafness icaused by cstarrh
that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure
Send for circulars, free.
FL. CHENEY & Co, Toledo, o.
R9-Sold by Druggists, zoe.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13

Our venerable townsman, Mr. Joseph
Welshans. celebrated his ninetieth birthday
on Monday last During the day many OF
his friends called upon him and rendered
their good wishes, and he received affection
ate letters from his children who reside in
other states. Mr.. Welshans still enjoys
good health aud has unimpaired faculties,
save that he is deaf His form is still erect
his eyesight good, and each day he reads his
morning paper with genuine enjoyment
For over sixty years be has been teacher
in the Reformed Sunday-schoO, position
that he still holds. We wish him many years
vet Of health.-.Siep Register.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13

Mr.. Frank Gordon, of Georgia, son of the
great Confederate, Gen. Jno. B. Gordon, has
consented to deliver lecture in Washing
ton Hall next Monday night-the proceeds
to be applied to the relief fund of the Uni
ted Charities of Charles Town. The prom
ised intellectual treat and the commendable
object in view combined should crowd the
bolI
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13

Mr.. G. NJ. Beethoven, special commits
sioner, sold a tract of SSI acres OF land be-
longing to John MOlsr, in this county, near
Bakerton, to Mr.. Turnbull, at public auc-
ton. for $29.25 per acre.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13

February Is is the day you want to con-
suit Prof Little, the eye specialist, at DIR.
Luke's dental Office, about correctly adjusted
glasses to suit your eyes. Every pair guar
anteed. Examination free.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13
Steers for Sale.

A carload of stock steers just arrived and
for sale-well bred ones. They are to be sold
at the price of common ones. We do not al
low ourselves to be undersold or overbid at any
time. Come and see thenl-at Caleb Burns's
farm near Ripon.
Live Stock Dealers, Ripon and Charles Town.
Jan. 8, 1895.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13

Aunt" Sarah Taylor, a worthy colored
woman of this place, died Sunday night, at
very advanced age. She came here shortly
after the war, and formerly belonged to the
McCue family, of Augusta county Virginia.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13
Church Notes

The regular monthly business meeting Of
the Baptist congregation is postponed until
Tuesday evening of next week.
The fourth quarterly meeting for Jefferson
Circuit, NJ. E. Church, South, will be be
held February 16 and II; Charles Town
Station II and IS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13

Rocky Fountain and StOuel's Evergreen
canned corn, 1Oc. per can; s. L. Spencer's
sugar corn, Sc per can; Honey Bee" su-
gar cora, 15c. per can or two for 25c.; can
ned peaches and beans for sale at w. 5.
Merchants meat and grocery store Also
raisins. sc. per Id.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13

A few days ago a gentleman asked us ii
dogs went mad in cold weather. The fol-
lowing from an exchange rather emphasizes
our response that we thought they did some
times During the past month $50 dogs,
one hog and one cow were killed in Kent
county, Nd, over n mad dog scare. A COL
ored man and a boy died of hydrophobia."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13

Tomorrow will be St Valentines Day
Il is the time when, ordinarily, the birds
begin to mate. From appearances herea'
bouts only the English sparrows are likely
to "bill and coon to morrow
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13

The entertainment of the Art Amateur
Club has been deferred until after Lent, so
as not to conflict with the lecture of Mr..
Frank Gordon-the objects (relief of the
needy being the same.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13

Fresh cows for sale. If cannot suit you
in a COW will buy one to suit you. | am
shipping cattle, hogs, sheep, lambs and
calye. eyerv week. In February can take
4 calf anv day except Friday or Saturday
c. F. WALL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13

The ladies Of the Episcopal Church will
give musical and literary entertainment
and supper in the Parish Building In tins
Mace from 4 to 10 O'Clock p. m, Friday,
February Is. Admission free. Supper % cts.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13
paners as follows

Mr.. B. Ewell Maddox, of the vicinity OF
Uvilla, and Miss Clarissa V. Derr, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. J. d. Derr, of the same
locality, were married last Wednesday morn
ing at 10 o'clock at the Lutheran parsonage
in Shepherdstown. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. c. H. Hockey in the pres
euce of members of the family and a few
intimate friends.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13

In spite of the blizzard Mr.. Geo. II. Hag-
ley has received his first invoice of spring
goods, among them spring hats. He believes
in the old adage: "The early bird catches
the worm" He also has line of full dress
suits for evening wear-for balls, parties,
etc, for sale or for hire. He is catching
on" to city customs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13

John d. Conrad, of Clarke county, Va,
has purchased the farm of Miss Ann r.
Keefer, containing 12S acres, situated near
White Oak Springs, Frederick county, for
IS. 900.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13

An effort is being made to raise funds to
build a public hall at Dufields. Mr. R. l..
Wysong is at the head of the movement
A Joint stock company is being organized,
the shares of which are placed at 50 each.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13
Strayed or Stolen

From my farm large black barrow, probably
weighs 200 lbs. black all over except the tail,
which is white; large thoroughbred Berk-
shire boar. and two shoats that weigh about 81
lbs. each. For fuller particulars apply 70
Oct o. 1894 E. i. WAGER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13

After distressing illness of but three or
four days, of membranOus Group, Boyd
Urias, the only child of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
H. Kanode, died in Shepherdstown We'd
nesday sfternoon, aged eighteen months
The little fellow was bright and interest
ing child, the idol of his parents.-Shep-
herdslolrn Reqister.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13

Mrs. Ellen James Hunter, who was born
in Shepherdstown in 1919, died on Wednes-
day Of last week at the home Of her sOn-in'
law, Mr.. C. Cullen, in Knoxville, Tenn, in
tde 10Th year of her age. Mrs. Hunter
whose maiden name was James, is we'll re-
membered by our older people. She was
married in 1916 to DR.. William Hunter
who practiced medicine in the Dutiield:
neighborhood and who aiterward moved to
Martinsburg where he died. Mrs. Hunter
Joined the Presbyterian Church in SheP'
herdstown at the age Of seventeen years
After her removal to Knoxville she Joined
the Third Presbyterian Church and was an
influential, active and beloved member o.
that church to the day of her death.-SbeP.
herdsto,ra Register.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13

Judge Faulkner was bound and
could not get here yesterday to begin the
regular February term of the circuit court.
The members of the bar met and elected
Hon. VIM. II. Travers specialjudge. There
being only fourteen grand jurors present
and it being impracticable to get witnesses,
the grand jury was adjourned over until
next Tuesday. Judge Faulkner opened
court this morning, and adjourned the petit
Jury until next Wednesday.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13
"Guessing Good as Any When It Hts.

There are already recorded nearly five
hundred guesses at the name of the doll in
c. n. Boards shop window. All kinds of
names are being guessed; april Foo"
Sarah Jane, ""Daisy Bell, " and dear knows
what. The only thing Mr. Beard will tell
about it is that it is real name, a pretty
name and name that he likes. The prize
offered $500 in goldl, will be awarded April
1st, to the one who first guesses the name.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13

A southbound Norfolk and Western pas
senger train ran into drift near the B. u
0. crossing on Friday morning about two
and stuck there until Monday morning,
when three engines moved it up to Charles
Town station-a large force of hands hav-
ing shoveled the snow from the rails, at some
points fifteen feet deep. There were ten
passengers upon the train. They slept in
the cars, but came to town for their meals
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13
Our Job Counters

Now are a wonder to all. Mems s12 to Sl5
suits. qualities unsurpassed, we have marked
IS. Mems lightweight oyercoats. now -. %
were SD. A lot Of hats, 500. Mems fine kid
lined gloves, were 81, now 5Oc.-a nice, clean
article. cr-
Jan. %, 1894. GEO. II. HAGLEf.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13

Two beeves weighing $500 pounds pur-
chased By w. S. Merchant for slaughter
this week.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13

Annie Tones, colored, living in a house
on the farm occupied by Mr.. Jno. 5. Castle
man, near Charles Town, on Saturday last
left her two children, girls, aged about and
years, respectively, in the house, and went
to Mr.. Castleman's dwelling, only few
yards away During her absence the chill
dren were burned to death.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13

Numerous narrow escapes from death by
freezing are reported in the papers.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13
Public sales.

Feb 2O.-Public sale by A. Byrne Hurst.
Feb 99-House and lot at Mount Pleasant,
this county, by Cleon Moore
trustee
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13

1t will not be long before the energetic
supervisors of roads will open the public
highways. Mayor Brown extended help
ing hand by furnishing 3 large force to cut
through the snow drifts at the several APP
proaches to town. The removal of snow
has furnished employment TO many men who
were prevented from other occupations dur
ing the reign of the ice king.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13

Clearing out sales at 5. Ii. Landis's OF
shirts and drawers at cost Jump in and
buy; not by and by, but now, while they
last. Also at prices that make you feel that
you can't afford to go cold and shabby.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13

The steam heating apparatus at the Jail,
which is also intended to warm the court
house, got out of fix last week, and for sew
eral days was useless. The repairs were eff
fected by NJ. Scott Weller & Co, and heat
turned on Saturday evening. Fortunately
for the circuit and county clerks they
had stoves in their Offices and were not
wholly dependent on the steam heater.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13

The committee of the United Charities
have been actively at work and much aid
has been extended the needy during the
present severe spell of weather Our people
have responded literally in aid of the COM
mittee, but there is still room for all that the
charitably inclined may have to place at
their disposal. The committee is one OF the
very best that could have been selected and
is doing a good work. Whilst endeavoriug
to aid all who are really in need, it Is aim
ing to exercise wise discretion in its dis
bursomeuts, and judicious care is exercised
to see that all applications are worthy and
deserving. In some cases persons are put
in way to aid themselves rather than become
recipients Of public charity, and to this ex-
tent the committee is enabled to help others
who cannot help themselves. The commit
toe consists of Judge Frank Beckwith, Mr.
5. ;. Dalgarn, Mr. o NJ. Darlington, Mr.
D. A. Phillips and Dr. H. R MOore.-SpirH
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13
Wanted

To borrow IS, 500. First Mortgage on good
and well-improyed farm in Jefferson county.
Enquire at this Office.
Jan. Is, 1895.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13

One pound bag Smoking Tobacco for zoe. at
C. d. EBY'S.
New Citron and Raisins at low prices at e.
u. EBY'S, Hoof building.
Gelatin, Puddine, Corn Starch, etc, at c. d
EBY'S, Hooff building
New Hominy, Beans, Peas, Oatmeal, &c, at
C. d. EBY'S, Hooff building.
lust received a new line of tinware which
will sell at new tariff prices, at c. d. EBY S,
Hooff building.
Arbuckles, lowering and Enterprise Coffee,
also Mexican Coffee, with each package OF
which is given silver-plated teaspoon, and
the purchaser is entitled to guess at the mum
Der to get a handsome silver sugar bowl
and spoon holder, free, at c. D. EBYS Hooh
building.
Handsome steel engraving with frame, cheap
at C. ID. EBY'S, Hooff building.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13

We have reduced the price on every suit
and overcoat in our great stock. You can
buy the choicest styles right in the height
of the season at the lowest prices ever quo
ted for reliable goods. WIN. KAHN.
Are you going to buy suit or an over
coat? You will serve your best interests by
making an inspection of our stock. We
are offering the choicest Of the choice right
now in the height of the season at the low
est prices ever offered for reliable goods
Your money back on demand.
WIN. KAHN, Leading Clothier, Sadier Big.
We are showing an exceptionally large
and choice line of those fashionable blue
and black overcoats in kerseys, meltons, ETC.,
in any length desired, See them by all
means they are the choicest of the choice.
VIM. KAHN, Sadler Building.
You can come to our establishment and
take the choice of any suit or overcoat in
our great stock at the lowest prices ever quo
ted for reliable goods. Never before have
such marvellous bargains been offered to the
buyers of clothing. Serve your best inter-
ests by seeing them. WIN. KAHN.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13

Remember if you are in need of an over
coat for the balance of the season, that Hirsch-
mans is the place to buy. We can save you
money every time.
We have few small-sizeG ladies' black coats
on hand worth s. 90, which We sell at Sl.5O.-
Greatest bargain ever heard of. The cloth
would cost more. HIRsHMANs S.
For mems and ladies' rubber boots and shoes
call at HirSchman's.
Bargains in blankets aud comforts at Hirsch-
mans.
All kinds of winter goods must be sold at
Hirschman's
Bargains in dry goods at Hirschman's
Lot of odd suits that formerly sold for $40 and
$l2, will now be sold for s.. Come and look
at them at Hirschman's.
If YOU have any spare money toinvest bring
it to Hirschman's They will give you splen-
did value for it.
Don't forget that we keep the largest stock
of carpets in town and at lower prices than
you can get them elsewhere. Low prices still
prevail at Hirschman's.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13
We Tell You Again i:

Ii our Clothing is not better made and sold
for less money than you can buy the same
elsewhere, come back and get your money.
VIM. KAHN, Sadler Block.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13

The large Touring mill Of DR.. 4. s. Rey-
nolds & Co, in the northern part of Shep-
herdstown, along the Potomac river, was
entirely destroyed by fire Thursday morning.
The alarm was sounded at o'clock and the
fremen responded, but owing to the heavy
snow which was falling, the thermometer
down to zero, and the difficulty in getting
water, which was all frozen up, the tiremen
worked at a great disadvantage. The mill
building was of stone and corrugated iron
and was run by Morgan's stream. 1t was
purchased several years ago and rehtted, new
rollers replacing the old burs. 1t was known
as the cold John d. Staley Mill" When
DR.. Reynolds purchased it he added Sec
ond story and mammoth water wheel. The
loss is placed at between $4,000 and $4,000,
partially insured. A large business was
done at the mill. At the time Of the fire
there we're 5000 bushels of wheat on the
premises. 1t is supposed tramps set 1t on
fire. as there was no fire in the mill. Tur-
ner Bros. had seven hundred bushels OF
wheat stored in the mill uninsured.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13

For the information of our readers We
announce that public sales of personal pro-
perty are advertised in the several county
papers as follows:
Feb. 19-Mrs. S. E. Bane.
Feb. pa Byrne Hurst.
Feb. 22-Jacob H. Moler.
Feb. 26-J. G. Aldridge.
Feb. &c. +. Walker.
Feb. 2S-W. NJ. Burns.
March Mrs. Sarah NJ. Glen.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13
One-Third Off Sale.

Do you know Why our business has increas-
ed continually, until from almost nothing II
has become the largest Clothing Establishment
in this Valley?
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13

Personal.
Mr.. Lewis Starry is sick.

Mr.. Lewis Starry is sick.
Dr. VIM. Neill is confined to his room by
illness.
Capt Charles E. Baylor's little son Neill
has been i'll.
Mr.. J. Ernest yesterday is out again after
ten days sickness.
Mr.. A. Holmes Berry, of Winchester, is
visiting relatives here.
Mr.. V. NJ. Firor, who has been confined
to the house for some time, is out again.
Rev. F. A. Strother, of shepherdstown,
fell and fractured rib. Mrs. Strother has
been i'll with pneumonia.
Miss Emma Amber, who has been visit
ing in the south, is now with her sister, Mrs.
George 5. Eyster, at Halltown.
Mrs. Maj. A. W. Mcdonald has returned
from Charleston, whittier she accompanied
her husband at the beginning Of the sessions
of the Legislature.
Mrs. Jno. c. Burns, en- route home from
Tennessee, was on showed up Norfolk x
Western train at BOyce, Clarke county
She reached home here on Monday.
Mr.. A. G. WynkoOp attended the funeral
of his brother-in-law, Rev. J. Owen Dorsey,
he not .aQuist of the bureau Of elhnol-
ogy, in Washington City, last week
Mr.. VIM. Butler of this county, who is a
government siorekeeper at Huntsville dis
tillery, Martinsburg, was taken with chill
recently and was removed to his home and,
we reqret to learn, has been quite i'll.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13
THE
COLUMBIAN
Building and Loan Association,
OF RICHMOND, VA.
CHARLES TOWN, w. VA, BRANCH

Stock in the Columbian is just as safe as
Government Bonds and pays five times the
revenue. For an outlay of 20 cents day II
will accumulate in seven years fund of 81 ,OOC
amount actually invested, sos. The differ,
ence being accumulated interest compounded
monthly.
Attention is directed to the paid.up stock IN
the Columbian, which is unequalled as to proht
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.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13

Why We are willing to give yon back your
money in case you can find anything you IKE
better than ours?
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13

All of our Suits, Oyercoats and Trousers
now at just One-Third Of the regular price
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13

Why ours is now the busiest Clothing Store
here?
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13
Tired, Weak, Nervous
Could Not Sleep.

Prof. L. D. Edwards, of Preston,
Idaho, says: 81 was all run down,
weak, nervous and irritable through
overwork. ] suffered from brain IA
tigue, mental depression, etc. l be-
came so weak and nervous that l
could not sleep, would arise tired,
discouraged and blue. I began taking
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13
II Cures

DR.. Miles Nervine is sold on 2, positive
All druggists sell it at 81, bottles for 6. or
1t will be sent, prepaid, on receipt OF price
by the Dr. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, lud.
-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13

It's because we sell the best-made Clothing
that it is possible to get and because our prices
are always the lowest.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13
DIR. Miles NerYine

and now everything is changed. l
sleep soundly, l feel bright, active
and ambitious. l can do more in one
day now than used to do in week:
For this great good l give DR.. Miles
Restorative NerYine the sole credit
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13
XMAS SHOPPING"

For nice presents for old and young sisters cousins
AID aun une too you can be suited IN the Following
arcle