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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18

Senator Faulkner has accepted an invi-
tation to be present and deliver an address
At the banquet Of the Young Mems Demo
cratic Association of Philadelphia on jan
uary 8, Jackson Day. Chairman Harrity,
Of the Democratic national committee, IS the
president Of the association.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18

A rumor is current that ex-President
Harrison, and Mrs. Dimmock, a niece of
the late Mrs. Harrison, are to be married ;
and it is said his homestead at indianapolis
is undergoing great Improvements. If this
be so, it is likely Gen Harrison isn't caring
much what the st. Louis convention may
DO tho it is reported that be has engaged
thirty rooms at one of the popular hotels for
use during the sessions of the great Repub-
lican pow WOW
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18
Notice.

T the Creditors oil James A. Hurst, decea'el
having before me for settlement the accoa,
Of A. Byrne Hurst, Executor Of Jane .
Hurst
Notice is hereby given to the Creditor. Y
James A. Hurst, decd, TO present Their ca ,,.'
against the estate Of the said james A. h.i.
for proof 10 the undersigned at his One ~ =
Charles Town, West Virginia on or before W.
10Th day of December. 1895, yr.
Given under my hand this ~ day q ."
vember. 1895. CLEON MVVhb
Nov q. IsQ5-Gt Cem'r Of Account
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18

Consequent upon a strike of street rail
way employee, 600 men having quit work
there was a serious riot in Philadelphia
yesterday. The mayor of the city declared
that the strike was no longer a contest be-
tween a railway company and its employees,
but a battle between the city and violence,
and the city will win if it takes the United
States army. Mobs wrecked cars and drove
of the crews, and traffic was brought to a
standslill
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18
Agents Wanted

In every town in West Virginia, Penn re y.
and Ohio to cell our KEYLESS LOChs; -
dollars per day is easily made By nI S., n
Sample Night Latch sent for sl'I'' ="
particulars address co
MILLER KEYLEss LOCK % .,
1l02 Fifth Avenue, PiusO"s
Nov u fQs-.f
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18

The reports Of outrages Perpetrated by
the Turks upon Armenisns are piled upon
each other like Ossa upon PeliOn. In the
single province Of Van it is said two hun
dred villages have been destroyed by cavalry,
and fifty thousand homeless people are
aocking into the city Of Van and the gov
eminent doing nothing 70 prevent further
nnirares.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18

It is reported the President killed seven
teen ducks 10 one day in North Carolina
wssers-in Roanoke Sound. If ducks were
money, eagles are would they be Sound
Currency The silverises, perhaps, are
little disappointed that it wasn't 10 ducks
% dsy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18

COrrespondingIy low rates from other sta
tons.
Tickets will be good ten days.
For guide to points of interest in Wash
iDgton, address nearest B. & o. agent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18
Learn Shorthand.

Do not put off, but embrace this opportunity
of learning stenography and typewriting -
Stenography is the art of the age, and brings
quicker and better returns than any thing
young man or woman can invest their money
in.
Easy monthly payments and low tuition
brings il within the reach of any one. All
those who have finished the course now occu-
ply excellent paying positions, some. the best
in the State Perfect satisfaction guaranteed.
Call on or address h. NJ. STUCKEY,
Dec. is, lS95-1m. Martinsburg, w. Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18

The issues of Harper's Bazaar for Deem.
Der and January will be extremely rich in
elegant and distinguished fashions for the
winter. Visiting aud reception gowns out
door costumes in great variety will appear
with full descriptive details Katharine de
Forrest, in Our Paris Letter, will give the
earliest hints Of coming changes, and keep
the readers Informed Of what people are
doing In Paris
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18

Capt. Oscar Taylor, var veteran, who,
in the fall Of 1863 captured Col. Mosby,
near Fairfax, at time when there was a
standing offer of 100000 by the United
States government for his capture, dead or
alive, died at bis home, in Brooklyn, on
Tuesday morning. Captain Taylor was an
officer Of the Thirteenth New York cavalry
st the time Of the capture. After Col. Mos
by bad informed Captain Taylor that he
lad won the prize, Captain Taylor was at
tackled with paralysis aud fell from bis
horse. In the confusion that followed Col.
Mosby escaped
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18

Congressman Wellington, Of Maryland
claims that that State and the City Of Bal
timore are safely Republican now and for
ever. Not so, il the Democrats Of the State
will il otherwise
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18

Yesterday President Cleveland sent Wig
orous message 70 Congress- spirited reply
10 Lord Salisbury on the Venezuelan ques-
ton, wherein he gives England warning TO
respect the Monroe Doctrine doctriue
Strong aud sound because its enforcement
Is important to our peace and safety as
nation and Is essential 70 the integrity Of
our free institutions and the tranquil main
tenance Of our distinctive form Of govern
mens" The Presiden, suggests the appoiu,
ment OF q commission 20 ascertain the true
boundary line Ia conclusion he says:
"In making these recommendation am
fully alive 20 the responsibility incurred aud
keenly realize all the consequences that may
follow. am, nevertheless, firm in my con
victiOn that, while 10 is grievous tEiug %
contemplate the two great English speaking
peoples OF the world ss being otherwise than
friendly competitors in the onward march
Of civilization and strenuous and worthy
rivals in sl the arts Of peace, there Is no
calamity which great nation can invite
which equals that which follows supine
submission 10 wrong aud injustice aud the
consequent loss Of national selfrespect and
honor, beneath which is shielded and de
Tended peoples safety and greatness"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18

The little people Of Baltimore are send
ing to the Sun their ten centses TO buy q
sea lion-their Park pet "Dick" having I'M
willingly diued on dry leaves and died OF
'em. Ifone can be had for the money II
looks as if there will be a new sea lion In
Bsltimore's great park before the dandelions
get there.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18
.NeiC advertisements.
Bank Notice.

The regular annual meeting of the stock
holders of the First National Bank OF Jefferson
at Charles Town for the election of directors
to serve for the ensuing year will be held at
the banking house of said bank on the second
Tuesday in January, 1886, between the hours
of ten a. m. and one p. m.
SAMUEL HOWELL,
Dec. Is. ls95-td. Cashier.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18

Upon the conclusion Of the reading OF
President Cleyeland's message in the Senate
yesterday there was a spontaneous burst OF
applause-even led by Republican mem
bers Il was demonstration the like bad
not been seen before in that body which
prides itself on decorum Of the most straight
faced order.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18

The Patriots of America" is the name
Of new organization at Chicago. W. II.
Harvey, author of the free silver primmer,
Coins Financial School. " is at the head Of
it. It's especial mission is 20 advance the
cause of rec silver as well as TO eliminate
seldshne, from politics The national Of
ficers are W. II. Harvey, first national pa
triot Chsrle, Fl. Mcclure. national record
er, and james f. Adams. national treasurer
The constitution expressly provides no us.
Gonal officer can accept any elective or ap-
poinuye office, nor can he acquire private
property in excess Of 100000 a practical
illustration Of how the thing is to work
will be the turning over 90 somebody else
than the First National Patriot Of the re-
ceipts from Coins publications We see
Harvey exhibiting bis unsel6shness nov
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18
PUBLIC SALE
OF A
VALUABLE FARM
IN JEFFERSON COUNTY, W. VA.

The undersigned will offer at public sale on
Friday, January II, 1896,
a valuable farm in Jefferson County. w Va.
3 miles southeast of Charles Town. adjoining
The land of F. ]. Manning, S. L. Rissler w.
F. Weirick and Others containing
216 ACRES OF LAND,
81 acres of which is well set in heavy oak and
hickory timber, and about fifteen in
Choice Apples,
the balance arabic land in a good state of cul-
tivation. The improvements consist of large
and commodious dwelling, containing Is
rooms wash house, brick meat house, a large
wagon shed with corn cribs. small barn with
granary and stablng for horses and s head
OF cattle and ali other necessary outbuildings
There is a strong never-failing spring of excel
lent limestone water and stone spring house
near the dwelling a stream of running water
through almost the entire farm and cistern
at the door
TERMS OF SALE.-0ne.third cash and res
idue in three equal annual payments with in
terest on deferred payments from day of sale.
Same secured by lien on premises. Possession
given April l. 1896.
The landlords share of the growing wheat
will be reserved.
CLEON MOORE,
Atty for the heirs of S. D. Middlekaufi.
Dec l8 1895.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18

b, @. * A. Holiday Rsies-During the
holidays the Baltimore, Chesapeake and
Atlantic Railway Company will have on
sale special excursion tickets between all
stations on It's railway division Excursion
tickets viii also be sold on the steamer lines
The tickets viii be placed on sale on De
cember 2l., aud will be good for return pas
sage until January eth.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18

Parkersburg lost its opera house by fire.
Il is well it was not its jail According to
the Parkersburg papers that city is bad
place" But it isn't worse than Hunting
ton, its ueighbor. The grand jury of Judge
Harvey's court there at the present session
made three hundred indictments They in
dite letters out there
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18
Bank Notice.

The Bank of Charles Town will be closed
on Christmas and New Years Days
GEORGE A. P0RTERFIELD
Dec. II, 1895. Cashier
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18
Notice.

have in my possession a saddle 49,
found in the old McCurdy Mill at kaole.o-s.
/ do not know TO whom it belongs or ~ -,
got into the mill property, OF whien !. ~ X
control. The owner can have the ssns
proving property and paying FOR ,II 95s 81
tisement. JACOB NJ. 5li'n'
No,, o. taQs %
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18

At the election in Atlanta, Ga, last week,
DR.. Julian A. Hutchinson was nominated a
city councilman at large by a handsome
majority. DR.. Hutchinson is a native Of
Loudouu county and served during the war
in Company B, Twelfth Virginia Confede
rate Cavalry, with Postmaster General vii.
son and Mr. Charles Broadway Rouss, OF
New York Baltimore SIN. DR.. Hutchin-
son was drug clerk in this town at the be-
ginning of the civil strife. Capt Baylor,
company B, famed for its excellent fighting
qualities, hadn't more courageous man in
it than Julian Hutchinson.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18
Bank Notice.

The First National Bank of Jefferson at
Charles Town will be closed Christmas and
New Years Days.
SAMUEL HOWELL,
Dec. II. 1895. Cashier.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18
MOUNTAIN STATE
House for Rent.

Dwelling House on Main street 1s,s, 70 Igp
Apply TO J.. T. DID, gesL
Oct. 20, '95. - -.
Stylish Suits for Fall wesr.-Ie ,SsI n sgel
ready to put on. You can wear tos =. uss.
day or Sunday. Clothes don't ~ aI lint nd ns,f
but they stamp the man as the ,,i M We
stamps the coin to show i ge anoreof yoa'.
our cIothiag and you will think m nor. he
self and be more thought Of BY G = mice -
fine suits have been so cutawsy ~ "a psf
eyery man in this locality can snO' tdbossbs
Suit this season. Now, when you, hem M 10
turn 10 new clothing. why not le. sSsr y,
der to our store. We have tne ,s'
have the style. We have your e al Bod
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18

A drowning man would have little use for a
method of rescue which would require days.
A dyspeptic doesn't want TO bother with a rem
edy that is going 10 take weeks 70 show its
beneficial results.
The Mount Lebanon Shakers are Offering a
product under the name of Shaker Digestive
Cordial which yields immediate relief The
very first dose proves beneficial in most cases ;
and it is owing 20 their unbounded confidence
iu IL that they have put 10 cent sample bottles
on the market These can be had through
any druggist. and it will repay the afflicted TO
invest the trifiug sum necessary 10 make a
trial.
nf food
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18
Notice.

will make weekly shipments of Poultry,
Calves. &c, until Christmas. will want Tur-
keys, Chickens Ducks, Geese and Calves, for
which l will pay the highest market price in
cash or in trade. Respectfully,
Dec. 4. 1895. w. S. MERCHANT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18

To those who have % wear truss we call
especial attention 70 the American Silver
Truss which We have exclusive sale for in
Jefferson County Brown & HooFF.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18

Died, at her home, 116 Jackson Square,
Baltimore, on Thursday evening, December
l2'h, Mrs. MARY ROBERTS HAvENNER,
wife of Rev. Franck II. Havenner. In the
very prime of beautiful life, surrounded
by devoted husband, son and daughter, she
was called TO surrender earthly joys and
hopes for the frution ofthe blessed, Faith
full to her duties as wife, mother and friend,
answering in loyalty to her church and,
more than all, true and lowly follower of
the Lamb, by His blood she has overcome
and entered in through the gates into the
eternal city there to await the loved ones
who mourn their loss.
/" She is not dead, but sleepeth.
The funeral took place on Sunday after
noon. The services were in East Baltimore
Station Church, of which Rev. Mr.. Haven
ner is pastor, Services were conducted by
Rev. DR.. w. S. Edwards, presiding elder OF
East Baltimore District, assisted by Rev.
H. S France, pastor of Broadway Church /;
Job Price, pastor of Jefferson Street Church,
and William NJ. Ferguson, presiding elder
of West Baltimore District The other
ministers present were: Revs. B. Peyton
Brown, formerly pastor of East Baltimore
Station; c. 0. Isaac, of Appold Church {;
F. R. Isaac, of Montford Avenue Church /;
w. W. Barnes, of Highland Church, and
Richard Norris, of Hartford Avenue Church.
The burial was in Greenmount Cemetery.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18

Mrs. VIM. T. BrAntly and the other d.
rectOrs Of the Female Christian Home have
rendered the appointment of physician to
the Home to DR.. ]. c. Wiltshire. Dr. Wilt
shire has also been asked to resume his pro-
fessiOnal relations with the Baltimore Or
phan Asylum, to which he was physician
for - years, reoigning TWO years ago. He
was recently elected physician to the Bap-
list Orphanage. -BaAimOre Ne,gs The SER
vice of DR.. James G. Wiltshire is a beDe-
diction to any institution or organization,
or else that secures it. 1t is said that there
are fifty thousand Virginians and West Vir-
ginians resident in Baltimore DIR. Wilt.
shire is the peer of the best of them.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18

Overcoats for men, boys and children at
Hirschman's.
For the next ten days you can save money
on ladies cnats. We have a good many that
must be sold before the season is over. Come
az once TO Hirschman's.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18

The comet was seen about 4 O'Clock this
morning-not by Us, however.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18

A new biography of George Washington
by Professor Woodrow Wilson, Of Prince
ton, will be a feature of Harper's Magazine
during 1895 The first paper, which ap.
pears in the January Number, treats Of the
conditions of tbe colonies, with especial ref
erenoe 20 Virginia at the time of Washing
tons birth. The paper is fully illustrated
with the earliest known portrait OF Wash
ington, five drawings by Howard Pyle, and
other pictures.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18

A lot Of horse blankets very cheap at Hirsoh.
mans
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18

"The Gray Man, new serial story by
5 r. Crockett, will g. published in Har-
per's Weekly beginning in January. Dur
Ing the current mouth, OF ia the immediate
future, the Weekly will contain illustrated
articles describing the regions of the Nene
zu-lau boundary dispute, of the troubles in
Turkey, of the rebellion in Cuba, and OF the
japanese acquisition OF Formosa. There
will s.so be noteworthy papers on domestic
subiects-On the notable features of the
Crest West, by Julian Ralph and debt
and Valuation. AN important paper OF ma
tional interest by J. X. Upton The Christ.
ma, Number of the Weekly, containing
thirty two pages ia su ornamental cover. Is
of uncommon beauty and value
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18

LAxoL is the best medicine for children
Doctors recommend il In place of Castor Oil.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18

Thankful for past patronage and hoping TO
merit a continuance. am respectfully.
Dec. IL, '95. GUSTAV BROWN.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-18

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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-10-19
OTHER RELIGIOUS NOTES.

The Rt. Rev. Bishop Donahue is eX
pected to return this week from Santa
Fe, n. NJ, where he has been attending
the ceremonies incident to the confer
ring of the pallium upon Archbishop
Chappelle.
The October devOtions continue every
evening in the Catholic churches.
The Women's Home Missionary So
ciety of the st. Clairsville Presbytery,
met at Pennington during the week.
1t is likely that another entertain
ment will be given soon by the ladies
OF the Wesley NJ. e. congregation for
the church debt fund. The debt is rap
idly disappearing.
The committees of ladies in charge of
the different booths at the coming fes-
tival at the Church of the Immaculate
Conception, are working hard to make
the affair the financial success which
it promises 10 be.
The Cathedral Fair will be held in
the basement of the church, and prom
ises to be very successful.
The Ladies Aid Society of the con-
gregation of the First Christian Church
will give a silver offering next Thurs
day evening, at an entertainment to be
given at the home of Mrs. John S. Nay
Tor, on the Island.
The services at the Thomson NJ. E.
Church tomorrow will be of a very
interesting character In the morning
the Rev. DR.. f. T. D. Buckley will
preach upon "A Name of the First
Honor" evening, The Christian Citi-
zen" Special music will be rendered.
The choir shows much improvement
under the direction of Prof. J. w. Soho
field, and will render an Oritorio on
Thanksgiving night.
The Rev. StOwbach, the new pastor
OF the German Lutheran Church at
Martins Ferry, comes from Beaver,
Pa. He will occupy his pulpit for the
first time tomorrow.
The Rev. Edgar Bailey has accepted
a call from the congregation of the
United Presbyterian Church, in Mar
tins Ferry. He is graduate of the
Theological Seminary at Xenia, o.
There will be no evening services to-
morrow at the Second Presbyterian
Church. The Rev. Albert G. Robb will
preach at the morning services.
The Rev. w. ]. Bucher, a member OF
the Pittsburg Synod, in session now
at Pittsburg. will preach in the English
Lutheran Church of this city on Sun
day at 1870 and 1880.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-10-19
UNDER THE SPIRES.
Events that Are Occurring Of Inter
est to Pastors and Congregations.
A Reception to the Rev. Mr.. Den
tony. M. Q. A. Notes-Woman's
Missionary Convention-Church
Entertainments - Some Special
Services Tomorrow.

A very interesting affair took place
at the Chapline Street NJ e. Church
last evening. 1t was a reception by
the members of the congregation TO
the new pastor of the church, the Rev.
D. A. Denton, and his estimable wife.
The Rev. Mr.. Denton was transferred
by the last Conference, from the Ben
wood to the Chapline Stereet Church,
and moved into the parsonage a few
days ago. The reception was informal,
but none the less enjoyable for that rea-
son. Mr. Denton was not an entire
stranger to his pensioners, but all of
them called 10 meet and become ac-
Quainted with him. He was remark
ably successful during the short time
he had charge of the BenwoOd church,
and during his pastOrate a new editlce
was erected
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-10-19
SMALL TALK.
Minor Matters of Interest Briefly and
Pithily Told.

Hltnllf IOiu.
james Cain, a highly respected and
aged citizen of the Third ward, Bellaire,
died last evening at $50 o'clock. He
was about 60 years of age and has bee0
sick for the past two years.
"A marriage license was issued yes
terday TO Edward F. Arm, native Of
Belmont county, aged %, and Lizzie
Speck, a native OF Belmont county,
aged 25.
"A case of smallpox was discovered
at Edgington's Lane, yesterday, the
patient being Jerry Lucas. He will be
removed to the City Hospital, on the
Peninsula.
"A girl who had taken drugs to pre-
vent her becoming a mother was re-
moved, Thursday, from one Of the city
institutions to the Infirmary.
There were fifty-one cases in Police
Court, yesterday morning, and S453.5O
was collected. Three defendants went
TO the hill and one to Jail.
The stockholders of the Terminal
Railway Company met yesterday, and
adjourned until November 18th, With
out transacting any business of mo-
ment.
Frank Rex, a prominent member Of
the Masonic order, died at his home in
Parkersburg, yesterday. A number Of
prominent knights Templar of this
city are arranging to go down over the
Ohio River railroad Sunday morning, to
attend the funeral
To-day is pay day at the La Belle,
ny. L VI oil
There are frequent complaints
about the amount of sulphur in the ar
tificial gas. 1t needs purifying.
The galvanizing department of the
Wheeling steel works, which has been
off since last Thursday on account OF
shortage of metal, will resume opera
tions in full next Monday morning.
The Mantel Club, Of the South Side,
will give a dance at Central Hall, on
South Market street, Thursday evening,
October oath.
"A young man living on the Island,
whose name was not ascertained, was
seriously cut and bruised, about half
past six o'clock last evening, on Main
street, between Tenth and Eleventh
A horse the youth was riding ran away,
throwing the boy from the saddle and
dragging him for some distance by a
stirrup or strap.
The Council Committee on Police
met last evening. and recommended for
payment bills TO the amount of $3.50
Mr.. North West, of Chicago, for
merly of Bridgeport, o., died Thursday
in Chicago. His remains will be
brought home for burial on Sunday.
"A certain little pugilistic affair, on
the South Side, last evening, attracted
a large amount of attention.