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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-23

George ParcelI and a. ID. Pysher, two
residents Of East Stroud-burg, Pa, have
just returned home from fishing excursion,
While out in boat one day PARCEL was
seized with ct Of coughing, which dis
lodged biz false teeth, and they dropped
from his mouth into the pond aud sunk
Several uDsuccessful attemps were made to
regain them. Shortly afterwards, while
Gsbing near the same spot, PARCEL caught
an unusually large catfish. When the fish
was dressed for dinner the missing teeth
were found in its stomach, aud PARCEL now
wears them as formerly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-23
POETR Y.
THE VALLEY OF SILENCE.

Out far on the deep there are pillows
That never shall break on the beach,
And have heard songs in the silence
That never shall float into speech,
And have had dreams in the valley
Too lofty for language to reach.
And have seen thoughts in the valley
All, me how my spirit was stirred
They wear holy wells on their ia es.
Their footsteps can scarcely be heard
They pass down the valley like virgins,
Too pure for the touch of a word.
Do you ask me the place of this valley,
To hearts that are narrowed with care
II lieth far between mountains
And God and his angels are there;
And one IS the dark mount of sorrow,
And one the bright mountain of payer.
-Fdther RVdil.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-23
Test Aftcr Test Demonstrates as True
Worth.

The day has come-the dawn of a new
era has been passed Medical science no
longer gropes in the dark Each succeed
ing day sees farther strides being made into
that most mysterious Of all fields, that of
dealing with disease, aud success is but mo-
meut removed. New discoveries are being
made daily and suffering humanity is reap.
ing the benefit. One of the latest is The
remedial agent, Lightning Hot Drops. Ii
has been tested time and time again and in
no instance has it proven aught but highly
successful. It's merits were first accepted
with faltering faith. now, since it has dem
ons;raled and -u'tained its excellence, thou.
sands 0f household, keep it to the exclusion
OF nearly every other medicine. The long
list of ailments aud Affections with which
it successfully combats only serves to the
more strongly entre30h it in the hearts and
faith of the public. These claims are not
idle assertions but in every instance are
backed up by actual results experienced af-
ter a thorough and convincing test. A book
of information on the uses which Lightning
Hot Drops has been successfully put will be
mailed isSs on application to the Herb Med
.oine Company, Of Springfield, o. Here is
a long list Of ailment, that have succumbed
to this marvellous remedy: Coughs. asthma,
la grippe, influenza, cold-, bronchitis, peu-
risy, pneumonia, catarrh, Group, cramps,
collie, cholera morbgs, dysen,ery, diarrhDea.
dyspepsia, indigestion, stomach and bowel
troubles, female irregularities, scalds, burns,
bruises, cuts, neuralgia, earache, toothache
aud mary other afil ctions have not only
been relieved but absolutely cured. This
remedy, Lightning Hot Drops, stands to-
day without peer or parallel ia the history
Of proprietary or medicinal agents Of any
kind waai-oever We invite a trial it will
demonstrate its worth. Sold by all drug
gists. SOC. contains q times as much as
25c. size.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-23

In 1891 Grover Cleveland made speech
iu Brooklyn, New Yosk. lie said: "On
Tie lhreshold Of The great campaign Of 1892,
when the country will be called upon to
elect President aud a new House of Rep
resentatives, it ia no time to -nsrl over pet
ty places or to pay personal spites or
grudges. For the result of this
canvas will be taken as Of national signiti-
cance-whether we wish or intend it so or
not-aud will influence the 7ss-, n-x'
year" What - .aid ltea is applicable
now, and Democrats of Maryland, Ken
tucky, New York. Ohio aud elsewhere
should heed his counsel and act accordingly
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-23

Nv stocl. Of glass and Queensware complete
and low-prced, 81 @. D. kRN 5, Hoor build'g.
Pride OF Virginia, Pride Union, Pax and
other leading brands of sm king tobacco In
stock at G. ID. EBI'S, HOOh building.
Worcester Sance. Catsup Horse Radish,
Queen Olives Olive Oil. Potted Ham and
Tongue. Sard;nes. Lobster and salmon at c. d.
EBY'S. also Stoueware all sizes from pint to
eight-gallou in size.
New Prunes. Evaporated Apples and Apri-
COTS and Mscaroni. Cheese and Colonial Flour
az C. ID. EBY'S, Hoof building.
Full line Laundry and ToiletSoap cheap, G.
A. and Fine salt by the sack, cheap, at G.. d.
EBT 5, HooH building.
Pure Mountain Buekvhe-t Flour, Francis
r. l.agee.t d Co.'S Mocha and Java Coffee $50.
a pound. at C.. ID. EBH'S, HooH building.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-23
R.plure Cured at Home.

If you suffer from rupture in any Of lis
variou, forms, anu desire TO be relieved, you
Can learn bow 10 be cured by naming this
paper and addressing +. II. MERBIcK,
Huntington, w. Va. He will send full
particulars free.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-23
Sirginia Sree grrss.
October 20 1925.
Sared by His EIoquence.

James johnson, middle-aged negro, was
arraigned yesterday in Jefferson Market
Court for being drunk in r 't street on
Monday night. He wore black Prince
Albert coat and patent leather shoes. His
trousers were yellow and tight fitting. Each
leg was adorned by big red stripe His
black derby hat had a white silk band around
it. His vest would have put prize cake
walker to shame. 1t contained all the coors
of The rainbow. When Magistrate Crane
gave him an opportunity for explanation he
grabbed the iron railing to steady himself,
and said in a loud voice;
"Yonr honor, the ability to write poetry
aud the power to abstain from intoxicating
beverages are gifts, neither of which pos
sess. | admit that | songhs oblivion in the
flowing bowl laa! night, bat | did it to
sOothe the stingS caused by the outrageous
shafts of fortune. I'm in hard luck be-
lOnged to that unparalleled aggregation of
histrionic talent known to an unfeeling pub
lie as Comstock's Mantodon Genuine Col.
ored Ministries. We had two-week's ca
reer which might call meteorc Then our
lights went out, Gguratively speaking, and
We, the only genuine cooged Ministries, were
lett stranded high any dry. | got tired Of
being dry and got drunk.
"Your honor, continued Johnson, getting
his BREATH "this happened at Port Jervis,
NY. After many vicisstudinous expert
ences. too numerous to mention, reached
this city last night met several oi my
friends, and they were so overwhelmed with
Joy at my safe return that they treated me
not wisely, but too well. This is the result.
These garments in which stand before
your honor, covered with confusion and
shame, we're worn by me in our unparalel-
ed street parades, which electrified all be-
holders and several times compelled street
cars to take auO,her route. If your honor
will let me go I'll promise you that you
won't see me again unless you honor me by
coming to witness my unparalleled perform
ance as the uuapproachable interlncutor in
the mammoth aggregation of Ethiopian
wOnders-a company | am now forming.
Johnson was discharged.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-23

When Baby vas sick, We ga,c her ,,.s,osfa.
When She was C,il. enc crl,l for Cas;oria.
Whs.4 sae became 3;iss, she cluns to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them C4s;oria
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-23

Advertising IS the barometer Of trade
There VAS time when some people looked
upon advertising a. a sign Of dullness.-
Why advertise while business is good they
asked. Bat all that has changed. The
most advertising nowadays is done when
business j. best The wise merchant invests
a large part of his profits in the publicity
that will bring him more returns, jus. as The
capitalist turns over his moaey so az 70 get
more dividend- Consequently We find in
this .ssue OF the American more advertising
than was ever published on the first Sunday
10 October by any paper in the South, and
it il the be-t kind OF an indication Of the
be .llhy condition Of trade 1t argues for a
con,tant and rapid increase, aud we expect
this week and next Sunday to break few
records Baltimore American, Oct g. The
American is good Republican authofi;y foi
the statement that iheFs 70 a revival Of busi
ness Tas calamity bowler is exercising hi:
lungs 70 no good purpose.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-23

Rev. DIR. Nelson, rector OF Trinity Church,
in this place. began last week his duties az
the Theological Seminary Of Virginia, real
Aiexandria. His position is that Of in-
structor in the Euglish bible.-Shep. Ind.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-23

The reelection of Major j. G. c. BlacF,
Democrat, over Watson. Populist, for Con.
gress by majority l,64l is interesting as
showing the drift Of political sentiment in
Georgia. Black, it will be remembered, de-
feated Watson last November by small
majority and the cry of fraud was raised by
the Populist candidate. Unwilling to ac
cept the seat without an indisputable title.
Black resigned "a new e.scliou was or
dered. In. the polling, just held, Watson
lost votes hesv :. In his own county he
lost over 100 votes from his number in No
vember, 1894. This seems to show a change
of sentiment in Georgia since that time
With cotton higher without free coinage
the argument that free silver must precede
higher prices has lost itz force-Balimor'
Sun.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-23
Wanted.

Wanted Ia exchange fnr Lumber @gOlO fee
Of OAK. 2O.O0O feet Of WALNU + and 500 bbls
Of CORN. ,-,,r,,,,.r
Dec & 1892. W r e l. =. Llffl l.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-23
THE MILD POWER CURES.
HUI PH REYS'

DR.. 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
speeIae q sreelal cure tor ths aaease named.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-23
s PEClFICS.

Omce Gibson Building, Cherries Town, ". Va.
Representing the following Companies
The old and reliable
.ETNA 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 Lille
Insurance Companies together.
Liverpool & London & Globe, of England,
Manchester Fire Assurance Co, OF Eng
land. and Scottish Union and National,
of Scotland, the largest foreign
Cos doing business in AyNeTica.
ETEA, 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 Mar;pe, 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 oui
othCe.
agents
FLEMING, ShepheFdstOwn, W. Va.
CHAS. J.. TRAIL, Harper's Ferry, W. Va
A sworn statement OF the conditions OF al
Foreign Insurance Companies represented II
this Agency viii be found al the Clerk Oihce
in compliance with the State laws.
We solicit q continuance of your patronage
Respectfully,
WASHINGTON 6 ALEXANDER.
Tebru " -S, lSSs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-23
W. wilson.
ArTORNEYS ar LAW.
= MOORE,
ATTORNEY At
CtLE0N MOORE
A44ORYEF Allan,

-,-. .-..2a7 Je5ersoH Comfy West Fug'''a'
Sil undertake cases jointly i'm the Courts OF
both Of said Counties.
Nay H. 1917
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-23
Ice Cream,

The lee Cream Parlors of the undersigned
are now open for the season. Ice Cream serv-
ed by the saucer or sold by measure, and lam
lilies or parties supplied ON short notice;
NJ ie tSQi HENRY DUNN.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-23


Anew york World correspondent writing
from Washington quotes Col. Forrest w.
Brown as authority for the statement that
Hon. VIM. l. Wilson will be candidate
tor Congress in this district in '9G. We
have seen this report il several OF our ex-
changes aud it has been told Us in private
correspondence from Washington. So mote
it be. He is still Billy Wilson to the vast
majority of his party, and we would honor
ourselves in putting him forward. Ninety
four was not Democratic year, and the
chairman of the Ways and Means commit
tee-the author of the Wilson bill-was too
prominent man not to 90 down in the
general wreck. There has been resurrec-
ton morn. The majority in this district
have caught their second wind and have
stopped asking how it all occurred. We
know only too well. The Republicans OF
this county aud district and scared Demo.
Gratis of "a need no better authority of the
revival of business than the Baltimore
American. Itsays, in speaking cf the enog-
nous demandl en- its advertising space "it
/ is the best kind of indication of the healthy
condition of trade" The situation cannot
be decred much longer by the most morbid
partisan hereabouts, and being on the high
road to great commercial prosperity who
/ Latiar IN briro E,r,yerd IN lead than the ma n
who helped to bring it about. By all means
/ let u have the contest over again. We are
for Billy Wilson Though disappointed Of
fee seeker first, last, and all the time
1 BerkeleV Springs NelrS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-23
For Sale.

Window-ssshes. blinds. doors etc, Of the
old Methodist Church. Apply at this oihce-
June T. lSq3.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-23
Wanted
Shoe Shop.

pr. george w. ioniz has taken charge cf
ce shop art win make lev work. or
-t4.' ga promptly aud neatly.
GUY 8, lS'5. GEO. II. HAGLEY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-23
C0RREsT W. BROWN,
ATTORNEY ATLAW,

rae5Er, Jefrson County, West IUgi"a,
Attends 90 cases in the different Courts Of West
Virginia and Maryland. Attention given 20
Pensions and an classes Of Claims against the
r. S. Government.
rs- special attention TO Collections.
IAN. co. 1850
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-23

The Charles Foga FREE Press has just
begun It's eighty-fifih volume Though SO
old it is oae Of our most sprightly exchanges.
- EdiTmOnt Iader.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-23
Whitewashing.

Tie gn..e.s.gnsd will 40 wniteWashing upon
reasonable @ rms, and 90 II we'll. address
WM H. BRENT.
Nav s. $50. Charles AO"H'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-23
Buggy and Harness.

A TOP BUGGY and HARNESS for sale
both i'm good condition. Apply at
Nav II FREE PRESS or ElCE.
NG-W sold together or separately.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-23
Sust Received.

1 have Just received a nice supply of Catsup,
Mustard and HOrseradish. Also Hayden
Easter Dyes. four Colors for cents.
V. s. MERCHANT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-23
STOP THAT
HORRIBLE COUCH!
Go az once aud get a bottle Of
PRIMLEY'S SPEEDY CURE
FOR COUGHS AND COLDS.

FOR COUGHS AND COLDS.
- HOULD YOU buy bottle and it does not
= give satisfaction on the return of theempty
bottle we will Cheerfully refund the price paid
for il in other goods. Sold by CT. LIGHT.
DRIMLEY'S Sarsaparilla sold on the above
i plan, by G. 1. LIGHT
DRIMLEY'S Iron and Wahoo Bitters sold
i on the same plan by G.. 7. LIGHT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-23
To Owners of Stock.

All owners of Horses Cows, Hogs, Goats
or other live stock within the Corporation OF
Charles Town are hereby notified TO keep the
same from roaming at large within the cor
porate limits. as the law in regard thereto will
be strictly enforced.
GUSTAV BROWN,
June 20 lS94 Mayor.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-09-20
RRRDFORD, VERMONT, SEPTEMBER 20, 1885,
ELECTRIC HEATING.

A preliminary organization has been
effected in this village for the purpose
of erecting an electric light ana neat
inc plant. and carrying on the business
of an electric lighting and heating com
pany. o.;on sito bovo
been obtained and plans have been
drawn bv Mr.. James NJ. Boyle, Con-
sulting Electrical Engineer from Bos,
ton. and at very early date WORK Will
be commenced on pole lines.
We have been assured that no ad-
vantage will be taken by the company,
of the vote passed by the village some
fine ago, to authorize the trustees TO
contract for electric lights at a cost no,
exceeding 5000 per annum, but that
electric lighting and heating Will be
done for those who desire it and are
able to pay for it, including the village
itself. and that the rates will be as rea'
sonable as those of any other plant II
the State. :. A..
The water power purchased is thai
of the old saw mill, formerly owneo
by T. Fl. Chubb of Post Mills.
We expect in our next issue to pup
lisb an article describing the methoo
of using electric heating apparatus IL
the household.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-09-20
RELOCATING WATER PIPE.

The water commissioners are relocat,,
ing about 5000 feet of the 4-inch feed
line, taking it out of the road about
1900 feet above the four corners ana
running it through the pasture of A.
II. Merrill and wife, parallel with
the Brook road, thence in an easterly
direction across the land of E. Gate
and wife, A. H. Merrill and wife, land
of Geo. Kennedy's heirs, Sam. Hart
we'll. F. l.. Davis and others, across
the old stage road to the bank of Waits
River where it now crosses: This
change of location takes the pipe out
of the highway, with the exception OF
the crossing mentioned, and the pipe
is being laid to grade, doing away
with ali SUBMITS on the new line. Tht
work is under the supervision of n
w. Barrett, Esq.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-09-20
A pERILOUS DRIVE,

Asa L. Pickett and wife and j. b.
Pickett, Esq, and wife drove to the
Breezy Point House last Saturday and
took carriage for the Tip-Top House.
They paased through a snow storm
while climbing towards the top of
Moosilauke, and it proved to be a
rough one. When Tip.Top House was
reached the ground was covered by
several inches of snow, and the tele'
phone wires were as big as broom
sticks. They had dangerous descent
on their return and several times came
vorv near serious accident. Darkness
set in 30 dense that nothing whatever
could be seen. The road was horrible,
full of sharp turns, hills almost per
pendicular, aud boulders and pitfalls
The driver had to lead the horses mucf
of the way. On re-ascending the mex
day, after passing the night at Breezy
Point, they saw their peril of the nigh
before more closely, as the tracks IL
the snow and bushes showed how neal
thew came to danger many times in tn
mitch darkness. They were repaid TO-
their determined climbing Sunday a
the day proved to be one of the fines
of the season. In fact there are fev
such DAYS in the year for a mountain
outlook, as last Sunday. The view OF
every side was grand beyond descrip
| ton.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-09-20
Highest all in Leavenng Powe-Latest U. Govt Report
R9%!a!!! q! Rs%assi! Rsk!Rs
ABSOLUTELY pUEE
ABSOLUTELY pUE E
RELICS FOR THE LIBRARY.

Through the kindness of Mr.. G. A.
Wiswall of the Waits River paper mill
the library is richer in the sum OF
about $1,000 in confederate money, and
some other impressive reminders of
the 186t65 unpleasantness.
When the war for secession came on
Mr.. WiswalPs father, A. G. Wiswall,
owned and was running a paper mill
in Lincolnton, near Charlotte, N. y.
Southern paper mills were scarce In
those days, so scarce that this owner
and his employees were exempted from
military service, and the mill was kept
running almost wholly on orders from
the confederate government.
When the war closed the same con-
federate government owed Mr.. A. Q.
Wiswall over 500, 900, and he had be-
sides quite an amount of confederate
money and bonds previously received.
1t is some of these bonds and money that
Mr.. G. A. Wiswall has donated to the
library. There is one 800 bond dated
June 5, 1862, due July l, 1869, and one
of $50 dated Oct. %, 1862, due July l,
1881. One coupon has been cut from
the former and three from the latter.
Both are to be framed and then turned
over to the library.
In money there is a bill for $500,
one for 300, two for $50, two for 500,
and some So and $40 bills and so and
25 cent scrip. The $500 bill has a
likeness of "StonewalP' Jackson in
one corner with the motto "Deo
vindice" in another corner and it reads
like all other confederate bills, TINS
laTwo years after the ratificatiou of 9
treaty of peace between the FConfede
rate States and the United States, the
Confederate States of America vii
lnay to the bearer, on demand, flv
Hundred Dollars" a..
Another interesting paper IN Uni
collection reads as follows:
L1NcoLNToN, N. G., Nov. IL. 1851:
q. WisWall has paid me S4U, Whlc
omount was due A. Frost and WIN. Hun
frias for the hire of two negroes from Jun
1st TO April 10Th, 1861: n,-
, aoant for A. Frost and VIM. Humfrle'
Mr. Wiswall never owned any slaves
be;no opposed from principle to ths
; kind of property.
| The Wiswall mill at Lincolnton wa
the only one running within tn
limits of the Southern Confederac
during the last year of the wal
I Samples of the paper and envelope
: made can be seen in this collection 0
interesting relics.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-09-20
STOLEN TEAM RECOVERED.

Mr.. G.. G. Meader of Ryegate had
team taken from there last week Thurs
day, by one Willie W. Fisher. Meader
GOT out his posters early Friday and
started in pursuit OF Willie. He drove
down to Bradford and took in Deputy
Sheriff Clough and together they went
to Cassville. Willie was not there but
1t was suggested that he might be at
another relatives in Newport, N. H.,
so they returned and Meader took the
train for Newport. AT Claremont he
found the man and team. The man he
left in custody, but the team he drove
home Sunday, passing through Brad
ford about 9 O'Clock p. m. Meader is
man "a years old and seems to have
done rather quick and effective work
for one of his age. He returned Mon
day for the team he drove to Bradford
with Saturday.