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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-04

A contemporary credits the following sen
tence from an obituary to an Ohio weekly
paper: Dying about Z p. m, his spirit
reached heaven in time for evening service.
The writer overlooked the scriptural state
ment that "there is no night there
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-04

Rev. James P. Smith, for several years
past co-editor and proprietor with Rev. w.
T. Richardson Of the Central Presbyterian
at Richmond, has purchased the interest of
the latter-Dr. r. having recently died
The now sole proprietor, As is well known
to southern Presbyterians generally, Is the
Captain Smith Of Stonewall Jackson staff
and memory.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-04

It was only about a week ago that the
Republicans Of Pennsylvania were IN the
throes Of a political Quayke that promised
a disturbance greater than that which stir
red up the animals in Paramount PARK on
Sunday
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-04

II Ida Wells feelings have been outraged
by the lynching and hanging Of ademented
negro BY unmarked men in Ohio, she has,
thus far, made no outcry. BY all means she
ought to 20 back TO England and tell her
friends All about il.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-04

A rural Congressman without seeds may
fud himself a candidate without votes
PhiliPPi Rep
You are early paving Mr.. Dayton's way
with excuses.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-04

The following notice was hanging on the
court house fence this morning, being an
announcement OF the result of a game of
ball between two local teams. 1t may be
supposed the writer was not a scholar, or
perhaps be inclined to phonetic spelling:
"Kent street boys PLAID Bash Rach Hill
Score 20 to 8. Faver Kent STREET Win
chester ITEM. That is a better spell than the
Winchestcr, Martinsburg and some other
clubs So' upon the public nowadays for
gate =.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-04

We suppose the penner Of the item in the
Advocate thought the editor Of the FREE
Press was TO ride.-Adv0cats.
Ride a nightmare he never dreamed Of
such thing.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-04
The Wesleyan Female Institute
sTAUNToN, VA.
Notice to Creditors.

To the creditors OF Edward I. Tolbut, DECD
In pursuance of a decree of the Circuit COsH
Of the County of Jefferson made in a caus
therein pending. TO subject the real estate Of
the said Edward p. Tolbut to the payment o.
his debts, you are required TO present your
claims against the estate of the said Edward
p. Tolbut, for adjudication T.. c. Green, CON.
missioner, at his office in the said county. on
or before the 10th day Of September. 1895.
Witness John NJ. Daniel. Clerk Of the aid
Court, this 3rd day of August, 1895.
JNo. NJ. DANIEL, Clerk.
Anc- Z 1Sa5-6t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-04

A strike Of carpet weavers, 5000 of them,
which has been on for seven weeks and par
alyzed a dozen big mills in Philadelphia, Is
declared of-advsnced wages having been
accorded them. And the employees OF the
Fair Hill Rolling Mills have been granted
a second 10 per cent. increase. Thus the
Wilson bill is showing good results.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-04
A Young Lady,

"a Virginian-is DESTROYS Of obtaining a P'
sition as Companion. Governess or TescnerT
She can teach the usual English course sno
TO beginners. French and Music. Leiten'iol
her former teachers commend her. Person,
who desire 10 communicate with Der can 3"
her address by applying to this Office.
June rs, 1895.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-04
Ten DAYS TRIP to niagara FaIIs.

An early fan trip to Niagara Falls, Wat
kius Glen, Mauch Chunk, Glen Onoko,
Rochester aud Geneva, has been arranged
via The Royal Blue Line and the famous
Lebigh Valley Route.
A special express with Pullman Parlor
Cars attached, in charge Of au experienced
tourist agent, will leave b. & o. station,
Washington, Thursday, September 18th,
S.l0a. m., Baltimore 9.O5 a. m, arriving at
the Falls II 90 p. m Round trip tickets
good ten days, SO 90.
Round trip tickets for this excursion have
been placed on sale at following stations on
the Valley Division of the B * o. r. K. at
rates appended Lexington, Sl4 80; Staun-
ton, Sl3 6j; H~arri,onburg, $3.50; Wood
stock, SIP 90; Winchester, Sll,75
For more detailed information apply to
Chas. o. SOUL, Geu1 Passenger Agent, Bal
timore. Nd.
Remember the date Thursday, sept. 18th.
Eastern Pennsylvania. New York and
New Jersey experienced earthquake shocks
on Sunday morning lest-in Philadelphia
shortly after 6 O'Clock. Brooklyn had three
shocks. To Philadelphia the disturbances
were such as 90 create CONSERVATION. At
the Zoo there was great excitement
among the animals. The trampeting of the
elephants, roaring Of the lions, growing Of
tigers aud screechiug of birds was terrifying.
In Fairmont Park a assure was made per-
hitting the entrance of a pIummet line that
extended down a hundred feet. Buildings
were swayed, and windows were wrecked,
clocks aud pictures toppled aud fell from
their places The tremor extended through
the northern part of New Jersey. New
York City was not disturbed. Wilmington,
Delaware, Eel, the vibration. Ia 1886 earth
quake shocks were felt from Canada to the
Gulf Of Mexico on the night of the Slst of
August.
The King Of Seryia went swimming with
his swimming teacher a few days ago. The
was drowned, and it was more than
a stroke of good luck that brought His Roy
81 Higbuess 90 shore About the same time
; Queen of one Of those States over there
thrown from her horse, tho an expert
rider, aud sustained a Gu, about the head.
IN
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-04

Mrs. John Rudy. of Taylor county, onjeys
the distinction OF being the most expert bar
Der in West Virginia. She shaved her hus-
band IN one minute and fifty nine seconds
on a wager that she could accomplish the
feat in two minutes.-Er.
The Post knows of lots Of women in Nor
g~antown who can shave Teller quicker'n
that Look al our bald head, for instance,
as "a fearful example.-MorgGntOCH Post.
Fearful example" Of head, or, of the
capacity of a wife to snatch him bald
headed ?"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-04
IF you OWE US, READ THIS.

We owe some money, and are ex-
peeting those who owe US to help Us
meet our obligations--to help US to be
honest. Can we put it stronger9
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-04

Inc above account shows tina during the
past quarter the floating debt has been reduced
sfvO by taking up the note in the Bank of
Town, which has been standing for
. considerable time. We would suggest that
me Council use the most rigid economy so
NAT the floating debt may be reduced as ran
idly as possible. "P
Respectfully submitted.
WIN. NELL, Chairman.
o.. NJ. PHILLIPS.
'ep" 1879. Committee.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-04
r. 4. II. National Encampmenf, Louis
rffle. Ky.--Reduced Rates ria b. @ q.

The b. & O. R. X. Co. will sell Excursion
Tickets to Louisville and return at all ticket
stations on its lines east of the Ohio River,
at rate of one cent per mile each way for the
round trip, for all trains September 7th 10
10th, inclusive, valid for return journey un-
til October 9th, inclusive. Tickets will also
be placed on sale, via B. & o., at Offices OF
all connecting lines. Stop overs will be al
lowed on the return trip.
Veterans will bear in mind that all Is. q
o. trains run via Washington and Harper's
Ferry.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-04
.VesU Advertisements.
Fertilizer.

From the application last fall of the South
Carolina tso-called bone FOSSIL we realized
about % bushels of prime wheat on corn
ground, and believe that if the land had been
prepared by blowing in the spring, the corn
well cultivated, and the wheat seeded as IT
should have been, would doubtless have yield
ed from 25 to 30 bushels on an average.
Sept. 4. est. L. l.. WAGER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-04
To Wheelmen.

The riding Of bicycles on the payepenN
forbidden. Wheelmen will take notice
GUSTAV BR0Ws,
Nav * 1905 Mayor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-04

The earthquake assure in Paramount
Park. Philadelphia, turns out to be no Hs-
sure at all. 10 was a crack heard but not
seen-perbaps a joke Of some Quaker City
humorist, born of the late aPprehended Re
publican split, or an echo Of Quay's decry
Of the growing use Of money in elections
the latter is enough to make Georges Hill
split It's sides with laughter.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-04
Shoe Shop.

Mr.. George w. Yontz has taken cns.e OF
my Shoe Shop. and will make new "OiA'
repair old promptly and neatly: larry.
July 3. 1895. GEO. II. hAIbN
Our suits for 81, formerly sold for sIVi ~ a
like hot cakes. We have a few more ave
money should buy bis clothing at Hirchm'-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-04
FOR SALE.
A VALUABLE FARM IN .JEFFFpSo,.
COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA.

The undersigned offers for sale the farm \,
longing to S. ID. Middlekauff's heirs, sitn,sss
about three miles southeast of Charles Tow
W. Va. near the turnpike leading from Char,
Town to Bloomery. 1t adjoins the lands :,
+. J. Manning. w. F. Weirick andS. /. RS,
The tract contains
216 ACRES OF LAND.
of which q acres is good hickory and o,l
timber-on which there is q
Good Frame Dwelling.
containing Is rooms. good barn and large Cor,
house, fine spring and running water throusb
the place, and fine apple orchard. The laSs
is Of excellent quality, and fencing in GOOD
condition.
TERMS 0FSALE.-0ne-thir cash residu,
in two equal annual payments with interes
on deferred payments from day Of sale.
CLE0N MOORE.
Atty for the heirs of S. D. Middlekauf.
July "a, 1895.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-04
Statesmen Wanted

To sell NON-NICOTINE MIDGET CIGAhS
Samples free. Salary or Commission,
side line. Address, LANDS Va
Feb. 20, 1895. shippensburg, o.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-04

Jobe's Wooden Factory at Brucetown,
was accidentally destroyed Thursday morn
ing last. It was operated BY a Mr.. Craw-
ford, of New York. Loss about s 5 800; in
surauce $4,000. Sixteen hands are thrown
ont Of employment.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-04

He has Treasurer's receipts, August %, 1895,
sl4lS so.
We also examined the books and vouchers
of d.. s.. Hughes. Treasurer, and find them
correct. They are as follows
Balance on hand last settlement.....S is ss
Received from VI. Z. Young, Collector l4ls so
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-04

Governor O'Ferrall, who is a candidate TO
succeed Senator Daniel, is very slow 20 eN-
press himself, but it is believed he is oPPos-
ed TO free coinage -C Charleston Gazette.
Governor O'Ferral was never known to
be slow. He has, too, quite %emPhaucally
expressed his views on the silver question.
He is opposed to free coinage and gives
rnnd reasnns therelnr.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-04
Stephenson Seminary.
A BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR
YOUNG LADIES.
CHARLES TOWN. w. VA.

The next session will begin September lob
1895, and close June 18th, 1896.
For Catalogue containing terms, &c, apply
TO the Principal,
REV. C. N. CAMPBELL, ID.
July "a, lS95-St.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-04
Mrs. E. p. Kennedy'S
For Sale.

A desirable house, centrally and delightful,
located, with nine rooms. pantry and plis
room. A large lot with all kindso Of choice hui-
The house has all the modern Improvements
including Steam Heating. This properly az
joins the residence property. Of Postmasyi
General Wilson. For terms, &c, apply Wv
undersigned.
May /, 1895. MRS. T. w. LATlAbb
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-04

An American writing from Mexico on the
subject Of silver tells how the laborer Is
robbed there by the cheap dollar, and also
asserts that argue as they will, there can
be but one result from a silver basis in the
United States, which should be made clear
to all who are dependent for their living
upon their daily labor. It is that wages
would not be %percePtibly increased, and that
the purchasing power OF those wages would
be diminished almost half
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-04
Notice to Saloon Keepers.

Aug. I, 1856.
The Forrest City times., 1895-02-01
LegisIative Notes.

Mir. Warren has been added to the committee on education.
 Mir. Hi zheim has been added to the commit. tee on militia
 Mir Holifield has been added to the commit tee on circuit and justice courts
 Messrs Henderson and Crawford have bean added to the committee on temperance.
 Senator Williams bill senate bill No 63 to establish reform school is a lengthy one comprising several thousand words IL is an important measure.
 House bill No. l09 introduced by Mir Toouer provides that special judges Of the circuit court shall receive s5 instead of sl0 per day for their services and that they shall not receive pay for more than ten days service at any one term.
 In the house there are thirty-three Metho- dists. seven Presbyterians, twenty-four Bap- tsts. eight Christians. one Lutheran TWO Catholics one Church of Christ one Cnrista- delphian. one Jewish. three Episeopalians and nineteen whose church membership is not giy. en on the roster. In the senate there are twelve Metbodists six Baptists. four Presbv- terians, one Episcopalian and nine whose relig. ious belief are not officially announced
The Forrest City times., 1895-02-01
To Change the Date of Elections.

Hon. G. R. Brown of Logan county, has in troduced bill Tn the house seeking to change the date of biennial elections which provides as follows:
 That on the second Monday in November 1896 and every two years thereafter there shall be held an election in eacn precinct and ward in this state for the election of all elective state county and township officers whose term of office is fixed by the constitution at two years and state senators in their respective districts when the terms for which senators may have been elected shall expire before the next gen eral election, and for judges Of the supreme and circuit courts when the term Of office of any judge shall expire before the next general cleo tion, and for representatives to the congress of the United States for each congressional dis trict. and for prosecuting attorneys; provided that all officers elected on the first Monday in September shall hold their offices until the time fixed by this act for the holding of cleo tious that all laws in conflict with this act be and are hereby repealed.
The Forrest City times., 1895-02-01
ConstitutionaI Amendment.

Joint resolution No. 3, introduced in the sen ate on Tuesday by Senator Worthen, read as follows:
 For the purpose of providing and paying for a supply of water, for erecting public build ings. purchasing public parks for making pavements. sidewalks and sewers, and for fC tUre care and exten.i ions tn reof, and for pay ing, funding ana refund,ng any existing ludebt- ed1esS III the form Of bonds or judgments of any court If reeorus. for reflnd ng to the pro per parties all monies paid for taxes in special sewer, street ravng grading aud sidewalk dis tricts and any balance due thereon. all cities in the state Of Arkansas which now or may hereafter be denominated cities of the first class, shall havs authority to issue bonds bear ing interest at the rate of not more thad per cent per annum. payable in not less than fifty nor more than l0J years, as the proper authort- ties of said cities may elect; said bonds not to exceed 10 per cent of the total assessed value Of the property of such city. and bonds shall not be sold for less than 95 per cent of their face value shall not be issued until a majority in value of property holders in said city shall by election or petition vote in favor of such is sue. Two houSehoiders snail be elected or cbosen by majority of the property holders of such city. who, win the mayor, shall conStl- tute board of improvements which alone shall have power to issue, register and sell said boads, and to make and carry out all contracts for the expenditure of the proceeds thereof
 The mayor shall be ex-offieio president of the board and superintendent over all improve ments. and shall appoint such officers and em- pioyes or agents as are necessary to carry on said improvements or negotiate said bonds. No salary shall be paid until the bonds are nego- tiated and no contracts made except fcl money.
The Forrest City times., 1895-02-01
To Regulate the Sale of Liquors.

Senator Blackburn's bill to regulate the sale Of liquors, etc. reads as follows:
 Section l. It snaii be unlawful hereafter for any county judge in any county in the state of Arkansas 10 issue to any person retail dealers license to sell alcohol, or any spurious ardent malt or fermented liquors in any loa cality except in incorporated towns cities and only in those where me joritY Of the votes cast at the last general election was for license
 Sec. 7 IL shall be unlawful for any retail dealer o. any saIoOnkecper to keep his saloon open or to sell any intoxicant after II o'clock at night or until o'clock in the morning of the next day.
 Sec. 3. It shall be unlawful for any saloon Keeper to keep any gam bling hal or gambling device in connection with his saloon or in any adjoining room, either to one side, above or below.
 Sec. 4 Any such retail dealers or saloon keepers violating any Of the above provisions shall be deemed guilty of misdemeanor. and on conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not less than $500 nor more than Sl 000 and his license to be revoked for twelve months from date of conviction
The Forrest City times., 1895-02-01

The journals were read relating to the sep. arate action ot both houses the day before and President Witt announced the ballot and de- clared James E. Berry duly elected Unlted States senator. to serve for the next SIX years
 A committee was appointed composed oI the part of he senate. and Messrs- Quarles DuVal and Newton. on the part of the nouse to notify the senator and invite him to address the joint session.
 The committee retired and returned in short tune esc0rting the Senatorelect whose appearance was greeted with loud applause
 After being introduced Senator Berry made a short address Cf twenty minutes in which he thanked the people for the honor confer-et. ex- pressing deep feeling of gratitude. He gave his views on important national issues and concluded by thanking the three republicans who cast their votes for him.
 Al fbe conclusion of the add ess the joint session dissois d and the house took recess until 2:sn D Id.
 Aftec the recs.s house bill No 0 to autho- izo tne state Gulitcr to draw warrants for the payment of employees, inluding pay fer sundays ee.nZ the special orcer, was read he third time and passed by vote of 1s ayes to nays.
 Another batch oi new bills were introduced, bringing he total Tn the honse up to date 10 267.
 H, use bill No. g. reg drding mechanics and laoorers liens etc. vas taken u2 and read the third time. NIT. Gray ex plaint that under the old law the workman must notify owner that he ould lCok to him for pay instead of e tractor. This means a discharge for the wo-k- nan n1 makes the old law value ess. By this law lien extends 10 build ngs on leased lands and fen to b. apportioaed pro rata The bill passed. 5i to B.
 House Il No i55, for the reii of the widow ed reducing the amount from 2,500 to s.50.
 At 50 the house adjourned,
The Forrest City times., 1895-02-01
To Protect Bank Depositors.

Hon. T. c. Monroe of Pulaski. has introduced a Dill in the house which provides as follows
 That if any banker or broker, corporation. or other person or persons, or any officer or agent thereof. shall receive on deposit from any per son or firm any money check, bond or other valuable thing. when at the time said concern Is insoivent. said banker broker or officer so re- ceiving such deposit. shall be guilty of embez. clement and upon conviction shall be fined in a sum double the amount so embedded and fm- prisoned in the penitentiary for rot less than two nor more than five years. The failure or suspension of such banker broker etc. within thirty days from tho acceptance of such depos it, shall be prima facie evidence of an intent to defraud on the part Of such banker broker etc.
The Forrest City times., 1895-02-01
To Legalize Primary Elections.

An important measure was introduced in the house Wednesday by Mir. Wadley. Of Garland county, known as house bill No. IT, II pro- vldes for the legalizing of primary elections held by political parties; requires the judges and clerks thereof 10 possess the same qualfd. cations and Gelegating 10 them the same DOW CTS as officers of general elections: imposes a hne of not less than $50 nor more than 500 and Imprisonment in the county jail not less than thirty days, as a penalty for "monkeying' with the returns by said officers. and the same penalty on electors for fraudulent voting, etc II also has the usual emergency clause.
The Forrest City times., 1895-02-01

LITE ROCK Jan. 30.-The senate and house voted separately on the United States senator
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-02-15
CouRT PROCLAMATION.

WHEREAS, Hon. f. NJ. DUNHAM Presi
dent Judge Honorab'es John Yonkin and
NJ. j. Phillips, Associate Judges of the
Courts of Oyer and Terminer aud General
Jail Deliverer. Quarter Sessions of the
Peace, Orphans Court and Common Pleas
for the County of Sullivan, have issued
their precept bearing date the 7th day
Of Jan. 1905, to me directed. for hold
ing the several courts in the borough OF
Laporte, on Monday the 25th day of Feb
1895, at Q o'clock p. m.
Therefore. notice is hereby given to the
Coroner. Justices of the Peace and Con-
stables within the county. that they be then
and there IN their proper person at clock
D. m. of said day, with their rolls. records,
inauisitions examinations and other remem
berances to those things - which their
Offices appertain to be done. And to those
who are bound by their reorganization TO
prosecute against prisoners who are or shall
be in the jail Of the said county Of Sullivan
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-02-15
EAGLE,S MERE T'EM.S.

Mr.. Wallace Little is on the sick
list.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cumming are visit
ing with their daughter, at Skunk.
MIR. Ed Ives of Muncy, was up
on business, Tuesday.
Mr.. Walter Ives has removed in
one part of Henry Cummings house.
Miss Matte Kissinger is home
from visit with friends in Aluncy
Valley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Houseknecht
are rejoicing over the arrival of a
daughter.
Mr.. James Little is organst for
the Baptist church, and he makes
good one, too.
Miss Maize Danley was visiting
friends at Bunker Hill, and her best
fellow A. L., brought her home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Messenger was sud>
denly called to Scranton. The Mrs.
is receiving some money from her
mothers estate.
Rev. Davis has been holding meet.
ings here. He returned home Fri
day last on account of the severity
OF the weather, but expects to con>
tinue services when the weather
moderates.
SNOWFLAKE.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1895-02-15
BELLASYLT1 II,EIN.y.

Samuel McCarroll is on the sick
list.
Jerrie Hunsinger finished draw
ing logs last week.
Thomas Kunes made business
trip to Lopez on Monday.
Miss Linda Houseweart is visiting
her aunt at Delano, Schuylkill Co.
Otto Bahr returned to his Job in
Wyoming county, the early part of
the week.
The ground hog saw his shadow
in this place, and the result of it is
anew winter.
Burton Vase from Montana former-
ly of Lovelton, is visiting friends in
this place at present.
Three of Jennings Bros teams
came up from Lopez, on Monday to
draw bark for Lewis Co., at Longs
shopping.
A. r.