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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-02

Some peripatelic knights of the brush aud
paint pot, experts in their line, in the in-
terest Of a dealer in tobacco have been illu-
minating the ends and sides of some store
houses with multi-colored advertisements.
and perhaps they will ply the brush to eve
~ fat surfaced rock in field or on clif-side
that may be in view of passers along the
highways Their artistic or inartistic as
you please, handi-work, on the store. houses
Of Messrs. Hagley aud Pentz, as viewed
from our sanctum window, recall some reAec-
tions Of the late Dr. Bagby on the removal
Of the forests Of Old Virginia to get rich
fields for the culture Of tobacco. Hear him;
Il detest clearings and tree-murderers of all
sorts. The sight of new ground makes me
mad. To kill forest in order to raise a
weed-,obacco-is TO me the very climax of
crime and folly. The depraved and irration-
al saliyary glands of the human race have a
vast deal Of sin to answer for. They have
played Mother Earth the same vile trick
Lots sons played on him they have uDcov-
cred her nakedness; nay, worse, they have
heaped hickory ashes and many chunks Of
burnt 'bresh' upon her fair bosom, all for
the sake of getting something bitter and
dirty aud dauby to make 'em spit. aud keep
Oh splitting the iyelOng day"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-02

Mr.. Washington Benner, respected far
mer of the Ripon vicinity, died on Monday
lat at an advanced age, and his remains
were inferred in Edge Hill Cemetery this
morning-Rev. DR.. A C. Hopkins conduct
ing the services at house and grave. Mr..
Benner came 20 this county from Pennsyl-
vauia shortly after the war, and he has bren
a patron of TIE FREE PRESS since March
1S6S-receiviuc ! copy weekly at his home
and having aa,ther addressed to his old
Pennsylvania home He was an upright
man, an excellent citizen, AN honest man
-the noblest work Of God.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-02

The lady managers of the Mems Reading
Room will give Tea, on Tuesday next, Stb
instant, between the hours of and Top m
Ice cream, chocolate, cake, coffee and bis
cults will be served-and everybody who
has ever attended one of these teas knows
how delightfully."- they are served. The
Reading Room is open every week day even
ing, comfortably lighted, and very choice
reading offered to all who care to spend a
while there and the ladies are pleased to
know that so many avail themselves of the
privileges of the institution.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-02

An old subscriber who says The
FREE PRESS came into his fathers home in
1921, and has ever since been regular Wis
itor-climhed up our Office stairs on Satur-
day to pay up" aud remarked: your Of
fee is high up, and you print a bigh-up
paper" Though his head has been whiten-
ed by the passage of more than three score
and ten years, and the long white whiskers
conceal the shirt front, he hopes to read
The FREE PRESS for years to come, and we
hope to be at the helm to continue to make
it worthy of a hearty weekly welcome.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-02
Church Notes

Rev Mr.. Crisman preached in the Epis-
cOpal Church on Sunday.
Rev. J P. Stump preached and admins
tered the Lords Supper at Bethany on Sun
day morning last, and preached in Charles
Town at night.
Rev. DR.. A. c. Hopkins preached in the
Presbyterian Church on Sunday morning ;
and Rev. A. G. Hopkins, Jr., preached at
night. In the afternoon Dr. Hopkins preach
ed at Kabletown.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-02

Mr.. Henry Clay Entler, a well-known and
lifelong resident Of Shepberdstown, died at
his home iu this place last Friday afternoon
aged &C years, months anu p days. He
had been ill for about a year Of compllca-
ton of diseases, aud his death was not IN
expected. Mr.. Entler was born and raised
in Shepherdstown. His father was the late
Daniel Eutler. aud the family has always
been a prominent one here OF the twelve
children Of Daniel Entler five now survive;
Cant J.P A Entler NJ d Eutler' Mrs
Jacob Brown, Miss Virginia Entler and MISS
Anue.ts Eu.ler.- &eptsrdst0'ea Regi'ter.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-02
At Picturesque Harper's Ferry.

Opens on July %, the BOLIVAR HEIGHTS
SUMNER SCHOOL, with high class instruc-
tors for literature. science. philosophy. ciyics
and art under the direction OF Professor John
VI Gregory. the well-knOwn writer on eco
Monies. Low prices. fine air. suberb scenery,
real sport, famous hotel service Or. yOu can
camp out. Great combination for profitable
summer outing. For full particulars write at
once to F. NJ PENNOCK, Manager,
BOLIVAR HEIGHTS P. O, w. va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-02

Referring to the recent death in New York
City, Of Mr.. W D. Wager mention Of which
has been made in this paper, the New York
Journal says For several years Mr.. Wa
ger was one of the prominent men in the
fruit and produce market, thirty seven years
of age, tall and Of commanding appearance,
and had made many friends in the trade %
His remains we're taken in charge by Min
erya Lodge, A., F. & A. NJ, aud sent to the
home of the deceased at Spring Hill, Gull
pepper county, Virginia, attended by a del
egation. where they were inferred with Ma
sonic honors. Mr.. Wager WAS brother OF
Mrs. :. Howell Brown, Of this county
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-02

Andrew Scott, coored, confined in the
Jail here aud under sentence of death for
wife poisoning, will be hung in the Jail yard
on Friday next, between the hours Of 10 a.
m. and 3 p. m-the Governor having reius-
ed to iuterpose by a Communication Of pun
ishment But few persons will be admitted
a. witnesses. Scott was tried end convicted
at the May term Of the circuit court, Judge
Faulkner presiding, for the murder of his
wife by poisoning-srseuic having been ad-
ministered in a can of tea on the 3rd day
of May. We understand the prisoner has
confessed that he gave the tea to his wife
because she had threatened to leave him.
The death penalty has not been inflicted in
this county since March, 1860, when
Hayslett and Stevens paid the penalty OF
their murderous participation with John
Brown 10 the raid upon Harper's Ferry.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-02

Recent marriages in Msriinsburg: On
Wednesday last, Mr. Abraham B. Mason
aud Miss Fannie Bell KEGS, at the First NJ.
E. parsonage. The ceremony was perform
ed BY the pastor Rev DR.. Shields. Mr.. J..
P. Young and Miss Katie Weiskettle were
married at the home OF the bride on We'd
nesday night last.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-02

Died, September %, 1895, Mrs. Sarah
Jane Ronemus, aged 20 years, months and
10 days. The deceased was the wife of Mr..
Henry Ronemus, living one mile southwest
of Dufields. this county Mrs Ronemus
has not been well for several years, but the
approach of death was wholly unexpected.
On Sunday morning at one O'Clock she was
attacked by hemorrhsges Of the lungs, and
called for help. Ia five minutes after the
attack she died. The announcement of her
death was not only shock TO the commu
nifty. but also q cause of much sorrow, for
Mrs Ronemus was highly esteemed by all
who knew her for her excellent character.
kind and self-sscradciug spirit and Christian
virtues She va. a member for many years
Of the Uyilla Lutheran Church, and lived a
life consistent with her. Christian profession.
The funeral took place at her late home on
Monday afternoon conducted by Rev. @. H..
Hockey. -Sicptrdstova Register.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-02

Mr.. Charles Rau has purchased Mr.. G. E
Dudrows residence in Bolivar This will
make Mr.. RAu a pleasant home near his
place of business. We learn that Mr. bud
row expects to build a handsome residence
on Camp HILL f. Sentinel
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-02

There is to be a shooting tournament at
Shenandoah Junction October 9th. An en-
grayed silver cup, gold-lined, 10 inches high,
representing the championship of Jefferson
county, will be the incentive to good shoot
ing. Jefferson aud Berkeley men, only, will
contest. Mr.. E. c. Drawbaugh manager.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-02
$4,000 Reward.

A reward Of Fifty Dollars will be paid for
an, information that will lead to the arrest
and conviction o. parties who set ire 70 the
warehouse Of Mr. c. Washington, opposite
his coal yard in Charles Town, Oh the night OF
the 9Th Of September, 1895. g. BROWN.
Sept. IS, 1895. Mayor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-02
Shepherd College,

STATE NORMAL SCHOOL SHEPHERDS
TOWN, W va
Normal and Academic Courses. Experienced
Faculty. Boarding ST. per calendar month.
STATE Students pay no tuition. New building
being erected. Session begins Sept 9th, lS96.
Apply to County Superintendent OF to the
Principal for appointment. For information
apply to A. Z. KIN LEX.
july "a 1896 SIN. Principal.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-02

A handsome iron fence has been erected
by Mr.. John H. Bishop on the Charles and
North streets sides of the NJ. E Church,
South. Mr.. Bishop is now enclosing the
Baptist church and parsonage yards with
neat iron fence.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-02

Mr.. Garter Morningslar's young Hambe-
tonian mare IL. D. Geizendaner stock is a
fine animal, and although only four yeas
old has already been awarded three premi-
ums and diploma. He expects to exhibit
her at the Hagerstown Fair.-Spirit.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-02

The body OF Charles Wageley, Of Leeiown,
in this county, aged tweuty-tbree years, was
found alongside the Baltimore and Ohio
tracks at the Hancock sand works, one mile
west of Hancock Station, on Monday morn
ing Of lest week. The young man was in
the employ Of B. F. Johnson, farmer, one
mile east Of Hancock Station, and was re
turning from visit 20 lady residing in the
vicinity Of the accident. He was 10 the
habit Of boarding moving freight trains, and
it is supposed he met his death in attempt
ing 20 jump on a moving freight train that
passed shortly after he left the house Of his
friend Mr. Johnson brought the remains
on 70, burial a, Mt, Zion Baptist Church.
SPIRIT
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-02
Ihe zodiac is no longer known
Yet the goat still lives.

I eL the goat stu lives.
The artistic picture Of Theodore Brown,
Capricornus, aud young Henry Atcheson,
taken by Mrs. Atcheson-lately guest
at "Hotel Powhatau," is proof q :. that
Capricoruus still lives, and that we as towns
men and citizens yet take an interest in flu
ture humanity and the signs of the times.
The goat endorses his company The cor
poratiou endorses the goat The Mayor has
the picture. The artist being the grand
daughter of Gov. Duval, of Florida, and the
daughter of soldier complimented by JEFF
ferson Davis and presented by him with a
sword for galiantry, it is unnecessary to
state how we feel. 1t, however, gives Us
great satisfaction TO state that Dr. Harry
W. Atcheson. Professor of Pathology in the
United States College of Veterinary Sur.
geons, 222 g St, n. w, Washington City,
is in sympathy with the humane society
which has published BLACK Beauty"
An Elk CONFEDERATE.
To those who can enjoy picture of youth,
beauty and hope, we say go to the artistic
store in TrapneIl Building, corner Washing
ton and Charles streets.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-02
Dwelling House for Sale.

A Comfortable and Commodious Dwelling
House located on Congress street, Charles
Town. for sale. II contains ten rooms and Gel
lar good spring water in house, aud cistern in
yard and choice fruit bearing trees. For par
ticulars apply to
FAYETTE b. sOUDERS.
July "a, 1s92-tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-02

Among the cattle sold by Mr.. c. F. Wall
in the asst few days was 10 to Mrs. NJ. A.
Bates, is to Mr. John T. Colston, Is to Mr..
c. E. Jones, a pair of steers to Mr.. Tom
Campbell that averaged ll37i apiece.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-02

When Baby was sick, We gave her Castoria-
When she was a Child, she Grid for Cas:oria.
When she became 9Ilss she chung to Castoria.
When she Lad Children, she gave them Castoria.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-02

Pride is taken by Mr.. Geo. II. Hsgley in
the completeness of his stock of fall cloth
ing-the styles being new and attractive /;
the material superior; the make substantial
aud neat; the prices low.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-02

In shoes-for ladies, men, boys, children
"a more varied supply cannot be found in
any other store in the valley than that at
G. II. Hagley's Aud the prices are down
to a low notch.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-02
The Wesleyan Female Institute
STANTON. VA.

Owned and conducted by the Baltimore Con.
ference. NJ. Z Church, South Established
ls4s. Full corps Of experienced teachers. For
catalogue and particulars apply to Rev. HEN
RY p HAMILL, President
July 10. ls95
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-02

Ladies Take Notice-Our ladies shoe depart
ment has been removed 10 orr clothing de-
partment. where We have better service and
more light and lower prices than eYer-at
HirSchman's.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-02

Mrs. Philip Gordon, a venerable lady Of
the Kabletown vicinity, was badly bruised,
but not seriously injured, recently by fall,
headloremost, down the steps. Drs. Osburn
and Lewis attended her.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-02

Hirschman & Co. have avaied themselves
of the opportunity that the Wilson tariff
bill has afforded to get mems suits of supe-
rior quality at very reduced prices, and have
in stock a splendid assortment-a variety of
styles and fabrics-to which they call atten-
tim
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-02

During the hunting season, i. e. from Dc
tober lst, 1895, to March 9lst. 1896, the n.
& W. R. R. Company will take free in Bag
gage Cars, when accompanied by owner,
aud at their risk, the dogs Of sporlsmen or
hunting parties, not exceeding one dog to
each man. Owners must show their tickets
to agent or baggage agent, that dogs may
be properly way billed to train baggagemen,
and they must furnish chain or strong rope,
80 that dogs may be securely fastened in
baggage cars.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-02
Typewriter for Sale.

A Typewriter in good condition will be sold
at one-fourfh its cost. Apply at
July 3, 1ce5. FREE PRESS OFFICE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-02

"Are you friend of William Weirick ?"
asked an old friend the other day. Yes"
was the response. "Well," said he, CIVIL
liam Weirick put sack Of flour of his own
make into my buggy the other day, and my
wife says it is best she has tried for long
time
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-02

A very fine young COW belonging to the
editor of The FREE PRESS died of apple
pIexy last night. The superabundant apple
crop turns out not to have been the very
best thing for US. However, an oppor-
tunity is offered for flow of the milk OF
human kindness to.us.ward More than
ever, now, we must try and enjoy the cream
of the jokes that are so plentiful.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-02
october =, 1895.

Every body
buys
Munsey's Magazine.
October
number
prettier than ever.
Ten cents.
This
and other
Magazines
at
The Rock store.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-02

When a person is losing flesh and wasting
away there is cause for alarm Nothing so
worries a physician. Consumptives would
never die ifthey could regain their usual weigh O..
In fact their would be no consumption if their
were no wa ting of the sy-tem. The cause f
this loss of flesh is a failure to properly digest
The food eaten. Nine-tenths Of all our diseases
date back to some arrangement of The stomach.
The shaker Digestive Cordial will stop this
wasting of the body. 1t acts by causing the
food we eat to be digested so as to do good, for
undigested food does more harm than good -
The Cordial contains food already digested and
a digester of foods as well.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-02

Mr.. Havey n. Dorsey, formerly Of this
town, now of New York City, and Miss
Mary Virginia Swan, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs William D. Swan, of Washington City,
will be married in Gunton Temple Memorial
Church, Washington City, on the evening
of October 9th. We acknowledge the com
pliment of an invitation, and anticipate the
happy occasion by our congratulations.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-02

Every mother hates to make her children
take Castor Oil LAXoL is sweet Castor Oil.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1895-09-27
CARE IN THE POULTRY YARD
Simple Rules for Obtaining the Best Re-
suits in Raising Fowls.


Simple Rules for Obtaining the Best Re.
suits in Raising Fowls.
If you wish to breed up your flock do
not be tempted to sell the choice early
pullets at any price. They are of more
value than the money they will bring.
There is nowhere that the use of milk
cuts expenses and promotes growth
more than in the poultry yard. Put out
little at first If the fowls have not
been used to it.
Provide the broody hen coop with
perches, so that it's occupants cannot
make for themselves comfortable nests
on the ground. Keep a lively young
rooster in the coop.
So far as we know there is no "best"
feed for young ducks. Clear corn meal
is certainly not good. For ducklings it
should be mixed with half it's bulk of
bran. The mixture would be improved
with big handful of dry ground meat
They require grass and vegetables even
more than young chicks. Put gritty
sand or gravel in the bottom of their
water vessels.
Mix little vinegar and black pepper
with the chicken feed, and occasional
ly some chopped onion or garlic, and
you will rarely be troubled with
"gapes" among the little ones, but
when they do have the disease, cure
them by dipping a slender feather about
six inches long in mixture of melted
butter and ground pepper. Open his
mouth and thrust the feather down
his throat, turning 1t around so as to
swab out the windpipe quite thorough
ly. Two or three such applications
usually give relief.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1895-09-27
THE FRUIrGRowERs OF OREGON
prunes Regarded a Profitable Crop by
Secretary Sargent.

prunes Regarded Profitable Crop by
Secretary Sargent.
According to the estimates of G. I.
Sargent, secretary of the Oregon board
of horticulture, there are $4,000 acres
of pit and core fruit in the state, and
1900 acres of the berry variety. OF the
former estimate, $4,000 acres are set to
prunes Mr.. Sargent has estimated the
yield of orchards under his observation,
and feels warranted in making the
statement that at bedrock prices prune
raising is a profitable industry in Ore
gon.
r. F. Meyers of Jefferson has %
acres of prunes. The trees are seven
years old, and the orchard promises an
average yield. Mr.. Meyers estimates
the yield at from $4,000 to 100000 pounds
dried. The cash price being offered for
dried prunes is from to cents. From
the lowest estimate, $4,000 pounds. and
at Az cents per pound, the income from
this orchard will be $4,000, or a little
more than SAT per acre. The cost of
evaporating, at 1 cent per pound, will
be about $35 per acre. Allowing SIT
for spraying, cultivating, etc, leaves a
net income of 500 per acre. Secretary
Sargent considers this a conservative
estimate.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1895-09-27
Descendants of the Famous Twins No
Living In North Carolina.

Descendants of the Famous Twins Now
Living In North Carolina.
Here is something interesting from
the Flemingsburg Times-Democrat: A
few miles from Mt. Airy. N. c., were
the lines of the famous Siamese twins,
Eng and Chang, who were born in
Siam, of Chinese parents, in 1911. These
twins travelled all over the world in
charge of their manager, Mr.. Bunker,
whose name they finally assumed. They
came at last into Surry county sight
seeing. They declared that 1t was the
grandest country they had ever seen,
and having already made decent for
tune, they decided to buy property and
settle permanently in Surry.
They met and fell in love with Miss
Adelaide Yates of Wilkes, an adjoin-
ing county. Miss Yates was in an awk-
ward predicament, beloved by both.
but neither could tell Of his affection
without the other hearing It. Finally
the matter was settled by Miss sallie
Yates, a sister of Miss Adelaide, con-
senting to become the bride Of one and
Miss Adelaide the other. The parents
of the Misses Yates objected strenu-
ously to the double marriage, but the
young ladies were not to be deferred.
so they eloped, met their lovers on the
bank of little stream on the roadside
near their home, and, a preacher being
present, they were quietly married.
The two couples settled within two
miles of Mt. Airy. and for several years
lived together. Owing to domestic
quarrels, however. two homes were
found necessary. and each built COM
Portable home. They lived alternate
weeks at each others homes. and each
raised a large family of children, some
of whom still live and are among the
most prosperous and highly respected
people of Surry county.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1895-09-27
MolIy's Church Benefit.

Parson-well. Molly, did you like my
sermon this morning?
Molly-Oh, yis, your rivirence, twas
mighty improvin'.
Parson-And what part of it did you
like best, Molly2
Molly--In troth, phase your rivirence,
don't remember any part exactly, but
together it was mighty improvin'.
Parson-Now, Molly. II you don't re-
member 1t. how could 1t be improving?
Molly-Now, does your rivirence see
that linin have been washing and dhry-
ing on that hedge there?
Parson-Certainly. Molly.
Molly-And isn't the linin all the better
for the cpanin'?
Parson-No doubt, Molly.
Molly-But not a dhrop Of the soap and
wather stays In 1t. Well, sir, it's the
same thing wild me. Not a word of the
sarmint stays in me. But am all the
better and craner for 1t. for all that
Household words.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1895-09-27
What IS A GOOD DAYS FLOWING

ene of the Advantages of Long Fields
Pointed Out.
While cutting a furrow nine inches
vide the plowman walks just about IL
niles while he is turning over an acre
hat Is, without reckoning the journey
rom the stable to the field and back
gain, says the Baltimore American.
II is one Of the advantages of long
nelds that the time occupied in turn
ing at the ends Is so much less than
on shorter stretches and smaller fields.
Ia blowing an acre 352 yards long, cut
Ing a nine-inch furrow, the man goes
Uh times around, and turns on the
Headland IS times. If we allow one
minute for turning the time thus &C.
cupied Is equal to IS minutes, or say
~ hours work-the hardest Of the day,
[oo. This would be in a paddock of
1eld Of average length, being 16 chains
[ong. When field Is eight chains
re yards-long, the number Of turnings
4 doubled, and the amount of hard work
nd time absorbed Is one hour and so
Minutes. In a field flve and three
5narter chains long Q17 yards)-a not