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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-27
Charles Town, jefferson County, West Va.

Below are a few of the properties now on
nv books for sale. | am having good many
INQUIRIES for farms. Ii you want TO sell your
property come TO see me:
MOI 20OA. with Peach Orchard PriceSi,5OO
900 acres within one-fourth mile of X. k.
depot. 5000 Peach Trees and years old
500 Grape Wires of different varieties also
Armies. Plums. Apricots and Pears Located
above frost line contiguous 10 the well-known
peach belt of Maryland; fine spring water
small dwelling and packing house. trlce
q. 5OO-One-third cash, balance in ana yrs.
Call and get particulars. This IS bargain.
No 81. 80 Acres. % w.
Good New Dwelling and Outbuilding Ferry
attached large deposits Of first class iron Ore
right 10 100 acres adjoining one-half OF the
above land is 10 timber Price so per acre.
mol Building and q Acres. $1,000
Good 2.story (basement brick dwelling ;
contains 10 or IA rooms good well and cistern
milk house. smoke house, ice house, stable,
GOOD orchard, 3 tenement houses also large
brick mill and frame addition within halt
mile of depot and miles from Charles Town
Terms 81 GOO cash, balance on time. The very
Mace for summer boarders from the city
No1S. Pressed Brick Front Dwelling. 5000
Washington, ID. c.
OrK ST Y. E.. New Pressed Brick 2-story
metal roof dwelling. marble steps front yard
and shade trees; rooms and bath room
heated by furnace 81 600 or $500 cash, time
as to balance.
No. SO. Brick Dwelling and 240 Acres s6OperA
A large first-class Jefferson county farm, fine
Brick Building. Barn &c. &c; fine orchard
farm we'll fenced and all in good condition -
l. miles from Rpon, w. Va. so,UO cash, oal'
ance on time with interest.
No. u. One-half Acre and Buildings $500
Mildred ST., Charles Town. w. Va
Fjrst-cless. large 2-story Frame Metal Roof
Dwelling; rooms and bathroom steam heat
cistern on porch and hydrant water oeauliiu
lot apples. peaches, pears, plums, apncots
60 One-tbird cash. balance in l and year
with interest.
No 16. Washington Street sS,Vo'
Large Frame Metal Roof Dwelling 45xSO IT.
lot "a II. front running through aud fronting
81 f. on Liberty ST fine fruit-apples, peaches
oninces. &c. 81 900 cash, balance on time
This is fine property.
No 49,. West street. s'S
A neat II story Frame Metal Roof Dwelling
well located Terms, one-third cash, balanc
in and years.
I REPRESENT first-class Fire Insurance Com
NAMES All losses promptly paid. When you
Dolicy eTpires, if you will confer with me- ma.
save you money.
close attention given to the collection Q
Claims Rents collected.
When you write about property give tn
. number. All inquiries promptly I a5s%ereo'
A. G. WYNKOOPi
Real Estate Agent,
Charles Town, jefferson Co, W Va
P. o. Box POI.
Sept II. 1895.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-27
Thanksgiving 1se5.

One day las s. eek Messrs. Guy Webster
aud Mayberry harrison, when about mile
from Hillsboro', Loudoun county, were
held up" by a man crazed with liquor He
kept his revolver cooked and aimed at them
and would not permit them to move. An
other party came along, and whilst he gave
his attention to the new conner Messrs. Web
ster and Harrison gave their horse the whip
and got away from the madman, and report
ed the affair to the au horities in Hillsboro'
The man was subsequently arrested and
found to be in a dangerously disordered
state of mind.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-27

No make believe ever enters into selling at
our store No make believe that thing Is
what it isn't No make believe that our
clothing is better than il is. No make believe
that things are special when they're not. No
make believe, no shams, no false pretensions
Right things called By their right names and
sold at right prices. We have grown Up under
the above good mercantile rules. The same
rules still govern Us, and we are growing and
will continue to grow. prosper. win trade and
gain the cor fidence of our patrons by adhefing
strictly 70 these sound business principles.
VIZ. kahn, Sadler Block.
Our line of Mems Clothing is immense. We
have them in all styles, shapes and prices,
which we are king in. We have sack suits.
regent suits. cutaway. double-breasted, straight
cut suits. long and short coats, prices cheaper
than Others can buy them at wholesale.
WH. KAHS, Esdler Block.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-27
Highest Of all in Leavenng Power-Latest US Govt Report
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ABSOLUTELY PURE
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Church Notes

Rev J. H. Wolfe is holding a protracted
meeting at Oakland Church.
The quarterly meeting for Jefferson Cir
cult, NJ. E. Church, South, November Both.
The protracted meeting at the NJ. E.
Church, South, is still in progress and large
ly attended
ReY. W. L. Gravatt is assisting Rev. A. J.
Willis in mission at st. Bartholomew
Church, Leetown.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Soci-
ETY. of the NJ. E. Church, South, is observ-
ing this week as week of prayer"
Rev. w. P. Chrisman preached in Zion
Episcopal Church Sunday morning, Rev.
w. L. Grayatt officiating at St. Philips
Chapel.
We are requested to say that during the
Thanksgiving services at the NJ. E. Church,
South to morrow morning collection for
the poor will be taken up
Thanksgiving services tomorrow in the
churches as follows NJ E. Church, South,
at 10 O'Clock Zion (EpiscOpal), Presby-
terrain and Baptist Churches at II o'clock.
Of St. Philips Mission for the colored
people in Charles Town, Bishop Peterkin
says; This is the only mission we have for
the colored people in West Virginia. Con-
nected with it are 80 communicates There
are l16 children enrolled in the Sunday
school and 60 in the parish school. Il
The mission was never more vigorous and
useful than it is now"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-27
Personal.

Mrs Martha Besll went to Atlanta last
week to visit her daughter, Mrs. James A.
Davenport.
Mr.. and Mrs Claude f. Haines and babe
Elvaus have been up from Washington for
day or two.
Miss Maggie Ogden, of Berryville, has
been visiting Miss Eliza Welsh, on Mt.
Parvo avenue.
Mrs. COL Sam'l Walton, of Mercer coun-
ty, West Virginia, is visiting her mother,
Mrs. NJ. G. Fouke.
Mrs. Jno. T. Gibson with Miss Ian Glib
son, are visiting their cousin, Mrs. Amelia
Besll, in Carlisle, Pa.
Miss Mary Hilbert and little Elizabeth
Blessing, of Washington City, are visiting
Mrs. John E. Hilbert.
Mr.. Leonard Roetting and bride. of Mar
tinsburg, have been visiting Mrs RS moth
or, Mrs. Maggie Henson.
Miss Lena Frazier, who visited the family
of Mr. G. T. Stonesifer, has, returned to her
home in Shepherdstown
Mrs. Margaret Harlan, Of Berkeley coun-
ty, is visiting her brother and sisters here,
Mr.. and the Misses Keerl
Miss Jennie Brenneman has gone to Riv-
erside, Cal, to spend the winter with her
uncle, Dr. J. A. Breuneman
Mr.. Harry n Watson is one of Sheriff
Eugene Bakers deputies, aud n very cOurte-
Gus and efficient officer he Is, too.
Mr.. VIM. Trapnell who has been attend
ing Purdue University in Lafayette, Ind,
has been compelled to temporarily give up
his studies on account Of his eyes, and has
returned home to take the necessary rest
Mr.. Trapnell was advancing rapidly, was
president of his class, and the forced relin-
punishment of his studies is to be much re-
GREETED.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-27

Pentz's dry goods and notion department
contains some rare bargains; and the
queeusware, we are going to sell it, have too
much, think OF closing out at cost. Have
some dinner sets, so pieces only $500. Toi-
let sets just received at 1925. Cups and
saucers at lie. set, good article and new de.
signs. See Us now for bargains as we are
crowded and must make room for holiday
stock.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-27

Mrs Harriet Cloud died Saturday, No
vember 10th, at the residence OF the son-in
law. Mr.. w. L. Reinhart, near Shepherds
town, in the 6Sih year of her age, after an
illness of a few days The Independent say;
Mrs. Cloud was an estimable woman, kind
hearted and selfsacri6cing, ever ready tc
lend helping hand to all in sickness and
affiictiOu
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-27

John Wesley, infant son of Mr.. aud Mrs.
Joseph Wslper, died at Shaneudoah juno
ton on Saturday morning, November 10th.
The deceased was the baby that was award
ed the prize at Morgan's Grove this year,
for being the finest child on exhibition
The interment was in Shepherdstown-Rev.
J. p. Stump officiating.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-27

Miss Eliza Plowman, who resided near
Walper's X Roads, died very suddenly last
Thursday in the 52nd year of his age. She
seemed in her usual health and walked out
in the yard and was seen to fall by one of
the family. When they reached her side
she was breathing her last.-Sbep. Ind.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-27

The Lodges of this county, l. o. o. F.,
were represented at the Grand Lodge meet
ing in Morgantown by the following dele
gates Wildey Lodge, Charles Town, R. B,
Lucas; Caledonia Lodge, Shepherdstown,
Charles ! ITnger Jefferson Lodge, Duff
fields, Melvin L. Ronemus.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-27

At the parsonage of the NJ. E. Church,
South, in Shepherdstown, on Monday night,
November 18th, 1895, by Rev. F. A. Stroth-
err, Mr.. James E. Marshall and Miss Helen
G. Hoffman were united in the holy bonds
of wedlock. The bride and groom are from
the vicinity of Moler's, this county.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-27
Dwelling House for Sale.

A Comfortable and Commodious Dwelling
House located on Congress street, Charles
Town. for sale II contains ten rooms ana eel
lar. good spring water in house, and cistern in
ward and choice fruit bearing trees. fCf par
ticulars apply TO ..or.r-,r,
July q, is92-tf.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-27

Parties having for sale old antique furni-
ture and old.time novelties will address
without delay j. II. holland, dealer in pi-
amos and organs, No. s. Mildred street,
Charles Town.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-27

Mr.. Charles w. Needy, who lives on
Rocky Marsh, about three miles west of
Shepherdstown, and Miss Ida R. Merchant,
of Berkeley county, were married on We'd
nesday last in Hagerstown. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. j. S. Keifler, at the
Reformed parsonage.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-27

The lawful partridge shooting season be-
gan November lst aud ends December Goth
plenty Of time to kill all the partridges
that are in the county. Not one ought to
be shot this season.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-27

Major and Mrs. Charles H Knott, of Mo-
ler's, this county, have been attending the
session of the National Grange, Patrons of
Husbandry, a, Worcester, Mass. On Tues
day of last week Mrs Knott was elected
lady assistant steward Of the National
Grange Major Knott is master of the
West Virginia State Grange
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-27

Mr. Crabill has taken possession of his
new building for the manufacture of cigars
at Shenandoah Junction. Adwelling house
for his use is on the way to completion.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-27

Miss Emma Neel Brotherton, youngest
daughter of Mr.. L. G. BrOtherton, and Mr..
Charles T. Hutton, of Lost City, this State,
were united in marriage in the NJ. E..
Church, South, at Shepherdstown, on We'd
nesday morning last-Rev. F. A. StrOther
officiating
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-27

At the recent meeting of the Masonic
Grand Lodge in Charleston, w. n. Lemen,
of Shepherdstown. was appointed district
deputy grand master for this district.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-27

Company Orders, No. Sin pursuance
Of general order No. 81, dated A. G. o.,
Nov. 7, 1895, this command will parade for
drill aud inspection on Thursday evening"
Nov. %, 1895, at 8 P. m, Company will
assemble at . 30 All members are respect
fully ordered TO report promptly, with IA
tigue hats, leggings, &c. The company will
be attended by the Charles Town COrnei
Band. BY order Of
JNO O.. ELLIOTT, J. NJ. PYNE,
lst Sergeant Acting. Captain.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-27

Eddie, aged two years, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Baxley, who reside near Uvilla, died
Tuesday Of last week. His remains were
inferred at the Mt Wesley Church at Sny-
der's Mills, on Wednesday.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-27

Billy Brown, a ten-yearold colored hoy
living with Mr.. George Smith, near zoar,
set fire to a straw rick-the straw was burn
ed and also two hundred bushels of wheat
and rye that were near thereto.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-27
For Sale.
z AUI To
P. O. Box POI.
Sept. IL. 1895.

Four dozen Pews which have been in use in
the Presbyterian Lecture Room. Are in good
condition and Will be sold at bargain. Apply
10 S. LEE PHILLIPS.
o. 81 isoh-ff
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-27

To those who have to wear truss we call
especial attention to the American Silver
Truss which we have exclusive sale for in
Jefferson county. Brown & HooFF.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-27

Mr. John C. Walper, who died near
Kearueysvile a couple of weeks ago, left in
his will about eight acres of land to Philip
Lucas, a colored man. All his personal
property was wiled to Mr.. John P. Kearfott
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-27

Mr.. Charles Holmes, of Harper's Ferry
vicinity, whilst driving team was thrown
from the saddle horse. The four-horse wa
gon loaded with wood passed over his right
foot aud crushed some of the bones.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-27

Messrs. Wall aud Burns are doing lively
stock business-importing, exporting, and
trading generally. Recently Mr.. Thos.
Frazier bought of them ten, and Jas. w.
McGarry and L. B. Osburn a bunch of seven
feeders averaging about 900 lbs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-27

Hunter, third son of Mr. T. L. Beller,
had his right wrist broken last Friday while
playing ball 1t isn't so bad when you take
with it the fact that he is left handed.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-27

Use Emulsion Of Cod Liver Oil and Wild
Cherry Bark for weak lungs, coughs and
colds. Small bottle, Soc; large, 81 made
and put up by Light & Watson.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-27

You all know that we manufacture all our
own clothing Our line OF children . suits Is
simply immense. II you need suit TOT your
children call on Us. We can save you 10 per
cent a. Hirschmsns.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-27

The stores Of Charles Town, by unanimous
agreement will hereafter be closed at II
O'Clock promptly on Saturday nights Pur
chasers are therefore requested to take no
tice and make their purchases prior to that
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-27

Mr.. William Shafer Wagner died at his
home in Sbepherdstowu on Thursday morn
ing last. He recently had a stroke OF pa
ralysis at Brunswick, Nd. The deceased
was about So years Of age, and leaves a
widow with six children. The Register
SAYS Mr.. Wagner was q consistent member
of the Reformed Church, and was genial,
kind-hearted man, liked by all who knew
him
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-27

Miss Mary Cockrill is taking subscriptions
for 1t. Gen. James Longstreet's Memoirs of
of the Civil Wsr-the title of which is
From Manassas TO Appomat,ox.' It is
superbly illustrated twenty eight portraits
and other illustrations, and fifteen maps in
colors. It is sold only by subscription. Is
elegantly printed and bound in cloth, sheep
and morocco. Il is a valuable contribution
TO the history Of the war by one of the most
distinguished of the COutederates.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-27

BE- family dinner at Mr.. John McGar-
rvs, the McGarrys at Shenandoah Junction
recently celebrated the Goth birthday of
Miss Nancy McGarry.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-27

Baker Brothers have received nearly 1000
carload.-ten thousand cords-of wood at
Engle's Switch, this county, from Morgan
county, for use in burning lime at their ex-
tensiye kilns Thirty thousand cords yet
remain to be shipped And yet the woed-
ward of the editor of THE FREE PRESS is
lust where the last stick of wood left it.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-27

Rev. J. p. stump, few nights ago, rela-
ted the following He had gone up into the
mountains Of Hampshire TO dedicate a small
Southern Methodist Church A collection
was taken so that the building debt might
be cancelled. A balance Of $3.50 remained
unprovided for. A venerable gentleman,
with benevolent face aud kindly eye, arose
and said that he would assume the payment
of the $3.50. God bless you" said Mr.
Stump, you are laying up treasure in heav-
en-" The next day the old man died and
went 90 his reward
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-27
BUILDINGsLOAN
The National Building and
Loan Association,
OF HAGERsTowE, MD,
il one Of the
BEST AND SAFEST IN THE COUNTRY.

A number Of the beat citizens Of Jefferson
County are members. It's dividends for four
wears past have averaged p per cent. il you
want to save or borrow money, spply 70 the
undersigned.
6. S. DALGARN, Local eec'y.
Sept 4, i895-3m. Charles Town, w. Va
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-27

A. P. Daniel is the teacher of the cOlored
school recently opened at Shenandoah juno
ton. Eleven pupils were enrolled the first
dov
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-27

Bargains in store fixtures now oher
many very valuable pieces of store turn'-
,ure-window racks, large safe, settles, cab
inets. cash register, scales, wax and other
figures, fine mirrors tables, etc.
GEO. Ii. HAGLEI.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-27

With a fine turkey Tue IOlOwlng note
came to US yesterday. If close enough 10
him we could put our finger on the writer.
No man who has such a friend is without
reason for hearty ,hanksgiving-not only
tomorrow, but for all time every day
The Old Family Journal Stands for all
that's good in both Calvinism and Arminian-
ism, pure Democracy, Sound Money, and
Brotherly Love; has generous hand for the
needy and an open door for the weary tray-
eler and is a welcome weekly visitor to the
homes Of its subscribers.
Misunderstanding ls95.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-27

Thousand pair of shoes just received-job
lots, some bought at forced sale-children' s
25c., misses 50 to 6Oc., ladies 7jc. to Sl.OO
per pair. These are below regular cost
prices. Still have the 81 % boots that gave
satisfaction last year, and boots in all grades
and prices to suit all Corn potatoes, etc,
taken in exchange for goods, at Peniz's.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-27

The marriage OF MISS L9telic LtsNiVta6S'
the daughter of Capt. H. Beverly Littlepsge,
to Mr.. Alyau MacaUley, took place Wednes-
day night at o'clock, at St Andrews
Church. Washington. Miss Emile Osburn,
of this county, was one of the bridesmaids.
The bride is q granddaughter OF the late
Mr.. Henry ". Castleman, Of this county.
The Womau's Auxiliary of the Episcopal
Church will give an entertainment IN the
Parish Building in the afternoon and even
ing Of Thanksgiving Day, commencing at
one O'Clock Refreshments will be served
At moderate prices The Mother Goose
Marches and Psntomimes will begin at
o'clock. Admittance free.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-27

LAX0L. the new form of Castor oil, is so
palatable that children lick the spoon clean.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-03-14

cupation because she did not get 81,
400 position that she considered herself
entitled to She has since demonstrated
that her services are worth twice as
much as the coveted position paid. and
it is said that her income this year will
approach very near the $40. 600 mark
She has spent 2 years in life insurance
work and is now at the head of her de-
partment, with large force of assist.
ants subject to her direction She is 45
years Of age, but looks much younger
II am a solicitor Of insurance on the
lives of women exclusively for the rea.
son that women are such important
financial factors nowadays, she says
Women are heavy holders of bank
stock, they own and operate mines, they
speculate in real estate and cattle and
are merchants and manufacturers.
Throughout the United States they rep
resent millions in capital, and it is said
on good authority that in 1898 the tax.
alton on woman's property in Kansas
paid the entire running expenses OF the
state for that year
Women are living better, and there
fore are better risks for companies than
were our grandmothers. have in mind
a number of young old women-name.
", Elizabeth Cady Stanton at 70 even
manages a typewriter; Miss Susan B.
Anthony at "A is both active and useful;
Julia Ward Howe at rs does not fail to
give her essays and poems as she did 80
years ago; Mrs Henry Ward Beecher at
SO is supporting herself by her pen;
Mrs Gilbert at "a and Mrs John Drew
at 76 are both young and as graceful in
the minuet as they were 40 years ago;
Mrs. D. p. Bowers. 70, and Maggie
Mitchell, over 60. are still charming as
they enter the realm of old age "