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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-09-09
CLEON MOORE, Com'r.
NOTICE TO LIEN.HOLDERS.

To all persons holding liens by judgment or
otherwise on the real estate, or any part
thereof of James Thomas
In pursuance of a decree Of the Circuit Court
of Jefferson County, made in a cause therein
pending, to subject the real estate of James
Thomas to the satisfaction of the liens thereon,
You are hereby required to present all claims
held by you and each of you against the said
James Thomas which are liens on his real es-
tate or any part thereof, for adjudication to me,
It my office in Charles Town, West Virginia,
IN or before the 2nd day of October, 1896.
Given under my hand this 10Th day of Aug
1896.
CLEON MOORE, Commissioner.
Sent . lSg6-4t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-09-09

Instead Of placing two PoPulisis as cleo
tors on the State ticket, the Executive Com
niit.ee at Clarks5urg last week completed
the electoral ticket By naming Hon. :. V.
Woods and Hon. }. W. 81 Clair.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-09-09

A free coinage paper asks Why Mexican
dollar Is worth more in Canada than T.
5. dollar. That's easy 70 answer. \ Mex
lean dollar has more silve, in it,-and
the TWO dollars are, perhaps rated at their
bullion value.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-09-09
Notice to BondhoIders.
CALL FOR BONDS

To the holders Of Jefferson County
bonds.
Notice is hereby given that the principal
and accrued interest on the bonds herein
below PANIED will be paid at the Office OF the
Sheriff of jefferson County, West Virginia. IN
Charles Town. said County. on the lst day OF
October, 1916. and that interest on said bonds
will cease on that day, viz efferson county
bonds. 5 per cent. Issue of 1856, 100000.
Nos. so, 81. 80. 80 ana 40.
BY order Of the Court.
EUGENE BAKER,
Sept. l-,Ol. Sheriff Of said County.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-09-09

Ercllrsfon 10 Niaaara Faus.

The b. q o. will run another of those de-
lightful excursions to Niagara Falls, Wat
kins Glen, Buffalo aud Rochester, Thursday,
September 10Th.
A special express train of Pullman cars
aud first class day coaches, in charge Of an
experienced tourist agent, will leave B. &
o. Station, Washington, SO a. m. leave
Camden Station, Baltimore, 8 % a. N; ar.
rive Niagara Falls, II 90 p. m.
Round trip tickets for this excursion will
also be placed on sale at the following sta
tions at rates annexed
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-09-09

Locks we're used in the time Of the Pha-
roahs. Thunder bolts were earlier, but the
political kind are Of modern date and don't
hold things fas, worth a cent. The dark
horse" loosed is sometimes proc: of It.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-09-09
$1,000 Reward !

Stolen from the premises upon which ] re-
side, on Sunday night. Aug. IS, wood saw
aud an axe: and on Sept. a riding Saddle,
and on q te not known new buggy bride.
with blind suitable reward will be paid
for the return Of any or all Of these articles,
and $40 will be paid for the apprehension aud
conviction of the thief. J. P. STUMP.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-09-09
National Democratic Convention.

This convention which assembled at In
diauapolis on the 2nd of September was
composed of $50 delegates, representing all
but four states. The convention was called
TO order by Gen. John NJ Palmer, L. :.
Senator from Illinois. Fix Gov Flower. Of
New York. was the temporary chairman,
u. s. Senator Galley, of Louisiana, was per
maneut chairman. The Baltimore Sun
SAYS The gathering at indianapolis was
as extraordinary in its personnel ass 10 was
harmonious in IFS elaboration, aud patriot
lie in It's purposes. Few a,semblages of this
s9it known {, The history Of this country
have equaled it ia the character, iulelii-
gence and standing nt the individual dele
gale, who composed &c. Ii represented the
flower of the Democratic party, The intel
lec.uh AND political elements Chat have
given 90 Democracy lis power Cor public
good and greatness ia the past
The platform speaks for itself Ii Is pure
aud unauthorized Democracy line uomi-
uee-. G-u. John II. Pa!mer, OF Illinois, for
President. Gen Simon Buckuer OF Ken
lucky. or Vice President. There was such
Immunity OF sentiment that only one bal
Dot was ueedel-Gsu. Palmer receiving 7t5l
votes. and Gen. Bragg, Of Wisconsin, l24i
Gen. Bragg gracefully moved that the nom
iuation Dee made unanimous Gen. Buck
.r was nominated by reclamation. la war
and peace these men have made record, that
commend them 20 The American people
There isu't man ia The country vino bias a
regard Tor truth aud deceucy, that will say
word 20 the discredit of the ability, patri-
oti-m aud worth OF these men,
About q month ago, a well-elucated man
supposed 90 have come from Washington,
stopped at the boarding house of Mrs.
Trail. in Harper's Ferry When he had
been there a few days he expressed desire
TO go hass fishing, aud on leaving paid his
bill in full as he said he might bs gone
several days His yalises and other bag
Ll-n were ltll Al LNN hNN'N ~ 4NtA ilN 't lNl %
ted Although be said he was going fishing
be was we'll dressed aud had with him sew
eral hundred dollars. He left the house
aud nothing has been heard or seen OF him
since. No one here knows his name, nor is
i, certain that he came from Washington,
although i, is generally thought that he be.
longs there He is man OF about thirty
five years, dressed we'll aud was highly ed
ucated His strange disappearance has
caused some alarm, and his baggage was
examined. This was done by the authori-
ties in hopes of finding something concern
ing the mau's identity, but there was not
even "A slip Of paper found which would in
any way lead TO his identity or tell from
where he had come. IL Is feared that be
wen, up the river fishing, and having so
much money on him, WAS murdered and
thrown iu The river o hers think the man
may have committed suicide. The author
iues are making an inyestigation.-H f.
Cores .08deRt.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-09-09
TRUSTEES SALE
OF
HOUSE ANDLOT
IN CHARLES TOWN, W. VA

The undersigned trustee in the deed OF
trust from Mary j. Mock and George W.
Mock to Cleon Moore, Trustee, dated the
10Th day of September. 1876, recorded IN
the County Clerks Office of Jefferson Coun-
ty, West Virginia, in deed book ID, page,
IA will offer at public sale in front OF the
Courthouse in Charles Town, w. Va, on
Friday, October 8, 1896,
the house and lot now occupied by George
w. Mock adjoining the Presbyterian grave
yard. The lot contains 0NE-FOURTH OF
AN ACRE and has on it a COMFORTABLE
FRAME DWELLlFG and 0utbuildings.
TERMS OF SALE-0ne-third cash
One-third in one year from the day OF sale
and one-third in two years from the day
of sale-the deferred payments TO bear in
terest from the day of sale and secured by
a deed of trust on the premises.
Sale at II clock q. m.
CLEON MOORE
Sept. Q, 1s96-ts Trustee
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-09-09

1 BIG SHOWS COMblNED
Best Herd of Performing Elephants, Leopards
and Baby Camels, 40 Great Circus Acts,
Great Bands in Street Parade, Two
Menageries Of Wild Beasts, Flock
of Giant African Ostriches.
TWO MENAGERIES OF WILD BEASTS.
Alto A. NJ. a Glorious Grand Holiday
Free Street Parade.
ONE DAY ONLY-AFTERNOON & NIGHT.
General Admission, 80 Cents.
Children Under Years, - Cents.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-09-09

Childrens suits at price at Hirschman's.
You never bought children's suits 50 low as
at Hirschman's.
Now is the time to buy children's SUITS
Prices will never be 30 low again as now at
HIrschamns
All our children's suits from years to l6.
will be sold at half price, at Hirschmans.
Mems odd pants formerly 500, now slO0,
at Hirschman's.
20 cent mating. now y cents at Hrsch-
mans.
Mems 500 cheyiot suits $3.50 now, at
Hirschman's.
Now is the time to buy bargains. Hirsch-
mans is the place to spend your money.
Any kind of summer clothing at half price,
at Hirschman's.
The greatest bargain sale at Hirschman's you
ever heard Of.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-09-09

At a preliminary meeting for the
organization of a Democratic cam
paign club in Charles Town, held
Saturday night last, presided over
by Jas. NJ. Mason, Jr., Is. c. Wash
iugton was unanimously elected pres
ident, with S. Lee Phillips acting
secretary. The president, on motion,
appointed n committee on organiza-
ton, consisting of Messrs. f. Beck
with, VIM. Campbell, James Eagan,
Geo. w. NARROW, John L. Colston
and S. Lee Phillips, to report at an
adjourned meeting last night. AT
this meeting it was agreed that the
name of the club should be the
"Brvau and Sewall Club of Charles
Town" and the organization was
perfected by the adoption Of a con-
stitution and the election of a full
corps of officers and committeeman,
all of which will be given in our
next. About one hundred and TWEEN
ty-fve members were enrolled, and
the meeting was adjourned to meet
next Tuesday night. at Z! O'clock
ddrOcate.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-09-09

When Judge Lucas addressed the menu
bers Of the Convention as Fellow Luuaiics,
he didn', say what kind Of monomentalists
they were
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-09-09

Among premiums awarded at Nor
gan's Grove we note: Four-h0rse
team, John Watson first; stallion for
all purposes four years and over,
J. T. Allstadt secopd mare four
years old and over, c. Mason COnk-
lyn first, W. J. Moler second mare
one year old, John Watson first;
short-horn bull, three years old and
over, Eugene Baker second COW
three years old, Edgene Baker first
and second best herd Of short-horns,
Eugene Baker second; chester hogs,
Archie c, Roper nine premiums;
beaten biscuit, Mrs. J. G. Btner
first; pastry, Miss Fannie Moore
second; caramel cake, Mrs. g, NJ.
Beltzhoover second; crocheting in
worsted, Mrs. Albert Diehl first;
painting on china, Miss May Get
zendaner first; early rose potatoes,
VIM. Melvin; stock beets, w. j.
Moler first; Sherwood fowls and
chicks, J. S. Coleman; Pekin ducks,
J. c. Bitner.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-09-09

Nowadays when women are trying 20 do
everything it Is no; strange that many things
are over done. 10 is not strange tina. there
are all kinds of physical and mental distur
Dances. III the woman who Is a doctor, or a
lawyer OF "a journalist. OF ia business would
not try % be society woman too IL might
be different; but the woman who knows
when she has done a days work has vet 10
bs born. Usually woman's way Is TO keep
doing until she drops Working in this
way has manifold evils. The most common
trouble resulting from over-exertion. either
mentally or physically, is constipation Of
the bowels, with all attendant horrors.
DR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are the most
eFec,ual remedy in the market They work
upon the system easily, naturally. There
j, no unpleasant nausea after taking them.
No gripping pain-no discomfort They
are composed of materials that go through
the system gradually. collecting all impuri
ties and. like the good little servants they
are. disposing of them eictually
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-09-09

The statement is made that the produc-
ton of limestone in 1894 was only 5000.
600 below the value of silver mined aud
that the egg crop was much more valuable
Il is not an infrequent thing to fnd To-
chicks 90 I hen.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-09-09

lOtti....... 80
State of West Virginia,
County of Jefferson, IS:
!, Samuel Howell, Cashier of the above
named Bank do solemnly swear that the above
statement is true to the best of my knowledge
and belief. SAM'L. HOWELL,
Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this
22nd day of July, 1896.
JNO. PORTERFIELD,
Notary Public.
Correct-attest
IT, O. TALBOT,
J.GARL. Hurst, Directors.
G.. +. Mason,
Sept O. lS96-lt
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-09-09
Primary School.

MISS MARY 5. HAINES win reopen her
School for Little Children on Monday Oeic-
Der 3. 1859 sept ).
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-09-09
A Copy, Teste
JNO. NJ. DA,
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that | will execute
the above decree at my Office in Charles-Town,
W. Va, on the 2nd day of October. 1896
Given under my hand this 10Th day of Aug,
1896 o
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-09-09
BANK STATEMENT

Report of the condition of the First National
Bank of Jefferson at Charlestown, W. Va, at
the close of business July II, 1896:
RESOURCES.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-09-09

Children's Day services will be held at
Kable,own on Sunday, Sept Is, at 1920
am.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-09-09
IN CHANCEEN

Extract from decree Of February % 1896:
1t is adiudged. ordered and decreed that this
cause be referred to Cleon Moore. commits
,ioner of this court with instructions to ascer-
tain the real estate Of the said James Thomas,
its value and annual rental value to convene
the lien creditors of the said James Thomas,
ascertain their amount and priority, and report
the parties.
A COpv. Teste
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-09-09

A building of Mr.. W, W. Went
zelI in Bolivar was destroyed by fire
on Thursday afternoon of last week,
and a colored ci'ild who was in the
building at the time, and who is sup
posed to have set it on fire by hand
ling matches, was burnt to death.
No one arrived on the scene in time
to rescue the child or to save the
building, which was consequently
burned to the ground. Mr.. Went
zeIl had the property insured with
Washington & Alexander, which is
a guarantee that his loss will be set
tied promptly and satisfactorily.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-09-09

Found, in the NJ. T. Church South
here Sunday night, pocket-book
with a sum of money in it, which the
owner may secure by calling on Mr..
O. NJ. Darlington.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-09-09

For more detailed information apply to
Chas. O. Scull, General Passenger Agent,
Baltimore, Nd
Don't forget the date, Thursday, sePiem'
/ Der 10th
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-09-09
Commissioners Notice.

In the Circuit Court of jefferson County
West Virginia,
J. J. UNDERHILL, sueing on behalf of him
self and all other lien creditors plaintiffs.
vs..
JAMES THOMAS and Dora Thomas, his wife;
Cleon Moore. Trustee; Jefferson Building
Association No. 10. corporation J. +.
Engle, Trustee Geo. H. Haglev, +. W.
Brown, Trustee jefferson Permanent Build
ing Association, Il corporation George
Washington. Charles Town Gas and Water
Company. u corporation, and James NJ. Rob
erts and Co. Defendants.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-09-09

Gen. Palmer was nominated by vote OF
757l TO l24l for Gen. Bragg
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-09-09

Senator Elkius is being criticized tor ri
ding in his car. In this free country OF our'
we think @ mlu is entitled TO the very bes'
of everything he wants aud eau pay for
GOV. MacCorSle has "a private car, aud uses
it when it suits him % do $50. Expenditures
by the rich are helpful 90 the poor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-09-09

Mr.. John Walter Hooper, a we'll
known citizen of Baltimore, died at
the Hotel Powhatan in this place last
night about IL o'clock, of chronic
stomach trouble. He was born in
Baltimore on July IS. 1910. Mr..
Hooper has been for over twenty
years principal of No. II Male
Grammar School, Bond and jefferson
streets. He was also an elder in the
Franklin Street PresbyterianChurch,
and Superintendent Of the Sunday
school for some years. Mr. Hooper
came To Charles Town some weeks
ago, and has been gradually decln-
ING ever since. He has been 4 sum-
mer visitor to our town for a number
of years, was q pleasant, genial
christian gentleman, and formed many
strong and enduring friendships. His
remains will be taken 20 Baltimore on
the B. < o. noon train to-day for
int ut.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-09-09

Who would have thought it Charles
Town has now practically Republican pa
paper-Adr0cais.
Nobody but the editor Of the Advocate
aud penny for his thought would be an ex-
travagance not warranted evenintush times
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-09-09

But then it matters little, for it is assum-
ing much In charging that YOU editor FREE
PRESS coutrol your own vote.--ifr9cl's.
However that may be- there are no cam
celled checks In bank as evidence that our
vote has ever been purchased or the columns
Of THE FREE PRES, sold ont % any poIiti-
cal party
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-09-09

We believe the Democrats of Jefferson re-
gardless of their opinions on the currency
question desire the election Of the Demo
cratic State, district and local tickets. We
will be more explicit snd say, we think il
is the disposition Of those Democrats who
are not free coinage of silver men to labor
and vote for the election Of the State, dis
trict and county nominees, and they would
like the free silver advocates to help them
do it by relraining from abuse of those who
believe in the right of personal opinion and
free speech.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-09-09

The Mckinley Aid Society composed Of
renegade Democrats and administration
mugwumpers, has closed its session in In
dianapolis by the nomination of Senator
John Palmer, of Illinois, for President, and
and General 5. B. Buckner, of Kentucky,
for Vice President. Palmer is an old fos-
silized uonentity, who has done nothing in
the Senate but draw his salary and vote
against silver He is a traitor to his con-
stituency
NJ comment nncessnrY
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-09-09

Referring to THE FREE Press the editor
of the Advocate saws "the senility ofold age
struck YOU whack' What il seuiIity OF
Old age The expression reminds us OF
what our late venerable cook would say
sometimes These old timey people lives
a long time"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-09-09

Iuasmuch as our neighhor of THE FREE
PRESS cauno. make choice between Bryan
aud Mckinley. so as 90 run a flag up, it
is possible that Palmer and Buckuer might
suit the Old Family. -Adr9cFc.
As the Advocate ha, 40, run APP bag it
is probable it has not yet decided whether
it should bs Bryan aud Sswal, or Bryan
aud Watson Watson says Sewali must
"-coot
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-09-09

Judge Lucas, BRYAN and Sewai elector,
has more lung power than Mr. WIN. II.
Wilson, ,he Palmer AMI Backaer elec'or.-
Both, however, are gifted with high order
of poetic genius. suppose they discus, the
political issues through the press ia rhyme
and rhythm. and give up the Court house
and public halls 90 the prosy fellows and
there's no objection 90 friend ChapIine, the
Mckinley and Ho5ar, elec,or, taking part
in the unique discussion A trio is no, a
bad thing in song.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1896-08-21
Minnesota "At Home."

Minnesota will be Eat home" to all
the people of her sister states during
the week commencing Monday, Aug.
81, and ending Sept. 5. During this
time the National Encampment of the
Grand Army of the Republic will occur
in st. Paul, an Encampment of the
Knights of Pythias will be held in
MINNEAPOLIS and upon the grounds of
the State Agricultural Society, midway
between these cities, the State Fair
will provide entertainment for every
body. Low passenger rates, available
for everyone, are announced upon all
railways and the number OF visitors is
expected to be very large. For this
reason the scope of the Fair is being
materially widened. Not only will the
products of Minnesota be layishly dis
played, but Washington, Oregon, Ida.
no, Montana and the DakOtas will
make comprehensive exhibits of their
agricultural, forestry and mineral
wealth as we'll. Visitors will be richly
entertained and will find spread out
before them for inspection the re-
sources of this wonderful section of
the country.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1896-08-21
Did You Ever

Try Electric Bitters as remedy for
your troubles? If not, get a bottle now
and get relief. This medicine has been
found to be peculiarly adapted to the
relief and cure of all Female Com
plants, exerting a wonderful direct in
huence in giving strength and tone
to the organs. If you haye Loss of
Appetite, Constipation, Headache,
Painting Spells, or are Nervous, Sleep
less, Excitable, Melancholy or troubled
with Dizzy Spells, Electric Bitters is
the medicine you need. Health and
Strength are guaranteed by its use.
Large bottles only fifty cents at Grant
Holden's Drug Store, Yale.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1896-08-21
SILVERITES' CATECHISM.
Position of the Popocrats on the Money
Question Plainly Told.

Question Plainly Told.
What is money? Something made
out of nothing by the government.
Is there any limit to the amount of
money which government can make?
Only the capacity of the printing ma
chimes of the country,
What kind of money is the best?
That which has the least value.
What does 'cheap money" mean?
Money that will buy very little wealth.
Why are some people poor? Be
cause the money they get i'll exchange
for their products or their labor will
buy large amount of goods.
How can the poor all be made rich?
BY stamping 90 cents worth of silver
zone dollar" and thus decreasing the
purchasing power of money.
What is capitalist? a wicked sim
ner who has worked hard and saved up
little property.
What is a patriot? A man who
covets his neighbours property and
wants to get hold of it by law.
What does "repudiation" mean? 1t
is simple scheme for readjusting the
inequalities between the men who
worked and the men who have not.
What is the golden rule of the silver
ties? Do others as they would not do
you.
What are we to understand by "hon-
esty" and "gOOd faith between men"
That creditors are to be cheated out of
One-half of their property whenever
the debtors control Congress.
Why not benefit debtors still more by
repudiating all claims of creditors ?
That will come later. The public must
be educated into silverism by degrees.
What is creditor? A fiend in hui
man shape who loaned 100-cent dollars
and doesn't want to be paid in dollars
worth so cents.
How will free silver help the farmers ?
BY causing the withdrawal of all loans,
paralysis of industry, stagnation of
commerce, and idleness of millions of
workers who now buy farm products.
How will the Is to | scheme benefit
the working classes? BY making
them pay twice as much for every
thing they buy, while giving them lit
tie or no increase in wages. 1t will
bank deposit.
What is a silver mine-owner? A
good, kind, unselfish citizen, who
uOOoll u WduO ilPhOl piiCOo VI oiNOi oo
that he will get rich, but simply be-
cause he loves his fellow-man.
Does his love for the workers lead
him to pay more than market rates for
his labor? Not much. Business and
sentiment are, two different things.
Besides, he doesn't have to.
What is sound currency? Dollars
with so cents worth of silver and 80
cents worth of fiat or paper dollars
all fiat.
What is the chief duty of a good
citizen? TO hate everybody who is in
dustrious and thrifty and to meekly
swallow all the nostrums of the cheap
money ofliceseekers.
How can the. people be made pros
porous? by setting class against class;
discouraging the investment of capital;
contracting the currency by running
employers, driving out gold, and over
throwing our sound money SYSTEM
Whidden Graham.