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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-22
Nelrsu Notes.

Mr. Fife, the Drummer" Evangelist, IS
10 be in Martinsburg the 26th
DR.. A. Schultz Miller, of New Market,
Va, died last Wednesday night Of Pneu-
monia.
Rev. c. P Healey, pastor Of the First
Baptist Church in Martinsburg, has resinged
his charge to accept call to a church in
Missouri.
Moses KEGS, who went from Berkeley
county to Illinois about twelve years ago,
committed suicide the other day by cutting
his throat. He was IS years old.
The death rate in London is 81 per thou
sand of population; in Paris Is and in New
York 81. The number of deaths in New
York city last year was Al 900, in Paris 6l,-
500 and in London $4,000.
Mr.. John B. Cunningham, an aged resi-
dent Of Berkeley comfy, died Of general de-
bility Saturday night. Deceased had been
prosperous farmer aud was highly es-
teemed. A widow and eight children sur
yive him.
During an electric storm tenant on
DR.. A. J. Lemaster's farm in Berkeley coun'
ty had two horses killed by lightning. He
was severely stunned and may not recover
His son, who was seated on one of the horses
escaped without injury,
The Democrats of Martinsburg held al
enthusiastic mass-meeting at the court house
Monday night and nominated DR.. VIM. L
Henshaw for mayor by reclamation. There
was no opposition and the utmost harmony
and good feeling prevailed, The nominee
was notified and made brief speech of &C
ceptance, which was received with great en-
thusiasm.
Charles Vieth, baker, sufocated himsel
with molasses in Chicago, last week. dc
was very fond of it, and in order to gel
enough he lay fiat on his back on the floor
so that when he opened the clip on the bar
rel the syrup would flow into his mouth
Then he opened his mouth and clip and was
literally drowned by the syrup. He was
found dead with his mouth open and the
molasses pouring it, He was known as
a gluttou, but was not strong mentally be-
cause of an injury on the head sustained IN
an accident.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-22

Andrew W Kercheval, possibly the most
widely known man in the county, is dead
Last Thursday evening, when the earth was
wrapped in gloom aud rain was falling fast,
the sands in life's hour glass all ran through
and his spirit crossed the great divide He
wss a ripe scholar, possessed a most wonder
full fund of general information and was in
some respects endowed with great natural
ability. Every characteristic Of the man was
peculiarly his own. His great fund of infor-
nation aud facility of expression astonished
many q stranger who happened to drop into
our quiet little town. While he lacked that
element which brings what the world calls
success, yet he wrote articles that were wide
ly copied and which challenged the admira-
ton of the best literary talent of the day
Some of his poetry compares favOrably with
the average works of English and American
authors and has already placed his name
among the poets of the South,-Hampshirc
ReUiclr
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-22
The circus Is Coming.

Returning Spring brings no more attract
i've feature than the annual visit of the cir
Gus. The familiar smell of the saw dust, the
sight of the time honored ring, the glitter OF
spangles and uniforms, aud the blare of the
brass band acts like tonic upon the amuse-
ment seeker weary with theatricals and dis
gusted with farce. The circus is the place
to renew ones lost youth, with its Illusions,
its easily gratiied tastes and eagerness to be
pleased. You will go this year and next
Just the same, and enjoy it with the same
heartiness. Hunting's New Railroad Shows
will exhibit in Charles Town on April "a
This year Mr.. Hunting has reduced the
prices of admission to his excellent show to
the unprecedented prices of % and 10 cents.
Adults % cents Children under twelve 10
cents, reserved seats 10 cents extra.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-22
HynteHeaI.

On Wednesday, April 10Th, in the NJ. E.
Church. South, at Brucetowu, Rev Dr. j.
p. Hyde, assisted by Rev Charles Potter,
united iu marriage Mr. Dudley Paul Pierce,
of near Vaudeville, Clarke county, aud
Miss Katharine Maria Tanquary, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. William Tanquary, OF
Brucet0wn, Frederick county. The process
sioual march to the altar to the strains OF
Lobeugriu's, was as follows: Ushers T
s. Jolide and VIM E. Branson, followed by
bridesmaids and groomsmea, alternating in
either aisle-Miss Mamie d. Cooke, IN blue
Of Gaithersburg, Nd, Mr. Hite Watson, OF
Charles Town Miss LSura Miller, in yell
low. of Nineyah, Va, and Mr. Harry Hyde
of New York; Miss Katie j. Sebert, in
green, 3liidleway, aud Mr. Butord E. Pierce,
Vaudeville: Miss Mamie Green, in pink,
Markham. and Vance Pierce, VAUDEVILLE
Miss Avery Tanquary, in laveudar, Middle
way, aud Mr.. Howard Jones, Brunswick,
Nd; Misses Mabel Pierce aud Mamie Tan
quarry were maids in waiting, in white or
candle and satin and carried pink carna-
tious; Mr. Arthur Robinson was best man.
Miss Laura Robinson presided at the organ,
and during TIE ceremony rendered Iohen-
grin's Love is the Sweetest Story Ever
rold7 The bride was gowned in white
satin ca train aud carried Bride roses.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-22
With a sickening thud
In the mud.

To our inquiry: evil Mr.. Morrow sup
port the nominee Of the Chicago Convention,
if said Convention does not declare for free
coinage Of silver at Is to 1, he gives this
evasiye response: 'Hadn'tyou Just as prop
erly ask us if we will abide the decision OF
the county primary {" Certainly not To
abide by the decision Of the Democratic
primary in Jefferson county means election
or avoidance Of humihating defeat. sup
port Of the nominee OF the Chicago conyen-
ton means fidelity to the Democratic party
and the reward that comes Of a concleu'
tious aud patriotic and unselish perform
ance Of duty.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-22
Corporation Election.

An election of town officers will be held on
Thursday, May 2Sth. 1896.
A Mayor, and three Councilmen-one for each
Ward-will be chosen.
FIRST WARD.
COMMISSIONER. L. Hooff, Thos. w. Davis,
Michael Souders Clerk. W. Locke. Vot-
ing Place-TOwn Hall.
SECOND WARD.
Commissioners. Carney, W. 2. yesterday
S. c. Farmer Clerk-W. L. Hedges. Voting
Place-Citzens Engine House.
THIRD WARD.
Commissioners "A. D. Barr. L. Dinkle,
Frank Ronemus. Clerk. II. holland. Yot-
ing Placc-Court-House.
G. BROWN,
April %, 1s96-te. Mayor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-22

Correspondingly low rates from other sta
tons.
Tickets will be good ten days.
For guide to points of interest in Wash
ington, address nearest B. & o. agent.
Don't forget the date, Thursday, April %
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-22
Notice to Creditors.

To the creditors of John Seldom, deceased
You are hereby notified to present your
claims and demands against the estate of John
Selden to the undersigned at his Office in
Charles Town, West Va on or before the Both
day of May, 1896, for proof
Given under my hand this goth day of April,
1896. CLEON MOORE,
April p. 1866. Com'r of Accounts.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-22

The Harper's Ferry Sentinel calls The
FREE PRESS a "dotey" old paper. II The
editor of the Sentinel had lived in the days
of the Prophets he might have been deyoar-
ed by she bears.
THE FREE Press was born at Harpers
Ferry seventy five years ago-lived there
six years, then aud ever since has taken in-
terest in the old town aud It's generations Of
people. Never did it do, what the Sentinel
perhaps inadvertently, has recently done
assumed that its people had more prejudice
than intelligence. The Sentinel had sever
al paragraphs to which we might advert,
but our space is limited aud We must torego
a friendly til. with its editor, whose ac-
quaintance we have not yet had the pleas
ure Of making He hasn't been in the
county long enough TO know, what most
people know, that bis charge that TIE FREE
Press belongs 70 q "COurt-house Ring Il
enough 10 make a COW giggle. The usuiruct
&c e~y a..-s sc King rs l0monf""'r F}
lacking.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-22
New Cuffs at Hirschman's.
Notice to Lien-Holders.

To all persons holding liens by judgment or
otherwise on the real estate, or any part
thereof, of John S. Castleman:
In pursuance Of a decree Of the Circuit Court
of Jefferson County, made in a cause therein
pending, TO subject the real estate Of the
said John S. Castleman 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 John s. Castleman,
which are liens on his real estate, or any
part of it, for adjudication to me, at my Office
in Charles Town, West Virginia, on or before
the Goth day of April. 1896.
CLE0N MOORE, Commissioner.
April 8, l596-4t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-22
Pianos and Organs.

If you want frst-class Piano or Organ,
Fully Warranted in all Respects Boxed and
Shipped from the Fctory Direct, call on or
write me postal. / will TAKE YOUR OR
DER and at Prices and Terms to suit you
You will not be compelled TO keep the instru-
ment We send you if not satisfactory.
STIEFF PIANOS. NEW YORK PIANOS.
M0LLER ORGANS.
Catalogues at No. 5 Mildred Street.
j. II. holland,
April II. 1895. Resident Agent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-22
Commissioner's Notice.

T HAVE before me the following Fiduciary
l. Account for settlement:
/. Vim. A. Morgan, Administrator Of John
w. Hill.
2. Frank Beckwith, Administrator of George
II. Beckwith.
8. Robert l. Withers, Executor of A. L.
Withers. =.
4. Forrest W. Brown, Administrator Of Louis
Keyser.
5. John C. Burns, Administrator of John
Burns.
g. Sarah D. Selden Executor of John Selden
7. Robert r. Smith, Administrator Of w. G.
Smith.
s. Joseph Trapnell, Trustee Of II. S. T. Cor
dell.
Given under my hand this 18th day of April,
1896. CLE0N MOORE,
April p, 1862. CJm'r Of Accounts.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-22
Legislature.

To the Voters Of Jefferson County:
At the urgent request of many friends, from
every section of the county, announce my
self as candidate to represent the county OF
jefferson in the next Legislature. If elected,
pledge my best abilities to faithful discharge
of incumbent duties. Ny candidacy is sub
wv - w R. W. MORROW.
Summit Point, jeff. Co., W.. Va.
March p, 1896.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-22

It's kindly suggestion Of the editor OF
the Advocate that when he opens the food
gates for easy flow Of his vocabulary the
editor of THE FREE PRESS should get into
the ark. We must either do that or don the
rsrb of sewer sailor-gum boots, oyeralls
and tarpaulin. To the remark that the ed
itor Of THE FREE PRESS 'will float" 1t Is
not appropriate to say that the editor OF the
Advocate will sink-fOr he has already
struck bottom
With a sickening thud
In the mud
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-22
Sheriff.

We are authorized TO announce ROBERT
CHEW as a candidate-subject to the action OF
the Democratic Primary-for Sheriff OF Jeffer-
son county. The Deputies as follows;
wv. RIDER-Harper's Ferry District.
in. TRUssELL-Shepherds
A.F. DAvIs-Kabletown
-Middleway
J.W. RUssELL-Deputy and Jailor.
County papers are requested to copy and
send bill to Mr.. Chew.
April %, 1896.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-22
Pasture.

The c. NJ, NJ. & /. Co. will furnish pasture
at reasonable rates for COWS and horses on the
lands of the Company and its Stockholders,
after the LIST of May. A guard will keep stock
from railroads during the day, but the Com
panv will not be responsible for loss. Parties
wanting pasture will please apply to
April - 1896. A. D. BARR, Agent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-22
Prosecuting Attorney.

We are authorized to announce Col. FOR
REST w. BROWN as a candidate for re-elec-
ton to the office of Prosecuting Attorney Of
jefferson county, subject to the action of the
Democratic Primaries.
April s. 1896.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-22

The following is the programme for the
reunion Of Company d at Moler's Cross
Roads on May lst: Song, Dixie" address
Of welcome by Capt. L. II. Moler; response
by Capt. H. w. Kearney; music, Garry
me back to Old Virginia." address by Gen.
L. L. Lomax; dinner; song, You can
never win US back, no never" recitation,
"Massa Bob Asleep" by Miss Kearney
song, "Bonny Blue Flag recitation by Miss
Osbourn; song, "The Rosser Boys" ad-
dress by Col. r. P. Chew song, "Stonewall
Jackson's way" recitation, "Stewart's
Ride" by Miss Kearney; banjo solos,
Sweeuey's "Old Gray Hoss, come out OBJ de
Wilderness" and "If you want to have
good time, jine the Cavalry ;" recitation by
AIiss C~-,@., song, "ai@syi~ad, NY Nay
land :" address by Col. John A. Robinson
solo and chorus, contraband song, Take
me home to the sweet Sunny South reci-
tation by Miss Kearney roll call chorus
God be with us till we Meet Again"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-22

The Winchester Times of last Wednesday
says the attendance at the Fife meeting
there has been enormous and the conversions
number hundred. On Sunday there were
eleven services. 1t says; cat night Mr..
Fife preached in the Market Street Church
and Mr., Price in the Baptist Church, and
Mr. c. II. Shipman, OF Charles Town, in
the Free Will Baptist Church to colored
people.n
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-22
Notice to Creditors.

To the creditors of Louis Keyser, decd.
You are hereby notified to present your
claims and demands against the estate of Louis
Keyser to the undersigned at his Office in
Charles Town. West Va, on or before the 30th
day of May, 1896, for proof
Given under my hand this 10Th day of April,
1896. CLEON MOORE,
April % lS96-6t. COmr of Accounts.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-22
Dwelling House for Sale.

A Comfortable and Commodious Dwelling
House. located on Congress street, Charlie:
Town. for sale. 1t contains ten rooms and eel
lar. good spring water in house, and cistern in
ward and choice fruit bearing trees. For par
ticulars apply to ,.,,,,,,-- eor-nrpa
July n, lSR-tf.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-22
Assessor.

AT the solicitation of many friends hereby
announce myself as candidate for Assessor
of the Second District-subiect to the decision
of the Democratic Primary. l respectfully
solicit your support.
c. E. LAMAR.
Molers West Virginia.
Feb 3. 1896
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-22
County Clerk.

TO the Voters Of Jefferson County:
hereby announce myself as candidate for
the Office of Clerk of the County Court of said
county, subject to the Democratic Primary
Election. If nominated and elected to said
office promise to perform the duties OF the
same faithfully. ~
March Is, 1896. GERARD ID. MOOhE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-22
Mayor.

You are authorized to announce Mr.. GUS
TAV BROWN as a candidate for reelection TO
the Office of Mayor of Charles Town, position
he has honorably filled for several consecutive
terms. He will be cordially supported by
April 10, 1896 MANY VOTERS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-22
Announcements.
District Delegate.

At the solicitation of friends, / hereby an
nounce myself ss a candidate for the House OF
Delegates from the 7th Delegate District-suo-
iect to the decision of the Democratic Prima-
ries. ,,,.-,,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-22
Prosecuting Attorney.

We are authorized to announce VIM. Ii,
WILSON as a candidate for Prosecuting Attor-
ney of Jefferson county, subject TO the action
of the Democratic primary.
Anril Is 1896
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-22
Justice of the Peace.

We are authorized to announce DAVID
HOWELL, ESQ, as a candidate for reelection
as Justice of the Peace of Charles Town Dis
trict-subect to the action of the Democratic
Primary.
April %, 1896.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-22

The Dedication Of the new Masonic Hall
viii take place under theauspices Of the Grand
Lodge of West Virginia, in the new hall, at
80 P. NJ, on Thursday tomorrow 23rd in
slant. The public is invited to witness the
ceremony.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-22
Prosecuting Attorney.

We are authorized to announce JAMES NJ
MASON, JR., as a candidate for the office o.
Prosecuting Attorney, subject to the action O.
the Democratic Primaries.
HARPERS FERRY VOTERS.
Anril 18th 1906
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-22
Councilman.

Ed. FREE Press Please announce Mr.. I. G.
GREEN as a candidate for Councilman for
Ward No. .. He has served the people wisely
and faithfully and should be retained.
April IS. 1896.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-22

We don't know the views of the (Presi-
dent Cleveland's) coschman, but we humby
beg his pardon for the fragrant indecency"
OF comp ing him with Carlisle.-R, ".
Nor , FI7las' Advgcqts 1914.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-22
County Clerk.

We are authorized to announce w. f. AL
EXANDER as a candidate for Clerkship OF
the County Court of Jefferson County-sublect
to the action of the Democratic Primary Elec-
ton.
March 4, 1896.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-22
Assessor.

hereby announce myself candidate for
Assessor for the Second District of Jefferson
County, subject to the Democratic Primary,
and respectfully ask the support of the voters.
j. w. GARDNER.
Eah 10 1905
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-22
Councilman.

At the solicitation of many friends, Mr.. G.
NJ. HOUGH has consented TO become a candi-
date, and will be cordially supported for Coun-
Gilman for Ward No. at the coming May
election.
April 10. 1896
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-22

How long did it take our Republican Con
gressmeu aud Senator TO have large appropri
atoms authorized for river improvements in
West Virginia and else where? II only re-
quires four or Eve mounths to have So, 000,-
600 appropriated, while our former Demo
cratic Representatives aud Senators did not
even try TO have our river free OF slack-water
extended. Oh how valuable VIM. L. Will
sons services were 10 this rich Second Dis
trict W0rgqRt0rq Post
Tote fair. The appropriation by the pres
ent Congress for the Monougalia is $1,000
less than that secured by Mr. Wilson in the
last Congress
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-22
Assessor.

We are authorized to announce D. G. DON
NELLY as a candidate for Assessor for the
First District-subject to Democratic Primary
March IL 1896
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-22
Councilman.

ED. FREE Press Announce that DR.. WILL
LIAM NELL will have the cordial support,
for Councilman to represent Third Ward, of
April 10, 1896 MANY VOTERS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-22

Assessor.

We are authorized to announced Mr..
CHARLES NJ. RONEMUS as a candidate for
the Assessorship of Second District-subjeot
to the Democratic Primary.
Feb u 1896.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-22

An unknown man was struck by an east
bound express on the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad a few miles west of Martinsburg
last Wednesday and was instantly killed
He is supposed to have been a tramp.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-22

The Martinsburg Statesman says: "COl.
j. Garland Hurst, Of Hsrper's Ferry, we are
informed, has consented to be a candidate for
the legislature from Jefferson county. Col.
Hurst is a Democrat in whom there is no
guile. His record is a straightforward aud
consistent one He has always labored for
the upbuilding Of the party and will doubtless
receive a very large majority in the primary
election.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-22
Rsonllarea- II rrllr FE1E PREssl pines when

ever the band plays--4arocaie
THE FREE PRESS is not to be intimidated
By threat with a string tOit,-has nothing
70 rstract from what it said last week. ln
response to the foregoing, whatever piping
THE FREE Press may have done, 1t has
no, succeeded in getting FIVE hundred notes
all at wunst" out Of an instrument OF writ
Ing for political or partisan services.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-22

TIE FREE Press reasonably inters, we pre-
gume. that we would act as does the crowd
with which IL affliates in Kentucky and Mary
land. To is a high crime for silver men 70 bolt
but it is patriotism for gold bugs 90 jine the
Republicans and defeat a Democratic nominee
The Sound Currency Reform Club from which
THE FREE PREss draws It's inspiration, M shape
of pot metal, will not support the Democratic
nominee. on a silver plank.-4dr0cl's
THE FREE Press is not respon-
sible for what was done in Kentucky and
Maryland that resulted in the defeat Of Mr..
Blackburn or the election Of Mr.. Yelling
ton. There were four or five so.called gold
bugs" that interposed TO the election of a
Senator in Kentucky twenty-five, more or
less, so-caIled "gold-bugs" wto voted for
Mr.. Blackburn. The four OF five kept out
Of caucus and refused to vote for the caucus
nominee as steadfastIy as the twelve in
the West Virginia legislature did on q
memorable occasion with like result
The Advocate is not cOndemniug the twelve
nor is THE FREE PRESS approving the four
or FIVE. The hyphenated peroration Of the
article from which we take the above ex-
tract is not worthy Of notice. Its coarseuess
is in keeping with the pet phrases Of our
contemporary To people who like that sort
Of thing it is the very thing such people like
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-22

Hon. James Heron Hopkins of Washing
ton, e1-member Of Congress and Past Grand
Master of the United States, will deliver Ma
sonic address in the Court House at P. NJ.
on Thursday, tomorrow April sd, to which
the public generally, and ladies especially, are
cordially invited
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-22

In the Berkeley Circuit Court on Monday
VIM. Busey was found guilty Of robbiug W.
II Frsnkenbery's store and sentenced to the
penissn.isry for six years
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-22

At late hour we were requested to an
nounce Mr. Robert Chew as a candidate for
the SheriHalty, with Messrs J. w Rider, j.
\. Trussell, A. F. Davis as Deputies, aud J.
W. Russell, Jailor. The Middleway Dis
trict to be supplied. All are wel-known
gentlemen, three Of them farmers, two of
them in mercantile aud other engagements.
All men Of good repute aud capable.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-22

Nine thusand maple trees Will be cut up this
summer on the upper Kennebec river, Me, TO
f1rnish material for filling an order for LOU,
600 blocks for shoe lasts.-ErciGHgt.
Boot trees ought to be planted.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-22

We have not yet been authorized to an
nounce Mr. Eugene Baker, as a candidate
for the Sheridalty, bu.iti- genera lily under
stood he is in the field, ami if elected his
staff of Deputies will be Col. W. A. Morgan
George Porter6eld, Q H. Trail and one 9th
err, and ;. c. Young, Jailor These are all
men f,yorably known throughout the coun-
ty Of unqueetioned capacity and integrity.