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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-08
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Mr.. A. P. Reinhart received through
Washington & Alexander 81 900 full amount
of insurance on barn destroyed by FIRE re-
Gently; and $3.50 was paid on produce and
harness-a trile less than full in-urance.-
The prompt adjustment of claims is pleas
ure 70 the firm.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-08

Mr.. Virginia Pendleton. wife Of Philip
Pendleton, Of Berkeley Springs, aud aunt Of
the editor Of the News Of that place died on
Monday, December 23rd. Her remains
were inferred at harrisburg on Christmas
Day She WAS 50 years Of age. Her hus-
band, and four sons Mason c., Edward,
Clayton and f. Gray Pendle,on.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-08

We had formal and informal invitations
Of the most cordial character to be present
in New York last Saturday night at the an
nual dinner of the Charles Town Society
We regretted our inability to be there be-
yond any expression in words. Next week
we will give some account Of the very inter-
esting occasion.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-08

Last Saturday the dwelling occupied BY
Rev Mr. Simpson and owned by the ". p.
Church was destroyed, with all the occu-
pants belongings, and other property bare
~ saved by heroic Efforts. Building insured
with agency Of Washington and Alexander,
Of this place
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-08

We acknowledge a very handsome calen-
dar from the Hamilton Brown Shoe Com
pany of st. Lpuis-sad to be the largest
shoe house in the world. In 1895 they sold
81 6G9, O8S 80 worth of shoes-a gain over
1894 of S4l2 500 OF. In addition to their
fifty statesmen they have one thousand fac
tory employees.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-08
The New York World
three times

three times
week
to any address
for
only one dollar
year.
Subscriptions for this
or any other paper
received
at Boards.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-08

Winchester Shoes-Nlr Henry Schneider
the Winchester Shoe Manufacturer will be
at the Carter House on Friday, Jan. 10th,
with samples. Any one in need OF fine shoes
made to order can call and have their foot
measured and select style of shoes wanted.
Boots of all kinds made to order. A fit
guaranteed; corns, bunions, sore aud tender
feet relieved.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-08

Me-srs. T. c. Green and Thos. J. West,
Special Commissioners, have sold house
and about four acres OF land Of the late Mrs.
Ann Wageley, at Wageiey's Shop, to Mrs.
Mary E. PIdgeOn, for 81 900 cssb. Subject
to confirmation by court.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-08

Thousand pair Of shoes just received-job
lot, some bought at forced ssle--children's
25c, misses so to Coo, ladies 75c. to sl.00
per pair. These are below regular cost
prices. Still have the 81 Is boots that gave
satisfaction last year. and boots 10 all grades
and prices to suit all. Corn potatoes, ETC.,
taken in exchange for goods, at Peutz's.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-08

Iuo,e who gave she Old Folk toncer"
in behalf of a home for old Con ederates
las. Wednesday evening, were rewarded 10y
the presence of an appreciatye audience,
and fl nice round sum % be applied for the
commendab's object The evenings enter
,ainment wa. preceded by orchestral music
four young citizens Of the town with yio-
.i1 mandolin. guitar aud trombone making
the wal, for inc curtain to rise anything but
irksome CI Chew in brief. but felicitous
remarks. stated the objee, of the entertain
mept Then followed choruses, vocal and
instrumental solos aud duets, recitations,
etc. The men singers were wigged, and
wore saort pants and long stockings, aud
knee. buckles: the ladies in lrocks their
rrandmo,hers wore were pretty in spite Of
what they had done TO make young faces
old The songs were old, and principally
popular Southern melodies "Tenting on
the Old Camp Ground" was, perhaps, the
most touching Of all The solo was by Rev
Mr. Cole and swee,ly rendered the chorus
excellent. and the scenic eif-ot-the old tent,
stacked guns. comp FIRE aud war-woru vet
eran. surrounding it,-good Il WAS an
admirable representation. Our space l.
/ limited and We forego the pleasure 1t would
give us To make more extended notice.
:
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-08

Mr.. Joseph Randall, one of the oldest res
idenls of the Shepherdstown vicinity, and
one of its best known men, died New Years
morning at his home, about three miles west
of Shepherdstown, in the niEetieth year OF
bis age. 10 his earlier years Mr.. Randall
was a contractor and stonemason. He built
several locks on the Chesapeake and Ohio
canal and did a great deal Of work in the
construction of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad He also did the handsome cut
stOnework on the Shepherd College property
aud at the Wild Goose farm of the late
Henry Shepherd. The turnpike from JEFF
ferson to Frederick, Md, was constructed
by him. Mr. Randall was a sagacious bus
mess man. and up to within a short time OF
his death his mind was clear and bright
he was dOubtlessly the oldest Free Mason
in West Virginia, having been a member OF
Mt Nebo Lodge No. 81, of Shepherdslown
sixty years. Mr.. Randall is survived by
four daughters, all of whom live near Shep-
herdstOwn-Mrs. d f. Billmyer, Mrs. J.
Thornburg Kearney. Mrs. Susie B lmyer
and Mrs. II. II. Lemen He was one of the
oldest of The FREE PRESS patrons-hsving
taken the paper continually since about
1927.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-08

The House resolution for the appointment
Of Postmaster Genersl Wilson Regent OF
the Smithsonian Institute passed the Senate
yesterday.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-08

The Christmas celebration at the Presby-
terrain Church took place on Friday night,
the 27th. There were two large trees on the
pulpit platform, aud wreaths of cedar ies-
tooued the galleries. The scholars marched
in to the strains of the organ presided over
by Mrs. Caldwell and there WAS singing
aud responses by the children with some
recitatious. Rev Mr.. Strioliug, OF Berry
vile. made an address. taking The S'ar Of
Bethlehem" rs his topic. Prizes were then
awarded by Dr. Hopkins, pastor, aud Mr.
Wright Denny, superintendent OF the school
10 those who made tue best recltatiOns II
catechism and scripture, after which bag;
aud boxes of candy, with oranges were dis
tribuled.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-08

Remembering his subscription an old
friend in Missouri writes: YOU will find
enclosed post Office order for the old VIR-
GINA FREE PRESS "A paper can't very
well do without II reminds me Of my old
home" We admire those who have tender
recollections Of the old home and especi-
ally those who cheri-h an interest in the
community from which they have gone by
welcoming the "Od Family Journal"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-08
Gigantic Bargains at Kahn'S'

The Week of Prayer service began in the
Presbyterian Church on Sunday night
sermon by Rev J. p. Stump. The united
congregations filled the church. Six cler-
gymen were present Revs. A. c. Hopkins,
j. p. Stump, W. L. Gravatt, C. n. Camp
bell, ;. W. Cole and J Il. Wolff. Monday
afternoon the services were in the Parish
Building ,Episcopsn; Tuesday night in
Baptist Church tonight, at Z 80 o'clock,
the meeting will be in NJ E. Church. South;
Thursday afternoon at 30 in Presbyterian
Church; Friday night, at 7 80, in Episco
pal Church; Saturday afternoon, $50, in
Baptist Church, and sunday night, coucIud-
ing service. in N. E. Church, South, at 7.9O
o'clock,-sermon by Rev. Mr. Cole.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-08


On Thursday, December 26,h. 1895, at
1870 a. H.. Mr. George Milton SIifer, fore
man st the Goetz harness factory, and
Miss Marie Florence Weller, daughter Of
Mr. NJ. Scott Weller Of this town, were
united in matrimony by Rev. DR.. A. C.
Hopkins in the Presbyterian Church. 1t
was a very pretty wedding. The commodi
Gus church was crowded with friends and
interested spectators. Il was hsudsomly
decorated with evergreens and potted plants
and the many gas jets threw a mellow light
DER the scene. The bride and her attend
ants. Misses Hattie Eddie and Maggie
johnson, were dressed in brown cloth with
velvet trimmings, and carried boquets OF
white carnations. Jast before the bridal
procession. the Charles Town Band, OF
which the groom is q prominent member,
entered tue church in uniform. The at
tendants, Messrs, T. NJ. Baker and (. Davis
entered first wearing their band uniforms
follows by the ushcrs, Ne>srs. Jno. G.. e.
lott, J. p. Aliley, Samuel NJ. OF and Frank
Webster; after them the bridesmaids, aud
then the bride aud groom The iiule gate
keepers were Harry Goetz aud Rebecca
Young. Mrs Fauuie Caldwell played So
lectious un The organ as follows Last
Night" 10y Kjerul; "IdylIe' by GurIit
Prelude" by Chopin; "Barcarollc' by
Hau-er. "Chau on De FioriAn," by Godsid.
As ,b, party entered the choir sung the
Bridal Chorus from Loheugriu very
sweetIy, and 'hs qn stratus of the organ
continued duriag tae ceremony skiliiuI
rendering Of Tell Ne Do You Love Ne.
Al the conclusion came the Wedding
March" by Myndelssohn. Sir aud Mrs
Sifer lef ou the 1890 train for Atlanta and
other points In the South.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-08

Charles Town Is a market for purchasers.
The Adams Express Company for Thanks
giving aud Christmas shipped 81 ,2lS pounds
of poultry to eastern markets. Or this
amount C. f. Wall shipped 5 50O w. )
Merchant, 10000; l. U. Pentz, l3 600 !;
making total of $4,000. Speaks well for
the gentlemen named and for farmers.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-08

We hadn't the pleasure of being present.
The spir it says: The usual interesting Christ
mas Offering exercises Of the Episcopal Sunday
School were held in Zion Church Christmas
evening. after which the children were delight
fully entertained at the Parish House with
representation Of brick building brick CHM
new. 1.-THE latter Of boxes well filed with good
thingsl. snow scene and big-hearted Santa
Claus. Mr. David Howell, the popular and
efficient superintendent interviewed old san
ia 10 the satisfaction of the ciiildren.-all Of
whom had happy, joyous time.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-08

Y. D. Baker, Jr, Of MsrIinsburg, has
been appointed private secretary to Post
master-General Wilson.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-08

The storm OF rain aud wind on Thursday
evening. December 10Th, expended q con
siderable degree Of its fury on Halltown-
f,ur miles east Of this town Mr. Eyster's
straw board mill suffered damage to the ex-
tent of several thousand dollars. The ma
cbinery room was blown down and the roof
from the main building blown oil aud large
straw ricks strewu abou. His fine resi-
dence lost the roof. and All the trees around
the same we're blown down or twisted off
The roof and gables of new brick house
belonging 70 Mr.. Samuel Bumgardner were
blown off and down. His barn, wherein
vss eighteen head of cattle, was destroyed
and .or.e of The stock killed and others in
iured The sohool-house was destroyed
also dwelling belonging to Mr. Eyster'
occupied by the family OF William Freeman
nothing was left but the ground floor
Fortunately the family of Mr. Freeman was
Visiting Il ueighbor at the time Of the dis
a.ter But tor the wedding OF Miss lIm
bsrlake i'm the Presbyterian Church al
Charles Town. the school house would have
been filled By Suuday-school teachers chill
dren and friends-the Christmas entertain
ment having been deferred, as DR.. ii wa
20 oticiate At the Wedding aud also to ad
dress the children At Halltown.
The Charles Town Postot6ce has oee'
made an International Money Order ONO
beginning January lst Money orders t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-08

To our old friend, John ;. yesterday,
we return thanks for Christmas greeting
under seal-a bottle of pure old rye whisky.
As we long since disposed of our corkscrew,
we placed it in the hands Of one who will
open it with a fork or scissors when there is
need t. commingle some of its contents
with SCOTS Emulsion. or to mix a drop Of
it with Potomac water TO disspate the nj
crubes.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-08

An agent Nc Charles Town for the sale OF
"Mosby's Rangers" volume of exceeding
interest, is wanted. Apply to Capt. w. +.
franklin, Stephens City, Frederick county,
Virginia. This book il a record Of the OPP
erations Of the 43rd Battalion of Virginia
Cavalary-a complete history of Mosby's
Command, containing over 200 illustrations
including portraits. views. engagements, etc,
also maps of "Mosby's Confederacy." Syo
cloth, 500 pages. Price, postpaid, $780,
The foundation OF the work is diary kept
by the author, day by day, from the begin
ming to the end. The illustrations are su.
perb specimens Of art. Jefferson county
was splendidy represented in this command
Among the mo.t daring and effective be.
ing Capt George Baylor and DR.. Jnmes G..
Wiltshire.
Secretary Carlisle has given notice that
sealed proposals will be received until the
jth day Of February, for the purchase Of
800 600, 900 of L. S. per cent. bonds, in
denominations of $1,000 and multiples Of
the same, payable thirty years hence in
coin. Gold must be paid for these bonds.
Notice is further given that if the issue and
sale of An additional or different form Of
bond for the maintenance of the gold reserve
shall be authorized by law before the 9th
day of February, 1896, sealed proposals for
the purchase of such bonds will also be re-
c5ived at the same time and place and up
to the same date and upon the same terms
and conditions
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-08

Owing to the inclemency of the weather
we were not able to attend in person
the entertainment at the Baptist Church on
Monday night, 3Oth, but learn from rho-e
who we're there that the exercises were in
teresting, the attendance fair, and the chill
dreu well supplied with COOL things; and
altogether it was an ENJOYABLE OCCASION
Mr.. A. d. Barr personatrd Santa Claus.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-08

For a package OF n. NJ. Uri & Cos (of
Louisville, Ky distilation from rye, malt
and bsrley-handsomely put up and the
bottle a beauty-we are indebted along vi h
his Christmas compliments, to Mr.. W. G
Earnshaw. It is a contribution we will put
aside for future consideration. II shall
not 90 into the waste basket. Thanks to
our friend for his mindrulness OF Us.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-08

The PAlmbaum Brothers, popula! mer-
chants Of this town, attesled their friendship
f,r "The Old Family" at Christmas by a
present of one Of the hand-omest silk muf
a-rs this side of Paris, aud also a package
If delicately perlumed toilet soap. Oar bert
wishes for the health and prosperity OF these
worthy, energetic, enterprising young men.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-08

Report says that Mabel Stuart has writ
ten to her sister-in law in Bolivar: Don't
worry abou, me, I'm all right" The letter
/. said to have been posted at Glencoe, New
York. If this be true Nab is very naughty
to have distressed her parents and other
relatives by her mysterious disappearance
and Withholding from them knowledge OF
her whereabouts.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-08

Ia the NJ. E Church, South, on Christ
mas night there WAS very interesting pro-
sramme well carried out, aud fine repre-
seutatiou of the shepherds watch tower on
the plains OF Bethlehem, with view OF the
town in the distance, aud very effective
moonlight scene AS the shepherds watched
their focks by night" Alter singing, with
recitations aud responses by the Sunday
school, boxes OF candy and nuts, with or
anges were given TO all of the children, aud
the iumeuse crowd dispersed all pleased
aud happy. The painting aud tower were
the skillul work of Mr.. Clarence W. Tay-
lor, aud elected general admiration.
Timothy" writing to the ShepherdstOwn
Independent Of the two marriages in the
Presbyterian Church here the day after
Christmas, says: "Of course the brides look
ed their loyelIest and the grooms their man
l livsN, and all their hzpriesl"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-08

Several years ago the Hon. Isaac Fouke,
now deceased. suggested to William Walker,
worthy colored citizen of Charles Town,
how 10 might establish himself here in a
lucrative business. He not only gave him
hint, but practical assistance. William has
succeeded according to the expectations OF
his friend, aud beyond his own most san
guine hopes. Ii is unnecessary to say that
he reveres the memory of his deceased friend.
He conceived an unique way of giving ex-
preston to his gratitude. The FREE PRESS,
under the management of the present edi-
tors father, in its political views was OPP
posed to those of Mr.. FOuke-they were as
wide apart as the pOles-at the polls-but
there was a warm personal friendship exis
tent between them, and this came down
from father to son, and THE FREE PRESS,
in the mutations that time brings, heartily
supported Mr.. FOuke for legislative honOrs,
aud he had no cause to regret it, William
Walker, the recipient of kindness at the
hands OF MIR. Fouke, bethought him to re-
member it by token of friendship for his
friends friend So he sent us on New
Years Day from his restaurant l6'pound
turkey-hot from the oven, done brown to
a turn, and garnished in manner to graft
fly the aesthetic taste. He has our hearty
thanks, aud We wish that the present and
all other years may be TO him more prosper
Gus and happy than any in the past. Will
liam keeps an eating house on South George
street, where excellent meals are served.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-08

Alfred Austin succeeds Alfred Tennyson
- poet. laureate Of England.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-08

The Charles Town Postotice has been
made an International Money Order Office
-beginniug January lst Money orders to
and from sl parts of the world are issued
and paid.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-09-19
PRINCIPLE BEFORE PARTY.

Plain citizens without partisan frills
or letters, and concerned supremely for
the safety of the country In the pres
ence of gathering pcrils, will have their
own reflection when called upon TO con-
suit the interests of one or another
party organizations in determining
their attitude with reference TO the
pending political contest. With such
citizen there Is no solicitude for the
solacement of any sentimental parti-
sanship or for the aggrandizement Of
any party organizations. He is pre-
pared. IL need be, 20 resolve himself into
n committee of one, and party of one,
TO fight 10 the end in that character
and plump his vest-pocket vote down
where Il will do most cool for the one
cause uppermost In his thoughts--for
the country's credit and honor. for it's
financial integrity, for it's social safe
". for its constitutional liberty and
perpetuity.- News (Dem.).
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-09-19
A LITTLE CATECHlSM.
The Questions and Answers which MIR
Bryan studiousiy Avoids-The shorter
silver Catechism.

The Questions and Answers which NIT.
Bryan studiously Avoids-The shorter
Silver Catechism.
Q.-What is the financial condition of
the five Central American republics?
A.-They are all now on a single silver
basis, but Costa Rica will soon go on a
geld basis.
Q.-What is the premium on gold?
A.-About IS per cent.
Q.-What is the silver money actually
worth? About SO per cent. of it's
face value, but IL is quoted at par and
gold at $50 to 100.
Q.-What wages are paid in this sill
yer? A.-Indian laborers on coffee plan
tations in Guatemala get 35 cents daily;
native unskilled laborers receive 40 to
so cents daily; craftsmen get as high as
81 or $l.25 daily-according to circum-
stances.
Q.-What Is the cost Of living? A.
The hotels OF the cities in Guatemala
charge SO per day for ordinary board,
such as Americans require. The people
live mainly on native fruits and maize.
Flour costs cents per pound-it costs
less than cents here; butter, 40 cents,
ham, 81 cents; beef, 8 cents; mutton,
10 cents; pork, cents; coffee, 10 cents,
rice, cents; lard, % cents; potatoes,
2 cents; fresh fish, 20 cents; salt, 3
cents; raisins, so cents; soap, 10 cents.
The prices OF horses and cattle are
about the same as in the United States.
Q.-Are these prices the same as in
other Central American states? A.
They are n fair average. In Nicaragua
flour costs 10 cents per pound; native
butter, GO cents; ham, 3s cents rice, 10
cents; lard, % cents; potatoes, cents;
salt. 2 cents; soap, 10 cents; sugar, 20
cents. The wnges paid are higher.
craftsmen receiving from 81 to So per
day. In the railway service ticket
agents get $50 per month; station mas
ters, $40 to $50; conductors, 500. "Or-
binary laborers, cartmen and farm la
borers receive from 40 To so cents per
day. Rents for houses OF the better
class range from $40 to 500 per month
in the towns.
Q.-What is the rate Of interest? A.
From 10 to 10 per cent.
Q.-Is banking profitable? Avery.
pdNuhot dhu hudNtHihld HtNt tuC0 tnTto
banks; Honduras and Costa Ricn, two
each. Their shares are at high pre-
MUM and not for sale.
Q.-Is business profitable? A-No.
The banks charge such high interest for
the use of credit and shave the business
man so close that there Is little or no
profit left for him.
Q.-How do they shave him? A.
Through the variation in the value OF
the dollar, or peso, which rises and falls
with the fluctuations of bar silver in
the London market. IL Is worth one
day 80 cents, the next day "a cents. the
next 30 cents. III man borrows 1000
pesos for 30 days the bankers shave Off
30 10 cover possible loss when repaid,
in addition TO interest. On n silver basis
he skins the business man alive.
Q.-Who is the business man? A.
Mr.. Bryan's answer is THE man who
tolls upon the farm is ns much bust
ness man as the Wall street capitalist"
We accept the answer as true and
leave the above for your consideration.
Can you ask for more conclusive evil
dence OF the weakness of the sixteen to
one theorv2