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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-09-10

Bad sm.IIey, Democratic uAtIonal com
mtlrsmsn Tor Vermont. has packed bis
V.lse aud ssiIeI Tor Earope He could
Dot Iuite mske up hls mlnd TO male Il 90
srimous, pteietrlos 10 take 10 tie
~ogis
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-09-10

1.-THE satsn Of Turkey i. not too deep
y buried 10 his own cohceit, be Il ust be
fearful Of the immediate future Of bis own
dominion The Turkish ofisi,ls have been
conducting mstters with a high hand aud
the situation Is critical The great pow
trs have at last srisen to The situation,
pateno, having hnslly ceased 10 be a viz
tore The troubles at the Ottoman Bank
ser- closeIy followed by The massacre Of
Armenisus aud Greeks 10 the streets Of
Coas.nhnople, and there has been a rev.
v,l Of the reign OF terror throughout Al
nicola,
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-09-10

.Nt $3.50 t.a stnass y AaseuLTrBE
sffrtH ta# harasg "a hMNa. aNH VI
ttsr aa N4raa ~ NurFA1Tr Misc.
THrsr taf Far rEHggHg WINCH VI BRUNO
irrm fsgu asE IFas - FHgB7fE
TtuV Cas- lrI aTHu srfrEs rtENH
snaH taHu.r af fIngHETI' THuI 81
- asa1 H gur waHu vuur mpfl
rnriL EsTuHfHf HtE tuCH vluH lsr
ttEa EtssE taH vHmH THt nyETINr
IarA a. Nan uta snan EBuorEIarEEsq.
VIM MokiSI.EY. IN
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-09-10
MARY CRAWFORD'S. ESTATE,

gFf r.
BE il remembered that At a session OF the
Probate Court, holden at Manchester, within
and for said District, on the zsth day of August
4 d. 1896
Present HoS Il. K Fowler, Judge
whereas 4 certain instrument in writing.
purpOrtng 10 be the last will and testament Of
Mary CrAsiord late Of Manchester in said
Dirtriet, deceased, having been this day pre-
scented 10 sid Court Of Probate and duly filed 10
the Registers Office;
Therefore, 1t ID ordered that all persons IN.
Toasted IN the estate Of sad decreased be mott.
bed 70 appear before said CourI at the Pro.
bate ONCE 10 Mbuches 10 said District on the
l3rd day oi September, 1896 st 10 O'Clock
NJ, by publication Of this order three weeks
sucoesstyely, previously thereto, In the Man
chester JoUBSAL, newspaper printed at Man
chester Aforesaid, to show cause. II any they
msy have, why said Instrument 10 Writing
rbould not be ded and recorded 40 the last
si,l and testament, o. the sald decessei
1884, w. Is. RDG EhTOS, Register.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-09-10
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

~ Estate Of JOINS Ro1upREw.
the Hon, Probate Court for the District u Man.
chester Commissioners, TO receive, oIsmine, and
adiust 81 claims aud demands Of all person,
against tho estate Of
John Rothdrcw, late Of Rupert
In said District, deceased aud all claims exhibit.
cd In offset thereto, hereby give notice that We
will moet for the purposes aforesaid Al tho
Office Of O. X. Thompson IN Rupert
on tho i2th day Of February next from
10 o'clock a NJ nntll O'Clock p. NJ on
said day ADD that elk months from tho
18Th day Of Augusta. b. 1876 IL tho time
limited by said Court for said creditors 70 pre-.
sent their claims to w for Examination and
allowance.
Dated al Rupert tbt IAN day Of August A
D, 1896.
low " u. AUSTIN WI"
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-09-10

Small IN sjz3, but great 10 results. De
Wits Little Early Rlsers sot gently but
thoroughly, curing indigestion, dyspepsia
snd constlp ton. Small MIN safe pill,
best pill. Psttib trG a pull S)wIe
Manchester Centre,
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-09-10

Are you suffering with any disease
which vii make your life miserable Do
You know that Radam's Micrcbe Killer
will cure you, sold by
Miss MANY FARNUM. Agent
y36m. Maple Hill, Manchester d pote
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-09-10

ubce upon line, shea tArtLur 20,
G9fmsb deprecated obe Of the great pa
ttss Of The Uatou. the usws that be bsr
"sires up Maryisud" woali have created
aots ihsn a passing ,ttt To day The 81
uoaUceueui tsIts h.L Senator Garmu
ssvss up Maryland beoaase be re.liEs,
tat TIE osass Of clipped eoiasgs, Of l,est
al not, Of degenerate Judiciary and ~
.asrehi,tie Executive lie Loaf The peopl,
81 MsulAud will not subni, 10 robbef,
through the Uaitsd stsies mints BY IL,
iIsati,tls million hanies O! the silver
nluaa
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-09-10

TIE confidence Of the public vas siren
etleued by tue Vermont election, as Was
sbu~u by the isot that the pI5e Of goVel u
melt bonds vss raised three points snd
other values 10 proportion. l.even Ell
tended to London and the prices OF Amer
lean securities sdvanoed there. The al
vance has since been we'll IN iotsned, An
other encouraging feature Is the fact that
gold is uow comILg TO this country 10
large qualities aud there Is q feeling that
the "sJrst }, over
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-09-10

Ness uss received last week ot The
death Aus. -. Of William d. Smith al bis
home 10 Chester, n II He vas seventy
uiue resr. of sse and the oldest 500 Of An
900 J .pd Sally Purdy Smith ADD broth
er Of Orlando Smith Of til, piece, His
site died suddenly OF heart trouble about
II years ago tie leaves oue step daughter
Mts. Maud Melvin Of Derry, \ H and
one o~n daughter, Mrs. MiunIe Cove Of
Fremont ~ H.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-09-10

- STATE UF YrHhoNr District Of Manchester, IA.
Be II remembered, that At n aersiou Of the
PROBATE Court, holden at Manchester, within
aud Tor said DlstIlci, on the let day Of septem.
Der A, y. 1896.
Present, Hon. n. K. FowLER, Judge
The EIrcutrII OF the Estate ofsetn II. Hislng
late Of Rupert ia said Dlstrio deceased profout.
ed to ssid Court, hls pot Ion in writing Getting
forth that II will be necessary TO cell all the real
and personal eatAte Of sand deceased. for tho
payment Of the debts aud charges OF Sdmlus'rs.
ton; and therein making application to said
Court for hcouse to mske sucu saio.
1t ls ordered, That all persons interested IN
The estate Of said deceased be notified to appssr
before said Court, at the Probate ONCE IN Man.
cheticT IN said District, On the 18th day Of Sep
TENDER A. b 1896, At 10 O'Clock A, o, by pub
Hcsuun Of this order, three weeks auccessIvely
previous thereto, IN the N anrhester JouBsAL,
newspaper printed at Manchester Aforesaid, 10
show cause, II any th0y may have, why paid
license should not be granted
l7Jw ". Is EDGEHrON Register,
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-09-10

Ii Hong Chaue's interrosstories seem
TO bsve sont TO The tender spot 10 moi,
occasions tbAn one II seemed TO hin
smlntnuy proper 10 ssk Glsistone wtsI
be ,honsh, Of Salisbury. Mayor suore
NY be ala 60, so to The front .0d a men
hef q the Governors stsh what wtish,
bic military title bore The Viceroy'
friend, Gen, GRAFT. bad considerable tao
10 Ahswefiue delicate questions, Wien >
visitor al City F5tat asEsJ hos msby me.
there sers o tie Army Of The Pu,onGc.
GRAFT replied psrHvtl,. 'Ob, a stesi
mAry"
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-09-10

Oae csH hardly reshz' the siza Of the
Republic Il msJ luty Ia Vermont There
ia only uHe way 10 scco1oi for ii. A good
rumbrr u .old Deuocr.t, voted the Re
publicsu uekct. which vas rot bad
thing to DO uuder the circumstances, Be
Itcv NJ 10 soand money they could bard
~ DO otherwise sud vote honestly.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-09-10

Tapleys Bread Winners out wear all
other shoes.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-09-10


Leaf. suuA nners
of DIV
Vanish, Ksisomnc White wssh II Htashs
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-09-10

Are you disturbed at night and broken
of yOur rest by a sick child suffering and
crying with Pain OF cutting teeth2 If so
send at once aud get bottle of Mrs. Win,
slows Soothing Syrup for children teeth
ing. 1t cures dysentery, dlarhoes, reguI
lstes the stomach aud boweI9, cures wind
collie, soitels tue gums, reduces iuflama'
ton, and gives tone and energy to the
whole system. Mrs Wlnslou's Soothing
Syrup for Children TeerhinR is pleasant
to the taste ani is the prescription of one
OF the Oldest and best female physician
and nurses IN the United States and is for
sale by all druggists throughout the world
price Is cts q bottle
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-09-10
Concert Roller Organs.

Any one can pay Thorn, and furnish nice music
Cost only tl2 For sale by
A. J. MASON,
Man hester Depot Vt April lat 1896 a.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-09-10
Kasomine and Aabasne in Great Variety of CoIors.

LADIES SHIRT WAISTS GREAT VARIETY
Muslin
o
ieve vecstrytn e ~ D this
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-09-10

% receipt Of ten cents, cash or stamps,
generous sample viii be mailed OF the
most popular Calarrh and Hay fevet Cure
(Ely's Cream Balm sufficient to demon
stfste Is great meiIt. Full size SOC.
Ely EElIHERS
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-09-10

Rev john Rsid, Jr, OF Great Fails,
Mont, recommended EJ's Cream Balm
to me. can emphasize bis statement
IL Is positive cure Tor cstarrh # used
as directed - Rev. Francis ". Poole. Pa
or Central Pres. Church. Helena, Mont
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-09-10
CHR lllnurbrsirr 5onTual

THURSDAY -ErTgNHERla lsSs
D. \ sI11kDs E1l'er AEe Prspristst
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-09-10

-- Mrs. Maty F,tuuu lt'iuuas ttteads
10 Springfield.
Allen H.li.ri - Ian lily have moved
70 PufJlsVIi!e,
JAMES Thomson va elected feptseu
tsil,r 60 tie iegislstute.
-Ernts, Abbott Of soueryiIle, Mae q,
/. ,i.il,ps hls grandfather. }, Il Bolster
-Elrby woodward Of Fl,oLburs and
L,ufsu woodward snd son Coy Of somcr
vi E, Mass, ATE spending lea weeks 81
Ambrose Wooiwsrd's
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-08-26
a FREE pRrss--rHE OLD FAMILY JOURNAL.
Highest of all in Leavening Power-Laest US. Govt Report
Highest Of all in Leayenng Power-Laes U UOVl FePOlI
R>!a.!!! R Rs&dss;
ARSOLUTEEY PURE
ABSOLUTELY PURE

Ladies and gentlemen of Charles Town,
and visitors, of musical taste and talent, in
Guiding the Mandolin Club, by concert at
Hotel Powhatan Friday evening contribu
ted to the support of the Reading Room and
to the pleasure of good.sized audience
The choruses, some of which were partcu-
larly pleasing, were under the direction of
Mrs. Frank Beckwith, and accompanied by
her. The numbers rendered by the Mando-
lin Club were received with demonstrations
of delight-as they deserved and solos and
duets, vocal and instrumental 1.-THE latter in
Guiding piano, banjo and violin perform
ances) were excellent. Special mention
should be made Of the solos, with banjo &C
compartment, of Mr.. c. W. Mcdonald, of
Berryville, THE First Banjo" "The
Huekleberry Picnic" etc.,-imitating the
plantation singer to perfection, or as near it
as a white man can hope to attain, and ex-
citing the hearers to applause quite beyond
the ordinary bounds.
We append the programme:
Vocal Chorus-"Gales are Blowing
king Cotton Club.
Inst. Duet-"Jolly Black smith Mrs. Green
and Mrs. Beckwth.
Vocal Solo-"The First Banjo Mr.. c. n.
Mcdonald.
Vocal Duet-"Oh That We Two Were May
ing"-Misses Aisquith and Latimer-Mrs.
Caldwell at piano.
Banjo Solo-Mr. Black-Accompaniment by
Mrs Black.
Chorus-"Three Blind Mice
RecitatiOu-Irish SelectiOn-MiSs Moran.
Piano Solo-"Concert Polka'-Miss Laura
Campbell
Vocal Duet-"A West FONT Episode Miss
es Dodge.
Vocal Solo uckleberry Picnic"-Mr. c.
n. Mcdonald.
Inst TriO-Piano Mrs. Black; Violin and
Mandolin, MesSrS. Eyster and Black.
Chorus" Hark It's the Midnight Bell
The chorus Messrs. T. P. Lppitt and Jno.
B. Richardson, and Mrs. Tayloe Perry, Mrs.
Caldwell, the Misses Dodge, Misses Aisquith,
Chew, Campbell, Hutchison, Laumer, Lippitt,
Trapnell and Mason.
The Mandolin Club Messrs. J. A. Eyster,
Hanson Black, J. B. Richardson, E. G. Hen
son. Enos G.. Dlnkle, Albrecnt Diehl and P. d.
Davis
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-08-26
Church Notes

There was service on Sunday in st. James
(Cstholic) Chapel.
The Winchester District Conference is IN
session at Hedgesville, Berkeley county
Rev. DR.. Duffy, presiding elder, preached
in the NJ. E. Church, South, on Sunday
night.
Rev. S. P. Wilson, of Winchester, will
preach at Beulah on Sunday, next Aug. SO)'
at $50 pm.
The second quarterly meeting for Jefer-
son circuit, NJ. E. Church, South, will be
held Sept. CT.
Rev. John J. Gravatt, of Richmond,
preached in Zion Episcopal Church last
Sunday morning.
Rev. DIR. G. n. Campbell returned from
Presbytery Saturday and preached in the
Presbyterian Church Sunday morning.
The second quarterly meeting for Darkes-
Vile circuit, NJ. E. Church, South, will be
held in Middeway Sept. and 6. Rev. j.
W. Duffy, presiding elder, will preach Sat
urday and Sunday at IL a. m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-08-26
Notice to Builders.

The plans and specifications for brick
cbn-cb IN be built at Halltown. can be found
o. the store of Mr.. Frank Nichols. Bids will
be received until September 4th friday at 4
D. m. when they will be opened rnd the con-
tract awarded. The committee, however Ie-
serve the right to reject any and all bids.
Up. STUMP, Chairman pro TEN.
Gro. 5. EYsTER, Sec'y.
Ang 26 1896.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-08-26

A gentleman of this town said the
speaking at Inwood on Friday by General
Blackburn and others in advocacy OF the
unlimited free coinage of silver at l6 to l
was the best he ever heard from their stand
point and that the audience was large aud
attentive.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-08-26

Miss Maggie Warfeld, formerly of SheP'
herdstown. got her right hand caught in the
machinery of the ducking mills in Baltl'
more county recently, where she was work
ing and it was mashed so badly that two oil
her fingers had to be amputated.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-08-26

Mixed Train No. 443 leave Charles Town al
go a. m. and arrives at Suunton 10.45 a. M
On Sunday mixed train leaves at $40 a. m.
and arrive at Harrisonburg at 800 p. m.
sDaily except Sunday.
CONNECTIONS.
Train 4Os connects at Harper's Ferry with
Fast Limited Express train leaving at LAO m
arriving at Cincinnati at 7.45 a. m, ST. LOUIS
500 D. m. and connects at Weverton with
train arriving at Hagerstown at I'll p. m.
and at Washington Junction with train arrly-
ing at Frederick at l.55 p. m.
Train 446 connects with Fast Vestibule train
at Harper's Ferry at O. A p. m. for Chicago at
nd. q D. m. for Pittsburg, and l.55 a. m; for
Cincinnati and st. Louis. Arrive at Pii tsourg
at 90 a. m Chicago at 9.45 p. m, Cincinnati
at 5 90 D. m, and ST. Louis at 80 P. m.
Pullman Palace SleepingCars are run through
to Cincinnati ST. Louis and Chicago on all e1-
press trains.
For rates, tickets, baggage checked, apply to
any Office of the B. Il o. Railroad, or 10 =: Il.
Dudrow, Travelling Passenger Agent, WIN
chester, Va. No.
CHAS. o. SCULL, Gen'l Passenger Agent
Aug. % 1896.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-08-26

Any person having for rent a place con-
tanning ten or fifteen acres, with dwelling
house of five or six rooms, near Charles
Town-rental moderate and promptly paid
at the end of each month, may be put in
the way of procuring desirable tenant by
application to this office.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-08-26

The Charles Town Band on Tuesday night
of last week serenaded Col j. Garland
Hurst and Mr. Charles H. Trail at Harper's
Ferry and on Thursday night last in the
same manner complmented Col. +. W.
Brown. These gentlemen received them
Hospitality.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-08-26

A Bryan and Sewall Club has been organ
lied at Moler's, and is differed as follows :;
President, J. J. Iioifmsster vice president,
c. E. Lamar; recordiug secretary, W. G.
Hoffman; cor, spending secretary and
treasurer ]. NJ. Hendricks.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-08-26

Miss Mary J. Hoff, aged IS years, died at
her parents home at Bakerton, Sunday
morning, August Is, 1896, after long i'll
ness. The funeral services were conducted
by Rev. ]. L. KILLER on Monday at p. m.
in the NJ. f. Church, South, at Bakerton.-
Interment az Uyilla.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-08-26

Some young gentlemen of the Mandolin
Club serenaded the editor of THE FREE
Press last Thursday night. It was doubt
less in recognition Of his predisposiiion to
sound money, rather than sound sleep, that
suggested their coming. Anyhow 1t was
the nearest approach to a concord OF sweet
sounds from without that we've enjoyed
since the campaign opened, 1t was, indeed,
Emusic in the air" that was exceedingly
sweet and tuueful, and we thank the club
for its visit.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-08-26

The n. & w. Il. r. will sell excursion
tickets to the Changers Twenty-third An
uual Inter State Picnic Exhibition at Will
liams' Grove. Cumberland, Co., Pa, on Au'
gust a, %, %, 81 and IS, good to return
August 3lst, for regular trains. Fare for
round trip from Charles Town, S2.95.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-08-26

Thefts of vegetables from several gardens
are noted-among them those of Nh. William
Hicks and Sam James The latter had
cards, warning trespassers, posted upon his
garden fence, but they were removed almost
Immediately by some evl.minded person
In the Shepherdstown vicinity a trespasser
on a cornfeld was the recipient of load OF
shot. Others may profit by that example.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-08-26
Notice.

Ifvou are going to build dwelling house or
a barn Won can save money by purchasing
your lumber from me. Orders filled on short
notice. Bills cut to order a speciality For
further particulars address. -
W. A DUKE,
Compton, Page Co, Va.
Aug 10. 1865 m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-08-26

A Bryan and Sewall silver club was or
ganized at Bolivar School-house on Monday
night with about twenty members. Mr.. l..
w. Beale was elected president; Mr.. Norval
Wilson, vice. president; Mr.. james Rocken-
baugh, secretary and Mr.. c. Ii. Trail, treas
urer. We are informed the club has since
been increased to about fifty members,-H.
T. Sentinel
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-08-26

A Magic Lantern exhibition, "a trip
around the world" conducted by the Rev.
Mr.. Jones, of Wildwood, at Ripon school
house on Thursday evening, Aug. 29th, be-
ginning at o'clock Admission 10 cents.
Refreshments served on the green. Pro-
ceeds for benefit of st. Johns church.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-08-26

Last Sunday morning Mr.. A. @. Morgan
shot colored woman who was taking corn
from his field near by. She was not seri-
ously hurt, but Dr. Banks was engaged Tor
some time in picking shot from various Por-
tions of her anatomy.-&ep. Register
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-08-26

"AIiddle-of the Road. Men" is a term APP
plied to certain Populists; but middle Oh
pavement people" are those who thought
lessly stand in punches on our sidewalks ana
obstruct the way of those who have "move"
on them. They overlook the fact that there
i. no standing room" on the sidewalks
If YOU must stop for conversation let 1t be
close to the curb or houses. Leave room on
the pavements for pedestrians.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-08-26

Mr.. Snyder Bane, of this county, took the
premium at Inwood on White WyandOttes,
White Langshangs, White Plymouth Rocks,
Golden Wyandottes, Light Brahmas, Par
fringe Cochins, Buff Cochins and Red
Games. Mr.. w. II. Gilbert, of Middleway
took the premium on single-combed White
Leghorns and Plymouth Rocks.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-08-26

The vote for sheriff at Oak Grove at the
primary was published as follows Baker,
Go; Chew, 45. ar. H. NJ" writes from
Bakerton that the poll as given to him by
the election clerk was: Chew, 65; Baker,
81. The election clerk committed the error
The vote as published was official and cor
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-08-26

Bernard H. russell and Geo. NJ. Beltz-
hoover, Jr., of Shepherdstown, have receiv-
cd Appointments as cadets to the West Vir-
giuia University at Morgantown, through
Regent Geo. F. Evans, Of Martinsburg.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-08-26

DIR. H. R. Moore, of Charles Town, per-
formed very successful operation on one
of Mr.. G. c. Johns eyes by removing there
from cataract. Mr. Johns now rejoices in
having the sight restored.-H F. Sentinel
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-08-26

Thirty-oue years on Monday last since
rgp FREE Press arose from the ashes OF g
FIRE kindled by Federal soldiers.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-08-26

The hog cholera has Invaded this neigh
borhood. Mr.. George w. Osbourn, who
lives below Shepherdstown, along the river
has lost eighteen hogs with the disease
among them being eight large, fat hogs
The cholera probably came from Maryland,
as the farmers on the opposite side OF the
river from this place have lost great many
hogs from this cause.-Shep. Register. I'm
less some of the hog pens in Charles Town
have immediate attention, hog cholera will
invade them.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-08-26

We are requested to say that the fourth
grand tournament by the Berryville Tour
nament Association will be held at the
Shenandoah Driving Park, adjoining Ber-
ryville, Va, on Friday next, August 18th
Aside from the charm of cOntesting for the
honor of crowning the Queen of Love and
Beauty and naming her Maids OF Honor
there will be prizes for successful knights.
Among the judges we note the name OF MI
J. A. Eyster, of this county.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-08-26

Last Sunday night the store Of Mr.. I.
Homsher, at Kearneysville, was entered by
burglar aud a quantity of goods stolen
The clerk slept in the room over the store
and was awakened by some one tying his
hands behind him and by being blindlolded.
The burglar demanded the clerk to keep
quiet which he did. After getting the keys
from the clerk the two proceeded to the
store, and as the clerk told the burgler
where certain things were he loaded him
self down and departed, taking the keys
with him.-Scp. Independent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-08-26
Ho,c,s THIS!

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured
by Halls Catarrh Cure.
f. j. CHENEY & Co., props, Toledo, O..
We the undersigned, have known +. }.
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business tram
sactions aud financially able to carry out
any obligations made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAX, Wholesale Druggists, To-
ledo, Q.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price, 75c. per bot
tie. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials
free.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-08-26

Died August 4th, 1896, at her residence
near Shenandoah Junction, Mrs. Clara +.
Webb, beloved wife of Frank R. Webb, and
daughter of John J. and Eliza E. Dillow-
aged p years, months and - days. The
deceased leaves a husband and two small
children to mourn her loss She was a mem
Der of the NJ. Z. Church. The remains
were inferred at Neersville, Va. She was
bright and most intelligent young lady and
beloved by all who knew I'll SentineL