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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-29
Masonic Fair.

The ladies fair dinners and suppers for the
benefit of Mata Lodge, were served in the
Rouss Memorial Hall-an excellent place
for such affairs. The hall was festoOned
with flags and other adornments which gave
it festive appearance. There was an exhi-
bition of many beautiful specimens of hand
iwork-all donated and for sale for the Ma
sonic benefit. The sales ladies and the
mattresses upon the sumptuously filled tables
were fair and becomingly begowned and be-
capped, and the visitors to the hall in the
three days numbered hundreds of we'll
pleased people The fair was success be-
yond expectations-more than 5000 having
been realized.
Friday night special train from Mar
tinsburg brought about eighty members Of
Equality Lodge aud Robert White Lodge
of that place accompanied by number of
friends. There was also a large attendance
of members from the lodges at Shepherds
town, Harper's Ferry, Middleway and Shen-
andoah Junction.
District Deputy Grand Master w. NJ.
Lemen and District Deputy Grand Lecturer
F. F. Keisecome, of Martinsburg, assisted
by Malta Lodge and visiting brethren, con-
ferred several degrees in the lodge upon
candidates for Masonry.
A feature of the fair was the voting of
prizes to different persons. Miss Julia Mer-
chant received large pyramid cake as the
most popular young lady. Mrs. William
Campbell, a fine moquette rug as the most
popular married lady; Mrs. Barbara Fowle,
a set of Dickens's Works as the most popu-
lar public.school teacher; w. II. Wilson, a
carving set as most popular young lawyer /;
c. NJ. Hough, il stove as most popular Odd
Fellow; Robert White Lodge Of A. F. and
A. NJ, ivory gavel; W. W. B. Gallsher, a
felt hat as most popular editor; DR.. Howard
r. Moore, bride as the most popular ply
stefan. Wallace Gallaher was voted the
ugliest young man and received handsome
umbrella The latter can fatter himself
that the vote was much like a woman's
"no," and it beho6ves the other gentlemen
not to think more highly Of themselves
than they ought to think"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-29
Notice to Housekeepers.

The undersigned gives notice to the citizens
in this vicinity that he will RENOVATE
FEATHER BEDS, holsters AND Pill.
LOWS. Hair and Shuck Mattresses renovated
and made over Hair Clearly washed before
reupholstered All mattresses made up in the
best style.
ALL KINDS OF FURNITURE REPAIRED.
Sofas, Lounges and Chairs Reupholstered in
good style. Cane seats and backs put in chairs,
finished up with bordering around the seats.
l have had experience in this business for the
last twenty-three years. can do all adver-
tise to do. Country produce taken for work.
All work done very cheap. Place Of business,
two doors west of Baptist Church, East Con-
gress street, Charles Town, w. Va.
THOMAS G. RUST.
March IL, 1s96-6m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-29
For a copy of the Amended Charter Of

For copy of the Amended Charter of
the Corporation of Charles Town, and Acts
of the Legislature relating to Cities, Towns
aud Villages, to which are appended the
Ordinances aud Bylaws of the Corpora
ton of Charles Town, revised and arranged
by James NJ. Mason, Jr., corporation coun-
sci, we are indebted to Mr.. Mason. 1t is q
volume Of more than sixty pages, well-print-
ed, and the compilation is evidently the re-
suit of much psinstaking work on the part
of Mr.. Mason. He will please accept our
thanks for the copy before US.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-29
IN Affidavit.

This is to certify that on May 18th, l
walked to Melick's drug store on pair of
crutches and bought bottle of Chamber
lain's Pain Balm for inAammatory rheums-
tism which had crippled me up. After using
three bottles | am completely cured. can
cheefully recommend it.-Charles H. Wet
eel, Sunbury, Pa.
Sworn aud subscribed to before me on
August 10, 1S94-Walter Shipman, J. p
For sale at 80 cents per bottle by Brown q
Hooff druggists. Charles Town.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-29
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.
The State of West Virginia,
County of Jefferson, to-wit;

At Rules held in the Clerks Office of the
Circuit Court of Jefferson County, April,
1896.
VERNON S. WELLER, Plaintiff.
VS..
ANNIE NJ. WELLER. Defendant
OBJECT or SUIT.
The object of this suit is TO obtain for the
plaintiff, Vernon S. Weller, from the defend
ant, Annie NJ. Weller, divorce from the bonds
of matrimony.
It appearing on affidavit filed in this suit,
that the Defendant, Annie VI. Weller, is non
resident of the State of West Virginia, she IS
hereby required to appear within One Month
after the date of the first publication of this
order, and do what is necessary TO protect her
interest in this matter.
JN0. NJ. DANIEL,
Clerk Of the Circuit Court.
Cleon Moore, P. Q.
April g. 1S96-4t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-29
VIM. KAHN,
The Leading Clothier,
Sadler Block.
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.
The State of West Virginia.
Jefferson County, to-wit:

At Rules held in the Clerks Office Of the
Circuit Court Of Jefferson County, April
1896.
EMILY MCDANIEL and j. f. Mcdaniel, her
husband, plaintiffs.
VS..
SAM'L TUCKER, Rachael Tucker, Eliza Tuck
err, Millie Tucker. Martha Tucker George
Tucker, Thomas Tucker, Armstead Tucker,
Francis Tucker and Matilda Tucker, Defts
OBJECT OF SUIT.
The object of this suit is to obtain partition
among the plaintiffs and defendants, of the
real estate of the late Samuel Tucker.
1t appearing on affidavit filed in this suit,
that the Defendants, Samuel Tucker, Rachael
Tucker, Eliza Tucker Martha Tucker, George
Tucker, Thomas Tucker Armstead Tucker,
Francis Tucker and Matilda Tucker, are non
residents of the State of West Virginia, they
are hereby required to appear within One
Month after the date of the first publication
of this order, and do what is necessary to pro-
tect their interests in this matter.
JN0. NJ. DANIEL,
Clerk of the Circuit Court.
Forrest w. Brown, p. @.
April g. lS96-4t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-29

II strength is what you want, you should
study what causes your weakness.
It is practically lack Of food.
But you eat three meals day, and all you
can eat at a time.
Yes but do you digest it
Food undigesied, is not food. 1t is not
nourishment.
IT doesn't create strength.
To digest your food take Shaker Digestive
Cordial at meals. After a while you will d.
gest your food without it. Then you will get
we'll, and strong and healthy.
Shaker Digestive Cordial cures Indigestion
and all its symptoms such as nausea, headache,
eructatiOns, pain in the stomach, giddiness,
loss of appetite, etc. Itmakes your food nour-
ish you, and make yOn strong and fat and
hearty.
Druggists sell it, Trial bottle 10 cents
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-29
Executors Notice.

The undersigned. having duly qualified as
Executor of Miles Sanders, deceased, hereby
gives notice to all persons indebted TO the es-
tate OF the said Miles Sanders TO make prompt
payment to the undersigned and those hay-
ing accounts against the same must present
them properly authenticated for settlement.
JESSE SANDERS,
April l, 1861. Executor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-29
The Ne,e masonic nan Deatcated.

Last Thursday night, Malta Lodge No
so A. f. & A. NJ, of this town dedicated its
beautiful hall in the "ROuss Memorial
Building" The ceremonies we're witnessed
by the general public-a large proportion
of the audience seated being ladies, and all
were interested spectators. Most Worship.
full Past Grand Master Gustav Brown Jour
worthy mayor presided and conducted the
exercises. The other officers representing
the Grand Lodge and officiating were Dep
u.y Grand Master B. D. Gibson, Senior
Grand Warden w. NJ. Lemen, Junior Grand
Warden J. W. Russell, Grand Treasurer
George W. Thomas, Grand Secretary S. Lee
Phillips, Senior Grand Deacon VIM. Kahn,
Junior Grand Deacon Chas. E. Reininger,
Grand Marshall @. n. Coleman, Grand Or
atOr James II. Hopkins, Grand Chaplain
Rev j. P Stump, Grand Pursuvisnt Albert
Dishl, Principal Architect Julius @. Holmes,
Grand Stewards, V. L. Perry and J. NJ. Shu-
CART, Grand Tiler J. W. Carney. The en-
blem Of the lodge was carried by W. A.
Johnson and NJ. d. Gibson, and the book Of
constitutions by c. E. Graves
The exercises began BY the reception of
The Grand Lodge by Malta Lodge, Wor-
shipful Master, @. NJ. HOugh, presiding,
afe- w'.cu the Grand Master assumed con-
.rOl aud conducted the dedication. While
the Grand Master was scattering the corn,
wine and oil over the emblem Of the lodge,
appropriate music was rendered by a choir
of ladies asd gentlemen, accompanied by
organ, Mrs, Caldwell Organist, and the
members Of the Grand Lodge marched in
circle around the emblem. The grand
chaplain delivered prayers during the cere-
monies. The grand marshal proclaimed
the lodge hall duly dedicated to Freema-
sonry.
The orator, Hon. James H. Hopkins, of
Washington City,-P. G.. NJ. of the United
States-was felicitously introduced by Grand
Chaplain J. P. Stump, aud delivered an ad-
dress marked by sublime thought and ele-
CANT diction, outlining the principles and
purposes, the moral achievements and be-
ne6cent practices Of the ancient order. The
ceremonies were concluded with the beue-
diction by the grand chaplain. Some men,
bers from adjacent lodges were present.
The hall is in the third story of the new
ROuss Memorial Building. 1t is a commO-
diOus room, with convenient ante-rooms, etc,
aud handsomely furnished and the walls
adorned with pictures and symbols. The
football is hushed by an elegant carpet fig
ured with masonic emblems. Malta Lodge, !
truly, is to be congratulated upon its &C
quirement Of such delightful home.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-29

Il is an agreeable surprise TO persons snb-
iect TO attacks Of bilious collie to learn that
prompt relief may be had by taking Cham
berlaiu's Collie, Cholera aud Disrrhoea Rem
edy To many instances the attack may be
prevented by taking this remedy as soon as
the first symptoms Of the disease appear
p and 90 cent bottle for sale by Brown Il
Hoof, druggists, Charles Town.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-29

Mr.. VIM. W. G. Murray, of this town, and
Miss Hester Armstrong, of Washington, d.
c., were married in Washington City, Sat
urday, April 18th, 1896, by Rev. o. A.
Brown Miss Armstrong Is a member Of
Epiphany Episcopal Church choir of Wash
ington, and is vocalist of some note. The
couple will make their home in New York
City.-Adr0cqfe.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-29

One hundred and twenty sheets Of extra
quality writing paper and $50 of the best 3
Xxx envelopes for 80 cents, at Aisquith &
Co.'S
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-29

Wildey Lodge, l. 0. o. F., celebrated the
nth anniversary Of Odd Fellowship in the
United States on Sunday last by attending
the NJ. E. Church, South, in a body and in
regalia, aud heard a sermon by Rev. J. P.
Stump. There was a large congregation in
addition to the forty or more Odd Fellows.
Sermon, music, etc. appropriate. Mrs.
Walker sang a solo, Not Ashamed OF
Christ" in good voice aud admirable ex-
preston.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-29

Mr. Rudolph Rau, a worthy citizen OF
the Bolivar vicinity, dropped dead last night
at his home two miles west Of Harper;
Ferry presumably of apOplexy. He was
well advanced in years aud highly respected
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-29

Naturally you want to make the
purchase where your interests are
best served. Ours is the Leading
Clothing House in this section of
the State, and carry by far the larg-
est and most complete stock in the
city. This season we are better
prepared than ever to clothe you
becomingly at a small cost.
Let us show you through our
mammoth spring stock and quote
you prices. The rest will be easy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-29

An unimproved lot q acre of Frank E
Welsh, at RipOu, was sold Friday by W. F
Alexander, trustee, ID. Heaebower, auc-
tioneer,) to M. Henry Stoufer, for $50.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-29

The hat voted to the editor of The FREE
PRESS at the Masonic Fair filled a felt want.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-29

The following is list of petit jurors
drawn to appear the second day Of the May
term (2Ol Of the Jefferson circuit court: J.
d. Billmyer, James Larue, Amos Dunlap,
Jacob Merritt, John Brilliant, R. L. Wire,
Frank Bell, VIM. Wilt, George f. Turner,
JOS L. E.chelberger, John w. Childs, Chas.
W. Brown, A. L. Withers, Geo. c. Whiting,
James W Benner, E. c. Watson, B. F. Folk,
VI. NJ. Moler, J. W. Taylor, 5. Lee Phillips,
G.. B. Goetz, F. P. Lynch, Miller Bane A.
c. Moler, James W. Rely, C. E. AshwOod,
r. L. Huyett and A. B. Hurst.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-29


The following paragraph we take from the
Herald, published at Morganton, North
Carolina: eve return thanks to a charm
ing lady in Charles Town, w. Va, for a
copy of The VIRGINIA FREE Press, in
which we find an elaborate account of a
Colonial Tea, Three Of the young ladies
who presided at tables-Misses Margaret
aud Ethel Kennedy and Miss Bette Beck
ham-are typical Southern beauties and
each of them distinct type. We know
that in all respects the Colonial Tea was a
brilliant success, In all Virginia there are
no more cultured, polished gentlemen, no
women more chaste, intelligent, refined and
beautiful than the fair daughters of most
hOspitable Charles Town. They are the
porcelain Of human clay, the poets ideals"
Ii has been understood for week or two
that Col J. Garland Hurst would be can
didate for the Legislature-subect to the
action Of the Democratic Primary. To-day
will be seen elsewhere in this paper an au-
thOrized announcement. Col. Hurst is so
well known, favorably so, to the people of
Jefferson, that it is unnecessary for US to
introduce him. Quiet, unostentstious, yet
"man of affairs of unquestioned probity,
and of abilities that will make him useful
and creditabe as a member of the Legisla-
ture. Legislation that will serve him best
is that which is for the veal Of the whole
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-02

stronger party. He was my lord oi
Bcauvais' steward; was a gutter-snipe
and dangerous. A dozen hands held me
tightly, yet not so tightly but that
coach passing at that moment and dry
ing us all TO the wall, managed by
ierk-I was desperate by this time,
and fierce as wildcat, to snatch my
self loose, and in n second was speeding
down st. Antoine with the hue and cIy
behind me.
have said was desperate. In al
hour the world was charged for me
In an hour had broken with every tIa-
5iton of safe and modest life; and from
a sleek scribe become ragged outlaw
flying through the streets. / saw the
gallows, / felt already the lash sink
like molten lead into the quivering
back; 1 forgot all the danger, lived
only on my feet, and with them made
mperhuman efforts. Fortunately the
light was failing, and in the first dash
distanced the pack by dozen yards;
passing the front of the Palais Royal SO
swiftly that the queens guards, though
hey ran out at the alarm, were too late
70 intercept me. Thence / strained III
,tinctively, and, with the cry of pursui,
IN my ears, toward the old bridge, III
.ending to cross to the Cite, where
tnew oil the lanes; but the bridge was
alarmed; the Cbatelet seemed to yaw II
Tor me-they were just lighting the
brazier in front of the gloomy pile
and doubling back, while the air
roared with shouts of warning--I shot
oy my pursuers and sped down the mar
row Rue de In Chanssee, with the hue
Ind cry hard at my heels.
had no plan now-only terror added
wings to my feet; and the end of that
street gained, 1 darted blindly down an
other, and yet another, with straining
chest and legs that began to fail, and al-
ways in my ears the yells that rose
around me as fresh pursuers joined in the
chase. Still / kept ahead, was even
gaining; another turn, and with night
thickening, / might hope to escape,
Il could battle those who from time TO
lime-but in q half-hearted way, not;
knowing if were armed-tried to stop
ne or trip me up.
Suddenly turning n corner, had
gained quiet part where blind walls
lined the alleys--I found man run,
ming before me. At the same instant
the posse in pursuit quickened their
pace in alasteffort; 1 in nanswerputforth
my last strength, and in a dozen PAGES
| came up with the man. He turned to
me, our eyes met; desperate myself, !
read equal terror in his, but before l
could reason on the fact, he bent him
elf forward as he ran, and with sir,
| gular movement flung parcel he car
ried into my arms, and, wheeling alb
ruptly, plunged into an alley on his
left.
(CoNTINUED ToMoRRow.)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-02

II you are sufferer, get of your druggist this great
disease conquerng discovery he price is 81 for the
complete treatment ofone bottle ofPurana,
one bottle Purana Pills, and bottle Of Puritana
Tablets all inc osed In one package) write TO the
undersigned, and you Will bless the day when you
heard OF purtana. The Purtana Compound Co.,
Concord, ". III.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-02
If You Have Sick Child This is Surely
a. Message of Hope.

This is the best OF news for parents of
weakly or sickly children. II is fact
that our people have heretofore not had
the same opportunity for having their
children who suffer froa chronic or ling
ering complaints treated and cured by
eminent specialists in chiidren's diseases
as do the residents of the great cities
where such skilled physicians reside.
In other words our people have been de-
barred from seeking a cure for their
children from the great physicians, ow-
ing 10 the cost of travel TO the large city
and the high fees charged by such physi-
clans.
Here, therefore, is a chance for the cure
of the children OF our community which
should not be lost. DIR. Greene OF 81
Temple Place, Boston, Mass, who be-
yond doubt the most successful specialist
in curing diseases of children, offers to
give free consultation by mail in all cases
of children's complaints. Parents have
the privilege of consulting Dr. Greene by
letter, describing their children's diseases
ana he will, after carefully considering
the symptoms, write a letter fully ex-
planning the trouble, telling everything
about their complaint, so plainly that
you Will understand exactly what ails
your children. lie will also give his ad-
vie founded upon his vast experience
and wonderful success in treating such
cases, as to Just what to do to effect a
cure. All this will cost you nothing, and
you can thus have consultation with TIE
best known physician and acknowledged
most successful specialist in the world
without leaving nome an ut no expense
whatever. The doctor Is the discoyerer
of that greatest of medicines, Dr.
Grecnc's nervura blood and nerve remedy,
and has DISCOVERIES many other most valu-
able remedies. Write to him COW about
your child, for this Is a chance of cure
which you may never have again.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-02
Public Library.

The number of volumes issued during
the week ending February 2S, 1896, is
1893, daily average OF 479. This is for
five days, only, the 22d having been holi-
day.
Among the additions of the past week
Woods" by Rowland +. Robinson,
674195; the volume on "Moral Evolu-
tion," by Rev. George Harris, rmerly
of Providence, 300. 80; "Love Songs Of
Childhood" by Eugene Field, 1870. 27O;
"The Jewish Scriptures-The Books of
the Old Testament in the Light of Their
Origin and History" by Amos Kidder
Ions cThe Little Household OF the
suards,' and Pauline de Beaumont), },
hy Edith Siche', 276i. d6; "The Life OF
Thomas Hutchinson, Royal Governor Of
the Province of Massachusetts, Bay" by
Professor James X. Hosmer, S0Ss. 3l6;
James Clerk Maxwell and Modern
Physics" by r. t. Glazehrook
.Three Gringos in Venezuela and
Central America" by Richard Harding
Davis, 400. II; "Rome and Pompeii-
Archaeological Rambles," by CASTOR
Boissier, TRANSLATED by ID. Havelock
Fisher, with maps and plans, 401. 102. b;
Caesar in Kent, an account of the land
ing of Julius Caesar and his battles with
the ancient Britons; with some account
OF early British trade and enterprise, by
Francis T. Vine, 2073. 8; "Phnrais-a rom
ance OF the Isles" He rides) by Fiona
Mcleod, 1719.1f; "Iomedies OF Court
ship" by Anthony Hope Hawkins, ("An-
thony Hope'D 150O630; a new revised
and enlarged edition of Mrs. Julia A.
Shedd's Famous Sculptors and Sculpt-
ure,n 3T09.5.b; and "tRmous Painters
and Paintings" 800. .4b; "a handbook
OF Greek Sculpture, by Ernest Arthur
Gardner, Handbook OF archaeology
and antiquities scries), 902.37; (;
"Tho florentine Painters OF the Renais :
sance with an index TO their works. by
Bernhard Berenson, 90e.5l; Proportional
Representation. by Professor John II.
Commons, S07.41; and Handbook of
Arctic Discoveries, by A. w. Greely,
columbian knowledge series No. 81.
l021. 81. I'm view of the recent intere /
IN regard to Nansen, the following refer
ence from the December ClS95) Monthly
Bulletin may be mentioned: The article
I'm Nature, May IL, 1894, v. 80, p. 81,
so. $50; General 0reely's article, own
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-02
The Story Of
Puritana.

Prof. Dixi Crosby, NJ. D., IL. D.,
who for thirty-two years was at the
head of Dartmouth Medical College,
belonged to the famous Crosby family
of physicians, which for several gener-
ations has furnished moro distin-
guished medical men than any other
family in America. His father was
DR.. Asa Crosby, of Dartmouth, who
procured tho charter of the State
medical society, of which he was for
thirty years conspicuous member;
one brother, DIR. Josiah Crosby, in
vented the invalid bed and the method
of making extensions of fractured
limbs by adhesive strips; another
brother, DIR. Thos. r. Crosby, was
chief surgeon in Columbian College
Hospital during the war, and later
professor of animal and vegetable
physiology at Dartmouth College;
while DIR. Dixi Crosby himself was
the inventor and discoverer of various
important improvements in medicine
and surgery, including new and
unique mode Of reducing metacarpo-
phalangeal dislocation, opening Of alb
scess at hip-joint, ETC., etc.
N tiO carly ubo vi tnShpJ-lOaA h''
extraordinary skill and success in over.
coming disease had already attracted
the attention of medical men through
out the world, and won for him the
highest honors. His greatest achieve.
ment was the discovery of an original
method for perfecting and compound
ing in permanent form what has be.
come known as his "prize formula"
and which, under the name of Puri-
tana, is legally protected.
The foundation of this remarkable
medical discovery consists of simple
New England roots and herbs, and tho
original family recipe for it has de-
scended to the long line Of Crosby
physicians from their Puritan ances-
tors. Its peculiar vegetable compost.
ton rendered it necessary to brew ii
whenever needed in tho early days of
its history, and after the scattering of
the Puritan families to remote locali-
ties, whero the necessary ingredients
were not to be found, many attempts
were made to put it up in permanent
form, all Of which failed until DR.. Dixi
Crosby discovered means and methods,
the result of which is: Natures Cure
compounded in the laboratory OF
Common Sense.