Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-04-27

N1a4inRtoAs d C. Apsil Il. 1911.
Hon. William canptsa, Charlie. Town,

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Hon. William cnnpt1ll, Charlie. Town,
". W.
Dear Sir:- Il gratifes me very much
b see the noble stand the Free Press
has taken on the liquor question and I
hope its efforts may be crowned with
early and complete success. In a.
much as do not expect to be in the
county for few weeks would esteem
II . favor if you would afix my name
to the petition now being circulated for
signatures in opposition to the grant
ing Of licenses. "
Very truly yours,
G W. z. BLACK.
Hon. VIM. Campbell has taken edi-
torial charge Of the Virginia Free
Press, at Charles Town, this State.
BRO. Campbell is one Of the Lords
chosen and we wish him unbounded
success. ~ Kdnos0hd Nes0s.
Elkins. w. Vs., April 10, 1911.
Senator William Campbell. Charles
Town, w. Va.
Dear Senator:-You viii probably be
surprised to receive q communication
from this source, but trust win re-
ceive it in the spirit in which it Is writ
ten. Having learned that you have
control of the Free Press now and are
using It in defense the rights of the
People, which is another way of saying,
in defence of Righteousness; ! am
writing to extend my congratulations
and to wish you and the cause every
success. Kindly put me on your sub
scription list, find inclosed check fol-
90 and If this is not sufficient for one
years subscription kindly advise and ]
will remit the difference.
Very sincerely yours,
TAZEwELL N. MACCoRKLE.
The Virginia Free Press, published
at Charles Town, is now owned by ex
Senator William Campbell and he il
now its editor. A card in the issue OF
March 80, declares the rumor that ths
paper is to be run in the interests u
the Anti-License Saloon League or thai
said organization is in any way inter
ested in the purchase of the paper O
its policy of management, is untrue
Mr.. Campbell represented this distric
for two terms in the State Senate, ant
is now interested in the fruit develop
ment in this State. We welcome hin
to our ranks, for does he not say th.
Old Family Journal will be clean, hon
est, reliable, and that means it will con
tinue to be Democratic in politics
l Notwithstanding the denial of the re
port mentioned above, there does no
seem to be any doubt from many arti
clea in the paper. as to where it stand
in TIE fight for or against license1-
Berkeley Springs Neecs. -
). Former State Senator VIM. Campbell
has purchased the Charles Town Ere,
Press and will edit same. We weIcom,
the Senator to the fraternity and are
pleased to note that he will use his per
in the interest of the temperance cause
as well as other causes in the Interest
of the people, and will aid in Kidding
Jefferson county of the saloons. Tb.
Free Press has been in the Gallahel
family for over hundred years. being
handed down from father to SON, the
last in line being the late w. w. B.
Galiaher. Morgan Messenger.
Senator William Campbell has be
come editor of the Charles Town Free
Press, the Oldest paper in the State.
He has the ability and character es-
sential to real success. Il enesbo11
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