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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-02


Clarksburg. When a railroad
freight car loaded with -four ran wild
down a hillside and crashed into
their house. Mrs. John Palidra and her
three young children narrowly es-
capped death. The children had just
gotten cut of bed and gone into the
kitchen when the car plowed through
the bedroom. Most OF the house and
furniture was wrecked The car was
being switched into the Horner-Gay-
lord Company's wholesale grocery
house, in Glen Elk, and the reverse
bar pin of the engine dropped out,
leaving the engineer powerless to con-
troll it. Several loaded cars weres in
the train, but one crashed through a
large brick wall Of the wholesale
house and into the Palidra abode.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-02
EXPLAINED.

An old lady. the customer Of an
irish farmer. was rather dissatisfied
with the watery appearance OF her
mornings cream. and finally she com
planned very bitterly to him.
BE aisy. num-. said Pat "You see
the weather OF late has been so ter
rife hot that it has scorched all the
grass on the pasture land. and OF have
been compelled to feed the pore bastes
on water lilies. Ideas.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-02

Martinsburg -. G.. Wright, of
Brunswick, Nd, and Samuel X, War
rem, of Pocomoke, Md. employed as
interlocking switch repairmen on the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. were
struck by fast freight train at
Orleans road, few miles west of
Martinsburg Wright was instantly
killed and Warren badly injured. The
latter is in a local hospital and will
probably recover. The remains of
Wright were taken from here to Bruins
wick for interment. He leaves q young
widow and child. The men stepped
out of the way of one train onto the
tracks in front of another,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-02
More ENGLISH Humor.

The first night Walter Kelly. known
to vaudeville as the Virginia Judge"
walked UP the Strand he complained
to his English companion that the IA
nous street in London was dark at
nine o'clock Why" said he. Fat
this hour Broadway is as bright as
day There is one sign alone. The
Chariot Race in which there are 50.-
900 electric lights But | say, old
top said his English friend.
wouldn't that be rather conspicu,
ous?"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-02
Braggs-weli, perhaps that's bet
a surprise for swanqer.

W y s
yes" said swagger. this is turs
keze ring !"
Excuse me said Bangs, the cor
rect pronunciation of that word II
'turkwoise q
NO turkeze. excuse me.
Il say turkwoise."
E well. let's 60 to the Jeweler and
ask him"
Right %
In order to settle a wager" said
Swagger to the ;eweler. would you
mind telling me If the correct pro
nunciation OF the stone In this ring u
tnrkeze or turkwoise p
The jeweler took the ring and ex.
amined IL carefully. The correct pro.
nunciation." he SAID, lis glass. Tit,
Rffe
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-02

Parkersburg Five minutes after
his mother had said farewell to him
In q cell at the county Jail here, where
he awaited being taken to the Prunty-
town State Reform School Paul Dee.
vers, aged IL years, committed suicide
by hanging himelf with a small rope.
The boys body was found when his
aunt came to say good-by to him.
The lad was sentenced to Prunty-
town because Of incorrigibility. This
is the second suicide in three weeks
in the local jail.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-02

Martinsburg. deal was con-
summated here between the trus-
tees Of the First United Brethren
Church and a committee represent
ing the Hebrews of Martins
burg whereby the latter become the
owners of the United Brethren Church
building, which will be vacated by the
present congregation next spring. Lo-
cal Hebrews have for some time been
seeking a suitable building for q
synagogue, and the erection of q new
house of worship by the members of
the First United Brethren Church
threw that edifice on the market.
This will be the only synagogue in
the eastern part of West Virginia.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-02
Two 8. e 8. Directors Elected.

Gen. Thomas H Hubbard, Of New
York, and James II. Dooley. Of Rich
mond, were elected directors 6f the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, Hub
bard suppIants Frederick W. Scott, Of
Richmond Dooiey succeeds himself.
President stevens annual report stat
ed the road was better physically and
financially than stock reports indicat-
ed. John D. Potts, who has been gen
eral passenger agent, has been appoint
ed passenger traffic manager to sue
coed Henry w. Mullers, who died
October II.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-02
Locking on the Bright side.

4 cannot tell you how sorry was
to hear that your son had eloped with
9 chorus girl.
hank you for your sympathy. Of
course, we feel dreadfuIiy about It:
but things might he worse.
1T is very brave OF you to take
such an optimistic view I" MI
1T isn't optimism. exactly. You see.
our daughter is so homeiy that we
can be reasonably sure no chauffeur
will wish to elope with her.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-02
ALL OVER TIE STATE

3 f.
Fredericksburg. The cornerstone
of the new high school at Mathews
Courthouse will be laid with Masonic
ceremonies October 81.
BristoL-Through Secretary Chas.
j. Hilles, President Taft wired his
acceptance of the Board Of Trades
invitation to visit Bristol on the even
ing Of November II. Arrangements
are being made to entertain thou
sands Of visitors.
Clarksyille.- The negro who wound
ed Policeman Murphy with a shotgun
on Monday is still at large. A blood
hound put on his trail was followed
by posse, who received word that
the fugitive had been seen in the
neighborhood OF Stovall. The search
was continued in that direction.
Roanoke John L. Paul, painter,
80 years old, native of Radford,
died in the Roanoke Police Station as
q result of swallowing six ounces OF
laudanum. Death came after ply
sicians had worked on him an hour.
Paul, it is said, brooded over an
unfortunate love affair.
Lynchburg. Two yeggmen cracked
the safe of the Farmers Bank at
Amherst Courthouse with nitrogly-
cerin, awakened merchant by the
EXPLOSION, aroused the whole town
and amid q fusillade of shots escaped
IN an automobile without acquiring
any Of the $4,000 in the safe. They
left behind enough explosive to wreck
the building.
Leesburg Judge Stirling Murray
died at his home in Leesburg, aged ~
years. He was q native OF Maryland,
was judge Of the Orphans Court of
Baltimore City prior to the Civil War
and served throughout the war in the
Confederate Army. being member
Of Major James Breatheds Battery,
Wickham's Brigade and Fitz Lees
Division.
Montross. "A large assemblage wit
messed the unveiling Of the statues
of Thomas JEFFERSON and Chief Jus
tice James Marshall, which took place
in the Courthouse. The statue OF
jefferson. which was presented by B.
w. Pomeroy, was unveiled by his
daughter, Miss Payne Pomeroy, and
accepted for the county by w D. Writ,
or Westland. Bush wilkins presented
the statue Of Chief Justice Marshall,
which was unveiled by Miss Rosa
Reed, Of Oak Grove, and accepted for
the county by William Mayo, presi-
dent OF the Board Of Supervisors OF
Westmoreland County. The statues
were secured largely through the eff
forts Of Judge r. r. B. Wright. who
il deeply interested in keeping alive
the memory OF the great men whom
virginia has given to the nation 81
Front Royal. George w. Cone, one
oe the most prominent millers In this
section OF Virginia, died at his home
here. Mr.. Cone came here as young
man from Scranton. Pa. and soon be
came identified with the leading com.
mercial and banking interests in this
community, but in the past few years
had led retired life. He was about
81 years Of age He is survived by
his widow, two daughters, one son, his
mother 4 sister and a brother His
remains win be inferred with Masonic
honors.
Winchester. Rev Or. Harris G
Kirk. pastor Of Franklin Street
Church. Baltimore, was unanimously
eIeeted moderator OF the Presbyterian
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-02
rrom NsI 3 view Point.

Looking at the back Of your house
slrom neighhor,s window or yard win
Be beneficial to you TO see yourself
as others see you i often surprise.
window curtains may, need straighten-,
Ing. back windows TO be washed.
brooms and mops to be put In place.
and the yard generally cleared up.
Ladies' Home journal
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-02
old Landmark Gone.

Another historic old landmark has
passed. A storm recently felied the
tree near Nederhenert. under which
Fioris |. count OF Holland. was peace
fully sleeping. after the battle Of
Nederhemert. IN 1861. when ne was
treacherously murdered BY Herman
van Knyk The tree was believed to
be over q thousand years old.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-02

Rev. Samuel III. Crothefs, p. D. OF
Cambridge, MASS. and Miss Emma G.
Low, 81 Brooklyn, addressed the ex.
tension meeting Of the National Uni
Italian Church Conference at the JEFF
fefson Auditorium A reception was
rendered the 1900 delegates. who
came from Washington. in the par.
lofs OF the Unitarian Church. Previs
GUS to the reception the delegates
went on motor car tour Of the his
toric points in and about the city.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-02
Joke with ! sermon In It.

A noted sociologist tells the follow.
ing story OF q woman IN manufac-
turing town Approaching her for
statistics, he asked. Madam. have
you any children mo, she replied.
Il have to work in the factory my
SELF Life.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-02
The Eacetious Farmer.

81 am an actor out of work Can
YOU give me employment on your
farm?"
Il can. But day on farm is
no Commute sketch.
81 understand that"
"All right. Yonder Is your room.
When you hear horn foot about
4 q. M that's your cue.''
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-02
eermsn students and Thelr pcue,

Dogs are nowhere In such favor 90
companions for men as among the
college students OF Germany. Each
STUDENT 4 apt to have one or more
marked BY the college cOlors and
trained to render service BY carrying
water. baskets. bundles and the lika
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-02
one issue GONE.

One or Uncle Sans custom men
found 30 pockets In a woman.s skirt
Now let the women forever hold their
tongues about not having equal rights
with men. Milwaukee journal
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-02

and larges Watefy
pouches hung be
meath my eyes I
grew worse every
day and Il seemed l
would be better dead
than In my condition.
] used three boxeaE OF
Doan,e Kidney Pills
nnri FINN q man that
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-02
NJ u y ne PRES NOTICE..

as that measly little notch up there
In the sky the new comet I've been
hearing So much about Z?
Eyes: that's Il.
-Oh. let's 80 and look at the Moyi
ing pictures.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-02

There were built in France. during
1910, no fewer than 1900 aeroplanea
with combined motive power of
60, 900 horsepower. and the distance
covered in flights at aerodromes
reached total Of 80, 685 miles.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-02

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets first put
up 40 years ago. They regulate and invig-
crate stomach, liver and bowels. Sugar
coated tiny granules.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-02

All the world may be a stage, but
unfortunately we can't always hear
the prompter.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-02

The steeples Of the Broad Street
Methodist, the Seventh Street Chris
tian and the First Presbyterian
churches have been declared unsafe
~ Building Inspector Beck. who has
ordered the stssples torn down or re
built at pnces
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-02
Nearer.

81 see where some folks are going
to the ocean to get gold from water"
The ocean? Why SO far? Why
not go to Wall street,"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-02
TryInq and Doinq..

Braggs You never know what you
can do till you try
Waggs-Fhat's wrong. Yop never
know what you can do until you sue
coed.
Rraggs-Weit, perhaps that's bet
ter
WaggsLAnd then you're wrong
You never know what you can do
when you. succeed You only know
what you have been able to do.-Life.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-02

For COLDS aud GRIP
Hicks CAPuDINE is the best remedy-ro
heves the aching and feverishnessLcures the
Cold and restores normal conditions It's
liQuid-effects Immediately. 1oc., 25c., and Soc.
At drug stores.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-02

Kerosene, applied with 4 creased
cloth, makes an excellent substitute
for ironing wax.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-02

last he planted acres to corn. He
got $40 bushels, which sold for 81
bushel. The whole cost of rails
ing came to S3s, leaving a net profit
of S2oz. June 1st he planted
SECOND crop and got $40 Bushels.
This crop cost $3o. leaving him net profit
of $zoI From the crops he cleared
S4o8-not bad for acres: and he can grow
a crop of fall potatoes on the same land
and market them before Christmas. This
is not unusual in the
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-02
Remarkable Acquaintance,

Gadabout was boasting Of his extern.
sive acquaintance No celebrity could
be mentioned unknown to him He
was intimately acquainted with all OF
them Finally Dobson inquired:
Did you ever happen to meet the
Siamese twins ?"
Gadabout reflected a moment. and
then said:
well. lam not quite sure that |
met both Of them. but knew one Of
them very well"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-02

A Cross-Reference.
Mistress-Haye you reference?
Bridget-Foine; OF held the poker
over her till got it--Harper's Bazaar
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-02

Germany is the largest potato-pro.
ducing country In Europe; its yield
last year was 1900. 100000 bushels.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-02

Prices III Japan have doubled il
the last 20 years.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-02

Bastan eats more spaghetti thai
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-05-25

A big hurley niger became in
suited on a New York elevated train
one day last week and proceeded to
slash every body in reach. Not un-
til he had stabbed two persons to
death and seriously woundin9 sew
eral Others did the police succeed in
clubbing the black brute into sub
mission This is a terrible lesson
but Still the fact goes unheaded
that when man once deliberately
commits murder, all the reforming
and acts of penitence he may affect
will not prevent him from again
taking human life upon the slight
est prOvoCatiOn
Apples the size of green peas are
grown in northern China and Man
churia, 1t is said that their pro-
ductiveness is something marvel
Gus. The trees appear very hardy
and the bright red fruits are eaten
fresh, dried or made into preserves
1t is thought that they would thrive
anywhere in the northern United
States and when loaded with thous-
ands of the tiny scarlet apples
would be very ornamental.-Ex.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-05-25

223O he Clement 1854 by EOchane $50 1871 by COurtois His
dam Nora 095 by Doay 1876 by TemOo 9433 83OOO by
Valiant 4O4 by Prosper 1884, by Decide 1927 by VeuX Pierre
1891 by Coco 2 by ignon 75l by Jean LeBance 1881 Sec
by Vauoux [1O31 by Jupiter 1901
3243 by Rochambeau 1882 by Brilliant 1899 1851 by Coco 74
by VX Cbasn 73 by Coco 72 by Mgnon 715 by Jean Lee
Banc 1881 Third dam Nuageuse 1921 2482 by VermOh 549
by Pcador 7330 by Baya 1885, by Estrada 1877 1851 by
of Jean LeBauce 1891 Fourth dam Fone 21775l by Ceamont
lfO522l by Vi8ourex, Fifth dam Panaisse.
This celebrated stallion above pedigree shows his lineage
back to the famous family of Percheon horses the world
Farmers will profit by breeding their this horse he the kind
that ses 5000 colts and will Mr. Farmer him be-
fore breeding
TERMS MERLIN No. 29447 will $40 to insure
living colt
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-05-25

Got Sale and Wedding Notice Mixed.
A Shookumchue editor, who was
full of hard cider, got a sale bill and
a marriage mixed, says an exchange
The description ran as a follows;
William Smith, the only son of Mr..
and Josiah Smith, was disposed
of at a public auction to Lucy
Anderson on my farm one mile
east of here, in the presence of 70
guests. including the following. to
witness: Two mules, IL head of
cattle Rev. Jackson tied the nuptial
knot averaging 1880 pounds on the
hOof. The home of this charming
bride was tastefully decorated with
sewash clam spade 1 sulky rake,
one feed grinder, l set of double
harness. nearly new, and just be
fore the ceremony was pronounced
Mesdelssohn'S inspiring wedding
march was given by one mich COW
to be fresh next June, carrying a
bunch of flowers in her hand and
! looking charming in a gown Of
light spring wagon, three boxes OF
apples, three racks of hay, one
| GrindstOne mousline de sole, trimm-
ed with about 100 bushels of SpudS.
f. The bridegroom is we'll known and
popular youug man. he has al
ways stood we'll among society cir
Giles Of II Berkshire hogs, while the
bride is an accomplished ami talent
ed school teacher Of a splendid
drove OF Poland Cninas -pedigrees
if desired.
"Amona the beautiful presents
were TWO sets Of silver knives and
forks, spring harrow, one wheelbdr-
row, go-cart and other articles 100
numerous to mention. The bridal
couple left yesterday On an extend
ed trip. Terms: Twelve months
time 70 responsible parties; other
wise cash on spot. Lunch will he
served at the stable After this
MIR. and Mrs Smith viii go to house
keeping in cozy little home at
p the corner of M,iI aud DR.. r L
y. Cranky, auctioneer Publisher,
1 Auxiliary.
A pretty lady dropped into &
, music store IN Memphis the othe
day, and stepping up to the counter
where a new clerk was sorting mus
ic asked, Have you Kissed Me il
the Moonlight The lobster turn
ed half way around and said" /
re must have been the man at tn
other counter, I've only been here
week. Elk.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-05-25
Wool In Markets of the
World.

Recent investigation shows that
the claim that wool could not be
produced i'll this country in free
competition with wool from other
countries has not a fact to sustain
it. The latest Statistical Abstract
published by the British BOARD Of
Trade gives the importation Of wool
into England from the United States
in the past few years as 80, 4l5,795
pounds. Very considerable amounts
were shipped to Canada, Belgium,
France and some other countries.
That shows that American grown
wool has been shipped every year
in large quantities and sold at pro-
fit in competition with the whole
world. These facts knock the very
foundation from under the wool
schedule. There can be no answer
made to them. st, Joe Observer,
Norborne Leader; There are two
hundred and fifty thousand words
in the English language, and most
of them were used last Sunday by
| a lady who discovered after coming
out of church that her new hat was
adorned with a tag on which was
written: Reduced to SITS"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-05-25
t of the three jacks.
LEO BELL.

Two car loads of envelopes bear
ing Senator Lorimer's frank have
been shipped from Washington to
Chicago; the empty envelopes alone
make two car loads. In each en-
velope, presumably, the Senator
will insert a very bulky extract
from the Congressional Record, con-
tanning the speeches of himself,
Senator Bailey, and others, made
in his defense The whole will then
be mailed to the voters of Illinois.
Probably they will aggregate twenty
car loads, carried thTO' the mail at
Government expense. Golfers.
Life is worth living is these early
spring days, The sap in the trees
calls to the blood in our veins and
each flows upward in hurrying tides.
On such fair days in Gods good
country, the sky recedeS, the blue
dome of heaven rounds high above
us, white fieecy clouds move swift
ly across the horizon, serenely, and
oh so silently. All the home-com.
ing birds are on their way, and
every morning we meet some ole
friend fiuttering on tree top or hop
ping about the garden walk.-Ex.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-05-25

This Percheron stallion is regis
tered and approved by the Govern
ment of the United States and his
record number is 29447. Bred by
Stewart Brothers Of Randolph, ILL
nois.
Description and Pedigree:
MERLIN 29447 is a black with
white star in forehead. left hind foot
white. He was foaled April 18th,
1901; he will weigh about 1900
pounds, is well formed and a fine
individual. His sire was Sentinel
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-05-25

T0E CTMM0NC black jack 5years-old with white points, is
Jul OANN1VNO 49, hands high with fine form big head SO
inch and heavy bone weighs LOO pounds the
northeast Missouri have both mule and jack colts the farm
show his breeding Joe Simmons sired by old Joe Simmons
Simmons by e he by Tbs Alexander he by Bourbon T he by
Compromise he by ppecaoe he by Oscar Me Black Hawk he by
Henry Clays Imperial Warrior
First dam Phillips nne by ee Porters Contest dam by
Leveme noted jack by old Napoleon third dam by ucaora fourth
dam Mog fifth dam Minnie by Hawatha he by Emon imported Cas-
ton sixth dam Mammoth Warrior jennet DAM Cheeua- Masco
enne second dam by imported Torena third dam by Maupns jumbo
fourth dam by Excelsior
TERMS JOE SIMMONS will SIP so will
allowed ennets $25 SIS
to insure living colt.
Special attention will be given ennes after June 1st
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-05-25
GRAND PERCHERON STALLION
TgCrEia 29447

Formerly OKeee Company Horse of Spading Spngsl
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-05-25
For Sale or Rent.

For Sale or Kent.
My residence on Main st. Give
possession June list.
WALTER MOSS.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-11-02

quarter for the grand old party of
thirty the brother in black who
the voting booths Of several of the eastern
electoral absolutely essential to
Party
Not Bane defeat could the
republicans presidential nominee without the practically
the and middle west That is why
party because in national elections the
republican
party the loyal to the party But
alike the
with the
offices
that the coored brother Is rare
coored doubt There is
in will the rack any
fodder there
fodder will be there Ihey are taking
serving notice and all that sort OF ng
perhaps be whipped into line with blood
will do to them they get
will be bought
that ought not to be allowed TO go no
brother should 1t MS
on
republicans would not have ghost
nominee president whoever ne may De
negro vote
national elections in this country
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-11-02
COOKING SCHOOL
Continued From Page One

These and a hundred others will be
answered at the Cooking School next
week.
"The women of America are natur-
ally good cooks, speaking generally,
and with the right sort of instruction
America would soon become noted as
the home of good cooking?" This is
the opinion of Miss Cliff. Continuing
she says:
81 think the women are lacking in
some of the finer points of science:
but as an astronomer does not learn
the secrets of the heavens without
instruction, neither can our women
be expected to learn the fine points
Of cooking without being taught. If
the average woman could cook a
steak and potatoes as well as she can
make a pie-if she devoted to them
the same painstaking care-there
would be fewer husbands with dys.
pepsia. The women are willing
enough, too; it's merely a matter of