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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-01-02
Harpers Ferry and Bolivar
News.

Christmas bells with ported plants in
bloom decorated the windows of many
homes.
"A Cantata, "Santa Claus in Sulmber
Land" was rendered the 25th, for the
benefit of the NJ. P. Church.
Mr.. Frank Schilling, the Bolivar
merchant who expectedHto provide for
the yuletide feast. was a much disap-
pointed man. Mrs. Susan Henkle of
the vicinity of Millville, was to supply
him with turkeys when the meanest
thief on record stole all she had. Mrs.
Henkle realized 5000 from the sale of
her turkeys last year.
Misses, Virginia and Helen Butler
of Shepherdstown were the guests re-
Gently of Heynaid Bowley, Camp Hill.
Miss Bowen, of Washington City, is
at the Lockwood House.
Claude Kellison, an employee of the
Pulp Mill in attempting to board q NOV:
ing freight train at Weyerton, Nd fell
under the train apd the wheels crushed
one of his arms off. He was taken tc
the Frederick Hospital. The Kellisor
family are from Charles Town.
Mr.. Joshua Cox. a much respected
citizen of Bolivar, died the 18th. after
| a brief illness. He leaves daughter
one brother and one sister.
Mrs. l.. p Aaron, who has been Wis
iting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Johr
N. Martin at Retreat has returned
to her home in North Carolina.
Mrs. Martin is convalesing from sick
ness.
The weather man has made mistake
about wintrr. The roses are in bloom
in the the yards here and the Red Dirt
makes daily visits.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-01-02
Resolutions.

At a meeting of the ministers of the
churches of Charlestown. held Thursday
evening, Dec. 18th, 1912, the following
resolution was unanimously adopted
with the request that it be published
in the press of the town: X
R esolved: That it is with sincere re-
gret we learn of the decision of our
brother, Rev. W. R. Flanagan, pas.
tor of the Baptist Church, Charles Town
to lsave for another field of labor
The four and half years of Mr..
Flannagan's pastorate have stood for
cordial fellowship and Christian coopera-
ton with his brethren of the ministry
of the other churches; ard we
feel that we represent our people in
assuring him of our esteem and appre-
citation.
May God follow him in blessing in
the larger opportunity for service
opening before him.
(Signed.)
JOHN S. ALFRIEND,
j. C. HAWK,
II M. MoFFETT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-01-02
MiddIeway Notes.

Mrs. Abe Lloyd has been quite sick,
suffering with bad cold which threat
ened pneumonia for a time. She is
better but is still confined to her home,
Mr. Bart Watson has been quite in
disposed for several weeks past. We
see him on the street again SO he is
restored to health again.
The stork has visited the town again
and on last Thursday, Dec. 10 he
alghted at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. Hammond johnson and left a
darling ten pound boy baby. This is
one of Heavens own Christmas gifts
to the delighted parents.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-01-02

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Mrs. Robert Fadely visited relatives
in Mechanicstown during the holidays.
Prof W. o. Speer of Powhata9 Col
lege spent the holidays with his mother
in North Carolina
Lieut.. Paul Larned of West Point.
his wife and daughter visited during
the holidays Mrs. Larned's father. Mr..
Arthur Davenport.
Mrs. o. L. NJ. Wiltshire was home
for the holidays. She is teaching
school in Hedgesville.
Mrs. Thos. CIevenger after fiveweeks
visit with her son, Mr.. Robert eleven
ger of Summit Point has returned to
her daughters, Mrs. Robert Andrews.
Mr.. VIM. FelIers of North Mountain,
visited his mother, Mrs. v. L. Fellers
during the holidays.
Mr.. Mitchell Brown of Summit Point
moved into d. s. Hughes house Thurs
duy of last week..
Mr.. w. A. Riggs is on a business
trip in Staunton, Va. / know he saw
Woodrow.
Mr.. Frank Barr moved into his home
last week which he recently purchased
of Mr.. w. H. Glaize. Mr.. Glaize NOV
ing into his new one.
Mr.. Jas. Tharp moved Monday into
Miss LEVELS house on 9Th Avenue.
MIR. Mack Darr occupying the one Mr..
Tharp vacated on 7th Avenue
Mr.. Rockenbaugh moved last week
from Kabletown into his honse lately
bought of Mr. McCauIy on George St.
Misses Lillian and Pauline Roberts of
Martinsburg, visited their grandmoth-
er, Mrs. G. L. Smallwood last week.
On Christmas day Miss Mary Gibson
entertained the family of DIR. w. E.
Perry of Halltown.
The new fertilizer plant of Washing
ton, Alexander & Cooke is another evil
dence of their success in all their great
enterprises.
Mr.. VIM. Grim appears greatly bene-
fitted under DR.. Venning's treatment.
He tips the scales at ISL
Mrs. George D. Moore entertained
at cards on Thursday, lhree table
Bridge party.
Mr. Ollie Fellers of Williamsburg, Pa.
is visiting his mother, Mrs. V. L.
Fellers -
Mr.. Earl Gore of Washington visited
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. l. Gore
during the holidays.
MIR Kenneth Bryan of Riverton,
visited his parents Xmas day,
I believe now We'll have lights before
another Christmas. more pWenents
and a new Mayor and Councilmen
Our corporation election will be held
Thursday, Jan 2.
Wishing one and all a sober and pros
porous New Year.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-01-02
Bridge Club.

Mr., and Mrs. E. E Cooke enter
tanned the Bridge Club. on Friday even
ing the Goth of December at their home
on South George Street. Their guests
were: Mr.. and Mrs. Rolf Gerhardt,
Mr.. and Mrs. F.. L, Jordan, Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. B. Brazier, Mesdames C. E.
Baylor, Lambert Mason, William Camp
bell, Il. H. McCormick. :, George D.
Moore, Misses; Sara Coe, Annie
Lloyd Baylor, Elizabeth Wysong,
Messrs, W. F Alexander. Chas. Crane.
John Porterfeld, Kearsley Wysong.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-01-02
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

List OF letters remaining in the Pos
Office at Charles Town. Jefferson Coun
ty. West Va, on Saturday, Dec. %
1912. Persons calling for same will be
required to pay one cent for each letter
GENTLEMEN's LIST.
w. H. Nicholas. E. Reader. Jas. A
Willard, Erred Vines, William Mchals
R, A. Larghlln, D. A. Kitchen, Mr.
Hope, Thos. Esquard, Charles Cuny
Oliver Bailey, Mr.. ard Mrs. Adam
Brenneman. Frank E. Taylor, Nick
Deal. Michael Deal P G. Deal e let.
tersI, Clarence Deal, e !etters).. G. f.
Gilmore, Isaac llutzler, Wa, Mark.
ell, Ralph N Parks,J. Edward Whalen,
Simeon Whetstone, Albert Viends.
LADIES LIST
Mts. Lena Walker, Miss Mary
Works, Rosa Wilson Miss Gracir
Noken, Mrs. Leah Qnith Miss 'Rebec-
ca Myers. Miss Lizzie J. M aun. Miss
irgiaia Alexander. Mrs. G. r: Down
ing, Mrs John Howard Mckee, Miss
Margaret L. Ost, Mrs. Hubby Tuhey,
Miss susan Wilmington; Miss Lucille
!Iarper
The above letters, if not called for
within fifteen days, will be sent to the
dead letter office. Persons calling for
them will please say that they are ad.
yertised.
HuNpy NJ R6ADJ nv p M
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-01-02
Tho Following Cards Have Been
Received

The Assembly Club
requests the pleasure of your company
at the
New Years Ball
to he held
Tuesday evening, December S1st, 1912
at the
Country Club. Hagerstown, Md,
at 9 o'clock
Lewis D. Byron Richard D. Reedy
S N. Loose Roger L. lamlsor
]. C. Lane, 2nd.
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Mr.. and Mrs Bushrod Washington
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Katherine Cunningham
Mr.. Matthew Smith Hopkins
on Tuesday, New Years Eve
at seven o'clock
CHURCH of our Savior
Brook land. D. q.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-01-02

Messrs Harry AMI Wilmer Gave are
spending the holidays with their parents
Mr.. and Mrs. j w. Gaver
has. jon is home. from Roanoke
Va for the holidays.
Mas Portia Baldwin his returned
from trip to New York and Baltimore
Miss Mary OWings. of Fllicott City
Md, who has been visiting Miss Anne
Slrib!ing has returned to her home.
P. II. Powers is home from the
V. P |. for the holidays.
Baldwin Neill is home from Wash
ington D. C. for Christmas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Whiting OF
Lexington Va, and Miss Edith Garth
right of Roanoke are at Mr.. Province
McCormicks
Misses Ellen Baker and Elizabeth
Moore, are home from Hollins Institute
for the HOLIDAYS.
Miss Eliza Taylor and Sam and Hug Ii
Taylor Of Richmond Va are with their
mother and sisters.
Bob Elder is home from Washington
D. G. for week.
Miss Mamie Mcclure has gone to
Richmond to visit her brothe. Dr..
Edmond Mcclure.
Mrs ]. B Stannard has gone t
eek Hill, the James. and later
will go to Richmond and Clarksburg,
John and Joseph Moore, are. hons
from the University of Virginia for the
holidays.
Ellen Palmbaum is home from From
Royal this week
Mr.. Frank Reynolds of Detroit Mich.
is visiting his father at "Edgewood.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. S. Thomas Jr. LEFT
the first of the week for Washingto,
D. C.
Mrs. Margaret Mscomb Of Washing
ton and Mrs Emmert Macomb Of
Charleston w. Va, are guests of Mr.
W. A. Macomb.
Err. and Mrs Horace Smithy of Wash
| ington, D, C.. and Mr.. and Mrs. Chas
Mcclure and son of Hnboken, n. j.
spent the holidays at "Rose HILL
Miss Jennie Meade of White Post
Va, was the guest of Miss Jane c
Moore for day and night during tn
holidays.
Miss Louise Hall of Charles Town
visiting Mas Mamie Thomas.
Mr.. G W. Brown Of Roanoke, Va.
was in town during the holidays.
Mr., Frank Reynolds who has bee
visiting his father at 'EdgeWood.
has returned to Detroit.
Mr.. and Mrs. J., D. Wiley arr visit
ing relatives in Middletown.
Mrs. John Ender, Jr., and dsughte
are visiting relatives in Front Roya
Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. A, K. Snyder are VII
iting relatives in Staunton, Va.
Among the entertainments give
during the holidays were a Christina
tree by Mrs. Province Mccormick,
dance by Mrs John B. Neill, and pa
ties by Mrs. Ed. Harris. Miss Hall
Mccormick, and Miss Sophie Power
and dance by Miss Isabelle Rlencow'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-01-02
Union Services for the Week
of Prayer.

Opening Service Sabbath 7.3O p
m, January 5, at Episcopal Church
leader, Rev. H. NJ. Moffett.
Monday. January 6. 7.5o p. M, Bap-
fist Church. leader Rev. ]. S. Alfriend
Tuesday, January 7, 100 p. m.
Methodist Church, leader Rev. H. NJ
Moffett.
Wednesday, January 8, 7.30 p. m.
Presbyterian Chapel, leader Rev. ]. S.
A1friend.
Thursday, January 9, 7.3O p. M,
Parish Building, leader Rev. J. c.
Hawk.
Friday, January 10, 7.30 p. M, Bap-
fist Church, leader Rev. ]. S. Alfriend.
Sabbath, January II, 7.3O p. M,
Presbyterian Church, leader Rev. ].
C. Hawk.
Offerings on Sabbath nights only
for the relief of local restitution.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-01-02
Holiday Dances.

The two dances givendaring the holi.
DAVIS. one on December 26th and this
other at New Years. by the young men
eff Charles Town were in every way a
success and were largely attended.
The large dining room of The Jefferson
was beautifully decorated with Xmas
greens for the occasion, and Henson $
Orchestra furnished most'excellent mu-
sic. Those from distance were:
Misses Fitzpatrick, Lucy Nichols. Cath
crime Burton. Messrs. DeCourcy
Tilghman, Samuel. Murray, William
osburn, DIR. William Neill, Jr., DR..
Howard Cecil from Baltimore, Miss
Mabel Baker, Messrs. Thomas Barton,
Bobert Barton, Russell Carr, Eugene
Childs, Clifford Grim; Joseph Long.
Charles Dean, Henry Brow1Ffrom VIM
chester, Miss Margaret Potts. Messrs.
Henry Shepherd, Jr., William Muzzi.
Taylor Rragonier from Shepherdstown.
Miss Mary Tyler. Mr.. George Grove
from Hagerstown. Miss Helena Web
ster, Kensington. NIB, Miss Kathleen
Kennedy. Chambersburg. Miss Mary
Phillips, Alexandria, Miss Pauline
Tebault, Norfolk, Va, Miss Mary
Clagett, Berryville Mr.. ann Mrs. Da'
vid Allen, Summit Point, Mrs. ohas
Wysong, Port Washington, L l.. Mr.
Ramsey Peyton, Roanoke, Mr.. Ed
ward Fisher New York, Mr.. Ceci
Smith, Washington. Lieut.. G. M
Peck, U. 5. A, Fortress Monroe
hr. Harry Warden. Berryville. Mr.
William Gooch, Charlottesville, Mr.
william Bunting Bristoe, Mr.. 3shl
Washington. Martinshdrg, Mr.. Byrol
Hareld, Hobohen. N. ]: =
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-01-02
Bridge Luncheon.

One of the most charming social
functions of the holidays, was a
Bridge Luncheon, given by Mrs. George
D. Moore in honor of Mrs Paul A.,
Larned of West Point, and Mrs. j. W.
Wright of this place A delicious
luncheon was served at one o'clock,
after which auction bridge was played.
The prize was won by Mrs. Larned.
Mrs. Moore's guests were Mesdames
Paul Larned OF West Point, ]. W
Wright, E. E. Cooke. W. F. Alexan-
der, j. B. Brazier, W. H. Wilson, H,
H. Mccormick Misses Annie Lloyc
Baylor Sara Coe. Lorraine Murphy,
Elsie Murphy, Barbara Campbell and
Frances Moore.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-01-02
FOR SALE.

At the Jefferson Hotel, Charles Town,
w. Va, 8 chandeliers combination gas
and electricity; 20 mattresses and
springs; complete bar counter; steam
table and fittings The first buyer gets
the pick. Apply at the desk at the
JEFFERSON HOTEL
Charles Town, w. We.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-01-02
A Little Chap

Can give more annoyance than
serious injury. There are months
of discomfort ahead, due to chap
ping and roughening of the skin,
unless you have perfect remedy
at hand. The one we think perfect
is RexalI Cream or Almond. II
you think otherwise after testing it,
come back and get your money.
What will actually happen will be
that you will always keepi it on hand.
PRICE 26 CENTS.
BROWN &.HOOFF, Charles Town,
s.. Weat Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-01-02
Magazines For Presents.

Have you ever thought what nice
present q subscription to good maya
zine makes? Take the Saturday Even
ing Post for instance. Coming IS it
does fifty-two times a year it really
makes that many presents, and at the
same time serves as a constant re
hinder of the giver. It is good maya
zine for a man, while The Ladies Home
Journal is perhaps the most popular
with the ladies. Either is 81 so year
Subscriptions taken for any magazine
price guaranteed
en-. BEARD.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-01-02
MOORE & MOORE nc.

We have in stock about 200 boxes of
Paper and Envelopes, which we are
selling at 10 Centa Per Box. Usual
price Csc. These goods aIe Of best
quality. Brown 8 Hoo1.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-01-02
Dance.

A delightful dance wa given ON Fri
day evening last, by DIR. and Mrs.
Howard Osburn, at Ripron, in honor Of
their daughter Miss Osburn, and the
Misses Thomas. A number of guests
attended from Charles Town, Berry
vile, Winchester and Summit Point,
and q most enjoyable evening was
spent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-01-02
Moore ano Moore
Insurance, Real Estate, Loans, Surety Bonds
Representing the Following Fire Insurance
ComnanipS

Representing the Following Fire Insurance
Companies
North British and Mercantile Insurance
Company, of London and Edlnburg. Atlss
Assurance Co, Limited. of London. Con
tinentaf Insurance Co., New York. Under
writer's Agency, Hanover Fire Insurance
Co, German Alliance Insurance Associa
ton Fidelity. Phoenix Insurance Gem
pany Fidelity Underwriters and Germania
Fire Insurance Co. of New York. Glenn
Falls Insurance Co., Of Glenn Falls, n. Y /,
Philadelphia Underwriters, Pensy lvania
Fir, Insurance Co., Spring Garden lnsur-
ance Co., and Girard Fire and Marine In
surance Co.. If Philadelphia. pringfeld
Fire and Marine Insurance Co., of Spring
field, Mass Citizens Insurance Co. and
American Central of st. Louis, Missouri.
Fireman's Fund Insurance Co, OF San
Francisco and Colonial Fire Und erwriters
The JOHN HANCOCK Mutual Life In
suranee Co.. of Boston, Mass. The UNITED
STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO..
issue all forms of Surety Bonds. Bonds Tor
Administrators, Executors, and all other
Judicial Bonds issued Immediately upon
notice. Farms, Town Properties and Real
Estate of every description for sale. we
are prepared 20 max loans both large and
small on short notice.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-01-02
Andrew Jackson's Chairs Sold.

At the Earle sale on Tuesday chairs
that formerly belonged to Andrew
Jackson were sold for eight dollars and
afty cents each, the purchaser being
e. AIdridee LOWS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-01-02
Co-Partnership Notice.

January !, 1913
Mr.. David Janney Howell, NJ. Am.
Soc. C. S.
CIVIL Engineer tEstablished 1887
Announces partnership with Nilsson
Mr.. Beaudric LaFItte Howell
Graduate in Civil Engineering, Uni
versity of Virginia. Glass of 1910
Under the firm name of
David J. Howell and Son
with Offices in the
Union Trust Building
Southwest Corner Fifteenth and Il
Streets N. W.
Washington, D. C.
Try Sal.vet for yOGr sheep:
G. =. WALL co,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-01-02

We have a large number Of houses
for rent from April 1st., 1918, and also
some vacant houses at the present time.
Moore & Moore Qnc.)
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-01-02
NOTICE.

The Annual Meeting of the Stock
holders of the Powhatan Brass and Iron
Works of Charles Town, Jefferson
County, West Virginia, for the pur-
pose of electing directors for the ensu-
ing year, will be held at Ito Centre
Street, New York City, on Tuesday,
January 2lst, 1913, at 4 p. n.
VIM. H. CUMMINGS, Seey.-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-01-02

Fruit cake from one pound up at
Brown Bros.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-01-02

After shopping hours get your lunch
at Brown Bros.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-01-02
W eddines.

| Inc naTrlage OIL MIS-. Laura D. ReeO
! to Mr.. Nicholas S. Strider, took
place at the residence of the brides
sister, Mrs Lille e. Sechrist, on Tues
day morning, December LIST, 1912. at
eight thirty O'Clock The bride was
at'ired in her going away suit of Toupe
broadcloth with plush hat of correspond
ing shade, and tho groom in conven-
! tional black. Immediately after the
ceremony. which was performed by
Rev j C. Hawk, and a wedding break
fast at the home, the happy couple left
! over the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
for trip to Philadelphia and other
points. On their return they will re-
side at the home of the groom in
Charles Town The bride is the young
est daughter of the late John L. Sech.
rist, and one of cur most estimable
ladies of this vicinity, and Mr.. rider
is we'll known business man of Charles
Town and has the confidence and es-.
TEEN of large circles of friends.
Mr. and Mrs Strider go out in life with
the good wishes of their many friends,
and may happiness ever be theirs, and
life path be the path of peace
----0----
A quiet, butvery pretty wedding was
solemnized on Saturday, the 18th of
December, at 1890 o'clock at the home
Of Mrs. George Eyster, sister Of the
bride, when Miss Emma Madison Am
bier. daughter of the late Mr.. and
Mrs. Richard Jacquelin Amber, was
married to Mr.. v keenan, Wright, of
Norfolk, Va.
The spacious rooms were decorated
with Christmas greens and potted plants
Only relatives and few intimate
friends were present. The bride en-
tered the room with her uncle, Mr..
Nathaniel Willis who gave her away.
She wore dark blue travelling suit and
hat, and carried shower bouquet of
lilies of the valley and orchids. The
maid of honor. Miss Eleanor Eyster,
wore dark blue crepe de chene, trimmed
with American Beauty and carried
American Eeauty roses. Master
Allison Eyster, Jr, acted as ring bearer.
Mr.. George S. Eyster, Jr., was the
groom's best man. The ceremony was
performed by the R'v. John :, Alfriend,
and Mrs. Frank Beckwlth rendered the
wedding march After delicious we'd
ding breakfast NJ. and Mrs. Wright
left on an EXTENDED wedding trip and
will spend the winter in New Orleans.
Married on Thursday. December 20,
1912, at 4 o'clock, at "Altona," the
beautiful home of the brides parents.
Miss Virginia Wall, eldest daughter of
Mr.. ard Mrs. G. F.-eWall. to Mr.. j.
Wildey Weller, of this place.
Mr.. Edgar Woodward and Miss Lucy
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-01-02

Mr.. Edgar Woodward and Miss Lucy
B. Allen, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Laurance Allen, were married Monday
night, December 23rd, at the Baptist
parsonage, by Rev. W. R. Flanagan.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-01-02

Huyler's and Martha Washington
candles It Brown Bru
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-01-02

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. DIN Wiley q
daughter.
MIR. E. C. Baker is erecting the brick
walls for the new store building Of Mr..
C. j. Cutters on West Washington ST.
An alarm of fire last Friday evening
was caused by the burning of the
house of Nancy Thornton. colored, on
Potato Hill. A stiff breeze was blow
ing and the house was demolished.
Miss Grace Markle who has ~
graduated from the Sheltering Arms
Hospital spent the Christmas holiday
with Miss Anna Hughes. She is low
nursing very i'll patient in the county
and can be located by calling 55K if
he- services are needed.
News was received here this morning
of the death of Rev. G.. Blake Boxwell
a former resident of this place. at
Whitacre Va. He had sudden attack
of acute indigestion and expired in a
short while. He is survived by wife
and three daughters, who. are Mrs.
Edward Spinks and Miss Daisy Boxwell
of this place and Mrs. Anna Spicer of
Baltimore.
Cely Cary, well known colored
woman in town, was arrested on Mon
day charged with the theft of $50 from
the store of Mr. George W Thomas.
At the Magistrates hearing. sufficient
evidence of her guilt was not pr duced
to warrant her being held for the
Grand Jury, and she was accordingly
discharged. So far the missing funds
have not been located.
A committee of the citizens of the
town of Ransom went to Roanoke last
week to confer with the officials of the
Norfolk and Western Railway Com
!. pany. and to present their reasons for
securing the location of the proposed
new depot, at the west end of the belt
line, near the present main track. 1t
is understood that the company took
the application under advisement but
that no final decision will be immed-
lately given.
The Free Press Office acknowledges
with thanks tie receipt of a box of
Grimes Golden apples of exquisite flaw
or from the C. L, Robinson Ice and
Cold Storage Plant. They were great
ly enjoyed by the recipients. It gives
W much pleasure to chronicle the con-
tinued success of this enterprise at ali
it's branches. Mr.. Frank B. Robinson,
manager of the Ransom plant is max
ing it one of the most thriving indus
tries of the county. We wish for it
continued SUCCESS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-01-02

For Rent 4 large a. tss'ss
with bath and electric lights, located
on the northwest corner Of Congress
and Lawrence Streets, in Charles Town,
w. Va. Possession given April LIST.
Apply to
MOORE & MOORE, zinc. J
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-01-02

Mixed nutg l5e ID. At Brown Bros.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-01-02

just received a car Of Laurel Spring
Wheat Flour.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-01-02

Married on Thursday. December 20,
1912, at 4 O'Clock, at "Altona," the
beautiful home of the brides parents.
Miss Virginia Wall, eldest daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. G. F.-eWall. to Mr.. j.
Wildey Weller, of this place.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-01-02

Try Sal,vet for your sheep;
G. =. WALL co,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-01-02
BerryviIle items.

Messrs. Harry AMI Wilmer Gave are
spending the holidays with their parents
Mr. and Mrs. j. w. Gaver
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-01-02

Christmas bells with potted plants in
bloom decorated the windows of many
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-01-02

Mrs. Robert Fadely visited relatives
in Mechaniestown during the holidays.
Prof W. o. Speer of Powhatap Col
lege spent the holidays with his mother
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-01-02

HENRY N. BRADLEY. p. M.