Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-10-15

Mrs. ]. v. Shipman entertained a
number of her friends on Friday even
ing last with delightful musicale at
Powhatan College. -
Celey Cary, colored, of this place,
was sentenced in Parkersburg last
week to four months in Jail here and to
pay fine Of $3.50 for bootlegging.
Hess and Clarke goods are all guar
anteed and all reliable. Your money
back if not satisfied We have them
all In stock. Brown & Hooff.
Remember the big shark and big
fruits are to be here October 10, 20 and
q. Go early and avoid the rush, as
they are always crowded afterno ons
and evenings.
The Eastern Convo cation of the Epis :
pal Church has been in session in
Shepl 9 dstown this week, ending today.
Thursday. Rev. John S. Alfriend, of
this place has been in attendance.
Mr.. G. Lippitt Renner adyertises in
this issue an attractive sale of staple
commodities at prices which will put q
crimp in the high cost of living while
the goods last. which won't be long.
Mr.. Arthur Ramey, who is attend
Ing school at Hampden- Sidney College,
was brought home last week quite i'll
with appendicitis He was operated
on at the Charles Town Hospital. and
is doing very well.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Pres.
byterian Church will hold Tea on the
afternoon of Friday. Nov. 9Th, for
the benefit of the Red Crosse. The
public is cordially invited to attend ann
help this worthy cause.
In the recent contest conducted by
the Martinsburg World Miss Mary
Coleman received a diamond ring,
Mrs. NJ. K. Bowers $50 in gold, and
Mrs. ]. w. Kearns SIS in gold.
The California Cars to be here Octo-
Der 10 h, goth and 21st, are we'll recon-
mended to US and all say there is more
to see for 25c. than at many higher
priced shows.
We take the following from the
Lynchburg. Va, News.
Mrs. John Henry Christian announces
the engagement of her daughter, MUIR
lei, to Mr.. John Pegram johnson, of
Richmond, Va. The marriage will take
place November IL.
We call attention to the advertise
fnent Of the Charles Town Racket
Stores in this issue. The gigantic de-
partment stores of the big cities have
proportionately nothing on this Charles
Town institution, which caters to we'll
nigh every need Of the consumer and
at bed rock prices always.
The Ladies Aid Sociely OF the M. E..
Church South. Of Middleway, will hold
Parcel Post Sale and serve an old time
Virginia supper in the Masonic Hall,
Saturday, October "a 1914. Public cor
daily invited, Proceeds for the church
Improvement.
Mrs. Bessie Lee Mason, wife of Mr..
Frank Mason. died at her late residence
at Myerstown last Friday. after a linger
ing illness, aged SO years. She leaves
her husband and SIX boys to mourn her
loss Funeral services were held at her
late residence Sunday morning, con-
Quoted by Mr.. Cannon and Rev. MIR.
Cooley. Interment in Edge Hill Gene
terry.
Mrs. Shipman gave Recital at Pow.
hatan College on Friday evening last,
which was highly enjoyed by those pres
ent. Among her guests were the Epis-
copal choir. where she has often taken
part in the solos. She has beautiful
voice and her selections were highly en-
JoYed by all her guests. Mrs. T. NJ.
Baker played her accompaniment, At
ter the recital luncheon was served BY
the hostess. @.5e
Aswill be seen in another column Hon.
w. A. Cullop, in Indiana. will speak in
the Court House in Charles Town next
Saturday night at 8 O'Clock, and Hon.
f, S. Chondler. Of Mississippi, will speak
in Harpers Ferry the same evening.
Both of these gentlemen are prominent
members of Congress. and are orators of
note and ability, Turn out to hear them
discuss the issues of the campaign from
the Democratic STANDPOINT, and we feel
sure that you will be we'll pleased.
The Board of Directors of the Charles
Town Horse Show Association had a
meeting Friday afternoon. The report
of the Secretary and Treasurer showed
that about five hundred dollars was clear
ed on the recent horse show above rum
ming expenses. in spite of there being
bad weather part of the time. This is a
fine showing, and the officers and direc-
\ tors deserve much praise for having the
affairs of the Association in such splen-
did shape.
On Wednesday; Oct 9TH, Miss
Dolly NJ. Bower and Mr.. Edgar L.
Lee were united in marriage by the
Rev. DR.. Arthur P. Kinsolving, of the
ST. Paul's Protestant Episcopal church
of Baltimore, at his home. The bride,
a daughter of Mr.. and Mrs A. E,
! Bower, of Front Royal. Va. was a
nurse in the university OF Maryland
hospital The groom, one of Charles
Towns young business men is book
keeper of the National Citizens bank.
They win reside with Mr. Lees moth
err on Congress street. We extend
congratulations and best wishes,