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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-08-20
Robert Vinson Shirley.

Entered into rest on Monday. at his
home. Locust Grove" Robert Vinson
Shirley, in the nintieth year of his age.
''But honorable age is not that which
standeth in length. of time or that
which Is measured by number of years.
but wisdom is the grey hair unto men
and an unspotted life is old age.
For the beautiful life Of this aged
pilgrim was 4 benediction to any COM
munity. His motto was ito do jus
tice, tc show mercy and to walk hum
bly, with his God. He is survived BY
two sons and five daughters.
a FRlEND.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-08-20
Berryville Items.

Miss Nora Moore has returned from
Cullman, Ala, accompanied by her sis
ter. Mrs. F. v. rilford.
Miss Ruth GUSTS, of Eastville, and
Miss Eliza Mason Meade, of White
Post, were guests of Miss Jane C.
Moore last week, also MIRA. j. A. Eys-
ter and Mrs. VIM. Campbell, of Charles
Town and Mrs. j. H Blackwell, of
Fauquier Co., Va.
Miss Laura Castleman is visiting
friends in Standardsville, Va.
Miss Nellie Henson left last week fol-
Harrisonburg. Va.
Mr.. Marshall Mccormick, of Blue
field. W. Va, is at Rose Hill. !" also
Mrs. Stearns, Miss Stearns and Mr.
John Stearns, of Denver, Colo.
Mrs. VIM. N. Mcdonald, of Provi.
dence, 4. l.. is guest at 'Almeida. :,
MIR. and Mrs. F. B. Whiting anG
Miss Margretta Whiting have returned
from Atlantic City.
Miss Collins. of Philadelphia. is visit
ing Mrs A. Cummins, at "Audley,
also Miss Halle Williams. of Lynch
burg, Va.
MISS Cockrell, of Marrensburg, Mo.
| is visiting Miss Kitty Mcdonald.
Mr.. Herbert Whiting has returned
to Berryville from Lexington, wher'
he was engaged in business.
Miss Margretta Henry, of Fall
Church. is visiting her grandparents
| Mr.. and Mrs. Province Mccormick.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cleon Moore, Mrs L
Carter and son and Mr.. Chas. Butche
motored from Charles Town Tuesda.
and visited friends.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-08-20
Mr.. Robert Vinson Shirley
Dead.

Died at his homes Locust Grove"
near Charles Town. Robert Vinson
Shirley. from the infirmities of old age,
in the ninety-second year of his age.
In the passing of this good man, one
of the honored land marks of Jefferson
county has been severed He@was a
lifelong resident of Jefferson county
and Confederate soldier. His wife,
who died number of years ago, was
a Miss Baylor. Mr.. Shirley is survived
by five daughters Misses Matte,
Mary, Margaret, Julia and Ruth Shir-
ley, and two sons George T. Shirley,
and State Road Engineer Henry G.
Shirley, of Towson, Md. The funeral
was held today at IL o'clock in Zion
Church,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-08-20
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

List OF letters remaining in the Post
Office at Charles Town. Jefferson Coun-
ty, West Va. on Saturday, August Is,
1914. Persons calling for same will be
required to pay cne cent for each letter
LADIES LIST.
Mrs. James M. Cronice, Miss Martha
cambridge, Hannah E Davis, Miss
Emma Haskell, Miss Jeanette Lite
man, Mrs. r ]. Mathers, Mrs. j. v.
Painter, Miss Nellie Steele, Mrs L.
M. Windmill, Mrs. M. r. Wilkins.
GENTLEMEN's LIST.
William Aut. Isaac F. Cave, Jack
Efon, Jas. w. Green.
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-
vertised.
HENRY N. BRADLEY, P. N.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-08-20
Church Items.

Services in st. James Catholic
Church: second Sunday, mass 8;45 a, m.
fourth Sunday, mass 1890 a. M, even
ing services 7:3O p. m. Sunday School
every Sunday 9:45 a. m.
Rev Mr. Lane preached in the Presbyter-
ian church Sunday morning and Rev Ash.
ten White at night.
Tbs Rev Russell H Conwell, pastor Of
Grace Baptist Temple and President Of
Temple University. in Philadelphia, Pa. il
one of the most interes ting and wonderful
men of the present day. He is expected &c
preach in the Opera House next Sunday a
4 O ~
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-08-20
Mrs. Colston Dies In Hospi-
fa1.

Mrs Mary Elizabeth Colston, wife
of Mr.. Randolph c. Colston, of Sum
NIT Point, died ON Friday last in Win
chester Memorial Hospital, where she
had been taken earlier in the week for
medical treatment. Mrs. Colston was
born June 1, 1853, and was in the sixty
second year of her age. Besides her
husband, Mrs. Colston is survived by
four sons. Messrs. William W, J..
Trayers. Randolph c. and Robert D..
Colstcn, along with quite large mum
Der of other family connections in
Frederick, Clarke and Jefferson coun-
fioo
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-08-20
Applerine PUDDING.

Stew sliced apple until tender. Add
two cups OF sauce to three cups milk
and about two cups of bread crumbs.
broken in coarse pieces. Sweeten
with one and one-half cups white sug-
ar, season with lemon. cinnamon or
nutmeg, one-half cup raisins cut in
halves, pinch OF salt. piece of butter
size of walnut Bake one hour. Serve
hot or cold with or without sauce.
Whipped cream is delicious.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-08-20
To Keen erapes,

Grapes may be kept for months. Sc
lect perfect lunches and see that the
fruit is solid on the bunch. Remove all
little spiders and their webs, but do
mot wash the fruit. Wrap each bunch
carefully in dark blue tissue paper.
twisting the ends tightly to exclude
the air. then pack the grapes away in
closely covered box. and keep the
box a cool, dark. dry place.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-08-20
Safe In Germany.

Mrs. S. L. Palmbaum. of Berryville,
who went to Germany to visit her faith
er some weeks ago, has not been able
to return on account of the disturbed
conditions there. No word has been
received from her since July II, but no
fears are felt for her safety as she is
with relatives and friends who will Sc 9
that no harm befalls her.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-08-20
chIIdren's Luncheon.

A favorite luncheon for small chill.
dren with dainty appetites is made
from a box of animal crackers, one OF
saltines and a cup of pure maple strip.
Boil in the strip until it forms a soft
ball when dropped in ice water. Then
put little on each Saline and press
an animal into this in standing pc.
sition. Cream cheese and marmalade
with saltines is also good combina-
ton.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-08-20
Sudden Death Of Mr.. Philip Powers
In Berrvyille.

The friends of Mr.. Phillip Powers,
viii be shocked to learn of his death in
BerryvilIe. His body was found this
morning with terrible wound in his
head from shot gun. AS We 60 to
press the particulars are not known.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-08-20
This Was Probably His
FavOrite Shirt

and he was more than pleased to get
it back from the Charles Town Steam
Laundry, spotless. perfectly ironed and
without tear, arp, q ragged edge or
even a broken button. That's why
most of the particular men of this town
insist upon sending all their good
laundry here. Will you send some to-
day-or this week? Wesew on buttons
and do reasonable mending free Of
charge.
Charles ToWh steam Laundry.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-08-20
Everybody's Day
PEN-MAR
Thursday, August u, 1914

The Norfolk & Western Railway will
operate the last of the Popular Fare Excur-
sions, special train leaving from Elkton. and
will pass Charles Town $50 q. m. August
"a is Every body's Dsy at Pen Mar, and a
very special program has been arranged.
Sec N, & W. Railway Agents or flyers for
fares. w. c. SAUNDERS,
General Passenger Agent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-08-20
A Good World.

We take our share Of fretting,
OF grfeving and forgetting;
The paths are often high and steep,
And needless feet may fall;
But yet the days are CHEEKY,
Andfnight brings rest when weary
And somehow this old planet is
t. A good world. after all. -
Margaret Sangster.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-08-20
Mrs. FowIe's School.

Mrs. Fowle will reopen her school for
primary and intermediate pupils on
Monday. September the Fourteenth.
Individual attention given to pupils.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-08-20
Horse For Sale.

A Sorrel Horse. in very good condition
at : reasonable price. Apply to
JsO,st. \. E. BIRKITT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-08-20

The following invitations have been
issued to friends:
THE Misses Murphy
request the pleasure of you company
Monday evening, August twenty fourth
Dancing.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-08-20

See Miley Bros. For Your Thrashins
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-08-20
Strouse and Brothers

BALTIMORE
Makers of High Art Custom Tailored
Clothes
take pleasure in announcing the visit of
Mr.. Chris. l. Crothaus
at the store of
VIM Kahn, Charles Town, w. Va.
Mon. Tues, Wed, August 81, and
y September and z, with models
for Fall and Winter
Personal attention and perfect,
satisfaction assured.
AS the August days advance toward
Fall, you need purifiers and disinfec-
tants We have them-carbolic acid.
copperas. chloride lime, formaldehyde,
&c. Brown & Hooff, Druggists.
Don't forget to patronize the U. D
D. lunch tent at the Horse Shaw
grounds
See Miley Bros, For Your Thrashing
Coal.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-08-20

Born to Mr.. and Mrs Clarence
Ramey, daughters
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-08-20

The many friends of Rev H. M. Moi
felt will be glad to learn that word
was received here announcing his safe
arrival at Seattle, WASH. last week,
and he expects to be home the latter
part of this week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-21
Arrested 30 Drivers
, LIVE STOCK MARKET

New York, Aug 2o-Common to prime beeves, $6 So@$s.75 per 100 lbs. !; oxen. ss. s.5o@$675; bulls, s5@$6.65; one extra bull. ss.25; cows, s. 5O@$6 35; sttaA ends,' s. Dressed beef. 14016c. per Ib.9 for common to choice native sides.
 Common to prime veals sold at $S.5 @&12 per 100 lbs; a few head $12 25Q $12 30; culls, $6@Ss; buttermilks, $6. .7S @S6.50: greasers. S5@$6 50; yearlings, $6@$6 50. Dressed veals city dressed 14Q1sc-; country dressed, 13@17c.
 Common to prime sheep, (ewess sold at .$2.75@$5 per 100 Ibs.: cuIls, g 25; common to. prime lambs s6. 250&8 75; culls, s5.25@s5s5 50. Dressed mutton, so 12c.; dressed lambs, 13 1-2Q17c
 Heavy to medium hogs sold at $9. 5a6 $9.70 per 100 lbs; pigs and 1ightweights s9. .40@$9. 50, roughs, $8@S8. .50
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-21
THE TARIFF AND SUGAR.

Under the stimulus of the reduced tar1f, consumption of sugar in the States of the East alone increased practically 20 per cent. To be exact the consumption of sugar from March 1 bo June 19 in the territory above 1nenti oned was 983, 1000 tons in 1914 as compared with 74Ss sOo0 tons in 1913. Thus the increase in consunap ton of su gar in thosesStates has been 145. 900 0 tons. This is one of the results of Democratic rule. The saving to the consumer by taking the duty off of sugar is .5sI cents per pound which figured on the amount of sugar con sunned in the United States last year, namely ,3S4,6S pounds, would be equal toS$48, TIA 708
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-21
Samples Free by Mall

Are your little ones suffering from itch ing, burning eczemas, other toFturing. dishguring skin troubles? Are you, your self. worn out with long. sleepless nights and ceaseless anxiety in caring for them7 Then you should know that warm bath with Cuticura Soap and gentle application of Cuticura Ointment will in most cases bring immediate relief. the little sufferers win sleep. tired, fretted mothers will rest and peace will fall on distracted households. Successful even when all else has failed. Sold every where. Liberal sample of each mailed free, with 32-p, Skin Book. Address post-card Catdcsra. Dept T, Bosom.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-21

was returning to Greenwich when the lights of another car were seen round ing a turn of the road. The lights dazzled the eyes Of both MT. Quinn.
 who was driving, and his guest and the next moment they were pIunging head dIong off the roadway and against an electric light pole. breaking down the pole and sma shing the car. Mr. Quinn suffered many injuries, chief Of which was a cut on the left arm from which the blood spurted furiopsly The
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-21
Li.chfleld County News.
Closed Rr HigI, P,-lnea-

John Kane. proprietor of Winsted hotel, has announced that he will close the dining room of the hoteI because of the high prices of food stuffs and will not reopen until prices return to the point at which they stood prior to the European war.
 Arrested 30 Drivers.
 Motorists on the new piece Of state road between New Milford and Lake Waramaug were held up Sunday by three Representatives of the state po- lice department and as a, result thirty people. either owners or chauffeurs of cars. were ordered to appear in court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-21

Danbury owned by the Rice estate. ednesday morning. The flames were confined wholly to the cellar. The building is occupied by Nathan s. Penn and family on the lower floor and Alexander right and family oc- cupy the apartment on the second floor.
 Milk Production.
 At Hawleyville, on Aug. 26 at Ii a. m.. a. meeting vii be held to discuss the nrohIerns Of milk production, from
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-21
Fairfield County News
Tn Auto Smash

". J. Quinn, assistant manager of the Edgewood Inn. Greenwich. is in the United hospital at Port Chester, in a very serious condition. MT. Quinn was injured in an automobile accident at Rye. Monday night. MT. Quinn, accompanied by B. A. Eshotter, had taken a ride in MT. Quinn's car and
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-21

would break out again. I got sample of Cuticlra Soap and Ointment which did me lots of good and then used full-sized box Of Cuticura Ointment, washing with the Cuticura Soap every time the itching began and in few weeks it was healed nicely" (signed) Mrs. Robert suksforth, Mar 6, 1914
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-21
CTTRorAx
6 IsT RIO L A }

R o
 Tt. ss laxative. of course and the incest hot weather drink you ever tasted. FIushes thoroughly, and pleasantly. too. F. C. Crysler, Syra- ,cuse, NJ Y., says: Have used laxa- lives for Is years but this CatroIax has got everything else beat a rniIe'. Hry it. Hindle Drug Store.-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-21

swollen badly. ft WAs broken out in pinples and isched fear- fully and I used to get up nSehbs and scratch it.
 would batIle my ankle in salt and water. also soda and rubbed it in flour trying to cool the burning feeling had a liquid that would relieve me
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-21

the farmers viewpoint The ciroular notice says: When the farmer ssta from cents to cents a quart while the consumer pays from cents to 1c cents 8. quart there is somethins wrong in slElgyuot.' 9
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-21

General Carl von BueIow is one Of Germany's staff officers who is 3 close adviser of the kaiser In the war. He was formerly head of the Third army corps and is considered among the best and most experienced of the gem era1 staff.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-21

B. A. MarcelIin Pellet, the French minister at The Hague. has been re- called and has left for Paris He will be succeeded by AL AIlize, former minister to Ravaxla-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-21
ANKLE IN P|MPl-.ES
 |TCHED FEARFO JULY
Suffered with Earning and itching. Swollen Badly. Nothing Helped Until Used Cuticura Soap and Ointment. Healed Nicely.

Washington. Me.-'sI was taken with a burning and ibefing on nay ankle and suf- fered one su1nrner wieh it. My anlzle was
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-21

Jacques Depolfier. a Brooklyn man nfacturer, was killed when his auto m nob4ie overturned at Brentwood. L. I. He was TO years old.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-21
Loss by Fire.

Fire, which is supposed to have been caused either from overheated furnace fues or by a stick of wood dropping out of the furnace door, caused $500 damage to the two stov building at
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-21

Senator Gore of ol1Iaholna intro. rneut license Of grain warehouses
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-21

car was badly smashed by the collis- ion iwth the pole. The tire and rim of one wheel was torn off and the fender, mudguard and radiator were smashed to pieces.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-21

Despite the upheava1 in business war, the American Cycle Gar com EaIly, who manufacture the Trunbull scyeIe ear,a report encouraging business conditions throughout the country. Branches in all sections of the coun- try are placing orders with this coun- try. and indications are that this ear will become one of the most favorable known of any. In construction fer can equal 1t at the price, for nothing but tl5e bessof materials are used. Its lines are appealing, and equipment is of the finest. Prospects are for an Increasing business for the remainder of the year.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-09-08
UNION DEPOT
Up FOR F!NAI. HEARING,
BY the Associated Press.

Austin, Tex. Sept. S.~-tp for
consideration today before the rail
road commission was the Hllsboro
union depot case, postponed from
Aug 20. Railroads entering Hills
boro We're cited to appear for 4
hearing on which will be based an
order requiring the erection Of a
union depot at Hillsboyo, the courts
having upheld the right of the COM
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-09-08

From far Oft Cincinnati, Ohio, IN
1875, came as eift TO the cause Of
Texas independence two six pouaa-
ers, known as the Twin Sisters .
For the good theg did these nyo
pieces Of hollow ware dcsery.
some notice.
At public mass meeting held in
Cincinnati in that year for the pur.
pose OF aiding Texas in her strns-
Gle, a committee was chosen III car
ry out tho resolution 10 furui 81
these two pieces Of artillery
Through The inslrHmentality Of WIN.
Ham NJ Cory. Wills Tatan pnf,s-
81 smith, David Bellies and others
the cannon We're manufactured
mounted, supplied With shot Al the
foundry OF Messrs Greenwood and
webb, and despatched to New Or
leans; thence, by the Texas innta
to Brazoria,
TO this point General uoneto,
sent twice for them but the want
OF means for Transportation Tho
"retehed condition Of the roads
ahd the proximity Of the enemy
made it hazardous to forward them
~ mat route They were then
shipped by Colonel A. Huston the
quar'ermaster-General, on board The
SCHOONER Pennsylvania to Galvee.
tor, and thence to Harrisburg At
this place, horses were pressed to
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1914-07-02
ERUPTION DISFlGURED FACE

Lock Box IS, Maurice, Ia.-"ln the
spring OF 1911 our little daughter, age
FIVE years, had a breaking out on her
lip and part of her cheek that We
took for ringworm. II resembled
large ringworm. only II differed IN
that Il was covered with watery Bills
tiers that itched and burned terribly.
made worse by her scratching IL
Then the blisters would break through
and let out watery substance. she
was very cross and fretful while she
had 1t and had very little rest at
night. When the eruption was AT us
worst the teacher of the school sent
her home aud would not allow her TO
attend until the Disagreement OF her
face was gone.
Il wrote and received sample oil
Cuticura Soap and Ointment, which
we used according to directions. and
they gave instant relief. so We bought
some more. II gradually grew better
| We kept on using Cutieura Soap ant
| Ointment and In three or four months
the child was entirely cured
tsigned) MIR. Henry Prins. Oct. %
1912,
Cutieura Soap and Ointment sol'
throughout the world. Sample of eacl
free. with 32-p Skin Book Address pos
card "Cuticura. Dept l.. Boston. ADJ
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1914-07-02
ualnahls Lard In Eaxp,.

The presence In this country OF Sir
William Wincocks. OF Assouan dam
fame, and now engaged on the Hood
control OF the Tigris.Euphrates river.
is an event Of more than ordinary sig
niflcance, because Of It's bearing upon
the question OF the control OF Hood
water, says the Wall Street Journal.
The Nile valley irrigation works. ac-
cording to Sir William, has enabled
/ / 900. 900 people to live on 100000
acres Land. he says. In the vicinity
OF the Assouan dam il worth from
$3.50 to 81 900 an acre, and they raiae
Ave hundredweight of cotton on IT,
which Is worth 500. Ills view OF our
methods OF controlling the M!ssissippl
Is OF much value because OF his ex
perience in Asia and Africa. No for
eigner has more studiously read th'
reports OF our river and harbor engt
neers His main suggestions are tina
| the Ievees be made wider and tina
relief channels be provided TO mitigate
the strain when waters at their maxi
mum might be carried CT as meani
OF safety.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1914-07-02
Shade. Of Msndsln.ohnl

In the Liverpool tEngiandl diocese
few weeks ago a very popular wed
ding took place. the contracting par
ties being a young clergyman and the
daughter Of a widely known vicar.
AZ the happy pair left the church
To the familiar strains Of Men
delssohns Wedding March. the fol.
lowing remark was pathetieaily ut
tered by one working woman 20 an
other Just think Of Miss -- hay
ing rAgtime played 81 her Wedding
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1914-07-02
Saving the Wood.

1t was only on rare occasions that
Mrs. Cutler, a kind-faced old lady, &C
cepted invitations to dine out. Upon re-
peated invitations of her friends, the
Joslins. however, she consented to at
tend a little informal dinner they were
giving, accompanied by her daughter,
Unfortunately. Mrs. Cutler was quite
deaf and consequently could not enter
into the general conversation. She
was engaged in cutting piece OF
steak when her daughter turned to her
and said:
Mother, dear, why are you sc
quiet?"
I'm all right" responded mother
with a sunny smile, while you talk
Mabel, say nothing but saw wood
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1914-07-02
Back Numbers.

n. c. Goodwin. the famous actor,
said al the Players club in New York:
There is no call for the oldfash'
toned, Chesterfield type Of man to
day. To-day IL the day OF the make,
the slashed skirt and the cigarette.
with these the Chesterfield type can't
cope.
Il overheard the pretty girls al
sherry's They we're taking tea, smok
ing cigarettes In long amber tubes
and swinging their slim silken ankles
In and out OF the slash In their skirts
Fred. said the first girl. kissed
me solemnly on the forehead after
accepted him. Wasn't that funny
III man kissed me on the fore
head. said the other girl. I'D call hin
down. Yes. sir. Id call him down foul
inches