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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-10-08
Lyne--Snyder.

One of the most attractive weddings
that has taken place III Jefferson county
was solemnized In the Lutheran Church
in Shepherdstown last Tuesday evening
when Miss Roso Eleanor Snyder be-
came the bride of Mr.. Charles Franklin
Lyme. The bride entered the church
on the arm of her father, Mr. H, L. Sny-
der. who gave her away, and was met
a1the alter by the groom and his best
man. Mr.. William B, Snyder. brother Of
the bride. The ceremony was perform
eddy Rev. I. D. Warman, pastor of the
church. The maid of honor was Miss
Rachel Snyder, sister Of the bride. The
bridesmaids were Misses Eleanor Bon
sal, of Philadelphia; Margaret Morgan
and Hazel Klsner. of Carlisle. Pa, and
Rachel Turner, OF Shepherdstown. The
groomsmen were Messrs. Withrow
League, of Washington City, Walter
Stouffer, of Washington county, Md.
and Howard Banks and Stewart Cres-
we'll, Of Shepherdstown. The flower
girl was Miss Eleanor Lyme, ofsShenan-
doah Junction The bride is the very
attractive daughter of Mr.. n. L. Snyder
editor of the Shepherdstown Register,
and the groom is popular young BUSH
ness man of Shepherdstown. immedi-
ately after the ceremony brilliant re-
ception was held at the home of the
brides father. where the many guests
joined in wishing the happy couple bon
voyage on lite's sea.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-10-08

The new Board Of Trade laid its fouu.
dation at the Monday night dinner Al
Rouss Hall. which began to erect the
structure of an organization composed oil
the best material in the county by bring
ing in many individual memberships
within few hours of work. Owing to
the pressure OF business the committees
are unable to give as much time as they
would ordinarily. but nevertheless the
campaign for members IS, being pushed,
and pushed hard.
It very gratifying to watch the SEN
timent grow in the county. The fvs
magisterial districts are being covered
thoroughly. 1t is the purpose Of the
Board Of Trade to have every magiste-
rial district represented in the Board of
Trade and in resolution passed by the
Board last week it was unanimously de-
cided that the Agricultural Bureau will
elect fifteen directors, each magisterial
district electing three. A Vice Presi-
dent and an Executive Committee will
be elected by the members of this bu-
reau to govern the active affairs of the
bureau.
. Tbs executive committee will consist
of adAice president and FIVE members of
the county directorate from each magis-
terial distoict, This fern of organiza-
ton will give the county thorough
representation.
In order that the county may be thor
.oroughly represented iE the formation
of the Board of Trade = temporary di-
rectorate has been appointed to serve in
the agricultural bureau until the regular
election. The directors appointed are
R. L. Withers, L. B. Shut. l.. G.
Stull. 0, Kahletown; e. ]. Cavalier, c.
w. L. Boyd, NJ. Best. Harpers Ferry;
John C. Burns, NJ. W. Burr. r. T.
Browse, Charles Town; c. D. Wysong.
R. c. Ringgold. H. w. Potts, Shep-
herdstown; N. R. Roberts, w. A. Fulk,
D. o. Roger, Middleway.
Inc county agent Will work IN con-
junction with this bureau. r
A partial list of the members secured
are as follows: I. H. Gardner. r. 0.
Allen. G. w. Blue, R. N. Hardesty. S.
S. Polhamus, r. L. W1thers, DR.. A. P.
Thompson. JOS Coleman, !. B. Brazier.
Milton Burr Powhatan Brass & Iron
Works, Palmbaum Bros, ]. c. Ford,
Saml. B. Shearer, John c. Burns. VIM.
...Easterday, w, T. Whiting, Frank
Gitchell. John Elliott. Glaize & Bro,
J, w. Strider, G. E. Hughes. Geo. w.
Thomas. Miss Anna Hughes, John o.
Johnson, D. S. Hughes, D. G. Wine
brenner, c. F. Wall, Spirit of Jefferson,
L. B. Shut
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-10-08
tlarpers Ferry and Bolivar
News.
News.

B s
Mrs. N. C. Bracket who went to Eu-
rope with Miss Emily Child and Mrs.
w. L. Erwin at the outbreak of the
war, has returned home.
Mrs. Grace Littleton has returned
from Baltimore.
Miss Martha Cox has returned from
visit to Baltimore.
Mr.. Chas. E. Young and wife who
spent the summer here have returned
to Baltimore, Mr.. Young was sick
most of his stay here.
Mr.. John Price Of Chicago, son Of
the late Michael Price of this place.
visited relatives here recently.
Mr.. George Trail spent Sunday at his
home here.
Owing to the low stage of the water
loaded boats on the C. & O. canal can
only take on half load The water
in the Potomac river has not been as
low for many years.
Astronomers are up early these
mornings watching for the DeIavan' g
comet. It can be seen by the unassist-
ed eye below the bowl of the great
dipper and is visible in the early even
ing and from bolivar Heights it looks
like a lamp from Heaven shining
brightly down.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-10-08
State Prize Essay Contest.

the State Prize essay Contest COM
Quoted by the various Women's Chris
tian Temperance Unions, in which for
ty pupils in Jefferson county took part,
resulted IN the following awards: Col
lege prize of $40. 90, to Mr.. j. H. Pat
terson, of Morgantown, student in
the w. Va. University; the High
School prize of $500, to Mr.. H. Kari
Hall. of Princeton; the Grade prize of
$500, TO Miss Dorothy Weaver, of
Davis. Ofthe grade essays submitted
from jefferson county, those Of Mr..
David Strother, Of Charles Town, and
of Mr.. Willis bearing. of Shenandoah
Junction, received special commenda-
ton; that of Mr.. CORTLAND Baker, of
Middleway, be ng also favorably men
toned, The Essay Contest will be re-
peated this year and the teachers and
pupils of aour county are again invited
to take part. The grade contest will
be open to every school in the county
and there should be many more con-
testants than last year.
v. S, MILBoURN, Supt.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-10-08
County News.
Inns for this saIupl should be il not
later than TussdaI snnIlg.
Middleway Notes.

Miss Hattie Everhart was an invited
guest at the home Of Miss Ethel Rob
erts on Wednesday last to be in com
pany with Mrs. VIM. Allen and Miss
Lavenia Roberts. Of Summit Point. On
the following day Mrs. Roberts enter
tanned few of her friends at dinner.
Among others were Mrs ]. S. Carr,
Mrs. ]. W. Eddy and Mrs. Melvin Van
Meter. Of the neighborhood.
News came an Friday that Mrs. Rose
Gilbert, is at st. Joseph's Hospital in
Baltimore, where she has undergone
an operation, is now critically i'll and
little hope is entertained for her re-
covery.
Mrs. R. G. Smith left on Friday for
visit to her friend Mrs. Breese, at
1916 N st, N. W., Washington.
Miss Mabel McAtee. who graduated
with honors at Oak Grove school last
spring. is now student at the Lee
town High School, and is boarding
With Miss Sarah Watson at that place.
Mr. e. F. Shaull, graduate of the
Martinsbnrg Business College, is in
Washington preparing for the civil
service at the Temple school of short
hand and typewriting.
Mr.. ]. S. Carr was taken to the
Charles Town Hospital on Saturday by
DR.. K. E. Venning, where he was OPP
Grated upon for appendicitis. Under
the most efficient care Of so noted a
surgeon, with the assistance of Miss
Gertie Eddy, professional nurse, who
is sister-in-law of Mr.. Carr, the pa
tient is reported to be doing nicely.
His many friends wish him speedy
recovery.
Miss Margaret Evans, who is engag.
ed in hospital work in Baltimore, and
her sister, Mrs. Harry Bryarly, of
Darkesville, were in town Monday.
The Junior Epworth League Rally
Service was well attended on Sunday
evening. Special music and recitations
we're well rendered by the children.
Mrs. Ann S. Fox, native Of Fred
erick county. Va, died at the home Of
her grandson. VIM. Cain, near here,
Monday, Oct. 5, aged 81 years. Funer-
al services were held at Rest on Wed9
nesday and interment in the cemetery
adjoining the church.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-10-08

AT the regular meeting Of the Town
Council held on Monday night the fol
owing business wns transacted:
a report from H. &. Page. in the
form of letter from the Seth Thomas
Clock Company was read; the same beng
Regarding the lighting Of thetown clock.
On motion the report was accepted.
The Market House COMMITTEES sub
mitted its report. showing bid from o.
N. Darlington, 10 which be offered to
install VOCAL No. closets in the lock-
up and to do the work for thirfy-eight
(ess. oo) dollars. On motion by c. 3.
Conrad. seconded by Dalgarn, the work
was authorized to be done by him under
the supervision of the Market House
Committee.
Mr.. c, v. Thomas. fire marshall.
appeared before the Council, and re-
quested the town to buy five hundred
feet of FIRE hose, on motion of Conrad.
seconded by Dalgarn. the question was
referred to the Market House COMMITTEES
with power to act.
On motion It was ordered that the
oiling of fire plugs be referred to the
Mayor with power to act,
On motion of DR.. Skinner. seconded
by Mr.. Shugart, it was ordered that the
City Attorney be directed to proceed to
secure right of way or easement for
the pipe line as originally agreed upon
by the council, from sthe point in thel
Berryville pike to Everts Run, south
east of the foundry of ]. Frank Weller;
and over the land of said Weller and
others. as shown by the survey; and as
set forth IN the minutes of January 9th.
1914.
Moved and seconded that the action |
in regard to the lighting of the town
clock. as set forth in the letter of the |
Seth Thomas Clock Company be deferred
Motion carried.
The question of the ordinance regard.
ing the keeping of sidewalks and feet
from the curb line clean was discussed;
and on motion the city attorney was d.
rected to prepare and submit to the
council an ordinance which win require
the occupiers of properly TO keep clean
and free from weeds, grass and paper
the pavement in front of, their property
to the curb line.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-10-08
PAMPAS PLIIMES.

An the early travellers to South
America, especially Peru, never for.
get to mention in describing that
country the luxuriant Pampas Plumes
that grow wild on the Pampas or
plains. Later visitors to California
were enthusiastic over the flower gar
dens. California, q country famous for
flowers. where the Pampas Plumes
are cultivated. they grow many times
larger than In their native country,
resembling Z beautiful Ostrich Plume.
The manager Of the California Cars
that are to visit our city soon has
been fortunate in securing a limited
number Of this beautiful product Of
nature, and win present one each to
the arst iafty married ladies' who have
paid admission tickets each day dur
Ing their stay hare.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-10-08
Local Pictures at the Opera House.

There was quite turnout of school
children at the opera house last Satnr-
day afternoon. The attraction was re-
production of the fire drill at the Char
les Town Graded and High School and
practice by the Basket Ball Team Of
Stephenson Seminary. The pictures
were true to life and the pupils and
teachers could be readily Recognized.
They were taken about two weeks ago
by Mr.. N. "A. Harris, of the Harris In
dustr!al Film Co., of New York. The
pictures viii be reproduced at the opera
house on Thursday night, and it will be
worth your while to see them.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-10-08
Board Of Trade Activities.

Many memberships are being receiv-
ed daily as result of the work of the
volunteer membership committee of
the Board Of Trade. The committees
are working in the towns and through
out the county. The following COM
pose the volunteer membership.
A. s. Allen, John G. Burns. Jas. M.
Mason, Jr., John T. Porterfeld, Edw.
Drish, Nj. PaImbaum, F. L. Jordan, G.
C. Marstellerss Geo. B. Goetz, E. E.
Cooke. C. F. Wall. G. D. Brown, 7.
r.. Moore, w. o. Norris. W. A. DAM
iel, Francis Daniel. Marshall Nc Dom
aid. Robt. Browse. 5. W. Cole. Milton
W. Burr, L. R. Huyett aud S. S. Dali
garns
The entire county viii be reached.
The campaigR will not close until ev-
cry man has been seen and urged to
enlist in this county movement.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-10-08
Hone H.ppsnInGs.



Your true Virginia gentleman
We've known for many years,
Hes built upon = courtly plan
That solaces and cheers.
And when, within some cool retreat.
His drink you babe him name.
He bowed with Difference complete.
And said, "I'll take the same.
Formalities are not forgot
If the supply. be small,
Permitted to this earthly lot
Or IL there's none at all.
When prohibition is proposed
As prof. er to the game,
His graciousness 10 still disclosed,
He says, "I'Il take the same.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-10-08
A Word Of Thanks.

The members Of Lawson Bolts Chap
ter wish to express their most sin.
cere and appreciative thanks, first to
Col. Chew, Col. Gibson and, Mr.. Bush
ong for their splendid talks; second to
Prof. Denny. teachers and the school
children for the excellent music fur
nished on the historic evening. third, to
the gentlemen who so kindly gave the
use of their automobiles for the ride on
Thursday evening; fourth, to everyone
who contributed IN any way to make the
convention such a pleasant affair. we
thank,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-10-08

Mrs. VIM J. Wright spent Wednea
day in Baltimore.
Mr.. Geo. e. WysoDg. Of Baltimore
spent day or two in town.
Mrs. Philip Nelson spent severa
days in Baltimore this week.
Miss Annie MacGruder, Of Washing.
ton. is visiting Miss Margaret Getzen'
danner.
Miss Mary Porterfeld left last week
for Boston, where she has entered
college.
Mr.. Harrison Tyler. of Round Hill,
Va, spent several days with Mr.. N.
O. Rouss.
Miss Mary Morris Mason visited
Miss Gertrude Barton. in Winchester.
this week.
Mr.. }. C. Janney left last week for
Tampa, Florida. where he will spend
the winter.
Miss Eloise Beckwith spent the week
end with Miss Dorothy Thompson, at
Summit Point.
Mrs. W. b. Windie has been on a
visit to her sister, Mrs. Alvin Myers.
in Frederick, Md
Mr.. John Crowl, of Staunton, Va,
spent the weekend with his sister,
Mrs. T. C. Bowling
DIR. Katherine Howell, of Chicago,
has been visiting her cousin, Mrs.
Berkeley Howell.
Mr.. John 7. Porterfield spent day
with DIR. Rudolph Rau, in Freder-
lex, Md, last week.
Miss Bessie Colston has returned
from Buena Vista, and is at Mrs. S.
Howell Browns.
Miss Carrie Lena Moffett, missionary
to China, sister of Rev. H. M. Moi
felt, is visiting at the Manse.
Mr.. James M. Mason. 3rd, enter
tanned a number of his young friends
with dance on Monday evening.
Miss Eleanor Eyster left on Tuesday
for a visit to New York. Mrs. Geo.
Eyster is visiting in Clarke county.
Mr.. Allison Hooff and two sons of
Manassas, Va, motored to town on
Sunday and visited Mr.. Hooff's mother
Mrs. Jas. Law. Hooff.
Mr.. Amber Blackford, of the Epis-
;opal Theological Seminary near Alex
andria, Va, has been visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Forrest A. Brown.
Mrs. Virgie, Mrs. Miles and Miss
Miles, Of Radford. w., have been Wis
iting Rev. and Mrs. John S. Alfriend.
Mrs. Cruger w. Smith has closed
her home here for the winter, and will
shortly leave for Richmond, Va. where,
she will spend some time.
Mr.. and Mrs. He. .Getzendanner
have returned from Shannondale
Springs, where they spent the summer
and are at their home here.
Hon. and Mrs. Geo. R. Vending
have closed Maplehurst for the winter
and Mrs. Vending is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Conant, in Detroit,
Michigan.
Lieut.. and Mrs. Paul A. Larned and
two little daughters who have been
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Daven-
port, left on Saturday for New York.
From there they sailed on Monday for
Panama, where Lieut.. Larned has
been stationed.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-10-08
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

List OF letters remaining in the Post
Office at Charles Town. jefferson Coun-
~, West Va. on Saturday, October 8.
1914. Persons calling for samewill be
required to pay one cent for each letter
GENTLEMEN's LIST.
D w Cunningham, Beny Houchines,
Mr. and Mrs Harry Howard. Dave
Keefe, Edgar v McGarry, w Nc
CIauchin h NJ Scott, w H Walheiser,
Geo b Wilson, Mr. and Mrs Clarence
Young, D r Grove.
LADIES LIST.
Misses w A Bradford. Nellie Baird,
Nancy Jackson, Mrs C E Ward.
The above letters, if not called for
within fifteen days. win be sent to the
dead letter Office. Persons calling for
them will please say that they are adj
vertised.
HENRY N. BRADLEY, P. N.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-10-08
If You Are Ruptured

Let US send you our rupture appli-
ance on one weeks trial before asking
for any pay. It's 'pain killer, " soft.
cool and comfortable. Holds rupture
in place and cures large per cent Of
cases.
When in use the wearer forgcts he
is ruptured. We know we have the
thing which has always been needle d
and we are glad to send it on trial b e
fore asking for any pay.
The price is within reach of all (75c)
but we want no pay unless we give
satisfaction. If not satisfactory, re-
turn and you owepething y, y, p
Thousands in use over the U. S. to-
day. JOS. TINDALL,
Macon, Ga.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-10-08

Many of the souvenirs given away
on the California Cars are worth more
than they charge for admission.
The California Cars have limited
number Of Lucky Sea Beans which they
give away to visitors as souvenirs.
The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. For
rest A. Brown was baptized in the
Episcopal Church Sunday afternoon by
Rev. John s. Alfriend.
A marriage license was issued in
Baltimore Wednesday to Edgar l..
Lee. of Charles Town and Miss Dolly
M. Bowers. of Front Royal.
The Peace Service at the Episcopal
Church was attended by large con-
gr.gation and quite handsome sum
was taken up for the Red Gross fund.
Hess and Clarke goods are all guar
anteed and all reliable. Your money
back IL not satisfied We have them
all in stock. Brown & Hooff.
The Travel Club has resumed iia
meetings for the winter season. Mrs.
Frank Beckwith held the first meeting
last week. This week it will meet at
Mrs. VIM. Campbell's.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Pres
byterian Church will hold Tea on the
afternoon of Wednesday. Nov. 4th, for
the benefit of the Red Gross. The
public is cordially invited to attend ann
help this worthy cause.
The Ladies Aid Society OF the M. E.
Church South. of Middleway, will hold
: a Parcel Post Sale and serve an old time
Ynia supper in the Masonic Hall.
.4,urday, October "a 1914. Pubic cor
daily invited. Proceeds for the church
Improvement
NOTICE--The ladies Of the NJ. Z.
Church, South, at Shenandoah Junc
ton will hold an ice cream social in
the Odd Fellows hall on Friday and
Saturday evenings, October 9 and TO-,
Supper will also be served.
The Womans Civic League will
meet in the Court House Saturday
afternoon, October 10th, at O'Clock.
All members and the public invited to
attend. By Order of the President.
Mrs. C. N. Coleman, Cor. Sec'y.
I The Senior Epworth League of the
M. E. Church South, win hold chicken
and waffle supper on Friday night, Oc-
tober 9th, in the dining room of the
church beginning at o'clock. Home-
made candy, cake and ice cream will
also be served. Proceeds for piano
fund. Public cordially invited.
r w Dunaway, who has BEEN en-
gagged in the mercantile business at
Leetown, this county for the past ten
years, will discontinue business at that
point within the next few months, his
successor will be made known later.
In the meantime the. business will con-
tinue as usual both at the store and
the produce wagon on the road MIR.
DunawaY expects to continue in the
mercantile business in some other
locality.
The California Cars to be here Octo.
Der 10Th, Goth and 21st, are well recon.
! mended to US and all say there is more
to see for 25c. than at nany higher
priced shows.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-10-08
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, rip, ragged edge or
even broken button. That's why
most Of the particular men Of this town
insist upon sending al their good"
laundry here. Will you send some to
day -or this week? We sew on buttons
and do reasonable mending free Of
charge.
Charles Town sAnLannlsy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-10-08

Do you want good sp:cesl Buy them
Of MiIler's Pharmacy.
Want good gun at the right price !?
let Miller's Pharmacy order it for you.
Miller's Pharmacy sells all kinds Of
shot gun ahells.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-10-08

Turkish towels. Turkish wash cloths.
bath brushes. hand scrubs. bath mits,
and sponges. We have them. Brown
q Hooa.
Buy Diamond Or Putnam Dyes Of
AilIeg'6 Pharmacy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-10-08
Dwelling For Rent.

From Sept. LIST, next, the very de-
sirable dwelling. No. 225 Congress
street, corner Of Mildred. owaed by
Mrs. George Baylor. Also stable on
the premises to be rented separately.
H. C. PAGE, Agent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-10-08

FARMERS take day Oft and bring
your families to see the finest fruits
and biggest fish ever, and learn for
yourself what can be done without ir-
rigation.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-10-08
For Rent.

The handsome residence of Mrs,
Cruger W. Smith, on South Samuel
Street, is offered for rent, furnished,
from October LIST, until MAY LIST. Terms
$50 permonth.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-10-08
Kill The Hawks.

T We are still paying nrty cents each
for hawks that are large enough to
kill or injure birds, Bring them to
MiIler,s Pharmacy and get your money.
Will pay the same amount for large
Owls.
Thos. C. Bowling.
w. w. johnson,
G. P. Miller.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-10-08

The Rector's Guild, of Zion P. E.
Church, will give a Silver Tea At the
residence of Mrs. Charles A. Johnson,
Sol E. Washington ST., on Friday
October 9th. from ) to 8 p M
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-10-08

statesmen WANTED To adver-
tise cigars. Easy work. Earn $50
monthly and all travelling expenses. Ex-
perience unnecessary. Also handle pop
ular Cigarettes and Tobacco.
MORENO CIGAR Co.,
Sept. 3, 12t New York, N. Y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-10-08

Bishop ". 3. Grayatt i il Mime
apolil this week.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-10-08

State of w. Va, County of jefferson:
I, John Porterfield, Cashier of the
above named bank, do solemnly swear
that the above statement is true to the
best of my knowledge and belief.
JOHN PORTERFIELD, Cashier. :
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 21st day of September, 1914.
A. M. S. MORGAN,
Correct Notary Public.
D. S. HUGHES,
S. S. DALGARN,
S. w. WASHINGTON,
Directors.