Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-05-13

Mrs. VIM. J.. Wright will entertain
the Bridge Club this afternoon.
The Misses Howell entertained the
Fortnightly Club on Tuesday evening.
Exploits Of Elaine. Opera House, to-
night, with other high-class motion
pictures.
The B. & o. railroad will sell round
trip tickets via Washington to the
Confederate Reunion at Richmond for
$6 Is.
A cable received here on Monday
me.ning announced the safe arrival IN
Liverpool. England. of Hon. William
Campbell on the steam ship New
York" Of the American line.
Mrs. e. u. Mcdonald and Miss Anne
Mcdonald, h We issned invitations to a
reception on Thursday ev sning in honor
of Mr.. and Mrs. William A. Daniel and
Miss Blackwell
Mr.. R. A Rockenbaugh. Of Harper's
Ferry. has purchaser Ford Touring
Car from the Jefferson Garage. Last
one on the floor. Better put your order
10 now to get one of the next car load
coming.
The Congregation of the N. E. Church
South. at Middleway contemplate re
pairing and reseating their church. and
are now soliciting contributions for tina
purpose. N, r.. Roberts is Chairman of
the Repair Committee.
The ladies of the Market Window Of
the NJ. E. Church South. will hold a
strawberry festival in the basement of
the chu oh. on Friday. May Dist Ice
cream. strawberries, strawberry short
cake. home made cake, candy. sand
wi:hes and c,tfe, will be served.
Aniavoluntary petition in bankruptcy
has been filed with Deputy Federal
clerk Nadenbousch IN Martinsbu'g
against S. VI Beher, nd & Company, of
Charles Town. by John ]. Hanes &
Company and other cradi,ors The de-
PENDANT has 10 DAYS in which to file an
answer to 'he petition.
A very attractive. bill was on at the
Opera House on Monday Tuesday and
Wednesday evenings. Professor
Gazoney a Filipino Musician, gave TIE
audience real musical treat, with his
Violin. aud Guitar playing. On Tues.
day evening he used violin over
hundred years old. owned by Mr.. N. J.
Wright. Al3Nash the Singing Coined
ian and Imitator was also excellent.
At meeting of creditors held Tues
day afternoon Of last week in Martins
burg in the officers of Judge W. b.
Thomas, referee in the bankruptcy.
trustees were elected in two instances.
Attorney Forrest A. Brown. of Charles
Town was m ade trustee for William A
Waters. the Harpers Ferry merchant.
and Attorney H. v. Sheetz. Of Charles
Town WIS m,l.. tr ustee for Contract
or H. P. Cline. also of Charles Town.
Mr.. M. E. TIussell's barn and corn
crib on the Leet ownroadw we've destroyed
by fire Thursday night. He lost guam
tity of hay and corn and fo.r horses,
and two horses so badly burned that only
death can end their misery. There was
$3.50 insurance on the barn and contents
with the Moore Insurance and Realty
Co., which will not begin to cover the
loss. The origin of the Are is unknown.
Relatives of Mr.. and Mrs. e. c. Bush,
Missionaries from this place to Wembo,
Mama, Africa. have received word that
they are on their way home. The last
letter from them was written Feb. 18th
and said they would start home March /.
They will probably arrive here the last
of this month. The return is made nee
essary on account OF Mrs. Bush's health.
Potomac Commaudery No. S. Knights
Templar Of Charles Town. will observe
Ascension Day 10 Shepherdstown. hold
ing in Trinity Episcopal Church.
Rev, ]. w. Ware, Rector. on Thursday
evening at so'clock. The knights will
assemble at the Masonic Temple and
proceed to the church. The services Will
be conducted by Rt. Rev. w. L. Grasatt
who will deliver the address. A large
attendance Is expected and the public is
invited to be present.
The death of Mrs. Lizzie Jefferson, oc-
CURED at her home at Summit Point.
Tuesday evening about o'clock. AftcF
a successful operation at the Charles
Town Hospital, she was taken to her
home on last Thursday, and was appar-
emily doing well. when the end came
suddenly, She was q most estimable
woman with many Hne qualities and a
iife.loug member of the Methodist Church
The deceased was sixty-years Of age.
Deceased leaves two sisters. Mrs. Harri-
son. Of Falls Church. Va, and Mrs. May
Cunningham, Of Summit Peint. The
funeral services were conducted by Rev.
C. H. CannoI from her late residence on
Thursday aEtefnoou. Intermeut in the
family burial ground At Payness Chapel;
w. Va.