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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-12-23

The Union Week of Prayer Services
participated IN by all the Churches ID
town will be held this year as usual Be.
ginning Sunday January =. The list oil
Subjects. Leaders and Places of Meet.
ing appears below.
Sabbath. Jan. >. Methodist Church.
Subject: The Fatherhood Of God. - Rev.
J. S Alfriend.
Monday. Jan. ;, Parish House. REV
ereuce CT Gods Name" Rev. S.w. Cole
Tuesday, Jan. 4. Baptist Church. The
Coming Of Gods Kingdom" Rev. H.
NJ. Moffett.
Wednesday, Jan. S. Presbyterian
Chapel, "Our Daily Needs. Rev. F. A.
Tyler.
Thursday Jan. 6, Baptist Church.
1.-THE Forgiveness of SIM" Rev. J. S.
Aitriend.
Friday, January 7, Parish House.
Temperance and Deliverance, Rev.
F. A. Tyler.
Sabbath, January 9. PRESBYTERIAN
Church, "God over ALL" Rev. IS. w.
Cole. ~
The services will begin promptly at
1890 p. m. lasting about an hour. No
service on Saturday night.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-12-23
LIBRARIES BUY FEW BOOKS
Educators Alarmed Over the Effect Of
Rigid Economy That ls Being
Praetlced In England.

It is expected that the war economy
of the English local authorities will
take the form, among other things, Of
Z cutting down of expenditure on pub
lie libraries. The recent local gov.
eminent board circular suggested the
libraries as one of the departments
on which there might be saving.
The Library association at its re-
cent meeting had discussion which
showed that many people are afraid
that economy will have the effect of
seriously injuring the educational
value of the libraries, and this at 2
time when the importance Of literaS
ture, both as an escape from an over
mastering obsession and as helping
people to take wider and sounder
views on the problems Of the war, is
greater than ever. The Lambeth
libraries committee has just decided
not to buy any novels during the war,
and it is probable that this example
win be widely followed. The argument
Is, of course, that fiction In war times
Is a luxury. What are called useful
books" viii continue to be bought at
Lambeth.
It is likely, says the Manchester
Guardian, that many library commit
tees will adopt the sensible course of
cutting down expenditures onNephem-
eral fiction while still buying the
works Of the first rate noveIists. II Is
impossible that there will be any re-
trenchment on books on the war,
which are being eagerly read at the
moment, Many committees may cease
buying the more expensive books Of
general literature.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-12-23
Christmas Recital and Festivities
at ST. HiIdas.

On Monday evening last ''Cadman
Hall" was filled with friends of the
school. all deeply interested in the first
pupils recital, assisted by the Choral
Glass who gave several Old English
Ballads and other songs. The Choral
Glass ismade up of ladies and gentle
men Of the town, and are under the
director, Miss Elizabeth Wade. who is
the able aud efficient teacher of voice
ut st. Hildas's Hall. They do her great
credit and added much to the enjoy
ment Of the evening. On Tuesday at
8 p. m, the students gave q Christmas
play entitled Father Time and Father
Christmas written especially for the
occasion by Miss Mercer Williamson.
Father time calls forth his seasons and
hours, who come before him with ma
lures offering. while the spirit of
Christmas dawns amid them all and
throws her snowballs, containing for
tunes to the audience. Intespersed
throughout the play were Christmal
anthems and songs. while the Angel Of
Peace rose above all. The final scene
was where St. Hilda, in her pure white
robes, came forth with her maideni
bearing the gift box and dispensing
gifts to everyone. It is rarely that Z
happier evening winds up . happier
season. Joy was in every momemeni
and yet the spirit Of the play was rev.
aren't and beautiful, showing forth Z
generous. tender thought Of others
with deeper meaning in it al.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-12-23
Berryville Items.

Mr.. Henry Page of Charles Town
was i'll town.last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall Mccormick
Of Bluetield. are guests at Rose Hill
and Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Mcclure, O
Hoboken. N. j. and Mr.. and Mrs
Horace Smith, of Washington, will
spend the1holidays there.
Mr.. Wilmer Gaines is home from til,
University of Virginia.
Prof. and Mrs. S. A. Wood anc
daughter will spend the holidays il
Culpepper.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. R. Gregg of Wash
ington, will spend Christmas with Rev
and. Mrs. Edward Wall.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. E. L. Lewis ant
children are guests If Mr.. and Mrs
w. T. Lewis.
Mrs. Paul D. Kelly and Mr.. and Mrs
Bradley Davidson have gone to Chic
ago, Ill.
Miss Mamie Mcclure is visiting rela
tives in Richmond.
Miss Glassell, of Shreveport, La, ii
the gUeSs of Mrs. James MCGUIRE.
Mr.. and Mrs. Billy Atkinson anc
daughter will spend the HOLIDAYS il
Fairfax Co.. Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-12-23
Church Items.

There will be services in the Episcopal
Church at 1880 a. m. and II a. m. on Xmas
Day.
Subjects next Sunday at the Baptist
Church at IL a. m. 1.-THE Great Event and
1880 y. m. The Mag"
The Christmas Service for the Sunday
School of Zion Church will be held on
Sunday afternoon, Dec 36tb, at $50 p. m.
in tho Church.
Special Music will be rendered in the
Presbyterian Church on Christmas Sunday.
the following numbers being used: Morn
ing. Opening-Adesta Fidelis. OH4tpry
The New Born King. Night. Little be
of Bethlehem. Ofsrtory--Is the Fad q
Love Begotten.
Rev. F. A. Tyler will begin revival
services in the NJ. E. Church, South,
Charles Town, on Monday night, JAM
uary 10, Immediately following the
week of prayer.
The Epworth League of the NJ, E.
Church, South, are preparing special
program entitled Gifts For The
King" to be presented on Sunday
night, December rs, at $50 O'Clock.
There will be Christmas services in
the NJ E. Church, South, Charles
Town, at $50 o'clock on Christmas
morning. All are most cordially in
vited to attend these services.
Beginning with Sunday Dec. II, at Z 80 p.
M. Rev. Ernest w. Aaron of the Methodist
Church of Shenandoah Junction, will preach
q Series of Sermons on the following sui
jects: Dec. 1880 p. m. WhereIs Heaven?
Dec. leila, m, The Church and the Home
Dec. 2e-7. so p. m. Tho Quest for the King
Jan. Pill q. m. The Lad Of Beginning
Again. All are cordially invited to hear
these sermons on v'al topics Of the day.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-12-23


Miss Mabel Riggs is home from VIII
son College chsmbersburg. TO spend
u, Christmas.
Mlss Amelia PruRer, stenographer at
the POWhatsn Works, is spending the
holidays at her home in Stanton
st. Hilda's Hall closed for the Christ
mas Holidays on Wednesday:
Mr.. Ben Riggs win come home on
Thursday from Hampden-Sydney.
Geo. Graham, Of Hagerstown, form
erly Of Ransom. was married to Miss
Dotson. Of Maryland. The marriage
occurred in Hagerstown.
F. B. Robinson is having much inn
provements made at the Ice Plant. The
stables and garage are being painted
| Marshail Ware, OF Martinsburg, is
visiting his brotqer. John Ware.
Robert Moore is at home from Win
chester for the holidays.
The music and expression numbers
at st. HIlda's, were very good and ev-
idenced skill and painstaking on the
part of the faculty, and conscientious
work by the pupils.
Mrs. Wiitshire's pupilsshad the be-
ginning of their Christmas holiday on
Tuesday. There were recitations. mo.
sic and candy.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Riggs went TO
Broadway. Va /, to attend the funeral
of Mrs Devers, mother Of Mr.. Riggs.
| The Coancil of Ransom has Originate
ed movement to make a playground
and park adjacent to Lancaster Circle.
The yard north of the municipal build
Ing Ind the ground west of the build
ing would be thrown together foe the
Ark. Too much cannot be said in
praise tof this movement. A public
playground should be in all towns SO
ttec ildren may have the delightful
exercise which play gives. Many
gam.s have distinct educational val
ue. A good playground for children is
one of the distinctive marks of pro-
gressive community.
The people of Ransom propose to
make Lancaster Circle a thing of beau
ty. The circle and the park would SO
greatly beautify and add to the town.
that every citizen must feel the deep
est interest.
Christmas is right here-the time to
make others happy and TO have peace
and good will. Happy Christmas to
the dear old Free Press and all lis
readers.
The New Year stands at the thresh-
old may it bring to US daily blessings
and gratitude to the Giver.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-12-23
Tribute Of Respect.

Whereas it has pleased The Supreme
Ruler of the Universe TO remove from
our midst our beloved brother, Marion
E. Bol,nger, and
Whereas, Blue Ridge Lodge No. 1871.
Knights of Pythias desires to express its
appreciation of his many good qualities
and his faithfulness to all the demands
of the order. Therefore be it
Resolved, That IN the death of Brother
Belinger. this lodge has lost brother
faithful in the discharge of his duty and
every obligation of the order. the COM
munity one of its best citizens, and bis
family kind and loving husband and
father.
Resolved, That we extend our heart
felt sympathy to the bereaved family.
aud that our charter be draped for thirty
days.
John G. Elliott,
C. D. Ely,
l. w. Dick,
Committee.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-12-23
OCCUPATION ONE OF PERIL
Men Engaged In Removing Awnings
Risk Their Lives In Every Task
They Undertake.

Steeplejacks have long enjoyed a
reputation for daring, but 1t Is ques-
ton whether they come in the same
class Of riskers as the awning remov-
ers, says the New York Times. These
removers do not need or use the rope
and block and fall accessories of the
steeple men. Yet they climb to places
and do their work in what seems to be
an impossible manner.
Starting at the street level two OF
three awning removers will strip the
entire front Of q nat house and never
60 indoors. They are as agile as aero
bats. They reach up to a window sill
and then raise themselves to the win
dow ledge. Finishing the window
while standing at this ledge they seize
the top stone of the window, pull
themselves up to it and from there
sreach again to the window ledge
above 30 as to strip another window
Through the belt they wear runs 9
line and with this they lower the avn
ings as they take them down.
How they can DO their work with
30 little. to hang on to is more re
markable than the tasks performed by
the structural iron workers. The iron
worker If he slips has something al
hand in the way Of beam around
which he has q chance to lock his
arms. The awning remover when he
slips falls outward from the ledge and
has nothing to clutch Recently three
awning removers stripped q seven
story fiat Of Is windows in the Bronx
In the remarkable time of three hours
all from the outside.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-12-23

Mr.. Loyal Grnvatt is at home from
HopeweIl, Va.
Miss Nellie Turner has returned from
visit to Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. Rely have gone
to Florida for the winter.
Miss Louise Moore has returned from
q visit to Washington City.
Miss Virginia Tucker Is Visiting her
sister Mrs. Forrest w. Brown.
Mr.. Roy Stephenson. Of Winchest er,
Va, was in town on Tuesday.
Miss Winnie Ely is at home after a
visit of several month"; in Ohio.
Miss Anne Mcdonald visited Mrs.
Ammi Moore in Berryville last week.
Miss Hester. of Chase City, Va,
is the guest Of Miss Virginia Wright.
Ensign Thomas Green Peyton is Wis
ting his mother Mrs. Bernard Peyton.
Miss Rosebud Mason is at her home
from Gunston Institute for the holidays.
Mrs. James Davenport, of Roanoke,
Va !. is visiting Mrs C. Frank Gallaber.
Miss Agnes Wysong has returned
from visit to sisters in Long is
land, N. Y.
Mrs. Gibson Brown, of Memphis,
Tennessee. is visiting her sister, mrs.
Thornton Perry.
Mr.. Thomas Undertake, of New
York, has been the guest of MIR. and
Mrs H. C Page.
Mrs. Carter Harrison, of Stanton,
Va. is visiting her sister Miss Duval,
at St. Hilda's Hail.
Mrs. Charles Brent, of Lexingto~,
KY. spent the week end with Mr.. and
Mrs. James M. Mason.
Mr.. Bernard Sifer is at home for The
holidays from University of West Vir-
ginia at Morgantown.
Mrs. Richard C. Myer, of Philadel-
phia, is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. A. Johnson
Mr.. and Mrs. W. B. Packet and Miss
Frances Packet spent several days in
Washington and Annapolis.
Miss Virginia. Shut is home from
Richmond, Va 1, with her parents Mr..
and Mrs. Logan Shut. Kabletown.
Misses Martha Phillips and Mabel
Higgs are home from Wilson College,
Chambersburg. Pa. for the holidays.
Mrs. Frank Sweetser, of Brookline,
Mass, came on Wednesday to spend
Christmas with her cousins the Misses
Riddle.
Hon. T. A. Beall. and Judge Harry
Beall, of New York were called here
last week by the death of Mr.. G. Frank
Gallaher
Mrs. D. C. Strider has returned from
Philadel. ,hia accompanied by her
laughter Mrs. Harry Albaugh and
little daughter.
Mrs. George Linkletter and little
daughter and Mrs. Chas. Wysong and
little son are with Mr.. and Mrs. ]. j.
Wysong for the Christmas holidays,
Mrs. M. E. Bolinger is packing her
household goods preparatory to moving
to Roanoke, Va, where she will make
ner future home. The best wishes of
ner many friends will accompany her.
Mrs. Richard W. Alexander and Miss
Alexander came from Balti-
more this week and opened their home
here for the holidays. Mr.. Alexander
will join them later in the week.
Mrs. Cruger Smith came from Wash
ngton on Saturday and opened her
home here She will be joined by her
1eice Miss Eliza Perry and her nephew
Mr.. William Perry.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-12-23
For Sale or Rent.

That valuable Double Brick Dwell
idg on corner Washington aad Church
streets.
Also small succeed dwelling adjoin-
joining.
All have bath, furnace and electric
lights.
Also valuable building lots on Con-
0fess and Church streets
D 16, st S. W, WASHINGTON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-12-23
Notice.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Powhatan Brass & Iron
Works, of Ransom, Jefferson County,
w. Va, for the purpose of electing d.
rectors for the ensuing year. will be
held at Ito Centre ST., New York City,
on Tuesday. January 18th, 1916, at 2:3O
p. m. WIN. H. CUMMINGS Secy.
Dec. 16, ct.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-12-23
Miss Lila Barrett to Wed.

Mrs. Kate Waller Barrett, Of Alex
and.ia, Va. has announced the en-
gagement of her daughter, Lila, to
Edward Voolfolk Alfriend, of Atlanta.
Ca, the marriage to take place some
time this winter. Miss Barrett. who
is noted for her great beauty. is very
popular in society in Virginia and other
States. Her sister, Miss Kitty Bar.
rett. is frequent visitor to friends in
Charles Town
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-12-23
For Rent.
----n----

Several desirable four room flats for
rent from April 1st 1915, in building
next door to Farmers and Merchants
Deposit Co, on George street, Charles
Town, w. Va. Rooms heated and
water rents paid by landlord. Apply
to FRANK BECKWITH.
Jan 17-tf Charles Town, w, Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-12-23

! desire to thank the large number
of people of Charles Town and vici-
nifty who supported my candidacy
for the Charles Town postoffice, and
also the twenty-five members of the
Democratic County Committee, OF
which / was chairman for over ten
years. Very truly yours,
THOS. r. MOORE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-12-23
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

List OF letters remaining in the Post
Office at Charles Town. Jefferson Coun-
ty. ". Va. on Saturday, December IS,
1914. Persons calling for samewill be
required to pay one cent for each letter
National Cathedral School for Boys. Jim
Baggett, W. NJ Brown, Ward ClipD. W G
Hardy; Robert JeffOrd, G " jenkins. g N
Laws, D b Mitchell, Geo Iyfahessy, weas-
icy Palnter, Harry Rufner. Henry Torrens
Mss Belle Barr. Miss Love Brown, Mrs
John Frazier, Mrs VIM Frazier, Mrs Harry
Garbere Miss Marion W. Hubbard, Miss
Nellie N Stewart
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 ad.
vertised.
HENRY N. BRADLEY, r. n.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-12-23
To The Reading Public.

Having dispensed with services of
agents, MYERS HISTORY OF WEST
VIRGINIA, in two large yolumns. will
now be sent to any address upon re-
ceipt of the greatly reduced price Of
81 SO. Prospectus and pamphlet con
tanning newspaper editorials concerning
the book will be mailed upon applica-
ion. Write today.
S. MYERS,
New Nartinsvi)le. w. Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-12-23

Mr.. John 7. Porterfield. of Charles
Town, spent last Saturday in Shep-
herdstown circulating among his
friends. Mr.. Porterfield will be a
candidate for prosecuting attorney for
Jefferson county at the primary cleo
ton next summer.-Shepherdstown
Register.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-12-23

Through the real estate agency of
w. 0. Norris, Mr.. ]. William Brown
has purchased from Mr.. E. E. Fur,
what is known as the Craizhill prop
erty on South Mildred street, for the
sum of $4,000, this being the same
price paid by Mr.. Fur for this prop.
erty in September.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-12-23

Don't fail to come in and look at our
stock Of fancy articles. usually found
in well stocked drug store. Brown
& Hooff.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-12-23

Try our With Hazel Soap, for the
skin. absolutely pure. 1Oc Uf g cakes
for 25c. Brown 8 Hooff.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-12-23

Ask for our old Palm Soap for the
skin. You can't get it better. Price 1Oc
OK s cakes 25c. Brown & HOoR.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-12-23

We have q stock Of White Hair
Brushes and Combs and White Toilet
Articles for Xmas. Brown q Hoof.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-12-23

Fruit Cakes from one pound up. ii
Brown Brothers.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-12-23

We have just received . stock of
fresh Vaccine Virus. Brown & HOoff.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-12-23
BROWN BROS
For Sale.

Two thoroughbred Tamworth sows
eligible to registry.
H. W. POTTS,
D2 At. Shepherdstown, W. Va,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-12-23

The Norfolk & Western Railway
has sent out to- its station agents
notice that the position of agent at
Charles Town is vacant and is to be
filled. The oldest man in point Of
service who desires this place will
have first choice. This vacancy is
caused by the death of Mr.. M. E..
Bolinger. who had been N. & w. agent
here for 28 years.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-12-23
Christmas Presents.

At Brown & Hooffs you will find the
goods Of value for the least money.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-12-23
Xmas Candy

Our candy department is as usual up
to the standard. 1t has always been
our aim to get the best and purest can
dy that money can buy. Before max
ing your Christmas purchases we in
vite you to call and look at our line of
package goods and many other kinds
Of loose candy. !
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-12-23

New A artinsville, W. Va.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-08-19
n oRIAWEsTERN h|OsPITIlIL! /.
AND SANITARIUM.

.-=-.ss. (ESTABLISBED 1907
A private institution which combines all the
advantages OF perfectly equipped hospital
with the quiet and comfort OF refined and
elegant home Modern in every respect. No
insane, contagious or other Objectionable cases
received Rates are as low as the most eff
cient treatment and the best trained nursing
will permit. .~-
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-08-19
First Pub. August 10, 3t]
Citation for Hearing on Petition for
Administration.

Estate of Willard G.. Jesmer.
State of Minnesota, County of
Mile Laos. In Probate Court.
In the matter of the estate Of
Willard G. Jesmer, decedent.
The State of Minnesota, to the
next of kin and all persons interested
in the granting of administration Of
the estate of said decedent:
The petition of Louis E.. Jesmer
having been filed in this court, repre-
senting that Willard G.. Jesmer, then
resident of the county of Mile
Laos, state of Minnesota. died intes-
tate on the 10th day of July, 1915; and
praying that letters of administration
of his estate be granted to Louis E.
Jesmer, and the court. having fixed
the time and place for hearing said
petition;
Therefore, you, and each Of you
are hereby cited and required to
show cause, if any you have, before
this court at the probate court
rooms in the court house. in the
village of Princeton, in the county of
Mile Laos. state of Minnesota, on
the 18th day Of September, 1915. at 10
O'Clock a. M. why said petition
should not be granted. i.
Witness the judge of said court,
and the seal of said court. this 18th
day of August: 1915. /.
VIM. V. Sanford,
Court SeaD Probate Judge.
Samuel A. Anderson,
A ttorney for Petitioner, 3
New York Life Building,
ST.. Paul, MINI. -
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-08-19
H. G. COONEY, M. D.,
+ nedicaI Director,
= FRANCES S. COONEY, supt.
SELMA ANDERSON, Head Nurse.
First Pub. August 10 St
Citation for Hearing on Petition for
Administration.

Estate OF William Otis Barrett.
State of Minnesota, County of
Mile Laos. In Probate Court.
In the matter of the estate of Will
liam Otis Barrett, decedent.
The State: of Minnesota, to the
next of kin and all persons interested
in the granting of administration of
the estate of said decedent:
The petition of George A. Barrett
having been filed in this court, re-
presenting that William Otis Barrett,
then resident of the county of
Mile Laos, state of Minnesota, died
interstate on the 10Th day of July,
1915, and praying that letters of ad-
ministration of his estate be granted
to said George A. Barrett; and the
court, having fixed the time and
place for hearing said petit ton;
Therefore. you. and each of YOU.
are hereby cited and required to
show cause, If any you have, before
this court at the probate court
rooms in the court house, in the vii
lage Of Princeton in the county of
Mile Laos. state Of Minnesota, on
the 18th day of September, 1915, at
10 O'Clock a. NJ, why said petition
should not be granted.
Witness, the judge of said court,
and the seal of said court, this 10th
day of August, 1915
VIM. V. Sanford, :
court Seal Probate Judge.
Samuel A. Anderson.
Attorney for Petitioner,
New York Life Building,
st. Paul, MINI.