Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-07-08

Mr.. VIM. B. Psckett is having con
crete pavement laid in front of his
residence on s. Samuel St.
The Alarm of fire on Monday night
was caused by a CONGREGATION in the
restaurant run by Charles Srowden
colored 1t was exiting uished before
much damage was done,
Mr.. A. S. Allen, Manager of the
Jefferson Garage has notified us that
the Auto bus line between Harpere
Ferry, Charles Town and Berryville
has been discontinued for lack Of pat
ronage.
At the annual convention of Yves:
Virginia Insurance Agents held this
year in Wheeling, Mr. E. Z. Cooke,
Of the firm of Washington, Alexander
& Cooke, was elected second Vice
President.
The Senior Epworth League will
hold an Ice Cream Festival on Tues
day evening, July IS, commencing at
o'clock on the Methodist Church
lawn. Ice cream, cake lemonade, and
home made candy will be Sold Pro-
ceeds for Missions in Africa.
Prof. N. J. Hyatt has arrived to take
charge Of the Music Department Of St.
Hlldas Hall. and he aud Mrs. Hyatt
have taken the house of Mrs. Mcdonald
on South Samuel Street.
The Ladies of M,ddleway NJ. E.
Church South. will hold festival at the
home Of J, w. Eby. Saturday evening,
July 18th. proceeds for Church Improve
ments. Public cordially invited.
The members of the Jefferson County
Camp. No. 1873 are requested to meet
at the County Court Room, Charles
Town. Saturday the 10th, to consider
the question for a Reunion. X. p,
Chew, Commander.
Blue Ridge Lodge No. 1871, Knights
Pythias on last Wednesday night electec
the following officers. w. Clyde Russell
{. c.. ]. w. Birkitt. v. c.; H. l.. Rome
niue. Prelate; f. DoJenmuhie, NJ. of w.
c. J. v. Thomas, NJ. of s.; E. E. Cooke
]. G.; w, H. Anderson. o. G.; Geo. B.
E1ooff and NJ. E. Bolinger. Trustees
lno G. Elliott. Representatives; H. l.
Ronemus. Alternate.
The different committees are hard at
work making arrangementsfor the enter
tainment Of the Grand Lodge Knights Of
Pythias in Charles Town in August,
About three or four hundred dollars is
necessary for expenses,
1t is hoped our citlzsns will be as liberal
as possible If you can possibly contribute
notify E. E. Cooke, Chairman of the
Finance Committee.
Mrs. w. w. B. Gallaher, well-knowr
resident of Charles Town held an in
formal birthday reception at her resi-
dence on West Liberty StMonday night.
Mrs. Gallaher has lived IS years of use
full life. most of which was spent in
Charles Town. There were no invita-
tions sent out. all friends being invited
The guests we're received by Mr.. Nova
w, Gallaher and Miss Lou Gallaher and
Mrs Gallaher. after which they we're in.
vited to the dining room where refresh
ments were served. The house was
beautifully decorated with roses and
sweet peas, All wished that Mrs. Gala.
her would be spared for many more
birthdays.
Mr.. William H, League, of
Martinsburg. and Miss Ceceiia O'Neil
Cockrell, were married Wednesday.
June 80, at the Methodist Episcopal
Church South. Parsonage. by the Rev.
H., L. Myerly, at Berkely Springs. the
ring service was used. Miss Crockrell
wore pin that her mother. grand
mother and great grand mother were
married 10. The bride is daughter Of
Mrs o. NJ. Darlington. 6f this place.
and has taught in the High School a,
Remington, for a number of years.
Mr.. League, has a studio at Martinsburg.
and also one at Berkely Springs, where
they will reside. The many friends Of
the bride IN Charles Town wish the
happy couple bon voyage on lifes
river.
The largest and most successful Sun
day School Picnic ever conducted BY
the Baptist Sunday School ofCharles'
Town was experienced Monday wher
nearly five hundred glad hearts gathered
on the banks of the Shenandoah river
The day looked gloomy to start with not
withstanding at the appointed hour MINI
O'Clock the street in front of the Baptis
Church was thronged with joyous hearts
waiting for the wagons and automobiles
and as nearly flfty-four climbed on TIL
big automobile truck some became i'm
patient and started on hike and wer,
psched .dp On the way all got there. Thu
splendid band led the procession ana
when the hour for dinner arrived al
we're in place and ate to their hearts con
tent and yet twelve baskerstul were gath
cred up.
Many expressed themselves as this be
ing the most enjoyable picnic ever held