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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-02-04
Jsiierson Circuit Conference.

At the Fourth Quarterly Conference
for Jefferson Circuit. held at Summit
Point. on January 18th. the following
official board was elected. Stew
ards, H T. Miley, VIM Childs, c. E
Lancaster, L. L. Watson, VIM. b
Conrad. B. F. Yates, w. H Rissler
B. E. Beatgrs, VIM. Kline, B. F.
Ware. T. ]. Yates, E. C. Watson, B.
F. Fulk. H. H. Hayslett, ]. Earnest
! Watson. F. L. Watson, ]. w. Eddy,
L. M. Watson and J. H. Ramey; Re
cording Steward, B. F. Yates; Dis
trict Steward, VIM. B. Conrad; S. s.
Superintendents, VIM. B. Conrad, N.
R. Roberts, B. F. Fulk, VIM. NJ.
Burns and Jno. F. Ware; Charge lay
leader, H. L. Young; Church leaders,
NJ B. Bane, ]. S. Carr, Bates Watson,
Eber Mathena, A. N. Bush and H. l..
Young. Resolutions of love and res
pect were adopted on the death Of
two old and faithful Stewards, Jas. E.
Watson and VIM. Hayslett, who have
died within the last yea. The follow
ing resolutions were adopted:
Ipasmuch as the Rev. T. ]. Lambe.t,
Presiding Elder of the Winchester
District of the Baltimore Conference
is closing his quadrenium with this
his last official visit to our charge
and at the coming session of the Bal
timore Conference will be sent. to a
new field Of work.
And Whereas he has been so help
full to the officials and members in
our circuit both by his preaching and
official administration,
And whereas the official body. the
members. and friends of our church
in Jefferson Circuit hold Bro. Lambert
in the highest regard. Therefore be
it Resolved
First, That the Fourth Quarterly
Conference of Jefferson Circuit ex-
presses its regrets at his departue,
but prays the blessings of Heaven
upon him and his family in their new
field of labor
Second, That cosy CT these rsso-
Iutions be entered in our minutes and
also published in the Baltimore South
ern Methodist and the county papers.
H. T. Miley, c. H. Cannon, VIM
Childs, c. E. Lancaster, B. F. Ware.
]. w. Eddy, T. ]. Yates, w. H.
Rissler. VIM B. Conrad, N r.
Roberts. b F. Yates.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-02-04
Feed The Birds.

Winters SHOWS are hard on the birds.
Call at Miller's Pharmacy or at the
Jefferson Milling Company, and we
will furnish you the grain with which
to feed them. All we ask you to do is
put il out where it will do the most
good. And don't forget that we pay
so cents each for all dead hawks. A.
S. Allen, Tbos. C. Bowling, w. W.
Johnson, G. P. Miller.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-02-04
Mrs. W. T. Alexander Entertains
Bridge Club.

The Afternoon Bridge Club was de-
li9htfuily entertained by Mrs. w. F.
Alexander on Thursday afternoon last
at her home on S. George St. Those
playing were Mesdames F. L. Jordan,
B. C. Getzendanner. E. E. Cooke. VIM.
Campbell, H. n. Mccormick. T. c.
Bowling. N. J. Wright, Chas. E. Bay.
Tor, Forrest A. Brown. Jas, NJ. Mason
Z. L. Crane. T. Lee Shirley. Misses
Sara Coe. Rebecca Trapnell, Barbars
Campbell, Margaret Chew.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-02-04
Truant Officers Appointed.

In compliance Of Section 70 of the
School Law which requires Boards of
Education to appoint Truant officers.
Charles Town District was named. Mr..
A. D. Barr, whose post office is at
CharleseTown, and Middleway District
Mr.. Samuel 6. Williamson whose post
office is Kearneysville Route l. Section
IA and rs Of some chapter defines the
duties of parents, guardians. employees
and teachers under said Law. The
great number of youths in the State
not enrolled in any school and the ir-
regular attendance of others have led
to stricter enforcement of the COM
pulsory attendance laws.
James Grantham.
advocate and Spirit copy.)
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-02-04
High School Glee Club.

We wish to announce that the Glee
Club of the Charles Town High School
will give its first concert on Friday
night. Feb. II. IN the High School Aud
itorlum. A general admission of IS
cents will be charged. which will he used
for the benefit of the High School Asso-
citation aud Piano Fund. Tickets may
be had at Boards Variety Store.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-02-04

will sell at Public Sale without re-
serve to the highest bidder, on
Friday, February 26. 1915,
the following live stock and persona
property, on the farm where Inow
reside, adjoining Swimley Station, il
Clarke county, Va, miles sou hive: !.
OF Summit Point, on the Winchestc:
and Summit Point road.
TEN HID. HORSES & COLTS.
One bay mare 4-yrs. old; IRON
gray mare 4-yrs. old; bay horse,
onel, 4-yrs old; dark bay horse, Dex-
ter, 4-yrs. old gray mare, Fan, 9-yrs.
old. All of these are good heavy
work anywhere. One bay colt coming
3-yrs. old; iron-gray mare coming 2
yrs. old 2 yearling colts in first class
condition.
ELEVEN HID. OF CATTLE.
Five of them good milk cows, 3 oil
them have been flesh since the first
of the year; / black bull coming
yrs. old; nice heifers 2-yrs. old ;
3yearling calves in good order.
HOGS AND SHEEP.
Forty-two head of hogs, six of them
good brood sows, Of which have
pigs by their side; IA shoats in nice
condition for market; l thorough bred
o. l. C. boar. Thirty-six Head OF
Sheep, SO ewes and young Dorset
buck.
MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES.
New Holland Gasoline Enyine, 4
horsepower, only used year; New
Holland iron saw with blade; Blue
Bell cream separator, only used l.
months; one 4 or 5-horse wagon with
bed, made by Kern & Son. Winches-
ter, run for 7years; double s@atat
carriage, rupabout, 2carriage poles
farm cart, spring wagon, Set oil dou
Bile driving harness, set of single mar
ness, also lots of old harness etc. Lot
Of junk such as iron, bones and rags
about so Chickens will be sold, mos
of them Rhode Island Reds; abou
| 3 tons of MIXED HAY, baled.
One new company tent, made o.
heavy cotton with pole and peg:
| complete.
TERMS Sums of SO and less
| cash. On sums over $40 credit o.
10 months will be given, purchaser L
give negotiable note, bearing inter
est and payable at the Bank Of Charlie
Town, with good endorsement. M
goods to be removed until settled for
Sale to begin at 10 a. m.
R. c. COLSTON.
| T. J. West, Auctioneer.
R. N Hardesty, Clerk.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-02-04
Notice to the Public.

Owing to sickness of c. l.. Young 1
viii have charge Of the Undertaking
business until further notice. Full
stock Of Caskets. Robes etc on hand.
All calls promptly answered. Phone
80 W., Charles Town, r. E. Young,
Mgr.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-02-04

At the regular meeting on Feb. End,
1915. the following officers were in
stalled IN Camp No. 10, P. 0. S. of A.
G W. Quick, P. Pres: T. W. Young,
Pres; J. H. Magaha, v. Pres +; Logan
Magaha, Master of Forms: ]. D. Cock
rell. Recording Secretary; Elias Hiney,
Financial Secretary; W. M. James,
Conductor; w. H. Anderson Chaplain.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-02-04
For Rent.

Several desirable four room flats for
rent from April LIST 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 Tiff Charles Town, W. Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-02-04

We are offering some attractive bar.
gains at our store during the 10 per
cent Reduction Sale of cut glass. silver,
ETC.. if you have in mind a Wedding,
Birthday or Anniversary gift it will
pay you to purchase now.
C. W. Brown, Jeweler.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-02-04
Contrasts.

A little brit o. sunshine,
A little bit o. song
Makes dis wofl' seem brighter
As you's travelin' along;
But de sunshine gifts to scorchin',
An you wisht it wouldn't climb.
An you gifts right tired o. listenin'
To de music all de time.
A little cloudy weather,
An tear-drop now an den,
Dey make you feel jes' like you was
De lonesomest o. men.
But de clouds can't last forever;
Sun is boun' to shine again.
An. it comes out all the brighter,
Cause you's had a little rain.
Washington Post.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-02-04
Firemen 10 Attend Church In A
Body.

The Citizens Fire Company will at
tend the Baptist Church in body on
Sunday night next. 7th inst. The Rev.
S. W. Cole has arranged . special ser
vice for the@F iremen toswhich the pub
lie rs cordially invited. Service at 7'9C
D. m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-02-04
Play At The Seminary.

The Students Of Stephenson Semi
nary will present at the Seminary on
Monday, Feb. 18th, at o'clock, two
plays, One A Japanese Play and one in
French. Admission 25c.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-02-04

II you appreciate what is termed del
ieate refined odors in the way of per
fumes and toilet articles generallvt
We have them. Brown & Hooff.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-02-04
For Sale or Rent.

Dwelling of eight rooms and bath
with other modern conveniences on w.
Liberty street. Possession given April
1st, 1915. Apply to
MRS. R. E. VENNING.
ct. 121 w. Congress st.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-02-04
Farm For Rent.

From April 1st. 1885, small farm,
we'll watered. Comfortable house.
Good barn. Seven miles from Charles
Town. Address 20"
Care The Free Press.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-02-04

We have a beautiful stock of 'Whisp
Brooms and Cloth Brushes at the low
esa prices. See them before buying
elsewhere. Brown & Hooff.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-02-04
Buster Brown Hose

and other American goods have put the
iron ring around foreign competition.
Come in and let US tell you about the
best guaranteed Hosiery on the market.
25c pair. c. T. Shugert.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-02-04
Mucul.Tone

Mucu-Tone
The Rexall Safe Tonic remedy for
general Catarrhal Disorders. Try il
and be convinced. The money hack
guarantee Is what we mean.
Brown & HooR Rexall. StOres
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-02-04
An opportunity

to purchase Cut Glass. Sterling Silver
or plated ware at 10 per cent reduction
Visit our store. it win pay you % buy
now for present and LITER needs.
G. W. Brown, JoWeleF.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-02-04

10 know the usefulness and convent
ence of Tissue Paper Towelsyou should
buy ! roll at Brown & Aooff's Drug
Store.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-02-04

Miller's Pharmacy says that Garden
Seeds will mot advance in price this
year. Better see them.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-02-04
Wanted

A good live agent to sell useful House
hold articles in Jefferson Co.. on Pre-
MUM plan.
Coates Supply Co.,
2 Field ST.. Torrington, Conn.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-02-04

MilIer's Pharmacy has what you want
or will get it for you.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-02-04

Want Stock Remedies. See MilIer's
Pharmacy.
Want Gun? Or Fishing Tackle? Ask
Miller's Pharmacy.
Buy Landreths Garden Seeds of Mil
Ier's Pharmacy.
Guaranteed Fl. Syringes are 81 each
Of Miller's Pharmacy. {
Ask MilIer's Pharmacy Tor what you
want. They have it or. will get it for
YOU
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-02-04
care' Of Broken China.

When mending broken china always
place it to set In large box filed
with sawdust. BY this means it ID
easy to stand the article In any de-
sired position, so that its own weight
holds the pieces In place. while the
cement u hardening.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-02-04
For Sale.

A farm of about 1875 acres near
Charles Town. Possession given April
LIST, 1915.
The Moore Insurance & Reality Co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-02-04

Our Country Is For Peace.
Wear one of our Peace Rings, Pins
or Buttons, and the War will soon he
over. Sterling Silver only 25c at c. W.
Browns. the Jeweler.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-02-04

Miller's Pharmacy is offering specia
prices on Onion Sets.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-02-04

Miller's Pharmacy sells 1ngersoIl
Watches,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-02-04
Ask Miller's Pharmacy First

Want an Alarm Clock. See Miller's
Pharmacy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-02-04
Public Sale

or Valuable Live Stock and Personal
Property.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-02-04

Buy Onion Sets now Of Miller's Phar
macy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-02-04

-
T. ]. West, Auctioneer.
R. N. Hardesty, Clerk.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-02-04
p. o. S. Of A. Officers.

advocate and Spirit copy.)
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-01-22
WOODS OF VARIOUS STRENGTH
Investigation Has Shown That Pres
ence or Absence of Tyiose Makes
a Great Difference

The reason why one kind OF wood
is more durable than another is owing
to the fact that one contains the sub
stance known as tylose in more gener-
GUS quantities. Tylose is the material
which fills the pores of the wood and
resists the entrance or action of de-
cay For instance, white oak is we'll
suited and much used for barrel staves.
where barrels are to contain liquid.
while, on the other hand. red oak.
which is apparently of the same struc-
ture, is not at all suited for the par
pose.
A close examination of the white
oak reveals the presence of the tyioso
which seals all the little pores Of the
wood Red oak has none OF the ty-
lose. For this reason a fence post OK
white oak viii last much longer In
service than one of red. Timber en-
gineers who inject creosote and Other
! substances into wood to retard decay
long ago made lists of species that
were hard TO treat. and others which
were easy.
The preservatiye fluids, we are told
penetrate certain woods to consider
able depths when moderate pressure is
applied; while others are almost inn
pervious, no matter how great the
pressure Those hardest to penetrate
/ by presorvative fluids are those best
supplied with tylose
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-01-22
Eulooy on the Bob white.

The following is the eulogy ON the
Bob White, by William T. Hornaday.
once director of the New York zoologi-
cal park:
To my friend the epicure: The
next time you regale good appe-
tite with bluepoints. terrapin stew,
flet of sole and saddle OF mutton
touched up here and there with the
high lights rare old sherry. rich
claret and dry monopole, pause as the
dead quail is laid before you on a
funeral pyre Of toast and consider
this:
Here lie the. charred remains OF
the farmers ally and friend poor
Bob White In life be deycured l41
Different kinds of bad insects and the
seeds Of 129 ncxious weeds. For the
smaller pests of the farm he was the
most marvellous engine of destruction
that God ever put together of FLESH
and blood He was good, beautiful
and true; and his small life was
blameless. And here he lies dead
snatched away from his field of labor
and destroyed in order that | may be
tempted to dine three minutes longer
after have already eaten to safety.
Then go ON and finish Bob White
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-01-22

suits 0: - woman folks. All tn
stuff is cut out by the dozen &C c~s
time with big knife-literally ssx-%
out. The making is done in the same
manner. If you could only see tbs
dirt and filth of these foreign slaves
who cut and sew the garments [ sole
you would shudder with horror at sse
prospect of placing the garments ON
your back
Your own tailor or dressmaker.
right in your home town. will unaks
you a suit OF a coat much better than
the sweatshop workers and you CAR
be sure that you are not going r.
catch any disease from It, You witt
find that it is sewed better. that IL
won't rip, that the buttons won't exiE
of, and that your pockets won't turTa
into gaping holes. Again you viii HnG
that the material is better and depend
able, that the style is better. etc. tw
every way it will be more desirabie-
1t will be the same way with your
hats and shirts and shoes. In faet.
you will discover that with everything
sold there will be something LACK
ing.
1t may look good for the first few
times Then it will fade. the rziz
will pull it out of shape. the seams
will rip wherever there is an ordinary
strain, and you will find out that IL
looks cheap and shoddy. 1t is.
Buy at home. Get the things tisat
are dependable and worth having
Buy from your local dealers. It's
cheapest for you in the long run. and
you are not sending your money out
of town. Be patriotic and spend your
money at home. It's good invest
ment for you. 1t will advance yOar
own interests.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-01-22

H +
OF Juggling it off all by herself said
Braine.
The doctor laughed
Olga" went on Braine, lyon must
look at it as do; that it is still in the
middle of the game, and we have
neither lost nor won"
How do you know that Hargreave
may not have at his beck and call
an organization quite as capable if
not as large as ours?p suggested the
physician.
THAT is not possible. Braine de-
clared without hesitation
We'll, it begins to look that way
to me. We've never made move yet
that hasn't been blocked"
Pure luck each time, j tell you;
the DEVILS own luck always at the
critical moment, when everything
seems to be in our hands. Now, we
want Florence, and we've tried a.
hundred ways to accomplish this fact
and failed The question is. how to
get ner away from her companion
Simple enough" said the doctor
complacently.
''Out with it, if you have an idea"
The doctor 1eanes forward and
whispered a few words
We'll, I'm hanged" Braine laughed
and slapped the doctor on the
shoulder. "The simplest thing in the
| world. Mad dog wouldn't be in it.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-01-22

I always said that you had gray mat
ter If you cared to exert yourself"
Thanks" replied the doctor dryly.
I'll drop dowh there tomorrow, if
you say so, ostensibly to see the other
patient. 1t will make a deuce of dis
turbance.
Not if you scare the hotel people"
That is what propose to do. They
will not want such thing known.
1t would scare every one away for
the rest of the season. But of course
this depends upon whether they are
honest or in the hotel business to
| make money
Again Braine laughed. Bring her
| back to New York alone, Esculapius,
and far check is yours. Nothing
could be simpler than an idea like
| this. It's fact; no man can think
| of everything, and you've just proved
| it to me- I've tried to do general S
work without aids. Olga, does any one
watch me come and go any more?"
NO; I've watched dozen nights.
The man has gone. Either he found
! out what he wanted or he gave up the
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-01-22
For homesickness.

At $50 the city salesman wanted to
go home, but his friend insisted ON
staying around lower Broadway till
six o'clock.
"Until the big wholesale houses
close for the night" he explained, $50
| can hear the roar of those iron shut
ters coming down"
The city salesman seemed really
alarmed.
Heavens, man." he gasped. cant
you find noise enough in other parts
of the town without waiting for that"
Il can get noise enough, but it isn't
the right kind. The clanking of these
shutters just fills the bill. 1t reminds.
me of home. was brought up in a
tropical country where was rocked to
sleep every few nights by an earth
quake. Since coming to New York I've
been homesick for it. When ! get
Inconsistencies good and bad, all have
to do is to stand here in the evening
and listen to that delectable noise, and
| feel better right away. New York
Evening Post.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-01-22

was being hoodwinked Why should
she entertain any suspicion? TEis
doctor. who seemed kindly and benev-
olent. who had prescribed for Susan
and benefited her. why should she
doubt him?
In heavens name, tell me what 10
the natter" she pleaded
Stay here for a little while and
I'll be back Under no circumstances
leav3 your room till return"
HNSc ced out into the hall. to meet
the frantic Susan
I'VE must see the manager at once"
he replied to her queries. And We
must be extremely quiet about it.
There must be no excitement. You
had better go to your room. You
must not go into Miss Hargreave's.
Tell me, where have you been? Have
you been trying to do any charitable
work among the poorer classes?"
only once" admitted Susan. now
on the verge of tears.
only once is sufficient. Come;
we'll go and see the manager to-
gether.''
They arrived at the desk, and the
manager was summoned.
Il take it," began the doctor lowly,
that a contagious disease, If it be.
came known among your guests,
would create a good deal of disturb
| ance?"
Disturbances, Good heavens, man
it would ruin my business for the
whole season." exclaimed the astound-
| ed manager.
II am sorry, but this young lady's
companion has been stricken with
smallpox"
The manager fell back against bis
desk, his jaw fallen. Susan turned
as white as the marble top.
The only way to avoid trouble II
to have her conveyed Immediately tc
some place where she can be treated
properly. Not word to any one now
absolute secrecy or a panic
The manager was glad enough Il
agree.
she is not dangerous at present
but it is only matter of a few hour
when the disease will become virulent
If you will place porter before Mis-
Hargreave's door till / make arrange
ments to take her away. that viii
simplify matters"
Smallpox, Susan wandered aimless
ly about, half out of her mind wit
terror. There was no help agains