Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-11-16
LOCAL SUMMARY.


We were invited few days age, BY one Of
our country lady-fiends, to Dinner, but con-
trary to our inclination and in consideration of
hand fun of Pi at home, were Compelled to
foregothe pleasure of an attendance. How
ever, the good time" there was clearly de-
monstrated to our satisfaction, by the timely
appearance Of Basket containing our share Of
the edibles, which did full justice to our friends
hospitality, but, was rather a reflection upon
our capacity for concealing things Upon the
contents of that basket the whole family luxu-
rated most bountifullyg ~ IrttfIV 4
Business at the Halltown Depot and Store,
under the auspices of Mr.. JNo H. SrRfDER, is
said to be quite brisk. Thisis the only point
between this place and Harpcrs Ferry at which
the cars stop for freight, and large shipments
of Flour, Wheat, Corn. and Country produce
generally, are made daily
In addition to the Forwarding & Commission
business, Mr.. S., has turned his attention to
the sale of Dry Goods, Groceries, &c, supply
ing the demands of Elickly settled and pros
porous neighborhood. He is fully awake to
the interests and wants of the community.
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A horse, like human being, sometimes gets
low-spirited, but, unlike a human being, never
becomes so through mental trouble, anxiety or
care Physical, not mental causes are at the
bottom of his troubles, Frequently victims of
disease, these noble animals require remedial
agents, and the men who get them up deserve
well fall owners Of stock. Such men arethe
Messrs. FouTz, of Baltimore, whose HORSE and
CATTLE POWDERS have become SO famous.
CAMPBELL & MASON, Agents at this place.
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AIsoUITH & Bro, are the Sole Agents at
this place for the Sale of Stoncbrakers iPrepa-
rations-Horse &, Cattle Powders, Bone g.
Nerve Lnament, Rat Eytgminator, Hair Res
torative, &C., &C., All Of these Articles come
highly recommended, and are ,caTaated to
perform all that is promised of them.
The very extensive sale of these medicines is
an indication of their good qualities.
Mr.. Stonebraker presented US with some
packages, and since he gave us his "Rat Ex
Termination, 80. than week now-we have
not seen a live Rat sf8AnAa
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We call attention to the Card of ". II. and
T. X. LALEY, Commission Merchants of Balti-
more They have recently removed to No II
Mercer Street, and their house offers many adj
vantagcs, of which it would be we'll for the
public to avail itself.
Read the advertisement of Maj. BELL, Com
missary at Washington City, calling for scaled
Proposals for the purchase of Beef Cattle.
We would suggest that our dealers in Beef
improve the opportunity presented, and supply
themselves. They may thus be enabled to re-
duce prices somewhat
Mrs. MARY WRIGHT offers at Public Sale on
the 9th day of December a very Valuable JEFF
ferson County Farm. Almost excellent oppor-
tunity for investment and the securemeht of
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good home-delightful situated, &c. See adj
vertisement.
We ask attention to the advertisement of
LLOYD LOGAN. He has resumed business at
Winchester, and offers to the public the largest
stock of Tobacco, Segars &c--outside of Lynch
burg. 9
Mr.. Logan has high reputation in this State
as Manufacturer and Dealer in Tobaccos.
Mr.. JAMES McGRAw at Harper's Ferry adj
vertises for Sale variety of Stoves, suitable
for Churches, Parlors, Offices &C. Also, all the
improved patterns of Cook Stoves, for Wood
or Coal. Now is the time TO supply yourself.
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The season for Furs having arrived, we refer
the ladies to the Card of c. GERKE, No. 60 Lex
ington St., Baltimore, Manufacturer and Deal
er in all kinds of Furs. Furs cleaned, repaired
or altered, upon short notice, and upon reason
able terms. spi7.T
Lock Out for Them.
A number of triAing fellows under pretence
of authority, have been running over the coun-
ty of late, taking the horses of our farmers and
Others. They have been as active as City Dog
Trappers in dog days, and their efforts only re-
suit in trouble andexpense to the owners of All
mails. 1918
The fellows engaged in this business arc said
to be a graceless set of scamps and without Wis