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American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-12-06

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American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-12-06
III o US HOLD GOODs

Such as Unisesched and Bleached Musiins Linen ant
Cotton Table Cloths Oil Cloths, Linen and Hemp Towels
Carpets, Curtains, Fringe, etc.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-10-12

&c Apple &c ID &c Lane.


Il stood close By where on leathoru hinge
The gate swung hack from the grassy lane,
When the CONS came home, whom dedusky eve
lis mantle threw Ger Hill and plain.
It's branches. knotty and gnarled ey time,
Waved 70 and fro in the idle breeze,
When the Spring davs wove blushing crown
Of blossoms bright for the sPpie trees.
It's shadow fell DER the crystal stream
That an the long. bright Sumner DAYS,
Like z silver thread mid the waving grass,
Rec ,eted back the golden rays
On the n99ndav Sun that madiy strove
To d.iuk ihe locnt Of the brookletdry,
But the light clouds shuWcrcd tcar-eTops down
Till the glad brook Laughed as x glieed by.
Never were applcs hslf So sweet,
Golden Russ.t striped with red,
A. thos. tAst feE on the yielding turf
M q sae Shock the branches overhead.
= tcys,.ng place 10. Youthful friends
Was ihe apple tree IN the days Of yore,
Aad OF we've SAT beneath is shade
And alSed bright Gfeams Of future Der.
And when TIE warm October sun
Shoac en- Tee uaTlc's scarlet robe,
We g2.negcd apples sound and fair,
Aud round as 0ur own mystic globe.
Tho stately heutock crowns the bill,
The dark pines use above the plain
But the one VIC prize far more than they,
The apple tree in the pasture lane.
Long years havc passed. and cows no more
Come home 40 night. through the grassy lane:
Where the gate swung back on leathern hinge
stand and gaze on the far of plain
10 more wc lis. o. the musicl0w
OF the crystll stream as it ripples or,
And the aPpl. cin the pasture lane
Is but dream OF the days by gone.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-10-12
Bargains: bargains!

A. D. PRATT CO., Spirit Building,' Charles
torn,
0tALL the attention Of all buyers OF DRY GOODS
I and GROCERIES to their prevent stock 60
which weekly additions arc made) which presents
the largest and best assorted sotk OF
STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS
to be found in the Valley and especially adapted to
the wants of this community. Our supply Of Gro
ceries is large, Of most excellent qualities and at
very low prices
Our stock embraces almost every variety usually
kept in country store, consisting OF carefully Sc
lected assortment Of Dry Goods suitable for
Ladies', Gentlemens, Boys, Misses, Children and
Servants wear.
Also, Notions, Ready Clothing,
Hats, Caps, Boots and SHOES,
Drugs, Medicines. Patent Medicines
Hardware, Queenswarc, Woodcn-ware, Tin-ware
Paints, Oils, Putty, Window Glass, Mattresses,
Agricultural misunderstanding Stoves,
Tobacco, Segars, and Snuff,
Leather, and Shoe Findings, DC.
All kinds of Country Produce taken in exchange
for goods, for which the highest market price will
be paid. A. ID. PRATT 4 co.
Charlestown, August "a, 1865.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-10-12
G. LrrsExRryo.
q. VI. LElssxnISe.

u. LEIsEERIE0. ". W. LkiskNhiss.
LEISENRING &c SON,
HARPERS-FERRY,
CHARLEST0WE,
NIPPON,
yITHERE they keep large assortment Of DRY
w GOODS, such as
Cloths Cashmeres, Calcoes, Cottons, Ginghams,
Lawns,--Rcady Clothing, &c.
Also Ladies Fancy Goods, Fancy Soaps,
Perfumery, Extracts for havoring,
Boots, Shoes Ladies' Caters,
Gcntlemen's Linen and Paper Collars,
Neck Ties and Gloves, &C.,
Floor Mating, Oil Cloth Carpeting, &C.,
Leather of all kinds, and Shoe Findings,
GROCERIES, such as
Molasses, prime Syrup, Sugars,
Oils of all kinds, Paints, Fish, &c.
Hardware of all kinds,
Drugs and Medicines-Spices, Canned Fruit.
Tin and Wooden Ware-Mcasures Of all kinds.
STATIONERY School Books, Writing Paper,
Envelopes, States, &C., &C., dc.
sszs- Goods specially ordered promptly attended
to-cpe of the firm visiting Baltimore every week.
:sss-All kinds Of C0UNTR y PRODUCE Ia
ken in exchange for goods.
August "a, 1866.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-10-12
Merchandize ct Mverstown.

Joseph MYERS has opened to the public, at
81 his Store in Myerstown, very general assOrt-
ment of
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, LIQUORS, DC.
Embracing almost every article neededby man, wo-
man or child. The Dress Goods for ladies are su-
pcrb. and the gentlemen can be accommodated fully
in accordance with the latest styles.
Boots, .Sioss Ha,s, Caps, Ste.--a complete assort
ment, and Groceries and liquors best qualities and
extraordinarily cheap. The public CUSTOM solicited
Aug. "a '65. JOSEPH MYERS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-10-12

TIN, SHEET IRON AND STOVE HOUSE,
Aain Street Charleston, Ia,
L EEPS constantly on hand every description OF
N TIN AND SHEET IRON WARE Also, a
full assortment Of STOVES viii be kepton hand for
the Fall trade.
JOB WORK Of every kind pertaining to the bu-
siness made to order by the best workmen and best
materials, and at the lowest prices Particular at
tentiOn paid to Tin Roofing, GUtering, dc.
~ Cotton Rags, BeeSwax, Old Copper Brass.
Iron, Pewter and Lead, SheepskinS, Hides. Bacon,
Lard, Wool and Country Produce in general taken
in exchange for Tin Ware or Tin Work.
August "a, lS65.-y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-10-12

I'VE have on hand and for sale Comly's Spelling
w Books, Webster's Primary Dictionary; Nc
Guay's lSt Cd. Sd, Attn and 5th Reader; Davies
and Pixies Arithmetic. Mtchelrs Prim Geogra-
ply, Mtehells School Geography Atlas, Outlines
Physical Geography by Cotton and Fitch. Buffers.
Browns, Balloons and Smiths English Grammar,
Comstock's and TOwnes' Chemistry. Davies Ele-
mentary Algebra, Davies lst Bourden, Packer
Philosophy, GoOdrich's common school and Picto-
rial History; FrOst'S History; First Lessons in His
tory and EHg6sh Composition: Andrews Latin
Lessons, Bullion's Latin Grammar; Copy Books,
States and Pencils, Ink, Pens Paper and Enye-
lopes. CAMPBELL & MASON.
Charlestown, August 81, 1865.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-10-12
"Good Wine needs no Bush"

.yce Bar Room, merit door 10 Drug Store Of Ais
quith d Bro, Char!estorn, by
J. II. YESTERDAY 4 BROTHER.
1T san that no excellent drink
4 can be made out Of anihing but excellent mate
rals, and conceive that we safe in asserting
that whatever may be prepared at our establish
ment will be able to speak eloqucntly for itself.
Therefore, we invite all who indulge in social
glass 10 call upon us, and we can favor them with
the most favored and pleasant drinks.
Punches, Toddies, Amt Julsps, Sma,hes, Sling',
CobJiers, Cocktails, .Songarees, Fires aud Sours,
Fiips HeqWs and Shrub, Egg Nogs,
Apple Todaies and Hot Drinks IN season,
Rines, Ale, Porter, Brorn Stout,
And brandy and Whisky plain.
Also, always assortment of superior brand Sc
gars on hand. Call upon us--ia summer-if you
would "keep cool'-and winter, If you need some
thing warm and pungent
August o. 1865
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-10-12
c. ". ArsernB. q
AEcnIE H. AIsQUIIn.
AISQUITH e BRO.
DRUGGISTS

DRUGGISTS,
AZ the Old SfaRd Of Beller e burnett, N Charles
torn, Jefferson County, Virginia,
Offer to the people their large and carefully
selected stock Of M
DIR UGS, CHEMICALS, PAINTS, F.4RNLSHES,
OILS, PATENT MEDICINES, DYE
SfUFFS. PERFCAERIES, aud
DRUGGISTS F A.. GOOi'S and STA
At prices to suit the times. Prescriptions and all
Compounds will receive strict and special attention
Mt ali hours of day and night so a. 10 insure GER
tainty and safety We call special attention to the
following enumeration of articles:
brakes Plantation Bitters,
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters,
Hoonand's German Bitters.
Ayers Cherry Pectoral-Ayer's Sarsaparilla,
Ayers Ague Cure-Aycr's Cathartic Pills,
Carriers Spanish Mixture,
Hembold's Fluid Extract of Buchu,
VOLTS Schnapps-Brown's Jamaica>Ginger,
Railways Ready Relief,
Burnetts Cod Liver Oil,
Nichols Elxcr Peruvian Bark with Protoxide OF
Iron,
Hegeman's Elixir of Calisaya Bark.
Swaim's Panacea,
NcLanc's Vermifage -Fahncstocks vermifuge,
Holloway's Worm CONNECTIONS,
McMunn's Elixer Opium,
Perry Davis Pain K;ller-Larabce's Pain Killer,
BIair,s Compound Syrup Phosphates,
Hubbers Bitter Wine of Iron, :
Ellis Citrate Magnesia,
Wrighfs Indian Vegetable Pills,
Brandreths Spalding's Ccpbalic Pills,
DR.. Shallenbcrger's Fever aud Ague Antidcte,
Standings Glue--0live Oil,
McAlisters 0intment-Sing's Itch Ointment
Browns Bronchial Troehes,
Thompson's Eye Watcr,-Arrow Root,
Barley, Corn Starch, Sage, Gelatine,
Tapioca Extract Vanilla, Extract Lemon,
Extract Pine Apple, Extract Orange,
Hodgson's Diamond Cement,
Paysons lndelible Ink,
Stonebrakers Nerve Liniment,
Stonebrakers Pain Killer,
Stonebrakers Rat Exterminator,
Stonebraker's Horse and Cattle Powders,
Stonebrakers Vegetable Cough Syrup,
Stonebraker's Hair Restorative,
Stonebraker's Liver Pills,
Stonebraker's Dyspepsia Bitters and Liver lnvi-
gorator
Perumery. Soaps, .sc-Sozadant for Teeth
Hawlev's and Glann's Ext. for the handkerchief,
Golden Lilly of Japan for the hair,
Sterling's Ambrosisl for the hair,
Burnett's Cocoaine for the hair,
0ldllam's and Cristadoras Hair Dyo,
Ambrosial Nectar Cologne,
Glens Rose Hair 0il-Glcnn's Honey Soap,
Colgate Bath Soap, together with Soaps of every
variety and style.
Hair. Clothes, Tooth, and Shaving Brushes,
Combs, &c,
Pens, Ink, Paper and Envelopes, &c.
August "a, 1865.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-10-12
Grannnar.

"Jim, did you ever study grammar 2
"Idid."
'What case IS Squire E--l"
''He's an objective case.
"How SO %
Because he objected to paying his suSscyip-
ton, which he has been owing for Eve years OF
more"
"What is q noun p
a. don't know but know what renoun
is"
"Well, what is it?"
Running sG without paying the printer,
and getting on the black list as delinquent"
"GOod What is a conjunction ?"
A method of collecting outstanding sub
scriptions, in conjunction with constable
never employed by printers until the last ex-
trcmity."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-10-12
Revenue Notice.

MaFrIssBrro, Arorsr l, 1866.
rTNHE tax payers Of the counties herein namo9,
i are hereby notified 10 pay the taxes assessed
against them respectively at the times and places
specified below.
In Berkeley County at my Office In Martinshurg
from the 10Th TO the 30th OF each month.
In Frederick County, at IT, s. Asst Assessors
Office in Winchester, from the 7th noon 10 the 9Th
noon Of each month.
In Harpers- Ferry, at the Shenandoah HOTEL
from s A. II. to J.. H., on the 10th Of each
month.
For Jefferson and Clarke Counties, at L. 6. Ass't
Assessors Office in Sbephcrdstown, from llth poea
to 18th noon of each month.
In Lcesburg, at County Clerks 0fc5, from lsA
noon to 18th noon of each month.
ten per cent. penalty attaches II pay ment ID de-
iayed beyond the times above named.
Revenue Stamps Of all denominations for sals.
N. u. KENEASTER,
Collector 81 DiV., Vs.
August "a lSc5
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-10-12
August "a, 1866.
Reid Express Company.
:Src- E.taJished IN IseI E.;ay,i.asd in 1851. -6z

ID ED EXPRESS co. have established their
IL Office at WinchCder, rc., ard their businals
at that point is in full operation.
FREIGHT, PACKAGES, PARCELS, L.,
Can be forwarded rith safety and dispatch. Goods
for the different places ia The alley will BIZ pro-
perly taken care OF and stored IN our Warehono
in Winchester. No re-loadng.at IarpersFerry.
Freighls for Stephenson's Depot viii be received
and forwarded. Consigneas of Freight for ST..
phcnson's Depot mus, haze neir teams on hand ~
receive their freight from the cars az there Ia
Storage room At that point
Tor further information, ratcs, &C., apply either
at No. llG South En.sw xtrcet Baltimore; No.
Shenandoah street, Harpers-Fsrry Winchester,
Virginia, corner Market / Picadilla streets. u
q. Q. MEIGS,
SuPt Of WeHern DirisioH, HarPrrFsrrs.
August "a, lsC5.--
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-10-12
Jefferson Machine shop.

V'IIE public is respectfully notified that the
dersigned continue 10 conduct busincss At bs
old stand, 80 ager's Ron" chariesfot-n, Js6sr.sa
County.
MACHINE MAKING and REPAIRING,
CARRIAGE & WAGON MAKING
AND REPAIKfSO.
Also, BLACKSUITHING in all its branches.
Weare prepared 10 manufacture 10 order Ploughs,
Hatrows, Wagons--in fact almost anything per-
taining TO Wood and IRON in the spcediest and bes,
manner. and upon reasonable terms.
Special attention bcstowedupon the Manu1scturs
and Repair Of Farming Implements, Mil work aud
Axes. WEIRICK d WELLER.
August u, 1865.
Ssg-lIghest cash prices paid for Old Iron.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-10-12
- APPINGTON HOTEL,
CaGrIestoicn, Jefferson County, "a,
DY

Miss Sarah A. Beall,
N0NTINUES open for the reception and accom-
I mediation of visitors The Rooms are in COM
plete order, well-furnished and comfortable, the
Parlors large and commodious, and the TABLE at
all times supplied with the choicest viands of the
Country and City Markets.
The Servants arc attentive, and constantly in at
tendance for the accommodation and convenience
of guests
The Proprietrcss is determined to sustain the
weil-establshed reputation of the House.
The public patronage is solicited.
Aug. "a, 1865.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-10-12
New Hardware Store, &c.

Campbell 81 MASON,
APoTHECARIES,
South eide Jfaia Street, Caarlestorn
vIyHE undersigned having recently reftted their
Store-room, aud received full stock Of fresh
and reliable
CHEMICALS, PERFUNERF,
PAINTS, DYE-STC'FFS, &c., tc.,
VIII supply friends and customers at accOehmoda-
Included in our Stock the whole of which has
been selected with great care, arc
Ayers Cherry Pectoral,
Wistar's Balsam Wild Cherry,
Wistar's LOzenges-Jaynes' Expectorant,
Browns Bronchial Troches,
Plantation Bitter's.-IIostetter's Bitters,
Backsey's Wine Bitter's-Cannons Bitters,
Mrs. Winsow's Soothing Syrup,
Bulls Observation-Disclosures Yermifuge,
HollOway's Worm CONNECTION,
Thompson's Eye Water,
Browns Essence Of Ginger,
Railways Ready Relief,
Davies Pain Killer.
Larabee's Pain Killer,
Barry's Tricopherons-Lyon's Kathairose,
Mrs. Aliens Zylobalsamum,
Burnetts Cocoaine-Jones' Hair Dyo,
Pomades-Extracts-C Cologne Water,
Verbena Water-Soaps,
Sozodont for the Teeth,
Hair, Tooth, Cloth, Nail and Shaving Brushes,
Fine Combs-Ridding Combs,
School Books, Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books,
Stationerv-Tobacco and Segars,
Concentrated Lye for making soap,
Flayoring Extracss-Yanilla Besns-Geletine.
SPANISH LEEeHES
We are prepared to ill physician's prescriptions,
and compound medicines according to the latest
and Strictest rules OF Pharmacy.
The public can confidently rely on having pre-
scriptions carefully prepared at all hours of day
and night.
August "a, 1865.
e:S-Our customers viii bear in mind that we
sell erciusirely for CASH. -es&
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-10-12
Tho old Family Grocery.

TIC OyIA n t'HIHIy 0IOCCI.y .
TENHE undersigned is pleased TO inform bis old
friends, and the citizens of the county generally,
that he has again re-opened, with
4yee Stock and Full supply his Grocery Store,
At the old stand of H. L. Eby & Son, Charlestown.
Toparticnlarize the numerous articles in store for
the necessities and general convenience of families
is unnecessary, every article in his line that is
needed win either be found hand or obtained at
the earliest day. The motto in trade now being
quick sales and short profits" ii is his intention
TO sell all articles cheap they can be procured
elsewhere. lie therefore appeals with confidence
to old customers and the public generally for rea-
sonable share of their support.
Aug. "a, 1865. W. EBY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-10-12
Tobacco, Snuff, Segars,

Tobacco, Snuff, Segars,
Al tie OLD POST OFFICE, CHARLEST0WN
TENHE undersigned respectfully invites attention
to this New Establishment In his assortment
may be found every article belonging to the bust
ness proper-including
Best Cheering and Smoking 7obocco and all the la
test and best brands SEGAIs and SNUFFs. Pure
HAVANA SEGARS-,rarronted
Receives daily Richmond, Baltimore, Philadel-
phia and Newly ork Papers, and all the most popu-
lar Periodicals, Illustrated Papers, &c.
TIE SODA FOUNTAIN
is in working order and most refreshing beverage
flows therefrom. SAMUEL MYERS.
Aug g, 1865.
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TO THE PUBLIC.
G. vON BLUcHER,

G. Won BIEcHER,
Placement Of Sappington Hotel, CiarleaO,cn,
4 NN0UNCES to the public that he has for sale
N by Wholesale & Retail the purest LIQ UORS
offered to the people Of this Valley His stock con
ssts of
BRANDIES, WIIISKEYS,
WINES, ALE, PORTER, &C., &c.
At his BAR may be found the most delightful and
refreshing Summer beverages Hint Jsieps, Cob
ters, Sma.aes, Lemonods Ak Ale. Porter, Broun
Stout, or Whisky and Brandie' plain.
Also, prime Cigars and Tobacco always on hand.
In addition TO the attractions of his Saloon may
be found Reading Room which will be found cool
In summer, and warm and cheerful in winter.
HIS object is to keep his House well supplied with
the best the market affords in his line, and he hopes,
by attention TO business, and having everything
quiet and in good order, to merit large share Of
the public patronage.
August "a, 1865
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-10-12

TJNO enable US to Buy, and consequently Sell,
Goods at low figures, we have adopted an er-
elus:rely Casa System, which viii be adhered to
strictly Trsspsctire Of persOns. BY an impartial
regard 70 this matter We expect TO make friends Of
our customers. and continue them as such.
Aug. q, 1865. AISQUITH i BRO.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-10-12
ID. RODBERG.

Watch-Maker &c Jeweller
And dealer in Watches Jewelry. Silver and
Plated Ware, Speetaeles to suit all ages,
1873 w. Pratt ST. Baltimore,
Between the Maltby and Green House,
Aug. 81. 1855.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-10-12

TEaIIE undersignedhas just arrived from Baltimore
1 with an entirely -Ne,o and well-selected Stock
of DRY GO0DS-FOREIGY d. DOMESTIC
LADIES DRESS GOODS, FANCY. GOODS,
TRIMMINGS. Notions, ,tc
GenaemensD Goods, Hats, Boots, Shocg, &C.
ALSO,
GR0CERIES-yery superior, and Cheap.
Before purchasing elsewhere, respectfully ask
an inspection of my assortment.
Terms Cash. JOHN L. H00FF.
Aug. 81. 1865
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-10-12
Oysters! Oysters!!

HAVING Effected ample arrangements with
4 some Of the most extensive dealers in OYS-
IEtS il this city. am prepared 70 furnish YOU
daily with \ FRESH OYSTERS by the can or
Reg or in any quantity that may be desired. at the
Shnekers' price. Boxes and kegs sent aud return
ed by Express. All orders viii receive prompt at
tenlon. No. 80 :. Howard Street Baltimore.
sept. Z, 1865. c. c. CAMERON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-10-12
Piano Fortes.
CHARLES NJ. STEIFF,

MANUFACTURES Of GRAND and SQUARE
lfi PIANO FORTEe. Factory at "a So cam-
den Street, near Howard. Ware-rooms No. ! n.
Liberty Street, above Baltimore, Baltimore, Nd
Has constantly on hand large number Of Pianos
Of his own manufacture, with Full Iron Frame and
over strung. Every Instrument warranted for i've
years, with the privilege Of exchange within twelve
months If not entirely satisfactory to thcpurchasers
SECOND HAND PIAsos always on hand--from $50
10 $500. MELoDIAss and PARLoR 0RsAss from the
best makers.
We have permission to refer to the following per-
sons who have our Pianos in use ID. s. Rentch,
William Rush, w. g. Butler, Richard G. Williams,
Cunningham, s. c. Cunningham, Jacob Sibert,
Benz. Speck. Andrew Bowman, George Hoke, Lem
uel Campbell and others in Berkeley County.
EG-All orders left with p. H. Strode Shepherds
town, will be promptly attended to-
Sept. %, ls65-ly.
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NEW STORE AT SUM
NIIf POINT.

TENHE subscribers have taken the large Store
House. at Summit Point, recently repaired, I'D
are receiving a very large and carefully select
ed supply of Goods for FALL and WINTER.
Everything usually found in a country store
will be kept constantly on hand
Ladies and Gentlcmcn's DRESS GOODS,
GROCERIES, QUEENSWARE, HARDWARE,
and host Of things necessary for family pur-
poses.
The Styles are late aud beautiful, and We
invite an examination. We purpose to sell
at short profits, thereby making quick sales
H0MSHER & DRAWBAUGH.
Summit Point, Sept %, '65.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-10-12

Confectionery, Fruits, &c.
T0HN F. BLESSING, in CHARLEsrowN, has on
81 hand carefully selected Stock Of
FRESH CONFECTIONERY, FRUITS, DC,
such as CAxDIEs-F Foreign and Domestic-0RASGEs,
LEMONS, RAIsINs, FIas, CCREASTs, DATES, CITRoS,
PRUYEs, PEACHES, APPLES, and CANNED FRUITs Of
all kinds, PICKLES, SARDINEs &c.
NUTS-CocoA NUrs, PALM NUrs, ALMONDS, FIJI
BERTs and PEA NUrs.
His BAKERY is in full blast and every descrip-
ton Of CAKE constantly on hand, or supplied upon
short notice.
ICE CREAM SALOON
rc-ftted. and Ladies and Gentlemen can be accom-
modated.
He offers his Services, and Supplies of Delcacies
for WEDDINGS, PARTIES, PIC MICS, &C., and
respectfully invites attention his assortment and
solicits Orders for his Services.
Aug. q, 1865.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-10-12

DEALER in Dry Goods, and Groceries, Boots,
shoes, Hats and CAPS, Hosiery, Gloves, No
lions. Drugs. Medicines, &c. Shenandoah Street,
Harpers-F Ferry Va, respectfully sOlieits Che con-
signment Of Country Produce
August "a. lSc5.-
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JOHN l.. HOOFF

A NN0CNCES 10 his former customers and the
u public, that he has resumed business at the
st0rc-room in the dwelling of the late Dr.. Raum-
one door west of his old stand and offers for Cash
OF Country Produce, carefully selected assortment
OF merchandise.
He invites attention to his stock of Calicoes, Do
nestle Goods, Shoes, &c, also Family Groceries,
and assures all who may patronize him, that they
shall not 20 away dissatisfied.
Chariestown, Sept. T. 1865.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-10-12

Wholesale and Retail Liquor Store.
M Z respectfully call che attention Of the inha-
W bitants OF jefferson and adjoining counties to
our large and select stock of choice
VINES AND LIQUORS
lately arrived and for sale at our Store in Harpers
Ferry, Adams old Express odice,) opposite Arse
nal Yard. The trade are respectfully invited to
give US call before purchasing elsewhere, as we
sell at Baltimore prices.
Produce taken in exchange.
S. J. ANDREWS & co.
Shenandoah street, Harpers-Ferry, W. ya.;)
August q, ls65.-tf