Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-11-09
LOCAL SUMMARY.


to their new store room which presents very
citv-like appearance, with its front of glass &c.
| The Masonry was executed by Capt.J. W.
Rowan assisted by Mir. FREEBEReER; Wood
work by Mr.. BARNEY LLOYD, with the assist,
gancc of Mr.. RoBERT HECK and the Painting
by Messrs. WILLIAM KIMEs and GEoRsE B.
MoNRoE-allof whom deserve much credit for
the manner in which their several distinctive
parts have been accomplished. fs
ID. HOWELL is erecting on a portion of the
foundations of the Sadler property, a Store
Room ofhandsome dimension. Dir. BENJAMIN
ToMLISsoS is the contractor, and his reputa-
ton as Builder is sufficient assurance that the
work will be complete and altogether credita-
bic Messrs. GEORGE WELSH, WV. CoNKLYN
and FAYETTE SouDERs--all good worlmen-
are employed by Mr. I. Ina few days Messrs.
KIMEs and MONROE viii give the finishing
touches, and the premises viii be ready for oc-
cupancy.
CAPT. Fl. L. HEIsKELr has just taken posses
ii N of his new Store House opposite kcarsley
& Sheerer. The old front of brick has been re-
moved, and one Of glass substituted. Tire
wholeinner-room has also undergone thorough
change, which, with the exceedingly recherche
assortment of goods, renders it one of the most
attractyein the Valley.
Mr.. WILLIAM PHILLIPS, Contractor; Messrs.
TuTwmER & Rom Masonry; Woodwork by
Mr.. T. X. STARRY, assisted by Mr.. WM. p.
EAsTERDAY and the Papering and Painting
by Mcssrs. KIMEs & MoYRoE-ofc course.
Messrs. KEARsLEY & SHEERER have also re-
novated their large Storc-House from cellar to
tic,-flling up with beautiful and u ei'il
goods. The stocking of such an establishment
suggests the employ of large capital, and Q
proportionate amount ofactiyity and enterprise
The Spirit Building" having been pur-
chased by Messrs. LEIsEYRIsG SoN. is under
going repair-the Store-room already refreshed
by rich coatings ofpaint and varnish.
Orr young friends AIsouITH & Bro. have
also had a re-mod-iling of their Drug Store
Messrs. KIMEs & MONROE are bestowing an
unusual amount Of SKILL taste, paint and var
li;h. The ornamental and other wool work
| by Mr.. JAMES b. SMALI.--a veteran in his de-
partmenf. The shelves are well supplied with
all the modern preparations for tic prevention
or eradication Of disease in man and beast.
CAMPBELL & Mason have acquired mack
of continueing things bright and new looking.
No such thing as dust-coycrcd, labellcss bot
tics as is often the case with country apotheca-
ries. A reference to our columns will give some
idea ofthe energy of the imin supplying them
selves with all articles pertaining to their de-
partmcnt Special attention given to the SAFE
of School and other Books.
The pleasant arrangement Of Goods upon the
lodges and shelves Of Mr.. JoHS L. HooFr, is
due to his systematic ncatness and love of order.
more than to the skill Of the carpenter or the
manipulations Of the painters brush. Mr.. H..
has again gone to Baltimore to renew his stock.
We have not Observed any special brushing
up" at Mr.. CHARLES JoHNsoS's, but his well
filed Counters and Shelves, and crowded Gel
lars indicate his readiness to meet the demand,
ofcustomers.
Mr.. GoLDsMITH, opposite Campbell & Ma
son, was early npartaking of this contaeion Of
Improvement, as an inspection of his room viii
prove And, the brightness Of Miss JCLEA's
face but lends beauty to the already beautiful
wares in store for the ladies. We never pass
by without desire to goin and buy something.
Messrs. LAKELAND & AIsouITH, also sub
ects of the epidemic, have INDUCED in reiuye-
mating their domains, and in an enlargement OF
their stock Of Tobaccos, &c.
Messrs. J. H. HAISEs & Co. Tobacconists,
now occupy the old stand ofC G. Stewart
These gentlemen are practical Tobacconists, and
present to the public superior brands
The old Family GroceryofMr. WARREN Ely
keeps on in the g even tenor Gifts way supply
ing all necdful things for the housekceper. An
unusually largestock now on hand.
Our much esteemed friend and townsman,
Mai. w. j. HAWKS, with that spirit which has
characterized him as public beneficiary, has
reconstructed, from the rooless walls left him
by the devastating hand Of war, his large and
extensive Coach Factory, and we trust, ere long,
to see rolling along our streets, as in days Of
yorc, many handsome equipagcs-thc creation
of his hand;
Capt. Rowan and Lieut.. CocKRrLL executed
the work in the rebuilding Of tie Coach Facto-
tory and shops connected Herewith.
Mcssrs. WmRIcK & WELLER have lately
erected in connection with their establishment,
FoUsDRY-much needed in our community.
1t is an exhibition Of industry and enterprise
which we hope will be rewarded hansorncly.
| The bright light o'nights at BLEssTNc's door