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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-02-18
EVERETT HOUSE,

MIN I-fllD UAU, ". III 4.
THIS Hotel, corner Of Queen and Martin Streets.
having been recently renovated and improved,
offers special inducements n the travelling public
Every comfort will be afforded those who NAV vi
sit the house. Omnibuses are always il commu-
nieation with the Railroad Depot to convey passen-
gers 10 and from the Hotel.
HENRY wILEN.
August -. 1857.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-02-18

Such az Pine Pldnk, JolStS, R9fterS. Studd"9.
Pldstering Lah, Chesnm PaliHgs,
OAK Fencing Plank, dc.
Lumber will be kept constantly on hand at the
Mill. II miles above Kearsley Sheerer's Planning
Mill. on the Shenandoah river and at Messrs. d..
Humphreys x Co.'S Lumber Yard al Charlestown.
Persons contemplating building will promote
their interests by calling upon the subscriber in
person, or Messrs. d. Humphreys e Go. before go
ing elsewhere. GEO. W. EICHELBERGER.
August ID. ls6s-Gm.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-02-18
DRUGS! DRUGS!

w. s. MASON.
Druggist &c Pharmaceutlst,
Asfc Old Stand Of Campbell d hason,
TTAs always on hand fall and complete stock
of DRUGS,
PATENT MEDICINES,
Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Window Glass and
FANCY GOODS,
Including Hair Brushes, Fine Kidding and Pocket
Combs. Perfumeries, Toilet Soaps, &c: Nv stock
of STATIONERY and SCHOOL BoohS, com
plete ANY Book wanted, II not on hand, WIZ DC
furnished within three days. am hgent LOT tne
sale of Bibles for the Virginia Bible society ~
their rates. =, ., a.
Physicians Prescriptions compounded win the
utmost care and despatch-at all hours.
ask especial attention TO my stock OF RANTS
Oils and Window Glass, which will be sold az the
VERY 10 WEST rates.
Coal Oil and Lamps.
A varied and beautiful assortment Of Hand and
Stand Lamps always on hand.
January Il, 1869.
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS, Tourist Writing
Desks for sale by w. 5. MASoN.
FULL and complete stock of Colognes, LIZ
n tracts. Hair Oil and Dressings for sale by
4 - w. S. MASON.
TRANSPARENT STATES, Extra Lamp Chin
news and Burners for sale. W. s. MASON.
nURE WINES, Brandies and Whiskeys for me-
dicinal purposes, for sale by o~
Jan. H. 1859. Vs. hAooN'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-02-18
SAPPINGTON HOTEL,
CharlcstowD, Jefferson County, w. va.
RE-OPENED.

/ y view Of the advancement of Cbagiefiogn IN
l growth and prosperity, and oppressed with
the necessity of additional Hotel accommodated
10 meet the wants 81 those who may visit II either
on business or plcasure-the undersigned has ..
ken lease for term Of years ~ The large, COM
modious and comfortable Hotel afOrcslid, on hain
street. in the centre Of said town and In the centre
Of business, and he announces TO the public that
said Hotel has and IL undergoing a thorough re-
pair-that he has furnished Il with new furniture,
and tbatit j. now ready for the reception Of travel
lers and boarders. lie il supplied with first rate
cook, has polite and attentive servants, and stab
ling To accommodate those who may honor hiu
with their patronage
For many ycars proprietor n the Wager IIouss
at Ilarrer's Ferry, the undersigned 1attcrs hifn-
self that bis experience in the business will enable
him 90 b conduct the establishment ~ 20 give sat-
isfacion 10 all who NAV s00urn or abide with BIN.
PRICES MODERATE.
ISAACFOUKE.
April l6, lsGs-ly. Proprietor
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-02-18
Just Received.

V1Ey GOyDOLAs LOADED WITH 10000
FEET Of
SEASONED YELLOW PINE LUMBER,
Of all Kinds.
Such az JOIST. SCANTLIYG, end IL INCH
PLANK, WEATHER BOARDING,
And superior lot Of DRESSED FLOORING,
manufactured from Thoroughly Seasoned Timber.
BILLS for Houses or Barns furnished promptly.
GOND0LAS for sale-either on the river or de-
livered in town.
lot Of OAK SHINGLES for sale at ny Yard,
al $40 per thousand. ". J. HAWKS,
Agent for Miller & Co.
December 10, lses-3m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-02-18
Charlestown Depot, Jan. 10, 1867.
COMPREHENSIVE.

rE,UE undersigned have entered intn Co-part-
nership under the firm Of STARRY 4 LOCK,
for the purpose Of conducting the Produce Com
mission and Forwarding Business at the Charles
town Depot. j. u. SIAkkn,
JAN TO- 1867. JNO. j. LOCK.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-02-18
DAVID H. CocKRILI. JosEPH II. CocKRILL
DAVID II. COCKRILL & son,
Architects and Builders,
CHARLEST0wN, JEFFERSON COUNTY, VA.

OUR experience in the business which we adver-
\ J tise to conduct, and our thorough acquant-
ance with it in all its branches, enable to
the public that any work entrusted 10 us will be
executed in the most workmanlike manner and
with the utmost dispatch. Having stood to their
posts in the Confederate army during the four
years struggle which it 50 manfully encountered,
they have located in their native county, where
their services arc offered in building up the waste
places. and in carrying outpractcal reconstruction
Particular attention given at all times to the
drawing Of plans and specifications; and in the
construction Of
GEONETRTCAL STAIR WAYS,
where calculation is required. they are confident
that they cannot be surpassed By any workmen in
the Valley of Virginia,
Jzss- Being well known in the community, they
deem il unnecessary To say more, than that orders
left for them will receive prompt attention.
April Q, ls6s-tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-02-18
PIANOS, PIANOS

For the Best Pianos now made over Baltimore
Philadelphia and New York Pianos.
OfricT ANp WARERooN No. Z NORM LrrERTY
ST., above Baltimore street, BALTIMORE, ND.
StTIEFFS PIANOS have all the latest improve
= ments, including the AGRAFFB TREBLE
livery Fronts, and the Improved French Action,
fully warranted for Fire Years, with privilege Of
exchange within II months If not entirely satisiac
tory to purchaser.
Second hand Pianos and Parlor and Church Or
rans of my own make, always on hand, from SO
to $500.
referees who have our Pianos in use:-
Gen. X. Z. Lee, Lexington, Virginia. Gen.
Robt. Ransom, Wilmington, n. C.. Gen. ID. II.
Hill, Charlotte, n. G. Governor John Leteher,
Lexington, Virginia. y. Z. Harrison, Warren
Ebv. John b. Packet, John Barns, Andrew Al
bridge. of Jefferson County.
Send for Circular. TERMS LIBERAL.
December 3, ls6s-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-02-18


Father Time is no, always a hard parep,
though he tarries for more Of his children. he
often laws his hand lightly upon those who
have used him well; making them old men
and women incxorally enough. hut leaving
their hearts and spirits young and in full vigor.
With such people the grey head Is hut theim-
preston Of the Oh fellows handin giving them
his blessing, and every wrinkle but notch in
the quiet calendar Of well-spent life.
Here IS Mark Twain's last contribution to the
poetic literature Of tho world:
Thcv sat upon a., front door mat.
Where softly shonr che noon.
And listened q tha music that
Came from the beer saloon.
His manly arm did round her Irvine,
Their lips in kisses met;
And when he asked. Wilt thou be mine ?"
She said, "I will YOU betw
The following epitaph upon his unfortunate
self is said to have been written by an old
bachelor.
"Atth-ce score waters end died,
cherries being, sol, and sad;
The rurtual knot never tied.
And wish my father never had"
\ swain named Wise, having married la dam
SCI named Martha Cbeevis the village poet cele-
brated the event 10 the following:
AT length she seized the proGerel prize.
A happy one believe MS;
F-r u1irim-Cy made her wise:
Before she was Miss Cheevisr
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-02-18
FARMERS.
1 Defy impeachment!
HARVEST WEIISKEY,

CHEAPER THAN THE CHEAPEST!
I WILL furnish a good article Of PURE HOME
MADE WHlSKEf (no drugs that will not
make Your hands sick, but invigorate and strength
en- them, for less money than il can be bought for
either in this town or in Baltimore
W Call aud see what I can GO, at nv Wholesale
House in Charlestown- r. AVIS.
.Ltrpa fs6S-+f
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-02-18
BLACKSMITHING.

YNHE undersigned respectfully announces that be
dcyotes hinselfto his business in all its de-
partnents. Having by years Of constant attention
and diligence secured a reputation for subtantial
and neat work, he hopes TO retain it by yet more
assduous attention. and desire 70 do his duty TO-
wards all who patronize him.
PROMPT attention given to the
Shooting of Horses,
and all branches Of the trade, repairing Of wagons
or farming implements, &c. conducted without de-
lay and at liriHg rGfes.
Ezs- Shop nearly opposite the residence Of Dr.. J.
j. II. Straith. ACHILLES DIXON.
January 3, 1867.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-02-18
NilnurcS =.
NEanurcs |.

WYE have on hand and for sale Daugh's Super
w Phosphate, price Sixty dollars Cash; also q
superior article called Vegetation, which we will
sell PAYABLE August lst, 1869, with well endorsed
note, at Sixty-fye dollars.
Aug. q, 1868. STARRY LoCk.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-02-18
PARLoR STOVES.

ONhand an additional number ofnew stvle PAR
~ LOR COAL STOVES. They are of the most
approved patterns-handsOme, aud warranted to
give satisfaction. MILLER d SMITH.
Charlestowu, Nov. -, 1865
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-02-18
TO THE PUBLIC.

HAvING purchased a valuable tract Of timber
land, and located SawMill upon it with a
capacity OF saving forty thousand feet Of Lumber
weekly, will be prepared TO farnish nearly
Every Variety Of Lumber,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-02-18
House, Sign Sc Ornamen:aI
Painting.

THE undersigncd respectfully informs the citi-
zens Of Charleslown and vicinity that be j.
prepared 10 execute in good style, Substantially
and promptly, and upon reasonable terms, every
description OF House, Sign and Ornamental Paint
ing.
Furniture, Chairs, DC, re-psinted and polished
upon short notice. respectfully solicit orders.
! can be found at the Shop Of the late George B.
Monroe JAMES y. SMALL.
n.oa-,h.- 1904
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-02-18
Notice.
En1Icr Hotel

SUErHEEpsrowN, WEsr VIRGINIA.
Up. A. ENTLER,
Nov 2, loo'-t. Proprietor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-02-18
EIJESS.

FRESH Groceries just received. among them .
4 very superior syrup at very low figure.
Dec. II, ls6S. ID. HOWELL.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1869-01-16

10 very complicated one. and 10 more liable TO get
out Of order and much noss difficult 10 repair.
than an combination Of wheela. and crapbs, and
levers. made by the hands OF man A rule II 10
tinkercd too much aAd badly tinkefed At that. II
10 often caienslised. nsrcotised depleted and 9TH
ei wise infused. whom ali that II really neede 10
. Wholesale tonic and rektoYstive like RUSTk1-
TEK's STOMACH BlT1ERS to put in proper trim
and keep II go. The stomach 10 shamsfully NAL
treated. In the nrst place. ire food which is jul
intended to dissolve IL FREQ usnIy throWn
into II hastily. and In half maaticated condition,
IN which state the gastric acid cAnnst properly act
upon 1t. The result 10 dyspepoia. Then CT mes the
doctor, and. iii eit the digestive orrsI- weak aud
1.-THE hewtls inert he proceeds 70 weaken ard pars.
- etl = are with drastic purpativee These fall
ipg-as they always de- to produce a sslutary
chsrgc he tells the invn i'd thrs medical science
do more for him. This, with all due Difference,
. a mi-tase,-cus Of those mistakes which Tsley-
rar "a said were tantsmount to crimes. Whist The
dyspsrt;c nceds's invisersion. strengthen the
stomach with liosTETTERS BIT rERs, aud the
stomach will sire sgther every other part ~ the
a good ~ new. Upon the state Of the digestion
do pe nds, in measure. the condition Of the whole
.ysicE Now, the Bitter are tire most admirable
tonic known. They oonsist Of the hnest vegetable
'nvicor ants and restoraiiv~e. m bin. with un
Ada tersted stmnant. The dyxptptc neeis poih-
,sg else 10 effect = cure, excepta light, nutrtieus
diet. and fair amount Of exercise Even In the
absence OF thsee isst mentioned accessories, the
tonic and Alternative prophecies Of the preparation
viii work wonders. enabling the dpspepi to digest
inferior fare with comparative ease. and 10 msnts
agood habit 81 body. In spite Of the DR. AwhacRs of
ecdentary Occur patton.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1869-01-16

FORMERLY OF JAMES LOCK HOSPITAL
I New orleans, La. test,hl'shed In fssp) and for
the last - years located In ClicAgo-,he moet sue
cessful Specialist OF the In the treatment OF all
diseases OF y private nstur--can be condfentially
consulted 81 his Office and rooms 81 ss RAspoLrn 81,
uentn.sDt 81 Chronic, Mc.curial Syphiltic. Blood
and in Diseases and all Disosdcrp Of Contagious
yenereal CA.racter-wA'ch be cnfes Without the use
OF IN. rcury iodde OF potases. arsenic poison,
bat with hi NErrsALizra posti,a cure for all hu-
nor~ and blood posons.
ORGANIC WEAKNESS, such az Seminal Weak
ne--, Nocturnal and Diurral Emissions brought on BY
ahu.e Of the organ. early indeecret;on exceesse or
notwithstanding lose Of memory, confusion, de-
PRECISION dimness of vision, and ocn iimee ineani.
IL, with q deplorsble train of other symptoms
treated and radically cured by infaliahie method,
sayirg time and expense. All diseases peculiar to
the sexual organs, private character, radically
and permanently cured
Old diseases OF the moot horrible class, whore the
blood has become psdee ned-pr6d sene blotchse on
the face email wafsry blistersy aims the head and
-ulcerated throat and noee eoreo the limbs
and body, crofrla-togethsr with m endless nun
ber Of suheYings s6ectually and permanently cured.
Da JANE 10 recommended BY the press Of he
country BY professors Of medical colleges. and b.
the medical profession generally. Thces anlicted
ehould apply TO him and be cared a. once.
d. JAsss can be consulted, conhdentially, BY let
ter p U. Drawer $3.50, Chicago enclosing stamp for
return ansver At his Office parlore ~ 4 as Ran
dolph street, corner OF Dearborn street. from A.
n TO sP. n. Ten separate rooms, and private en-
trance and exits, so that patients never come IN
contact with each other. Everything private and
confidential
just published. by Dr. James, two pamphlets. On
SYxnMAroaRHEA and SYPHILIS, and both sent in
sealed envelopes to any address, on receipt Of ten
cents, Or three red postage stamps
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1869-01-16

TH8SE DITTER0 ARE .PRHPAR1D n PUnD
Bourbon Whiskey. rom . scntinstion Of ever
IWenty different kinds Of roots, barks and hefbe
which act in perfect concsrt wsh the other pre-
pared from the original formula given By the great
Chief Red Jacket, to Dr. Chaplin, Who usen them sue
cessfuly In his practice for many yeare and by their
nee gainod 20 great popularity In tho treatment
and cure for Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint, COnstipA-
tion, Sick and Nervous Headache, Fever and Ague.
and oil dseascs arising from torpid liver and indi
gestion Persons suffering r. m either Of these
loathsome disease will Hsd . cure BY the % Of
these Bttere, which perfectly pure and free from
all those druGs aud pois0ns usually put mp noach
preparations, and palmed OF ON an unsuspcciiue
col that In the RED JACKET there 10 Z viftpo tSas
no Other Bittcrs poseese,
They strengthen and invigofats the system.
They are uneQuallep for geseral debility.
They are cure foT Dy opepetA,
They give good and healthy appetite
They assist digeston.
They purify the brsath,asd scldity efihe stsoaeh
They cnfs Diarsh1a and Cholera Aosbus.
They are IN antidOte 70 change Of water aaa aisl.
They are the best stimulant Il existanee.
They paevenive Of Fever Ard ARuo,
They relieve Constipation.
They cure Nervous Head sshs.
They are perfectly pure and palafahls.
The genuine RED JACKET B1TTERS are only
0od In Quart bottles. never BY GalloA, quart o. pnt
See that eur private 0overnmsas sample u1bro.
ken ever each oefk
Sold ~ an druggists sAd dealers tAfesshsst The
Can Tor RED Jacket. and take ~ other.
Orcnlors = the trade supphe1 % application.
EMMETT PETERS } CO., Propristsss.
BE- ed % Miehsgan Avenue. CHICAGO.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1869-01-16

Fresh Garden:andlFlo wer
Seeds on Commisslon, those
unsold to be returned, PRE-.
paid. BY mail. Priced de.
scriptive Catalogues Of all
Useful and Ornamental
seeds, Plants, Trees, and
Fruits, w hO1csalo or Retail
will be sent to any address.
b. M. WATSON, Old Col.
ony Nurseries,, Plymouth,
N ass.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1869-01-16

psic and siekly locking females would
do good thing for themselves BY iudicious
~ irving Sreer's "Standnrd Wine Biuers.s
Thousands have used them who have been
struggling for the mastery with death. and
have found them to be tho greatest life
giving tonic known. They will animate
the pulse and bring health::and color back
to their death white lips.
Sold by Druggists.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1869-01-16
BarlOw'S Indigo Blue.

For BlueiAg Clothes, 10 put up and for sale at l.
FRED wlLTBERGEK'p Drug store, No. aa3 North
Second Street. Philadelphia. BARLow'B INDIGO
Blu will color mvre water than any other Bice In
the market. BARLOW's INDIGO BLUE 10 free
from nci 7, and will not lnjure the finest articles
BAR.OW'S INDIGO Blu Z dis eolves perfectly clear
ard will not eettle OH the clothes or make them
streaked.
The Label 10 copyrighted ald reeds: "Bsrlow'e
Indigo Blus, prepared and for sale at Alfred Wilt
berRers Dug Store, No e3s North Second Street,
Philadelphia Barow's Indigo Blue 10 sold TO dea-
lers at . price that pays then, to kept consul
MEEs WILL FIND it, On trial, to be the meat eco
nomiesl and handiest article ever used for Blueng
Clothes. Barlow e indigo Blue 10 put up witber-
gers Drug Store. No S3S North Second Street. and
nowhere clee. BARIOW'S INDIGO BLUR IL made
in the same way II WAS fourteen yeare ago, and deee
not cont lin any acid. ONE FIvE-CENT BOX OF
BARLOw's INDIGO BLUE, diesolvcd in = mineral
wafcr-b bottle o. water. will make the best LIQUID
Blueing that can be made. BARLOW's INDIGO
does not require any rags TO IL Il mp In. A few
grains Of Barlows 1nd6o Hue % tAs end Of the q.
ger Win eoses taA of WoeeS. novDel6eoA1V
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1869-01-16
DE- A K r HOE a.


Dyseutsry, summer Compliant, Cholera No
bus, Flux. Childrsn's Tsething, and the Great
Preventive Of Asiatie Cholera.
MAGUIRES BENNE Plant.
THIS EXTRAORDINARY MEDICINE. the fame
Of which 10 sprsad broadcast tArougheutths eeun-
try, 10 undoubtedly sspses 70 any remedy sver o.
fered 20 the public for the complaints for which 10
Intended. Wa have in our possession testimonials
furnished Voluntarily BY Gel. Long late Chief Tope
graphical Engineer Duroau - Washington, Gen.
Fits henry Wares, Gen. PieaaausOn, and others OF
the army; Father P. J. Deemct, the celebrated In
dian Missi0nary also Officers Of the Navy, Surgeons
Hospital Stewards, ConmAnders 81 nsasly every
steamer plying ths Mississippi and tributary nv
ere. Western Sanitary and Christian Commissions,
army Chaplains aud others too numerous to mention
Likewise highest encomums Of the Prees. most Of
whrh srs pablisAsd In our almanac, (Which ~ wv.
tend any requesting ny, prAieng its valuable
medicinal qualities In the higAese tsFne No Other
medicine has such recommendations. J. 4 C. MA
CURE, Sole Prepretors. s.. Lsuis, No. Sold b.
druggists and medicine dealers everywhere.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1869-01-16
e + e e

TIE MOST BEAUTIFUL AND AARMLROO COS
NRTlC IN THE WORLD!
II will not lnjurs the most Delicate Skinl
l;s presence the faee cannot b detected II can
he removed only by washing; and when renewed
will leave th- skn softer, smoother and whittier than
before eradicses every discoloraton Of the face,
whether caused By expoeurc - The wether or By dis
essc, and bestows upon All faces the
RADIANT COMPLEXION OF THE YOUTH.
single Trial proves ali theee statenents.
And the entire eafty with which II can be need,
makes ite euccese complete.
VI Ask for La kue's,-eee that the name Of La
Rue Co. is blown in the bottle, and our trade mark
81 the top Of the front label. Sold by all Druggists
and Fan Goods Dealers. Price One Dollar per
bottle CHURCH 4 FLINT, frOprietors.
Hartford, Conn,
&c Wells & Co.. New York Geo. L. Goodwin
b Co, Eoeton. Mare. Wholo. ale AasIssS.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1869-01-16
Sterling Silver Ware

And nne Electro plated Ware. The Gorham Man.
uiacturing Company, OF Providence. r. L.. having
the largest manuiactory OF Solid silver Ware In the
world. with tie noet improved machinery. and en-
ploy ing the moot skicd labor. enabled to offer
an unequalled variety Of new and beautiful designs
In Dinner Services, Tea Services. and every article
specially adapted for HOLIDAY and Bridal Gifte.
hey Offer also their we'll known and unrivAed
Nickel Silver Electro-Plated Ware. II which they
have introduced new patterns ofrare elegance. The
Solid Silver 10 guaranteed to be OF sterling purity By
United states Mint assay. The Eectro-Plate 10 guar
goods may be obtained from responsible dealers
everywhere.
Trade
Trad. Mark ->m % NON e:
for E1N1h6N -aNa Electro.
0CRHAM MANUFACTURING CO..
salesr0om No. Maiden Lane NY