Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-24
Preparations for, Christmas.

The approach of the Christmas holidays
has always been the occasion for much prepa>
ration to celebrate an event more momentous
to the world than all else, and as each recur-
ring anniversary is an occasion of joy, the
desire OF every one is to contribute to the mu,
tual happiness Of mankind. Il is, too, an oc-
casion when souvenirs of friendship, are given
and received, aud, in these latter days, those
souvenirs comprise articles, Of every descrip-
ton. The merchants of Jefferson, alive to the
importance of the occasion, have prepared
themselves to supply all demands that may be
made upon them, aud reference to the adj
vertising columns of the Spirit will show
where the best and cheapest articles are to be
had. The following are some of the adverti>
sers, with partial note Of their line of bus
mess.
CHARLEsTowN.
jas. Lao. Hoof-Agricultural Imple-
ments, Foreign and Domestic Hardware.
Seeds, Fertilizers, &c.
s. M TimJer1oke-Dry Goods, Hats,
Caps, Boots. Shoes. Fancy Goods, Notions,
etc.
j. B. Haines-Cigars, Tobacco, Snuff,
Pipes, Stationery, Coufectioperies, Notions, sc.
Geo. z, Light-Drugs.s Medicines and
Chemicals, Fancy Goods, Stationery, &c.
IT. e. Confectioneries Cigars,
Pipes, Tobacco, Newspapers, Periodicals, &c.
W. s. Nnson-Drugs, Medicines, Paints,
Fancy Goods, Books Stationery Notions, &c
L. Dinhe-Watches, Clocks, Jewelry,
Fancy Goods, Notions, Toys, SO.
GUSTAV Broscn-C onfectioneries, Toys,
Notions, Oysters, &C., in every variety.
j. Rose Dc Bro,-Dry Goods, Clothing
Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, &c.
s. Fl. Wooddy-Manufacture and dealer
in Boots and Shoes of every style and va
riety.
Jacob B. Brown-Dry Goods, Groceries
Foreign aud Domestic Liquors, Notions, &C.
Henry Dumn,-Cakes, Candies, Fruits,
Nuts, Toys and Notions of all kinds.
Goldsmih's Twin Fronts-Dry Goods,
Clothing, Hats, Gaps, Boots, Shoes, Notions,
etc.
Kcars1ey DC .Shee,er-Dry Goods, Groceries,
Hats, CAPS, Notions, Fancy Goods, &c.
Stamp q: Haachs Manufacturers and
Dealers in Carriages, Buggies, Rockaways,
Light Wagons. etc.
McCure!y & Duhe-Foreign and Domestic
Hardware, Agricultural Implements aud Ma
chinery, Stoves, Fertilizers, Seeds, &c.
j. j. lloron-Man ufacturer of Boots and
Shoes of every style and variety.
W. w. Burton-Watohes,C Clocks, Jewell
~ &c.
HARpER's FERRY.
u. III. Decaulne-Groceries and Provisions,
Queensware, Wooden Ware, Coal. &c.
c. q. Bcler-Drugs and Medicines, Dye
Stuff, Paints, Notions, Fancy Articles, Books,
Stationery, etc.
1Aos. W. Bcale-Manufacturer and dealer
in Stoves, Tin and. Shees,Irsa Ware
DIR. G. II. &. Hc6mam-Drugs, Medicines,
Perfumcry, Stationery, Paints, &C., and No,
tions generally.
.Jumcs DC Gro,c-G roceries and Provisions,
Fish, Liquors, &c.
r. ". Berry q; Co-Dry Goods, Groceries,
Stationery, Fancy Good and Notions.
SUMMIT POINT.
HNcary, Wilson &c JoAnson--Dry Goods,
Groceries, Provisions, Notions, Stationery, etc.
MIDDLEwAY.
John ". Grantham-Dry Goods, Groceries,
Fancy Goods, Notions Tinware, Hardware,
Queensware, &c.
A. s. B"n-Confections, Fruits, Nuts,
Tobaccos, Cigars, Notions, etc.
&F- Among the attractions of the January
number of Demorest's Young America are
"Flags for the Christmas Tree" puzzle por>
trait picture, cut paper pattern for dolly's
evening dress, in an envelope, magic trans
formation picture, elegantly colored, and
many other pretty things; besides the stories,
puzzles, and including the regular depart.
ments. A years subscription to Young
America is the best possible investment for an
Intelligent son or bright little daus hter, for
Holiday or birthday present-try it
Yearly, only One Dollar. Address ". Jen-
nings Demorest, s3S Broadway, Ny.
AUCTION SALEs.-The advertisement of
the following sales, to which the attention of
our readers is called, will be found in this
paper -
Tuesday, December 31st-Personal Prop
erty, by Geo. ". Chase, Sheriff.
NoTIcE.-The party who uuloaded cord
of wood at our residence on Friday, if he in>
tended it to be placed to his credit on our
books, will please give us his name; or if it
was intended as Christmas present, we will
not be particular about the matter
CH1RIsKI.-M. Chiriski gave another of