The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-11-20

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The weather is cold and raw, with every indi-
cation of snow.
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Dr. Brown of Clarke Co., died in New York, on
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j. W. O.burn, of Shepherdstown, has been ap-
pointed Jailor of Jefferson CO.
The Alleghanies and the Blue Ridge areon IRE,
making it very smoky in the Valley.
CURIOSITY. tail woman, vith big feet, wear
ing one of the new fashioned short dresses.
"Liying, earnest christians are what we need, :
We heard preacher say and we agreed with him
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A negro boy named Hall, had his leg cut off at
Capt. Jno Glaizes Saw Mill, Winchester, last
week. at y go
DR.. Francis T. Stribling has, returned from
Winchester where he was called witness in
the Circuit Court.
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COL Chas T. O. Ferrall stopped here Sunday, on
his way to Baltimore and was warmly welcomed
by his old friends.
Geo. W. Kitchen, Esq, formerly of Clarke Co.,
has been admitted to practice in the District Court
of lows City, Iowa. So
Col John NJ. Coyle has purchased the Packen-
ham estate. near Summit Point Jefferson CO., for
/ $4,000 cash-about $50 per acre.
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Major J. Blue More, Of jefferson county Va,
an officer of the c. S. A., died at his residence
near Columbus Georgia on the 7th inst
Several stndcnta Of Washington College. from
Texas and Louisiana, have been called home from
the deaths Of relatives and guardians, by yellow
fever.
Considerable religious interest is manifested in
Shepherdstown. Services are held every night
in the Presbyterian church, by the Rev. E. ".
Bsdinger
FINE FARMS ron SALE.-Col M. G. Hartman
advertises some Of the finest farmes in the Valley
for sale. We deem it only necessary to call at
tention to it.
Mr.. Stephen Myers, of this county, has rented
the Buffalo Gap Hotel from Vim. 7. Dinkle for 8
years. He will keep good house, for hunters
and travellers.
Col. Saml Letcher, editor of the Gazette 4 Ban
ner, Lexington, called on US Saturday. He was
on his way to Missouri, on business trip and e1-
poets to be absent month";
RARE ENTHUSIASTICALLY Staunton Mu-
steal Association will give of their splendid
Concerts next Tuesday evening at the chapel of
the D. D. and Blind Institution. See card.
Circuit Court is still in session. We postpone
a summary Of its proceedings till it adjourns.-
A large amount of business has besn and is be-
ing transacted, By Judge shefey.
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HARDWARE, &c.-Our readers must not fail to
read the card of Lloyd, Supple and Walton, 623
Market ST., Philadelphia. They offer goods at
the lowest narkc. rates to the trade and will do
what they say.
PAPER HAKaINas, WINDOW SHADES, &c.-Every-
body in reach of Markrters, Washington estab
iishment, who want anything in that line should
read his advertisement and give him call, for
he is man of taste, and sell at the lowest figures.
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Lumber dealers should not fail to read the. Adj
vertisement of Clay johnson, Clifton Forge,
V. C. r. R. They prepared to supply the de-
mand and their facilities are such as to enable
them to make liberal contracts. We recommend
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At the November term Of the Rockbridge Co.
Court, Jacob A. Paxton, charged with attempting
to poison the family of the Rev. Matthew Wilson,
living on Buffalo, was acquitted, on the ground of
insanity. The accused was previously in the In
sane Asylum of Indiana.
The Homestead ofGeo. K. Snapp, decd, was
sold last week to Mr.. Boykin, of South Carolina,
for $4,000 cash. Its situated one mile from town
on the Central R. r. West, near old Montgomery
Hall, owned by W. j. Shumate, Esq, and con-
tains acres with good improvements.
SALs OF TIE SuEFFKY PLAcE.-On the 18th,
Echols, Bell Catlett & Co., sold this fine farm, II
miles from Staunton, on the Middlebrook road
to Mr.. Halle, of Alabama, for S24,0 equiva-
lent to cash. Itcontains 44oacres, good improve
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IMPROVEMENTS IN HARRIsosBuRa.-E ]. Sul-
van has contracted for the building of three
dwelling houses in Harrisonburg, on the lots re-
Gently purchased by him from J. P Efinger-
Moritz H. Heller is digging the foundation for
four Offices and general spirit of Improvement is
Reported by the register.
| CoMaIssIoN HoUsE-We call especial attention
to the card of Williams & Fisher, Con mission Mer
chants, Franklin Street, Richmond, Va, and ad-
wise those who have Tobacco and Produce for
market, to make their acquaintance. Each mem
bsrsof the frm is business man and they are all
well posted.
RosApAL1s.-The Wilmington Star says that
''Dr j. J. Lawrence is receiving at his HID Quar-
ters, Wilson, n c., cash orders for single bottles