The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-07-08
ADVERTISEMENTS
. ollnston's self-Isaking Reaper.

Y ohnstOm's Self-RakiRg Reaper.
Cd We wish to introduce to the notice of the
farmers this perfect Self Raking Reaper.
But two Of these machines we're brought to this
State last year. one of which sold by us to J. Wnyt
Bell, ESQ.,, upon whose farm its merits were most
thoroughly tested in the presence Of many intelI-
gent farmers. In proof Of its complete triumph
uuder all circumstances, and in all kinds of grain
we deem it only necessary to refer to the follow
certificates:
PARKINS, NELSON h CO.. Agents.
January 9th, 1863
Messrs. Pdrhins, Nelson 8 Co., Staunton, Va.
Conference.-The Johnston Self Raking Reaper
purchased Of you last year, did all that you
claimed for it. | used it in cutting over one hun
dred and eighty acres of land-wheat. oats, bar
ley, and cloverseed-in each Of which it did tho
work perfectly. ! used the same two horses all
harvest the draft being light that did not con-
slider it necessary to change them, netwithstand
ing had others standing idle.
I consider it the best machine have ever seen
J.WAYT BELL.
My farm edjons that Of j. Wayt Bell. saw
his machine ct work, and do not think he says too
much in its favor WI. D. BELL.
Gentlemen IL am pleased to have chance to
give my certificate respecting the Johnston Self
Raking Reaper you sold j. W. Bell last season.
used the same machine in cutting part of field.
1t performed admirabiy--aid the sheaycs straight
wheat. NJ JOHN RAMSEY. g
We, the undersigned, farmers residing in Au-
gusta county, w., witnessed the performance Of
tho taking Reaper, as operated last
Summer by Parkins. Nelson s Co., Agents, and
we have no hesitation in saying that it exceeds
anything in the shape of a reaper chat we ever
saw for the completeness of work aad case OF
draft #S Jas W. Crawford.
VIM s. McChosney, Vim. F. Asst & Bro
/ A. II. Taylor, s. K. Taylor
may Com
"A augusta White Sulphur and
- Alum Springs,
formerly known as STRIBLING'S, Is miles from
Stannton, Augusta County, Va.
This delightful mountain retreat, g miles north
west Of Siaunton, and directly on the Warm
Springs and Harrisonburg Turnpike, has been
undergoing Improvement for the last year and is
now ready for the reception of Visitors. Persons
leaving Baltimore, Washington. Richmond or
Lynchburg arrive at this place the same day by 7
p N, The TABLE will be supplied with the best
FARE the country affords.
With an experience of many years, as the Les.
of Of the finest watering places in Virginia,
for his guide, the proprietor aaters himself that
he will be able to afford satisfaction and pleasure
to oil who visit the Augusta White Sulphur and
Alum Springs, for the Restoration Of Health orfos
Pleasure
gss5s A FINE BAND OF MUSIC he's been en-
gagged for the season, and full corps sfattcntive
and efficient servants will be on hand to attend to
the wants of guest.
Already the demand for the strongly impregns-
ted Alum Water Of these Springs has caused the
Proprietor to send out in bottles for sale to tho
inval;ds who cannot find it convenient to visit the
Springs. To those who cannot visit the springs
its use is confidently recommended.
asa5 BOAR ae.-pes day, 81, 80. Per week,
$l5. Per month, $50.
TO Families that wish to stay few months of
the season, q liberal deduction will BIO made from
above rates. J. A. HEFELFINGER
may 27-tf Proprietor.