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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-01-28
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wYIRGENIA:

TIRGENIA: 1a II
" At Rules hold in the clerks Office of the
circuit court for Augusta county. the 4h day of
January, 500 so.s..-
William F Snapp, llugh L. Reagan and VIM
J.lShumatc r." Appellants,
Against
Joseph P coli, 'f- Appellee
On Superseleas to a judgment of the county
court of Augusta. 8
The object of this suit is to supersede a judg-
ment of the county court of Augusta rendered
on the 30th day Of October. in the year 1865, in
an action of defendant wherein the said Joseph
Picoi was plaintiff, and the said William f.
Snapp, Hugh L. Reagan and William J. shumate
were defendants, by which Judgment the PLAIN
tiff, Pcoli recovered against the defendants
Snapp, Reagan and Shumate. the sum OF S22S3,3a
with interest from August 10th, 1868, till paid,
and S., 36, costs of suit
The defendant Joseph Picoli not having entered
his appearance, and it appearing by satisfactory
evidence that he is not resident of this Com
monwealth: 1t is ordered that he do appear here
within one month after due publication of This no
ice, and do what is necessary to protect his IN
erest. A copy-Teste,
Smith s Elder, P. O. J. N. RYAN, Clk.
Jan At
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MARRIAGES.

On the 18th instant, by Rev. E. H. Gray, in
Washington, D. G., James Henry Desper and
Miss Ann Eliza Talley-both Of Augusta.
On the 18th instant, by Rev. Geo. W. Holland,
at G. A. Van Lears, Gross Keys, John w.
Altaffer and Miss Lucy j. Williams all Of Rock
ugham county.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-01-28

HORRIBLE MURDER.-The body of Mrs. Carey.
an aged lady was found near Waynesboro last
evening, her clothing burned off, entrails out and
left arm broken So far, there has been 10 clue
to this mysterious affair. .'a7a
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-01-28

The State Journal Radically at Richmond
is laboring as earnestly as some of our Con-
sentative confrers, to thwartrthe efforts of
the committee now in Washington r. Ly'tcA:-
burg Vi1y1nien. A
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wyIRGENIA: f.

W AT Rules held in the clerks office of tha
circuit court for Augusta county, the 4th day Of
January, 1859.
A. Plunket Berne ana VIM II. Fams, PITS.
Against
George Kelsey Boag, John Galliard Boag JAS.
W. Crawford, f. NJ. Young, Richard II. Phillips,
Henderson NJ. Bell and Benjamin Weller, Def'ts,
On amended Bill in Chaneery. ...
The object of amended Bill is for relief in re
gard to contracts, &C., of sale of the Lemuel WEI,
Ter land, and for other purposes.
The defendants, George Kelsey Boag, Joh.,
Gallard Boag and Benjamin Welior, not having en-
tered their appearance. and it appearing by salts
factory evidence that they not residents of hi
Commonwealth: 1t is ordered that they do appear.
here within one month after due publication of
this notice, and do what is necessary to protect
their interest 100 q '=
cory-Teste, ~
J. N. RYAN, Clerk,
Trout, +. q. Flt. Jan 14-4t
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AT debating society in Fincastle, the subject
was: (Which is the sweetest production, girls
Strawberries !" After continuing the argu-
ment for two nights, the meeting finally adjourn
ed without a conclusion-the old ones going for
the Strawberries, and the young ones for the
Girls
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-01-28

UNnEARD OF IMpuDENcE.-A minister CT the
gospel at Lexington was recently requested to
marry a couple eleven miles from town.. He
hired a,horse, rode over one of the worst roads
in America, reached the place in time, only to be
Did that the parties had changed the hour and
engaged the services of another minister. lie
was not so much as invited to dinner. The Ga
zette should have given the names of the parties
for the benefit of the public. e .r
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-01-28

MAJ. D. H. WooD.-The many friends Of this
gentleman, formerly chief @. NJ. of R. R. trans
portation c. S. A, will be glad to know that he
head of the banking house of Wood Robinson,
where his well known business capacities, COM
bned with strict integrity, will bring to the firm
a large southern business. See card among new
advertisements. ...
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-01-28

Mr.. w H. Wilson, a well known and respected
citizen of this place died at his residence last
Thursday night, after a brief illness. His fu-
IL eral on Saturday attended by the Masons,
the Firemen and Temperance Societies, of which
he was member, as well as a large concourse of
citizens.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-01-28

A supplement containing numerous full sized
patterns of useful articles accompanies the paper
every fortnight, and occasionally an elegant Col
ored Fashion Plate. .U tlI nag5
Harper's Basar contains l6 folio pages of the
size Of liarpers Weekly, printed on supcrfnc
ealeRaered paper, and is published weekly.
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7E7o ts,e Creditors of John Kunk74

FEYO tsae Creditors of J Ohm Kunkic,
& Gec'd.-ln pursuance of decree of the
Circuit Court for Augusta county, rendered june
18th, 1867, in the cause Of Jacob Scora for &C,
David kunkle, Administrator of John L. Kunkl~
decd, and others, l shall proceed at my Office !,
Staunton. on Tnesday, 9h Of February next, to tak
account of the transactions of the defendant
David kunkle administrator of John L. Kun
kle, decd, and also account Of the debts an /
ilities of the estate of said John L. Kunkls
decd. The creditors Of John l.. Kunkle, decn
are hereby mott fed that unless they present ant
have their respective claims before me on or be,
fore the day last mentioned, they will be excluded
from participation in the assets of the estate.
JOS. A. WADDELL
Jan rat Commissioners
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The Times says war of determination is be-
ing waged against the in the pine hills
near Winchester One party killed $50 the other
night, and it WASH good night for crows either.
The State pays three cents pair for feet. That
is better than pigeon shooting at 25 cents q shot
for the privilege.
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PAPER MAK1NG-A gentleman now connected
with large establishment in New fork State,
wishes to start mill in this section. He under
stands thoroughly the making of news, letter
and fancy papers, and has some capital. We
think this is good chance for an investment,
and shall be glad TO give the necessary informa-
ton on the subject.
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AT 4 circuit court continue
~ holl AutrIiSta nj V I lie 2lt

VIRGINIA: Sat circuit court co ntinued
and held for Augusta county, the 10th
day of November 1868.
Joseph Wenger, Plaintiff,
Against
Isaac KILLER, Abraham kiblcr and another, De-
PENDANTS.
IN CIIANCERY.
The object of this suit is to attach and subject
to sale real estate in and near Spring Hill, Au-
gusta county, belonging 10 TIE said defendants
or some of them, to pay the amount of plaintiff S
aim.
The Defendants Isaac KILLER and Abraham
Kibler not having appeared and answered OF
plead in this cause, and it appearing by satisfae-
tory evidence that they are not residents of this
Commonw ealth 1t is ordered that they do ap-
pear here within one month after due publication
Of this notice, and do what is necessary to pro-
tect their interest.
copy-Teste,
j. n RYAN. Clerk.
Trout ,, N ian 1T
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-01-28

AUGUSTA AHE sD.-Tne on'y pure whisky found
by the Worlds reporter during his raid among
the New York dealers Bumgardner Whisky,
made in this county-a high compliment.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-01-28

Il Tatrimonial.-A Bachelor, p years Of
lXl age, having exhausted his patience in
needlework, desires to correspond with some
young lady who is willing to take charge of his
wardrobe, and to receive for compensation hand-
some and affectionate husband and a tour to Nj
agara during the honey moon. For particulars
Address DEWITT C. DONALDSON,
sept 9-tf Staunton, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-01-28

STEERING The seal ,wags of this section have
been quite active of late and from appearances
are brewing some mischief, of what kind we are
unable to say. Look out.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-01-28

CHEEK u.s. BRAss.-We have heard of men hav-
ing brass enough in their faces to make kettle,
but we know man who has cheek enough to fill
u tallow chambers vat.
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The Methodist of Winchester contemplate es-
tabishing a Seminary for the education of young
ladies, at that place. ...-
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-01-28

MASQUERADE pARTIEs-Last winter mask and
fancy parties were all the rage. We have not
heard of single one this season. What has be-
come Of all the gallant, good and true?
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-01-28

RAILROAD SUBssRIrTIox.-The vote on the
County Subscription to the Valley Road has been
postponed by order of the Court to Thursday,
May p, 1869.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-01-28

SHERlFFs.-Capt Glaize. sheriff of Frederick
county, has been removed; so has Capt. Paul,
sheriff of this county.
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A. D. TREBBETT-We would direct es oecal at
tention to the advertisement of this gentleman,
which appears in to- days issue. 1t is needless
to say that his stock is complete, and he invites
the attention of those who need anything in his
line. Being considerable Of s. ladies' man, mod
est and unassuming, and withal decidedly good
looking and courteous, it is not surprising that
his place is throngcd daily with the fair sex, but
he has ample room left for those who may wish
to pay their respects to him, and all cordially
invited to come, without money and without price,
ard examine for themselves.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-01-28

Law FIEN-Mai Ycllott & W. W Scott. ESQ.,
both well known practitioners at the Lexington
bar, have formed co-partnership. We COM
mend them to those having business in that quar-
ter that needs prompt attention.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-01-28

Information is desired at Mobile, Ala, of W.
J. Phillips who in 1868 was Confederate soldier
stationed at Fort Morgan. Address Mobile Reg
iste1 Office.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-01-28

MusIc.-We like some music in subdued form
that is at distance, and the further off the bet
teri. e., crying baby in the wee hours Of tbs
night. .
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-01-28

The News says scalawag lawyer of Winches-
ter was applied to by culed brother from dis
lance, to be received in his Office law student,
but would not receive him We think that hard
case, indeed.
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Jan f-4t
"A Change of Business.

- Having purchased from George e.
Grouse his entire stock of goods on hand, ineluel
ing show cases, jars, fixtures. SC, together witt
some articles of personal property. The bushes .
hereafter will be conducted on our account am
under our supervision and eantgol, and we hereby
notify the public that we have asthQrized and en-
powered said George G. Grouse to act as on,
agent in carrying on said business, in accordance
with the thirteenth section Of the l45th chapter
of code j. +. GROUSE, ~
SUE GROUSE,
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WnEAT.-All of our Valley exchanges speak in
glowing terms of the growing crops, and the
farmers we talk with feel good at the mere men
ton of wheat.
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TIME LYNCHBURG NEWS
pAILy AND TNI-WEEkLY
WADDJLI, q CO.. propr;etQrs :


Coz. r. D. WIrHEEs ~. e. FElRH, EplToRs.
The undersigned ask leave O inform their old
friends and patrons of the LYNCiIBURG DAILY
AND TRI- WEEKLY NEWS, that they have this
dav hecome the sole Prop,ietors of the paper,
and it Shall be their only end aud aim to make the
NEWS, not only a EJRST CLAsS JOURNAL,
..a1 =; ,1o;nt If poa,it and abilitv TO any one in
the State but 10 excel any other OF Its cotempo-
raries in all the varied and attractive features
which constitutes a NEWSPAPER in the proper
meaning Of the ~ terms. a.. .,:to.;s1 ,s.a,a,
The NEW VIII De uhder we I9rI.JsI,..
iien' n"ppy " ,x;la]v Known as the founders
~ H. go, anl rnday whose conduct If attain
" NV Pap -. ,1,1a;t, M who n an,;,
ea';- H. a.a,n If Journalism. bring with
t,.aS 80 ner;aroe and ability which guarantees
No -dns If Tho NEWS Journal worthy in
~, ..se lat - tbo; f,,or snl welcome and ac
III 1,;si,or IN thc home circle and in the
workshop to the merehah' anu 10 ,e pro- i5,,o al
man--,n fact to alt Classes anu cohut'iohs Vi
people. Especial a',en''o " ha ~ ss from
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-01-28

Hen. Charles j. Faulkner has been appointed
by the Governor of West Virginia, in lieu of
Hon. Reyerdy Johnson, counsel for West Virginia
TO attend to tae Berkeley and Jefferson case in
the Supreme Court of the United States.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-01-28

TnEsplANs.-We had hoped for series of these
popular entertainments ere this, and we know of
good many others, like ourselves, have been dis
appointed.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-01-28

CLARK CoURIER.-This is the name of a new
paper to be started in Berryville soon, by Capt.
Nelson. lie has heavy guns all around him, but
we trust will succeed in establislinga first class
paper.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-01-28

DECISION REyoKED.-The Commissioner of In
ernal Revenue has revoked his decision, pub
lshed few weeks since, that ali building asso-
Citations are liable to pay special and income tax
as bankers.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-01-28

srEEL.-It is said that Wr. Bessemer derives
an annual income of s., DOC. 000 from his British
steel patents What may Sibert expect from his
Invention, which is said to be far superior to the
Bessener process in more than oae respect?
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-01-28

CurBLAISs, OR Frosted FEET.-3cls White
Oil relieves the intolerable itching, and If used
in time. prevents the Chilblains breaking out
Price 25 cents For sale by Druggists and ali
prominent Storekecpers.
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r JUMP PLASTER.
"a 500 Tons Windsor Plaster fer sale by
STAPLES & BLAIR,
Jan 2l-2t Richmond, Virginia.

ADIEs.-Expanson is our times, mad ten
- dency, spreading wide at every stride
like the broad advancing tide. Behold the tender
gender glide, with some of cur nice Hoop Skirts.
We have all sizes and prices. Also the good Odes-
sa C2llapsng Skirt, which has gained such wide
spread reputation as it can be altered into any
shape instantly, is still to be found at
april 2e-tff G. hlkslI s cos,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-01-28

COUNTY CoURT.-The Court met on Monday,
but adjourned to give place to the meeting of
citizens as per previous arrangement-no bust
ness being transacted on that day. On Tuesday
the cases of jessie and James Seely, charged
with horse stealing, the former was sent to
Wardwells retreat for four years; the latter
three years Julian Montez, charged with rob
hing the house of Mr. O'Rorke, was sent to Jail
for u months All of these were old offenders.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-01-28

Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, falls this
year on the 10th of February. .
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TX LucK.-A private soldier Of the U. s. army,
named Francis Gasson, at present stationed t
Mlrion, Va has lately fallen heir to $751; 900 in
gold.
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Is IT RiGuT?-For a few imported, wo uld be
christians to Gust one Of the largest congrega-
tons and take possession of the largest church
in town party grounds: That is the question
in a mt she'll
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-01-28

GaATIFYING-Th Rev. Corn elias Tyree ha
been preaching to full and interesting congrega-
tons at the Baptist Church in this place. and we
trust with happy results. The meetings will con-
tinue during the week
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DEATHS.

At the residence OF her son-in- law, Mr.. James
Padgett, near Sherando in this county, Mrs Mary
Hill Slling. cousort of the late VIM. Silling, in
the SD year of her age
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PosTt FFicE AFFA1Rs-4it New Market, Va,
j. ". Burke is designated mail messenger;
vice twelve times a week, or as often as necessa-
~. Route 4,G3l, Culpepper Courthouse to Front
Royal, contractor is allowed additional cost for
increased distance.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-01-28

THE DANGER OF DELAY.-But few diseases re-
quire more attention than Colds and Coughs, and
few more generally neglected. How many
p rs ms, when they take coll, consider it of no
Importance, and 1t it run on, without rejecting
moment on its consequences. Remember that
neglected coles are frequently dangerous, and
often result in diseases most difficult to cure n
cold in the head produces cough, then comes
pain in the side, fever difficulty in breathing,
and finally ends in Consumption Who would
suffer from cold with the probability of Sc
lious attack of Catarrh, Bronchitis, Influenza,
Inflammation of the Lungs, &C., when that eff
cent preventive, MISHLERS HERB BITTERS
/ be I'd at a moments notice? 1t will remove
h tickling sensation which proceeds cold, pre-
vent hoarseness. chech coughing, expel the mu-
cous gathered in the bronchia, and resist success
fully that fell destroyer, Consumption
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-01-28

A Bare Chance for Investment
N The Valley Virginian NEWSPAPER,
BOOK AND JOB OFFICE is for sale Is the
Official Gazette of the Circuit Court of Augusta
County. &.
1t is an established Paper and has represen-
tative circulation throughout the Shenandoah
Valley and the South.
TIE CUVINGTON TIMES,
which is the >'lnountain edition" Of the VIRGIN
IAN,
CIRCUL.4 TIES ALL THR0 UGH TIE NOUN
T4INS FEST: and is the OFFICIAL GAZETTE OF
ALLEGuANY AND BATH COUNTIES.
The JOB OFFICE is complete and material
nearly new, having been used only three years
The attention Of Printers and persons wishing
to make investments in Virginia is called to the
above
For particulars and terms. address
ECHOLS, BELL, CATLETT y co,
REAL ESTATE AGT's, Staunton, Va =
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XyEzsGHNHA:-A rules held in the Clerks
" Office of the Circuit Court Cor Augusta
county, the 4th day Of January, 1862
L. Summelson Plaintiff
against
George Nicholson, Trustee, &c. A. W. Hartman,
Hugh w. Shelley, John A. Hartman. Geo. Bay.
lor Admir- of George K. Snapp. decd. Betsy Stat
ford, Richard Moon, Charles ". Stafford James
Rippetoe and Ella his wife, Snyder and Lucy
his wife, Sally Stafford, Broodc Stafford, Clar.
ence Stafford and Antoineite Stafford Def'ts
On AMENDED BILL IN CHANcERY
The object Of amended Bill is to sell house and
lot in Staunton for vendors lien. -.
The Defendant George Nicholson Trustee &c.
not having entered his appearance and it appear
lug by satisfactory evidence tina he is not resi-
dent of this Com monwealth: 1t is ordered that he
do appear here within one month after due publ.
cation CT this notice, and do what is necessary TO
protect his interest. .....
4 copy-Teste,
Trout, p. q. J. \. RYAN, elk
jan At u
lNsszla sas SssiozaeE'ss Sale of "a Vasus,
~ k':aEs2s.-Under a decree Of the circuit
court rendered at the November term. 1868, |
will proceed to sell, on the premises on MONDAY.
the 1st., day of FEBRUARY, 1862 the farm be,
longing to the estate Of Thomas Walker decd
This farm consists Of about $50 Acres, situated
on Middle River, adjoining the lands of DR.. B. J.
Walker and S. B. Finley, about . miles east e.
the Valley Turnpike, and about II miles from,
Saunton. The land is all of the very best quali-
ty and there is about 100 acres of No. l River
Bottom. - cT t
The improvements consist of two dwellings
gne large brick house, containing 8 rooms
above and below. with q basement story; good
large stable and all necessary outbuildings
There is good orchard of summer and winter
fruit on the place. ........,. f...i
The land will be sold in two prrcels, as dividta
by the commissioners of court One parcel con-
tains about lC0 acres, with the brick dwelling,
and the other about $50 acres, with the log dwell
ling -- s..i ..l4..5 fT.sl53 q
TERMS OF SALE.--so nuQh cash in hand as will
pay the costs of sale, and for the residue o credit
of six, twelve, twenty four and thirty months,
in equal payments, from the day Of sale, the pul-
chaser to give bond with personal security, and
the title to be retained as ultimate security.
r.t.f GEO. S. WALKER, -.
jan I tbs Commissioner
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-01-28

THE SIBERT IRoS AND STEEL CoNPANY, of Au-
gusta county, Va, with capital of half a mil
lion dollars, has been formed, Stock all taken.
Contracts for large amount Of woodland have
be n signed, and the whole thing is a bona .fde
TT transaction. Sir Slbort deserves great deal of
edit for the energy and perseverance III secur-
ing So large an amount of capital to be used and
invested in his own county, where he strikes his
first blow for reyoutionizng the railroad interest
Of Aiacrica While he has haG a great many
offers in Maryland and Pennsylvania to put up
very e1 ensive works, together with all the capt.
tai he wanted, he refused all for the good old
State Of rginia-Rjchmond Dispatch.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-01-28

HONESTY THE BEST PoLIcY-The other evening
little colored boy found in front of I1ilb &
Weler's store a we'll filed portmonaie, but with
the instinct of goodness, stepped in the store and
handed it to the clerk. Just after him came an
other of the same color and age, declaring that
his daddy had lost it and creating quite an ex-
element. Number two ran to find the owner,
and in the mean time tha prize being examined,
as found to be filled with slips of paper, but
nary a red. Here is moral.