The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-12-23
A MYSTERY.

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Fl that rustic path was treading;;.s
When thesua his says were sh edding~sse |
Beahing ,sglesminGs fatty &reaning Mfg
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And watched the streamtet glisteaing, /
AS entranced there was listening,
To the melting, merry music af tie breeze,
! When beneath tree reclining,
Where no ray of sun was shining,
| Lo! saw q elow-being oil the groARd!
Though no otirerfeatpres shifted, IL gY9fs /
| Quickly soon his eyes upliffed-
Upward lifted as he wildly looked around.
"Good FRIEND" said approaching,
&c Do not charge me with encroaching-
| Areyouwahing orssqme messengeref news y
But no other word he uttered. MS
| And nos6tbnr sentence muttered. save---ss
Go to Simon nus for Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes.
Il I'd Sd s4E
"That's strange expression; surely!'
sad looking down demurely.
81 trust, good ar, that you the question will ex-
cuse."
: But he only looked the prouder n. :s.as.kI
As he spoke the words the louder,
Go e HIes los su tAf ge0d .sy 99rn ysnf
s.Why, bless me, man. shouted,
As his sanity doubted,
.s'Tis surely naught to me what peoples goods
W. 's0S 4.
But he only cried The higher,
With enthusiastic FIRE,
You save halyour cash BY buying at Simon Iild's.
So 1 left him there reclining, = !,s4i Y I
Where no ray of sun was shining,
And frequently / wondered at the words the man
did use; esg 4-afzs,gs D. 80
Thinking surely twas mystery,
And that some hidden history
Was weaving round myself and .Simon's goods.
So then resolved to buy them;
Nay, felt compelled to try them.
And behold I Iveeause for gladnessie y ssH
That the words Idesmed were madness ~ II
Induced me thus to purchase s,..f (; 81 ~
Ny Goods Of SIMON lI[Mlo HILLB. /
So all will find the same cause for gladness. 4
7nptinie TO secure some Of the great
bargains lately received direct from ew York
They will find splendid assortment of
Ladisss Cloaks at prices ranging from So, so to.
$25,O 90 200 sets Of Ladies' Furs from ~ SO to
$SO66. ELEGANT Blankets sShaV ls, zblack and sol-
ored-Fine Dress Shawlsl and large variety OIL
black and colored Cloakings. i
The dress goods stookeon in part Of the i
fashionable shades o. Empress Cloths Chenes I
Poplins, MohaH, satin ,sPopain Plaids, black and
colored Silks French and English Merino, black 4
and colored Aip&cas sll woel DE ainss oil dolors
Alarge assortment of moUslih DeLain ut 70 cts.
Large stock of Prints inhandsome styles.
Canton Cloth, beautiful article for mourning
suits. 1
z a. complete assortment of the newest styles OF
Collars and Cuffs, real lace Collars, Handker-
chiefs, 1aces and Edges 4 'I4IAI E59AEs
Notions of all kinds and descriptions.
! Dress Buttons and Trimmings, Ranges. sgsH
English and German Hosiery, Ladies and gen
Llemens' Gloves in full ASSORTMENT.
Also, a very elegant stock of French cloth,
black and colored Doeskin Cassimeres, Fancy
9aesimeres. The Charlottesville Factory goods.
4 handsome assortment of Carpets, all the va
rious qualities. Oil Cloths A End 81, Rugs
Ind Mats. @
Boots and Shoes full assortment. atfa
Hats for men and Boys. ia.
h. L. Powell, -. "A. Templeton and D. B.
)'Rork are with me and will be glad to serve
heir friends in any manner.
s.. H. HILB.