The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-12-02
nov 4-3n
A MYSTERY.

I that rustic path was treadng,
When the sun his rays were shedding
Beamng. cleaning, fairly streaming
/ a a .s through the trees );
And watched the streamlet glistening, Z
As entranced l there was listening,
| To the melting merry music of the breeze,
| When beneath tree reclining,
/ Where no ray of sun was shining, = -,s,
| Lo! saw a being on the ground
Though no other feature shifted, -,,.,--t.
Quickly soon his eyes uplifted-
Upward lifted as he wildly looked around.
q Good friend, said | approaching, I'll
&C Do not charge me with encroaching- h.,
Are you waiting for some messenger Of news 2
But no otherSword he uttered, $500 49,.
And no other sentence muttered. save
Go to Simon HtlJ's for Dry Goods Boots and Shoes
That's strange expression; surely!'
Said looking down .demurely.
&c trust good sir, that you the question will ex-
.-s{s; ~cuse." tYana
But he only looked the prouder
As he spoke the words the louder,
Go to Hlz6's for all the Goods you rant
"Why, bless me, man - l shouted,
AS his sanity doubted,
..s'Tis surely naught to me what peoples goods
80 you use !! rl.o s.s.f4Tt}f f&9yEF Il
Y But he only cried the higher,
With enthusiastic fire, f. f..,-:...
You SAGE half yoav cash by buying at Simon Hubs.
Sol left him there reclining,
Where no ray of sun was shining,
And frequently wondered at the words the man
did use 10 73
Thinking surely twas mystery, ?
And that some hidden history 'sf - 't
Was weaving round myself and Simon's goods.
So then resolved to buy them ;f7s
Nay, felt compelled to try them - 3
And behold I've cause for gladness tet
That the words deemed were madness
Induced me thus to purchase ssE sif7N
My Goods Of SIMON HILB. p
So all will find the same cause for gladness.
who call in time to secure of the great
bargains lately received direct from New York
q They will find splendid assortment of
Ladies' Cloaks at prices ranging from $3.50 to
$500. 200 sets of Ladies' Furs from 81, SO to
ored-Fine Dress Shawls and large variety of
black and colored Cloakings.
The dress goods stock consists in part of the
fashionable shades o. Empress Cloths. aChenes
Poplins, Mohair, Satin, Poplin Plaids, black and
colored Silks, French and English Merino, black
and colored Alpacas, all wool DeLains all colors.
A large assortment Of smouslin DeLain at Is cts.
Large stock of Prints i'll handsome styles. -
Canton Cloth, d beautiful article for mourning
SUITS III; sss 81 % ~ i39 9sie 6g8l ~
A complete assortment of the newest styles of
Collars 8and Cuffs, real lace Collars, Handker-
chiefs, Laces and Edges. a se $500
Notions of all kinds and descriptions.
Dress Buttons and Trimmings, Fringes.
English and German Hosiery, Ladies' and gen.
tlemens' Gloves in full assortment.
Also, very elegant stock of French cloth,
black and colored Doeskin Cassimeres, Fancy
Cassimeres. The Charlottesville Factory goods.
a handsome assortment of Carpets, all the va
rious qualities Oil Cloths "A and 8-4, Rugs
and Mats.
Boots and Shoes, a full assortment
Hats for men and Boys. s.ss4 4rs.+
H. H. Powell, ]. A. Templeton and d. B.
o'Rork are with me and will be glad to serve
heir friends in any manner.
nov Aft iEg s. FL. HlLB.