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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-01-27

4 MYSTERY.

/ that rustic path was treading,
When the sun his rays were shedding
eA'. through I'll, tssssi;
And watched the stream1st glistening,
As entranced there was listening,
To the melting, merry music ofSths breeze,
When beneath o tree reclining,
Where no ray Of sun was shining,
Lo! saw fellow being on the ground
Though no other feature shifted 8 atg4
Quickly soon his eyes uplifted-
Upward lifted as he wildly looked around.
"Good FRIEND said approaching,
% Do not charge me with encroachlng- 49,.
Are You waiting for same messenger Of new
But NO other word he uttered. t&
And NO other sentence muttered, save
Go 10 Simon HtlI for Dry Goods, Boots and S"ots.
That's strange expression surely
Said l looking down demurely.
:. trust. good sir, that you the question will s1'
cuse."
But he only looked the prouder a
Az he spoke the words the louder,
Go to Hil6's for all The Goods yes rass.
"Why, bless me- man, shouted,
As his sanity doubted,
"'Tis surely naught to me "na' pe'p'e s''N'
But he only cried the higher,
With enthusiastic fire. ,,.,,,
You save half your cash by buying at Si"e" A''S''
So left him there reclining. ts,
Where no ray of sun was shining,
And frequently wondered al the "oEos INC AAn
did use jsG
Thinking surely twas mystery,
And that some hidden history
Was weaving round myself and Simon's goods.
So then resolved TO buy them;
Nav, 1 felt compelled to try them
And behold! I've cause for gladness
| That the words deemed were madness
| Induced me thus to purchase
! Nv Goods Of SIMON HILB.
| So all will find the Same cause for gladness.
who call in time to secure some OF the great
| bargains lately received direct from New York.
| They will find splendid assortment OF
| Ladies' Cloaks at prices ranging from 81, SO to
| $500. 200 sets of Ladies' Furs from S4,oo 70
500, 90. elegant Blankets, Shawls, black and col
| ored-Fine Dress Shawls and large variety OF
black and colored Cloakings.
The dress goods stock consists in part of the
fashionable shades OF Empress Cloths Chenes
Poplins, Mohair, Satin, Popin Plaids, black and
colored Silks, French and English Merino, black
and colored Alpacas all wool DeLains all colors
Aiarge assortment of mouslin DeLain at 70 Cts
Large stock Of Prints in handsome styles
Canton Cloth, 0 heautl1ul artlcie ZOE mourning
suits.
A complete assortment Of the newest styles OF
Cellars and Cuffs, real lace Collars, Handler
chiefs, Laces anu Edges. G,,. Esca<5
Notions of all kinds ana descriptions
Dress Buttons and Trimmings, Fringes.
English and German Hosiery, Ladies ana gen.
tlemens' Gloves in full assortment
& Also a very elegant stock of French cloth,
Cosaimerpa Fancy
Cassimeres. The Charlottesville Factory goods
a handsome assortment Of Carpets, all the va
rious qualities Oil Cloths ~ and ST. Rugs
and Mats.
Boots and Shoes, full assortment.
Hats for men and Boys. Hf
H. L. Powell, j. A. Templeton and d. II.
O'Rork are with me and will be glad to serve
their friends in any manner.
Z nov Aft ~ .. n. HID
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Universal Clothes Wringer

Universal Clothes Wringer
| Improved with RowELL's PATENT DOUBLE Coo
WHEELS, and the PATENT Srop, are now unques-
tionably far superior to any apparatus for wash
| clothes ever invented, and will save their cost
twice year, by saving labor and clothes
Those who have used them give testimony as
follows:
"We like our machine much; could not be
persuaded to do without it, and with the aid Of
Doty we feel that we are masters of the posi-
ton. "--Rev. T.. Scott Bishop A. e. Church.
at is worth one dollar week in any family"
~ Y. 7rsbame.
ssIn the laundry Of my house there is per-
petual thanksgiving on Mondays for the inven-
ton" Rev. Theodore L. Chyler.
"Every week has given it q stronger hold upon
the affections of the inmates of the laundry
N. 2. Observer.
81 heartily commend it to the economists of
time money, and contentment. "-Bsv. DR.. Bel
lo.cs.
"Friend Doty-Your last improvement of your
Washing Machine is complete success. l as
sure you our Machine after years use, is
thought more of to day than ever, and would moi
be parted with under any circumstances. "-Sr ION
Robinson
"Your Washing Machine has been in dsily use
in our laundry, and the housekeeper e1pr esses
herself as highly pleased with it. 1t Ger .ainly
accomplishes a greater amount of WORK, with
less labor, and does not wear the clio HIS half SC
much as the old fashioned wash-bo lrd By using
it, one laundress is dispensed w.t. - YIN N, i.
Round, Superintendent of Infant Department Of 81.
Catharine's Nursery, N. Y. CtJ.
81 have had one of the Uni ,ersal Wriaeers in
my house, and it has beeA used every week for
owe, five years, and is now as good as aew.
have also had Doty V'a'.her for some three years
which we use every week, and could not easily
get along without. 1t is as good as ever, and
| will last years yet"-E. d. Fan Slyck, Esq Ed
itor Of Dem. Republican, Haaiton, N. y.
PPIGES.-A FAIR OFFER.
| If the NJ erchants in your place will not furn-
| ish, o. send for the Machines send us the retail
price, Washer SIS, Extra Wringer $40, and we
will forward either or both machines, free OF
freight to places where no one is se!ling and Sc
sare are we they will be liked, that we agree to
refund the money if any one wishes to return the
machines free of freight, after months trial,
according to directions.
No husband, father or brother should permit
the drudgery of washing with the hands, Atty
two days in the year, when it can be done better,
more expedtiously, with less labor, and 20 inju-
nv to the garments, by a Doty Clothes Washer,
and Universal Wringer
Sold by dealers generally, to whom iiberal dis
counts are made.
b, G. BROWNING, Gen. Agent,
nov Sd - eerttanat st.t Se~ York,
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stanton Advertisement.

N. \. HENDRY, IL. HENDhY. AA9. fAaAN'
NEW BOOT ASHOE FACTORY.
Hendry Brothers & Pagan,
Have just opened in their new and comodious
store room on Augusta street, opposite court
house, Staunton, Va.
Mems Coarse Roots and Shoes Of oh kindsi
as Mems Fine Stitched Boots, Shoes and
Caters; . large stock Of Child
rens, Misses, and Ladies' Shoes
,efgfg{Ya of the Latest Styles! lfaq
ANYTHING in our line furnished at the shortest
Y E44 Aa notice.
Work & tied to order by Mr.. James Pagan.
JUST RECEIvED-A large supply Of Mems
and Boys Hats, from coarse article to the Ia
test and most elegant style. -
ON HAND.-A good assortment Of Leather
and Shoe Findings, which we offer to consumers
at low prices.
Shoemakers will find II to their advantage to
examine our stock. t.ss.s,s.
Our aim shall be to compete with Northern
prices and we think we can furnish goeas Of as
low figures as they can be bought IN the cities.
We will soon be prepared to fill orders from
merchants-any size desired will be furnished
We specially invite the public to call and see
our goods. whether wishing to purchase OF net.
WANTED-Good Leather--for which we will
exchange goods OF pay fair price in cash.
WANTED--Good hands to work in the Facte-
ry None others need apply. alj
HENDRY BROS. & PAGAN.
oct 21-tf H. sT@ar stYEfrtt tfEHEfff ..sfe
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Hunter 4 Alderman,
III Dealers in
Books, Stationery and Music,

Main Street, Staunton, Va.
A good supply Of SCHOOL BOOKS & SCHOOL
SUPPLIES, BIBLES, HYMN and PRAYER
BOOKS.
BLANK and MEMORANDUM Books constantly on
hand.
sTATIONERY,-S very complete. Liber-
al discount to Ministers and Teachers.
s0r Merchants supplied at New York eholesale
prices. nov 25-6m.
vASHTI, or UNTIL DEATH Us DO PART-Miss
EVANS last popular Novel, receivedby
HUNTER 4 ACKERMAN.
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HIRSH & LOEB,
MAIN STREET. STANTON, V.

nAf1t . 1e'7'7 - . .
Where you will find Ladies' Companions, Card
Cases-Pearl and Shell, Writing Desks, Work
Boxes, Toys of all kinds, Rocking Horses, Wag-
ons, Plated Casters, Baskets, Cups, Revolving
Butter Dishes, Walking Toys, Work Baskets, Pho
tograph Albums with plated hinge, Slipper Pat
terms, Ladies' satchels, Fancy French Clocks,
watches, Fine and Fancy Jewelry, Silver and
Plated Spoons, Dolls, Wax Figures in Vases,
China, Ornaments, and in fact everythingyou can
think of will be foundat Hirsh & Loeb's. Prices,
moderate dec left
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NEW GROCERY STORE.
IN The subscriber begs leave to inform the
public that he has opened a SELECT stock Of
FRESH FAMILY GROCERIES
at the New Brick Store on Augusta ST.,
next door to the shoe establishment Of Hendry
Brother & Pagan, and opposite the
Court House Square.
He will keep constantly on hand Coffee OF all
grades, Teas, Sugars. Syrups, Molasses, Cocoa,
Chocolate, Cheese, Condiments in variety, Soaps,
Tobacco. both chewing and smoking, choice
stock of Liquors, and, in fne, everything usually
kept in his line.
Having bought for Cash, he can sell as low as
tie lowest.
- Everybody in Town and Country are in
vited t. give him call o ,or
dec 23-tf dEo. Y. 'AChooN'
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New Books at Bell s Co.'S:

New Books at Bell & Co.'s:
IN VASHTI or, until death US do part.
A new Novel, by Miss Evans. Author of Beulah,
st. Elmo, SC SC.
A Ministers Wife, by Mr.. Oliphant.
UNDER TWO FLAGS, Strathmone,-Chandos,
Idalia, Tricotrin, and Granville De Vigne, by
OUIDX.
Frank Leslie, Demorest, Cooley and Petersons
Fashion Magazines for December. For sale at
nov @-H BELL & cos.
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AFFIDAVIT OF SUPERIORITY
OVER ALL,
The First Strictly Impartial Trial ever had.
BLIND FOLD TRIALS AGAINST
steinway's, Chickering's, and other
- -. PiAnoa.... -.

| We, the undersigned make Oath that at the time
of the last Fair of the american Institute held in
New York, Immediately following the French En-
position in Paris. tco Pianos, made by Stein.ray a
Sons, one Patent Arion Piano, made by G.. C. Man
ner, and several other makers instruments wero
tried ainst each other, by order and under con-
troll of the Officers of the Institute, to decide
which Piano on exhibition in competition should
receive the First Premium ga, The best SQUARE Pi-
ano known:" Toobtain an impartial trial, t,ries
all of saidPianos we're copered ~iM papers, SO that
one Piano could not be distinguished from another
during the absence of the Judges and fsrice did
they select one of said Pianos as the best which,
upon uncovering, both times proved to be said
Patent ARION Piano, awarding it g The Fret
Premium oUer all Others for being the best Square
| Piano knoirn to them" = -
This trial was after cAiekering 4 Sons Plano had
received the Legion of Honor and Medal, and Stsn.
| way & Sons, the Medal from Napoleon and the
Judges of said trial were:
EDWARD MOLENHAUER, Prof. Of Music, Mus
ical Director and Originator of the New
York and Brooklyn Conservatives of Music.
CHARLES FRApEL, the eminent and favorite
Composer and Pianist to his Royal Highness
/ the Due Gustave Of Sax Weimar, Eisenach.
FREDERICK R. BRANDIES, Professor Of Mus
ic; Teacher, Of the higher school Of music,
&C., SC. II tga ra-t lbs DQ Ali
A. D. BESEMANN, Organist at Cathedral; Jsr.
sey City; Pianist, &c. d, rf eilra5i.
julius Neuhardt, gl cn Robert Risger,
Henry Miller, T1fe Charles Soldwsdsl,
August Grueneburg, Robert Moenneg.
G. c. MANNER, (Insthtor and Patentes Of tie
Arion Piano Forte.)
Sworn to before me this 22d day of July, 1869.
....s...,. -.if.5 s..l..... G. G. TAYLOR;
Commissioner of Dlfds.
The ARIoN Piano is the CHEAPEST, MOST DrhA-
BILE, LEAST COMPLICATED, requires less TUNING
and DOES NOT get out of order, it is pf.
The Standard Piano.
Write for afddavits, Pamphlet and Circular.
p~ AGENTS WANTED -Fa ;~2*
in every City and Town where we have not al-
ready appointed them. a.a,t. 4,qa,7T
COVELL & Co.,
Warerooms and Office, No. 554 Broadway
Mandatory, 1877 & ls9 BowerJ, New York.
nov lily -..7,s--5.-,
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"a II 10
(Trade, Msrk copyfighted.) fW
p I A N O. S..
HAMMERS FOUR SIMPLIFY.
ING PATENTS. l1-k

Patent reversed wooden Agraffe Bridge
throughout, RETAINS the sweetness Of the old
woon Bridge, and osrAlNs the solidity of the
METAL Agrafe without its oBJEcrIoxs
Patent Compound Wrest Plank
which holds the Tuning Pins is six layers Of Ma.
pie, GRAIN running di6ersntly,--THIs PLANK Ss'~
RR sPLITs. . r...s. e..5,- aa
Patent Full Iron Frame
concentrates IN FRONT of the Tuning Pins, THAI
heretofore DAMAGING Iron (Which in other Pianos
hrrtfully SURROUNDS the TUNING PISs,) and
I" butts " into the front edge of the Plank and
EFrECrUALLY ressts the TWENTY TONS strain.
Patent Diagonal Sustaining Bar
part Of the Iron Frame, next to and parallel with
the steel strings UNDER THE OVERSTRUN0
BASS.
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The Stauuton Musical Association will render
Daniel, in three parts on the second evening
in February. Of course, their will be o large
turn out upon the occasion.
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See advs rtisement of C. E. Wood, which appears
in to-days issue. He has nice selection of goods,
and is selling at very moderate prices. Encour-
age him.
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A. colored man by name of James Mellon, was
killed at Buffalo Gap one day last week by tree,
which he was cutting, falling upon him.
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5;s thank. nRsss' s ns my
nuhl;c. for their patronage heretofore extended
him, and hopes, by selling good goods at fair
prices to merit continuance of the same.
Having received FALL and WINTER stock
Of goods, prints, de LANES, alpacas, linseys,
French and domestic ginghams, bleached and
brown cotton, ticks, denims, shirting,, stripes,
hannels, Irish linen towels, table damasks, WOOL
en- goods, all kinds of mems and boys wear, a
large variety Of notion goods, balmorals, hoop
skirts, shawis hoods, hosiery, and in fact near,
" everything that can be called for, ladies' and
gents Boots, Shoes and Hats, and an excellent
Stock of ready made clothing, chewing and smo-
king tobacco, snuff, CIGARS and sundry Grocery
articles too tedious to mention.
Prices in competition with any other House IN
the Valley. b. +. MAkAWOOD,
nov ls.tf Main street, Staunton, Va.
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Zeal Estate agencies.


JOHN rcAo1s, Nm. BELL, R. H. cArLxrz,
JED, HOTcHKLss. 800.
G,CHOLS, BELL, CATLETT 4 CO., ....,
Ia REAL ESTATE AGENTS.
SOUTHEAST Corner of Courthouse Square.
STANTON, VIRGINIA. sr
We are now selling, and have a constant de-
mand for Farming, Grazing, Timber and Mineral
Lands of all descriptions, Nils, &C., and we IN
vite parties having such property for sole. sspec
ally in the county of Augusta, and the Valley Of
Virginia, te put the same in our hands, believing
that we possess superior advantages from our
central location, and thorough knowledge of the
country, and our extensive business relations for
securing purchasers.
We make no charge for advertising or showing
property, but when we find purchaser for it We
charge commission of five percent, to be paid
out of the first payment made by the purchaser.
nov 20-tf
ALEX. H. H. STUART, ORLANDO SMITH.
R. D. LlLLEY, THOs. c. ELDER,
GTUART. LILLEY 4 CO.,
- Real Estate Agents,
STAUNTON, va,
Offers their services for the sale of Real Els.
tate of every description, in all parts of Vygi1-
10, especially in the
VALLEY AND PIEDMONT DISTRICTS.
MAJ We wish only the control Of such lands
as owners are really DESTROYS Of selling at fair
prices. $50
Ea, We make no caasye. for Advertising or shoe
ing tands unless a sale as Effected. aug l9-tr
TyRIBBETTS Worm CONNECTIONS, or Santonina
i the most agreeable and efectual worm
medicine ever offered to ina public. Soid ~ ~
F. H. LINK.
july 1919 staantaa Y
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Mrs Judge Baldwin died at her residence in
staunton on Tuesday last, in: the 10th year Of
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MN,'rGOges.

On the Goth instant, by Rev. VIM. E. Baker, G
w. Wright and Miss Sarah NJ. Cox, Of Augusta.
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- B. HOGE BRO, :.
Successor to Hoge & Mason,)
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
GROCERIES, PRODUCE AND FERTILIZERS,
Have in Store

$50 pairs Of Boots and Shoes; Wood and Willow
Ware, Large stock of Sugars Of all grades, Mo-
lasses Syrups of ever variety, China and Earth
enware, Backing and Brushes, Bacon, Fish, Soap,
Matches, large lot of Liverpool Salt, 100 lunches
Of Cotton Yarn, Rice, Tea, &C., Sc.
$4,000 Pounds of Wool wanted.
( Highest Cash Price Faid for Ceustry Pro
NMce, june 3-tf
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See change of the Virginia Insurance Company
advertisement, read it, and insure your life at
once. for ere many more moons shall wax and
wane you won't have any to insure unless you
pay your subscription!
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Late of Richmond. OF Staunt0n
y J.sFOSTER & cos
NEW FAMILY GROCERY STORE,
New Street, next door to the Virgins Hotel,
STANTON, VA.

The subscribers beg leave to call the attention
of Housekeepers and citizens generally, to the
opening of their
NEW FAMILY GROCERY STORE,
located as above, in one of Pipers buildings,
where all goods usually kept in first-class city
Grocery House will be sold at such prices as will
give entire satisfaction to purchasers.
OUR MOTTO Small Profits and Quick Sales
for Cash.
We will also purchase for Cash or Bar
ter all kinds of Country Produce, paying
the Highest Market Price.
nfa- Those in want of Family Supplies are
particularly requested to examine our stecR be-
fore purchasing.
P.s We pay particular attention to the sale
of Tea, Coffee, and Sugar. oct 2l-tf
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first National Bank.

Thirst National Bank. e
IL STAUNToN, Va, Jan. II, 1870.
An adjourned meeting of the Stockholders of
the FIRST National Bank of Staunton, will be held
at the Banking House on Thursday, the 18th of
FEBRUARY, 1870.
NJ. HARVEY EFFINGER, Cashier.
ian 13-tdm
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BALTIMORE MARKET, Jan. 2e
Reported by Brown. GRAVES & Co., Commission
Merchants, No. 49, S. Charles St.
OFFICE OF BURKE's IRON Works, !

oC1untOn, Va.
HO! For 1870 :-My Accounts to January
Ill LIST, 1870, will be ready promptly
time. strictly Cash Business will be car
ried on in future. W. A. BURKE.
jan 6-lm
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Local.,

VIM. H. German advertises house for rent
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On Monday night about nine o'clock, 6 Mr..
George White Of Fishersville was thrown from
the arched railroad bridge, about three hundred
yards below the Depot, at this place. and terribly
mangled. One Mahanny, hibernian and. resi-
dent of Staunton has been arrested, and now rests
in durance, charged with being the party who
threw him from the bridge to the street beneath,
distance of about thirty feet.
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MALI AND WINTER GOODS.
+ Guy 81 DIR A KE

+ GUY Sc DRAKE
Are now receiving from the Northern cities q
large AMI well selected supply of FALL and WIN
TER Dress Goods, Notions and Domestics-con-
sisting in part of the following:
Empress Cloths, Poplins,
French and English Merinos,
Alpacas, black and colored,
Plaids, De LANES, &C.,
Hosiery, Gloves,
Jubilee-Paris and Invisible,
Silk Netts,
Japanese Switches,
Dress Trimmings of all colors,
Cloaks and Shawls,
Cassameres for suits,
Sattinetts,
Bleached and heavy
Brown Cottons,
r6r Call and examine-No trouble to show
Goods. sept 23-tf
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T1se the Red Horse Powders,
u Superior to all others
for all diseases Of
STOCK AND POULTRY.
Prepared only by
C. Bnewx, Druggist and Chem
Milton, Pennsylvan.
and for sale by
EICHELBERGER & FULTZ, Agents,
Staunton, Va
TrE RED HORSE POWDER, for Poultry is
considered the best in use and is indispensable
to the Farmer fo,' Hogs, Sheep and Cattle of ali
kinds. 1t has cured Gicnders, when everything
else has failed.
The U. S. Assessor, from Mt. Aetna, Be- KS Co.,
Pa says he cured his Horse of Chambers wien
all the best Surgeons around there failed and had
given him up. Call on EIcHELBERGER & FULTz,
Agents, for Red Horse Powder. Give it trial.
june lily
A CARD.-A Clergyman, while residing in
II South America as missionary, discovered
safe and simple remedy for the cure Of Nervous
Weakness, Early Decay, Disease of the Urinary
and Seminal Organs, and the whole train Of dis
orders brought on by baneful and vicious habits.
Great numbers have been cured by this noble
remedy. Prompted by desire to benefit the
afflicted and unfortunate, I will send the recipe
for preparing and using this medicine, in a seal
ed envelope, to any one who needs it, Free q
clsrage. Address,
JOSEPH T. INMAN,
Station D. Bible House,
dec 2s-6m New York City.
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wane you won nave any 10 Insure unieSs YOU
pay your subscription!
THE AMERICAN STOCK JouRNAL.-The January
number Of this valuable Agricultural menthly
is to hand, and contains rich table.of contents.
As this Journal is published at the low price Of
$1.O0 year, with splendid premiums to subscri-
bers and agents, We hope all our Farmer friends
will send for 81 ecimen COPY which will be sent
: free by sending stamp.to pay postage. Address
n P. Boyer & Co., Publishers, Parkersburg, Pa
New thing for brides is plain gold bracelet
which fastens with q lock and gold key, and which
the husband places on her arm at the altar, lock-
ing it, and placing the key on his watch chain
The bracelet cannot be removed without the hus-
bands assistance, end thus both are constantly
reminded Of each other VIM Times.
That sort Of thing may suit Winchester, but the
'good thing for ''hard up s.aunton.
FRANKLIN OUrpoNB.-Ben Franklin on ce
wrote:
''He who by the pillow would thrive,
Himself must either hold or drive"
These lines were very popular, in their day,
and even now they are occasionally quoted by
old fogies. But ONE person has eclipsed them
by bringing out the following:
"He who by his biz would rise,
Must either bust or advertise"
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BELL q CO.,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
Booksellers & StatiOners,
MAIN STREET, STANTON, VA,

DEALERS IN
NEWSPAPERS, Periodicals, Wrapping Paper,
IN Paper Irvine, Flour Sacks, Window Shades
Paper Hangings, and every other article made Of
Paper. or pertaining to the Book end Stationery
Trade. Our goods are purchased direct from the
Manufacturers and Publishers in large quanti-
ties and we are therefore enabled to offer induce
ments equal to any Northern House. If you
doubt it, give us call and see for yourself.
nay All Goods sold at Publishers and Manu-
facturers prices.
1B- Special discount to Teachers and Schools.
W. L. OLIVIER, l BELL & CO.,
Resident Partner Main Street,
iuly 22-1y Staunton, Va.
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Deserved PuNIsHEzExF.-One evening last
sweek, about twilight, a daughter Of one of our
citizens, whilst passing along Water street. was
.rudely accosted. by discharged FEEDER al soldier
who attempted to embrace her, but foiled.
The reult was that the impertinent fellow receiv-
ed sound thrashing from the young girls BROTH
.er, besides a number Of kicks and cusses were
bestowed upon the creature by bystanders, sfree
gratis" Servel him right, but won't Sumner blow
whom Ne hears how ''loyal" man has been
treated YIN TmA
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