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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-03-16

A CHANGE.-I will hereafter be found in my
n building diagonally across Court Lane from
the Courtbuildings, (Staunton) in the second sto-
ry the entrance to which is at the east end of the
building, ascending flight of steps.
Grateful for the liberal support heretofore Civ
en- me in my profession, l, in like spirit, ask its
continuance.
The bankrupt act having been SO modified as to
give full relief from all Indebtedness, without
first paying any portion thereof, will, along with
other business, give special attention to this.
have all the blanks prescribed by the Judges
of the Supreme Court of the United States, in
bankruptcy.
WILL too, give special attention to the selling
of lands having peculiar advantages in this re-
spect; and on reasonabl commissions.
, B. WATTS.
AA4esaey "a La~.
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w MAIN STREET,
one door below Clindinst's Gallery.

one door below Clindinsts Gallery.
Would respectfully inform the public that ne is
prepared to do all kinds of TIN and SHEET
IRON WORK of the best materials and at very very
low prices SPECIAL Attention given to TIN
ROOFING and GUTTERING Houses Repair
~ promptly attended te: 1ep 9-zm
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"Jokn" said poverty-stricken man to his
son, "I've made my will to-day" "Ah," said
John, ''you were liberal to me, no doubt }"
Yes, John I came down handsome. I've
wiled you the whole State of Virginia to
make living in, with the privilege Of going
elsewhere If YOU can do better"
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THE SOUTHERN MUTUAL FIRE IN
sURANCE COMPANY,

.is5- RlCH VA.
Authorized Capital $25o,0oo,o0.
Accommodations over S175,0O0,.
This Company issues Participating Polici:s
Town and City property, by which the in: ed
becomes member of the Company, sharlD IN
its profits. A simi-annual dividend of 8 per
cent. payable to the Mutual Policy -holde OF
this Company, declared July lst, 1869, also per
cent. January LIST, 1870. Insure in this South
ern Company, its investments are made for the
benefit Of Southern advancements. 1t brings
money to people. Keeps money with our
people. Then why should they continue to i'm
poyerish themselves by sending money off, which
can as easily-as safely-as proftably be kept at
home. All who wish Life or insurance will
find it to their interest to call on me.
H. H. PECK, Agent.
OFFICE; with Drs. Hanger Lultz, 2 doors
North of Spectator office, Staunton, Va.
may 12-tf
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nR. B.P. REESE offers his profession

mr.. b. II. REESE offers his profession
~ al services to the public. He will con-
,inue to give his special attention to the treatment
of &C diseases peculiar to females" Arrangement
has been made that patients can procure board
at twenty five dollars per month.
Office on Augusta street. second door above
Spectator building, and diagonally opposite the
drug store of DR.. d. P. Reese s. Co.
Office hours from to IL o'clock, a. M, and
to o'clock, p. m. At night he can be found at
his residence opposite the old market house.
sent 22-6m
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J1ORD'S HOTEL.
H RICHM0ND, VA.

Situated in the Heart Of the City, command
u ing the finest views, and adjoining
~ the Capitol Square and
Governor Mansion.
This Splendid New H0tel-the only one stua,
lad in the fashionable portion of the city, and
adjoining the beautiful Capitol Park. with its
Statuary, Monuments, Fountains, and Flower
Beds-is newly and elegantly furnished through
suit, and its Bill of Fare is not excsled IN qualty
md yariety by any house in the State.
Snecial Suits of Rooms always ready for Wed
ling and large Travelling Parties The arrange
m .nts are frst-class in every respect. The price
~ Board has been fxed-owing to the great
sarcity Of money-at the reasonable sum Of
$3.50 PEgDAY.
The patronage of my friends and the pu 'lc
Generally is respectfully solicited
A. j. FORD, Proprietor.
Late one of the Proprietors of the Exchan
atel. Richmond, Va: may lo-o9 u
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I'LL THINK OF THEE.

=
3 Pllthink of thee at morn, ciGa.. 81
! When the glorious god of day q, 8; 10.
Comes slowly from the rosy east,
% To assume his sovereign sway. 10 4aazs14
At noon my heart will turn to thee,
When by lifes cares oppressed, -
9 And in the knowledge of thy love T24fi
Will find relief and rest.
I'll think of thee at eve; -fJG
At that calm, witching hour, ,' ii
My heart will turn to thee, mine own,
Drawn by loves magic power. sis'''
At midnight will think of thee, IL,
When the world is wrapt in sleep,
: When twinkling stars with silver light ~
Their lonely vigils keep, aT
will ever think of thee
While HES short dream shall Iass 4d
Till over Jordan's cold, dark stseam M, ~,
Ny spirit shall have passed.
Then, in my starIit home on high, u
III longing wait for thee, 'lfj
To spend with me- in realms of light,
long eternity. -
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and s:sda.es.-rhe under

Il signed, hsving opened a first class har-
ness shop, is prepared to manufacture harness
of every description as low as it can be done
Will also keep on hand good assortment of Car
riage, Buggy and Riding Whips, Saddle Blakets
and Spurs, Curry Combs, Brushes &C., and, in
fact, everything usually kept in frstclassnshop.
He will give special attention to repairing.
Don't forget to call at Grubert's New Building,
Immediately south of the Vas Hotel
april 7-tf JAS. NJ. CARTER.
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D B. Graves. s 9ls s5e5 e 9i34
L. FASHIONABLE TAILOR.
Main Street, Stanton. Va

Main Street, Staunton, Va, s{- tas
Four doors East of Crawfords old stand. 81
Where he is prepared to execute work at tn
shortest notice and in the best manner at reduc-
ed price for CASH Cutting, Revovating done in
the best manner. april 1863 If
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From the Lynchburg News. ]

1.-THE following lines, so beautiful and touching,
were written by the lamepted and gifted sculp-
tor, VIM. B. Barbee, and were found in manu-
script among his papers after his death, and have
been kindly furnished us by his brother Of this
city.-Editors.
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Stanton Cards.
d M. AYRES.

III. Green Front Building. nearly opposite
D. A. Kaysers, Main street, Staunon, Va, h-.s
e Dealer in fine FAMILY GROCERIES, Country
Produceand House Furnishing Goods, the lar
gest assortment of Queensware, Glassware, &C.,
in the Valley. Don't buy until you examing this
stock. march loft
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House and Sign Painting.

IL The undersigned IS now prepared to ex-
ecute with neatness and dispatch, HOUSE, SIGN
and ORNAMENTAL PAINTING. All WORK
done in the best manner and accommodating
terms. Orders from the Country promptly at
tended to. JOHN w. CLINE, js,.
Augusta Street, Staunton, Va. ?
july lily
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-03-16

ialN-GRoWING Toe NAILs.-This most pain
ful of the diseases Of the nails is caused by
the improper manner of cutting the nail (gen-
orally of the great toc,) and then wearing a
narrow, badly made shoe The nail beggi,n1-
ming to grow too long and rather wide at tho
corners, is often trimmed around the corner.
which gives temporary relief. But it then
begins to grow wider in the side where it is
cut off; and, as the shoe presses the flesh
against the corner. the nail cuts more and
more into the raw flesh, which becomes hex-
cessively tender and irritable. If this state
continues long, the toe becomes more and
more painful and liberated, and fungus
(proud hesh) sprouts up from the sorest
points. Walking greatly increases the suf
iering, till positive rest becomes indispensa-
be-
Treafmenf.- We omit all modes of cutting
out the nail by the root, and all other cut
ting or tortuing operations. Begin the effort
at cure b. the simple application to the ten
der part of a small quantity Of pcrchloride Of
iror. It is found in drug stores in fluid
form, though sometimes in powder There j.
Immediately moderate sensation of pain,
construction. or burning. In few minutes
tlHG tcHuci oul!dce Is lelI W NC CFlCU up, Lan-
ned, or mummifed, and it ceases to be PAIN
full. The patient, who before could not put
his foot to the floor now finds that he can
walk upon it without pain. By permitting
the hardened, wood-iike flesh to remain for
two or three weeks, it ean be easily removed
by soaking the foot In warm water. A new
and healthy structure is found, firm and solid.
below. If thereafter the nails be no more
cut around the corners or sides, but always
curved liz across the front end. they will in
future grow only straight forward; and by
wearing shoe Of reasonable good size and
shape, all further trouble will be avoided
Boslmtcks Medicol and Su,Yicu Journal, =
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Narriages and Isuggies,

Carriages and Buggies.
~ wish to inform my friends that have
moved my CARRIAGE SHOP to my new build
ing near the Virginia Hotel, where will keep on
hand Carriages and Buggies of every description.
By close attention to business and fair dealing, l
| expect to give entire satisfaction. / will pay
strict attention to REPAIRING. Give a call
before purchasing J. H. NATERS.
an 94tf
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SessSSgsss-S-S~SS>-
THORNBURG & CO.,
AT THE
.oLD NATIONAL HoTSL STABLE GROUNDS
Corner of Frederick ans' Aaffe' S'7'
sTAUNTOE, VA
TJaving recently erected commosous s sad to
Ill upon these grounds, we are grati-:eo ~ ~
announce to the public generally, and tllenSs
that we have stocked them with every adjunct 10
q complete Livery. Our horses afeyoung, fresh,
fast. and we'll broken; our Buggies' Carriages,
Sc, new and of the latest style, and our drivers
selected with special reference to COMFORT ana
safety of our patrons.
Pleasure parties accommodated at all hours
with single or double buggies. riding horses lor
ladies and gentlemen, carriages, spring wagons,
sc. Parties wishing to visit Weyer's Cave would
DO well to give US a call.
Horses fed by the day, month or year, at usual
rates.
Special attention given to the sale of stock.
Hoping, by strict attention to own bust
ness. to merit continuance of the favor shown
us in other places, respectfully solicit share
of the public patronage. april zo-u
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NOEXPERIMENT! AN ESTABLISHED FACT!
The st. Louis Mutual Life
Insurance Company. /.
ST. LOUIS MISSOURI.
Assets over SIS 900, 100000
Present annual income So, 000,000,00.
Examine our Plans and Rates before Insuring
elsewhere.
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FURNITURE! FURNITURE!!
AT
J.. A. & Y. nj. BTCKLES'.

MAIN STREET, STANTON, VA.
We propose to reduce very large stock OF
FURNITURE, by selling at the following prices
Walnut Chamber Suits, 10 pieces, wood top,
$500.
Walnut Chamber Suits, 10 pieces, marble top,
at 800 to 5000.
Grained Suits, 10 pieces, $55 to $50.
Paror Suits in Hair cloth. at 500 to $3.50.
Bedsteads from 81. to $40.
Bureaus Washstands, Tables, cane and wood
seat chairs, always on hand at very reduced pri-
ces.
Lounges at $40, Sill, $l2, $14 to $25.
Persons in want of Furniture would do well to
call us before purchasing elsewhere.
UNDERTAKING attended to promptly.
We are the sole agents for Fisks Metallic Ca
SEES and Caskets.
feb % ]. A. & Y. NJ. BICKLE.
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Too Poor.

Moore. of the s'Rural Newly Yorker was
sitting in his Office, one afternoon, some years
ago, when farmer friend come in and said
Mr.. Moore, like your paper, but times are
so hard l cannot pay for it.
''Is that SO, friend Jones? l am very sorry
to hear that you are so poor; if you are SO
hard run will give you my paper
.sOh. no! I can't take it as a gift.
swell, then, let's see how we can fix it.
You raise chickens, believe"
eyes, few, but they don't bring anything
hardly"
Don't they? Neither does my paper cost
anything, hardly Now I have proposition
TO make you. I will continue your paper,
and when you go home you may select from
your lot one chicken and call her mine.
Take good care of her and bring me the pro-
ceeds, whether IN eggs or chickens, and we
will call it square"
"All right, brother Moore;" and the old
fellow chuckled at what he thought capital
bargain. He kept the contract strictly, and
at the end Of the year found that he had paid
about four prices for his paper. He often
tells the Joke on himself, and says he never
has had the face to say he was too poor to
take paper since that day.-Model Farmer
Friday night, John Borden, aconductor on
the Pennsylvania avenue Washington rail
road, had difficulty with passenger panied
c. Cunningham, from Fredericksburg, Va.
in front fthe Metropolitan Hotel, and thrust
him from his car, whereupon Cunningham
drew revolver and fred shot at the con-
ductor without effect He was arrested and
carried before the police court, which fned
him $50 and $50 costs.
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FIRST CLASS HOTEL.

It's locality, INN, diately at the Railroad Depot
renders it a convenient stopping place Tor per-
soas on business or in search OF health.
BAR and Barber Shop in the House.
Ali the Offices of the Telegraph and Stage lines
running to this town are adjoining this house:
A first class Livery Stable, conducted by Fat
O'Toole, is connected with this House..
MoCHESNEY & co
B-Citizens Of the county will be furnished
Dinner at SO cents, and Horses led by raeo looie
On n.nt. jan 12-tf
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I HAVE on hand all the necessary Bankrupt
i Forms, and am prepared to make out the
eeessary papers for any desiring to claim
The benefits of the bankrupt Act.
will also attend to making out and forward
ing the applications Of Soldiers of the war OF
1912, or their Widows. for the Pension granted
by a late Act Of Congress.
ALEX. II. FULTZ,
march 9-tf Attorney at Law.
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Professional Cards.

Medical N Otiee.-The partnership here
lM totore existing between Drs. Hanger Z
Fultz having expired by Limitation, the under
signed will continue the practice Of his professio,
in the city and county.
OFFICE-in the rooms above the Office of DR.
Chapman, dentist, on east Main street.
jan 26-tf J. H. FULTZ, NJ. D.
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STAUNTON,
ct. Louis Mutual Life ..;9 siig

- Insurance Company.
&C Assets over $4,000, 900.
Reasons FOR INsURING IN THIS CoMPY.-1. It's
managers, men of known character and integrity,
have already placed it hey ond suspicion or exper-
iment. 2. Its risks are well scrutinized by expe-
rienced Medical Examiners, and carefully select
ed. 3. Its investments are of undoubted securi-
ty. 4. Its. accumulations are ample for every
contingency, 5. Its past management and rapid
growth is guarantee Of the future.
GEORGE K. WlTMER s. CO.,
State Agents,
@ Alexandria, Va.
W. H. WATTS, District Agent,
Stanton, Va.
Office under the Virginia Hotel
jan 2e-tf
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Tho Proprietors in resuming the management
a. this wei. known aud popular hotol, SO long and
f.vorably known to the travelling public, promise
in the future to retain the reputation Inc Ahleri-
sao has borne,
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CTAUNTON CIGAR FACTORY.

NJ ew GOOsls.-The subscriber is now re-
~ ceiving at the old stand of Mosby &
Taylor his supply Of SPRING and SUMNER
GOODS, comprising general assortment of sta
pie and fancy dry goods. Shoes, Groceries, SC.
Amongst his stock will be found a lot of very
cheap and desirable dress goods.
Berages and Grenadines, at from 10 to 25c
Japanese Cloths. at from 20 to 40c Calicoes
from to 124c; Plaid Cottons and Osnaburgs in
every variety, from l22 to 25c; Tweeds and Cas-
simeres for men and boys. la1 ge lot of Cotton
and Linen goods for men and boys, at from 20 to
SOC. Give him call and examine his stock be-
fore purchasing. A. H. TAYLOR.
Main street, Staunton, Va
S. H. Taylor and VIM. F. Summerson, are with
him and will be glad to serve their friends.
f&
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-03-16

BENJAMIN H. NASH Ea' HENRY K. ELLYseN,
nas President. Vice President
OFFICE OLD DOMINION Ns
" INSURANCE COMPANY OF
RICHMOND, VA.
r No. Ills Main Street
This company is now prepared to issue FIRE
Policies on the most favorable terms, and to
make the usual Accommodations for its custom
ers. j. b. MOORE, Secy.
DIRECTORS:
BENJAMIN H. Nash, President of the Company
A. s. Buford, President Danville Railroad Co. !;
John Asher late W. S. Donnan s. Co..
Thomas Potts, of A Y. Stokes & Co.;
R.W. Powers, merchant; $50
e E. b. Addison, of Allison& Addison;
= q. W.. Pickrell, of z. w. Pickrell & Co.;
Thomas a .Brander, merchant;
w. G.. Paine, of Paine s. Co.; lRa
Franklin Stearns, retired merchant;
J. ]. Waggoner, of Waggoner Harvey;
John H. Guy, attorney at law;
William B. Isaacs of 9Isaacs & Co..
c. R. Skinner, of Hill Bently & Skinner;
John A. Sloan, of C. T:Wortham & Co.;
Andrew L. Elicit, of J. R. Anderson s. Co.;
Thomas Branch, of Branch & Co. :
Maxwell T. Clarke, of Scott s Clarke;
H. K. Ellyson, of Cowardin & Ellyson.
H.. H. PECK, Agent.
g W. Office, Augusta Street, Stanton, Va.
aArst R-tf
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~ InuEpIATELY AT THE C. OHIO RAILROAD,
STAUNTON, VIRGINIA.
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and in fact, everything kept in frst-class Dry
Goods House.
Thankful for the very liberal patronage here
tofore extended to them, they ask continuance
of the same, pledging themselves to sell good
goods as low as any house in the Valley
No trouble to show goods, and everything
guaran' ced as represented Get o-ft
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E. M. GUSHING, Manager,

NrCHESNEY NADENBOUSCH, Proprietofs
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The Baltimore correspondent Of the .Pt
'tersburg Courier furnishes the following re
mantle story !: - ~ s4s4 ti''
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WIN. R. BARBER.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-02
Terrific Conflict with a Mastin-..A
Life or Death Struggle.

Mr. Timerman, Of Greene county, N.
Y, was recently the owner Of mastifi
which he had raised, and which was
about two years old, and, no doubt, the
largest dog in the country On Friday
afternoon, Mrs. Timerman and lady
neighbor, named Mrs. Eliza Huff, re-
turning from a visit to Catskill, found
the dog occupying the gate, and would
not let them pass.
Mrs. Timerman ordered him away, but
the mastif would not obey until they
had thrown several stones at him, when
he took refuge under the kitchen. A
short time after Mrs Huff, while assist
ing Mrs. Timerman in carrying some
things from the house to the kitchen,
saw the dog, with stealthy steps and
glaring eyes, advancing slowly toward
her. She, seeing she could not stop the
dog by words or gesture, at once pre-
pared to defend herself as fight was
impossible. AS soon as the dog was
near her, he arose on his hind feet and
attempted to seize Mrs. Huff by the
throat.
Then ensued q combat between the
woman and dog of about ten minutes
duration, and which, for its ferceness,
scarcely has a parallel in such encoun-
ters. Mrs. Huff first threw out her left
arm, which the dog bit fearfully near the
wrist, and with her right hand caught
the infuriated brute by the throat, and
as soon as her left hand was released
from the grip of the dog, she seized his
under jaw with it. Knowing from every
circumstance that this combat would be
a lengthy one, as soon as the first excite
ment had subsided, Mrs Huff ordered
the family to close every door but
one, toward which she gradually but
slowly drew the dog. Before reach
ing the steps in front of the open
door, the dog had for short
time partially disengaged himself and
bit Mrs. Huff severely on the left thigh.
Finally she had reached the doorsteps,
and began to walk up them backwards,
and when at the top she, by summoning
all her strength, and by one violent effort,
threw the dog to the ground on his back.
Before the animal could recover his feet
and ascend the steps, Mrs. Huff had en-
tered the house and closed the door, and |
at once tainted. Her wounds were ex-
amined and dressed by a skillful ply ST.
clan, who pronounced her case almost |
hopeless. Her face, arms and limbs, a |
few hours after, had swollen to double
their natural size, the poison from the |
bite having, in q few hours, diffused itself
her whole body.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-02
MASONIC MUTUAL
Life Assurance Association
OF MEMPHIS. TENN.
OFFICE: NO. 8 UNION STREET.

First ouestion.,How much. per annum viii
IL cost man Of thlrty-hve TO insure his life IL
Answer-slS4 for a IS, 900 policy.
Second Question-HoW much will il cost in
the Masonic Mutual Assurance Association Of
Memphisf
Answer-About sSl Oo. payable at intervals.
(See table Of standard authorities at our office
Third Qgestion-Why this difference for the
same riskf
Answer-lst. Because by this plan the Asso-
citation only calls for enough in initiation fees
(the interest upon which will finally pay work
ing expensesl, and the 50 at death to pay losses
ID. Ifthere are no deaths, no tax.
Fourth Question--How can you afford to in
sure so much less than the old mode.
Answer-Because we do not charge enough
In advance to pay you one-half back in divi-
dends out Of your own money paidin premiums
Fifth Question-Is policy Of Ofinsurance upon
the Mutual plan the same in all respects, save
as TO chargesl
Answer-After the Association has issued
$500 policies, and is kept TO that standard in
numbers, there Is no difference, except that
you are taxed only at the death Of a member;
while in the old mode you are taxed whether
losses or not. and that in advance.
Sixth Question-Will a policy-holder In this
Association receive a dividendf
Answer-Yes; from all accumulation which
may accrue from forfeiture and surplus interest
Seventh Question-HoW are your funds in
vestedg
AnsWer-Under direction Of the Finance
Committee, on unincumbered real estate, val
ued at twice the amount Of the investment, or
undoubted city acceptance. rrl
Eighth Question-Does the Association pay
to the heirs Of the holder two dollars for
each enrolled member who has heretofore paid
all assessments, should any member fan 70
pay on last assessmentl
AnsWer-Yes; as the Association holds In its
permanent fund, paid in By initiation fee, au
amount in excess Of any amoGnt II wiz Be Il
one time called upon 70 pay on the death OF q
member.
Wsinsurs from IS to 80 years. ST