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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-07-20

HARRIsoNBuRG.-This ancient town still shows
some signs oflife. There are several large brick
buildings now being erected On the burnt district,
the lower stories intended for stores and the up
per for Offices, etc. J. L. Sibert and 3. E. Long
are having them built. . D. NJ. Swtzer has
very handsome two-story brick already under
roof. 1t has two store rooms the first floor
The upper rooms will be rented for Offices.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-07-20

DUNBAR FEMALE INsTITUTE.-The last Win
chester Times contains graphic account Of the
Commencement Exercises of this Institution :
Prof. Hewitt, formerly of the Wesleyan Female
Institute, of this place, is highly complimented
for the efficiency exhibited by the pupils under
his charge in the Musical Department. Among
the graduates we notice from the upper Valley.
the name of Miss Net,e Winfield, of Broad
way, Rockingham county, daughter of DR.. .Jno.
@. Winfield She was chosen the Valcdictori-
an on the occasion, and received the Compost
ton Medal.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-07-20

VIRGINIA TELEGRAPH LINE.-This home enter
prise is in successful operation with an Of
flee at Staunton, communicating with all portions
of the United States and Europe Geo. c. We'd
derburn, the enterprisng Secretary and Treas
urer of the Company, was with US several days
last week. experimenting the Inauguration of
the line. and the arrangements for its operation.
Dispatches sent and answers received in great
ly diminished time. Offcein the Virginia Hotel
building, where prompt, polite attention is given
to customers.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-07-20

The cheapest Stationery in the city, is at John
A. Moons, Post-ofice. july 20-lm
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-07-20

4 LII the latest styles of Initial Paper ami
A Envelopes, each box containing u
-pRIzE-all for 50 cents. For sale by
June Is HUNTER & cos
DLANK and Mcmoran lum Boo -s-a eco,f
- stock, at HUNTEE g. CO.'S
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-07-20

SIXTY HORSE PowEa ESGINE.-We are pleased
Cooper s. Nelson, of this place, are now making
out estimate fer Sixty Horse Power Steam
Engine, for Baltimore firm, to be used iii lun-
ming Planning Mill These gentlemen are real
workers. understand Thoroughly The practical
part of the business. and are prepared to manu-
facture and repair ali kinds of machinery in
their line.
Since writing the above we have been inform
ell that Eyier, Cooper & Nelson have accepted
the terms offered for building the Engine, AMI
will go to work at once to fl the con.la;t
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-07-20

The Governor has appointed Jonn NJ Kinney,
Of Augusta county, Notary Public.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-07-20

FIRE IL McGAHEYsvILLE.-Wel learn from the
<'Senior'~ of the Rockingham Register, that a fire
occurred at McGahey svie, on last Sunday night,
which entirely consumed the property belonging
to the estate of the late Joseph Mauzy, Esq, and
occupied by Jos. J. Little as dry goods store.
Mr.. Wartmann could not furnish more of the par
ticulars.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-07-20

Good Note paper 10 cents per quire, Envelopes
Office july 20-lm
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-07-20
T.. TbDD.
~ Commission Merchant,

RICHMOND, VA.
Special and prompt attention giveE 10 the sale
FLOUR.
WHEAT,
CORN,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-07-20

CAPT, WARREN S. LuRTY.-We were pieasd to
notice in the last Harrisonburg papers that this
promising young lawyer had been called upon to
announce himself a candidate for the Legislature,
to represent Rockingham county. We hope it
wi not conflict with the interests of his profess
sional business too directly, for him to respond
afirmatively to the CALL What we want in the
Legislature is the vigor and energy Of youth.
regulated by discretion-growing minds, which
receive and appreciate the progressive spirit and
events Of the age.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-07-20

The Methodist congregation eff Waynesborough
will hold Il Festival on Thursday, the 9th day of
this month, in the Methodist Church in that place.
for the purpose CT raising funds 10 complete their
parsonage.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-07-20

STANTON MARKETS, July 20.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-07-20

LAND SALEs.-The property of J. C. Gordon,
in the town of Lexington, was sold on Monday,
by J. D. Davidson, Commissioner, to VIM. c.
Gordon for $1,000.
On last week s. D. Gilmore, Esq, sold por-
ton of his farm on Kerr's Greek TO Mr.. J. n.
Hull, at $40 per acre, The quantity sold was
about 200 acres, and includes the buildings
Lexington Gazette.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-07-20
LOOK FOR YOURSELF!

get samples from these places that offer goods so
low then come 10 me, and if don't give you bet
ter goods for the same money, or even less, you
may call me a ''Dutchman."
am selling Grenadine Shawls at 81 90 and Spool
Cotton at 0 cents dozen. This is no Miracle!
No Wonder !! :! Not epen astonishing -! This
is possible, for have been selling at these prices
ever since I came Staunton. and yet
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-07-20

FINE WHEAT-We were shown at the Commits
sion House of A. W. Mcclure, Esq, near the
Depot, specimens of beautiful white wheat, smooth
aud bearded, raised by j. F. Tanneyhill, Esq,
of this city. 1t weighs 66 pounds to the measur-
ed bushel The seed originally came to this
county from the Patent Office, and is regarded
by farmers to be very superior article. Those
wishing to procure of it for seed can do
so by calling at McClure's.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-07-20
FEVER AND Agile.

Fever and Ague cured for fifty cents. There Is
not remedial agent in this world that will cure
Fever and Ague, ard all other hilarious. Bilious,
Scarlet, Typhoid, Yellow, and other Fevers laid
ed by Radrdy's fWtsgso tsdfck Sc Rddseay's Really
Relief. Fifty cents per BOTTLE
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-07-20

MILLINERY, MILLINERY.--The latest novelties
of the season--on exhibition at
]. W. MENTIONS
Variety Store,
july 2o-3t Augusta street,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-07-20
WHOLESALE PRICES.

Corrected every week by P. B. HoeE Bro
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-07-20

The PorATo BUG has been hoeing pretty lis
astrous row in thc Valley. When travelling thro
portions Of Rockingham last week, we saw where
in one night, large patches CT potatoe vines had
been stripped ofthcir foliage. These hugs seem
to in droves, light directly the vines and
commence their work of devastation instantly
and voracio1sy. They can be driven off by tlrcsh-.
ing them with bush. 1t is an insect about half
inch long, hornet-like head and neck, dark
brown color, with yellow stripes running length
wise the body. They propagate rapidly and
their progeny seem to be ready for work in TWEEN
ty-four hours time.
Since writing the above we have received a
letter from an intelligent farmer FRIEND dated at
Sunny Side, Rockingham Co., July IL, 1871, as
follows:
S. NJ. YosT, EsQ:-Dear Sr-There is moth
ing to remind one more of Sheridan's trip thro'
the South. than the Potato Bug, with us at this
time, and they are going through potato vines
and ''garden sass'' promiscuously.
But why I make this statement is, that you can
tell your numerous subscribers that ar-slaked
lime is good preventative. l have used it with
success by applying while the dew is on, and re-
peating if it should be washed off by shower
of rain. Use in proportion five bushels to the
acre. COUNTRY.
P. S.-Tour paper, if possible, is increasing
in interest from the fact that it is read with the
thermometer at go in the shade, by your
Sev't and friend,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-07-20

HANDSOME AND USEFUL IMPRovsMENT.-Mr.
Bobbitt, of the firm of Boogher s Bobbtt, carpen-
tiers, is busy engaged in remodeling and
charging the old Presbyterian Church, for the
purpose of accommodating the increasing patron
age of the Augusta Female Academy, under the
energetic direction of Miss Juliet Baldwin, Prin-
eipal The building has had another story added
to it the vestibule has been converted into a
large Hall, and other changes are being made,
which will make it very imposing and capa-
cious ediice The first floor will be appropria-
ted for dining room, with capacity to seat com
fortably $50 persons-kitchen and pantry. On
the second floor will be large recitation rooms,
and the third floor is designed for a concert Hail.
to be fitted up in the most approved style. The
floor will be an inclined plane; the stage commo
dious, with music rooms adjoining In the
building will be two laundress rooms 1920 feet
The style of the architecture of the building is
modernized Norman-the whole to be completed
and the keys delivered by the LIST of September,
1s7l-about the time of the beginning of the
next session
This comprehensive addition to the buildings in
use last year, will constitute Of the most de-
sirable Female Institute buildings in the South,
and enable the accomplished Principal to meet
isfactorily the increasing patronage of her
school.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-07-20

We can with confidence recommend to our far
mer readers in Augusta and Rockingham, who
have wheat to sell, Mr.. Charles L. Todd, Grain
and Commission Merchant in Burwels building,
corner of Main and New Streets. lie is prompt
business man, and a gentleman of strict integ-
rity.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-07-20

| HUNTINGToN.-We understand that Maj 3. r.
Bagby, of this place, has purchased lot in the
central portion of the embryo city of Hunting
ton, the Western terminus of the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railroad, and intends this fall to erect a
fine three story brick building on it. 1t is Mai
BIS purpose to remove to that place, with view
of pushing his business contractor for the cree
ton of brick buildings, large scale. He is
the man for that business, and will make things
hum when he gets fairly under way
Capt. W. A. Burke has just returned from
Huntington. He reports favorable progress in
the erection Of new houses stores, &C.. and is of
the opinion that city of no mean dimensions is
to be built up there. Capt. 7. Burke has his store
completed, and by this time has his business in
operation. If Huntington gets little of staunton
and Augusta salaratus in it, there is no doubt the
city will swell up wonderfully. Our boys know
how to work it..
GEN. ED JOHNSON, or ''Alleghany'' johnson,
or sold Blucher,' as he was Familiarity desiena-
TED oy thc 'boys in grey" as they tramped after
the sterling old warrior during the weary DAYS
anu ohths ana years OF the late war, arrived in
STANTON, last Saturday, and remained at the
American Hotel for several days. He is looking
remarkably well, wearing the appearance Of the
Junior of himself as represent ed in his war cos
tune of dilapidated SLOUGH hat and rather thread
bare box coat. Several of his old army acquaint-
did not at first recognize the hero of Gale
ghany mountains, in his city pharaphernalia,
but said they would have had no difficulty in do
ing so, had he sported the inevitable slouch hat
and box coat. There was no truer or drawer officer
drew sabre in the late contest, or more accom-
pushed gentleman, than G en-. Ed johnson. He
commanded the unabridged confidence of Ill who
become acquaintend with him, for his candor,
penetration and solid qualities as an officer and
gentleman.
The General is residing on his farm in Chester
field but says that he would like to relinouish
his realty rights there and locate in our splen-
did Valley, to which his friends, whose name is
legion, give hearty amen.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-07-20


THE AGONY OvER.-For sometime past there
has been an excited dispute as to the right of
certain citizens of Harrisonburg to occupy by
erecting buildings on ground claimed to belong
to the county, fronting on the Southern part of
the public square. These handsome and very
substantial buildings are being erected on til
burnt district, which are alleged to encroach up
on the county grounds The controversy has
been decided by Judge Turner in favor of the
citizens, as will be seen by the following notice
taken from the Warren Sentinel, of the 18th:
THE COMMONWEALTH VS.. THE CITY OF HARRI-
soNBUEG.-John Paul, Esq, as Attorney for the
Commonwealth, applied to Judge Turner for a
rule against the Corporation of Harrsonburg TO
show cause why the writ of mandamus should not
issue against them to compel J. L. Sibert, Benz
L. Long and D. NJ. Switzer to desist from build
ing--as aileged-on the public square Of Harri-
sonbur4. The rule issued and made returna-
Bile before his Honor, at Front Royal. on Monday
last.
III rendering his decision, the Judge was Of the
opinion that, because CT the limited character of
the power and duties of the Commonwealth At
torney and CT the necessity for Il I.elator who
would be responsible for The litigation, that this
proceedings could not continue in III name ofthe
Commonwealth Attorney, and that the Rule be
discharged
John Paul and Vim. EfTinger, Esqs.. for the
Commonwealth G.. L. Haas. Robert johnson
and John 7. Harris, Esqs., for the Corpora ion.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-07-20

DROWNED IN TUB OF WATERING learn
that on Sunday last little daughter of James
A. Fifer, toll-gate keeper at Mount Crawford,
aged about IL months, was drowned in tub of
water. The family were at dinner, and the lit
tile child, which had just commenced walking
went out on the porch where there rain
tub. After few moments, it was missed, and
going out to look for it, she was found in the yes
sci, drowned.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-07-20

SALE OF HOUSE AND LoT.-A. II. Fultz and
James Bumgardner, jr., Commissioners, sold, on
Col. George Baylor, As by 63 feet, to Judge Da-
vid Fultz. for 800, payable in one, two and three
years, bearing legal interest. There is a very
Indifferent small frame tenement on it, George
Harlan, auctioneer.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-07-20

LAND SAIE.-on Monday last, 200 acres Of the
land belonging to the estate of DR.. E. G. Moor
man, decd, was sold to N. K. Trout and S. H.
Bell, Esqs., fer $40 so per acre, cash. This
land lies northeast Of Stanton about six miles,
and is very fertile. There are no improvements
on it.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-07-20
DIR, RADWAY.S
SARSAPARILLIAN RESOLVENT

HAS MADE THE MOST ASTONISHING CURES;
so QUICK, so RAPID ARE THE CHANGEa
THE BODY UNDERGOES. UNDER THE IN
FLUENCE OF THIS TRULY WONDERFUL
MEDICINE THAT
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1871-11-16
FROM CLARENCE.

The Independent made it's first ap-
pearance last week, and our citizens are
quite proud of it. 1t is in fact quite a
pretty paper, and, Judging from this
first issue will be ably conducted.
We understand our Post man of
the Presbyterian Resolutions, is writing
a rejoinder. Dear ADVERTISER, you
he will much demolish. He will tell
you that the Posts effusion was a lite
raj copy Of the original resolutions As
reported by the majority of the CON-
mittce. How will that be for truthful
William, We majority committee?
"A certain few young bloods who
make it rule to come to town every
Saturday evening. from the country,
get on huge drunk disturbing the qui-
ct of our town by their loud and bois-
ferrous conduct, had better look out for
our Marshal, as he has his eye on them
and will give them night in some Sc
cure place if they continue in this
course.
Died, on the 18th inst, of Typhoid
fever, E. v. Coe, daughter of E. w.
Coe. near Clarence, aged 8 years.
This little girl survived her mother
only few days, dying with the same
disease.
RoBBERy.-On the night Of the 10th
Of Nov, the business house Of A. +.
Parndy Of thi. place. was burRlari ously
entered by some person or persons un.
known, and robbed Of two hundred and
fifteen dollars in hant bills. This mon
ey was taken from = vest pocket Of Mr..
Parady's hanging In a closet. not over
six feet from where he slept. The bur-
elar, or burglars, entered by the front
door. turning the Ike, from the outside.
Although there Is no we'll founded sus-
ricion against any one in this matter,
yet 1t Is certain that whoever no or they
may have been, tlsey knew perfectly
well the location Of things IN the build
ing a. well as the exact place where the
money was deposited.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1871-11-16

DIR. G. T. Wheeler of this place fell
from shed which he was repairing, =
few days since, fractusing BIZ shoulder
blsde in two places, he : nov rapa-
--Mr. ]. A. W. Wsllaae of tho II.
diana Musical Instute has just common.
ced to give = series of twenty-four les
sons in vocal music at the NJ. E.
Church.
The subject of having City
Scales, is just now being agitated with
a fair chance Of success. Its just what
every town should have. With it oil
suspicious of unfair weighing of grain
and produce 60 to the wall, 1
Two new firms have made tleir
appearance here a. grain and stock
buyers. Gartner & Csrper, and Ar.
mentrout & Helmer. Under the in.
fluence of this new competition corn
has risen in price from 20 to 25cts pei
bushel, and hogs to from $40 to $50
per cwt. s4s ss.s
e. L. Stanley has again gone into
the Livery business here At his old
stand.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1871-11-16
FROM sPRlNGDALE.

A large eagle, for Iowa, was cap
tured near the thriving town of West
Branch, but not until it had attempted
the capture of a pig, and had feast
ed on two chickens. From tip to tip OF
its wings measures over seven feet.
1t is proposed to have it stuffed and
placed in Grinnell's Durg Store.
"A E. Kimberly which riding q
race to a spring had his shoulder broken
by too sudden contract with the
earth.
The last meeting of the Springdale
Library Society was disturbed by three
rude boys. Yesterday, Esquire James
had the company of three scared youths.
The legal result we have not learned,
but We hope it will be sufficient to pre-
vent a recurrence of such noisy and
ungentlemanly demonstrations.
-Springdale seminary commences
the winter term on the Goth inst. -Four
teachers are employed.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1871-11-16
Be Guided by what you Know.


There is MI old proverb which says,
"Experience IL The safest guide. 70 this
guide the sick and ailinR naturally turn
when casting about for the means of
relief They inquire what medicine
has done for Others, before they adopt it
themselves. OF all the RENE dies and
preventives in use, Hostottsr's Stomach
Bitters meets the test most riumphantly,
and hence its immense popularity aud
vast sales. The su6oror from indiges-
ton IL sure to find some one among his
friends who has been cured Of that
ailment by the famous vegetable ssom-
achic. The victim OF fever end ague,
liver complaint, constipation, nsrvous
prostration, or general debility, hes only
to make inquiry In the DoiRhborh0od
whore he resides In order 20 discover
what this standard restorative has effect
ed in cnsss similar to his own. In the
published testimony to it merits he will
lind volume Of proofs Of ito sanitary
properties, which Il 10 impossible for bis
common sense to resist. He tries II, and
the effect it p, oduces on his system adds
another to the host Of witnesses In Ito
favor. Thus, it, reputation. founded on
facts, not assertions, continually grows
and spreads. CharlAtans and iRpostors,
some Of them more local trickst01, aud
others who take . somewhat wider
range. attempt 10 thrust into the hands
and down tho throats Of invalids, their
haphaxard cencoctions, ~ substitutes for
the tonic which for 20 many years has
been . medicinal staple Throughout the
United States, Spanish America, Can
ada, and the West Indies, but only
succsed to . very limited extent. In
this reasoning age, the people, having
asccrtained what 10 really deserving Of
their confidence, decline running after
strange gods"
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1871-11-16

A GOOD MovE.-As appears from the
report Of proceedings published else
where, the Board Of Supervisors have
passed u resolution to the effect that no
person shall, after Dec. LIST, receive aid
As a county charge except through the
regularly appointed method by becom-
ing All inmate Of the County Poor
House. This may, aud doubtless will,
seem harsh, perhaps unjust, in some in
dividual cases but it is q regulation
which the county owes t" its tax pay
ers as the only method Of sure discrimi-
nation and strict justice and economy.
Having At great expense prepared a
comfortable place for caring for paupers,
and being under the necessity Of con>
stantly keeping up all its contingent ex.
penses. which are little less for few than
for many occupants, at least until it is
filled. the Board cannot consistsn tly do
otherwise than As i. has done.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1871-11-16

TEACHERS INSTITUTE to
notice by County Superintendent Rol-
Inns, Teachers institute will be held
at the Union School House In this place,
commencing one week from next Mon.
day, Nov. 9th, and continuing through
the week. The Institute will undoubt-
eddy be made both pleasant and profita-
bic to all who may attend. Teachers
who would otherwise spend the week
in the school room, are entitled to their
wages just the same for attending the
institute. The law provides that all
persons who contemplate teaching in
the county shall attend the Institute,
and, as appears from notice elssw here,
the superintendent expects all teachers
10 comply with the law.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1871-11-16

crops of corn and doing up their fall
blowing.
: Our grain and stock dealers are pay.
ing the highest market price for I'll
kinds Of produce and stock.
The County Board have made con-
tracts for two very 6ne, substantial
bridges over Yankee Run, near the
town, which were much needed to give
access to the town. One Of them is
now nearly completed.
The German church and parsonage
to which / referred in Z former note,
will both be finished for winter use.
The church i one Of tho finest struct-
ures in the county.
A word in regard to our Poor Farm.
Our worthy Board Of Supervisors have
done we'll in the purchase and improve.
ment of the same. think there is still
one thing which if done would be ad-
vantageous to the county and Just to
its bene6cisries. Would it not be bet
ter for oil concerned to rent the farm for
! stipulated sum, have the renter bound
w AOSCVO OA PoutCI0 WIN my DC sent
there by those ha wing authority and
board and lodge them At = stipulated
price per week or month; and then re.
quire oil persons asking aid to 70 there
or forfeit their right to county assis.
lance.
Some fault has been found in regard
to the way and manner in which the
business of our County Recorder ID
conducted of late. The Office is one oi
the greatest importance to every land
holder in the county--now and hereafter
While Mr.. James attended to the Office
himself, there was no reason to com.
plain; but since he has seen ct to "a
into other business and leave the Office
to be run by = deputy, mo mrtter how
good IN one who can sometimes be
found in the Office and sometimes not
would it not be well for him to resign
and give the people = chance to choose
their own man to run the Office? Thi,
would seem right and proper to al
concerned. = CITIZEN.
Loudcn, Nov. IA, 1871.