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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-30

Spring and Summer
DRY GOODS,
including W
White GOods-in all Branches.
MARsE1LLEs, ORGANIZES,
NAINSOOKS, st
SWISS, W pIQUEs,
AND IRISH LINENS.
These goods we have 10 all qualities.
.GRENADINEs.'
Alpacas, Plaids Fancy and Black Silks,
| Silk Poplins and japanese Silks, H.,
ALL FRESH AND CHEA
| as any House in this country
can afford to SELL
! We shall always make it to the interest of oul
customers. to deal with us, if fairness and strict
| integrity can command trade. We earnestly
solicit n horough examination of our stock and o
comparison of prices with other dry goods
| Houses, and if you don't find a better bargain al
our store. than elsewhere, why, you are not
| compelled to purchase. ag Hlfas
| Be sure and have your name placed on the
PIANO LEDGER, a
for all your purchases, as this is present well
worth competition,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-30
HEALTH! BEAUTY

- 80 HEALTH! BEAUTY! eU
STRONG AND PURE RICH BIC OD--INCREAsR:
! OF FLESH AND WEIGHT-CLEAR SKIN
sT AND BEAUTIFUL COMPLEXION e-s
SECURED TO ALL. l..,a.e
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-30

DEADY FOR IBUSINESSl
IL BARGAINS IN ABUNDANCE!!
Again we have the pleasure to announce to
our friends and customers that we are now open
ing and daily receiving new supplies, OF the
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-09
Announcement Extraordlnar
=" Richard is Himself 4gais =
DRY Goods Cheaper than Ever!
SfEAWLS.

Beautiful snd Fresh Goods, only So to the finest
grades. Opera Flannels from 80 to sec per yard.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-09
Life Insurance.


As VIII be seen by advertisement Col. R. p.
CuEw has become General Agent for West Vir-
giuia for the Life Insurance Company Of Viz
ginia, and has already, within two weeks,
filed up policies to the amount Of $40, 600, or
more. We would call special attention to the
County Policy Holder Board, composed Of gen
tlemeu ia our midst too well known to need en-
dorsemcnt at our hands. The following testi-
mouial to the high character Of the officers aud
directors elsewhere viii be read with satisiac-
lion by such persons as mediate taking risks
IN this Company;
CuAB1EsrowN, W. Va, March I, 1872.
Col. r. p. CHEw-pear Sir; You request my
testimony as 90 character Of the gentlemen compo-
sing the Officers and Directors of the Life lnsu-
rance Company OF Virginia" This ! DO with a
good conscience and with pleasure.
/ am personally we'll acquainted with the Pres
ident, A. e.. Mcllwaiae, and regard his name as
nrm guarantee AS any name can De of strict integ-
rity, Eterabtv. and success in the conduct aud
management 90 any business. By thorough bust
ness habits rigid ecor0my and devotion TO duty he
has reached cmineEce In mercantile HE, and for
wears has been regarded as the leading merchant
of his line in the CITY OF Petersburg. For great
many wears he has been enc Of the most hon0red
and useful Ruling Elders in the Presbyterian
Church.
Wi.h Nr. Paul. the Vice President, am not
rersonallv ac1uaintsd. bat I have known him bv
reputation ailmy life. Like Mr.. Mcliwaiue he has
been cmineutiy successful in business; and .or a
great many years has occupied most prominent
place in an ,hc benevolent work Of the Southern
Methodist Church.
With some OF the Directors in each OF the Boards
40 Petersburg, Richmond, and Norfolk, ] am per-
sgnally acquaiuted- and with many Of the others
in each Board 1 am acquainted by reputation
rOa,l these J would not hesitate To contde any bus
iness in their line. They are gentlemen above re-
proach, aud wen known in lower Virginia where
they reside and where was reared In that re-
Eion OF ihe country testimonial 90 their charae-
ter from my hand would be wholly unnecessary
bat here where I happen 10 be more known than
they, I ann pleased Go assure you, and all whom il
may concern tbst their characters give pledge %
iair and liberal dealing, while the success, which
many have attained in business, testihes 20 their
capacity for che management Of such a business as
obey now propose % the public.
Very Truly Yours,
A. q. HOPKINS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-09
The Old Family Journal.
sale Memoranda.

BvCH. Duvau, on the farm Of E. B. Haines,
on Tuesday March, 18th.
nv Jno. A. sheppard. Admir-, Of Amos Shep
parj. deed, near Bloomery MILLS, on Friday, l5sh
March.
By n. s. White. Attorney, House and Lot in
Charlestown, ON Monday, 18th OF March.
BY james LLOYD. on Tuesday, the l9th Of March,
two miles Eastot Lcctown.
ByJ. ". Buckley, on Wednesday, March goth,
near Rippon.
Bv Andrew Hunter and others, Commissioners,
Land. on 2lth o.. March.
BvR. n. Lee, Trustee. farm of Gurton II. Pen
dletor on Saturday, March 23yd
BvN. s. White C. Others, Commissioners, Farm
&c, on Friday, April 5th.
BY e.. vs.. Chase. sheriff, olIounhiu Retreat, %
oa Friday. April 5th.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-09
Stoves and PlOw Castings.
:. RELLE-YIEw" FOR SAFE.

7 OFFER for sale privately, about IG0 Acres
Of my farm known as " BeleView, including
all the Improvements, consisting of large Stuc-
coed Stone Dwelling, containing seven Rooms and
a good Cellar good Barn,-erected in 1865
Granaries, Corn Houses, Ice House, and all neces-
sary 0ut-Buidngs; also Pgood Cistern at the
house and Well Of excellent water near the house.
There is a fine young Orchard, four years old, on
the place. All fencing is new-between two and
three hundred panels Of new plank fence, oak
boards and locust posts, besides some seventy rods
Of stone fencing The farm is divided into seven
fields, all watered by Eyett's Run-a never-iailing
stream that flows through the farm.
The farm and improvement Is are situated on the
Harpcr's Ferry and Smithfeld Turnpike, about
two miles from the Depot Of the Winchester and
Potomac Branch OF the B. U. Il. r., in Charles
town-the couniy-scat of Jefferson County, VIVA.
and half mile from Camerons Station on the
same road. Having been farmed for the last l6
years by one of the best farmers in the county, the
land is in thorough producing order. Terms made
known ON application. Possession given, If sold,
April lst 1872.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-09
Business ThrivSS, and is
Constantly Increasing.

4 7 the O. I. c. Boot Shoe and Clothing Store,
n the present premises prove to be inadequate
10 accommodat. the increasing business with which
this well known establishment is favored, cousc-
quenty we have arranged to remove and occupy
on April LIST, the room now occupied By l.. Dinkle,
as a Jewelry Store, which will be FITTED UP,
with all modern conveniences and in style and
elegance, unequalled by any establishment Of the
kind in the Valley. The extensive appointments
and completeness of this establishment will render
it a Model of Beauty and Fashion. Trusting the
efforts to establish strictly irst-class Boot and
Shoe Store, will be acknowledged and encouraged
by an appreciative public. we now offer until our
removal the entire Stock OF Boots, Shoes and
Clothing at greatly reduced prices.
J. GOLDSMITH, Proprietor.
C. W. L1TrLRJOHS, Salesman.
Feb "a 1872
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-09

/ DR.. Is. " Pierce, OF Buffalo, y. y, in his book
on Chronic Diseases, says in regard 20 his Golden
Medical Discovery, with which our readers are IA
mi,iar. " From it wonderful power over Con
-rmpGou Of che Lungs, had thought strongly of
calling &c mv Consumptve Care; but from the
fact thatjti perfect specific for the sore throat
and h1arscaess 20 which ministers and other pub
DE speakers and singers are subject and also for
B-oarii'i. oaf GT seysre Coughs, and is an inval-
liable remedy for diseases Of the Liver. and also
as a Blood Purifier, decided not 20 apply to it a
name which might mislead and prevent its use in
other diseases oy hicb it is so admirably adapted
.'Itwill cure a cough in one half the time ne
cessary 60 cure it with any other medicine, and it
does i, not By dryias it up, but by removing the
eaass-suliauly the irritation and healing the at-
f,cted parts"
This valuable medicine is sold by all first class
druggists.
A WHoIE PEoGtE's OrINoS.-When q nation
Of forty millions accepts and endorses as STAN
BARD RESTORATIVE an article that it has had the
fullest opportunities Of testing during period of
twelve years, who can De so absurdly incredulous
as 90 doubt the excellence Of the preparation p
PLASrAuoS BTIEas has passed through this or
deal and is now the most popular proprietary
medicine on this continent. IL would be difficult
DO ind an adult of either sex between the Atlantic
and the Pacific. or between the northeast corner
Of Maine and the Gulf Of Mexico, who does not
know. either from personal experience or obser-
walton, that this renowned vegetable remedy is the
purcst tonic and stomachc aud the finest Alternative
and regulating medicine at present before the
world. As preventive Of, and cure for, diseases
generated hy malaria. and as a specific for dys-
pepsia rheumatism, and all nervous and bilious az
fsctous ID is admitted 90 be fairly pronounced the
Favoaur HoCsruoID ToMc AND ALrEnArIvE of
the Western Hemisphere.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-09
DIED

On Monday night February l2,h, 1872, az Boil
ira~. Jefferson county. West Virginia, suddenly
ol heart disease. Miss ENNA j. HOCkENSNlrH
laeghtero Of The late John and Lydia Hockcasmith.
on the Sch OF February, iu Uarper's Ferry, Mr.
JOSEPH a. NELLY, aged Is years.
On the gtb uit, no Harper's Ferry, MARIA,
aged Q wears, and on the 2sth uir.. SUSIE. aged
o months, children of Joseph A. and Mary Nelly.
Tn Berkeley county, near Nlstas5uyg az the
-esii-rc- NJ h-g father, Mr.. Jacob Miller, on the
goth OF February, Is12, Miss ELLA ROSE NIL
LEH, aged % years.
Alas. how dark d cloud
Has gathered round the home
Which once was eiadlened by the smiles
or one forever gone.
How slowly wears the day,
How dseary seems the night,
Without the one who's presence,
Orcs made that home so bright.
Low en- the silent grave,
Beneath the cold damp sod,
Lies the form the departed,
But der spi,i, IS with God.
Yes, Oh O happier home,
To bosom Cg hcT God.
Angels have borne hcrsou
To Der long aUd last abode. j. NJ.
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Executors Notice.
WEST VIRGINIA.

A T Rules held in tie Clerks Office Of tht
~ Circuit Court Of Jefferson County, on To,
first Monday in January, 1872,
II. I. MONTGOMERY,
rs.
VIM. L. Nolaud Administrator of John Blue
deceased, Joseph c. Blue, John Blue. Jr.,
John Chi,ds and Mary his wife, John II
Stipe aud Margaret A. his wife, Franklin
Carter and Belle, his wife, Fannie Blue aud
Elizabeth Blue.
The object Of this suits to subject the land
belonging to the estate Of John Blue, deceased,
to the payment Of S93S SO with interest from
the Twenty-frst DAY ofNovembcr, 1871. And
it happening upon affidavit filed in this suit that
said Joseph g. Blue, John II. Stipe and
Margaret A. his wife, Franklin Carter and
Belle his wife are not residents Of this State.
they are hereby required to appear within one
month after due publication Of this order and
DO what is necessary TO protect their interests In
this matter. 1t Is further ordered, that a copy
Of this order be published once a week for
four successive weeks in some newspaper in
this county.
Teste.
W. 4. CHAPLINE,
Clerk, C. c.
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NOTICE


NiNessssfr. Yfgefxrt.
-ou,, February 70, 1872.
! tho Cirerit Court Df jefferson County. Wet
iifgipsa, On the Oh Of April, ,,Te sriag Tie frst
Cay Of tae nexi term ~ o.. f.srs fyJ al order.
Authorizing aHars4nniEg it9WEaL BROWN.
hse., Guardian Of Fanny %. ad Jaba y. NcFar-
zane, - pay c'ey 90 icsvef - rae. rs the Guar
dian Of these Jrra.-5 IL fis .sssg q. Virginia I'll
personal property. ard i1nztg 10 rs. hands b.
longing u izein, 1fA 70 autpfiz- i4s a. such for
eign 6uaraias - me ins. recover and receive all
money nnd persotsi rfopcff, belonging 10 them.
move The same . tie sta, u Virginia. ,sbera
said infants reside.
~, WA.i- CLARKE,
'1''" = i''1- la0raios.
DAkkKs cHGcULATE. bat 10 as~ sor ..le
ID low b. X. HiON It-t..s
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-09
HOUSE FOR RENT.

TNHE Dwelling House in Charestown, at present
occupied by Mr.. Jonathan Haines, is for rent.
Possession given the Ist Of April For particulars
apply 20 the undersigned.
Mnrch ,. 1872. GEO. W. BOY ERS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-09

With fall Of % feet of water, good Millers
Dwelling House and some or acres of Land
This property adjoins the Belle-Yiew farm. The
Mill-scat is located on Evett's Run near the
ing of the W. d p. Il. X and the Harper's Ferry
and Smithfeld Turnpike (about fifty feet from the
bed OF the railroad track, to which short Switch
can be made and only two miles from Charles
town-tho cpunty-seat of Jefferson county, West
Virginia. The Mill was destroyed during the war
leaving the walls of the lower story standing.
Situated in the centre Of the best agricultural
county in the Shenandoah Valley and within few
feet Of the bed of Railroad it is eligby situated
for tae manufacture of agricultural implements,
or for a Mil TO manufacture Paper from straw, or
for the manufacture of Fertilzers-there being an
inexhaustible mari bed near by, or for Wooden
Factory, as wool is abundant in the vicinity.
invite the attention Of persons wishing to engage
in Agricultural pursuits, or in manufacture, to
the above advertisements
HENRY d. DAVENPORT.
January C, Is72-tapl.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-09

Messrs. MASON & CO., GcHtreuea.- Having
used YOUR Bitters In the treatment Of a case Of
Dyspepsia attended with extreme evacuation, l
can without hesitation recommend itas an efficient
and reliable Tonic, since under its influence pa
tents rapidly increase in hesh and strength
WISHING YOU everv success in the introduction Of
rour valuable medicine. ] Remain Yours &c.
b. 3. RANSOM, NJ j.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-09
Notice to Creditors.

70 he Creditors Of lndreio Mcd'ire, deceased.
En- pursuance Of a decree Of the Circuit Court
Of the county Of Jefferson made in a cause
therein pending to subject the real estate Of the
said Andrew McIntre to the payment Of his
debts, you are required to present your claims
against the said Andrew Mclntre for adjud-
cation to JAMES d. FAYMAN, Commission
err at his Office in the said county, Oh OF before
the 18th day of March, 1872
Witness, Wm. A. Chaplinc, Clerk Of said
Court this 9th day Of January, 1872.
w. A. CHAPLINE,
January 81. 1927. Clerk.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-09
no CONSERVATIVES.

FENHE advertiser, having been permanently cured
ofthat dread disease, Consumption, by sim
pie remedy. is anxious to make known to his fellow
sufferers the means of cure. To all who desire IT,
he will end copy of the prescription used, Tree
of charged. with the directions for preparing and
using the same, which they win find SURE CURE
for CoNsCMprIoN, ASTHMA, BeoNcHIrIs, DC.
Parties wishing the prescription will please ad-
dress REV. EDN AKD a. W lLSON,
264 South Third Street, Williamsburg, y. Y.
Nor H. lS7l-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-09
REMOVED.

WE have removed our Hardware from Main
w street 20 cur Ware House in the rear OF
Court House. Have now our Hardware, Agricul-
tural Implements and Machinery Timing Estab-
Hshmeut, Seeds. Guano dc., dc, and indeed eve
rything a farmer wants all in the same building.
Feb "a, 1874 McUURDY Il DUKE.
I ANDRETH'S Fresh and Genuine Garden
1 Seeds for sale by McCURDl e DUKE.
(tISTERN Pumps and Cement, for sale by
McCURDl d DUKE.
INN Roofing, Spouting, and Special attention
paid to Repairing Tinware.
MCCURDY & DUKE.
A additional supply Of Hardware and other
n goods in our line just arriving aud for sale
low. McCURDY d DUKE.
February q, 1872.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-09
BANKRUPT

Another Tremendous Crash
IN BOOTS SHOES, and we get s., 600 worth
best city made, by the case Our Stock is TN
N ense and must be reduced, consequently you can
buy IS per cent less than formerly. Call at once
md procure the following bargains at the
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-09

TIE VIRGINIA. LEs1,LArrEE.-A bill was
passed by both Houses Of the Virginia Legis-
laturo On Thursday last. extending Che session
oftiat body for period u1, exceeding fifteen
days from the 4,l Of March inst. This exc
tension IS claimed 90 De absolutely necessary
for the Jcae6. Of the public interests Of The
State.
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Special Notices.
DENIAL NOTICE.

DR. MCCORMICK will visit Charlestown pro
! REASONABLE. on the Second Monday of Febru-
ary, Il2th.) April, (sth,) June, (l0th,) August
C2h, October, (llth) and remain one week each
visit.
Fnhrnnrv g 1872
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-09
Alum water

We have experienced good results from the
Use Of Jorjau's Iodine and Iron Alum Water,
from the Allegheny Springs, Virginia. ease
Of it having been Siud.y shipped as from Bal
timors by Maj. p. II. Wo0DwAEp, the present
agreeable Superintendent, OF The Fountain uo-
TEL We can cordially recommend it 90 the
suffering as highly iay.sora,.ns aad geueu'.y
beneficial Ntj Wood~arl IS ,le Agent l.r
tbe sale ofi,-bas supply uov oa hand, aud
viii, take pleasure 30 f.ias orders tor ii "a.
rc..-..l-n -...s
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-09

TIE March term Of ieC,arks County Court
w.l commence on ness. M.lday
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-09

Having permanently located at the "Metropoli-
tan,' would respectfully ask my friends and ac-
quaintances 20 give me call, assuring them that
they can buy better goods at lower prices than az
any other store IA Charlcstown.
L. l.. SADLER'
Mar. 2 1872
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-09
Old FlogYiSna


And monopoly feief from the profignte credit
svs,rm ana high prices that WAS burdensome be-
vond endurance, embarrassing As il did the rich,
aud making the poor. poor INDEED. Mr.. I. 81.
kouss, Of New 0sk City, conseated 90 become on
buyer aud backos, thus giving a an adFantaSe ~
buyinC alone pf at least - per cent but this was
notalL. We determined to spli; the old usurious
prices exactsd by merchants let the people ENJOY
the advantages We possessed IN buying, and give
them halt the profits they had bern paying 20 oth-
efs This course decided upon, il Is not az all sur
prising that our store was crowded day after day,
aud cur business established itsclia success. AZ
first We ctsady the lack Of know ledge OF stock
70 meet the wants 81 the people. But selling as
we did Cor cash. aud throwing our sales oScs ey y
week our stock Coon commenced growing and 'ir
business Increasing, lli to-day oar stock Is te
largest and embraces some OF the hnest soods ever
brous ht % Clarlcst0wn-manyo of them cheaper
than Baltimore Wholesale prices Heres the holy
and improperly OF sending 70 the eastern cities
for goods To encourage home industry should
be the duty of every good citizen. Me.haNe not
only .'weathered the storm, but have steadily
advanced our business.
Thu. Inspired by your favor and patronage in
the past We will 10 the future cudeavor 10 spread
still farther the name and iamc Of the place whore
the most goods can be- had for the least money
We give the following as aspcciinen OF ourprices
Clark's machine thread, 20 cents per dozen, on
for % cents; Rastng thread and cents; Linea
towels. for % cents; Crash, Ga cents Ladies
shoulder shawls, 50 cents CoFsets, 40 cents Plaid
lnsev, l2l5 cents: domestic ginghams, 10 cents
Bed-iicking. l2IE cents Blankets large and hea-
w for $500 pen pair hn' h09a cr ,er fG nss ana Pa
cents; Mems hose, pair for 25 cents Paper coll
lars, 10 cents per box; Buttons conts per gross:
But whv enuneratc since every article we sell viii
tell tale far more potent than any thing that can
be said BY u.
Special attention OF Lovers OF the weed
that we have on hand few choice brands o.
Chewing Tobacco, t"Gravely, Ac,' at low hg-
ures. ANY Of our customers, or TIE rest OF man
kind, in want OF that nov indispensable article a
SEWING MACHINE, can be furnished with ire
Singer improved, the acknowledged King OF them
all, at manufacturers prices Specimen Machine
and Work always on land New Goods constant
" arriving. Country produce taken IN exchange
and Of course sold without profit.
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Jefferson institute,
CharIcsto vvn, w, Virginia.

rgNHE next Session will commence on Noaday,
September I'M, 1871.
Being provided with competent Assistants, every
advantage for thorough course IN Engtsh, tue
L9nguages. Drawing, Music on Piano and Organ
will be Afforded Particular attention viii be paid
to Music and pupils will be required to play at the
Musical Sorees, when the friends of the pupils can
have an opportunity to judge Of their progress.
Vocal Music will lie taught in classes as well as
by private lesson.
For Circulars, Terms, &c, apply to the Prnci-
pal. MEs. a. NJ. fokkLSI.
July 90 ISL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-03-09
a NIILL-SEAT,

I will also sell separately, or in connection with
the above farm,
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0NlN YARD I
rs THE w ORD.
MESSAGE and Greeting
fu04
$. ~. TgSIIfxe8sIAEsX-'S.
.uEIR0YGLfY,4sf.
go tie E'aa.S.e CT C--..r3rSIo.vn
.,s-G V5si.t1>y.

.aaic y@sisS,y,
HAVIyC gotten ihr u-h a., laicriers 'a-k
o. t.Ai-g cor ar ral iiatff"fy. we t-is
ads.tsd H.. ne, aAii,;unirg li.auss &c az pA-
irons during IT, ras. gnh-
Oee,.ar s-o We isfrc /. euccd 20 lreaie IN ytrf
midst. The trsinfss We o doi d vas the that
looked tn iic patronage ard ga,d viii u the pso-
pie fr rs support and success. In oiasr
that we might ask tbs d; your hards, We deter
mined 10 arscHe il tl becoming lit,f - Z
sr1 o.,