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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-08-08

f STAUNTON. VA. JULY lStn, 1904. d.
To Joel Sanger, Plaintiff, and Andrew Crist
and Jacob Sanger. Defendants.
81 Take notice, that in parsuance Of
a decree of the Circuit Court of Augusta county
rendered on the 2lst day Of June, 1872, in /.
cause therein depending in style Of Sanger vs.,
Crist, shall en- the :.
III 2STH DAY OF AUGUST NEXT,
at my Office in Staunton, proceed to take, state
and settle tine account as given to former Conn
missioner, viz:
1.-The amount of credits for payment and of
sets, to which the Defendant, Andrew Crist,' IN
entitled. against the debts exhibited with the
Plaintiffs BILL" together with any other mattes'
deemed pertinent by myself, or acquired by any
of the parties to be stated.
AT which time and place you are required IL
attend.
Given under my hand as Commissioner in.
Chancery of the Circuit Court for said countyt'
the day and year first aforesaid
J. w. GREEN SMITH, - :.
july 25-4t Commissioners :;
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New Rockbridge Alum Springs
N ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY, Va.

n eW t6DcADEatlSt AAtAa syringe
IN ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY, VA.
This new WATERING PLACE will be open for the
reception of visitors on the LIST day OF July.
The waters have been long and fayorably
known, but until lately no improvements have
been made for the entertainment of the public
A joint stock company, chartered under the
name of the JORDAN ROCKBRIDGE ALUM
SPRINGS, has been organized with an ample
capital The company have completed this sea-
son new and elegant hotel, furnished through
out in the very best style.
The mineral waters are both ALUM and Cha
LYBEATE-the former being eficacious in all
chronic diseases such as pneumonia, dyspepsia,
chronic diarrhea chronic dysentery, serofula,
incipient consumption, bronchitis, chronic laryn~
gittis; and the latter as general tonic, and is
of great value in those affections which are Pc
culiar to the female constitution. The accommo
dations are frst-class in every respect.
ROUTE-The Springs are eight miles from
Goshen on the line Of the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railroad, and within eleven TO thirteen hours of
Richmond, Washington and Baltimore by rail,
Col M. G. Harman's elegant stage coaches will
connect with the trains twice day at Goshen.
BoARD-per day, So; four weeks, $50. For
further particulars apply to Z: B LUCK,
General Manager (P. 0. as above) formerly
Visit of the Spotswood Hotel, Richmond.
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Conn missioxler,s Office.
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To Polly Johnston, Plt'ff. and Ia ohaYiah Johr- +
stcn and James Johnston, Defendants: Take mo-
lice, that in pursuance of decree Of The Circuit
Court of Augusta county. rendered the Goth
day Of June, 1872, in therein depending
in the name Of Polly Johnston. Plt', VS.. ZaGlla.
riah Johnston and james Johnston, Defendants
shall en-
THE 18TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER NEXT,
at my office, in Staunton, proceed to take. state,
and settle an account of the value of the provis-
ion made for the Plaintiff by tho will of her :
father. and the amount due that account to
her from the defendanfs. and also of what shall
be paid by said defendants annually, by way Of
provision for said Plaintiff Iii conformity With
her fathers will; and any other account speci
ally stated. deemed worthy by himself, or re-
quircd. by the parties 10 be stated.
AT which time and place you are required ssf'
attend en-
Given under my hand. as Commissioser In
Chancery OF the Circuit Court of said sosass tlsN
day and year first aforesaid.
aug lat ]. w. GREEN SMITH, Con9r.
4 Profession or grade foY 50. 90.
~ Important % Young ladies sad Genslemers
From $40 GO to $IG0,O Ser noshs fasegrayAiaJ
aithoata Naster i c3aplete and thorough knoars.
edge Of the Ari learned fsoS.
THE. TEEgGRAPHER's MAMMAL.
Price sS3.0G
Every seuEg l@ly and gentleman, wno sesirts
a light and pleasant occupation ~ which to sup
port themselves coafort ably has now the oppor-
tunisE. Employment can always he had by efs,
cient ard attentive operators; such you can boz,
come, by study Of tho Manual of Tc,egraphy.
Operators now employed will find Il extremely
useful III managing their INSTRUMENTS, Eat,o.-
ries, SC. a
A SITUATION GUARANTEED
to all desiring personal iaxyse.io: from, The Nil,
fisher, who is o practical Eleo,isian. .A.ldrcs
or terms and nrssasl, f-4s D. o, p0x. 1o3...
5tir~ ~ IS ns,.is.t..5., =.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-08-08

na5~ PRICES OF FURNITURE GREATLY REDUC-
ED.-Persons wanting Furniture would do well
to call on J. A. ny. NJ. Bickel before purchasing
elsewhere, as we are determined to sell our goods
as cheap, if not little cheaper, than can be
bought in the city. VIZ are now receiving a
large lot of new and stylish furniture, purchased
in the Eastern cities for cash. and will sell for
cash for less than any other house in Staunton.
Give US a call.
We keep always on hand a large supply Of
cane and wood seat chairs, bureaus, bedsteads,
washstands, tables, lounges, mattresses, and par
Tor and chamber sets in walnut, mahogany and
oak, manufactured in our shop of dry material
and by the best of workmen. Give US q call
Guarantee work to suit and prices to fit.
Fislss metallic cases and Baskets always on
hand Undertaking promptly attended to.
Main street, Staunton one door above Luther
an church. oct 26-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-08-08

On Friday next, August 9th. the young
ladies and gentlemen of Greenvlle and ricia-
ity will have a picnic aud tournament at
Christians creek school house, q miles north
of Greenville 4KI
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commissioners Office.

STANTON, VA July Oh, 1917.
To Abram Molilef, Plt'f, and B. F. Kemper,
Geo. W. Kemper. Jr., Geo. W. Kemper, sr,
Charles D. Mccoy. and Sally A. Mccoy, and
Caroline Mccoy, and VIM. A. Burnett, Defend
ants, and ali parties holding liens upon the prop
erty Of the Plaintiff. in this codnty.
Take notice. that in pursuance of decree
of the Circuit Court of Augusta county rendered
on the 10th day Of June, 1872. in a cause therein
depending In The name of Abram Mohier, Pit #,
vs..B F. Kemper and others. Defendants shall,
ON THE 18TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1879,
at my Office, in Staunton, proceed to take, state
and set4ts the following accounts: lst. The
amount Of the Plaintiff s liens I'd The prop
erty in this county upon which said liens ope--
rate; the Character, fee simple and annual rental
value thereof. Sd. The amount and priorities Of
all liens oh such property. 4th> Any other mat
tiers deemed pertinent by biusself. or required to
be stated
At which time and place you are REQUIRED to
attend, and all lien creditors likewise; and file
before the undersigned proper evidence Of their
claims.
GiveA Under my hand as Confhissi8ner in
Chaneefy Of the Circuit Court for Said county,
the day and year first aforesaid: 80,
aug lat j. W. GREEN SMITH, Comr.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-08-08

HUGHES & MATTHEW are still at their old stand
on augusta street, manufacturing Boots amp
Shoes, for gentlemen and ladies, of the best ma
erial and after the latest fashions. may 2-1y
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-08-08

THHE largest stock of Ladies' and Misses Shoes
i and Slippers in black and fancy colors is to
be found at WELLER'S boot, shoe and hat store
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-08-08

See notice Of pos'penement Of sale Of
house and lot in Staunton, BY Michael Me-
Aleer, Administrator, on Saturday evening
next, at o'clock, P. M, ia front of the Court
House. a
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-08-08

Clemmer r, Bumgardncr. Bruce, Fulcher s. Bow
man, Anderson & Kindig, Adams and Leeche's
Whiskies at wholesale and retail by
july II. BURKE q BRADLEY.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-08-08
Business Notices.

Nor.cr.-The Shop near the Virginia Hotel.
recently occupied BY Boogher & Bobbitt. is for
rent. For particulars, apply at the Bar-room OF
j. W. Hilbert, Court House alley jy IL
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-08-08

The expenses Of the corporation of Har-
risonburg (including some old claims paid)
last year. amounted to $1o,77o,22. The
amount Of taxes, assessments, licenses and
fines reached $l0s34, 90 -Ente,prise
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-08-08

Armentrous still has that excellent 'Bou
quot cigar aud all the latest and finest
brands Of chewing Give his establishment
and Little Nose call tes4s
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-08-08

Send your undertaking orders to S. M. Wilkes
Furniture House-new styles of Baskets and case
always on hand. Terms moderate.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-08-08

Tust Received fine assortment Of
e Clocks and Watches. For sale cheap, by
aus 1-tf 6. g. -fkAkAE'
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-08-08

M. Cushing, auctione' r, sold on satur-
day last. the Pratt lot, on Augusta street OPP
positc the VallNy Hotel to Capt. Marquis for
$500. s ssH9 aQq
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-08-08

On the 18th inst, there will be mass
meeting and picnic at Taylor Springs in
Rockingham. miles east of IIarrisonburg
A number Of distinguished speakers have
bee invited to address the meeting on that
occasion. ' saa .fssass s4e ail
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-08-08

Lager Beer in Bottles. American, Scotch and
English Ales in bottles For sale by
BURKE u BRADLEY,
iune6 wholesale and retail liquor dealers.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-08-08

:. Capt. y"Pat'' Woodland, who had his leg
br lokcn short time ago, has SO far recover
ed as to be about again.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-08-08

There will be grand Greeley and Brown
rally at New Market on the 18th. of Septem-
Der.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-08-08

PERsoNAL.-Geu. J R. Trimble, who
lost CO in the Confederate service. is in the
city, as the guest Of Mr.. Chas. E. lIoge.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-08-08

,AccIDENr.-M Mr. John Gasar. worthy,
citizen. was thrown from his hagsage wagon
and had several of his ribs broken aud other
wise bruised. zz--5z-,-s,4=,- --~
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-08-08

- The post.office at Allegheny Station, Allie
:ghany county, Va is ordered to be discon.
'tinued- to go to White Sulphur
Springs.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-08-08

IMMERSION There were some eight or
ten of both sex of the colored Baptist church
immersed on Sunday evening last.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-08-08

For the celebrated opper-tipped shoes fol
misses and children, go to Geo. A. Smith.
nov l6-4t.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-08-08

p0ARDiNG.-The Undersigned has open
ID Cd q. regular Bosrdinefiouse, at her resi-
dsaSe Oh Main street. nearly opposite the Bap
list chtfch Shs will take boarders. either by
the day, wesk, III fhottth; and furnish lodging if
desired.
TgRMs-S14 per month, and far less time ut
tbs sssl. tsts. Mra JULIA .soh4E
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-08-08

We are Informed that there are at present.
500 visitors at the Rawley Springs, and still
they come. -@ As& @e
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-08-08

GRASS WrDowERs' TRAIN-This name
has been humorously applied to the AS ex-
cursion train Of the Chesapeake and Ohio
railroad between Richmond and this city
Its convenient schedule and reduced fare suit
everybody.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-08-08
1872 Spring. 1872
WELLER'S
BOOT, SHOE AND HAT
EMPORIUM.

My Spring stock of Boots Shoes and Hats is
now in store and receiving, and beg to assure
you, that it is one of the most attractive Of
fered in the city of Staunton. | have taken
great pains in its selection, and have had made
up many goods of entirely new styles, and which
you will perhaps not find elsewhere. My great
aim has been, and shall be to keep good goods, and
you will find my stock mainly composed Of such
work as will give value received to the consumer.
have in store and keep constantly on hand, vork
of our own manufacture in Ladies', Misses and
Children's
LASTING,
PEBBLE,
rnt
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-08-08

TINE largest stock of Shoes and Slippers for
Children and Infants in black and fancy
colors IS to be found at WELLER'S boot shoe
and hat store. april 18-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-08-08

7 TIIHe ACCV1HP11s5111a1
Prof. Thomas V. Carr. announces that the
second and last quarter of this season will COM
tntnee for Young ladIes, misses and masters on
Saturday afternoon next July 20lh, 1872 at ~
o'clock. and for Gentlemen. on the evening of the
same day at 8 o'clock The lessons will be Civ
en- thereafter every Tuesday, Thursday and Sat-
friday.
tssseps, payable in advansef ....:. july If
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-08-08

GRAND CoNcERT-The Masonic Choir of
the District of Columbia will give a grand
chapel Of the D. D. & b Institution, in this
place. on Monday night, August 18th, at s
o o'clock. Tickets 50 cents. Lovers of fne
music should not fail to attend.
The Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Vr-
giaia will hold its forty third annual Conyen
t;on in the Lutheran Church, Harrisonburg
Va, commencing Thursday evening, August
the 18th, 1872. Rev. 6. A. Ling, of Smith
field, W. Va, will preach the opening SER
mon. aa52
Dp1rn TIP The beautiful little melody
sung by the brooklets, 1--WE roll GA forever .
is not particularly applicable just pow, the hot
weather having pretty effectually stopped
their onward march. They don't run on SO
much as they did.
We have always taken great deal Of pride
in everything that pertains to the advance
mani Of the interest Of our thriving city,
and thank our cotemporary Of the Charottes-
Vile Intezlgencer for his good opinion of US
which may be found in the following item
"When one gets to Stanton and moves !e
about little he begins to feel new lie
creeping into him and he wants to work
Why. everybody is working around him
All are striving for their mutual interests
Every man has not only his own welfare H.
view, but has an eye to his neighbours too,
for he knows that if his neishbors prosper
that he too will prosper, if he works. This
is the right spirit, and Stanton is obliged
70 be m insportan' place"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-08-08

w. ID. BARBOUR,
Is now in charge of this Popular Saloon, and
respectfully solicits the patronage of the old
friends of the establishment, and the public gen
orally.
Russian Drinks, Sherry. Port, MADEIRA,
Whiskey and Brandy Cock Tails,
Punches,
and all other kinds of popular drinks. served up
in the very best style, and at short notice:
aug 1-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-08-08

The Tennessee Evangelical Lutheran Synod
will hold its fifty second annual meeting at Ra-
ders Church, in Rockingham commencing on
Saturday before the first Sunday in September
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-08-08

Mr.. A. NJ. SIMPSON, has charge of the Man
ufacturing Department., and will be pleased to
receive orders from his friends. REPAIRING neat
ly and promptly done. Call and examine for
yourselves.
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!. ?. REAGAN's OLD STAND,

Opposite Virginia Hotel,
TAUNT ON, VI r G | N A.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-08-08

At a called meeting Of the city Council,
held August 9th, 1872, r. NJ. Guy. John
Is. Evans and Geo. NJ. Harrison, were APP
pointed proxies to represent the city Of Staun-
ton. in the Stock holders meeting Of the Val
ley Railroad.
The stockholders meeting took place at II
NJ, August 9Th, bat without transactug any
business, adjouraed to meet in Salem, Va. in
October next We believe the adjournment
was in consequence of the failure OF Baltl-
more to make her subscription.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1872-11-21
EPIDEMIC DELUSIONs.

There are plenty stories of this kind that might
relate to you. FOR instance in nunneres it is not
all uncommon, from the secluded life, and the at
tention being fixed upon one subject. one particu-
Ear set OF ideas and feelings the want of heal
thy vent to speak, for the mental activity, that
some particlar old propensity ass dsveloned it
seli. For instance, in one nunnery many years
ago, one Of the youngest nuns began to mew like
a cat; AID all the others, after time, did til
same. In another nunnery one began to bite, and
the others were affected with the propensity to
bite. In one of the instances the mania was
spreading like wild Gre through Germany, ex-
tending from me nunnery to another; and they
were obliged to resort to some such severe meas.
urss as / have mentioned, to drive it ont. 1t was
set down In some instances to Economical posses
sious, but the devil was very easily excited by
some pretty strong threat the part OF the medi-
cal man.
Ia Scotland at one time there was great ten
dency to breaking cut into fits in the churches
This was pa lticulary the case in sh etland and
very wise minister there told them that the thing
could not be permitted, and that rext person who
gave way in this mshner-as he was quite sure
they could control themselves II they pleased
should be taken oUt and ducked in pond near
There was no necessity at all to put his threat into
execution. Here, you see, the stronger motive
substituted for the weaker one, and the ston ger
motive is sufficient to induce the individual to put
check upon himself. ! hSyo said that it usually
happens with the female sex, though sometimes
1t occurs with young men who have more or less
OF the same constitutional tendency What is
necessary is to induce = stronger motive, which
will call forth the power of selfcontrol which has
been previously abandOned.-Dr Carpenter In
popular ScIence KonshLy.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1872-11-21
SELF-CULTURE.

We men are not fragments-we are wholes; We
a'e not types of single quallt es-we are realities
OF mixed various, countless combinations
Therefore say TO every man AS far as yen
can-partly for excellence in your specially men,
tai calling, principally for completion OF your end
in existence strive while improving your enc
talent to enrich your whole capital as man 1t il
In this way that y0u escape from that WRECKED mar
row-mlndedness which is the charac' eristie Of
every one who cultivates his speciality alAne
In science, read by preference. the newest
works; In literature Is Oldest. New
books revive and redecorate old ideas :. old
books suggest and invigorate new ideas.,7a4
tits great preservative to high standard in
taste and achievement to take every yeur some
great book as an especial study, not only to be
read, but to be COINED, studied, brooded over !;
to go int the country With it, travel with it, be
without any other book for the time comrel
yourselfto read It again and again. Who can be
dull enough to pass long days In the intimate,
close, familiar intercourse with soms transceud
ant mind, and not felt the benefit of it when he
returns to the common worldH
But whatever standard OF mental excellence you
thus form in your study of the excellent, never
II you wish. let yodr standard make you intoler-
ant to any other defects bat your wn. The surest
sign of wisdom is charity and the best charity is
that which never Internationally parades itself as
Charity. For your idea of a man as he ought to
be, always look upward but to Judge man a. he
Is, never affect to stoop Look your fellow men
straight in the face. Learn all you possibly can !;
and when you have learned that all. repeat It,
You will never converse with any man VINO does
not know something worth knowing better than
yourse III. -BuL1oor.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1872-11-21
TIE FEET IN WINTER.

.
Through the feet comes every year to multitudes
death! Especially in Winter ought pains to be
taken to keep the feet warm, to be healthfnl ;.
the warmth comes from within. Stockings keep
lhe feet warm because they keep about the feet
the warmth which comes from them hence those
materials are the best for the feet that are nom
conductors thus it is that wooden stockings are
considered warmer than cotton or silk there 10
less warmth in Gotten than in wooden, because
they convey the heat with very great raEidity
from the feet. Yet some peoples feet are more
comfortable in Winter with cotton or silk than
wooden, because persons with vigorous circula-
ton give ont mu"h heat, that II kept about the
feet Precipitation is Induced. this becomes con-
densed by the cold from through the boot or shoe,
thus keeping the feet cold and clammy and damp,
and most disagrseaby cola but If such persons
wear cotton or silk, the extra heat 10 conveyed
away, leaving enough to keep the feet warm.
II the pores OF the skin are closed in any part
OF the body that part is either unnasurally hot
cold 1.-THE circulation lie vigorons,lt overheats
because it cannot escape through these seape pipes
of the system. If the circulation 10 sluggish, II
there is but little Vitality the blood of the veins
stagnatea and the blood of the arteries, which
.C&TTlob HSAI anu lll6a cannot get GnoE0 nSAC0
the nrst step in keeping the feet warm lie to keep
the pores open The poIes of the soles OF the fee
are much the largest in the whole body hence
the necessity OF keeping the pores in the soles III
ways open. That can only be done in one wsy :
Keep the feet clean clean away the connections of
Precipitation, oil and dust, which are always &C.
oumulating, and seal the tops OF ,hese pores, the
chimneys of the system, hermelically.
IF the feet are not washed for week or two in
Wicter. and then soaked for quarter of an hour,
whitish substance can be scraped from the feet
with the hnger nails This Is dead skin, perspira-
ton, and other mat er, conglom rated, covering
the pores IS efectuslly as If each had an iron
hinge over it; therefore, soak the feet In warm
water every night, and twice a week scrspe the
ssles of The feet There is nothing that can be
named which 10 50 safe then dip both feet in
cold water; wipe with towel, dry before the
fire, and get into bed without walking on cold
floor; the feeling on covering Up will be an sgree
able surprise.
Before yUa drees in the morning. put both feet
In cold water for second or two-they need go
40 deeper than the toes then wipe dry. This
bath ought to be attended TO by all persons OF
sedentary habits. Many have got rid of the DIS
comfort OF cold feet in the way described. If
persons have no strength nor vitality, this as
we'll az ether methods, will fail.-HGIrs jour naE
Of HSdHA.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1872-11-21

Sometimes witty men get ''como mp with" At
a certain eanitarium in which Rev. Henry Ward
Beacher was spending the summer, Thursday
evening, was devoted to fun-making. There were
several clergymen staying at the place. among
them a spruce and elderly little doctor of divinity
whose dignity and dress were absolutely unruf
fed. Nobody dreamed that 1t was possible to
take any liberties with him until one Thursday
aeveniDg, when Mr.. Beecher ssized him and carried
nina across the DAD AZ If he had been child, set
ting him tendsrly by the fence, The little man
smoothed his rufled drcGs, and cried out to the
Mnguish bystanders. Another instance OF the
triumph OF matter over mindl"