The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23
HE VALLEY ViRGINIAN.

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THE VALLEY VIRGINIAN.
sTAUNEoN, VA
Thursday. $3.50 May %. 1879:
81 Local.
=: LAND SALES Adv EnrIsED.-The following de-
sirable real estate, advertised in the H'rs'a'an'
will be sold this and next month
Nay 24tA Bale Of two tracts Of lana near
WayneshSro, by N. K. Trout, Commissioner
X M; sa9th-saie of farm of VIM. Armstrong,
lying ON the Jennings' Gap road, by II. ". Hill
and Thos C. Elder, Commissioners.
Nav 24M.-sale of the farm owned by James
W Patrick lying on South River, containing
2o5a acres, by Marshall Hanger and G. NJ. Coch-
ran, ir, Commissioners.
: See advertisement Of money wanted
See notice of Fair and Dinner in another col
hmm. Don't fail to attend.
OF course, all the officers Of the Banks, in this
city, will vote for the repeal of the ~ per cent
clause.
Send your undertaking orders to S. NJ. Wilkes
Furniture Honse-new styles of caskets and case
always on hand. Terms moderate.
WHITE HArs.-Seeing that number Of s'white
hats" have lately made their appearance on our
streets, we would advise Democrats to look out
for their pocket books. -...
In consequence of the high winds for the last
few days, our streets again dusty. Let the
Sprinkler come out, it is good institution
dry weather.
The voters Of the city are again called upon
to vote to-day for city officers. Let all come out
and vote. This is to us, the most important cleo
ton we have.
Persons interested in the borrowing and lend
. ing Of money, should not forget the u per cent
clause, to be voted upon to-day. It's issue may
deeply effect the financial interest of tho State.
NnAaRIAL DAY.-The Ladies Memorial Asso-
citation of Rockingham will have their annual dec
.orstion of the Confederate soldiers graves, IN
New post Offices are establish at Rough. Greek,
Charlotte county, Virginia. with Joseph A. NOEL
sYostmaster, and at Cabbage Farm. Mecklenburg
@soaaty, with Mary A. Pennington as postmaster
!. !. HueHss MATHENEY are still at their old
e stand on Augusta street. manufacturing boots and
SHOES, for gentlemen and ladies. Of the best ma
q terial ahd after the latest fashions. may ply
Aslittle year old boy of our City, upon being
shown stereoscopic view of the Capitol at Wash
.ington, clapped his hands and exclaimed, ''Oh
Mother that's the big Market House" How
trte-for there things bought and sold
We direct attention to the advertisement Of
Miss Sue Ridenour, the blind sweet singer, who
!: I'LL give aconcert, for her own benefit, at ths
DID,. 4 B. Institution. on next Friday night
Our citizens should not fail to attend.
Those wishing neat fitting boot or shoe,
handsome hat, should not fail to cali Georg,
-. A. Smith, Main street, who keeps on hand a Sc
lect assortment of the above named articles. See
advertisement
GOING WEsr.-It will be seen from the adver-
Basement of J. e Guy. that he proposes going
West about the 29th of this month. Those hav
ing business to be attended to in that part of the
country, would do we'll to consult with Mr.. Guy
before his departure.
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We learn from the Spectator that two negro
.a6oys aged about fifteen years each, were drown
ed on Sunday evening last at the 'Ford' nea
Port Republic. A party of several were crossing
the River in boat which sunk, and all escaped
,ssye two Late Sunday evening their bodies hat
not been recovered
The ladies' Of the Methodist E. Church South
the Town Hall on Tuesday and Wednesday night
.the 28th and 29th instant. Parties who hav
subscribed are requested to send their contribu
tions to the Hall Tuesday morning.
- Big Bend Tunnel caved in the other day, ant
:. injured several persons, though not dangerously
4 The obscructons soon removed and thu
work goes on. Foul air gives much trouble ane
there is a good deal of sickness among the EN-
pieees. But 100 feet of heading remain s.
Waterman.
THE CAMERON POISONING CAsE.-We learn from
the Enterprise that bottle, supposed to contain
str chnine, was fonnd in a straw-bed in Came
ren,s house by the family who are now living
there. The bottle, which was about lalf full
was brought to Harrisonburg and delivered t.
the Commonwealth Attorney, who has sent
sample Of its contents to Prof Malletfor analysis
sAa3 rslerl
ATTEMPTED SUIciDE.-Mr. Bruce, father Of g
A. Bruce, Of Waynerboro', in this county, at
.tempted on Monday last to kill himself by cutting
lhia.fhrnat with q razcr The flesh ON his throa