davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-04-09
Czsss s,nss~lnmers sSfsics-.

e
T. Narv Ann Harris. George W Mcclure. An
drev Mcclure ami NJ Nciiiure Pilinttfs and
John stuart, Mary Stuart, infants chinlren OF
sarah Stuart. ormnriy sictiiure1 ard heirs ut
law OF John Nee ure. john H Mcilure Samnei
Flnlry Ac',lur-. u'alt children If .aaes A Nc
Ciupr III he ut law of J,hn Mcclure aec'!
Walac- Mcclure. rshail Nc lure Charles Nc
Ciurr. Caroiire VI. are. int..ut chtlaren o. Jno
NcCiure AMI h-r, at lay OF jana NcCure
Iced III b1cea Nee ure, wl,low of James a nc
Cure snd Mary McGu e wiipw Of Jonn p Nc
Cure. Defendants ami to all persons holding
CLAIMS ag inst estate OF John Mcclure, dec d
TAKE NoTiCa. That In pur- u4uce Of a decree
of the Circuit Court for Augusta county, rem
derei Oct Is, 1873, in cause therein depending
IN ehaacery under style OF McClure's Legatees VS.
ucClure's iutants. ! shall
THURSDAY THE 9TH DAY OF MAY, 1874
at my Office in Staunton, proceed to take, state
and tile,
lst. An account Of ARRANGEMENTS made and
charged by John McCiur in his lifetime to each
of his chrd en-.
ID An acc unit of the personal estate Of John
Mctiiur dec'd d, ses
8 An account ot.fhe debts due from the estate
Of John Mcclure. dee i M
& III An account o the transactions of Andrew
Mcclure and VI e Met llre, as Aim'rs Of John
Mcclure decd aud
9th. Any orher matter. deemed per iuent by
myself or required by any of The parties to be
stated
At which lime aud place yon are required to
attend and all cred TORS OF John Mcclure. decd
are required then an tntre 10 atfeni aud file
with The undersigned proper evidence OF their
claims. Given under my hand A. ,,n r in Ch'y
Of the C'rcuit C; urt for Augusta county, the LAY
aud year first aforesaid
J W. GREEN SMITH.
anr;l it, ron,r
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-04-09

BALTIMORE Corn BREAD.-One quart Of
milk, one pint Of Indian meal three eggs,
half cup Of butter. Boil one pint Of the
milk, and with It scald the meal and butter.
cool off with some of the cold milk. Beat
up the eggs with the remainder, add pinch
Of salt and mix it gradually. Put to the
batter half an inch thick in square tins, and
bake three quarters IF an hour.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-04-09

A Yale student. who is evidently in the
: journalistic department, writes a twelve
verse poem which is entitled, We kissed
each other by the sea-" We'll, what of it I!
The seaside is TO better for such practice
thsn any other locality In fact, We have
put in some very sweet work of that kind
on the tow path of canal in our time but
did not say anything about it in PRINT
I Louisville Courier Journal I
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-04-09
Stanton Advertisements.
SOMETHING NEW FOR
HOUSEKE EPERS
AND
HEADS OF FAMILIES.
SOMETHING NEW FOR EVERYBODY.
GOODS SOLD
AT BALTIMORE PRICES,
and delivered within the city
FREE OF CHARGE.

Our store is now filed with of the most
complete and choicest stocks Of Groceries, spices,
canned Goods. Household sundries and family
supplies generally. unsurpassed by any house
this side of tine Blue RIDGE and unequalled by
any like establishment in the East. g,
This establishment, differing, as it does. from
every other in this city offers peculiar advanta-
oes to all buyers. and we tarnestly ask the pat
ronage of the people.
We have alwaysson hand a full line of prime
groceries, and complete assortment Of family
supplies sssl e m6
Teas. full line, the largest in this section
consisting of Gunpowder, Imperial, ioung Hy
sen, Oolong, English Breakfast and Japan, of
qualities and prices defying competition.
Broma Cocoa, Chocolate, Rachabout and 9TH
er delicious beverages. M
CDnfectioneries and Preserved Goods in
grea, variety, Cheese, Crackers, Apple butter,
Mackerel, Herring and Cod Fish, Molasses and
Syrups Family Bacon, Lard and Butter, Vine
gar, 80. Fgt
Spices. general an | complete line, whole
and ground, guaranteed fresh and pure.
Vermacelli- Maccaroni, Starch. Flavoring FIX
tracts, Said Oils, Sauces, prepared orseradish,
Essences, Backing, Shoe and Stove Polish
Laundry Blue. Washing ard Toilet Soaps, and
Housekeepers' Sundries generally. @.
Brooms. Whisps, Buckets, Tubs, Pals, Bowls
Baskets Trays, Washboards, Dippers, and Dust
ing and hoe Brushes and thousand and one
other articles. sssas4 81 sts4ig a4f}
Tobacco. chewing and smoking, of SUPERB
or grades. and the finest brands of imported
domestic Cigars. s. -
Canned Goods. embracing every val. Il
of fruit and We setables put up expressly for Elm
lily use Fresh and spiced Salmon and Oysters,
HOLSTERS, Potted Ham, Chicken, Turkey. Beef
Tongue, and American and English Pickles
OF every kind, and Nick Nacks generally, for
Lunches, Parties and Tourists IL IS s},3
TURNER s. HARMAN,
mar 26 Main street, Stanntsn, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-04-09
april
Y[1RG9NIA.-In the Clerks Office of the
ltlreuit Enllrt for AuruSta

AZ AIS IE VIZ An the CLERKS VfnGe OF the
Circuit Court for Augusta ounty, March
10Th 1874
David Fulz. Plaintiff,
Against
John la, shbarger and JAG VI Landes. Admin
strators o. Joseph Harshbarger. deceased and
Emanuel Beam and John LAndes. their sacuri-
ties; Jacob Harshbarger. John Harshbarger lin
his own right) Lydia Landes. (wife of Jacob
Landes Frances Beam wife of Emanuel Beam,)
'nn Laaies. wife Of John Lanle-.) Lapa u
ems (wi'e of James Gutens, )l.lza Shauas (w,fe
ii --- Shsuns Sarah Hsnaum, (wifs Of JAS.
Handum,) Abraham Harshbarger ard Isaac
Harshh rger. Defend*nts
In Chancery-On Original md Amendrd Bills
The object of ms is to settle the accounts
O. sad John HarShb4rger AMI jacob Landes,
Administrators of Joseph Harshbarger. deceas
ed and also to subject sale the real estate left
Nv said Joseph H,rshbarger, for the payment
of his debts.
TIE defendants. Lena Culens, Liza Shauns,
5 rah Han iu-' Abrah m Harshb rger and Z
FAC Harshoarg-r, not having enterei t''eir APP
pearanee. and il appearing from affidavit filed
that they AZ non residents OF this State: It's
ordered that they do appear here within one
month fer due publication Of this notice. and
% " aat is necessary to protecT their interests
Teste, J. N. RYAN,
april 1t Clerk
Fuhz Fultz pa
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-04-09
Property for SALE

~ Undersigned offers Tor sale privately, his
Valuable property located two miles from North
Garden Depot Abemarle county. This proper
ty consists OF good
TANNFRY
with good paying cnstom; comfortable dwell
hing, with I'LL necessary out buildings. There
asopt 8 acres of excellent land attached,
occu led by IN apple orchard Of 200 bearing
trees, and yourg peach orchar!. The fruits
are all select and of best varieties.
Terms reasonable and for particulars, address
j. r. HARTMAN.
North Garden Depot.
mar 10 Alhemarle Co. Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-04-09
I)uisMkasS LGVE1sY STABLES,
ID StaunlOls. VA.

u StaunlOls, Va.
- In entering upon me new year, II
the subscriber has had his New Stables arranged
for the accommodation of his growing custom,
and calls the particular attention Of his friends
and the public to his unusual facilities for carry
ing on his Livery on an enlarged scale.
His Stables are entirely new, the floors adapt
ed to the comfort of horses, and his sheds fitted
up for the protection of vehicles from the wealth
er. -
He wishes to remind the public that his COM
plete outfit of new BUGGIES, CARRIAGES,
PHAETONS. HACKS, &C., in neatness and ease
of moving, are not to be equaled by any Livery
in the Valley
H can accommodate persons with superior Ri
ding and Driving es. both Gentle and Fast
Horses Fed and Boarded on liberal terms.
The famous Hostler, Tom Bethel, is in general
charge of the stables.
OFFICE near the Bridge, (new 6uildiny.)
;an4-tf ED. BURKE.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-04-09
X1aluable Cisy Property for Sale,

l offer for sale that desirable House ami
Lot, situated in West End. the most attractive
portion of the city. and adjoining the property
Of the late Henry Bare. and others. The main
house is comp aratively new, with six complete
rooms and large hall. There is a small tene
ment also the iorth end of the lot. The LOT
contains about half acre. and is very fertile, pros
ducing all kinds of Vegetables abundantly.
This property. if not sold privately before that
time. will be offered at public sale on
SATURDAY the End day Of MAY, 1874.
Terms reasonable, and made known by appli-
cation to E. NJ. Cushing, or the undersigned
mar 26 JOHN GREGORY.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-04-09

Shake out your heaviest wooIlens and furs,
if your climate will permit you to lay them
off, and put them away ia sound paper bags.
Moths will not set their dainty teeth on
edge trying to get through such castings, any
sooner than they will attack an iron-clad
safe Often the remedy for an evil is the,
very cheapest thing we can try, and the one
nearest at hand.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-04-09

ORANGE TART.-s4ueeze 'wo erangea and
boil the riud tender: add half toscupful Of
sugar; the juice and pulp of the fruit, and
one ounce OF butter beaten to paste. Line
. shallow dish with light patf crust, and lay
the paste of orange in it.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-04-09

The California Assembly has wisely refu.
sed to pass the Senate bill to prevent news
papers from printing the details Of executions.
Publicity is protection to the victim Of
the law, as we'll as Diet trent Of crime.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-04-09

Land Sales, &C..
A ssignee's sale of Farms
N i'm Warren County. "

In compliance with an order Of the U. s. Dis
trct Court, for the Western District of Virginia,
entered at Harrison blu e, on the It'll of March,
1874, in the matter of James IL. Myers. Bank
rupt, shall on the
18th Day of APRIL, 1874,
in front of the Court House of Warren county,
sell al public Auction to the highest bidder, the
following Farms aud Personal Esate surrender
ed by SAID Bankrupt.
One FARM of 328 Acres, more or less,
situate in SAID county of Warren, within miles
OF the town OF Front Royal. and of the 0. A. &
NJ Railroad and o. the Shenandoah Valley Rail
road Said farm has upon it a good dwelling
house and AL necessary outbuIldings. large
portion of it is cleared ard in a good state OF
cultivation the residue is heavily timbered
with fine varieties of timber. Said farm lies
upou the Turnpike leading from Front Royal to
Culpeper. adjoining the lands Of 5 b. Gardn sr,
and is now the resdence of said bankrupt, in a
neighborhood well supplied with churches and
schools, and proverba for health.
The other Farm consists of 43 ceres and 20
poles, and adjnins said 1913 acre Farm.
Both of said farms will be sold free from all
liens thet con.
Persons desiring to purchase are requested to
examine said firms before day Of SALE
At the same time and place shall sell at pub
lie auction for cash, lot of Notes. Bonds and
Accounts surrendered by said bankrupt.
Terms Of Sale of Farms.-One fourth Of the
purchase money cash in hand. the residue in
three equal payments of six, twelve and eighteen
months, with interest from day of sale. the pur-
chaser to give bonds with good personal security
for deferred payments and the title to be retain
ed uutil all the purchase money Is paid
ifi ]. G NEWMAN,
is mar l9-3t Assignee Of James II Myers
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-04-09

. CHILDRENs LOAF CAKE.-Five cups Of
dough, two Of sugar, one of butter, ground
carraway seed and two eggs. Line pans
with buttered paper and bake as soon a.
light. Use homemade yeast.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-04-09

FRosTING.-One teaspoonful of galatine
dissolved in one-third cup Of boiling water.
and made stiff with pulverizad sugar; favor
and spread on the cake when cool. Raqu res
but very tittle bakiug.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-04-09

will sell on very reasonable terms Two Hou-
ses and Lots in Ha'risonburg. and Eight Acres
OF ground Immediately adj ming the corporate
] mits. Both houses are situated On Main street
One contains eight rooms cellar, water in the
yard, md good garden. The other. rooms,
and good garden.
Persons wishing to.purchase can get all neces-
sary information by Applying to the undersigned
at Staunton, Va. S NJ. YOST.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-04-09

The ladies of Leavelworth have 10 oircu.
lation pledge, Of which the following ID
the gist In consideration Of our said hus.
bands and fathers'signug the pledge to abb
stain from the use Of intoxicating drinks,
re do hereby pledge ourselves to feuceforth
and forever wear no more wool, fax, jute.
horse-hair, thread or anything else on our
heads, except the hair that grows there, and
use no more newspapers, except IS men use
the same"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-04-09

FRUIT CAKE.-Ten eggs u lbs. sasar,l
lbs. hutter, l J lbs -four b. raisius. stoned
and haved ID. cnrrants, l teaspoonfnl Of
Soda citron cut small tablespoonful of cin-
namon teaspoonful of cloves, 1 nutmeg -
Bake slow.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-04-09

They were going to put man out Of \
San Francisco theatre for creatiaga distur,
hance when a voice cr,ed: Giles all right,
he's killed Chinaman p ADD, they let tho
man Alone Detroit Free Press.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-04-09

+ The Postmaster General has received let-
ter from Delta Iowa. saying, eff you don't
git some one to run this ERE poast offus prit-
" soon i'm be throwd 10 the river, for I'm
gwine on bear hunt"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-04-09

CIDER VINEGAR. - Let tie cider stand 10
a warm place until 1t il quite sour-the sour
er the better-then draw it of into another
barrel and add a quart of"mcther" from
good cider vinegar. The 'molher" can b
obtained by hook madeaot wire. Stop it
up and place it where 1t is warm. The war;
mer the place the sooner it will become vip-
egar. We have made our vinegar in this
way for years, and never failed, We have
no fellowship with the idea Of leaving
vinegar barrel standing open to catch flies or
other insects equally as Questionable.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-04-09

Waiter (to old gent at lestanrant)
any pastry, sirs" Old gf Mt TO waiter) Yes,
bring me pancake; will be- long :" WafN
CO old gsp.l-'ENo, Ill roysi.'i
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-04-09
Establishment of
Gabriel HiYSh.

PERSONS knowing themselves to
N BIS indebted 10 MOODS s. GILKES0N will
please come forward and settle their accounts -
1t is my wish to pay off at an early day all the
iebts of the house and must insist upon prompt
settlement of all accounts due US.
april 2 L. GlLkESON.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-04-09
BECAUSE it is a shame.

An exchange says, ga Milwaukee man.
who came on to New Jersey last week to,
marry Burlington heiress, took the precau-
ton OF including set Of brass nuckles
among his wedding traps, because his faacs
was ed-headea.' -
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-04-09
GAS! Gas!! Gas.'.

STAUNTON, VIRGINIA.
Is still engagedin Gas Fitting. Bell Hanging, DC.
and is prepared to furnish Chandeliers. Pesdant
Brackets, Drops. Burners, Lights and Shades
any description desired
He will also put up WATER RAMS at short
notice. His long experience in every branch of
his business, justifes him in promising entire
satisfaction to those who may favor him with
orders.
All work warranted to give satisfaction.
Thankful for past favors, he RESI- ectfullv solic-
it share of the public patronage. feb l5-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-04-09

A Danbury man, who recently lost his wife,
was asked by friend whether she died sud
denly. ''Iudeed, she did" he explained
with much feeling why. only week before
there was man around here that wanted to
insure her, but never dreamed of anything
happening And,' he added apologe'ically,
l don't believe anybody would have thought
it to look at her,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-04-09

They say that in Florida colored school
the boys are taught 70 sing this verse;
Il am a little Radical
| glory in the name;
/ would not be Democrat,
because it is shame. -
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-04-09
NEW LIQUOR STORE.

Large and superior Stock Of Imported and Do
mestic, Liquors of all kinds, at
A. I. BUCKS.
SF Augusta street. near Post office,
STANTON, VA,
81 AGENT for MOOREs y CO., baltimore.
ALE and PORTER in bottles for family use.
equal to Scotch Ale and London Porter, at half
their cost.
Having had an experience of ten years in the
Liquor business have awaited myself of the
knowledge thus acquired to select the purest and
BEST articles. Those wishing such, will do we'll
ooaii before purchasing elsewhere.
nov lott A. I. BUCK.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-04-09
PIE VALLEY VIRGINIAN
Al Ito N, VA.
Thursday ..................-April 8. 1874.
TIE Dew Drop.

The dews of morn were all e1haled.
All but one pearly drop, serene,
Which in flower had lain concealed,
Whose petals served the drop to screen,
Then came Nightingale to rest
From the rehearsal of her woes;
Her throat was parchei. and erqusst
Was for refreshment and repose. 8
The cool fresh draught held BY the flower,
Restored the flinting bird ere long;
When, soaring with renewed power,
She paid her reck' ming with q song.
.41s a aa. gs .ss.,,,. o
Her notes. accepted by he flower,
Might, on change, be bought or sold
But had value, in that hour,
BY far exceeding gems or gold.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-04-09

wv r. KREEsS.
w Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
CHEMING TOBACCO.
SMOKING TOBACCO.
AND CIGARS,
which will be sold to the trade at he lowest rates
NJ AH Orders Promptly filed. asa
Cal and examine stock before purchasing else
whore. W. F KRERS
Eruce's Building, cor. Main and Augusta SITS
Stanton. Va.
Dog Also small lot of Dry goods, No,ions
Boots shoes &c,, which will CLOSE out ~ low
rates for cash. april 7. I'm
B0YS-bnY your hoots and shoes Of c L
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-04-09

AIALUARLE FARM On LiNVthLE's CREEK
Z. v DOrKING1AM co VA, lUR SALE,
WEDNESDAY, APRlL22, 1874
The farm Of Mrs Mary Lincoln. deceased is
offered tor sale by The heirs. The farm consists
Of 200 Acres
Of 6rsi class Linvups Creek Land, a.;
than which there is no better in the State, all
cleared under good fencing we'll set in grass
Toe improvements large BRICK HOUSE,
3Ox40, new Ba n and G'anary, and other good
OUT buildings. Linvlll's creek passes through
Inc centre Of he farm and good water in every
field The Orchard has good fruit as can be
produced
TIM R..
At the same time 90 Acres of Timber land,
convenien to the place. will be sold
After Land SALE the Personal Property. con
sstngof Horses, Hogs, Wagons, &C., will be
sold
Terms easy and made known on day of sale.-
For niol nation address
Dr.. WM CHAPMAN. staunton, Va.
J p. BRO *.
j. d. PENNYBACKER,
mar 19 l,inville Va.
~ Building LOIS for Sale.
[ will sell at public sale, if not sold privately
before that date, on the
Goth of April, 1874,
the desirable residence now occupied by me, cor
ner OF Frederick and New streets. The house
contains . rooms and basement. and has all
the modern improvements The Lot fronts A.
feet on NeH street and 81 feet on Flederck St
Also
A BUILDING LOT
on New street. 81 feet six inches front, running
hack q feet, and
ANOTHER BUILDING LOT
as feet front on Frsderiek street. running back
Slteet, six inches, and having on it new brick
Stable.
plat of the property can be seen at the Of
fce of Col NJ. G Hartman Gs
april ids ASHER HARTMAN
4 Good Chance for: "a Paying En-
n vesfm eatf.-The ownsr OF one of tht
BEST MERCHANT MILLS
in tbs Valley of Virginia, located in thickly
setled and wealthy nelghborhood, desires to sell
a part Of it. or lea-e it to responsible party
H,. ohiecr is to re ieve himself of the entire Ia
Dor OF The establishment. There ground
this mill last year, between
5000 and 5000 Barrels of Flour
It's brand stands No /, in all the prinei pal
cities 1t parties desiring o make arran 1ements
about the Mill. would prefer purchasing the
whole Of it, they can be accomm odated. The
owner win sell either part of it. the whole Of
it, or will rent t. None other than an entirely
responsible person need apply. Information can
b. obtained OF this property by application to the
editor OF the Valley Virginia., at Staunton
teh 12-tf fih 92
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-04-09

We desire to express our appreciation OF the
liberal patronage bestowed upon us during The
last two years by n generous public. Our busl-
ness firm being made up principally Of stfang-
ers, from distance, had reason
to expect the patronage of the community of
our adoption. except so far as It was founded
upon a determination to make our work compare
fayorably. in price and quality, with that of first
class city shops and a conviction that, by SO do
ing, we would merit and obtain large share of
that class of work, which has not heretofore been
undertaken in this section but which had to be
the ,reasonableness of our expectations, and en-
couragesu us to press forward with renewed ener-
gv, and with ever increasing and enlarging ia
cilites m ss
We1invte an inspection of our shops by those
contemplating the purchase of machinery g 4
We endeavor to make all our purchases for
cash. and having limited amount of capital, we
are consequently compelled 10 require casa or
negotiable note at short time, for all work
For the quality Of our work. we take the lib
erty Of referring to the following gentlemen
among the many from wham we have received
orders
Col L. R. Smoot, Buffalo Gap Furnace
D F. Mohler, Goshen Bridge, es
WITT s. Holt. Stanton
VIM Steele, Moffetts Creek, P. O. Il
Cook s. Lyman, Clnes Mill.
D. J. Hyden. Sherando, .64 M
Jacob Hanger, Churchvills, r
C. C. Mcclure,
j. E. Landes, Long Glade P. O. l., ,s,......
A. ]. itahm. Richmond. feb 6-tf
-a ~,-~-- -. : I --- ------
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-04-09
\ aIrable { ity Property for sale.

I ! alrable City Property for sale.
offer fur sale the desirable Property in
which now reside. located on Main street. The
Dwelling is Brick, in good condition, contains 10
rooms, with all necessary outbui!dngs in good
repair. Lot fronts SO feet and runs back $50
feet
will also sell the Garden lot in rear of the
above property
Terms reasonable and can be known BY appli
cation to me at my office
DR.. W. CHAPMAN,
mar 10 Staunton, Va.
A s sU ..VIVING PARTNER OF The late firm
N OF WOODS Il GILKESON, | take this
method Of returning thanks TO the public for
the pati onage ex euled to us through period OF
many years. | respectfully SOLICIT continuance
Of the sane tor the new firm MIR A G WOODS
will succeed his fith.r In The business. Tbs style
OF the firm WIN remain unchanged
spri2 a. T. GILEEs0N
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-04-09

lNINE 'iuLD pens large assortment
\ mar27 HUNTER 4 co.'s. Bookseller,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-04-09

B0fS-bny your boots and Shoes of I
Wellsr-lle keeps good article Of low prices.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-04-09

Young Spiuks came home from ba u, one
night last week, with a look cf despair on
his manly cauuenance. '.Wh is the mat
ter 2" asked his father. 'Oh!' gasped the
young man, .'she ate strawberry ice and
she wore q scarlet ribbon! What Taste in
coloys! Ny hesrt y bFoksn y
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-04-09

NAEuAELE FAkn On LtNvih ~ CREEK
v ROCKINGHAM co VA, OR SALE,
WEDNESDAY, APRIL % 1874.
The farm Of Mrs Mary Lincoln. deceased. is
offered for sale by he hel's. The farm consists