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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-31

A GOOD BEGINNING.-The first regular
meeting of the Missionary Society of the Meth
odist Sunday School in this city, WIS held in
the basement OF the church on last Sabbath
morning After singing that familiar hymn
beginning with ''All hail the power OF Jesus
name," prayer was offered by A. NJ. Simpson.
Then the School sung ''From Greenland's icy
mountains.'' The President of the Society
Il ID. f. Strausburg) made some appropriate re-
marks, and was followed by Ro. Haines and
J. B. Evans in short, but earnest addresses,
at the conclusion of which collections were
called for, and the handsome amount Of one
hundred and thirty-two dollars was tbs result.
The following persous were constituted life
members, by the School, with a contribution
of five dollars for each one: Mrs. Farrar, Mrs.
Risk, Mrs. Newton, Mrs. Marquis, Mrs. Car
roll, Miss sallie Fuller, Miss Kate Trotter, Miss
Augusta Fuller, Miss Wooddie Trotter, Miss
Cora Turner, Miss Florence Hendry, A. NJ.
Simpson, Ii. Risk, j. B. Evans, j. Heffiin, D.
f. strasburg, c. W. Hunter, A. snapp, VIM.
.skeen, j. II. Carroll Geo. Eyler, Master
frank Simpson.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-31

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, Dee II, l614.-PricSs
to-day Beef Cattle ranged follows Best Beeves
at 37as6 Isl generally rated first quality at 25as5
medium to good fair quality at 00a$4 rs: ordinary;
thin Steers oxen and Cows at 50a$3 10; inferior ana
lowest grades of Cattle 00aS0 co.. general OF
the market to-day 81 49, extreme range of the prices
25Oa$6 u.s. Most of the sales were from SO to 81 81
per 100 pounds. s.
Cows-There is a good demand for Mich Cows,
which are rather scarceand higher az per head
Veals are selling at 6a7hc per b. and IN good de-
mand at these figures.
SHEEP AND LAMBs.-We quote Sheep at 4a4Ac, per
II gross Stock Sheep 0Oa$3 rs per head. Lambs "a
So so per head, as to quality.
HoGs.-We quote at 75a$9 IS per 70 net.
ALEXANDRIA CATTLE MARKET. Dec. 18.-Becf Cattle
$780, extra $500; Sheep DC a5,50 Lambs 350a$4. per
head Hogs 8a$9 90, per 100 lbs, and Cows and Calves
z5a$55.
GEORGETOWN CATTLE MARKET Dec 1S.-Sales OF
Cattle at O0a5 So Sheep to 54t per p gross Lambs
90 to $500 per head. Hogs from 80Oa$90O Cows and
Calves 25aS5O.
RICHMOND CATTLE MARKET, Dec. 1S-Cattle. com
mon to extra sold at 0Oa$ 5Oper cwt gross. Sheep
sold at lass gross Hogs at 50a$875 net and Veas at
5a$13 per head.
BALTIMORE HORSE AND MULE MARKET.-The horse
and mule market has been unusually dull du-
ring the past week The market is overstocked
with horses of all classes and their owners do not
10 ok for any great change in the prices or demand
until next spring. There are number OF fine green
and broken mules upon the market but no demand
fer them at present Prices range from 300 to s4oO
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-31

THE FAIR given by the ladies for the bene-
fit of the Stonewall Brigade Band, was very
successful, having cleared about $3.50.
The fair room was very beautifully and
tastefully ar1anged-all that woman's fancy
Or skill could devise being spread out in rich
profusion. There was also the usual amount
of voting, prize lotteries, SC. A handsome
gold watch was awarded Miss Florence Hen
dry, she having beaten Miss Cora Turner, an
other candidate, by 194 votes. A large chro
mo which was ratified. was won by Miss Edmo
mia Earman, and silver butter dish by Mr.
Jos. Fl. Earrnan.
The money is to be appropriated to paying
for the instruments recently purchased by the
band.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-31
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MN7'3'LNUGS.

On the 18th inst at Fort Lewis Bath Md,sc county dn BY
and Miss Fannie o. Price, of Albemarle county
On the 2lst inst by Rev. G. R. Jefferson Robert j.
Campbell and Miss Susan Z. Acordr poth OF Angus
ia.
On the 2sd inst, by Rev NJ. L. Lacy, F. F. Meek
lin and Miss Eva McChesney.
On the 10th inst, near Newport, D. M. Mchee anu
Mrs. Charlotte Hemp.
On the a5th inst. near Hermitage, H. c. Kennedy
and Miss Rebecca NJ Koi1ier.
On the 23rd inst. at Wayneseoro' James hlper
and Miss Josephine Brown
On the 9th inst. at Newport, Lewis L. Hall and
Miss Caroline G.. Payne.
On the goth inst, near Mt. Crawford q. Fl. RUBBISH
and Miss Sarah I. qutshaw
On the 9th inst. near Hebron church Jas Farrar
end Miss Ann R. Merritt daughter of VIM. Merritt.
On the oath inst, near Mt. Sidney, G.. w. Taylor
and Miss Susie G.. Richie.
On the 24th inst, near Stuarts Dra1t T. Y. corey
and Miss Bettie,C. Kennedy. siH-''
On the oath inst near New Hope, Jas. H. Humb-
ert and Miss Virginia c. Shaver.
On the 24tlrinst, at sangersville Jas. H Landes
and Miss Eennie c. Grandle - 't''
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-31
The Cincinnati Commercial.

In addition to the universal. circulation OF the Corn
nercia1 in Cincinnati and vicinity it is sold through
lucky, Tennessee, West Virginia, and southern II,
nos, and all the railroads in those States, and
there is special call for it along the great rivers
from Pittsburg to New Orleans.
The territory occupied by the constituency OF the
Of Cincinnati and there regular carriers routes
for the Commercial in Columbus, Ohio lndlanapo- !
r rS vest a Va NV sba
West Ma Chattanooga; nm: Vmcennes: na Lazy
Xenia. Springfield, Newark, Delaware and Zanes-
yille 0 10; Lexington. Maysville, Paris and Cynth
lana, Kentucky, and in scores OF other surerD and
Cincinnati is the most central of the large cities
of the Nation. and all Sides is supported by thrill
ty and prosperous communities, in which for hun
dreds OF miles in direction the Commercial is
In :. political sense the Commercial is thoroughly
independent 1t recognizes no obligations to party
ularly understood ana 50 largely app eeiateq that
its subscribers ana hahitual purchasers N either
political party outnumher these OF the party organs
and its aggregate circulation is greater than that OF
its competitors combined. i '''
It takes hearty interest IN b 6sought no
very Intimate relations wi Ii u.s. aasd earnestly vim
aitV in Germany and italy it cordially sympathizes
with the Republican cause in France and Spain
the day we spa &c and no expense at home
or abroad. to obtain by telegraph, by mail and by
the latest an 80 present y
rial remarks upon events, and discussions OF the
cuestiouSFof the day. are according TO our lncepe-
dent Judgment having always i'll view the efficacy OF
he truth in the interests OF The people We do not
seek official favors partzan patronage, but rely
wholly upon the business that grows out OF the re-
spect and good will of the public at large. l.. Z
The daily newspaper at this time Incomes almost
necessity OF life and it is not hazardous 10 calni
for the Cincinnati Commercial that ills At once ene
most complete and trustworthy Journal issued IN
the Ohio Valey-the center OF the population ana
the seat OF the political power OF TIE Nation
Our relations with political parties are sucn thaI
we will not be suspect OF WIN tie nNs
in the interest OF efthey. mean to tel the asl
truth aud publish, gu tie pees ne matter haln II
hits or whom it:he1ps and hyrt-s y e eApect 70 pe
as thorough @pd
our agents are renlscd that this is promising
time to ca1yasfor new subscribers ana IL is our IN
Ebressf5 ffa II careful and energetic eifoft were
made there would be occasion to increase ofuefs
isargely. 10 sr,,s.rihors than
the rnnnation of the Commercial for enterprise IN
collectnr news and honorable dealing with the peo-
All applicants furnished with Specimen copies ana
ercuars giving exact and full details OF business
Adyertising rates from 10 to 40 cents per agate
line according to display and position-the best
terms offered by any rstclass Journal character anu
'eA'e'a ' y Wy ''A''' II. HAIsTEAD Co.
Prorrietors of the Cincinnati Colnmerclai.
FINE CHEWING TOBACCO at TYRE IR9's, y
Drug Store.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-31

STOCK EALEs.-The arrangement now COM
pleted of having monthly sales OF stock at the
Augusta Fair Grounds is destined to work a
great good to stock-raiscrs and the county Of
Augusta. The sales for the past two months
have been well attended, the number and quail
ity of stock are creditable, and the prices OBJ
tanned satisfactory. The next sale takes place
on the 18th Of January. and promises to be a
moro decided success than those preceding
We hope every well wisher of this important
enterprise will say good word for it. and get
his neighbor interested. See notice in another
column.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-31

A NEW MOVEMENT is printed cir
cnlar being handed around, addressed to Gen.
VIM. Malone, requesting the President and
Directors of the Atlantic and Mississippi Rail-
road to submit to the committee Of the Valley
Railroad Conpany.a bid for the lease of the Val
ley railroad as faras it is completed, and for
the remaining portion OF it, as it may be COM
peted in sections of ten miles between Staun-
ton and Salem. The object OF this movement
is doubtless to lay the foundation for the early
resumption OF work on the Valley Railroad
South of Staunton.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-31

$4,000 WORTH OF BANKRUPT Goods
Timberlake & Bell have just received $4,000
worth of superior goods, of all description,
purchased at bankrupt sale in New York
City last week. These goods consist of every
thing in the dry goods line, silks, broche shawls,
cloaks, three cases of blankets, &C., &c., all OF
the best quality. They will be sold at aston
ishngly low prices-in fact must be sold, as
they have no room to store them. Persons
wishing grzat bargains should call at once.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-31
A RADICAL CHANGE
n In BUSINESS.
On and after January LIST, 1875,
ELSOM & PIPER.

Have, (after mature deberationD determined to do
strictly cash business, except in the following ca
Ses, VIZ:
With young Ladies OF the different Seminaries.
give consent that bills may be made and the young
Ladies are disposed to deal with us.
Ago, where there are mutual dealings with other
parties special contracts
ly adhere to what propose Tor the following rea
sons -.
lst. The cash system will enable US in many in
stances buy goods at from 10 to rs per cent less
than we can on the usual time.
I'd. Wewill thereby have tin our power to SELL
goods upon IA average at from 10 to rs per cent
lower than if we sold and bought on time
Sd. We will enjoy life more always wear a natu-
ed by the words-"at sight" 40 days sight, your
note for 1915 viii be due 9th January ARE yoa
aware your bank account is short q and many more
such poetic sentences that act like gaivanic shocks
to the sensitive merchant
4th. The honest consumer will will feel that he is
freelnan-walk any street he pleaSes, with head
ereet-go home to his family with smiles, not Wea
ried about how he is to pay his store bill
due.
9TH. The consumer or buver will save rs per cent
in his purchase, and the amount tn us saved will va
ry from i >-ENTY-FsvE.t TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS per
year. .
In making this important change it is but just to
say that this cold iron clad way OF doing business is
lirect opposition tn our nature, (and we are glad
OF it, but we hope our freIds viii see the wisdom on
effort to carry it out. To meet taS natural expecta
tions OF the community in consequence OF thls
change, have this day reduced the prices OF our
know to do this we must make sacrifice. aiia this
We will do honestly and squarely-no Trick IN aE@y-
thing have said. We want to sell rapidly our
present stock. that we can enter pom the new
Movement with as few goods as possible
Go Our Accounts all ready for settlement.
dec Pitt -
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-31

| INTERCHANGEABLE II. S. Eichelberger
has completed a large two story brick dwelling
with mansard roof, on his farm at Verona Sta
ton, Valley Railroad. 1t presents an impos-
| ing appearance.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-31

DIRECT observation-disclosures 6 Co. have
lust received direct from New Orleans, Iarge
supply Of molasses and sugar, purchased III
person by Capt. Marquis, OF the firm, on the
occasion of a recent visit to the Crescent city.
The malasseS is superb.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-31

1t seems to be very probable that the cul1l's',
ton Of sugar Ii, Porto Rico, (which has Y gfea'
extest succeeded that of cotton, will event
ually give place to the growth of coiifss,'e.nll
large SCALE
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-31
Miscellaneous,
of Valuable Land.

offer for sale privately. OF the best Farms in
the Valley of Virginia. The land is situated on the
Chuychyle Road, four miles west OF Staunton and
consists OF
$50 Acres.
60 Acres Of which is most excellently Timbered and
the balance in high state OF cultivation The place
WELL which, three-fourths OF the year.
runs stream sufficient to turn mill.
THE IMPROVEMENTS
. -e a good Weather boarded Log House, containing
sis rooms and elegant cellars entirely Sta
bic capable OF accommodating eight head OF horses
and the Barn and all necessary outibuildings are
rst-o lass and have been recently covered with
wea ,rboarding and shingles.
70 any one desiring snug little home; rare
chance Ia offered as intend to move from the State
=. NJ SNEED,
dec 81 49, Wind. copyl
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-31

A BIG CHRISTMAS GIFT.-Just ten years
ago last Friday Gen. Sherman sent to Presi-
dent Lincoln the following historic dispatch:
II beg to present you, as a. Christmas gift.
the town of Savannah. with one hundred and
fifty heavy guns and plenty OF AMMUNITION. and
also about twenty-five thousand bales of cot
ton. w. Il. SHERMAN,
Z Major General
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-31
Deaths.

On the Goth inst. in. Alexandria. Mrs. Emma BY
ant, III the 56tli year of her age.
ON the 10th inst, in Rockingham, Mrs. fallzapeth
Miller widow of J. w. Miller =
On the 18th inst near Lexington, N!cholay Coaney,
aeedS2 years He native OF kilkenney eou D.
~ ireland. He leaves WIG ana 'n'i.S i,''A''s
Mourn. her los2. ft -
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-31

The Black Badge Fraternity hold their an
nual convention in Lynchburg, Friday, Janu-
airy 1st 1875. Messrs. W. e. Craig and e. W..
Koiner, of this county, have been selected to
] deliver the addresses on the occasion.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-31

CHRISTMAS OFFERING. - The Lutheran
Congregation, of this city, have, for the past
two years. substituted for the annual Fairs.
held by the Ladies of the church, vollnsa-
nv Christmas contribution for church purposes.
Last year the sum realized op the OCCASION o.
the Christmas Offering was something over
$500. For the Christmas of 1874, the amount
was 1862. The contribution is what each MEM
Der of the church and congregation feels that
he or she is able to give. 1t is given unosten-
tatously and quietly, with no fuss and parade
and expense which ale inseparably connected
with Fairs, and the net amount realized is lar
ger than by the method generally adopted
We commend this worthy example to the con-
qregations of all the churches.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-31

PERsoNAL.-Col. w. H. Terrell, Of Bath,
and DR.. S. H. Mofett and Dr. Sellers State
Senator and member Of The House OF Delegates
from Rockingham, were stopping atthe Amer
lean Hotel last evening.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-31

PARALYZED-On last Wednesday after
noon, orr well-known towns'nan, Capt Geo.
E. Price, was stricken with paralysis. tie
had Just eaten hearty dinner and was stand
inc on the porch, when he was suddenly seized
with numbness i'll the right leg and foot. He
was taken into the house and medical aid
called Shortly afterward his entire right side
was paralyzed and he was also rendered speech
less. At first serious doubts were entertainer
as to his recovery but the physicians are now
of the opinion that he will be restored to
health
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-31

EAGLE K1L1ED.-A grey eagle, measrringe
feet inches from tip to tip of wings, was kill
ed on Tuesday last, Oh Col Harmap.s farm,
near this city.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-31

STATE DEBT In the case Of Higgenbotham
VS.. the Commonwealth, docided in the Court OF
Appeals few days ago, the effect of the de-
cison was. that the State OF Virginia and West
Virginia were Jointly and separately bound for
The whole State Debt.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-31

COMPREssION.-We have received three cir
cllars from u gentleman in New York VINO
wishes us to give him proper notice OF Lexing-
ton and says we must be content with loo
words. He desires to put lis in his cyciopsed.a.
Lexington in 100 words We have tried the
thing; sit can't be did, she won't 90 III by
any manner of means; and before we go any
further with the business we want to Know
how much room he gives for Staunton; we
don't intend being photo graphed on a smaller
carl. if orr s'pictllre is never tuck "
Yost, Tinsley and Mauzy please answer
Lea. Gaz
The person who sent the circular knew his
business He did not insult lis by sending us
one. He knew Lexington might be compress
ed into small space, even with the prospect
OF a abroad, but had be known the work on the
Valley road had been suspended, he probably
would have put the limit Of space to 90 words.
OF course, such a thing as giving proper
notice" of the City Of Staunton in 100 words,
was too absurd to think of. Lexington is
probably the only toaOn in the Valley that
could be thus compressed. Even less space
would answer. for instance-Lerlngfo a-the
Suburbs of Washington Sc Lee University and
the Virginia Military Institute, and II miles
from the Natural Bridge
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markets..
staunton Market, Dec. 81.

StaunIOn market. Rec. o.
We have nothing special to report this week Sta
pie products are unchanged Butter. Eggs &c.
have declined, the market being we'll supplied. Inc
general trade during the Holidays was good
c. A. RICHARDSON.
Grocer and Produce Dealer,
Augusta Street,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-31

The gold yield in California N 1910 80
eighty-two millions, and this year it = es1l'A"-
ted that it will reach ninety-two millions.
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and Departure Of Mails.
ARRIVAL.

ARRIVAL.
Valley Railroad. I:l5 p. m.
Lexington via Greenvlle. 5.4s p M
Brownsburg, p. M, Tuesday Thursday Sstur9
Monterey. sp. IA, Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday
Mt. solon, p. m, Tuesday and Friday;
9ksE. Ohio $50 2. m, daily from East.
DEPARTURE.
Valley Railroad. 11:40 a. M.
lexington. via Greenville 4: m
Hrwo.ssburg Ia M Monday. Wednesday Friday.
Eastcrey a. NJ Monday, Wednesday Friday.
nj, Solon. up. m , Tuesday and Friday
Ghss Ohio, 1870 a. M, for East.
HOURS FOR CLOSING MAILs.
valley Railroad, p. m.
&he L Ohio, $50 =. m. and O'Clock p. III.
Rrownsburg,9 p. m. Monterey, p IN.
Lexington, p. m.
oFrIcEHoUns from ~ a. to p m, except Sun-
"~'S % s. NJ. YOST. P M.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-31

SURPRISE Tuesday night last was the oc-
casion OF surprise given ty nunoer OF the
ladies and gentlemen OF the Methodist Church
and congregation Of this city, to their pastor,
Dr.. Roszell. At O'Clock the party entered
the parsonage without NOTICE or ceremony,
each one laden with bundle or haskell; one
gentleman, with linping gait, bending beneath
the weight of very large lice gobbler. After
securely storing away the rich and boHHteons
supply of eataiAes prepared rs the ladies OF
til. Methodist Church know how to prepare,
the infiudels were received in that corcial
and .soli Virginia manner, SO characteristic
of DR.. Roszell in the parsonage. The compa
nv spent a social and enjoyable time OF about
three hours, interspeised with sacred music,
executed in the old Methodist style-one piece,
s'The old Ship of Zion,'' had such an effect on
all old brother. that he imag ined himself young
again, and iii the tented grove OF carly years.
The company retired about 10 O'Clock, leaving
the Doctor and his fl'nily to dream OF tVrkies,
Chickens hams and variety OF delicacies,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-31
NEW DRUG STORE.
have just commenced the
Drug BUSINESS

and with my knowledge OF drugs, from to years
experience in che practice of medicine and with the
assistance OF MrTFRANK LINK, an experienced
Drugglgt' Feefassured that can give satisfaction
ITespectfilly ask a trial. and hope I may prove
s'oEthy q your patronage and confidence.
Under 8. NJ. Clinednst's Photograph Gallary,
Main Street, Stanton Va
dec at-tf q UArIsrn
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-31

FATAL ACC1DENr.-We learn that Mir. Shen.
Bowman. residing about three miles from Haf
risonburg, on the Port Republic road, was
found dead on his farm on last Saturday. 1t Is
supposed that in choppng down tree his axe,
in some way glanced, and cut his leg, from
which he bled to death. lie had walked some
distance from where the accident occurred as
indicated by the track of the blood. and had at
tempted to stop the flow OF blood by tearing up
his drawers and tying the wound.
His age was about 60 years. He was very
useful and highly esteemed citizen, and his
death is deplored by large circle OF friends
and relations.
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Sale of
Valuable Real Estate.


Rv virtue OF dS,cree Of the District Court Of the
United states for the Western Distrctaof Virginia,
rendered in the mater OF Gee s, A. Andsrsoh sank
We viii, as Commissioners under said decree, sell at
public auction on
FRIDAY. the 18th day of JANUARY, 1875.
upon the premises. the valu2ble Farm upon which
the said George A. Anderson now resides, or so
much thereof as may be necessary to satisfy the
terms OF the said decree. The Iarn contains about
TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHlY-FIVE ACRES
of land is we'll improved and in good state OF Gull
tiyation and is situated about six mfIs from Staun
ton on Middle River. in Augusta county. adjoining
the lands of Dunlaps heirs Madison Paize and
others.
TERMS OF SALE.-One-fourth Of the purchase
money cash in hand and the residue in three equal
annual payments, with interest from day pf sale,
the purchaser to give bonds with good persosal Sc
curty for deferred payments nd the title to Us re-
tanned as ultimate security
Sale to commence at u M.
GRANVILLE EASTMAN, N
q. M. HARRISON, vi
CONS,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-31

The Richmond Wing says: "The bankrupt
business is on the increase in the ohiIeu o''..e'
Courts, and orders are coming; in last oans
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-31

FIRE IN IIARRISoNBURG.-We learn thlt
the residence of DR.. w. J. Points, Clerk of the
IT. s. Court. at Harrisonburs, was discovered
directed efforts the flames were qnenched with
= loss only Of several HUNDRED dollars. The
residence is located in the eastern suburbs OF
the town, and was formerly the residence OF
the lare Allen G.. Bryan, Esq.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-31

There has been three brick buildings, three
stories high, erected opposite the Spottswood
Hotel, Harrisonburg, J. l.. Sibert, Richards u
Wasche, and Harnsberger and Haas being the
proprietors. The latter building was put up
in sixty days by E. Roger, the steam horse in
breeches carpenter Of that place. Mr.. Roger
has also erected a commodious residence for
himself on German street. 1t contains ten
rooms and has every needed convenience
There is little life in the old town yet