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The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1874-11-07

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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-11-19

DEATH OF PATRICK O'ToOLE.-Mr. Pat
O'Toole died at his residence in this city, Mon
day morning, the 10th, Of consumption, in the
33rd year of his age. Mr.. O'Toole was an
Irishman by birth, and came to Virginia in
1881. Shortly after arriving at Charlottesville,
he joined Rosser's brigade of confederate so'>
diers, and served with distinguished gallantry
during thewar. He came to Staunton after
the war, and engaged in the livery business,
W itch he successfully conducted up to the time
of his death. He was an impulsive, generous.
VII ,ie-soued Irishman, and had drawn around
him many warm friends. Indeed, he was held
in unusual esteem by Qpr citizens, and the an
nouncement Of his death, although not unexpec-
tie Lcauseda general feeling Of sorrow. He leaves
widow and three little children to mourn the
loss of kind and indrlgept husband and far
ther, and the community at large, a useful
citizen.
His remains were buried in Thornrose Gem.
etery. Tuesday evening, followed by large
cOncourse of citizens.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-11-19

FACTORY AT PORT REPUBLIC IN ROCKING
HAMA charter has been granted by Judge
Turner and a company has been organized for
the establishment Of a factory at Port Republic
for the manufacture Of sash, blinds, doors, and
various kinds of implements and machinery
Capital stock to be not less than $4,000 nor
more than $4,000, in shares of 800 each. In
organizing, the following were elected Officers
OF the company for the first year:
Henry B. Harnsberger, President; J. W.
Palmer, Secretary John Harper, Treasurer
Anthony Hickman, General Superintendent,
and DR.. G.. w. Kemper, Harrison Bateman,
Jacob Nicholas, Samuel Wagner, A. Berlin, A.
Hickman, J. Harper, J. W. Palmer, Joseph
Harnsberger and Samuel N. Harper the Board
of Observation-Disclosures.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-11-19
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,

" SgAUNFoN, Nov. Is, 1874.
To the Central National Bank Of Frederick Mary
land Plaintiff, and Chesley Kinney, H. M Bell, Da-
vid S. Bell, N, K Trout, Rev. L.. S. Reed Admins
trater, de bonis non with the will annexed of R. M
trix of VIM H. Harman deceased. Defendants, ana
to all parties interested in the following styled suit
Take Notice, that in pursuance of decree Of the
Circuit Court for Augusta county, rendered Oct. co.
1874 in cause pending therein in ChanceTy, under
and style of The Central National Bank of
On MONDAY, the 21st day of DECEMBER,
1874 at my office in Stanton proceed to take and
restate the accounts heretofore ordered and modify
require.
At which time and place you are required to at
tend and all lien creditors of Chesley Kinney are
required then and there to attend and file with the
undersigned proper evidence of their claims.
Given under my hand as Commissioner in Chance
ry of said Court the day and year first aforesaid
nov l9-4t j. W, GREEN SMITH. Com'r.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-11-19
TN Tue DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI -.
L States, tor the Western District Of Virginia.

TNTHE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI III Z.
L States, tor the Western District Of Virginia.
In the matter of James I. Kite, bankrupt.
It is further ordered and decreed that Wade
=, Hampton, Of Luray. who is hereby appointed
a SPECIAL commissioner for the purpose, take
state and report to this Court an account Of thu.
liens upon id real estate, showing their sever
al amounts and prtorities and that he also TAX
an account of all debts which have been proved
or which may hereafter be proved against said
bankrupt. and that said account shall show the
nature and consideration of said debts, as we'll
their several amounts and dates; and that sale
commissioner shall advertise the time and place
Of taking said account, once a week, for three
weeks preceding the day of commencing tn
same. il the Valley VirgInan, and the Page Cou
rler. EXTRACT from the Decree
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.
Luray, November 18th, 1874.
To all persons holding liens upon the real es-
tate Of said bankrupt. and debts which have been
nroyed or may hereafte, be proved
You are hereby notified that will, on Men
day. the 18th day Of December next al my office
in Ln.ay, proceed 70 TAKE and state the account
required by the foregoing decree / at which time
and place you are eauireit to attend and prove
your LEGS aad accounts
GIVEN under my hand as Special Commissioner
the dav and date aforesaid.
WADE W. HAMPTON,
novl9 81 Special Com mi ssinner.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-11-19
ExP1ANAroRY.-we are compelled to omit

EXPLANAToRY.-We are compelled to omit
this week our usual amount Of reading matter.
The publication of the Proposals for letting the
Mail routes in Virginia, has imposed upon us
an unusual amount Of work. and we have had
to avail ourselves of all the aid we could COM
mand to get them up. We issue half sheet
extra this week. Hereafter, and until the 23d
of December, we shall print full double shcs t,
which will comprise the Mail routes, and the
usual amount of miscellaneous reading.
The extraordinary increase in the mail SER
vice of Virginia siuce 1865 is Illustrated by the
statement that in that year the amount OF
space occupied by the advertisements was less
than six smaller columns than those Of the
VIRGINIAN. Now they require four times six
to accommodate them.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-11-19

Roll OF Honor at the Staunton High School,
for the week ending Friday, November 9th,
1874:
Roger Atkinson, Monro Alderman, Hender-
son Bell, Henry Caperton, West Clinedinst,
llson Gushing. Mich. Dinneen, Cornelius
Dinneen, Percy Echolz, VIM. Gilkeson, Harry
Frazier, John Hardy, VIM. Hardy. Howard
Hoge, John Hopkins, John Kinney, Thomas
Kinney, Henry Kinney, NJ. c. Kyle, VIM. Lo-
gan, Chas. McGuffin, Alex. Nelson, Chas. Mel
son, Henry Parent, Robt. Richardson, Nor
ran Shott, Robt. Stratton, Jas. Taylor, Geo.
Taylor, Nichl. Trout Vim. Woodward, VIM.
Dawson, Mary Pagan. Emma Paris, Minnie
Mahoney.
J. II. LECKEY, Teacher
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-11-19

Tie long-pending suit of the State of Mary
land against the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Cor .pany to compel the payment by the Com
pany in gold OF the interest on the loan made
it BY the State was finally decided In the Sup
rem, Court on Monday last. The unanimous
opilion Of this tribunal OF final resort was in
favor of the Company-that the interest can be
legally paid in ordinary currency, and that
there is no authority in the contract to compel
the payment in gold. This confirms the pre-
vious decision in favor of the railroad given by
the Maryland Court OF Appeals,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-11-19

WISE PoIICY.-The City Council, at its
meeting on Tuesday night last. tool effectiv.
steps to secure the confined growth and pros
mary means Of procuring an ample supply Of
pure water, and the general impr vement o1
the streets and sideN alks. These are essentials.
and could not, with inlpunity. be overlooked.
Posterity would very possibly raise small.
howl, had they say in the matter, but the
game is blocked ON them.
We regret that our limited space this weel
neeeasitates very brief reference to the pro-
ceedings of the Council. M
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-11-19

]
| YOUNG MEN's CHRISTIAN Assoa1Ar1ox-Pur-
s'aut TO adjournment. a meeting of the members
Of the various churches ofthe city was held in
! the lectArs room of the Methodist church, on
sst Sunday evening, at o'clock. for the pur-
pose of taking further steps toward the Organi-
"a ION of q Young Mems Christian Association In
Saunton. Maj. J. W. Newton resumed the chair
| and Mr. I. A. Bledsoe the Office of Secretary
The reports Of the committees appointed at the
eating held in the Presbyterian church on Sun
bay evening. the 9Th inst !, were called for, and
MIR. J E. Guy, chairman of the canvasang COM
mittee, reported that they had only partially
performed their work, but they had obtaine the
names of about 1875 persons who were willing to
join the association.
Mr.. William J. Nelson, chairman of the COM
mittee on organization, reported constitution,
similar to the one by which the Richmond Asso
citation is now governed, which was adopted
This committee also reported the probable
amount Of money that would be necessary to put
the association IN working order, at about $500
The constitution requires the payment of ST. so,
semi-an lually, by each member The member
ship OF the association is divided into three class
es---aetive associate, and life members. Active
members must belong to some one of the Evan
gelica churches, and are entitled TO all the priv
ileges of the Association. Associate members
are act required to be nembers of any church
and are, entitled to the privileges of the Assooa-
ton Library and rooms, and are entitled to vote
at the annual election of officers. Life members
are required to pay $1,000 when they join the As
ISOLATION. and entitled to all the privileges Of
aatiYe members.
Inc third Tuesdny in november was adopted
as the time for holding the anniversary meeting,
and the third Tuesday in May as the time for
holding the annual meeting for the election Of
oficers.-tSpectator
On Tuesday night the association met and per
manen'ly organized by the elect.on Of the follow
ing officers
Thos. D Ransom, President
Maj. J. W. Newton, J. W. Todd. W J, Nelson.
Geo A. Baker, Geo NJ Harrison, Vice Presidents.
Chas. Gra'tan, Secretary.
Thos. A. Bledsoe, Treasurer.
Geo. Harlan, Librarian,
B. I. Bagby, H. D. Peck, H. H. MsIlhansy,
3. N. Wilkes, H. B. Brown, Directors.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-11-19

EXCURSION. TO NEW ORLEANs.-Those in
tending to take trip to the sunny South
for less than half of the usual rates, will have
an opportunity to do so on the 2Sth. An ex-
cursion under the auspices of the knights
Templars, will start for New Orleans on the
2sth Round trip tickets can be purchased fol
s37, 80, with the privilege Of remaining thirty
days, by application to w. H. II. Lynn. J. II
Wayt or Jas. Kerr. Application should b.
made at once.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-11-19

CHANGE OF SCHEDULE mail trains on the
Valley Railroad will leave StaUnton hereafter at
20 minutes before Il O'Clock in the merning, and
This arrangement will suit the citizens of Staun
ton much better than the old schedule. 1t will
also enable the trains to run to the passenger dc
pot without detention by the freight train on th.
Chess peaks and Ohio railroad. s488 81
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-11-19
MMrsJNueS.

On the 18th inst, near Greenvile, ). N. Mcfarland
I'D Miss Mary E. Wallace
On the 18th inst, near Fshersville, John Thackel
Id Miss Ann E. Davis.
On the 18th inst, near Spring HILL Robt A. Van
,ar and Miss Laura M. Curry.
On the 18th inst, near New Hope, Adam Knuck-
is and Miss Sarah E. Harlow
On the 10Th inst, near Hebron Church, James A.
rimbIe and Miss Alice v Trin.ble.
On the 4th inst, John G. Sherman and Miss Marian
:. Holland all OF Rockingham.
On the 5th inst, N. j. Smith and Mrs, Cynthia Lee
all of Rockingham.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-11-19

PLEASANT AND PROFITABLE.-Rev. DR..
Mlnly, the popular pastor of the Baptist church,
in this city, instituted OH Thursday evening
last, the first of series of 'Church Sociables,
at the Lecture room of the Baptist Church.
The exercises consisted Of singing, reading the
Scripture and Prayer, and then conversation
in regard to church matters, and a general So
cial intercourse between the members of the
congregation. 1t is to be hoped that the other
churches will emulate this very commendable
example. Indeed, it would not be out of place.
il the different congregations would unite in
these sociables, and thus become better ac-
quainted with each other. and by comparing
opinions and combining effort, contribute to the
primary object Of all churches-the cultivation
of brotherly love and friendship.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-11-19
TERMS OF SALE.
A SS1GNEES' SALE OF A VALUABLE FARM
n IN SHENANDOAH COUNTY VA

A SSIGNEES SALE OF A VALUABLE FARM
n IN SHENANDOAH COUNTY VA
Pursuant to decree of the U. S. Distrjc. ;san,s
for the Western District OF Virginia prononnce6 al
the october Term 1874 OF said Court, will sell as
door in Woodstock Shenandoah County va on
FRIDAY the 18th day of December, 1874,
at public auction to the highest bidder the vaua-
pie Iafl OF said bankrupt, containing accord inc IL
deputy Surveyor of Shenandoah County, 1876 acres
rood and II poles, less situated on the Val
ley Turnpike in said County and within one mill, al
the railroad depot at Toms Brook and adioir n ta
and others.
THE IMPROVEMENTS CONSIST OF
good two story dwelling House and other, ,cessa.
proper proportion OF timbered to the arabo hand
In the division OF the tract of land of which said
tract IS the larger part between Jonas Crabil ecd
and said bankrupt, water right was seer rod 70
said bankrupt, to the lower spring, located ON 1T
No. assigned to said decedent and right of yav 10
said decedent from Lot No, through Lot No ) TO-
said property is situated-the facilities to mnrket
well as the quality of the land make Ii one ~
the most desra BILE farms in that section of Shenan
doah County.
TERMS OF SALE:
lTen per cent. of the purchase money in hard o.r-
per cent in one year and the residue. in tive So9t
payments in two and three years wifi intomo equal
day 81 sale, the purchaser to execute bonds rom
proved personal security for all the feferna ap-
ments and the title will be retained as addit0 pay
enrity, till all the purchase money is naid Sc
TERMS if any, will be published on day Of Sfther
Sale will take place at o'clock p. M Of DO,
toned oas fnen-
DAVID II. WALTON, Assio.,oo
hoVl9-o1 OF Joseph Crabill, Bankrnnt
~ reat Bargains in Dress coode
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-11-19

Rev. Randolph McKim, rector of Christ
Church, Alexandria, and son-in-law Of Rev. r.
H. Phillips, Of this city, is prominently spoken
Of as one of the Bishops for the new Diocese
created by the division of the Diocese Of New
Jersey, Ohio, Wisconsin and Michigan. He is
a young minister OF great promise and deep
piety, and the high honor spoken of would be
a fitting tribute to his devotion and studions
labor in his holy calling
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-11-19

There were seven test votes ON the Salary
Grab BILL Every time N. P. Banks, of Mass
achusetts, voted for the bill; four times Dan.
Voorhees,, of Indiana voted for the bill-the
other times he did not vote at all; three times
Fernando Wood, of New York, voted for the
bill-the remaining four times he lodged.
These are the three men who are mentioned
in connection with the Speakership by the
Democracy. What q blessed change this DEM
ocratie victory is going to bel
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-11-19
Latest returns from Florida show that Pur.

Latest returns from Florida show that Pur-
man, rep, defeated Henderson, DEM, in the
fifth district by from 500 to 700 majority. It
will take an actual count to decide the result
of the second, although it is believed Walls,
rep, is elected. The Senate isa tie, The rep
ublicans claim the Legislature by three mai
Gritty on joint ballot.
The election returns from Nevada are not
yet complete. So far Bradley, democrat, for
for Lieutenant Governor, 800, and WOODBURY.
republican, for Congress, 1000 majority. The
rest of the State ticket is probably republican.
Information from Texas says thirty days of
fine weather last month added sixty thollsnl
bales to the cotton crop Of that state, worth
three millions Of dollars.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-11-19
DeMthS.

On the 18th inst, In Fshersville, Robt, G. Logan,
n the 58th year of his age.
on the 18th inst, in this city, Miss Sarah E. Crick-
I'd, in the 21st year of hir age.
On the 3rd inst, near Mt. Cliuton, David Linawea-
yer, in the Gath year Of his age
At her residence near North River, Rockin CHAM
ounty, on the 22d of October Mrs. Sarah Deyier,
the 22d year of her age.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-11-19

Why don't the Conservatives who bet on
John Goodies election pay up, and stop the dis
graceful fuss about his defeat. Platt has been
fairly elected, and their sqtsirning about meet
ing their gambling operations does them no
credit.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-11-19

STEAMER SUNK,-- The splendid steamer
Louisiana, OF the Bay line, plying between
baltimore and Norfolk, colliled with the steam
or Falcon. of the Charleston Line, off Smiths
Point, about o'clock Saturday morning, and
sunk within an hour after she was struck.
All the passengers and their baggage were
transferred to the Falcon before the Louisiana
went down. but n: cargo. which consisted OF
cotton nig iron, tobacco and merohadise, is a
total loss.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-11-19
S25 REV ARD.

no CONTRACTORS AND MERCHANTS.
l. We have reduced our selling price of Blast
ing Powder fifty cents per Keg, and Rifle Powder
ore dollar per Keg. The price is as follows.
BLASTING, 6, rs per key
RIFLE, $6,OOsper key.
We have On hand full supply. both of Powder
and Fuse, and prepared to fill orders in any
quantities. MCMAHON & HOGE.
nov .lQ-1m
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-11-19

Not So BAD.-The majrity for Latta, Dem
ocratic candidate for Liertenant Governor Of
Pehnsylynia, is 4,679. This is about the nun
Der OF Votes thrown away on the Temperance
car. eiltate, The total vote was 654, $780,. which
IS aboIt ;os.000 less than the aggregate vote
to Governor in 1872. The Democats polled
% .sn les less than they did Cor Ar. Rucka-
relied $1,000 less than they did for Governor
II ,t...
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-11-19
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
i States for the Western District of va
4 ssHGNEE.S SALE
N of Real Estate.
I'm Rockingham County.

In pursuance Of a Decree rendered by the District
Court OF the United States, for the Western District
of Virginia, in the matter OF Thomas Dean bank
rupt will, as Assignee of said Bankrupt. on The
21st day of DECEMBER, 1874
County Cturt-day) in front of the Court House in
tiarrisonburg. Va, sell at public auction to tle
highest bidder. a tract Of land containing
Sixty Acres.
ESQ Acres,) lying i'll Rockingham county, adjoining
the lands OF Fry Harnsberger, Adam Long. Mary
Slower, and others, on the following
TERMS, to wit: One-third cash. and the residue
in and two years, with interest from date Of
sale, the purchaser giving bonds therefor with ap-
proved personal security, and the title retained ms
ultimate security.
JOHN PAUL, Assignee
nov l9-tds OF Thomas Dean, BANKRUPT.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-11-19

We regret that so few of our citizens attend
g the entertainment given by the Staun;on
amateurs, for the benefit of the Stonewall Bri-
gade Band, ON last Saturday evening. We were
/, able to attend ourself, but understand that
he performance was in every respect worthy
# IL full house, apart from the laudable object
which it was given. Our people should con-
ii Ter, that in encouraging home amusements,
ry are adding to the attractions of their city
II social, as well as business point of view.
1t i, a shame that the people should turn the
,old shoulder to the few who are endeavorng
TO revive the Old Stoncwall Band.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-11-19
NezU ( dU6rc1seHseMts.

TAXES TAXES State Taxes are due and paya
BILE on OF before the lst of neoember 1874. AL
unpaid Taxes remaining in my hands after that date
will turned over to the Collector with pei cent
added JOHN NJ CARROLL
nov l9-3t City Treasurer.
$25 REWARD. LOST sast at F tsg Aa-
rounds during the exhibition of 1873 a heavy
lain GOLD RING, set with Solitaire Diamond.
The finder will receive the above reward, by re-
III rning the same to the
VALLEY VIRG1NFAN OFFICE,
nov l94t-Monroe Register copy, and send bill to
this Office.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-11-19

The claim of $4,000 on thelife Of Maj. John A.
Hartman, decd, was filed on the 18th inst, by
the st. Louis Life Insurance Co.
Mr.. David Kunkle Of this city has been ap-
pointed agent ef the Company for this county.
1t is the largest Stock Company ir the United
States.-Assets nearly ss,0oo,000, and in adj
dtion to which a paid up capital Of $1,000, 600.
The rates are low; about Is per cent. less then
Mutual rates. Contracts clear and definite.