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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-18

MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THU
.sAUGUSTA NATIONAL BANK OF STAUNTON.' >
An adjourned meeting of the Stockholders
of the augusta National Bank of iStaunton, >
met at the Office Of P. B. Ioge & Bro, March
18th. 1875.
Judge Fultz being absent, N. K. Trout was
called to the chair.
The committee appointed at the last meeting
to draft and forward a preliminary appiica-
ton to the Comptroller of the Treasury, and
also to prepare and report to this meeting ar
ticlcs of association of the National Bank Act,
through its chairman, Capt. T. d. Ransom,
made report, accompanied by an orgnaiza-
ton certificate, and articles of association,
which and accompanying papers, OH motion
of Col NJ. G.. Hartman, was accepted.
On motion of Capt Ransom, N. P. Catlett,
Z. C. McGnffin and A. J. Deaklns were appeia-
ted committee to get all to sign and acknewl-
edge the organization certificate and articles
of Association.
On motion of Col. NJ. G.. Hartman, it was re-
solved, that when this meeting adjourn, it adj
journ to meet on Saturday, the goth day Of
March, 1875, in the Town Hall, - O'Clock, NJ
P. B. HOGE, Secretary.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-18

CENTRAL VALLEY DISTRICT COUNCIL
Responsive to call from the County Grange
Of Augusta Patrons OF Husbandry, large and
enthusiastic meeting was held Friday 18th inst,
in Temperance Hall, of this city. for the pur-
pose of organizing district Grange. The
counties Of Rockbcidge. Highland, Albemarle'
Nelson and Augusta were represented. The
meeting was interesting, and in every way in
dicated growing interest in the order: The
organization was completed as follows:
S. B. Brown, Worthy Master; J: W. Abra-
hams, Overseer; Jno. N. Opie, Steward; Thos.
S. Hoeshead, Asst Steward; J. Fred. Fnltz,
Lecturer: r. W. Greene. Chaplain; D. c. Nc
Guffin. Treasurer; d. Kunkle, Secretary; X.
P. McPheeters, Gate Keeper; Mrs. Jne.. w.
Abrahams, Ceres; Mrs. J. N. Opie, Pomona;
Mrs. A. B. Lightner, Flora; Mrs. G. W.
Sweope, Stewds rdess.
Erecutive Committee - Jno. D. Sterrett,
Rockbridge; S. Brown Allen, and Col. Il. j.
Williams, Augusta.
Finance Committee-D. C. McGulfin, II. w
Henry, of Augusta, and James M. Harrls' o.
Nelson.
W. Fl. Peyton was recommended as agent Of
the District Grange.
Business of much interest to the order was
transacted.
The Council adjourned to meet in this city
on the 18th OF April, that being the Thursday
before the third Friday, the regular time fol
the Stock Sales at The Augusta Fair Grounds
at which meetings all the Oranges which were
not represented on this occasion, can do SO
and Join the organization:
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-18

CITIZENS MEErING.-The meeting of the
citizens announced to take place at the Town
Hall ON last Saturday night, in consequence OF
the Hall having been engaged for an entertain
ment, was held in the Court House in theeyen-
ing at : o'clock. Upon being called to order,
the chairmen of the different committees stated
that they were not prepared to report and re-
quested 10 be allowed further time. The meer
ting then adjourned to meet at the Town Hall.
on next Saturday evening at y o'clock, at
which time the reports will be submitted and
the nitiatory steps taken for the accomplish
ment of the end in view.
The ball has been started now, and let it
continue to roll. Every business man within
the corporate limits of Staunton is interested
in this movement-the laborer as wei as the
capitalist and now that the most difficult part
the commemorative been overcome.
there is no reason why success should not
crown the efforts of those. who are striving to
place the city and community on the highway
to prosperity. 1t is matter in which our
country friends should lend a helping hand,
for their interests are so closely allied with those
of the county seat that the benefits which must
accrue will be mutual. Let all be present at
the asaeeting.
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Mn7'3'600es.

On the sth inst III Fairfax county, by Rev. A. y.
Porter Rev. j. e. Evans. OF the va. conference IL
f. church, and Mrs Esther 0. Roberts.
Onthe 18th inst near Fishersville, VIM. L. Goch-
enour and Miss Margaret c. Shower.
Barron. B. f. GIendy and Miss E. S. Adams, all OF
Rock bridge
On the Cd inst, at Oakland. by Rev; W; H Wilson;
Rev. A. H. Way and MISS Laura IT, daughter e
On the 18th inst, in darrisaaburg, by Rev; VIM A.
Whitescarver, Albert Black and Miss Rachel Spit
ger, all Of Rockingham.
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CATHOLIC H1BERNIAN BENEFICIAL SocI-
ETY.-The second annual election for officers
Of this society was held in the Hibernian Hall,
on last Sunday night and resulted as follows :
President, John J. McMahon*; LIST Vice Presi-
dent, Thos. j. Burke; I'd Vice President, W.
H. German; Recording Secretary, Jno. Nc
Quaide*; Assistant Recording Secretary, Ed
Donnell*; Treasurer, Vim. Kinney; Marshall,
Thos. Knights; Chaplain, Rev. j. Ed. Riley;
Trustees, Jno. Fa11en, T. Hounihan and Ed
Burke.
The name Of the society indicates its object.
1t is intended to benefit its members, and to
that end each OF them is required to pay fifty
cents monthly into the treasury. Should any
member, in INDECENT circumstances, fall sick,
five dollars per week is appropriated to his
benefit and every attention is shown him. In
case of death each member is taxed one dollar
and the Treasury pays $500 to defray funeral
expenses, the surplus, if any, being DEVOTED to
the deceased's family or relations.
| The i.ihernan Hall occupies the second floor
of the Sclfoel House in st. Francis Church
ydFu dflu HIS Gl1TCc IOGAJSs n Id ~ OllO LUZ
ming two-thirds the length OF the building for
| an audience room; one for a library, and an
other fer cloak room. When completed the
audience room will be furnished with hand
some President and Secretary's desks, chairs,
&C., and the wall embellished with fine pain
tings of sacred scenes; the library will be sup
piled with choice selection of literature and
the cloak room provided with racks and every
thing necessary and convenient to an apart
ment of that kind. In short the Hall will be
worthy of the many kind and generous hearts
that monthly assemble there for the purpose oil
ameliorating the sufferings Of their fellow
countrymen, and promoting the good of socie-
ty generally.
One year ago this Institution went into or
ganization with only. twenty members; to-day
it numbers sixty-fve, and embraces many o.
our best and most enterprising chatholic cit
zens. There is $3.50 NOW in the Treasury, ant
the membership is rapidly increasing.
It speaks well for the lberality and goodnes!
of heart of our community that this society
whose aim is purely the softening of the sor
rows of the poor and the elevation OF morality
has enioyed such prosperous career and il
daily widening the sphere of its usefulness ant
benoefactions, So silently and unostcntatiously
has it been working its merciful mission tina
MANY have been ignorant Of its existence, ye
f. has noured balm on the wounds Of a stricken
one. and caused the sick and suffering to raise NJ
and cali it blessed.
y The indicates reelection.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-18

WHO WOULDN'T BE AN EDITOR? was our
involuntary exclamation, as, on last Friday
evening, our venerable and worthy friend, Mr..
TT Risk. presented lis with handsome ivory
headed ebony cane, together with few inter-
estins and appropriate remarks upon that
most entertaining of all subjects, yourselves y
s.May his shadow never grow less and may he
live long and prosper.'
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-18

On Friday. Mr. Cochran presented IN the
Senate. a petition of the citizens Of Staunton,
.sL;no that the Constitution of the State be so
amended as to obtain exemption from taxa5loh
for limited period for capital invested in man
ufactures. This petition was presented in &C
cor,lancc with the resolutions passed on last
Saturday week, at the meeting i'll the Town
Hall,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-18

The value of butter made in this couhtry Is
greater than that of the wheat crop ana
amounted last wear to over four hundred mil
lion dolla.s. One million four hundred lio"s-
and pounds of the article were consumed III
1874, an average of nearly thirty-five pounds
to each family.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-18

On the 18th, the House of Delegates passed
bill to enable the Principal OF the Deaf, DUNN
and Blind Institution to ascertain the op!eces
of public charity in all parts of the State.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-18

FRESH sHAp and other Fresh Fish, received
daily by G. D. Pearm:n ;corner OF Augusta street
and Spring Lane. Give him CALL as he sells
the best and at tho very cheapest prices.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-18

PERsoNAL.-Col. A. S. Gray, U. S. Marshal.
was in the city on Saturday and Sunday.
Gov. Letcher is attending the Circuit Court
Can't. Warren S. Lurty. U. S. District Attor-
new for the..Western District of Virginia. pass
cd through the city on Monday.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-18

FA1R.-The Ladies connected with Good
Templars Order. propose to hold Fair, on or
about the 18th of April. The object is to raise
money enough to cancel debt for which the
Lodge is liable. More particular notice VIII
hereafter be giYen.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-18

Mr.. VIM. NJ. Simpson, with Mr.. N. NJ. Var
ner, as alternate, has been selected by o'au"-
ton Lodge. No. As. |. o. y. F. as rep'es."-
tatiye to the Grand Lodge of Virginia. whic"
meets in Harrisonburg in April.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-18

Nor So.-Mr. Joseph Phelps says it is NOS
+rua that he was drowned in James River, near
Lynchburg, several weeks ago. lie Is sll'
alive and kicking, and prepared to furnish
plans and specifications for all kinds OF pull
d;nrs .nd sunerintend their construction.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-18

STOCK SALEs.-To-morrow, Friday 18TH,
there will be large quantity Of fine stock SOFA
at the Fair Grounds, under the auspices Ct the
Augusta County Grange.
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Extra Ak ofiG6u

Owing to the unusual scarcity OF money, L have
couc,nied ito give my custome rs who are indebted
to me by open account and by Note until the
LIST OF APRIL,
-. v+be same and unless settled by that time
viii " compelled to put them in the hands Of Col
lector y
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-18

The Weekly Independent is the name OF
,,.,v naner started in Fredericksburg, and pub
lished by r B. Berry. 1t is neatly pr'aeeo'
and the local department is gotten up WIN ell
erpy and ability. We wish it success.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-18

Our city fathers should appoint committee
to devise plan of repairs to the street gutter
on the corner of Frederick and Augusta Streets
Whose business is it to keep the side-% alks so
as not to necessitate single file to pedestrians:
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-18

MURDER IN RoCKINGHAM.-A special tel
eoram to the Richmond Dispatch, dated Har-
risonburg. March 10Th, says: "David G. Law
son, highly respected citizen OF tins county,
:, killed by a gun-shot, near the roadside,
Yesterday, while on his way home. There Is
no clue to his assassin YETI
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-18

Observation-Disclosures fresh from his stump
ing service in New Hampshire, has received
good-naJured invitation from Postmaster Cen
eral Jewell to 60 to Connecticut for the Dem
ocrats. believing that such d; visit would help
the Republican cause
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-18

LuNATICs.-On the 10Th. in the House OF
Delegates, Mr.. Keiner offered a resolution
looking to the relief of lunatics Cow unprovi-
tled with accommodations. 1t instructs the
committee on Asylum. and PrseAs to bring IN
bill providing for the removal to the country
and city poor Houses Of such idiots as are now
in the asyiums, so as to make room for the lu-
natics confined in jails. Mr.. Koiper made
some sensible remarks IN support of his resolu-
ton. The resolution was passed.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-18

C. A. Richardson sells the celebrated Round
Top Cement. A prime artlcle-the pest Ill 'he
market.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-18
LOCAL..

Mr.. ]. P. Rison, of Danville, advertiscs in the
Times Of that place, $50 barrels OF o'au"'on
flour, of all grades.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-18

IMPRovEMENTs.-The first brick were laid
on the new Grange Hall building, on Main
street, on Monday last. A substantial stone
foundation had previously been set. The
weather being favorable. the structure Will go
up rapidly. Jordan & Shumate are the contrac-
tors for the brick work, and Lushbaugh u Bro.
for the wood work.
Messrs. Blgby & Co., have commenced on
the foundation of the new building for MIR. ID.
O'Connor, on Augusta street, adjoining the
store of Jno. B. Hoge.
Mr.. S. M. Wilkes is renovating and remod-
cling the frame building, on New street, oppo-
site Biclle 6 Bro, for the purpose of removing
his furniture store into it. In taking down two
of the old fashioned chimneys, it was found
that one of them contained $4,000 brics, and
the ether, 9,O00-cnough to build small
house.
W.. H. Weller has moved his store into the
splendid room recently arranged for that pur-
pose. 1t is one of the handsomest rooms in the
| CITY,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-18

LAND SALEs-On Monday last. E. M.
Cushing auctioneer, sold for Trout, ohehey :"
Bumgardner, Commissioners, the ). w. hogs
sett tract of land, located near Strlbilng
Springs and containing $50 acres, to Mr. Cur
ney, at 1910 per acre.
Also, the j. P. Wilson farm, on Stuart s
Draf', containing 222 acres, to John Harper. &C
81 4 ner acre-H. NJ. Bell and John Towberman,
commissioners.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-18

PRAYER MEErINGs.-Every Sunday even
ing at four o'clock prayer meeting is held III
thu rooms of the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation Rooms, and short addresses are deliver
ed. These meetings have become SO popular
that the rooms are always crowded, ana every
one seems really to enjoy them. They should
be attended by ALL
At the same hour a temperance prayer meet
;ng ia held in the hall over Richardson's store
and is very interesting and beneficial.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-18

CA. Richardson keeps, a fresh supply of
ground plaster always in store, warranted pure
and good.
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SrAUNToN MECHANIsM.-In conversation,
the other day, with Mr.. Frank Fitzsimmons, OF
Rockingham, he informed lis that Eyler, Coop
er & Co. had just finished repairing for him
large steam saw mill boiler, at cost OF $780,
including some furnishings of other machinery
Mr.. F. stated that the same work would have
cost him 81 900 in Baltimore. and that it was
impossible 20 make better job. He spoke in
the very highest terms Of the mechanical skill
and efficiency of the Staunton firm, and thought
the Iron works of this place should be literally
patronized.
In addition to the establishment OF Eyler,
Cooper & Co., the Staunton Iron Works, I'M
der the management Of A. j. Butts, is first
class, and manufactures and repairs all kinds
of machinery, boilers, &c.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-18

AUGUSTA COUNTY STOCK. = Robert S..
Harnsbprger, residing on Middle River, near
Mt, Meridian, is recognized as one of our most
enterprising and successful farmers. He takes
great pride in keeping his farm in first class
condition, and feeding This stock to the best
advantage. AS an evidence of this, he recently
sold 43 cattle and sheep for the aggregate
amount of s4,l9s. Thirty-ive of the cattle
weighed, on an average, 1850 lbs. each, and
sold for SOL head. Eight of the cattle
brought $40 per head, and sheep brought
$1oo, or s12. so per Matchmaking the amount
above named. The largest lot were purchased
by Mr.. John B. Brownlee, and the cattle ana
sheep by Mr.. Caron, of Richmond,
This is the fine t lot Of cattle fed in this coun
ty for many day.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-18

C. A. Richardson sells the best Flour for
family use every barrel warranteds sold at the
lowest cash rate, and delivered free Of charge.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-18

MARR1ED.-Oi Saturday the 18th inst, at
Trinity Church. Washington city, D. O. py
Rev. Mr.. Addison, of the Episcopal church,
Judge J. W. Green Smith; o. Staunton' and
Miss Sable w. McKelder, daughter 81 JOHN c.
McKelder, Esq, Of the former city.
We congratulate our old friend upon his in
PRODUCTION to Stauhton society of his accom-
nlished bride, and the bride, herself, upon the
auspicious event that unites her destiny with
one of the first lawyers and judicial minds, as
well as one of the most high-toned gentlemen
of the Commonwealth, who enjoys in an emil
nent degree the respect and confidence Of all
classes of his fellow citizens.
The ssStonewsll Brigade Band'' compliment
ed the bridal pair, on Tuesday night, by an ap-
probriate serenade.
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We have just received small lot Of Spring
Goods, which We include in the above AS
goods now have an upward tendency. parties
will do well to give us an early call and make
their purchases. Respectively,
mar I1-3t e. A. GllADhE.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-18

Stanton Advertisements.
my a9oDs.
1865. WINTER. 1875.
GET YOUR
DRY GOODS u MILLINERY
CHAS. A. GLADKE's.
Very little money is needed buy Goods at the fol-
lowing
NEW PRICE LIST.
x wide Canton Flannel at 1870, worth 1se.
"A wide Brown Cotton at Ice, worth lSc
~ wide heavy and fine Brown Cotton at l2Ne. worth
Cotton Bats at 25c per pound. worth 100.
caiiiooes at and loc-the best.
7 s.ss.ad this Season to UxDszaz1L sv~saias
this Marss<
sya.,.: ;..s - s:.-,ss. ......
Black, Brown and Gray Alpaca, double width.
and Soc worth more money.
Beautiful Del. ZINES at &C., worth Csc.
Furs for Ladies I'D cs.adren from slaS to esq., all
very cheap.
Black velveteens at 7oe worth 1925.
All colors of Opera Flanne,s at Sc worth &c.,
Felt Skirts at 81 10, worth s1,7s.
Handsome Striped shawls at $500, worth $3.50
Large Towels at zoe, worth 4oc.
We have nice lot OF Deaine Remnants at Isc worth
in the full piece ssc
White Flannels 12H, 80. s5 3d. 40 and see, sshaap.
Red Fiannels Is, 40 and soc, worth mere money;
Ladies' Collars 10, 20, rs and 5oe
Ladies' Cuffs 20, 80, 40 and see.
We have the largest Stock Of
n a m N Hair G DDS
IN VIRGINIA.
Table Linen at SOC, worth 75e.
Linen Napkins at sec, $780, $sss and ssss these 49,
Bargain.
Ladies' Underwear Of all dsseri ltions,
Ladies' Belts 2scc to s1,oo, worth doubas.
HEADQUARTERS
70 r r T 3 B Q N s,
all widths-at all prices.
3aby's MeFino Caps and Bonnets.
splendid Corset for 5ss, worth slks.
Kid Gloves 75c to $3.50, warranted.
nottingham Lace at 40, worth ~.
is useless to try to Stock OF Goods.
much as we would like to do so, for it would
take up every column in this paper.
but we have certainly the larg-
est Stock OF Dry Goods
and Millinery in
this market,
and at prices that nome will object to.
n connection with Mrs. GLADKR's Millinery Pc
partment, 70 have the exclusive agency fer
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-18

REVIEW OF THE FORTY-THIRD CONGRESS-
n IT'S work, its failures, and successes, the act
and it's close on the 4th OF March, is in three
leading papers IN the REPUBLIC MAGAZINE
for March. 1t contains also some fifteen or
s;xteeu we'll prepared PAPERS on the current
tonics of the day, including twenty page ar
tic1e on the origin and results Of the great re-
i,ellon. The historical papers III the March
number are the ''Shays" and 'Anti-Kent"
.ohell;ons of I7se and 1891 the election
Of Salmon P. Chase to the United States Sen
.te in 1s4e. 'rfiE REPUBLIC is the best polit-
tool publication in the United States. 1t is
neatly printed monthly, issued at only 81 %
4.,r. by the ''Republic Publishing Company"
Washington, D. G.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-18

Adolph Heller, an aged and worthy citizen
NJ Woodstock, died on the I'd.
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NOTICE!!-A RARE CHANCE
BRACE rT.-Wishing to make room for SPRING
GOODS, will sell my entire Stock from now
until the LIST of APRIL
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-03-18

Y. NJ. G.. A. DEBATING SOCIETY.-At
meeting of this Society, held at the rooms of
the Y. NJ. c.. A.. OH last Thursday night. the
following question was discussed: C Ought the
rate of Interest on money to be regulated by
law?" The participants were D. G. Hnmph-
reys, Guy Cochran, I. McGilvray and Jas.
Paris on the affirmative, and j. E. Guy, H.
Jordan and G. W. Echard, OH the negative
The question for next Tuesday night is !:
"Was Queen Elizabeth iustifiable in behead-
ing Mary Queen of Scotts?''
Debaters on the Atirmative-W. N. Brad
ley and Geo. S. Krouse. Negative-Geo. NJ.
Harrison aud S. NJ. Wilkes.
After the debate, the committee on nomina-
tions reported the names of the following
gentlemen as permanent officers: President,
Jas. H. Skinner; Vice-Presidents, P. A.
Baylor, A. NJ. Fauntleroy, R. S. Hamilton.
W. H. II. Lynn; Secretary, j. w. Todd /;
Treasurer, G. w. Hunter.
APPOINTMENTS appointments of the
Baltimore Annual Conference M E. Church,
South, will be found on our first page. 1t Will
be seen that Rev. Jno. S. Martin has been as
signed to Staunton station, and Rev. Mr..
Thomas takes his pace as presiding elder
Rev. DR.. Roszell goes to Harrsonburg. We
regret to lose the instructive services of DR..
RoszeE, yet as the change is in consonance
with the usages Of the church, we can only
congratulate our neighbors on securing so able
! a minister. DR.. Martin is a general favorite
| with the Methodsts of Staunton and will be
kindly received by the congregation of that
denomination. We know of no appointment
that could give more general satisfaction.