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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-25
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docket Case No.
nISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
IL for the Western District Of Virginia.
in Bankruptcy
In the matter OF Nathan Chapman. Bankrupt.
Western District of Virginia, IS.
THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE That on the 18th
day Of April, 1878, warrant of Bankruptcy
was issued out of the District Court OF the United
States for the Western District of Virginia against
the estate of Nathan Chapman, of Cave Spring,
In the county of Roanoke in said district. who has
beeo adjudged a hamkr .pt on his own petition:
That the payne Mt of any debts and the delivery
Of any property belonging to such bankrupt to
him, or for his use, and the transfer of any prop
erty by him forbidden 10y law and that a
meeting OF the creditors OF said bankrupt to
PaoVe tier aeots ana choose one or mo re assign
ruptcy, to be holden at Registers Office in
Charlottesville Virginia before E. W, Early, ESQ.,
Register in Bankruptcy for said District. on the
S0th day of April, AID, 1873, at II O'Clock. NJ.
A. s. GRAY,
apr l8-2t q. S. Marshal for said Dist.
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commissioners Sale

e
In obedience to decree of the Hastings Court
of the city of Stanton, entered in the chancery
cause OF Logan's creditors VS. Logan's admir-, the
undersigned Commissioners WILL on
SATURDAY, MAY 4th, 1873,
sell at public auction. in front of the Court House
In Staunton, the
THREE STORY BRICK HOUSE,
and lot of which John F. Logan, died, sized and
possessed. Said property is situated ON the
North side of Frederick street. in the city OF
Staunton, between Augusta and New Streets, and
is conveniently located and arranged both for bus
inessand as a residence.
TERMS Enough cash in hand to pay the costs
OF suit and sale; balance bearing interest from
the day OF sale. and payable in two and three
proved personal security, and the to be title re-
tanned as ultimate security.
VIM. J. NELSON,
ROBT. CRAIG,
VIM D. RUNNELS,
apr. lids Commissioners OF Sale.
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Trustees Sale of
l. Valuable Real Estate,

In he county OF augusta.
By virtue of certain deed of trust executed by
Peter Elinger and wife to me as trustee, which
said deed is now of record in the Clerk office OF
the County Court of Augusta county, in deed
book o. page 479, and at the request OF the bene-
icary therein named I will offer for sale at pub
lie auition, in front of the Court House, in the
city of Staunton, Va, on
THURSDAY, MAY 9th. 1878,
the following property to wit
5A ACRES OF VALUABLE LAND,
with comfortable house thereon and all necessa-
ry outbuildings. This property is situated in the
village OF Summerdean,1 IA miles Sc. of Staunton.
is convenient to mills, schools. &C.. and would be
a splendid location for one DESTROYS of engaging
in mechanical pursuits.
At the same time and place, will also sell a
tract Of land containing
SO ACRES, 5 ROODS and 16 POLES,
lying about nine miles southeast of Staunton .ad-
Joining the lands of John Price and Others This
land has on it comfortable buildings. Both OF
these properties are in River Heads District
TERMS Enough cash in hand to pay the
amount of principal and interest named in said
deed. and the costs OF executing the same, and
che residue iii any on such time and secured in
such manner as the said Elinger may elect, and in
default OF such election, the trustee may think
fit. ROBT. CRAIG, Trustee
apr lids
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+ commissioners Sale of
" Very Valuable Property.

LII AUGUSTA C0unty.
Pursuant to desree of the Circuit Court for the
county of Augusta, entered on the ED day of
November. 1877, in the chancery cause of Bickle
VS.. Harmon &c., the undersigned commissioners
will proceed to sell at public auction to the high
est bidder in front of the Court House, in the city
of Staunton, Va, on
THURSDAY, MAY I'd. 1878,
The following valuable real estate, to wit: The
interest of Mrs. e. K. T. Harmon in the real es-
tate known as the
MOSSY CREEK PROPERTY,
which was devised by David Forrer to his chill
dren, of whom the said E. K. Harmon is one.
The said interest being one-sixth of the Messy
Creek farm. This property is situated on Messy
Creek, in the county of Augusta. about II miles
Northwest of Staunton, and contains
1900 ACRES, MORE OR LESS,
together with all and singular the appurtenances
thereto belonging, or in anywiSe appertaining
On this land is situated that valuable property
known as the
NOISY CREEK IRON WORRIES.
TERMS:-Cash in hand sufficient to defray costs
of suit and sale, and the residue a credit OF
one two and three years. the purchaser to exc
cute bonds with good personal security, bearing
interest from day of sale, and title retained u-
innate security. RO. CRAIG.
THOS. d. RANSOM,
apr lids Commissioner.
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4 commissioners Sale of
" 3S3 Acres of Valuable Land.

[E. NJ. Cushing s. Son, Auctioneers.]
a commissioners Sale of
" 3S3 Acres of Valuable Land.
In pursuance of decree of the Circuit Court of
Augusta county, rendered at the June term, 1877,
in the Chancery cause OF Runkle VS.. Glover,
will, as Commissioner therein appointed, proceed
to sell at public auction to the highest bidder,
MONDAY, MAY 27th, 1873,
(being court county day. in front of the Court
and desirable tract of land now occupied by Jno
Glover,
CONTAINING, 1888 ACRES,
lying on both sides of the Chesapeake Ohio
Railroad, in Augusta county, about two miles
of cultivation. the land is well watered and OF
quality, well adapted to the growth of
ali kinds of grain raised in this county, has stu
ated on it very comfortable
DWELLING HOUSE,
and other necessary outbuildngs, a fine spring of
never failing water in the yard and good orch
ard of select fruit. The neighborhood is good,
schools and churches near by. The tract can be
very convent ntly divided into two parcels, each
of which would make an excellent farm.
Persons desiring to purchase good and cheap
aE will find it to their interest to examine this
tract before day of sale.
TERMS:-Enough cash in hand to pay costs of
suit and SALE the residue of purchase money up
on credit one. two and three We rs, in equal in
stalments, for which the purchaser will execute
bonds with approved personal security, bearing
interest from day Of sale, and title retained as I'll
innate security. w. E. CRAIG, Com'r.
apr 18-tdS.
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IL. NJ. Gushing s. Son, Autioneers.1
commissioners Sale.
Pursuant to DEGREES of the Circuit Court of Au-
gusta county, rendered at the June term 1872 and
March term, 1876 in the chancery cause Afford S
Ex'ors VS. MARBLE and ais, we will, as commission
ers therein appointed, proceed to sell at public
Court House of Augusta county, Oh
MONDAY, MAY 27th. 1878,
(beng county court day. two parcels ofland, one
CONTAINING ACRES and ROOD,
and the other,
IA ACRES and 20 POLES.
These lots now the property of John W.
MARBLE. are situated between Stanton and New
Hope, on the Port Republic Road, about miles
from New Hope. On one of these lots is
A COMFORTABLE LOG HOUSE,
and has good spring of water.
TERMS costs of suit and sale cash in hand
for the residue OF purchase money credit of one,
two and three years in equal instruments will be
given, for which the purchaser will execute bonds
with approved personal security bearing interest
from day OF sale and title retained ultimate Sc
curity. w. L. CRAIG.
I'D. RANSOM.
apr 1S-tds Commrs.
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.
For Sale.
An opportunity is Offer ed to purchase a
splendid farm in Augusta county. 1t is situated
one mile north of Greenvile the Lexington
road and contains
337- LIZ ACRES.
This property is one of the most valuable and
desirable in the Valley. The land is of the very
best quality of limestone, smooth, very fertile
and under high state of cultivation Seventy
acres are in
EXCELLENT TIMBER.
- The Improvements consist of handsom
l:::iH MANSION HOUSE,
Good Barn, Stables, Granares, and all necessary
Out-houses, the kitchen being attached to the
house, all in thorough repair. There is on the
place splendid spring within ten steps of the
house, and plenty of running water in almost
every field. There is also large orchard of fine
fruit. The fences are in good repair and most of
the land has excellent stand of grass.
The land is susceptible of division and would
give to two farms an abundance OF meadow land,
water and timber. The improvements and 125
acres will be sold at bal gain.
TERMS:-One-thir OF the purchase money in
hand. and the residue in one, two, three, four
and five years, with interest at per cent, or if
the purchaser prefers, the whole can be paid
down. II the payments deferred, bonds with
good personal security will be required, and the
title retained as ultimate security. Address
VALLEY VIRGINIAN,
mar 2l-f Staunton, Va.
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docket Case No. ga.
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNINITED
i States for the Western District CT Virginia.
In the matter of John w. KILLER, bankrupt.
in Bankruptcy.
AtHarrisonburg, Va, on the 10th day Of April,
. a. d., 1878
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Please to take notice hereby, that a petition has
been, to wit the Both day of January. ad, 1875
filed in said District Court by John w. KILLER of
Page county, Va, in said district. who has been
heretofore duly declared bankrupt under the Act
Of Congress entitled IAN act to establish more
uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the
United States approved March I'd, 1867, for dis
charge and certificate thereof from all his debts
and other claims provaDle under said act and that
the 9Th day of May a. d., 1873, before c. D. Gray,
one Of the Registers of said court in bank
ruptcy at his office in Harrisonhurg, Va, in said
district, is the time and place assigned for the
hearing of the same when and where you may
attend and show cause if any you have, why the
prayer of the said petition should not be granted
You are also hereby notified, that the second
ard third meetings of the creditors of said Bank
rupt will be held at the same time and place.
C. DOUGLAS GRAY,
apr 18-2t Reg. i'll Bankruptcy.
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Docket Case No. 154.l
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
II States for the Western District of Virginia
In the matter OF James Curry, bankrupt.
in Bankruptcy.
At ;Harrlsonburg, Va, rn the 18th day of April,
A D, 1873.
To Whom it May Concern:-
Please to take notice her by. that a petition has
been, to wit: the 10th day OF March, 1873 fled
in said District Court by James Curry, Of
Highland CO., Va, in said district, who has been
heretofore duly declared bankrupt under the Act
of Congress entitled IAN Act to establish more
uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the
United States, approved March 3D. 1867, for dis
charge and certificate thereof. from al! his debts
and other claims provable under said act, and
that the 9th day of May. A D. 1873 before c. D.
Gray, one of the Registers OF said court in bank
ruptcy, at his office in Harrisonhurg, Va, in said
district is the time and place assigned for the
hearing Of the same: when and where you may at
tend and show cause if any you have, why the
prayer of the said petition should not be granted
You are also hereby notified, that the second
and third meetings the creditors of said Bank
rupt will be held at the same time and place.
c. DOUGLAS GRAY,
apr18-2w Register in Bankruptcy.
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EOR SALE.


One-half interest in the AUGUSTA WOODEN
MILLS and the property connected Herewith, viz
A WOODEN FACTORY
of one set of the latest improved machinery,
whose goods are well and favorably known in
this and other sections Of the country.
One Circular Saw Mill,
capacity 5000 feet per day, ONE CORN MILL,
Five Dwelling Houses.
and one thousand acres OF land, more or less, in
section of country whose salubrity of climate
and fertility of soil are proverbial. l will also
sell all the stock on hand
HORSES, CATTLE, FARMING UTENSILS, sc.
The mill is now in successful operation, with
wool enough on hard to st ill new clip comes
in. The farm has two hundred and fifty acres
cleared. has on it FINE ORCHARD, of choice
fruit, and is we'll supplied with spring water
This is favorable opportunity to secure good
bargain.
For particulars. call on or address,
ID. X. RANKIN,
feb 2s-tf Stuart's Draft, Augus ia Co. Va.
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Dobbins' Starch Polish !!

By the use of which every family may give
their Linen that brilliant polish peculiar to fine
laundry work. Saving time and labor in ironing
will be sent postage paid on receipt Of Is cts.
BRO. q CO., rs, N. Fourth St..
dec 20 Philadelphia.
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DERcALEs, CAMBRICS, VIC LAWNS. LINEN
LAWNS, ORGANIZES, and full line OF
WHITE GOODS,
VERY Low, at
mar2s VIII. WELLER's.
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\.JANTED-TwO q 90 d Steady
w Hands Oh Stitch Work.

Constant employment and coed wages Applv
Immediately. Men Of families preferred
HUGHES & MATHENY
Manufacturers of Boots and Shoes,
MARI stanton, Va,
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rDocket Case No. 235.

M docket Case No 1851
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
L States for the Western District CT Va
i'm the matter of Thomas ]. Critzer, bankrupt.
In Bankruptcy.
At Harrisonburg, on the 10th day OF April,
A. D., 1878.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Please to take notice hereby, that Petition has
been to wit: on the 18th day of Feb. d. 1873 filed
in said District Court by Thos j. Critzer, OF Allie
ghany Co.. Va. in said District who has been here
tofore duly declared Bankrupt under the Act of
Congress entitled AN Act to establish a more
uniform system of Bankruptcy throughout the
United States" approved March 3D. 1867, for dis
charge and certificate thereof, from all his debts
and other claims provable under said act. and that
the 9th day of May, a. d., 1877, before d: Gray,
one of the Registers OF said Court in Bankrupt
Cyl at his office in Earrisonburg, Va, in said dis
trict, is the time and place assigned for the hear
ing of the same, when and where you may attend
and show cause, if any you have, why the prayer
Of the said petition should not be granted
You also hereby notified, that the second
and third meetings of the creditors of said Bank
rupt will be held at the same time and place.
c.. DOUGLAS GRAY,
apr l8-2w Reg. in Bankruptcy.
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Docket case No. AZ
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
i States, for the Western District of Virginia.
In the matter Of Allen hite, Bankrupt
in Bankruptcy.
AT Harrisonburg, Va, on the 10th day of April,
AID, 1873.
To Whom it May ConceTn:-
Please to take notice hereby, that petition has
been to wit: on the 22d day of March, AD 10 2.iled
in said District Court by Allen Hite, of Highland
county, Va in said district, who has been here
tofore duly declared bankrupt under the Act
ofCongress. entitled IAN act to establish a more
Uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the
United States approved March I'd. 1867, for a
discharge and certificate thereof from all his
debts and other claims provable under said act,
and that the 10th day Of May, A. D, 1873, before G.
D. Gray, one of the Registers of said court in
bankruptcy, at his office in harrisonburg Va, in
said district. is the time and place assigned for the
hearing OF the same; when and where You may at
tend and show cause if any you have, why the
prayer of the said petition should not be granted
You are also hereby notified, that the second
and third meetings of the creditors of said Bank
rupt will be held at the same time and place.
T6E C. DOUGLAS GRAY,
apr 16-2w Register in Bankruptcy.
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VALUABLE IA 1sNa FOs SALE

One of the most valuable and highly improved
farmsi in the Valley of Virginia is offered for
SALE 1t is situated 219 miles from Stanton, on
an excellent road over which two horses easily
draw forty-fve hundred pounds and
CONTAINS $50 ACRES,
OF splendid limestone land, productive as any
in the Valley. Seventy-fve acres are heavily
timbered. The improvements consist of eX-
celent log .aa
Ga WeatHserboarded Mansion House,
EI with seven rooms and kitchen. There is a
pump in the kitchen, with never failing well of
water
NEW SWISHER BARN,
60 X 40 feet containing all necessary apartments
TWO YOUNG APPLE ORCHARDS,
of the choicest fruit. There is plenty of good
water on the place for all purposes. The entire
and the fences and in good rel air.
1t is rarely that an opportunity is offered for
securing such desirable place. and the terms
will be such as to make its purchase desirable
investment
For articulars, address, e
Editors VALLEY VIRGINIAN.
dec 6-tf Staunton. Va.
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lDOCkel Ease NO Ofz
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
L States for the Western District of Virgi mia.
In the matter OF Mahon Gavin, Bankrupt.
In Bankruptcy.
At Harrisonburg, Va, on the 10th Gay of April,
A D.. 1873
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Please to take notice hereby, that a Petition has
been, to wit: On the 10th day of April a. d. 1873.
fled in said District Court by Mahlor GAVIN; OF
Frederick County, Va, in said District who has
been heretofore duly declared Bankrupt under the
Act of Congress entitled An Act to Establish
more Uniform System OF Bankcy throughout the
United States" approved March I'd, 1867, for dis
charge and certificate thereof. from all her debts
and other claims provable under said act,aI that
the 9Th day of May. a. d, 1873, before G. D. Gray,
one of the Registers of said Court in Bankrupt
cy at his office in Harrsonburg, Va, in said dis
trict is the time and place assigned for the hear
ing OF the same when and where you may attend
and show cause, if any you have, why the prayer
OF the said Petition should not be granted.
You are also hereby notified, that the second
and third meetings of the ei editors of said Bank
rupt will be held at the same time and place.
C. DOUGLAS GRAY,
apr 1926 Register in Bankruptcy
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Assignee's Sale
OF
Re al Est a tie.
I'm Clarke County. Va.

In pursuance of decree OF sale of the District
Court of the United States for the Western Dis
trict of Virginia, in the matter of F. Key Meade,
bankrupt. will, as assignee of said bankrupt, on
ON FRIDAY, MAY Sd, 1873,
on the premises, sell at public auction
A VERY VALUABLE FARM,
lying near Milwooi. in Clarke county, Virginia,
AND CONTAINS l69 ACRES OF LAND,
This is very desirable property and will be sold
upon the following
TERMS:-One-fourth cash. the balance on a
credit of six twelve and eighteen months, with
interest from day of sale, the purchaser to give
bonds with approved personal security for the
deferred ayments and the title retained ulti
mate security. JNO. PAUL, Assignee
apr l1-tds of F. Key Meade, b'k'pt.
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gss q docket case No. 33]
TNTHE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
i States for the Western District of Virginia
In the matter of John w. Arbogast, bankrupt.
in Bankruptcy.
At Harrisonburg, Va, on the 10th day of April,
AD, 1878.
70 Waon, It Nay concern:-
Please to take notice hereby, that petition has
BEEN to wit on the 4th day of April AID, 1872, filed
in said District Court by Jno. .Arbogast, of High
land co.. Va. in said district who has been here
tofore duly declared bankrupt under the Act of
Congress, entitled ian Act to establish more
uniform system OF bankruptcy throughout the
United States" approved March I'd, 1867, for dis
charge and certificate thereof, from ii his debts
and other claims provable under said act, and
that the It'll day Of May. A. ?, 1873, before c. D.
ruptcy. at his office in Harrisonburg, Va, in said
district, is the time and place assigned for the
hearing Of the same; when and where you may at
tend and show cause if any you have, why the
prayer Of the said petition should not be granted
Y are a1 IF ha that he
rupt will be held at the same time and place:
C. DOUGLAS GRAY,
4 apr 16-2w Register in Ban ruptcy
Docket case No. 1911
IN TIE ~ FL or a II
In the matter of Joseph Painter, bankrupt.
I'm Bankruptcy.
At Harrisburg, Va, on the 10Th day of April,
A D, 1878.
To Whom it May Concern:-
Please to take notice hereby, that a petition has
been, to wit on the 18th day of Apr, AD 1878, filed
In said District Court by Joseph Painter, OF
Page Co, Va, in said district, who has been
heretofore duly declared bankrupt under the Act
Of Congress, entitled IAN Act to establish more
uniform system Of bankruptcy throughout the
United States" approved March I'd, 1867, for dis
charge and certificate thereof, from all his debts
and other claims provable under said act, and that
one OF the Registers of said court in bankrupt
cy at his office in Harrisonburg, Va. in said dis
trict is the time and place assigned for the hear
ing ofthe same; when and where you may attend
and show cause If any you have, why the prayer
OF the said petition should not be granted.
You are also hereby notified, that the I'd and Sd
meeting Of the creditors of said bankrupt will be
held at the same time and place
c. DOUGLAS GRAY,
apr l8-2w Register in Bankruptcy.
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docket Case No.
DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
IL for the Western District Of Vain Bank
ruptcy. .4as7
In the rnaftar OF Sanl 6 MILAN pnnHs..4
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A. s. GRAY,
apr 18-2w U. S. Marshal for said Dist
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TRADE WITH BRAZIL.

That an expansive and lucrative trade
lies within the American grasp, touch
ing South American countries, is becom-
ing more and more manifest each year.
Said Senator Eaton in a recent speech j:
THE foreign trade of Brazil is about
800, 100000 year. Out of that $780,
OOO,O year all the United States has
heretofore done is abount 100000 a
year. England furnishes Brazil more
than One-half of all her butter and cheese.
On one single occasion $4,000 boxes of
cheese were exported from New York TO
Liverpool and from Liverpool to Brazil.
Ohio cheese going that roundabout way
to find a market in BRAZIL One-half OF
the flour that is consumed by that en-
pire is sold by English merchants, when
every dollars worth of butter, every dol.
lars worth of cheese should be the pro
duct of the west"