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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-05-30
Memorial Day.

1t having been determined to celebrate
than has heretofore been che custom, various
military organizations have been invited to
participate, and on Saturday last Il meeting
of the citizens was held in the Court house
to determine upon some plan OF entertain
ing the guests, and to arrange any preline-
inaries necessary. Col. Skinner in explim-
ing the object of the meeting, said that Mr..
H. l.. Hoover had been invited and had con-
scented to deliver an address upon the occa-
sion. and that other orators void proba-
bly, be present also. At the meeting gem
eral committee was appointed, and on Tues
day this committee met in Genl Echols Of
flee and was called to order by the Chair
man, Mr.. Abby.
Captain VIM. L. Bumgardner addressed
the committee, and said that there would
probably be about $50 invited military pres
ent, and it was desired that the citizens
should CO operate with the military i'll max
ing their stay among us as pleasant as posi-
Bile.
Gen'l Echols, Capt. j. Bumgardner, land
r. W. Burke, were appointed com mittee
to invite some distinguished speaker to de-
liver an address. Messrs. C. l.. Cooke, d.
A. Kayser, Jno. b. Scherer, jr.. E. W. Bal
ly G. G. Gooch, Jno. Lilley, S. H. McCue.
Benton Coiner, H. J. Williams, G. w.
Swoope and Capt. Trevy, were
appointed committee to So
licit subscriptions, and Messrs.
J. II. Waters, Jno. N. Opie and II. M. Nc
Ilhany. were appointed committee to c.
operate with the companies in maturing the
necessary arrangements.
A resolution was also adopted requesting
the citizens generally to lend their aid and
assistance to the various committees. 1t Is
earnestly hoped that liberal subscriptions
will be made, and that the wellkno"n rep
utation OF our city for hospitality will be
fully sustained.
Friday, the 18th of June, has been def
nitely fixed upon as the time.
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Markets..

The market for wheat, flour. corn and bacon
contn ues to be depressed. Extra flour was quo
ted yesterday at 81 IS to u 3d. but offering,
nor has there been any activity for the past week
The farmers seem to hold, and risk the chances
OF better prices. Wheat was quoted at 95 to 81.
Corn 30, oats, 80, and bacon 81, hog Troublesome
bacon coming in. Orders for flour remain untitled
dealers not feeling justified in paying more
than the above figures, while the farmers consid-
er the price too low to let their produce o. and
will not do so unless compelled to In view
of the better promise of the growing crop some
who have been holding are debating whether il
would not be better to sell now, rather than wait
for the new crop to come in.
There has been considerable activity in the
grain market in the west during the past week
which indicates better feeling and elasticity in
business. Large quantities of wheat have been
shipped from Chicago, some oft to New Orleans
and some to New York. How far this indicates g
revival in prices can only be determined by few
days experience.
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COUNTY COURT Monday last there
were great many people in town, and the
business men were kept on the go all day.
About the courtyard every boy you met
had his arms full OF circulars, whilst VEN
doris of all kinds of machinery, goods, &C.,
were making things resound with descrip-
ton Of their various wares. In the Court
house, Judge Hendren presiding, the follow
ing business was transacted
]. L. Gendy qualified as administra tor, C.
t. a., of DanI Payne; Thos. w. Lander
appointed guardian of Chas. II. Lambert
S. A. Shiplett appointed guardian OF BERTHE
7. Summers Meredith G. Kerr appointed
guardian of VIM. E. Curry Peter E. Houff
appointed guardian of Eliz. l. Slower; Dayid
S. Sheets appointed guardian of Simon c..
and Milton F. Slower; VIM. E. Craig quail
fed as Admir- of Jas. G. Riley; Jno. Fl.
Jackson (coloreD qualified as Admir- of z. T.
Thomas, colored; Jno. Waldrop appointed
guardian of Ro L. and j. A. Wilson.
Christina V. Parkins qualified as Admir-
of |. j. Parkins, decd.
Rebecca ]. CARRIER qualified as admins
tratrix C of Isaac CARRIER.
Beads, Sell. Fl. Fultz was appointed
| surveyor OF road, precinct No. So, B. NJ
district, in place of F. L. Fultz, removed
FROM the district; Levy Picker was ap
pointed surveyor ofroad, precinct No. SO, N
f. district, in place of D. H. Huffma
Chas. D. Crawford was appointed survey Oh
Of road, precinct No. %, NJ. r. district. il
place of D. J. Craig; John Miller was ap
pointed surveyor of road precinct No. 26
Pastures district, in place OF Geo. Miller
over age II. F. Lyle was apprinte sur
veyor of road, precinct No. II, Jeyerl,
Manor district.
VIM. Crawford was appointed to max,
contract for improvement of road at Cline
Hill-at cost not to exceed $25O-three
| fifth of which to be paid by county and resi-
due by citizens.
| Miscellaneous.-The contract between tn
city of Staunton and the county of August;
fol the sale of the interest of the former Il
the la tier in the Courthouse building at th
price of So, 500 was approved.
Certificate was granted 70 Thos. j. Nc
Manus to obtain license to practice law.
The report Of Com'r Jos. A. Waddell tina
the security Of the County Treasurer-s bont
was sufficient was approved.
Commonwealth VS.. Lee Timothy, No. l
for assault and battery-verdict 500 fine
and in the End case against same for habit
ualy carrying concealed weapons-verdic
of guilty and the Court assessed fine O
$50, and ordered u capias.
There were sixteen e1 parte- settlements
anG 56 deeds have been admitted to recor,
since the last term.
Rev. Benz. Downey, colorcd, was author
lied to celebrate the rites o. marriage.
The delinquent returns were examined
approved, and ordered to be entered of re
cord and certified. In the main, they ar
less than last year.
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ACCIDENTS Tuesday, Newman Reed,
son of Mr.. w. A. Reed, while driving some
stock, on the Churchville road, accidently
touced his horse with his spur, while engaged
in reading book. The horse gave plunge,
throwing young Reed from the saddle, but
his foot hanging in the stirrup, he
was dragged several hundred yards, and
considerably bruised. He made a narrow
escape from death, and but for the chance
extrication from the stirrup would doubtless
have been killed.
On Tuesday evening, Geo. Harlan, jr.,
son of Mr.. Geo. Harlan, County jailor, was
thrown or fell from a swing in the yard of
Mr.. Ogg, in the western suburbs of the
city, and was rendered unconscious by the
fall. We could not learn the precise method
of the accident, but it was thought he Yves
taken with fainting spell, to which he has
been subject, and in thai way the accident
occurred. On yesterday he was somewhat
better, but still suffering.
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WEDDINGS.-Last Thursday morning, at
O'Clock, the Catholic Church was filled
completely to witness the marriage of Mr.
Jno. P. Devine to Miss Lena Scherer, the
intelligent and accomplished daughter of
Mr.. Jno. B. Scherer, Sr. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. Father Fitzsimmons.
The attendants were Misses Regina Kelley,
Ella Mccarthy, Ella Michigan and Nora
Hurley, of Staunton, Miss Kate Sprinkle, of
Harrisoaburg, and Messrs. G. D. Pearman,
Jno. Burns and Michael Cox, OF Staunton );
Mr.. c. Robinson of Philadelphia, and Mr..
F. Newman, of Grafton, W. Va. At the
close of the ceremony the party, together
with number of friends, repaired to the
residence of the brides father, where an ele-
CANT breakfast was served, and congratula-
| tons were extended the young couple. The
presents were numerous and handsome, en-
bracing some rare and costly. On the morn
| ing train the couple started on tour an
will be gone for some weeks. The fair bride,
| in addition to many other admirable quail
| ties, is a vocalist of talent and culture, pos
| sessing clear, sweet suprano voice. The
groom is very popular, and well deserves
his popularity.
On the 18th, DR.. Stephen Harnsberger,
the popular young physician of Barterbrook,
was married at Bagota, Rockingham county,
to Miss Kate C. Hopkins, daughter Of the
late Col. Jno. H. Hopkins. The Rev. Thos.
NJ. Boyd officiated. To the young couple
we extend the heartiest congratulations land
feel assured that if manliness and character
on the one side and true womanly worth on
the other, will measure the joint happiness,
| the future of these Two will be sunlit and
| joyous.
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CHANGE OF SCHEDULE.-We learn that
Oh Sunday next the schedule OF the Chesa-
peake & Ohio and the Valley r. RS will be
changed. The mail train from the east will
arrive over the C. & 0. road at 2 o'clock p.
M, instead of 4.2O as now, and the mail
train from the west at o'cl'k p. M, instead
of 10 a. M, as now. The mail over the Val
ley road will arrive about o'clock p. m.. or
In time to connect with the eastern and wes-
tern bound trains over the c. & 0. Staun.
ton, it is understood, will be the dining place
for all three of the trains. We cannot de-
termne now what effect these changes >will
have in facilitating the mails, bu. presume
the connections east will be such IS to give
us the same dates of papers that we now gel
in the evening and three or four hours in
advance of the present time.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-05-30

LAND SALEs.-In front of the Court
house Monday, E. NJ. Cushing & Son,
auctionecrs. sold the following tracts of
land
For Jas. Bumgardner, ir., Com'r, the
link land on the Blue Ridge. near the Tye
River Road, to Mrs. Mary A, link for ST.
100; and for P. A. Baylor, Com'r, 3 acres
of land, near Palmer's Mill, to Mr.. Philip
o. Palmer for $3.50.
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STRIBLING SPRING. .-This popular
summer resort is now open for visitors. Mr..
Chesley Kinney. the proprietor, with his &C
customed enterprise, has prepared for full
season, and we hope will realize his expec-
tations.- Stribling is one of the most delight
full retreats in the mountains, both for health
ard pleasure. The varieties OF mineral wa
ter-alum, sulphur, chalybeate and free
stone-are noted for their fine tonic and Gu
rati9e properties, and unsurpassed in Vir-
ginia Not the least of the attractions O
Stribling is the genial and refined company
that usually gathers there, which, added tt
the courteous and attentive care of its pro-
prietor, make it a favored resort.
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"AH-SIN. &C. A. Richardson, tea deal
er, has just imported genuine heather
Chinee to assist him in his extensive tea
trade. and the Rev. Mr.. Ah-Sin will now
be found at the nicely fitted up establish
ment, corner OF Main and Augusta Streets,
where the largest, freshest and best assort-
ment of teas in the city is on exhibition.
Ah-Sin does not speak the English language
very duently but what he tells you with
reference to teas can strictly be relied on,
and we will freely endorse every word he
utters on the subject. Go and see him, es-
pecia,ly when You want teas.
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Docket Case No. ]
nISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATE

Docket Case No. ]
TNISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES,
~ Fol the Western District Of Virginia.
in Bankruptcy.
In the matter of James Noel. Bankrupt.
Western District of Virginia, IS:
THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE That on the 22nd
day OF May, 1873 a Warrant OF Bankruptcy
was issued out of the District Court OF the United
States for the Western District of Virginia,
against the estate Of James P. Noel, OF Palmyra.
in the county OF Fluvanna, in said District,
who has been adiudged Bankrupt on his own pc
tition; that the payment OF any debts and the de-
rupt. to him, or for his use. and the transfer OF
any property by him. are forbidden by law; and
that meeting of the creditors of said Bankrupt,
to prove their debts, and to choose one or more
Assignees OF his estate. will be held at Court OF
Bankruptcy, to be holden at the office Of the
before E. w. Early, Esq, Register in Bank
ruptcy for said District on the 18th day of June,
A. D. 1875 at IL O'Clock M.
JNO. F. LEWIS,
may 23-2w us. Marshal for said Dist.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-05-30

The Valley Emporium. Gabriel Hirsh.
proprietor, is receiving every day large ad-
ditions to its stock of goods of every de-
scription, suitable for great variety store.
Mr.. Hirsh himself has been in the Northern
cities for three or four weeks making his
purchases from the latest mportations, and
when he has completed them, will present
one OF the most attractive lines of variety
goods ever offered in the Valley. Call and
see him.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-05-30

PLAIN TALK FROM THE PULPT.-Last
Sunday morning, Mr.. Hullihen, rector of
Trinity (EpiscopaD Church, instead OF deliv-
ering regular sermon, read the Bishops
address recently delivered to the Council at
Lynchburg, extracts OF which were publish
part of the address touching the ''promiscu-
Gus round Dance" Mr.. Hullhen said, some
might possibly think, because the Council
did not pass a canon against it, that, there
Bishop in his strong condemnation of this
great evil. There was no foundation in
fact for any such inference. x great many
members of the Council were opposed to
legislating upon particular evils, lest, when
there was no canon against any other evil
practice, some might presume that the Church
cid not condemn it, In spite of this strong
objection, and the tact that it takes two
third vote OF both the lai.y and clergy to pass
canon, this proposed canon only lacked a
few votes of the required two-thirds MAORI
ty, and the evil was unanimously condemn
ed by the Council, as would appear from
the resolutions passed on the subject.
He deprecated in strong and earnest Ian
guage the evil tendencies OF the ''promiscu-
GUS round Dance" and said if communicates
did not abstain from this ''aoomlnation,'
the Council would undoubtedly take the
matter in hand and put it down. 1t was a
crime in the sight of God and man, struck at
the very foundation of morals and society,
and ought not to be tolerated among Chris
tan people.
He admonished his hearers not to imagine
that this was the only evil of the day
great one it unquestionably was, but there
were others. Morals were very lax, and
young America was carrying the day. One
of the best way S to strike at the evil was a
return to the customs Of our parents, when
the father and mother were present always
whilst the young girls received their visitors
Mothers should know when their daughters
20 out, where they 60 and in whose com
PAW they are, and fathers should know what
kind of company their sons are keeping,
and where they spend their evenings. Par
ents should see that children occupy Their
pews with them.
This may seem a small matter, but he be-
lieved il it was observed it would be produc
tive of much good.
Upon the subject OF social drinking, Mr.
Hullihen also spoke plainly and earnestly
saying he hoped that no COMMUNICATE OF tnt
Church would ever darken bar-room door
and that each and every one would abstain
from Intoxicating beverages.
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CITY ELECTION.-The election last Tnes-
day was certainly the most quiet that has
been held in Staunton for long time
Particularly was it in contrast with the city
election two years ago. Then the excite
ment was at fever heat and an unusually
large vote was poiled. This time however,
no one, except two or three OF the candidates,
seemed to take the least interest in the mat
ter, and the very small vote polled shows
that the people were loath to turn OUT
Numbers failed to pay their capitation tax,
and others still did not register.
In opposition to the primary nomination,
| which, as stated last week, embraced the
names OF gentlemen who positively refused
to recognize or in any way be bound by it,
a ticket for councilmen, headed s'People's
Reform Conservative was gotten out and
upon it were placed the following names {:
LIST ward, j. A. Cochran, J. w. Bryan, W..
| B. Kayser, A. NJ. Bruce, p. N. Powell, and
| w. L. Lushbaugh. End ward, j. B. Evans,
L. A. Bledsoe, j. W. Abby, N. Wayt, B. +.
Bagby, j. c. Marquis. Tuesday morning,
Messrs Cochran and Wayt published a card
stating that as they had been voted for in
the primary, they could not be candidates
on the opposition ticket. Their names were
still retained, howe yer, unde: the ''Reform"
| head.
Wednesday, w. A. Reed announced him
| self candidate for constable.
| The statement that the opposition ticket
was gotten up by a coalition Of Republicans
and defeated primary candidates who tried
to inject the whiskey question into the cleo
| ton and thereby enlist the temperance vote
was entirely gratuitous and without patti
Gle of foundation in fact. The opposition
ticket was gotten up without the conference
or knowledge OF either Republicans or de-
feated candidates, and nett her the one nor
the other had the least share in it, so far as
we know. The only Republican offering
was w. A.. Reed, and he was brought for
ward by as good Conservatives as any in the
State who recognized in him the best con-
stable Staunton has ever had.
Mr.. Witt not being eligible, his name was
taken from the primary ticket and his place
left blank. The remainder OF the nominees,
some of whom were on both tickets, were
elected.
Coll yt,1rp thn nfn
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Corded pique for Gle at Levy Bros.
Yard wide percale at Gle at Levy Bros.

1.-THE ENTERPRISE. ''-Messrs. IIoge &
Ker, the enterprisng and successful agents
of the Home Mutual Life Association, OF
Pennsylvania, have issued second number
OF their admirable little paper, the Enter
prise. fanything, it is an improvement on
its predecessor. The edition is one of 1000,
and contains an amount of excellent reading
matter, besides the insurance and other ad-
vertisements.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-05-30

THE DRY STEAM ENGINE exhibited OH
the yard last Monday by Geo. w. Eyler, at
trseted great deal of attention, and SEEM
ed to please all who protested to know any
thing about machinery. The advantages it
claims oyer other engines are numerous.
and persons desiring to purchase should
give them a careful examination.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-05-30

BLAKEMoRE, the Photographer, just
across the street, is turning out some very
handsome work Last week we were shown
some OF his cameo pictures which were as
fine specimens as could be produced any
where. The picture was perfect, both in
resemblance to the original and in beauty Of
finish and workmanship. He has recently
refitted his gallery and is now prepared to
meet all wants in his line. Go and see
him.
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Striped muslins for 124c at Levy Bros.

WAYNEsBoRo' ELECTIoN.-The election
at Waynesboro' Thursday resulted in the
choice of the following members of the Town
Council: William Withrow, jr, C. r. fay
mes, J. B. Roden, j. A. Patterson, L. A.
Bruce, w. j. Jones, and VIM. Caldwell, the
vote cast being the largest since the town
was incorporated.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-05-30

A great many cattle died in the noun
tain from eating laurel during the late snow
storm.
twelve inch sewer pipe is being laid
creek.
There will be dime sociable at the resi-
dence of Mrs. r. Summerson, tomorrow
night, for the of the Baptist church,
OF course everything delicious will be pro-
vided. &c and help good cause.
We have received the catalogue of Wash
ington and Lee University for the session
of TITS. There are 129 students in atten.
dance, Staunton being represented by
Messrs. J. II. Hamilton, C. w. Echard and
D. G. Humphreys.
Asher W. Hartman, jr.. having filed pc
tition in bankruptcy, in Richmond, J. EN-
met Guy, of Staunton, and Thcs. N. Page,
of Richmond, have been chosen as his assig-
nee. Among the assets is the Natural
Bridge Property. valued at $4,000.
The people of the vicinity of Sherando,
we are informed, were thrown into an ex-
element last week by the elopemeht of a
young daughter of Mr.. Jno. D. Balsey with
Il Mr.. Fox OF Nelson. The father of the
young lady was not at home at the time
The couple proceeded to Washington and
were married.
a difficulty occurred at Henkel's wagon
yard last Tuesday night, between a man
named Collins from Rockbridge and Mr..
John Ruff, living near Mt. Scion, in this
county. During the scul1le, Ruff was cut
across the stomach with the point of a scythe
blade, but not dangerously hurt. No arrests
were made.
We have received the first number of the
Blue Ridge Echo, handsome eight page
paper just started at Washington, Kappa
hammock county, by TIE Moffett Cousins. 1t
is handsomely printed, filled with quanti-
ty of local news and original and selected
matte, and certainly merits success. We
gladly welcome it to our exchange list.
A meeting of the Directory Of the Valley
r. r. was held in Baltimore last week, but
nothing definite resulted, consideration of
of the reorganization being postponed until
the meeting in July. Among the obstacles
which prevented such a consummation at
this last meeting was the inability of the
Directors to satisfy the pressing claim of the
B. & o. Company. Mr.. Kayser is still the
President pro TEN, land the road is pretty much
In the same condition now that it was at the
death of Mr.. Pendleton.
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Messrs. Dettor & Carter have moved
their grocery store from the corner to the
Bnrns building on Augusta Street and now
have handsomely fitted up establishment,
filled with the choicest, cheapest and best
groceries.
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COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.
u Staunton, Va, May 1873
Eflnger, Trustee
VS..
Roadcap and ais.
In pursuance of a decree Of the Hastings Court
for the city OF Staunton entered April 10, 1873 in
this cause, shall proceed at my office in said city
on Friday, June It'll, 1878,
to ascertain and report who the distributes OF
the fund in this cause are. in what proportions
they take and the amount OF fund for distribution
may l6-4t VIM. B. HARRISON, Com'r.
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If you want 3 linen

ANOTHER AUGUSTA Boy PROMOTED
Clarke, son of DR.. James T. Clarke of Mt.
Scion, has been appointed Superintendent of
the Asylum for the Insane at Athens, ohio.
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SHEEP KILLED BY DoGs.-Within the
past six weeks Mr.. Moses McComb, living
on South River, has had about 80 sheep kill
ed by dogs. The first lot numbered about
eight, the second six, and the last eighteen.
Ii YOU want q linen suiL call at Levy Bros !.