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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-02


A st. Louis Globe Democrat special of the
2lst says: Another terrible fire occurred in
Lincoln county, Kansas, burning the house
and all the property of Mr.. Montgomery,
living on Bitter creek, and doing much
other damage. A little son of Mr.. Mont
gomery, - years old, periahed in the flames,
and Mr.. Montgomery and Isaac Pfaf, .
neighbor, who attempted to save Nontgom.
cry, we're 20 badly burned that they died in
few hours.
Terrible prairie Ares recently occurred In
Republican and Cloud counties, Kansas.
They extended over en- area Of ten miles
lcng and three miles wide, ana swept every.
thing before them. II 70 said about one
hundred homes were consumed, also large
quantities Of grain, farming Implements,
hay and ether property. The winds vers -
high and the fses 70 herce and hot that the
inhabitants we're shlieed 70 taks rsfags IA
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-02

THERE are many strange anomalies in
French laws and French customs. A
goung girl who recently shot her seducer
because he refused to keep his promise
of marriage, has just been acquitted at
Bordeaux; and yet French law takes
into no account breach of promise; nor
has girl who has been seduced any
claim on her lover even for the support
of a child. The murdered man, there
fore, committed no illegal act, and the
girl who took the law into her own hands
is acquitted, to the great delight of "a
crowded court.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-02
Financially Embarrassed.

j.. A. Tyrrell, dealers in hides, Boston,
Mass, have suspended. Liabilities $4,000
Alex Seath, manufacturer of shoe and
leather binding at Montreal, has failed.
Liabilities 100000.
Patrick Oshea, of New York, a well
known Catholic book publisher, has sus-
pended and asked an extension. Liabilities
500, 900; assets 5000, 900.
The Wigan, Eng, rolling mills, one of
the largest iron manufacturing concerns in
Lancashire, has suspended payment.
Geo. Upton, manufacturer OF glue and
fertilizer, Boston, Mass, has assigned,
Liabilities between $500, 600 and S400, 600.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-02

The French floating battery Arrogante
foundered off Hyeres, on the 10th inst.
Forty-seven men were drowned out Of the
crew Of t22. A storm arose during firing
practice, and the Arogante sprung leak.
The ship Souverain, near BY, Was unable to
render any assistance. An effort was made
10 beach the Arrogante, but she sunk about
one kilometer from the Islss Of Heyeres.
The Arogante's armor was fve inches
thick at the water line. She carried nine
six.ton. guns and was Of 1855 tons burthen.
Her engines ware I've hundred horse power.
| The Britieh ship Bolivia, Capt Doherty,
plying between Hvsrpsol and st Thomas,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-02

MANY hundred years ago the Aztecs
acquired wonderful skill in weaving the
feathers of tropical birds into pictures.
The art has been preserved, for the Gus
tom-house officers at New Orleans have
seized lot of the curiosities, fresh from
coast town. Some of the pictures now
in the hands of the officers are upon
small cards, representing tiny birds. The
background, the stem or twig upon
which the bird rests and the bill and
claws of the bird are painted in colors,
but the rest of the picture is made of
beautiful feathers, prettily woven.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-02

1T is said that careless legislation in
the internal revenue bill makes it legal
for the owners of large stocks of manu-
factured tobacco to export it to some for
sign country receive a drawback at the
rate of twenty-four cents per pound and
reimport it, paying to the government a
tax of sixteen cents, thus making net
profit of eight cents per pound less the
expense of the operation. Secretary
Sherman thinks that unless the law is
changed the cost to the government will
be between 100000 and $4,000, 900.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-02-21
PERSONAL.

Senator Paul was in the city OH Tuesday
on his return from Rockingham to Rich
mond. His friends, who are not few in
number, greeted him warmly.
We learn that Prof. L. N. Hasseleff, in
structcr in French and German at the
Augusta Female Seminary, and his lady,
Madame Hasseleff, instructor in painting
at the same institution, have resigned to
take eff ct at the close of the session. They
contemplate making their home in Rich
mond hereafter.
At the recent Indian fight in Nebraska
we learn that the officers Of the command,
Sd q. S. Cavalry, sent their compliments
to Corporal Carter Johnston for his gal
lantry in action.
The Charlottesville ''Chronicle" Of last
week has the following paragr aph about a
Staunton man:
"A friend of our early days, Mr.. Abel D.
Chase, who has been away from Staunton
for thirty years, was heard from by
friend in that place last week. He has
been in the Indian Territory for twenty
years, is married to a Choctaw woman, has
nVe cnll0ren, ana Is prospecting IN MS
worldly affairs.
The "Goodson Gazette" says: ION the
4th inst Mr.. Chas. H. Mays and Miss
Sallie V. Shoemaker, both formerly pupils
in our deaf-u ute department, were mar
ried at the residence of the BRIDES father
in Rockbridge county. They have our
best wishes for their happiness and pros
perity.
Jno. B. Scherer, ST., was on Tues-
day night electe by the Council for anoth-
er term on the School Board, his term Of
service having expired.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-02-21
With thanks to you and them,
Very sincerely, ..-,.
MRS, n, W. WILSON,

The STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
JOURNAL.-We have received the second
number Of that excellent Agricultural
monthly published by the State Society and
edited by Col. W. G. Knight, the secreta-
ry. 1t contains varied list Of agricultu-
raj articles. The following editorial par
agraph about former hard times is timely:
We have had dark days before. From
1888 to 1913, prices for farm products ruled
very low, and thousands emigrated from
Virginia to the virgin lands Of the South
and West, Land were reduced in price,
so that the very best farms in South-Side
Virginia would not bring more than six to
% seven dollars per acre. From memo
randa kept at the time, Jan. 1S47, We take
the following corn bought at g. Is; pork
at $500 per 100 lbs: best farm horse $50;
best mich cow, $40; oxen per yoke. $25;
oats, 4 c. per qushel. Wheat sold Septem-
Ter. 1847, per bushel, $1.05. 1.-THE year b.
fore 1t sold for 75c.) Tobacco, 50 so to Sc
per 100 lbs. Hired best men hands for sos
each, per annum.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-02-21

PAY TO MEXICAN VOLUNTEERS. The
President on Wednesday signed the bill for
the payment to officers and soldiers of the
Mexican war of tile three months pay pro-
vided by the act of July 10th, 1s4S. The
members of CAPT. Harper's Company who
went from Augusta, still living, are Ser
geant, VIM. Blackburn; Sergeant, c. G..
Merritt; Corporal, Geo. Harlan; Privates,
VIM. E. ,Skeen, Geo. Alexander, John
Peer, Jno. S. Parent S. M. Helms, John
H. Steele, G.. B. Terrill, Abel D. Chase
and A. J. Shackelford. Among the sur
vivors here who belonged to other regi-
ments are 1t. Simon H. Hilb, Tennessee
cavalry; W. H. Godfrey, Co. F. LIST. Penn
sy1Yania Infantry; Morris Cash, Co. K.
Regulars; Bledsoe D. Hartman, LIST. Ken
lucky Cavalry. Among those who went
from Augusta, but are since dead, are
Maj. Jol A. Hartman, (of the Texas Ran
gers). Hugh D. Noon, Jacob Flick. VIM
Miller, John Knowles. Two of Co. Z. LIST.
Va. Regiment, still live in this vicinity, j.
M. Hefan and John Whiting.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-02-21
MA re KsEED.


PATTERSON STANTON-At sheran6o, Va, Feb
ruary 18TH Mr. Joseph Patterson and Miss Mat
tie E., daughter of G. W. Stanton, Esq.
rAUBER-BR s. eel's Tavern, Va,
February 20th, Mr. John F. Fauber of Nelson CO..
Va. ard N ISIS Sarah F., daughter of William
Bradley Esq,
BOWMAN-FIREBAUGH Mt. Meridian.
Va, February 10th, Mr.. William Bowman and
all OF this county.
II ER-VANCE.-Near Sangersvile, Va, Februa-
ny 18th, Mr.. George w. Fifer Of Rockingham co.
Va, and Miss Mary Ann, daughter of Si,as Vance,
Esq
TALLEY-ALVIS.-AtL Laurel Hill. Va, February
l til, MI silas 5. 1alley and Miss Martha j.
daugh er If the late VIM Avis all of this county
NADE-GUM-On the 9Th instant, on the east side
OF Allegheny Mountain, on the public highway, by
Rev. NJ. May, Mr. Alien c. Wade and Miss Huleta
Gum, OF Bath county, Va
GUM aDE-On the pubic highway, near Column
ba sulphur Springs on horseback, on the 4th inst,
BY Rev. NJ. M y, Mr.. j S. Gum, of Bath county,
Va..'tnd Miss Matilda s. Wade of Greenbrier
county.
presby erian church, New Orleans, by The Rev,
Dr.. b. M. Palmer M. w. Camper Of FncaStle,
Va. and Miss Minnie Browne of New Orleans.
'OX-CONNELL-On February 10Th, 1879 by the
Rev. G. Mauzy in the methodist church at Port
Republic Rev. Lafayette Fox, of the Baltimore
Annual Conf, renee NJ. E. Church South, and Miss
Annie Council OF buckingham county, Va.
HARRISON the University of Virginia
Feb 18th, by Rev. Dr. j. c Hankel, Mr. james
NJ. Harrison of Danville, to Miss Mary Jane Davis
daughter of Prof j. Staige Davis of the University
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-02-21

ADDITIONS TO THE W. L. ASYLUM
Last Tuesday Messrs. Moffet tt and Fowle'
of the House Of elegates were at tie W.
l.. AS, lum in consultation with the Board
Of Directors of that Institution IN regard
to the tsest mode of providing for the in
sane now in the jails. The legislature has
passed an act setting aside one third OF
the receipts in the Treasury to the pay
ment of the amounts due the charitable
institutions which 1nsures the payment OF
the $31 900 due this Asylum. The Boare
of Directors in view of this resolved t
begin the erection of building which viii
accommodate fifty patients. to be compile
ted IN TO r months from date and then t,
proceed with the erection of 9th r build
ings until $50 additional patients in al
can be accommodated. A bill was repos
ted in the House Saturday to provide fo
the transfer of harmless and incurabl'
patients from the asylum to the Pine
Hospital at Richmond.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-02-21

THE VALLEY RAILKOAD.-The bill for
the revocation of the charter of the Valley
r, R. unless work is resumed in year has
been reported to the Senate after a strong
opposition by Judge Sheffey, counsel for
the company, before the Senate commit
tee. 1t is stated that President VIM. Key
ser of the road will also be heard before
final action Is taken on the bill. The
Staunton City Council has carried out its
warning given some months ago to the
company and revoked. as far as resolu-
ton could do it, its $4,000 subscription
which was part of the means by which
Baltimore was gotten into paying hec ST.
600, 600 cash subscription.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-02-21

A New FIRM.-At the head of our ad-
vertising columns to-day may be seen the
card OF new clothing firm, Messrs. Hilb
& Rutherford. Mr.. Jno. Rutherford, tho
Junior member of the house, has been le-
Gently associated with MIR. Simon Hilb,
long well known in stanton as an ex-
perienced clothing merchant. The new
partner brings to the house valuable ex-
perience, acquired with the Oldest clothier
in the city, Mr.. Jno. w. Abby. with whom
be spent several years. His popularity and
pleasant address with all, are sure guar.
antee Of good patronage for the new
frm.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-02-21
EHH ED.


'RISCOE-In Baltimore February II, Ella Strath,
wife of David S. Briscoe. The remains were
taken, Wednesday, 18th Instant to CharlestoWn,
West Virginia for interment.
REED-At Hickory Hill, Augusta county, on the
18th, john Reed, in about the 65th year Of his age
oEACON-On the 5th instant, at Shenandoah Iron
Works Page county, the wife of Rev. Israel r
Deacon in the 54th year Of her age.
H Lion Friday morning the l4th instant at the
residence OF her sOnn law, Leigh R. Waddell, in
A bemarle county Mrs: Lucy I Hill, widow Of the
late Robert HILL Of Buckingham County.
MCCUE-At the residence of her husband, in Nav
ersville, Miss, Sunday morning. February 9th, OF
pneumoni,, Mrs. Elizabeth :. NlcCue wife OF John
W. McCue, son of Judge j H McCue, of this city
FUNK-At Greenvti1e Ohio, on Saturday February
1st, 1879, Of consumption. Mrs: - Funk, in the
6lst year OF her age. She was the mother OF PrOfs
A. l.. and c. E. Funk formerly of Blidgewater,
but now of Harrisonburg.
BELL-On the oath instant, of pulmonary consump-
tion at Locust Grove, he residence of her brother
Arch Sproul Esq Mrs. Emeline L. Bell, wife
of Samuel Il. Bel, in the Sind year of her age.
"Oh! death, where is thy sting!
Oh grave, where is thy victory?
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-02-21
A Queer Tramp.

Last Monday morning man, comforta-
bly, dressed, giving the name OF Hugh Ber-
nard and claiming to have walked from
MEG .heysyille the day before. called on
Mai. Newton, Of the Good Templars' Or
der. He was thoroughly familiar with the
unwriitsu work of the order and wanted
to lecture on Temperance, the Holy Land
Or Iadi;sns.'' He spoke several languages
1iuen,ly, but appeared to be a German.
l.ls $, cries, except that of Jew, (which
he did not seem to bel and Bap-
tist miuister, were the same as told in
letter given below. from Rev. "A. g. Bar
ron, of Culpeper to tAe Religious Her
ald.'' He had a wonderful memory for
names and dates. Maj. Nes ton gave him
money to pay his fare to Waynesboro
whittier he was going, but declined doing
more:
Last Saturday FEB. 8th) there came to
our place Jew, young man OF about
Thirty years, protesting to be a convert 80
Christianity, and that he had suffered many
things OF his brethren, the Jews. Claimed
TO be Baptist minister, q convert OF
Oncken's in Germany. Came to this
country. and was sent as missionary to
the Bannock Indians. Had d wound in
his cheek, which lie said be received for
baptizing an Indian squaw. Had to leave
Was in the Chicago Theological Seminar.
awhile. Got in bad health and came
South. Said he was a GOOD Templar, and
wanted to lecture either on Temperance,
Holy Land or Indans-anythln to make
a little money. Claimed to be a friend OF
DR.. Billings, in Baltimore, and preached
fr him repeatedly. He could show no
credentials, because, as he said, he had
left his trunk III Manassas, where he had
been. To my inquiries, DR.. Biting states
he never saw the IMAM, and believes him IA
fraud. | certainly do
.Findin. no sympathy here, he left for
Luray before day Sunday morning, travel
ing afoot. He changed his course. at
first, said he was going TO Atlanta, am
thence TO Memphis. TO see Dr.. Graves
who was a warm friend and had promised
HIM help. He bre the name of Hugh
Bernhard. l warn the churches against
him. He is not what he processes to be.
A. e. BARRON.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-02-21

COUNTERFEIT SILVER IOLLARs-New
and excellent counterfeit silver dollars are
just out, and will dece i've every one unless
careful attention is paid. The seneral ap
pearance of the piece is very good indeed.
Even acids will not act on it. The weight,
however, is against it, the scales showing
that it has just seven-tenths of the weight
which the standard dollar should have.
There are other minor defects which were
ascertained after some little examination
1t is tribe thicker, for instance, than the
standard dollar. and the milling on the
edge is imperfect. The figures 49, in
"1S78'' are also imperfect, having dots in
each loop. The same fault attaches to
the ''P'' in re Pluribus Unum'' The
bottom of the ''l,'' in ''Pluribus,' should
be straight, but it is slightly curved. and
the bottoms Of many of the letters in
s.United States of America are slightly
crooked and broken. The counterfeit is
composition with heavy silver wash. :"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-02-21
A Blighting Compliment.

The other morning the following card
was received at the residence of Mr..
Charles Pettlngill, No. 1850 Augusta ST.:
of the He-landtoe social cub Qmited), on the :
inst. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Petingl were unani-
mousy elected Honor airy members With nigh le-
SA'O ~ Very respectfully yours. oa
ERNEST POLLD0GaR,
eaty OF the
Heelandtoe Club (.iinited.)
Mrs. Pettingill burst into tears, remark
ing that she knew now that her carpets
were as good as gone and that she had as
we'll break up the furniture for frewood
in advance.
Mr.. Pettingill knowing 20 cause for such
P's ATTACKS" was comingon anxiously in
CURED what was the matter.
son, you don 'tknow what it is Charles. )"
replied the weeping head of the house,
''they want to come here to da-dance.
dance p exclaimed Mr.. Pettingiu,
waking up to the situation.
Eyes, and knock the furniture to
pieces!'
"Great Scott |" exclaimed Mr.. z.
''Yes and they'll want late SUPPER
''The deuce they will -
Eyes" and here the maternal anguish
of Mrs. Pettingill quite overcame her, land
next morning there'll be little pieces OF
broken glass all through the front yard
and the children will cut themselves all to
pieces and
"4old |" Eleanora that will do. Give
me my pen.
ERNEST POLLDoGER, ESQ,
Secretary of the Heelandtoe club (limi-
ted.) Wv
: Dear Sir:-Your esteemed favor of this
date announcing the undeserved honor
done US by the eminent Heelandtoes (limi-
ted) whom you represent is re eived. I
regret to say that the fact that NY wife is
at this moment suffering from concentra-
ted and condensed neutrality-suspicious.
gifts, that myself have just been bitten by
a mad dog and that our only child this
morning fell out of the third story window
breaking its back in nine places, prevents
our being as grateful as We otherwise
would be. 1t may be proper to state that
these things are of very common occur
renee in our family and happen nearly all
the year round. Wishing unlimited sue
cess to the Heelandtoes, am &C.,
When young Polldoger got this note he
very coolly went round the corner and
borrowed city directory and looked up
some more names. When he read the let
ter at the club thirty-two nice girls said
old Pettingill was real mean"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-02-21
Tribute Of Respect.

At ameeting OF Staunton Lodge No. IS, +. A. NJ,
held on Friday the l4ta day Of February, 1879 the
death of Brother George E. Price, member OF the
Lodge. was announced Whereupon the following
minutes were entered upon the records of the
Lodge:
brother George E. Price, a member of this
Lodge departed this life at his residence in this
city, Wednesday, February 18th, 1879, after long
and painful Illness in the 59th year of his age
George E. Price was entered, passed and raised
to the sublime degree of Master Mason in this Ldg
on the I'D day of june 1858, d for nea " Is years
has borne win his brethren the burden and heat of
the day in Masonry, and has ever proven himself
faithful and Jealous in the discharge OF all its ar
duous duties. He was one OF those devoted breth-
who labored in the construction of this .sonie
Temple, the number OF whom is rapidly diminishing
more than onethrd OF them having already gone to
their reward.
In the death of this loved blother we recognize
and declare that loss is his eternal gain Heh has
gone to his reward and his works do follow him.
Resolved that this Lodge has heard with I'M
feigned grief OF The death of our Brother George f.
PRICE and as token OF respect to his memory the
members OF this Lodge will the usual badge of
mourning in token OF our sorrow,
"Reso' ed That we sincerely sympathize with his
stricken widow our sister, in deep distress and
commt11 her fl. comfort to Him. who ''Wesps with
those who weep" ~
"R solved that COPY Of these minutes be fur-
nshed to the city napers Tor publication, and fiat
tie secretary ierWard q copy to the widow Of our
III. NJ BELL,
W. L. BUM1ARDNER,
CARTER BERKELEY,
feb21-1t Committee
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-02-21

THE FAIR GRoUND.-The bill author
izng the Augusta Supervisors to purchase
the Augusta Agricultural Society fair
grounds in case of sale has received the
Governors signature and has become
law. but the Board Of Directors Of tho So
eiety at their meeting last saturday made
engagements which they hope will avert
the necessity of a sale. .
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-02-21

DEATH OF A VENERABLE LADY.-Mrs
Mary Blackburn, widow of Thomas r.
Blackburn, deceased, who was for many
years architect at the W. L. Asylum, died
on Friday last in the 83rd year OF her age.
She was the mother of Mr.. VIM. Black
nurn. the we'll known builder, and of Mrs,
J. G. Marquis and Mrs. }. I. Parent. She
was buried from the Methodist church of
which, for many years, she had been a
faithful member.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-02-21

A RICHMOND HOTEL.-Mr. J. S. bod
son the proprietor of the American Hotel
in Richmond is one of tho few s'bern" ho-
tel men in Virginia. Up to the time that
Mr.. Dodson took the management of it
five or six years ago, though occupying one
of the most eligible locations in the city.
it had changed hands so often that the
travelling pubic did not know what to cal
culate upon. Now they may feel assured
that situated, as 1t is, about the centre Of
Main street, oppositethe Dispatch" office
and convenient to business, it is managed
by a gentleman who understands his bus
mess and makes every arrangement for the
comfort of his guests. His table is unex-
ceptionable and his bed rooms are neat
and cosy, with an electric bell in each
steam and CRATES warm the establishment
with accommodations for 800 guests, and
it all costs only 50 day.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-02-21

q IMMIGRATIoN--Mr. J. T. Muller adj
dressed gathering of citizens at the Court
House Wednesday afternoon on the sub
ject Of an immigration office here. His per-
sonal experience in the cause was quite in
terestins and he evinced great ealnestness
in the success Of the scheme. Messrs. j.
NJ. Hardy, j. s. Gillian and W. A. Bur-
nett were appointed committee to look
into the matter. Mr.. Muller is a gifted
linguist and will we learn if desired, give
lessons in German, French and Italian.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-02-21

CHURCH IMPROVEMENT PA noye-
ment is on foot in the congregation Of the
First Presbyterian church to remove the
large organ from the gallery and station it
on the floor at the side of the pulpit. The
interior of this church is not surpassed in
architectural beauty by any in the state,
md the effect of the proposed change will
increase it to about the extent that inser-
ting an extra eye on the side of mans
nose would add to his personal beauty.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-02-21

FUNERAL OF CAPT. PRICE. The fu-
neral of the late Capt. Geo. E. Price, took
place on Friday evening and was attended
by very large concourse of people. Sew
eral of our prominent merchants closed
their places of business in respect to his
memory. The funeral services were read
by Rev. B. H. Philips, Rev. We. Hullihen,
The rector of Trinity being detained at
home by sickness. The pall-bearers were
Mai. T. C. Elder, Maj. H. NJ. Bell, Capt.
W. L. Bumgardner. Capt. 3. W. Bayley.
Capt. Frank Berkeley and Messrs A. E.
Miller, J. M. Carroll and n. p. Cattlett.
The burial took place at Thornrose ceme-
tary.s