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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-06-05
The Washington Gazette under the Caption
Of A Bevy of Beauty" has the following
notice of the excursionists


The Washington Gazette under the Caption
Of A Bevy of Beauty has the following
notice of the excursonists:
On thursday Night last there arrived here
from the Wesleyan Female Institute of Staun-
ton, Va, Rev. W lliam A. Harris, President,
a party OF teachers and as handsome and
bewitching young ladies as ever graced the
the National Capitol. The party was quar-
tered at the metropolitan Hotel, where they
were made comfortable, and the next day
refreshed and bright they set out on a tour
Of sightseeing, which included all places OF
interest and visit to the White House, where
they were introduced to President Hayes.
The young ladies on all sides were greatly
admired for their grace and sweetness, and
were true and noble specimens of culture,
refinement and modesty.
On Friday evening they were RECALLED at
the Metropolitan with miscellaneous and
impromptu entertainment by the ladies of the
hotel, which was in every way success, as
may be seen by the programme, which was
as follows: Recitation, 1.-THE Maniac by
Miss Helen Mcconnell Of Washington song,
sWhen the Tide Comes in.'' by Miss Tinnie
Watts of Virginia; duet, 1.-The Merry Maiden
and the Tar" w. Fl. Daniel and Robert E.
Stevens recitation, s'Oyer the Hills to the
Poor House, - Miss Mcconnell song, s'Take
Back the Ring Miss Lizzie Daniel of Dis
trict OF C ,lumbia song, ''Sing Sweet Bird, :"
Miss Alice Walton. They returned home
Friday night over the Virginia Midland road,
and left behind an impression of high favor
and praise. At the depot, before the train
left, serenade was given to the young ladies
by the Beethoven Quartette of this city,
(Messrs. Buchanan, Daniel, Korchling, and
Boswell who rendered the following music:
"The Chapel, ." Lovely Night, "''Serenade"
other selections until the train started. The
music was all we'll rendered and received the
plaudits Of the young ladies and their friends.
The Hon. John I. Harris, representative of
that district, was, as he always is unremitting
In his attention to these fair visators from
the ssTenth Legion"
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We learn from the Anderson Enterprise
that s. II. Lambert closed up his furniture
establishment there on last Saturday and
moved back to Waynesboro, Augusta coun-
to, Va, his former home. Anderson loses a
good citizen, and useful mechanic in the re-
moval OF Mr.. Lambert. Mr.. L. did not leave
in consequence of lack of patronage but to
fill an engagement he had made with his
brother, T. W. Lambert. the big furniture
manufacturer.
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Gale of a Valuable d Highly
- Productive Valley Farm.

We offer for sale privately that excellent and
highly productive plantation, situated two miles
north of rishersville and five and half from
Staunton.
The Farm Contains 2s3 Acres
Of as fine land as can be found in the Valley. The
soil is naturally fertile has been carefully cuiti-
waited, and the greater part is now covered with
heavy sod. All Of it is smooth, free from rocks.
being on soap stone formation, an easily titled
by machinery. Some sixty acres are in timber,
and the entire place is well watered with running
streams. The improvements consist of
Brick Mansion House,
containing II rooms and arranged with all con-
venience sc. In addition there is also a frame
building, large barn, stable and all necessary out
houses.
This place is susceptible of division, and would
m axe two excellent farms of 100 and 1873 acres.
We also offer the following tracts, adjoining the
above:
No. l. containing lis Acres OF choice soil, well
watered, with comfortable improvements.
No. 2, containing 12O Acres nearly all cleared,
and in fine condition.
These lands are situated in an excellent neigh
borhood, within two miles OF Fishersville Depot,
convenient to churches, schools sc.
TERMS liberal, and can be ascertained by ap-
plication to the undersigned
F.M. BELL,
J. C. BELL,
DAVID s. BELL.
feb27 Fishersville. Va.
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Touse and Lot For Sale.

Pursuant to decree entered 9th December. 1878,
in the cause pending in chancery in the Circuit
Court of Augusta county, under name and style
OF Blackburn vs. Reed and ais, we will, as Com
missioners, thereby appointed, proceed to sell at
public auction to the highest bidder, on
THURSDAY, JUNE 18th. 1879,
in front of the Court House of Augusta county, a
TWO-STORY FRAME DWELLING HOUSE AND
LOT,
situated northeast of the city of Staunton, Just
beyond the corporate limits and Immediately or
nearly in front of the lots owned by w. II. H.
Lynn and P H. Trout; the said property is now
occupied by Sandy Reed, (cold), and would make
a very desirable home for a person of limited
means.
TERMS:-Enough cash in hand to pay plain
tiffs costs of suit and the cost of sale; the resi-
Que upon credits Of l.. g. and years. in equal
instruments, for which the purchaser will execute
bonds with approved personal security, bearing
interest from day of sale, and title retained as Ill
innate security.
Sale to commence at clock p. m.
W. E. CRAIG,
A. HI. FULTZ,
may 15-tds Comm'rs.
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A ssignee's Sale Of DistilIery
IA in Augusta County,

By virtue of decree of the District Court of
the United States, for the Western District of Va,
IN the matter Of L. Hartman, bankrupt, entered
November 18th, 1873, will. as assignee of said
bankrupt, offer for sale, at public auction, in
'front.' OF the Court House, in the city of Staunton,
on SATURDAY, JUNE 18th, 1879, at IL M,
THE DISTILLERY
and 36 square poles of land attached, belonging
to the estate OF seid bankrupt, situated about SIX
miles northwest of Stanton, the Valley Turn
pike.
TERMS:-Ten per cent in hand, the residue on
credit of six, twelve and eighteen months, with
interest, evidenced by bonds with approved per-
sonal security, and title retained as ultimate Sc
curity. J. Z. GUY, Assignee
may 22d-tds. of Hartman, bankrupt.
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Nrustee's Sale.

By Virtue of deed of trust executed by Ed
on the 26t day of January 1875, will proceed, in
front of the Court house. inthe city OF Staunton,
Ion WEDNESDAY, MAY 18th, 1879,
to sell at public auction that most desirable prop
erty on Augusta street, in the city OF Staunton,
and known as the
VALLEY HOTEL" PROPERTY.
TERMs:-So much in hand as will pay the costs
of sale, and the remainder on credit 81 one. Two
and three years from date OF sale, with interest,"
from date of sale,-the purchaser giving bond
with approved personal security, and the title re-
tanned as ultimate security
= = JAMES BUMGARDNER, JR.,
NAV ids 4 Trustee.
POstpOnement.
The above sale is postponed until THURSDAY,
JUNE 9TH, 1879. JAS. BUMGARDNER, JR.,
NAV 29-fd Commissioners.
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Price rs Cents and ST 90
BLOOD :!
L07aG Sales.
r AND SALE.

Under decree of Circuit Court at March term, last
in the-creditors' suit against the estate of NJ G.
Hartman and ais, will offer at auction. in front
of the Court House, in Staunton, on
SATURDAY, JUNE 18th, 1879,
one of the most desirable farms in the Shenan-
doah Valley, known as
THE MILLBROOK ESTATE,
lying about 81 miles northeast from the city of
Staunton, on Poage'S Run, on the southeast side
OF the Valley turnpike, and tire Valley Rail
Road, (Millbrook Depot,) containing
342 Acres
of highly improved limestone land with water
to Alexander Hartman, on the 1st of March, 1876
and is at present occupied by Mrs C. V. Hartman.
There on the land comfortable dwelling and
the usual outbuildings Also the
LITTLE GIANT MILLS,
first-class merchant mill property. improved at
heavy expense by Col. Harman and considered
one of the best in the State.
1t may be that the estate will be divided for sae
by line along the road which traverses it from
the turnpike, thus throwing about 100 acres with
the mill, and the remainder with the residence.
The intrinsic excellence of the land and its prox
unity to the thriving city of Staunton, SO noted
for its social. educational and business advanta-
ges, healthful climate sc, render this an oppor-
tunity for Investment such as is seldom present
ed to the public by Judicial sale. Plat and sur
veys to be exhibited at sale and at offices
TERMS:-Five per cent. cash to cover costs and
expenses, the residue upon bonds with approved
title retained till paid.
THOS. D. RANSOM,
GEO. NJ. COCHRAN, JR.,
may 15-tds COmmr,
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~ commissioners Sale of
" T.OfS near StaUnfOn.

By virtue of the decree Of the Circuit Court of
Augusta county, entered on the 14th day of No
vember, 1877. in the suit of Lushbaugh VS. Har
man &C., the undersigned commissioner, will pro-
coed in front of the Court House OF Augusta CO.,
on THURSDAY, JUNE 26th, 1879,
to sell to the highest bidder. the three lots near
the toll gate on the McAdamized road, about one
mile north of Staunton, which were sold by NJ. G.
Hartman to Harrison Read, j. E. johnson and Lew
is Peters, respectively, the first of which contsin
ing one-half acre, and the others one acre each.
Each of these lots is improved with SMALL
DWELLING HOUSE.
TERMS OF SALE:-Cash in hand to pay costs
of suit and sale and the balance on credit OF six
twelve and eighteen months from the day OF sale,
bearing interest for which bonds with good per-
synal security, waving the homestead exemption
will be required, and the title retained as ulti-
mate security. II. NJ. BELL,
NAV 29-tds Commissioner
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A ssignee's Sale OF
IA Real Estate.

A ssignee's Sale OF
IA Real Estate.
In pursuance of decree of lerendered at the
october term 1873, of the District Court of the
United States, for the Western District of Va. in
the matter of Wm.J. Mckee, bankrupt, in bank
ruptcy, will, assignee of said bankrupt. on
THURSDAY, JUNE 10Th, 1879,
on the premises, in Greenville, Augusta county,
Va, sell at public auction, certain
Hotel Property
belonging to the estate of said bankrupt. This is
very desirable property, and will be sold on the
following
TERMS:-One-th third of the purchase money and
costs OF sale &C. in hand the balance on credit of
six and twelve months, the purchaser giving
bonds with good personal security for the defer
red payments, and title retained as ultimate Sc
curity. JOHN PAUL, Assignee
may 22-tds of Wm ]. Mckee. bankrupt.
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L0nd Sales.
commissioners Sale of
" Valuable Building Lots.

By virtue of decree of the Hastings Court for
the city of Staunton, entered at its June term,
1878. in the cause Of Robert Craig, assignee VS.. M
A. Miller ct ais, as commissioner appointed SO
to do, will sell at public auction to the highest
bidder in front of the Court House in the city of
Stanton. on
SATURDAY, APRIL Goth. 1879,
the following valuable building lots. viz:
LIST. A lot fronting rs feet on the North side of
Frederick Street, and about leo feet deep.
2nd. A lot fronting so feet on the west side Of
Augusta street, and about 10 feet deep.
Sd. A lot fronting Is feet on the South side OF
an allay leading into Augusta steet
These are among the most eligible and desira-
able building lots in the city, being part OF the
BENZ. Crawford property"
TERMS:-Cash for enough to pay costs on petit
ton and expenses of sale, residue in three equal
annual instruments, due in one, two and three
years from date of sale, with interest from said
date, for which the purchaser will be required to
execute bonds with approved personal security
and the title Will be retained as ultimate security
Plat of the premises can be seen at my office,
and any information desired given by Mr.. NJ. A.
Miller or myself MEADE r. WHITE,
mar 27-tds Commissioner.
POsfpOnement.
The above sale is postponed until SATURDAY,
MAY 18th, 1879.
MEADE F. WHITE,
may lids Comm'r.
PGsfpOnemenf.
The above sale is postponed until SATURDAY,
JUNE 18th, 1879. MEADE F. WHITE.
may 22d-tdS
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For want of ability to give it the attention it
deserves, we propose to sell that splendid grain
and grass farm, owned and occupied by the late
Col. VIVA Bell. lying miles northwest OF Staun-
ton. containing
654 1.2 Acres,
This has always been regarded as one of the most
valuable and productive farms in the county of
Augusta. Has one hundred acres of Native
Blue Grass Sod, that cannot be surpassed.
HAS LARGE IMPROVEMENTS
that are undergoing thorough repair, and
$50 acres of Splendid Oak, Hickory and Walnut
Timber. Most of it is well set in grass, and has
on it large deposits OF Iron Ore, Manganese, and
other minerals.
We will sell the whole together, or divide it in
to two or four FARMS giving to each good su ppIy
of timber.
R8- Terms liberal. DAVIS A. KAYSER,
VIM. F. BELL,
mar 27-2m Staunton, Va
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: commissioners Sale.

4 commissioners Sale.
In pursuance of DEGREES entered June 49, 1876,
and December 4, 1878, in the chancery cause pen
ding in the Circuit Court of Augusta county, un-
der name and style of Argenbright VS.. Kerr's Adj
ministrator and ais, we will, as Commissioners,
properly designated for the purpose. proceed to
sell at public auction to the highest bidder, in
front OF the Court House OF Augusta county. on
THURSDAY, JUNE 18th, 1879,
tract of 100 Acres Of land heretofore sold by
Commissioners Hanger and Bumgardner to VIM.
7. Crawford, and which is now resold in pursu-
ance of a rule awarded in said cause.
TERMS:-Ten per centum OF the purchase mon
ey cash in hand; fifteen per cent. in four months
and the residue in equal inBtalments, payable re-
spectivey in l, 2, and years from day of
sale; all Of the deferred purchase money to bear
interest from day of sale and the purchaser will
be required to execute bonds therefor with ap.
proved personal security, and title retained to be
ultimate security.
w. E. CRAIG,
JAS. BUMGARDNER, Jr.,
may 15-tds Commrs.
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Gale of a Most Valuable and
- Highly Improved Estate
In the Vatley.
One of the finest and best estates in the Valley
Of Virginia is offered for sale privately. The
farm is situated 81 miles west of Staunton, on
Middle River, and contains
$50 ACRES
of excellent limestone land. There Is plenty OF
fine timber and an abundance OF fresh water. Al
most the entire farm is we'll set in grass. The
improvements consist OF a
NEW FRAME DWELLING,
good sized and convenient, New Swsher Barn
40x60 feet, and other necessary outbuildings, &C.
Connected with the farm is one of Finest Water
Powers in the State.
The farm will be sold as whole, or 225 acres of
it will be disposed of, retaining the water power.
To any one desiring to purchase will also be
sold the LIVE STOCK and CROPS &c, ON tn e place.
For particulars, address
NJ. P. FUNKHOUSER,
may lh-tf Stauutnn. Va.
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Never sit down and brood over trouble of
any kind. Ifyou are vexed with yourself
or the world. this is no way to obtain salts
faction. Find yourself employment that
will keep your mind active, and depend upon
1t this will force out unwhoIesome thoughts.
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Trustees Sale
l. OF ONE OF THE
Most Valuable Tracts of Land.

In augusta County.
In pursuance of deed OF trust executed to mo
by Thomas Calbreath during his lifetime, will,
on THURSDAY, JUNE 18th, 1879,
offer at public sale, on the premises, at IL
o'clock, the tract of land on which the said Thos.
Calbreath, died. seized and possessed, containing
l9l Acres.
This land lies within two miles of the Fishers
vile Depot, adioins the lands of David s. Bell
and others, situated in one of the best neighbor-
hoods in the county, convenient to churches,
schools, sc, and hazard nothing in saying that
it is one Of the best upland farms in the county
has on it an ORCHARD of 800 APPLE TREES,
now in full condition of bearing
The improvements are moderate but comfortable
TERMS:-Whilst under the Trust the law
would authorize the sale for cash, the beneficiary
in the trust deed, being willing to accommodate
all parties interested creditors heirs at law
of said Thomas Cabreath, has instructed the
Trustee to sell as follows: Six hundred dollars
will be required in cash, the residue credit of
one, two and three years, taking bonds with an
proved personal security and retaining the title
as ultimate security until all of the purchase mon
ey is paid Bonds to bear interest from the day of
sale.
DAVID s. YOUNG, Trustee.
The title to the foregoing tract of land is I'M
questioned and unquestionable. d. S. Y.
may 8-tdS.
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POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT,
Washington, d. c., May 10, 1873.

FOST OFFICE DEPARTMENT., .
Washington, d. c., May 10. 1879. )
PROPOSALS will be received at the Contract
Office of this Department until P. M, of July
10th, 1879, for carrying the mails OF the United
States, upon the routes, and according to the
schedule of arrival and departure specified by the
Department, in the State of Virginia, from octo-
Der l, 1879 to July 80, 1881 Lists Of routes with
schedules Of arrivals and departures, instructions
to bidders, with forms for contracts and bonds
and all other necessary Information will be fur
nished upon application to the Second Assistant
Postmaster General
D. NJ. KEY,
may s-dw Postmaster General.
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DEEP Rock WATER is a specific in rbeu-
matism on account of the solvent and anti.
llthic properties, at CIV. MAY & Co.'S
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Gentlemen's White Drill Drawers at 80
cents at LEVY Bros.
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Gale of Valuable House and Lot
~ in Stauntcn.
In pursuance of decree of the Hastings Court
of Staunton, rendered at its December term, 1873,
in the causes of Kings admir- VS.. Kings widow
&C., Lambert VS.. Kings admir- &c. and Garner VS..
Kings adm &c., will sell at public auction.in
front of the Court House, in Staunton, on
SATURDAY, JUNE 14th, 1879,
certain HOUSE AND LOT. on the west side
of Richardson street, in Staunton, occupied by
A w. Grove and family as a residence. Said lot
has front of about 40 feet on the above named
street and runs back between parallel lines dis
lance of about 1872 feet to Reservoir street, and is
more fully described in deed from G. F. King
and wife to Mary T. Grove, of record in Clerk S
Office of the above named Court, Deed Book
pages
TERMS:-Costs of suit and sale in hand, the
residue on credit of one, two, three and four
years in equal instalments, the purchaser to exc
cute bonds for the deferred payments with good
personal security, bearing interest from day OF
sale, and title retained as ultimate security.
ROBERT CRAIG,
j. M. QUARLES,
may 15-tds Commissioners.
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VALUABLE FARM AND MILL,
v In the Shenandoah Valley,
FOR SALE.
l offer for sale my farm and mill. My farm
Contains 800 Acres
of the most productive and highly improved land
in the Valley of Virginia. The mill is one of the
best in the county, grinds from 10000 to $4,000
bushels of wheat per annum on toll.
The land can be divided into two or three beau
tiful farms, with improvements on two OF them.
For raising blooded stock, it has no equal in the
Valley and as an evidence that it is the most pro-
ductive and valuable farm, will guarantee the
for five years on the price ask for the whole
property The property is three miles from Wey-
ers Cave Depot. v R. R., in sight OF two Church
es and P. o., with daily mails.
For full particulars, address me at Weyer s
Cave Station, Valley R. R., Mount Meridian,
Augusta county, Virginia.
Jan 23-f ROBT. S. HARNSBERGER.
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MAIE LETTINGS.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
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BEDS, BUREAUS,
&C., &c.

and having experienced mechanics and all kinds
OF improved machinery, will allow no article to
leave their mandatory which will not stand the
severest tests Believing that work OF this char
acter can be manufactured here in our midst,
where the material is so plentiful and superioras
cheap if not cheaper than the larger cities, they
have inaugurated this
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ORPHANS COURT.

TiIE Stated Meeting of the Orphans
Il C.urt OF Cecil county will be held the
SECOND TT ESDAI in every month. Exccu-
tors, Administrators and Guardians, wanting
their accounts stated, will please bring in the
vouchers few days before Court.
REUBEN Z. LAMAR,
Jan 4, 1ST9-y Register.
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