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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-31

IMPORTANT TO FARMERS AND STOCK
RAIsERs.-On the Goth of August General
Mems second great sale of thoroughbred
sheep takes place at his plantation, near Mt
jackson. The stock he will offer consists,
in part, of 100 pure bred yearling Southdown
and Cotswold bucks, 100 pure bred South
down and Cotswold ewes, and 100 high
grade Cotswold ewes and eve lambs of his
own raising. At the same time there will
probably be sold 90 or 80 head of young ped
igree Kentucky Shorthorns of both sexes.
This stock has been bred the most cele-
brated Kentucky breeders, and embraces
some OF the most magnificent animals in the
South.
The importance of our farmers OF securing
thoronghbreds for the improvement Of their
stock Is SO apparent that 1t needs no argu-
ment to support it. General Meem has done
the State great service In the means he has
employed for introducing through this Sec
tion high breeds, and the result of last years.
sale are already making themselves manifest
in the improved quality of the lambs through
out this portion of the State.
We advise every farmer in Augusta to at
tend the sale, and trust that a large ma
iority OF the offerings will be brought
back to this county. General Mems are
pure bred sheep and will be cheap at almost
any price. The particulars of the sale will
be found in our advertising columns.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-31

COUNTY CoURT-Judge Hendren presid
ing, commenced on Monday last. The fol-
lowing is a summary Of the proceedings.
Fiaes.-Justice J. M. Kinney reported
and paid oyer the following fines $3.50 each
on Wesley Howard, Henry Brown, and Jos.
Brown (all colored) for assault.
Personal.-The vacation order Of j. A,
Halnrick, Justice of North River District
was returned and entered of record. John
Fl. Crawford was appointed Magistrate for
! Middle River District in place of James R.
Stout, who declined to qualify. Henry B.
Seig was appointed Supervisor of Pastures
District to fill the vacancy created by his
failure to qualify in the time prescribed by
law. Charles Brooks was appointed over
seer for the poor for South River District
for the same reason. VIM. A. Burnett ex.
ecuted new bond as Clerk OF the County
Court.
Probate The will of Samuel Ii. Swisher
was admitted to probate and ordered to be
recorded. The will of William Link was ad-
mitted to probate with VIM. Link and Peter
j. Link as executors. The will of Archibald
S. Koner was admitted to probate with Geo.
A. Coyner and Philip D. Coyner as execu.
tors. Nathan Reeves was appointed admin.
strator d. b. n. c. t. a. of Andrew B. Rogers.
The will OF Nicholas Sandige, was admit
ted to probate, with 8. N. Patterson, as ex>
ecutor.
Attorneys. Samuel S. Smeltzer and Chas.
W. Echard qualified to practice in this Court.
Roads.-Abner Shumate was appointed
Surveyor OF Road Precinct No. 3, and David
Heatwole No. Middle River District and
James Lobban of No. -, Geo. W. Guthrie
No. 3, Saml Kerr No. T. John East No. SO,
of South River District.
Grand Jury.-The special Grand Jury
brought in the following indictments VS..
Annie Brown (col) tor murder OF an infant;
VS.. Frederic Adams (col.) for carrying con-
cealed weapons; VS.. Francis Jordan and
Geo. Kinney for lewd and lascivious cohabi-
tation.
Licenses, S-c.-Retail liquor license was
granted to W. L. Crawford at Summerdean.
Fifty Deeds and other writings have been
admitted to accord since the last term of the
court.
The Mof1ett Register for the county yield
ed $5s.21 for the month of July.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-31

LOCUST GROVE CAMP MEETING.-The
Baltimore and Ohio road have arranged to
run special trains on Sunday, August 3rd,
and Sunday, August 10th, for the aceommo-
dation of those desiring to attend camp meet
ing at Locust Grove. The rates from Staun-
ton for the round trip have been reduced to
$1.75.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-31

FIREMEN's PICNIc.-The Firemen are
going to have grand time at Fort Defiance
next Wednesday night The committee has
arranged to make this an unprecedented sue
cess. and to this end no pains nor expense
will be spared to provide, everything that
will contribute to the pleasure and enjoy
ment of those who attend. Splendid music
has been engaged, the grove will be bril-
lianlly Illuminated, and ali who go may ex-
pect to spend an evening of rare sport. The
train will leave the Valley Depot at O'Clock
p. m. Round trip tickets, so cts.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-31

GLADKE is now selling off his stock OF
Dry Goods regardless of cost or value. We
advise our friends to 60 there and buy before
his stock is broken and picked over. Gladke
has nice stock on hand. He is now pre-
pairing to 90 East for fall goods. A great
many goods are now sacrificed to make room
for the coming season.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-31

The latest thing out is a Long Filler
Havana Cigar named The 'sLAsT ISSUE" 8
for 25 cents. The manufacturer OF these ci-
gars is a resident of our city, and endeavors
to demonstrate the fact, that you can buy a
good article at home for as little money as
you can in any other place.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-31

call the attention of land buyers and those
who desire to make profitable investments to
the advertisement of J. c. Cochran, Execu-
tor, to be found in another column. These
farms are of convenient size, are fertile, we'll
watered and improved, and are located in
one of the most desirable portions of the
Valley. They will prove profitable invest
mcnt to anyone who will devote time and
attention their to cultivation. Some good
personality, as horses, cattle, hogs, &c. will
be sold at the same time the land is offered,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-31

We call special attention to the new and
superior brands of fine cigars made by the
Prince of Cigar manufacturers, Mr.. c. E.
Haines, corner of Main and Augusta streets
Call in and try them, a nd you will find them
delicious and cheap. Mr.. Haines has an ex-
tensive reputation for making the best cigars
for the least money. Call early and try the
<.I.ast Tssue'
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-31

TRIED FOR MURDER.-Annie Brown, a
good looking octoroon, was tried in the
County Court this week for the murder OF
her infant child. The defence was that the
child was dead at birth. The jury after an
absence of two hours returned verdict of
mot guilty" Fl. st. Geo. Tucker was the
counsel for the accused. aud the Common
wealth was represented by Capt. Bumgard-
ner
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-31

FINE ESTATE IN MARKET.-The splen-
did estate "Viewmont," offered Tor sale in
another column, is one of the finest planta-
tons In Albemarle county. and sufficiently
large to make five or six fine farms. We call
the attention Of our northern subscribers to
the advertisement, as the place would make
good plant for colony.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-31

LAND SALE.-We call attention to the
sale of a valuable tract of land by D. w. Col
rer Commissioner. This farm embraces
some excellent land in pleasant neighbor-
hood, and bargain can doubtless be secured
by its purchase.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-31

HIBERNIAN PICNIC.-The annual picnic
of the Catholic Hibernian Benevolent Socie-
ty, was held at Fort Defiance, last Thurs
day, and as usual, largely attended. The
was occupied, and the freedom from care
and light -heartedness of the participants
rendered the occasion one of the most pleas
ant of the season, land it will long be remem-
bered as bright day in the Hibernian cal
endar.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-31

The LAST ISSUE CIGAR has no supeaJlu-
Gus adornment, but is made honestly, under
the old hand made style. The last inch OF
the cigar is as good as when it aoas first light
.ed.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-31

At the Virginia Hotel Bar can be found
Eichelberger forty year old Whiskey, the
Oldest in the State. Bumgardner's sever
year old Whiskey and Clemmer's four yeai
old, at 10 cts. drink. Call at Marble Mir
ror Saloon.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-31

Multitudes of people require an Alternative
to restore the healthy action of the system
and correct the arrangements that creep in
to it. Ayers Sarsaparilla tones and vitali-
yes the blood, and restore the vigor of health.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-31

Ifyou consider yourself judge OF a c'gar'
try the LAST ISSUE, if you are disappoint-
ed in them, your money will be refunded.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-31

Old Bumgardner, Clemmer and all the
best Whisky, for ten cents per drink, at tlie
Marble-Mirror Saloon.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-31

Fresh Berger & Eagels celebrated Beer
drawn through solid silver fountain at the
Virginia Hotel Marble Mirror Saloon, at
cents a glass.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-31

Delicious Lager, fresh and foaming, only
cents per glass, at the Virginia hotei
Marble Mirror Saloon.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-31

The freshest and best Beer, drawn through
. solid silver fountain, at the Marble-Mirror
Saloon. Only cents for large glass.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-31
Best Sc Cigar in Town at HILLS

CAMP ME ETH N G.-There will be a Camp
~ Meeting held by the United Brethren in
Christ, on the old ground. at Locust Grove COM
mencing on the 1st day of August and continuing
over two Sabbaths. Excursion trains as usual
| ALI trains stay daily at the ground Our board
| ing arrangements will be under the efficient man
agement of Mr.. Samuel Fisher. Lunch, meals
and lodging may be had at reasonable rates all
the time. M. F. KEITER, P. c.,
July Edinburg, Va
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-31

Advertisements inserted at Sl,oo per square ioi
first insertion and fifty cents for each subsequent
Insertion.
Liberal discount madefor quarterly, half yearly.
snd yearly advertisements
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-31

All kinds of Fancy Drinks concocted in
the highest style of the art for only ten Genus
at the Virginia Hotel Marble MirroeSaloon.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-31

Seven-year.old Bumgardner Whisky at the
Virginia Hotel Marble Mirror Saloon.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-31

The best Goods ever offered for cents, IN
this community, can be found at GLADKE's'
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-31

The largest variety sc. Counter can be
seen at GLADKE'S.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-31

Keep cool by drinking that elegant ice
beer at the Virginia Hotel Marble Mirror oa-
innn.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-31

The choicest and most elegant drinks at
the Virginia Hotel Marble Mirror Saloon.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-31

The most useful articles at cents, can be
had at GLADKE'S.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-31

The largest variety sc Counter can be
seen at GI.ADKE'S.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-31

GLADKE's SC. Counter is the best In
Staunton.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-31

DEATHs.-On Monday last, Mrs. Martha
McCue wife of Maj. J. M. McCue, former
ly of Augusta, died at her home in Nelson
county. She was lady of many noble vir-
tues, and her death will be deplored by a
large circle Of friends and acquaintance.
The funeral which took place yesterday was
attended by some three hundred persons.
Mr.. Madison Doom one of the most highly
esteemed and respected citizens of Staunton,
died at his home in this city, on Tuesday last,
aged about G5 years. He mas a man whose
sterling integrity and high character. were
appreciated by every one with whom he
came in contact. Some months ago he was
partially paralized, land from the effects of the
stroke had suffered continuously since.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-31

Go and see GLADKE'S DC. Counter.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-31

SERIOUS ACcIDENT.-On Sunday even.
ing last, Mrs. John Wampler, residing on the
Glade, was seriously injured by the horse
she was riding running under tree,
against which her head violently struck,
knocking her senseless from the saddle. In
company with her husband, and a little SIX
year old son, they had been visiting her
father, Mr.. Joseph Wenger. AS they were
starting home the horse that Mr.. Wampler
was riding, and also the one which Mrs.
Wampler, was riding, from some cause or
another, commenced running, Mr.. Wamp-
ler's horse in the front. He looked back
and discovered his wife hanging to one side
of her horse, and holding her little boy, who
was riding behind her, and Immediately her
head came in contact with large tree, dis
mounting her, and as she fell her face struck
pole. She was picked up bleeding pro-
fusely and unconscious, and DR.. Van Lear
called in, who gave all necessary surgical
attention. On Monday morning her symp-
toms were somewhat more favorable but she
was still unable to speak. The little boy
was Slightly injured. The Doctor regarded
it very severe accident, but not necessarily
fatal.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-31
Try HILLS 50. so PURE RYE WHISKY
Pure Juice Port at HILLS.

NOTICE TO TEACHERS.-A Teachers In
IN stitute for Augusta county will be held in
the Young Mems Christian Association Rooms
in Staunton, on TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY,
AUGUST 10Th and Goth, 1879. full attendance
is earnestly requested. and all who inter asted
Any papers on any subject likely to occupy the
attention of the Institute and directed to me, il
not too lengthy and deemed worthy, will be read,
whether coming from teachers, patrons, or pupils.
On Thursday, the 21st OF August, 1879, those
teachers desiring to apply for places in the coun-
ty schools will meet me in Staunton at the Acade-
nv for examination. CHAS. GRATTAN,
july 10 Sup't Schools of Aususta county.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-31

Issued Every Thursday Morning.
200 A Year, Invariably In Advance.
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Go and see GLADKE's sc. Counter.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-31
s@~Pure Old Clemmer Whiskey at Hill'
B9Pure Blackberry Brandy at HILLS.

NOTICE My accounts are now ready
call at once and pay or settle by note-all old
claims Will be placed in other hands for collection
l offer large stock of desirable staple and fancy
goods very low for cash and as prices are much
dvanced 1T will be to the advantage of buyers to
make early purchases.
iy 10 F. M. YOUNG.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-31

EXCURSION TO NORFOLK AND OLD
PoINT.-The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
have arranged for an excursion to Norfolk
and Old Point, which, we dare say, Will be
the most popular of the season. The rates
have been greatly reduced and the tickets
will be good for ten days. The entire trip
from Staunton and return will be 5000, and
the rates at the Hygeia Hotel, Old Point
have been reduced to $3.50 per day, or sl4
per week, for the excursionists. The eX-
cursion will start on the 9th of August and
tickets will be good to return until the 18th.
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RUNAWAY AND SMASH-UP.-Onc day
last week, as Mr.. Bell Kinney was driving
his mother from Staunton to Stribling, the
horse attached to the buggy in which they
were riding, suddenly SHE'D at al object on
the side Of the road, and ere the reins could
be frightened. precipitated the buggy over an
embankment, wrecking it completely and
burying the occupaL is beneath. The fright
ened animal tore the shafts loose, and ran
at break-kneck speed. Mrs. Kinney was pain
fully but not seriously bruised, and has ere
this well-nigh recovered from the effects OF
the accident. Mr.. X. was but slightly hurt.
GONE TO THEIR LONG HoME.-Death has
been busy among the old colored people
of Staunton lately, and some of the Oldest
have been taken away.
On Friday last, old aunt Isabella Burton,
body servant of the late VIM. Carroll, died,
aged 90 years. She was one of the most faith
full Of old time servants, and beloved, not
only by her own race, but by many of the
white citizens of Staunton.
Rachel Wayland, who formerly belonged
to the Stribling family, died on Monday,
aged 76 years, and Phillis Shelton, an old
negro woman, aged SIS years, died on the
Ilth. In the days Of slavery she belonged
to the estate of the late Samuel Clark, and
had been pensiener of the corporation for
twelve wears.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-31
IMMIGRATION

In his remarks, appended to the report,
the commissioner states that some OF his
correspondents Though no question was pro-
pounded in reference to it) incidentally
mention tho subject OF immigration and i
is gratifying to find that we have, In many
sections, quite an addition Of late years to
our native population and this, too, without
any effort being made on the part Of the
state to attact foreign settlers. We consider
1t matter Of great Importance to our farm
ers to introduce parties to the state who
have means to buy up some of our vacant
lands. The farmers are generally deficient
in capital to conduct their business properly.
They have large quantity Of land which
they cannot cultivate, and which, If they
could sell, would furnish them with means
to improve their other lands and add great
ly to their production, and, at the same
time, relieve them Of tax on reproductive
property. Besides this, the new settlers
would be yearly adding to our productive
resources, and aiding us to pay our debt and
our taxes and besides this, these new set
tiers would be introducing improved stock,
improved machinery in farming, improved
methods and improved agriculture.
In the absence Of any effort Of the state
n this direction, the railroads, very wisely,
last winter obtained Of the legislature the
passage OF an act to establish Bereau Of
Immigration, which has been organized,
with the Commissioner Of Agriculture as
Chairman of the Board Of Managers. The
Bureau Of Immigration has been organized,
and Captain Richard Irby has been appoint
ed business agent, with office in Wilkinson's
Hill, Ninth street, Richmond, who registers
all lands for sale in Virginia, and keeps
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-31

GENTLEMEN's SLIPPERS, Opera and Plain,
~ At C.L. WELLERS.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1879-09-11
WAITING FOR THEM

up the children and IJ.lUwed Mrs Sprsgue,
who yas
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1879-09-11
/ GOOD IDEA.

The I.E2yenWOTth TIMES says: Heres an
excelIant idea for those who don't like TO get
up early enough sunday morning TO dres, ior
church. There are none such IN LeaVen-
worth, but We copy for the benefit of Kansas
City ana 81. Joseph. From The Boston
TFdrslsT:
a pulpit telephone has been put into the
church at North Dana, connecting with the
sick cham Der Of Miss Luihega Weaver, who
mas been an Invalid for twenty-five years,
and proves a complete success. The first
message To her from the pulpit was The read
ing Of "The Lord is my Shepherd. ! shall not
want" Rev. Mr.. Martin, the pastor defray-
ed the expense, which he will endeavor to
get back by a lecture. The 81. Joe Herald
copies the above and says:
We copied all of those stories and be-
lieved them. But that was months ago.
Now We have Two telephones in our ofiice,
the Eii-on and the Bell, and waste good
deal Of time in answering alarms. By the
time Mr.. Martin has said, The Lord,
Miss Weaver will say, please repeat,
What Lord? The one on Francis street p
And when Mr.. Martin says, "Miss Weaver
you mus. not stop the performance" and
repeats the message, Miss Luthera replies
81 can't get you. Give me the chapter and
| verse," All of these telephones that report
sermons and concerts are like the sgue-
not here but in another town. By the way
where is the photograph? We heard one
lset winter and it sounded like wheezy
ventrIloquist making rag baby squeak
out OF tn. bottom of a well four fathom
deep. Has 1t gone 10 meet the electric
| lisht?-!S. Joe Herald.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1879-09-11
lNSIRANCE.

The New York Times in a recent edi-
torisl on the subject of insurance legisls-
tion says: "Other States are wiser tnan
this and Massachusetts,. \ bad law, full OF
pre;ences more injurious in fact than they
could have b,eu had they been so intended
and understood, has helped Companies into
difficulty, etc" That this is true is proved
by the disadvantages under which New
York companies labor in making invest
ments. The law 'full of pretences," as
sumes 70 protect the policy holders by
restricting the companies. They can loan
money on real estate in the east, but thew
cannot invest in a western mortgage. The
consequence is that real estate loans paw
the New York companies an aversge OF
about six per cent Connecticut COM
psnies can lend on western mortgage secur-
ity, and have done 40 10 q large amount,
and they receive an average of about eight
per cent. on the entire amount at interest.
The Chicago Tribune in an article on this
subject, printed in another column, advo-
Gates the repeal of the prohibiting statutes
which work such injury to New York COM
psnies, and sdvices the adoption OF the
Connecticut policy.