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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-02-05

NEPHEW PELTON is "A Hbold, bad
mau." That sain', The ref,.rmer Til
den, says 50, and Sammy Dusht to
know. The poor, jHnCceut oil pstriot
of Gramercy Park, waO is So siDp pls
that he has been deceived by the po-
litical friends of his owa household,
says: al did not write the cipher dies
patches, twas nephew PeitoD.' Poor
old man bow we pity him. To think
that the man. who had sense enough
to swindle the government out Of
thousands Of dollars, should in his
last days be go impaired in mental
powers as to let fool Iike PeltGn
hocdwink him. "Hov is the mighty
fallen" ...... ......
In the Indiana Legislature g b'Il
was passed ,r,quiriGg that all voters be
registered a, least three months before
an election. The Democratic psPers
IN that State are raising big howl,
uee1sriug that their ascendancy would
De utterly destroyed,
lie object Of the law was 10 prevent
s" voting, repeating and COLOMBIA
80, tHrlN which the managers of that par
A'e Always considered their trump
AUS IN The game. To acknowledge
tnA' 'He'F party cannot be- triumphant
"neu al honest election is held. is a
strange 'h'ng Tor even Democratic pa
pers to do They say that Renublic,n
tacL ana SsgFessi7eness, aided bv q fev
indiscreet members of their own no.
litical faith, has prepared In5iann e.
the Republican candidates in 1eoo
IBasmueh as we have always hal,,I,ot
the Democrats are the pruieetor. orl
ballot-bnx sttlffing and such lhuo
tricks, it is unnecessary for us to en-
large.
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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-09
Some Facts About Lime.

Lime has an important effect aside from
its action as plant food. Freshly burned
lime (known as ''auicklime') has strong
aiIin ity for carbonic acid, so that when it
and organic matter (Which always contains
a large proportion of carbonic acid are
mixed together, the lime and carbonie
acid unite, promoting the decomposition of
the organic matter. Newly ''slaked lime''
which is lime united with water-has an
effect Similar to quicklime, though slower,
and hence is better ior farm use. Fresh,
undecomposed organic substances, especially
lu ng, contain the most valuable ingredient
OF plant food, nitrogen, in its simple form
hnt 1t is very soon changed into ammonia.
which in turn unites at once with carbonic
acid. Then when lime is brought in contact
with the mass, it at once combines with
the carbonic acid, and the most valuable
ammonia escapes and is lost. When, how
ever, the lime is applied before the ammo
MIA is formed. the nitrogen is oxydized ito
nitric acid, which unites with the lime to
produce nitrate of lime, and the nitrogen
8 is saved. Therefore, lime may be used in
stables and privies, or in composing ear
eases of dead animals, to advantage but if
mixed with manure day Or two old, the re-
suit is a loss OF valuable material. The
above also shows why, when lime is put in
to a compost, it has such beneficial action in
fastening decomposition, and why it is ne
ccssary to use plenty OF fresh earth to absorb
the escaping ammonia mcricon 1gricnl-
fl,riS
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-09
blood a Cure for Rheumatism.
From the Antioch 1.edscr.l


Henry Stanley, resident of Antioch, has
suffered severely since june last with rlicu-
matism. From q strong, robust man. he was
reduced almost to skeleton; the joints. es-
pecially of the knees, were stiff and swollen,
The cords and lsaments contracted, and the
ease was altogether serious one. Some one
of the butcher boys suggested to Stanley
the idea of bathing in and drinking blood.
He.was taken to McMaster's slaughter house
and treated accordingly with the most as
tonishing results. Placed in position to re-
ceive the warm sunshine. his limbs were
sbathed in warm blood, fresh from the
slaughtered animals; as soon as the blood
was dried upon his legs they were wrapped
fresh sleeps pelt. and another being
bound across the back he also drank freely
OF beef blood. In two days after commence
ing this treatment Stanley discarded the use
OF his crutchcs, and is apparently sound
man. He has the full use of his limbs, the
swelled joints are in natural state, and he
daily gains rapidly in strength. This is to
he new remedy, and whether like results
would follow in all cases of rheumatism is
matter of conjecture, but it has accomplish
ed wonders for Stanley.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-09
A administrators Sale Of
N Valuable Personal PrODerf

IN tie County Of augusta.
AS administrator of the estate of Vim. A. Bur.
ket. dec d, will proceed to sell at public auction
at his late residence, two miles northwest of New
Hope, on Middle River, on
TUESDAY, JANUARY 2sth, 1919,
the following valuable personal property. viz:
HEAD OF HORSES AND COLTS,
about 800 BUSHELS Of WHEAT, about $40 bush.
OF STRAW and FODDER,
EXCELSIOR REAPER AND MOWER,
combined. tnew) GOOD WAGONS and hnrne IS
! SULkf PLOW. and all implements usually
found upon plantation.
All persons having claims against the estate
will please present them to the Administrator al
once. aud those indebted to the estate viii come
forward promptly and settle by note or otherwise
II not completed on the first day, the sale will
be continued from day to day until all the prom
erty is disposed of.
TERMS The cash will be required on ali
sums OF ten dollars and uuder and on sums
above that amount q credit OF Six months will ht
given. the purchaser to execute negotiable notes
With approved security.
SAINT DRIVER, Admir-
jan IDS OF WIN. A. Burket, decd.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-09
Conam'rs Notices.
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
" STANTON, December IL. 1873
In the cause OF KELLER AND OTHERS VS..
TROUT, TRUSTEE. AND OTHERS, now pending
in chancery in the Circuit Court OF Augusta All
parties plaintiffs and defendants. and others in
terested therein, are hereby notified that in pur-
suance OF an order entered i'll said cause on the
2sth OF November, 1873, shall, at my Office in
Staunton. on
FRIDAY, THE 18th DAY OF JANUARY, 1879
proceed to take. state and settle the following ac-
counts Wis LIST. Ofthe debts and legacies in the
der OF binding the real estate OF Lew
Is Keller, decd, mentioned in these proceedings.
Keller, mentioned in the will OF said Lewis Keller
decd "a: OF the rents and profits OF the real es-
tate OF said Lewis Keller from the date OF his
death to the present time and also IN account
OF said rents and pcftS from ten years after the
death Of said Keller to the present time. and the
balance due on their iegacies on either basis att er
applying rents and profits. Sd. OF the acts and
doings OF Jacob +. Keller and Jerome B. Keller
as executors Of Lewis Keller, decd. showing what
disposition they have made of the personal es-
tate belonging to the estate OF their testatator.
4th. An account showing what disposition has
been made by D. s. Young, Commissioner, of the
cash payments made to him by Elizabeth L. KEEL
Ter. crediting said Commissioner by all payments
made by him on account OF costs in this cause
Except commissions on sale) showing the balance
in his hands, and. 5th. Any other matters deemed
pertinent by Commissioner, or required by any
of the parties to be stated. At which time and
place yon are required to attend.
j. w. GREEN SMITH, Com'r.
G., NJ. Harrison, Attorney for &c. dee l9-w4
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J. W. CIR
G. n. Harrison, Attorney
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
lfo,,nfnn VTo n

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ Staunton, Va. December 10. 1873.
In the cause of CRoBARGER &c, VS.. SHIELDS
&C.. now pending in chancery in the CircuitCourt
OF Augusta, all parties, plaintiffs and defendants
and.others in any way interested in said cause,
andALL CREDITORS Of GEO. w. CROBARGER,
decd, are hereby notified that in pursuance OF an
order entered in said cause November 21th, 1873,
shall, at my Office, in Staunton, on
MONDAY. JANUARY Goth. 1879.
proceed to enquire, take, state and settle ac-
count showing:
LIST, Which OF the devisees under the will of
George Crobarger living at the time Of his death,
are still alive and who are the respective heirs.
and who are the respective heirs and devisees OF
those who have died since the testator. I'd. All
debts outstanding against George ". Crobarger.
decd, or his estate, with their digmties and
their priorities. ii any. Sd. An account Of the
administration Of III. X. Coalter upon the estate
OF said George W. Crobarger, decd, and Of any
personal assets uDadministered, and 4th. Any
other matters which the undersigned may deem
pertinent or which any party i'll interest may re-
quire. At which time and place you are required
to attend. j. W. GREEN SMITH, Comm'r.
J. NJ. Qurles, 10 dec 19-4w
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Land Sales.
Assignee's Sale
Re al Els tie.
In Amgmsfa f0urtv

Pnrsuant to decree in the United States Dis.
trict Court for the Western District Of Vireinia
VIII, as assignee Of John W. Rogers. bankrupt,
sell at public auction, on
SATURDAY, JANUARY 18th, 1879,
at the front door of the Court House, in Stanton
md encuanBrnnccs, viz:
2l4 ACRES OF LAND
lying in the Shenandoah mountain, Augusta CO..
Va, adjoining Calhoon, Dr. Walters, si,tington
aud others. ~
TERMS:--One-tourth cash, the balance on q
credit OF six, twelve and eighteen months. the
purchaser giving bonds with personal security
LOT the deferred payments with interest from day
ofsaie, and the title retained as ultimate securi.
ty. JOHN f. ROLLER Assfrnea
dec 12-tds Of Jno. ". Rogers bankrupt
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-09

Blaehtrood'S Magazine for December has
been republished by the LEONARD SCOTT
PUBLISHING COMPANY, Al Barclay Street,
New York, and fully sustains Interpolation
OF this famous magazine, as always contain
ing something fresh ard instructive, and
furnishing the best stories thatar published
in periodical literature.
OF stories, we find here a continuation Of
the serial''John Caldigate, and short one
complete in this number, entitled 'sThe Cot
tage by the River which touches on the
supernatural, and is based upon facts which
actually occurred, and of which no expiana.
ton is attempted.
The paper on Journalists will attract
our brethren of the press. 1t indicates The
changes in the world of literature which
lave taken place during the last twenty
years, and among other innovations points
out the duties and qualifications of the cor
respondent, sour own sour war;" and
sour special, whose contributions form so
important feature in the newspapers of the
day.
''The Progress of Naval Architecture"
notes. the wonderful increase in the number
OF iron-built ships, and shows where these
have superiority over those built of wood.
Other articles are 1.-The Fruit and Vintage
of Herefordshire, and 1.-THE Berlin Settle
ment.''
. The periodicals reprinted by the LEONARD
SCOTT PUBLISHING CO.{41 Barclay ST. n
Ware as follows: The London Quarterly
Edinburgh. Westminster, and British Quar-
terly Recieacs, and Blacknood's Magazine.
Price, 81 year for any one, or only Sl5 for
all, and the postage is prepaid by the Pub
fishers.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-09

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.
" Staunton, December Is, 1873.
Ill the cause of Harpers Elk ors VS. PETER JOSEPH,
now pending in chancery in the Circuit Court OF
Augusta. ali parties. plaintiffs and defendants.
and ALL LIEN CREDITORS Of JOSEPH PETER
are hereby notified that In pursuance OF an order
entered in said cause on the 9Th of November,
1873, shall, at my office, in Staunton. on
MONDAY, JANUARY goth, 1879,
proceed TO take state and settle account, SHOW
ing LIST. The real estate belonging to the Defend
ant, Joseph Pelter, together with the fee simple
and annual rental values thereof, and the state Of
the title thereof. Cd. The liens binding such real
estate in the order of their priority; and 3rd,
Any other matters deemed pertinent by me or
which any party in interest may require to be
specially stated. At which time and place you
are required to attend.
Nv. GREEN SMITH, Comm'r.
". E.. Craig, Dc dec l9-4w.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-09

Is VIRGINIA-In the Circuit Court for Augusta
County. December 18th. 1873,
Rebecca J. Sterret and al, Pl'fs,
against
VIM. G. Sterrett, and al, Defts.
1T being represented to the Court that j. G..
Hite andJ. Newton Wilson. the purchasers Of a
portion OF the real estate heretofore sold in this
cause, have failed to comply with the terms of
their said purchase. it is ordered, adiudged and
decreed that rule be issued by the Clerk OF this
Court, returnable to the first day of the
March Term. 1879. OF this Court. requiring the
said ]. g. Hite and ]. Newton Wilson, and their
surety, Thomas NJ. Hite, to appear and show cause
II any they can. why said tract OF land should not
be re.soid at their proper risk for their default
in non-payment OF the purchase money due.
And it being represented that the said ]. G.
Hite is dent OF this State, it is ordered
that service OF said rule upon him shall be pub
location fer four successive weeks in some news
paper published in the city Of staunton, upon
And it appearing by affidavit filed, that the
said j. q. Kite Is nonresident OF this State 1t
is ordered that he do appear here within ono
mouth after due publication OF this notice, and
DO what is necessary to protect his interest.
Teste,
Guy Parrish, pq JIM. RYAN, Clerk.
jan 2-4w
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Gale of Valuable Real Estate,

In AUGUSTA County, "a.
Having determined to move from Virginia,
offer for sale privately, that valuable farm OF
which now reside, situated about IL miles east
of Greenville, and about ID miles southeast o.
Staunton. The tract contains
732 Bed Acres.
about l32 acres of which is cleared and in good
state of cultivation. The remaining
GOO ACRES ARE HEAVILY TIMBERED
with the finest quality of pine. There is on the
place a comfortable
- DWELLING HOUSE,
.e1A with all necessary conveniences, anda
Circular Saw Mill
run by water power. To persons who may desire
to engage in the Lumber Trade this place Of
iors unusual advantages. as it is rarely such a
body of timber is found in the State.
Having determined to dispose Of this land Of
fer 1t on the most liberal terms and as whole or
in parcels. For information &C.. address
ADAM H. HAWPE,
GreenviIle, Va.
or M.Quarles, Attorney at Law, Staunton, va
nov IA
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-09


N1RGINIA-In the Clerks Office Circuit Court
for Augusta county, December 1lth 1878
Thomas Bare
against
james Haney and Robert Collins, VIM. c. Bare
Andrew Todd and wife, James Taggart and wife,
the said wives names being unknown, and the
three other males, children OF Mary Bare, decd.
lborn Ray;) whose names are unknown-the chill
dten or descendants of Elizabeth or Arabella
Hutton. or Hatton, Corn Ray,) whose names are
UNKNOWN, Mary Welsh and - Welsh. her hus-
band. the children or descendants of Gilbert Ray
decd. whose number and names are unknown
and Preston Ray and the other children of VIM
Ray. decd, whose number and names are I'M
known.
''In Chancery on Amended Bill"
The object OF this suit is to obtain decree for
partition In kind or sale out and out of three
small tracts OF land lying near Greenville. in Au-
gusfa county, containing respectively about 100,
g. and acres. and belonging to the heirs at law
OF John and Catharine Ray, decd and division
OF the proceeds OF sale among said heirs.
II appearing by affidavit flied that all the De-
PENDANTS above named aPe non-residents OF this
State: 1t is ordered that they do appear here with
in one month after due publication OF this notice
and do what is necessary protect their interests
Teste,
Guy & Parrish, pq ]. RYAN, elk
Jan g-4w
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-09

| COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.
~ STAUNToN, Dec. 18th, 1873.
In the cause OF Weast philip r. &c. vs.. Weast's
(Henry's) widoW &C.. now pending in Chancery in
tifHs and defendants. and ALL CREDITORS OF
HENRY WEAST, DECD, are hereby notified that
said court on the 18th day Of November, 1878,
shall; at my ONCE in staunton, on Friday, the
and settle the following accounts, viz: lst. OF
the transactions Of R. P. Andrews as administra-
tor OF Henry Weast. decd. I'd. OF the debts
Any other matters deemed pertinent by Commr.,
or which any party may require to be specially
stated. At which time and place you are required
to attend. wv. GREEN SMITH,
w. E. Craig, Pa. Commissioner.
dec 19.4W
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-09
.fE. NJ. Cushing Son. Auctioneers.1
A ucfiOn Sale Of Valuable
IA Personal Property

Having disposed OF our farm, we offer for sale
at Public Auction, on the premises "a enu
Hom e." six miles from Stanton. on
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9Th, 1873,
Alot OF valuable Personal Properly, CONSISTING
in part of III %
] NEARLY NEW PERPETUAL DEDERICK HAY
PRESS AND HORSE POWER
] Horse for saving wood, a Superior Hay
Tedder,
HEAD GOOD WORK HORSES,
some YOUNG FLOODED CATTLE, together will,
farming utensils of all kinds usually found on a
well stocked farm. Also -
HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE.
ES- Terms at sale.
J. M. 4 C. G.. LYMAN
ian 9-tds " - " -
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j. in Augusta.
I offer for sale on accommoda terms, nice
little farm containing
50 Acres.
situated about six miles from Stanton. on the
Stribling Spring Road, near Stover's Shop. Fiji
teen acres Is in fine timber, and the cleared land
is good quality of limestone. Possession given
April LIST, 1879. The growing crops reserved.
For terms sc, address .f,
J. W. KARTCoFE,
oct 10-3m RoherSville, Md
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girl named Maggie Lahese was found by
FARMER on Thursday near Peoria, Illinois,
and taken to her house in that city. She
states that she was kidnapped by two I'm.
huo"n masked men, taken in sleigh into
lne country where they chloroformed her,
tiea nef 70 a tree and then set her clothing
VI, IRE. Inc HANGS burned away the thongs
WIZ wnicn sue was bound and restored her
ed that she now lies unconscious. ''
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$50, Doctor, poor M has been put il
your hands on account of mental alena
tion -
Eyes, poor fellow. -
''Locked up among the madmen, ELI
Dear, dear ~
80, bless you no. He has played Il con
siderable part in politics, and he and | sat
and voted together, and so | could never
think OF putting him among the madmcn.
He is in the idiot ward.
Edouard Ourliac was once consulted by a
novelist, who wanted sensational and ia
king title for his new book.
s'All right. said Ourliac. SIS there any
allusion to a drum in the story
''None whatever
'sNor funeral q
''Nary."
''Then call it, Not Drum nor aFuneral
Note.'"
The author did so, and the book was a
tremendous success.
First player, insinuatingly-If l were to
ask you for three cards now, 'spose you'd
give 'em to me-
Second player. preparing to turn it down
- You bet would.''
First player, coldly-"Then, WON'T
Every one is familiar with that form OF
lunacy where the patient insists on believ-
ing that he is millionaire or an emperor, a
something especially grand and glorious.
slow is old Langlume % said some one,
the other day, meeting country doctor.
Poor, fellow, his reason has given way
hopeless, hopeless y
''Indeed y
Eyes, indeed. He's mad on the subject
Of earthly honors-thinks he's member of
the village council
A young man from the country was in
town and entered photograph gallery to
havo his picture taken. After seating him
the operator told him to assume pleasant
expression, ''Think of something cheer
full he said; stink of your girl" A
terrible seowl took possession of the young
mans face, and jumping up, he exclaimed
''Think of the deuce She went home with
another fellow last night, and she can 90 to
thunder for met He evidently thought of
her, but the pleased expression was not
forthcoming.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-09

Bismarck to Kaiser William: II drinks it
mighdt be betterish to shtop dem zocialisd
babers dot makes all dis yoolishness, don't
Id!'' 'Yaw Otto, yust sent aroundt ZONE
zoldiers Tomorrow und CLOSE ub der offices,
Der boobies ist zuch yet of gonvounded
vools unit idiots dot dey YOU'D never know dey
yos Door unit ragged unit shtarying, ven dey
don't hat ZONE editor ash told dem aboudt it,
Ell 80 +'t
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-09

At Milton, Pa, Thursday, party agreed
10 pay for all the whiskey one johnson. a
eolored man, could drink. He drank three
Aafnts and died Saturday morning.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-09

Re. n. Gushing & Son, Auc,lonecrs.i
Upset Bid Sale.

Re. n. Cushing & Son, Aucrlonecrs.r
Upset Bid Sale.
Pursuant to decree Of the Circuit Court OF Au
gusta county. entered November 81. 1878, in the
chancery cause Of Runkle VS.. Glover, Twill, as
commissioner therein appointed, proceed to sell
at public auction to the highest bidder,
FRIDAY. JANUARY 18th. 1879,
IN front OF the court house Of Augusta county.
that desirable tract of land on which Jno Glover,
now resides. situated near Craigsvlle, in said
county, and containing
3S3 Acres.
TERMS This land to be started at the upset
bid of - 90 per acre; if any higher bid the pur.
chaser viii be required to pay in cash $500, and
additional costs OF sale, and for the residue,
cute three bonds in equal amounts, with good
personal security. payable respectively in one.
TWO ana three years from day of sale. with inter-
est thereon from the 26th day of August, 1873 and
title retained as ultimate security.
WE. CRAIG,
dec l9-tds Comm'r.