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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-09

rapid and complete of scrofula sores, boils,
humors, pimples eruptions, skin diseases and all
disorders arising from inquiry of the blood. By its
nvgorating effects it alwas relieves and often
Liver Complaints, Female Weaknesses and Irreg1-
arities, and is potent remover of vitality For pu
rifying the blood 1t has no equal 1t tones up the
parts vigor and energy. For forty it has teeH
in extensive use, and is to-day the most available
medicine for the suffering sick, anywhere.
eB For Sale by all Dealers. "a
NAV Of I'd W
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DEAL ESTATE AGENCY.-The undersigned beg
III leave to inform the public that they have re-
sumed the business of Real Estate Agents. Parties
desiring to buy or sell real estate call on the
undersigned their law office in Staunton, or in1or
nation can be obtained of Messrs. E. NJ. Gushing
Son. ELDER NELSON.
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STAUNroN LIGHTNING ROD WORKS,
MUNsoN's TUBULAR
COPP Err LIGHTNING ROD,
WITH SPIRAL FLANGES.

This Celebrated Lightning Conductor, owing to the
material of which it is made, and the of its
Constructions the most complete protection against
disaster by lightning invented. This is con-
clusively shown by practical test of over twenty
four years. during which time it has been in con-
slant use, being erected upon many thousands of
private and public buildings, in all sections of the
country and although there have fallen upon it, IL
numerous instances, most terrific discharges of
electricity yet in instance has it failed to conduct
them harmlessy to the earth, thus saving many
lives, and property of almost incalculable value.
"a 1t Has Never Been Overcharged! 1t has
Never Failed.
The experience of one hundred years has shown
that where all the necessary rules are observed pro-
lection is perfect.
At the present day no one will deny the necessity
and duty resting upon us to vaccnate children,
and thus protect them from the fearful ravages of
small pox, in fact, there be found in any COM
munity an intelligent man who will acknowledge
an imperative duty resting upon every one to not
only means, but the very best means of protec-
ton to them and theirs against all dangers arising
from any source whatever. few dollars judicious-
ly expended lii lightning rods will securely protect
all the buildings that almost any one possesses and
If life property is sacrificed in consequence Of
Heglectfng such protection, can we hold ourselves
blameless, will not the dead cry of the ground
against US? VIII not the living censure us for op-
portunities neglected The feeling alone that a man
has done all In his power to make his family and
property safe from the destructive effects of light
mig is worth far more than the cost of all the
lightning rods necessary to secure such protection
Persons wishing their property and lives protect
ed from this destructive element, will receive prompt
attention by calling at Store, No. Augusta ST.,
or addressing us, Box 10, stanton, Va
8 Old Lightning Conductors that have become
broken or rusted replaced. Rods of all kinds re-
paired.
MAY & SAGENDORPH,
No 6Augusta Street
may 13-tf Steunton Va
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VALUABLE COAL LANDSl
ocated In the Coal Regions of the Great Kanawha
Valley.
A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY FOR cAPITALNTs

We, the undersigned, attorneys in fact for the
owners, will sell privately, one of the most valuable
tracts Of coal land In the great Kanawha valley.
This tract contains
6256 ACRES,
Is known as the SMITHERS-GAULY TRACT, and IS
situated on the north side of the Great Kanawha
river on the waters Of Smtthers and Twenty-mlle
Creeks, Fayette county, W. Va 1t Is part OF a sur
yey If 56 acres granted by the State Of Virginia
TO John Steele, which subsequently subd1y1ded
oy RIDER of the Circuit Court of Kanawha county, In
TO /, is "a b.. c. 3D. So 81. Lot e. was divided
into lots &C. and n, and the tract now offered for
sale Is said lot n.
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VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS FOR SALE.

The most valuable building lots I'm the CITY, beau
tfuly situated for neat residences can be bought OF
the most reasonable terms by applying to the under
signed. g M HaRRIsON
aug 26-6m
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VALUABLE MIDDLE RIVER FARM FOR Sal


offer for sale privately my farm on Middle River
near Mount Meridian, adjoining the farm Of Robt
Harnsberger and Others and containing
400 ACRES.
The land is of fine quality, and very productive
The improvements are good, comprising BRICK
HOUSE &c. This is of the most valuable estates
in the Valley, and can be divided into two or three
excellent farms For Information as to terms &c.
Address s. II. WALKER,
Mt Meridian, Augusta CO, Va.
Diff
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TTsE rYREE's SOUTHERN oARM1NAr1vr.

sure remedy for Flatulence. Collie Diarrbea
Dysentery, ETC. 1t never fails to give relief
Prescriptions carefully compounded day and
Light oct7
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sALE OF VALUABLE PROPERTY.

ALE OF VALUABLE PROPERTY.
DR.. H s. Eichelberger offers for sale his handsome
residence and beautiful farm at Verona, Valley
Railroad. The farm contains
ABOUT 100 OR 100 ACRES,
and lies on the west side Of the Valley pike. The
Doctor is willing, If only small quantity of land is
iesred, to sell with the residence Is 20 acres,
which will embrace all the improvements the
FINEST YOUNG BEARING ORCHARD
in that section, with spring not exceled for the
GOODNESS of the water in the State, with fine dairy
attached This is a rare chance to secure a quiet,
lovely home within ten minutes ride of the city Of
stanton, by rail. Its location adapts 1t well for
summer resort; 1t Is also good point for physi
clan. He would invite any one who wishes quiet
lovely home, free from the noise of city, life this
handsome property. For terms, apply to
H. s. EICHELBERGER,
Verona, Augusta co., Va.
to ELDER Il NELSON,
Staunton, Va.
The Doctor will take pleasure in showing the
property. aug 70
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II VI IIIU UStLlL5 VI D q II OItI D
could originate and main
tain the reputation which
Aver S Sarsaparilla en-
: joys. 1t is a compound Of
, Of the best vegetable alte r
, alive, with the Iodides of
: Potassium and Iron, and
lis the most effectua ] of all
remedies for scrofulous,
mercurfal or blood disor-
ders. Uniformly success
full and certain in its rem
edial effects, 1t produces
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MIDDLE RIVER FARM FOR SALE.

MIDDLE RIVER FARM FOR SALE.
We offer for sale our farm on Middle River,
CONTAINING 257 ACRES,
known the Kenny Farm. Persons wishing to
purchase take the whole such portions as can
be agreed upon. The terms will be easy and upon
long payments The land is in good neigh borhood
and nearly midway between two railroads.
Address John Kenney, or M. Mckay, at Fort Def
ance, Augusta county, Va.
Possession given at once.
JOHN KINNEY,
oct 13th-1m M. MCKAY.
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A NICE HOME FOR SALE.
We are anxious to sell small farm about miles
from Staunton, containing
1U7 ACRES,
we'll watered and highly improved-one OF the best
farms In The county. Apply to
HUDSON & PATRICK,
nov 1S-tf Attorneys for the owners.
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Whoever Will give Information concerning the
above mentioned darling child, Che has darling
moustache will be prosecuted to the fullest extent
of the law.
Given under our hand and heal this sth day of
next to Virginia Hotel. -
ect9-M H1LB & RUTHEkFOHD
oldest CLOTHING HOUSE IN THE VALLEY.
EsrABLIsHED 1857.
CLOTHING FOR FALL AND WINTER
wv. ABBY CO.,
q NEW ST.
We are now receiving our Fall and Winter Stock Of
MEMS, BOYS, and cHILDREN's CLOTHING.
Most of these goods have been made with view to
this market, and we guarantee the price to be as
low any house in the state. Our stock Of
HATS
is very large consisting Of all the LATEST STYLES
OUR GENTLEMEN'S NECKwEAR.
is also very large, containing all the new styles
UNDERWEAR, SOCKS, &C.,
w Of all kinds and qualities. Ia
eH Az Goods Guaranteed as Represented "a
Goods ordered on short notice.
w Be sure you ind ne place. nearly opposite
the Virginia Hotel. sep 3s-u
MO. IL EAST MAIN STREET, STANTON, VA
BOOTS, SHOES AND HATS,
LIPscoMB BERRY
have removed to No. IL E. Main St. and have Just
ceived large
STOCK OF NEW GOODS,
which they selling very low for cash. Constantly
on hand full line of
MEMS BOOTS, BUTTON AND CONGRESS CATERS
LADIES FINE SHOES
az fall the latest styles ga
They respectfully ask an examination Of theil
stock by their friends and the public generally.
Doors, SHOES AND HATS.
DON'T FAIL TO EXAMINE
C. L. WELLER'S
LARGE STOCK
BEFORE PURCHASING.
HE CANNOT BE ExCELLED
STYLE. QUALITY AND PRICES
E,ALL AND WINTER OF $780,
IA. HUTCHINSON
Is now receiving his FALL and WINTER stock Of
foreign and domestic
CLOTHS, CASSIMERES AND SUITINds,
which will be made up in the best manner and after
new styles for the spring and summer. Fits guar
anteed and satisfaction given. Also full line OF
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS,
such as cuffs, collars handkerchiefs, cravats, &c.
e Remember the place,
IA HUTCHINSON,
mar 25-n Main St., opposite City Hall.
MERCHANT TAILORING HEADQUARTERS.
NJ. F. MCNAMARA,
NEW STREET, STAUNToN, VA.
My Merchant Tailoring Establishment has Just been
lifted up with a new and fine assortment Of
sUITINas, CLOTHS, CAssIMEREs, &C.,
Of the latest styles and best manufacture
az Perfect fits guaranteed and orders promptly
Mr.. A. j. Leonard the famous tailor, Is nowwith
lndwil be glad to his old friends and customers
Call and examine goods and prices. feb23-tf
John B. coFFELT,
uAuurorApvu
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CLOTHlne.
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full line of Fall and Winter Clothing Suits. con.
MEMS YOUTHS, BOYS AND cHILpREN.s SUITS
OvERCOATS,
FURNISHING GOODS.
HATS, CAPS, he.
az CHARLOTTESVILLE WOODEN MILL SUITS
always on hand at prices lower than ever.
We have bought our stock Of Clothing and Gents
Furnishing Good at such low figures that We can
give the trade
MORE LIBERAL PRICES than EVER HEREToFOAE
Call and Examine our stock Of Clothing and Fur
niaasng Goods before purchasing
and we will convince you that we have the best
goods at the lowest prices.
B. oBERDoRrER SON,
| 50 New Street. Brandeburg Corner,
| sept2 Opposite Virginia Hotel
UGUSTA CLOTHING HALL.
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CLOTHING.
@1,ooo REWARD.

BBBg 900 Y Y -
! E E.! : :. !! :; + + I
Was about the size of man: barefooted, with his
fathers shoes on; had an empty bag on his back,
containing two railroad tunnels and bundle OF
bung-holes; he wore a muttonchop coat with beam
soup lining; he was cross-eyed at the back Of his
neck; he was born before his older brother, his
mother being present on the occasion; when last
seen he was shaking hands with Dyer Wayt, Esq,
with intention of raising money enough to
HILB & RUTHERFORD'S
CLOTHING BAZAAR
To purchase one Of those far-famed and worid-re
nowned Seven Dollar
SILK STOVE PIPE HATS,
SIX DOLLAR CASSIMER SUIT.
His relations here would deem 1t a favor to learn
of his whereabouts, suspectng II he visits Hilb 4
Rutherfords Clothing bazaar he will dress himself
to death, he having heard from deaf and
dumb persons that this Is the best and cheapest
Clothing House In the far famed city of Staunt0n,
whore can be found large assortment OF
= AND cHILDRENs CLOTHING,
made up in the latest and cheapest styles Of the
very best material
Whoever will give Information concerning the
above mentioned darling child, Che has darling
moustache), will be prosecuted to the fullest extent
of the law.
Given under our hand and heal this sth day OF
October, 1879, at the Clothing Bazaar, New Street
next to Virginia Hotel. -
ect9-M H1LB RUTHERFORD
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FASHIONABLE
BOOT AND SHOE MAKER,
No. 10 N. Water Street.

Is now manufacturing boots, shoes &C, Of the best
material and In the most wOrkmanltke manner.
Neat fits guaranteed. Repairing Of all kinds neatly
ahd promptly done, at the lowest cash prices. All
ask Is trial, feeling assured that none sur
pass me in workmanship, material or at. All work
~ the lowest cash figures mar II
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RAYS SPECIFIC MEDICINE.
may 81

gw-sold in staunton, and everywhere by all drug.
giStS dec25-ly.
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SALE OF
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-05-08
Drinking Too Much.

Children are not apt to believe
they drink TOO much water, and
yet they do. When you come in
the house painting and thirsty
from play, you will take a lumber
of water, and drink it down as fast
as you can, and then rush out to
resume play, and, perhaps, repeat
the drink. Now, the next time
you feel thirsty, try this expert
ment: Take goblet of water,
and slowly sip it. Before it is
half gone, your thirst will be fully
quenched, and you will feel better
for having drank only that which
you need. And again, we are all
to acquire the habit of drinking
while eating our meals. Animals
don't do it, and it is hurtful to US.
Nature gives w. all the saliva we
need F.; and if any one will chew
food slowly and thoroughly, and
not take a swallow of drink until
through eating, the desire to do so
will soon leave, and he will re-
quire only few sips of water, tea
or coffee, after the meal is finished
This practice, too, will do won
ders in the way Of keeping offindi-
gestion, dyspepsia and sickness. -
Golden Days.
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Remarkable Fate of Four
BOYS.

From the Columbia Is. CO. Register.
In 1858 four gentlemen entered
their sons at boarding school at
Cokesbury, S. G. They had been
four years intimate friends and
clergymen in the Methodist
Church. These boys remained at
this school, room-mates and class
mates, and entered Wofford Col
lege, standing relatively first. Sec
ond, third and fourth in large
class. They remained at this in
stitution four years, were room
mates all the time, graduating re-
latively first second, third and
fourth. They then entered law
office at Spartanburg and studied
law under the same chancellor.
The war broke out, and at the
call for troops they all entered
Jenkins rifle regiment from South
Carolina and were mess mates in
the same company. Being near
the same height they stood togeth-
er as comrades in battle in this
regiment. AT the second battle of
Manassas, August, 1864, shell
from the enemy's batteries fell in
the ranks of this company, killed
these four boys and none other in
the company. They are buried on
the same battle field and sleep to-
getner in the same grave. Their
names were CApers, McSwain,
Smith and Duncan, and they were
the sons Of Bishop Capers, Rev.
Drs. McSwain and Smith, of South
Carolina, and Rev. DIR. Duncan,
of Virginia, the last being a broth
er of Rev. DR.. Duncan, of Ran
dolph- Macon College.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-05-08
Morality Insufficient.

Men are not, and certainly ii is
true in general that they never
have been raised from vice to vir-
tue, from sin 10 holiness, from NOR
al sickness to moral health, by
morality alone. No matter how
pure it may be. mo preaching Of
morality has ever sunk deep into
society, or shown itself able to
have any wide control over the
conduct of men. 1t has never
shown itself able to mould society,
internally and from the centre.
You cannot make man virtuous
simply by teaching him virtue.
You cannot be certain that a child
will practice the Ten Command
ments, simply because he has
learned them by heart. The teach
ing is, of course, well; is not only
important, but indispensable. How
can men be led to do their duty,
unless they are first led TO know
it? How shall they believe in
Him of whom they have not
heard? But, notwithstanding this,
all the knowledge which men OBJ
tain of the divine commands, and
their duty, never have been suffi-
cient to lead them to a true obedi-
ence. No theory ofhuman nature
is deep and thorough which does
not recognize the actual founda-
ton for this fact and no observa-
ton of human conduct is wide or
penetrating which has not seen
its frequent exhibitions Profess
SOr j. II. ,Seelye.
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A Losing Joke.

A prominent physician of Pitts
burg said jokingly to a lady pa
tient who was complaining of her
continued ill-health, and Of his
inability to cure her, 'try Hop
Bitters ~ The lady took it 10
earnest and used the Bitters, from
which she obtained permanent
health. She now laughs at the
doctor for his joke, but he is not
so well pleased with it, as it cost
him good patient. Harrisburg
Prtri0t. m1-2t.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-05-08

"Nnne hut the brave deserve
the hair" is the way the Indians
put Il,
Even criminals ike paragraphs
that is ss say, they prefer a short
sentence.
The proper form of will nova
days viii read: ITO the respec.
tive attorneys Of MY children !
give any entire estate"
"A hair on the head is worth a
dozen in the hash" says an ex-
change. But then it doesn't at
tract SO much attention.
That was a wise colored man
who, in speaking of the happiness
of married people, said: "Dat'ar
'pends altogedder how dey injoy
themselves
What are the best stories? That
depends. When you are telling
them, the long ones are; when
you are listening, the short ones.
This life may be, as stern moral
lists say, all a fieeting show, but it
is ali exhibition from which dead
heads are rigidly excluded.
When the dentists of this coun-
try can discover way to pull
teeth without making a man wish
he had been born hen, life will
have twice as much brightness.
The difference between a self
made man and a self. made woman
is ten old papers. four hair switch
es ninety.eight hair pins, and a
pretty little box labeled face-pow-
der.
always try to hit the nail on
the head, my boy said an uncle,
to his nephew; but the nephew'S
little cousin whispered to him
"Don't hit the nail on your fin
ger, for it hurts awful"
When the old gentleman comes
home and finds his daughters have
got his slippers and the evening
paper ready for him, he realizes
that it is the season for fall open
ing of his pocketbook.
Some women are very absent
minded, and frequently forget
where they left the dish-pan after
using 1t, but the world hasn't yet
produced a woman who ever for
got where she hung her false hair
before retiring.
"Can you tell me- said a puns-
ter who had in our samctum pop
ped, and upon the floor was seek
ing for a copper he had dropped
"can you tell me why at present l
am like Noah's weary dove 2"
And he glanced with inward
tremor towards gun that hung
above. "Wouldst thou know ~
he queried, blandly-as he lodged
the cudgel stout which we SHE'D
at him in anger-'"tis because Pm
one cent out"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-05-08

The silver excitement still con-
tinues in the lower part of Preston
county, and the yield of ore con.
tinues favorable. The lands have
advanced rapidly with little or
none now in the market, - Uarks-
burg Meas. Our Mountain State
is rich in all kinds of valuable
minerals, and we predict that
within the next twenty five years
West Virginia will be one of the
finest mining regions in the
country.
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Ma EDITOR belong 20 three
secret ORDER; have been an officer
in all three a. them; am now An
officer IN two. ! like them. |
know their good works--bet,er
perhaps than they claim. hey
help tlie heiplts.-ihe widow, the
urphsn, The sick - when God only
knows what they would do IN
helped. Known instances Of this
are numtrous. Sec.et orders,
however. cannot. a. some seem 10
think, do everything foe soul As
well rs body. They cannot save
the soul Let me speak ny author
ily.
/. The Grand Master Of Viz
ginia Masons said officially in De-
cember last: --"Tbat man IS the
direct foe of Masonry who under
takes TO proiier ito guidance 10 the
troubled conscience which Graves
to know how guilty man may be
lust before God, or To delude Its
yotar,ea with any idea that the
most perfect observance of its
precepts can insure eternal life."
2 Neither il the order OF Odd
Fellows a religious institution.
But as the Manual, on page 273,
teaches
"A temple where no narrow creed
Protects chosen iew;
II holds alike des erved need
To Christian Turk or jew"
3. The Knights of Pythias are
equally broad. The order does
not claim to be more than lone OF
the factors Of the moral and social
progress of the age \ a
system of practical philantrophy
and charity" (See proceedings
last Grand Lodge, page H.
4. This Is true OF the Red Men.
Knights of Honor, Sons OF Tenn
perance, and every order that /
am acquainted with.
Some think for these reasons
that it is improper for Christians
to Join these orders. That IL Is not
improper | could show, but | must
not turn aside from my present
purpose. My aim is to insist that
these institutions cannot save the
soul. They leave out the name of
Jesus. They make much OF the
Bible, 1t is true. They swear by
IL and on it, praise 1t, read it,quote
it. The phraseology of both tes-
taments enters largely into their
ceremonies. This is no secret.
The Bible is 1.-THE book in secret
orders. But what does the Bible
say? I Tim. II. 5: "Tnere Is one
mediator between God and man,
the man Christ Jesus;' l Cor, lii:
IL: mo other foundation save
Jesus Christi" John xiv: 6: mo
man cometh unto the Father but
by me-" John iii: SO: "He that
believeth not the Son shall not see
life; Acts iv: IL: "None other
name under heaven!"
If, then, the Bible be true, secret
orders cannot parade man to
heaven with parades or compll-
ment him there with compliments.
Be he ever so strict in the observ-
ance of the principles of the order.
unless he believe with his heart in
the name of the Lord Jesus, no
distress alarm will avail him
amid the solemnitieS of the judg-
ment day, and no charmed grip
will be able to save him from the
terrors of hell. "Believe on the
Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt
be saved" Y. l. @
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Buying Unshorn Wool.
Wool Growers Bulletin


We are of the opinion that there
Is more smoke than fire in the re-
ports of wool being bought on the
sleeps back. We have received
considerable correspondence from
different parts of Ohio. West Vir-
GINA, Kentucky and Virginia,
from persons who have tried to
find the growers who have sold.
The answer often is: "Well /
have not exactly sold but have
been offered 40c; guess | will take
it," When the so-cslled buyers
are found they are apt to be ire
sponsible parties.
There may be concerted plan
In this matter to make growers
offer in certain sections, and may
be buy little. AS to The objects
for this course of action there may
be different reasons given.
From the Shenandoah Valley
OF Virginia we have had several
letters, and il looks as If growers
would get the full market price
for their wool in that section, YET
when il comes down to "whai
farmer has sold ?" the answer i:
about as above, From 30 20 40c.
and as high rs 4jc. even. we hear
has been "offered." In other parts
of Virginia, correspondents say
that 80 to 3jc. are ruling offers. In
Kentucky the "offers" run about
the same as above. viz: from 30 to
45c, varying more npOn the sup
posed intelligence OF growers than
upon the condition OF the wool
In Ohio no wool sold unshorn