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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-31

COURT DAY.-There was an unusually large
crowd in town on Monday last, County Court
day. The principal interest conferred around
the horse market, and Court street from the
Virginia Hotel to Lewis street, was a mass of
horsemen, muddy pedestrians and traders of
all kinds of wares. AS a general thing the
horses which changed hands were not of the
very best. For the most part they comprised
equines, with predispostion to
rheumatism and consumption But the own
ers of these found just as much fun, if not as
much profit, in extolling the virtues of each
special possession, and recounting its feats of
endurance and many domestic merits, as they
could possibly have done had the descendants
of Lexington been at their command. Staun-
ton as horse market is worthy rival of
Harrisonburg, and we fear that its efforts to
usurp the prerogative of the last named town,
have lead to the importation of some of the
celebrated animals that month after month
make their parade in the public square of our
neighboring city, and make the circuit of
ownership throughout the county annually
Besides the horse dealers, the auctioneers did
the best business, and from early in the morn
ing until late in the afternoon, their stentorian
voices could be heard on every side. Court
day is getting to be one of the institutions, its
importance seemingly increasing with every
recurrence,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-31

SMALL Pox-The solitary case of small pox
which caused so much excitement in Staunton
last week and week before, has almost disap-
peared Mr.. Smith, the gentleman Frustrated
by it, is now walking about his house, and
will be entirely restored in short time. There
were no other cases or symptoms manifested,
and we think the precautions taken have ef-
fectually fortified our town against the disease
for the next decade to come. Almost every
inhabitant has been vaccinated. and every pre-
tentative imaginable been resorted to, SO that
so far as the town is concerned, the one case
has been a real advantage, in as much as it has
put our citizens on guard in time. In Rich
mond and at various places along the line of
the c. 6 o. railway small pox has been report
ed, but il every instance the most rigid pre-
cautionary measures have been taken and the
result is that there is no apprehension of an
epidemic.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-31

LAND SALEs.-On Monday last, the follow
ing sales of real estate were made by E. M
Cushing & Son, auctioneers =
The Ray Farm" IS acres, belonging to the
estate of John Ray, decd, near Greenville,w was
sold to Nimrod M. Green at $40 per acre. Two
and fiye-eighths acres of the same tract to Jas
B. Smith for $685..
The tract formerly owned by VIM. Knowles
decd, about 80 acres, was sold to s. II. Lam
bert for $705.
Twenty-one acres of the estate of the late
Shelton J. Henderson was purchased by Ro-
bertus Henderson at $500 per acre; and II
acres of the same by John Paris at SO per acre.
The Fishburn Farm, near Verona, contain
ing 1853 acres, was sold to Daniel Fishburn at
$17 per acre.
Forty-seve acres of the W. a. Hanger land
on Middle River, near Americas Mills, was
sold to Geo. A. Hanger, Trustee, at $3.50 per
acre.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-31
Hours for Closing the Mails.
Notice to Subscribers.

After the LIST day of July, 1881, the sub
scriptions to the VIRGINIAN must be paid
strictly in advance No name will be entered
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which the subscription is paid, the paper will
be discontinued, unless there is renewal.
The cash system, we are confident, will
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and ourselves 1t is much easier for persons
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We have no complaint to make of our sub
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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-31


A NARROW EscAPE.-The Mt. Sidney cor
respondent of the Spectator states that as Mr..
Blackwell of Mt. Sidney and Miss Burrus of
Albemarle county, attempted to cross North
River last Monday, in buggy, near Mt. Craw-
ford, they came very near being drowned. The
river at that point is very deep, and when
about half way across, is was found that it was
too deep to ford, and the horse becoming OBJ
stinate, stopped and was in few minutes
drowned. The occupants retained presence
of mind, and remained in the buggy until they
were rescued from their perilous position by
Mr. Christian Miller, who fortunately came
along in the nick of time. The ladies were
not hurt, but very much scared. The horse
was very valuable one, and the loss falls
heavily upon Mr.. Blackwell, as that is the sew
enth he has lost by accident.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-31

COMPLETION OF THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY.
Last Monday evening the last spike was
driven at Luray, completing the Shenandoah
Valley R. R. from Hagerstown Nd, to Waynes-
boro|irglnia, where it connects with the G.
6 o. Road. Through trains between the
above points will be running regularly by the
10Th of April. Capt. Coe, the chief engineer
of the company, has removed his headquarters
from Hagerstowm to Waynesboro, and will
vigorously push the work of locating line
for the road between Waynesboro and point
on the Atlantic, Mississippi and Ohio railroad,
near Salem or Big Lick, In Roanoke county
The work of construction will quickly follow
the location of the road
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-31

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, March 28th 1881
The market was quite slow at retail this week. The
wholesale market showed considerable improve
tail trade in getting the prices they asked but gen
orally their views were met, and We have to quote
prices as about 15a20 cents higher than last week
The quality was not as good last week. there be.
ing longer line of middles than then. We quote
So 50a$6 most sales ranging from "a 75a$5 as per
100 pounds
Mich Cows-Trade is dull We quote prices at
$20a40 per head, as to quality.
Prices to-day for Beef Cattle ranged as follows
Best beeves at 37a$6 90; that generally rated first
quality !aa$5 81 medium or good fair quality4 GOA
o ordinary thin steers, oxen and cows, 5OaS3 u.s.
extreme range of prices Q 50a$6 90, Most of the
sales were from 81 rs to Sc 90 per 100 lbs.
SwINE-The demand Is fair at the prices ruling
last week, Sac cents per pound net
SHE GP AND LAMB-We quote clipped sheen at An
~ cents, wool do at 4a7 CENTS lambs at 10 cents
per pound gross.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-31

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.-On Thursday last, the
house of MIR. W. R. Bright, on the road be-
tween Staunton and West View, was burned
to the ground together with its entire con-
tents. Mr.. Bright and his family had gone
away to spend the day, anG the fire occurred
during their absence, consuming every parti-
Gle of the furniture, clothing &c of the family
and leaving them entirely destitute. Mr..
Bright is poor but very worthy man and has
wife and four children to support. The de-
struction of all his worldly goods is indeed
severe loss, and the general sympathy felt for
him, manifested itself in generous contribu-
ton from his neghbors and friends. At the
time the house was burned, Mr.. E. F. Bright,
a brother of the owner of the property, lost
5000 in money, he having that amount which
he had been saving up to take with him to
Kansas, deposited in his trunk in the house.
1t is not known how the fire originated.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-31

SCHOOL ExERcIsEs.-The school at New
Liberty, near Mt. Sidney, taught by Miss Sal
lie G. Teabo, closed a most prosperous session
week before last, and the final exercises were
very entertaining. They consisted of charades
Rotations &c, by the scholars all of which
were exceedingly we'll performed, after which,
a treat of lemonade and cake was given by the
teacher. Two prizes were given for scholar
ship the first to David L. Landes, and the
second to Miss Florence Hunter. Several
other prizes were given for punctuality. AT
the close of the entertainment Miss Julia Mil
Ter read an original essay on thine spent in
schools composition of merit.
Miss Teabo has been very successful with
her school and general wish is expressed for
her return
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-31

The Memphis papers OF this week announce
the arrival there of G. P. Huntington, president
of the Chesapeake & Ohio railway, and vice.
president of the Central Pacific road; E. Nor
ton, yice-president of the Memphis & Paducah
road Gen. John Echols, president of the Big
Sandy road; John Means, president Of the
Ashland Coal & Iron Co., and other prom
inent railroad men of the West The OBJ
ject of the visit was to effect arrangements to
close the gap between Trimble station and
Covington, KY, a distance of 50 miles, and to
secure the control of the Memphis & Paducah,
at either extremity if allowed two years from
September next for its completion. This
gives line from Memphis to Paducah thence
to Elizabethtown and Louisville and Licking
ton, and thence to the Chesapeake Bay, by the
Chesap cake & Ohio road. The proposition
was received favorably and public meeting
had been called to consider it. The connec-
tons being formed and in contemplation for
the c. & o. will add largely to its usefulness
and will proportionately benefit Virginia
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-31

WASHINGTON M. E. CONFERENCE The Wash
ington Conference, M. E. Church, colored
which has been in session for week at Wheel
ing, w Va, adjourned Monday night. The
following are the appointments for this Dis
trict
Staunton Districts. G. Griffin, P. E.
Staunton, R. A. Reed, from the New York Con-
ference; Augusta, R. Smith Highland, A. W.
Brown; Lewisburg, J. D. s. Hall; Spring
Greek, s. A. Lewis, Somers, W. II. Brooks
Peterstown, W. A. Claxton; Union. Chas.
Lewis; Mount Vernon, F. F. Sawyer; Harri-
sonburg, R. 81. Robinson; Newmarket, P. e.
Howard; Strasburg, ]. Jenkins Winchester,
Q. g. Key; White Hall, A. Little Charestown
y. 81. Dansbury Jefferson, W. R. Davis;
Berkeley, G. r. Williams; Shepherdstown, A,
R. Ebert
Lyncnburg District-P. G.. Walker, P E.
W. W. Foreman; Woodlawn,
j. IL. Valentine Langley, j. Henry Rich
mond, R. E. J. Warner; Charlottesville, ]. T.
Morton; Waynesboro, j. FL. Bailey Browns
burg, A. Edmondson Leesburg, j. T. Wright;
Middleburg, R. H. Hawkins; Water ford, G..
Price; Northern Neck, W. Longford; Nor
folk, J, T. Owens; Lexington, D. Collins;
Lynchburg; e. T. Pinkney; New London,
L. r. Digs; Leesville, P. Mcpherson.
Rev. B. B. Brown, jr., of staunton charge
for three years past, goes to Wheeling, W.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-31

SUMMER RETREATs-The Virginia Midland
Railway Company will publish and distribute
gratuitously any information furnished to its
agents, prior to April 20th by persons on and
near its line proposing to take summer board
ers, as to the accommodations, rates per week
and month, distance from stations, and means
of conveyance. Address, M. Slaughter, Cen
eral Ticket agent, Alexandria, Va, for further
particulars.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-31

The Republicans of Mecklenburg county,
held convention last week and nominated
r. P. Hughes, republican, and w. 9. Curtis
democrat, for the offices of county and circuit
court clerks, which they now respectively fill
Both have made acceptable officials, and the
spirit which controlled in the action OF the
convention indicates the good feeling that pre-
walls in political circles in that section of the
State. Both of the gentlemen are natives of
Virginia, and were Confederate soldiers, and
stand high officially and personally with the
people.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-31

HE SPRING TRADE promises to open brisk
iy, and our merchants are preparing to meet
the demands. This winter has been an unusu-
ally dull one in business point of view, and
there is scarcely house in Stanton that has
not fallen below the average sales for the past
season. With the warmer days comes the
promise of a trade revival, and our tradesmen
are going to make up for lost time. They are
laying in large and handsome stocks, every
variety of material and at almost every price.
1t is matter of remark to strangers who visit
our city and see the fine assortment of goods
for purchasers to select from. The retail buy
er can find in Stanton almost any thing he
may desire and at prices that will favorable
compare with those of the larger cities. If his
or her taste cannot be exactly suited, the mer-
chant invariable offers to procure the very ar
ticle, if time sufficient is granted to make the
order from the city. Every facility is here
afforded the buyer, and those who wish to
procure the best of goods, can obtain them
Of merchants in whom they have perfect confis
dence and who will tell them exactly what
they are getting at the time they buy. And
yet in spite OF this, one has no idea of the
amounts that are annually sent out of Staun-
ton for numberless articles that could just as
well be furnished by our home dealers. There
is not day that money orders and registered
letters are not sent by ladies to some of the
large houses of New York. There is one firm
in that city that does enough retail business
with Staunton to support moderate sized
store in our midst. In many instances the
identical articles that so much trouble is tax
tiers. 1t is discouraging to merchant to lay
in large and varied stock, and then find that
many of our ladies send hundreds of miles for
just such goods as he has on his shelves. This
thing of buying every little thing in New
York, Philadelphia and Baltimore ought to
cease. The ladies themselves should resolve
to lend every encouragement to our dealers,
and the merchant would then feel encouraged
to extend his researches farther and farther in
order to crafty the feminine wants. You may
run the State oyer and you will not find mer-
chants more accommodating OF stocks more
complete than those OF StauntOn and the way
to make them still more ample to meet all
requirements is to show that enterprise isappre-
ciated Ifarticles are wanted, not just at hand,
let the home merchant order them, and then
when the same article is needed again the
chancesare thatit will be found without sending
away for it. There are thousands ofdollars leav-
ingStaunton annually through this channel that
should be expended right here, and we hope
this year the greater part of it will be kept at
home, that it may circulate around and con-
tribute to the general domestic prosperity
The way to build up town is to let every
dollar, that possibly can, be spent within its
limits. Keep the money moving in a small
circuit and it will come round again in a short
time Don't sent it away before you find il
absolutely necessary, and then let it go through
the home merchant.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-31

W. Fl. WELLER, at his elegant store-room
next to the Opera House, is receiving splen-
did line of dress goods, notions, and in fact
everything to be found in a first class estab-
lishment. The preparations made for the
spring trade are unusually extensive, and the
assortment he displays is one of the richest
and most beautiful ever offered in Staunton.
There is scarcely anything lady can desire
that cannot be found on his well filled shelves,
ana every article is the best of its kind. In
uress goods, and mourning goods especially is
'nere handsome stock and in making their
spring purchases the ladies will save good
aea OF trouble if they go to Weller's store
when they first start out.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-31
THE MARKET

The markets have somewhat fiuctuated since our
last issue, when we stated there strong feel
ing at prices then ruling. An advance in wheat and
flour realized, followed by decline, with
quotations slightly better than last week. We quote
-four, family, S. So extra, S. 90; superne, o. 25.
Wheat Futz 81 O5 to 81 10; Red 81 10 to 81 49, and
weak for both articles, and transactions confined
to small lots for local demands There is large
quantity still in the hands of the farmers who are
holding for better prices Corn 4s cents. Oats, SO
to 4Oc Hay, s16 to s1s Glover Seed 81 so to s. rs.
Bacon, hog round, So.
In Richmond, wheat quoted from 81 90 to
to 81 g. In Baltimore 81 20 to 81 25 Tor spot and
81 10 to 81 20 for April and May deliveries.
STANTON MARKETS. MARCH 81
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-31
Returning Thanks.

The members of St. Patricks Society,
Lynchburg, who were so handsomely enter.
tanned in Staunton, on the 18th, by the Cath
Ole Hibernian Beneficial Society, upon their
return home, held meeting and adopted the
following:
LYNcHBURG, VA, March 2lst, 1881
To the officers and Members Of the Catholic Hi6er-
MAN Society, Stdu7atom
Gentlemen:- AT a meeting of the St. Patrick's
Beneficial Society, held their Hall Monday even
appointed to draft resolutions appropriate to their
late visit to the Catholic H1bernian Beneficial So
ciety Of Staunton, Va. The Committee reported as
follows:
Resolred, 1st, That the St. Patricks Beneficial So
ciety OF Lynchburg, duly approaching, with uns
bounded pleasure and satisfaction, the kind and
generous invitation and reception OF their fellow
Benevolent Society Of Staunton, Va, do hereby
tender, unanimously, our sincere and ever grateful
Acknowledgements and thanks for the same.
RESOLVED, End, To the many citizens of Staunton
we are indebted for courtesies, which added much
to the pleasures enjoyed the OCCASION for which
we also return thanks.
Resolued 3rd That to show our appreciation Of the
glorious and patriotic celebration of St. Patricks
Day. March 18th, 1881, copy Of these resolutions
Society, OF Staunton, recorded on the minutes of
this meeting and published in the daily papers Of
this city, J. D. SULLIVAN,
PATRICK MARTIN,
THOMAS O'BRIEN,
M. O'MEARA,
H. @. TANKERSLEY,
Committee.
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oAyAs A. KAISER is now receiving a superb

DAvAs A. KAISER is now receiving superb
line of dress goods and dry goods Of the latest
patterns and most beautiful designs. His
large and handsome store is crowded with one
of the finest assortments in the city Not only
is the variety almost endless, but the goods to
be here found may be relied upon as being the
very cream of the market, having been pur-
chased from houses of the highest standing. 1t
is a treat to examine this elegant stock,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-31

MEssRs. LIPscoMB & BERRY, nearly oppo-
site the VIRGINIAN office, on Main street, are
getting in their spring supply of boots, shoes
6 hats &c. And nice supply it is. Both
members Of. the firm are thoroughly familiar
having been connected with some of the large
establishments of the Northern cities, and they
knew exactly what they were doing when
they made their spring selections. They have
she latest styles and are selling at low prices.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-31

TRUSTEES APPoINTED.-JudgeM Mclaughlin
has appointed the following trustees for Pleas
ant View Lutheran church, viz: James M.
Houff. B. F. Houff and J. F. HoufT
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-31

Halls Vegetable Sicilian Hair Remover is
no new preparation for the public to expert
ment with; its success is unparalleled for re-
storing gray hair to its natural color, promot-
ing its growth, and producing new hair on
bald heads
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-31

Lipscomb & Somerville have the largest and
fiaest stock of crockery, silver plate and every
thing used in house furnishing in the Valley
of Virginia. Call and see their stock.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-31

Kalloch, the murderer of DeY oung, has been
acquitted by SanFrancisco jury, and the an
nouncement of the verdict was received with
. wild demonstration Of delight by the friends
Of the accused
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-31

Lipscomb & Somervilles immense three
story establishment should be visited by all
housekeepers before purchases are made else
where.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-31

Jay Gould is at his old tricks, this time in
the South. He is after railroad in Georgia,
and when he once gets foothold the entire
railroad system of the State might as well sur
render.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-31

Lipscemb & Somerville have in stock the
best goods-that cannot be excelled anywhere,
and some of the cheapest, trashiest to meet
the varied tastes
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-31

BLAKEMoRE, the Photographer, gives general
satisfaction, and those who patronize him once
are so pleased with the work that they always
give him the second call Here is a specimen
Of the letters he is constantly receiving:
ANDERSON, March 26, 1881.
Mr.. B. A, BLAKEMoRE:
Dear Sir:-Enclosed please find check for
amount OF bill of gath. The photographs
reached us o. K. We are more than pleased
with them. Have placed one in nice frame
and 1t on the wall. 1t is simply splendid.
Would NJ ke three times the cost of it. if
we could not sthers Please acknowledge
receipt of check an 'ige
1t RS &C.,
M. E. MoHLER.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-31

If you have friend with Cough or Cold,
tell him to try Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup. He viii
thank you for your advice. The price is only
Is cents.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-31

George & Shumate are adding to their stock
of notions, select stock of spring and summer
dry goods, white goods &c.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-31

Buntings! Buntings in all shades, at
GEORGE & SHUMATE's.
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Rev. VI A. Whitescarver, of Waynesboro'
has purchased the Waynesboro' Hotel from
Mrs. Ann Hicks for 81 900