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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-17

A COOP SHowING.-Within the past decade
the members of the colored Methodist Church
in this city, have erected a handsome house of
worship costing over $4,000, and have nearly
paid off the entire Indebtedness, there being
only about $500 still due. The membership
numbers AGO, and in connection with the
church is a f1ourishing Sabbath School, Super
intended by Thos. Campbell, having schol-
arship of nearly 300 The church is hand
somely furnished throughout and has excel
lent organ. The organist is F. T. Ware, and
RI. Shelton is the leader of the Choir, which
is an excellent one.
The present Pastor Rev. B. Brown has been
IN charge for three years, and under the rules
of conference will not be permitted to return.
During his ministry some $4,000 of indebted.
ness has been paid, and a goodly accession to
the membership has been made. On Sunday
night next, Mr.. Brown will preach his farewell
sermon, and all are invited to attend, a special
invitation being extended to the white citizens
of the town, many ofwhom have generously
aided the church in meeting its obligations.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-17

THE FEAST OF PURIM Jewish festival
of Purim occurred on Monday last.
1t is a season of divine worship
and merry making, which comes when the
christian world has given itself up to fasting
and and prayer; SO that ir the present as in
the past, the Jew and the Christian compile
ment each other Although Purim comes each
year laden with the gloom of attempted perse-
cution and consequent suffering, that picture
of rejoicing that ensued when Haman's plans
were foiled and heswung on his own gibbet by
far outshines those where fear turks in the
shadows and death stares from the background.
Hannah is forgotten in the remembrance OF
Mordecai, while all Israel unites in esteem and
affection for the myrtle Queen Esther. Purim
has all the merriment of youth; its infinite va
riety has not been withered by the centuries,
and yet it has only the mast of the jester. Its
poor and suffering, and gives gladly and boun-
tifuly of its fund of beneyolence The contr-
buttons and collections of the synagogues and
at the various entertainments this year will be
devoted to the Alliance Israelite Universelle,
which seeks to educate and elevate Oriental
Israelites and their children and fit them to oc-
cupy positions of usefulness in the world
Much of Purim's medieval character has dis
appeared in this country. The distinctive Pur-
i'm viands, so dear to the old-fashioned German
housewife have lost their popularity here, but
the deeper, truer, nobler significance of the
day has survived. The German Jewish perse-
cutions will cast a shade of sadness
over the mirth of the approaching festival. AS
the Ameracan-He6reoo significantly remarks, the
breed OF Hannah the Amalekite lives yet, but it
found wanting to wage eternal war in the
name of the Lord against Amaleks in every
guise.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-17

VALLEY LODGE, No. IS, KNIGHTS OF PYTH-
las, was recognized on Friday night, March
18th, 1881. The following gentlemen were
elected officers for the ensuing term
W. L. Olivier, Past Chancellor; w. Fl. H.
Lynn, Worthy Chancellor; J. E. Rollins, Vice
Chancellor; VIM. NJ. Simpson, Patriarch; G. L
Cooke, Keeper of Records and Secretary; A. A
Eskridge, Jr., Master of Exchequcr.
This order has now an endowment feature
attached, which gives all ofits members insur-
ance for $4,000.
The newly elected officers were installed
last night
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-17

FATALLY BURNED-On Friday evening last
Mrs Bosserman, relict OF the late George Bos-
serman, died at the residence of Mr.. A. j. Mil
Ter, her SON in-law, near Middlebrook. She
was very old lady-some eightythree years
and of late her faculties had been failing so
fast that she was childish. On the evening OF
her death, Mrs. Miller, her daughter, left her
alone in room where fire was burning She
told girl who was doing some work in the
yard, to keep watch so that no harm befell
the old lady. The girl looked in at intervals,
and saw Mrs. Bosserman setting before the fire
in chair Later, however, smoke was seen
issuing from the room, and the girl rushed in
to find Mrs. Bosserman enveloped in flames.
the lower part of her clothing being ablaze.
She Immediately gave the alarm, and Mrs. Mil
Ter was soon at hand with blankets &C. with
which the flames were smothered, not, howev-
er, until they had inflicted such terrible iniu-
ries that death followed in two or three hours
Everything possible was done to alleviate the
pain, but ere relief came by death, suffering was
terrible. The remains were inferred at ST. Johns
German Reformed) Church, last Sunday. She
was a consistent member of that religious de-
nomination, and had many warm friends, as
was testified by the large concourse attending
| the funeral
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-17

Even if we are not smart, we know what to
do when troubled with a cough or cold. No
doctor bills for u.s. We take twenty-five cents,
90 to the nearest drug store and by bottle OF
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup. One dose relieves us
and one bottle cures us entirely. 1t is pleasant
to the taste.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-17

DIED OF SMALL Pox.-We noticed last week
that colored boy named Marcellus Frye, an
employee on the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway,
was victim of small pox at Huntington, W.
Va. We learn by a note received from friend
that he died on the 9th inst. His parents, we
are informed, reside at Standardsyille, Greene
county, Va, and were known by number OF
the colored people OF Staunton.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-17

VALLEY BATTALIoN-A number of the
officers of the various military organizations
throughout the Valley are discussing the or
ganization of an Infantry Battalion compris-
ing the companies of Staunton, Harrisonburg,
Woodstock and Winchester. Enthusiastic
military men Say that there is little doubt of
the success of the scheme, and that capital
Battalion will be formed.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-17

MARRIED.-Mr Isadore Cohen and Miss
Sophia Switzer, daughter of Solomon Switzer,
Esq, left for Washington city last Friday
night, where they were joined in the holy
bonds They were well known Jewish resi-
dents ofStaunton, and their friends wish them
a future long and happy
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-17

BLIND Tom, the wonderful musical prodigy,
whose marvellous performances on the piano
have been enjoyed by many of our citizens
will give an entertainment in the Opera
House tomorrow, Friday, night. 1t is useless
to do more than make the announcement, for
the genius of the boy is well known, and his
'imitator, much less equal. And whilst his
entertainment is wonderful, it is also refining
to those who appreciate fine music. Secure
your seats at Olivier's to-day.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-17

nISSoLUTIoN OF CO-PARTNERSHIP. med
~ ical NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. existing between
us is this day dissolved by mutual consent.
We will each continue the practice of our profess
sion from our respective residences as before.
Persons indebted to the firm will please for
ward and settle their accounts.
4 IL to whom we are indebted will send in their
bills for settlement,
January l, 1881. ]. ALEX. WADDEIL,
mar3-tf T. ST p GIBSON.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-17

ORGANIsT-At a meeting of the Vestry,
held on Tuesday last, Prof. Louis lde was
elected organist at the Episcopal Church. The
purchase of new organ was discussed, and it
was ascertained that an amount nearly suffi-
cient for the purpose had already been col
lecteG
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-17

SUpPER.-The ladies of the Baptist Church
will give supper at the Grange Hall on
Friday night next, for the benefit of the
church. They will have the best of everything
in the eating line, and propose to dispose of it
at reasonable prices. Don't fail to get good
supper and aid in a worthy cause.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-17
Hours for Closing the Mails.

LAND SALIENT. Chas. T. Palmer, or Ar
hor Hill has sold his farm on Long Meadows
formerly known as the Turk Farm" contain
inc 1852 acres to W. A. Freed, at $4s per acre.
The farm is situated near Fishersville and is
GOOD niece of land.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-17

OFFICERS OF THF CATHOLIC HIBERNIAN
SoCIETY-At the annual meeting OF the Cath
olic Hibernian Benevolent Society held Marcn
18th, 1881, the following officers were elected
for the ensuing year.
John Burns, President: Michael Hounihan,
1st Vice president; John Fallon End Vice pres
dent; Daniel Crimmens, Recording Secretary
Michael Croghan, Assistant Recording Secre-
tary; Thos Croghan, Financial Secretary, VIM.
Kinney, Treasurer Timothy Hounihan, Mar
shall; Rev. John McVerry, Chaplain; Edw.
Burke, John Sullivan, John Hounihan, Trustee;
Ihos. Kiblinger, Standard Bearer.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-17

ELECTION OF TRUsTEEs.-At a meeting of
the Board of Trustees of the Augusta Female
Seminary, held on Tuesday last, the follow
ing members of the Board were present: Jos.
A. Waddell, John Echols, VIM Frazier, Rev.
j. A. Murray, Rev. G. B. Stricken, Rev. W. E.
Baker, VIM J Nelson and Davis. A. Kayser.
The meeting was called to supply vacan-
cies in the Board, caused by the death of Jno.
Wayt, Esq, and removal of Revs. Fletcher
and Ewing, and Col. Bolivar Christian, and
also to supply one vacancy otherwise created.
The following were elected: Revs. Alex.
Sprunt and ]. E. Booker, and Messrs. T. A.
Bledsoe, j. II. Blackley and DR.. N. Wayt.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-17

HAD THEIR POCKETS PICKED.-In going to
the Inauguration, week before last, Mr.. VIM
the county, was robbed by a pick pocket, while
the train halted at Harpers Ferry. His purse
contained about $37 in money, a railroad
ticket and some papers.
Mr. Saml Sullenberger, a merchant of
Monterey, was similarly relieved of a pocket
book containing about $75 whilst he was
standing on the platform at Washington, one
day during Inauguration week. The inaugural
season was harvest time for the light fingered
gentry, and they took advantage of it.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-17

CoMPLAINT.-A petition numerously
signed was presented to the Council Tues
day night. complaining of the disagreea-
BILE and unhealthy cdor from Nays Tan
yard, and asking relief from the nuisance.
1t was properly referred.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-17

AGNES HERNDoN.-This beautiful and tai
ented artistic, supported by Mr.. Charles Alb
bolt and powerful dramatic company, will
appear at the Opera House this evening, and
present to our citizens the great New York
success, entitled LED Astray." The COM
pany reached Staunton yesterday evening,
direct from New York, having made the trip
without halt. Miss Herndon comes with
one of the finest and most complete organiza-
tons travelling. She is the acknowledged rival
of Janauschek, Davenport, Bowers and Nor
ris, and our amusement loving people are
promised rich treat
The costumes worn by this company are
the handiwork of Worth, the Paris milliner
and are entirely new and said to be elaborate
and magnificent Miss Herndon is no stran.
ger in our city, and on the occasion of hel
appearance she will, no doubt, be greeted by
man friends and admirers. We bespeak g
crowded house. Reserved seats for sale al
Olivier's.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-17

PREsBYTERY.-A called meeting of Lexing-
ton Presbytery was held in the LIST Prespy-
terian church of this city on Tuesday last.
The object of the meeting was to act upon
the letter of Rev. Samuel McCune, asking
dismissal to the Irish Presbytery. Mr.. NC
Cune's request was granted, and general re-
greet was expressed that the church in Virgin
ia should have been deprived Of servant so
valuable
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-17

RESULT OF SALE OF CITY BoNDs.-At the
meeting of the council on Tuesday night the
finance committee presented the title deed of
the City Hall and release deed of the Spring
farm property, used for the water works, the
deferred payments on both properties having
been satisfied A statement of the manner in
which the amounts were paid was also SUBJ
mitted, from which it appeared that the COM
mittee had disposed Of the citys bonds as fol-
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-17

PIRATES OF PENzANTEs.- of the
Pirates" are now being regularly held under
the supervision of Prof. Ide. The promise is
given of superb rendition of this famous OPP
eretta From the following caste it will be
seen that our very best vocalists are enlisted,
and in anything they undertake in the music
line, success is guaranteed
King of Pirates. w. II. Daniels
samuel Lieutenant. ............ y. j. Shirley
Frederick, Apprentice. C. L. Cooke
Major General Stanley ...... .Jno. McQuaide
H sfss daughters his Miss S Ss!s 1 Hs'ss,,
Kate uaosn'eiS Maggie Thornburg
sergeant of Police. D. Euritt
Prof Idle requests that all engaged in the opera
will meet at the Band room Monday night. the
members of the chorus, as well as the soloists
A full rehearsal is desired
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-17

CRY CREDIT-We mentioned several weeks
ago, that r. W. Burke, ESQ.,, Chairman of the
City Finance Committee, had negotiated city
six per cent. bonds at a premium of q per
per cent. In that statement we referred to
the negotiation of the Staunton Water Bonds
at heavy discount some years ago, and said
that the Messrs Hamilton, of Baltimore, we're
the agents for that transaction. In this we
| were mistaken The Hamiltons had been con-
suited, and an informal agreement was had
with them to place the bonds, but subsequent
arrangements were made with another party,
much to the displeasure of the Hamiltons In
deed they charged bad faith upon the city au-
thorites, and have had no disposition to touch
our securities since.
Last week Mr.. Burke negotiated $4,000
Staunton per cent. bonds at five per cent.
premium-showing marked improvement in
CITY credit. This is not an incr ase of the
city debt The amount realized has been ap-
propriated to the discharge of outstanding
due obligations. Mr. Burke has in cOntem
plation other operations which will be of con-
siderable benefit to the taxpayers and reduce
the interest charge against the city. He has
shown excellent judgment and financial sa-
gacity in the management of his important
committee, and is entitled to the thanks of the
people for the skilful manner in which he has
met the requirements of his position.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-17
SPECIAL.

Wea now settling up our old business, and We
will be much obliged to those owing If they will
come forward and pay up.
March 9, 1881. J.W. ABBY co.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-17
DOR SALE.

U>OR SALE.
The Church built at Stuarts Draft as a Union
Church, will be sold to particular denomina-
ton for arrears Persons who subscribed to the
Union Church fund, and unwilling to let 1t re-
maip'for the benefit Of the denomination which may
purchase, can have their money returned.
mar 10
pNT0TICE.-Mr. NORTH WITT, having been admitted
IN as partner In the firm of T. Witt & Bro, 1t
is absolutely necessary that the books of the old
concern be closed. Persons knowing themselves in
deDted will please me forward and settle, as we
are anxious to have the old business wound up.
Respectfully,
.feD a1-sm /. WITT BRO.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-17


FREE LEcT URE.-On next Wednesday eve
ming (23d) in the Baptist church of this city,
Rev Henry Mcdonald of Richmond will de-
liver his famous lecture on "How became
Protestant" All are invited. The lecture is
free and will be in no sense denominational,
containing nothing in matter or manner which
could give offence to even the people among
whom the Dr. was born and whom even yet
he loves He was educated for the Priesthood
On the evening following he will deliver an
other lecture on Happy Homes % cents adj
mission fee. Those who heard this eloquent
divine in this city one year ago, will rejoice in
an opportunity to hear him again.
UNCALLED FOR PACKAGEs.-The follow
ing packages remain uncalled for in the Ad-
ans Express Office Owners will come for
ward, pay charges and take them away:
G W Hull G D Schreckeiser, j II New
comb, F M Arbogast, S B Marshall, E d Suit
ton, l. Longley, L Hartman, II II King, S F
Pilson, W Arbogast, Armstead, Mrs G
Adams, J L Buchanan, Rev B Brown, Fl
Bromwell, Mrs F M Clark, W w Dear, w H
Davis, P P cambridge II NJ Ehrman, M L
Hauley, Fl Kinkaid, B F Lambert, B Love,
R A McChesney, r N Mitchell, Jno Preston,
c Pritchard, j Pendleton, P P Phillips,
] T Robertson, T ] Rhodes, j Ransbottom,
Stanley, Rev L Mel Seabrook,J Summers,
VIM Slaughter. Maj Shumate, L II Stevenson,
R Shelton, A TemDleton, H K Wheeler
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Immigration from a New Source.

/
Several days since Hon. A. II. II. Stuart re-
ceived letter from gentleman in Nebraska,
making inquiries in regard to Virginia. The
writer had been attracted to Mr.. Stuart by
reading his recent letters published in the
Philadelphia american and Southern Planter
which he was greatly pleased He desired
special information with reference to taxation
in the Old Dominion, and stated that should
the response to his enquiries afford encourage
ment, he thought it probable that quite an
immigration would come to Virginia from the
far northwest. In addition TO onerous taxa
ton, the people of Nebraska are preycd upon
to an outrageous extent by tie rlilroad COM
panies, and these influences, added to harsh
climate and remoteness from the centres of
commerce and society, are rendering a resi-
dence in that section anything but desirable
The writer said that he had visited the Valley
as soldier during the war, and in that capaci
ty had met with aoaqm reception. He had
been favorbly impressed, however, with the
salubrity of climate and richness of soil, and
now that better understanding between the
sections was being arrived at, he felt like ex
changing the rigors and inconvenience of
life in the border States, for the more gen
ial attractions of the South.
This is a new direction from which to ex-
pect immigration, but there is nothing more
certain than that the advantages of this sec
ton are naturally far superior to those of the
West. Those of our citizens who have fol-
lowed the advice of Horace Greeley and
yielded to the allurements of gaudy advertise
ments have too often found to their cost that
they left behind them better land than they
have yet reached. Had the same energy and
judgment been expended here as contact with
the civilization of the West demands and be-
GETS those who have succeeded there would
havedone well in Virginia and the South. There
is a demand for live, active men throughout
this section, and a bright future for
those who will put their shoulders to the
wheel in earnest.
Since the above was in type we have been
shown Mr.. Stuart's reply to the letter men
toned, and have been permitted to publish it.
1t sets forth briefly and forcibly the attractions
of our section, and the inducements offered |
immigrants to make their home among US.
Mr.. Stuarts letter is as follows:
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-17
FOR EVERY FAMILY,
Ohm A. HARTMAN offers to the public

of her own manufacture. These powders have been
satisfactorily tested and precisely what they
representative best Baking Powders ever used in
this community. There is no alum in the compound
e They can be had at all the Grocery and Drug
Stores in Staunton. jan ely
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4 Runian's Last Fight.

Marcelin Granger, alias "Le Toro De
La Mermentau, desperate Of south.
western Louisiana, met a long predicted
fate Sunday morning, near tho Mermentau
river, in CaIcasieu parish, at the hands of
Homer Lognon. Granger who had threat
encd to shoot Lognon on sight, went to a
party of horse-herders where he knew
Lognon was employed, and challenged him
for a fight. Lognon proposed to dismount
for that purpose. Granger replying that
he (Granger) did not want to fight, Log
non turned away from him, when Gran
ger fred at his back. Both men dismount
cd and Granger advanced on LognOn, both
the young men firing at each other with
pistols, Changers last shot being at such
clio Sc quarters that it set Lognon's clothes
on fire. Logn0n's last shot entered
Changers forehead killing him instantly
Granger was hit three times out Of -four
shots, but Lognon escaped unhurt
Granger is accredited with two murders Ol
peculiar atrocity, and his taking off gives
general satisfaction along the Mermentau
river.
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DRY GOODS.
EXT DOOk To THE COUNT HOUSE.
FAHNEsTOCK!

Large additional Cheap Lots OF Goods open
ed this week in every department., to which
we invite the particular attention OF persons
in want OF
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The Prevailing Mania.

At Buffalo, N. Y, an unknown man
was seen deliberately to jump into the
canal. The body was recovered it has
not yet been identified. The man was ap-
parently stranger, 80 years of age, feet
inches high, light moustache: clOse-cut
hair, dark working clothes, white shirt,
silver watch-chain on his person.
At tho residence of Charles Brown, a
young man, Frederick Simpson, engaged
in the house as a waiter, has been i'll some
time from consumption. He became de-
spondeut while drunk, went into a closet,
drew coat over his head, and shot him.
self through the heart. The body was
not discovered until some time aftcrward.
Not a drop of blood was visible, and no
one in the house heard the report of the
pistol. It is thought that he muffled the
sound with the coat SO as not to attract at
tention. He belonged to London, England,
and has no friends in this country.
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A Very Crooked Road.


CAV. guard, they tell me this is a very
crooked road" said tho tourist when he
boarded the local for Virginia.
"Well, rather" was the reply. "There
are several places between here and Vir.
ginia where passenger can hand a ciga,
to the cngineer?"
"By JOve that's s astonishing. l must
watch out for the curves, you know
He watched, aud though backed
around pretty well. between the tunne
and Scales, failed to swing such a trench
dOus circle.
"Look here" said he to Follett when
they arrived at Virginia :'Whcre was
the place where a passenger in the real
car could hand cigar to the engineer p
"Why, one point was Mound House
there is a good saloon there, and there is
plenty of time for any passenger to get of
the car, get cigar and hand it to the en-
gineer."
The tourist tumbled. He treated all
hands aud acknowledged the sell.