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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1881-06-30
.anitowof pilot.
CITY AND COUNTY.
THURSDAY. JUNE 80, 1884.
sSoDA" at Robinson & Hinrichs'.

"SoDA" at Robinson & Hinrichs'.
THE Third ward school closed with a
picnic yesterday.
GEORGE BURSET is the leading statis-
tician Of the city.
THE German theatre was quite well
attended last Sunday.
THE First ward school will indulge in
picnic next Saturday.
TRoPIC FRUIT LAXATIVE, at Schallern
& Janecek. 7
LOVERS look for the comet now instead
Of swinging on the gate.
MONDAY was a clipper for heat. Sum-
mer coats were in demand.
SATURDAY will be the publication day
of the new German paper.
On, for polar wave, is the cry of dis
tressed humanity at present.
|. REAL ,f1e Perfumes, at Robinson /
Hinrichs. -1 If
BIASY of the teachers of this city will
spend their vacation in the east.
Wild flowers may be~found in great
profusion in the woods these days.
THE lower departments Of the north
side school united in closing exerciseson
Friday last.
STREET grading and sidewalk improv-
ing are receiving considerable attention
now in the city.
JUDGE Gibson discharged the jury last
Friday. He is working at the court
calendar this week.
THERE viii be an installation of officers
at the A. Q. U. w. at the regular meet
ing on Saturday next.
PERSIAN INSECT POWDER, warranted
pure, at Schallern & Janecek. 7
The horse tanner has convinced orr
horsemen that he knows considerable
about the noble animal.
The Third ward school formed quite
aleDgthy procession yesterday in march
jug o'the-picnic grounds. ~ r.
II'>@rHE Journal and Tribune are having d
little matinee largely personal. The
journal seems to he ahead. -
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1881-06-30

REMEMBER We are sole agents for the
celebrated celluloid trusses, never rust
break or wear out, always remain clean.
Gall and examine at SchalIern & Janecek.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-09-17
CHURCH NOTE

While the house Of worship of the Vi. r.
Church. south, is undergoing repairs the
congregation win worship in the " Charles
Washington Hall" Service ON sabbath a.
III g. w. and 40 p. NJ sabbath school
arg A.. NJ Prayer Meeting at $50 L. VI.
'a Wednesdays
Rev Mr. Whisucr Is holding night -er'i-
so llalitown-prea each evening
yn sunday night 18th. 40 10 o'ciocS. iAe
NJ o. g. viii have service there
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-09-17
VIRGINIA CERTIFICATES.
q Buchanau's Wharf DALrIMoRE

DrL,xEy of llulto1
from
f auc ~ meal @
nIsofi to GOA (rila the
arau ccs and
Of thcbu and y
ha paiim
swelas the on in be n fOnim
81 the OpliIa another
PoyD
ulofO Orc lsiy
Phosphate
eshoksf of feacik
hand na
Of splendid where the
leonb thes cof
i
the
thought has done
winter lspnns b. Other
making Is wheat the ether. IslaH this fall
Baltimore s3-5 ton. Cash, ss.ssS
Crop FOrs Only
Willis, CharIcstOwh, W. Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-09-17
VIRGINIA FREE PR ESS---,I /
sIPORE4NT.

81 hon you visit or leave New York City. save
Esg-rse E2pr,s-ase and Carriage Hire and stop
81 Grpd tai3a fgtcl, opposite Grand Central
Depot $50 rooms. fitted up at q cost OF one
million dollars. reduced o. 81 ana upwards per
lay European plan. Elevator. Restaurant
SUPPLIED with the best. Horse cars stages and
elevated raiir,a d b tll depots. Families can
lave better Gng less q oncy at the Grind t'aol
Iiofo' tIau 8 envy ether frst-class hotel IN tae
clay.
April - Sly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-09-17

Bear I'm mind the Good Tcm'.a Picnic
a.. Island Park ON Thursday next, 22nd
Instant Round Trip Tickets -'o u. N %. at
Excursion rates The Picnic Is under the
.r.pices of Shenandoah Lodge of Charles
town.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-09-17
TO THE FARMERS or JEFFERSON
AND ADJOINING COUNTIES.

the nlorc ha
Ienua we fee tii4l in Cnds
eel ~ ou sol OF
most gratfyn srsultsas
aturl Guano
to- u Govern ontr
ahgcJnr moth
Iasause we bar o. @ 0 #
20 irt usei aauTe pWu ni
IL nantrhr corrective fr oar zee %
uofco thereby
''E "0''' WOODBRIDGE
ln.,1tgr
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-09-17

Mental depression, WeaSn.s' an" 9e'.'
l-.fIi., promptly cured by using Brown Iron
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-09-17

Mr. Julius G.. Holmes hascommence the
.-.c,ion of the new hotel 40 Hampers Ferry
frNai. George W Green.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-09-17

We understand Col. Thos Il. sharp is 20
.,rrn 90 the b. * q. and become 2ud Vice
President
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-09-17
.DJ X Z * EALLAiiLh-
Agents for Jefferson count
R4TIRD TiTLOR. Poct 90 TrareIIer

~ I'M II LVIi' I-V'' NO. T ~ ~ y
Said: ' ] take great pleasure IN recommending
to r9re1ts the Academy of Mr. Swithin G..
Shcrtliirc." Hon. FERYANDo Woop. NJ. G. said
0SSU: cheerfully consent 70 the use of my
name as reference. Ny boys viii return toyou
llor their fourth year. after their vacation
For new Illustrated Circular address SwITHIN
{. SHoRr1IDGE. \. NJ Harvard University Grad
uatc Media. Pa - miles from Philadelphia.
August IS lSSl-2m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-09-17

No G3s daily. 81 other trains daily cNcoF'
Sunday. No. SO connects at Strasburg With
trains on Va Midland Read, and dimes AZ ut.
Jackson. Passengers for Jordan SPRING icave
ears at StcphenSons; for Kd5k Fnon leave cars
at Winchester; for Capon Springs leave cars at
Capon Road; for Orkney Springs leave cars at
Nj. Jackson; for Rawley Springs leave cars at
Harrsonburg Parties visiting New Market
and l.uray Caves leave ears ut New Market.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-09-17
LEVY Es.ShEEg,
BRICK AND ST0NE KAS0H,
and Manufacturer of
MACHINE BRICK,
Charlcstnvn. W Y.
Charlcstovn, "

MY old friends and the public generally Sc
vi informed that All prepared tpdou'i ku'd'
of Brick work and Stone MaSOnrya at the short
est notice and am also prepared tocontract t.
furnish 20. BRICK for building and all pur-
poses. Thanking my friends for the patronage
bestowed upon me in the past solicit coh-
tinuancc, and to new orders promise the most
prompt and careful attention.
Nov. y, 1850 LEVI BAhEh.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-09-17
Vs%ssdIss siEarysama ~. Eg.

Ticking Effect Sjm'luy, Sept !, 1851.
Baltimore Timc)
LEAVE HAGERSTOWN,
Daily except Sunday
10 \. V. .McrtiusbuTg Express -arrivcs at
baltimore ll.45 4 v.
g. 30 \. NJ and 6.45 =. NJ, For Edgemont and
intermediate points.
100 =. VI. Mail--arriying at Baltimore 600
j. W..
445P.M S.V. Express at C. Y. depot, ar
irving at Baltimore at S.l5 =. VI.
ARRIVE At IIAGERSTOWN.
SIS \. NJ, and 200 = = From Tdgcmont
end intermediate points.
11OoA.M :. Y. Express at G. '. Depot,
from Baltimore NJ 7.3j y. VI.
1915 7. ~ Mail-leavi'g Baltimore at S.l5
A. NJ.
80 T. NJ, MartinsbUrg Exprcss-lcave Bal
timo-c 100 L. VI.
J. NJ HOOD.
General Manager.
r. i. GRiSWOLD, Gen1 Ticket Agent.
sept, 10, 1881.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-09-17

Ten cents per Gallon Is the price of water
~ Cr,fcld. MARYLAND.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-09-17
Ch0icc EJHeg0r.

THE undersigned has for sale Pure Vinegar.
L ye-'rs old, made Of all sound Apples, at
~ Cents per Gallon, $500 per Barrel
c. ". GREEN,
Aug. 80 81 Harper Ferry W Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-09-17
NOTICE.

rI'Hi' undersigned intending 10 remove from
I this civ ts lilyerstoWu, Md, September /,
1881. and tuat hi- hooo> apa business mast be
closed DIS the lutl ot August HcEt, nc viii sell
ALL GOODS Ar COST. I'm order t0 close out
lis present s.3ci, &C. goods. Persons Wishing TO
buy % sui. of clothes sill sGyo EWENTY-FlNE
PER CENT. h giving bier rlli All goods
Warranted to Dee nadc and trimmed in the best
-,v3c.ud ft g.arutcod SALES POSITIVELY
CASH. All persons knowing themselves in
dcltci must settle hv August 10th. otherwise
their accounts viii ha placed ir the hands Of
am attorney Tor collection. -.
ISAAC LOWENSTEIN.
Frederick City, Nd. July >. lNSi.
EATuING and Carriage Sponge, Battling or
GEO. T. LIGHT.
vETniiI inform The public that every Pre-
W sc-iutiou THAT comes To- my store is pre-
pared jos me Individually. Persons can find
me 40 uight al the room over the cid sheriff =
Office, Jail B1iding. Respectfully
July Us. lSSl. GEO. T. LIGHT
> ~TH wear for the Willoushby Drll-tho
- best iu thc market Improved for ISL
CAL and scott DUKE & CALLAIiER, Agts.
4 NCIOR Brand Fertilizer for Wheat con-
) taigS every element needed hv the Wheat
c-17. and tine Grass following, and Drills PER-
fcctlv. Fourteen year, 'p aee and continues 20
hold its own agoins} all corners.
DUKE & GALLAHLR.
Agents Cor Jefferson county.
IMPROVED Kevst0ne Cider Mil 2nd)0 in
{ use and approved. Il viii make more cider
thar any other mill with q giUn quantity of
arple- 10 is easy 90 turn. and when the apples
are ground a small boy car press the p0maCe
with case. CAPACITY e 10 - barrels day.
Aug. Is. DUKE IL GALLAHER, Agts.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-09-17
EsiV;nrd Tobfe. ---The under

signed has a nice secondhand Billiard Ia
Bile. newly cushioned, which he will sell We
~ low. Call at once and examine
7. B. SOUDERs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-09-17
Charlestown Female Seminary,
THE NINETEENTH ANNrAI BESSIO,
| BEGINS
Monday, September u, 1880.

Terms made known on application to the Prin
cipal. Mss SAkAh H. BROWN.
july IS. lssl-im. spirit copy
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-09-17

No 633 runs daily Al other trains daily eX-'
cont sunday No. COS connects at StraSburg
with trains on Va. Midland Road. No. Cos
runs 10 Baltimore via Washington without
change of cars. No. 6O5 dimes at Mt Jackson.
f. VI. MANTI,
Supervisor OF Trains, Winchester, Va.
W. ". ELEMENTS
Master of Transportation, Camden Station.
May ~, 1851.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-09-17

buy formula (620lo) OF 10" LII.
CHEMICALS WHEAT
makes ONE TON OF ttb'is4sOL.
cropp the hSh-prccd Phosphate9
No trouble 10 mix; FRA
Powell Chcmi have
offer lcaln
FOR BEWARE or INVITATIONS
BROWN CHEMICAL Baltimore "a, Solo Proprietor
a s ado
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-09-17
SSs--1VEIIE OLD IA MILY JOURNA
Special Notices.
SPRING AND SUMNER SCHEDULE.
Harper's FerFy& Valley Branch
IL. " o. Ie. II.
Taking effect Monday, May %, ISL.
WEST BOUND TRAINS.
Special n Offices.
WEST BOUND TRAINS.

6ss &c go G36 Gls
\. L. =. y. a. N. P. N. P.M-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-09-17

Respectfully
GEO. H. HAGIEY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-09-17
EAST BOUND TRAINS.

I Gl5 G37 63l Cos G33
"A. NJ. \. MA. MA. NJ. p NJ.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-09-17

lNr 4
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-04-28

THE VIRGINIAs for April has made its ap-
pearance, brimful of information in reference
to the development of the two States. The
exhibit it makes of new industries started, and
new plans maturing, is certainly gratifying,
and seems to give earnest of future for this
section that will make it the equal in wealth
and influence of the populous and prosper
GUS Northern States In this number Hon.
A II. H. Stuart, of this city, has long and
excellent letter on the Valley of Virginia
and the advantages it offers as channel of
communication between the North and South
and number of other prominent writer's dis
cuss various plans of improvement. There is
more valuable information to be CLEANED from
the Vsagarlaos than from any source we know.
Parties who feel an interest in the material
world around us, should not neglect to care
fully read this interesting and excellent pub
LEGATION. Send .25 cents to Jed Hotchkiss,
Staunton, Va, and secure a specimen copy
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-04-28

MEETING OF TRUSTEES OF THoRNRosE
CEMETERY,-At meeting of lot-holders of
Thornrose Cemetery held at the Council Cham
Der in the city ofStaunton, on Saturday, April
23rd, 1881, on motion of Maj. II. M. Bell, Da-
Wis A. Kayser, ESQ.,, was elected chairman and
James +. Patterson secretary. The meeting
being organized, proceeded to the election of
Trustees. On melton of Mr. E. NJ. Gushing,
the following named persons were duly elect
ed Trustees, viz: James c. Marquis, John M.
Carol, VIM. P. Tams, H. M. Bell Davis A.
Kayser, VIM. Wholey, Jed. Hotchkiss, c. s.
Baker, and E. Louis Ide. On motion, the
meeting adjourned.
And thereupon meeting of the Trustees of
Thornrose Cemetery, (all of whom were pres
ent, except Jed. Hotchkiss, c. s. Baker, and
E. Louis Ide,) was held, and on the nomination
Of Maj. II. NJ. Bell, Capt. j. C.. Marquis was du.
~ elected President of the Board of Trustees
Thos. A. Bledsoe, Treasurer James F. Patter.
son, Secretary Patrick McNamara, Superln-
tendent. On motion, the President of the
Board of Trustees was authorized to appoin,
an Executive Committee.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-04-28

SAD AND Fatal. AcCIDENT.-Mr. John y
White, former well-known resident OF Staun-
ton, was so badly injured by train on the
Chesapeake g. Ohio Railway, on Wednesday
of last week, that he died few hours later.
For some time past Mr.. White had been living
at Ronceverte, at which place the accident oc-
Cured. On the morning of the day of his
death, he was walking with his little grand
son, Kirke White, son of Gus, and while on
the railroad track, freight train on siding,
was making running switch" at very
rapid rate The speed of the train attracted
his attention, and whilst watching it, he did
not observe several loose cars coming DOWN
the track upon which he was standing, un-
til they were within q few feet of him. Reallz-
ing in an instant the peril of his position, ne
grasped the little child and threw him from
the track. Ere he had time to recover him.
self, the cars were upon him, striking him In
the back and knocking him down. In the
fall, his left arm was thrown across the track
and severed from the trunk by the passing
wheels. Severe injuries were also inflicted
upon his back and head, causing the fatal result.
Drs. Lake, McChesney, Grove, and Caldwell
were at once summoned, and did all that med
zeal skill could suggest, but the injured man
was past all earthly help, and death came to
relieve him of his suffering.
The child was not in the least hurt, and
when he saw his grandfather lying beneath
the wheels, ran to his father, who was hurry
ing to the scene, and exclaimed, Grandpa
said one of us must die?' John White had
sacrificed his own life to save that OF his grand
child.
Mr. White was in his 57th year. He was q
generous, noble-hearted man, brimful OF hui
man kindness But short time before his
death, he had made profession of religion,
and was to have been admitted to member
ship of the church on the day he died.
The remains were brought to Stanton on
Saturday last, and inferred in Thornrose GEM
etery, many of his Stanton friends joining in
the procession.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-04-28

ORIsKANY SCHOOL, near Swoope's depot
taught by Miss Kate Edison, closed its ses-
sion on the 10Th, with a most excellent en-
tertainment. The chapel at Swoope's was
beautifully decorated, and the programme,
consisting of Rotations, dialogues. music
&c, was finely executed throughout Miss
Edison has proven a very successful and pop
ular instructor, and parents and scholars alike
appreciate her talents and requirements.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-04-28

SCHOOL EX MA correspondent
writing from Coiner's Store sends the follow
ing :-On the evening of the 22d of April the
children of Point Lookout school gave their
closing exhibition. had the pleasure of be-
ing present and of witnessing the final
scenes. They consisted mainly of recitations
and music by the children, whose voices were
blended with that of their teacher. One by
one each child took his or her place on the
stand and performed the part assigned in a
most credltable manner. Prominent among
those who did SO very well We're Misses Belle
Clayton, Alice Humphreys and Nellie Phillips
All did well but | have not the space to give
names. Suffice it to say that every one was
surprised and pleased-surprised that the pu-
pills had learned so fast and pleased that il
was so. The patrons are more than satisfied
with Mr. W. Ell. Huffman as teacher, and wish
him to return next session.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-04-28

NEEDS ATTENTIoN.-We respectfully call
the attention of the proper authorities to the
condition of Lewis Creek, from the lanyard
to the water works In many places the chan
mel has been materially narrow ed by the
growth of grass, weeds, &C., and in some in
stances distractions appear which bank up the
refuse that should be allowed free transit. 1t
would require but little work to clean out the
creek to the corporate lines. There is not
much to be done, but the little work needed
should be attended to at once
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-04-28
The Readiuters' Opi(elate.

There appeared In the Vindicator of week before
last appeal to the Readusters OF Augusta to stay
action of their county convention. The
writer tries to ull them to sleep by attery, calling
them Sensible honorable noble, and braves" but
counteracts this statement In the next bredth by
telling them that ''some Of you are led on by blind
zeal, some by personal hatred and others by a de-
sire for ONCE" 1t ill-becomes those who live in
glass houses to throw stones. We wonder If Mai.
Hangers shoes are not coveted. sLet him that is
without fault cast the first stone." We would sug-
gest that the coveter appeal directly to the Funders
when he has an axe for them to grind, and not by
advising Readtusters to their course. The Re-
ad1usters sensible, honorable, NOBLE and brave
enough to decide upon the best steps to be taken by
them and will in the future, as in the past act in
those who have always opposed them.
READJUSTER.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-04-28

SUDDEN DEATH.-Last week, Mr. Tabner
Riddle, aged about 80 years, died very sud-
denly at his home, near Burks Mill, Augusta
county. He had just finished shaving, and in
attempting to throw out the water fell dead.
Heart disease is supposed to have been the
cause. For several years past he had been a
sufferer from rheumatism, and it was thought
that the disease had attacked his heart. He
leaves wife and several children, the latter
of whom are all married except one daughter,
who was living with him at the time of his
death.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-04-28

REGIsTRATIoN.-The law requires the Reg
istrars throughout the Commonwealth to de
vote the second Tuesday of May in each year
to the registration of voters The fact that no
election occurs within the corporate limits
does not absolve the Registrar from this duty.
DR.. Goode will be at the office of the Commits
sioner of Revenue on the 10th of Nav for the
purpose of registering all qualified voters, and
persons whose names are not on the books
should embrace this opportunity of qualifying
themselves to cast ballot. The registrar Of
the LIST Ward, Mr.. Waidy, will also devote
the day to the duties of the office
Parties can register at any time but it would
be well enough for them to attend to it at once
and thereby save possible trouble
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-04-28

To THE PUBLIc-In order to accommodate
my numerous customers, and others who may
want ICE during the Summer season, Ihave
concluded, besides delivering from my wagon
IN the morning of each day, to furnish sur
ply at each of the following places, where it
may De had at all hours of the day
al fearman's, near the Burns Building.
Az biackburn's, opposite the Valley Bank.
Al Jerry Johnson's, next door tosGilliams.
AT b. +. Markwood's, adjoining Bickles
Furniture store.
BY leaving orders with either of the above
parties, ice will be sel.t TO residences Of ems.
toners any hour in the dav.
Price ] cent per D.
ap 2S-3t Jos r. T.nvn,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-04-28

Coop CRoPs.-Our old friend, Nicholas
Snead. from this county, who moved to Mexico,
Missouri, several years ago, is prosperlng in
his new home. In letter renewing his sub
scription to the VIRGINlAN, he says: "We
are all well and hearty. l made a splendid
crop last year-444 bushels of wheat on 90
acres, and corn, oats and hay in proportion
Wheat is looking well. l never saw grass
grow SO fast"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-04-28

SPRING OPENING.-Maj. Newton's annual
spring opening, that occasion of so much in
terest to the feminine population, takes place
tomorrow and next day FRIDAY and Satur-
day.. The display will be enc of the most
attractive and varied ever exhibited in Staun-
ton, and it will be well worth while to pay
call, whether purchase is made OF not The
many new styles OF hats and bonnets which
the season brings out, will be well represent
ed in the Majors stock, and those who de
sire to be posted in the affairs of the fashion
world should not fail to take advantage
of this opportunity.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-04-28
THE "RETURN-REQUEsT SYSTEM. p


THE "RETURN-REQUEsT SYSTEM For
years the Postofice Department has been try
ing to bring about the general adoption by
the public of the "return-request SYSTEM" by
means of which letter unpaid or misdirected
is restored to the writer without going to the
Dead Letter Office. Many of the stamped
envelopes issued by the Department have
printed on one end of the face the words, eff
not delivered in ten days return to"-the OBJ
ject being to have name and address of the
sender of the letter added to these printed
words. Very few persons, however, using
such envelopes give any attention to this ire
turn-request," and in some instances when
asked to do SO by postoffice clerks here and
elsewhere manifest great surprise, and seem
void ofany comprehension of the importance
of having the name and address of the sender
of letter on the envelope
In the sixth paragraph of Suggestions to
the Public" published in every issue of the
United States Official Guide" the following
advice is given:
"See that every letter contains the full name
"iu POo0OiHOO duolOoo vi 6uc WTlI6T, WIFI
county and State, in order to secure the return
of the letter if the person to whom it is direct
ed cannot be found X Those who
only mail an occa sional letter can avoid much
trouble by writing request to return if not
delivered ETC., on the envelope
In the last annual report of the Postmaster
General he says of the return request sys
tenn:
"This system cannot be too highly commend
ed to the public, and particularly to business
men, who would often be spared yexatious de-
lays in important correspondence by having
their names and addresses printed on their
envelopes, so that the local postmaster NAV
call the writer's attention to any deficiency ia
postage or direction"
In the case of letter or package offered for
registration, the postmaster is instructed to
require the sender to have his or her name and
address endorsed across the end or on the
back before the letter is received.
All packages of merchandise, or of printed
matter, except that sent at pound rates, from
publication Office, should haye the name and
address OF the sender thereon, preceded by the
word from.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-04-28

GOOD SHowING.-It has been just five
years since the Second Presbyterian church
was organized. 1t commenced with men,
bership of 10, and now numbers g. During
the five years, ending March 31st, 1881, with
an average membership Of 40, there has been
contributed for all purposes $10,417. The
contribution for the last year aggregated 81 :,
255, of which 800 was contributed by the
Sunday School The Rev, j. E. Booker is the
pastor. During the past. year IA have beer
added to the membership.