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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-02-17


Augusta County, rendered the Both day of Novem-
Der, 1876, in the of Menifee's admir- vs. Nc
Mahon therein pending the Undersigned special
commissioners will proceed, on the premises In
Staunton, Va, on
THURSDA Y, the PATH DAP OF F.EBRU4RY 1881,
to sell at public auction the highest bidder the
real estate machinery, patterns TASKS and stock on
nand NC, belonging to the stanton Iron Works Co.
The real estate, lot 100 ft.x160 it, situated on
the corner of Lewis and Frederick Streets blocks
from the depot Of @. Il o. R'y Co., and has on 1t
2story machine and wood shop, 30x60 IT, 2-story
ONCE and pattern shop 12x20 it., foundry building
40x60 it. with l2x20 it. In rear storing
building 2ox4O IT,, ample sheds, blacksmith shop,
stable, &C., &c.
The machine shop Is fitted up as follows:
One 16-horse power engine,
One 60-inch pulley lathe,
One 3O-inch lathe, Is feet between centers
One 22-inch lathe, 8 feet between centers,
One Pinch lathe, feet between centers
One planer that will plane "a In x24 In XII it. long
zone 14-inch drill press,
One No. 2 Merrtmans bolt cutter,
One No. shaper, which Will plane 9kxI8 In.
&C., &C., &C.
The pattern shop contains about So 90 worth of
good patterns for Players Hot Blast Stove, Saw
Mills, Engines, Plows, Stoves, &c, &C.
The works are In full running order and In full
operation, with more work hand than can be ex-
eeuted Lying as they do in the mtdstof thriving
City of Staunton and in the heart of the rapdy de.
velopng iron district of Virginia no better invest
ment could be offered.
This sale is made for the purpose of winding up
two estates.
The real estate, machinery, patterns, tools, &C.,
Will be sold togeher-other personal property sep
arately.
TERMS OF SALE:-Cash in hand to nav costs of sniff
and SALE and the balance, to the personal prop
erty, on credit of six months, and realty,
on credits Of one, two, and three years. with inter-
est, the purchaser to execute bonds with approved
personal security for the deferred payments and
the title to be retained as ultimate security
H. W. SHEFFEY,
Jan6-tds Commissioners.
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The assessment of property in Lynchburg
for 1881 showed an increase of values, and as
result the city taxes are to be reduced from
$175 on the 800 to $3.50. This is good
showing for Lynchburg and will work in hel
favor. Staunton might have made the same
exhibit, fa proper rule of valuation had been
observed. AS it is the necessity may arise fol-
an increase in the rate Of taxation by reason
of the decreased assessed values, because the
same amount of revenues must be raised
whatever the assessments may show, or de
fault in interest payment
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Mr.. John Sanger, of Sangersville, fell from
wood shed on Friday week and was severely
hurt. One OF his arms was broken above the
elbow and the other badly sprained.
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death OF DIR. BRowN-In the last issue of
Uae RIRGINIAN, we mentioned that at the time
OF going to press it was thought that Dr. J. L.
Brown was dying. 1t proved to be true. At
i've O'Clock on Thursday morning the spirit
took its fight. DR.. Brown was well and IA
vorably known in Staunton. He came to this
place in 1867, and opened drug store, but
having fine voice and being talented and
cultured musician he surrendered the drug bust
ness and gave music lessons at the A. F. Semi
nary Subsequently he was placed in charge
of the vocal department of the public schools,
position he held until bis health failed him.
He was buried on last Saturday, from the Bap-
list Church
During his protracted illness, the result of
several attacks of paralysis, he was nursed with
tenderness and self-sacrifcing spirit by his
devoted relative, Miss Annie L. Goode, rarely
ever Witnessed Could kindred affection and
schrstian endurance have assuaged his suffer
ing or stayed the hand of death in this instance
it certainly would have been effectual, for we
have meyer known such unselfish heroism 40
was shown drring the long period of DIR.
Browns illness as was exhibited by this noble
woman, OF more devoted affection than that IF
his daughter, Mrs. A. ii. Fultz
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a Cough or Cold, procure a bottle of DR. Bulls
Cough Syrup at once. Its use may save you
from severe sickness, Your druggist keeps it.
Price d cts
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A CHAMPION GAME.-Two of the best anna
teur billiard players in the State are Messrs.
Hans Scherer and Taylor Bissell, and they
have never been able to determine which is
the better of the two. 1t is proposed to decide
this matter on the Oath of the month, at the
the game still more interesting Mr.. Julius G.
Scheffer will present the winner with hand
some billiard cue, to be held as the trophy OF
the champion. The game will be of $50 points
under the American rules governing four ball
games. 1t will be most excellent game and
those who witness it may expect to see splen-
did playing.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-02-17

The CATHOLIC FAIR is now in progress al
the Opera House. Elegant meals and refresh
ments are furnished at the lowest prices, and
many beautiful and useful articles are on. sale
Go down and help the good work along.
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universal favorite for restoring gray hair to its
original color, and making hair grow out thick.
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Rev. j. S. Martin, ID. D., p E. will hold his
fourth quarterly meeting in this city next Sun
day and will preach at II a. ~ and Z. p. m. on
that day.
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Hours for Closing the Mails.

lot, advertised by Elder & Nelson, real estate
agents.
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Tribute of RaSnact

At special communication ofStaunton Lodge No
IL, A. r \ A. NJ, the following resolutions were
adopted February 4th, 1881.
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased the Supreme Architect of
the Universe, to remove from us our brother Hugh
A. Glenn,
ResolOed, That we humbly bow In submission to
this dispensaton and say the Will of the Lord is &C.
complished so mote it be.
Rssolued, That we hereby extend our sympathy
to the widow and children Of departed brother,
In their sore bereavement, and commend them to
Him. who has promised to be a husband to the wild
ow and father to the fatheress.
Resotoei That these resolutions be spread upon
the minutes and copy sent to the family of our de-
ceased brother, and published in the city papers,
A A. EsKRIDGE, Jr.,
GEO. HARLAN,
s. II. LUsHBAUGH
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4 COMMISSIONERS SALE
By virtue of DEGREES of the Circuit Court of Augus
ia county, entered the 31st day of March, 1879 and
the 9th day of April 1880, in the chancery cause of
Tr1ce's creditors Trice ct al, the Undersigned
commissioners, WILL on
SATURDAY, MARCH 18th, 1881,
sel at public auction in front Of the Court House In
Staunton, the tract of land belonging to D. Trice
situated in said county, on the Valley Pike near
Greenvjile, and containing
2064 ACRES.
The said tract is said Trices half of the tract
formerly owned Jointly by himself and wife and
which was assigned him in the division made of
said joint tract in said cause. 1t has no improve
qaent 1t, but is of fine quality well watered and
t1mbered
TERMS Enough cash In hand to pay costs Of suit
and sale, and the residue upon credit of one, two
and three years, In equal instruments, bearing In
terest from day Of sale, the purchaser give bonds
for the deferred hstalments, with approved person
al security, and the title to beretained ultimate
security. CHARLES GRATTAN,
T. G. ELDER,
j. NJ. QUARLES,
FEB l0-tds Commissioners
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Mt. Scion Items.
1Ranorted for the YIRGINI

,Sictness.-There is much sickness prevailing.
Diptheria, measles, roseola and catarrhal dis
eases are holding high carnival along Messy
Creek and the surrounding country. Our
neghbor, d. N. Vanlear whose family has been
suffering from dptheria, has but recently re-
eral other adult cases have occurred in the
neighborhood
Tile lMaals.-The rapid thaw has swollen
the North and Middle rivers and their
branches so much that the mails have not
been received at our Office for week, and if
the roads continue to deepen as they have
done for the last few days, mud embargo
will be laid on our mails which will be as
lnsufferableas the high waters
Rougltnaess.- long protracted spell, of
cold weather has SO reduced the stock of
rough feed among our farmers that they be-
gin to entertain serious fears that the supply
will be entirely exhausted before Spring
Those who depend on purchasing their sup
plies from the farmers already find it difficult
to make purchases.
Sudden DeaM.-On last Friday evening, our
whole community was shocked by the sad and
unexpected death of Mr. Dennis Michael who
lived near Mt. Zion He had gone to his barn
in company with hislady to attend to feeding
his stock, and whilst standing on the thresh-
ing floor was seized with nausea and a yio-
lent pain in the back Of his head His wife
urged him to go to the house, but he said he
would lie down few minutes and perhaps
he would feel better, but growing rapidly
worse, he asked her to sit down and sup
port his head She became alarmed at the
gravity of his symptoms and desired him to
let her call some of the neighbors, but ex-
pressing his fears that he was about to die
he begged her not to leave him. Mr.. John
Rimel fortunately was passing near, and she
called him to her assistance, and by their
holding him up he was able to walk half
way to his house, about 80 or 100 yards dis
tant, when he became speechless and entirely
helpless, and expired just as they reached
the house. He was a quiet, unobtrusive,
thrifty citizen, greatly esteemed by all who
knew him. His death is sad bereavement
to his young and interesting family and
great loss to the community. His unspotted
integrity and warm hearted friendship will
long be remembered as an example worthy of
imitation. Mr.. Michael was in the 10th year
of his age, and his worth was well attested
in the very large attendance at his funeral on
last Sunday ITEMS.
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large storehouse at Pattonsburg, just across
the river from Buchanan, Botetourt county
for the accommodation of one of his numerous
stores
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SALE OF BLooDED STocK.-Mr. A. M. Bow
man has been sending some of his fine thor
oughbreds to distant States Last week he
shipped the two-year old "Dinah's Oxford" to
D.. Book, of Dixon, Ill. The price received
was 5000. The same gentlemen sold his Berk-
of Churchville, Md, for $75.
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Jan6-tds
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC,

" ANTED TO BORROWING thousand dollars
White, my attorney p
feb 3-4t
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The dwelling of Mrs. Catharine Richards
about one mile from Warm Springs, on the
Huntersvlle road, was burned on the 18th
Mrs. Richards, aged IS years, and her son
John 5. Richards, who has been helpless par
aietic tor years, were present looking at their
burning house.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-02-17

TONIGHT and tomorrow night the Opera
House WILL judging from the number of seats
sold, be filled to its capacity with an audience
eager to hear the artists who appear before our
people for the first time. The Chanfraus and
their company deserve the very best houses
we can give them, They come with the most
unqualified endorsements, and will present
their plays as carefully and deliberately, of
course, making allowances for differences of
scenery, as before those from whom they bring
such goodly words of praise. Tonight the
great society drama parted" will be given,
and tomorrow night the famous Exit, the Ar
kansas Traveller" will be presented. The seats
are selling fast and those who wish good ones
had better call early this morning at Olivier's.
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Advertisements inserted 81 90 per square for the
first insertion and SOC for each subsequent Insertion
Liberal discount made for quarterly, half yearly,
nd yearly advertisements.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-02-17

THE LYCEUM was well attended ON Satur-
day night last and in addition to the usual
programme there was an election of officers,
Col j. II. Skinner being chosen as President,
and A. G. Gordon Esq, as Vice-President
The question SHOULD the poll-tax as pre-re-
quisite to voting be abolished?" was debated in
the affirmative by Messrs A. F. Robertson and
A. G. Stuart, and in the negative by Messrs "A
s. Mauzy and Ed Pendleton No decision
was rendered, the vote Of the Society resulting
in tie. The question for next Saturday night
is, "Does the world grow morally better ?"
The debaters appointed were Messrs. j. e.
Guy and Stuart Baldwin in the affirmative,
and Messrs W. W. Gibbs and w. A. Picker
in the negative.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-02-17

CITY CoUNCIL.-Last Tuesday night the
regular meeting of the City Council was held,
at which the following members were present,
viz: Messrs Fultz, G. M. Cochran, Gooch,
Crowle, Trout, Marquis, Todd, j. A. Cochran
and Burke.
Petitions from the following named parties
were favorably reported upon by the water
committee and granted viz: E. W. Shott, J.
E. Graham, Richard johnson, J. S. Moffett
Dr. j. d. Pendleton and Bagby & Earman. r.
W. Smiths petition was rejected and J. H.
Trotter's granted in part. The water commit
tee to whom had been referred resolution
instructing an inquiry into the general use of
water meters, reported adversely to their use
in families, and advised that they be abolished
in families after the LIST of July next.
The committee on Public Grounds and
Buildings reported that receipts from the
Opera House from May list, 80 to January
goth, 81, aggregated $6l7, Of which $342.50
had been turned over to the Treasurer, and the
| remainder expended in heating, gas and re-
pairs about the hall, furnishing the dressing
room NC. The report was laid on the table
for future action
A resolution was adopted, changing the
hour of meeting from to 7:3O o'clock D. m.
A number of resolutions, petitions &C., were
received and properly referred
DIR. Alexander, having refused to qualify as
magistrate on motion of J. A. Cochran, the
office was declared vacant, and an election to
fill the vacancy was held
Mr. Cochran nominated Col Thos. A. Cor
don. Mr.. Todd nominated Mr.. S. d. Timber
lake. A call of the roll resulted in the cleo
ton OF Col. Gordon by vote of to g. the
following being the record: For Gordon
Messrs. Fultz, G. M. Cochran, jr., Gooch,
Crowle, Trout, ]. A. Cochran and R. w.
Burke.
For Timberlake-MessrsT Todd and MARQUIS.
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Peter Cooper, OF New York, celebrated
his ninetieth birthday on the 18th inst.
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Remaining In the Post ONCE at Staunton, Augusta
County, Va.
FEBRUARY II, 1881,
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
we hereby give notice that we will not be respon-
sble for any debts contracted by our children from
ellS uate. EDWARD SHEA,
Feb. LIST, 1881.-3t BRIDGET SHEA
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TNHE IMPERIAL CIGAR can't be beat.
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REAL ESTATE AGENCY-We invite special
attention to the card of Messers. Elder & Mel
son, real estate agents. These gentlemen have
a number of excellent properties in their hands,
which it would be well for parties desiring to
purchase to examine. Those who may wish
to sell cannot do better than place their prop
erty under the control of this thoroughly relia-
BILE and enternriSing firm
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A SIX your dealer for the IMPERIAL CIGAR
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CPECIAL NOTICE.

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.-I desire to announce
- 10 all persons interested that the undersigned
of all descriptions, the shortest notice and on the
nose reasonable terms. 1 mean what 1 say for
mean business. Give me call
.,o Respectfully,
jan Io-om IT. MARI.
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HYMENIAL.-We learn from the Lynchburg
Neaos that the beautiful parlor of Mrs. Liz
zie T. Mosby, on Federal Hill, was again
the scene of pleasant company Thursday af-
ternoon, assembled to witness the marriage of
Miss Lucy Henderson, the lovely young
daughter of Walter Henderson, Esq, formerly
OF Lynchburg, to Mr.. Stewart Boiling, of
Augusta county, formerly of Petersburg. The
ceremony took place at 1 30 o'clock, and
was performed by Rev. Mr.. Rawlings of the
Presbyterian church-kisses and congratula-
tions followed in due order-after which the
young couple left on the Midland train for
their home near Staunton.
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{ iYDONIN.--Use only Cydonin, the only reltabl
~ preparation for the positive of Chapped
per bottle. For sale by GEO W MAY co
store open day and night. Stauntan. Va
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10 Polly and Dolly-yes, on trial.
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CONTRACT OFF.-We stated two weeks ago
that the contract for building the extension of
the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad from Rich
mond to Viewpoints News had been let to Ma
son, Shanahan & Hoge and Mcmahon &
Green. We were so informed by one of the
parties. When, however, the articles of
agreement were presented for signature, there
tors refused to accede to, and the contract is
considered Off The Railroad Company will
itself construct the extension, we understand.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-02-17

MADRAS, Renfrew, and Canton
GINGHAMS,
Largest stock prettiest Spring Styles, just re-
eeived at D. A. KAYSER'S. /
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COMMISSIONERS SALE
SALE
OF THE
STAUNTON IRON WORKS,
sTAUNTON, va.

In pursuance Of decree of the Circuit Court OF
Der, 1876 in the of 'sMenifee's admir- vs. Nc
Mahon" therein pending, the undersigned special
commissioners will proceed, on the premises In
Staunton, Va, on
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RoBT. HILL, JR., is Agt for the Imperial
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sTAUNToN MARKETS, FEBRUARY II

CORRECTED WEEKLY BY BYERs COCHRAN.
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Ladies', come and see the beautiful display of Ho
day Goods before you make your purchases.
dec9 j. W NEWTON.
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$. M. yosr & son. EDITORS AND pnornIrrons
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-12-22
Cutting Whales in Two.

The Newport, of the New York and
Cuba Mail Steamship Company ran
Into a school of sperm whales off the
Delaware capes on her last southwark
trip. 1t was about 8 o'clock in the
morning, and Capt. John P. Sundberg
says he could see millions of them from
the deck. He estimated the width of
the school at half mile and it's length
at twenty miles. Thesssea was smooth,
the sun was shining, and all the passen-
gers were on deck. The vessel was
steaming at fifteen knots. Some of the
whales were seventy feet long. One of
them, about sixty-fve feet long, was
struck by the bow of the steamship at
right angles and about in the middle Of
it's body. The shock nearly threw the
passengers from their feet. At the mo-
ment of the collision the whale threw
up its fukes and deluged the fore part
of the deck. Commissioner Alden S
Swan, of the Brooklyn Bridge, who was
looking over the prov, was among the
passengers who got drenched. The
whale, Capt. Sundberg says, was cut in
two, the fore part going to one side of
the vessel and the after part to the 9th
er. The sea was colored with blood.
The head was driven down into the
water SO far that when it came up it
arose six feet above the surface, in plain
sight of those who were looking over
the side. The shock threw the steam
steering gear temporarily out of order,
but otherwise the vessel was not dam
aged.
A few minutes later second whale
was cut in two almost in the same man
ner as the first had been. The head
went to the port side, but the body
passed under the bottom and was struck
by the propeller blades. The effect of
this on the machinery alarmed the en-
gineer in the engine room, who thought
the blades had struck a drifting spar.
The course of the vessel was then chang
ed, and she ran out Of the school.-N
I. Sun.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-12-22
Advertising.

Tn the rapid rush of the nineteenth
century, it has become an actual ne
cessity for any business man. VINO de'
sires success,to advertise literally. IL IL
one of the adjuncts OF successful puSi
ness man. 1t has come to be recognized ~
sucb md he who enters amy businessano
does not advertise it through the pro
per channel is regarded by his brother
business man as sold fogyish" and not
deserving q success. This is an age OF
advertising. No man thinks OF open
ing a business enterprise without at
once heralding to the world and his
wife the fact that he mas engaged III
such venture, and what he proposes
to do. The most successful advertisers
are not those who decorate every dead
wall or blackened stump with gorgeous
letters announcing that Professor
Quack's Sovereign Remedy is cure-all
for every Ills to which flesh is heir-but
he who uses the legitimate channal, the
daily or weekly Journal.
An advertiser in newspaper has his
card taken right into the houses OF the
people. Thousands read it in the news
papers where one reads it on n dead
wall. The newspaper has become the
recognized medium through which sue.
cessful business men announce their
line of goods. 1t is really the only
legitimate medium. The, newspaper is
Just as much par and parcel OF any
town or CITY as is n wi olesale or retail
dry goods store. As such it does more
for the city where it is located than
any branch of business that can be
devised. To the newspaper the vast
throng of immigrants turn to form
their impressions of the city or town
which they contemplate removing. Ad-
vertising is q matter of business. The
merchant advertises because he believes
it will increase his trade. The publisher
offers space in his columns for \ GER
tain amount per inch. The business
man contracts for it, just as he would
for bill of goods. On both sides it is
regarded as business transaction.
GO where YOU will and ask the man
who has been successful in business the
secret of his success and he will tell
you "pluck and advertising" No bust
less can succeed when it is not proper
ly advertised. And the man of bust
uess who does not properly advertise,
who does not let the people know
where he is or what he is doing, is as
sure of failure as that the sun will rise
and set tomorrow. The journal is the
mould which shapes public opinion,
an the man who advertises is sure to
be favorably regarded by the people,
San Antn11io Express.