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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-24
Craigsville Items.

Bus.-The many friends of Mr.. j. R. Hidy
will no doubt be very sorry to learn that tie
store house which was rented to him, at this
place was consumed by fire, Monday night
The fire was discovered by Washington
Thompson, (copdD about 1890 o'clock p. m.
and had gained such Roadway that it was i'm
possible to extinguish it, or save either house
or goods The entire stock was consumed
Everything was lost except one book. The
spectacle was very beautiful. And as the hun
cry flames searched around for something to
deyour, powder key fell in their way, and
atremendous explosion followed that shook
the earth for miles around, and filled the air
With burning planks, logs, &c. 1t was only
by the most strenuous efforts that the sur
founding buildings were saved. The fire is
supposed to have originated from defective
ffue. Loss over $3000-insured for $4,000.
The house, which was owned by Mr.. r. S.
Craig, was not insured.
Mr. A. Safer Is again running the Craigs-
vile Marble Works, on more extensive scale
than before. He has erected large building
and when finished, will dress, polish and get
out stone in the most beautiful shapes. He
will work about 200 men, MessIs. Buchers of
Staunton, were the builders Of this handsome
building, and have done splendid piece of
workmanship. J. r. Nice.
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Communicated,

The colored Republicans of Harrlsonburg
met at the school house Saturday evening,
March 18th, to ratify the action of the Peters
burg Convention. Mr. Cary Miles, was called
to the chair. j. W. Coles read the address and
resolutions adopted by the Convention. The
chair appointed the following committee on
resolutions: Washington Hager and Thomas
Hughes. They submitted the following:
WHEREAS we have read the address adopted
by the Convention of colored Republicans
which was held in Petersburg on the 18th of
March with much pleasure and agree absolute
~ and entirely with its tone and sentiment,
deprecating as it does political campaign on
the color line; and pledging the colored people
as IL does, to aid in the next campaign those
who are now endeavoring to restore free suf-
frage and fair count Therefore, be it
Res0toed, LIST. That we propose to follow to
the best OF our ability its wise and wholesome
advise.
2nd. That we hereby tender our thanks to
A. A. Hunnicut, for the faithful manner in
which they discharged their representative
duties at the said Convention.
3rd. That we respectfully request the editors
OF the VALLEY VIRGINIAN to publish the pro-
ceedlngs OF this meeting and also to insert in
their sterling Republican paper the address is
sued by the Petersburg Convention.
BY motion the resolutions were unanimously
adopted. MIR. A. A. Hunnicut was called to
address the meeting. Mr. Hunnicut spoke of
the Convention as success, and thought that
the only salvation for the Republican party in
the State lies in the coalition with the Read
Justers. Mr.. ]. W. Coles next took the stand
and stated that the Republican party had
better chance for success than they had ever
had: He spoke of the Re-adjusters as the par
ty that expects to repeal those obnoxious laws,
that are now destroying the State. He con-
cluded by paying high tribute of respect to
those who elected him to the Petersburg con-
vention.
The meeting then adjourned
We have not the address of the Peters
burg Convention in our possession, and
cannot therefore comply with the request
coming from Harrisonburg to publish it. If
it is furnished us we will insert it,
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Presidential Cousins.
REoo1LEcr1oNs OF THE oLDEN rruEs-r1

RECoLLECTIoNs OF THE oLDEN TIdEs-THE
FOURTH OF JULY PARADEs.
STRIBLING SPRINGS, March 10Th.
Editors Of the Valley Nryinaana The letter in
the Herald of 18th, headed "A Presidential
Cousin" brings to mind old man Wiley and
his family, long residents of Staunton in years
that have past, and who moved to North Car
DINA some twenty years ago with his family,
which consisted of his wife and two sons.
think they were all. I knew him for years.
He was chatter" by trade. His youngest
son was a timer His oldest son went to
school with me though younger than myself,
and we called him, for short, "Gallphy' Wiley.
| forget what his name was, believe that it was
Garfield The mother was nice old lady,
and if she is living would be upwards of 80
years. The old man was great favorite with
the boys, in fact with every one. About the
year 1929 or 80 there was rifle company in
Stanton called the Augusta Rifles" COM
manded by Capt. Robert Hemphill (who mar
ried Miss Harriet Chambers, George Fuller
was first Lieutenant. | do not recollect
the others, but old man Wiley was the
Orderly Sargent. The company was large
one-turned out generally 70 men. The uni
form was yellow flannel leggins with red
fringe, the coat was a blouse Of blue cotton
cloth bound also with red fringe, the hat or
cap was ornamented with green tufts The
officers uniform was of blue broadcloth with
gold epauletts and gold plated swords etc.
They were very large men and with their rifles
presented very formidable appearance. l
remember particularly on one occasion, they
had great fourth of July celebration in Bushy
field (about where VIM Ast's residence now
stands and full turnout of men, Henry
Snyder and Billy Southards as drummers. and
old man John Orlugh, the fifer, was the music
that inspired our army in the old times. 1.-THE
girl left behind me" and "O'er the hills and
far away" were the tunes, and when they re-
turned 70 town the speeches of old Gen. Brls-
coe Baldwin, John Howe Peyton and Kenton
Harper and others. Besides these were many
tubs OF punch and mint julips made of the fine
old spirits that came from Alex. s. Halls and
did not have a headache in all of it, so said"
can see Wiley now at the head OF the line
with his "midshipman's hanger" suspended,
sword about one-half the ordinary length and
very crooked, tit was left in Staunton by old
man Demelon, Frenchman) forming his line
in front of the Tavern, also the difficulty in
Strengthening it, particularly on the extreme
centre" But those days are past and with
them good hearted and good old man in the
person of James Wiley. He and his wife have
passed away. They were the parents doubt
less of w. j. Wiley, of Charlotte, N. c., the
first cousin of Hon. j. A. Garfield, President
of the United States, K
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NJ MARRIAGES,

At the BRIDES residence in Staunton March 18th,
at d a. M, by Rev. DR.. John S. Martin Mr. John W.
Cupp, OF Rockbrfdge, to Mrs Mary G. Movers
In Rockbridge county, March i7th at s D. H. at
the residence of the BRIDES father, Mr. John W.
Cupp, by the Rev. 0. F. Burgess, Mr.. VIM. Hess to
Miss Molle Cupp. -
At the staunton Female Seminary, March 18TH by
Rev.J l. Miller, Mr. Girard S. Gregory, to Miss
Harriet Smith, all of Stanton
On Tuesday, March 18th, at the residence of the
bride, by the Rev. James Willis, Mr.. Edgar L. Zr-
kle OF New Market Va, and Miss Nellie Larrick,
of Middletown, Va.
March Sd, by Rev ]. N Ross, Mr. Jacob S. Jenkins
and Miss Matte E, " Pearl, all of East Rockingha
March 18th, by Rev. Isaac Long, Mr.. Chas. Boyers
and Miss Henrietta Virginia Secris all of Rocking
ham.
At the residence of the brides father on the 21st
Mr. Ben. Berlin, of Washington, son of G. W. Ber-
lin, OF Harr1sonburg, was married to Miss Josie
Follonsber, daughter of Rev. DR.. Follonsber, of
Charleston, W. Va.
At the house of the BRIDES parents, on the 10th
inst. by Rev. Johh L Carroll, Mr.. Samuel B. NJ A.
Supinger and Miss Martha Ellen Brown, both of
Rockbridge county.
On the 10th of March, at Mt. Carmel Manse, Mid
way, Va, by Rev. A. H. Hamilton Mr.. Ashby N
Campbell and Miss Sallie H. Crawl bond, all of Rock
bridge county.
By Rev. Horatio Thompson, D. D., at Timber
Ridge on the 10th day of March, Mr.. s. p Liley and
Miss NJ G. Liley, daughter of Mr.. Samuel Lilley all
of Rockbridge county.
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DEATHS.

Elmo P. Sheets. Augusta county, March 18th, aged
year, months, and 10 days,
VIM. R. Smith, staunton, March 1sth in the Goth
year of his age.
Archibald s. Kinney, staunton, 10Th inst, aged Il
years and Il months
On March 18th, at the residence of Thos. F. Dill
worth, Port Penn, Del, Jas. II. NJ. Handy, D. D., in
3lst year of his age
On Saturday, March 9Th, Charlie, infant son of G.
and u SWink, aged months and days.
Died suddenly, on the 18th inst, Allen Reese Bar
ton, youngess son Of W. and L. S. Barton, aged 3
years, months and 10 days.
OUR DARLING.
The dark-winged angel lowered Ger
Our little darling's bed:
He pressed his cold lips to his cheek,
And kissed away the red.
He dimmed the brightness of his eye,
He danped his golden hair
How strange the little one should die,
So innocent, SO fair
bud OF promise, strangely sweet,
just opening to the light,
Is gathered for q rich bouquet
on fadelass beauty bright L. 3. B.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-24

SMALL Pox.-A great deal of unnecessary
excitement has been occasioned in Staunton
during the past week by the announcement of
case of small pox in the western suburbs
Mr.. Lorenzo Smith, an engineer on the G. &
O. Railroad, has been stricken down with a
well defined case. Every precaution, how
ever, has been taken to prevent its spread and
there is absolutely no danger whatever of any
thing like an epidemic. Mr.. Smiths house
has been strictly quarantined, and every pre-
ventive measure has been resorted to in general
vaccination &c. No apprehension is enter
tanned of further trouble from the disease. The
one case is on the extreme suburb and closely
guarded. AT last accounts, Mr.. Smith was
improving.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-24

GLADKE's DOUBLE STORE on Main street is
now finished. The transformation has been
complete. A few years ago Mr. Gladke pur-
chased the property which at that time con-
sisted OF two dark store rooms adjoining each
other, neither of them very desirable. Little
py little they have been gradually improved
until within the last month they have bloomed
forth into large, attractive and elegantly ap-
pointed double store, each department being
perfect in itself, and the whole forming one of
the most extensive establishments in the State.
The entrances are yet distinct and in the front
part the stores are divided by glass partition.
Half way back the partition is nearly met by a
neat and Hastily arranged horseshoe counter
encircling pyramid of notions and hosiery
Over this counter is beautiful sky-light, and
in rear of it, cut off by an oak grained railing,
is the cashiers desk. Whilst the stores are
thus connected, they are yet entirely separate
and distinct, SO that ladies visiting the MILL
merry and underwear department can make
their purchases privately. Both the millinery
ana ladies underwear are manufactured,
throughout, in the house, and IN this way any
pa'.ern or design can be selected and quickly
inaoe up. In the rear of the store, Mrs Glad
NC mas lifted up nice reception room, where
iauies can make their toilets. The upper
foonls' ABOVE the dry goods department and
running over Cones store are devoted to the
storage and display of carpets, trunks &C., of
which there is always large and handsome
assortment IS Taken altogether Gladke has one
OF the most complete establishments in the
ntale, and 1t is well worth going to see. even
1t you don't want to buy. ~ ~
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WynesbOro' Items.
Reported for the vIRe1N1AN.

Burned-.Sad Accazsnt-On Monday last the
21st inst, very sad accident occurred neal
this town. On the morning mentioned above
Miss Hatty Lines whose mother lives about
one mile east of town, and who has several
railroad employees boarding at her house, arose
about four o'clock to prepare breakfast for
them. Before going to the kitchen she made
a fire in the sitting room in a fireplace and as
she was turning around after arising to her
feet her dress ignited, and in an instant she
was enveloped in flames She screamed for
help but before assistance arrived she was ter
ribly burned, her stockings being actually
burned of her feet and the flesh crisped from
her feet up to and on her stomach. The Doc
tor at this writing has but faint hopes of her
recovery, for up to Monday night she had not
regained consciousness. Her mother at the
time of the accident, was absent in attendance
at the bedside of her father who was said to
be dying.
Miss Lines is about II years old and l learned
from one of her Sunday school teachers that
she was smart, intelligent girl and generally
beliked by all who knew her H. L. U.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-24

MCNAMARA, the tailor, on New street, is
receiving an elegant assortment of spring and
summer suitings, cloths, &c. He is prepared
to execute all work in his line with dispatch
and guarantees satisfaction in fit, material
and workmanship. Having facilities equal to
any in the Valley, he is determined to lead
Remember the place in making your spring
purchases
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-24

MEssRs. LIPscoMB & SoMERvILLE are in
the market with large and beautiful assort-
ment of china ware, plate ware and household
goods generally of the best quality and from
the leading importing and manufacturing
establishments Their stock has recently been
replenished and is now complete throughout,
affording TO the housekeeper everything she
can desire. 1t is really a treat to examine
their goods. In beauty of design and exquis-
iteness Of finish they cannot be surpassed, and
those in need of anything in their line cannot
do better than to call early and make their
selections.
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DEATHs.-On Saturday morning last, A. S.
Kinney, Esq, one of the most esteemed citi-
zens of Staunton, died at the residence of his
sister, Mrs. VIM. Craig, in the 72nd year ofhis
age For number of years Mr.. Kinney had
been afflicted with kidney affection, but
serious trouble did not result until short time
ago, since which time his decline was rapid
Mr.. Kinney was the youngest of five brothers,
who in their day occupied various positions of
trust, in all of which they bore themselves like
true men. The deceased had lived IN Staun-
ton for years, pursuing the vocations oil
deputy county clerk, merchant, civil engineer,
bookkeeper, &C., and at all times and under
all circumstances was esteemed and respected
as an upright, generous, open-hearted citizen.
The funeral took place Sunday evening from
the Episcopal church, the following gentlemen
acting as pail bearers DR.. G. Alexander, E.
M. Cushing, D. E. Strasburg, Judge Fl. W
Shelley, R. M. Guy, W. G. Eskridge, F. M.
Young. and Joseph A. Waddell.
VIM R. Smith an old resident of the city,
who during his long life had always been a
avorite with our people, died on Friday last
in the Goth year of his age. He W as a tailor by
trade, and man of fine natural sense. There
is many one in Staunton who will miss
extra Billy Smith" as he was familiarity
called
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DESERVED PRoMoTIoN.-Mr. Robert Bren-
nan, who for the past fifteen years has been
an engineer on the mail and express trains
1 from Richmond to Staunton, has been promo
ted to travelling engineer and will have charge
of the machinery from Richmond to Hunting
ton on the C. s. O. R. W. Mr.. Brennan is 6
good, reliable gentleman and deserves the
position
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DEAD INFANT.-Last evening, mulatto
female child, aged about "a hours, was found
in the upper part of the ice house of Mr.. Jno
Dr. Harris was called in by Chief of Police
Waters, and gave his opinion as above in
dictated. No clue is yet in possession of Capt
Waters by which the mother of the infant
could be traced
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THE OPERA HoUsE.-Last Thursday night
Agnes Herndon, supported by the best troupe
we have ever seea in Staunton, performed
lied Astray," before slim house. 1t was an
elegant entertainment in every respect, and
merited a better encouragement than it re.
ceived.
i Blind Tom gave one Of his musical enter
tainments at the same place, on Friday night
and had irstrate audience, the school girls
turning out in force.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-24

FATAL ACcIDENT.-Last week Chas EE-
glish, a resident of Sherando, was killed at the
Crimora manganese mines near Waynesboro
Whilst working at the bottom of a 45 foot
shaft, the timbers gave way, and the falling
dirt crushed the unfortunate man, killing him
instantly. There were some half dozen COM
panions with him but they escaped with little
injury
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-24

ABBY g. Co., the old reliable clothiers, are
are prepared to please all customers in style
/ fit, material and price. The well known repu
tation of the house is assurance that the best
/ of everything in the clothing line can be found
ibu,c
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A SERIOUS CHARGE.-Day before yesterday
Policeman Hounihan arrested j. s. Cravens at
Williamsons and brought him to Stanton to
answer the charge of robbery. One day last
week Enoch Wisman, of this city, and the &C
cused had been drinking together, and at night
put up at Tom Burke's, both occupying the
same room. Wisman had in his pocket two
twenty dollar gold pieces and several dollars
in silver when he went to bed, and in the
morning he found his pockets rifled and his
companion gone. Subsequently Crayens was
seen with money answering to the description
of that stolen. When arrested he endeavored
to throw away the change upon his person
His trial comes off to-day.
The accused is said to be an excellent car
penter and held good position at the Low
moor Iron Works. Of late he has been given
somewhat to dissipation. He denies having
stolen the money and says that some one put it
in his pocket.
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LIST OF LETTERS
Remaining In the Post Office at Staunton, Augusta
County, Va.
MARCH "a, 1881.
LADIES'
Berg1s Mrs Caroline Gray, Mrs Lucy
Bell, Della H1nkle, Mrs SaIlie M
Bowers MISS Katie Murphy, Mrs Bette
Burks, Mrs Margaret Porter, Laura
Brown, Miss Mary Quiston, Mrs Milly
Bowen, Miss Mary Quick, Miss Mary E
Buchanan, Miss Maggie Shepherd, Mrs K
Carter, Mrs Judy coD Smith, Miss vinnia
Clark, Mrs Nellie Tatum, Emma
Dtlard Mrs Lucy Tally Mrs EIizaheth
Evens, Mrs Annie Taylor, Mrs Harriet
Fry, Miss Sarah Weller, Mrs John
Graam, Miss Alkaline VIII, Miss Lizzie R
GENTLEMEN
Alley b Jordon, E
Arter Theodore Jones, CT
BECK, Andrew M johnson, Lewis
Berger, Prof G Lewis, George
Bush, ak Kenni. ALL Flint care Of
Bawie' Holmes Myers Jas Katie Putney
Booth, w ca Michael VIM
Davies, II ] Nicklin, John w
Fishburn, Prof Rankin VIM 8
Harris, Adam (coD Sh1pman, Revd WmJ
Hamrick, h L Turner Robt
Hunter, Jeter Thomas, w ]
Jones, Beverly Williams H B
Wood, Warner.
The above letters, II called for within thirty
days will be sent to the Dead Letter Office Parties
calling for them will please say they advertised
S. M. YOST, P. M.
Unavailable Letters remaining in Staunton Post
Office. March 10, 1880.
Miss Alice Baker, city
Mr. Hill city
Messrs Homan Davis, New York city
Miss Luly Mosby, L1ss Little Ann Hill, Louisa G.
II, Virginia
Miss Fannie Tarry, Miss Mary jackson, Miss
Mary Nuckolls. Tolersville Va.
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LAND SALEs.-Mr. Jacob Shreckhise has
sold Ss5 acres of his Glade Farm, near Spring
Hill to Alex. Airlee, of Rockingham for $40
per acre.
Mr.. Chas 7. Palmer has purchased the farm
Of Mr.. P. T. Burkholder, for $4,000.
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ALMOST A FIRE.-On Tuesday night last
about o'clock, the alarm of fire was sounded
caused by the burning of trash barrel in the
rear of May s. Co.'S. drug store. 1t is moi
known how the fire originated, as there had
been no ashes put out since the early morning
So prompt were the firemen, that before the
barrel was consumed, two strong streams o.
water were upon it, extinguishing it instantly
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-24

s The Iowa CoLoNY.-The colored miners
of Muchakinock, Iowa, celebrated the first
anniversary of their arrival in Iowa on the
18th of March. The weather was somewhat
procession numbering 700 persons. Speeches
were made by men of distinction, among
whom were Gov. John Gear, 1t. Gov. Kings,
also Jno. Hart, VIM. Howard and ]. L. Usher
the latter of Staunton, who did credit to him.
self and race. An elegant banquet was given
to the visitors and at night there was grand
ball
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-24

Lipscomb s. Somerville have in stock the
best goods-that cannot be excelled anywhere
and some of the cheapest, trashiest to meet the
varied tastes.
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Lipscomb & somerville have the largest and
finest stock of crockery, silver plate and every
Ething used in house furnishing in the Valley
Fof Virginia Call and see their stock.
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Deseryedly popular. We mean DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup for it never fails to cure a Cough.
physicians recommend it. Price only %
cents bottle
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Hours for Closing the Mails.

Mr.. Samuel c. Baskins is on visit to his
family in this city, on leave from his business
engagements in West Virginia.
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Lipscomb & Somervile's immense three
Estory establishment should be visited by all
Ehousekeepers before purchases are made else
where.
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The Circuit Court, Judge Mclaughlin pre-
siding, has been in session for the past week.
Nothing of public interest has transpired, the
business disposed of have been of a routine
character.
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Mr.. Adolph Loeb, of Loeb Bros, has been
4 in the Northern cities TOR two weeks laying
in an elegant supply of dry goods, &c. Upon
/ his return the Emporium will bloom forth
I like June rose.
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Ayers Pills are general favorite, because
| of their powerful yet gentle operation. Med
ical men prefer them for nervous and delicate
constitutions
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In conclusion will say that in due time, as
am informed, the Marshal will make his an
swer to this malicious report, when it will
clearly appear that he and most of his depu-
ties, as well as the District Attorney, the COM
missioners, and the clerks, haye been grossly
slandered. Yours truly,
D. s. LEWIS.
P. S. | see that the Alexandria Gazette, the
Charlottesville Chronicle, the Lynchburg Var-
gilman, the Danville Neaos, and some other
papers have circulated this man Lancaster's
base ISLANDERS about me. I hope they will be
equally as ready to publish my reply.
d T.,
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4 THE VERNAL EQUINox.-The sun crossed
1.-THE line at 6 O'Clock Sunday morning. and the
Astronomical spring began. The days and
nights are now everywhere equal, and while
the North pole is just coming into light. the
South pole is sinking into the long Antartic
! night At the equator the sun is exactly over
Bhead at noon. This time the sun makes a
stormy crossing, and under such circumstances
l it is said that period of good weather is gen.
Serally in prospect.