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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-24
Middle brook Items.


Accidem.-As Mr. David Bosserman and
wife were driving in spring wagon to St
Johns church on Saturday, and when near
Bumgardner's distillery, the horse took fright
and commenced running, the wheel struck the
fence and knocked it down, breaking the
wheel to pieces and throwing the occupants
to the ground. The horse ran REV steps
farther and struck a stump and broke the
shafts. He then ran short distance and
stopped. Mrs. Bosserman was somewhat
bruised internally but it is thought her injuries
will not prove serious,
MIR. ]. S. Garrison OF the Cherry Grove wag-
on shops has built an addition to his smith
shop in order to supply the increasing demands
made on him for work. Cherry Grove is a
busy place-Wagon making, marrying and
families increasing in population and old
Jacob s. initiated into the second degree OF
grand-pap. Mr. Michael Clinedinst, of the
wood shop, has removed to Dayton, Rocking
ham county. We can commend him to the
citizens of Rockingham as frst-class work.
man.
Rev. l.. l.. Smith delivered q lecture on
Sunday last before the Y. NJ G. A. of this
place. 1t was interesting ndinstructive. Rev
). 5. Whitmore held communion service on
Sunday last at St. Johns church. He will hold
thanksgiving service on thanksgiving day at
Grace church, Middebrook. Mr.. John Nc
Corkle is remodelng the front of the old Eli
jah Hogshead property and converting the old
store room into a part of the dwelling.
Since the late rains the wheat is looking
fine and the Average 10 neariy as large as
usual w. Il. w,
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Mt. Scion Items.
Reported for the VIRGINIAN. I

heuOEbGu IOi bH0 IhIINIAN.
Deah.-The very interesting little gIrl, Ora
Sillings, oldest daughter OF J. w. Sillings, to
whose critical conditionI referred In former
communication, died suddenly about 8 D. m.
on the End inst, it is supposed from inhallng a
portion of the enfoliating dlptheretic mem
brane. She was about five years old and be-
Jag such a general favorite many tears of sad
ness and bereaved affection were shed over
discourse was delivered at Messy Creek church
on the occasion by the Rev. David Bush of
the Methodist church
A Pe795ous Situation Mr. Abraham Huffer
of North River Gap, having driven a COW to
Mr. Cooks, about four miles from his resi-
dence, on last Tuesday, was assisting Mr.
Cook in securing the animal in a small stable,
when the cow becoming greatly irritated,
made violent lunge at Mr.. Hutfer who for
tunately succeeded in getting hold of one of
her horns, but his feet slipped and pitched
him forward showing her head around so as
to bring the opposite horn in contact with his
head, which it pierced to the bone in the right
temple, and thence ranging upward along the
skull tore the scalp open across the top of the
head to point one and a half inches beyond
the median line on the opposite side, LAGER
ating and tearing asunder the occipto from
tails muscle, and the two ends contracting, sep
arated so as to leave the bare skull exposed
over space 81 by II inches-a most frightfll
wound. After the accident Mr. Huffer turned
upon the animal, kicked her into submission,
walked home, got on his horse and rode four
miles to the nearest doctor and had the wound
stitched after night, rode back home, promis-
ing the doctor to send him word if any further
attention should be necessary,
Bu@ness.-For the last few days we have
had the greatest boom in the poultry and
fruit trade ever witnessed in our village, wag-
ons continually hauling in and others being
dispatched to the depot heavily laden.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-24

BALTIMORE MARKET, Nov. "a, 1881.-BEEF CATTLE
We quote at 50aS6, with but few at the latter
price and full number at and near the former fg-
ure, most sales ranging at 50a$5 per 100 lbs.
Prices this week for Beef Cattle ranged as follows
Best Beeves at 25aS6 90 that generally rated first
quality 25aS5 IS: medium good fair quality
25a$4 IS; ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and Cows
50a$3 90; extreme range of price 50a$6 90. Most
of the sales were from So SO to SIS 90 per 100 lbs
Total sales for the week 1850 head
SWINE.-We quote common to fair Hogs at IA 8
CENTS fair to good at 81 a8k cents, and few extra
at 81 cts per Id net Arrivals this week 1908 head
SHEEP AND LAMBs.-We quote butcher Sheep at
3a5 cents and Lambs at 4a5 per Id gross Stock
Sheep very dull-Ewes 50aS3 per head, and Weth-
ers 3 IA cents per h. Arrivals this week SAT- head
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-24

WAeNER's Rock. AND RYE Expectorapt
with Bromide Compound unlike other SINH
larry named preparations, is highly curative
and genuine medicine for all lung aud Throat
Diseases 1t is the medicine for Consumptioes
and is soothing and quoting for the nerves,
giving rest and sleep. 1t contains no opiates
whatever, and can be taken for Coughs, Colds,
Hoarseness, bronchitis, &c, by young or old.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-24
THE MARKET

There has been nothing doing In the trade this
week, and practically no change Of quotations. The
merchants have rarely experienced duller season
The offerings are very light and demand no better
In the cities there has been slight falling or but
owing to the stagnaton here the market is changed
put little II any. Quotations yesterday fol
lows Flour, Family, So 80: Extra, Sc 40: Super
fine, IS 70; Wheat, 81 80 to 81 49, Corn new, rs cts
old, 80 cts. Oats, As Hay, 500 to 1922 per ton.
Wheat was quoted in Richmond yesterday at 81 IS
to 81 ~: Corn Y; Baltimore, Wheat 81 40 to 81 AT
Hay, $40 to 500
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-24

the LIST of December, the Teachers in the Pub
lie Schools of Augusta assemble in Staunton
to attend three days session of the Institute,
at which addresses will be delivered by ex-
perlenced teachers from. the Moth. 1T will
doubtless be pleasant and profitable season
for those who are present,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-24

That tickling in your throat, that hacking
and distressing, that nervous, wakeful slum.
Der, all can be remedied by Wagners Book ana
rye Expectorant with Bromide Compound
Ask your druggist for it. Nov 10 At.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-24

For severe and aggravated cough accom-
panied by sore chest. have used Dr. Bulls
Cough Syrup with the most satisfactory re
suits, obtaining as did speedy relief.
JOHN GLOVER, Portsmouth, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-24

CHANGE OF EATING PLACEs.-The schedule
on the c. g. O. Road was changed on Monday
last, as will be seen from the advertisement
elsewhere. The following are now the eating
places: Train No. Qeaving Richmond at 7:45
a. n.y. Alton, dinner; No. 1, Allegheny, sup
per; No. l, Huntington, breakfast; No. 3, Al
derson's breakfast; No, 3, Kanawha Falls,
dinner; No. 2, Huntington, supper; No. 2,
Williamson's, breakfast; No. 2, Charlottesville
dinner; No. 4, Kanawha, dinner; No a, Allie
ghany, supper. ss,sj x.ss.irar.s.. 4, .-aa
A Pullman sleeper will be run between the
White Sulphur Springs and Huntington. A
handsome new day car from the Big Sandy
Road will be run through to Cincinnati as
soon as the road is opened
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-24

GAYMoNT Coal Co.-During the present
term of the Circuit Court, an order incorpo-
rating the Gaymont Coal Company was en-
tered. The officers are j !. Fred Effinger Presi-
dent, and r. H. Catlett, H. NJ Bell, Ro. Craig
and r. P. Bell, Directors The Company is
formed for the purpose of mining coal, manu-
featuring coke, and for all business properly
connected Herewith. The minimum capital
is $4,000, divided into shares of 800 each
The principal office will be in Staunton. The
Company will hold land not exceeding 5000
acres.
The lands of the Gaymont Coal Go. are To-
Gated one mile east of Hawks Nest, W. Va
The property fronts one mile on the c. & O.
Railroad, and is one of the most valuable es-
tates in that section. ALREADY large night
and day force is at work developing the mines,
and daily shipments of coal are being made
reaching from the mouth of the mines to the
railroad. A large number of buildings have
been erected, and Others are under construct
ion. In the near future the Company will
erect from SO to 100 coke ovens of the most
improved pattern.
The incorporators of the Gaymont Co. are
all residents of Staunton, and gentlemen of
means and fine business capacity. 1t is their
purpose to push the development of their
splendid property The facilities which it
possesses for mining, the fine quality Of the
coal and the readiness with which the pro-
ducts of the mines can be shipped, render the
enterprise success from the start and insure
it prosperous future.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-24


REAL ESTATE SALEs.-Within the past ten
days, Messrs, Elder, Nelson & Cushings Real
Estate Agents, have made the following sales
A house and lot on the corner of Fayette and
johnson streets to Michael Hassett for 81 200
cash The James d. Coiner farm on Chris
tians Greek, containing 221 acres to s. G. Tur-
ner for $4,000, equivalent to cash Twenty five
acres adjoining the above to Sam Wampler
for $500. The Margaret Fisher property on
Main street 70 James Teabo for B.. The
James Teabo house and lot on Stafford street
to Miss Margaret Peters for s..
Messls. Elder, Nelson & Cushings report
the real estate market active, and good prop
critics in demand Parties desiring either tc
buy or sell should consult them, as they are
live, reliable Real Estate men and handle
more property than any other firm west of the
Blue Ridge Mountains.
ELEGANT oysters at % canfo nov ,,lofo of II, 4
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-24

A Blow Yesterday, at Low Moor,
while Mr.. Ell Williams was demonstrating
with his foot ON box of nitro-glycerine, an
explosion occurred, lascerating his leg to such
an extent as to partially disable him for a
month or two Mr.. J. W. Crews, telegraph
operator, who is brother-in-law of Mr.. Will
liams. was present and received a slight wound
and had his Sunday clothes spoiled. The es-
cape from death of Mr. Williams was very for
tunate.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-24

AN ADyENTURE.-On last Sunday night, as
Mr.. w. r. Bright, who lives about five miles
west of Staunton, was returning to his home,
he met with rather curious adventure He
was walking along the railroad about mile
west of home when he observed four men
standing near the track in front of him. Be
ing armed, he drew his pistol from his pocket
and continued to advance until within ten OF
fifteen feet of the group. They then called to
him to hold up his hands. Mr.. Bright s:opp-
ed but did not obey the order. TWAS repeated
twice, and then one of the strangers called
out Now hold up your hands and do it. pretty
quick" Mr.. Bright thinking that discretion
was the better part of valor, obeyed, yhen he
was ordered to advance This he did until
within four feet Of the men. They then came
up to him and said that they did not intend to
hurt him, Or take anything he had All they
wanted was information, and they proposed to
take him into strip OF woods close by and
ask him some questions. The prisoner pro-
tested against being taken into the woods. but
seeing that he was hOpelessly in the power OF
the men, and being badly frightened, he went
as directed. When the party had gotten to a
secluded spot. one of the strangers drew forth a
dark lantern. By its light Mr. Bright perceived
that his captors wore handkerchiefs tied over
the lower part of their faces, and that each
had pistol in his hand. Seeing his alarm
thew again told him not TO be afraid; that they
did not intend to hurt him land that when they
had finished their examination he could 90
home. They asked him where be lived; what
his name was, and other questions of a
personal character. Finally they asked how
many banks were in Staunton, and told him to
make diagram of the streets and show their
location. Mr.. Bright's hands trenbed so from
fright that he would not undertake to make
the diagram, but explained to the men how the
banks were situated, and they made plan of
the streets themselves. They then asked for
the post office and the printing offices, and
bow many police were on night duty, and be-
ing given the desired information, took their
prisoner back to the railroad, shook hands
all around, and told him he could go. In
shaking hands Mr.. Bright recognized one of
the men as Jonadab and another as Templar.
When told he could depart, he stood not on
the order of his going, and old Dexter himself
couldn't have made better time on the home
stretch.
On Monday the authorities were put in pos
session of the facts in the case, but no clue to
the inquirers has been found.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-24

Most people seem to think that advice like
physic must be disagreeable to do good Now
we advise our readers to keep DR. Bulls Cough
Syrup handy; this advice is good and the
remedy agreeable
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-24
THOMAS L. JAMES,
ITO BRIDGE BUILDERS AND TRAINERS

ITO BRIDGE BUILDERS AND TRAINERS.
The undersigned commissioners appointed by
order of County Court the LIST day of Nov, 1881,
receive proposals for rebuilding the bridge
Christians Greek on the public road from Staunton
to Waynesboro, hereby advertise that will re-
ceive sealed proposals for rebuilding said bridge
from this date until
SATURDAY THE 26TH DAY OF Nov, 1881.
Bidders would do well to view the location and
call on John E. Hamilton one of the commissioners
who lives said location, before making up
their bids The bridge is to be story post summer
with two trestles over span of $50 eighty feet.
The timbers of the fallen bridge SO far sound
can be used in new structure. Specifications will
be given by said Hamilton when called on and To-
cation is viewed by bidders. The sealed proposals
should be directed to VIM. A. Burnett, clerk of
County Court.
This LIST day Of November 1881,
VIM t. RUSH,
JOHN E. HAMILTON.
nov1-4t Commissioners.
MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS.
wi PHILADELPHIA, Nov, s. 1881.
specia, meeting of the Stockholders of the Penn
sylyania and Virginia Iron and Coal Company Is
called at the company'S Office at Ferrol, Augusta
county, Virginia. on Tuesday December 10, 1881, at
10 O'Clock noon; for the election Of Directors and
consider all matters affecting the interests of the
Company connection with plan for it's reorgall-
izat1on. BY order Of the Board of Directors.
R. W. DORPHLEY,
nov10 Secretary.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-24

PASTOR ELECTED congregation at
day, Rev. Luther A, Fox, D. D., of Waynes-
boro, Va, as pastor of Luther Chapel.-Letth.
Vts,t0r
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Wood Wanted

Those of our patrons who wish to paw their
SUBSCRIPTION In wood, can bring it as soon as
possible We want ferty or fifty cords at once.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-24
HEAVY FELT SHEETING PAPERS, used for
building and plastering purposes, and lining
houses. Send for samples and prices, to
B. M. JAMESON.
noy242t Main ST., Staunton, Va.

Remember that the juiciest and most delicious
oysters in Staunton can be found at the Vir-
ginia Hotel Restaurant.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-24

NOTICE TO CITY TAXPAYERS
IN OFFICE OF CITY TREASURER.
stanton, Va, Nov. 18th, 1881.
The State Tax for 1881 Is ready for settlement
The tax is due and payable on before November,
30th. Five per cent will be added to all State Taxes
remaining unpaid after that dnte.
JOHN NJ CARROLL,
novl7-till nov30 Treasurer.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-24

fyou want good drink ofpure old Angus
ia whiskey call at the Virginia Hotel Bar,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-24

Snacks, hot coffee, and oysters in every
style at the Virginia Hotel Restaurant.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-24

When you want good old Augusta county
whiskey, go the Virginia Hotel Bar
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-24
CAPTAIN PAUL's SPEECH

ShI lain AOh
After the speeches of the regular programme
were finished, Hon. John Paul was vocferous-
ly called for, and, in response, said that he had
not expected to make a speech on the occasion.
but the people there assembled had. a right to
hear from him, and that it was his duty to
answer any demand they might make upon
him. The Readjusters had right to rejoice
over the great victory they had achieved, for
no political party in any State Of this Union
had ever won greater triumph. The bless
ings to Virginia to flow from this success can
not now be estimated; only time and their en-
ioyment can establish their value 49,
He briefly reviewed the history of the Read
juster party from It's foundation in February,
1879. He was proud to say he had offered the
resolution in caucus of the Rtadjuster mem
hers OF the Legislature that called the Mozart
Hall convention that gave The Readjuster ele-
ment shape and organization as distinct DO
litical party. He spoke of the powerful oppo-
siton which the party had had to combat
from that time TO the present-that arrayed
against it was nearly every element on which
parties are accustomed to rely for success; it
had to meet and refute the ISLANDERS and mis-
representations of its enemies at home and
abroad. Funderism, however, lacked one ela
ment of success it did not have the peo,,ge to
back it, and 50 it failed, as every scheme ought
and will TAIL that cannot command the endorse
ment OF the masses, and that is antagonistic to
their interests. The Readjuster party stands
yndicated before the world against the charge
of reputation, and is recognized as the only
real debt-paying party in the State. Its tri
umph means the payment Of all Virginia
honestly owes, and not one cent more. it
means relief to the tax payers of $13000,0OO
which Funderism would uniustly impose up
on them. But he takes superficial view OF
this victory who sees in it nothing mere than a.
settlement OF Virginia's debt on Just and hon
est basis. lis causes lie deeper 1t means
that the masses of the Virginia people are de-
termined to rule in this State, and that they
Will no longer be subject to the cruel, selfish
rule OF brokers and broker syndicates, but that
Virginia intends to be the sovereign mistress
of her own financial affairs. 1t means that
our people will no longer submit to the vim
dIctlve, intoierant and proscriptiye domination
OF malignant Funderism and that tyrannical
and efiete Bourbonsm which no free people
can or will tolerate. 1t means all that is en-
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-24

The Virginia Hotel Bar is now having a run
on old County whiskey, and they make spe-
cialty of it,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-24

+ ~ ENERAL RECEIVERS NOTICE. am ready to
VI disburse the fund in Lamb VS.. Erwin to the
parties entitled to same J. FRED EFFINGER,
nov10-4t Gen'l Receiver.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-24

The best old whiskey in Staunton can be
found at the Virginia Hotel Bar.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-24

For THE HoLIDAYs.-Mr. N. H. Bennett,
salesman for the celebrated "Knabe Pianos y
will open a fine assortment of these superb
instruments in the Opera House building (room
recently occupied by the military about Dec
LIST, together with large display in new styles
OF the unrvaled Smith American Organs of
Boston. Parties who contemplate making
their wives or daughters fine Christmas or
New Year present, please bear this in mind
When you come to town on Court day,
call at the Virginia Hotel Restaurant and get
an elegant plate of oysters for 25 cents.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-24
ERANK T. WARE,

DRANK t. WARE,
Dealer in Second Hand goods.
Corner Augusta and Frederick Streets
offers bargaintn
NO 10 MONUMENTAL COOK STOVE
Good as new Call and examine the heavy winter
wear Slightly damaged by water, bnt good as
new and at bottom prices. novl7
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-24

Elegant oysters at s5 cents per plate at tile
Virginia Hotel Restaurant,
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THANKSGIVING DAY-To-day, Thursday
November "a, having been designated by the
President of the United as an occasion for Ma
tional Thanksgiving, the posoffiee will be
closed from 10 a. M till $50 p NJ All mails
will be dispatched as usual
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-24

Proposals will be received at the Contract ONCE
of this Department until 8 p m. of January 7, 1882
for carrying the mails of the United States upon
the routes, and according to the schedule of ar
rival and departure specified by the Department,
in the State of Virginia from July 1st 1892 June
80 1885. Lists routes with schedules of arrivals
and departures, Instructions to bidders with forms
for contracts and bonds and all other necessary
information. will be furnished upon application
to the Second Assistant Postmaster General
THOMAS L. JAMES,
nova Postmaster General
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-24

ihcs1 RACES VIII only be allowed when the
en"fe caao rs sent in at ope time, accompanied
by the cash.
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srAUNTaN MARKETS, NOV. "a
WHOLESALE PRICES.

CORRECTED wEEKLYBr BYERs & COCHRAN.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-24
n A. KAYsER

Has display full line of
FALL GOODS,
embracing all the novelties of the season. consisting
in part as follows
lroquois Plaids, Cashmere Suitings, Ombri
Sultana Stripes, Gerster Cloths, Foxhall
Plaids, Col. Cashmeres, Grant, Cloths,
&C., sc.
All with the newest style trimming to match, and
and prices guaranteed to be the lowest.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-12-14
"A BEES sting is only one fourth Of
To the Mayor and Conncil Of the City OF

"A BEES sting is only one fourth of
an inch long. A very small and insig-
nifcant thing, yet it leaves warm i'm
precision of about two feet, and there's
nothing stingy about the sensation Ell
ther. A certain merchants wife danced
to late hour one night-became over
heated, and returned home in q thin
dress. Next morning she had a severe
headache and general pain and aches
in her bones and joints. She and her
husband considered it trivial affair,
and thought Of no serious results. The
next few days abe became much worse
and a doctor was called in He failed
to find out the cause of suffering, and
only prescribed for the feaver and head
ache. She recovered only after two
years suffering, and was then cured by
tle use of Or. DromgoOle's English Fe-
male Bitters. One bottle Of this won-
derful female regulator would have
sar.d her during the lirst few days.