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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-12-30
Greenville Affairs.

CHRISTMAS TREE--DEBATING SOCIETY
HEAVY WORK ON THE VALLEY RAIL-
ROAD TO BE COMMENCED NEAR GREEN
VILLE-Fox HUNTING-sAlE OF HOTEL
FURNITURE-PERSONA &C.
[Reported for the SrAUN1oN VINDIcAToR.]
GREENvILLE, VA. Dec. 9th.
Christmas, the season of mirth and
pleasure has come, and With it the usual
hustle. fre-cracker popping, hopping and
yelling among the boys and negroes. There
was scarcely any perceptible difference
save the increased sales of our wide-awake
merchants, from the other part of the
year.
Miss Mollie Palmer, the popular assist
ant teacher in the public schools here, gave
her little scholars Christmas-tree on the
eve thereof. She had present for every
Que Of them.
A debating society was organized at
Sunnyside school house last Friday night,
and the question (which yields the great
or influence, Truth or Fiction was ami
matedly discussed.
Mr.. Kelley; the gentleman who has the
contract on the Valley Railroad near here,
has been here and expects to begin work
early in January. Mr.. KS work is very
heavy, being the section between the
Hawpe farm and here, including the bridge
across the mill-dam here
Greenville will now flourish, and it
xrouId bo uUoJl for cono of orr land own.
ers to lay off lots and sell them cheap, and
thereby permanently improve the place.
We have plenty of water power, and are
close to the great iron and other ore banks
of the Blue Ridge Mountains, therefore.
1 see no reason why this place cannot be
made an important town, for it will be
sufficiently close to both of the Valley
railroads.
Messrs. VIM. III. Cochran, j. A. Bum
gardner and f. Strain. have been driving
the foxes with their. well trained dogs,
right and left. for the last fortnight. We
hope they will succeed in capturing many
foxes, for they are very destructive to
lambs, &C., this season of the year.
John P. Tribbett, ESQ.,, will sell his Ho-
tel furniture at auction on Saturday, Dec,
31st. This is good chance for housekeepers
to buy good new things, such US beds, &c.
Mr. Phil. G. Kennedy, the popular and
polite civil engineer Of the S. V. R. B.,
who has been stationed here, is on brieI
holiday visit to his home at Charlsstown,
W. Va.
Mrs. v. L. Palmer. wife Of our towns
man, R. Fl. Palmer, Esq.,, is expected home
on Friday. She has been visiting her
mother and friends in Rockville, Ind, for
the last CWo months.
The cards are out for the wedding Of
Miss Mamie S. Gillum, formerly of this
place, but now of Rockville, Ind, to some
gentleman Of the latter place, on the Sd
proximo.
VIM. Ballard Smith, the student who
has taken such high stand at W. & L.
University this session, is at home on a
holiday vacation.
DELTA,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-12-30
News from a Former Stauntou Minister.

The many friends of Rev. MacDuff
Simpson, formerly of the Second Presby-
terrain church Of this city, have had good
news from him. His health is much i'm
proved and the church of which he has
charge of in Scotland, situated between
Edinburg and Leith, is very prosperous.
During the eight months that DE has bsen
pastor, there have been s4Qladditi6as to the
church and the congregation has increased
SO much that it has been determined to
build another edihce Y b dflbls the ca
pacity OF the present ,Ar. Simpsons
cess.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-12-30
address Before Missionary Society.

On Sunday morning last. Rev. Mr.. Wei
a'errnan. of Baltimore, preached to large
30, aggregation, and at night lectured before
tbe Missionary Society of the church. His
1octnra was followed by some very appro-
nriate re marks from Rev. DIR. Hough and
No; w. Newton. At the close a COL
1ection was taken up for the cause, realiz-
ing $50.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-12-30
A Citizen Of Augusta Murdered.

On Monday morning last VIM. Fox was
found lying dead near the bridge entering
Lexington, with his head crushed in and
his pockets turned out. He had 50 when
last seen alive, He was son of David j.
Fox. Of Middlebrook, in this county, and
a brother-inlaw of Mr.. .. A. Kennedy,
of Staunton.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-12-30
Election Of Sunday Schools 0flcsrse

BAPTIST.
On Sunday last the following officers of
the Baptist Sunday School were elected
John w. Todd, Supt.; G. Miller, Asst.
Supt.; 6. D. Pearman, Secretary; Walter
Hoge, Asst. Sec; r. T. Leftwich, Treas
urer; H. E. Summerson, Chorister; Miss
Mary Summerson, Organist; R. D. Sears,
Librarian and E. Staples, Assistant Libra
ran. The Superintendent reported $50
Officers, Teachers and Scholars upon the
rolls of the school which is in very flour
ishing condition.
METHODIST.
On Sunday morning last the following
officers were elected by the Methodist Sun
day School-C. W. Hunter, Supt.; J. W.
Newton, Asst. Supt.; E. M. Gushing, Sec
retagy; A. Hamm ond, Asst. Sec; P. N.
Powell, Treasurer; }. NJ. Carroll, Librari-
an; W. E. Potter, Asst. Libra rian; Miss
Lizzie Daniels, Chorister, and Miss Cora
Turner and D. e. Strasburg, Assistant
Choristers.
Bibles were presented to little Miss
Fauver and to Charlie Hunter for having
made the largest collections for the Mis-
sionary Fund.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-12-30

INSURANCE OF TIE D. D. y B. INsrI-
TUT1oN.-This week the D. .. & B. IN
stibptioa was insured for $4,000. The in
suranee is distributed among the Virginia
Fire & Marine Norwich Union. Manhat-
tan, Williamsburg and Petersburg COM
panies.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-12-30

LAND SALE.-The Houseman farm of
297 acres, lying miles Northwest OF
Staunten, has been sold by 2. A. Baylor
and James Bumgardner, Commissioners,
privately, Mr.. J. ]. Glossbrenner was the
purchaser and paid $l2 per acre, the prop.
erty bringing 1862. g s
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-12-30

M. G. AssoC1ATIoN.-At the meet
ing of the Y. M. c. Association, next
Sunday afternoon, Charles Grattan, Esq,
will be the leader, and she topic will be
.sChrist the only hope of the world" The
chapter for the evening is the Sd chapter
of Mathew. 1t being the first Sunday of
the month the ladies are cordially invited
- ottap6
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-12-30

A COMPLIMENT TO STAUNTON Work
MEN.-A gentleman informs us that the
finest house on the Richmond & Allegheny
railroad between Williamson and Lynch
burg, residence built for Mr.. Chas. T.
Price. prosperous farmer, of Botetourt,
has just been finished by Mr. E. Mahoney,
of Staunton, builder, and Messrs. Bunch
& Hensley, of Staunton, plasterers. It is
twelve miles from Williamson.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-12-30
A Welcome Remembrance for Stanton
Lodge A. F. M


Peyton 5. Coles, Grand Master of Ma
sons in Virginia, has presented Staun-
ton Lodge, No. 10, q large photograE OF
himself, dressed IN the regalia which he
wore when he oficiated at the laying of
the corner stone of the monument at
Yorktown. The regalia is worthy of note
for the apron worn was that worn by Geo.
Washington when he laid the corner stone
Of the capitol at Washington, and they
were made by the wife of Gen. Lafayette
and presented to Gen. Washington. The
regalia is now the property of Washington
Alexandria Lodge, No. %, of Alexandria,
and was loaned to Grand Master Coles for
the occasion. The photograph Of the Grand
Master will be handsomely framed and
hung by Staunton Lodge. Mr.. Coles has
also presented his friends Nessrs. j. How
ard Wayt and e.. G.. Goocn with smaller
photographs.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-12-30

A FORTUNATEI NsURANCE.-Las
April, R. S. Roadcap, Of Williamson,
joined Allegheny Lodge, Rights Of Honor
there and was elected Reporter of the
Lodge. In October he died Of typhoid fe-
YER at the home of his father at Goshen.
This week the lodge paid his widow the
sum of $4,000. Mr.. Roadcap had been SO
short a time member Of the lodge that he
had only paid So assessments.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-12-30
Christmas Soiree at the Augusta Female
Seminary.

reported for the StauntOn VINDICATOR.]
BY special invitation, we were privileg
ed to attend the Soiree given by the young
ladies of the Augusta Female Seminary,
Friday evening, December 23d, and found
it more enjoyable, if possible, than any
we had previously attended, noted as these
entertainments are for beauty and sue
cess.
The schools of Calisthenics. Vocal Mus
ic and Elocution, were successfully repre-
sented. The Calisthenic performance by
the Juvenile class would have done credit
to well drilled soldiers, SO accurately and
skillfully were they performed. The little
Tots, scarcely more than two feet high,
went through the Pantomimes with a grace
and precision that surprised all who saw
them. The vocal music was of high Or
der. The brilliant accompanimentso of the
teacher, Miss Mary Crawford, added great
ly to the enjoyment of the listeners The
chorus, "Cuckoo's Call,'' was ADMIR-
ably rendered. Rarely have the lovers of
music enjoyed a richer treat than while
listening to the clear, sweet, bird-like
notes of Miss Anna Baird, as she render
ed with exquisite taste. the song Of the
Summer Birds,'' and the Scotch song,
'Logie o'Buchan," called forth by the
encore that would take no refusal. The
duet, "Wood- Birds Song" was also well
rendered. The Laughing Song, y by Miss
Mary Jones. of Alabama. was received
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Commercial.

STAUNToN, Dec. 80, 1881.
Flour--Extra s5.6O@$565; superfne s5s5@s59o;
Family, $6.90@695 Wheat $1.30@l 40; Corn SO6DS5,
Bacon, Hog Round, lie; Hams, l5G116c; Lard 12@
24c Salt. 81. rs; Sugar 9a01215c: Meal 900l0O Mo
lasses 60 @55c; Butter 2o@25c; Eggs l5@lsc. Pota
lwashed} 3o@35c Wool (unwashedj 2o@25c; Glover
Seed $e.00@6.25; Baed Hay-Timothy, slSOO@$l9;
Glover. sl6@l7 Oats 45@50c Rye 95@slQo
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-12-30

ABUsY YEAR.-The closing year has
been busy one at the County Clerk IS Of
fee. The deeds and other writings adj
mitted to record numbered 1892, and the
ex-parte settlements were 80.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-12-30

CHRISTMAS GIFT TO A MINISTER. --Eey.
T. r. Booker of the End Presbyterian
church. was last week the recipient of a
purse Of $131 sent by members OF his con-
.gregation.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-12-30
Waynesboro Affairs.

LOCAL OPTION PETITION-ELECTIoN OF
oFr1cERs-GooD NEWS FOR A wAYNEs-
BORO' INvENTION--sOCIAL NEWS
CHURCH NEws-CoLoRED BAND, &C.
Reported for the Stauntou V1NDIcAToR !
WAYNEsBoRo, Dec. 20.
The Temperance people are busy IN Cir
culating an earnest petition to the legisla-
ture to pass local option law for this
place.
On Monday night South River Lodge
No. 2,213 K. Of H., elected the following
officers for the ensuing term: DIR. J. s.
Myers. Dictator; J. A. Patterson, A. DIG.
tator; William M. Chew, V. D.; W. Z.
Coe, Chaplain; j. r. Van Horn, Reporter
J. B. Roden; F. R.; R. G. Wright, Treas
urer; H. H. Shackelford, Guide; Jacob
Garner, Sentinel; John Hill. Guardian;
DIR. W. J. Jones, Medical Examiner; W.
M. Chew, J. a.. Patterson and J. FL. Schin'
del, Trustees; e. R. Haines, z. D.; Il. II !.
Shackelford, Representative to the Grand
Lodge which meets in Lynchburg on tho
I'd Tuesday in March next. The lodge at
this place is growing slowly but we believe
surely winning it's way to public favor.
The members of the order expect to hold
an oyster supper and Festival soon for the
benefit of their lodge room.
The Elastic Wheel Company have very
gratifying intelligence from the tests OF
the Rotary Engine. patented by them.
The Secretary OF the company who has
been in Philadelphia for several weeks SUI
perintendlng the ARRANGEMENTS for the
tests Of the engine, reports that they were
more than satisfactory, that they exceeded
the fondest dreams OF the inventor and the
most sanguine hopes Of the company. II
these reports be true the sucsess OF the in
ventor, Mr.. G. W. Dudley OF this place,
will revolutionlzo steam enginery in this
country.
The ladies' Of the Methodist church will
hold an oyster supper and festival for the
benefit of their parsonage.
The Soiree given by the young ladies of
the Waynesboro Female Seminary was
well received by packed house.
An elegant supper and hop came of at
the Bruce House on thursday nl2nG.
The children of the Presbyterian Sum-
day school enjoyed the fruits of q large
and handsome Christmas tree on the same
evening.
The Sunday School Society Of the Meth
odist church are to present their school
with large, valuable and attractive LII
brars, as their Christmas gift.
The Eureka Brass Band (col.l serena
dsd the white people on Monday night
They acquitted themselves finely, and de-
serve great credit for tho progress they
have made in the short time since they
organized. They are to have concert at
the colOred Methodist church.
South River is up, egg-nog parties are
frequent, mud is plenty asd railroadlng
has stopped for the holidays.
u M A.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-12-30
Charade at the W. L. Asylum Christmas
Night.

Reported for the Staunton VINDIcAToR.l
According to announcement last week,
the Social Club of Staunton gave
their first entertainment at the W. l.. Asy-
lum Monday night for the amusement
of the inmates. Notwithstanding the in
clemency Of the weather and the bad walk,
quite an assemblage of town people were
present long before the time to hear and
see the youthful actors and actresses, for
it was well known that the participators
appeared before the public for che first
time. Some apprehensions were enter
tanned by their friends as to their appear
ance on the stage, but after the cur
tain rose their doubts and fears were
speedily dispelled, so composed and grace
full was their bearing and so clear and dis
tirc5 their speech. Too much cannot
be said in praise of Miss Nettie Foster
under whose management the perfor
nance was. The whole play, which was
in three acts. showed thorough discip-
line and reflected great credit on the man
ager Their success this time induced
them to accept the invitation Of DIR. A.
M. Fauntleroy to give several more per-
formances this season.
After the performance the party were
escorted to the residence Of DR.. Fauntle
roy where awaited them handsome sup
per. Here they spent the evening in joy
Gus festivities and repaired to their homes
at late hour, loud in praise of their hos
pitable host. We would like very much to
publish a full account and give to each
one the credit be or she deserves but our
space will nGt permit.
Below we give the cast showing the char
acter each represented which will doubt
less prove interesting to manys
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-12-30

MAcAILEEsTRR THE MAGICIAN is run
ming the people wild With bis tricks and
gifts. Wednesday night pretty little
four year old, Airline Davis, drew a set of
Sc pieces of French china.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-12-30

A SPLENDID CHRISTMAS TREE was
erected at the Virginia Female Institute.
Saturday night. and on it hung gift for
every pupil.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-12-30
Business Notices.

We call the attention Of our readers to
the fact that Messrs. Clinedinst i Bod
ell, carriage manufacturers of this city,
have made arrangements with largo Gin
cinnati mandatory by which they can
and will supply this market with the very
best Western work at bottom prices. Give
them call before buying.
The elegant and unusually large and
varied stock of queensware, glassware and
solid and silver-plated ware at Lipscomb
a. Somerville's store, these holidays, at
tracted the attention of every one In
search of beautiful and appropriate Christ
mas presents. 1t will be satisfaction to
our friends who have not yet filed their
bills to know that all of these fine goods
will be sold at cost by these reliable bus
mess gentleman for the next 30 days.
They are preparing for their removal to
their new building and the chances for
bargains are rare.
4 WELL KNOWN FIRM BURNED OUT.
On Sunday morning, about O'Clock the
roof of the extensive grocery store of
Byers & Cochran, was found to be on fire.
The fire department was out promptly and
deluged the premises with water, quench-
ing the flames The fire originated, it is
supposed. from pop-crackers thrown on
the roof The stock was insured for &c.
600. The firm whose trade has thus been
interrupted a. the most busy time of the
year, advertise elsewhere that they will
shortly reopen with new stock. In the
meantime the country merchants who
want to buy damaged goods cheap can
find the firm on Augusta street, just in
rear of the Virginian office.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-12-30

THE AUGUSTUS BALL.-Oyer sixty
couples took their places on the floor at the
ball given by the members of the Augusta
Fire Company at the American Hotel
Wednesday night. The Committee of Ar
rangements were Capt. Michael Cox, J. G.
scheffer. S. S. McNabb, G. A. Lushbaugh,
T. Mahoney, M. Hounihan and r. Lohr,
and the Floor Managers were M. Cox, E.
F. Grove, g. A. Lushbaugh, J. G. Schefz
fer and R. Lohr, We give the commit
tees in full because the general verdict is
that the ball was one of the best conduc-
ted and most pleasant ever given by the
company.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-12-30
Local
Wood Wanted.

ubscribers who desire to renew their
subscription by payment in wood, will ind
1T to their advantage to do so now.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-12-30
The Weddings Of the Past Year in
Augusta.

The following is summary of the mar
riages in Augusta county for the year just
closing:
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-12-30

To CONsUMPTIvEs.-Consum that scourge
OF humanity is the great dread Of the human family
in al civilized countries
xfeel confident that am in possession Of the only
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-12-30
Affairs Around Fort Defiance.

A cENTENARIAN WHO CELEBRATES HIS
lOSTH CHRISTMAs-APPRE APP
PEARANCE OF PINK EYE AMONG THE
HoRsEs-THE FESTIVITIES OF THE SEA
CON
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-12-30

LINEN SHADES 80 cents each.
OIL LINEN SHADES, 60 cents each, in six different
colors, with Fixtures complete. All sizes made to
order. For sale at B. M JAMIEsoN's, opposite City
Hail. dec 302t
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NEw HARNESS AND SADDLE STORE

A UGUsTA COUNTY COURT CLERK,s oFF1cE
N TO WIT. ~
EsTRAY::-Taken up by Martin Coyner, on his
land about miles below Waynesboro the 18th dav Of
December, 1881, OF this description N' ~
A Muiy Heifer of white color supposed to he 10
months DID, no ear marks Or brand perceptible and
appraised at $40 by Wellington Fl. Watts, David
Kennedy, j. B. Johns, freeholders '''N
An Extract Teste-
dec 1856 VIM A. BURNETT Clerk
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-12-30

Mc!lhany has a good stock of Shovels and longs
Fire Dogs and Sausage Cutters and Suffers oc 7tf
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-12-30
City Notices.
LINEN SHADES, 50 cents eacl

"NORDHAUSER," (see advertisement.) dec3Ow
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-12-30

It will be seen that October and Decen
Der we're the most popular months.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-12-30

SOCIETY BELLEs.-On account Of its remarkable
delicate and lasting fragrance, society bellies are
loud in their praises of Florestcn Cologne
nov 25-1m
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-12-30

''NCRDHAUSEK,' (see ADVERTISEMENT dec 0
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-05-12

The family market presents decidedly
animated appearance just now, and the
exhibits are Of more pleasing nature
than they have been for several months.
New cabbage, CuCumbers, peas, radishes
and other vegetables are in the market at
moderately fair prices, Butter, eggs and
produce are very plentiful. Apples and
potatoes are In active demand OF un.
changed prices.
Fouls, Butler, tC.-Live chickens, 4Oa5Oc
apiece, or 81 OOa4 so per dozen, and
very scarce; dresaed chickens, l2lal5C
per pound, or S5a40 cents each; turkeys
very scarce, live 81 GOAL so each, dressed
12al5ci ducks, hardly any; dressed 3Oa
S5c, live SOaS5c; eggs 1910 per
dozen, or dozen for 500, lard, l3c per
pound butter, plentiful at 26aSOc per pound
choice, 30AS5c ;sweetmilk, SCper quart, or
$50 per gallon; buttermilk, 4c per quart, or
l5G per gallon,
Observation-Disclosures, Is to zoe per head ;
new cabbage l5a20C per hevd carrots, l0c
per dozen potatoes, S0a35c per peck; beets
10c per quarter peck kale 15c per peck as.
paragua 5allc bunch; turnips, l0C per
hall peck; parsnips, 16a20C per half peck /;
onions, S0C per half peck; new onions 90
per bunch; new peas 15c per peck
oyster plant 30 bunchj new rhu.
barb Sc per bunch; raddishes &c per
bunch lettuce 10c per quarter peck dried
beans, 8alOc per quart; water crosses 5al5c
a head; white beans, Sc per quart string
beans l5C per quarter peck; horse.
radish, &c per bunch; dried lima beans,
l6a2Oc per quart Cranberries, quarts for
25c..
Oysters, SOa5Oc per half.can; 25a45c per
quart; lake tish, 8, l0al24C per pound.
Aeab-Beef 10 TO l9aalSc per pound ;
mutton, lOal5a20c per pound; chops,
10 to loo perpound; veal, 10 To loo
per pound; pork, l0c per pound ;
sausage, 10 to l2c per pound; smoked
sausage, 10 TO l2C per pound; Muth's
sausage, 1910 per poundi bacon, l0c
per pound; middling and shoulder, s 10
l0c per pound; ham, l5C per pound; beef.
tongues, 40to 300 each; canned beef, 35c
per 2.pound cans, B.pouud cans, 81 90.
FrWb,-Apples, 10 to zoe per peck pine
apples 15a25C each dried apples, s to 15Cper
pound; pears, 15c per pound dried peaches
l0to l5a40C per pound dried plums, goo per
Id; oranges, 80 10 35a50c per dozen lemons
rs TO 800 per Dozen.
Maple syrup, 81 90al rs per gallon.