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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-12

THE COUNTY LEvY-A meeting of the
Supervisors of the county was held on Tues
day last, at which the following members were
present, viz: Jno. Paris, S. A. East, W. T.
Rush, and H. B. Seig The principal business
disposed of was the laying of the county levy
The recent assessment placed the taxable values
of the county at $1O,512, 1872 80, decrease Of
about three-ouarters of million dollars, on
the assessment OF last year Notwithstanding
this decrease, the levy inr County purposes was
fixed at the old ngures-ien ,ents "a the $lta
value aud ten ceuiS additional iot school pu,-
poses The district school levies for four oil
the districts were as follows: Beverly Manor
and Riverheads at Z cents; Pastures and North
River at ten cents. The supervisors from
Middle and South River not being present, no
district levy was made for those two districts.
All OF the supervisors present reported a
general compliance with the fish law, requir-
ing the erection of ladders. In consequence
of the absence of the Middle and South River
supervisors, no report was made from those
districts.
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DEATHS.


In staunton, May 5th, John Rogers, infant son OF
Hugh M. McIlhany, aged months.
In Harrisonburg, on the Sd inst, Mrs. Frances
Ragan relict Of Daniel p. Raglan, Decd aged about
80 years.
On the Sd inst. at his residence two miles west of
Harrfsonburg Mr. David Hartman, aged about SO
years.
Died at the residence of his parents, on the It'll
Instant, of brain fever, Harrison Garfield, son of
Eli and Mary S. Riddleberger, aged months.
Thornton Gift soldier Of the War of 1872, at his
residence in Page county, Va on the 9th ult., aged
81 years. months and IA days
On the 21st ult., at Meadow Bluff, Greenbrier
county, W. Va, of spasms, Mrs. Margaret Bresna-
ham, aged 30 years.
On the 4th inst, at his home Frankfort, In
Greenbl Ter county, W. Va, Mr.. James Dickinson
Kincaid, aged about 65 years.
On the Both ult., near Ronceverte, in Greenbrier
county, W. Va, Miss Cora Livesay daughter Of Mr..
Jesse J. L1vesay, aged about % years
Or the 7th inst, on Sinking Creek, in Greenbr1er
county W. Va, Mrs. Margaret Campbell, wife of
DR.. VIM. Campbell, and daughter of Mr.. John r.
vine, aged about 30 years.
On Potts Creek, Allegheny county, on the 2lst Of
April, Mrs Elizabeth A. Poor, aged Is years, and
months
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CHURCH FINANCEs.-The annual report of
W. H. Weller, Treasurer of the First Presby-
terrain church, for the fiscal year ending March
81, 1881, shows receipts $445S.62, made up as
follows: pew rents, $2,21S; weekly collec-
tions, $541.84; June offering, $139S.7S Dor
rowed of bank, $780, OF this amount $4,000 90
was paid for pastors salary; $666.59 for ex-
penses OF church including organist, sexton
fuel sc; $191.25 paid for floating debt of last
year; $149670 paid on bonded debt; and
$42.90 to Presbyterial fund, leaving balance
of Stills in hands of treasurer. The amount
of the bonded debt January -, 1881, was
$649670. Since that time the above named
payment has been made, reducing the amount
to $4,000. The floating debt amounts to $500
and the resources, including pew rents and
cash in hand, to $S9302. During the yea1
special collections have been taken up as fol
lows: Sustentation, $1,000; poor fund
$121S5; publication $27.S1; foreign missions
$137.21; relief fund.- $54.95 education, $92 81
evangelistic, $109.07. Making total O.
$59242.
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Mt. Scion Items.
Reported for the vIRaINIAN

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Orr turner's have been moving along quite
merrily to the tune of Speed the Plough" and
the greater portion of the corn ground has
been planted. Under the stimulus Of sun and
shower, vegetation has made rapid strides re-
Gently, so that spring crops, which were SO
backward few weeks ago, are now as for
ward as usual at this time in the year.
Brutal Assauh-On last Friday morning,
between and 8 o'clock, young John Stouta-
myer, son of Reuben Stoutamyer, who lives
near North River Gap, left home with an old
fashioned heavy country rifle for the purpose
of having the gun repaired, by Mr. VIM.
Shaver, the gunsmith who lives in the gap.
Whilst passing the residence of William Baker
he was struck by stone thrown by Baker who
advanced upon him and wrested the gun from
the hands of Stoutamyer, and striking it VIC
lently against tree broke the stock into frag-
ments, and grasping the muzzle end OF the
barrel with both hands proceeded to club
Stoutamyer over the head, face and shoulders,
infiicting one wound upon the left side Of his
head, four and half inches long, and dividing
the integuments down to the skull, and abrad-
ing the the surface of the bone to considera-
BILE extent. just below this wound is another
an inch and a half long, also cut through to
the skull. Other injuries appear about the
head and face. The patient up to this date, has
been doing remarkably well, only slight in
dication of effusia or pressure about the brain.
Of course the case must be critical and uncer
tain as to ultimate results for sometime yet.
With the serious injuries inflicted it is strange
that the young man was able to walk home,
about half mile. He has been partially dis
abled in the lower extremities, for several
years, and walked with Much difficulty.
Baker has made his escape, after killing his
dog and dragging his carcass to the place of
assault upon Stoutamyer l think Baker was
bailed out of the county jail about year ago
for some ruffianism. ITEMS.
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Annex Items.
TReported for the VIRGINIAN.

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| Reported for the VIRGINIAN.l
SUNDAY School-The Sunday School of Pleas
ant Grove was again organized for the sum-
mer on last Sunday, and from present pros
poets bids fair to be quite successful session
1t commenced with IS scholars and elected the
following officers: Levi Myers, Supe-intend-
ent; John Weller, Assistant; Tobias Weller,
| Secretary and Treasurer.
Rob1s7y.-Last Saturday, a young man by
the name of Forbus, went to Stanton and
purchased some clothing While on his way
home he was oyertaken by gentleman friend
who was travelling in a rockaway. Mr.. Forbes
accepted an invitation to get in and ride with
him, and lead his horse behind the carr iage.
He left his packages strapped upon his saddle,
and when about three miles east of Stanton
they overlook negro man who asked permits
sion to ride the horse they were leading. The
request was granted, and the relns of the
horse were offered the negro, but he declined
saying they might lead him-he did not care
to have the reins. After travelling about Is
minutes they looked back to see how they
were getting along, when both negro and
package were gone, and upon examination it
was found that the negro had cut the package
off, part of the strap being left on the saddle
but no traces Of the man could be found. 1t is
supposed he took to the woods
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! TO THE PUBLIC-In order to accommodate
my numerous customers, and others who may
want ICE during the Summer season, | have
concluded, besides delivering from my wagon
in the morning of each day, to furnish sup
ply at each of the following places, where ii
may be had at all hours of the day
E At Pearmans, near the Burns Building.
At Blackburn's, opposite the Valley Bank
h At Jerry Johnson's, next door to Gilliams
At B. F. Markwood's, adjoining Bickles
Furniture store
[ BY leaving orders with either of the above
parties, ice will be sent to residences of Gus
TONERS any hour in the day
Price cent per Id.
ap 2S-3t JOS F. TANNEHILL.
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DEATH OF AN EsTIMABLE LADY.-From the
Shenandoah Valley we take the following no
tice of the death of Mrs. Bodel, wife of Mr.
Geo. Bodell of this city:
Mrs. Ella M. Bodel, daughter of .Jacol
Clinedinst, Esq, a well known citizen of thi.
place, and wife of Mr. Geo Bodell, departed
this life in New Market, Va about 5 O'Clock
Friday morning, April 49, 1881, after linger
ing illness of some six months. She was aget
"a years, months, and 10 days.
Possessed of a delicate constitution, her sou
and disposition harmonized with her body
unison of the gentle with the beautiful
From childhood to Wonlanhood she admired
whatever was lovely and "of good report
and lived life unknown to guile She wa
held ip high esteem throughout a large circle
OF friends, and generally admired by all A,
member of the Methodist church. her actions
accorded with her profession of faith. He
last hours were most peaceful AS in life sh,
lived Christian, So in death she triumphet
glorlously. With these last words resting Oh
her lips. Farewell sweet world her spirit en-
tered in at the gate called Beautiful.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-12

APPOINTMENT OF DELEGATES. The follow
ing gentlemen have been appointed as.dele-
gates to the Baptist General Association OF
Virginia, which meets at Grace Street Church
Richmond, on the first of June: Rev. j. M
Frost, Jno. W. Todd, w. H. Peyton, R. B.
Hundley, G. D. Pearman, H. E. Summerson
E. w. Shott, J. S. Gillian, w. P. Johnston.
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REAL EsTATE.-14aqd buyers and parties
wishing to purchase real property of any des-
cription should communicate with Messrs
Elder, Nelson & Cushings real estate agents
These gentlemen are thoroughly reliable, ex-
peTienced in the business, and have under
their control some of the finest estates in the
Valley. They are prepared to CRAFTY almost
any taste or pocket; can furnish farm at any
price; and of every size from twenty acres up
TO two thousand. A glance at the properties
they advertise will give parties faint idea Of
the stock to he selected from. There is no
doEeher OF better section under the sun then
the Valley Of Virginia Lands are now COM
aparatlveiy eheap. Many farms can be pur-
CHASED at a sacrifice, which in few years will
be worth double the money that they can be
bought for now Messrs Elder, Nelson &
Cushings will take pleasure in corresponding
with parties wishing to invest in Virginia
>aands, and the representations they make NAV
DE relied upon
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THE PUGH TRIAL.-The Tribune of last
week gives an extended account of the Pugf
trial at Covington, which resulted in the &C
quttal of the accused, as stated in this paper
last week. In referring to the arguments OF
counsel the Tribune says:
The trial lasted two days. Mr. James Bow
Ter made the opening speech for the defense
followed by Meade F. White. of Stanton
Hon. John W. Daniel, of Lynchburg, closing
To say the defense was well managed would
be superfuous Mr.. Bowler did credit to him
self, more than gratifying his friends Mr.
White had never before practiced in oul
courts,we believe,and was stranger to most O.
our people. He won from the start their at
tention by the dash and vigor of his defense
and did not lose it. His speech was ingenious
pleasant, witty and able, and created the mos
| favorable impression upon the mind of the
jury as he reviewed the testimony, step by
| step; and on several occasions the manifesto
| tons of popular approval were so pronounced
as to call for rebuke by the court.
| Mai Daniel made a powerful eloquent anC
| impressive speech It was worthy OF HE big}
| reputation OF this DISTINGUISHED orator I,
attempt 10 saw more worilu Do Injustice Ia, hi.
able derepse.
R0Oert L.. Parrish, Esq, represented III.
Commonwealth. He en,ere, me contest viii
determination 10 do his whole duty Hi
prosecution Was close. He reviewed the test
mony in the most searching manner, and sus
tanned his side with decided ability 1t is APP
parent to all who heard him that if guilt,
man escapes it will be no fault of his.
In this connection we desire to state tina
Mr. Pugh was not a keeper at the time o
the unfortunate occurrence for which he wa.
tried-nor was he ever engaged in that occu
patton. He was employed as express and de
pot agent at WilliaTsons
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LIST OF LETTERS

LIST OF LETTERS
Remaining In the Post Office at Staunton, Augusta
County, Va.
MAY u, 1881
LADIES'
Arty, Mary Peace, Mrs Anne
Gordon, Miss Clare Porter, Mrs Rose
Hange, Mrs Mary Stuart, Miss Edmonia
Harris, Miss Willie E-2 Samson, Mrs Sarah
Boulware, Mrs Anne Taylor, Miss Eller
Key, Miss Lizzie Trayer, Mrs Fannie
Lynn, Mrs James Willie, Mrs Mary
Perkins, Annie Wilson, Miss Susan
Witt, Mrs Mary
GENTLEMEN.
Brown Rev W (coD Jackson, Eliga (coD
Cameron, George Cecil Lucas, VIM
Cary, Ben M3xey, Dee W
Dougherty, Denis Moore, Leonard-3
DUMMY, VIM Henry McInturf, Ed Philips
Green, James Mickey, Thos
Green, Joseph Ross VIM
jackson, Edward Thomson, Daily
Wright, Nv
The above letters II not called for within thirty
days will be to the Dead Letter ONCE. Parties
calling for them will please say they advertised
s. M. YOST, P. M.
Unavailable Letters remaining in Staunton Post
ONCE, March 10, 1880.
Mr. John Jackson
Mrs Mcclure, Coryden, Henderson co, Ky
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SoIREE.-The young la lies Of the Wesleyan
Female Institute gave one of their delightful
soirees on Friday night last. The entertain
ment consisted of vocal and instrumental mu-
sic, calsthenics and elocution,-a programme
varied and attractive, and rendered with su-
perior excellence. The fact that many of the
pupils have not completed their first year, and
yet performed the parts assigned them with
such consummate skill, is a telling testimonial
to the advantages offered at this school, We
have not the space to devote to detailed ac
count of Friday nights entertainment. Each
feature was a specially deserving of all praise
and more than worthy of the generous ap-
plause accorded. This will perhaps be the
last soiree given at the Institute, during this
session, with the exception of the grand COM
mencement exercises These will doubtless
be elaborate and on an extensive scale. If
upon the final occasion the young ladies shall
acquit themselves as creditably as they did on
Friday night, we can promise treat that will
more than rival all former triumphs
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M MARRIAGES..

Near staunton, on April l4th, by Rev. R s. Hough
Mr. Philip Myers to Miss Fannie K. Whitlock.
In Greenville, on April 10Th, by Rev. r. S. Gun
bingham, VIM. H. Apple, Jr., to Miss Julia A. Zim
norman, all of Augusta
On Wednesday morning, May 4th, at the resi-
dence of Dr. L. III. B. Brown, the brides father by
Rev J. W. Rosebro, Mr.. Edward W Mcneil, of Hardy
county, W. Va. and Miss Verde Leigh Brown, Of
Brdgewater, Va.
In Washington, d. c., on Tuesday, May Sd, by
Rev. l. W. Canter Mr.. Felix Allen and Miss Lydia
A. Van Pelt, both of Harrisonburg
At Valley Female College, Winchester, Va, on
Tuesday, May Sd, by Rev. w. G. Eggleston Mr..
Samuel r. Sterling, Treasurer of Rockingham
county, to Mrs. Virginia M. Trick.
AtSt. Joseph, Missouri at Christ Episcopal Church.
Tuesday, the Sd Inst, Prof. Richard A. Proctor,
the distinguished English Astronomer, and Miss
Sallie D. Crowley.
In st. Paurs Church, in Richmond, Wednesday
evening last, by Rev. DR.. Minnigerode Mr. James
A. Duckworth, of Liverpool, England and Miss
Emsie Mimi gerode, daughter OF the officiating
minister.
Bates, on April 23d. Mr.. Morgan A. Dotson and Miss
On the 28th ult., at the residence of Mr. Samuel
Leake, by Rev. J. T. Carpenter, Mr.. Reuben f. Set
tie, Of Fayette county, W. Va, and Miss Annie B.
Leake, Of .Albemarle county, Va.
In Fayette county, W. Va, by Rev. J. T. Carpen
ter, the 9th ult at the residence of the brides
mother, Mr.. James M. Summerleld and Miss Mary
V. Bibb.
On Wednesday last, at the residence of Mr.. J. h.
Schfndel In this county, by Rev. j. r. Van Horne,
Mr.. VIM. w. Stokes, of Richmond, Va, to Miss Lilly
A. Mann.
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A Gard.

In the issue OF the ssvALLEY YIHGINIAN'' of the
9th Inst, there appeared the following announce
ment:
"Rev j. Shreckhise, Of Moretts Creek will preach
for Rev. J. Bachman Haskell lthe latter being alb
sent, In the Central Evangelical Lutheran Church OF
this city, on next Sunday
Inc ABOVE announcement was mistake: nv in
tention was, If had filled the above pulpit on the
day named, to have preached to and for the Coa
gregdtton of the Central Evangelical Iu.heral
Church, expecting and hoping that the whole con
gregatton would attend the services. | did not IL
any manner intend to recognize Mr.. J. B. Haskell
as minister of the gospel contrary to the action
my Synod, as am a member of the Virginia Synod
and, Of course abide by and respect decision IL
die deposition Of Mr.. Hsskell from the holy Office
Of the Gospel Ministery at its last regular Conven
tion. j. NJ. SHRECK HISE.
MAY 9th. 1881, 1t
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RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.

The Sunday School of the Staunton Methodist
Church South took the following action May Sth,
with reference to the death of Mrs. Emma Bodell
WHEREAS, Sister >Bodell, though a stranger here,
Immediately her union with Church, jan
uary, $780, identified herself with this School, thus
evtncing her zeal and interest in this cause, and
giving commendable example worthy of imita-
ton, and also by her punctual attendance her
sweet, earnest and devoted spirit, her untirng eff
forts In quiet, but determined manner, both to
teach the lessons and illustrate them in her own
life, and was allowed thus to labor among US for
nine months, when the hand of disease smote her,
and after six months of patient suffering, by a
triumphant death, removed her from this scene of
earthly labor to her glorious home above:
therefore. Be it Resolped, That sorrow, but not
as those having no hope, over the loss of such a
true, affectionate and earnest teacher, and COM
mend her example to all;
That we magnify the graces of God which enabled
our sister to labor and suffer seeing Him who is
invisible, and will strive earnestly to respond
to the working of the same grace In our own lives;
That we tender to her bereaved husband and or
phan children our earnest united SympathieS, and
In prayer commend them to our Heavenly Father;
that this action be entered on the records Of our
School, copy thereof presented to our bereaved
fellow laborer, Bro. Geo. Bodell, and published in
the papers of the city.
JAS. W. NEWTON
G. M. FIFER, Comm tie.
HARRY GAIT.
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THE MARKET

There has boon no change in prices since last
Issue, but the feeling in wheat and flour has not
been strong as last week. Especially Is this the
case with wheat this market sympathizing with the
slight reaction in the eastern of trade. We
quote Flour Family, at S. IS; Extra, S. 90; Super
fine, 81 25. Wheat, from 81 10 to 81 Is. Corn, Soc
Oats, 40c Hay, S16 to 500, baled. Bacon, hog
round, 9H.
Richmond, Wheat, 81 26 to 81 81. Baltimore 81 25
to 81 81. June deliveries 81 20 to 81 2 July 81 Is
81 H.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-12

IMPORTANT To FARMERS - All persons
holding claims against the county for destruc-
ton of sheep by dogs, are required to present
them for payment on OF before the 1st day of
June next. A failure to comply with this re-
claim. Attention to this cannot be given
too soon
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-12

THE IRON RooFING s. PAINT Co-The par
ties to whom the Old Ironside Paint was sold
by the Virginia Iron Roofing g. Paint Compa
NY, have organized under the name Of the
New York Iron Roofing and Paint Company
with headquarters at honton, Ohio. The
name OF the paint has been changed from ''Old
Iron Side" to the "Obelisk Metallic Paint
under Sagendorph's process" Mr.. l.. L. Sag
indorph is the general agent, and the company
is pushing the business with vim. Several
hundred thousand dollars worth of work is
now under contract. In competition with
Others this paint seems to carry off the prize
almost every time. Preparations are beng
made for the establishment of extensive works
at lronton, and very large business is ex-
pected.
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ATTEMPTED BURGLARY-A bold attempt

ATTEMPTED BURGLARY-A bold attempt
TO enter the house of H =. Summer son, on
Lewis street. was made Tuesday night The
burglar ,elim bed M ou the front porch ard en-
tered one OF Iie upper windows which was
left open The noise Of :be entrance awoke
Dir. June Summerson, who grasped his pistol
and snapped it at the intruder. 1t proved not
to be loaded, and the thief jumped out of the
window, on to the steps, and escaped. Mr..
Summerson describes him as bright mulatto
or white man, with mustache and goatee.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-12

RUNAWAY team ran from Wilkes furni-
ture store on Main Street to the intersection of
New and Main Streets, on Saturday last,caus
ING considerable excitement and doing some
little damage, the wagon being broken and a
handsome bureau which was in it being com
pletely demolished. Several children narrowly
escaped being killed.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-12

SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFICERS officers OF
the Mt. Tabor Church Sunday School, of this
county, for the ensuing year, recently elected
are as follows: John M. Baylor, Supt.; ]. T.
Mailman, Asst. Supt; j. Frank Clemmer,
Secretary: ]. E. Early, Librarian: I IT. Bow
man. Asst. Librarian; aud j. ! >h,,.v.
irea S!rer
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-12

THE New HOPE RoAD-The subscribers
to the New Hope road fund are urged to come
forward at once and pay up their subscription
either to Jno. W. Stout, or W. A Burnett 1t
is designed to have the entire amount in hand
SO that contractors may bid on a cash basis.
As soon as the money is paid in, work will
be commenced. The subscribers are therefore
earnestly urged to give the matter attention
on or before Court-day next
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SUIT Conference.-The Goodson Gazette
states that compromise has been effected be-
tween the heirs of the late Chas D. Mccoy,
formerly principal Of the D. d. & B. Institu-
tor, and the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.
of New York, by which the company will pay
$4,000 of the S., 600 for which the deceased
was insured
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Maj. James ". Newton advertises beauti-
full line of spring goods Of the latest styles
and most beautiful patterns. His weekly open
ing of millinery every Friday and Saturday are
the delight Of the ladies, for there is always
to go down next Friday OF Saturday and see
the display.
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llPEuV gaENT-lhe members ii the Me b.
odist Church propose to make extensive ii1-
provements to their house of worships in a
short time. The contemplated Improvement
will cost about $4,000. Last Sunday sub
scription was taken up of 81 200 to be devoted
to the purpose, which, added to the former
subscription, makes $4,000.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-12

EAST AUGUSTA MUTUAL meeting of the
directors of the East Augusta Mutual Fire
Saturday last Nothing of special public
interest TRANSFERRED, the business being prin-
pally of a routine character. An unusually
large number of applications for membership
was filed.
the company will be held i'll Stanton on Sat
urday of next week, May 21st. 1t is earnestly
urged that full attendance be present as a
great deal OF important business will have to
be disposed Of
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-12

NEW CLoTHING.-The old reliable firm OF
Abby & Co. are receiving beautiful line OF
gents furnishing goods and clothing. They
sell the best of goods, guarantee fit and mate
rial and cannot be undersold. 1t will pay to
call at Alloys before making spring purchases