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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-10-06

A SPLENDID ESTATE IN MARKET-THE OLD
"A FoRRER'S IRON WORKS PROPERTY FOR
SALEI offer privately for sale that valuable prop
erty known for many years NOISY CREEE IRON
WORKS. 1t is situated Messy Creek, in the
northwestern portion OF Augusta county, Virginia,
on the Harrisonburg and Warm Springs Turnpike,
Ii miles from the former place, and II from Staun-
ton. The farm
CONTAINS s07 ACRES
OF arabic land 600 which are cleared and in fine
condition, the remaining
207 ACRES HEAVILY TIMBERED
With original growth of pine and oak The soil is
well adapted the growth OF all grasses and
cereals in the Valley of Virginia.
AN EXCELLENT MEADOW OF ABOUT 70 ACRES,
all of which can be irrigated, affords great abun-
dance OF hay of the best quality Attached to this
property is large merchant mill In running order,
and valuable WATER POWER in excess of what is
large factory. This power formerly used to
operate furnace, FORGE and other machinery of
iron mandatory. No better locality can be found
for a PAPER MILL or WOODEN FACTORY. In
exhaustfble beds of RED HEMATITE IRON ORE
on the property, from which the best quality of
iron has been made. A mineral right to several
thousand acres Of adjoining lands, on which iron
known to be, belongs to the estate, and will sold
with it.
The improvements in all other respects are good.
THE MANSION HOUSE is large, roomy building
of stone and brick, with necessary out-bufldings.
An excellent stable so feet in length, and several
tenant houses
Distance from Valley Railroad is miles, and
from the st. Louis Cincinnati Railroad is TX miles,
and, perhaps, may run throughit. shOps, schools,
chu1 GneS, pOSt-oficeS and stores all within a
short distance.
Belonging to this estate is large body. of. VAL
UABLE ANTHRACITE COAL lands in North River
Gap on the line of the Washington, st. Louis 4
Cincinnati Railroad, all of which offer at moderate
prices and easy terms. -
SAMUEL FoRRER,
mayl2-tf Messy Greek, Augusta county, Va.
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YORKTOWN Considerable interest is being
aroused about the Yorktown celebration.
Military circles are in ferment, and it is hoped
and believed that the fever will result in per
sistent drilling and a general preparation for
the ceremonies. The Staunton artillery ex-
poets to attend the celebration and take with
it a full and well drilled company. Col. Bum
gardner informs us that his regiment will
start for Yorktown on the night of the 10TH
and that he expects to muster three hundred
strong. The Winchester Woodstock and
Harisonburg companies will reach Stanton
on the evening of the 10Th, and together with
the West Augusta Guards will take passage
on the c. & O. Road At Waynesboro they
will be joined by the Front Royal and Berry
vile Companies II is believed that there will
be an average of fifty men to a company, and
that the entire regiment will be in excellent
condition.
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DEATHS.

At Mt. Crawford, September oath, 1881, after pro
tracted Illness George DsSheets, aged 81 years and
months
At Pleasant Grove, near Mt. Crawford, on Friday
September 3d. 1881, Jacob Whitesri in the SD eal
OF his age.
September 18th, 1881, John Minor Jordan, aged II
months, and 26 days.
juno 2lth, 1876, Joseph Boon Jordan, aged years
month, Is days.
"Before the buds could bloom
The Savior took them homo,
Their friends shed many bitter tears,r
But cheering hope expels ali fears;
Soon shall they meet upon the shore,
Where parting shall neer come anymore.
Then with peace and 10y which to all Is given
Forever will they sing the melodies OF Heay'n.'
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DEATH OF THos P. PEYToN-Thomas P.
Peyton, Esq, brother Of Capt. w. a. Peyton,
and Col. G. l.. Peyton, of the White Sulphur
Springs, died at his residence, in Albemarle
county, on Sunday evening, the End instant,
aged 43 years. He was stricken with paraly-
sis about seven years ago, and while not en-
tirely Frustrated from its effects, his system
never recovered from the shock and it is sup
posed second attack suddenly ended his life.
Mr. Peyton WAS well known to many of our
citizens asa courteous gentleman who made
friends of all with whom he associated He
leaves a wife and four children
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OAKLAND HUNTING CLUB.-A number of
well known sportsmen have organized hunt
ing club to be know as the Oakland" and
week before last engaged in fine days hunt
on their grounds, the property of MIR. Jno.
Sitlington, in West Augusta, the result OF
which was the capture of five deer, one bear
and about one hundred and fifty squirrels.
The organization was perfected at Coax
land" the residence Of Mr.. Jno. Sitlington,
and the following officers elected, viz: J. p
Hawkins, of Danville, President; Dr. G. n.
Kinney, of Deerfeld, Vice-President; s. M.
Wilkes, Secretary, and Jno. Sitlington, treas
urer. The other members of the club are:
Wv. B. Gale, Deerfeld; A. ]. Friou, Staun-
ton; J. A. johnson, Cincinnati.
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LOEB Bros have laid IN an immense stock
of goods for the fall trade, their mammoth es-
Establishment being crowded from cellar to at
tic Their line of goods is complete in every
department, and the departments represent
nearly every variety known to the dry goods
and notion line. They invite special attention
to their blankets, comforts and bed wear
generally, and also to their complete line of
carpets, which in beauty of design and quality
of material are unsurpassed.
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The gentlemen who put the old machine in
motion under captains oftens and t@enties, did
not understand how to run the thing. II
hadn't been in use since the lamented Judge
Cochran sat down on it, and when brought out
itworked just to suit,the old timers and not
the new. The result was the nomination OF
the old stagers. The boys have good deal to
learn vet.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-10-06

REUNION OF SoLDIERs.-On Wednesday of
last week, a reunion of Confederate and FEEDER
raj soldiers took place at Carlisle, Penn, and
amongst the participants were the members of
the Stonewall Brigade Band, of this city. A
most royal time was enjoyed, and the Band
was an especial object of attention. The
members of the organization, since their re-
turn home, cannot speak too highly of the
courtesy and hospitality shown them i'll the
keystone State
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HANDSOME PRoPERTY.-R that to-
day the handsome property on Sears Hill, be-
longing to j. J. Ladd, will be sold at public
auction by Messrs. Elder, Nelson s. Cushings,
real estate agents. This is the handsomest
residence now on the market and can be pur-
chased at bargain
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A VALUABLE AND HIGHLY
PRODUCTIVE VALLEY FAR N

2 ALE OF VALUABLE AND HIGHLY
~ PRODUCTIVE VALLEY FARM
We offer for sale privately that excellent and high
ly productive plantation, situated two miles north of
Fishersville and five and a half from Staunton.s.
THE FARM CONTAINS 283 ACRES
of as fine land as can be found in the Valley. The
soil is naturally fertile has been carefully cultivated
and the greater part Is covered with heavy sod
All of is smooth, free from rocks being soap
stone formations and easily titled by machinery.
Some sixty acres in timber, and the entire place
is well watered with running streams. Theimpreye-
ments consist Of a
BRICK MANSION HOUSE,
containing II rooms and arranged with all convent
ence sc. In addition there is also frame building,
large barn. stable and all necessary,out houses: *
This place is susceptible OF division, and would
make two excellent farms of 100an 1SS acres. -
We also offer the following tracts, adjoining the
above
No. l, containing 118 ACRES of choice SOIL we'll wa
tered with comfortable improvements
No. 2, contains 100 ACRES nearly all cleared, aid
in fine condition. ~sii..le-
These lands situated IN excellent ne1ghbor-
hood, within miles of Fishersyle Depot, conve-
nfent to churches, schools, &c.
TERMS liberal, and be aseertained by applica-
ton to the undersigned.
F. NJ BELL,
j. G. BELL,
DAVID s. BELL,
feb " Fishersville, Va
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A VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.

Is now offered for sale privately 1t lies in the
burg Its county seat 1t is In the heart of the great
from Northeast TO Southwest, for about 800 miles,
the fertility of whose soil, beauty of scenery, and
salubrity of climate unsurpassed in any section,
State or country. The tract
CONTAINS ABOUT 500 ACRES,
About 400 of which cleared, and the balance in
oak, black oak, and few trees Of yellow pine.
Limestone" Every acreis susceptibleof the high
1t has such deep rich soil that almost anything
and in fact, everything which the very best land
growth, making it easy matter to reduce the
the growth Of timothy, clover and blue grass; 80
greatest abundance. The Improvements consist OF
A GOOD FRAME HOUSE,
With of the largest and barns in theValley
The title is perfect. ssssssSssss
The owner will sell on l. 2, 8, and yeaEsS ttSne
with six per cent interest, with reasoned
,nent In hand, or for cash, and the reason III aSEs
the property for sale is because he is engae$din
other business, and does lot reside near IT, Etf
particulars address, 80 i
EDITORS VALLEY vIRGINIAN,
apr7-u stanton, Virginia.
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Memorial Meeting at Charlottesville.

Memorial Meeting at Charlottesville
At memorial meeting held at the Mt. Zion Col
ored Baptist church, Sept. 26th in the presence OF
ercises were opened with appropriate selection
by the choir, followed by an impressive prayer By
Elder NJ. Il. Lewis. The pastor, Rev. J. Herndon,
delivered touching discourse, selecting the ba
sis Vi his remarks the 28h of the Sd chapter
2nd Samuel. 'Know we not that there is a prince
and great fallen this day in Israel % Fol
lowed by the choir, 'HHome of the soul. After adj
dresses by Robert Scott, Jr., Benz. T. Tanser and
g. w Fisher, the following preamble and resolu-
tiens presented by Bobt. Scott, were unanimously,
and amid the most profound silence, adopted.
from the bosom of his family and the people Abram
Garfield, President OF the United States; and
Whereas, the entire inhabitable globe mourns his
loss; be it
Resokged, That we bow in humble submission to
the will of Him who doath all things WE'LL
2 ReSoLued, That in the death Of this great and
good man the country has suffered an 1rreparable
loss.
8 Resoloed That the colored people recognize in
Mr. Garfield elements of the most sincere desire for
their welfare, and words are adequate to the
preston of sorrow felt on account of his DEATH
Resoired That we tender our sincere sympathy
to Mrs. Garfield and entire household in their sad
hour of bereavement, and shall recommend them
to the tender of ssHim who is above ALL
% Resotued, That copy of these resolut ons be
forwarded to the Secretary OF State with the request
that at his discretion they be presented to Mrs
Garfield.
Resoiued, That the Charlottesville Chronicle,
Jeffersonian, and VALLEY VIRGINIAN be requested
RoBT. SCOTT, Chairman.
Secretary.
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From Sassafras, Kent county, Md find
that sell as much of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup
as ofall other cough remedies combined,
J. E. HARTLEY, Druggist.
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REAL ESTATE SALEs-The following sales
have been made since our last issue by Elder,
Nelson & Cushings, Real Estate Agents: The
Geo. Britt farm, on Middle River, to j. A.
Michaels tor 81 $50, equivalent to cash.
A small house and lot in the western part OF
the city, to c. E. Hatton for 1910.
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Dr.. Hugh M. Taylor was married TO Miss
Mary Whitcomb, daughter of Col. H. D. Whit
comb, of Richmond, on Tuesday night last.
The wedding was brilliant one, and the cere-
mony was performed in the Monumental
Church by Rev. DR.. Armstrong. Among the
attendants were Misses Maggie Stuart, Annie
Bell, and Jennie Harrison, of Staunton. The
bride is well known in our city, and beloved
by all who know her. There are many here
whose hearty congratulations and good wishes
will follow her all along the untried way.
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Good advice. nyou have friend with
Syrup. 1t is a good thing, and he will thank
you for your advice The price is only 25
cents bottle.
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Wereceiyed several communications last even
Ing with the request that they beinserted in
this issue ofthe VIRGrNIAN. This is impracfi-
cable, but they wilappear in the next number.
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We return thanks to the committee for
season ticket to the Virginia Industrial Expo
sition which opens in Richmond on the 18th
of October and will continue until Nov 18th.
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Small wire used for wax and feather orna-
mental work for sale at B. M JAMIsoN's,
Opposite City Hall.
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STANTON MARKETs, oCT. 6
CORRECTED wErKLyBY ByERs & COCHRAN.
WHOLESALE PRICES.

BALrIMoRE MARKET, Oct. 3. 1881 BEEF CATTLE
100 lbs. 'Asi nlos' sa1'1 = 49,
Mich Cows No l Cows rat.y,. a 5oas70 each.
rrlGes this week for Beef Cattle as
ouafv az 9o So that generally Tas oaa
25aSs 75 ordinary thin at s,s 81 oxen and Cow
7Sss a5 extreme range Of 90 7SaS 90 ,oo M l
Total sales for the w nron II, = 10 lead
s swINE. Prices have beer NY m as,1d
gp r eornfed Hogs ents wn Win s.
cents on per 100 lbs e 4 wssk ass7
, SHEEP AND LAM Bs " &sa wv ~
s s1sao cents, and Lamb
sneep--Ewes PAS 2a
cts per Id. Arriyals
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OPERA HoUsE.-Tomorrow night, Mr.. lay
leure's Combination presents to the citizens of
Staunton one of the most pathetic oftragedies
in Sara Bernhardt's version of Camille a
drama that has been and is now one OF the
most popular on the American stage. The
Leading role will be sustained by Mrs. Henri
eta Chanfrau, whose splendid histrionic tall
ents are known to our people Her exquisite
presentation of Lady Isabel in East Lynne
during her former visit to Staunton is well re-
membered. In Camille we are promised a
far richer emotional treat.
Saturday night the reconstructed kit w IL
be presented, with Mr.. Chanfrau as the Ar
kansas Traveller. The Judge and the Ma
jor" will be on hand, and five minutes in the
company of either will compensate for the
evenings outlay.
Each entertainment will conclude with
laughabe and comic drama, and at the Satur-
day afternoon matinee East Lynne" will be
given.
The box sheet, at DIVERS, is rapidly filling
up, and those who do not wish to be crowded
out should secure their seats at once
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-10-06

OITY COUNCIL-At the regular uettluS Vi
the City Council held on Tuesday night, the
following members answered to the roll-call,
viz: Messrs A. H. Fultz, j. W. Abby, G. M.
Cochran. jr., J. D. Crowle, ]. C. Marquis, J.
W. Todd, G. W. May, p Fl. Trout, and Maj.
T. c. Elder.
A summary of the business transacted is as
follows: A stone gutter was directed to be
laid on Gospel Hill, IN front of the premises of
j. e. Blackley
John r. Kurtz, overseer of the Poor, re-
ported expenditures for the month of Septem-
benz at $685.
In response to a communication addressed
by the council to the city attorney, inquIrng
whether the city could exempt from taxation
for limited period, capital employed in the
establishment of manufactures and other in
dustries, the attorney stated that whilst the
law upon the subject was not clearly defined
yet in consideration OF the public good to be
accomplished by such an ordinance, lie re-
garded its passage as not inexpedient
w. W. Fretwell was elected janitor to the
City Hail.
- oA iCiiSi vi l'OOI WdS
authorized to contract for fifty cords of wood
to be used for the poor
The Stonewall Band presented petition
for the lease of the Hall recently used as an
armory, at an annual rental OF $50. If their
petition is granted they pledge themselves to
handsomely refit the room. Referred.
The petition of J. E. Guy and others asking
for Improvement ofsidewalks on Coalter, Win
chester and Vine streets was received and
referred.
Fines and costs for the month of September
was reported al $130.10.
Messrs. Lipscomb u Someryille submitted
proposition offering the city So 500 for the
WITT lot, corner of Main street and Market
alley. If the proposition is accepted the pur-
chasers propose to at once erect large brick
building, So by 100 feet, to be used as store
house. By resolution the council ordered the
sale of the lot at price not less than 50 500
upon terms to be approved by the Commit
tee.
The Treasurers report showed receipts for
the month of September to be S9,67625, dis
pursements, $1,S1S02, leaving balance of
So, 1853. %. The floating debt amounts to
$57.653; Balance due the city, ST., 433 25 /;
amount held by Sinking Fund. $4,000
Amount due Sinking Fund, $7.873.50; Bond
ed Debt of the city, $685., 04153.
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at Bath Court House on the 18th inst, count
day
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A GRATIFYING EXuIBIT.-The report made
by the City Treasurer to the last meeting of
the Council, the particulars of which will be
found elsewhere, shows the financial condition
of the city to be steadily and rapidly mprov-
ing. There is enough money now in the
Treasury to discharge the whole floating debt,
and three fourths of the amount due the sink
ing fund By the end Of the year we may ex-
pect the payment of the entire arrearages due
the sinking fund.
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BARTH s. LOEB offer SPECIAL inducements in
the clothing line. Read their advertisement.
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SERIOUSLY HURT.-On Monday evening
last severe and serious accident occurred to
Mrs Davis A. Kayser and Miss Mary Julia
Baldwin. They were driving out in buggy
when the horse became frightened at bear,
which man was leading along the street, and
commenced to run Mr. John Christian hap
pened to he near at the time, and succeeded in
grabbing the horse. but the animal was SO ter
rified that he Knocked Mr. Christian down,
and running the buggy into u ditch by the side
of the road, upset it and threw the occupants
violently 10 the ground. Mrs. Kayser was Sc
vereIy hurt, her chin being cut through to the
bone, separating the alveolar process with
six teeth from the jaw bone, the head and
arm badly bruised, and face cut. Miss Bald
wins head was rup over by the buggy wheel
and considerably bruised but her injuries are
not of q very severe character. Both ladies
are now getting along very well considering
the nature of their wounds. Dr. Gibson was
called in and dressed the injuries to Mrs
Kayser.
II there is not an ordinance prohibiting
bears being led through the streets, the City
Council should pass one at its next meeting.
They almost invariably brighten horses, and it
is unsafe at all times to encounter them when
driving.
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SEVERE ACcDENT.-From the Highland
Recorder we learn that on Saturday last. Miss
Minnie Rogers, former pupil at the Staunton
Female Seminary, met with severe accident.
AS she was leaving the academy building,
where she had been attending the teachers
examination during the day, just as she stepp-
ed from the platform, her foot slipped forward
and she was precipitated some ten or twelve
feet down the steps, fracturing her right leg
below the knee in two places. and inf1icting
several painful bruises. She was promptly
removed to her home, and surgical aid was
soon at hand, rendering the services necessary.
The unfortunate lady has since been doing re-
markably well, the wounds received cicatriz-
ing as rapidly as could be expected.
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Hours for Closing the Mails.

AS usual, we have been forced to omit a
number of communications.
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there he will go to Yorktown, where he will
be the guest of the United States Government
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List of letters remaining in the Post ONCE, at
1881:
Tames Butler, Miss Annie Bleal, Geo. s. Glover,
E. T. Hanger, Mrs. Sarah, S. Hanger, W. 1. Miller
If the above letters not called for within Sc
days they will be sent to the Dead Letter Office,
Washington, d. G. J. d. FA0VER, P. M.
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Unavailable Letters remaining in Staunton Post
ONCE, September %, 1881.
Mr. Alfred Marchard, Cincinnati, Ohio.
The above letters If not called for within thirty
days will be sent to the Dead Letter Office Parties
calling for them will please say they advertised.
S. NJ. YOST, p M.
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MAI. HANGER

then followed, referring to his record of twelve
years as his only pledge for the future, and de-
claring that he would not jeopardize the Con-
servative cause by declining a nomination.
At the close of Maj. Hangers speech, the
convention dissolved without any formal adj
journment, and the days work was DONE
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In addressing the audience
COL. SKINNER

was then called upon and responded in well
delivered speech, which might possibly have
been prepared In anticipation of his being
called upon to be the standard-bearer.
MAI. KOINER
then responded briefly to calls made upon him.
accepting the nomination, and promising to
do his best.
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NEW GOODS
sep22 C. A. GLADKE.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-15

hall, then three-quarters but have changed at
once without in effects. When the calf Is two
or three weeks old begin to stir in little
wheat bran or meal one or two tablespoon
fuls at each feed
II from any cause there are indications Of
scours as may often be the case, beat up an
egg and add teaspoonful Of powdered char
coal and put this in the calfs mouth before
feeding him, and hold the jaws together I'M
til he swallows it and IL the grain or other
feed has caused it, change the feed for o day
or two.
DO not attempt to feed upon sour milk un-
til the calf is six or eight weeks old, and has
begun to eat grass OF hay, and in that the
change should also be gradual that is, the
milk should be but slightly sour at first. They
will soon learn to take the milk after Il is
fairly clabbered, and they thrive on it.
Calves brought up in this way may not be
as heavy at FIVE or six weeks old as IL allowed
to suck the COW, but they will have as large
frame, and as you will not value your skinned
milk and sour milk too highly to continue the
feed longer than you would il they we're tax
ing new milk, you will probably have better
calves at three or four months old, and If
rightly managed they can be changed to grass
or hay without getting stunted as a calf does
when weaned from the COW.
So thoroughly am l convinced that this is
the better way that would not have a calf
raised upon the COW, il l wanted to raise one
to make a COW for me, If l could have it done
cheaper than it would be done upon skinned
milk