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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-15
LAND SALES.
CoMMIssIoNERs. sALEoF

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF
" VALUABLE REAL ESTATE,
Belonging to the estate of the late Thomas K.
Menifee, In the county of Augusta, Va, and Sum-
BY virtue of decree Of the circuit court of Au-
gusta county, Virginia. rendered at the June term,
1880, in the cause Of 7. Z. Menifees administrator
offer for sale at public auction in front of the Court
House, in the city Of Staunton, on
SATURDAY, THE PATH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1881,
the following property
Lot No. !, On southeast side of Menifee street,
adjoining the farm Of Mrs. Menfee, fronting that
street about rs feet with depth of about $50 feet,
with good Frame House thereon. containing
rooms.
Lot No 2, adjoins lot No. fronting about rs feet
on Menifee street and running back about $50 feet
Lot No. 8, fronting about 100 feet on the north
west side of Menifee street. and running back about
$50 feet-has on 1t good Frame House with 6rooms
Lot No. 4, fronting on Menifee street about 100
| feet by about $50 deep, adjofns Lot No. 3.
Lot No s. fronting on Meniee street about 100 feet
by $50 deep.
with House thereon, containing rooms.
Lots No. /, 3 and have houses with all necessary
out houses thereon and are In good repair.
Lots No. 2, and are vacant, but are all number
one building lots located in the rapidly developing
suburb Of the city known as West End, where prop
erty Is constantly increasing in value. ~
Lot No. 7, on Beverly street in the city of Staun-
ton, adjoining the furniture wareroom of S. NJ.
Wilkes on the west and extending across the creek
including the east wall thereof and joining the lot
belonging TO the city, purchased OF WITT 4 Holt
about As feet front by 100 deep. fine location for
business stand. #
Lot No. s. adjoins Stuart Block, opposite the Ches-
apeake \ Ohio R. W., on the southwest side Of
Stuart Block fronting Mtddebrook street so feet
by about 100 feet Deep This is splendid location
for a warehouse
No. 8, An undivided interest in three lots with
Smith and Elder, on the c. & o. Ry, In the western
suburbs of the city of stanton.
No. TO- A tract of 1872 acres of wood land in sum
mers county, w. Va. This property is Immediately
| on the Chesapeake and Ohio R'y near the junction
| of Greenbrfer and New Rivers, is finely timbered,
making 1t of the best tracts for lumber In that
section of the country.
Plats of the above property with full particulars
can be at the office of Hudson Patrick, Staun
ton, Va, and W. J. Hunter will show the properly
to those wishing to examine.
| TERMs;-Cash in hand to pay the costs of sale and
the balance in three equal annual payments bear
ing interest from the day of sale, bonds with ap-
proved personal security to be taken from the pur
chaser and title to be retained ultimate security
| for the purchase money.
eYwe respectfully inform persons wishing to
purchase to be present, as the property WILL BE
SOLD ON THAT DAY. Sale at II O'Clock.
| JAMES BUMGARDNER, JR.,
| W. A. HUDSON,
WI. HUNTER,
jun3O-tds -ErI--sf lrt Commissioners
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GALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.

Pursuant to decree OF the Circuit Court of Au-
gusta county, rendered the End day of June, 1884,
In the cause of Glass vs.. Adams, will proceed on
SATURDAY, THE path DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1881,
In front of the Court House in Stanton to sell at
public auction, house and lot situated about three
miles west of the city the Parkersburg road,
tanning an acre and three-quarters adjoining the
property of Southards and others. The lot fronts
on road, is in good neighborhOod and will make
desirable home for anyone wishing to buy cheap
property
TERMS:-Cash in hand to pay the costs of suit
and expenses of sale and the residue in six twelve
and eighteen months from day of sale payable in
equal instalmenis, the purchaser giving bonds for
said deferred fnstalments with approved personal
security bearing interest from date and waving the
homestead exemption, and the title to be retained
as ultimate security.
VIM. PATRICK,
aug25 Commissioner,
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ON THURSDAY, AUGUST II, 1881,

ON THURSDAY, AUGUST II, 1881,
at p m the valuable real estate of which the late
Jeremiah Harnsberger died seized and possessed,
situated and lying In the eastern part Of the county
Of Rockingham, Va, Elkton Station, the
Shenandoah Valley R. R., consisting of valuable
river bottoms and uplands:
1st tract of 2O5 acres OF land upon which Is the
BRICK DWELLING of the late John Harnsberger,
the farm being made up Of parts of the home farm
of John Harnsberger, decd, and that part of the
farm Of jeremiah Harnsberger, Decd adjoining the
John Harnsberger home farm.
2nd tract of 2O9H acres of land, it being the res
idue of the home farm Of Jeremiah Harnsberger,
decd.
3d. woodland tract of 12@ acres, part of the John
Harnsberger home farm -f+..r
4th, tract of 374 acres of land, known as the 40
tract, situated near Wm 81. Marshall's mill
on the West bank of the Shenandoah River, about
one-half mile from Elkton.
9Th, tract of 260 acres, roodS and 38 poles, of
woodland, the eastern side of the river, ad1otn
ing the lands of Chas W. Harnsberger and others.
Such valuable lands are seldom upon the market
farming and grazing lands requested to call and
see for themselves There is In the papers Of the
cause plot Of these lands, which can be seen at
any time. These lands all within mile of Elk
ton Station, and will be sold a whole or In par
GELS The Improvements are good; variety OF fruit
in abundance Wheat, corn, rye, oats, tobacco and
hay are remunerative and profitable crops upon
this land. The Shenandoah Valley r. r. does not
run through any of this land, yet from the same
said road is in full view for miles. The farming
lands lie in the bend of the river The route of the
Atlantic & Ohio Railroad is this land Elkton
being one of the supposed points of said road.
TERMS :-One-fourth cash on day Of sale and the
residue in four equal annual payments with inter-
est from date of sale; the purchaser to give bond
with approved personal security, and the title
tanned as further security.
j. s. HARNsBERGER,
Special Commissioner.
Harrisonburg Va. iuly2l-tds
POSTPONEMENT.
The above sale is postponed until the 1st day of
October, 1881. J. s. HARNSBERGER,
aug25-tds Special Commissioner.
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There is great excitement at Long Branch
over the death of Mrs. Kate Griggs, the wife
OF G. R Griggs, the contractor and lessee of
the Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad, from
blood poisoning, alleged to have been caused
by using an ant-fat medicine. She confessed
to haye taken 10 bottles Of the anti-fat med
icne in ten months
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-15

On Sunday week, Robert F. White of, Ho-
boken, N. j., while eating some watermelon,
accidently swallowed a few of the seed. A
d.y OF two afterwards he became suddenly
ill and on examination it was ascertained that
the seeds had caused an abscess to form in his
intestines. The young man suffered excrucia-
ting pain until Thursday evening, when he
died
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-15

Some weeks ago young man in Danbury
Conn, lost his arm in a railroad accident
Since then, according to the Democrat, of that
place, he he has been seriously troubled by
pains as of the cramping of the fingers and
thumb of the missngarm He felt the pain,
although he knew well that there was no arm
there. At length the lost arm was exhumed,
and it was found that the fingers and thum b
were cramped in just the manner he had des-
cribed when suffering the pain. They were
put in a comfortable position and returned to
their grave, whereupon the patient was imme-
dat ,ly relieved of the pain, and has suffered
no more with it since
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ATCtncinnati CITY Times I

Mr.. Thomas Lewis, 60 Butler street, informs
us that for seven years he was afflicted with
that dreadful mahdy, scatica, and being in
duced to try St. Jacobs Oil, found almost i'm
mediate relief therefrom, and is now perfectly
cured.
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EOR SALE-THE VIM. N. McCUTCHEN FARM ON
Il THE LITTLE CALF PASTURE RIVER, ABOUT
FIVE MILES EAST OF GOSHEN DEPOT, G. Il o.
RAILROAD. The farm contains about six hundred
and fifty hundred acres Of which there are
about one hundred and fifty acres Of bottom land,
and the ling but much Of 1t steep. There
is abundance of timber land, some of the best
oak in that region. The farm is in two tracts,
Of about ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY ACRES
lying the east side of the "KnOb," we'll adapted
to grass and fruit. On this there is a tenement
house On the farm there are comfortable build
ngs, good well of water in the yard, &C. This, be-
sides being good land for farming purposes, is es
peciaIly adapted to grazing and would make an ad-
mrable sheep farm. The owner lives in Missouri,
and wishes to sell, and will give bargain. For
terms g., apply to
7 j. MORRISON, Lexington.
or R. C. WALKER, Stover's Shop,
Augusta county, Va.
The farm lies near to iron works now in course OF
erection, and to Cold Sulphur and Rockbridge Alum
Springs. aug4-3m
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COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUABLE
" REAL ESTATE.
gusta county, rendered in the cause of W. a. Bells
heirs W. h Bells widow &C., on the 22nd day of
March, 1881, will SELL at public auction, in front
Of the Courthouse, in Staunton
MONDAY, THE 26TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1881,
tract of land belonging to the estate of W. H. Bell
decd, situated In Augusta county, about eight
miles northwest of Staunton, adjoining the lands
of A. B. Ltghtner and others, containing III ACRES
l rood, and IS poles. This farm is situated in
good section of the county accessible to schools,
churches, sc Has on 1t good dwelling House and
other out buildings, and the sale offers fine OPP
portnnity to any one desiring to make an invest
ment in farming lands.
TERMS :-Cash in hand sufficient to pay the costs
of the amended Bill and expenses Of sale, and the
residue credit of one two and three years from
day of sale, payable in equal annual tnstalments,
the purchaser giving bonds for said deferred install
ments with approved personal security, bearing
interest from date, and waving the homestead ex-
emption, and the title to be retained as ultimate
security G. M. COCHRAN, JR.,
". A. HUDSON,
sep1-td commissioners
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THOROUGH REPAIE

Its excellent location, being within two squares
of the business centre, with No. brick pavement
connecting therewith in one OF the most delightful
and popular sections, renders 1t special desirable
private residence, irstclass boarding house.
If sold before that time, 1t will be rented the
first Of October.
TERMS reasonable and made known by applica-
ton to WIN. H. PEYTON.
aug1S At
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The WAY it Ought to Be.

The Petersburg Inder Appeal has the fol-
lowing editorial reference to recent speech
delivered by Capt. II. H. Riddleberger in that
city. We transfer it to our columns as an ev-
idence that the example of Messrs. Daniel and
Comeren is not being lost, and for the further
purpose of influencing not only public speak
ers, but public writers to observe the decen-
cies of gentlemen in discussing the issues OF
the campaign: ai1esugaA
1t is with genuine pleasure that we refer in
terms of COMMUNICATION to the manner OF Mr.
Riddlebergers speech in this city last Friday
night. That gentleman, we are gratified to
say, discarded the vulgar, expedients of the
demagogue and confined himself to a discus
sion of measures, not men. In doing so he
has followed the lineof policy adopted by Mai
Daniel and Col Cameron, who are CONDUCTING
this canvass on high plane of personal cour-
tesy, strict fairness and that scrupulous regard
for honor which prevails among gentlemen
We trust, that the distinguished examples
herein mentioned win be emulated by that
class Of small-fry politicians whose sole stock
in trade consists Representatives, and who dc
not hesitate to resort to any means to achieve
temporary advantage. SUCCESS is. their sole
end, and to it they sacrifice every other con
sideration. Let US all strive 10 elevate thu
standard of political ethics, SO that even tn,
most sensitive gentleman may participate il
politics without the fear of having the feeling
of himself or family outraged by the crosses
personal abuse.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-15

The chief officers of the Cumberland Valley
railroad have been spending several days OF
late inspecting the contemplated route for the
extension of the Martnsburg and Potomac
railroad ,, ,s~..g
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=, nWIN UetsTA FAIR.

- meeting Of the Board of Directors of the Bal
a. A. o1Issa County Fair, held on the It'll day Of
owl OWN 1881, it was resolved: 49,
septe IN ) on account OF the drought, and other
sszSas f. es time e ess
ing the ~. od I'D AID 4th days of November, 1881.
unit. Of 5as hsayy
expenses o. az mar cent. A. A. SPROUL,
be reduc0o ~ = Pres. B. A. Fair.
aaAa
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-15

The Riverside farm, 1876 acres, on Lambert's
Point, near Norfolk, Va, has been sold tor
$4,000. Five years ago it would not haye
brought half that sum.
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COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUABLE

" nt WEST END PROPERTY.
In pursuance of decree Of the Circuit Court of
Augusta County, entered In the cause of VIM. Kin
ney's admir- vs.. J. W. Cook, the Sd day of June,
1881, will proceed in front of the Court House In
stanton on
WEDNESDAY, THE DIST DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1881,
to sell public auction, to the highest bidder, that
valuable house and lot lying just out side Of the
Corporation line of StauntOn In West End,
owned by Jno. W. Cook. This property has on 1t
nice two story frame house In good repair and the
lot can be divided into several good building lots.
1t will be sold as whole or in parcels to suit buy
ers.
TERMS OF SALE:-Cash in hand to pay costs of
suit and sale and the balance upon credits of one,
and three years in equal instruments
with interest, the purchaser to execute bonds
with approved personal security for the de-
ferred payments and the title to be retained as u
Innate security. h T. BELL,
aug25-tds Commissioner.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-15

Maj James w Walker, formerly of Madison
county, Va, has been appointed United States
District attorney for the Territory of Mon
tana
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David Parr, one of the oldest and most re-
spected citizens and business men of Richmond
died Saturday, at the advanced age of seventy
seven ears. 90 1aaSaa1 4.-l-
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EoR sALE-A VALUABLE RESIDENCE.

Having determined to move to the country, offer
for sale privately, that very valuable and desirable
property, in which 1 reside-No 104 Church
street. The house is a
LARGE NEW FRAME, with BRICK BASEMENT.
1t is supplied with all modern improvements
and conveniences. The property is In
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HAVING BEEN
APPOINTED AGENT FOR
PHIL. BESTS
MIL UKEE BEER
and CHAS. II. DUFFIELD &CO'S
TONIC BEER, GINGER ALE, CREAM MEAD,
CHAMPAGNE NECTAR CIDER
and MINERAL WATERS
my wagon will call you every morning to receive
your orders and deliver the same in any mart of
the city at all hours. pow VI
DEEP ROCK, KISSENGEN, and vICHY
Dotlled from Porcelain fountains fresh every NOR
ming. All orders my store will be delivered
promptly. ROBERT Hill Ii Z"
July 28th, 1881. N
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One of the finest estates in the Valley of Virginia
Is now offered for sale privately 1t lies in the
County of Rockingham, five miles from Harrison
burg Its county 1t is in the heart of the great
Valley of Virginia, which extends through the State
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
good timber, consisting of walnut, hickory, white
oak, black oak, and some few trees Of yellow pine.
The character Of the soil Is what call valley
Limestone" Every acre is susceptible Of the high
est cultivation; waste rocky or stony portions.
1t has such deep rich soil that almost anything
can be grown in abundance-wheat, rye, oats, corn,
and In fact, everything which the very best land
will produce. The woods destitute of under
growth, making it easy matter to reduce the
whole TO tillage. The soil is splendidly adapted to
the growth of timothy, clover and blue grass; 80
acres in well-setected fruit trees; water in the
greatest abundance. The improvements consist OF
GOOD FRAME HOUSE,
With of the largest and best barns in the Valley
The title is perfect.
The owner will sell on l, 2, 8, and years time
with six per cent. interest, with reasonable pay
ment in hand, for cash, and the he offers
the property for sale is because he is engaged in
other business and does not reside near 1t. For
particulars address,
EDITORS VALLEY VIRGINIAN,
apr7-n Staunton, Virginia.
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NJ OTlCE TO SCHOOLS.-Robert Hill of Richmond
~ VIII send to any person ordering free of ali
lrelght costs enough Of his ingredients make Ak
gallons OF his Black Premium Writing Ink for 81 sd
not to be paid for until ink is made and approved
and 1t is by only adding that quantity and the int
MADE. ROBERT HILL,
or . Ink Mandatory,
0us]'-H Richmond, Va.
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EoR RENT.
Il Possession given LIST OF September
Dwelling House, No. 12, Church street, at present
occupied by Mr.. c. III. Mcknight.
For further Information, apply at No. ia next
door, to MRS. E. A. BUTLER.
sept1-2t
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We employ the best workmen, and and are deter
mined to sustain the reputation Of manufacturing
CARRIAGES, PHAETONS, ...e
BUGGIES &C. &c. ---
equal superior any in the State Our buggies
manufactured with special to their strength
and durability, well as beauty Of finish.
REPAIRING DONE PROMPTLY ON REAsONABLE
TERN &
feb 26t'-
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E. M. Cushing Son, Auctioneers.1
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF NICE LITTLE
" FARM IN AUGUSTA COUNTY,
Pursuant to decree of the Circuit Court for Au-
gusta county, rendered at the March term 1876 in
the chancery cause of Blacks administrator VS.. S. A.
Hunter, will offer for sale at public auction in
front Of the Court House, in the city of Staunton
MONDAY, SEPT 18TH, 1881 Court Day.,
that valuable little farm, adjoining Balsey and
others, situated about 16 miles south Of stanton,
on which S. A. Hunter now resides,
CONTAINING 100 ACRES,
The Improvements consist Of toerably good
house, and necessary out buildings. The property
constitutes comfortable little home.
TERMS:-Unpaid costs of suit and costs Of sale in
hand. The balance in three equal 1nstalments, at
one two and three years, the purchaser to give
bonds with approved personal security, bearing in
terest from date of sale for the deferred payments
and the title to be retained ultimate security
ROBERT CRAIG,
sept1-tds Commissioner.
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jun30-tdS


i ESTATE ON THE SHENANDOAH RIVER.
By virtue of a decree of the Circuit Court, of the
county of Rockingham, Va, rendered on the 18th
day of june 1884, Ia the chancery cause of Jeremiah
Harnsberger's Heirs VS.. jeremiah Harnsberger's
Administrators, ct ais /, as Commissioner appoint
ed for that purpose, Will proceed to sell at public
auction, on the premises, at the late residence Of
orr
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Observation-Disclosures.

ASK YOUR NEIGHBORS IF YOU DON'T BELIEVE
YOU .taF
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Keep constantly on hand everything in the Grocery
line and sell cheap for cash Orders solicited, and
goods delivered anywhere in the city of charge
aupR1T
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G. M. CRAWFORD, Ell, JONES,
Late Harper Crawford. Late with Byers h
Cochran.
CRAWFORD & JONES.
The concern Of Harper & Crawford having this
day been dissolved by mutual consent we, the
undersigned have entered into a co-partnership
under the firm name Of
CRAWFORD & JONES,
For the purpose of conducting general
GROCERY AND PRODUCE BUSINESS.
We propose to keep constantly on hand regular
and well selected stock of
G R o C E les,
Consisting in part of Sugars, Confess Molasses
Cheese, Bacon, Lard Cigars and Smoking and Chew.
ing Tebacco and all other articles usually kept in
firstclass Grocery Store, and we promise to sell
our goods as low as the lowest.
We can be found at the old stand of Harper
Crawford, at No. Augusta St.. opp. Augusta Ma
tlona Bank, where will always be glad to see our
friends Mr.. Harper, Of the firm of Harper & Craw-
ford is with and will be glad to his fr1ends
az We deliver all goods sold by us FREE OF
CHARGE to any part of the city. We guarantee sat-
fsfact1on in all cases.
Very Respectfully,
Sept. 1st 1881. CRAWFORD & JONES,
In retiring from the firm of Crawford Harper,
desire to express my thanks to my old friends and
customers for the liberal patronage heretofore ex-
tended to me, and bespeak Its continuance with the
new firm. Respectfully, G. X. HARPER.
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may 13-u
R1ssoLUT1oN OF PARTNERSHIP.

The partnership heretofore existing between Hen
| ry W. Roane and j. W. Abby, doing business under
the name Of J. W. abby Co., is this day dissolved
| by mutual consent, ]. W. Abby being authorized
to settle up the partnership business. All persons
owing u.s. MUST come forward and settle, either by
| cash or note. HENRY W. ROANE.
]. W. ABBY.
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A VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.

The above sale is postponed until the LIST di
October, 1881. j. s. HARNSBERGER,
aug25-tdS Special Commission