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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02
South River Items.

fReported for the vIRGIzIAN.T
Since the election fever has Quoted down
there has been, until within in few day
ago, nothing to break the monotony of coun-
try life hereabouts But the local option
movement has stirred things up considerably
in the last few days.
In addition To the excitement caused by that
ISOLATION" has created ripple among the
people of the southeastern section of this
township. They argue that it is unjust for
them TO be taxed in order to insure the sheep
raisers of other sections of the county. And
are they not right? Suppose that the dogs in
that part of the township were eXterminated,
how long do you suppose the Wool Growers
Association would exist? Foxes, wild cats,
and other destructive animals would soon
reign supreme. Let the legislature pass a law
offering a premium of 81 on male and IS ON
female fox scalps and there would be but little
opposition to law imposing fine Of 81 on
dogs and IS on female dogs.
Capt. H. W. Henry, one of our best citizens,
will, in day or two leave for his native State,
Alabama. His removal will be a loss to this
township, for there is no better man in Augusta
county and he has endeared himself to the
whole people. rs.
Mr. Artemus Ceiner, son Of D. D. Conner
will, in few days. move to Texas. He is a
good citizen and will be greatly missed.
VIM. Carter who resides under the shadow
of Hump Back, had the good fortune to slay
three bears recently. He narrowly escaped
being killed, as it was night and he had sailed
forth thinking his dogs had freed q coon. He
knew no better until struck on the shoulder
by large she-bear. His cries brought to his
assistance his brothers, who in short time
had the old bear and her two cubs hors dal
combat.
The wheat ls looking well. Grass sown with
it is not hurt yet.
Forage is scarce and very high ..a
Back Creek and South River are full.
A gentleman under the influence of "Pos-
sum Hollow Whiskey" walked off with James
England's vslise under his coat from Tom
Jefferson's bar-room. Mr. England will be
thankful for its return
Mr.. John Hunter, 81 :, who has for a number
of years suffered from rheumatism, died on
Saturday. He was inferred at Thinking Spring
church on Monday.
Your correspondent will pass over the s. V.
and W. M. railroads shortly with view to
writing them up.
He will give his letters regularly once a
week.
Health of community good SPECIAL.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02

Mr. Frank Lyman, of Allegheny county, is
building narrow gauge railroad from his
stock mines" to connect with the Chesapeake
and Ohio railway. .
Mr. Algeron Reese son of DR.. B. p. Reese and
the popular clerk at May Il Co.'S drug store, has
accepted a situation in Savannah, Georgia IN a
large drug establishment, and will leave
Staunton about the middle OF the month. Mr..
Tom Reese, another son of DR.. Reese, has sold
out his interest in store in Baltimore and
entered a large Charlotte On. Co. house. Both
of these young gentlemen are graduates Of
the Baltimore College of Pharmacy, and both
have had experience in the line of their pro-
fession We wish them every success In their
new field of labor, and have no doubt they will
achieve it. We regret that Virginia should
lose young men so promising.
The Baltimore Conference Of the NJ. E.
Church. South, body numbering 1856 minis
tiers, and 80 laymen, and representing $1,000
members will meet in Fredericksburg on the
9th of March. So far as its action shall relate
to the ministers now stationed al Staunton,
Rev Dr. Martin and Rev. DR.. Hough it is the
universal desire of our people that both should
be returned to us. They have worthiy filled
their appointed stations, winning to them
selves the love of those with whom they were
thrown in intimate contact, and the esteem
and respect of our citizens generally. The
work they were sent TO do has been we'll and
effectually performed and we trust they may
be returned to still further add to the good
they have wrought.
The vaccination business has been brisk in
Staunton during the past week, and various
rumors have been afloat as to the smallpox.
Several times it has been announced that the
disease had made its appearance in the city,
but inquiry of the members OF the Board of
Health proved the report un true Our citi-
zens may feel assured that they will be official
w notiIied of the fact should the smallpox
break out here. Physicians are required under
penalty of fine and imprisonment, to report
the disease as soon as they are aware Of its
existence, and when such report is made to
the Board of Health, they will have it official
ly announced Whilst the disease is in those
cities with which we are in direct commune
cation there is some danger of It's being inn
ported, but the danger is comparatively slight
and so we need not exercise ourselves about
it. Let vaccinated and the chances are about
ten thousand to one that You will escape.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02
By vote of IS TO II the Senate adjourned
from Saturday until yesterday, Wednesday.

By vote of IS TO II the Senate adjourned
from Saturday until yesterday, Wednesday.
THE HOUSE
was engaged Saturday on the discussion of
the majority and minority reports of the Com
mttee on Courts of Justice in relation to un-
expired judicial terms The report of the
majority of the committee was adopted, which
was to the effect THAT in all elections by the
General Assembly OF judges 10 fill vacancies
The same are for the unexpired terms OF the
late incumbents." The report was adopted BY
vote of IS to pa
SALARIES OF JUDGES
In the House on Tuesday, Mr. Gross intro
duceo bill amending the Code in relation 10
salaries ofjudges. 1t provides that the Judges
OF the City and Corporation Courts shall re
ceive the following annual salaries Judge of
the Hastings Court of Richmond, $4,000
Chancery Court OF Richmond, So, 800; city
Judge OF Norfolk, 81, 600; city judge of Peters
burg, 81 800; city judge OF Lynchburg, 81 500
city judge OF Alexandria, So, 400 city Judge OF
Portsmouth $500; city judges OF the cor
porations OF Fredericksburg, Winchester,
Stanton and Danville, $70O
REPEATING THE cAPITATIoN TAX.
The Senate joint resolution repeating the
provision of the Constitution requiring the
prepayment OF the capitation tax as pre-re-
quisite TO voting came up in the House and
was passed-ayes 81, noes IA
The Democrats voting for the repeal Of the
capltation tax were Messrs. Lyons and Davis,
OF Richmond Lybrook, of Giles Munford OF
Pittsylvania, and Stubhs, of Gloucester.
The question now has to go before the PEG
pie, and Mr.. Farr has prepared bin for the
purpose OF submitting it to them. The bill
provides that it Shall be the duty of the off
GERS conducting the election at the places for
holding the same, to open poll TO take the
sense OF the qualified voters of this Common
wealth upon the ratification or rejection OF
the amendments to the Constitution of Virgin
la in joint resolutions proposing amendments
to the State Constitution, in relation to the
elective franchise and qualifications for Office,
and directing submission of SAID proposed
amendments to the people for their approval
and ratification"
A bill has been reported fayorably from
Inc committee to suppress miscegenation la
Virginia.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02

AMERICAN LITERATURE FOR CHILDREN
The London Times has the following There
ssan old song which sings how certain ven
cradle man delighted to pass the evening of his
days in initiating his grandchild in the exhil-
Grating game of draughts, and how, SO well
did the lad profit by his instruction, that at
last the old man WAS beaten by the boy In
looking over the two parts of 81. Nicholas, this
old song has come back to u.s. Certainly the
prod ucers OF such literature for our own boys
and girls must look to their laurels Both in
the letterpress and the engravings these two
volumes seem to Us (hough the admission
touches our vanity or our patriotism call it BY
which name We will, something closely above
anything we produce in the same line The
letterpress, While containing quite as large q
power OF attraction for young fancies, is SO,
much more dead SO much less commonplace
altogether of higher literary style than the
average production Of our ANIMALS ofthe same
class And the pictures are often works of
real art, not only as engravings, but as compo-
sitions Of original design to- .'
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02

va.) Cal of the 23d says: ''At an early
hour yesterday morning while the passen-
ger train, which is due here at 3 O'Clock a.
M. was passing point near Fayette Sta
ton. the track gave way and threw the en-
CINE and baggage car over the embankment.
resulting in killing engineer 'Bonny' Jones,
and seriously iniuring the fireman, Mr..
Snediger. Jones was recently married and
who knew him. The accident was caused
hv q wash. OUT
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02


4 TERRIBLE ACCIDENT AvERTED.-Mr
Lsncelot Foster, the day Waterman at Lewis
tunnel, Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, was
awakened few nights ago by hearing crash
ing sound some distance in the tunnel Fear
ing that the night Waterman might have
failed to hear it, he CROPPED his way through
the darkness and found that an immense rock
had fallen from its place directly on the track
His vigilance and promptitude saved the
freight train which, a few moments later came
laundering up to the tunnel, from complete
wreck. The company Uniformed of the occur
renee, complimented him and promptly in
creased his pay. The train would inevitably
have been wrecked, and probably every soul
on board killed, in that narrow tunnel, if he
had obeyed the mere letter OF his duties as a
dsywatch.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02

In the bright autumnal days the temptation
to comfortable exposure yields its fruit in
most pernicious cough and irritation of the
throat. Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup stands un-
riyalled as a remedy tor the throat and lung
diseases. IS cents bottle.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02

NARROW EscAPE.-The Page Courier says
that, on Monday of last week, 'Mr. l. N. Cor
bin was engaged in rolling logs down grade
to his saw mill on Mill Creek. By some mis-
chance large log, 20 feet long, struck his five
year old son, and passed over the whole length
of his body from his feet, stopping at his chin
Mr. Corbin, with hand spike, hurriedly lifted
it of him, and started for doctor. Arrived
at his house, DIR. Hudson, after critical ex-
animation, discovered that no bones were
broken, and thai. strange as it seemed, he was
unhnrt."
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02

CONCERT AT TINKLING SPRING. Prof
Unseld's singing class at Thinking Spring
Church will give two choice concerts in the
church. Thursday, Feb. 8. commencing at
and p. m. The programmes will embrace
selections of the sacred and secular, sent-
mental and humorous. including anthems.
part-songs, glees, qnartertes. duets and So
los. Prof. j. N. Branaman. the popular
basso profundo. will contribute two or three
of his deepest solos.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02

Lives of great men always remind us that
we are all subject to die" says an exchange,
but never cough yourself away as long rs you
can raise IS cents for bottle of Dr. Bulls
Cough Syrup.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02
The Knabe Pianos received the only Gold
Medal q the Atlanta Exposition.

Mai. Newton says his challenge to his
councillors In the sewing machine trade,
published elsewhere, has not been eagerly
grabbed at. He warts the other agents to
put up'or shut up.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02
Hours for Closing the Mails.
Go to GLADKE'S for bargains.

Haines is selling his Dead Shot" cigar at
5 cents. The stock is pure Havana, and the
same cigar has heretofore been sold at double
the price now asked I. is the most delicious
smoke that can be gotten for the money
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02

A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT.-Capt John Thigh
man, conductor on one of the passenger trains
of the Western Division. G. s. O. railroad
met with frightiul accident between Hawks
Nest and Kanawha, on Saturday last. He
was giving directions about his train, when
the front truck of the engine ran over him,
crushing both legs in such a horrible manner
that one of them had to be amputated and it
is doubtful whether the other can be saved.
The injured man is now at Cannelton, and is
receiving every attention possible.
Capt. TIlghman has many warm friends in
Stanton by whom the announcement of the
calamity that has befalen HIM will be received
with the sincerest regret.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02

Convicted OF INDECENT ASSAULTED
the County Court of this county on last
Thursday, Sims Brown, coiared, charged with
an indecent upon "a daughter of Joe Harris,
colored was convicted, and the penalty fixed
ut three months confinement in the county
Jail. In consequence of newly discovered evil
dence, the judge set the verdict aside and
granted new trial.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02

The Smith American Organs are unsur-
passed for workmanship, resonant and bril-
liant tone Cali and examine them al the
Opera House, Stanton, before purchasing
elsewhere. n A. Bennett, salesman.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02

Mrs. Gladke has a few more of those HAND
SOME FUR BEAVER HATS worth $3.50.
selling at $500. teb2-t
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02

MISUNDERSTANDING Quarles Of the County
Court, has appointed the following registrars
for Augusta County: South River Harvey
Hamilton; Middle River-M F Eakle; Bev-
erly Mansr-W Burnett; River Heads
E Beard Pastures B McCutchen North
River-C Byers.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02

MARRIAGE OF A FORMER VIRGINIAN.-The
Los Angeles, Call Times of the 2lst, has the
following announcement: "a quiet wedding
was celebrated yesterday morning at the Epis-
copal Church, in this city, al half-past nine
o'clock, the participants being Mr.. Frank
Winfield and Miss Annie L. Williams, both Of
Denver. Col. Rev. E. S. Birdsall oficiated.-
Mr.. Winfield is a.retired merchant of Denver,
Col, and has come here with view OF max
ing Los Angeles his future home.''
Mr. Winfield is brother of Mrs. s. N.
Yost.. OF this city, Mrs. H. L. Shoup and
Misses Alice and Lou Winfield, of Harrison
burg, and of Dr.. j. Q. Winfield, of Broadway,
Rockingham county, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02

Philip Phillips has used the Smith American
Organs at his concerts tor fifteen years.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02

A six octave second hand piano for $50 at
the Opera House warerooms. VIII do very
well for beginner.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02

GREAT BARGAINS are offered at Gladke's
before taking inventory of stock. Don't miss
a good chance when offered to you. feb2-ti
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THO ALL WHOM II MAY CONCERN.

1>O ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
TAKE NOTICE THAT the Circuit Court OF Augusta
county, the list day Of Its next March term, will
be petitioned to have the trust fund under its
troll belonging to Eliza T. Grever, and acquired by
her under the will Of her father, George Palmer
decd paid and delivered to the undersigned, F. NJ.
Stratton, foreign trustee OF said Grever, and re-
moved by him to Saunders county, Nebraska, W here
the said Grever resides. Given under nv
hand this 18th day of January, 1882
F. NJ. sTRATTON, trustee Of
ELIZA L. GREVER.
j. NJ. ouarles, p. O. 1anl2-At
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02

DOMESTIC Observation-Disclosures yesterday
were as follows:
Meats, Game, dc.-Beef to 7 cts from wag-
on retail 12A to 10 cts Pork, $50 per hun
dred from wagon; retail 12t cts; Rabbits
10 to IL cts; Squirrels to cts; fresh fish, 90
to 25 cts per bunch; dressed turkeys, 10 to 10
cts per pound; live, 8 cts; dressed chickens, 6
to 7 cts live, 4 to 5 cts per pound Oysters
81 90 per gallon.
fruits, Vegetables, &e.-Apples 20 to IS cts
per peck; dried apples, 5 to 6 cents per pound
sweet potatoes 40 to As cts per peck Irish po-
tatoes 35 to 40 cts per peck cabbage 5 to cts
per head; turnips, go to 75cts per bushel; onions
sl.50 to $500 per bushel; beans $3.50 to So. 90
per bushel; celery 25 cts per bunch; walnuts
50 to rs cts per bushel; shell banks 81 per
bushel
Buckwheat $3.50 to SIS per hundred bolted
corn meal $1.00 per bushel butter % to 30
cts per pound; eggs 25 cts per dozen
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02

Coffee drinkers should read the advertise
lneut in another column headed Good Coffee
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02

GLADKE is selling handsome INGRAM
CARPETS, 8 different styles at rs eta yard.
Best Bargain In this city feb2-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02

On WINDOW SHADES, go cts. each Same
goods selling elsewhere at 10 cts. This includes
all the fixtures, at GLADKE's. feb2-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02

Gladke is selling NEW PORT TIES at 80
cIs. s pair. teos-ti
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02

DRESS GOODS at half price, selling at
feb2-tf GLADKE's.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02

CANNED VEGETABLEs-Mr J. s. Gillian is
the agent for the sale of the canned goods OF
Mr. r. G. Tinsley, of Atlees, Hanover county.
These goods are famed far and near tor their
perfection and freshness, and parties who
wish to secure the very best OF vegetables tor
table use will find it to their advantage to call
on Mr.. Gillian Mr.. G. is also the agent for
a very superior article of writing fluid.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02

Believing represent the best Sewing Machines
sold In Staunton willing to test that fact, and
having noticed IN the city papers flaming adver-
tisemens, claiming great things for their respect
I've machines, and i'll order TO give these gentlemen
an opportunity To prove to the public that their
machines all they represent them to be,
spectfully propose the following, viz
will place In the possession of Mayor Bathis one
of the FINEST SEWING MACHINES made by the
DAVIS COMPANY, and each gentleman represent
ing Sewing Machine Company in the city wishing
to compete for rhe prizes, to place in his hands one
of the Finest Machines made by their Companies
premiums to be disposed Of follows: Capt.
Balths to select Committee OF seven, composed OF
Ladies' and Gentieniee, who are entirely disin-
ereSted and unpreluuleed, 10 meet at the time and
place he may designate, within the next twelve
days,-at which time and place the agents, repre-
sentings he Machines exhibition will be presen.
with their operators; and in presence of the Com
mittee the Machine upon which the greatest range
shall be awarded the premium, and the com 1atttee
shall instruct Capt. Balthis to turn over to the gen
tleman representing that machine, all the machines
on exhibition as reward TO him for exhibiting tho
best Sewing Machine
Respectfully submitted, &s
JAS. w NEWTON,
No. 9, South Augusta Street.
P. 81 claim for the DAVIS machine that it is
neatly flashed, aud viii as long any
chine on the market, and has the greatest number
of steehardened pieces, and Is composed Of Less
number of parts than any other Machine sold IN,
Staunton. james
THO THE PUBLIct-I am prepared to meet s long
l. felt want In stanton, by the Introduction OF
STENCIL CUTTING!
Plates made for marking Clothing, Books, &c,
with bottle of Ink and brush, euiy 50 cents
Large plates for marking Goods, Barrels, &c. cut
at short notice and low prices.
~ Call at my office and-examine samples. l am
also prepared to apply 10 Windows of Halls,
Churches, Psrlors Bath Rooms, sc, Lum Smiths
Patent imitation of
GLASS STAIN,
No can tell 1t from the finest Glass Stain,
whilst 1t is equally durable and be had at
one-twenteth the cost. 1t will be worth calling to
see my samples, even If You do not wish to buy.
I also carrying on the
PLUMBING and GAS FITTING BUSINESS
And execute all work in the best and at
lowest prices. Pumps and Hydraulic Rams always
on hand, and put up at short notice.
Respectfully,
CLIFFORD BARGAMIN
jau19-Iy PleckeE Building stanton. VA.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02

The first case of sPRINGPRINTs and 9th
er DOMESTICS, just received at GLADKEs
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02

Dolmans, Cloaks. Walking Coats, listers
I'LL at half price, at G. A. GLADKE's. teb2-tf
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sas' bribery.
Further on Mr.. Riddleberger said Il expect
to prove that an officer of this Senate est1 at
tempt to corrupt members Of the General As
semoly by the use Of money. If Idaprove it,
all will allow that I will be doing a great pub
lie service. # it strikes anybody else beyond
this officerl can't helpit." a.ssa
y GIVE THE NAME ~
Mr.. Lybrook What does that resolution
mean 2 think you had better call names
Mr.. Ridalebsrger (humorousy :iJno Brow n.
Mf; hyhrook; Well Xhe is sIean Brown
There is. of course, no Brown an officer of
the Senate ~
Mr.. Riddleberger, concluding, said: u ap-
prehend that u motion to adjourn will be
made, but the nineteen will be found against
it. Let the debt bill and all go down together.
We at least have the satisfaction of knowing
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02

Jno. B. O'ConneAls
John B. o'OoNNRLL Il CO.,
Dealers In
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| hat and handful Of hair in the possession OF
the aforesaid neighbours wife Recognizing
the delicate motives of the one and the sensi-
tive feelings of the other, we suppress names
We learn from the Allegheny Tribune tina,
Mrs. Patterson, wife of DIR. r. A Patterson
former resident, druggist and physician in
that place, died in her home in Kentucky on
the 18th inst. Her remains, accompanied by
her husband, little daughter and brother, Mr.
Braeeford, were brought to Covington and in.
TERED by the side of two darling little children
who had preceded their mother in crossing
| the dark waters of Death, in Cedar Hill GENE
terry"
Philip Phillips and son gave one of their
musical entertainments in the New Masonic
Hall last Friday night to good sized and ap
preciative audience. Both father and son have
naturally fine voices, and they are we'll cult.
waited, but if the elder would more closely con.
fine his Evenings" to singing and dispense
with some of the talking, they would prove
more attractive. A noted feature of the en-
tertainment Friday night was the large mum.
| Der of fine voices in the audience In several
of the well known pieces the auditors were
requested to join, and they did so with spirit
and zest which proved they were no strangers
| to good music.
The death of Mr. Chas. F. Jones, which oc.
Cured on the C. Sc O. railway, as related else
whereas peculiarly sad from the fact that about
| four months ago he was married to Miss Sallie
Walker, the adopted daughter Of Rev W
2. Walker, of Huntington, ". Va The
Huntington Ado@tiser ma kes the following al
fusion to the burial of the deceased: 1.-THE
young wife was almost distracted with her
grief, IN which she has the sympathy OF every
one. The high esteem in which he was held
was signaized by the large concourse of peo-
pie who attended the funeral obseouies at the
Congregational church on Wednesday q, 2
O'clock, p. M. Rev Bib preached the funeral
discourse. and the Masonic fraternity had
charge Of the funeral ceremonies at the grave. !"