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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-05-25

DEATH OF MRS. Benz F. PolNTs-It be
comes our sad duty to announce the death O.
one of our Oldest citizens, the widow of the
late esteemed and lamented BENZ. F Points
at the age Of 6S years and about 6 months
She passed away at about II o'clock p. M on
Monday, the 22d inst. An attack of chronic
bronchitis had been making, during the winter
deep inroads upon a naturally strong consti-
tuition, but one that had borne household cares
with unfinching vigor and assiduity, and
within the last decade, had been taxed with
frequent vlsitatlons of severe affliction. Her
friends were not surprised, then, at finding her
compelled on last Thursday evening, to give
up and take her bed in a condition of utter
prostration, from which she never rallied.
Mrs. Points was married at the age of six
teen to our former fellow townsman, whose
rare personal virtues tradition, for many a
year to come, will gladly proclaim to the ris-
ing generation of this community. Hers was
the singular happiness of enjoying a period
of married life, extending through forty five
years, under circumstances that laid the foun-
dation for much cheering Renaissance during
the closing period of seven years of widow
hood. With temperament that kept her in
retirement to an unusual degree, and with a
circle of intimate friends who could appreciate
her domestic virtues, her controlling view of
duty was to care for those whom God had
given her to watch over, and right faithfully
did ~ oaaly to sc J,,tr
The funeral services were conducted at.the
late residence of the deceased, Rev. W. E.
Baker officiating, and the following pail bear
ers, attended by a large number of sorrowing
citizens, conveyed the remains to the grave
W. A. Burke, G. G. GGoch, W. H. Weller, W.
j. Nelson, S. K. Taylor, W. L. Balthls, F. NJ
Young and P. N. Powell
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SUPERIOR JOB WoRK.-During this week
two new improved Gordon jobbers, direct
from the factory, have been placed in the VrB-
GILMAN office. These presses are recognized
by the craft as the finest printing machines
made, combining every feature of excellence
known to the trade, and meeting, as no other
press does meet, every requisite to the most
perfect press work. We have also purchased
. namber of new and beautiful designs OF
type fer the execution Of ell kind of plain and
fancy JOB work. together with q quantity Of
body type for books and pamphlets. All our
nschinery is operased by water power. and as
We have workmen of taste and experience, We
feel justified in saying that our facilities for
turning out all kinds OF printing cannot be
excelled In this section.
We carry q full stock of stationary, and are
prepared to turn out the very best In the print
iag line ct short notice and very cheap.
Parties desiring any kind of printing, from
. visiting card to full sheet poster or book
sre respectfully asked to examine our specl.
aepa and ascertain our prices.
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committee, and after the reading of its report
Mr.. Geo. W. Swoope nominated Jno. Towber
man for reelection to the Office of President
No other nomination was made. Mr.. Towber
man was elected unanimously
For Secretary, Mr. Thornton Berry nomi
mated Mr.. A. E. Pierce, who formerly helt
that position. The speaker stated that he haC
no complaint to make of the present secretary
but he objected to turning out an old and &
needy man, who had faithfully discharged hi
duty, as had been done last year. He didn
like the idea of turning the old men out or
the commons like broken down horses, ant
plead with great earnestness for Mr.. Plerces
reinstatement
Mr. G. W. Swoope nominated the present
incumbent OF the office, Mr.. G. w. Koiner
whom he stated had served efficiently ant
with great satisfaction
Considerable time was occupied in discuss
| ing the best mode Of taking the vote 1t was
finally agreed that each member should write
his own name and that of the candidate fol
whom be voted ON the ballot. He should also
state the number of shares he represented
either individually or by proxy. A scaled
vote resulted as follows:
For AOlner. % 2oS9 shares
For Pierce. ....................1 1874 shares
Mr.. Koiner was therefore elected
Quite breeze was raised by some of the
members protesting against the admittance OF
proxies. Mr.. Shuey claimed that there was
no provision in the constitution for proxies
and objected to them being allowed. He sus-
tanned his views with considerable warmth
and was supported by Col. Williams and 9th
ers. Nothing practical, however, was done in
the matter.
The old Board of Directors, with the excep-
ton of K. B. Koiner and G. W. Sutler, were
unanimously reelected, W. A. Hanger and
Jacob Koiner being substituted for the gentle
men above named.
The officers of the Company for the ensuing
year are as follows:
John Towberman, President; John Fire
baugh, Treasurer; G. W. Koiner, Secretary.
Board OF Directors: Danl CARRIER, W. H.
Bailey, ]. J Larew, Dan'l Miller, H. F Hoover,
I'll. B. Seig, S. A. East, W. A. Hanger, Jacob
Koiner.
At two o'clock the meeting adjourned.
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The Great Comedian.

MR.. c. B. BISHOP IN BALTIMORE.
A magnificent tribute to his rare comic
genius and high personal character from the
Baltimore Sun of May 22d:
The season at Ford's Opera House closes to-
night with a testimonial benefit to Mr.. Charles
B. Bishop, an actor who in the course of his
professional career has contributed largely 10
the pleasures of Baltimoreans, and to whose
private worth and public merit Baltimoreans
In return have always delighted to testify. Il
the man who makes two blades Of grass grow
where only one grew before is to be considered
benefactOr, the man who either off or on the
stage adds to the worlds stock of innocent
happiness, creating smiles and sunshine on
weary faces, though only for the brief space OF
passing hour, IS no less entitled to high
honor as public philanthropist and universal
friend. MIR. Bishop may justly be proud of the
hold which he has gained upon the affections
of the Baltimore public, and doubly so when
he remembers that it is due not only to admi-
ration for his talents, but hearty appreciation
OF his private worth and character, which
have grown more and more upon the commu-
nifty during the tWenty-one years since he
made his first appearance here. With him
the genial qualities of the roles which he i'm
personates upon the stage are not assumed
with his wardrobe, to be cast off when the
audience is gone and the lights turned down
but belong to the man off the stage as well as
on it as inseparably as the bouquet of some
choice and rare vintage to the wine ITSELF
There is happy appropriateness in the clos
ing season which, began with Mr. John E.
Owens with so congenial and popular a
professional brother as Mr. Bishop, and
his appearance at the final performance rounds
off gracefully what was ushered in as pleas
antly by his venerable contrere
Mr.. Bishop will appear at the Opera House
in "Our Boys" Wednesday night next, May
31st. Every citizen OF Staunton should see
him.
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Those names marked thus &, were chosen as
candidates to be voted for to-day. Thursday.
In the case of Major Elder and Mr.. Crowle, it
Was tie vote, and the Committee drew lots
between the two. The drawing resulted in
favor of Mr. Crowle, who is now the candidate
chosen at the primary.
The result to-day will tell the tale. 1t is
not improbable that several changes may be
made in the programme laid out by the few
who assume to haye the entire custody of the
of all the Offices.
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CITY Primaries

There was but little excitement on Friday
last, the day fixed for the so-called Democratic
primary. large number of pronounced
Democrats refused to have anything to do
with the concern, and during the day hand
bills were flying thick and fast, all emanating
from Democratic sources, denouncing the
whole proceedings as species of gag law,
and warning all who wanted representative
council to hold their votes until to-day, when
the regular election comes off. 1t was gen
orally understood that no names except those
OF Democrats would be presented tor any of
the offices in the city, and that the Republi-
cans and Readjusters intended to vote for
those men, irrespective of party or primary,
whom they thought would most worthlly fill
the positions.
Hundreds of Democrats refused to go into
the primary, and there were scores of voters
who voted for one or two personal friends
who were candidates, with the privilege re-
served to themselves of voting as they pleased
to-day for candidates other than those who
offered for the position for which they voted
in the primary.
The racu1t Of tho alent:Ou nm T,oc1ou v,oc
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-05-25

Rev j. /. MILLER, we regret to learn, is per-
fecting his arrangements to leave Staunton
and locate in Luxay, Va. 1t is his purpose,
we learn. to open a Female School at that
point 1t is needless to say, that he is emil
nently qualified for the work. He is one of
the most thoroughly equipped educators in
the State and as teaching young girls has been
his training and work for years past, we con-
fdently expect to hear of pronounced sue
cess in his new field of labor. The people of
Page and the adjoining counties may congrat-
alate themselves upon such an acquisition and
the advantages be will offer them for the thor
ough education of the hearts and heads of their
daughters.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-05-25

VALUABLE FARM IN MARKEP.-The noted
"Wayt Bell farm" situated about three miles
north of Staunton on the Valley Turnpike, is
advertised for sale this week by the admins
traitor of the estate of the late ]. Wayt Bell,
ESQ.,, Maj. Fl. d.. Bell. This is one of the
most desirable farms in the Valley of Virginia,
famed for its fertility and productiveness, and
its attractive location. As grass farm it is
not excelied anywhere in the State, and is
equally well adapted to the growth of the &C.
reals There is no Indifferent land on 1.-THE
whole tract the richest limestone, free from
rocks, smooth and in every respect just what
a first class farm should be. Persons desiring
to purchase splendid estate in the Valley
could not do better than to examine this beau
tiful and prolific property.
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SALE OF SPLENDID RON PRoPERTV.-We
learn from the May number of the Va'yinias
which, by the way, is one of the most valuable
editions OF that more than valuable journal
that the Roaring Run Furnace Estate, in Bot
etourt Co., containing 10000 acres OF iron. tim
bsf snd farming land, has been purchased by
II. L. Horton. ofNew York, the senior partner
81 the wealthy Banking firm of Fl. L. Horton
&Co-, for $S0, 900 in cash.
It is the purpose Of the purchaser to fully
develop the property by the opening of mines
and erection of furnaces. With the ample
means that will doubtless be employed, this
property. will be made one of the first In pro-
Auction. Of the South.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-05-25

COUNTY CoURT.-Judge Quarles presiding
commenced it's May term on Monday last
The following is a summary of the more i'm
portant proceedings:
Pr0bate.-Wm. T. Rush qualified as Execu-
tor under the will of Sallie Mccormick.
Administration was granted to H. B. McFal
on the estate of Augustus Staubus.
MiscellGneous-D. K. Shreckhise was ap-
pointed Surveyor of Road Precinct H. Mid
die River District, vice NJ H. Shaver, and
Samuel f. Burnett, of No. 35 Riverheads
District, vice Nimrod Green, decd
Ordinary and Retail Liquor Licenses were
granted to John w. Huff at Buffalo Gap.
a number of orders, not of general interest
were ordered to be entered.
Since the April term of the Court, ninety
one deeds and other writings were admitted to
record and seven &c p0qte settlements.
The session of the Court will continue fol
several days, but there will be no business OF
any general Importance.
The suit of unlawful entry and detainer OF
Abraham Shower VS.. John N. Grouse was con.
tinued until Friday next and rules awarded
against plaintiffs witnesses.
The Bedford Stun of last week, published at
Liberty, Bedford county, Va. has the follow
ing:
Our people are completely captivated with
the principal features of the Valley. Mutual
Life Insurance Co., and are no less pleased
with the courteous and cultivated gentlemen
canvassng for it Lere-Mr Forbes and DR.
Pendleton. As an evidence of it they have
taken over $4,000 worth ofrisks to this time
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LoRB Bios. price list speaks for itself. They
are offering well known standard brands OF
goods at prices that must co nvinee well posted
buyers of their ability to touch rock bottom
in cheapness as well as quality. The peculiar
facilities they enjoy for purchasing OF
the members Of the firm being in Philadelphia
all the tme-enables them to offer advantages
which few could afford to offer. The attention
Of buyers is specially invited to the price list
- published elsewhere
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-05-25

BISHOP, the famous commedian from Ford's
Opera House, Baltimore, will appear at the
Staunton Opera House on next Wednesday
night, the 31st, in one of the most enjoyable
of comedies, "Our Boys" The support will
be superior one in all respects, and our citi-
zens may prepare for one of the finest enter
tainments ever presented to Staunton audi
ence. We are glad to know that such troupes
as the one in question are being attracted
hither, and we hope that they will meet with
a welcome so cordial that their visits may be
frequent.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-05-25

Commemorate paragraph clipped from
an exchange and published in the VIRGINIAN
last week, it was stated that holders of the old
claims of the c. & o. Co. had, or were about
to institute suits against the present c. & O.
Railway Co. We have it from official sources
that it is mistake at least the authorities of
the G. g. o. road have not had any information
OF such proceeding
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LADIES.
Armstead, Frs Eliza Harris, Miss Ella
Alexander Mrs M Harris, Miss Emma
Ahart, Miss M1lly Hills, Miss Fannie (2)
Bell, Miss Ella (2) Harrison, Mrs Steppie
Brown, Mrs J. Kenny Jackson, Miss Lucy j..
Beard, Miss Mamie Johnson, Miss Sallie
Bailey, Miss Sallie Jasper, Miss Reana
Carter, Miss Maggie johnson, Miss Sue Fl
Dickinson, Mtlly LaRtne Miss Mammie
Ellis, Mrs Title Marshal, Miss Emma
Erwin, Mrs Cora Pleasant Mrs
Fields, Emma Reed, Miss Amanda
Forbes, Sallie Runnets. Miss Efde
Fuller, Mrs Roadcap, Miss Lucie
Gofmer, Miss Anna Sellers Miss Christian o.
Gundy, Mrs Amanda Tompson, Mrs Mary
Grigsby, Miss Clara Taylor, Miss Mary L
Grove, Miss Ella Washington, Miss Hanna
Graham, Mrs Kate Wilson, Miss Maria
GENTLEMEN
B1bb, Mr. Tommie Harris, Win ston
Burnley, Chas johnson & Co , Fl
Burks, Cardova Lucra, Jas Il
Baylor, j Morrison, Pat
Baly, Jake Moon, Edwin
Bush, John Myers, Levi
Bell, Samuel Root Miles
Christopher, Fl Robinson, James
Carter, Winston Scott, Jim
Graham, Joe Voltz, John
Hood Mass, Messrs Vaughan, NJ P.
Hocot, Elder John Williams, Thomas JEFF
Homan, VIM
Due letter for Mr. Joseph Pelter.
Unavailable Letters remaining in Staunton Post
Office, May 25 1882.
Miss Mary A Weeks, Steele's Tavern, Va. Mrs A
Shelbyville Mo. Paper to Joseph F. Coey, 658,
Broadway, Y. James McCormtc Oyerseer of
Poor, Fairfield co.. Va.
The above letters If not called for within thirty
calling for them will please say they advertised.
S. M. YOST, P. M.
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E. A. Fire Insurance Company.
ANNUAL MEETING OF NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

ANNUAL MEETING OF Observation-Disclosures
OF DISQUALIFICATION OF OFFICERS, &C.
1t rarely happens that more solid, sub
stantial looking body ofmen meet together than
that which assembled at the Court House on
Saturday last, in answer to the call for meet
ing of the stockholders of the East Augusta
Mutual Fire Insurance Co. There were rep
resentatives from every portion OF the county.
The number of stockholders in this COM
pany is nearly eight hundred, and there
is scarcely neighborhood in the limits of
Augusta the residents of which are not inter-
ested in the progress and prosperity of the
organization. 1t is strictly home enterprise,
accepting no risks outside of the county, and
managed and controlled by county men. Its
career has proven that level headed farmers
are capable of successfully solving the prob
lem OF cheap and safe insurance, and of con-
ducling large and growing institution upon
the principle of the greatest good to the great
est number. When it is understood that the
members of this company, representing over
million and halt dollars, have their insur-
ance at gross cost Of IA cents on the hun
dred dollars worth of insurable property, some
idea of the advantages derived from member
bership may be obtained, and when it is furth-
er understood that the East Augusta has been
organized for twelve years, and is now in the
full flush of its prosperity, all doubt as to its
permanency may be dispelled.
Upon the assembling of the members on
Saturday last, after the usual preliminares of
reading the minutes of the last meeting &C.,
! the Secretary read the annual report of the
President, Mr.. Towberman, A. B. Lightner
being In the chair. The report was as follows:
To the members Of tile East Augusta Fire hsur-
a1ee Co.:
1t has been the pleasure of the Supreme
Ruler of the universe to preserve us during
the past year, and to once more permit us to
assemble in annual conference, but it is with
sorrow that we mark the departure of many
of our worthy members through the valley of
the shadow of death. To Him we should say,
Thy will be done" and give praise and thanks
for His unspeakable blessings and trust he will
remember us to continually shower glad
tidlngs of prosperity on his children.
l take great pleasure in submitting this, the
18Th annual report, and add that notwith-
standing our heavy liabilities, we have not
sustained any very great loss. The cost to
policy holders during the past year for losses
by fire. presidents allowance, secretarys sala-
ry, incidental expenses, &C., being only IA cts.
on each share of stock
The amount raised by levy during the past
Amount reed from new MEMBERS 1871 SO
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THE MARKET.

There has been some activity In wheat during the
past week, but decided dullness in the flour mar.
ket The nearness Of the harvest and the abundent
crop of wheat in prospect, is having 1t effect. We
quote flour, family, $3.50 to &c. 1915 to $685.;
superne S. to $5.25. Wheat s1.9O to $l.35 Corn 90
to 95 cents Oats 81 to SO. Hay SIG to S1S. Wool Is
to 274 per h., unwashed.
In Richmond, prime Lancaster, $1A very good
$1.42. In Baltimore, S1.43 to $1.46.
STAUNTON MARKETS., MAY "a.
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KnARr PrANos AND SMITH AMERICAN Or
eANs-A fine assortment of these supurb In
struments constantly on hand at the new
Warerooms, in the Opera House building
6taunton, Va. All are invited to call and ex
anime. Old pianos taken in exchange for new
and full value allowed. N. d. BENNETT,
anr27 Salesman
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-05-25

AMUsEMENT.-Prof.R Rhodes, of Baltimore,
will exhibit at the Opera House tonight, his
Art Illustration of beautiful and picturesque
scenery, showing many new colored views, the
finest made in Europe and America, each a
gem of art. This is no magic lantern enter
tainment, and no art lecture, but IS an exhi-
btion of places and objects as shown by the
improvements in photography and discovery
by chemists; and we are assured that it is first
class in every particular. Enjoyable for young
and old. The Baltimore Nesos says of it,
"The most brilliant effects ever produced in an
art entertainment" See advertisement in an
other column
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-05-25

SUPERVISORS MEETING-The Board of Coun.
ty Supervisors met on Saturday last, all the
members being present except Mr.. Cailison,
The laying Of the county levy was postponed
until Saturday next, as was also the considera-
ton ofother important matters.
Judge John Hendren was appointed to sell
the IT'S shares of stock belonging to the county
of the old Virginia Central Railroad with a
minimum limit oftwenty cents on the dollar.
The expenses of the County were allowed
for two smallpox hospitals, containing 81
personals negroes, and whites, including the
fees OF physicians, guards, nurse, supplies.
clothing for the quarantined and fhe cost of
buildings and contents burned, amounting up
to Saturday last, May Goth, to the sum of
$2239 is, and there are still some outstanding
unpaid CLAIMS.
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CHANGE OF SCHEDULE.-On Monday last,
the new schedule on the Baltimore and Ohio
road went into effect The northward bound
mall train on the Valley Branch now leaves at
lao D. M, instead of a. m. as heretofore.
The mixed freight and passenger train runs on
the old schedule.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-05-25

DEATH OF REV. MARTIN GARBER.-Rey.
Martin CARRIER, Bishop in the Tunker
Church, and an active minister for thirty-five
years, died at his residence near New Hope,
on Saturday last and was buried at Barren
Ridge Church on Sunday-aged GA years, II
months and s days. Mr.. CARRIER was one of
the best and noblest of men-measuring up
to the full stature of christian, and exempli-
flying in his life the religion he professed. We
hope some one more familiar with his life and
character will furnish a suitable tribute to his
worth and memory. His church and the COM
munity at large will feel the loss, for the depart
ure of such men from among us leaves a
vacuum it is difficult to fill.
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DzLEsArEs.-The following gentlemen have
bscn elected by the Baptist congregation OF
this city as delegates to the Baptist State As
ISOLATION which will meet at Warrenton, Fau-
quier county, on the 3lst instant:
Nessrs. ]. s. Gillian, W. A. Price, W. O.
Thomas, W. P. johnson, John w. Todd, R
r. Left wich and H. e. Summerson.
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The Treasurer's report was unanimously
adopted. Some gentlemen having stated that
the report of the Treasurer should be made in
detail, it was explained that the Treasurer re-
ported monthly to the Board of Directors, who
examined and passed upon vouchers for every
single item, and that the annual report to the
stockholders was simply summary of what
had already been approved by the Board
ELECTIONS
Before the election took place. the chairman
appointed Messrs. s. F. Pilson, G. W. Swoope,
and E. A. Fulcher a committee to examine and
report upon proxies. Upon the return of the
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The grandest display of Millinery ever seen
on exhibition ia Stanton can be seen daily at
the store of ]. W. Newton. may1S-2t
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On Saturday next the Charlottesville Base
Ball Clnb viii play the Stanton club at the
old chow grounds, at 81 O'Clock.
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Seven colored prisoners boys and
three men, confined in one cell-attempted to
break jail one night this week, but were dis
covered by Mr.. Harlan in time to prevent
any serious demonstrations.