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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-01-12

Near Greenville January 5th, by Rev. H. Ham
ilton, Mr.. John B. Burwell to Miss R. Dorke Steele
all OF Augusta. No cards.
At Coal Valley, by Rev. Ia. Mclean, on the pc
ult., Capt. J. H. Bailey, of the c. h O. r. W. to Mis-.
Amanda H. Lowry, of Fayette county, W. Va.
At the residence of Mr. James Brown, nea,
Natural Bridge, on the 2Sth ult by Rev. Alfred Nc
Cielland, Mr. John A. Turner and Miss Mary NJ. Fry
both of Rockbridge county.
On December 9th, 1881 at the BRIDES home. b,
Rev. Alfred Jones, Mr. John VIM. BRYANT and Mis-
Sallfe Pa1ntes-all of Rockbridge
On the 28th of December, 1881, by Rev NJ Nc
EtWee, Mr.. Henry SwiSher, jr, and Miss Susan NJ
Little, daughter of Mr.. Wm. A. Little, OF Hayes
Greek, Rockbridge CO.
At the residence OF W. r. Warren, in Harrisonburs
on Wednesday evening December IS 1891 at ,
O'Clock, by Rev J. r. Bowman. D. d Mr. Chas c
Switzer, of the well-known firm, D. M Switzer (
Son, and Miss Lizzie g. Warren daughter Of the late
Col L. I. H. Warren.
On the 2Sth uIt., In Pocahontas county, W. Va, b,
Rev, L. Fox, Mr.. Robert Ralston, Of Highland
county, Va, to Miss Dollie B. Gum, of Pocahontas
On the 18th uIt., at the Parsonage in Huntersvil1e
by Rev. w. N. Wagner, Mr.. Robert b. Simmons ano
VIVA. '
On the Goth ult, at the residence OF the bride,
rather, by Rev l. Q: kincaid, MIR. John j Phillips
ana Miss Sarah h. Fink, all of Greenbrier co. w Va
On the 4th ms t., in the NJ E. Church, South. IL
Lewisburg, by Rev. J. s. HUTCHINSON, Mr. c. Stuar
knapp and Miss Jennie R. Calison, all of Green
br1er county, W. Va.
father, (Mr Q. N Warren,) by Rev. j. S. Hutchinson
Mr.. John D. Horton and Miss Annie Laurie Warren
all of Lewisburg W. Va.
On the 2sth ult, at the residence of the brides
father, by Rev. F. Waring, Mr.. VIM NJ Nutter O
Greenbrier county, W. Va, and Miss Louie A. war
ing, OF Greenup county, Ky.
On the 9th ult., Gallipols, Ohio Al the resi-
dence of the bride, by Rev. Alpha Omega Ebris lit
Mr.. Abram Bright, of Greenbrier county w va
and Mrs. Melissa L. Switzler.
= On the 18th ult;, at McMiions Chapel, by Rev G
n. Men, (of the NJ E. Church,) Mr.. j. A. McMlllior
ana Miss Mary M. Livesay, all of Greenbrier county
W. Va,
On the 9th inst, at the residence of the brides
mother, in West View, by Rev. J. l. Miller, Mr.
Charles L. Shumate to Miss Laura c. Teatord
December oath, 1884, at the HON Of the bride,
parents, In Bath county, by Rev 6. ~ AIcCorkle
Miss SIS Matte " Nicely and Mr., John W. Alexander
of WayneSborO, Va:
In Covington, December 22d, 1881 by Rev VIM. A
Dabney, Mrs. Martha Wright and George Byrd, bot1
of Allegheny co.
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DEATH OF J. A. BICKLE-On Friday last
Mr. John A. Bickle, senior member of the
well-known firm of. A. Il Y NJ Bckle, died
at his residence in this city, after q lingering
illness of consumption.
For a long time prior to his death, Mr.
Bckle had felt that the dread disease was
gradually undermining his constitution Las,
summer he visited the Red Sulphur Springs
and spent the greater part of the season there
Upon his return a decided improvement was
manifested, but aftera while themalady asserted
itself i'll an aggravated form, and after weeks
of painful illness death came to his relief
The deceased was one of the most prominent
business men of our city. He had lived here
all of his life, and from childhood up had been
recognized as an example ofhigh character and
sterling integrity. BY industry and scrupu-
lous honesty in all transactions, together with
his brother, he had built up large and pros
porous business and accumulated a competen-
cy. A good citizen, an honest, straightfor-
ward business man, and an affectionate hus
band and father, he will be sadly missed not
only in the home circle, where the deepest
sorrow now reigns, but also in the city to
whose progress he has SO largely contrib
uted
The funeral took place on Sunday evening
the remains being followed to their last rest.
ing place by a long line of sorrowing friends
The pail bearers were W. F. Asst, John B
Evans, ]. A. Templeton, DR.. A. B. Arthur
E. NJ. Gushing. w. A. Burnett, p T. Bnrk.
holder, and Arista HOge.
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DEATHS.

Atthe home Of his parents at Clifton Forge, Al
leghany county, Va, January I'd, 1882, Edward
James, third son OF Edward and Edna Body s.Litte
Jimmie" was born In England, and was bgougnt TO
this country In his mothers arms when about six
months old. At the time his death he was nearly
| twelve years old.
In Sherando, January I'd, Maggie Moffett, daugh,
ter of George A and Mary 8. Coiner aged years
At Greenville, January 1st, of consumption, John
B. SUPPLE aged 20 years.
Near Rushv1ile, Rockingham cnuntv Dec 5th,
1881, Mrs. Martha Rice, relic of Rev Thomas Rice
peacefully closed her useful life, aged years, ID
months and 81 days. =
At the residence of her father near Linville Rocs
tngham, county, Dec 25th, 1881, Mss Harriet Ffid.
ley, aged 43 years, months and II days.
At about y O'Clock, Friday night, Dec 3Oth, 1881,
Jacob Mnniok, ESD departed this life, his resi-
70 years, II months and few days.
n Wayneshoro on Tuesday morning, Jan 3ld, %
pneumonia, Mrs. Eliza Jane Ferguson wife of Nh,
sam A. Ferguson, and mother OF EoAn NJ Ferga-
son. editor of the Anderson Epterprise in the 62nd
year Of her age, she Mad been a consistent mem
Der OF the bapttss church for 40 years.
On Sunday, tue LIST inst on Back Creek, Highland
county MRS Polly Gum, wife of Mr.. Abraham e'pI4s,
died after q protracted illness, aged "a years
John W: Seybert, of Monterey, Highland county,
died suddenly in Crab Bottom, the 31st of De
cenber, aged 43 years, He was brother of Mrs.
W, VI. Chew, of Waynesboro, and for number
OF Years Deputy Clerk of Highland county.
In oharlestown, Jefferson county, W. Va, at 5; 40
p. m., on Wednesday, January 18th aged 36 wears
and 10 days, John shannon Gallaher, son of H N
and Adeline B Gallaher During the late war he
was courier at Gen. Early's headquarters and q
member of Co B. 18th Virginia Cayalry, Rosserss
Brigade. rt'E
At his residence In this CITY, OF consumption aut
o'clock, last Fr1day evening, Mr. John A, Bicke,
Of the firm OF Messrs. Jno A. Y. NJ Bickle, Under
| takers, aged about 50 years.
On the Esd ult., at her home, Hinton, W Va,
Mrs. Jane Cathartne Fades, aged 30 years MRS.
Fades the Oldest daughter of Moses Richmond.
OF Raleigh CO., W. Va.
! On the Goth ult, at Palestine, in cireenbrjer
county, W. Va, Mrs. Mary 5. Young, consort OF MI.
I John w, Young, aged about Sc years The deceased
had been member Of the NJ. L. Church. South, for
about 40 years, and was a, faithful and consistent
christian.
IN Churchvilie, December 21st, OF diphtheria,
Mode H. snapp, oldest daughter Of Mr.. A. L. and
Becca A. Snapp, aged years, months and days
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Mt. SIDNEY ITEMS


littl'plttu ltf tIt Ihbl MAN,
1 have been informed that the members o.
the Tunkcr Church have decided to establish
their school, which has been subject of dis
cussion here for several days, at Bridgewater
in buckingham county Three points were
under consideration viz: Bridsewaler Mines
vile and Nit. Sidney. The committee met a
few days since and determined upon locating
| the school at Bridgewater, rs above stated. 1t
is estimated that the building will cost not
less than five thousand dollars. The citizens
of this vicinity may well regret that the com
mttee failed to select this point for the loca-
ton of their school The Thinkers are univer-
sally recognized as substantial, honest and
industrious people, and will support this under
taking, not only by the labors of their hands,
but by money, and once established its perma-
nency is assured.
The Lutherans speak of building new par
sonage at this place
Some dogs made raid upon the sheep of
Mr.. John III. Parkins a few nights ago, kill
ing eight and wondng one. Mr.. p sue
ceeded in killing one of the dogs
Mr. Charles l.. Shumake, one of our towns
men, was married last week to Miss Laura
| Teaford, daughter of Ms Teaford. of West
View, in this county
There will be installation of the officers of
Mt Sidney Lodge, l. o. O. F., next Saturday
night.
am glad to notice that Octor, a little son
of Mr.. Abner Shumake, who received severe
bruise about two weeks since, while attempt
ing to lead colt, is able to be about again
Mr.. W. P. johnson few days ago sold
hog of the Kentucky China breed. which
weighed $40 pounds. Who can beat it?
understand petition will shortly be for
warded praying the Legislature to grant a
charter Incorporating the town of Mt. Sidney.
Without discussing the propriety Or impropri-
ETY. OF such IA step, would suggest that it
might be well first To consider the subject of
Womans Rights in order to be certain of
enough persons to form town council.
Maj. William Bull, citizen well known to
to the people of this community, died at his
home last week at an advanced age B.
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TIL T. MARK Ell.

The market has remained duh for several weeks
past with no indications of increased activity al
present. Yet the ruling quotations have been fair
based upon legitimate supply and demand. The
recent intelligence from Russia indicating greatly
diminished supply IN that country, Will have a
tendency to stiffen prices In the United States as
the deficiency on the continent must be supplied
from this country and Russia. The grain prospect
for 1882 is fair, and with good season. we have no
DOUBT the usual surplus will be realized We there
fore look for very marked variations in the mar
ketquotations so long the sbuls" and the sbears
keep quiet We quote Flour, Family, 81 90; Extra
Sc 49, superhne s. IS. Wheat 81 80 to 81 49, Corn
50 cts Oats As cts Hay SIC SIS Glover Seed SIS So
In Baltimore, Wheat 81 Il to 81 40. February de-
livery 81 AZ to 81 49, March, 81 A to 81 As; April
81 46 to 81 AZ.
The quotations in Richmond are nominal and
sales reported private Either the markets or
the market reporters suffering yet from the eff
fects of the Christmas festivities.
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MUSICAL SoIREE.-O Saturday night last
and invited guests attended an entertainment,
given b. the pupils of the Staun,on Female
Seminary The following was the pro
gramme:
J. Dancing LesYes-Mattei-M Dinges.
2. Two is Company-Roeckel-V Solo
Miss Simmons.
3. Melody-Jungmann- Funkhouser
4. The way through the woods-Yocal Solo
Miss Royce,
5. Amaryllis-Lous XIII-Mlss Rawls.
s. MY Alp Vocal Solo - Wand - Miss
Dinges.
I. Moonlight on the Hudson-Duette-W
son-Misses Seig and Shreckhlse
8. Life and Uphill-Vocal Solo-Gatty-
Miss Bell.
The musical part of the programme was per
formed by the pupils of Mrs Hamak-r and NJ iss
Cora Turner a sufficient guarantee of the
thoroughness and precision which marked
the execution of the various pieces
We know of no instructors more successful
than these ladies, and with the native talent
which has been placed under their direction
at the Staunton Seminary, it is not a matter
OF surprise that rare excellence pervades the
musical department
Miss Aull IS the teacher of calisthenics, and
the grace with which the young ladies under
her charge executed the difficult evolutions
speaks volumes in her praise.
There is no better school than the Staunton
Female Seminary, and it is an appreciated
pleasure when the friends of the institution
are allowed an opportunity to witness the
progress of the pupils.
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A REMARKABLE DEVELOPMENT OF SrGHT.-
Mr.. Edgar Moore, of Midway, was born blind
and for five years was pupil at the Blind In
stitution in this city. His education was oral
as he never could see enough to learn thele
ters'oi the alphabet. For the last three months
he has been under the care of DR.. T. F. Bliss,
who has succeeded in giving him excellent
vision, and he is learning to read by sight and
see as others see. His blindness was the result
of defect in the eye balls which prevented
the image of objects from forming on the
retina and gave confused and blurred look to
everything This defect has been corrected
principally with glasses made expressly for
him
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DOMESTIC MARKET.-Quotation yesterda
were as follows:

DOMESTIC MARKET.-Quotations yesterday
were as follows:
Meats, Game, &o.-Beef to cts. from wag-
on retail, 124 to Is Cts; Pork, $50 per hun
dred from wagon retail 124 cts; Rabbits
10 to 10 cts; Squirrels to cts; fresh fish, 20
to % cts per bunch; dressed turkeys, 10 to IL
cts per pound; live, cts; dressed chickens, 6
to cts; live, 4 to $ cts per pound; Oysters,
$1.O0 per gallon.
Fruits. Vegetables, 6c.-Apples 20 to 35 cts
per peck; dried apples, 4 to 5 cents per pound
sweet potatoes 40 to As cts per peck Irish po-
tatoes 30 cts per peck cabbage 5 to s cts
per head turnips, so cts per bushel; onions 81
$3.50 per bushel beans $3.50 to So. 90 per bush
ell; celery % cts per bunch; walnuts so to IS
cts per bushel; shell banks 81 per bushel
Buckwheat "a to $3.50 per hundred, bolted
corn meal 81 per bushel; butter 25 to 30 cts
per pound; eggs % cts per dozen.
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BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET.
MONDAY, Jan. ., 1882,

AT CALVERTON YARDS.
BEEF CATTLE.-The market has been fairly active
to-day almost throughout its entire course with an
advance on all grades OF fully &c per To- the greater
Improvement being seen on the common grades
The better grades were SomewhAt more plentiful
than last week, and a few better tops were among
the offerings Prices ranged from 5OaS6 So verv
few selling at the first figure, most sales
ranging from 5a$6 per 100 lbs.
Mich COWS.-There Is a fairly active demand
for prime Cows. We quote at 45a$55 per head No
quotations for common grades.
Prices this week for Beef Cattle ranged as follows
Best Beeves 50a Sc so; that generally rated rst
quality G0aS5 so; medium or good fair quality
f5aS5 90; ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and Cows
50aS3 50; extreme range of prices 5Oa$6 So Most
of the sales from SIS " to Sc 90 per 100 lbs OF
the receipts % head came from Maryland AZ from
W. Virginia, ia from Virginia. 257 from Ohio 237
from Illinois, - head from Tennessee, and II head
from Pennsyvania-total receipts for the week l35e
head, against 1ll3 last week, and 232s head same
time last year. OF the offerings 82f head were taken
by Baltimore butchers, 1888 solo country dealers
l42 to Eastern spectators, and 60 head to Washing
ton butchers Total sales for the week ll67 head
against 1924 last week, and 1888 same time last
year.
SwINE-There is comparatively heavy increase
in the number of the receipts last week thou gh
they 5000 short of the time year. There
IL a marked improvement in the quality over the
very fair grades received last week Prices keep
we'll up compared with the quotations then
showing no change, quality considered. There was
one very superior lot offered, and sold at higher
figures than last week. We quote at 72.a9L cts
this week $500 head against 6173 last week, and
1887 head same time last year
SHEEP.-Though there is a heavy Increase in the
receipts over last week, about 1000 head have been
taken of the market and reshipped East by their
owners. Those offered have among them compare
lively few good Shep, and the demand for that class
has been fairly active the part OF home butchers
There have been no Eastern buyers here. We quote
Sheep at 34a6 cents few selling the latter price
and Lambs 4a6 cents per lib gross Common Sheep
duh. Arrivals this week $3.50 against 1866 last
week, and 1909 head same time last year.
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Domino Party.
[Reported for the yIRe1sIAS.l

AT "Kalorama" on Friday night the 9th,
there was gay gathering Of the young ladies
and gentlemen TO take part in a. Domino
Party which proved to be- decidedly the
most pleasant entertainment of the holiday
season
In the dressing room, the ladies chose num-
bers, which decided who should be their es-
corts until the masks were removed, and there
was almost as much anxiety depicted on some
bright faces as if the choice of a partner for
life were involved in this lottery.
AS the motley procession marched around
the ballroom each domino intent upon dis
guising voice and manner, and discovering
the indemnity of every one else, such a gay and
comical scene has rarely been presented. Two
colors most affected by the ladies, with one or
gentlemen showed more varied taste in their
costumes and grotesque masks. A young
VI. D. appeared in domino of the palest
shade Of pink cambria, fastened in front with
coQuettish bows of the same material. He
claimed his TO be the most perfect disguise OF
the evening. There were four or five black
dominos who would have graced Il negro
minstrel show as lend men one Indian,
who occasionally startled the company with
his aboriginal manners a nose with domino
green aud red who were not so conspicuous.
Through the gay crowd Ikea comet wander
ed a white domino, with mask. the girls said
ii was perfectly awful" who in his crratic
course, danced with Indies and gentlemen in
discriminatory, and could neither he identified
10y his walk or conversation
Gentlemen who haye been noted for their
dignity of manner, perfected their disguise by
the most undIgnlfied antics. One young man
who was never known TO dance before. could
not resist the temptation OF tripping his right
fantastic toe" in the mazes of the Centennial
lanccrs. ana another was seen waltzing SO nat
urally, if moi so gracefully, that the most
acute observer could not detect novice in
that line The Young gentlemen amused
themselves and every one else by exchanging
costumes several times during the evening,
At II O'Clock the company unmasked, and
the ladies in dainty iull dress, with attendant
cavaliers. presented quite a gay transformation
scene as they proceeded TO the snpperroom.
The tables were tastefully decorated with
floral ornaments. and the guests did ample
justice to the plentiful feast provided by the
efficient hostess, Mrs. Cartmell. After more
dancing, the company dispersed about two
o'clock, well pleased with the evenings
enjoyment. ONE OF THE GIRLS.
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A SUSPICIOUS CHARAcTER.-On Tuesday
last, rather roughly clad man arrived in
Staunton on foot, and informed chief of police
Waters that he was in pursuit of party of
Gypsies who had stolen his two daughters
aged respectively s and 10 years. He stated
that he lived in the suburbs .of Washington
city and had followed the party for thirteen
weeks He was out of money, and solicited
aid from Capt. Waters and various citizens.
After questioning him closely, the Captain
concluded that he was only tramp and his
story only plan to create sympathy and
raise money.
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TIE CHRISTMAS HoMIcIDE.-On Thursday
last Thos. IA. Binford, L. L. Vasseuer, Chas
Nichols and H. H. Shut, were arraigned be-
fore the Mayor on charge Of affecting wounds
upon Girard Gregory, from the effects of
which death ensued. We published last week
the substance OF the testimony at the Coron-
er's inquest, which was about what was ad-
duced before the Mayor. After hearing the
evidence his Honor committed the above
named parties to await the action of the
grand jury. The prosecution was conducted
BY Ed. Echols, Commonwealth's attorney, and
the prisoners were represented by Meade F.
White, ESQ.
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MINERAL WATER.-Masters Robert and
Miller McCue. sons OF W. A. McCue, are get
ting up pretty good sized trade in mineral
water from the Lithia springs near Weyer's
Gave station. By analysis by one of the most
celebrated chemists of this country, this water
possesses superior mineral qualities, and ex.
pertinent has pro ven its use to be very bene-
fetal. We shall refer more particularly to
this water hereafter.
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An APPROPRIATE SIGN-Mr. Clifford Barg-
amin, plumber and gas filter, has recently
composed Oh gas pipe, SO neatly joined and
ellecorated that it not only serves to show the
public where the establishment is, bu, is also
standing advertisement of Mr.. BIS skill in
pipe fitting. The same gentleman has lately
been putting up sleghs on gas pipe runners,
which are said to not only be the most durs-
BILE made, but light and handsome as well :
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KILLED BY BLAsr.-Mr. Timothy Maho-
ney, son Of Daniel Mahoney, Of this city, was
killed by blast on the Richmond 81 Allegha-
aey road one day last week. He was about
"a years of age, and an energetic, go-a-head
young man. His remains were brought to
fhis city and buried in Thornrose cemetery
ON Friday last
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STENcILs.-Mr. G. Bargamin, plumber and
gas filter, is also prepared to make all kinds
of stencils. We have seen some of his work,
and it is neat and attractive. Parties desiring
stencils either for marking clothing or goods,
should give Mr.. Bargamin a call
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AccIDENT.-Last week, an interesting son Of
Mr.. Lowell, living short distance from Staun-
ton, had his arm broken in two places whilst
playing ith ais school fellows. DR.. McChes-
0ey set the sras and the little fellow is getting
along finely
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Coal Oil or Petroleum may be very nice for
Illuminating or lumicating purposes, but sure
it Is not the proper thing to cure cough
th. DR. Bulls Cough Syrup is looked upon
he standard Cough remedy.
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Elaven Years, Experience

During the Winter months propose max
ing q speciality of the SEWING MACHINE
BUSINESS, and having had eleven years
experience in the sale of Machines, l think l
am prepared to SELECT THE BEST
Therefore, when looking around for Ma
chimes, call at No. South Augusta ST., and
examine mine before purchasing. l do not
INTEND TO BE UNDERSOLD. For Cir
culars, &c, address J. w. NEWTON,
jan12 If Lock BOX o.
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Hours for Closing the Mails.
Wood Wanted

Those of our patrons who wish TO pay their
subscription in wood, can bring it as soon as
possible. We want forty or fifty cords at once
@NORDHAUSER." (see adv
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The Senate Saturday confirmed she appoint
ment Of Dr.J. NJ. Rlanton ASK Commissioner
Of Agriculture for Virginia DR.. Blanton is
editor of paper devoted principals to agri
culture. published at Portsmouth. He is from
Cumberland, and was appointed by Coy. Came
ron. 1Ill.-