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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-05-04
Lexington Presbytery.

The Presbytery of Lexington met at Mt.
Carmel church, in this county. on the Goth OF
April, and was opened with sermon from the
retiring Moderator, Rev j. H. H. Winfree, of
Churchville, from Matt. viii: 10, II. After
the sermon the Presbytery was constituted
with prayer. There were present 80 ministers
and 81 elders.
The Rev. W. NJ McElwee was elected mode
rator and Rev. J. E. Boo ker with Elder W. J
Bell, NJ. D., were elected clerks.
Rev. Alfred Jones, of East Hanover Presby-
terry, was after the usual examination, received
as member of the Presbytery.
Calls were presented from the churches of
Timber Ridge and Fairfield for the pastoral
services OF Rev. Alfred Jones.
Upon the opening Of the session Oh the 9th,
the several reports from churches and pastors
were referred to appropriate committees
Greenwood church presented call for the
pastoral services of Rev. G.. L. Brown, which
was placed in his hands and accepted by him.
He will be installed at an early day.
Rev. Messrs. J. H. H. Winfree and G.. L
Brown, and Elders G. s. Walker, M. D., OF
the First church, Staunton, and Judge War
wick, of Warm Springs, were confirmed as
commissioners from this Presbytery to the
General Assembly, which meets in May in At
lanta, Ga.
A call from the First church of Columbus,
Miss, was presented for the pastoral services
Of Rey. w. S, P, Bryan, of Beverly, West Va
>Afte- some discussion it was presented to Mr..
Bryan, and by him declined.
Reports from church sessions and pastors on
reciprocal duties were called tor and referred
to committee. Reports on the state of re-
lgion in the bounds of the churches in the
Presbytery were called for and referred to the
Committee on Narrative.
A request was read from members of Windy
Cave church, residlng at MillborO, asking for a
church organization at Millhoro. The request
was received, and committee was appointed
to visit the fed and organize the church if
the way be clear.
The calls from Timber Ridge and Fairfield
churches for the pastoral service of Rev. AL.
fred Jones were accepted, and a committee ap-
pointed to make arrangements for Mr.. Jones'
installation over these churches.
A communication was read from DR.. Mul.
lally, detained from this meeting of Presbytery
by reason OF sickness, offering his resignation
as pastor of Lexington church. The church
was cited to appear before Presbytery and
give cause, if any, why this relationship should
not be DISSOLVED,
: The overture sent down by the last General
Assembly to the preshyterles in reference to
chapter II, section 8 Rules OF Discipline, was
answered IN the affirmative.
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William H. Pilson

Died at New Hope va on the morning of the 18th
April 1882, after protracted Illness aged about SO
years. The death of such man calls for more
tended remark than the mere announcement In an
obituary column. DR.. Pilson graduated with dis
ttnction In medicine at the University Of Virginia
in 1870 then spent two years In Baltimore prepar-
ing himself for the profession to which for ten
ne az his roSa hi aroa anu
any practitioner Of his years In his county. AS
physician, he was skiful, intelligent, vtgilant and
conscientious. Careful to keep pace with the prog
ress of his profession; prompt to supply himself
with the newest and best books and Instruments;
he over ready to NEE and grapple with hydra
headed disease He combined the rare qualities of
tirmness and gentleness, having the nerve to use
the knife when necessary, and the gentleness to
soothe and comfort the sufferer He had big
heart, generous sympathetic nature following his
profession relieve distress rather than toIget gain
He went cheeruly to the cabin Of the poor as to
the hall of the rich. He was positive and frank
with his patients, honest and courteous with other
physicians. He would not tolerate the slightest ap-
proach to charlatantsm.
'sHe dared to do all that did become a man."
He gentleman always and everywhere
knew him as 8 man, conhded In him a friend and
loyeo him as brother. He was fond OF philosophi-
merits of modern speculation yet faith in Christ
the underlying principle Of every Of his use
full life. Neither did ratonalist1c theories annoy
nor profane SCOTS disturb him. Among his many
virtues never saw vice. He lived above reproach
the cynical Pathfinder was forced to respect him
and the low, mtschieYous quack compelled to do him
honor.
He was great sufferer, and during the last year
Of his life he often in the saddle when thought
duty required him to stay in bed. He often remark
ed to me he could endure his own pain, when con-
sctous of relieving some other sufferer. The day
after was advised of his DEATH lady called to see
me, and while speaking of Virginia, she said she
spent summer at the springs in the mountains of
Va and there meta young physician who was at
tending dying man; that his attention and gen.
tleness won her lasting interest She said that his
name was W. H. Ptlson. replied by telling her
had Just heard OF his DEATH
No one had him in the sick chamber who
could forget his kindness and constant devotion to
the sick. He anticipated an early death and often
talked with me freely of 1T. He said 1t was hard
cod trying world to leave his wife and children In
but he was assured God could fail to guide and
bless them. His home the abode Of hospitality
refinement and good taste. was always HAPPY In
that happy little circle, but enough
Gle gave his honors to the world again
His blessed part to Heaven, and sleeps In peace"
Savannah, Ca, r. M b.
April 18th
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At called meeting Of the West Augusta Guards,
23d, 1882 the committee appointed for the purpose
reported the following, which was unanimously
adoated:
Whereas 1t has pleased Almighty God to relieve
from duty here Lieut.. Jas L. Byers-
RESOLVED. That we bow in humble submission
to his will, and acknowledge the wisdom of his
ways, yet cannot but wonder at the terrible sud
Gonness Of the order which called our officer and
friend from his post of DUTY on earth to another
sphere
RESOLVED. That we tender to the stricken family
the bereaved wife and orphaned children our heart
felt sympathtes.
RESOLVED. That the city papers be requested to
publish these resolutions, and that a COPY be sent
to the family OF the deceased.
CAPT. JOHN McQUAIDE,
LIEUT. T. j. CROWDER,
SERGT. c. BURSCHELL,
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KNABE PIANOS AND SMITH AMERICAN Or
GANs-A fine assortment of these supurb IN
struments constantly on hand at the new
Warerooms, in the Opera House building,
Staunton, Va. Ali are invited to call and ex-
anime. Old pianos taken in exchange for new
and full value allowed. n H. BENNETT,
apr27 Salesman.
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CHURCH MISUNDERSTANDING to notice
duly given in the Chancery cause of Haskell
&C., VS.. Craig, &c. Trustee, Commissioner ],
W. Green Smith, on last Saturday, the 2ath of
April, held an election in the Lutheran Church
Building, in this city. The polls were opened
at lSo'elock a. m. and closed al sp. IN. The
votes of all the members OF both organize
lions, into which the original congregation is
now divided, who presented themselves, were
taken O5oa ooce upon the question "Whether or
not the action of the congregational meeting
in said church, on the 9th day of June, 1880,
should be reversed, annuIled and set aside ?".
The election resulted as follows. Total mum.
Der of votes cast, 149; number in favor of the
said meeting being sustained, So number Oh.
posed, SO. The minority in this election.
(what is known as the Haskell wing, is said
to be determ ined not to let the matter rest
where it is
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GLADKE has opened magnificent stock for
the spring and summer trade. His store is
now wilderness of beautiful goods During
an extended stay in New York and Philadel-
phia, Mr.. G. made purchases on large scale
for each department Of his double store In
all that make goods MISUNDERSTANDING, finish,
design and price-his stock excels. The very
latest styles and fashions can be found at his
establishment, and they are going off rapidly
at the low figures marked upon them Mrs.
Gladke's millinery is also in full bloom, and
the lady who fails to pay it an early visit will
make mistake.
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Deerheld Items.
Reported for the vIRGINIAN.1

lReported for the vIRGINIAN.1
Died near Deerfeld, April Goth, Sammie A.
Beck, son Off. s. Beck, aged II months and
16 days,
The house of Mr.. G. Fl. Guin with almost
its entire contents was consumed by fire on
Monday. No insurance. Fire originated from
defective stove pipe. Loss estimated at fifteen
hundred dollars. NJ A. B.
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New FIRM.-Mr. Benz. Weinburg, long and
popularity known as the accommodating and
pleasant clerk at Eisermans boot and shoe
store, has purchased an interest in the con-
Germ and will in future be the partner of Mr.
yzdsegnan, under the firm name OIL Eiserman
s. Co. To a thorough knowledge of the business
Mr.. Weinburg adds pleasant address. and dis
position to please all who may have transac
lions with him. The reputation ofthe old house
for good goods, fair dealing and low prices
will be maintained, and with the young blood
which has been infused into the concern we
may safely predict that its prosperous career
will receive fresh impetus.
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VIRGINIA CLAssIs.-The Chassis Of Virginia
of the Reformed Church, will meet in annual
session at Grace Reform Church, Middlebrook,
ga, on Wednesday evening, May 17th, at 7:3O
O'Clock, and will continue over one Sabbath
Delegates and others having business at Chassis
and desiring accommodations or information,
will confer a favor by addressing the pastor
loci, Rev S. L. Whitmore.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-05-04

BROWNS IRON BlTTERS is
a complete and sure remedy for
Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Malaria,
Weakness and all diseases requir-
ing a true, reliable, non-alcoholic
tonic. It enriches the blood, gives
new life to the muscles and tone
70 the nerves.
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Y.M. G. A.-Next Sunday, May 18th, will
be Ladies Day" Leader-H. Ker. Lesson
18th chapter of Romans. !
Friday evening next, at 8 o'clock, April 5th,
a meeting of the Directory will be held. The
committee appointed to purchase lot will re-
port, and arrangements will be made to hold
the annual meeting, May 10Th. for the election
of officers. Please be punctual
]. w. NEWTON, President
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WHENCE COMES THE uNBouNDEp popULAR1T,

WHENCE COMES THE UNBoUNDED POPULARITY
ALCOCKS POROUS PLASTERS?
Because they have proved themselves the Best Ex-
ternal Remedy ever invented. They will cure
asthma, colds, coughs, rheumatism, neuralgia, and
any local pains.
Applied to the small of the back they are infalli-
BILE in Back-Ache Nervous Debility, and all Kidney
trouhles to the pit Of the stomach they are sure
cure for Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint,
ALLOOOK'S POROUS PLASTERS are painless, fra
grant and quick to cure Beware Of limitations that
blister and burn. Get ALLcoCK's, the only Gen
uine Porous Plaster.
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DEATHS:

At his residence in this city, On last Thursday af
ternoon, April 9th, at O'Clock, of pneumonia Jas
F. Patterson, Esq clerk Of the Hastings court of
staunton, aged rs years, 9 months and days.
On April 21st at the residence of her son, Judge
Aoge, Martinsburg, W. Va, Mrs. V. Hoge, widow Of
the late Rev. John Blair Hoge.
In Lewsburg. W. Va. on the oath of April, Mrs.
Alice Edmiston, aged about 90 years.
At Georgetown. KY, on the 22nd of April, DR.. Geo.
Taylor Donnally, formerly of Lewisburg, W. Va, in
the 35th year of his age.
On Monday, May 1st, of old age, Mrs. Eliza G.
Johnson, aged 10 years and months.
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so1 N. Fremont ST.. Baltimore

SOL N. Fremont ST.. Baltimore
During the war I was in.
jured in the stomach by piece
of a shell, and have suffered
fromitever since. About four
years agoit brought on paraly-
sis, which kept me in bed six
months, and the best doctors
in the city said l could not
live. Isuffered fearfully from
indigestion, and for over two
years could not eat solid food
and for a large portion of the
time was unable to retain even
liquid nourishment. l tried
Browns Iron Bitters and now
after taking two bottles / am
able to get up and go around
and am rapidly improving.
G. DECKER.
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The first case of SPRING PRINTS and
other DOMESTlCS just received at
maya. GLADKE's.
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Three pairs of LADIES STRIPED HOSE
for 25cts. at GLADKE'S. maya.
Come and see our ! WOOL DRESS
GOODS at 124 cts yard, GLADKE.
maY4tf
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500 pieces of Hamburg Edgings and Insert
ing, at,from 3 cts. TO 81 so a yard, at
maya GLADKE's.
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ulay4

doctor at Richmond says that if people
will take a bath in hot whiskey and rock salt
twice year they will never catch Cold.
Until somebody has tried this new remedy we
would say stick to the old and reliable DR..
B IFS Cough Syrvp.
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Hours for Closing the Mails.

$500 reward will be paid to any Lady that
can break on the hip DR.. Warmers Flexible
Hip Corset. may4 G. A. GLADKE.
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New importations of handsome Roman Sash
Ribbons just received. at
maya GLADKE's.
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DEDICATION OF Messy CREEK CHURCH.
The new Presbyterian church at Mossy
Creek will be dedicated on Thursday, Nav
18th, at 4 o'clock, a. NJ. Rev. Dr.. Moses B.
Hoge, OF Richmond will preach the dedication
sermon, and in the afternoon of the same day
Will deliver his celebrated lecture on "Tent
Life in the East" The ladies will have re-
freshments provided for all who may attend.
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Gladke has the largest assortment of Para
soils and Ladies' Fans in this mafket-all very
cheap mav4
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Mrs. Gladke has large assortment of Crepe
Hats and Bonnets also Crepe Wells and Crepe
by the yard-all of the best makes. maya
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OH WINDOW SHADES, 60 cts. each. Same
goods selling elsewhere at rs cts. This includes
all the fixtures. at GLADKEs. maya
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Window Shades with the Fixtures complete
at so and go cents each, for sale at
B. M. JAMIsoN's.
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First Grand Opening of Spring and Sum-
mer Millinery, Thursday, Friday, and Satur-
day May 4th, 9th, and 9th, at
J. w NEwToNs,
maya No. 9 South Augusta St.
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STRENGTH

to vigorously push a business,
strength to study a profession,
strength to regulate a household,
strength to do a days labor with
out physical pain. All this repre-
sents what is wanted, in the often
heard expression, "Oh! Iwish |
had the strength" If you are
broken down, have not energy, or
feel as if life was hardly worth liy--
ing, you can be relieved and re-
stored to robust health and strength
by taking BROWNS IRON BIT
TIERS, which is true tonic-a
medicine universally recommended
for all wasting diseases.
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Grass Cloth 50 inches wide at 10 cents
yard at GLADKEs. maya
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The best stock of STRAW MATING in
town at Gladke's. maya
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Gladke is selling LINEN LAWNS, very
HANDSOME STYLES at Is cents and up
wards maya
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CITY CouNcIL.-The regular meeting of the
City Council was held on Tuesday night, all
Of the members being present except Major
Elder and Capt. Berkeley. With the excep-
ton of the proceedings mentioned below,
there was nothing of public interest trans
acted.
T. Newton Argenbright was unanimously
elected clerk to the Council to fill the vacancy
occasioned by the death of Jas F. Patterson,
Esq.
The Council appointed the chairman of the
Street Committee and Commonwealth Attor-
ney committee to attend to the city's inter
est in the construction Of the Valley Railroad
across Greenville avenue.
Jno. M. Carroll, city treasurer. submitted
consolidated report of the receipts and expen4
ditures of the city for the fiscal year ending
May list, 1882 The receipts aggregated $73,-
1904, and expenditures $73, 766sO, leaving
balance in the treasury of $13.54
In submitting the report, the Finance Com
mittee took occasion to commend the efficient
manner in which the duties of Treasurer had
been performed. Their communication, every
word Of which was fully deserved, was as fol-
lows:
The committee on Finance have had occa-
sion repeatedly to express their high appreca-
ton of the faithful efficient and systematic
manner in which the City Treasurer, Jno M
Carroll, has discharged his duty 1t affords
the present committee pleasure, IN submitting
this annual report, to endorse all that has
been said in commentator of the excellent
management ofthe Treasurers office. care
full examination Of his accounts, amounting to
nearly 100000 fails to discover single err
ror. Every disbursement is sustained by a
proper voucher, and all the books and papers
show accuracy, neatness and system. We
congratulate the Council, and taxpayers gener
ally, in having such treasurer
Submitted herewith a :e the statements show
ing in full the affairs of the fiscal year closing
April Both, 1882.
Respectfully,
JNo. W. TODD,
G. G. Goocn,
JNO. w. abby,
Comm. on Finance
The committee on Sewerage submitted their
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5000 dozen of LADIES DRESS BUT
TONS just received at Gladke's at 5 cents a
dozen. maya
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GLADKE is selling DR.. Warmers Improved
Flexible Hip Corset. 1t is the best for $1.OO
ever brought to this market. may4tf
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Go and see Mrs. Gladke's new stock Of
SASH RIBBONS may4tf
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At Gladke's you can buy LADIES' UL-
STEERS all sizes at $10O. maya.
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Wall Papers, 124 and Is cents per roll, for
sale at B NJ. JAMIsoN's.
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Black Silk, Watered Silk, in great varie ty
very low at GLADKE'S.
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Mrs Gladke is making very large display
of LADIES' HAIR GOODS. maya
Mrs Gladke is making the Handsomest dis
play of Flowers this season. maya
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Gladke has the best IS cents BLEACHED
COTTON in Staunton. maya.
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LADIES' STRAW HATS in great variety
at Mrs. Gladke's may4tf
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You can buy the Cheapest Picture Frames
at B. NJ JAMIsoN's.
Ask for GLADKE'S 5 cent Lace Buntings.
may4tf
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WANTED.-50 strong, able-bodted men for Gay
W mont Coal Co. mines, on @. l. Q. Ry. In West
Va Good wages and comfortable homes guaran-
teed to all accepted.
Apply to
J. FRED. EFFINGER,
Pres't Gaymont Coal Co.,
apr27-3t Staunton, Va.
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GLADKE has just received a handsome as
sortment of Carpets at % cents yard
maya
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Mrs Gladke is selling nice Straw Hats at 25
cents maya
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Gladke selling NEW PORT TIES at on
cts. pair. m.vA
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Window Cornice at so and 70 cents and 81,
for sale at B. N. JAMIsoN's.
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NATIVE MINERAL WATER,
RocKBRIDGE, VA,
A L M WATER.
CURES DYSPEPSIA,
INDIGESTION,
TORPID LIVER.
CHRONIC D1ARRHEA AND DYSENTERY, SKIN
DISEASES, SOROFULA, CHRONIC
PNEUMONIA, ETC
1t Is powerful alternative tonic and an ANTJMA
LARIAL in Its effects. Read certificates
from Eminent Physicians In
our pamphlets.
NO ARTIFICIAL GASES OR SALTS
Bottled In Its natural state direct from the spr,np
Wnlch are beautifully located Rockbridge coun1v
va and are open for the reception of visitors rom
For ss 40 oeo9er each year. capacity 1000 guests
Berae1 I~1o W ~ n; Wayt Bro, G.. W. May & Co
- mar30
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The committee on Sewerage submitted their
report of the recent sewerage improvement on
Augusta street, the cost of which was 1857
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500 Trunks just received at Gladke's. n.y4