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Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-06

PERsoNAL.-Miss Cornelia Grimm, Of
Winchester, is in town visiting friends.
Miss Nina B. Dean is visiting her brother
and his wife at Strasburg.
Miss Laura Holland, who has been visit.
ing friends abroad for several weeks past,
is at home again.
we noticed Mr.. Geo. Wright, of Hamp.
shire county, w. Va. greeting old friends
with hearty shake of the hand on Monday
last. He left for home Tuesday evening.
Our young friend, Mr.. Andrew Chipley,
has been on visit to Clarke county,
Va. We know not what he went in search
of-whcther wife or farm-perhaps both.
Mrs. Lucy Given, an old.time resident of
Kernstown, but who has been living in Ur-
bana, Ohio, for a number of years, has re-
moved to this place to make it her future
| residence.
MIR. Charles A. Shannon, delegate to the
Evangelical Lutheran Conference, which
convened in Strasburg on Tuesday last, left
for the latter place on the morning of the
day named
MIR. VIM. Gardner, who has been absent
at Roanoke, Va, for the past three months,
has returned to spend short time among
friends and acquaintance. He reports ev-
erything booming up the Valley.
Miss Jennie Bosom, of Berkeley county
| w. Va, and Miss Rena Cunningham, o.
Marlboro, are visiting the family of Mr.
John Locke and other friends in our town
These captivating young ladies must be
careful not to give encouragement to several
of our town beaux whom we might men,
ton, lest-but, pshaw the girls of Ste
phens City are not of jealous disposition.
Mr.. Funk, of the firm of Funk & Ray,
furniture dealers in Winchester, was in our
town yesterday, having brought with him
a very pretty bedroom suite for Mrs. Lucy
Given, who has lately come to Stephens
City to reside. These gentlemen are good
business men, obliging and attentive to GUS
toners, and as an evidence of their vim we
have only to cite our readers to the fact
that they advertise in the STAR
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-06

At church conference on Sunday
last the following persons were elected
a committee to solicit subscriptions to
defray the expenses of furnishing the
new church. Now that the ladies are
at the head of this movement we ex-
pect to see the necessary sum raised to
neatly furnish everything required for
the comfort and convenience Of the
attendants. Committee Mrs. Mary
Allemong, Mrs. Ida Neel, Mrs. Mag
gle Miller, Mrs Mat. Steele, Mrs. Lo-
ME S. Dinges, Miss Ida Steele, Miss
Jennie Leathers, Mrs. Alcinda J. Car
yer, Mrs. Sallie McArtor, Miss Annie
Gibbons, Mrs. Etha Montgomery Mr..
A. A. P. Neel, Chairman.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-06
EXECUTORS SALE OF
Valuable Real Estate

The undersigned, Executor of the last
will and testament of Thomas S. Sangster,
late of Stephens City, deceased, will expose
to public sale in said city, at 10 o'clock, A.
NJ, on
Saturday, May 81, 1882,
valuable House and Lot, with Stable, sit
uate on Main street, adjoining lots of Geo.
Gibson and Mrs. Perry. The personal prop
erty of said deceased will also be sold at
the same time and place.
TERMS OF SALE.-One-third cash and the
balance in two equal annual payments, Sc
cured by trust on the property
THOS. M. MILLER, Executor.
CHAs H, BARNES, Auctioneer. ma6ts
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-06

Messrs. Argehbright & Kline, who
have got their new machine shop far
advanced toward completion, are maxi
ing things "hum" in that end of town.
They received their engine few days
since, and have already put it in posi-
ton ready for work. These gentlemen
will no doubt do fourishing business
when they get everything in running
order.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-06
NoDDy Spring and Summer Suits !!
JACOB LEMLEY,
MERCHANT TAILOR

I have just returned from the city with a
fine assortment of Foreign and Domestic
Cloths, Cassimeres, Vestings, &c. which
l will make up in the most fashionable
styles at the lowest cash figures. employ
none but the best workmen. In cut and
finish Excelsior" is my motto, and l will
use my best endeavors to maintain it. A
full line of samples from which to make Sc
lections always kept on hand. Call and
see me at my shop opposite Steele 81 Bros.
store. JACOB LEMLEY.
stephens City April %, 1SS2-41m3
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-06
WHAT HAS HE LIVED FoR?-One

WHAT HAS He LIVED For ?-One
of our religious exchanges asks, What
shall we do to entertain our girls ?"
A man who needs advice as to how to
entertain his girls is not fit to edit re-
ligious paper. We suggest that he
should take one of them out buggy
riding in the evening, tell her what a
daisy she is, and how insipid and fixed
up that other girl is. Then he should
take out chat other girl" out for ice
cream after supper. and tell her conf.
dentially how very uninteresting and
awkward the buggy-riding girl is
When the two girls meet the religious
editor can depend upon them enter
tanning each other without his persona
assistance.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-06

SEND IN Your ITEMs.-We will
always be pleased to receive items of
interest that may escape our notice.
Don't be afraid to send them in be-
cause you fear they are not arranged
properly for publication. We will
attend to that. All we want are the
facts in order to make them interest
ing local news.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-06

The inmates of "our house" return
thanks to the gentlemen composing
the string band for their serenade on
Thursday night last. The music was
charming.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-06

MIDDLETowN, VA, March %, '82.
Having witnessed the Niles Chilled
Plow at work in one of the hardest
pieces of ground to pillow in this sec
ton, we have to say that in our judg-
ment there is no better pillow made.
JAMES HI. DELLINGER,
sanford EDMoNDsoN,
|. Nj. WILKINSON.
TIMRERT,AKE STICKTEy a. GJTyER
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-06

Steele & Bro. keep full supply of
Wagon and Buggy Shafts, Axles, Hubs,
Spokes, Rims, Clips, Bolts, Springs,
&c., &c. 3ltf
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-06
The Stephens City Star.

A All letters or communications
-Npertaining to the business affairs
Z OF this office should be addressed
~ to the STAR" Stephens City,
Frederick county, Va.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-06
NEW RICH BLOOD !

Parsons Purgative Pills make New Rich
Blood, and will completely change the blood
in the entire system in three months Any
person who will take one pill each night
from to 10 weeks may be restored to sound
health, if such thing be possible. Sold
everywhere, or sent by mail for eight letter
stamps.
l. S. JOHNSON & CO., Boston, Mass.e
Formerly Bangor, M
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-06

Nnf.one Notice is hereby given that
NOUICO! the undersigned has dispos-
ed of the good will and printing material
of the STEPHENS CITY STAR to Mr.. Ben
S. Gilmore, by whom the paper will here
after be conducted. All debts due the es-
tablishment for subscription, advertising
and job work for the period of 8 months
or up to and including the 18th day of
April, 1882, are to be paid to s. M. Stick
ley, who will settle all demands against
said office up to the same time. All in
debtedness accruing to the office after that
date is to be paiG to Ben S. Gilmore.
S. M. STICKLEY.
Stephens City, April 1S, 1882.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-06
HERE AND HEREABOUT.
A FeO Items of Interest Gathered by
Our Busy Local Reporter.

A FeaO Items of Interest Gathered By
Our Busy Local Reporter.
Full many man is born to work unseen,
Wasting his money and his time unwise,
Because this truth he never seems to CLEAN
Success comes only to those who advertise
Clean up.
Whitewash;
Good for health
And cleanliness.
Paint your houses.
Beware of peddlers.
Reform still progresses.
Beautify your premises.
Stephens City still booms.
STAR only $l.0O per year.
4. Agitate home enterprise.
Now let Cub" reply to isis"
Wood wanted on subscription.
Plant your spring advertisements.
Pay for the STAR and-be happy.
We are anxious about the onion
crop.
Patronize home industry and home
merchants.
Locals 5 cents line for each ana
every insertion.
Spring trade is lively, and our mer.
chants are happy.
The public health demands the re-
moval of all filth.
Promenaders are once more ventur.
: ing on our streets.
Job work done neatly, promptly and
cheaply at this office.
We have Just received a new lot o.
late styles Of job type.
Our farmer friends should keep an
eye open for sharpers.
The hending of the country roads
should be attended to.
The singing of the birds in the morn.
ing is welcome music.
Charles Gibson lost valuable horse
on Saturday morning last.
The croaking of the frogs is begin
ming to be heard in the land.
Stephens City has stores of which
any town might well be proud.
There was large attendance at the
Methodist exercises on Sunday last.
Extra copies of the STAR can be
had at the Office or at the store of Steele
& Bro.
Wonder which of our churches will
have the first strawberry festival o.
the season?
Whitewash your fences and out
buildings; there's nothing like keep
ing up appearances.
Quite a number of our citizens are
painting, whitewashing and cleaning
up things generally.
The grass is growing finely, and
fields and yards look beautiful in theil
spring coat of green.
Gardening has been for several day.
the chief occupation of many indus
trious men and women.
Mr.. George Gibson's dwelling, shoE
and surroundings" look as bright anc
clean as new dollar just coined.
The most popular thing to be seer
in our churches is the spring bonnet
the most unpopular the collection
basket.
Considerable sickness in town ant
county is reported by our physicians
The changeable weather during tn
winter and spring has not been favor
able Tor nealIn.
Please compare our present issu
with those of the past winter, and SCI
the foreign advertisements fly. Re
member, we are aiming to make tn
: STAR a, home pepper.
The marriage market is very dull
in Stephens City. Plenty Of court
ship, but no marrying. "Our Harry
says be believes the young peotle her
court "just for the fun of the thing"
A timely use of Browns Iron Bit
tiers will strengthen the nerves AM
muscles with new life and vigor, ant
ward off many diseases that otherwis
are sure to encroach upon weak con
stitution.
Every one who has tried it is ap
prised of the fact that collecting mo
ney Just now is an uphill business
Mort. says you may satgar-coat you
talk to debtor as much as you please
III r..1 H. ,oc,ooo1
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-06

In store and for sale, 100 kegs
Wheeling Nails, assorted sizes, at low
est rates. G. +. MAYERS.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-06
BUSINESS SHORT-STOPS.
A Column, of Interesting Matters to
Euerybody-Od and Young.

M. K. Dean has some thoroughbred
Chester and Berkshire pigs for sale.
Ladies Fancy Slippers $l.00, Size
and $3.50, at Adams & McCarty's.
Diston Saws at Steele & Bros.
Floor Oil Cloth at Steele & Bros.
Prime Syrups and low prices al
Steele g. Dinges'.
Five barrels Prime Labrador Her.
ring just received and for sale low by
Steele & Dinges.
STAR only $l.00 per year.
Misses and Children's Fancy Slip
pers 90c. and $l.O0, at Adams & Nc
Carty's.
Black Cashmere at Steele & Bros.
For the best assortment and loves
prices in Ladies Kid, Foxed and Last
ing Shoes, go to Adams & McCarty.
New Turkish Prunes 10c. per pounc
at Adams & McCarty's.
Sugar &c., Coffee l2c., at Steele 8
Bros.
Sugar Cured Shoulders 12c. y tb.
at Steele & Bros.
]. W. Yeakle has just received one
of the largest and finest stock of sam
pies of Foreign and Domestic Goods
ever brought to this city. Any one
wishing to purchase a suit this spring
will do we'll to call and examine his
stock. 36tf
When visiting the city do not fail
to 60 to Steele & Dinges store and
look through their stock of extra nice
goods besVe making any purchases
elsewhe,
Best Garden Seeds in town-Laaa.
deth Sat Steele & Bros 33t
Hooper's Female Pills for sale by
Steele & Bro. 36tf
Grove & Bro. have for sale or trade
one JAEGER and one new no-top Buggy
New Mackerel and Herring just re.
ceived by Adams g. McCarty. 3lt
If you want good cup of coffee try
Adams & McCarty's l2Ac coffee. IS
Elgin and Waltham Watches, 2 tc
8 o. cases, key and stem w;nders, P
s. Bartlett, G. NJ. Wheeler, Broadway
and Planter movements, all warranted
for IL months; Solid God and PLATED
Jewelry, Ladies and Gents Rings
Pins, Chains, &C.; Plain Solid Cole
Finger Rings, any size or weight. In
itials engraved free of charge.
STEELE & Bro.
Prime Lard for sale at Adams
McCarty's.
500 pounds of Bacon Shoulders al
l0c. per pound by Steele g. Bro.
If you want pure Drugs and Medi
cines, buy them of Steele g. Bro. Sit
|
Anything in the Drug and Medi
cine line advertised in the STAR car
| GIL. .. d. Oh
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-06
Spring Goods +!

Spring Goods ,
and are offering some decided bargains
in fact our stock is the largest and
prices the lowest of any house in the
Valley of Virginia. We mention here
a few decided bargains that cannot be
obtained elsewhere:
Dark and Light Calicoes ~ cents;
best Calicoes 5 cents; black Calicoes
A cents Shifting Calicoes 5! cents;
Bleached and Brown Cottons at man
ufacturers prices. Buntings 81 cents;
Dress Goods from 6 cents up. The
largest stock of half wool and all wool
Cashmeres in the city. All wool
Buntings IA cents. We have the
largest stock of Laces and silks in town.
All styles of Laces, white and black
black and coloaed Satins; black and
colored Silks; Watered Silks in black
and colored; Black Crepes, &c.. Silk
Buttons, l cent dozen, &C., &C., &c.
Glassware, Queensware, Clothing,
Shoes, Carpets, Mattings l23 ceats
per yard; oil cloths, &C., &c.
Orders by mail promptly attended to.
COMBINATION CO.'S CHEAP
STORE.
Winchester, Virginia.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-06

Anything in the Drug and Medi
cine line advertised in the STAR cal
be had of Steele & Bro. Git
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-06

k000 Hats and Bonnets in fine
N Hill Lace, Tuscan and Fancy
IuuII Straw, from ST. to So.
Lulu Also, white Chip. 1000
fine Tuscan and Lace Braid Hats and
Bonnets at Is cents, worth from 81 to
So. Also, 1000 Fancy Straw Hats at
40 cents, worth from $3.50 to $3.50.
Children's white straw Sailors. Is cts.
Ribbons, Flowers, &c., at equally low
prices. These low prices for Hats
will also be continued during all of
next week but no longer. We have
also opened our new stock of
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-06

TIMBERLAKE. STICKLEY & GUYER
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-06
OPENING OF
TRIMMED G UNTRIlN1NED
Hats and bOlletS
Saturday, april 20, 1882.
Combination Co.'S Cheap Store!
WINCHESTER, VA.

On Saturday, at our opening, we
will present each lady visitor with Il
souvenir in addition to which will be
offered
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-06

Misses and Chidren's Fancy Slip
pers 90c. and $l.O0, at Adams g. Nc
Carty's.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-06

If you want pure Drugs and Medi-
cines, buy them of Steele g. Bro. 3lti
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-06
Black Cashmere at Steele & Bros.

For the best assortment and lowest
prices in Ladies Kid, Foxed and Last
ing Shoes, go to Adams & McCarty.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-06
Sugar Cured Shoulders 12c. R tb.
at Steele & Bros.

J. W. Yeakle has just received one
of the largest and finest stock of sam
pies of Foreign and Domestic Goods
ever brought to this city. Any one
wishing to purchase suit this spring
will do we'll to call and examine his
stock. 36tf
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-06

New Turkish Prunes l0c. per pound
at Adams & McCarty's.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-06

M1DDLETowN, Va, March %, 80.
AS substantial, easy running pillow
there are none better than the Niles
Chilled Plow I bought this spring. I
have been running it when none but
the best would work.
M. K. WALTER.
The Evening critic., 1882-10-07
SAW TWO COMETS,
An Acknowledgement Which Sent
Mr.. Bell TO the workhOuse.


~ say, Mr.. Barton" the presiding eldor Of
the Police Court shouted this morning. "Pull
Bell up from the basement depths, AMI let's
get rid of his case"
The Bell referred TO was wiry sort of fell
low, unpreposscssing, with neither magnetic
nor electrical attachments. His clapper, how
ever, was loud and annoying AFFAIR, and his
brazen effrontery was almost unbearable. No
sooner had he reached the dock when he
began, In ringing tones, TO deny tho charge OF
drunk and disorderly preferred against him.
~ wasn't drunk, Your Honor he said, "and
j wasn't disorderly."
"Wull, II Yez Homer plaZes," broke I'm the
oi1lcer in charge OF the case, with Italian
accent, "wull yez PLACE moiakc hum explain
'ow twas thet OF found I'm sittin' on thor
curbstone aslape, wild bis boick agln' q tnree-
box"
"oh, I'll explain that easy enough" shouted
tho prisoner. 81 was waiting for u chance to
see the comet. 'I'm generally a sound sleeper,
Judge, and take an interest In science also.
wanted to see the comet, and, In order to be
sure of 1t, l concluded to sit up all night.
Having waited, watched and walked for q long
time, / sat down on that corner. was tired
and fell asleep. Before was aware OF II, |
was yanked upon my feot and landed In tho
police station"
"Then you didn't see the comet'" remarked
His Honor.
and apparently forgetting himself, 81 saw
two OF EN-"
'Moighty right ho is, Yer Homer" broke in
tho nOllceman; "tney Wuz Two DllZin ramps
fornist ther bar-room In front Of whuch oi
found I'M"
''Then he was drunk for q certainty" his
Honor asked.
"Sure's yez bloomin' Jcdgc," answered
the officer.
'Bonds or thirty days." calculated tho Court,
and as Bell was pulled out OF sight old Barton
wnrbled:
"Old Bell is cracked, his yarn Is weak,
His voice, like played-out singer,
Had no effect ON our ancient beak,
Who's an able and true Bell-ringer."
The Evening critic., 1882-10-07
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.

The decision OF Judge Hughes In tho case OF
tho United States against the city OF Alex
andria and the Alexandria Canal Company,
directing the city council TO turn ovor TO tho
Secretary Of the Treasury of tho United States
all the stock owned and controlled by It In the
Alexandria Canal Company-3,00O shares
continues TO be the main topic Of conversation
here. In 1887 Congress appropriated $780,
COO for the completion OF tho Alexandria
Canal, In consideration Of which the city OF
Alexandria was to file with the Secro
tary Of tho Treasury of the United
States $500 shares of stock OF the
stock 10 the United States, but failed to do
liver the other 1000. Judge Hughes yester..
day decided that the fun $500 shares, Of
be delivered to the United states. Tho city
now owns but 100 shares of the stock, having
sold the residue of the 1000 to the State OF
Virginia. The 700 shares viii be delivered at
once, and then the city will patiently await
the action OF tho United States with reference
TO the other 1,2SO. An appeal to tho Supreme
Court Of the United States by tho city VIII de-
pend upon the future action of the United
states. 1t is suggested that the city petition
Congress for relief. The delivery OF the 2 900
shares OF stock by mo city VII give thS United
which Alexandria hopes TO prevent, fearing
that the erection Of n free bridge on tho piers
of the Aqueduct will do away with the canal,
suit has already cost the city for lawyers
fees, &C., about $500.
The Alexandria Reform Club last night
elected tnc following OIlcers: Gresllent, IL. M.
Foltz; first vice-presidont, Il. W. Nails; second
yice-p president, Lambert Lyles third vice
president, ii. w. Patton treasurer, j. ii.
Beach; financial secretary, Joseph +. Glover;
secretary, George W. Hawxhurst; first mar
shal, X. II. Hancocki second marshal, George
II. Lyles; sergeant-atarms, f. Nj. Wood;
librarian, James Grigg; steward of hall, George
Upton. The above officers Will be Installed at
tho third anniversary meeting of tho club on
the evening of the 18th of October. The mem
bership of the club was reported at f50. Mr..
@. W. p. Minis, OF Boston, delivered an Inter
esiing address, and the club adjourned with
the announcement by President Foltz that
Rev. DR.. Fllppo, OF the Baptist Church, would
conduct the Gospel temperance meeting to-
morrow afternoon.
drunken tramp from Now York was ar.
rested here last night. ono side OF his hoad
was perfectly bare OF hair and one ear was
gone. He was sorry looking sight.
II was discovered yesterday afternoon that
the Bachelors Club room had been robbed.
Some boys are supposed TO be the thieves.
Some wellknown young men are TO be be-
fore the Mayor this morning for mallciously
creating nuisance In the Corporation Court
room. which has recently been improved and
beautifed.
The Corporation Court meets Monday next
criminal term. James Clln, for assaulting
his wife, Will be tried.
The Evening critic., 1882-10-07
THE EVENING CRITIC.
LAcoNIC LOCALS.
ESTABLISHED AUGUST

PERIscopIc EYEGLASSES and specs, 81,
at prigg's jewelry store, f57 Pennsylvania
avenue.
WILLIAM r. STUART, a butcher chargcd
with dealing In canned meat without q license,
produced hls license In tho Police Court to-day
and the case was nolle pressed.
BRUCE FonREsTEg, q little colored boy,
had quarrel with Sara Gut, llttlo colorod
girl, and bombarded her with stones, for which
he was fined so by Judge Smell.
JAMES HUDSON, young restaurant
keeper, who clubbed q customer that declined
TO pay for beer that somebody else had or
dercd, was fined VI for the assault by Judge
Smell today.
Mr.. GEORGE MANTz was in tho Police
Court to-day to answer the charge of carrying
concealed Weapons. The evidence was That
itaowner and drew it,from his pocket TO TO
turn II when It exploded. Judge Smell dis
missed the case.
WALTEB w. DANIELS the plumber who
has charge Of plumbing w9rk ,o q pors ne S,y s
tion BY not bonding and registering as a
plumber. The dcfandant was allowed timeto
givc bonds androgister as required.
MICHAEL FOLEY, the auctioneor, whose
arrest for violating the tax laws was noted
yesterday, was before tho Police Court to-day.
The case was heard, and II was shown that
Foley purchased the furniture from parties
from Baltimore and sold It Mt auction.
Judge Smell took the case under advisement.
RICHARD CALLAHAN, householder, who
employeda roofer TO put n now roof on his
house, became impatient at tho length OF tlme
that tho refuse material remained on his
premises, and finally conveyed II to the
roofer's establishment and dumped II In front
of his door. Judge Snell fined Callihan 81 to-
day for obstructing the sidewalk.
EDWARD BENDER, u colorcd boy fifteen
years OF age, was sentenced to six months In
Jail by Judge Smell to-day for larceny. Mr..
George L. Frost recently left his residence
temporarily In charge Of private watchman,
and tho watchman observed the prisoner
leaving the house with n bag and pursued and
captured him, when the bag was found to con-
tain number OF articles stolen from the
house.
JUDGE SMELL informed the Prosecuting
Attorney at Police Court to-day that in future
the questions of attorneys and responses of
witnesses must be delivered In q louder
voice. He was informed that In some cases
prisoners in the dock were unable to hear the
evidence offered against them, and that In
future this gross injustice must bo obviated
The acoustics OF tho court are such that the
bench is tho only place In the auditorium
where testimony can bo distinctly heard.