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Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-05-12
The Present.

During tho past few days all nature
seems to he alive; the fruit trees in
many of the yards and lots are in full
bloom the foliage is coming on nice
ly; the birds are singing their liveliest
songs, and everything in this cold,
dreary world Of ours seems to speak
with tongue that tells man to wake
from his lethargy to sing his songs
of praise and tune his notes to chords
of oheerfulness and happiness. Tt
wear the sunny side of life and not be
the most thankless beings of Gods
creation. The fields are arrayed in
Giving green" and likewise the trees
Many of them are covered with buds
and flowers of almost every color, ma.
king the air fragrant with their per.
fumes, and Transforming our homes
into one perfect flower garden. W.
are, after all, in very pleasant world
and it will be all the more so if eacl
and every one does all he can towards
making his home a home Of the truly
happy.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-05-12
The County Convention.
rom the Winchester Times.

From the Winchester Times
The Convention met pursuant to
call, upon the 5th day of May. The
attendance was good, and the mem
bers were of that sracter-being
the prominent farmers of Frederick
that ensured the selection of good Off
GERS. DR.. Cabell, of Newtown, was
called to the chair as temporary chair
man, and DR.. Larrick was appointed
temporary secretary, with 7. W. Har-
rison and H. X. Pritchard assistants
A committee of credentials being dis
pensed with, the names Of the dele
gates were read and identified as the
duly accredited representatives Of the
several precincts A committee OF
organization was then appointed in &C.
cordance with resolution, one from
each magisterial district. The COM
mittee appointed were Messrs. A. G.
Hack, George Sherrick, Thos. Cover,
H. A. Herrall and H. F. Jobe, who
reported several resolutions to govern
the action of the convention in regard
to nominations, which were adopted.
Resolutions omitted
Nominations being in order, @. B.
Hancock was nominated by acclama-
ton for the office of Sherick. Mr.. j.
H. Wotring and Mr.. W. H. Gold were
then nominated for the Office of Treas
urer, for which Mr.. John H. Wotring
became the choice upon the first bal
lot, by vote of % to 7. Mr.. E. p.
cambridge was then nominated as the
Commonwealth Attorney by accla-
nation. The nomination for the Com
missioner of Revenue for the Southern
District were P. H. Strobe, w. c..
Cooper, G. H. Barnes, and J. W. Par
kins. The contest narrowed itself
down to contest between Messrs,
: Strobe and Cooper Eleven inefec-
tual ballots were taken, without Mr..
Cooper being able to command the
necessary two thirds vote. 1t was
then determined to go into nomina-
ton for the Commissioner of the
Northern District. Messrs. Geo. H
'Stottlemyer, Adam Bohrer, Louthan
and Whitacre were put in nomination
On the third ballot the contest was
narrowed to contest between Mess
Stottlemyer and Bohrer, and Stottle
myer was chosen by vote of % tt
10. The balloting on the Commits.
t sioner of Revenue for the Southern
Q District was then resumed, and on the
18th ballot Mr.. Cooper received tn
vote which gave him the nomination
The convention, we'll satisfied with it
work, then adjourned.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-05-12
/" Click Skillet. f"

And why not, Mr.. Editor? Why
shouldn't your readers know there is
a town in Frederick with this musical
name, and occasionally be treated to
a dish of hash emanating from one Of
its residents? This Economically "
named little village is situated on the
road running from the Old Forge to
Winchester, better known as the mid
die road. In the place there are thir-
teen dwelling houses, one store, black
smith shop and school house, the lat
ter being also used as church. We
have preaching every three weeks and
Sabbath School throughout the sum-
mer. Our streags ar, named Battle
Street, High Street. Shady Street (fol
loafers), and Sunny Side. A gentle
man living on Sunny Side has bel
which rings so loud when it rings fol
dinner that it raises the lids off al
the skillets.
We have an ole gentleman in oul
village who was in the war of 1872
and also in the late war. He is nov
very feeble.
Miss Nettie Lantz has commenced
her summer school.
Our farmers are busy planning corn
LICK SKILLET.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-05-12
Manufactories.

If but a small portion of the sur
plus money controlled by persons liv-
ing in our town and immediate vicln-
ity could be directed to the building
up of manufacturing establishments
the population of Stephens City would
be more than doubled in two years
and an era of unexampled business
prosperity entered upon. There are
hundreds Of articles that can be man
ufactured here as we'll as elsewhere
and the production of which would
prove lucrative investment to thos
engaged in the business.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-05-12
Not ENCOURAGING.

For the benefit of number of dis
satisfied people hereabouts who speak
of leaving our grand old State to seek
their fortunes in the distant West, and
to suffer trials and hardships that they
have hardly ever dreamed of, and
then perhaps to return shattered in
health and disappointed in expecta-
ton, we would state that intelligence
recently received from several parties
who emigrated from this section two
or three years since to various States
in the West, is not of the most en-
couraging nature, and they earnestly
advise their friends here to retain {
certainty for an uncertainty by re
naming where they are.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-05-12
Middletown.

Welcome, Occasional. May your
occasional visits be very often.
We were pleased to see T. E. Mace,
of the Strasburg Valley Liberal, in
town on Sunday.
Charles Gaver, son of Rev. Fl. A.
Gaver, has become permanent citi-
zen of this place. He is occupying g
position as clerk in Peery & Gaver's
store.
P.S. Wright has been improving
his property by adding a new palin@
fence thereto.
We sympathize with our factory
friends, who seem to be singularly un
fortunate in the cremating line. Thu
large kiln, containing over 1000 fee
of lumber which was to have helpet
to build the new factory, accidentally
caught fire and was completely DIES
troyed.
A distinguished gentleman, well
known in the Shenandoah Valley
CHANGED to stop at our church. Ate
service he remarked that he though
the singing was the best he ever hearc
The Good Templars have purchase
chandelier After carpet is pre-
cured and the hall painted and pa
pered, the room will make a yer
handsome appearance.
Our friend j. S. Larrick has one {
the rooms in the new Everly buildin
occupied with one of the celebrate
Deering Binders.
Church Conference was held in th
NJ. E. church on Sunday Afternoon
Rev. G. P. Tyler in the chair.
A protracted meeting has been
progress at Cedar Cliff Church ft
several days. We learn that mue
! good has been accomplished.
!, Undertake, Stickley & Guyer al
doing an immense business, and yet
is on the increase. Fair dealing, al
vertising and courteous attention :
the wants of customers is what does
Nom DE PLUME.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-05-12
Meadow Mills.

Myrtle again makes her appear
ance, with her heart full of everlast-
ing love to "Goosequill' for the fiat
tering compliment paid her in last
number of the STAR.
Our. young friend A. E. Eversole,
is in Baltimore purchasing a supply Of
summer goods for the firm Of which he
is member.
The lime kiln occupied by w. & J.
Hotel, is in full blast. This firm
ships large quantity of the very best
quality of lime to eastern markets.
The an-I-come- to-see-y ou-never-
spend-a-cent-young-man inhabits this
section as we'll as Middletown and Ste.
phens City. He will soon have to re-
sign his position as "chaperon" to the
fair sex. Soon will begin the straw
berry and ice cream festivals, and the
pocket book must be open though the
heart be closed.
Mr.. Polling and lady, of Winches
ter, have been visiting the family o
Mrs. David Rhodes in this vicinity.
We are extremity sorry to say tina
Mr.. William Hotel is seriously ill.,
We hope for his speedy recovery.
The last few days Of brightness ane
warm sunshine have had magica
effect upon the wheat and grass field
in this vicinity, causing them to don
mantle of rich green verdure, the yer,
sight of which carries gladness to tn
eye after being so long accustomed t.
Winters sombre tints.
: 1t is rumored that Stephens City
Middletown and Strasburg-not tn
towns, but the young Jolks in them
propose holding picnic at Ceda
! Creek Bridge. MAY we be there t
see" and be seen.
Yours, as sauoy as ever,
MYRTLE.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-05-12
Choice Flowers.

We had the pleasure on Thursday
last of visiting the greenhouse of Mr..
P. S. Wright at Middletown. He has
some of the most beautiful flowers and
plants to be found anywhere, and they
comprise every variety known. When
our citizens visit that place they should
not fail to call at Mr.. WIS. and feast
their eyes upon one of the prettiest
sights ever witnessed He disposes Of
them at remarkably low rates.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-05-12
Personal.

Rev. L. L. Smith delivered two ex-
cellent discourses on Sabbath morn
ing and evening last at the Lutheran
church. s,
William Mcleod, of Macomb, ILL.,,
nephew of our old friend Lorenzo Nc
Leod, spent couple Of days in our
town last week.
Capt. W. E. FARMLAND came home
again on Saturday last, and was well
coined by many friends.
The honeymoon scarce passed, and
alas "sourness'' in the household.
Yes, Mrs. Mayer Steele has presented
our "better half with a nice lot OF
pickles, and her-no, oatr-face hash
! been straight since their arrival.
Mrs. John w. Beatty has been alb
sent for several days visiting relatives
and friends in Winchester.
Miss Sarah Cook, of London, Eng.
arrived at the home of her father
John Cook, on Tuesday.
Miss Lucy Carver, we are glad tc
sap, is once more enjoying her accus
toned health.
John Grove visited home few
} days ago.
: David Brown and wife visited rela
, tives at Stephenson Depot last week
Mr.. Fred. Shryock was in'town
few days ago.
Mr.. Zachariah Kerns is still SER
ously i'll,
Mrs. DR.. Bowen and Darling ar
: at home again, and Doc. is not anS
ious for "calls.
Miss Emma Lemley returned o
Wednesday evening last.
f Miss Mollie Weaver has returned.
i G. Fl. Barnes, Geo. Sherrick an
e James Frazier went fishing on Monda
last. There is quiet rumor that the
caught-but we're not going to tie
. on the young 'uns.'
Cal. Peery visited our town Thurs
7 day.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-05-12
Strasburg.
jorrespondence of the Star.l

Correspondence of the Start
God is better served in resisting
temptation to evil than in many for
NAL prayers.
Plenty OF good resolutions are now
being made, but alas, how many Of
them will be carried out
Mr.. James B. Jackson, of Marlboro,
made our town visit the other day.
Mrs. Morrison and daughter, of
Washington, are the guests of A. P.
McInturf, Esq.
Mr.. John w. Bowman has opened
shoe store on Main street, opposite the
store of Fisher & Bro, where he sells
the best quality of shoes at remarka
bly, low rates.
Mrs. Emily Balthis died at her res
idence May 7th, of paralysis, in the
seth year of her age.
Mrs. NJ G. Wilson has received her
spring stock of millinery goods
Messrs. Rebarge & OFT are shipping
large quantities of curling to War
renton, Front Royal and other places.
Why don't Stephens City and Middle
town improve their "ways?'
1t paralyzes woman to look into a
store window and see hundreds of hats
Just like the one on her head, for
which she paid three dollars, all label
ed thirty-fve cents each.
We are glad to learn that the pros
poets for an abundance of work fol
our carpenters, mechanics, and labor
ing men generally, the approaching
season, are most encouraging.
i. Spring fever is disease that nc
, medical aid can cure. Some mel
catch it on sight, and linger with il
throughout the season, barely able tt
!. move over to the shady side of tn
D.. street.
s. Mr.. L. D. Funkhouser left this morn
ing for the east to purchase new goods
GoosEQUILL.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-05-12
DRY GOODS F.!

having been almost entirely exhausted, has
been replenished throughout with fresh and
seasonable goods embracing all the latest
designs in Prints. Dress Goods, Lawns, Per
Gales, Fancy Ginghams, &c A full stock
of Brown and Bleached Muslins, Shifting
Stripes, Tickings, Drilings, Canbrics, Ia
bic Linens, "a and 1914 Bfeached u Brown
Sheetings, Coltonades, Linen Drills, Jeans,
Satinets and Cassmeres, together with
general line of White Goods, Table u Floor
Oil Cloths, Plain and Check Mattings,
Hemp Carpets, &c
$4,000 ads Standard Prints at 4 cents
per gard. These goods are printed
on standard cloth, and are warranted
full Madder colors
100 pieces choicest designs at ct cents
per gard.
90 pieces Fancy and Mourning Lawns
at 6i@l29 cents per gard.
Nuns Vealimgs IN black and fancy co.,
orS, all aoool, only Is cents per gard
All aoool Cancels Hair Checks IN carr
Gus shades, together NTH a large as
sortmegt Of the lower grades Of Dres
Goods.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-05-12
Potomac Conference.

The thirty seventh Convention of
the Potomac Conference Evangelical
Lutheran Synod of Virginia, will be
held at Forestville, Shenandoah coun-
ty, Va, Grew. ]. A. Snyder, pastor),
beginning on Tuesday evening, May
10Th, at 7:30 o'clock. Subjects for
discussion Il. The relation of chill
dren to the Church-to be opened by
Rev. Dr. Campbell. 2. The Foreign
Mission Work of our church, and our
duty with regard to ito be opened
by Rev. j. S Moseps TIL President Of
the Conference Rev. D. M. Moser,
of Shepherdstown, W Va; Secretary
Rev. Dr.. Gilbert Of Winchester
Messrs. Thurston Keiter, of Strasburg
and Demuel Painter, of Stephens City
have been. elected Lay Representative
from the Strasburg pastorate to thi
convention.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-05-12
I'm Groceries (!

we carry the largest stock kept in this sec
ton. The attention of merchants is speci-
ally invited to this department, as well as
to our whole stock, which furnishes them
facilities for replenishng equal to those Of
fered by any establishment south OF Baltl'
more.
Prime new crop N. 0. Sugars, Syrups Of
every grade, White Sugars of all kinds
Teas, Spices Ground Alum and Fine Salt
by the car load, Coffees green and roasted
Rice, Cheese, Maccaroni, Canned Goods,
Lard. Bacon, &c.
In order to fully meet the wants OF the
trade | have added to my stock more
general line of
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-05-12
W,anI Woo. a Z

We want all the wool we can buy,
for which we win pay best market
rate in cash. Bring US your wool, and
take good look at the Improved Nc
Cormick Binder, to see which is alone
worth a trip to our place.
TIMBERLAKE, STIcKLEY & GUYER.
Middletown, May l2-43w3
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-05-12
HARDWA ARE!
in the way of
Builders and Manufacturers
Supplies

embracing Tire Iron, Round, HalfRound,
Oval, Half-Oval and Strap Iron of the va.
rious sizes and widths, Blister Cast and
Shear Steel, Axles, Springs Tire and Car
riage Bolts all sizes, Shafts, Tongues, Rims,
Hubs, Sarvn Wheels in sets, Wagon Bows,
Single and Double Trees, Hames, &c; also,
all the smaller items in Carriage and Wagon
Hardware. Anything needed in this line
not found in stock will be promptly order
ed. The stock of Hardware as formerly
kept has been fully replenished and extern
sve additions made thereto in the way of
Carpenters Edge Tools, Drawing Knives,
Chisels, Plane Bits Hatchets. Axes, Au-
gurs Brace Bits all sizes, Disston and other
makes of Saws, Screwdrivers, Braces, Ham
mers, Saw and Plane Handles, &c. The
usual line of
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-05-12

ton TO all persons unutT tilt raw
Very respectfully,
III. L. SUDDI1H.
Garlcky butter will soon be on our
tables.
Spades are now trumps with the
gardeners.
A tare-way-the church pavement
after service.
The baby carriage now monopolizes
the sidewalks.
Potomac Herring, Mackerel, and
Eastern Shore Herring for sale by
Adams & McCarty.
Twice as many men as women die
Of pneumonia.
The peach blossom is out in its beau
ty and fragrance.
A man that has to parade his hon
esty is not honest.
Have you tried Eshmans "brag
Cigar, two for &c., for sale by Adams
g. McCarty?
Now is the time to beautify your
yards and gardens.
The gorgeous spring bonnet has
made its appearance.
Lime for white washing can be hae
of Adams & McCarty.
A good hay crop may be confidently
expected this season.
Garden making is progressing favor
ably in all directions.
Butter keeps scarce and high TO
this season of the year.
The clearly disposed are now at
tending to their back yards.
Sensible suggestions read adver
tisement and take Simmons Live
Regulator.
Stephens City merchants are activ
every one trying to please his Gus
toners better than the others.
The general fine appearance o
stock this season shows in most case
that they have wintered we'll.
India and Victoria Lawns, Whit
Null, @. B. Muslins and other whit
goods very low at Adams & McCarty''
Spence Ford, an industrious colore
man, died at his residence at the Sta
ton, on Sunday morning last, aged 6
years.
Mrs. P. S. Wright, of Middleton
has the thanks of our better half
for choice collection of plants an
flowers.
Spring bonnets have made their al
pearance on our streets with elegant
g dressed ladies attached; and are Lowell
both ladies and bonnets.
A freshsupply of Mushroom, Cream
Cornhill, Lemon, Soda, water and Gil
ger Crackers just received by Adam
& McCarty.
The STAR circulates among the SUI
. stantial farmers and business men
! this section, and is therefore a mo
i desirable advertising medium.
Potato bugs are expected to turn !
s. lively with the approach of warm
n weather. They are affected Meth
by summers heat nor winters cold.
Has a permanent value see adv'
tisement of Simmons Liver Regulat
Z! Most farmers are sticking close
their farms just now. That's right
It's not good sign to see farmers 10
ing about town at this season of
% year.
When the community gets hold
T, lie it spreads very rapidly, and ma
a man and woman is sneered at
~ ~ months before the public gets hold
In the truth.
" A good Spring business, with &c
prices for the productions of our far
ers the coming season, would rest
matters wonderfully in this section
the country.
Ladies, do not forget that Adam
McCarty have beautiful line Of +
a.. a. cy Slippers; also, all sizes of Mis-
MI and Children's.
Remove all rubbish from your pr
ur Uses as speedily as possible. 1t
W only gives the place more invit
look, but adds to the purifying of
atmosphere.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-05-12
Attention, Farmers +!

The attention of Farmers is called to the
fact that have rented the large and excel
lent Grazing Farm of Mrs Portia Lee
Baldwin, on Buffalo Marsh, n miles from
Middletown, where | am prepared to re-
ceive and pay the best attention to all stock
entrusted to my care
TERMs-Grown stock $780, calves SOC.
per head. No charge for salt.
41w4 FRANK WALKER,
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-05-12
c. I. Mayors
Sorng and Summer
ANNOUNCEMENT!

With the return of Spring it gives me
pleasure to lay before my friends and pa
irons my Spring and Summer Announce
ment, respectfully calling their attention to
the largely increased stock offered for their
inspection | have added new lines OF goods
not heretofore kept in this place, to which
special attention is called below, The
stock of
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-05-12
Sash, Doors and Blinds

furnished at short notice. In Painters
Supplies will be found Oils, Varnishes,
Brushes of standard quality, Colors, dry
and in OIL White Lead, &c.
Special attention is called to the stock OF
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-05-12

10 the Voters of Frederick County:
take this method of announcing myself
as candidate tor election to the Office of
Commissioner of Revenue in the Southern
District of Frederick county. Va, at the
election to be held May "a, 1888 should
it be your will to elect me ! promise to
serve you faithfully, honestly and soberly'
and it shall be my endeavor to give satisfac-
ton to all persons under the law.
Very respectfully,
III. L. SUDDI1H.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-05-12
Shelf Hardware /!

will also be found. In heavy goods we
nave 100 kegs Wheeling and Pennsylvania
Nails, all sizes; Gate Hinges, Shovels, Forks
q, 8 and .prongedl Spades, Spading Forks,
Rakes, Trace and Halter Chains, Plow Shov-
Ills, Bull Tongues, Open Links, Rings, &c.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-05-12
IN NOTIONS,

will be found an assortment of Staple and
Fancy Articles, which IN general variety
and cheapness cannot fail to please. In
short, my aim has been to lay before you
such a stock of merchandise as will fully
meet your wants
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-05-12
T ,cish TO bug all the
Good w DOL

offered, and will pay cash for the same at
iair market rates Country produce will
be taken in exchange for goods and full
prices allowed.
Trusting you may honor me with YOU
patronage, and pledging my best efforts tc
give satisfaction,
am very truly yours,
G.. F. Mayors.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-02-15
At Home After Thirty Three Years.

Levi Farn.wnr,h, of Joncshn!o, who
left Machias November (. 1912. in the
om.I.rusry q II .n.r -, sh..nca o,
thirty.tbre. years. He ,topped AT the
home Of hfsson. Mr. J. + F.rpswortb.
wher. b,s suiieapd children assembled
m lea. than two hours sfter his ARRIVAL
ona d,ugbter Mr.. Mary Aw,Cc of
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