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9rttiOas Stones, &c.

Rrftt0ns 9tones, Wl.
An Exhibit
Rare and
Curious Gems
Inspection is invited of Choice Speci-
mems of the following Precious
Stones:
The Aqua Marine,
The Alexandrite,
The Oriental Amethyst,
The Star Ruby,
The Star Sapphire,
The Beryl,
The Chrysoberyl,
The Saffron Diamond,
The Emerald,
The Yellow Sapphire,
The Pink Sapphire,
The Assyrian Garnet,
Tho Hyacinthe,
The zircon,
The Ceylon Catseye,
The Hungarian Catseye,
The Crocidolite,
The Olivine,
The Hungarian Opal,
The Black Opal,
The Moonstone,
The Oriental Ruby,
The Spinel Ruby,
The Brazilian Ruby,
The Siam Ruby,
The Siberian Ruby,
The Tiger Eye,
The Oriental Topaz,
The Brazilian Topaz,
The Pink Topaz,
The Oriental Turquoise,
The Tourmaline,
The Spinelle,
The Black Pearl,
The Gray Pearl.
The Pink Pearl,
The Jacinth,
The Lapis Lazuu,
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-17
Obituary..

MRS. MARY NIswANDER.-The subject
of this brief memorial sketch was one of
the veteran pioneers of Licking county,
whose residence dates back to the year
1889. She was born in Middletown, Fred
erick county, Virginia, October 10, 1895,
there intermarried with David Niswander
November 80, 1919, removed to Belmont
county in 1882, and settled in Kirkersville
in 1889, where her husband died IN 1871
Mary Banner Niswander was the mother of
nine children, five of whom are still living.
Her son Jacob lives in Oakland, Cal; Mrs.
A. G. Stevenson, her oldest living daughter,
resides in Laporte, Ind; Mrs Shircliff. the
next youngest daughter, lives in Jefferson.
Iowa; the youngest, Mrs. A. V. Brown, at
whose house the deceased died. resides near
Kirkcrsvllle; and her youngest son, G. w.
Niswander, Is citizen of Columbus, Ohio.
Mrs. N. died ON January 10, 1883, after a
protracted illness, at the ripe age of eighty
six years. three months and seven days.
On reaching maturity, and some years be-
fore her marriage, Mary Danner entered
into communion with the Methodist church
in Middletown, and was one of little band
of worshippers there until her removal to
Ohio in 1882. She remained in this church
seventy years The first Methodist church
service the writer attended was in 1920. and
was conducted by the society in Middle
town, of which Mrs Niswander was then
an esteemed ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS (O.) ADV.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-17
Visiting Schools.

In the busy duties of life, many pa
rents overlook the matter of visiting
the schools and witnessing the pro-
gress made in the education of their
children. This fact was brought to
our mind this week by the remark OF
teacher that he had but one or two
visitors this season. and although he
was conscientiously endeavoring to do
his duty, word or visit from some Of
the parents or trustees would be very
encouraging. The work entrusted to
the teachers. the training of the future
men and women of the nation, is a
very important one, and every atten-
ton should be given to advance the
work with thoroughness and profit
A few hours spent in visiting your
children N the school room would be
profitable alike to the parent and
scholar, and very encouraging to the
teachers, whose salaries are not the
greatest consideration in the work.
Parents should take this hint to heart,
and regularly visit the schools which
their children are attending.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-17
Life of Alexander H. Stephens,

A Life Of this eminent statesman
and patriot whose name is now espe-
cially dear to all Southern hearts, is
announced for publication early in
April in the ELzEvIR LIBRARY-a fact
of decided popular interest, because
in tqat form it will be at once beau
tiful souvenir, and within the reach of
every Southern home. 1t is written
by F. II. Norton, author of the I" Life
IF General Winfield s. Hancock" the
Life Of Gustave Dore," etc. 1t will
contain an excellent portrait, and
other illustrations, making a volume
# over 100 pages, and will be sold
for the price of 10 cents in paper, or
% cents in handsome cloth binding
1t will be we'll to order at once from
your local newsdealer, or from the
publisher, to be sure of securing copy
from the first edition, as, of course,
the demand will be very large. John
B. Alden, Publisher, Is Vesey street,
New York.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-17
Newspaper Delinquents.

An exchange brings the matter Of
newspaper delinqencies right home to
its subscribers in the following effec-
tive style: 1--WE suppose many people
think that newspaper men are persist
ent duns. Let farmer place himself
in similar business position, and see
if he would not do the same. Sup
pose he raised one thousand bushels of
wheat, and his neighbor should come
and buy bushel, and the price was
only as small as one dollar or less, and
the neighbor says, II will pay you the
amount in few days" As the farm
er does not want to be small about the
matter, he says, "All right" and the
man leaves with the wheat. Another
comes in the same way, until the whole
Of the one thousand bushels of wheat
is trusted out to one thousand different
persons, and not one Of the purchasers
concerns himself about it, for it is q
small amount he owes the farmer, and
of course that would not help him
any. He does not realize that the
farmer has frittered away his large
crop of wheat, and that its value is
due him in thousand little dribbles,
and that he is seriously embarrassed
in his business because his debtors all
treated It as little matter. But if
all would pay him promptly, which
they could do as well as not, it would
be large amount to the farmer, and
enable him to carry on his business
without difficulty"
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-17
St.PatliCk'S DAY.

The su bscriber will expose to pub
lie sale at his residence on the farm
known as Sheep Creek Farm, belong
ing to John Crawford, three miles
south of Newtown, on Saturday, the
18th day of March, at 10 o'clock, A..
NJ, the following property, to-wit -
Two Heavy Work Horses, one Good
Mich Cow, one Four Horse Wagon,
one Family Carriage, one Spring Wa
gon, Gears of all Kiuds, good Harrow,
two Chilled Flows, Double and Single
Shovel Flows, Whipple, Double and
Singletrees, lot of Hay, and other ar
ticles too numerous to mention.
TERMs-All sums under $40, cash ;
above that amount credit of three
months will be given, on notes with
approved security.
VIM. ALBERT BUSH.
March 10, 1888.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-17
A Golden Wedding.

The children and some of the grand
children and friends of Isaac w. Cam
ter, ST., and wife, gathered at their
residence on Monday last to celebrate
with them their Golden Wedding
This venerable couple were married
fifty years ago, and settled at the place
where they still live. They have nine
children and nearly thirty grand-chil-
dren now living. Of all those who
were present at their marriage fifty
years ago, only two are now living
and one of these was present last Mon
day. The celebration was informal
1t was their expressed wish that nc
presents would be given, notwithstand.
ing many were given. After sump.
tuous dinner the company dispersed
leaving with the aged and happy pair
their congratulations and best wishes
Preliminary to this occasion the
family and friends gathered at the res
idence Of Michael A. Wise, son-in-
law, on the Saturday previous. where
an elaborate dinner was also served
and good cheer abounded. The cir.
cumstances of these re-unions are rare
and cannot occur often in any genera
ton. We hope the honored pair may
see many more marriage anniversarie'
before they end their pilgrimage.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-17
Personal.

Rev. A. A. P. Neel and W. s. Kline,
the latter lay delegate, lett on Tuesday
last to attend the Conference which is
now in session at Charlestown, w. Va.
We learn that they. are Hospitality
domiciled with our old fellow-cltizen,
Adam Young.
We are pleased to learn that Mrs.
Walter N. Garter is recovering from
her late severe sickness.
Miss Leoni Kronk returned on Sat-
urday last from fortnight's visit to
friends in Capon Road and Lebanon
Church.
Misses Mamie and Mamie Carver
spent several days in Winchester last
week, during the session of Conference
in that place.
Our friend S. T. Miller, of Middle
town, paid us pleasant visit the other
day, and subscribed for three copies Of
the STAR to be sent to friends in the
West. He is patron worth having
James M. Samsell is in Baltimore
purchasing stock Of boots and shoes
Miss Jennie V. Steele returned or
Tuesday from Winchester.
Miss Ida Steele, MIR. Alex. Adams
Mr.. G. F. Mayors and Eddie Mayors
are absent at the M. E. Conference al
Charlestown.
Capt. w. E. FARMLAND and sor
Ashby returned on Thursday, after al
absence of two months doing the
far South.
Mayer Steele and wife, Mrs. Sue F
Wagner, Mrs. Jennie Canter and Mrs
Mary E. Wise will leave Monday to
attend the Charlestown Conference.
Miss Cornelia Grim has returned to
Winchester.
Adolphus White, of Capon Springs,
paid our town visit few days since.
Mrs. T. J. Miller returned home on
Tuesday from a weeks visit to Win
chester
Miss BERTHE Guard and Miss Corne-
liza Rosenberger, who have been on a
visit to Front Royal, returned on Sat-
urday.
We are sorry to learn that James
H. Canter is severely indisposed.
Elisha Mcleod returned from Penn
sylvania on Thursday, bringing with
him two "brag" horses.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-17

KIssEs.-To steal kiss, that fair,
To buy a kiss, that's stupidity.
Two girls kissing, that's waste.
To kiss not at all, that's bad taste.
To kiss another man, that's nasty.
To kiss your wife, that's correct.
To get caught kissing that's dread
full.
To kiss the baby, that's unsatisfac-
tory.
To kiss an ugly woman, that's cour-
age.
To kiss the chambermaid, that 8 dan
gerous.
To kiss your mother, that's the pur-
est kiss of all.
To kiss the girl You are engaged to,
that's expected.
To kiss a rich old maiden aunt,
that's hypocrisy.
To kiss a blooming girl, that's pevch-
es and cream.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-17
Letter from Berryville.
BERRYvILEL. VA. March


ED. STAR We think it no more
than Justice to those who assisted in
the concert given by the M. E. Church
South, of this place, that some men,
ton should be made Of the talent dis
played by the ladies and gentlemen of
Stephens City, and if you will allow
me space l will attempt to describe it,
though words seem inadequate to do
so. We do not know when we spent
evenings more pleasantly than on Fri
day and Saturday, March I'd and Sd.
Those who participated in the con-
certs were under the direction Of Prof.
Jacob Snyder, and surely the manner
in which they acquitted themselves
must have been highly gratifying to
their accomplished manager. We do
not wish to detract from others when
we say that Miss Lulie Snyder, wheth-
er alone or in concert, never failed to
elicit the most vociferous applause
The rendering of Mother, I Have
Heard Sweet Music" the voice OF the
sweet singer caused us to cast all cares
ION the desert air" and lifting us to
the "Pearly Gates whose portals we
verify believed we should have enter
ed, but that we, of necessity, had to
linger outside to catch the last thrill
ing melody.
Miss Barr, who SO sweetly sang "In
the Cleaning" ives highly compli-
mehted, and greeted with the warmest
applause. She fully showed thor
ough cultivation and sympathetic voice
which made her singing of very
chaste and satisfactory character
We must not omit to mention Miss
Jennie feathers, whe has rendered us
such valuable as sistance on former &C.
casions, and who presided at the or
gan. She certainly maintained her
high reputation as a musician, both
vocally and fundamentally and con-
| tributed largely to the qualification of
the audience.
Messrs. Trussell, McOarty and Ad-
ans were evidently at home, and pour
ed forth their sweetest strains. Take
it all in all, the occasion was a most
enjoyable one. Yours, T.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-17
In the Whole History of
Medicine

No preparation has ever performed such
marvellous cures, or maintained SO
wide reputation, as Ayers CHERRY
PICTORIAL, which is recognized as the
worlds remedy for nil diseases of the
throat ana lungs. Its long-continued
series of wonderful cures in all eli
mates has made it universally known
as a safe and reliable agent to employ.
Against ordinary colds, which are the
forerunners of more serious disorders,
it acts speedily and surely, always re.
heving suffering, and often saving life.
rhe protection |. affords, by its timely
use in throat and chest disorders,
makes it an invaluable remedy to be
kept always on hand in every home.
No person can afford to be without 1t,
and those who have once used it never
will. From their knowledge of its
composition and operation, physicians
use the CHERRY PEcroRAL extensively
in their practice, and clergymen recon-
mend it. 1t is absolutely certain IN
its healing effects, and win always
cure where cures are possible. "-t
For sale by all druggists.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-17
Personal
Edward Hansell has gone to New
Market, where he is employed.


Edward Hansell has gone to New
Market, where he is employed.
Miss Sallie Williams, of Winchester,
is visiting the family of Mr.. John M.
Miller.
Miss Mamie X. Everly is visiting
friends in Strasburg.
Miss Sallie Harris, who has been
the guest of her brother during the
winter, returned last Tuesday to her
home in Berkeley county, w. Va.
Prof. VIM. Eubank made his friends
in this place pleasant visit on Tues
day night last.
Rev. Jas. H. March is attending the
Conference in Charlestown.
j. @. Keller is ip town again.
Mrs. Eliza Suitor and daughter at
tended Conference in Winchester.
Rev. H. A. Gaver and son, of In
gleside, have been visiting friends in
this place.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-17
Middletown Department.
NOM DE PLUME, EDITOR.

Easter eggs will be in circulation on
the 25th inst.
Pink-eye is now going around, and
affecting the girls of Middletown.
The careless farmer will soon be
looking up the implements he left in
the field.
Baking Soda and Sal Soda at 5 cts.
per pound, by T., s. & G Middletown
A. B. Ludwig has improved his late
purchase of land by putting sub
stantial fence around it.
Nothing better for coloring Carpet
than the Diamond Dyes, price 10 Cts,
at IT,, s. & G's., Middletown, Va.
Rev. Mr.. Jones preached very fine
sermon in the Episcopal church on
Sunday last.
Prime Fish Oil and North Carolina
Pine Tar at T., s. & Gs., Middletown.
Spell pupils backward, and you will
discover the nature OF many a one
among them.
ONLY $29l IA handsome littl
spring wagon will be sold for the above
low amount. Apply at once at the
STAR Office.
Tramps will probably increase as
the weather grows warmer; they car
then sleep out OF doors.
A car load of Coarse and Fine Salt
at T. S. g. G's.. which they will sell
lower than sold elsewhere.
Those who contemplate changing
their places of residence this Spring
are on the hunt for dwellings.
New styles Of Calicoes, and a new
stock of fine Shoes for ladies, just re-
ceived at T. s. & G's. Come and see
what the new spring styles are like.
1t is stated that decaying cabbage
will produce diphtheria sooner thar
any other nuisance about house.
The worst forms of liver diseas'
cured by Simmons Liver Regulator.
A mustard plaster that will draw
and not blister can be made by mixin,
mustard with the white of an egg.
The Niles, Bradley, Remington
South Bend. and Wizard Chilled Plow
for sale by t., S. &C. Anybody de
string to purchase will be allowed tt
try one or all.
Society does not demand culture o
refinement. Ignorance and even vul
garity slip in when creased by wealth
If you havn't bought one of T. s.
G.'s Tinware Sets, price ST., 10 pieces
then you have missed one duty tina
you owe your family and your country
When a man mysteriously disap
pears nowadays, his friends don't be
gin dragging the river or castin
around for murderer until it is know
how his books stand, and how muc
money he has borrowed.
Our Paper Buckets, better tina
wood or tin, are all gone. We hav
more coming. Our so cent Molasse
is being carried away all the TIM
Some like it better than the 65 Ger
New Orleans. T. S. & G.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-17

"THE HEATHEN CHINEE. On last
Tuesday night the school house was
crowded to its utmost capacity, with
ladies and gentlemen, to hear the joint
discussion between disputants of Ste
phens City and Middletown, on the
Chinese question. Prof. Eubank, OF
the former place, opened the debate
with ringing speech, in which he
showed our extensive commercial rela-
tions with China. He demonstrated
that they would be excluded if we
limited Chinese emigration. His ar
gument was received with great ap-
plause, and by his manner he elected
many compliments from the audience.
He was followed by DR.. Larrick, who
used some very clear and forcible ar
guments, gaining rounds of applause
by his readiness in meeting the ques-
tions of his opponents. Mr.. Q. @. Cab
bell next took the floor, bringing his
points to bear in an earnest and i'm
pressive manner. Others took part in
the debate, and the question was so
handled by the disputants that the
judges were unable to come to salts
factory decision, and consequently we
can say both sides were victorious
We learn the audience highly appre-
ciated the discussion, and retired great
ly pleased with the evenings enter
tainment.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-17

LADIES Tonic" The Great Fe-
male Remedy is prepared by the Wo-
mems Medical Institute of Buffalo, N.
Y, and is their favorite prescription
for ladies.whe ass vltfering from any
weakness or complaints common to the
sex. 1t is sold byS druggists at $1.0O
per bottle. Ladies can obtain advice
FREE. Send stamp for names of those
who have been cured.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-17
lust Received.

5000 pounds choice N. Orleans Su-
gars, bright and beautiful, at Sc.
Is pieces new style Prints, at 6ic,
A full assortment of Landreth'
Celebrated Garden Seeds.
G. F. MAYERs.
February 8, 1888.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-17

LITERARY.-A literary society will
be organized in Middletown on Tues.
day night, March 9th. The subject
(Which is the best form of govern.
ment, the republican or the monarch
ical ?" will be discussed. A cordial
invitation is extended to the public.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-17

Doves Turf Oil is certainly the best
lotion on the market to-day for Hor-
ses, and we recommend it for Stiffness
Of Joints, Ringbone. Cracked Heel,
SPAWN, Sweeny, Poll-evil, saddle gals
&C., &c. For sale by Undertake,
Stickley g. Guyer, Middletown.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-17

Young ladies who are pining to
paint flower pieces" are reminded that
the -four piece that is most attractive
to the marrying man is batch of good
bread.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-17

AccIDENT.-Mr. G. B. Guyer, on
of the enterprising gentlemen of the
firm of Undertake, Stickley & Guyer,
was thrown from his horse the other
lay, and received some severe bruises.
We hope he may soon be around again.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-17

The greatest things out now are the
Diamond Dyes, for Silks, Cottons.
Woollens, &c. Price 10 cents per
package, and sold only bv Undertake,
Stickley & Guyer, Middlet,wn, Va.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-17
Highest Prices

going for Wheat. Corn, Bran, Lard,
Butter, Eggs, Poultry. and everything
that the farmer has to sell, it is be-
cause we do not know it at the mo-
ment and are open for information.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-17
Married.

On Thursday evening, the 9Th instant, in
Middletown, Va, by Rev. James Fl. March,
Mr. HENRY H. RIGaLEMAN, of Hardy Co.,
W. Va, and Miss CARRIE H. WILSON, Of
the former place.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-17
Announcement.
To the Voters of Frederick Co

To the Voters of Frederick Co,
take this method of announcing myself
As a candidate for election to the office of
Commissioner of Revenue
in the Southern District of Frederick coun
ty, Va, at the election to be held May "a
1888. Should it be your will to elect me.
promise 10 serve you faithfully, honestly
and soberly, and it shall be my endeavor tC
give satisfaction to all persons under thu
law Very respectfully,
II. l.. SUDDITH.
February 90, 1888.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-17
Something New
A ND GOOD /!

JAMES ". SARGENT is manufacture
ing at his resiSens>e, ~ miles east of Ste
phens City, the well known Rustic Chair,
of the very best hickory wood, and war
ranted to last a lifetime. p. o. address
Stephens City, Va. ely
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-17

Arriving - TINWARE : including
handsome and cheap Toilet Sets.
TIMBERLAKE,
STICKLEY
& GuYER
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-06-29
A Year without Il Summer.

A communication printed in the
COngregationalist gives the following
summary of the weather of the remark
able year 1916 january and Februa-
ry were mild; March was cold; April
began warm, but ended in snow and
| ice. Ice formed an inch thick in May,
and fields were planted over and over
again till it was too late to replant.
June was the coolest ever known in
this latitude; frost and ice were COM
mon. Almost every green thing was
| killed ; fruit nearly all destroyed.
Snow fell to the depth of ten inches in
| Vermont, seven in Maine, three in the
| interior of New York, and also in Mas
sachusetts. There were few warm
days. 1t was called the dry season.
| But little rain fell. The wind blew
/ steadily from the north, cold and fierce.
| Mothers knit extra socks and mittens
for their children in the spring, and
woodpiles that usually disappeared
during the warm spell in front of the
houses, were speedily built up again.
Planting and shivering were done to-
gether and the farmers who worked
out their taxes on the country roads
wore 0vercOats and mittens. On the
18th of June heavy snow fell in New
England. The cold was intense.
\ farmer who had large field of
corn i'll Tewksbury built fires around it
at night to ward off the frost many
an evening he and his neigbors took
turns watching them. He was reward
ed with the only crop of corn in the
neighbOrhOod. Considerable damage
was done in New Orleans in cOnse-
quence of the rapid rise of the Missis-
sippi river. Fears were entertained
that the sun was cooling off, and
throughout New England all picnics
We're strictly prohibited.
July was accompanied with frost and
ice. Indian corn was nearly all de
strOyed; some favOrably situated fields
escaped. August was more cheerless,
if possible, than the summer months
which preceded. Ice formed half an
inch in thickness. Indian corn was so
frozen that the greater part was cut
down and dried for fodder. Almost
every green thing was destroyed i'll this
country and in Europe. Snow fell on
the last day of July. Very little corn
ripened in New England and the Mid
die States. Farmers supplied them
selves from corn produced in 1915 for
seed in the spring of 1918. 1t sold at
from 81 to 81 per bushel.
September furnished about two weeks
of the pleasant weather of the season,
but in the latter part of the month ice
formed an inch thick. October had
more than its share of cold weather.
November was cold and snowy. De
cember was comfortable and the winter
following WAS mild. Very little vege-
tation matured i'll the Eastern and Mid
die States. The suns rays seemed
destitute of heat during the summer
all nature was clad in a sable hue, and
men exhibited no little anxiety con
corning the future of this life.
The average price of flour during
the year in the New York market was
SI3 per barrel. The average price of
wheat in England was ninety seven
shillings per quarter. Bread riots Oc-
CURED throughout Great Britain in
lSI7 in consequence of the high price
of the staff of life.