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Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-04-07

The snow, the snow, the beautiful
snow.
Middletown can boast of twenty
four pianos and organs.
The welcome face of the assessor
was seen on our streets the other day
Some Of our experienced fishermen
have had great success in their voca-
ton lately.
If overtaxed by your duties or dis
sipation, see the advertisement of Sim
mons Liver Regulator.
The M. E. Sunday School held its
annual election of officers last Sunday.
No changes were made.
A neat portico is being added to the
building which will shortly be occu-
pied by Mr. G. B, Guyer.
The entertainment of the colored
folks came off as advertised. We
learn that it was success.
Rev. A. A. P. Neel has the best
wishes of his many Middletown friends
for success in his new field of labor.
W. H. Everly is making extensive
preparations to enlarge his workshops
He is thorough business man, and is
bound to succeed.
Mr.. P. S. Wright has just issued a
catalogue containing the names of his
different varieties of choice flowers,
with the prices annexed.
The building occupied by Harris &
Leary, the property of Rev. D. Har-
ris, is being repaired. A commodious
addition will be built in the rear.
Our new minister, Rev. Geo. Tyler,
preached an interesting sermon here
on Sunday last. Mr.. Tyler, though a
stranger, has made many warm friends
in this portion of the district.
Nature produces a remedy for dis
ease; read the advertisement of Sim
mons Liver Regulator.
Rev. David Harris, one of the Dan
ner estate commissioners, has sold the
river farm to Mr.. Warwick, a west
ern man, for the sum of $3.50. He
also sold the home property to Mr..
Henry Riggleman for $3.50.
Attention is directed to the adver-
tisement of H. E, Saum & Bro. They
have just ordered a supply of jobbing
material, and intend pursuing their
business with renewed energy. All
kinds of jewelry furnished to order.
On Monday last the court house was
crowded to learn the result of diff
Guilty between some of our colored
people. AS our stenographer was ab-
sent we have not the particulars, but
suffice to say they had lively time.
We request our farmer friends to
call and see specimen copies of the
AMERICAN FARMER, an interesting
monthly which we are clubbing with
the STAR. Remember, we give our
paper and this valuable agricultural
journal for $l,25. Dirt cheap
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-04-07
Big BONANZA BARGAIN BOX,

The Big Bonanza Bargain Box contains
10 sheets Note Paper, 10 Envelopes, Lead
Pencil, Pen Holder, Golden Pen, 1 Key
Ring, Memorandum Book, set of Bean
Sleeve Buttons, | set Gents Gilt Shirt Studs
Gents Bosom Pin, Plated Collar But
ton, and 1 Leather Money Purse with Metal
clasp. Remember, all the above articles in
an elegant paper box with handsome chro-
mo cover only 80 cents by mail to any adj
dress. Send 10 postage stamps and we will
send you one box by return mail. 1t will
be the most goods you ever bought for the
money. You will be more than pleased. 1t
is the largest and best stationery package
ever gotten up, and is selling like wildfire
We are bound to sell $4,000 boxes during
1888 Order one now and you will want
dozen more. Remember, box post paid
for 30 cents, or boxes for ST. Agents are
wanted to. sell Bonanza Boxes. Pictures,
Jewelry, etc. No money required until
goods are sold. Send 30 cents for sample
box, catalogue and terms to Agents.
Address HILL & BURRO
40 Marietta Street. Atlanta, Ga.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-04-07
= Othing Short Of UnmistakabIe
Benefits

Conferred upon tens of thousands of
sufferers could originate and maintain
the reputation which AYERS SARsA-
PARILLA enjoys. 1t is compound of
the best vegetable alternatives, with the
lodides of Potassium and Iron, all
powerful, blood-making, blood-cleansing
and DEMONSTRATING = and is the most
affectual of all remedies for scroft,-
lous, mercurial, or blood disorders.
Uniformly successful and certain, it
produces rapid and complete cures of
Scrofula, Sores, Boils, Humors, Pim-
Piles, Eruptions, Skin Diseases and all
disorders arising from impurity of the
blood. BY its invigorating effects it
always relieves and often cures Liver
Complaints, Female Weaknesses and
Irregularities, and is a potent remover
of waning vitality. For purifying the
blood it has no equal 1t tones up the
system, restores and preserves the
health, and imparts vigor and energy.
For forty years it has been in extensive
use, and is to-day the most available
medicine for the suffering sick.
For sale by all druggists.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-04-07
Personal.

Mr.. Leary, of Shenandoah. has been
visiting Mr.. ]. M. Leary, in this place.
Miss Mary B. Shipley, of Mountain
Lake Falls, is the guest of Mrs. Jas.
H. Dellinger.
Rev. w. G. Eggleston, of Shepherds
town, is visiting friends in this vicinity
Messrs. James Campbell and Ashby
FARMLAND were in town Sunday last.
Mr.. Joseph A. Lacy and wife, of
Denver, COL, are at the Larrick Hotel.
AS Mr.. l.. was a former resident of
this place, his return is welcomed by
many old friends.
Miss Maggie Canter, an interesting
lady of Loudoun county, who has been
visiting friends in this neighborhood,
has returned to her home, Miss Lizzie
Grabill, of Woodstock, accompanying
her.
w. H. Edmonson and J. H. J. Fin
ley, two railroad men, were in town
last Sunday.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-04-07
From Cedarville.

Mrs. B. F. Gruver left on Tuesday,
via S, V. R. R., for Greencastle, Pa,
where she will visit her relatives for a
couple of weeks:
Mr.. H. Cooper, alias Leather Stock
ings, has been trapping in this vicinity
for several days, but owing to the in
clemency of the weather he has met
with but little success.
There will be a Ministers and Dea-
cons Meeting of the N. S. Baptist
Church, at Rockland, Va, Saturday
and Sunday, the 2lst and 22d.
Mr.. James Brown, of this place,
caught several large bass the other
day, one weighing 81 pounds.
The new wagonmaker's shop being
built by Joseph Keller is progressing
rapidly. 1t will soon be under roof
A want that has been pretty COM
monty felt, of medium for conveying
money from one point to another by
mail without the expense of register
ing or procuring money order, is
now supplied by the new postal notes.
These notes are used instead of
fractional currency for sending through
the mail, and are sold the same as post
age stamps for sums less than $500
three cents each.
Dudes" is the fashionable term of
expression for male firts or Washers.
Wonder what we shall call the hirts
of the other sex?
Weaver & Miller have appointed an
agent at Greenville to handle their
splendid chairs. He has already put
in an order for six dozen as start.
Mr.. Frank Cooley paid us flying
visit few days ago
We were present at the Free Exhi-
bition Wednesday, given by Cedarville
Public School, under the management
of Miss Anna P. Scott, teacher. Not
withstanding the slim attendance, we
had quite an enjoyable time. The
plays most admired were those inwhich
Misses Katie Simpson, Julia Simpson,
Virginia Lehew, Rosa Mckay, Mollie
Mckay and Mr.. Henry Mckay took
part. "Sweet Country Cousins by
our rosy-cheeked country cousin was
much admired. The little people took
an active part in the exercises, and
their cute and spicy little speeches
attracted good deal of attention.
The valedictory was spoken by Henry
Mckay with so much energy and pa
thos as to extort unwonted expressions
of admiration from all Upon the
whole, the affair was quite success,
and teacher and pupils deserve great
deal of credit. UNKNOWN.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-04-07
Middletown, April 7.

On Tuesday night last a merry party
of Stephens City s young folks met at
Mr.. G. F. Mayors handsome residence
to have good time generally. Mr..
Mayors being absent, they were re-
ceived very graciously by the hostess,
and after endeavoring to call up the
spirits and make the table walk,
which proved a failure, the party in
dulged in some of the many interesting
games so familiar to the young. Choice
refreshments were served in abund-
ance during the evening, and about l.
o'clock the happy party dispersed, well
pleased with the entertainment, and
declaring (ourselt included) that they
had never spent more pleasant and
agreeable time.
The mind depends for its health very
largely on bodily conditions. The
gloomy fears, the responding views,
the WEAKNESS of soul that many com
plain of, would often disappear were
the blood made pure and healthy be-
fore reaching the delicate vessels of
the brain. Ayers Sarsaparilla puri-
Oes and vitalizes the blood; and thus
conduces to health of body and sanity
of mind.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-04-07

A DELIGHTFUL OoCAsIoN.-Quite a
large company assembled at the resi-
dence of M. A. Wise, Poplar Hill, .
on the 9th ult., the occasion being a
reunion of number of the relatives
of Mr.. and Mrs. Wise, besides many
other invited guests. Among this in
teresting assemblage were Mayer Steele
and wife, of Stephens City J. H.
Canter and wife Allan P. Magruder,
Esq, and wife Miss Dollie Brenne-
man, of Carlisle, Pa; Mrs. Isaac Can
ter; Rev. j. W. Canter and family,
Rev, W. A. Wagner and his interest
ing little daughter, Mrs. Geo. Wright,
and many others. The company was
highly entertained, and partook of a
sumptuous dinner, such as Mrs. Wise
knows SO well how to prepare. All
went home highly pleased with the
days enjoyment, and wishing their
host and hostess long life and happi-
ness.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-04-07

Hundreds of geese passed over town
as heralds of the storm.
George Clark has moved into the
house formerly. occupied by Walter
Brown.
Natures own remedy; read the ad-
vertisement of Simmons Liver Regu-
lator.
Walter Brown has removed to the
station, and occupies the house owned
by w. D. Chipley.
Our hunters should remember that
it is now ten dollars fine or twenty
days in Jail for the ofense of killing
robins.
Mrs. H. P Tabb, highly respected
lady of Opequon, in this county, after
painful and protracted illness, ex-
pirefon Wednesday evening last.
M, K. Dean is ahead of all competi-
tors in cheap tinware. He is now
selling eleven useful articles for the
small sum of one dollar.
We notice that the wagons of Funk
& Ray, heavy furniture dealers in
Winchester, are almost daily bringing
something in their line to the good
people of Stephens City.
Faintness at the Stomach and De-
bility cured by Simmons Liver Regu-
lator. See advertisement.
Services will be held in the Luther
an church commencing on Thursday
night next, and will continue till the
following Sunday. Communion Sun
day morning, the 18th. Sunday School
Missionary Meeting same night, at
which time the 'jug collection" will be
counted and made known.
The cold bachelor" has rented and
will occupy ina day or two the former
residence of Marshall Clarke. House
open at all hours. Meals on the Eu-
ropean plan. Latch-string always
out to friends, and only the cold bach
elor," four dogs and an onion-bed on
the premises.
Honesty is the best policy in medi-
cine as well as in other things. Ay-
er's Sarsaparilla is a genuine prepare
ton, an unequalled spring medicine
and blood purifier, decidedly superior
to all others in the market. Trial
proves it.
G. F. Mayors is now in the Northern
cities purchasing his spring stock of
goods, and all who know him are as
:ured that it will not be surpassed by
Inv other establishment in the Valley.
He makes new departure this season,
Ind in addition to the large and varied |
usually purchased will lay
n full supply of all articles used by
The manufacturers of carriages, wag-
ons, &c, which will be disposed of at
the lowest possible rates.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-04-07
From Fawcett's Gap.

All is quiet in and around the noted
little hamlet of the Gap.
The pink-eye has been raging Sc
verely in this section.
Mr.. Samuel Ashwood is lying in a
very critical condition, and his physi-
clan does not expect him to survive.
Prof. Baker, the teacher at Mt. Airy
school, is preparing for an entertain
ment on the 10th and 18th of April
The Fawcett Bros. have purchased
steam saw mill, the same which has
been running on their fathers farm.
On Wednesday evening, the 2Sth
ult., at the residence of Mr.. F. M
Cunningham, by Rev. R. S. Cunning
ham, Mr.. Joseph M. Snapp, of Fred
erick, and Miss Irene P. Cunningham,
of Shenandoah county, were united in
marriage. F. T.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-04-07
Adams Patent
Chilled Pillow !

We the undersigned parties having
purchased and nsed the Adams Patent
Chilled Plow, can recommend it to all
farmers. In ease of handling, light
ness Of draught, nice burrows, and in
fact in all superior working qualities,
it surpasses any pillow we have ever
used. 1t has taken the premium over
all other plows at every triad. We
find it exactly what he recommends it
to be, and are much pleased with it.
PHIL. JARRETT, A. B. ROTHGEB,
JOEL KLINE, w. S. BARR,
DOCK MANUEL, WIN. GIBBONS,
VIM. H. RICHARD.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-04-07

For Furniture and Sewing Ma
chimes go to Funk & Ray, Winchester.
They keep the Domestic, New Home
and White Sewing Machines, all pos
sessing special merit, and you can buy
them on the best of terms. They are
now receiving large invoices of Furni-
ture, of the latest and most elegant
designs, which they are selling at re-
markably low prices. Give them a
call when you want anything in their
line, and our word for it you will come
away satisfied.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-04-07
DR. WILLIAM B. BOWEN.

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
Having permanently located in Stephens
City, tenders his professional services to
the public in all branches of his profession.
He can be found at his office at all hours,
when not professionally engaged Office
in the building formerly occupied by John
Steele, on Main street. AZ
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-04-07

To the Voters of Frederick County,:
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 TO serve you faithfully, honestly
and soberly, and it shall be my endeavor to
give satisfaction to all persons under the
law. Very respectfully,
H. L. SUDDITH.
February 26 1888
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-04-07
Valedictory.

Perhaps it may surprise many OF
our readers to learn that with this
issue our connection with the STAR
as Middletown editor will cease Our
object has ever been to promote the
interests of our town and its people,
to give them such news as might prove
Of interest, and more especially has
ou1 feeble aid been directed toward
inducing others to come to our now
thriving little town, to make it their
home and aid us in our march to i'm
provement and prosperity. Whether
we have accomplished anything in this
direction we leave our readers to de-
termine. We have spent long and
pleasant season as one of the contrib
utors to the STAR, and our association
with the editor has been so harmoni-
GUS and gratifying that it is with many
regrets we sever the connection. We
return our sincere thanks to the many
patrons of the paper in Middletown
for the uniform kindness and courtesy
extended us, and assure them they
have our grateful remembrance. We
hope they will continue to give their
hearty support to the paper, which we
have every assurance will be conduct
ed in the same lively, sparkling man
ner as heretofore. We extend our
best wishes to all, and now bid them
a heart-warm adieu.
Nom DE PLUME.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-04-07
Wood wanted at this office.


Msckerel at Adams & McCarty's.
A man can now work ten hours by
daylight,
New Salt Herring at Adams g. Nc
Carty's.
Wells, springs and cisterns are full
once more.
Now is a good time to trim trees
and shrubbery.
Fresh Confectioneries at Adams g.
McCarty's.
Hunt up your little ingens," as
they are not plenty.
A bedroom should be clear of every
thing that will hold dust.
Spring suits will begin to make their
appearance in few days.
Tree and agricultural implement
agents will soon Swarm"
Prime Early Rose Seed Potatoes for
sale at Adams & McCarty's.
How many manageable young la
dies are there in Stephens City?
Tan shades are now fashionable for
both ladies and gentlemen's gloves.
The severe winter weather is fol-
lowed by bad streets and worse roads.
Don't try to raise family without
a good newspaper. It's a dangerous
experiment.
Bright N. o. Molasses, pure arti-
Gle, Just received by Adams & Nc
Carly.
Clean up the streets as soon as the
weather permiss, and make our town
look tidy and clean.
The crop prophet informs the ap-
prehensive public that peaches, plums
and cherries are all right yet.
A new supply of Garden Rakes,
Hoes and Spades just received by Ad-
ANS & mccarthy.
This Spring bids fair to outrival
any of its predecessors. A prosper
GUS year for employer and employee is
anticipated.
The average servant girl doesn't
believe in pouring oil on the troubled
waters; she'd rather pour it on the
troubled fire.
Adams & McCarty have opened this
week handsome assortment of Glass
and Queensware.
The little onions will soon be put
into their little beds, and by and by |
the dining rooms will be made invit-
ing with their sweet perfume.
Colds have not only afflicted the
sinful few this winter but not one has
been left to escape his punishment
Some were afflicted early, some late.
We frequently see very ridiculous
taste displayed in the painting of
houses The proprietor usually must
bear the reflections, and if he Displays
ignorance of the law of colors, he is
not excusable.
Again REPRESENTATIONS stock of
Spring Prints, Brown and Bleached
Muslins, Ginghams, etc.
ADAMS & MCCARTY.
Lightning struck a contribution
plate in Western church just as the
deacon was passing it around. "This
is the first time anything has struck
this plate for three months, said the
deacon, thouehtfully.
Would it not be a good idea for
property holders, off the business
streets, to plant trees in front of their
homes where none are growing? Such
improvements cost little, while they
prove a source of comfort to the pub
lie as we'll as enhance the value of
property as they increase in size and
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-04-07

Farmers and others desiring gen.
teel, lucrative agency business, by
which $5 to 500 a day can be earned,
send address at once, on postal, to H
G. WILKINSON & Co., 1876 and 1877
Fulton Street, New York. 23m6
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-04-07

We are sorry to publish the above
announcement, bnt are glad to know
that it is through no fault of ours
Our young friend has rendered us val
liable service without reward of any
kind save the pleasure derived from
making his department interesting to
our readers and of advantage to the
prosperity and growth of Middletown.
During his connection with the paper
he has never written a word or line in
tended to give ofense to any of its
readers, and we think our patrons will
bear us out in this assertion. We re-
greet to part with him, and hope he
may soon change his determination
and continue his relations with us as
heretofore.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-04-07
For Rent.

A desirab BILE house and lot near
Kernstown, containing four rooms
Apply to P. N. JARRETT.
March BLVD
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-04-07

C0ntnasSS5o1er Of tie Reve1aue
in the Northern District, subject to the &C.
ton of the Democratic Convention to be
held on Saturday, May 5th. Should re-
ceive the nomination and be elected, pledge
myself to faithfully discharge the duties of
the office. JAS. T. LOUTHAN.
March 90, 1888.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-04-07
Announcements.

TO the Voters Of Frederick County:
hereby announce myself candidate
for the office of
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-04-07
Middletown Department.
NOM DE PLUME, EDITOR.
p. @.

On the way carload of P. c.,
Planters Choice, reliable Corn and
Oats, and all Summer Field and Gar
den crops. T. S. & G.,
Middletown, Va.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-04-07

10 the Voters of Frederick County:
l respectfully announce myself candi-
date for the office Of
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-04-07

To the Voters of Frederick County,:
hereby announce myself as candidate for
Commissioner of the Revenue
for the Southern District of Frederick Co.,
subject to the decision of Democratic
Convention should one he held. hereby
pledge myself, if elected, to discharge the
duties of the office to the hest of my ability
March 6, 1888. W. G. COOPER.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-04-07

Treasure, of Frederick County,
subject to convention of the Democratic
party. JOHN III. WOTRING.
March S, 1883.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-03-03
THE QUESTION OF FREE snrPs.


An Engllshman thoroughly familiar
with the official statistics Of the English
Board of Trade and with the conditions
Of ship-building in Great Britain, writes
as follows to friend in New York:
Our shipping business seems to be
undergoing a complete revolution. Sail
ing vessels, except of large size, are
not being built, and an amount OF capt.
tai Is being put into steamers which, to
say the least, is startling. By opening
the door to our ships you would be re-
viving your own building trade, owing
to the increased price which would be
asked here in response to your orders.
Another feature here is the gradual
disappearance of the private ship owner
and the formation of jOint-stOck ship
owning companies. The interests in
VOlved are getting so great and the
capital required for these big vessels 80
large as to be beyond the power of Ordi-
nary mOTtals, single-handed. Almost
all the large shippers from London are
now being made into companies, and
where they are not they are curbed un-
der agreements and arrangements to
protect each other from outside attack
with something Of common fund for
distribution at the end of the year.
What the result Of all these charges will
be remains 10 be- seen. At this moment
the value of ships on our slips (exclu-
siVe of those preparing to be laid down.
cannot be less than e30, ,0O0-that Is,
clas5ed and unclassed, including what
is being built for foreign account. Our
engine makers and ship builders are
having it all their own way for the time
New York World.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-03-03
sAMBO's SHOT.

An English e ntleman, familiar with
gun and rod, happened to be the guest
of the late Recorder Hackett, at the
South Side Club, Long Island, of which
his honor was President. The Recorder
himself was as certain to bring down
his victim at thirty yards, as he was to
'send up" his victim for thirty years,
provided the criminal was sufficiently
naughty.
One fine morning, while pacing the
plaza, the noble Briton saw approaching
an old negro, having in one hand some
twenty wOOdcOcks and in the other a
rickety htnt-lOck shotgun. AccOsting
the African the gentleman said:
"Ah, we'll, my good fellow; that's q
fine string OF birds you have"
''Yes, sab; dem's good buds, and no
mistake"
pray, my man, did you shoot them
hereabOutP"
Yes, sab, shot 'em all round heah."
"Ah, .'pOn my word, that's V-e-r-y ex-
traOrdinary. And did you" (pointing to
the old gun) "shOOt them with that sim
gular Instrument
"Yes, sab, every one of EN-"
"And may | ask you If you shot them
on the wins ?"
"On the wing~
"Yes, sah-shOot 'em ON de wing, on
de head, on de tail-shOOt 'em any
wheah."
The English party turned away In dis
gust and went to make certain inQuir.
les Of the Recorder.