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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-10-18
Middlebrook Items.
Reported for the YIRGINIAN.

Death. On Friday, the 9Th Of October,
Mr.. Templeton McGuffn died at his resi-
dence near Greenville, The deceased was
an aged citizen and was an inoffensive, in
dustriOus and honest man. He was one
of the old type of pioneers that prepared
the country for the progress it now enjoys.
He was inferred on Sunday at Greenville.
Picnic.-The Sunday School Of Stover's
schoolhouse closed it's exercises ON Satur-
day, the 18th, with a picnic. The inten-
tion was to lave it in the grove, but the
rain came showering down, yet notwith-
standing the gloom good turnout OF peo-
pie came into the schoolhouse, where a
table was made and most sumptuous
dinner enjoyed. "What friend we have
in Jesus" was sung around the table.
Handsome prizes were awarded to the diff
ferent classes determined by ballot. Misses
Arena Garrison, Bessie Bowman, Minnie
Bosserman, Rebecca G. Weaver and Messrs.
j. Clinton Holtz and Chas. Kelley, were
recipients of class prizes, and Miss Lizzie
Bosserman bore off the general prize
After dinner, a portion Of the crowd went
on an excursion to Cochran's Cave about
mile distant, place which may become
of considerable note. The occasion, taken
on the whole, was a grand success. The
credit is due mainly to the energy of the
Secretary, Mr.. Jacob Garrison, Jr., which
is commendable in one SO young.
Wheat soaui'ag is still going on, having
been interfered with by the continual wet
weather. The forest is putting on it's coat
of many colors and the chestnuts are rat
Ting down, though the crop is light this
year but not for many years has there
been such a crop Of acorns, which will sup
ply to great extent the deficient corn
crop. Hogs will be nearly fattened in the
woods. W. H. w.
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MARRIED.

AT the LIST Presbyterian church, by the Rev.
w. +. Baker. on the 10Th inst, Mr.. John A. Har-
man and Miss Mary Willie 1lonett, both of Au-
gusua county.
At the residence of Geo. r. Burtner, ESQ.,, by
Rey. J. N. Fries, A. NJ, Mr.. Joseph Is. Earman
and Miss Mary " BURNER, both OF Rockingham
county. ll-I
On the 4th inst, at the residence ofthe BRIDES
iather, near Warm Springs, Va, by Rev.
brown, Mr.. Charles Hyde and Miss Cornella L.
A1cGut1n.
Cutchen, Mr.. III. Thompson NJ Cormick and Miss
der, Esq.
Yesterday, at noon two of the most popular
members OF Staunton society were married. The
bride Miss Maria B. Catlett, daughter OF the late
y. 7. Catieir, Esq. The ceremony was perform
officiating.
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THE ROCKINGHAM CIRCUIT COURT
CLERKsHIP.-Some months ago Jos. IL.
Shue, clerk of the Circuit Court of Rock
ingham county, died. Judge Newman, OF
that circuit, appointed Mr.. A. N. Black to
fill the vacancy. Judge Johnston, of the
County Court, issued a writ ordering a
Especial election for Nov. 6. Judge New
mar overruled the order of Judge Johnson,
and the case was appealed to the Supreme
Court sitting in Staunton. On Monday last
the Court Judge Lewis absent) sustained
Judge Newman by a divided court, Judge
Hinton and Lacy dissenting, and refused
THE writ of error against Black, &c. Mr..
BLACK will, therefore, continue in the dis
charge of the duties of the office, we pre-.
sumo, until the regular election for county
Officers in May next.
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DEATH OF CAPT. JOHN CARPENTER

DEATH OF CAPT. JOHN CARPENTER.-
The remains of Capt. John A. Carpenter,
well known in this community, reached
Staunton on Saturday evening last. They
were met at the depot by delegation OF
Masons, and conveyed to Thornrose Gem
etery for burial. He had been engaged for
some years as an insurance agent. Some
months ago he was Frustrated from the eff
fects of Heart disease. He went to Mary
land to receive medical attention and as
soon as he was able to travel, finding he re-
cefved no relief, he started back to this
place, and a telegram had been received by
his friends to that effect The next intel
ligence of him was that he had died on the
steamer Tangier. on the way from Snow
Hill to Baltimore. He was about 81 years
of age, and leaves wife, daughter OF w.
S. Loving, Esq, of Nelson county. but no
children, Rev. r. Smithson ofliciated on
the buriel occasion.
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MILL BURNED The Hundley Mill, To-
Gated on Middle River, about miles from
Staunton, on the old Hanger Mill and Still
House site, was burned to the ground on
Thursday night last. It contained about
1000 bushels of wheat and so barrels of
-four, of which 200 bushels of wheat and
rs barrels of -four were the property of Mr..
Geo. A. Hundley, the proprietor, and which
was insured, the balance belonging to the
customers Of the mill, and in some instan-
ces included all they had. The fire was
caused by heated machinery. 1t was dis
covered at nine CLOCK, and soon the whole
building was in flames. Hrs. H. had to
send to Staunton next day for a barrel of
flour for family use. ~
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+ = s. ! Il 9.
The Episcopal Convention of the Deaf
and Dumb church workers of that denom-
nation, was opened in Philadelphia on the
18th inst. The proceedings were con-
Quoted in the sign language and inter-
preted for the benefit Of the attendants
who depend upon hearing for their in
formation. Rev. Job Turner, Of this place,
is one of the prominent missionary dele
gates. Referring to him the Philadelphia
Times says 1.-THE venerable DR.. Job Turn
Ell, of Staunton, Va, told how he had been
"a hard shell Baptist" until five years ago.
He was then converted to the Episcopalian
faith by a careful reading of the Prayer
book, which he found so simple as to be
especially adapted to the needs of the deaf
and dumb.''
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WHOLESALE PRICES.
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET.
MONDAY, Oct. Is, 1888.
AT CALvERToN YARDS.

BEEF CATTLE.-There has been some few hun
dred increase in the number of the offerings to-
day over those of last week. and the market has
been very draggy throughout The quality of
the Cattle offered averages better than last Mon
day, and prices, considering quality, were q
shade off for tops and 1sal1l for good grades A
large portion of the increase in the offerings con-
sisted of stock Cattle, which were bought very
freely. We quote at 3aS6 most sales We're at
Prices of Beef Cattle ranged as follows: Best
550aS6 90, that generally rated first quality 90
;i$5 90, medium or good fair quality 251sa$3 875
ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and Cows 300a$3 Is
Extreme range of prices 00a$6 90 Most Of the
sales were from 75a$5 per 100 lbs. Total sales
for the week 1861 head against 2l05 last week
SWINE.-There is q fair increase in the offer
ings over the rather full receipts last week, with
the quality about the same as it was last Mon
day, but the very decided change from the warm
weather prevailing for several days has favored
a market which would otherwise have resulted
possibly, in lower figures than those we quote,
which show some decline on last weeks record
We quote rough Hogs at 6a6% cents better
grades at 7a7L cents, with extra at TX cents per
ID net. Arrivals this week 7472 head against 60Sl
last week.
SHEEP AND LAMBS-There has been q moder-
ate increase in the receipts, and some general
Improvement in their quality, Trade for good
butcher sheep and Lambs has been good also
for good stock Sheep at full prices We quote
butcher Sheep at 81 a5c, and Lambs at 4lSa6 cts.
per 10 gross ,a stock sheep ooass q per head
walls this week 1881 head against 2i66 last week
RICHMOND LIVESTOCK MARKET.
OCT. 15-Prices this week ranged as follows
BEEF CATTLE-Very BEST &c; extra No goGd
aIaSe; medium eej,1a or good fair quality aa4ac,;
BULLs3aa4p,
MICH EoSVS--S}tiis5a
YEALs=-$5a$l3 per head,
HoGs-615a7l4c net.
SHEEP-3llS;i6e,
LAMBS-ilL4a5Ic.
About 3Sl head of beef cattle, 273 hogs. and sos
sheep and lambs were on the market during the
week.
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Could not lift q Pound.

The above are the words of Mrs Harriet Bal
ley, of Putnam, Conn. She writes, May 3, 1888
81 have been troubled with kidney and liver d.
sease for two years. l suffered severely in the
back and loins. Before taking your wonderful
medicine, Hunts Remedy, could not lift q
pound. After giving it a fair trial, began to
improve, and can now truly say it was "God-
send to me-" as 1 am now able to do my house.
hold work and enjoy the best of health. have
recommended Hunts Remedy to two of my
neighbors, who have been greatly benefited by
it. This letter send voluntarily, with the hope
that 1t shall bethe means of inducing some suf-
ferer to use Hunts Remedy, and be cured as
have been
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BADLY BURNED.-On Tuesday last,
Francis Mayberry, a colored woman liv-
ing near Verona, was terribly burned by
having her clothes to take fire. At last
accounts she was in an extremely critical
condition, and but little hope of her recov-
cry is entertained.
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THE MARKETS.

The quotations yesterday showed slight in
crease in the price of wheat, the advance being
from two to three cents per beshel. Whilst this
indicates better feeling among wheat buyers
yet the firmer tone of both the local and city
markets is regarded as much more significant
The offerings, locally, have been light. In the
market centres, as stated, these quotations are
much firmer, and there is a decided improve
ment in the general feeling. The uncertainty
that seemed to pervade the grain buyers few
weeks ago, has apparently passed away, ana
the indications are that the markets have settled
down to business basis. Prices yesterday
ranged as follows Flour, family S.; extra $3.50;
superfine 1915. Wheat 81 to S1.05; Goo ;
oats 4Oc; clover seed $3.50 timothy seed So.
In Richmond, wheat 81 to $1.16 corn SO to Sic;
oats ACC. Baltimore, wheat $1.OS to $l.l5; corn
65 to &c; oats 36 to SOC.
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Quite sensation was created in the
Augusta Street Methodist Church On Suns
day last. The choir had arranged for, a
surprise to the congregation, in an echo
hymn. The signal was given by one Of
the members from the basement, and in
the interval between the first sound and
the time it was taken up by the choir, con-
siderable confusion was created in the
congregation, even the minister not I'M
derstanding the situation, until the choir
burst forth in an anthem.
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We had the pleasure of call ON Tuesday
last from Mr.. Oliver M. Brown, Of Win
chester, one of the prominent business men
OF the valley before railroads brought us in
connection with Winchester and killed
that place as a shipping point. Baker Bros
q Brown was well known firm through
out all this region of country, in those
times, and Mr.. 0. NJ. Brown was of it,-~
He is the father Of Mr.. Henry B. Brown,
one OF our most popular young business
men, now with Baker Bros. of this place.
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Spring Dale Whiskey has a worldwide
eputation and can he had only of Fl. Rosen-
|eim s. Son, Baltimore. he being the eX-
usive patentee and proprietor Of that
tolerated brand. For sale at the Viz
knia Hotel bar, by VIM. Kinney and at
Ind by NJ Croghan, Staunton, Va.
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LAMP ExPLosIoN-A LADY BADLY
BURNED.-Monday night last, Mrs.
Sherman, wife Of w. 7. Sherman, Esq,
depot agent at Fort Defiance, had her
hands badly burned by the explosion of a
coal oil lamp. AT last accounts she was
suffering greatly.
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AFTER MANY DAYs.-Last week F. T.
Ware, one of the most popular and respect
ed Of our colored citizens, received letter
from his sister, who is now living in Lou
isiana. She was sold and sent south thirty
years ago, and not word had been heard
from her until the other day. As matter
Of course the brother and sister were de-
lighted to learn Of the whereabouts Of each
other, and that each was prospecting. Her
name now is Mrs. Tucker.
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DRowNED.-Floyd Adams, son of Mrs.
PSerena Adams, a paryleptic, of this place,
fell overheard, from the ship Speedwell, at
the Navy Yard, Washington city, last
week, and was drowned. The body was
soon recovered, and the coroner's verdict
as above stated.
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Acknowledging Mish, Esq, one of the
most Substantial and influential farmers of
the county, met with severe accident
last week. The horse he was driving be-
came frightened at a train near Green
vile and ran off, upsetting the buggy and
smashing it up badly. Mr.. Mish was Sc
verely bruised, but we are glad to hear
that no serious results are apprehended.
His escape was very narrow one, the
train coming within few feet of col
liding with his buggy.
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. The regular
meeting of the Board Of Supervisors fol-
the county was held last week. Among
the most important business transacted
was the following: q
Examined and allowed accounts for road
service amounting to $2,149,s6, payable
out of the levy of 1888, and also accounts
for road and other services on the levy of
1882 amounting to 1897. SO. Various &C.
counts for sheep killed by dogs for the
year ending May 1st, 1883, were also ex-
amined and ordered to be paid from the
dog tax fund Of said year, the number of
sheep killed and wounded during the past
year by dogs being SAB and their total as
sessed value $1,s7S,72, total dog tax for
same year S1,975.50, which, after deduct
ing all legal costs including fox scalps, left
a net balance Of $1,643.sC, yielding S8
cents on the dollar to pay for sheep losses.
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Pug dogs as pets have had their day
among the extremely fashionable, but colds
never go out of fashion, so that it is always
necessary to know that DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup is sure cure for all coughs and
colds.
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BASE BALL.-The "Virginias of Rich
ond. played the Staunton club a match
kme of base ball at the Fair Grounds last
thursday. The score resulted in 90 runs
h the ''Virginias' and l for the Staun-
ia boys. The ''Virginias'' are profess
EOnalS
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Ii you desire a pure Whikey, distilled
rom Rye only, and of great age, call for
'Rosenheim's Springdale. For sale at Vir-
finia Hotel Saloon, by VIM. Kinney.
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DEATHS.
LIST OF LETTERS

On Monday evening, Oct. Sth, at his home,
near tieasant Valley, buckingham county, Reu-
ben Huffman, aged about 81 years
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Ladies. KAYsER, Shirley & TAYLOR
lean show you the best and cheapest line of
/ Colored and Black Silks ever brought to
this market. So don't buy until you have
examined them.
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1.-THE ST. LAWRENCE Boom AND MFG.
TO-, Ronceverte, w. Va, on line of Ches.
! Ohio Ry., recently sold 100000 feet OF
lumber to Baltimore firm, realizing some
e4O 900 for 1t.
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KAYsER. Shirley & TAYLoR's entire
(stock Of New Goods are so handsome and
attractive that their store is crowded ey-
pry day.
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Governor Cameron's sprained foot is SO
badly swollen that he cannot bear it's
weight on the floor. The injury he re-
ceived is very painful.
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Z Farmers of Augusta! Are you aware
that the premiums upon farm crops offered
at the Baldwin Augusta Fair amount to
more than $500.
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Just received Saratoga Chips, y or fried
|otatoes. Real nice and bon ton, at
G. c. WHEAT's.
Housekeepers OF Augusta Are you
ware that the Baldwin Augusta Fair
ffers you in the Domestic Department
1880 in premiums.
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Have you seen the Novelties in NECK
WEAR at Kayser, Shirley & Taylor's.
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The post Office at Hermitage, in this
ecounty, has been reopened, and J. G.
sSwartz appointed Postmaster.
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Mothers of Augusta Treasurer Carroll
and DR.. Carter Berkeley offer $35 for the
Ehandsomest baby. "and don't you forget
it, -
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AS Green Coffees have advanced, there
re, from this date my own Roasted Cof-
es will have Il corresponding advance.
hen you wish nice fresh Roasted COT
,es, Rio, Laguayra and Java, cali at
G. G. WHEATs.
II East Main Street.
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A RARE BooK-As an evidence of the
popularity Of " Polar and Tropical Worlds"
IRE than 100000 copies have been sold in
\coantry alone
Inn the Philadelphia Enquirer :
ere is probably not another single book
int III which is to be found the same
bunt of information, in such conve-
Int compass and at such low price. We
Ee. therefore, not surprised at the unpre-
Eedented popularity of the book among in
Eelltgent readers.
4 From Prof. George Frederick Holmes,
University of Virginia.-'.It is a work
with which / have been familiar for some
time, and to which frequently recur. 1t
is an excellent popular exposition OF the
wide contrasts of nature. and is well cal
culated to blend valuable instruction with
healthy entertainment
Mr.. Geo. A. Woodland, is now canvassing
the city, and has met with much encourage
tnent.
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G. c. WHEAT has nice lot of Groce-
ries. No. II E. Main street.
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Anything you want in the Grocery line
can be had at G. C. WHEAT's.
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No trouble to show Goods at
KAYSER, Shirley & TAYLOR

EDS. VIRGINIAN Please announce
nat during this week persons wanting
rivileges at the BALDWIN AUGUSTA
AIR, are requested to apply to Treasurer
NJ. Carroll. G.. JULIAN PRATT,
Sec'ty 3. A. f.
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KAYsER, Shirley Il TAYLOR can give
you winter wraps from SIS to $3.50.
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As Green Coffees have advanced, there
fore from this date my own roasted Cof-
fees will have a corresponding advance.
When you wish mice fresh Roasted Cof-
fees, Rio, Laguayra and Java, call at
&C. WHEAT's,
IL K. Main Street.
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"A FORTUNE IN A LAW Subtitle de-
Gisien in the case of Frazier VS. Frazier.
, which was delivered in the Supreme Court
last Thursday, gives to Mr.. Jas. A. Fra
!. Zier, 'of ROckbridge, the handsome fortune
[Of $57 900, which is to act as a lien on the
Roeldbridge Alum Springs.
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FATHERS AND HUSBANDS if you want
eace in the household and good bread all
he time, buy Bowling's Patent Roller
Flour. 1t will pay the extra cost ten
imes over.
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Just received Saratoga Chips OF fried
tatoes,-real nice and bon ton, at
G.. G., WHEAT's.
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Ladies of Augusta Are you aware that
IN the Fancy Work Department the Bald
yin Augusta Fair offers $3.50 in premiums
or 1888.
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At night the Readjusters convened in
the Court Honse, and were addressed by
MI. Jacob Yost, of Staunton. and d. Shelf
fey Lewis, Esq. :aHaa et
Monday was a big day for the politicians
OF Rockingham, and win have the effect
to slim Unite work by both parties.
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Remaining in the Post Office at Staunton, Au-
gusta County, Va. Oct. Is, 1888.
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lor, of Richmond. talented colored man.

lor, of Richmond, talented colored man,
made forcible address to at least five
hundred people, mostly white. 1t was a
reply to Judge Christian $ arraignment of
the Readjusters on the mixed schools, and
cutting and telling reply it was. He told
some very plain truths, and ably vindi-
Gated the position he assumed-that Meth
er the Readjusters nor the colored people
wanted orwould have mixed schools or social
equality between the races. He said there
had been in the past too much social equal
lty for the good Of the colored race. and as
far as he was concerned and the more in
telligent and enlightened Of his race. they
were enlisted for the war to prevent any
more Of it. His speech was an able one
his views were practical and just, and de-
livered in fluent and impressive manner.
He is colored preacher man of excellent
character. and in earnest about averting
the evils of social equality which he so
much deplored and denounced. What he
said made deep impression on all who
heard tim, and the general verdict was
that ne made the most effective speech of
the day, and that he completely refuted
every position Judge Christian had taken
and the views advanced on mixed schools
and social equality.
- -6s}
The crowds at the two regular stands
were about equal-sometimes one would
be larger than the other, as the humor of
the people would manifest itself. A num-
Der Of Readjusters and Republicans re-
manned to hear all that the Bourbon speak
ers had to say, more from curiosity than
from an expectation of learning anything
new, as both Of the speakers were stran-
gers and had never been heard in that
county before, in political discussion
Both parties seemed to be satisfied with
the result of the days work, notwithstand-
ing much disappointment and no little
growing were shown because of Gov. Cam
eron 8 absence. But this soon gave way
under the excitement Of the occasion, and
before the close Of the day no allusion was
made to it. Ae
At the Bourbon stand, Capt. Grattan
and Berney Keezle, ESQ.,, Democratic can
didates for House of Delegates and Senate
addressed the people. but we did not hear
what they said. @ RE- Z
The : Democrats claim that they will
carry the county, while the Readjusters
say they will roll up the usual majority, if
they do not increase it. 4
At night the Readjusters convened in
the Court Honse, and were addressed by
Mr.. Jacob Yost, of Staunton. and d. Shelf
fey Lewis, Esq. Hae
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Ladies, if you want to see the hand
Soonest stock of DRESS GOODS AND Nov
ELITES ever brought to this city, go to
pKayser. Shirley & Taylor's.