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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-06-19
Mt. Scion Items.
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- Items. After week of almost incessant
rain we have had a day of unclouded sun
sinner Notwithstanding precipitation
of twelve inches Of water in the last eight
days, our crops have been but little dam
aged, except along the creeks and narrow
battomsd Fortunately there was but little
wind with the rain. After the ground
had become saturated with water had there
been high winds the wheat, rye and barley
crops would have been hopelessly tangled.
The water has been so high that we have
been completely isolated from the outside
world The mail Oil the Sangersville and
sStaunt0n route has not been able to make
the trip for a week, and as almost All the
mail for this PLACE gomes by that route
there is a dearth of news, sija.3 III -ts IS
Our county roads which had been put in
unusual good order, just before the rains,
are in many places worse than before they
were worked
/. The financial crash in New Y ork OF some
other adverse influence has given our much
expected railroad its quietus. for the
present. ~
r. Our lightning rod men, for which our
village has become noted, were flying
around with unusual energy and success
week before last. The McFall5 came out
in splendid style with two span of fine
horses attached to their wagon; but the
high waters sent them into retirement
again. tii,.s
A very large area Of grass was cut down
to-day. The wheat is fipehing fast and
our farmers find themselves overwhelmed
with work all needing their attention at
once. -. ,tt
Mr.. Turner .KarricOfe. q son of B. G.
Karricofe, who had been living with his
uncle, Mr.. B. A. Blakemore, the, photog-
rapher of your city, died at Mr.. Michael
O'Uonners' Oh consumption, on last FRI
day morning, very unexpectedly. He had
been in failing health for some time and
was attending Mr.. OC0nner's Spring at
the time of his death. We learn that he
was an earnest christian, and died 4 chris
tian's death. He was buried at the Metho-
dist Cemetery at Mt. Scion, on Saturday
evening, and bis funeral sermon was
preached on Sunday by the Rev. MI. Watt
ers, at the Methodist Church to an atten-
tive and sympathizlng audience. E The SER
mon was characterized by much ability
and Appropriateness. Theicasket was. COW
cred with a beautiful floral wreath woven
by the hands of friends of the deceased.
The work upon the United Brethren
church, at Mt, Zion, and the Lutheran
church, at the original site Of St. Paufs
church on North river, is progressing as
wei AS could be expected during auF very
nhfayoelrIalPllBe weather;
I Much sickness prevails among us. We
have had two well marked cases of Rothelu,
/ az German measles, both of which have
recovered, and, SO far, we have heard of
but one case Of typhsid fever, which ia
progressing favorably. ITEMS.
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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-06-19

AS agent and collector of the Augusta
Monumental Association, l hereby notify
the subscribers to the fund for the erection
of a monument, that | will be in Staunton
for the next ten days, and will be glad to
receive the subscriptions made by parties
for this purpose i can be found at the
drug store of Berkeley & Co.
THOs. p. EsKRIDGE.
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The, BALDWIN Augusta Fair.

There is one man in the county who is not
much bothered about politics; Tie writes
as follows; ''''''' r.
Nh Dear Friend = Are you aware of the
TACT that the great county of Augusta is
interested to IN infinitely greater extent
In the success OF the 18th Annual Exhibi-
ton OF the Baldwin Augusta Fair than.
she is in the nomination Of this or that
man tos the, Presidency of the United
Statesp These nominations are all right
IN themselves, and somebody feels an In
terest in the different parties nomination,
but only one can receive theprize. AT our
Annual Fair, which occurs on the l4th.
i5th, 10th, 18th OF Oct. 1884, there are a
great many prizes to be contended for and
much less disappointment to be oceasi0ned.
between the offers OF the Society and the
special premiums of the .ppominent m u,l-
chants, nearly every colmapetitor viii realize
something at least be justified in the
effort.
TO the ladies' the New Home'' Shuttle
Sewing Machine Co., OF which G. b. Som
ervllle is the agent offers BOSS Special'' ::
and the Agricultural House of Lynn &
co. are out with a number of handsome
premiums to.the farmers. The wide-awake,
progressive merchants of StauntOn and
Augusta will come to the front with other
special premiums. II .ss.f...s.{ - .,l11l
Oberdorfer already offers a handsome
suit OF clothes for farm products, aud
Alexander the "Wonderfui'' Churn for
best 5 lbs. Of Butter. ~
!, II. M, Carroll. Esq, again courts popu-
larity with the ladies' by renewing his offer
OF q Baby Carriage for the best looking
baby in the county, and promises that it
shall be hands0mer than the one. given in
1883. Friend John is not eligible as judge
IN this case lack of experienced At the
meeting OF the Directory June 9th, 1883,
it was unanimously !. 4s...{,.tt.s f,
Resolled,l "That gambling should be ex-
eluded from the grounds 0f tho Ass0cia-
tian.n . y" 'S"'' ~
The great Fair of the Valley of Vir-
glnia MUSTANG shall be q success, Govern
yourself accordingly a'a1.g a,sa ,lSfl ,ll q
Hastily and truly your friend, .s ~, t'. /,
~ 1TrT Z
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-06-19

GOOD TEMPLARs. st is hoped that eve
cry member of Mountain City Lodge VIII
be present ut their meeting on tomorrow
friday evening, as there will be quite
number of applicants for membership.
Under the Good of the Order there will
be al address to the young members by
Brother J. M. w. Also other matters OF
interest will be advanced.
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Electing the Ticket.

Mr.. ] ohn E. Ayers, of Washington city,
writes to the Republican of that place as
follows. 1t will be seen from the presen-
tation he makes that even under the most
unfavorable view of the matter the election
OF Blaine and Logan is beyond reasonable
question go ,ts'
To elect a president POI votes in the
electoral college viii be necessary. If you
VIII allow me space wish to offer the fol-
lowing estimate of the results in the sew
eral states by which Blaine and Logan will
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-06-19

BAPTIST CHURCH.-The Pastor, Rev.
Allan C@rr, will deliver series of five
discourses on the wonderful book Of Rev
citation onN Sunday nights. The opening
subject next Sunday night will be "The
White Horse and Its Rider 1t is ex-
pected that these lectures will be of I'M
usual INTEREST," Services in the morning
as usual.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-06-19

= CLoTHING.-Mr Lou f. Abby, one OF
the most enterprising young business men
of our city, has bought out the remainder
of the stock of his father, Mr.. Jno. W.
Abby, and will continue the clothing bust
ness at the old stand. Mr.. Abby the senior
will he found at the store prepared to
meet the wants of his old friends and Gus
toners whose name is legion. We most
heartily commend the old establishment
under it's new proprietor to the favor OF
the public. The patrons OF the house may
feel assured that Lou Ably will give Them
their moneys full worth.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-06-19
THE Markets.

we nave to note slow markets again this
week, with seemingly little prospect for adv
ance. Quotations yesterday were as follows:
Flour, Familys "a s5to5Oe Extra 80; Super s. rs
wheat %,tolSs; Corn 65 to co. Oats ss.to 70; Wool,
20 to2l.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-06-19

VALUABLE PROPERTY. IN HARRISON
BURG.-Attsnti is called to the notice OF
sale by commissioners of thefJ. G. Efinger
property in Harrisonburg. The property
is located in thegery heart of the town,
and is occupied, as store-rooms by good
tenants Its location insures its Increase
in val,le every year. TO parties who want
to ge5 good return for their money no
better investment could be had.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-06-19

STANDARD TIME.-East of HNAttnRtOn 18th
meridian, or Eastern time: West OF HnntinG-
ton, 9Oth meridian, or Central time, which " ONE
hour slower than EasteNN time. Nt W
Nos and daily excepk SUNDAY ,gtt
Nos and daily between Clifton Forge and
Ashland. No, q daily except Saturday clifton
Forge to RichMOQ4. No, 8. except sunday, Rich
mond to ClMtQn Forge.
O, II O. Sleeping Cars on Trains Nos and6!
between Richmond and Clifton Forge. 49,.
NQs. and 4. Washington, Louisville, and Cin>s
QiAnaG Express, Solid Trains with Pullmass
Sleeping- Cars and coaches without change raG
daily between Louisville and Washington sntk
CINCINNATI and Richmond. Do not stop SaN lOy.
cal business.
CHARACTERISTICS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. II
rive Charlottesville, els D. m.
No. Z, daily, except Sunday, lGaNe, CNnNAAAcsn
5:l5 o nl arrive Huntington klham.
No. 8, daily, except SunSAAy, Leave HnntinGnOn,
3:l5,p M, arrive CanneAtQn 8:55 p NJ.
Old dominion SteAnaNEa viii. Leave either from,
Norfolk or Newport NSWa fQR Now York ON Mon
day, Tuesday. WeaRssdaX. OK Saturday, ct $50 p,
m. Z 7iff y r ~. ~ -
GQING NORTH, zRtAlltNan Parior Cara on 1886 ,.
N. tEillll f0iQA Old Point connect with Pullman.
lfeeR1h& CarSsto New York at r. r. 4 p. L1lo-s
t4iRlr' KrOn the North, Pullman Sleeping Cara
Gdnnect at X. +. 4 p. Junction with Pullman
faflor Cars to Old Point. The latter train leaves
Richmond ll:25 a. IN. daily; arrives Old Point 2l0
p. m. s.r
For Rates, Tickets, Baggage Checks apply 10
any office of q. q o. Ry; or Depot or Ticket Of
fee Of connecting lines. II. w. FULLER,
q. w. SMITH, Gen1 Pass'r AGenN
Genl Manager. aprS
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-06-19

The commencement exercises of St.
Francis School-always a most agreeable
entertainment will take place next Thurs
day
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-06-19

New RAILRoAD.-Th Harrisonburg
People, of the 18th. gives the following
important notice Of n new Railroad
scheme "The incorporators of the Mas
sanutton and North Mountain Railroad
Company will hold meeting for the pur-
pose of effecting permanent organiza-
tion, at the Revere House i'm this place,
June 25th inst. This road will commence
at Strasburg, where it will connect with
the Orange and Alexandria road, and pass
ing the furnaces OF. Shenandoah county,
Orkney Springs, and Shenandoah Alum
Springs, through Brooks Gap, to Rawley
Springs, through the Dora Anthracite coal
fields, thence to MQptefy, thence to the
West Virginia line, and from there to
some point on the Ohio river. The incor-
poratorsI from this county are Messrs. J..
d. Price, J. Samuel Harnsberger and Jos.
s. Loose. Senator p. B. Plumb, of Kan
sas, is also one of the incorporators. The
Whistler Bros, Hon. III. G. Allen and
Frank King, Esq, are the incorporators
from Shenandoah county. We learn that
this road will be built, and without the
delay which has characterized the building
of other roads in Virginia. staa8 .e,iaa
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-06-19

"A SILLY RllMoR. - The other dayia fan
tasticaliy dressed Turk created consider
able excitement about the streets, and was
followed wherever he went by a crowd of
loys;and men, He hadta lot of small coin
which he wanted to convert into gold, and
visited both of the banks for the purpose
ot'1haking the exchange. Of course the
crowd followed him, filing up the banks in
turn and extending out into the streets.
Some parties from the country s:.W tlie
cornmution. aud without stopping to EN-
quite the cause. reported on their way
home that arun wa, being llnide on the
Stanton hanks. AS i consequence II
nuinier OF part les have either written on
called tn ;lsl, about it. There htS never,
so far as we know, been anything like lln-
certainly felt by the depositors of the Starn-
ton banks and certainly nothing Ikea run
GU them. The rlnnor originated as we
have St;lted above. There has not been
the least symptoni Of nnelsiii,iss on The
part Of the people, and their confidence is
fully justified by theeonditien OF tbelhulks.
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80
/ You will observe in this statement that
L have given the solid south to the Demo-
Gratis, making 1853 electoral votes, which is
short Oflthe required number to elect As
votes. Indiana, New York, and New Jer-
sey give 60 votes. Give New York and
New Jersey to the Democrats, and with
the solid south they will have 1913 votes,
being 8 short. Give them Indiana and
New Jersey, and they have III, being "a
short. twill thus be seen that to be sue
cessful they must obtain the electoral vote
of New York, New Jersey, and Indiana,
in addition to the solid south, which would
give them II votes to spare. Indiana has
Is votes, and here is good fighting ground
tignoring New York and New Jersey and
the solid south) for the Republicans. 1t
should also be borne in mind that Florida
North Carolina, Virginia, and West Vir-
ginia-total, 33 votes-are very doubtful
states for the Democrats, and that we
start out reasonably sure of success, and
only need to feel concerned as to thirteen
votes. To get these we have Indiana,
New Y Ork, New Jersey, North Carolina
Florida, Virginia. and West Virginia to
draw upon, and with what we are morally
certain of, now in our hands, in the Ian
guage of ''Hoyle," I predict that we shall
F'fill,n
At least I should like to have some one
show me where the forty eight votes re-
quired las have shown in the foregoing
Statement) are to be obtained by our DEM
Ocratio friends tt tit
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-06-19

VALUABLE PROPERTY IN MARKET
We call special attention to the advertise
ment in another column, signed by Messrs.
,Cowan & Eastman, Executors. The es-
tate offered is one of the most desirable in
buckingham county or the Valley of Vir-
.ginia. 1t is located along the Valley turn
pike. the finest road in the State, and
within easy distance of the railroad and
market. The soil is naturally of the most
fertile character, and has been excellently
handled. The property isdp thorough repair
throughout, and the landis in laigk state
sof cultivation. The. sale is made ITO settle
an estate, and the purchaser who may
secure it will find himself in possession OF
one of the best paying investments in the
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-06-19

g,,,, "a = ti.s9stiftf as1t H,sis.tss - ~ -
Z The Frazier case came. before Judge
Keith this week, and in consequence Of
the absence of Col w. A, Anderson one
Of the counsel, was continued until July.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-06-19
The Virginia Western r. r.

The Virginia Western Railroad has
been organized as southwest outlet for
the Baltimore and Ohio and Richmond
and Allegheny business. The line has
been partly surveyed and corps of engi-
neers will beput in the field during the
summer to complete the survey. The
main line passes via Craig's Creek, Wolf
Creek and Clinch River to the Cumber-
land river, and will connect the Gin
cinnati Southern and. the East Tennessee
system, with Chattanooga, New Orleans
and the Southwest. 1t will traverse the
rich mineral and pastoral belt az the South.
west, and expose one anf the richest seq,
tions of the South. 1t is estimated that
the line can be constructed on mortgage
of 81, s00per mile, and will form one of
the best routes in the country. From.
Baltimore to lexington, by the Valley
RailroadS from Lexington to Eagle Rock
by the Richmond Land Allegheny andthencei
along valley lines.t There will be but
two SUBMITS between. Lexington and
Chattanooga, the grade net exceeding i30'
feet to the mile, Willie the entire road CON-
struetion win he through a mineral dis
trict. We will, hereafter refer mnTe at
length and particularly to this important
enterprise. i.isa
The company has been organized with
Col FL. G. Parsons, President ; Maj. H.,
ID. WhtcOmb, Engineer, and Jno. M. Kin
NO ! nf
ROMANTIC MARRIAGE. On last Sunday
evening Rev. Mr.. Long, of Mt. Sidney,
was visited by ayoung couple and requested
to Unite them as man and wife. The
license seemed to be all ,in dye faarp andl
there was no lack Of witnesses. The min
lister complied with the request, thinking
perhaps that it was nothing more than a
runaway couple. The. result proved diff
ferent. The would-be groom was young
gentleman of Georgia who was on visit
to Staupton for the purpose OF escorting
home his sister who was 2 student at one
of our female schools The bride was 2
recent graduate of the same school, and
was stopping in the city with her sisters
The license, to say the least, were irregular
MeWhole affair had been gotten up in a
spirit of banter and fun, but was carried
MOST too far, and without intending it. the
couple found, when too late, that they
We're lawfully husband and wife. Upon
ltheifreturn to Staunton the secret leaked
Isopt and raised the mischief A SETTLE
ment was arrived at, however, by the
|yqlHg man returning TO bis homo in-
Efsdgia, and the young lady to hers III
Mississippi. If after iheexpiration Of six
mepths the parties most interested desire
toAieEe-united, the ceremony will be again
performed. Otherwise. steps for a sever
anes'df the ties that bind them will be
taken.
y 3ItlRas, to saystlie least, a very thought
less. foolish act, 'butthe young people have
|sdetermined to MAKE the best of it, and we
hope that neither will have serious cause
for regret
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-06-19

FATAL ACCIDENTAL Thursday, as
the fast passenger train from Louisville
Was approaching Richmond it collided with
several empty cars on side track, and Mr..
Alexander Hall, the engineer, was crushed
TO death. The accident WAS caused by Il
misplaced switch. Aninvestigation proved
tie switch to have leen misplaced by some
malicious person. Mr.. Hall was citizen
.sS IIenrico county and was very indus
,traous and worthy man. He leaves wife.
For sometime he resided in StauntGn and
was very popular with those who knew
Minl. 49, 49,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-06-19

MARRIED.-Mr John X. Rodgers, OF
this county, was married ON last Thursday
morning to Miss Emma Bell, of Augusta
county, near Messy Greek.
Che wedding party, consisting of the
bride and groom, Misses Minnie Rodgers
and 1aisie Campbell and MessEs Charles
Rodgers and Jacob IIeyener, passed
through town Tuesday morning, and are
expected to return this friday evening
TO the groom S home, where Il reception
WIFI he rendered them.
We extend our best wishes and congrat
lnlations.-I8 Inland Recorder.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-06-19

COOKERY FOR BEGiNNEHS-sMislhM Marion
,Harlanl's name as author, nrels no other
indication of its character and genuine
value IL las been 4 fault OF previous
books on Cookery that they have taken for
granted the possession OF i certain degree
Of knowledge requisite TO their successful
use, not always possessed This book,
while affordng IA range of information pn7i
surpassed by any other book, aisd thus
suited TO the use Of Ill, liits the advantage
of being perfectly adapted to the needs of
the veriest tyros in cookery. slAa "a kstir
The Lutheran Observer says: 'sT This is
the best book that Marion Hafland has
written on cookery, because it is the
simplest and tile most useful. Graduates
at cooking schools will find it suggestive
| The ~. y. Observer says so "A book,from
Marion Harland Oh any subject which In,
vites her pen, needs no introduction l'aiad
little commentator to ensure its accept
ance and popularity by the general pliBfiee.
She is emphatically at home on theislib-
ject to which this volume, is DEVOTED. 1t
contains Just such counsel and instruction
as every young housewife requires when
she finds herself obliged to- depend upon
her own resources amid the peFplexities
and embarrassments ofearly housekeep-
ing" ma & saH,ati .i' 1t1fIj' A,us tse j
Kitchen edition in water PROOF cloth
binding, limp, 60 cts. With extra pages
blank, for new receipts, in EXTRA. cloth
binding, stiff covers, $l.o0. Boston. y; ;Dlf
.Lothrop & Co. ..
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=
Mrs. Ross, late teacher of articulation
at the d., d. and 3. Institution, will
spend part of the sunRer at the Virginia
Springs. Her place has net yet been sup
piled and the Board could do better ser
vice than to re-engage her. Not only is
she a thorough and skillful teacher of az
ticulation, but as gentle, kind and cOnSid-
crate to the little ones about her as a
mother. The parents of the pupils will
miss Eer a'sc, for it was her..delight to write
them long, womanly letters about the pro-
many who had never seen her felt as
though they knew her. We trust she will
enjoy pleasant summer, for she has rich
ly earned it.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-06-19

: During last week there were. heavy,
throughout this section, and the streams
we're high. No serious damage resulted
that we have heard Of.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-06-19

A LUCKY ARREsT.-Mr G. A. Grafton
with Messrs. j. f. Graham & Bro, but re-
Gently employed by Messrs. Gooch &c Hoge,
contractors, on their public works as a
guard over the convict laborers. noticed
several days ago. on the street, a colored
bow whom he recognized as one of his
former prisoners. Being suspicious as to
him, he wrote the Superintendent of the
Penitentiary, and on Monday last received
a reply that the boy hid escaped on May
2Sth, and that his term would not expire
until June, 1856. Mr.. Grafton looked for
the boy and found him Oh the saiae even.
ing at the Valley depot, inst as he Was
stepping on the train to leave. He arrested
him and lodged him in Jail. Mr.. Graf
ton will receive $50 for the arrest, as is
always the reward in such cases.