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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-01-03


WATCH MEETING.-Mo night WAS
observed as watch night in the NJ. E.
Churches throughout the country. This
is an old custom of more than hundred
wears standing. AT Augusta st. M. E.
Church. of this city, about five hundred
persons attended this service to watch the
old year out, and to welcome in the new
The meeting began at 9p. m. with a gen.
eral experience meeting, followed by a
prayer and praise meeting from 10 to II
O'Clock, when the pastor Rev. j. HUDSON
Riddick, preached the annual sermon from
1st Peter. 4th and It'll. 1.-The end Of all
things is at hand, lie We therefore sober and
WATCH unto prayer" 1t was a forcible,
practical and stirring sermon. The Sacra-
ment of the Lords Supper was admins
tered at midnight. after tbs entire audience
had engaged in silent prayer and sung the
Covenant hymn on their knees. The
meeting was interesting and impressive
t4lfSGghont and attended with much re-
ligious fefyor,
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COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ Staunton, Va, Dec. 26th, 1888,
In the Chancery cause of SHOwALTER's
ADM R vs.. HENRY CURTIS Ell AIS, now pending
IN the Circuit Court for the county of Augusta,
al parties, (plaintiffs and defendants) and all
Others Whomsoever in anywise interested here
In, are hereby notified that in pursuance of a
decree entered i'll said cause December 18th,
1885, shall, at my office in stanton, on
SATURDAY, the Goth day of JAN'Y. 1854,
proceed to take, state and settle accounts show
ing
list. Whether the deed of April LIST, 1867 from
Jacob Showalter and wife to Henry Curtis was
FORA valuable consideration or not
md. What real estate said Jacob Showalter
was possessed of at his death.
3rd Who is now entitled thereto, and the in
terest in Which it Is held.
18th, Whether the land is susceptible of parti-
tion In kind among the parties entitled.
lth, Any other matters deemed pertinent
Al which time and place you are required to at
tend. j. w. GREEN SMITH, Com'r.
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STANDARD TIME.-East of Huntington, 18th
meridian, or Eastern Division; West of Hun
tington, Goth meridian, or Central Division,
which is one hour slower than Eastern Division.
os. and daily except Sunday. Do not run
between Clifton Forge and huntington
Nos 9 and 5 daily between Clifton Forge and
Huntington. No; daily except Saturday Cliff
mond tolOid.Point. No. S. except Sunday,EOld
Point to Clifton Forge.
Nos. 5 and 4, Washington, Louisville, and Gin
cinnati Express, Solid Trains with Pullman
Sleeping Cars and coaches without change run
daily between Louisville, Cincinnati, Washing
ton, andRichmond, Va. Do not.stop for local
business, except that No. 3.stops between Rich
mond and Charlottesville.
G. & o. Sleeping Cars on Trains Nosl 2. and 5,
between Richmond and Clifton Forge.
NO. Z, daily, except Sunday, leave Cannelton
$40 am arrive Huntington Il:l5a m.
No. s. daily, except Sunday, leave Funsa ngton
3:l5,p M, arrive Cannelton 8:55 m.
Old Dominion Steamers will-leave either from
Norfolk or Newport Newsfor New York on Mon
day, Tuesday, Wednesday. OF Saturday, at 600 p.
m.
For Rates, Tickets, Baggage Checks, apply to
any Office of G. & o. R'y; or Depot or Ticket Of
flee of connecting lines. H. w. FULLER,
g. W..SMITH, Gen'l Pass'r Agent
Genl Manager. jams
GHENANDOAH VALLEYrRAILROAD.
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YIN. C..A.-Next Sunday is ladies
Day. at the Y. M. c. A. Leader, G.. s..
Baker, lesson John, 9th chapter meeting
begins at O'Clock and closes promptly at
5 clock. All are cordially invited to at
tend
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Correspondents must remember that we
cannot publish communications unless we
know the name Of the sender. Nor can
we publish those written on both Sides of
the paper.
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SOME PIas.-Mr. d. s. Sheets leads the
list so far in the annual competition for
the biggest hogs. Last week he butchered
four IS months old which weighed re-
spectively 420 40s; 1913; and 374 pounds.
Next
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For the VIRGINIAN.le
Fair Play School.

Miss Minnie G.. Woods. who has been
the principal for the last several months,
had delicious Christmas tree last week,
chiefly for her scholars. 1t was a blessing
bestowed on them. On Friday before
Christmas, several of the fairy boys were
sent for the tree. and III Il few hours landed
with it at the school house. We did not
succeed in having it the day appointed, as
some little difficulty arose, and it was post
poned until another day | will here say
that it was very muddy, but | believe all
the fairies were present, and also 1t large
number of spectators. 1t was quite alafge
cedar tree, and was prepared in the morn
ing by Miss Minnie and several other young
ladies of TT. Defiance, who in a short time
had it loaded with beautiful Christmas
TOYS of all descriptions At two O'Clock
p. m, the doors OF the house were opened
and in came the children. 1t was some-
thing wonderful for them to behold some
thing they don't see very often, and their
eyes were glancing in every directi0n,even
to the spectators. for it was a great deal
better than they really expected. | dare
say every one. after receiving his or her
article, was well satisfied After the ex-
ercises were over, fire crackers and toy.
pistols could be heard in every direction.
Miss Woods gave Il vacation from Dec.
ZlSG TO Jan. I'd. which was enjoyed very
much. though the scholars did not enjoy it
as well us they should have. as the weather
most Of the time was very bad. and it was
impossible for them to get away from
home. This schoolhouse that have been
speaking of is u new one, situated on the
road leading from Staunton to Spring Hill,
and governed by Miss Minnie G. Woods, a
very elegant young lady of Fort Defiance,
and beloved by all of her pupils. This is
the first school she ever taught she fills
the position better than any one we have
ever had, as she keeps strict rules which
everyone has to come under, and gives per-
feet satisfaction in every particular. She
is appreciated by erpatrons. w. II. B.
MARRIAGEs.-Dur the year 1888,
there were married in Stanton, fifty-two
couples-30 white and % colored. These
nI1ipUc anoI,rpo1 nc ri up1l lalnu,
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FATAL ACCIDENTAL female patient
at the Asylum, who was considered almost
restored to reason, jumped out OF third
story window several days ago and received
fatal injuries,
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DAILY.
SOUTHWARK.
Standard Time
18th Meridian.

Pullman Sleeper, daily, on Express No. 5, New
York to Chattanooga. without. change, via Har-
risburg and Roanoke.
No. has Pullman Sleeper-Baltimor via w.
M, R. R., and Hagerstown tosMacon, Ca. with
out change, and Roanoke to Memphis without
change.
CONNECTIONS.
AT Hagerstown Nd with the Western Mary
land Railroad to and from Baltimore Frederick,
Emmittsburg, Gettysburg, Penmar, Waynes-
boro, Pa, and points on the Western Maryland
Railroad and branches.
With the Cumberland Valley Railroad to and
from Harrisburg, Carlisle, Shippensburg, Cham
bersburg, Mercersburg, Martinsburg, and points
on the Cumberland Valley Railroad and branch
eS.
Also to and from Pittsburg and the West and
Northwest, and Boston, New York, Philadelphia,
and the North and East.
AT Shenandoah Junction, w. Va. with Main
Line of Baltimore & Ohio Railroad to and from
Washington.
AT Riverton, Va, with Manassas Branch of
Virginia Midland Railway.
At WaynesborO Junction, Va. with Chesa-
White Sulphur Springs and Richmond.
At Loeb Laird, with Lexington Branch of
Richmond & Allegheny Railroad.
AT Natural Bridge, with Main Line of Rich
mond & Allegheny Railroad.
AT Roanoke. with Norfolk & Western Railroad.
STAGE CONNECTIONS.
At Riverside, for lexington Va.
AT Boyce. for Wildwood and Winchester. Va.
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TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
i States for the Western District of Virginia.
In the matter of VIM. j. Shumate. Augusta
county, Va, bankrupt.
In Bankruptcy.
At Harrisonburg, in said District. on the 2lst
day of December, A. ID. 1885,
TAKE NOTICE-An order has been issued
that all the creditors of William ]. Shumate
Bankrupt, appear before G. Douglas Gray, Reg
lister in Bankruptcy, at his office in Harrison
burg, Va. on the 23rd day of January, A. ID. 1884,
at 10 O'Clock a. m, and show cause, If any they
have, why the real estate of said Bankrupt, con-
sisting of Lot No. 8, decided to James w. Black
burn Jany g. 1868, deed recorded Jan. 3, 1870 and
Lot No 81, deed to c. b. Tyner April 90 1870, and
Lot No. Is, sold too. p. Camden on the day
of - 1877. and Lots Nos: p and %, decided to
Joseph M. Fauver Jan. /, 1870, deed recorded May
81, 1870, and Lot No. 7, deed to E. r. Moon, Jan'y
81 1868, deed recorded Nov. s. 1870, and Lots Nos.
49, 80 81, 3D. IS, 81 49, 80, 49, 10, q, D. 26, which
were never sold and still belong to the said
Shumate; also Lot No. 20. decided to John F.
Smith Oct 81 1867, and trecorded June 18th, 1874,
and Lots Nos. H. II and ID, decided to A. b. Ar
thur JAM q, 1885, and recorded April r. 1872, and
Lots Nos IS and 36 sold to +. +. Fisher on the
day Of 49,, all of said Lots being on the
suburbs of the city of Staunton, in Augusta
county, Virginia, should not be sold free of in
cumbrance, and out of the proceeds thereof the
Judgment liens be paid in the order of their
priority. C. DOUGLAS GRAY,
dec27 Register in Bankruptcy.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-01-03

The handsome prize album given by J.
E. Taylor & Son, to the holder of the lucky
ticket, was won by Mrs. Kate Purvis. the
winning ticket being No. Al.
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During tile year 1883, there were 100
white marriage licenses issued IN the
county and 60 eolored.
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REPrBl ICAN STATS CENTRAL. COMMITTEE
l.NnChhurg, Va. Dee. 2Sth 1855,

REPUBl IcAN STATS CENTRAL. Committee
Lynchhurg, Va, Dee. 2sth, 1889.
Editors l'u,iey Iiggiai0h.
In reply TO the recent articles which have APP
peared iii the VALLEY Nirginian' relating to
reorganization, avail myself of the courtesy of
your columns TO say TO the pubic that | favor
the reorganization of the Republican party in
this state on q basis broad enough TO include
all who are opposed to democratic success. /
Will favor and adopt, if practicable. any plan
having this purpose III View which meets the
approval of the Coalition Republicans who elec-
ted me lhetrchairinan in convention assembled
August 10Th, 1881. desire also to say in the
same connection that | have no petty spites to
crafty, neither have any personal antipathies
which would prevent my acting cordially and
harmoniouslv with any and all persons who
realty desire the success of the Republican par
ty. Respectfully,
six j. IL. RIyES, Chairman
Republican State Central Com.
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MISCELLANEOUS.


VIRGINIA MID LAND RAILWA Y
On and after Sunday, Nov. IS, 1885, Passenger
trains ill run as follows:
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Richmond. Va, Dec. goth, 1883.
s. NJ. Yost Il son,
Editors Valley Jirginia,t.

s. NJ. Yost Il Son,
Editors Valley Jirginia,.
With very slight modification, | heartily en-
dHse all you say in the last issue of your yalua-
ization' of our party, so as to bring together all
the elements of opposition to the o-ca led dem
next election.
foliticsi is the common sense business of a
people reduced to practice. Let us then to prac-
recovered. Let it bury its dead. We struggle
with the present, and the great opening future
temptingy invites us "onward. The voice of
the people, should be law, ;ild when the peo-
pie command who dares say ltay? That Il very
large majority of the people ofthis State are OPP
posed to Bourbonisnl and its practices, there
can be doubt and ii we can get them to act
i'll concert and together in the great National
contest now just upon us, there need be equally
as little doubt of the result. Will any man
stand in the way OF q consummation.s osdevout
~ to be wished: do not believe it,
Respectfully, &C.,
X (iIINER
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MARRIED.-Last night the Lutheran
Church was filled to to it's seating capacity
with an intelligent audience of ladies and
gentlemen. to witness the marriage of Mr..
Jos. B. Lickliter, Superintendent of the
Virginia Hotel, and Miss S. Kate Moffett.
OF Lynchburg. The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. j. M. Frost, of the
Baptist Church. The attendants were
Mr.. Jas. T. Lightner and Miss MolIie
I. Foster, of Staunton, and the ushers
MI. julius j. Prufer and Nh. Geo. WILL
After the marriage ceremony, the parties
repaired to the Virginia Hotel, where an
elegant entertainment was enjoyed by a
number of invited friends. We wish the
happy couple prosperous Journey through
life.
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In addition to these and 4 number Of
other letters. we have received numerous
calls from members of all divisions OF
the opponents of Bourhonism in Virginia.
and each and every one agrees that !.
thorough, complete and speedy organiza-
tion is necessary.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-01-03

Mrs. >Al.iLH MAY McLAUGnLiN, wife
of Hon. in lse Mclaughlin. died at her
home in Lexington Va early on Saturday
moraing list. after long suffering rs an
alno,t hn ,,Aless invalid
Mrs. Mclaughlin ace Miss SaIIie May,
was by birth AID breeding connected, with
the most pro ninet families of the Care.
linas and farther South. She was Il near rel
atlve of the present L. ). Senator's Gen.
M. G.. Batter, of South Carolina. and Col.
Wilkinson Call, of Florida. and also of
Col. Cole, of Florida of the regular staff
of Gen. Il. E. Lee.
After the war she went to Lexington.
Va, Us the guest in the family of Rev. Dr.
Kirkpatrick, professor in Washington and
Lee University. formerly resident in
Charleston. 5. G. Her social talents. high
culture and accomplishments, made her u
favorite in society, and her special attain
mentS and talents often contributed much
to promote the public enterprises of the
married to Judge Mclaughlin, Of Lexing-
ton, and their married life was notably one
of tender, mutual devotion.
Many members of the Staunton bar were
prevented from attending the funeral only
by the failure of the train. The kindliest
sympathies of this community are with
the bereaved husband in the shadow of
darkness now around his desolate hearth.
May he turn for consolation to the only
True Comforter Him who doth not
willingly aiiiict and whose precious promise
is to ever
g q with trOu IN
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r III Z U NJ A IT'S M,

it has no equal. There is not a pain or ache, if
bottle and be convinced of it's wonderful pow
ers. GEO. H. BECKS, Proprietor,
stanton, Va.
by A. w. MCKIM d Co.. Luray, Va
TYREE, MARTIN & LOGAN, Gen1 Agents.
StauntOn, Va. jul PLY
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OoMMIssIoNERs oFEICE.

A NOMM lSSlON FINS Dt F1CE,
~ Staunton, Va, December 25th, 1883.
In the chancery cause of HENRY SHEETS EFT
lH VS.. MYERS ADM'RS &C., now pending in the
Circuit Court for the county of Augusta, the
parties, (plaintit1s and defendants) and ali 9TH
ers whomsoever in anywise interested herein,
are hereby notified that in pursuance of a de-
cree entered in said cause on the 18th day of
November, 1888, shall, at my Office in Staun-
ton,
SATURDAY, the Goth day of JAN'Y, 1884.
proceed to take, state and settle an account
LIST. OF the assets of the estate of Samuel c.
Myers, decd, which went into the hands of his
administrator.
End An account of the transactions of David
Myers and John Fl. Bates administrators of
samuel G. Myers, decd.
Afh Any special matter deemed pertinent by
me or required hy any of the parties to he so
stated Al (which time and place you are requir-
ed to attend.
GIVEN under ny handas Comm'r, this 9th day
deer j. W. GREEN SMITH, Commr.
AtTOl4 tN.-From he room of Mrs. +. A. Roller,
- at the Western Lunatic Asylum, several
weeks snce,
POCKET COOK,
containing about three dollars In money n
some valuable papers. Among the papefswnd
note for Sla6 y, sgne'hy Saml. Ii. Tutwil
and payable 10 Mis-. T.. A. Roller. All part
are warned against trading for the note.
dec27-3t
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PERsoNAL.-Mr. G. w. Bramwell has
declined the offer rendered him in New
York city, and has accepted the position
of division engineer on the Shenandoah
Valley railroad. We are glad we are not
to lose Mr.. Bramwell as he will have his
office in this city. Mr.. J. H. Bramwell has
accepted the positions of General Manager
Blue Stone Coal Company, in the Flat Top
region, and also of the ROrer Iron Com
pany here, and will have his Office on North
Jefferson street in the building where the
railway offices are located, first door above
the main entrance Roanoke Leader.
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EMHRANTs FOR KANsAs.-On Tuesday
morning next, the Sth. and every Tuesday
thereafter. until further notice, Il train
will leave points on the G. Il O. road for
Kansas. This is for the special accommo-
dation of parties looking for landed invest
ments in that growing State. Any one
desiring to learn particulars of this train,
rates, &C., should call on L. j. Nair. at
Stuart's Draft. or s. NJ. Larkins, Sands,
Page county, Va.
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DAILY,

Pullman Sleeper, daily, on Express No. from
Chattanooga to New York (withOut change) via.
Harrisburg.
No. has Putnam Sleepers Macon Ca to Bal
timore, without change, via Hagerstown and w
MRR.
$50 pounds of baggage checked free to each
whole ticket. 1000 mile tickets, $25 %; 500 mile
tickets, $500. -
JOS. H. SANDS, A. POPE,
General Sup't, Gen Pass. Agent,
Roanoke, Va. Roanoke, Va.
ALLEN HULL, H. T.. SMITH,
Pass. Agt. Pass. Agt
jams Roanoke. Hagerstowu
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FATAL AcCIDENT.-O Sunday, the 23d,
Mr.. Thos. Zimmerman died at the home of
his brother-in-law Mr.. David Doll, living
near Arbor Hill. from injuries received
several days previous from a falling tree.
Whilst chopping alone in the woods, the
tree he had cut caught him in falling,
crushing his head in a horrible manner and
producing fatal injuries. as stated above.
The remains were buried from Mt Tabor
church Christmas day.
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OFFICE


COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
" STAUNToS Va, Dec 18th, 1885,
IN the Chancery causes of SPITLEI'S ADMIR- vs.
SPITLER'S WIDOW and SPITLER VS.. SPITIER'S
the county of Augusta, the parties (plaintiffs
and defendants) and all others whOmSoever in
any wise interested herein, are hereby notified
that in pursuance of decree entered in said
causes November 26th 1888, shall at my office
in StauntOn, on
SATURDAY. the 18th day ofJANUARY, 1854,
proceed to take and state an account showing
what amount of purchase money is still due BY
Samuel Z. Whitmer son account of his purchase
OF the j. Wellington Splitter lots, and to whom
me same is properly payable. And shall also
inquire into and report to this Court upon til eI
pretentions of Christian Eakle and Robt GBcl1leI
as set forth in their petitions. At which timeI
ana place you are required to attend.
Given under my handFas Commissioner, this
dec20 j. W.GREEN SMITH, Com'r
GECOND HAND SF9RE.
The cheapest place to get all kinds of
STOVES, LOUNGES, DESKS, BEDSTEADSI
BUREAUS. READY.MADE
CLOTHING, 81.
Ihaye on hand one of the
BEST TONED ORGANS
in the country, in which bargain can bt
bought. Call at corner of Augusta and Freder
lex Streets. +. II. WARE.
NJ l wish to sells first-rate and
HANDSOME MULE.
for riding or driving, especially for children.
is gentle, well trained, six years Old and h
inches high. 1t Will suit admirably for or
Mines deaf +. W.
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g SHENANDOAH VALLEYkRAILROAD.
y s.az--
TIME. TABLE-In.e ffecHDec. SIss. 1883.
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A valued party man from Shenandoah.
writes thoroughly endorsing the suggestion
Of the VIRGINIAN, and predicting a largely
increased Republican vote in the lower
Valley.
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An earnest, active Republican from the
lower Valley, says:
y most heartily en-
dorse your excellent articles in regard to
present political situation and prospects.
l am satisfied that thoroughly organized
must work early and get men with us be-
fore their passions and prejudices are ex-
cited. | am doing good deal of work in
aquiet way here.
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LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining in the Post Office at Staunton. An.
gusta County, Va, Jan. 5, 1884.
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One of the most prominent and pro-
nounced straightout leaders in Virginia
writes.
Haveread your editorials regarding party
matters in Virginia. = Am
glad to see you taking this step and can
assure you that | am, personally, ready to
do anything that | can to bring about a
united action in 1854.
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A staunch old Republican in the course
Of a business letter, says:
Your editorial on party matters suits
my notion exactly. II there
is not q reorganization Of parties. it Is not
worth while for the Republicans ia make
q fight in this State this wear.
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stTOLFN.-From the room Of Mrs. +. A, Roller,
- at the Western Lunatici Asylum, several
weeks Since
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MARRIAGES. the year 1888,
there were married in Stanton, fifty-two
couples white and % colored. These
weddings occurred as given below: