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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-09-04

SUDDEN DEATH.-On Monday evening
at s O'Clock, at Waynesboro', Mrs. Ann
Fitch, one of the most highly esteemed
ladies of the county, died without hardly
a moment s warning.
She stepped across the passage at $50
to the room of her sister-in-law, Mrs. L..
*. Huff and to all appearances was in her
usual health, but on rising to leave the
room she staggered from sudden dizziness
and fell npon sofa, exclaiming, II am so
sick, please send for the doctor.'' Mrs.
Huff at once sent for DIR. Jones, whose
office is only square distant, but when
that gentleman arrived, life had fled The
Doctor, we are informed, expressed the
opinion that the cause of her death was
apopleXy.
Mrs. Fitch had for long time been en-
gagged in the millinery business in Waynes
boro', and her establishment had grown to
be the largest in the county. Her fine
social qualities had drawn around her
quite large circle of friends who now
mourn with her aged parents over the
still form of the departed one. Mrs. Fitch
from childhood was consistent christian.
Her funeral took place yesterday from the
M. b. Church Of which she was mem
Der. 4
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Public Speaking.

Jacob Yost and Vim. E. Craig, will
speak at Red Mills
SATURDAY, Sept. 18th, 2, p. N.
The voters are cordially invited to at
tend
A brass band will be present to enliyen
the occasion. A good time is promised.
Republicans turn out and hear your
standard bearer. BY order of the
COMMITTEE.
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GENTLEMEN.
A LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining in the Post Office at Middlebrook.
and not called for in the month ending Aug
3lst, 1881:
IRWIN. S. Buchannon, Miss Maria Wright 9
Mr.. Harry Koner, James H. Wright
Dr. E. Mccarthy,
If the above letters are not called for in 30
days they will be sent to the Dead Letter Of
flee, Washington, d. &.
t. r. FATTVEP d nj
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On Friday, the 22nd ult., Mrs. G. w.
Burke, wife of Mr.. Geo. w. Burke. died
at her husband 3 residence in Gordonsville
aged 81 years, 4 months and II days. Mrs.
Burke was born in the city Of Fidkireh,
province of Tyr0l, Austria. Though i'll
but Il short time, Mrs. BIS suffering was
severe and intense. and in spite of the
most skillfnl and untiring efforts to re-
lieye her and restore her to health and
friends, her spirit passed away.
For the bereaved husband and one small
child, the sincerest sympathy is extended.
A sister in New York city, and a brother
in Newark, N. j., survive her. Her fune-
5ra9 took place on Saturday, and the re-
mains were followed by large concourse
,of sorrowing friends, giving evidence of
1.-THE many noble qualities she possessed and
the high esteem in which she was held.
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THE MARKETS.

The markets are little brisker this week
and supply and demand exhibit some life. The
local quotations are but little changed, but a
decidedly better feeling is apparent, and farm
ers are marketing briskly, despite the low
prices prevailing. Prices yesterday ranged as
follows: Flour, Family 81 25; Extra So so; Super
So %; Wheat 80 to SO; Corn So to IS; Oats 50
to 81; Hay. mixed, $40 to So; Timothy $40
to SIS; Wool IS to 49,
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On the 2Sth, on Middle River, of chronic d.
airrnoea. Mrs. John Forrar, aged about so years.
and many relatives and friends to mourn their
loss. She was daughter of Mr. VIM. Merritt
residing near Staunton W 4'''
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Republican Rally.

The Republicans of Allegheny will raise
a Blaine 4 Logan pole at Clifton Forge on
Friday, Sept. 5th, 1884. J. Yost, Repub-
lican candidate for Congress, will speak.
Let all the people turn out. Ladies are
invited.
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OUR IRON-CLAD PAINT

has standing reputation of fourteen wears
throughout the United States.
Men sent to any part of the State to do work
and estimates made witheMt charge, for any Of
Inc above goods. We respectfully solicit work
from contractors, corporations and indlviduala
dressed tA
AUGUSTA IRON ROOFING & PAINT CO..
aug2l 20. Box 22s, staunton, Va.
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AN ABLE SERMON.-Last Sunday night
Rev. Mr.. Strider preached very able
sermon. based on the 18th verse of the Cd
chapter of Habakkuk, "Woe unto him that
glyeth his neighbor drink, that putteth
the bottle to him, and maketh him drunk
en-, also, that thou highest look on their
nakedness. y AS the text would imply it
was discourse on temperance and in
condemnation of the license system. He
demonstrated by statistics that the result
OF liquor drinking cost the State, in ac-
tual money, largely in excess Of the reve-
nues derived from license. In it's pecu-
mary view it was harm to the Common
wealth. In its moral view it was blight
and desolation. In it's social view it was
fierce Moloch destroying happiness and
peace-a terrible Juggernaut sweeping
down all the endearments and sundering
the ties OF home and family. 1t was a
terrible arraignment of the seller and
buyer of the people of a State who gave
the sanction of their authority to it,
through the laws enacted by the Legisla-
ture elected by them. Throughout the
subject was treated with originality, and
the effects of license portrayed with great
power and effectiveness. And yet there
was an earnest christian spirit controlling
in every word and sentence of the sermon.
Few men are capable of handling a SUBJ
ject with more ability than Mr. Strider
displayed in discussing the subject of his
text. His rich, sonorous voice, distinct
enunciation and splendid elocution en-
forced his fresh and vigorous ideas and
well chosen and pungent words with I'M
usual effect, and riveted the attention OF
his audience for at least an hour. His is
a strong, cultured intellect, and capable of
much good in the community where he
may statedly preach s.s9 ..i
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The James River Valley Fair will be
held at SeottsviIle, Va, October sth, 9th
and 10th.
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The Bristol Fair and Stock Association
will hold its annual fair at Bristol Sept.
10th, 18th, 18th and 18th.
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. r. d
AN ELEGANT ESTABLISHMENTS The
old reliable Adams Express Co. has moved
into its new and handsome quarters in
the Masonic Building on Main street.
The room formerly occupied by Burke g.
Bradley, has been thoroughly remodeled,
and with new glass front, handsome paper
ing, massive and elegant counters, neat
chandeliers and general painting and
vanishing, presents a stylish and city
like appearance. In one corner of the
room the agents desk is elevated on
platform, covered with neat Brussels car
pet, and surrounded by heavy railing.
The desk is fine specimen of cabinet
making and is the work of one of our
Staunton mechanics, Mr.. PROTEIN. The
counters, railing and general work of the
room was done by Lushbaugh Bros, who
never turned out a bad job. The painting
was by Mr.. Hosey, one of the best in the
business, and the papering by Mr.. Hewitt.
The pressing demands of the Company
made it necessary to have enlarged facili-
tiles for the transaction of business, and a
central location. Both of these objects
have been secured in the change and the
business will be pushed with even more |
vigor than heretofore, if that be possible.
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MARRIED.
DIED.

IN this CITY, on the LIST inst, by Rev. R. Smith
son, Mr., John fl. Johnson and Miss Laura a
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and coat the same with our IRON Clad Paint.
made under our process at small cost which will
preserve them for years: agreeing without
extra charge, to repair any leaks that may oc-
cur from natural causes, for q term OF Ave
years from date OF finishing the work, upon due
notice OF the same at our Office =
Metallic roofs condemned by timers especi-
ally solicited. BY our process and Metallic.
snail cost 10 the owners =
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q phhAI UAIHERlNG.-IaSG week the
annual meeting of the Augusta Baptist
Association was held at Healing Springs.
From far and near the delegates came. and
the various roads leading to the Springs
were lined with carriages, buggies, and
vehicles OF all kinds. The church, close
to the Springs, where the Association met.
was crowded with earnest looking men and
women, while the splendid scenery around
1t was well calculated to awaken feelings
OF praise and gratitude to the Creator for
all His goodness and mercy. Delegates
and visitors arrived from almost every
part of the State, and many from other
parts OF the South, and the meetings from
Tuesday morning till Thursday night,
were harmonious and delightful in spirit
shown in the whole proceedings.
The Rev. Allan Curr, the Rev. c. F,
Ely, Mr.. Herring and Mr.. Mari repre-
sented the Church here, and several dele
gates We're also present from Laurel Hill
and Greenville churches, the latter be-
ing anew enterprise and first admitted to
the Association. The most cheering and en-
couragingareports were read from the va
rl0us churches, and the Greenville church.
under the fostering care of Mother
Linda was heartily welcomed as new
member of the body, and VIM. Shipman.
its representative. land who is at this time
supplying its pulpit during his vacation
from Richmond college, was given the
right hand of fellowship. Bro. Abraham,
OF the same church, also took an active
part in the meetings of the Association.
The Baptist pastor here lectured, by re-
quest, before the Association. Amongst
those present were DR.. Ticknor, of At
lanta, Ca, DR.. Taylor, of Lexington, Va,
Hon. III. X. Ellyson, Prof. Winston and
others, from Richmond.
All the varied interests of the Church
were ably discussed in sermons and ad-
dresses, including home and foreign mis-
sions, Sunday schools, education, etc.
The next meeting of the Association is
to he held at Lexington, and the Rev. AL
Ian Curr appointed to preach the opening
ser non in August. 1885.
The whole proceedings plainly showed
that the Baptist Church is making great
headway in this portion of the State, and
rapidly growing in every direction. The
future OF the various churches of the AS
sociation.seems bright and promising, and
its ministers and members appear to be
full of hope, zeal and enthusiasm.
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LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining in the Post Office at Staunton. An
gusta County, Va Sept. 4. 1884.
LADIES.
Bhrnley, Mary Jackson, Mrs Nancy Il /
Brown, Judy James Gertie lcolI' =
Chalkley, Mrs Ida NJ Kinzer, MolIie
COX. Ellen Miller. Alice
carter, Sopha Miller, Mrs Mary
crawford, Mrs Catherine Miller, Lizzie (eoll
Cooke, Carrie l. Miller Ada I,
C ooke, carrie Price, Mrs Henrietta
Grospy, Annie Poindexter, Obey
Fry, sarah M Robinson, Mary
Furr, Mrs Martha r Robinson Mrs Ann
Gay, Mamie Smith Mrs Ida
Gay, Mrs Mary f Slower Fannie f.
Green, Mrs Lizzie Wynne Mamie
5oIuon. berIle Whitelow, Mrs Annie S
GENTLEMEN.
Cole, L NJ Mosher, Hugh o
Shlldress, Philip Morris, Henry (coD
Carter, John Myers, ID
Carpenter. James Orchard, David
COOK, Rev q l. Pannel, Moses A
conner, Anderson (col) Robinson, Carter (coD
Forrman, Rev IL Sullenberger Jaw
Gray, W Silling, Henry
GeClle, Charles Smart & Glen
Hemenway. Rev w F Taylor, Henry
Howard, Thomas Vanfossen James A
Hunter, Hon X NJ It Vance j b
Harris, White, ThOs
Howard. Andrew White, Garrett S (coD
Link, Adam
Unavailable letter to Mr. fill Herbert. Alegai
ME CO.. w. Va. in haste. Postai-no address
no signature.
The above letters, if not called for within
thirty days, will be sent to the Dead Letter Of
flee. Parties calling for them will please saw
they were advertised. S. M. YOST. P. M.
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Sunday School at O'Clock. Morning services
at IL o'clock Night, at the usual hours. Young
MEMS prayer Meeting on Tuesday night. Gen
night Teachers meeting Thursday nigh
A1-Visitors and strangers cordially inyitedt
attend these meetings. aqgA
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-09-04
BARGAINS At
GLADKE'S.
Our Cost Sale is over still we cry the

Our Cost Sale is over still we cry the
SUMMER GOODS MUST CO.
We are bound to sell them at any price.
splendid CALICOES at cents.
All styles GINGHA MS at cents
o. n ian SATTEENSa at 10 cents, really worth
SUMMER SILKS, ALL SHADES, AT a. CTS.
:, we have few more of those beautifnl IENo
DRESS GOODS worth 50 and 10 cents We viii
sen sell choice of 20 different STYLES. for Ok eants
Come and see them. -
LINEN LAWNS AT A GREAT sAcRIFIcF
cents. :" VEINS we oHer al Il
IL acn Pay anybody that acants Goods to
Come IN and see oar Goods and
Prices.
:, We have 20 different colors of Julsards Rast
ID centS NJ worth 80 cts, which We will sell al
We are now receiving our
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THE AUGUSTA
V1HE AUGUSTA
IRON ROOFING AND PAINT
COMPANY,
Manufacturers of the Celebrated

Manufacturers of the Celebrated
PATENT DOUBLE CAPPED IRON ROOFING
AND SIDING.
Property owners remember that this is the
cheapest and best Roof now in use. You can
save money and insurance by having one OF our
Iron Roofs. You can lay your sheeting from
lncnes TO foot apart and as every one knows
that any metallic roof will sweat on the under
side, so by laying your sheeting inches or one
foot apart, it gives good ventilation for the air
odry 1t out. We guarantee our Roofing to be 4
WATER, FIRE AND WEATHER
PROOF,
and you can have your Roof laid without sheet
ing Ii you so desire Now remember we make
no holes in our Roofs by the use of nails.
screws, or fivets, We Paint our roofing one
coat on the underside and two on top with our
lRON-Cl4Ap PAINT. made under our process
Property Owners troubled with leaky roofs.
remember that the AUGUSTA IRON ROOFING
AND PAINT CO,
MAKE NO CHARGE FOR STOPPING ANY
KIND OF LEAK IN METALLIC
ROOFS,
and coat the same with our IRON Clad Print
made under our process at small cost which will
pEeSefye them for years. agreeing Without
inc nj 10 To
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wise to thrust them before the Convention
Mr.. Craig followed Mr.. Parsons in OK
PLANTATION of the resolutions and after q
full discussion of them, moved their adop
| tion. which motion was carried without 9
negative vote, after some remarks from
Mr.. Alexander, of Rockbridge.
Mr.. z. W. Hubbard, for the committee
on credentials, reported the following dele
gates present and authenticated:
Allegheny delegates, Jos. T. Fudge
Jas. A. G. Bryant alternate, r. B. Rose.
Acknowledgements, S. G.. Allen, Alex
Wharton, Wesley Green (col.), Rich.
ard Carter; alternates. Joseph Por.
ter, Robt. Billsby.
App0mattox delegates, w. g. Frank.
lin; Wyatt M. Elliott, w. w. Statam, T. J,
Blackwell, Lynra Harvey, E. F. Collins
alternates, c. T. Moses, Alfred Jones, T.
M. Armistead.
Augusta delegates, B. NJ. Smith, Jas,
Henderson, w. H. Shields, Geo. Nc. Craig
Latham Sampson, Jos. S. Beard, w. A,
! McC Comb, John r. Taylor, S. Brown
Allen, G. D. A. Curry, Mike Holler al.
ternates, w. b. Dunlap, ], A. w. Smith
John B. Fauber, A.. J. BlakemQre. L,
w. III. Davis.
Bath-delegates, A. J. Bonner. VIM.
Smith, alternate. w. e. Craig.
Buckingham delegates, A. J. Eppes,
J.. w. Hubbard, John Davis, John N.
Darts, e. L. Bondurant. Joe Walker,
Giles Ford. Watt Gibson; alternate,
Caesar Perkins. a9 e6ss
Cumberland delegates, s. P. Boiling,
Ben Smith, J. B. Flippln. Daniel Boiling,
J. M. Flanagan, George Sand6rSQn,
Fluvana-delegates. VIM. Pier, C, ],
Kidd. VIM. Mccoy, G. C. Gentry, James
Payne alternates, A. J. Taylor. Abram
Carter.
Highlands. J. Reynolds, - Mauzy,
p. r, Fleisher alternate, w. w. Brenna-
man.
Rockbridge- delegates. John A. Gibson,
Sandy Condor, Fl. C. Parsons, w. G. Ham
ilton, M. H. Middleton, Jas. A Fra
zier, ID. r. Reveley, J. L. Hamilton, j. J..
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III. a.. are now displaying the handsonesf
tp rT oi samples representing all kinds OF
OAhfEI, ever brought to this market. II Is
Wortn while to come and see them. =
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GOODS

and must have more room. 40 Gonna and tsta
the goods away and oblige
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asked for vote. Question was called
and the resolutions adopted unanimously.
The Chair announced APPROXIMATIONS
for candidate to represent the Republic
cans lof the 10th Congressional District
of Virginia in the next Congress of the
United States was now in order.
Col. S. Brown Allen arose, and in a
terse and eloquent tribute to the gentle
man, placed in nomination Jacob Yost, of
StauntOn.
Mr.. R. Alexander, of Rockbridge, Sec
oned the nomination.
Hon. Z, W. Hubbard Mr.. Eppes in the
Chair, arose to second the nomination, de-
claring that the Valleys choice was
his choice, and pledging his best eff
forts and those of his co-workels in
the eastern counties of the district
for the success of the nominee, and moved
that Mr.. Yost be declared the choice of the
Convention by reclamation.
Mr.. Eppes, Mr.. Flippi4 and Mr.. Frank
lin seconded the motion of Mr.. Hubbard,
and amid the greatest enthusiasm the mo-
LION was carried.
A Committee was appointed, Of which
Mr.. Eppes was Chairman, to notify Mr..
Yost of the action of the Convention. In
short time the committee returned and
through their chairman, announced to the
chair and the Convention that they had
performed the duty assigned them, and
introduced Mr.. Yost to the Convention.
The nominee IN brief, appropriate and
eloquent address acknowledged the honor
conferred upon him and accepted the
nomination. Cheer after cheer went up
from the Convention, at the close of his
remarks, and the real business of the dele
gates was finished.
But the delegates were in excellent
spirits, and yociferous shout went up
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Remaining in the Post Office at Staunton. An
gusta County, Va, Sept. T. 1881.
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WATER, FIRE AND WEATHER
PROOF

Property Owners troubled with leaky roofs.
AND PAINT Co, -
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G. A. GLADKE.

Respectfully,
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BAPTIST CHURCH.
ID REV. ALLAN CURR,.. PASTOR.

Price "a cents,
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burg west. We hope it means something
There is bright little boy of IL sum-
mers, in this county, who is an agent for
the Lives of Blaine and Cleveland. He
is the nephew of prominent and influ-
entail Democrat of the county, and makes
his headquarters at his uncle's residence.
He reports that he has sold Is of the Life
of Blaine and not 0ne Of Cleveland's life,
and seems to be curiouSto understand the
reason. This is prett! good Indication
of the feeling among Democrats for the
Democratic candidate. That little boy
will grow up Republican
We had the pleasure of meeting on
Monday last Rev. j. M. Frost, jr., former
pastor of the Baptist church of this place,
He is en- route for New York, and will
leave tomorrow to be in the North sew
eral weeks. His many friends in Staun-
ton were pleased to see him again and
learn that his location in the South is
both healthful and agreeable for him and
his family. Few ministers of the gospel
uIttO HALL ouCA q UO CP AtuQu Oll bLlC 1llcC-
ton and esteem of people as has DR..
Frost with the citizens of Staunton with
out regard to church affiliations.
An interesting marriage ceremony was
celebrated by Rev. DIR. Winston, of Char
louisville, on the night of the 9th, ct the
residence of Mr.. Julius Switzer, on COul-
ter street. Tie contracting parties were
Mr.. Jesse E. switzer, of Coal Valley, w.
Va, and Miss Bertha Gailinger, of Harri-
sonburg. After the exchange of compli-
ments. a superb collation. followed, and the
festive enjoyment continued until the
nigllt-exprsss arrived, when the happy
pair took the train for their future home
at Coal Wiley. They were accompanied
to the tran by number of friends, whose
best wiihes went with them to their future
home. The presents were NUMEROUS.
beautiful and some of them intrinsically
valuable.
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Moon, R. R. Alexander; alternates,
]. r. Mccormick, James White, r. E.
Freeman, G. H. Wilson, VIM. Drummond,
John Fitzpatrick, Chas. Ailstock, S. S.
Staunton clty-delegates, A. w. Bondu-
rant, O. F. Johnson. w. E. Craig, d. c.
Carter alternates, J. J. Christian, G. L.
Brock.
Nelson-delegates, w. H. Goodwin.
Alex. Fortune, j. A. Stokes, Jesse Mon
day, Boyd Loving, Reed A. Thomas,
Alex. Giles alternates, Chas. Coffay,
Edward Hudson, c. G. johnson.
VIC Franklin, chairman of the COM
mittee on Resolutions reported the follow
ing, and recommended their adoption
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AS We ARE WELL KNOWN LEADERS In
Boys and Children's
CLOTHTNG!

We'll briefly summarize this feature OF our business by
having that the word "IMMENSE' conveys but poor
Idea Of the grand variety shown by US this season Ev-
Erythipg from a Knock. About Suit of strong mate
1.-The finest fabrics made for Boys use being shown
lin pleasii & varity.
Each department OF business is complete within
itself representing largersocs than carried by any
house in city, dealing especially in the respective
lines of goods handled in cur
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E. MI. KAHN e co.

The desire be well dressed pronounced American
ism country in the world being able to turn out many
of the male clad in garments betting the
style of the day season. There be special re
gard for the eternal fitness Of things and from the homes
mechanic the gentleman Of ample means, America leads al
the best dressed nation the globe great many Cothns
Houses making point just present advertise speca
lines OF Suits leaving of doubt in the public mne
whether or not they can GO beyond the limit Of something
CHEAP Asw number customers by the thousand
draw them from all ranks of le prepared to furnish
Clothing of all desired grades upon which we guarantee
GOOD, HONEST VALUES. We will take, for thu
sake of illustration, our