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MARRIED.


Mr.. A. H. Clark; of Augusta county, was mar
ried on the Goth, to Miss Emma 6, Dean, Of
Summers county, w, Va,
On Sunday night, Feb, 18th, at the residence
Of the bride at Forks of the Waters, by Rev A.
N: Horn, Mr.. Syly, Mullenax of Pendleton. and
Miss S1die Fleischer. of Highland county.
On the 10th instant. near Waynesboro'. Va,
Mr.. JohnW. Brewer and Miss Annie Il. Coyner,
both of Augusta co.
On the Goth instant near Greenville, Va, Mr.
VIM. N. Clemmer to Miss Maggie M. Page.
On the 18th instant, near Mt. Sidney, Mr..
David GroOms to Miss Della c., daughter Of Dan
lei Crittenbarger, Esq.
On the 18th instant. at the residence OF the
BRIDES PARENTS ]. A. Ramsey. .Esa., on Big Riv
Ell, by Rev. G, q p, Collins, Mr. Harry 4; Will
E. Ramsey. of Augusta CO.
At the residence of the parents of the bride,
near McGaheysyille. Rockingham county on
Tuesday, the 10th instant, by Rev. B. I. Carna-
han, MI. A. p. Yaney and Miss Alice Hedrick,
daughter of Mr.. Geo. w. Hedrick.
February II, 1884, at the home Of tina brides
parents, by Rev. b. Il. Carnahan, Mr.. b. r.
Stoner to Miss Mary n. Crawn. both Of Rock
ingham county,
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COUNTY CoURT,-Judge Hudson pre-
siding, commenced it's March term on
Monday last. The following is summary
Of the proceedings
ate.-Administration was granted
Thos. M Smiley on the estate of John M
Lucas, decd; to J. J. Glossbrenner on the
estate of Catherine Shuey, decd to Mary
E. Silling on the estate of Andrew J. Sill
ling, decd. The will of VIM. Thompson,
decd, was admitted to probate, with Esta-
line M. Thompson as Execntrix. The
will of Richard Sullivan, dec d, was admit
ted to probate, with D. M. Sullivan as
Executor. The wills of Mary T. Johnston,
decd, Virginia Taylor, cd, Daniel Gar
Der, decd, John T. Hamrick, decd, and
John McCutchan, decd, were admitted to
probate. The will of Betsy Smith, dec ID,
was partly proven and continued for fur
ther proof. Geo. B. Flory was appointed
guardian of Bette j. and Cora A. Flory.
Noah A. Tutwiler was appointed guardi-
an of Hattie Elizabeth Riswick. David
w. Coiner and Henry G. Rernhart quail
fed as Notaries Public. Wm.. T. Mari
was appointed and qualified as Justice of
the Peace for Beverly Manor District,
vice E. M. Gushing, resigned. Admins
tration was granted d. w. Bare on
estate of Josiah Whitmore. The fol-
lowing indictments were found by the
Grand Jury
Felon5es.-Against VIM. Fry, for mali
cious manning by shooting against John
M. Johnston for seduction under promise
of marriage ; against Robert Venable, for
burglary against George Burnley, for bur-
glary.
Mssdemeanors. Against VIM. II. Stroth-
er, for disturbing re!igious worship ;
against Jack Harrison and Maria Page for
lewd and lascivious cohabitation against
A. J. Harouff, for cutting down and car
rying off forest trees against Cyrus
Brown, six cases, for unlawfully selling
liquor in Waynesboro' against VIM.
Campbell and Susan Campbell, for selling
Intoxicating liquors in Waynesboro'
against Robert A. Sheets, for assault and
battery.
Miscellameous.-P. H. Rock appointed
surveyor of precinct No. 8, S. R.; Geo. W.
Trimble. No. "a, B. M. Jno. Christian,
W. w. Newman, w. F. Summerson, DR..
w. L. Walters, G. FL. Snapp, were APP
pointed commissioners to assess damages
to lno. w. Brown for one ACRE Of land for
school house near Valley Mills required
to act March 18th. An appropriation Of
$3.50 was made to be expended in changes
and repairs in road running from Buffalo
Gap to Pond Gap and Craigsville, and w,
w. Newman appointed contractor.
Trials.-Case of Commonwealth Us. Geo.
Burley (coD of Charlottesville, for house.
breaking, and larceny, was tried and ac-
cused found guilty and punishment fixed
| at six years in penitentitry.
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DIED.

Miss Mary B. Gardner died February 5th, 1884,
at her home in Staunton. aged 81 years and one
month. For many years she was consistent
member of the Presbyterian church. Quiet,
unobtrusive and kind-hearted, to know her was
to love her for her many acts OF charity.
Near Staunton, on Sunday last. of pneumo-
this county fren County limerick. Ireland.
Of Jas. Bofden Of this county, died of scarlet
fever, aged about l6 years.
3 Near Staunton, on the Parkersburg pike, ON
January the 30th. 1884, of typhoid pneumonia,
Charles r. Trayer, aged %, years, 10 months and
Is days. He leaves widow TO mourn her loss.
Mrs. Amanda K. Long, wife of the late Eman-
uel Long. departed this life Feb. Is, 1884, aged So
years and months.
.. In hone Of eternal life.n
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KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.-At the annual
session of the grand lodge of the Knights
OF Pythias of Virginia at Petersburg last
week, the following grand officers were
elected for the ensuing year. Grand chan
cellor, D. G. Richardson Of Richmond
vice grand chancellor, E. H. Perry, Of
Charlottesville; grand prelate, w. T.
Lithgow, of Manchester grand master
executor, L. T. Courtney, of Richmond
grand keeper of records and seals, Leroy S.
Edwards, of Richmond grand master at
arms, George M. Richter, of Hampton
grand inner guard, W. i. Olivier, Of Staun.
ton grand outer guard, J. A. Crosby, OF
Richmond.
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DEATH oE CYRUS REEVES the
morning of the 18th INST, at his residence
near Fishersville, Mr.. Cyrus Reeves. son
of Mr.. David Reeves. dec d., of the Glade,
died Of a complication of diseases, in the
Both year of his age. He was young
man of many sterling virtues. aid had
drawn around him numerous friends, who,
sided, will deeply feel his loss. His imme-
diate family have our sincere sympathy
The funeral took place on Tuesday last,
and was attended by large concourse of
SorrOwing friends,
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CITY AND COUNTY ELECTORAL BOARDS.
The following have been recommended
for appointment as members of the Elec
t0ral Boards for the city of Staunt0n and
the counties named, to appoint registrars,
judges, and commissioners of election.
They will he elected by resolution of the
two Houses of the General Assembly.
.otaataton. M. Cochran, Jr.. John
w. Todd, and E. Staples.
Augusta.-Jas. Bumgardner. DR., c. Ben
ton Koiner, and Sam'i Fl. McCue.
Bath.-M. II. McClintic, Carroll Garrett,
and VIM. M. McAllister.
Highland.-L. II. Stephenson, S. A.
Porter, and J. b. Bradshaw.
-Aueghaay.-John A. Carson, John L. IT.
vine, and A. A. McAllister.
Rockinghanl.-Geo r. Eastman, J. w.
F. Allemong, and J. Frank Branner.
Rockbridge.-Jacob w. Arnold, Jas. X.
Edmondson, and Hugh Adams.
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CONFEDERATE VETERANS.-Mr. T. F.
M0seley, of Richmond, acommittee of one
from r. E. Lee Camp, No. 1, of Confed-
crate Veterans, is in the city to solicit
subscriptions for the purpose Of establish
ing Home for Invalid Confederate Sol
diers. The object is one that appeals not
only to all who were engaged in the Con-
federate cause, but to those who may feel
charitably inclined towards the inlirm and
helpless, who have become SO by reason of
exposure and wounds in doing what they
believed to be right. 1t is only in this way
that retreat for the class of persons de-
signed to he served can lie secured, and
, we hope the mission of Mr.. MOSely will
be successful here and wherever he may
go.
Don ations can be sent to Chas u. Will
inns. Chairman Committee on Fair. r.
e. Camp. No. l, G. ". Richmond. Va,
and will be duly acknowledged and CRATE
fully accepted.
Contributions can be lett at DIR. Carter
Berkley's, Staunton, Va.
DEATH OF JAMES |. A. TRoTTER.-On
!. the 22d inst, James I. A. Trotter died at
the residence of his brother, Mr.. A. d.
Trotter, in this place, after a protracted
illness, aged 10 years. The deceased was
! well known in the Valley of Virginia and
in West Virginia in connection with stag
ing enterprises and mail transportation in
years agone, and was esteemed for his in
tegrlty OF character and generous nature.
! He was one of natures noblemen. his
hand ever open to melting charity when
his purse could respond, and his help
cheerfnlly extended to the worthy and
needy in all therelations of life. Few lives
have been more lavishly favored with the
aroma of unaffected charities and deeds
of quiet kindness which he was ever ready
to perform. His life was as free from
faults as almost any man We have ever
:. known, and in death n0thing-bnt the ten
derest tributes of friendship come from
those who knew him long and well. Peace
to his ashes.
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THE Markets.

There Is no material change in the markets
since last week. Prices yesterday were as fol-
lows: Flour. Family, So; Extra, IS; Super. "a ;
Wheat. 81 05 to 81 90; Corn, s. to 70; Oats, As 7;
Clover Seed. s. 50 to So rs; Hay. $40 to sIs.
In Baltimore. Wheat, 81 90 to 81 49,; Rich
mond. 81 10 to 81 Is.
STANTON MARKETS.
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THE VIRGINIA AND KANSAS LAND
COPY reference to the advertising co..
umns, it will be seen that the stockholders
of this company are called to meet in
Staunton, on Thursday next, the 6th.-
Persons who may desire to invest in Kan
sas lands are invited to be present and will
find it to their interest to attend.
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Mr.. Edwin Plots the untiring and eff
ficient agent of the Gem Organ Co., has
gone home to Washington, N. j., until the
springtime when he will return to this
county. In the mean time Mr.. James NJ.
Kerr, at Fort Defiance, p. o., will act as
his agent and attend to his business in
the Valley. jan17-tf.
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The bill providing for the establishment
OF Normal School for girls passed the
Senate on the Goth, naming Farmyille as
the place for its location. The town gives
the building, the State appropriates s1O,-
600 annually, and the Peabody Fund will
supply $4,000.
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C. D. NIMMo having removed to the late
stand of J. M. Southard respectfully asks
the patronage of Mr.. ..Southard's custo-
mers, he having retired from the business.
Parties will always find the best of fresh
fish, oysters, vegetables, ETC., at reasonable
prices.
Mr.. r.. Kinzley will also move his meat
store into tile same room and will serve
customers with the choicest steaks, roasts
and fresh meats of all kinds. Remember
the place. Southard's old stand. Augusta
Street. Telephone connection No. p. 1t
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1t is strange fact that the strongest
minded women shrink from being caught
in their own night-caps, but they never
hesitate to declare their exalted opinion Of
DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup that has cured i'll
Vulnerable coughs and colds.
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JANAUscHRK.-Mr Powell, manager of
the Richmond theatre. authorizes us.to
announce the appearance of the greatest
living actress, in Staunton, on the 18th
day of March. Nine. Janausclek viii
give her matchless Interpretation of MARY
Stuart, - in Schiller's historic master piece
of that title. Ii will be the finest per-
Torrance ever witnessed in Staunton. and
no one should miss the opportunity Of see
ing it. The box sheet will shortly be
opened.
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Why is it that the girl with the biggest
feet always wants to play Cinderella
I'VE don't know :" but we do know that
the best remedy for coughs and colds is
the far-famed DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
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SUMMER.
On Monday last, the old veterans Of the
5th Virginia Infantry to the number of
about go, met in the police office, Major
Newton presiding.
The object of the meeting was explained
to be tomature plans. for extending an in
vitation to the members Of the 18th New
York Volunteers to return the visit paid
them last yeal by the 5th Regiment.
On motion of Capt. Marquis, a resolu-
tion was unanimously adopted inviting the
2Sth New York to visit Virginia as the
guests of the 5th Regiment at any time
during the summer that may be convenient
to the visitors.
1t is proposed to lay out an enjoyable
programme, embracing excursions to all
the principal points of interests through
out the Valley, and winding up with big
blowout in Staunton. In other words,
the splendid hospitality extended last year
to the Virginians. is to be returned with
interest.
On motion of Capt. McKemy, the fol-
lowing committee was appointed to take
steps for raising funds:
Company A-Col. Stickley and Lieuten-
ant Pritchard.
Company C-B. +. Houff, and 1t. Litton.
Company D-Capt. McKenmy, 1t. Car
son, AID 7. M. Smiley.
Company EFT. A. Brownlee, Geo. w.
Fitch. and r. Frank Iarew.
Company FL. d. Trimble and 1t. j..
M. Brown.
Company G-Col. A. w. Hartman and
John Wallace.
Company II-Irenens Koiner.
Company Lit. INV .Crist, J. W. Hope
well.
Company K-Capt. Kurtz and 1t. Mes
mer.
Company L-Capt. j. G. Marquis and
Capt. Jas. Bumgar.lner, Jr.
From the citizen visitors last year the
following additional committee WAS APP
pointed +. T. Baglp WIN Buckley. j.
Il. Alexander ID ltlsmiselle, J. a. llouff.
Miss Lizzie Mck,mN. MIS- T. L. Eaeby.
Mrs. j. w Newton. and Miss G. Kolntr.
The committees will report to II meeting
to he held IL March Court.
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VIRGINIA-IN VACATION.-In the Clerks
~ Office. Circuit Court of Augusta, Februa-
~ LIST, 1884.
David Beard. Executor of Zachariah Johnston
deceased.
John A. Johnston and his children, Ida B. John
ston, William b. Johnston, Annie l. john
ston, James 7. Johnston and Zachari-
ah b. Johnston, the last two infants
under twenty-One but over ii years of age,
Hester s. Forrer and Henry Forrer, her
husband, Margaret A. Peck and - Peck
her husband, Charles l.. Melhorn, William
] Melhorn, Hester F. Peck, an infant I'M
der q but over II years of age, and Zacha-
riah ]. Peck, Shepard M. Peck, John Nj.
Peck, Henry f. Peck, infants uuder II
years of age, and James Johnston (if he be
living9
In Chancery.
The object of this suit is the ascertajnment
OF the liens binding, and the general indebted
ness of the estate of Zachariah Johnston, decd,
and OF proper settlement of said estate under
the supervision and DEGREES of the court, it APP
pearing by affidavit filed that Margaret A. Peek,
and Peck, her husband, Chas L. Melhorn, VIM.
J. MeIhorn, Hester f. Peck ian infant under q
put over Il years of age,l and Zachariah j. Peck,
shepard Nj. Peck, John NJ. Peck, Henry F. Peck
Qnfants under II years of age,) and James John
ston Qf he be liVing,) Win. b. Johnston, are
on-residents of this State
1t Is Ordered, that they do appear here with.
In one month after due publication of this no.
!ice, ana 90 what Is necessary to protect their
interests.
Teste-
JOS. N. RYAN, Clerk.
CRAIG Il PATTI. n n
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The Ladies Home Mission Society will
have ''Spuridean" in the Lecture
ROOM of the Baptist Church to night for
the benefit of their Society" They will
have 'Melange- Fishery also Baskets
bonnie. bouche, y and sincerely hope all may
have an enjoyable evening together. We
ask, therefore of our citizens who have
always responded so nobly to every good
work, to cheer us with Il liberal patronage.
Doors open at Z o'clock.
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AS this is about the time when some Ladies' re-
ceive samples from foreign cities, we invite
those who have samples at Sl.75 or $500
per yard. to bring them and compare
them with our $l.35 SILK. We
know that all will agree with
us that ours are the best
Goods.
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the ORCHARD CONTAINS II ACRES
COMMISSIONERS SALE
~ OF
VALUABLE CITY PROPERTY.


of Augusta county, entered on the 7th day De-
oember, 1883. in the cause of Echols &c, TrNs-
tees &c. VS.. Mcmahon &c., the undersigned COM
m'ssiOners will proceed to sell at public auction
to the highest bidder, in front OF the Court
House In StauntOn, On
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18th, 1854,
that valuable property known as the "Old Peck
property on GreenYille Avenue. near the VAL
ley r. h. depot in Staunton.
The property Is well located for business or
manufacturing purposes, and will be sold as
whole or in parcels, as may suit the purchasers
best.
TERS-Cash in hand to Fay costs of suit and
sale and the balance on credits OF one, two and
three years, in equal installments, bearing in
terest the purchasher to execute bonds with
approved personal security for the deferred
payInents, and the title to be retained as ulti-
mate security. ALEX. II. FULTZ,
II. p. BELL,
feb7-tds Commissioners
A3-The above sale is postponed until SATURS
DAY, the LIST day of March, 1884. feb2l
~ ENERAL RECEIVERS NOTICE.
| am prepared to disburse the fund to the par
ties entitled, in the cause of FIsHBURN gs. KEIs-
, LEY.
! j. FRED. EFFINGER,
Feb. Z, lSsi-4t. General Receiver.
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COS S ALE
STILL CONTINUES

WE HAVE just received pieces, containing
800 yards, of Fine BLACK SILK, Qmported,)
which we propose to sell at $l.35 per yard. This
grade of Silk is worth sl.75 per yard.
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Respectfully.
c. A. GLADKE.

febl4 G. A. GLADKE.
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
" STAUNToN, VA, Feb. 20, 1884.
In the chancery cause now pending in the
Circuit Court of Augusta, under the style of
Sellers Adm j. H. b. &c. VS.. Sellers, Ida b. &c,
All parties plaintiffs, and defendants, therein,
and all creditors of John Sellers, decd. are
hereby notified that in pursuance of decree
rendered Nov. 10, 1888, / shall at my officein
Staunton, on
Friday, the 21st day of March, 1884,
Proceed to take. state and settle the following
accounts, viz:
lst OF the transactions of Jerome H. b. Sell
lers, as Admir- of John Sellers, decd.
3D. OF any unsettled assets belonging to said
estate.
Sd. OF any unpaid debts or charges against
the estate of said John Sellers, decd.
18th. OF the committed value of the dover of
Mrs. Frances S. Sellers, in the land sold to
George M. Baylor.
5th. OF ali proper charges, including attor-
ney's fee, on the real fund arising from said
sale.
9Th. OF the rights of the several heirs of said
John Sellers, decd, to the residue of said real
fund, as affected by matter of ARRANGEMENTS to
some of them, or otherwise; and
7th. OF any other matters deemed pertinent
BY Commissioner or required by any party ito,
be specially stated at which time and pfaceSyop
are required to attend. A.
febN t - Commissioner.
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Mt. Solon' Items.


The Roads. would like to send up
to your sancilim ollr complaints with those
of her ell izells Of the county who have not
been able for sometime past to do any
thing but hurl anathemas ut the heads OF
our legislators. who they fancy do nothing
bit dress in purple and fine linen every
day and feast upon oysters and smoke fra
grant Ilavannas, whilst the farmer who
comes forth at stated intervals to vote
them into places of luxurious ease and
fine living, are permitted to wade, boat,
SWIM or struggle through mud OF inter
m1nable length, breadth and thickness, and
all for the want of a simple, plain road
law requiring our oyerseers 10 SO construct
our roads us to effectually prevent the
water from getting under the road bed and
then freezing and heaying up the soil to
be broken through and to mire the traveller
at every tiaw. It does seem to us if our
law makers could lay aside their cigars for
five minutes and frame an act requiring
every overseer of roads to construct his
road with permanent side bitches, with
suitable and sufficient outlets, and give
the road-bed fall of one inch to the foot
from the centre to the side bitches, it
would obyiate all or most of our troubles
in that direction for the present, and after
our roads became solid and dry we could
consider the propriety Of matchmaking at
our leisure hereafter. Some of our farmers
and merchants have had freights at the
depots for weeks unable TIC break the mud
embargo.
The Scarlet Feuer still continues to deci-
innate the population along North river
and it's tributaries. 1t has not been very
fatal in this immediate neighbarhood, only
two deaths having occurred to this date.
Mr.. John Craun lost a very interesting and
sprightly little girl on last Wednesday
from that malady complicated with inter
current diseases. ITEMS.
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1t was showing last night.
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Patapsco Cotton Yarn, all numbers.
]. E. GRAHAM ~ BRO.
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son went back to Mr.. Adam s, from which
place he decamped during the night
and has not since been heard of. On
Thursday, Mr.. Anderson took the money
order to Lexington and found that it had
been raised from four to fQrty-four dollars.
In concluding, cur correspondent says /;
s'Now, as the young man had no oppor-
tunity to change the amount of the order
after he received it from the office, it must
have been preconcerted affair, and in all
probability he has a partner who stays be-
hind and forwards these orders to him and
he turns them to good account. Such a
scheme is well calculated to deceive almost
anyone. The stFangest thing to me is that
the money order calls for forty dollars and
is written in the same hand writing as the
date of the order and as also that of the
signature of the postmaster at Edinburg,
Va. whose name is Evans, while the post
master at Lexington is advised by Evans
that the amount of the money order is
only four dollars. So the order really shows
that it was only raised four dollars, as the
word four is in far different hand from that
of the word forty, and the date Of the
order and the signature of the postmaster
is written after the word forty. l am OF
the opinion that it is not the first time the
young man did such thing. and l am
further Of the opinion that he must have
partner who stays in the rear and fur
nishes the money orders. Now, Mr.. Ed
itor, 1 think if you will give the young
man free advertisement Of himself il
will prevent some other good citizen from
being duped out Of his money"
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Royal Baking Powder.
J. Z. GRAHAM & Bro.
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AS- We also invite those who have sam
pies to come and see THE BEST SILK FOR sl.s5
IN THIS COUNTRY.