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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-14
HoRLoNG VILE m LASrs

We have frequently been asked how long our
roofing will last, and we answer by saying that
every person knows that as long as iron does
not rust it will last, and as 1t is kept painted it
will not rust. There is never any wear on the
under side to wear the paint off, and If the up
per side is painted every ten or twelve years,
we do not see any reason to prevent its lasting
one hundred years.
Our roofing is all made in the factory, and put
up in packages of 100 square feet, painted on
both sides, cleats and paint enough to give 1t
one heavy coat after the roof is laid.
WE,CALL THE A ATTENTION.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-14

first-class workmen, including master timers,
that doing an immense business, we are able to
operate on the wholesale plan; thereby saving
to customers the large profits of the middle
men. Within the past month we have doubled
our shop room. and are, in every way, prepared
meet the increasing demands of the trade.
These are some OF the reasons we can do work
Qeaply and well, and they are some OF the Tea.
ms why we can afford to do it
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-14

There is a good deal of yankee snap and
grit about Secretary Of the Navy Chand-
Ter, and when the Civil Service Commits
sion sent to him the names of several
persons from whom to fill two vacancies
in his department, he declined to appoint
them. This course was determined on
after an examination of the papers pre-.
sented, in which it was disclosed that they
were deficient in photography and pen
manship. One of them spelled technical
with a K, and another exercised his
composing powers by vulgarly criticising
Senator and rejecting on the President.
This was not the kind of civil service
product the Secretary desired, and so in
formed the Commission, with the re-
quest that better selection be sent up.
The continued increase in the New
Y Ork bank reserve, is fair indication OF
the effects of Democratic ascendancy in
in Congress and the timidity which affects
capital, forcing it into the bank vaults
instead of being employed in the activities
of trade, manufactures and public i'm
provements. Last week the increase was
$1O7, 0OO, 600, OF nearly $17 ,00O, 900 greater
than ever before at this season of the year.
Capital can take care of itself in this way,
and when in all of it's organized formsit is
attacked as monopoly" that is the way
it will take care of itself, and the people
will have to suffer the consequences in the
contraction of the avenues of trade and
emnloyment
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-14

COMMISSIONERS SALE
~
VALUABLE CITY PROPERTY.
In pursuance of a decree of the Circuit Court
of Augusta county, entered on the 9TH day De-
cember, 1888, IN the cause of Echols &C.. Trus-
tees &c. VS.. Mcmahon &C., the undersigned COM
missioners Will proceed to sell atpublic auction
to the highest bidder, in front of the Court
House in Staunton, on
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10Th, 1884,
that valuable property known as the sold Peck
property on Greenville Avenue, near the Vail
ley r. R. depot, in Staunton.
(, The property is well located for business
or manufacturing purposes, and will be sold as
a whole or in parcels, as may suit the purchas-
ers best.
TERMS.-Cash in hand to pay costs of suit and
sale, and balance on credits of one, two and
three years, in equal instruments, bearing in
terest, the purchaser to execute bonds with APP
proved personal security for the deferred pay
ments, and the title to be retained as ultimate
security. ALEX. ii. FULTZ.
. r. P. BELL,
feb7-tds Commissioners.
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CLOTHING.

EoR THIRTY DAYS
AT COST AT COST y
THE
ONE PRICE ECONOMY CLOTHING HOUSE.
WILL SELL
Overcoats at cost,
Heavy Suits at cost
Boots at cost,
shoes at cost
RED FIGURES Jon. EVERY ARTICLE.
Indicates. the Reduced Price.
WE ONLY HAVE ONE PRICE
Everything is marked in PLAIN FIGURES,
We make 1.-THE above sacrifice in good faith,
/ wishing to make room for Spring Goods.
To our friends aud the7public in gem
eral we extend our sincere thanks
for past favors. With your
kind cooperation and lib
eral patronage, we sue
ceeded'in establish
ing
ONE-PRICE SYSTEM,
which is hailed with satisfaction by al.
We adhere.strictly to ONE PRICE, and that is
| THE LOWEST.
IT everybody fairly, squarelyl and hon.
Call soon and
| SECURE BARGAINS,
| A. LOEB & CO.,
Old Augusta Nat. Bank Building,
/ JAMES A. ARMENTROUT.
Manager of the One Price Economy Clothing
House, Staunton, Va.
| ianlO
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-14
DEFERR ED MAETEa

Ex-Governor Charles Foster, of Ohio,
in an interview some days since, expressed
the opinion that if President Arthur
should be the nominee of the Chicago
Republican Convention he could not carry
Ohio. This expression has occasioned
considerable comment, some Of the critics
treating it seriously. and others with in
difference. 1t was a very unadvised re-
mark Of Mr.. Foster and indicates that he
is not safe adviser nor a sagacious poll
tician. In fact, as rule, men in high Of
fetal positions know no more about.public
opinion than men Of less pretension, and
their views re..entitled to nomore weight.
1t may be taken for granted that who
I ever the Convention may nominate will
| receive the earnest and united sup
port Of the party, and unless Ohio is
hopelessly Democratic under all circum-
stances, President Arthur would be as
I likely to receive its electoral vote as any
other. The temper of the party at this
time is very conservative and fjudicious,
and will have no reason to be otherwise
when the time comes to elect delegates to
the Convention. The indications are that
| there will be very few, if any, pledged del
egations, but that all will be governed by
an earnest purpose to make choice of the
| most acceptable man, and one that can
be elected. Consultation and comparison
| OF views will precede action. There will
be very little of the personal feeling which
was carried into the Convention Of 1880,
but that restraint and caution. which are
associated with the higher consideration
Of the defeat of the Democratic party in
the approaching national contest. Gov.
Foster nor any other prominent Republi-
can can disturb the general serenity OF the
party or inspire doubt as to the election of
the Chicago nominee, whether he be Pres
ident Arthur, Senator Edmunds, Gen. Lo-
gan or any worthy Republican.
The entire wealth of the United King
| dom is little over thirty-nine thousand
| millions. That of the United States is
forty-nine thousand nine hundred millions.
In England Sc per cent. of the cost of pro-
duction goes to labor, tWenty-one per cent.
to capital and twenty-three per cent. to
government. In France forty-one per
cent. goes to labor, thirty-six per cent. to
capital and twenty-three per cent. to gov
eminent. In the United States, seventy
two per cent. goes to labor, twenty-three
per cent to capital and five per cent. to
government. This shows that our system
of laws and the encouragement they give
to our own industries operate greater ben
efits to labor than anything else, and that
labor is preferred over three to one ovtr
capital. That does not sound much like
capital was either fighting OF expressing
labor.
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AND GUARANTEE

very job we do, 9th in pr &c and quality. S
your orders to (]t.N MAY TO-
une7. Stanton v
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R. G. PAUL

and propose turning out the very best of this
class Of goods
The former patrons of the establishment are
invited to send in their orders. The present
to make it to the advantage Of persons wanting
anything in their line to give them a trial.
Correspondence should be addressed to
sep2l.1y BEALL & PAUL MACH'Y WORKS.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-14

of the public to the following facts:
We order our goods in carload lots; thereby
securing the lowest manufacturers rates, and
also the lowest transportation rates. We keep
constantly employed
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-14
CHEAPER AND BETTER

than any similar concern now operating in Vir-
ginia. We employ none but the best material
and most skilled workmen, enjoying special adj
tages in the purchase of goods
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-14
TEMPERANCE DEPARTMENT.
Circular Letter.

EDITED BY THE woMEN's CHRISTIAN
TEMPERANCE UNION.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

E IRON ROOFING.
nolonger new thing, as many suppose, but
has been used in many places in Europe and the
United States for more than fifty years, and
would be almost universally used ii it could
have been afforded heretofore at as low o cost as
now, and had as good material and perfect
mode of construction been known and used,
such as are embraced in the Augusta Iron Roof
ing and Paint.
NONE BUT THE VERY BEST REFINED
IRON rs USED
in our roofing This iron we have manufactured
especially for our own use, and all imperfect
sheets are thrown out. The iron is painted on
both sides with
IRON CLAD PAINT.
This paint has proved to be the best roofing
paint in the world. 1t has an established repu-
tatiOn of fifteen years standing throughout the
United States. 1t is especially adapted as pro-
lection to iron, tin or wood. I'VE apply the third
years without deterioration. ca
ITS ADTANTAGES YER SHINGLES.
Shingles were once made of the best selected
timber and lasted longer than now; they are
now made mostly of limbs, odd cuttings, and
such timber as cannot be made into anything
else, and are short-lived at best, and frequently
gle roofs lis twelve years, and in towns where
coal is used only ten years. Shingles are old
fashioned and have seen their best days.
NINE TENTHS OF THE FIRES OCCUR ON
THE ROOFS.
People are now guarding against fire moro
than ever before, to prevent loss and increase
happiness. Insurance Is about One-tltiTd Tess in
case of an iron roof.
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ITS ADVANTAGES OYER SLATE

Slate roofing is very costly, all things being
considered. Slate roofing will crack by freezing
and thawing, and from heat Of adjacent fires
or seven times as heavy as iron, it requires a
strong and expensive structure to bear itup, and
an extreme pitch, which makes large amount
of surface; they often cause building to settle
out Of shape, and the rule of measurement is
always greater than iron roofing. Slate roofs
are condemned at many places. Many people say
they want no more slate roof, and many archi-
tants advise customers not to have slate roof.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-14

ALL KINDS OF MACHINERY REPAIRED IN
THE BEST MANNER ON SHORT NOTICE.
Specially :-Circular Sa,0 Mills.
Orders solicited. All work warranted.
AESend for Circulars and Price List.
jan25-ly
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cLSTERN WATER.

Those using the water from this roofing will
be very much pleased to find how much cleaner
the rain, water is than from dirty single OF
gravel roof. The covering being smooth, the
wind keeps it clean from all dirt, leaving none
to be washed in the cistern.
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rOUNDRIEsyAND MACHINIsTs.


ID F. STOCKTON & BRO.
Gate with staunton Iron Works Company
IRON FOUNDERS AND MACHINIsTs.
Near G. & 0. Depot, staunton, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-14

NATIONAL HOTEL,
IN Cor. of Sixth t. and Pennsylvania Ave
VS. HINGTON, ID. @
+. TENNEY Il CO., Prop
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-14

IT TMBRELLAS-A full stock, and SHOES OF
" every description at Lowest Prices at
feb7-ly c. L. WELLER'S.
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l hereby give notice that S. KLINGsTEIN is
authorized Agent for me.
jan17 II. KLINGSTEIN.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-06-06
Continued from last lreck)
How Watch Cases are Made.

In 1875, thirteen men comprised the
entire working force used in the manu-
f;.cture of the Jamcs Boss Gold EFctch Case.
Now over five hundred are employed, and the
number is constantly increasing. The rea-
son of this increase is this: In the James
Boss Gold Watch Case all the metal in sight
and subject to wear is solid gold, while thorc-
mainder, which only lends strength TO the
case, is of stronger metal than gold,
giving gold where gold is needed, and
strong, elastic metal where strength and
elasticity are needed, q combination pro-
ducing watch case better than solid gold
and at oNE-HALF the cost. " v.,
Over 100000 of these cases & &
have been sold, and every .jeweler in the,
country can testify to their quality and
merit.
e " Marsh Of the Democrat, bought a JAS Boss'-
Gold watch case IL years ago, and carried it until
short time ago, when purchased it, and sold it to
customer The case shovel no tigns OF Eear, except
safely guaranteed for at least ten years IhaYe
E;id the james Boss GOldWutch Gaze for many years.
AID the parties who ught the first ones carry
Ing them to-day as well satisfied though they had
regard them as the only of this kind jeweler
should sell who desires to give his customers the
worth OF their money or values his reputation
VIM j. CUsHwAI, Jeiceler.
scnd cent stamp keystone Watch Factories Pha-
depha ra for handsome Illustrated Pamphlet Glowing how
James Boss aud keystane Watch Cases made.
ITO be Continucd.)
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-06-06
NORTON MILLS.
They take the Cake.

Mr.. EDIToR.-It is no fun to have a
stick of timber sx12 81 feet, fall about
CIT. aud strike one on the leg and
knock ones ankle out of joint making
it look somewhat like a broken hand
spike; and TO have two doctors trying
to make said limb straight again is
not very amusing. Well this is inst
what happened to me on the 18th Of
March last. ] would not mention it,
only | wish to thank my friends, of
whom | did not think that l had so
many, for their many acts Of kindness,
for books, visits, and for the 10 nights
succeeding the accident, during which
time it was necessary for some one to
be with me, thereby losing their nights
rest, and for the many painful hours
which their presence seemed to relieve.
For all this, mere words of thanks
seem almost idle. Norton Mills may
not be equal to other places for inn
posing edfices and monuments of art,
but for genuine neighborly kindness
firmly believe the people of Norton
Mills take the cake.
MATTHEW SHERIDAN,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-06-06

The Bazaar last Tuesday evening in
the Island Pond Hall, under the, aus
pieces of the Ladies Aid of Christ Church
was a most successful and pleasant af
fair. The hall was most tastefully
decorated with bunting, flowers and
evergreen, and the proceedings were
enlivened by the joyous strains of mu-
sic by the orchestra. The fancy goods
table was the. principal scene Of at
traction, many handsome articles be-
ing displayed, although the silk quilt,
ottoman, sofa cushion and guess cake
claimed their share of attention. The
quilt was drawn by Mrs. Patterson,
the ottoman by George Foster, the So
ia cushion by IL. +. Fitzgerald, and
the guess cake by j. w. Thurston who
guessed its exact weight. Another
centre of attraction was the "Rebecca
at the Well" presided over by Miss
Kate Richardson. A pleasing feature
of the evening was the presentation
by Mrs. @. NJ. Dyer, of an elegant gold
headed cane to Mr.. Richardson of the
Stewart House, testifying to the appre-
citation of the ladies to the many court
estes and kindnesses experienced at his
hands, to which Mr.. Richardson made
neat little reply. The. Rector and
his wife were not forgotten, the ladies
presenting them with a handsome vel.
vet banner, painted by Miss E. Steele
This gift was feelingly acknowledged
by the Rev. Mr. Westover. The net
proceeds from the entertainment, after
paying all expenses, will be over $l25
and we congratulate all interested in
the result. The ladies Of the Aid de
sire this opportunity to express theil
THANKS to all who aided and assisted
in making the occasion so enjoyable
especially tQtha young men who rem
defed such, vail abss helpin decorating
IIthe hail otee:..
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-06-06
ANoNG OUR KBIGHBoRS.
BLOOMFIELD.

Old Mrs. French is still quite feeble.
having never recovered from the shock
sustained by her fall. This Monday
morning she Is suffering with acute
pain through her stomach and chest.
Fears are entertained of her reeov-
cry.
Rev. J. w. Scott and wife have gone
to Glover and Sheffield this week on a
visit.
We think Bloomfield Heights is tie
place for big boys. Jesse, son of Ma
thaniel, is 1G years old. measures 8 feet
and one-half inch, in his stockingfset.
and weighs l72 pounds. Where is the
town that can boast of taller, stout
eF or smarter hoy than our Jesse?
Mr.. Milton Cook and c. B. Silver
have been favored this spring with the
possession of twin calves. Mr.. Cooks
are the Jersey breed entire, and Mr..
Silver's in part.
In riding to the village a few even.
ipgs since, we noticed that the new
lookup at South Bloomfield was grow
ing. The foundation is laid, and the
boarding commenced on the frame
work. There will soon be harbor
for rogues and those persons who have
been in the habit of procuring their
liquor on this New Hampshire side,
and coming to Vermont regions for
safety and aid. HoPE.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-06-06

The organ recital and concert at the
Nj. K. Church last Monday evening at
tracted a very large audience. A
choice and we'll selected programme of
13 pieces, including both vocal and
instrumental music, were so thorough
ly enjoyable that it would be indeed
hard to speak in detail of their merits,
which were testified to most heartily
by the assembly. Mr.. Ryder brought
out the varied and beauteous tones of
the new organ, especially in the two
solos "Christmas offertoire," and Tenn
pest at Sea-" The latter is his master.
piece and is,a fine production, calling
out all the powers and resources Of the
instrument, and, the ability of the. per-
former. The piece met with. an en-
thuSiastic reception. We heartily con-
graduate the NJ. E. Society in the pos
session of this handsome new pipe
organ, and trust it will prove an in
strument of great pleasure to them
Mrs. Causebrook presided at the organ
with her accustomed skill and ability
for the vocal selections.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-06-06
His slippery Glass Eye.

"The Squire" says tue author of
'fThe Hoosier Schoolmaster," "wore
one. glass eye and wig. The glass
eye was constantly slipping cut of TO-
Gus, and the wig turning around side
wise ON his head whenever he ad-
dressed the people of the Flat Greek
District" Sad spectacle. Parker's
Hair Balsam preserves and promotes
the growth of the natural hair. 1t
also restores the natural color to hair
which has faded or become gray.
Clean, elegant, beneficial, highly per-
fumed.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-06-06
Spring Without Blossoms.
Late I'm Life to Look for JOy-Yet
Never too Late TO Mend.

Readers of Hawthorne's ''House of Seven
Gables" will recall the pathos with which
poor Clilfol Pyhchcon who had been unjust
ly imprisoned since his early mpnhood. said
after his release: "My life is gone, and where
is my happiness" But that could be done
only in part rs CLEANS of warm sunshine oc,
clslonally fall across the gloom of IA New
England autumn day.
III q letter to Messrs. HiscoX & Co., Mr.. j..
u. TITUS, OF Pennington. n. j.. says: II have
suffered untold misery from childhood, from
chronic disease Of the bowels and diarrhna
accompanied with great pain. sought re
lief at the hands ofphysiclans of every school
ana used every patent and domestic remedy
tndcrthe sun. have at last fonnu in PARK =
ER'S TONIC 4 complete specific, prevent
i've and cure. As your Invaluable medicine,
which did for me what nothing else could do.
il entitled to the credit of my getting back
my happy days, chcerfully and gratefully
acknowledge the fact
MI. &. 5, Wells. who needs no Introduction
to the people of Jersey City, adds! '!rhe ties
timonial OF Mr.. Titus Is genuine and volun.
taiy; only he does not adequately portray
the suffering he has endured for nttny years .
lie - my brother-in.law. apdiIknow the Gas g
Wei He is now perfectly free from his old
troubles. and enioyes health ind life ascrib-
ing u all TO PARHER'R TONIC.
Unequalled as AN inVigplanl: stimulates
~ the organs; cures. ailInQilaaf the liver
kluheys, ana III dl5eases u til. blood.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-06-06
&!o.EJ[AL BUSINESS NOTICES.
FOR SALE.
Two good Buggies. Apply to
A. Ii. B0NETT.
INTERESTING TO LADIES.

Our lady readers can hardly fail to
have their attention called this week
to the latest combination of improve
ments in that most useful of all domes-
tic implements, the Sewing ma
chine"
AS we understand it, machine for
family use should meet first of all these
requirements: ItshouEd be simple in
its mechanism; it should run easily;
it should do IL wide range of work; it
should be as nearly noise'ess as posi-
BILE; it should be light, handsome, and
durable, and as cheap as is consistent
With excellence throughout.
These conditions the ''Light- Run
ming New Home" certainly meets. 1t
has also several very important and
useful attachments and motions of
its own, which go far to make good its
claims to popular favor.
The New Home" specially recon-
mends itself to purchasers on account
of its superior mechanical construc-
ton, ease of management and reason
able price. Over half million have.
been sold in the last three years.. all. of.
which are giving universal satisfac-
ton. This unrivalled. MACHINE is
manufactured by the, NEwHoME SEW
ING, MACHINE Co, so Union Square,
New York, who wish us to say that all
who will send for their new illustrated
catalogue and enclose their advertise
lnent printed on another page, will
receive a set of fancy advertising
novelties of value to those collecting
cards, &c.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-06-06

PERSONAL. Mr.W ID. Baker left town
last Wednesday much to the regret
of his host of friends here. lie expects
to return to Island Pond next Fall.
Frank. Bridge has resignedhis position
as clerk in Mr.. Hays Office. and started
for Minnesota last Friday pight.-Mr.
Gregory and family will leave town
this week, their present destination
being Toronto.-The NJ. e.. society
have secured the. services of Mrs. w.
B. Causebrook. as organist.-Porter
II. Dale is in town on "a visit.-Ea.
Morse writes home that he has secured
the position of head porter at a large
hotel in Ashland, Wis, and that Glen
Clarke. is assistant porter.-Mr. G.
Grant lIenshaw was il. town for Il day
last week. His many friends greeted
him most cordially,