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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-10-01
Republican Club.

Plunkettsville Club, o-called in honor
of our late esteemed friend, Jno. Plunkett,
who was beloved by all who knew him,
and man Of great influence in this yicin-
ity, and in the Republican ranks a power
in himself, was organized Thursday night
last, The meeting was called to order by
S. N. Plunkett, who arose and stated the
object Of the club. A motion was then
made to elect a chairman and secretary.
S. H. Plunkett was chosen chairman, w.
D. Gray, secretary and Jno. r. Rodgers,
treasurer. There were loud calls for
Rockingham Paul, which he responded to
in an excellent and telling speech of one
hour. Our highly esteemed friend, Mr..
Heber Ker, who had also been invited out
to address the meeting, did so in a most
eloquent and finished speech of Il hours,
and thoroughly reviewed all the politi-
cal questions of the day. He told the peo-
pie exactly what they wanted to know
the cause of the hard times, and gave them
the antidote, which means the success of
the Republican party in Virginia this fall.
Calls for Capt. Curtis came. When he
arose he said everything had been said but
one and that was the road question, which
he thoroughly explained and we all thought
it good hit on the part of the Captain.
We had twenty names on the roll, and
from the general enthusiasm that prevailed
throughout our club we feel sure that the
success Of our cause in the coming election
is inevitable. We noticed some of our
Democratic friends, who were present,
turn pale, as much as to say they were not
responsible for the sayings and doings of
their party.
Everything went off pleasantly and we
extend cordial invitation to the same
speakers to come out often and help us
out PLUNKETTsv1LLE.
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Hhe announcement is made that Col. VI,
| D. Erwin. the Republican nominee for the
Legislature from the district composed Of
| the counties Of Allegheny, Bath and H Ugh
land, has withdrawn from the canvass.
Col. Erwin is the business partner Of Mr.:
w. A.. McAllister, Of Bath county, and it
was stated that the withdrawal was due to
the pressure brought to bear on him by
Nj. McAllister. III demanding settle
ment of their affairs, should he, Erwin,
continue in the canvass. At Coyington,
on Friday last, Mr. McAllister in public
speech denied most emphatically that he
had used other than legitimate means to
induce Col. Erwin to withdraw. and pro-
nopnced the statements that had been
made to thecontrary as absolutely false.
Capt. Arch McClintic, of Bath, who was
present, promptly proclaimed that he was
responsible for the reports circulated, and
produced a letter from Col. Erwin, in
which it was stated that his (Erwin's)
s4.Bourbon partner" (meaning Nc Allister)
demanded settlement and that he would
have to raise $1,000 at once or. withdraw
from lie canvass. After reading this let
ter NJ. McAllister withdrew any remarks
personal to Capt. McClintic, and claimed
that tie letter cid not cortrovert his NC
Allister's) statement.
Tie Republicans will in day or two,
place another candidate III the field, and
what is more, will elect him. A number
of gentlemen are spoken of in connection
with the candidacy. Among otheTs, Capt.
McClintic, OF Bath Gen'l Skeen and Col.
Mann, Of Allea hany, and Mr.. Hooks, of
Highland. The place won't go abegging.
Last year the Republicans carried the dis
trict by Il safe majority, and there is every
prospect now Of electing their candidates
by IN increased majority.
AT Covington, on Friday, the Demo
cratic Candidates, Messrs. Jones and
Hobbs, made addresses in the Courthouse,
and j. Yost spoke in the yard in behalf of
the Republican ticket, the Democrats hav-
ing refused a joint discussion.
After the speaking, Col. W. IT. River
comb, the Republican candidate for the
Senate, announced that he was in the fight
until shutdown on the day of election, re-
ports to the contrary notwithstanding.
With strong candidate, such as they !
will put up, the Republicans are certain to
carry the Legislative ticket. and withsuch
a leader as COL Rivercomb there is a rea-
sonatle chance Of redeening the Senator
ial district, which embraces also the coun-s
ties of Rockbridge and Botetourt. Let the
Republicans go to work with willard the
entire 18th Senatorial district, including |
four members of the House, will be Trans
ferred from the Bourbon the Republican
column
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CentreyilIe Items.
lReported for the v1RerN1AN j


The U. B. Campmeeting, near Mt. Pts
gah, closed the Sd, inst. after week Is
enjoyment of old and young. and some pro-
LESSONS of faith. The services were ably
conducted by the Presiding Elder, Prof.
G. |. b. Brane, of Washington City, and
Reys. Holt, Jones, Dyche, Lawrence,
Wine, Cupp and Roudabush, assisting.
May the good people Of the neighborhood
hole on to the practice of their forefathers
and live and die in the good old way.
On the Goth, ult.. at the U. B. Parson-
age. in Spring Hill, Mr.. J. Hartman Slower
and Miss Jennie Messincup were united in
marriage, the Rev. G. p. Dyche officiating.
We wish them success and may their lives
ever fall in pleasant places.
4 Our aged neighbor and friend, Mr.. Jona-
than Landes, departed this life on the 2sth
ut, and was buried on the Goth at Salem
Church. The funeral services were con-
Quoted by Revs. Bowman and Splitter, of
the Progressive faith.
We were sorry indeed. to part with our
young friend, Charley Curry, who left the
Hill Country of Judea to try his pro-
fession in your city as attorney at law.
May he prosper in the vocation wherein
he is called Oh chosen, and may abundant
success crown his efforts.
With view of changing business,
Messrs. Landes Brothers are closing out
their present stock of Merchandise at-cost,
for cash or trade. May our little city be
blessed with opposition for it is the life of
trade.
Dyptheria is prevalent in the lower part
of the county. Mr.. Geo. Long lost one
child, and Mr.. Jno. Frank a little boy.
Mr.. Pat Loyd's child is very poorly, and
also j. H. Alexander's little girl is quite
sick. Hope our physicians may check the
disease and prevent it spreading among
our children.
Well, as to the Bourbon Convention, it
was complete fizzle, and ought always to
be looked upon with contempt by freedom
loving people of both political parties.
Let the Ring, with all its Bourbon buster.
parade the streets like circus, but let
them stay at a respectable distance from
our voting precinct and oblige,
CTCERO
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Ladies, Misses. and Children's New
Hosiery. just received, at WELLERS

ADDITIONAL SPECIALS FOR TIE Is. A.
FAIR.-A friend of the Society offers two
purses of $50 each for County horses, te
enter and two to start, mile heats, best
in three, entrance 10 per cent. of premi.
um $50 LIST horse; 800 I'd horse, Society
adds entrance to the winning horse.
DIR. Walker & Co., Druggists, to the lady
receiving the largest number of first pre-.
miums for articles of her own manufac.
ture. Handsome combined vase and lamp,
on exhibition at his store.
Killian & Henkle, of Waynesboro, offer
for the best 5 contiguous acres of wheat
harvested in 1886, produced by the use OF
the Piedmont Fertilizer Co.'s goods in
1885. One ton of fertilizer.
Leonard & Fishburne, of Waynesboro,
offer for the best contiguous acres Of
wheat produced in 1886, by the use of fer.
tilizer sold by them in 1885. One ton OF
fertilizer.
Reeves Gait, ESQ.,, offers a special pre-.
MUM to the farmers, for the best two
bushels of wheat produced by the applica-
tion of his fertilizer, the wheat to be OK.
Inhibited at the Baldwin Augusta Fair of
1886, with certificate of producer in writ.
ing accompanying the exhibit, same as the
offer Of Baker Bros. and others, page % of
Catalogue.
M. b. Oberdorfer offers as special pre-.
MUM ten dollar suit of clothes for the
largest collection of farm products from
one farm.
The baby show will be an active contest
Eva Lee Ellison, a little blonde beauty OF
the South River District is already on the
list for prize. There are several prizes
The shooting match for the Parker
gun. the gold medal of the Society and a
silver cup for best fancy shooting with
rifles at flying objects, will take place on
the Fairgrounds Friday 18th, between s
Al. M. and IL M. Those engaged in the
matches will chose the umpire,
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Folly Mills Items.

Reported for the VIRGINIAN.l ,
The farmers of this section are busily
engaged seeding. They say there is no
time for them to discuss or think Of pol
itics. EE &
The people of this section are very much
pleased with the Prohibition ticket, which
ticket will be literally supported at the
coming election at this precinct.
Col. j. G. Cochran lost two valuable
mich cows last week by some unknown
disease. ,s's''
Mr.. James M. Yates was at Folly this
week.. Mr.. Wiseman and Miss Fix, Of
Middlebrook, spent Sunday with Joseph
Fix of Folly. Mrs. Stockwell of Spring
Hill, spent last week In our burg. visiting
the family of Geo. w. Slower. Mrs. Sny.
der of Folly, is visiting in the neighbor
hood Of Churchville. Miss Mary Eskridge
returned this week from Romney, w. Va,
where she has been visiting friends and
relatives. Miss A. j. Covell of Romney,
w. Va, is visiting friends at Folly. Mr..
John i. Cochran who has been sick for q
month past, we are glad to say is conva-
lescent. Mr.. John Collins of Greenville,
was at Folly this week. Our old Irish,
Democratic friend, James Omira,is now
storekeeper and gauger at Foster & Co. 4
distillery. Jim is one CT them. 8
SAM SLICK.
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Notice !
ATTENTION TEACHERS.

The various District Boards of Augusta
Co. will meet to article with teachers at
the following places and on the following
days =
Middle River Board will meet at t NJ. Mt.
Sidney, Saturday, October 3rd.
North River Board will meet at Mos
COW, Saturday, October Bird.
Beverley Manor Board will meet at
Staunton, Saturday, October 3rd.
Pastures Board will meet atBuffalo Gap,
Saturday, October 3rd.
Riverh eads Board will meet at Middle
brook, Friday. October 10Th.
South River Board will meet at Waynes-
bor0, Saturday, October, 17th
Teachers must be present on these days,
as all articles this year must be signed at
regular meeting of Board. Boards will
'meet.at 10 A. M. III. SHEFFEY ROLLER.
Supt. Augusta Co.
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CORRECTED WEEKLY BY COCHRAN & JoNns
WHOLESALE PRICES.
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET.
MnNnAv Cant 90 TooE
MONDAY, Sept. %, 1885.
AT CALVERTON YARDS.


BEEF CATTLE.-The quality Of the offerings
to-day were inferior to any seen here for long
time, very few good butcher Cattle or tops be-
ing among them. These, as to quality, showed
a decline of nearly nc as compared with last
week, while larger fraction marked the diff
ference on the other grades. Common Cattle
accepted concessions of 36a1%c to effect clear
ance. We quote at 2 25a$5 20, with most sales at
2 50a$4 rs per 100 lbs
Prices of Beef Cattle ranged as follows: Best
50a$5 20; that generally rated first quality
50a$4 SO; medium, or good fair quality 50a
s. CO.; ordinary thin Steers Oxen and Cows 90
aS2 rs. Extreme range of prices 2 00a$5 20.
Total sales for the week 1868 head against 2l65
last week.
OF the Cattle received 1886 head came fromVir-
ginia, 29l from Kentucky, Is from New York, 600
from Illinois, 20 head from Maryland, 229 from
West Virginia. 1853 from Ohio. and 90 from
Pennsylvania, 90 from Tennessee.
.SWINE.-The supply is fair and about equal to
moderately fair demand There is but little,
if any variation in the quality of the offerings
as compared with the quality of last weeks re-
ceipts. Prices are nearly nc lower than last
week. We quote common to fair Hogs at 514a6
cents, fair to good 6sa6A cents, and extra at 636
cents per Id net. Receipts this week 4477 head
against 1910 last week.
Sheep on the market but the quality shows
of last week s receipts. Trade is slow, as there
is no outside demand. We quote common to
extra Sheep at 2a3S4 CENTS and Lambs at 215a4sz
cts per lib gross Stock Sheep 00a$2 so per
head. Receipts this week 1892 head against
5000 last week
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South River Items.
[Reported for the vIRe1N1AN.l

Thomas, a little son of Mr.. G.. A. Gulley,
the efficient p M. at Fishersville, in
climbing about on the porch Of his father s
residence, fell to the ground, a distance OF
Is feet, and strange to say, escaped with a
few slight bruises.
The hog cholera still continues to raw
age portions Of our district, all efforts to
suppress it being unavailing.
A sacramental meeting under the au-
spices of the NJ. E. Church, was held in
Fishersville on Saturday and Sunday.
Rev. Mr.. Collins, z. c., being in charge.
The sermons are said to have been very
fine efforts.
Mr.. X. Weaver, the efficient and popu-
lar agent of the G. & 0. r. R. at this point,
is giving the greatest satisfaction both to
the public and the company. We hope
that Mr.. Weaver may long remain among
us.
1t is said that larger crop of acorns
was never seen hereabouts. Many cattle
have lost their lives by eating them ; and
those having cattle on the commons have
been compelled to take them up.
The drought continues. Wells and
springs are drying up. People have to
haul water for miles and drive their cattle
to South river to water.
We regret to learn that Mrs. Margaret
Baskin has concluded to remove to Penn
sylvania. Mrs. 8. is the widow of the
late Capt. w. w. Baskin whose death oc-
Cured last spring. She offers for sale a
nice little home, consisting of a house
(quite roomy), and lot of four acres.
This is the incest little home in my know
ledge, and the price is only four hundred
dollars.
In some orchards, hereabouts, the crop
is very heavy. Trees are literally break
ing down under their great load. James
Carson, on the Shumate farm, has as good
acrop as have ever seen.
The Democrats are hungry and we may
say thirsting for office. On every hand
you can see one hunting place. Mum
bers of the staid, old fellows haye beer
scared by the 'ssound of the bugle." Lei
her sound. BY all means let the cavalry
parade; if the infantry don't scoop them il
Pm no judge.
A great multitude of the citizens of thi
district passed Fishersyille on their wa.
to Staunton to-day.
VIM. Kinnev, of your town, will, in ;
few days be ready to accommodate the
public as a restaurateur. Kinney will
] make things crack as he knows what he il
doing. He will have a room especially fo
i the ladies. This is a feature that has beer
overlooked by all the eating house men il
5your town. Vac Kinney ROVER.
4. Centemeri's Kid Gloves. Don't fail t.
try them. Best in the city. Only to b
ound at WELLER'S.
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COUNTY CoURT-Judge Stout presiding
commenced it's September Term on Mon.
day last. The following is summary OF
the proceedings of the first three days:
A new road from the Hermitage to the
Patrick Mill road was established and
ordered to be opened and constructed at a
cost of $l35 for land damages and $ll5.OC
for construction.
Administrations. -The following admin.
istrations upon estates were granted
Jacob Switzer upon the estate of John
Switzer, deceased. David E. Euritt upon
the estate of w. J. Euritt. Chas. II.
Blakemore on the estate of Samuel DinKle
and to the samel upon the estate OF
Giles S. Dinkle. The estate of Samuel A.
Burgess was committed to the Sheriff.
Dewitt M. Coiner having resigned as ex-
ecutOr under the will of David W. Coiner.
deceased, administration was granted c.
Benton Coiner, d. b. n. C. t. a. The estate
of Smith Thompson was committed to the
Sheriff.
Probate.-The will of Jonathan Landes
was admitted to probate with John H.
Alexander as Admir-. c. t. a.
Charles F. Nelson, ESQ.,, qualified as an
attorney to practice in this court and also
as Notary Public.
Authority was granted Rev. Anthony
A. Miller of the German Baptist Church
to celebrate the rites Of matrimony. Cases
of the Commonwealth VS.. Nancy Splitter
and Cornelia Argenbright for disturbing
a religious assembly were ended-the first
dismissed, and the last acquitted.
Criminal. James T. Wheeler was con-
victed Of burglary, and sentenced to three
years in penitentiary. Edward Niche
convicted of house breaking and sentenced
to three years. In the two cases above G.
D. A. Curry, ESQ.,, appeared for defense.
q
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FIRE.-On Thursday afternoon..l last, the
dwelling of Mr.. David P. Mays, in West
End, caught fire from defective fue and
was consumed, as was also the adjoining
residence belonging to Capt. L. J. Mere
dith, section master on the c. and 0. r. r.
The fire companies were promptly on hand
and did effective service in preventing a
further spread of the flames. The house
of Mr.. Mays was owned by the Citizens
Building Association and was insured
That of Capt. Meredith was owned by
himself and was insured for $500 in Arista
Hoge's agency. Capt. Ms. loss above the
insurance is about 800.
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Y. M. G. A.-Next Sunday evening be.
ing the first in October, the hour will be 4
O'Clock and will contine to open at that
hour until May lst. These meetings are
always open to the ladies on the first
Sunday in each month, and to men, espe-
cially young men, every Sunday. The
subject will be LIST John, 4th chapter. H
M. McIlhany will conduct the services.
Prof. Turner will preside at the organ.
The walls and wood work of the hall, as
well as the cases containing the library
are being painted. All are most cordially
invited.
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THE MARKETS.

The markets, while exhibiting but little more
activity, are frmer this week and prices show
an advance with better feeling. The supply
is light Indeed. the full measure of the short
crop is just beginning to be really felt. In
some sections Immediately adjacent to Staun-
ton there will be little if any surplus for mar
ket. and the farmers will be lucky if they have
enough for home use and seed.
Prices yesterday ranged as follows: Flour, Fam
ly, SO; Extra "a 10 to 81 20; Super So u.s. Wheat
"a to IS: Oats 25 to q; Corn (new) 40; Timothy
seed 81 rs to 50 00 Clover seed 81 so to IS 25 Hay
$40 90 to S1400.
In Baltimore, wheat, 9S to 81 OIL.
sTAUNTON MARKETS.
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Beware /

We advise Republicans and all who are
opposed to the Ring candidates to be on
their guard and make no rash committals
based upon Bourbon statements. All kinds
of canards are flying through the air, and
the best way to treat them is with silent
contempt. Ring tactics mean deception,
and the people having had enough expe-
rience in this line, ought to She prepared
for any sensational rumor that may be cir
GU lated.
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ladies' Misses, and Children's Under.
ware, all sizes, at WELLERS

THE MODEL" REsTAURANT.-Mess
Crowder & Scheffer have just opened the
most beautiful and completely appointed
Restaurant in the Valley. The old Yin
dictator Office has been handsomely papered,
carpeted with bright Brussels, the win
dows hung with lace curtains, and the
rooms supplied with number of ele-
gantly furnished tables. This restaurant
is entirely separate from the Bar, in an
other building and will afford nice resort
for those who want quiet meal or lunch.
1t is the handsomest restaurant in Staun-
ton and will fill long felt want.
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mo. S. WISE.
Skating Rink.

Saturday, Oct. 3rd, 1885.
Hon. Jno. s. Wise, Re-
publican Candidate for
Governor, will address
the citizens of Staunton
and vicinity, at the Skat-
ing Rink, on Saturday
next, Oct. Sd.
MECHANICS & WORKINGMEN
turn out and hear the is
sues in which you are so
deeply interested. dis
cussed.
A special invitation is
extended the ladies.
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At the Presbyterian Church in Fairfield
Knckbrsdge county, on the ed instant, by Rev
Aired Jones. Mr.. ,. A. sale, OF Rockbrldge, and
MISS Salile A. Brown, of Gainesville, Florida.
e Near e. Lexpgton on Thursday Sept 9TH 6y
bridge.
On Wednesday, the 18th INST, by Rev. G. r..
Vaughn, Mr.. Bruce A. Thompson, of Bedford
county, and Miss Mary A. Ervlne, Of Rock
On Thursday, Sept. 10th. in Lexington, by
rev. ~, A.. Wade, DID,, Mr., George W. Sensa-
of RockbTidge.
On Thursday, Sept 10th. by Rev. W. A. Wade
Mr.. David L. Ralser and Miss Georgiana Hy-
men. all of Rockbridge county
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The OLIVER fCHILLED PLow-chilled by Olive
Patent Process-Mouldboards chilled half thro'
from the face-rear half soft metal with all its
original tensile strength.
CIDER MILLS.-Mast d Co.'S Latest Improved
" Buckeye MiItS--75 sold in past two seasons
and every one gave perfect satisfaction.i
DUMPS.-BUcKEYE SUCTION AND FORCE
i PUMPS, for deep or shallow wells, unrival-
ed for ease in working, capacity and durability.
FODDER CUTTERS AND CRUsHERS.-Lynn
IL e Co.'S Patent, unequaled for capacity,
quality of work, and light power required.
Other makes on hand
Hay CUTTERS. Lynn G. Co.'s Patent-hand
IL or geared with automatic feed and Smiths
hand cutters.
WAGONS Celebrated STUDEBAKER and
w STANDARD WAGONS. Not a farmer in
Augusta but knows of their splendid reputa-
ion. SeptlO
NEW SACQU1NG FLANNELS,
At WELIERiS.
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We have received the first nun

We have received the first NUM-
Der Of the Culpeper Observer, pub
lished and edited by A. J, Stofer, Esq. It
is the commencement of "a new series, as
the old Observer has been in a condition of
suspension for 4 number Of years. Mr..
Stofer is a good newspaper man, and will
no doubt publish readable paper. we
wish him success.
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DIED.

Sept. llth, at the residence of Samuel Nc
Chung, near Astoria, Fulton county, Ill, Sam.
uel Hammer, aged u years, IL months, days
October It'll, 1872, aud emigrated to, Fulton
county, Illinois, in the fall of 1846. In early
life became member of the German Reformed
Church ana lived consistent life until his
death. The funeral services were conducted
oy Rev. Joseph Long at the o. B. Church.
At the residence of her son-in-law, Mr.. Jos.
eph Bailey. Sept. 18th, Mrs. Mary Burgess, in
the 6obn year OF her age. 1t is but a few days
row, sof Nelson county