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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-05-28
Letter from Rockingham.

DALE ENTERPRISE, May 26, 1885.
Messrs. Editors. in a recent issue OF
the VIRGINIAN there appeared an article
from this county in which the writer gave
pen picture of our nearest neighbor, Mt.
Clinton.
Thinking that few lines from this
point may prove of interest to your read
ers, we begin by stating that the village OF
Dale Enterprise is situated on the Rawley
pike 34 miles west of Harrisonburg, in the
midst of one of Of the moss fruitful see
lions Of the county. The earth having,
in her annual round Of seasons. once more
put on he robes Of spring. 5he country
has everywhere a very beautiful and PIC
tufesque appearance, the landscape sur
rounding this place being just licienlly
varied TO make the view pleasantly roll
ing presents an appearance so fasc;nat-
ingly beautiful that one might well mag
inc that nature had here unroled one OF
her grandest scrolls.
The forest-crowned sentinel-Mole Hill
that occupies a conspicuous point IN the
background. and whose summit may be
seen looming in the horizon from 30 to 40
miles distant has from time immemorlaL
been considered the great landmark OF this
portion OF the Shenandoah Valley. From
it's top nearly the whole Of Rockingham
county and q large part Of Augusta can be
taken i'll at one sweep Of vision.
This interesting belt of country lies on
the head-waters of Cooks Greek, and away
back in Colonial times formed a part of a
large survey held at that time by parties
in Eastern Virginia. by grant Of King
George III. One of the original land
marks of this extensive tract may yet be
seen i'll the shape of a tall stump standing
at the forks of the road vt this point.
which, besides occupying the humble posi-
ton Of "a guide post, is at present loaded
down with al sorts Of sign boards, repre-
senting the various manufacturing con-
Germs Of our state.
The pioneer settlers who penetrated the
dense forests that originally covered this
district were Of Scotch Irish descent, and
were lUt llloU W uDlttIlt 1OAlittl POooSooAoL
of the lands lying near and around the
site now occupied by Mr.. j. w. MinnicE
as post office and mercantile stand.
Subsequently, at a date somewhere dur
ing the last quarter of the eighteenth cen
fury, this large tract was divided up into
numerous farms and homesteads by a !
Of German emigrants from Penn
sylvania, many of whom settled within
its original boundaries. From this parent !
stock has sprung the larger part Of the |
present population Of West Rockingham :
it being well-known fact that there are |
few people living here, who
cannot trace their ancestry to a German
descent.
Our farmers are widely known for the |
special care and attention they give to the |
raising of corn and wheat, many Of whom, |
by retaining the energy and thrift so char
acteristic of their forefathers, have re- |
duced their lands to a marvellous state OF |
fertility.
With many Of the elderly class OF our
people, the German language is still the /
tongue, but it is evident that
the rising generation is fast losing the
dialect. More anon, l.. J.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-05-28

we will have our second Stock Sale nj the
Wagon-yard OF John F. Beard in stanton Va
Saturday, June 18Th, 1885,
commencing at 10 o'clock A. NJ. Our first sale
of Stock was decided success, as all the stock
offered was sold at prices that aoere entirety salts
factory 10 the OlOrters Of the Stock We have de-
clded to make our sales once a month for the
present. and as the sales increase in size we
Will have them as often as necessary and we
hope by Fall to make them weekly We ask
the farmers, stock-raisers, and stock-buyers to
lend us their aid and support, assuring them
that we have 'conse TO StdVn with our sales and
If encouraged, we Will make Staunton. va. the
largest STOCK market in the State of Va We
shall conduct our sales on STRICTLY BUSINESS
PRINCIPLES, and shall do legitimate Auction
Commission business
Persons having Horses, Cows, CATTLE Sheen.
and Hogs to sell at this sale, can enter them nj
any time up to- the day of sale We desire
sellers to enter their stock as early as POSSIBLE
so that we can advertise it by hand-bills before
the sale day.
Registered and other blooded stock we will
sell by catalogue when desired by the owners
to do so.
Hoping to meet with the success that we
think our sales deserve "
We are, respectfully, &C.,
Z. NJ. GUSHING & son,
mayzl-tds Auctioneers
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-05-28

FLowERs.-We are under obligations to
the noted Florist, II. A. Catlin, of Rich
moAd, for number of beautiful plants,
received through his representative, Mr..
Geo. Harlan, Of this city. Mr.. Harlan is
prepared to furnish growing or cut flowers
of all kinds at the shortest notice.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-05-28

STORM. Last Monday evening there was
quite rain storm in the upper end of the
county. Considerable damage was done
in the vicinities of Greenville and Mid
dlebrook, by washing of lands, overflow
ing Of bottoms, &c. In eastern Virginia
the storm was very severe, washing away
the G. & o. bridge east of Charlottesville,
and otherwise damaging it. The road
from Charlottesville to Gordonsville was
abandoned until repairs were completed,
trains leaving Gordonsville and running
around by Orange Court House and the
Virginia Midland.
The Richmond and Allegheny road was
also badly washed, a considerable portion
of the track being torn up.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-05-28

/. tgy FREE OF RGE. sail
They will find the gate open at all time dur
ing the day. Pleasure parties can enjoy a nice
drive on smooth track, and parties wishing
to try the speed of their horses can dos with.
out any cost. All are cordially invited.
May ED. BURKE.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-05-28

CONFERENCE.-THE second Quarterly
Conference Of Augusta Circuit, NJ E.
Church, was held at Asbury Chapel, May,
23d, Rev. G. NJ. Neff. 2. Z. presiding.
Rev. Sharp. +. G. was also present. The
Conference allowed $3.50 for support Of
Gospel, to he DIVIDED between the p. E.
and the P. C., and this amount out as fol-
lows: $50 for the P. E., and $3.50 for the
p. c. and his assistant Z. p. Beach,
formerly of the Methodist Episcopal
Church. was received into the Church.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-05-28
LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining in the Post Office at stanton. Au-
gusta County. Va, May Is. 1885.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-05-28

A HIGH CHURoH OFFICE. AT the U.
B. Conference, held in Fostona, Ohio, on
Tuesday, Bishop J. J. Glossbrenner, of
this county, was elected bishop emeritus
by unanimous rising vote. thereby consti-
tnting him president of the bench Of bish-
ops emitting him to all the honors and PRIV
ileges of the episcopal office, but releasing
him from any particular diocese. The
new section of discipline constituting the
office of bishop emeritus provides eligi-
hility TO that office on condition of having
served in the Office of bishop for forty
consecutive years, This testimony of es-
teen moved the venerable bishop to tears
as the delegates followed his asso ciateS of
the bench in affectionate hand-shakings.
Bishop Glossbrenner was born at Hagers-
town Md, in 1918, and was lice nsed to
preach at the age Of nineteen. He has
been in the itinerancy fifty-three years.
In 1916 he was chosen bishop, to which
Office he has been reelected by every suc-
ceeding general conference. He has PIE
sided over every episcopal district of the
church from the Atlantic to the Pacific
His pulpit eloquence, wise counsel, and
executive ability, have won for him place
peculiarly his own III the entire CHI urch.
lie was member of the general confer
ence which adopted the constitution and
articles Of faith, which the commits sion
appointed at this session proposes to
change, and in his present Office will be
president of the Board of Bishops.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-05-28

Y M. G. Alt the adjourned meeting
of the Young Mems Christian Association
held Monday night, President Peck, who
was elected at the previous meeting, l)re-
sided. The election of officers was conn
pleted with the following result
VIM. J. Nelson, Treasurer Mr.. Guy
Cochran, Secretary Col. J.. II. Skim er,
who has been Chairman Of the Library
Committeeman since the organization,
declined reelection Mr. VIM. A. Bowl es
was chosen as his successor. The folloly-
ing were elected as Vice Presidents and
Directors: C. S. Baker, III. w. Henry, J !.
i. Tannehill and A. M. Simpson. Dr.
rectors. III. M. McIlhany, A. E. Robertson,
]. j. Prufer, Jos. Shirley and Charles
Warden.
The committee appointed at previous
meeting, consisting Of H. w. Henry, VIM.
j. Nelson, II. M. McIlhany, jed Hotch-
kiss, A, f. Robertson, w. A. Bowles, Guy
Cochran. DR.. N. Wayt,and H. ID. Peck, to
solicit subscriptions for and to purchase
the Teabo house and lot on New Street,
next to the engine house, for which the
cash must be paid, reported $600.10 sub
scribed and q portion of it collected and
paid over to Mr. Teabo
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-05-28
TEMPERATURE.
sAM2 PMS NJ Av'g's. Max Mir
CASUAL pIIENoNENA.

Averages 6s.2I 75.7I 7o.2 IL.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-05-28

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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-05-28
CToCK SALE.
Saturday, June 18Th, 1886,

We will have our second Stock Sale NJ no
Wagon-yard OF John F. Beard, in Staunton, Va.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-06-04

Mrs. Mary a DALEY, of Tunkhan-
mock Pa, was afflicted for years with
asthma and bronchitis, during which
time the best physicians could give no
relief. Her life was despaircd of, I'M
til in last Oct. she procured bottle
of DIR. Kings new discovery, when
immediate relief was felt, and by con-
tinuing its use for short time she
was completely cured, gaining in
flesh fifty pounds in a few months.
Free trial bottles of this certain
cure of all throat and lung diseases, At
Castles ~ Morrison's drug store
large bottles 81.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-06-04

A GOOD farmer win make q better
governor than a bad lawyer.-Waoo
EXAMINER.
Why Barlow, when did the scales
falls from your eyesI Ifyou remem-
Der, that Is the doctrine that the FIT.
editors have been preaching for a
number of years, and for
which they have been ridiculed,
bull-ragged and blistered by good
portion of the press. However, II is
better late than never, Colonel, and
the people are beginning to think
Just like the EXAMINER In this respect.
by the way, Sull Ross is farmer,
isn't he?-Paris Free Tongue.
Yes he is, and good one, aud with
II he is a statesman of clear head, and
unspotted character. The fact is he's
just the man for the place. ~.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-06-04

Times are tight tits true, but the
craving for the beautiful is just rs
stroug as ever. Recognizing these
facts, Mr. W. u. Jackson appears be-
fore the public in the role of a philan-
thropist, and practical philanthro-
pisi at'that. lie has gone over his
large stock OF bric-a-brac and object
of vertu, applying the pruning knit,
to prices with free hand, and visit
To his emporium on Austin stree
will both CRAFTY and astonish you
Why not render bleak walls, and I'M
laden tables objects of beauty, whei
ii can be done at so trifliug cost.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-06-04

HoN. Henry II. jackson, our new
minister to Mexico, was in San An
tonic the other day on the way to his
new field of labor. The Express
talked with him and forms high
opinion of the man. 1t predicts great
usefulness and an honorable career
for the distinguished Georgian. We
feel sure the general will make good
all the good things the Express says
of him,
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-06-04

THE Express bewails the difference
in enterprise between the inhabitants
of Waco, Fort Worth, Dallas aud san
Antonio and is of the opinion if this
progressive element had settled in
San Antonio ten years since, that city
would now have between sixty aud \
hundred thousand people. That sort
of talk is good medicine, but it does
make the old mossbacks sicker'n
| thunder.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-06-04
MaIarial Poison.

The drouth in southwest Georgia last spring
dried mn the wells and we were compelled to
use water from the creek on the plantation
Tine result WIS that all were troubled with
bottles OF swifts Specific, and as long as took
It. had perfect health. As soon rs ceased
taking it. l. like the rest was afflicted win
chiils. when resumed its use was all righ
again We have used it AS an antidote fol
malarial poison for two or three years, and
have never known II to fail In single In
stance. W. c FUBLOw.
sumter Co, Ca, Sept. II, 1854.
Send for book on blood and kin diseases. i
is mailed free. THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co,
Drawer J. atlanta, Ca.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-06-04

TEXAS has plenty of wheat, more
than enough corn, oats and other
grains, an abundance of hay aud be-
sides she will make fourteen hundred
thousand bales of cotton, will make an
enormous crop of sugar, will sell
more wool and fat cattle than any two
states in the union, and has horses
mules and hogs to sell in addition
Under these circumstances she will
not be compelled to hide out whei
hard times come.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-06-04

WILLIAMBILLsTERE is in favor
of the News forward movement on
north Texas. 1t is good deal as to
the standpoint one looks at such
things from. William signs for the
scalp-look of the Herald. lie pro
poses that the News shall do tho
rough work of removing it. ant
hopes, in the scramble, to gather ant
and appropriate the tuft.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-06-04

Everybody from Mains 70 Chlifor-
mia has read Our iiew adj. IN the Day
in which we call for az new sales
men, all first. class liars II may be
that some persons are curious to know
whether any Waco man had cheek |
enough TO rnswer this call. Before
we wind up this love story the curl
GUS will know that at least one sover-
eign had the moral courage to face
the music and ask for place.
1t was early ON the morning after
the first appearance ofour Day adj. We
sat in our office enjoying one of box
of Havanas presented us by Jay
Gould upon his return from his Gu
ban trip. We were waiting for the
grand rush of customers, intensely
w atching our big front entrance,
when suddenly a nervous individual
darted in, hat in hand, and made
straight for our sauctum. We knew
from the shape of his head and his
camilion countenance that he was a
Paralyzing Truth Butcher. Good
morning Mr.. Malloryl he said with a
look Of uncertainty as to how to ap-
proach us. You want place we said
Yes SIR. think do. You don't
mind answering a few questions as to
your moral standing, character etc.
NO SIR Observation-Disclosures.
Ahem? we muttered, strengthening to
full height and looking over our eve
glasses in our most deacon-like mau.
ner at the applicant below. Young
man, do you smoke. chew, drink wint
or other beverages, eat peanuts IL
church, swap knives on Sundays oil
smile at other fellows sweethearts:
DO you do any of these bold bat
things? Doubtless our reverend
look made wonderful change on tn,
young mans mind for he answere,
with smile of sweet innocence. OF
no sir,-no sir-not one of them, i
would be too bad wouldu IL? Yoru,
man, said we, laying down our spec
and assuming strictly business all
Did you read our ad. in the Evenin
Day. oh yes sir. Do you remembe
what we sad must be necessary quail
fications of our new salesmenI Wit
a startled look he replied. Oh! al
yes-let me see. You said he must /
a good-ah-wen, the fact is, 'spos
if necessary might get little of I'll
usual run as to telling a
ways the truth. Young ma
did you ever hear ofJoe Mulhatton
Oh! joel yes, yes, l know Joe well. !
was he you know, who first told ii
world of the big meteor that fell Q
half OF Brown county, burying !,
OF people, some two hundred feet b
meath its weight. Joe and l saw
all you know. What said we, we
you standing by with Mr.. Mulhattt
when he witnessed that terrific frea
of nature? No, not exactly that. Yo
see was with the crowd that we
down with the meteor. The deu
you say! How did you come he
them Well, you see Mexican Joe al
put our shoulders against old me
and tumbled him over on the 9th
half the county and climbed OF
But the other folks what became
them? OH they remained in the no
saying they went to that part of {
country to stay, and stay they won
Young man, said we, you will ,
take one of jays best, we want
place you in charge of our store. Sa
ryno object, ask what you please q
you shall have it.
Z he people are invited to visit Q
store and make the acquaintance
this remarkable young man.
MALLORY, the clothieI
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-06-04
Metal Poison!

I am n coppcrsmith by trade, and during a
series OF years my arms (bcing bare when at
work. have absorbed II wonderful amount of
metal poison Having u scrofuluu> tendency
from my youth, the small particles of copper
and brass would get into the sores aud by tins
process the poison was conveyed into my blood
Till my whole system became infected was
treated with the old remedies of mercury and
tndide potassium. salvation followed, my
teeth are all loose in my head. my digestive or
ghns deranged. and | have been help less In
bed for over year with mcrcnriHl rheumatism.
My Joints were all swollen, aud lost the use
of my arms and legs, and became helpless MS
an infant
Ny sulflrings became so intense that It was
impossible for me To rest The doctors adyisAd
me to go to the city hospital for treatment
This could not bear. 4 friend, who has
proved friend indeed, urged me to try Swifts
specific, believing 1t would cure me. Others
discouraged me hut secured II few bottles
and have now taken two dozen bottles. Tut
| first eject Of the medicine was To bring tn,
| poison to the surface. and broke out all oVcl
| In running sores. They soon disappeared, ant
/ my skin cleared Of My knees which had he
come twl2c their natural Size, have resumed
/ their usual size, aud are supple as Of yorc NJ
arms and hands are all right and can US
| them without pain. The entire disease ha
! LEFT all parts Ofthe body save two ulcers ON m,
wrists, which are healing rapidly. ! am veal
from long confinement but have the use q
all my limbs. This medicine Is bringing IN
ont OF the greatest trial of my life, and ca
not find words sufficient to express my appte
citation OF Its virtues, aud the gratitude fec
that ever heard of 1t. PETER Z. LOVE-
Jan. O. 1895. Augusta, Ga,
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-06-04

THE Free Tongue is also free lance,
and It goes slashing about in way
that is sinply horrible to the old rule
or-ruin folks. II slashes into Cox
Swain much Us II 1t enjoyed the oPep-
alton aud apparently without any
fear of the consequences before its
eyes. II Is located in northeast Texas
and this fact gives point and pith to
the position II takes. The +. Il. is an
able, aud perfectly fearless paper.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-06-04

THE Post is too cowardly to men.
ton the EXAMINER dead out, A
Brazos River paper" is the nearest it
can come. 1t adds TO cowardice
meaness of grade which would
make Uriah Ileep or Arminidab Sleek
thoroughly ashamed OF themselves
The new Post is not an improvement
on the old. Too much of the Old tim
her left
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-06-04

II UNCLE Dan'I: the News might be
able TO do us little injury if il got
here by ten a. M, but the Post could
come at seven, at ten, at twelve two
three and on to shutdown and 1t
wouldn't make particle of difference.
The Post wouldn't make decent waste
paper over at Bedias. Our people are
gullible 10 the extent Of taking seven
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-06-04

THE News thinks Julian's appoint
ment as general of New
Mexico significant. So do we, but
just whether the Indiana statesman
will be able to control the land-grab-
beers remains to be seen. We don't
believe it, especially as one of their
most supple and versatile tools is the
governor.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-06-04

The best salve in the world for cuts
bruises, sores. ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores. letter, chapped hands, chilblains.
norns and skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required,
1t is guaranteed to give perfect salts
faction, or money refunded. Price
% cents per box. For sale by Castles
Il Morrison,
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-06-04

Some so-called scientiests are try
ing TO show how this can be done.
But you can't live very well on so
little money. That sort of economy
is poor business, and generally re-
suits In dyspepsia. A hearty appetite
and sound digestion enable people
to-. Darn enough 70 procure good
square meals. II digestion is poor,
take Browns Iron Bitters, which will
make IL right. Mir. A. S. Hohne,
Clinton, Iowa, says, II found great re-
lief from dyspepsia, by using Browns
Iron Bittcrs."
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-06-04

THE fight between the News and
the Gazette over the removal of the
former to Dallas, wakes warm, these
days. The EXAMINER is pleased to
see one north Texas journal jump on
the silly pretentiops of the windy
News.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-06-04

The Waco Furniture Co. have re-
ceived set of hand covered bedroom
furniture which is perhaps the most
elegant thing of the kind ever bought
to this section.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-06-04

Souri, Texas will put no guberna-
torisl candidate in the field, but shc
will have healthy senatorial csndi'
date on the carpet. That will be a
pretty fair division of the honors Of
tha coming campaign.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-06-04

Barney Feldhake sir
have been using one of your twin
burner vapor stoves for four weeks.
1t works to perfection and we are
highly pleased with il. We have four
in the family aud the cost tor running
it is about 10 cents per day.
Yours respectfully,
l.. w. jerks.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-06-04

II. p. srURGIs, John Sleeper and
Young Bros. do up the booting and
shooting business of central Texas in
right roysl style. They are all patrons
of the EXAMINER and II is easy to tell
how their prosperity is worked out
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-06-04

THE News is still harping on her
great superiority to all other state
papers, and hor royal right to move
about as she pleases without regard TO
the rights of others.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-06-04

copies of the daily News, but among
all our thousands of people there is
not one so intellectually starved as to
be reduced to the low level of read
ing the Post for mental subslst-
ence
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-06-04

IT will be observed that the buh'
ness men of Waco and elsewhere as
thoughtful readers, do not ignore the
EXAMINER. That being the case the
laugh Is on our side.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-06-04

On account of the bad weather OF
last week we will continue our
special sole of laces and embroid
cries. They are without doubt the
cheapest lots of goods ever offered.
Sanger Bros.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-06-04

THE cholera is advancing in Eu-
rope. Will the quarantine protect
us? That is now the question, and it
is lively one too, just at this inter
esting juncture. .-..--
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-06-04

The neatcst turnouts in the city
carriages. buggies and saddle horses
ut the Wiley Jones stables. Specia
attention paid to horses placed with
us for board. JAS l.. EuAN IL Co.