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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-07-09

LOST PAPERs.-Last Saturday evening
Mr.. Winfield Liggett, of Harrisonburg.
left roll of papers on the south bound
Valley Train. The papers consisted of
lot of church records. The finder will
confer a favor by returning the package to
Mr.. Giles Devier, or G. F. Compton, Har-
risonburg.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-07-09

M. u M. ASSOCIATION MEETING.-The
regular meeting of the Merchants and
Manufacturers Association was held on
Monday night last, President Cochran in
the chair. The regulations adopted in re-
gard to the purchase of hay were repealed.
The following resolutions, offered by Mr..
G. L. Weller, were commented on by sew
eral members and unanimously adopted
WHEREAS there has ever existed the
most cordial relations and mutually bene-
ticial trade intercourse between the CITY of
Staunton and county of Highland. and the
border counties of West Virginia and de-
sirous OF .perpetuating those kindly feel
lngs and by the mutual efforts of city and
county to enlarge our dealings and inter-
course and thus to develop the resources
of both, it is meet and proper that the
Merchants and Manufacturers Associa-
tion OF the city of Staunton should in
augurate movements for the accomplish
ment OF these purposes. To secure these
ends railway from the city of Staunton
through the intervening section of Au-
gusta county and thence through High
land to the West Virginia line will best
promote the objects in view. A charter
for the construction and operation of such
a work is the first and necessary step nv
which commencement can be made.
Observations as to routes and location and
free interchange of views among the peo-
pie interested are essential in any move
ment made. and therefore, in giving a
starting shape to the design, the Associa-
ton deems it proper, that in the applica-
tion for a charter there should be as full a
representation of all the interests involved
as it may be practicable to obtain. There
fore be it..
Resolved, 1st. That the President of this
Association do appoint Committee of
nine, five from the members of this Asso-
citation, two from the City Council and
Two at large from citizens of the city. who
are requested to confer with the people of
Augusta county along the sections thereof
WIN en- may manifest an interest in the
work, also with those of Highland county
and those in the West Virginia counties
disposed to cooperate in the scheme, and
after maturing their views in the premises
prepare an application in time for the
meeting of the next Legislature for the
purpose OF obtaining charter, and that
SAID committee report to this Association
from time to time the progress made.
RESOLVED. End. That this Association re-
spectfully and earnestly requests the ac-
tive cooperation of the citizens who may
be selected from the Council and from the
city at large in concert with its own mem
berS in carrying forward the design which
has called the committee into existence
The committee provided for. under the
foregoing resolutions, will be announced
hereafter.
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MARRIED.

day, July 9th. the Rev. Mr.. Gardner officiating
Chas. Edward Bragg of Augusta county and
Miss Sallie Thomas of Fauquier.
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7IIC rNOI MAN.
Rockbridge Baths.

Why do you not throw aside the cares
and tolls of editorial life and fly to this
most attractive resort and rest up ready
for the fall campaign?
No where in the South can more de-
lightfnl summer home be found than al
Rockbridge Baths.
The sllvery North river rattles along,
within but a few feet of the hotel. afford.
ing sport both for the angler and the boat.
man.
In whatever direction you look may be
seen grand old mountains whose slopes are
covered with beautiful green, and from
these mountains come cooling winds that
fan the fevered brow, and give health to
the invalid.
In the bathroom. which is an immense
structure, (of its class, there boil up a
thousand little streams which form a pool
60xo0 feet, and feet deep, as clear as
crystal aye if possible clearer. A pin
dropped to the bottom of this deep pool
may be plainly seen.
All the surroundings are inviting. The
neighborhood is noted for it's good society.
Railroads are convenient, it being but 4
miles to Gibsons Station on the V. r.. r.
There is double daily mail.
DR.. Morrison understands enough about
the human system to know that people
have stomachs, and he spreads his table
accordingly.
Better fare is given here, we are told by
those who have traversed the State. than
at any watering place in the Old Dominion.
But, best of all, a guest becomes mem
Der Of Dr. Morrison's most charming fam
lily. One finds himself at home imme-
dlately on his arrival here and when Won
consider the fact that the DR.. and his
family are Christians. and that there are
no gambling dens nor rum holes on the
premises, you will at once agree with me
that this is the place for pure enjoyment.
In addition to the fact that the 'sBaths'
give health to the invalid, those who seek
health alone will find in DR.. Morrison one
of the first physicians of the State, and one
who feels for and sympathizes with those
who suffer.
Then Mr.. Editor come up. | will en-
sure you a, hearty welcome and good
Time. ROVER.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-07-09

A VIRGINIA BoY.-Wytheyille Dis
patch Main street, yesterday morning
was the scene of considerable inquisitive-
ness among the old men as we'll as the
small boys, when Mr.. A. J. Grub, who
lives few miles west of Wytheville,
passed along the street with his little son,
Melville Paulett, who will not be seven
years old until Sunday, July 5th. and
weighs 1913 pounds. At our request, Mr..
Grubb very kindly consented to Master
Melville's measure being taken. The fol-
lowing is his measurement Height, (bare-
footed) 534 inches waist, 40 inches chest,
81 inches thigh, % inches calf of leg, IA
inches wears No. u hat and No. 2 shoe.
In answering the many questions. pro-
pounded by the bystanders, Mr.. Grubb
said Master Melville had always been in
good health, of an easy temper, ETC., was
about an average size baby when born. At
times the little fellow seemed much agi-
tated, being the centre of SO many gazers,
but in all he bore himself with the air of a
little man.
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BEy ERLY, MANOR ASSESSMENT. In
noticing the new assessments for five of
the six districts of the county last week.
we called attention to the fact that Bey-
erley Manor alone showed a decrease in
values as well as acreage, and that although
embracing the populous suburbs of Staun-
ton, the value of the town lots and build
ings was put at only 81 $50. Mr.. Miller.
the assessor, called on us Monday and gave
an explanation of how these results were
| arrived at. He stated that upon the basis
| OF the assessment of 1880, there was really
a slight increase of value, but that cir
cumstances had rendered necessary an
alteration of basis. One farm of 200 acres.
worth about $40 per acre, has been trans
| ferred from Beverly Manor to Pastures.
and for another tract of 200 acres no owner
was found 1t had passed through so
many hands and the title had become so
complicated, that 1t was. found next to
impossible to ascertain the real owner.
The Playground land and that part of the
Donaghe estate sold to the city. have
passed from the assessors book to the list
OF nontaxables, as has also the addition
to the cemetery. In all, this has taken
over 500 acres from the taxable area of
Beverley Manor and decreased the values
to the extent of some SIC, 900. From this
sum take the net decrease of $1,000, as
shown by the assessment book, and upon
the basis of 1880, it would leave an in
crease OF $4,000. The discrepancy in the
area is explained as above. AS to the
value of town lots and building, Mr.. Mil
ler simply followed the rule laid down by
his predecessors in not classifying West
End and the Staunton suburbs as town
lots. The s. $50 reported as town lots in
Guided the village of West View only.
We are satisfied that in clinging so closely
to presidents Mr.. Miller, as well as those
who preceded him, made a mistake. Ger
talnly If the lands of West View can be
designated as town lots, there is neither
rhyme nor reason in excluding the West
End, Nelsontown and Plunkettsville land
from the same category. The new as
SCISSOR stated that his own Judgment coin
clded with ours, but in Difference to the
examples before him, he followed the
beaten path.
The extraordinary increase in values for
Middle River is explained by the develop
ment OF the Crlmora mines and conse-
quent enhancement of the value of the
property. But for that the $leS 900 in
crease in that district would have been
wiped out and decrease substituted
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La year the county levy at l2i cents,
and so cents for tithables yielded in
round numbers 1866, and there is sur
plus now in the treasury of over $4,000.
On the new valuation 10 cents on real and
personal property, and 50 cents for tithables
will yield $l4,639, which together with
the surplus would seem to be amply suff-
cient to run the county. The probability
therefore is that reduction of q cents
or the 800 Will be ordered.
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HANDSOME RESIDENCES. -Messrs. Bag
by & Steward have just completed for
Messrs. J. A. Cochran and J. w. Stout
three handsome residences on East Fred
erick street, just beyond Market. The
buildings are of brick, fronting about 25
feet on Frederick street and extending to
an alley in the rear. They are models of con-
yenience and comfort. All are constructed
from the same plan and contain nine
rooms. A broad passage extends through
the front part of the house, into which
open two high pitched, bright, pretty
rooms 15x17 feet, connected by folding
doors. Above these are rooms of cores
ponding size, with an additional room of
smaller dimensions. In the extension are
four..rooms 15x15 feet, two ON each floor,
opening upon yeranda, and designed
with special reference to convenience and
comfort. The houses are supplied with
gas and water throughout, and each has an
admirably arranged bath room and water
closet, together with clothes presses and
closets in each room, except the parlor.
The grounds are neatly terraced, and open
ing into the alley are substantial brick
coal houses, capable of storing ten tons of
coal and located so as to receive supplies
directly from the carts. The location of
these buildings and their excellent ap.
pointments, render them exceedingly de-
sirable as residences for business men,,
Within square of Main street, and only
three minutes walk from the business
centre, they possess advantages which
those desiring comfortable homes will not
be slow to appreciate. Stanton has long
felt the want of just such improvements,
and we are glad to know that step in the
right direction has been taken.
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Mrs. Vanlear, Of this county,is visiting
her son-in-law, Mr.. Jno. D. Arbuckle, OF
Greenbrier county, w. Va.
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Mr.. Jno. S. Lewis, of Harrisonburg, is
the efficient travelling agent of the T. T.
Southwick Manufactoryl of Oils and
Grease, and is actively and successfully
engaged in his work.
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A DARING RoBBERY.-O Sunday night
last, Mr.. A. Graham Robinson, of the firm
of G. S. Walker & Co., was aroused from
his sleep about l O'Clock by violent nau-
sea, and from that on to daylight suffered
greatly from the effects Of the nausea and
pain. About half-past five the pain TEN
porarily subsidized and he fell into sleep.
After waking he dressed himself, but did
not leave his room. About II o'clock in
the morning he missed his gold watch
which had been hanging in his vest pocket
ON the bedstead, and since then no trace of
it has been found. Mr.. Robinson was the
only occupant of the room. his wife and
child being absent on a visit. The room
is on the lower floor, with a bay window
opening into the side yard. This window
was raised about one foot when Mr.. r !.
retired, and during the night he remembers
to have closed it, in which condition it
was found the next morning. The room
door, opening into the passage, was not
locked. 1t is not known whether the thief
drugged him or not, or whether an entrance
was effected through the window or door.
The latter, however, is the more probable.
as the window was found in the condition
in which it was left. AS yet nothing has
been learned of the identity of the robber
or the whereabouts of the watch.
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COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ STAIrNTON Julv l. 1895

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
" STAUNToN, July l, 1885.
To all creditors of Harvey Smith, decd, and
all other persons interested in the cause of j.
" Lewis, &C., rs. Il. Meyers, &C., pending in the
Circuit Court of Augusta County, Take notice,
that in pursuance of decree entered in said
cause June 5, 1885, will proceed at my office
in Staunton, on
Saturday, August LIST, 1885,
to take the accounts required by said decree,
at which time any further debts against the
estate of said Harvey Smith, decd, will be
audited. GEORGE M HARRISON,
jly2-4t Commissioner
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LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining in the Post Office at Staunton. An
gusta County, Va, July 9. 1885.
LADIES.
Brown, Mrs Clara Jones, Miss Lille
Brown, Miss Catherine Kenney, Miss Maggie
Curry, Miss Mariah S Lacy. Mrs Nancy
Games, Mrs - Maupin, Mrs Mary
Davis, Miss Agnes Morris Miss Ashby
Da1son, Miss Nettie Reeses, Miss Moley Ann
DUN, Miss Mary Shebett. Miss Minnie
Dyer, Mrs Hester Smith, Miss Annie
(3fleY1ous, Mrs Jane Scalan. Miss Mary
Harris, Mrs Catherine Shelton, Miss Julia
dulVey, Miss Mariah Taylor, Mrs Sallie
Howard. Miss Minnie White Mrs Eliza
James, Miss Carnela Webster Miss Hannah
Jackson, Miss Everline Wilson. Miss Irine
James, Mrs John G Winston, Miss Reacy
GENTLEMEN,
Carroll, Loving Newcomb, wv
Sareys, Joe Page, Charles M
fltchpattrek, John Preston, Alfred
Geary, William Nelson William
irving, Harry UUman, K
Kenney, John Spies, George
Monroe, Tom Watson Rev III s
Merrltt, j White, Henry
Marchall, Harry
The above letters If not called for within
h1rty lays. ill be sent to the Dead Letter Of
nee ia~t calling for them will please say
tnef weio ,savertlsed. S. M. YOST. P. M.
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COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ STAUNToN, July l, 1885.
Toe. 81. Snapp, G. N. Snapp, and all other
parties interested ia the cause of Osborne q Co.
&C., as Srdpp, Take notice, that 1 will proceed
at my office in Staunton, on
Saturday, August 1, 1885,
to take the accounts required by decree of June
III, 1885, in said cause.
GEORGE NJ. HARRISON,
Jly2-4t Commissioner.
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~ ENERAL RECEIVERS NOTICE. II am now
N preparedtO distribute to the parties en-
titled. the fund in the cause OF j. Osborne &
Co: vs.. Trotter ct. ais, J. FRED EFFINGER,
ly2-4t* General Receiver,
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Mrs. E. B. Lipscomb is visiting friends
in Harr isonburg.
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Mr.. Dedrick Miller, living in the north
western part of the county near Stribling
Springs, has recently had the water of his
fine mineral spring analysed by DR.. w. H.
Taylor. State chemist. The analysis dis
closes very valuable properties. We shall
publish the analysis ere a great while.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-07-09

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.
~ STAUNTON, VA, July l. 1885.
To all parties interested in the cause of Hess
rs Taylor, Hess as. Rankin, and Taylor Us. Light
ner, Take notice, that l will proceed at my Of
flee in Staunton, on
Saturday, August l, 1885,
to take the accounts required by decree entered
in said causes by the Circuit Court of Augusta
County, June s. 1885.
GEORGE NJ HARRISON,
jly2-4t Commissioner
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SS,ls2,9s3 so ss.7lS,567

%, I5Z,5o5 0U So,' Io,0U1 70
Increase in value of lands, &C., $3.50 5S4.26.
PERSONAL PROPERTY, by the assess
ment of 1884, is as follows
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Miss Mamie Pratt, daughter of Capt. G.
Julian Pratt, was one of the distinguished
pupils of Stephenson Female Seminary
during the past session, she having come
within folr-tenths Of perfection in twelve
StudieS
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-07-09

Mr. j. w. Micheal formerly deaf-mute
teacher in the d. ID. & b. Institution, and
now filling similar position in the State
institution of Ark, is, with his wife and
children, spending his summer vacation at
the home of his parents in Goshen. Prof.
Micheal has given such satisfaction in his
new position that he will probably be pro-
NOTED to the head OF the school during the
approaching session. His many friends in
Virginia will be glad to hear of his success.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-07-09

DEATH OF Mrs. b. F. FIFER.-Mrs,
Caroline L. Fifer, the esteemed wife Ct
Mr.. E. F. Fifer, died on Thursday last of
consumption, age 40 years. She was Sis
ter OF Messrs Ro. G., Y. M. and w. O.
Bickle. and was consistent member of
the first Presbyterian Church. She leaves
husband and five children to mourn the
loss OF a true wife a d kind and loving
mother The funeral took place from the
residence ON Friday evening. Rev j. p
Strider conducting the services. The pail
bearers were, Messrs j. H. Blackley, j. B.
Evans. w. j. Nelson. ]. A. Tempeton,
]. T. Parent, and j, II. Bnrdett.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-07-09

ESTABLISHED 1857
OLD HOUSE IN A NEW PLACE
SPRING AND
SUMMER CLOTHING,
AT MY NEW STAND,
MASONIC BUILDING, No. IL MAIN ST
nave Just rseeiyed my Spring assertment of
-CLOTHIN -
which we GUARANTEE to be as cheap and
good as anything in the State. We have also
an elegant assortment of
Undeuoear, Crauats, Hats, DEC.
We will continue to receive New Goods daily,
and by this means can show the
LATEST STYLES.
AL Goods Guaranteed as Represented.
No TROUBLE TO SHOW GOODS.
81 Be sure you find the place, nearly,oppo-
site the National Valley Bank.
LOU F. Alloys
apr2S CLOTHING HOUSE,
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OFFICERS ELECTED.-At the special
meeting of the City Council, held on the
first, the following officers were elected for
the ensuing year City Physician, DR.. G.
A. Phillips; Messenger of the Council,
Cynthy Kurtz, (the vote standing, Kurtz
10, P. E. Hutchens y; Supt. Water Works,
M. Dinneen Asst Supt. Water Works,
Jas. A. Moore; Weigh master, w. M.
Matheney Board of Health, Drs. Atkin-
sou, Fauntleroy and Phillips; Police
Chief, J. II. Waters F; Oficers-W. M
Simpson, j. 3. Lickliter and JOS A. New
man.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-07-09

Mr.. Geo. II. Lewis, of Rappahannock
station, writes us that party purporting
to be representative of the firm of c.
Hackett & Bro, printers of Staunton, Wis
tied his place in April last soliciting orders
for job printing that he took orders and
received part pay in cash, and that nothing
has been heard from him since. 1t was
nothing less than q lirst-class swindle, as
no such firm have ever done business here
to our knowledge. Doubtless others were
dnped in the same way and the public
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-07-09

Rev. DR.. Thos. Hume, formerly Of
Waynesboro, has resigned the chair Of
English Literature in Norfolk Female Co.
lege, and is an applicant for the chair OF
English in Chapel Hill University, North
Carolina.
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COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ STAUNToN, VA, July LIST, 1885.
Wednesday the I'd day of September, 1885,
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
" STAUNroN, July LIST, 1885.

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ STAUNToN, July LIST, 1885.
In the chancery cause of Andrea Aroenbaiobf
as. Wnt. herT'S Adn,T. e dts., now pending In
the Circuit Court of Augusta, the parties plain
tiffs, defendants and all other persons concern
ed therein, are hereby notified, that in purau
ance of two DEGREES respectfully rendered by
said court on the 18th of June, 1879 and the nth
Wednesday,, the I'd of September, 1885.
proceed to take, state and settle an account
showing how much purchase money Is yet due
from VIM. I. Crawford as purchaser of the ion
acre tract, in the proceedings mentioned from
commissioners of sale Hanger & Bumgardner
on the 10Th of November, 1874, together with
any other matters that l may deem pertinent
or any party in interest may require to he
stated. j. w. GREEN SMITH
jly2-4t Comr. in Chancerv
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Decrease of acreage since 1880, so,sss

Decrease OF acreage slnce 1850, BUSES.
The discrepancy in the acreage is ex-
planned above.
SUMMARY.
Comparative value of real estate includ-
ing buildings, in 1880 and 1885:
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Mrs. Alexander, Of Avaynesbers. Is yis-
Ting her father, Mr.. mo. lesser.
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The FOURTH was a dull day in Staun-
ton. After ten o'clock in the morning
there was very little stir Oh the streets I'M
til after the return of the various excur-
sion parties in the evening. Two large ex-
cursions went out, one to Natural Bridge,
under the auspices of the Staunton Artil-
iery, and the other to Fl. Defiance to at
tend Temperance picnic. Besides these,
selves to the country on various missions.
A hard rain in the lower part of the
county caused many of the pleasure-seek
ers to have damp time. 4
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-07-09

A special term of the Circuit and Dis
trict Courts of the United States for the
Western District of Virginia. will be held
at Harrisonburg, Va, on the 4th day of
August next.
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STANTON MARKETS.

ERECTED WEEKLY BY COCHRAN 4 JONES.
WHOLESALE PRICES.
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Weather Summary for June

Rev. Prof. f. Y. n. Painter of Salem,
Va. will preach in the Lutheran church
on next Sunday morning, July 18th, at II
o'clock
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makes total of real estate and
personal property of..............$l l 500, l57 u
In 1888 the total assessed values
were............ l0,s2s. 55S O
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Gen. Echols reached Stalultoa on Iairs-
day and remained at home several ,idys.
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AUGUSTA MALE ACADEMY.-We call
the especial attention of parties who have
sons to educate TO the announcement of
the Augusta Male Academy. We know
whereof We speak when we say that this
is one of the best boys schools in the
Union. 1t is admirably located, in re-
fined and intelligent community, and re-
mote from bar rooms, billiard tables and
like influences. 1t is under the manage
ment of a born educator-a gentleman
who has devoted the best years of his life
to teaching and the evidence of whose sue
cess in his calling is afforded by the stand
taken by his students in the Universities
and colleges. At the University of Vir-
ginia, at Washington and Lee, at West
Point Military Academy and elsewhere,
the Augusta Malea Academy boys have
taken an enviable stand, and have proven
how valuable their preparatory training
was. We can conscientiously and heartily
commend the school, as one to which
parents can send their boys, with the
assurance that they will he placed under
the best influences for the development of
the mental and moral man,
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A comparison of the acreage of tht
county in 1850 and 1885 is as follows: