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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-08-13
REcTED WEEKLY BY COCHRAN & JONES
WHOLESALE PRICES.
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET.
MONDAY, Aug. 10, 1885
AT CALVERToN YARDS.

IsAONDAf. Aug. H. 1850.
AT CALVERToN YARDS,
BEEF CATTLE.-Trade at the opening TODAY
and for short time afterwards was fairly ac
tive Wholesale prices were IA cent higher tn an
they were last week, and for time retail sales
were made in full sympathy, but before the
close the advance was partially lost. The i'm
provement was chiefly observable in the better
grades. There were some better tops than
there were last week, but there was quite n f1l
representation of thin cattle, good butcher cat
tie not being abundant Prices 75aS5 IS, with
most sales at 8 50aS5 621% per 100 lbs. -'--
Prices of Beef Cattle ranged as follows. Rest
. 3l12a$5 10; that generally rated first quality
25aS5 %; medium, or good fair quality 85a
81 25i ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and Cows rs
ass 62% Extreme range of prices 75aS5 65.
Total sales for the week 1120 head agai INST l0l6
last week.
OF the Cattle received 1854 head came fromVir-
gin1a, 2S3 from Kentucky, 90 from New York II
from Illinois, 1859 head from Maryland, 1873 from
Pennsylvania.
SWINE.-The number CT the offerings in
generally reported as light but they
number about 1000 head more than they did
last week. The quality of the offerings is not
quite as good as were those of last week. Trade
IS 1alr and prices "a cent off as compared with
last week S figures. We quote rough Slows and
stays at 6a6H cents, Grassers at 6%a6M cents
ana Inc better grades at G5sa7 cents, with extra
~ cents per lib net. Receipts this week 1904
head against 30l3 last week.
SHEEP AND LAMBS.-Thcre is quite full run
TINS week OF Sheep and Lambs, but mostly of
common stock, which are very slow of sale at
our lowest quotations. Good Sheep are in fair
side demand, trade being entirely limited to
supplying the demands of our home butchers
Wequote common to fair Shep at 2a3L cents
ana lalr 70 good at 319a4 cents, with extra AZ
eltnef extreme. Receipts this week 520l head
against 1864 last week.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-08-13

AN UNFoUNDED REPoRT.--Several
weeks ago we copied from the Greenville
Banner an account of the alleged killing
of his child and injury of his wife, by
Chas. jackson of the Pastures district.
1t turns out that there was no foundation
for such rumor. The child died while
its father was away from home. It was
attended in its last illness by DIR. Brad
shaw and neighbors, and they certify that
there was no evidence whatever of mall
treatment. Jackson is at home and has
never run away, as stated.
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DIE ID.


In Waynesboro, Va August 9th, 1885, David
d. Durborough, at the age of IS years, months
and II days. Mr.. d. was a native of Chambers
burg, Pa, and emigrated to Waynesboro in
April. 1850, He was appointed postmaster of
Chambelsburg under the Tyler administration,
which position he held for six years. And under
the administration of Taylor he was appointed
10 position in the Custom House at Philadel-
phia, but having engaged Ia tho manufacture
ofstoves in this state before his appointment
reached him, he declined to accept. After the
close of the late war, he held at different times
positions In the internal Revenue service of
the United States Government.
OF consumption, on the 4th of August, Mrs.
Virginia, wife of Daniel Croft, two miles east of
StauntOn, aged 40 years, months and days,
She was consistent member of the Tunker
church. and died In the faith. Rev. y. Dunn
and j. H. Taylor officiated at the funeral
On the Sd instant, of sunstroke and confess
ton OF the lungs, near Hermitage, Mr.. John
Eayy. aged 3s years, 2 months and q days: He
was useful and consistent member OF the
Tanker church. Rev S. Driver offlciated at the
funeral services.
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Mt. Scion Items.
lReported for the VIRGINIA.

REPORTED for the vIRGIN1AN.]
Seasonable weather for corn continues
and the corn crops are booming
Many of our citizens are enjoying the
healing virtues of "Wooddell Springs n
North River Gap, and many more are
making arrangements to go into camp
there.
The Rev. Mr.. Pettyman OF the Metho-
dist church, South, preached an interest
ing sermon to a large and very attentive
and Rev. Mr.. Taylor, of the Baptist
church, preached at Mr. Buckner's in the
evening. His auditors speak highly of his
efforts.
The Miss Cupps gave a lawn party to
the children Of The village on last We'd
nesday evening, which seemed to afford
the recipients a great deal of pleasure.
The lawn was decorated with numerous
Chinese lanterns and the incest ice cream
and cake tickled the palates of the juve-
niles. The young ladies will not be for
gotten soon by the children.
Much of the wheat now being threshed
has fallen short of the estimated yield, and
many persons who ploughed up their wheat
grounds in the Spring and planted corn
are congratulating themselves upon their
superior judgment, whilst others whose
confidence in the ultimate recuperation of
their unpromising wheat crops. regret that
they have been sadly disappointed.
The yield of potatoes is unprecedented.
Some of our farmers who dug their early
potatoes and left them out to dry in the
sun, had them so completely cooked by
the intense rays of old Sol that they were
spoiled and they had to feed them to their
hogs.
There was rather an unusual display of
meteors about 8 p. m. last Sunday even
ing, accompanied by constant flashing
of heat lightning. ITEMS.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-08-13

GRAND JURORS following is a list
of grand jurors selected and drawn to
serve at the ensuing August term of the
County Court of Augusta: Casper K.
Zerkel, A. Henry Towberman, Edward J
Wayland, John d. Trimble, James II
Todd, Nathan Reeves, George B. Dunlap,
John Evers, E. Butler Burke, Leroy P
Daingerfeld, John Firebaugh, John H.
Crawford, Frank r. Wallace, VIM. y. Van
Lear, James w. Lobban, Preston T. Burk.
holder. M. Thompson Mcclure, Judson
e. McCutchan, James w. McCorkle, A.
G. Duncan, J. Hatch Slower, E. 1. Mont.
gomery, Benjamin 0. Ferguson, David F.
Hoover. Attendance required at Court.
house Monday, August oath, 1855, at 1C
O'Clock a. m.
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Amherst Democrat Miss Mabel Tins

Amherst Democrat: Miss Mabel Tins
ley, daughter of Jas e.. Tinsley, of Staun=
ton, is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. I.
D. Tinsley, of Huff Creek neighborhood
Rev. Mr.. Kone, who has been suffering
from sunstroke for several days, is now
not expected to live. Mr.. Kone is very
able man and would be greatly missed
among his charch-members as well as by
his many outside frinds.
The Virginia Tin Mining Company a
few days ago had piece of their ore
smelted, and from the small piece, which
weighed about one or one and a-half
pounds, they got a piece of tin weighing
five ounces. They are getting out quan-
titles of this ore every day. This ore will
be shipped in large quantities in a very
short time.
On Wednesday morning at 10 O'Clock a
quiet marriage took place at the residence
of the Rev. w. G. Tyree, the officiating
clergyman. The contracting parties were
Mr.. Chas. E. Lavinder and Miss Persey
w. Camden, both of this county.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-08-13

The OFFICE, Tom Hounihan s popular
saloon. has been moved from New Court
House street to the Ten pin Alley, on South
New Street. A beautiful room has
been fitted up there for bar. and it is
stocked with the finest and best wines,
WHISTLES, beer and cigars. In rear of it is
the Ten-pin Alley, where all who like
pleasant, healthful sport can roll the balls.
Connected with the saloon, and on the
floor above, are some half dozen nicely
fitted up lodging rooms, furnished as
neatly as can he and kept in the best man.
ner. Tom intends to keep first-class
house and wants his friends and the public
to call and see him.
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Public Speaking.
HON. FRANK S. BLAIR

HON. FRANK S. BLAIR
will address the voters of Rockingham al
Harrisonburg on Monday next, August
18th. Court Day, and Tuesday and We'd
nesday at appointments IN Rockingham
county.
On Thursday night, August Goth, he
will speak at Mt Sidney, August co.
HON. r. B. BERKELEY
will address the voters at Staunton, on
Monday, August oath. Court-day, and at
Monterey, Tuesday. Aug. 25th. Church
vile, Wednesday night, Aug. Goth. Spring
Hill. Saturday night, Aug. 10Th.
Let all the people turn out to hear the
issues of the canvass discussed.
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THE MARKETS.

Even the preliminary sales of new wheat
have not served to infuse life into the market.
The commission merchants, like everybody
else complain of the dull times New wheat
has been coming in slowly, but it's appearance
has served to somewhat stimulate the market
ing of the old crop. Whilst as general thing
The new article is OF good quality, yet it is
tough, and the millers are paying a few cents
extra for old to mix in grinding. Prices yester-
day ranged as follows: Flour, Family 81 90 to
81 So; Extra 81 40 to "a rs; Super So to 50 so
Wheat, new. 80 to 81; old "a to 9s; Oats 25 to 2e
Hay $40 to $l3; Wool l8 to 49,.
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Two CENTURIES OLD.-We were shown

Two CENTURIES OLD.-We were shown
few days ago two books printed in 1864.
in old style type, but very clear and dis
tinct. The paper is Of excellent quality,
but not of superior finish. One of them
contains the sermons of Rev. DR.. Fl. Ham
mond, and the other his biography. The
print is large and the books in proportion.
From hasty glance over several of the
sermons we conclude that DIR. Hammond
was man of great ability-a very close,
direct reasoner and fearless in his presen-
tation of the subjects discussed. He was
Court Chaplain to Charles the 1st. The
books descended from generation to gener-
alton, until they came into the possession
of Mrs. Harriet Hammond Eskridge, the
recently deceased wife Of Mr.. B. B. Esk-
ridge, who was relative of the great
English preacher. Mr.. Eskridge intends
that they shall go to his deceased wife's
sister, by whom they will, no doubt, be
greatly priced, as sacred memento Of the
Hammond family.
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GRADUATES Friday, Messrs. J.
A. hiner, of Parnassus +; L. ]. Mccartney,
of Ripley's Mill, Craig county T. whit
more, of Stanton Hensel Wise, of
Bridgewater, and J. d. Rosen, of Arbor
Hill. Virginia and O.. M. Hogsett, of
Montana Territory, completed full
course at Dunsmore's Business College
and received diplomas, as Master Ac-
countants. Prof. Dunsmore, President
of the Institution, is now taking few
weeks recreation, recuperating for the
September session, which promises to be
the largest in its history. During his
absence, his efficient assistants, Profs.
Rusmiselle and Dodge. will control.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-08-13

A MAP OF HIGHLAND, COUNTY, VA.
with geological sections and full de.
scription OF the county, will, we learn,
appear in the August number of The Vir.
gi'sios. We would advise each of our
readers in that county ito send 25cehts to
Maj. Jed. Hotchkiss, Staunton, and secure
a copy of this valuable number.
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IMPORTANT TO FARMERS.

1t is now so generally recognized that Fertil.
lzers are necessary to bring out the best results
on all old and partially exhaused soils, that it
= almost superHuous to say more on the subject
than to call the attention of Farmers to the inn
portance of buying the product of those con-
best guarantee as to the quality of the goods
offered
App eciating the fact that money is scarce
the wheat crop in our section short and prices
OF grain very low, we have taken great care in
making our arrangements for supplies of Fer
tllZers for the Fall trade of 1885, and atter our
selves that we have secured the very best arti-
Giles that can be had in this line, and at the
lowest possible cost to get goods of known
low, we must make the expenses of handling as
low low as possible, conse quently we will not sell
through Agents, except
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-08-13

The STONEWALL BRIGADE BAND re-
tnrned from New York. on Tuesday last,
and were warmly welcomed upon reaching
home. Nearly all of the members exper-
fenced the horrors of sea-sickness on the
outward voyage, but with that exception
had delightful time. Every where they
were the recipients of marked attention,
the New York papers heralding them as
the grizzly warriors" of the Confederacy.
Upon the return trip they spent day in
Richmond as the guests of the military
companies of that city. They were de
lighted with their trip throughout and
came home full of it.
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MARRIED.

On Thursday, July 80, at the residence of the
BRIDES father, near Edinburg, by Rev. A. p.
Boude Mr. John G. Kibler, of Kirksville Mo-
and Miss Emma F. Stanton, of Shenandoah
county.
In Lexington, on the Sd inst, by Rev. f. l..
Kregoe, Robt. H. Emore and Miss Sallie Lilly,
both of Rockbridge.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-08-13

On SATURDAY LAST, the day of Gent
Grants funeral, there was general clos.
ing of the business houses from twelve to
three O'Clock; squad of artillery. under
Capt. Long, fred minute guns from the
reservoir hill, and the fire bell was tolled.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-08-13

BERGNER Sc ENGLE'S REFRIGERATOR
HoUsE.-The increase in the consumption
of Beer in this city within the past four
OF five years has been remarkable. 1t has
been comparatively but short while since
but few calls were made for lager across
the bars. Now three-fourths of the drinks
sold are from the foaming glasses of the
lighter beverage, and the sale of whiskey
has diminished accordingly. Approaching
the value of this trade, Messrs. Bergner
& Engle, the famous Philadelphia Brewers,
have established large refrigerator house
here, and are thus enabled to supply GUS
toners with the very best and freshest of
stheir brewing. The brick warehouse just
west of the G. s. o. freight depot, .25 by
35 feet in dimensions, has been remodelled
for the purpose and is now one of the most
complete refrigerating houses outside of
the larger cities. The beer is packed in
ice at the brewery and transported in re-
frigerator cars. 1t is then transferred di-
rect from the cars into refrigerator room
Is by % feet and feet high, capable of
storing 400 kegs. The temperature of this
room is never above 44o, and often is as
low as 400. Above it is an elegant ice
room with a capacity of 70 tons. Walls,
a foot or two thick, and heavy double
doors prevent the ingress of hot air and
keep the place like an iceberg. In the
building nice office has been fitted up for
the enterprising local manager, Mr.. w.
D. Collins, and there is ample room for
storage, &c. A wagon can be backed into
the house, and by means of small, close
fitting side doors, can be loaded from the
refrigerator in moment or two. The
whole establishment is complete in all re-
spects, and reflects credit upon the push
and pluck Of its proprietors. If people
will drink beer, Messrs. B. & e.. want
them to have the best that's made,
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and will keep full supply of just such Fertil-
lzers as we keep at Staunton. AS all observing
farmers know, it is o great saving of money
and annoyance to them and to the dealer to
trade directly, therefore, we hope our friends
and customers who have heretofore been called
on at their homes by us or our agents, will ex-
cuse us this season from visiting them.
We will keep in stock ready for delivery at
any time called for-early OF late in the season
"a full line of
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Don't fail to call at Crowder & Scheffer's
when you want a refreshing drink, good
meal, fine cigar, OF nice bed.
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Encourage home ent erprise and buy
Reeves Gait IS Blood. Bone and Flesh Fer.
tiliZer.
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Crowder & Scheffer's Boss Bar and Res
taurant is the place to get good drink
square meal and clean bed.
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CASH being exceedingly desirable to us these
hard times we beg all parties having the
"ready money! or "good credit" because of
noted promptness, to consider their own inter-
ests and our wants, and profit themselves by
calling on us before they get in trouble with
something on their hands not wanted. We
mention some of the leading fertilizers offered
by us this season
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That elegant Beer, of which everybody
is talking, can be found at Crowder &
Scheffer's at cents glass.
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u N. YOUNG.

lF. N YOUNG
OFFERS THE LARGEST AND BEST as
SORTED STOCK OF
STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS
gna The greatest variety of sout6erny made ~ DER
WOOLENs AND COTTONs.
SHEETINGS. SHIRTINGS.
TICKINGS. GINGHAMs,
PLAIDs, TOWELS,
DIAPERS, and even
-BLEACHED COTTON
all made South, of the best material and hos.
colors More good goods for the money than
Gan pc Dougnt from any Northern mills-frOm
our county mills. A full line OF Man,, a and
Boys wear of CASSIMEREs, &c. 'nU
BLACK FRENCH CLOTHS. .DoEsKINs. &c
sKIRTING. AND OTHER FAMILY
FLANNELS,
For Ladies', the Neao Styles of Suitinos
both pIaids and plain, CasImeres, Serqes,
Saks, Telvets, and the Choicest
Fabrics of the Season.
BLANKETS. ALL WOOL AND COTTON.
both colored and White. Call and 200 boxv ,oo,.
Blanket, gil Cotton, made by Eagle and Pboe.
nix Mills, Georgia. s-' "Au noe-
Large stock of
LADIES' AND GENTS UNDERWEAR
very cheap, very good. Buy them.-keen co,o.
PORTABLE and healthy. r SOAAA-
20 Goods are now cheap and it is useless to
same quality as low or lower than anv 81 e Sno
store, and that can suit more of the hest oIoso
OF trade IMAM any one that keeps inferior sfncl[
try hard to purchase the best and edo+ ths.1A
to the trade. 1t has been move tbaPr S Sast.
years since first commenced handlino ~ooTs W
Oct. %, 1884. W. 1ouNG.
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When you want nicely furnished room
and clean bed call at Crowder & Scheffer'ss
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A HOME FERTILIZER. We direct special
attention to the advertisement of Reeves
Cats Blood, Bone and Flesh Fertilizer to
be found in another column. This is a
home product and guaranteed to be lust
as represented. The chemical ANALYSIS
shows it possesses a high commercial
value, and those who have tried it are
more than pleased with the result. Mr..
B. Frank Eakle, one of our most enter
prising young business men, has taken
hold of this fertilizer and will push its
sale with his accustomed vigor. II is an
article which our farmers should give a
trial. The money paid for it will be kept
in their midst and they will certainly get
full value for every dollar expended. Call
on Frank Eakle opposite the Court House
and let him talk to you on the subject. 1t
will pay you.
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The Boss, Bar leads the van.

Buy Reeves Gait s Blood, Bone & Flesh
Fertilizer. The best high grade fertilizer
on the market for the money.
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PURE RAW BONE MEAL,

as good as can be made being perfectly pure,
ground as fine as meal, and of uniform quality
and tineness. Nothing better can be had in
the Bone Meal line.
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DEArns.-Died at her residence in this

DEATns.--Died at her residence in this
city, on Monday the 18th, Mrs. Lucy II.
Pilson. Mrs. Pilson was buried Tuesday
evening at O'Clock at the Augusta
Church, of which she had been a longtime
member. The funeral services were con-
Quoted at the Church by DIR. J. r. Strider,
her pastor assisted by DIR. III. III. Hawse. A
large concourse of sorrowing friends had
gathered at the old church to receive the flu
neral cortege and pay the last tribute to a
friend dear to so many. She was thedaugh-
ter of James M. and Sallle Stout, and the
widow of Dr.W. Fl. Pilson, all of whom rest
beside her in the cemetery of the church
where she first professed her faith in
Christ. She had not very long been resi-
dent OF this city-but the short time she
had spent among us had sufficed to draw
out to her the love of all with whom she
came in contact. The greater part of her
maiden and married life was spent in the
county, and the moistened cheeks and tear
dimmed eyes of the large congregation
which assembled to pay the last sad tribute
to her memory gave evidence of the affec
ton entertained for her by her old neigh
bors. Endowed by nature with mind of
singular brightness, she was the life OF
every company into which she came
graced with a gentle and loving DISPOSE
ton, her wit never shot apoisoned arrow or
left ranking wound favored by fortune,
she was the friend of the poor and the patron
of the needy entirely unselfish, she lived
only for those she loved, and the only
riches she laid up were those where moth
and rust do not corrupt, and as ''all we can
carry in our dead, cold hands is what we
have given away, I've know she has gone
full freighted into the presence of the Saw
ior she so much loved.
Mrs. Mary Brown, widow Of the late DR..
Jno. G.. Brown, died at her residence. in
this city, on Sunday night last, August 9th,
after brief illness. She was lady of
many admirable qualities and true Chris
tian. Four children survive her, to whom
is left legacy richer than kings could
give-the memory of life filed with
noble deeds and radiant with the graces of
Christian character. The remains were
inferred at Bridgewater, her old home, in
the county her husband SO long and ably
represented in the General Assembly of
Virginia.
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On Tuesday last w. w. Gibbs, the eff
ficient operator of the Western Union
Telegraph Company at this place, was sue
ceeded by Miss Kuyck, formerly of the
Harrisonburg Office. The change was
caused by misunderstanding between
Mr.. Gibbs and the chief of his department.,
relative to night telegram. Mr.. Gibbs
had verbally notified the chief several
weeks ago that he intended to give up his
position as operator the 1st Of Sept, to
accept an offer as accountant and bust
ness manager of Prof. Kable's school, and
the action of the chief only anticipated
his time of leaving about twenty days.
Mr.. Gibbs has been in the service of the
Western Union for sixteen years and was
one of It's most efficient and accommo-
dating officers.
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PURE MISSOURI BONE MEAL,

steamed and ground very fine. Nothing in the
Fertilizer line will give more satisfactory re-
suits on Wheat and Grass or is more perma-
nent improver of the soil than this article, ex-
cept Pure Raw Bone.
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MR., N. c. WATTS, who will sell and deliver
from CRIMORA. and
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Don't forget that Crowder A. Scheffer
put up the most paiatable summer drinks
in Staunton.
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The best Of Beer, Whistles, Wines and
Cigars, at the Boss Bar, Crowder & Schef-
fer.
When you visit Staunton call at Crow
der & Scheffer's Restaurant for square
meal.