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

You are very late sending your even
ing male out" said the editor to his
daughter when he came home at two in
the morning and met a tinid, shrinking
young man between the front door and
gate. mot at.all" answered the thought
full girl; CHARLES Henry is now morn
ing edition.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-01-01

Promise me, dear husband said
young Mrs. Newbride, atfectionately. to
Charles promise me never, in your dark-
esq hours, never to commit suicide, am.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-01-01

~ GORGE A. MYERS,
GENERAL
- COMMISSION MERCHANT. -
No. 2o3 Seventh Street, Opp. Centre Market.
WASHINGTON, d. C.
asr Your business solicited
REFERRING 8.
Central National Bank, washington, d. G.
w. P. Tams Cashier , gusta National Bank
Staunton, Va.
G. G. Strayer, CasL.sr First National Bank
Harrisonburg, Va.
Tough, Rutherford Co., Baltimore, Md.
Grim q Conway, Philadelphia, Pa.
Fink. Brother & Co., Baltimore. Md.
Smell, Brothers & Co., Harrisonburg, Va.
dec11-6m
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aCOMMIssIOz Frs OFFICE,
I

COMMISSIONER OFFICE,
" STAUNToN, December 18th, 1884
In the chancery cause pending, in the Circuit
Court OF Augusta under the style of HARRELL, W. .
plaintiffs and defendants therein, and all CRED
lToRs OF WALLER ODER, decd, are hereby no.
titled that, in pursuance OF a decree therein
rendered on the 30 Of december, 1854, shall at
my office in Staunton, on
Thursday, the 18th dog of Jnauary, 1885,
proceed to execute said decree and show
among other things thereby required state
m men OF the said oder's personal es-
arising from the sale thereof as also Of debts
ag inst said decedent, Waller Oder, as like
wise showing an account of the transactions of
samuel Rrenneman as Admir- of said Oder: to-
gether with distribution accounts OF said per-
sonal and real funds, showing to whom and in
what amounts the same Is distributable, after
the payments of debts.
j. w. GREEN SMITH, 4
dec25 Com'r in Chancery.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-01-01

BOARDING. Large, pleasant rooms can be
ID had at No. l23 AUGUSTA STREET furnished
or unfurnished, with board. Terms reasona.
psl oct9
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-01-01

| STEAM ENGINES. LYNN & co. sell the best
- makes Of Plain, Traction, and Stationery
quality Of material. workmanship ard power.
| prices and terms. Several now II STOCK 7-lv
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-01-01

III. Fl. NJ. PATTERSON--ofsers his profess
~ sionaI services to the citizens of Staunton.
: ese- OFrIcR-No. llS Main street, opposite the
Opera House. novl3-6m
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-01-01

CHENANDoAH VALLEY RAILROAD.
TIME rABLE-In effect November 2sd. 1881.
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rRoFEssIoNAL CARDS.
fHoMeEnpArHIsr.)

Graduate OF Hahnemann Medical College OF
Philadelphia, and with an experience of ten
years. offers his professional services to the
people of stanton and vicinity.
AN~lffice and residence N. +. corner of Main
and Market Streets, opposite Valley Mutual
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-01-01

nR, JAMES T. CLARKE
~ OF MOUNT SOLON
With an experience of twenty-four years,
continues the practice of his profession in Mt.
Scion and vicinity. Particular attention given
to diseases of women and children. Charges
moderate to prompt paying patrons. nov Is iy
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-01-01

Pullman Sleeper, daily, on Express No. 4from
Chattanooga to New York without chei,ge) VIA.
Harrisburg.
No. has Pullman Sleeper Memphis to Phildel
.phfa without change via Harrisburg and Penn
sylvanla railroad.
whole ticket. 1000 fnile tickets s2s w. 500 mile
tickets, $500.
JOS. H. SANDS, A. POPE.
General Supt. Gen Pass. Agent,
Roanoke, Va. Roanoke, Va
=. ,cf ALLEN HULL. Pass. Agt Roanoke.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-01-01

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.
~ STAUEToN, VA, Dec. 18th, 1881.
In the chancery cause of McCUTcHEN's Ex'or,
r., VS.. MCCUTcHEN q ais. now pending in the
Circuit Court of Augusta the parties thereto
are hereby notified that have fixed upon
Tuesday. The 9th day of january, 1885,
to settle the account of James Fl. Callison,
Exor of Elizbeth McCutchen, decd, as directed
by decree OF Nov. 22d, 1881.
dec25 Com'r in Cnancery.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-01-01

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, tit
" sTAUNToN, VA. Dec. II, 1854.
In the chancery cause now pending in the Cir.
cult Court of Augus ia under the style of LANDEs,
JNo. W., VS.. BRIGHT. j. A., the parties plain
tiffs and defendants therein and all LIEN CRED
IToRS OF THE sAIDJ. A. BRIGHT, are hereby no.
titled that, in pursuance of an order entered in
shall in my Office in staunton. on
Friday, The 5Oth day of January, 1885,
proceed to take, state and settle an account
showing in whom is vested the equitable own
ership and the legal title, to the house and l-6
acre lot in the town of Mt. Sidney, Augusta
John McGhee together with the rental and fee
simple value of said property, and all liens
binding thereon in the order oftheir priority.
j. w. GREEN SMITH -
dec25 Com r In Chancery
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-01-01

q. ARCHITECT AND CIVIL ENGINEER,
No.4 W. Frederick ST., STAUNroN, IVA.
With thoroughly practical and theoretical
experience insures TO those who require de-
signs, specifications. contracts, supervision of
most economical and accurate method of obtain
Ing them. Correspondence promptly attended
to. dec4-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-01-01

nR. r. w. SHELTON, with an experience of
~ thirty live years in the PRACTICE OF MEDI-
CINE, Offers his professional services to the cti
sens OF sfaunton and vicinity. Office at his res
dence. No. 900 Main street. aug n
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-01-01

DIcHMoND & ALLEGHANY R. R.
Schedule of trains In effect October IL, 1881.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-01-01

az Goods are now cheap and 1t is useless to
buy low grade of anything I claim to sell the
same quality as low or lower than any cheap
store, and that can suit more OF the best class
OF trade than any one that keeps inferior stock.
try hard to purchase the best and adapt them
to the trade. II has been more than forty
years since first commenced handling goods
Oct. %, 1854.
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NEW GOODS! NEW sToRE,,
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Ho.irAy ESQ. ao~. 20 o

w HEN YUiu. BUY - r.,
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MR.. wELLER's endeavors to make his
BLACK GOODS DEPARTMENT.

specially attractive, has been attended with
the very best results. His increased trade In
this line proves him to be the leader inS
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-13
Republican Candidates.

Attention is called to the announce
ments of candidates.
Miss Alice Junken for Register of
Deeds. She is a faithful and competent
officer and as she is asking for second
term, the REFLECTOR would be glad
to see her reelected.
Richard Warning, for county clerk.
Richard has made good officer for two
terms, but he will gladly serve the peo-
pie another term if they so order it.
Abe Darling is one of the republican
wheelhOrses, and he will cheerfully
work the county for all it is worth to
be elected county clerk if he is chosen
as their choice at the primaries.
n. Blevins is asking for the nomina-
ton of county treasurer. lie is gen.
tleman of ability and has a host of
friends i'll the county, and should he be
invited to make the race with the dem
Ocratic nominee he would be seen COM
ing down the race course not far behind.
Frank Ball is one of the popular
young men of the county, and should
he be nominated for sheriff would make
a good race.
Rob't Horns, brave soldier, is ask
ing that his friends give him the nomi-
nation of Sheriff. Mr.. X. deserves rec
ognitiOn and will undoubtedly go into
the primaries with strong following.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-13
From Rush Co.

ED. REFLECTOR-Fo the encourage
ment of your readers and all 9th
ers interested in lands in Rush Co. l
take pleasure in giving them few facts
through your worthy paper.
AS the time of year has now come
when the result of this years farming
in this part of the state is about fully
known, Rush county comes to the front
and boasts this year of fair crop of all
cereals raised. The wheat, owing to
winter kill, is not very great in quantity,
but we boast of its quality, and it is
about the same in all other small grain.
The corn crop is almost settled ques-
ton, and one good rain will insure us
fine crop. Good judgment tells us that
where corn has been put in in good shape
and cultivated as it should be, it will
make forty bushels per acre. Right
here where this corn is now being raised,
six or eight years ago it was almost all
impossibility to raise fodder. You may
therefore imagine that the seasons are
changing and that this land that was
once unfruitful now flows, as it were,
with milk and honey. AS this change
HIS Ldh6u place We dI0 dlSO SdllSll6u
that forest and fruit trees are going to
do well here; in consequence of which
this will be good field for agents rep
reSenting good nurseries. Fruit trees
have made a large growth here this
year, the writer having peach trees that
have made growth of from three to
four feet and plum trees more than five
feet. Taking all in all Rush county
promises to be equal with, if not supe-
riOr to her neighbOring counties east of
her in the near future. The soil is
of very good quality and runs down a
good depth. The only thing needed is
rain (which has been more than was
needed at times for the past two years.
to make Rush county as successful
farming county as any other county in
the state. Now L have no doubt but
what many of the REFLECTOR readers
are acquainted with this change of
things here, if were to judge merely
by the immigrants that are and have
been pouring into the county all sum-
mer from different parts of the state.
So l will not worry them with news
that may not be fresh, but will conclude
for the present by inviting land seekers
to come now and secure a home cheap,
rather than wait year when we will
have a railroad or two and then pay
high prices. A SUBSCRIBER.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-13
Chapman Chips.

Patrick Sheeran Esq. sold some lots
this week and we may look for more
building. Glad to notice any move
ment in town property.
III. G.. BOleS will soon put up a new
residence in northwest part of town.
DR.. Thomas n. Gum has fine resi-
dence now almost completed and he
will soon be able to move into it with
his family. His Office will remain at
the Chapman Medical Hall.
Notwithstanding the hard times
there are about as many farmers COM
ing into town to trade as in the weeks
past. People have to secure groceries
and clothing, and almost all those who
work on farms have means to procure
whatever they most need.
Large numbers of young chickens
are being sold at the groceries, and
those not used in town are shipped to
Kansas City.
The picnic of the A. o. II. comes
off to-day. Preparations were made
for large crowd.
T. B. Lille Il Co. advertise that they
are about to sell out and close business
Ill SldpIutu. 4HC Dd1Co Will DC SlclNC
ual, and who their successors will be-
no one is yet informed.
There will be several important bus
mess changes in town during the com.
ing two months, and now is the time
for parties who have capital to invest
to come and look around.
| L. A. Reed & Co. have purchased
the lumber at the yards of Henry
Moore and are moving the same to the
ground occupied by c. Correll, who is
the manager for the first named com.
pany.
Geo. Snyder at the Banner Corner
advertises his stock of goods for sale
and store for rent. as he is about to re-
tire from business.
Several fine large hogs were running
on the streets on Monday morning last
Memorial services were held at the
Methodist church, on Saturday last, OF
an impressive character. The church
had been draped in mourning for the oc
casion and many old soldiers were pres
emit. After prayer by Rev. J. NJ. Whit
man came reading by Connor. The
orations were delived by Rev. A. j.
Wilson and Judge J. B. Carpenter anC
followed by reading from NJ. H. Curtis
the exercises were interspersed witt
appropriate vocal and instrumental
music. Much credit is due Mr.. E. E
Sparks for his efforts in making arrange
ments for all present.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-13
Horsemen's Harvest.

The six strong young cities of the
Golden Belt of Kansas have organized
the kansas Pacific Circuit of Race
Meetings and Fairs and offer this fall
S12,5OO in purses for trotting running
and pacing. Their object is to encour-
age the breeding and owning of first
class roadster horses, and to make of
their particular section of country the
Kentucky blue Grass Region" of the
west, avoiding, if possible, the demon
alizing influences that are supposed to
attach to races in that famous southern
country. Their first meetings will be
asfOllOwS:
Concordia, August 25-2S.
Salina, September 1-3.
Minneapolis. September Sill.
Clay Center, September 1918.
Abilene, September 21-26.
Mcpherson, September 29-30-Oct. /.
Kansas hOrsemen should encourage
the organization and send their best
horses to this circuit. The Kansas Pa
cific Division of the Union Pacific Rail
road will transport passengers and
freightS at One-half regular rates. Dis
plays of fine cattle and farm products;
Roman chariot races; cornet band and
base ball tournaments and other spec
ialties will lend additional attractions to
these meetings.
Cut this notice out and paste it in
your hat, or apply for further particu-
lars to the secretary of one of the socie-
ties, or to the secretary of the circuit
Ii. S. CUNNINGHAM, Salina.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-13
Atwood Excursion.

AS a number of parties who desired
to go to Atwood, August 18th, cannot
get ready by that time it is thought best
topOstpOne the excursion until Tuesday,
Sept. 18th, without fail. All who wish
to see one of the finest sections of coun-
try in the world can do 50 at small ex-
penSe, as the lowest possible rates will
be obtained. Call at the Office of o. l..
Moore and register your names, so that
we may know how many wish to go.
Atwood is now beginning to grow.
First-class farmers and stock-grOwerS
can find no better country than the At
wood colony settlement. Plenty of
first quality government lands for pre-
homestead and timber claim,
and being rapidly taken. Now is your
will cheerfully furnish
all necessary information.
Y. p. WILSON.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-13
The Abilene Foundry.

This establishment is an industry Il
which Abilene and Dickinson county
can point with pride. Since the fOun.
dry passed into the hands of the pres.
ent owners new machinery in every de-
partment has been added. The worth
of this enterprise to our city is incalcu-
liable, as some fifteen men are kept bu-
silly employed at wages from $3.50 to
$500 per day, thus adding over $500
every week to the business interests of
the city. This item alone ought to
give 1t the greatest encouragement pos
sible. But this is not ALT fills long
felt want and is one of the greatest
convenienceS to farmers, builders, me-
chanicS, &c, &C., that has ever sprung
up IL our midst, and is destined ere
long to grow into large proportions, as
it becomes better known throughout
the surrounding counties, giving en-
ployment to hundreds of men. The
foundry is now busy turning out new
work and repair work, which for neat
ness and durability cannot be excelled.
This company has furnished the iron
work for the many brick buildings
which have gone up in this city the
past and present year, and the REFLEC-
TOR is pleased to acknowledge that the
work gives the best of satisfaction
The Abilene Foundry and Machine |
Works is chartered institution, and
is owned and controlled by the best prac-
teal men of the State, viz: j. NJ. Wish
art, W. F. Williams and R. Knapp
E. T. Ellison retiring. Mr.. Wishart |
has the sole control of the mechanical |
is an accommodating and |
agreeable gentleman and one of the |
finest machinists in the State. He |
served regular apprenticeship of sew
en- years in Scotland, and for many years
of the Randolph Header
Works at Grinnell, Iowa, with about
one hundred men under his charge.
The firm is composed of men of rare
businesses push and ability, and the Re-
FLECTOR bespeaks for them a large and
patronage.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-13
Respect to the Dead Hero.

Last Saturday Abilene, like thous-
ands of other towns, paid its respects
to the memory of the hero of many a
hard fought battle and the thrice elect
ed president of the United States
Ulysses Simpson Grant.
The sun was shining brightly and a
cool breeze fran the South was sweep
ing through the city, making it an en-
joyable morning for pedestrians. Res
licences and places of business through
out the city were draped in mourning,
and guns fired at intervals during the
memorial services.
The Grand Army met at 10 O'Clock,
a. m, in the Court House. Here ser
vices of an impressive character were
held. Mr.. Campbell, a member of the
Post, paid an eloquent and worthy trib-
ute to their dead commander and COM
rade.
During all the morning, on every road
leading to town, were to be seen car
riages, farm wagons and vehicles of
every description coming into the city.
Before eleven o'clock the interest be-
gan to center near the Court House
where the procession was formed. The
procession consisted of two bands of
music, the Grand Army, the gilbert
son Guards, hearse, clergy, citizens in
carriages and on foot. The procession
passed up Buckeye to Seventh, through
Seventh to Cedar, down Cedar to Third,
west on Third to Mulberry, south on
Mulberry to south Second, east on Sc
cOnd to Cedar, north on Cedar to Third,
where it broke ranks.
At two o'clock the Opera House was
packed with people who came to listen
to the eulOgistic addresses of the cler-
gymen of the city, viz: Revs. Shook,
Stauffer, Wake, Hickey, Mccarthy,
Worth and Welsher. On the platform
were the officers of the Grand Army,
the clergy and the choir. Commander
Schopp presided. When it is said that
very few of the large audience went out
during the prolonged services of two
hours and that close attention was Civ
en- to the eloquent addresses, no higher
compliment could be paid to the speak
ers. The music was appropriate and
excellent. Much credit is due to those
who had it in charge. The Opera House
was appropriately decorated. During
the afternoon all business houses were
closed.
Thus did Abilene pay its tribute to
the memory of one whom the greatest
nation of the earth has crowned with
its highest honors. Saturday was day
long to be remembered in our country.
Never did a nation bestow greater hon.
ors upon a citizen-never did there live
man who was so honOred by any ma
ton of the earth.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-13
Sunday School Picnic.

Thursday, August 9th, 1855, in
Schwendenner's Grove, south of Wal
nut Grove school house, under the au-
spices of the Walnut Grove Union Sab
bath school. All Sabbath schools are
invited to participate in the exercises of
the day. Come and bring your bask-
cts well filled. A good time is prom
ised all. Able speakers will be present:
Rev. Otis, of Lyona; Rev. J. NJ. Will
son, of Chapman; Rev. E. n. Sawtill,
of Dillon; Rev. Kendell, of Herington
and Rev. G. NJ. Click, of Woodbine and
others. Refreshment stands On the
ground. Excellent music will be furn-
ished by the band.
HARRY SCHwENDENNER,
NJ. l.. POTTER, Com.
o. III. UNKEFER.
NJ. l.. Potter, Marshal.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-13

Mr.. Kennedy of Topeka who has the
contract for grading the T. S. & W.
railroad has just written to Mr.. Hig-
gins, his foreman at this place, telling
him to get everything ready for work
and to go to making hay at once, and
further stated that work would be re-
sumed on the tracklaying il ten days.
This is very encouraging news, and we
only hope that it is true, as our citizens
are beginning to loose confidence in the
railroad. We think that the road is a
sure thing and that it is only mere
question of time in regard to the COM
pletion of the road. The company has
had some very bad luck, and the money
market having been so very close for
the last year is the principle trouble.
We understand that they have at last
succeeded in perfecting arrangements
by which they will be able to build the
road, and the letter which Mr.. Kennedy
writes looks very much as though they
mean business.-Hope Herald.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-13

Sunday afternoon last we rode out
to the vegetable and floral gardens of
Chas. Young, about mile northwest
of this city. We found his vegetable
garden had suffered somewhat with too
much rain, but with indOmitable cour-
age and perseverance, two essential
qualities which Mr.. Young possesses in
an eminent degree, he has overcome the
damage, and is now prepared to fur
niSh his customers with the best of
vegetables in any quantity desired. 1t
will amply repay you to ride out to his
gardens and see his immense quantity
of vegetables in rich prOfusion-he
will take great pleasure in showing you
through his grounds. This is an indus
trythat should be appreciated by all oul
citizens and should be literally patron
lied,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-13
Resolutions of Respect.

At a regular meeting of Plowmans
Cornet Band, the following preambles
and resolutions were unanimously
adopted.
WHEREAS, The inscrutable purpose
of Divine Providence hath removed
from our midst our esteemed and high
" respected brother member, William
J. Arthur, and
WHEREAS, In his death we have sus-
tanned an irreparable loss, therefore,
be it
ResOlred, That we would bow in hum
BILE submission to the Divine Will under
this mysterious Providence, and would
recognize in it the voice of God saying
''Be We also ready" and assuring us al
so that whilst we are in the midst OF
life we are in the presence of death.
Resolred. That we will cherish with
fond remembrance our departed broth
er. and as we will never again hear his
voice, and his horn will from him for
ever be silent, our memories will recall
with delight the many pleasant hours
spent together.
Resolred, That we deeply sympathize
with the parents and family of the de-
ceased and would recommend them to
that Fountain of all Grace, which is
abundantly able to sustain them amid
all the trials and bereavements of this
life.
Resolved, That in respect to the mem
DRY of our departed brother, we will
wear the usual badge of mourning for
sixty days, and that our band room be
draped for same length of time.
ReSOlred, That these resolutions he
spread upon our minutes and that a
copy be presented to the parents of the
deceased and that they be published in
the county papers.
BY PLOwMAN's BAND.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-13

Last Thursday afternoon some two or
three hundred spectators gathered at
the fair grounds to witness the races.
Horses were called and the word go"
given. but for some reason the Abilene
colts failed to go" the Solomon colts
leaving them far behind in each heat.
Considerable betting was INDUCED in
and the pOcketboOks of the SOlomOnites
were made fatter thereby. The next
races will not be so tame for Abilene
will have her best horses on the track
and you can bet your bottom dollar that
she will come out the winner. No fool
ishneSs next time, gentlemen.