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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-07-30
IN MEMORIAM.

Resolutions of the members and ex-members
OF DunsmOre's Business College, on hearing
from their PRESIDENT. Prof. j. G. Dunsmore OF
the death of their former fellow-student Willie
WHEREAS, With grievous sorrow We the
members and eX-members of Dunsmore's Busi-
ness College, behold the bright and youthful
form OF our esteemed companion, Willie K
Reese, sm1tten by. the hand of death; and
whereas we are DESTROYS of expressing the deep
sorrow OF our hearts, occasioned by this sad
event; and whereas, we would tender those
dearest to him, his grief-stricken relatives, our
coincidence In this sudden bereavement OF the
flower of their hope
ResoIued, That whilst with resignation we &C.
cept the decree of Him, whose Christening hand
Is never upllfted but in mercy, we feel keenly
the loss OF one, to whose genteness christian
virtue. and high degree of talents, we. one and
all do bear grateful testimony.
ResOtUed, That our sympathy be extended to
his father, mother, brothers and sisters in their
great trial, commencing them for consolation
to the loving Bosom of Him. who ia the resnr-
rection of the dead.
RESOLVED, That we attend in a BODY as a Col
lege, the funeral of deceased.
Res0tCed, That copies of these resolutions be
Jendered, one to Prof. j. G. Dunsmore for
whom deceased had an almost f1lial affection
said copy to be filed on the records of this In
stitution, another to the sorroW-stricken mem
inserted in the Staunton Spectator, VALLEY
VIRGINIAN, and Staunton Vindicator once in
each. G. w. FITZGERALD, Chairman
J. A. DODGE, Secretary.
M b. HAMRICK,
II. WISE.
o. M. HOGSETT,
o. IL. KENNEDY
G. r. PLECKER,
II. n. PATTERSON,
Committee.
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A Remarkable Letter.

MOUNT MCGREG0R, N. Y, July 49,
DIR. Douglas to-day gave to the Associated
Press the following remarkable document,
which was written by Generel Grant and
in DR. Douglass presence on Thursday,
July Cd
II ask you not to show this to any one
unless it be the physicians you consult with
untilsthe end. Particularly want it kept
from my family. If known to one man
the papers will get it and they (the family
will get it. 1t would only distress them
almost beyond endurance to know it. and,
by reflex, would distress me. | have not
changed my mind materially since wrote
you before in the same strain. Now, how
ever, know that l gain strength some
days, but when | do go back it is beyond
where started to improve. | think the
chances are very decidedly in favor of
your being able to keep me alive until a
change of weather towards winter. Of
course there are contingencies that might
arise at any time that may carry me off
very suddenly. The most probable of
these is choking. Under these circum-
stances life is not worth living. / am very
thankful flor thankful glad y was writ
ten, but erased, and thankful substitute
ed to have been spared this long, because
it has enabled me to practically complete
the work in which take so much inter-
est. cannot stir up strength enough to
review it, and make additions and subtrac-
tions that would suggest themselves to me-
and are not likely to suggest themselves
to any one else, Under the above circum-
stances | viii be happiest the most pain l
can avoid. If there is any extraordinary
cure, such as some people believe there is
to be, it will develop itself. ! would say,
therefore, to you and your colleagues to
make me as comfortable as you can. II it
is within Gods providence that | Should
go now, am ready to obey his Call with
out murmur. l should prefer going now
to enduring my present suffering for a
single day without hope of recovery. AS
have stated. am thankful for the prov
idential extension of my time to enable me
to continue my work. am further thank
full, and in much greater degree thankful,
because it has enabled me to see for my
self the happy harmony which SO sudden
" sprung ~ between those engaged but
few short years ago in a deadly conflict.
1t has been an inestimable blessing to me
to hear kind expressions towards me in
person from all parts of our country from
people of all nationalities, of all religions
and Of no religion, of Confederates and
of national troops alike of soldiers Or
CARNATIONS ; of mechanical, scientific, re-
ligious. and other societies., embracing al
most every citizen in the land. They
have brought joy to my heart if they have
not effected cure. So to you and your
colleagues acknowledge my Indebtedness
for having brought me through the val
ley of the shadow of death to enable me
to witness these things.
[Signedl ~. S. GRANT.
Mount McGregor, July 2. 1885,"
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Centreville Items.


Our Second Quarterly Meeting for this
Conference year, Of the M. e. Church,
South, convened at this place on the 26th
inst. Rev. Mr.. Dice. of Stanton, Rev.
Lynch, of Bridgewater, and Rev. B. b.
White. of Mt. Sidney, were present. MI.
Dice, being Presiding Elder of this dis
trlct, officiated. The Church stood third
best, financially, in the district, notwith
standing the hard times. Mr.. Dice is a
good speaker and pleasant gentleman, and
we wish he would come among us often.
There are many cases of sickness, near
here. The venerable Dr.. Trevy is very
low, as is also Mrs. Maj. Eryine and a
little child of Mr.. Newton Dinkle. The
latter is recovering under the skillful treat
ment of DR.. S. II. Bell.
About four weeks ago, two young col
ored people, a man and a woman, disap-
peared very mysteriously from this neigh
borhood. 1t was at first supposed that
they had eloped, but as they left their best
clothing, &c., and nothing has yet been
heard from them, fears are entertained by
their friends that something has happened
the runaway couple.
Well, the busy time is over, also the
Convention, and we are reading and re.
reading the platform of the grand old Re-
publican party of Virginia, which the gal
liant Capt. John S. Wise proposes to stand
upon and, face the frowning Bourbons.
We predict an aggressive campaign and a
glorious victory. ''Rah for Wise.'
An aged gentleman, by the name Of Van.
pelt, was found dead. near Bridgewater.
lying on the ground face downward, on
Tuesday evening Of last week. He had
lain there since Monday evening. He had
been to Harrisonburg, Court-day, and was
on the way home when he was suddenly
called from time to eternity by heart-dis.
ease OF sun OF paralytic stroke.
Mr. VIM. Shiffiett was buried to-day al
st. Michael s Church.
Mr.. Jonathan Landes is failing fast. He
is good neighbor, kind father, and an
exemplary christian, and will be missed by
those with whom he is surrounded.
GrrEpO
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Mt. Scion Itenne.
[ Reported tlle YIRaINIAN.


We visited your city on Monday lcourt-
| Jay and can testify from personal expe-
rience, unaided by stlmulants, that Staun-
Con can come nearer getting up Welding
neat in her temperature than any other
city of her size in the State. However,
the weather clerk arranged the whole mat
ter to our comfort. as soon as we left the
suburbs countryward, by pouring down
upon us such a deluge of waters as we
have seldom experienced.
The Tournament at the Cyclopean Towers
came off according to the programme on
last Saturday. (25th), and was almost I'M
precedented for it's success in the most
admirable management, good order, So
briefly, and unalloyed pleasure and amuse-
ment afforded the participants as well as
the spectators. Six knights entered the
arena and contended for the prize. Mr.
]. F. Irvine who took the first honor and
crowned Miss. E. Dice, Queen of Loveand
Beauty Mr.. M. E. Kyle, who took the I'd
honor, crowned Miss Sallie Dunlap lst
maid of honor. and Mr.. Alexander Dudley
who carried of the third honor, crowned
Miss Rose Cochran I'd maid OF honor.
Some very excellent feats of horsemanship
were exhibited by the knights, but some
of them who were mounted on steeds OF
the Rosenanti type had their patience
sorely tried in coming to time; sometimes
they seemed inclined to approach with
bold front, and sometimes otherwise. The
soaped pole afforded many ridiculous
scenes, until little son of Mrs. Marshal
Shull walked up and took the pole by
storm, mounting with the agility OF a
squirrel, and sliding down gracefully, re-
celved the prize, $1.0O, which after care
full inspection he placed in his pocket. and
made tracks for home. Many enjoyed
themselves on the Eight fantastic toe,'
whilst others partook Of refreshments so
bountifullyproyided for the occasion. The
Mt. Scion and Spring Greek bands, under
the leadership of Prof. Dolan, acquitted
themselves in most excellent style. Not
a single unpleasant incident marred the
general pleasure of the occasion. which |
may be accounted for to a very large ex-
tent by the total exclusion of stimulants |
from the grounds. Almost everybody |
went to view the site of young Hoffman's |
perilous fall of seventy one feet down the
side of one of the Towers. TO Mr.. S. l.. |
Cootes, principal manager Of the whole |
affair, is due much credit for the success
of the enterprise.
Personally Dung Hoffman, who fell |
from the Towers last week. is getting along |
not an unfavorable symptom |
having developed in his case. ITEMS.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-07-30

THE VIRGINIA AGRICULTURAL AND
MECHANICAL COLLEGE.-Particular at
tention is called to the announcement Of
the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical
College to be found in another column.
This is one of the best practical schools
of the Union, and our young men who de-
sire an education that will fit them for the
active duties Of life should carefully note
the advantages here offered. Prof. Conrad,
who had been in Staunton several days at
tending the Normal, left for Natural
Bridge yesterday, where he goes to meet
the representatives of the various schools
of mines who assemble in consultation
there. Mining engineering is now a
speciality at the Blacksburg College and
still greater attention will be given it
during the coming session. A new feature
this year will be veterinary course, under
a most accomplished and skillful in.
structor. The practical advantages of
this school are not surpassed in the Union,
and we hope that among its students
during the coming session will be many
young men from the Valley.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-07-30

BLOODED SToCK.-We invite the par
ticular attention of our farmers to the
advertisement of Ell. A. 5. Hamilton to be
found in another column. Mr.. III. has
made the breeding of fine stock-and es-
pecially thoroughbred sheep and hogs-a
study, and the result is he has made it
success. 1t has long since been demon
strated that it costs no more to raise fine
sheep or hog than an Indifferent one,
whilst the money return is more than
double. To be sure it takes little more
to start, but the first year returns the in
vestment with a handsome profit. In
deed, with the experience of recent years
it may safely be said that our farmers can
not longer afford not to introduce new
and better strain into their herds and
droves. This is especially the case with
sheep. At present prices common wool
is scarcely worth marketing, whilst the
fleeces from good grades and thorough
breds are always in demand at advanced
figures. And the same may be said of
mutton
Mr.. Hamilton has as fine thoroughbred
sheep and hogs as can be found anywhere,
and he doesn't put fancy prize on them
either. 1t will pay farmers ant stock men
TO inspect his pens. Even III they don't
buy. it will be well worth tEgeir visit just
to see what splendid animals (he has.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-07-30

A dispatch from Cleveland, Ohio, an
nounces that on Sunday last, John f..
Henneberger. son of A. E. Henneberger
Esq. of Harrisonburg, Va, committed
suicide, He left note stating that whis-
key and cigarettes were the cause of the
deed. He was young man of generous
heart, good business qualifications, handsome
person and very popular. He at one time'
was engaged as commercial traveller for
a Baltimore house and also conducted a
mercantile business at Cross Keys for
awhile. A few years ago he left for the
West. since which time we had not heard
from him until the sad news of his death.
We sincerely sympathize with his father
and friends in this affection. His remains
were brought to Harrisonburg on Wednes-
day f or interment.
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CATTLE MARKET.
MONDAY, July q. 1885
AT CALvERTON YARDS.

BEEF CATTLE.-The offerings to-day will aver
age fair Improvement on last weeks receipts.
The tops, though better than were those Of la
week, were fewer in number, but the lower
grades were of q better order than they were
then. The state of the weather, after the well
come and refreshing rains of yesterday and to-
day, made trade much more satisfactory than
last week Prices of the tops and the better
grades show no appreciable change since last
Monday, while other grades are shade off. We
quote the range at 3 00a$5 so, with most sales at
3 5Oa$5 Is per 100 lbs.
Prices of Beef Cattle ranged as follows: Best
25aS5 3d. that generally rated first quality
O0a$5 90; medium, or good fair quality S3715a
81 90; ordinary thin Steers. Oxen and Cows 90
ass 971%. Extreme range of prices 00a$5 so.
Total sales for the week 1912 head against $50
last week.
OF the Cattle received 142s head came fromVir-
ginia, 1853 from Kentucky, 90 from New York, 464
from Illinois, 43 head from Maryland, 81 from
West Virginia. Az from Ohio. and 80 from
Pennsylvania.
SwINE.-The offerings number a few less than
they did last Monday, and their Equality will
average a little better than then. The supply
We quote rough Sows and Stays at 511a53< cts,
Receipts this week Sl82 head against 1874 last
week.
SHEEP AND LHMBs.--The trade is reported
dull in all the yards. We quote Sheep at 2a4
cents, and lambs at 3a5% cents per Id gross Re-
ceipts this week 406S head againet 1868 last
week.
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The election for corporation officers in

The election for corporation officers in
Harrisonburg, on the 23d resulted
For Mayor-Pendleton Bryan, 324 B G
Patterson, 115-Majo for Bryan 209.
For Recorder-A D Woodson, 265; Jos
F Roberts, 172-majority for Woodson, SO.
For Treasurer-Geo S Christie, reelected
without opposition. Vote, 433.
For Sergeamt-John T Wakenight re-
elected without opposition. Vote 424.
For Assessor-Frank G Woodson, re-
elected without opposition. Vote 433.
Couaca-D S Lewis, F A Danger6eld, L
Fl OFT, w N Gay, T T Rohr, James Kin
ney, j A Lowenbach, ] Houck and c
Staples, Sheffey Lewis lead the ticket.
He succeeds S Shacklett, ESQ.,, who de-
clined a reelection. Politics were not an
issue.
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DIED.

At Folly Mill, in this county, on the 22d inst,
Dora, daughter of Jos. and Bette A. Fix, aged
IL years, months and days,
Viadicator copy,
In stanton, Saturday evening last. of dys-
eptery, Oliver T. Mann, formerly of Culpeper
county, aged so years. II months and days.
At Jennings Gap, Augusta county. on Satur-
day last, Bridget German, aged Is years, for
m erly OF Ireland.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-07-30

Last Sun day week Rev. ]. S. Gardner
was taken sick in the pulpit, and could not
complete his sermon on that occasion.
He preached on Sabbath morning last, put
not at night. We understand he will take
several weeks vacation and endeavor to re-
cuperate at some of the springs.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-07-30


COUNTY CoURT.-Judge Stout pre-
siding, convened it's July term on Mon
day last. The following is summary of
the proceedings:
Probate. -Administration was granted
to Mary E. Michael on the estate of Den
mis- Michael, deceased. The will of Mich
ael G. CARRIER was admitted to probate
with Arista Hoge, executor, without
security. The will Of Jerome Bonaparte
Veney was admitted to probate with
Charles Veney, executor. The will OF
David Seig was admitted to probate. The
estate of Spotswood Padget, Joseph Grass
and Catherine Lynn were committed to
the Sheriff for administration.
Personal. The application of J. W..
Helmick for bar-room and retail liquor
license at Greenville Station S. V. r. R.,
was docketed and continued to next term.
Geo. F. Smith was appointed and qualified
as constable for Pastures district. w. H..
Fix was appointed and qualified as justice
of the peace for Riverheads district DR..
James T. Clarke qualified as Notary Pub
lie. Authority was granted Rev. Rudolph
Byrd, of the U. b. Church, to celebrate
the rites of marriage. Justice NJ. L..
Leonard, of South River district. reported
and paid into court a fine of 81. so imposed
on Samuel Lynn.
Roads.-The petition of L. Kemper
Huff and ninety others praying for
the construction of a bridge over South
river at Waynesboro' was referred to the
district road-board. The road from Green
Valley Church to the Parnassas and Shut
terle mill road. In the North River dis :
trict, was established on the petition of ] !.
S. Masincup and others, and on the petit
tion Of C.. S. Patterson and others, road
from the Rockish road to the forge on
Middle River was also established.
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Middlebrook Items.

Reported for the VIRGINIAN.l
The new Lutheran Church at this place
being finished, we would call attention to
the tin roofing which was put on by our
young mechanic, Mr.. A. r. L. Talley, who
is ready to serve the public with guttering
or roofing {; headquarters at Greenville.
The dedication Of this church will take
place on Sunday next, August I'd. Rev.
DR.. Fox, of Roanoke College. is expected
to preach the dedicatory sermon. The new
organ will be in position by that time. Let
all who can attend.
Mr.. George Fix is still confined to his
bed with very little hopes of recovery.
The farmers are busy storing away an
abundant crop of hay, which, when bailed
and marketed, will to some extent, make
up for the deficiency in the wheat crop
Hay is fast becoming one of the chief sta
pies of the valley. Only a few years ago it
was considered OF very meagre impor-
lance.
The oat crop is also being gathered and
it is the most abundant that has been
grown for at least quarter of a century.
Corn is looking very finely w. Fl. w.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-07-30

From every side comes the cry of hard
times and the difficulty of making collec-
tions. Money was never scarcer in this
section and all classes feel the effect. With
the mechanics it seems to be especially the
case. G comparatively little work is being
done, the people seeming determined to in
cur as little expense as possible, and sub
nit to inconyenieneies rather than 60 into
debit
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MARRIED.

AT the McCurdy House, Covington, on the
10Th inst, by Rev.W. E. Hill, Mr.. John T. Craw-
ford and Miss Mamie E. Collins.
On July 18th, in the Baptist Church at Char
lottesville Va, by Rev. ]. b. Turpin. Mr.. Willie
W. Elsom and Miss Nettie Charles.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-07-30

Mr.. Jno. A. Sillings, living near Par
nassus. had a valuable horse killed by
lightning the other day, and Mr.. Jno. Raj
ston lost two calves from the same cause.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-07-30

PosTMAsTERs APPoINTED.-Among the
Postmasters recently appointed are tie
following: Mrs. o. E. Beard, Parnassus,
Augusta county, A. n. Bell, Goshen
Bridge, Rockoridge county; r.. j. Ander-
son, Rockbridge Baths; J. b. Pitzer, Gov
ington, Allegheny county
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-07-30

The clerk of the House OF Representa-
tives has designated Hon. }. II. Tucker as
a member of the House Committee to at
tend the funeral of General Grant.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-07-30

Lexington Neaos:: sam1 J. Graham
Esq, has negotiated the sale of the Irish
Creek property, belonging to the estate Of
DR.. Archibald Graham, decd. We UNI
derstand the sale is good one. The
property was bought as a mineral prop.
rerty.
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THE MARKETS.

The markets continue dull, the only new crop
coming in being hay and wheat. little of
which has been marketed. Quotations are
nominal, as follows Flour, Family 81 IS Extr,s
81 Is to 81 Is; Super So rs; Wheat 80 to 9b, old
and new: Hay sll to sl2; Wool II to 49,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-07-30

We call attention to the professional
card of Drs. Butler & Wayman to be found
elsewhere. Both are skillful physicians
and we can cheerfully recommend them.
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LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining in the Post Office at Staunton, Au-
gusta County, Va, July 80, 1885,
LADIES.
Clair, Miss Annie Jamon, Mrs L
Copeland, Miss Juliar Johnson, Mrs Minnie
Crensnaw, Miss Kate Jackson, Miss Kate
Brown, Miss Charlotte Johnson, Mrs Lizzie
Banks, Miss Annie Lewis, Miss l.
Biggs Miss Fannie Lewis, Mrs Mary
Bates, Miss Mamie Morrow, Miss Bette
Brown, Miss Fannie Mari. Miss Choppie
Davenport Miss r e Morris, Mrs Annie
Ford, Miss Annie M McClung, Mrs Lucy
Fields, Miss Carrie M Reynolds, Miss Lucy A
Givens, Mrs Francis Smith, Miss Sara
Howard, Miss Irine White, Miss Mollie
Hammond. Pauline Whitmore, Miss Iuliar
Halpen, Miss Annie H Willis, Mrs Judieth
Vaughan, Miss Lucy
GENTLEMEN.
Armstrong. Albert Michie l.
Barbour Alfred Poor, Alfred
Brown. Steward Steward, Charlie
Brown, Tom Scott, Edmon
Cook, samuel Souderbuck, Martin
Carbin & Flinton Taylor, Harry
Hammond, r w Williams, Thos
Kendrick, e K White, e ID
Keagy, Wheaton, K r
Lane, ID
The above letters, If not called for within
hirty days, will be sent to the Dead Letter Of
fee. Parties calling for them will please say
they were advertised. S. M. YOST. p. M.
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EoR DEITz FRUIT EvAPoRAToR.
b 'sss SEED WHEAT 1873

Send early 10 cents for heads OF Deitz New
Wonderful Early Hardy and Prolific Wheats
Agents wanted G, A. DEITZ,
ilyl6-6t Chambersburg, Pa
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A SAD DEATH.-On Friday evening last
Willie, the -year-old son of DR.. b.
p. Reese, died after brief illness. His
health had been delicate for some time and
about month ago he was sent to the
Lone Fountain, in the hope that the pure
mountain air and excellent water would
prove beneficial. While there he con-
tracted severe cold, and two weeks be-
fore his death returned home. He was
confined to his bed for some days and it
was thought was improving. On We'd
nesday of last week, however, a change for
the worse set in, and on Friday night death
came to the relief of the little sufferer.
He was an unusually bright and attractive
boy, and popular, not only with his play
mates, but with all who knew him, his
gentle, amiable manners winning to him
friends wherever he CHANGED to beA He
had just graduated from Dunsmore IS Bust
ness College with high honors, and was
looking forward to career that gave every
promise of usefulness and distinction.
The blow to his parents and kindred is a
sad one indeed, and in their deep sorrow
they have the sympathy of the whole COM
munity. The funeral took place from the
family residence on Sunday morning, DIR.
Strider, of the 1st Presbyterian Church,
conducting the services, and large con-
course of friends attending.
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SUNsTROKE.-On Friday last Mr. Da
vid w. Landes was Frustrated by sun
stroke at his residence on Sears Hill
He had been on picnic the day before and
it is supposed it was from the effects OF
exposure to the heat on that occasion
which caused the attack. 1t issomething
very rare for anything of the kind to &C.
cur in this locality.