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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-12-23
Making Her Things Last.

Every housekeeper knows how careful
treatment keeps table linen and household
furniture. Girls do not always know or
remember that great care of their own lit
tie possessions will often enasle them to
dress nicely on very little money. A lady
says:
when l was girl there was one of my
young friends who was distinguished for
making her things last Her dresses,
hats, gloves and ribbons were marvel of
durability. l used to wonder how she
managed to make them last so long with
out looking shabby but ceased to do SO
after had visited her at her own home.
The reason why her clothes wore so long
was that she took such coed care of them.
Her dresses were brushed and folded away
carefully, and the slightest spot on them
was removed as soon as it was discovered
Her hat was wrapped in an old pocket
handkerchief and put away in a box as
soon as done with the strings and laces
being Strengthened and rolled out most sys-
tematically each time. Her gloves were
hCfCl ASidSo tV5CtuC1s Dut 8E1C pualCu Oub
straight and laid fiat in box, one upon
the other, each tine they were used, the
tiniest hole being mended almost berore it
had time to show itself. But the thing
that impressed me most was the care she
bestowed on her ribbons. When making
up bows. she used to line the upper part of
the ribbon with white paper, and this not
only prevented the ribbon from becoming
limp and creased, but kept it clean, so
that when the bow was soiled on one side
she could turn the ribbon, and the part
that had been covered came out looking
new and fresh. That girl married and
brought up large family. Her husband
had to fight his way, and did SO bravely,
and was unusually successful. for he be-
came wealthy. But his prosperity was due
quite as much to his wife's care and econ5
omy in saving money as to his in making
it, Good Cheer.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-12-23
8 Corner Main and Augusta SITS.
TO MY PATRONS,
-
THE PUBLIC GENERALLY.

Y
| desire to call your attention to my
large and beautiful stock of goods, suit
able for the Christmas and Holiday sea
son. Among the fancy goods you can
not fail to observe the very low prices
at which they are offered. You will
find among the standard books in sets,
many at about half the publishers price.
In the poets, all the standards, in cloth,
morocco, full calf and alligator. My
stock Of photograph and autograph
albums exceeds anything in the market
for beauty and low prices. In work
boxes, writing desks, jewelry boxes,
manicure sets, mirrors, etc, the assort-
ment cannot be equalled in beauty and
variety. Children's Illustrated toy books
in endless variety at all prices. In
Christmas Cards the bottom has drop
ped out, and | am selling 10000 at halt
price. Call and see for yourself. In
small fine goods, suitable for presents,
| have large and attractive assort-
ment, embracing hand mirrors, in plush,
leather and celluloid, ink-stands, opera
glasses, velvet picture frames, easels and
pictures, leather card cases, cigar cases,
pocket books, &c. You are cordially
inxited to examine my stock.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-12-23
Wonderful Cure.

ID. Hoyt & Co., Wholesale and Re-
tail Druggists of Rome, Ca. say: We
have been selling DR.. Kings New Diseoy-
cry. Electric Bitters and Bucklen $ Ami
ca Salye for two years. Have never han
tled remedies that sell as well or give such
universal satisf action. There has been
some wonderful cures effected by these
medicines in this city. Several cases of
pronounced consumption have been entire
ly cured by use of few bottles of DIR.
Kings New Discovery, taken in connec.
ton with Electric Bitters. We guarantee
them always. Sold by Hughes Il Robin
son, Druggists.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-12-23
BRO WIS
IRON
B/7zERS

WILL CURE
HEADACHE
: INDIGESTION
BILIOUSNESS
DYSPEPSIA
NERVOUS PROSTRATION
MALARIA
CIIILLS AND FEVERS
TIRED FEELING
GENERAL DEBILITY
PAIN IN TIE BACK & SIDES
IMPURE BLOOD
CONSTIPATION
FEMALE INFIRMlTIES
RHEUMATISM
NEURALGIA
KIDNEY AND LIVER
TROUBLES
FOP SALE BY HI DRUGGISTS
The Genuine has Trade Mark and crossed Red
Lines wrapper.
TAKE NO OTHER.
jnlyS-ly
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-12-23
Active, Pushing and r liable

Hughes & Robinson can alwa, be relied
upon to carry in stock the purest and
best goods, and sustain the reputation OF
being active, pushing and reliable, by e.
commenting articles with well establlsilt
merit and such as are popular. Having
the agency for the celebrated DIR. King s
New Discovery for consumption, colds
and coughs. will sell it on apositive guar
antee. 1t will surely cure any and every
affection of throat, lungs or chest, and in
order to prove our claim, we ask you to
call and get a trial bottle free.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-12-23

The stage carpenters triumph Wilson
Barrett (called out after the earthquake
scene in "Claudian']: "What do you
there, catiff Surrender that bouquet, or
by all the gods
Stage Carpenter: mo you don't, Gully /;
got up that earthquake, and this call is
for me.n
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-12-23

DR.. Monin. French ply stefan. has
grubbed up some fossil facts about intern
perance. In Athens, he says, Scion doom
ed the drunken Archon todeatb. In Spar
ia, Lycurgus ordered the vines rooted up .
At Mitylene, Pittacus put two penalties
on crimes committed by men in liquor
one for the crime. the other for the drunk
enness. In Republican Rome, no one I'M
der thirty was allowed to drink wine. In
Russia. any one found drunk on the high
way is made to sM eep the streets. In Swe-
den, the food of drunkard is soaked IN
alcobol till he lOatheS it.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-12-23
FOR SALE and RENT,
SPLENDID PROPERTY FOR SALE OR REM

SPLENDID PROPERTY FOR SALE OK KEN
The large and elegant property on Augusta
street, shannon, and known as the JOHN o.
EVANS PROPERTY, recognized as one OF the
most desirable and valuable estates IN the city,
is odered for sale or rent upon reasonable
terms.
There are nearly FIVE acres embraced in the
tract it is perfectly level and highly produce
tive, and contains q quantity OF improved lfuit.
The DWELLING HOUSE is one OF the most SUD
stantial and convenient. well ventilated ana
in thorough repair for immediate occupancy.
IL contains ~ large rooms with an ample su
ply Of closets. A well of excellent water IS
within o few steps OF the door.
The property also has upon ii number OF
out-houseS, including a large tobacco factory.
- II. A. MCMAHON,
septic Cor Augusta ana Point ST
II ESIlsABLE PROPERTY FOR RFNT.- The
II following property belonging TO n. NC
Mahon is offered for rent on accommodating
terms:
Two dwelling Houses on n. New street each
containing five rooms and a provision room ;
and each having separate yard fenced III; ailey
In rear for transporting fuel; gate entering
from alley to wood and coal house III the ylra
improved water closet with water and Migrant
i'll yard.
TIVE Dwellings on Points Street. with four
rooms each aud provision ROOM and same ac-
Communications To each as above.
Three rooms Gu Augusta street. with water
closet and hydrant in rear.
Alinf the above properly has inst been re-
titte4 throughout, with new llastering, paint
ing, &hitewash, improved wafer cApseis, NOR
ough draining. Sc.
Il. a. MCMAHON,
jlsl Corner Augusta and Points SIS.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-12-23

The population of Balti more is nearly
400, 900. The churches, we are told, will
accommodate less than 10000. There are
twenty-five religious bodies at.work. The
Methodists have the largest number of
churches. In all branches they have nine
ty-two. The Episcopal Church comes
next, having forty-two ; the Roman Cath
olics have thirty-three the Presbyterians
thirty the Lutherans twenty-three Bap-
lists twenty-one. It willsbe seen from this
statement that there is room for increased
effort on the part of all denominations
But while the churches will accommodate
about $50 900 persons, this is true, too that
many of these are only partially fill ed.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-12-23

During the last quarter century ten Pres
idents or ex-Presldents !have died Van
Buren, and Tyler in 1862. Lincoln in 1865.
Buchanan in 1868, Pierce in 1859. Fillmore
in 1874, Johnson in 1875, Garfield in 1881.
Grant in 1885, and Arthur in 1856.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-12-23

According to the author of Proverbia,
Philosophy, who sometimes says good
thing in prose, "our ancestors had clocks
put on the outside Of churches that they
might not be too late in getting to service
we put the clock inside the churches lest
we be late in getting out. =
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-12-23

Sir" said the Duke of Wellington to
an officer who urged the impossibility of
executing the dlrectionsshe had received.
II did not ask your opinion; | gave you
my orders. and | expect to have them obey
ed.'' Such should be the obedience Of ev.
cry follower of Jesus Christ. The words
which He has spoken are our law, net our
judgments or fancies. EVENT. death were
in the way, it is
Not ours to reason why,
Ours but to do or die
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-12-23

Good temper, like a sunny day, sheds
brightness over everything. 1t is the
sweetener of toll and the soother of dis
quietude.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-12-23
Bucklin s Arnica Salve.

THE BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores Ulcers, Salt Rheum. Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblain,
CorEs, and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price % cents per
box. For sale by Hughes Il Robinson.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-12-23

The Empress of Japan has sent an order
for dresses. to 4 Paris milliner to the
amount of e15. 600. She has authorized
the ladies in her court society to adopt
the European garb, and has herself APP
peared on public occasion in a Partisan
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-12-23
"A Horse /, A Horse;

MY kingdom for horse p One made
valuable by the use Of Duyal &c Norton's
Horse Tonic. Chicken cholera cured by
its use, or money refunded. Price Is and
rs cents. For sale by w. NJ. Allen & Bro.
StauntOn, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-12-23

The National Temperance Advocate states
the encouraging fact that over one hum
dred towns and municipal corporations in
Ohio have voted for prohibition, so that at
least 100, 900 people are free from the in
fluen6es of the legalzed saloon.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-12-23
EARMERs, TAKE NOTICE!

/ 80 - 80
The great popularity of the OLIVER CHILLED
Pillow has induced several parties to make and
sell so-called OLIVER CHILLED POINTS, which
fail to give satisfaction, many farmers re-
port to us.
The Genuine Points are only sold by ourselves
and our agents at Arbor Hill, Middlebrook,
Mofett's Creek, Raphine, Greenville. Mint
Spring. Fishersville. Waynesboro, New Hope,
Mt. sidney, Parnassus, Stover's Shop, San
gersvilie, Weyers Cave Station and Burke s
Mill.
You can always get the genuine from
our agents, as any one of them selling these
called Points would forfeit his agency.
other.
angl2 LYNN S>CO.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-12-23

Customer Gus De Smith keep
running account here ~ Grocer-"Oh,
yes; he keepsake account, and l do the
running trying to collect it,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-12-23
u,RAcTIoN ENGINE FOR SALE.

/ wish to sell my Traction Engine and Thresh
Box, inasmucn as the party running ii has de-
termined to engage in other business, and | am
SO crippled that ! cannot give il proper atten-
ton. The Engine is a ten-horse power Green
castla, in fine working order, and warranted to
pull five tons over any common road.
If a purchaser is not secured, will exchange
Ii fora portable engine and saw mill
rKlsMS.-A credit OF two years Will be given
with bond, well secured, bearing interest.
Apply tothe undersigned at his residence
three miles north of Staunton. or address him
at Staunton. VA. G. Il. HARRIS.
siec9-dmos
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-12-23

An Alabama dog recently went mad and
bit several members of theatrical COM
pany. They were probably play lag "Uncle
Toms Cabin
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-12-23

The Salvation Army is in itself large
temperance society. every officer and mem
Der being pledged to use neither alcohol
nor tobacco,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-12-23

Praise is not always sweet nor is centure
always bitter. The moral value of either
praise or centure depends greatly upon the
moral value of the person who proffers it.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-12-23

For cure of rheumatism, neuralgia in It's
various phases of sciatica, tic douiourenx.
semi-crania. &C., and govt, use Salvation
Oil, the greatest pain cure on earth. 1t is
a specific for the above disease. Price .
cents bottle
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-12-23

A young lady iii st. Louis is so modest
that she can't look at a clothesline with
| the clothes off.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-12-23

Some housekeepers are so constitution
/ ly wasteful that the more flour they have
the more they knead.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-12-23

At the play:
Husband All. the william has begun to
show his cloven foot.
Wife: Yes. and you begun to show the
Glove in mouth during the last intermis-
sion.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-12-23

When Sampson lost his hair he also lost
his strength. lis not so with boarding
house butter.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-12-23

Before marriage she was dear and he
was her treasure but afterwards she be
came dearer and he treasurer
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-12-23

"A dramatic writer says Boucicault's
wink is irresistible. Boucicault need not
be afraid. then. to take d theatrical COM
many through Iowa.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-12-23

The papers of Atlanta say it is dry, ter
ribly dry, and yet they say there is more
liquor sold than ever yet its terribly dry.
Now S'nt that mixed
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-12-23

We haYe heard both Democrats and Re-
publicans say that there is nothing better
for cough than DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup !;
this old reliable remedy never fails to cure
a cough or cold at once, and may be OBJ
tanned at any drug store for 25 cents a
bottle
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-12-23

Samson brought down the house, but
nobody called for an encore.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-12-23
LADIES

Send us your name and address and we viii
forward you
FREE OF CEIA GE
OUR HANDSOME
ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE
For the Fall and Winter Seasons of 1851.
1T IS WORTH ITS WEIGHT IN GOLD.
l2-2-4t POSNER BROS, BALTIMORE, MD.
w ANTED! WANTEDt
100 Tons old Wrought IRON
80 :" Casting,
90 g Cotton Rags,
10 :" Old Manila Rope,
10 =" Rubber,
10 Book Paper and Printing Press Cut
tings.
Tons old Brass. Copper, Lead, Zine, ana
Pewter.
Also buy FUR. Highest cash price paid.
w. O. THOMAS,
deco 100 N. Augusta ST., stanton, Va.
WE GUARANTEE OUR
s WATER W HITEl7oo OIL.
! the bestin the market.
W. NJ. ALLEN &BRO.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-12-23
A SAMPLE COPY. FREE
THr GREAT rlow.
THE OLIVER CHILLED

stands uneqnalled and no experiment. Au-
gusta Farmers. now using over 1000 and daily
tured In one year (225 000) than any other maker
has in use. New Plows come are tried. and go,
but the OLIVER stays and adds daily tot
celebrated reputation 16 sold last Court-day
and 43 in the succeeding ten days
GENUINE POINTS AND OTHER REPAIRS RE-
CEIvED BY THE CAR LOAD
Ea- Beware of Imitation or Bogus Olive,
Points made by Foundries in the Valley
though offered low Ask for the genuine and
take no other Sold only by ourselves and ouI
authorized agents throughout the county.
LYNN & Co,
aug12 Staunton. Va
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-12-23

Kiss me darling, for your breath is
Just as sweet as new-mown hay;
Kiss me. darling. for your teeth are
Free from tartar or decay:
Kiss me. darling for you won't
Forget me or your SOZODONT.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-12-23

No matter what vegetables may attain,
the cabbage will always be head.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-12-23
The Atmosphere of Love

Is pure, sweet breath. This desideratum
is one of the results of using SOZODONT,
which not only invigorates and preserves
grant as rose.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-12-23
Bridgewater Items.


Capt. [. J. Fowler and lady. of Abing
don, Va, were in Bridge water last week.
guests of their daughter, Mrs. S. F. Lind
sey.
Prof. George n. Erman and wife were
in town this week. Mrs. f. will remain
for some time.
We are sorry to say that Mr.. j. 0. T.
Sellers is very much indisposed at this
time.
We noticed Mr.. Samuel Roserman, of
y aynesboro, in our town on Sunday last.
Mrs. Warren. wife of DR.. j. w. War
ren, we understand is quite i'll.
Mr. A. B. Hinegardner had one of his
fingers cut off few days ago while rum
ming jointing machine in Messrs. Strick-
ler's furniture factory.
We understand that Mrs. Samuel Show
alter, of Dayton, died very suddenly on
Friday night last from a hemorrhage of
the lungs.
Miss Lucie Carrier, of Keezletown, is
the guest of Miss Ida Keeran.
Messrs. Heatwole Bros. 6 Co. have just
| Gnished boring a we'll for W A. Richcreek.
These Observation-Disclosures the business
thoroughly, and guarantee satisfaction.
This section has had some very severe
weather for several days. Plenty of snow
and mercury playing around and below
zero. The cold snap set in with wind
which was one remove only from cyclone.
Messrs. Sanger Bros creamery is pro-
crossing finely. 1t now averages about
twenty gallons of cream per day.
Rev. S. E. Sanger has gone to Maryland
where he will remain for several weeks.
Dor.
LITTELL's LIVING AGE.-The numbers
of The Liring Age for the weeks ending
December 4th and 18th contain, The By
zantine Empire, by Demetrios Bikelas,
Scottish Review Contemporary Life and
Thought in France, by Gabriel Monod,
Contemporary Review A Secret Inheri-
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trated Magazine j: The Relation of Women
to the State in Past Times, National Re-
view Cicely Chrystal, Belgravia A Talk
beside Uleswater, Blackwater Desultory
Reading Leeds Mercury An Irish Priest
of the Old School, Spectator Sir Philip
Sydney. Contemporary Review The Ru-
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Domesday Comnemoration, Time: The
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Hobart Pasha. Longman $ Magazine The
Philosophy Of Dancing, Macmillan Col
onization in South America, Spectator:
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ment of This Mans Wife, and poetry
and miscellany.
For fifty-two numbers Of sixty-four large
pages each, Tor more than 8 800 large pages
year, the subscription price t$Sl IS low
while for $40. SO the publishers offer to send
any one of the American $500 monthlies
of weeklies with the Laving Age for a year.
both postpaid. Littell s. Co., Boston,
are the publishers.
The mumps are very prevalent in the
Stuart's Draft neighborhood, and a num-
Der Of grown persons as well as children,
have been suffering from the complaint
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..pED BUD. FARM FOR SALE.

ssDED BUD- FARM FOR SALE.
VIII sell my farm containing 254 acres which
is located one-mile anda half from Staunton,
Va. 1t has upon it large frame honse Of
rooms, a new barn aud all necessary oatbuild-
ings: also a large orchard. There is running
water in every field For terms, &c, apply to
JOHN n. OPIE,
septls Stanton. Va
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ri,HE WEEKLY PRESS.

THE WEEKLY PRESS is printed in bold,
clear type. 1t is staunchly Republican in poll
itics.
WEEKLY CONTENTS;
An elaborate digest of all the news of the
week Good original stories from the best
suthofs. Special articles on interesting topics.
The Farm and Gd'de3, Department, seasonable
and edited by a practical farmer.
The Helping Hand devoted exclusively to the
interests of women in their household work
literary culture. social advancement and en-
tertainment.
Outings and innings, caters to the pure and
both sexes in every station of life.
The Market Reports come from every impor-
on as absolutely correct up to the time of going
to press
The Var articles that have attracted SO much
attention for their interest and accuracy VIII
he continued throughoutth the coming year.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-12-23

1t has been discovered that Shakespeare
was troubled with insomnia. The average
audience at Shakespeare play is never
troubled that way-when the star is off the
stage,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-12-23

SpALDINe's GLUE will mend anything
except broken heart.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-12-23
YoWN LOTS FOR SALE

VOWN LOTS FOR SALE.
ing, fronting on Green street 70 feet and run.
ming back 125 feet, which can be purchased ~
reasonable figures and on accommodating
terms. Five other building lots, of same d.
mensions. fronting on the extension OF Madi-
on street, are also for sale. Apply at olce.
Oct.S s. Nj. 1OSI
ssMAI.L FARM IN MARKET
offer for sale my farm, containing s. acres
of fine quality of land. and in splendid con-
dtion situated milestone draft, ~ miles
from Mt. Scion, or will exchange It for a larger
farm. The improvements are fair, and the
whole place q desirable home for any one
wishing a small farm. Persons desiring FUR
Their particulars can learn them by calling up
on the undersigned on the premises or writing
10 him at Mt. scion z. o.. Augusta county. Va.
noy25-3ne A. II. STOUTMAE Err.
VALUABLE CITY PROPERTY FOR SALE.
offer for sale my residence on North Fred
erick street. one of the most eligible aud
delightful locations in the city. The building
is commodious, the grounds ample. fronting
square with all necessary outbuidings. Il is
ey of Virginia.
deceit MRS. A. NJ. FAUNTLERO4.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-12-23
Very respectfully,

w. L. OLIVIER.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-12-23
Horsford's Bread Preparation.

Is the strongest baking powder made
Try it. 1t is unrivalled.