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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-22
ADDITIONAL CoRpoRAroRs.

ADDITIONAL CoRPORATORs.-Mr. G.
Julian Pratt, the tire less and irrepressible
secretary of the Baldwin District Fair.
continues to report additional corporators
in the association. Since the last report.
the following new members have been
a dded: John w Stout. Geo A Coyner, A ]
Burkholder, I r N Speck. DR. Casper Kun
kle. Alex Fl Fultz, F w Walter. w r Nc
Comb, H G Palmer, of Augusta Samuel
F Coleman, of Cumberland G T Smith,
of Nelson; q H Harmon, Of Alhemare j
D Mostly & Bros, w p Taley, of Rich
mond Philip S Allen, Or Carter Berkeley,
} NJ Lickliter, Logan Turner and J E
Tinsley. of Staunton B f A Myers, d J
Driver, j J Bowman. Sam = F Bowman,
Jacob G Bowman. G w ShowaIter, Jno F
Craun. of Rockingham
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BA RK AND SUMAC MILL.-Messrs. j
F. West and P. B. g. S. B. Sublett of this
city. have leased ample grounds, near the
c. q 0. Il. R. roundhouse, and propose to
erect at once large sumac and bark mill
thereon. This is an enterprise that is
sadly needed in this section and we sin.
cerely hope it may prove profitable in.
vestment and increase it's facilities and
trade with each succeeding year. The
more business it does, the more money
will be distributed among the needy
classes.
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Ft. Defiance Items.

A congregational meeting was held al
the Augusta Church, after preaching or
| last Sabbath. for the purpose of choosing a
ruling elder. Mr.. Ed. Mex. MeCIe was
elected. He is truly model young man
and his fellow Christians have shown theil
high appreciation of his piety in thus
calling him to be leader and exemplal
before them. Our pastor. Rev. Geo. l..
Bitter, has been very successful in his
labor since his installation some ten
months ago. Thirty-three members have
been added to the church OH examination
and eight on certificate, total forty one,
making an average of about one for each
Sabbath of his Passionate. The Sabbath
25th, inst.
Messrs. Parkins, Jordan & Parkins are
working at the erection of their creamery
at Willow Spout with characteristic vim.
The stone foundations have been laid and
work commenced On the concrete walls,
which viii be pushed to completion as
fast as possible, and if the weather con-
tinues favorable they will be ready for
operations early in May.
VIM. F. Sherman, who has been mer-
chandizing at Burk's Mill for the last year,
has bought lot in Mt. Sidney and is
building dwelling and store house
thereon. duck" will make things lively
in Mt. Sidney in the mercantile line sure.
for there is not a man in the county who
understands the business better than he,
nor will You find one more accommo-
dating.
The farmers are busy getting their land
in order for planting corn. Notwithstand-
ing the present low price of that cereal
quite large area will be planted.
Talking, a few days ago, with a gentle
man who lives some five miles Northwest
of us, in the ''Hill Country of Judea," in
regard to himself and neighbors furnishing
milk for the creamery, he said it was
impossible for them to do so. on account
OF the miserable road system of that sec
ton. Strange that Judea, although one
OF the most productive portions of the
county, should be so destitute Of even
passable roads. We shall have more to
say on this subject in the near future.
VIM. Fl. Norman is making vigor-
GUS canvass as agent for the Mccormick
harvesting machinery-says he has the
best and challenges comparison.
Mrs. Mary S., wife of Mr.. Elias Riddle
berger, who lives one and a half miles west
OF Willow Spout, died on Monday. 18th
inst, after lingering illness of chronic
bronchitis. We have been unable to
learn the particulars of the funeral. De-
ceased was a member of the extensive
Sheets family, of the Mt. Pisgah neighber-
hood, and leaves one child, little daugh-
ter, nine or ten years old, and a large circle
OF other relatives, besides her husband, to
mourn her death. w.
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To owners of Minerals and Mineral
Properties.

We have effected arrangements with
DIR. Traphagen, graduate of Columbia
Schools of Mines and now instructor in
chemistry in the Staunton Male Academy
for furnishing qualitative analyses of lion
and manganese ores, ochres, &c. These
reports will determine the quality of the
metal and whether they are of sufficient
value to Justify development, and will
be furnished free. Should qaantitdtia'e
analysis be desired, it will be supplied at
reasonable cost.
Parties sending specimens must-pay all
charges of transportation on materials to
this Office.
The result of the analysis Will DE pup
llshed in the VIReINIAN, the owner
name being designated by his initials.
Under this arrangement parties having
minerals upon their property can send
specimens and have them tested as tt
quality aeithout cost.
REPORTS OF EXAMINATIONS OF ORES. &c.
Made for the VIRGINIAN.
No. Z. j. S. A. (No. ~ Quartz with iron
pyrites. The latter carries silver and pos
sibly gold.
No. s. J. S. A. mo. p Contains iron
manganese, etc., is probably Stag.
No. 8. J. s. A. (No. - Similar to No. s.
No. 10. J. S. A. (No. A. Basalt. would
make good foundation or general build
lng stone.
No. II. E. s. no y Contains iron, etc.
carries silver.
No. r. E. S. (No. q Similar to No. IL.
F. w. TRAPHAGEN, Ph. ID.
S. NJ. A., April 81, 'S6.
BULLETINS
of chemical examinations made by stu
dents of Laboratory of the S. Nj. A.
No. "A qualitative examination OF
Staunton city water:
Bases-Aluminium iron, Calcium, mag
nesinm, Potassium Ia trace, ammonia.
Acids-Carbonic, sulphuric, silicic Ia
trace, phosphoric "a trace, hydrochloric.
This result was what would be expected
in ordinary limestone water.
April q, $50. V. T. CHURCHMAN.
Some fine covers and scarfs for upright
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-22

Not only do VIM. Deering & Co.
make the only all t,ciae binder in the world
to-day, but the Deering Light Mowers
and the Deering Giant Mowers are une.
qualled by any mowers now on the market
and it only requires an examinati ion Of
their merits to convince any farmer of the
truth of this assertion.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-22

JURORS following venire has beer
summoned to attend at the next term Of
County Court, and viii appear on Tuesday
next at 10 a. M: Peter H See, Clement Il
Arehart, John W Hopewell, James +
Bolen, Hendren V Bell. w Fl Gamble
Daniel Fisher, George B Dunlap, Nathan
l. Blakemore. Stewart Boiling, John Cur
ley, Daniel M Hale, Adam H Shuey, Jno
M Fauver, Louis N B Silling, Martin S
Whitmore, samlS Byers.
Following is the special grand jury for
Wednesday, 18th April Geo M Baylor
Shelton A Henderson, H J Williams. John
M Baylor, VIM Brown Patterson, John w
Ellison, Sam'l H McCue, A Harrison
Masincup, Geo N Hulvey.
The following named persons have been
drawn for the Petit Jury of the Circuit
Court to appear 10th of May Thomas ]
Diamond, Jacob Argenbright, VIM A
Crawford, Jacob w CARRIER, Robert C
Byers, Irenius Conner. James N Gentry
George A Craun. A w Delhi, David w
Kyle, Henry c Hite, Samuel B Bowers
Jacob c Armentrout, Samuel Gilkeson
John Harper, John D Booker, Ro w Moi.
felt, Frank H ,Gilkerson, Geo A Hanger
Hugh Lyle, John M Lambert.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-22
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET.
MONDAY, A pril 10, tSg
At CAIYERTON YARDS.

MONDAY, April 49, 1876.
AT CALYERToN YARDS
BEEF CATTLE.-There is an increase in the
offerings this week of some 800 over last week,
with an improvement in the quality. Trade
was not SO active as last Monday, and in view
of the better quality generally prices were off
1sal4c, the former on the top and the latter on
middle and common grades
Prices of Beef Cattle ranged as follows Best
5 00a$5 3715: that generally rated first quality
S5laa5 90 medium, or good fair quality 621aa
81 Sla7; ordinary thin Steers. Oxen and Cows 2 SO
a$4 90. Extreme range Of prices 25oaS5 371a
Most of the sales were at 75aS5 1215 per 100 lbs
Total sales for the week 1873 head against 500
last week.
SwINE.-There is a comparatively heavy in
crease in the receipts over last week, and the
quality of the offerings about the same. Trade
is slow, and prices off about &c as compared
with last weeks figures. We quote Hogs at 81
a6A cents, with most sales at Ga6S cents per lb
net. Arrivals this week $40 head against 1907
last week.
SEEEP-There Is very heavy increase in the
rece ipts this week. and no improvement in the
quality. Trade is slow for all grades. We quote
wool Sheep at 3ag14 cents, clipped Sheep at
2a5A cents. Spring Lambs Gail cents per lib
gross Arrivals this week 1851 head against
l772 last week.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-22

A 81, 500 HEARsE.-Mr. S. M. Wilkes.
the enterpiising undertaken, has just re-
hearse, probably the finest vehicle ever
seen on the streets of Staunton. 1t cost
81 500, and is model of convenience and
elegance,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-22

FATAL SHOOTING AFFRAY.-Week be-
fore last difficulty occurred between
Sandy Calvert and Peter King, brothers.
in-law, living in Goshen Pass, which re-
suited in the shooting of King by Calvert
and the subsequent death of the former.
Calvert has been arrested and lodged in
iail
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-22

The Deering all Steel Binder makes an
other long stride in the history of Irvine
binders, and William Deering & Co as
we'll as their local agents everywhere may
feel justly proud of this triumph.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-22

THE LADIES' AUXILIARY will give a
reception to the members of the Y. M. c.
A. on the evening of the 9th inst. There
will be an attractive programme consist
ing of recitatons and music, after which
refreshments will be served. The recep-
ton will be held at the Hall. of the Associ-
alton.
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DIED.

April %, ut her home in Augusta county, va,
Mrs. Margaret Hail Kyle, wife of Robt. III.
Kyle, in the 5Sth year of her age. In her home
as wife and mother, and in The church of which
she was consistent member, she adorned the
doctrines of God her saviour. After q pro-
Tacted and painful illness borne without a
murmur and with unwayering faith she has
entered into rest.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-22

A REMARKABLY RECoRD.-Just three
months ago the Inter States Life Associa-
ton, of this city. was organized and to
this date has written and put in force TWO
MILLIONS of insurance. This record is
without parallel in Virginia, and attests
the popularity of its plans. The officers
and agents of the Association have just
cause to congratulate themselves and will,
no doubt. be stimulated to still greater re-
suits in the future.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-22
THE M ARK E,FS

The markets continue dull and inactive and
quotations are merely nominal. Quotations
yesterday ranged as follows: Flour, Family
81 Is; Extra 81 co. Super s. 50 to 50 SO; Wheat 90
to SO; Corn SO to s.; Oats IS to 80; Hay, mixed
sll e0to SIS 90; Timothy $13 to $780,
sTAUNTNN rgARK ETS.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-22

The LATEST NEws.-Openiiig of fash
lonable millinery at Mrs. l.. Waters,
Thursday, Friday ard Saturday a. ri ed
23d and oath.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-22

The most elegantly fitting dresses are
made by Miss Florence Muth, the bon-ton
dress maker of Baltimore, with rs. LIN
Walter.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-22

The ACADEMY OPERA Co.. with full
corps of artists, led by JEANNE Winston
returns to Staunton next Wednesday
night, and presents "Boccaceio" at the
Opera House. This company. with its
charming prima donna, is already a favor.
lite with our people and its coming is
looked forward to with no little eagerness
by the music lovers of Stanton. The opera
selected is sparkling and beautiful and has
taken a strong hold on the popular taste.
It will bring out the entire strength of the
company and prove treat long to be re-
membered by those who delight in the
pleasures of song. The box sheet is now
open at Olivier's and there is no extra
charge for reserved seats. The prices are
moderate. In speaking of the production
of this opera in Richmond, Monday night,
the Dispatch says:
The piece is SO familiar to theatre
gOers that criticism of it would be a
work of supererogation. OF the company
it can be truly said that it is the best of
its kind that has appeared here this season.
The cast and chorus are both strong, and
are well supported by good orchestra,
under the direction of Mr.. Adam Itzel. Jr.
To night Fra Dlavolo will be given.
The house ought to be crowded, because
this company has adopted the plan of
giving a good entertainment at prices
that put it within the power of all to at
tend. The meritorious effort ought to be
heartily seconded by the public.
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COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
" STAUNroN, MARCH 3lsT 1886,
In the cbancery cause now pending in the
Circuit Court of Augusta under the style OF
ALBY,Js W, VS.. MCKEE, VIM. T. &C., all parties
prhs and defendants. and all LIEN oREDIToRs
Of W. T. MCKEE, S. A. D. MCKEE and NJ A.
MCKEE are hereby notified that, III pursuance
OF q decree in said cause rendered on the 10Th of
Nov. 1885, shall at my office in stanton, on
Friday. the Soth dag of April. 1856,
proceed to take, state and settle an account
showing any additional liens binding the lands
OF W. I. and ). a. y. Mckee in the order oftheir
pricrities; as also the real estate of NJ, A. Nc
kee It's fee simple and annual rental value,
and all liens binding thereon in the order of
thelr priority, together with any other matters
mat may deem pertinent or any party in
interest may require to be specially stated.
april Com,r in 1h''y.
GENERAL REVIEWERS N0TICE.-I am
NJ prepared to tisbuise the fund to the par
ties entitled ia the case ofAhANsoN Harris S
CREDITORS VS.. AIANsoN HARkis7s ADMIR-,
]. FRED EFFJNGER,
apflo-4t General Receiver.
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Delegates Flee. cd.

A meeting of the friends of local option
was held in this city on Saturday last, at
which Rev. w. Y. Abrams was chosen as
chairman and r. H. Bell. secretary.
The following delegates and alternates
were elected to represent the city Of
Staunton and the county of Augusta il
the State Convention to be held in the city
of Lynchburg. Va, April 2lst, 1886:
augusta Comaty.-Delegates d S
Bell Capt II w Henry. Col w H Peyton
Jno J Cnpp. j Hatch Slower. FL 6 Barn.
hart. & W Shumate. H Sheffey Roller, D
B Thomas. A F Mosby. Alternates-B
M Ellis, Chas Brooks. j Frank Larew. J
w Hopewell, G M Bare, G A Phillips
Alex Coffman. j l. Hutchins, A K Clay.
ton. j A Fishburn.
City of n.-Delegates-J w New.
ton, W T Mari, A G Points. Jacob A
Hanger. Frank L Ware. (col.). Alter
nates-E NJ Heal, DR. FL III Halves, DR. II
S Hogshead, W o Thomas, " esley Kerr
Henry Burks, (col.)
1. @. g. T.-Delegates-C e Haines. W
w Gibbs, A H Fultz. Alternates-Jno 7
Long. w Blackburn. B A Blakemore
COIOred Churches. james A. Carter
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-22

]. E. Taylor y Son have opened their ice
cream saloon. Fresh cake baked daily,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-22

The DEERING ALL STEEL BINDER is
the only all steel harvesting machine in
the world to-day and will be exhibited to
the farmers of Augusta county April Goth,
by J. A. Wise at his place of business in
Shannon. Much has been said the present
season by the different dealers in Binders
in reference to steel machines, but we say,
without fear of contradiction. that we
offer to the farmers of this community the
first and only all steel Binder in the world.
We fully believe every farmer who sees
this wonderfully constructed machine will
fully appreciate its many superior adj
yantages over any and all Binders On the
market, as it has the greatest capacity for
handling grain, while only a glance is re.
quired to satisfy any man that it is almost
indestructible. These machines are fully
warranted and stand squarely on their
merits. We urge every farmer to see our
machines before placing any order.
A FINE FARM IN MARKET.-We call
special attention to the advertisement of
Mr.. G. K. Zerkel, to be found in another
column. The farm offered is an excellent
one. 1t has been the property of model
farmer Tor years, and everything about it
bears evidence of the care, attention and
judlclOuS management of its owner. We
regret that Mr.. Zerkels health compels
him to give up farming, but his determine
tion to dispose of his property offers some
enterprising man an opportunity to make
an investment that pays. The proximity
OF fireplace to the city and the condition
an which it now is, makes it fine truck
farm. Indeed, for several years back, Mr..
Zerkei mas been in market with fresh veg
etaDles as early as the importations from
the south came IN and his products have
always commanded the highest prics
owing to their quality and freshness. Mr..
Z. has made money on the place and any
one who buys it and farms it as he did.
will have no cause to complain.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-22

Torhr LADIES'
MRS, H. scHERRER,~r-
Fashionable. lfaliaer and Heir Dresser,
and wei selected stock of
MILLINERY AND Fancy GOODS.
buying aprS-3m
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-22

Go to J. E. Taylor & Sons for pure Jer-
sey ice eream-all fruit fiavors.
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N1RGINIA-IN VACATION.-In the Clerk IS
" Office Circuit Court for Augu sta County
March 3ist. 1856.
A. B. Lightner, s. A. o. and as such
Administrator of A. j. Johns, decd Plaintiff
against
Jacob +. Granger, Administrator of Re-
becca Johns, decd, William Merritt
and Jane Merritt his wife formerly
Johns), Lewis MasiDcupp and Fannie
Masincupp his wife formerly Johns,
Frank Chrismond and Rachel Chris
mond his wife formerly Johns) Eva
line Bright formerly Johns, Mary
A. Thomas formerly Johns) and
In Chancery.
The object OF this suit is TO have a settlement
OF the accounts of Jacob +. Granger as Admin
lstrator of Rebecca Johns, decd ana to sur
Jeet the estate real and personal of Rebecca
johns, decd, to the payment of IL debt due the
plaintin OF SlD3OJ per year from the 22d day of
December, 1882 to the 9TH day OF June, 1868 with
interest on the whole amount thereof from the
18th day OF June, 1869, till paid.
1t appearing by affidavit filed that Mery A.
Thomas and samuel Johns are non residents of
this State,-It is ordered that they do appear
here within one month after due publication, OF
this notice and do what is necessary TO protect
their interests, Teste:
]. N. RYAN, Clerk.
+ G. ID. A. CURRY, and
CRAIG y PAUL, p q. april
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-22

Novelties in hair dressing are to be seen
at Mrs. L. Walter 5.
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AN APPROPRIATE SIGN.-The Maslin x
Booker Hardware Co. have put up sign
that all who run may read. 1t is huge
saw of perfect proportions, made by FL. j.
Lushbaugh & Bro, and gilded and lettered
by Jessup, the painter. A more finished
and attractive job cannot be seen in the
Valley.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-22

The object of this suit is to obtain settle
ment of The affairs Of the Virginia Banking and
Trust Company and provide means of paying
its debts and liabilities; and to this end to
hold the stockholders Of said Company and It's
directors to their proper liabilities in the
premises.
1t appearing by affidavit filed that A. z.
'Beirne, II. L. Phillips, Roof, Antony & Co., S. G.
Ludington, John j. Purcell, Admr. of John
Easten. Jr., decd, Harrison, Garth & Co., j. s.
Moflett, 9. NJ. Emmerson, Thos. d. Warren & Co.,
and Mckim & Co. are non-residents of this State,
1t is ordered that they do appear here within
one month after due publication of this notice
and do what is necessary to protect their in
terests. Teste:
]. N. RYAN, Clerk.
Ransom, AND ELDER & NELSON, p. q. april
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-22

DOH IOrB6I 10 VISII j. ID. Ia ILUIt GO
Sons Ice Cream Parlor on Court-day.
YES, its the talk of town What Why
S. M. Wilkes elegant new hearse. By the
way, did you ever stop to think that he is
always head to introduce every thing
nice in the funeral line. Twas he that
introduced the glass top, rosewood and
walnut collins, also the cloth caskets, and
now he has the finest hearse south of Bal.
timore.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-22

LICENSED. Monday last licenses
were issued to the following liquor deal
ers Wholesale and retail-Bumgardner
s. McQuaide, Burke & Bradley retail and
bar-Burns & Bro, Crowder & Scheffer,
Kivlighan & Brown, VIM. Kinney, O'Con-
nell & Co., Timothy Hounihan, VIM.
Wholey. Va. Hotel bari. B. Guntner.
The entire amount of the licenses, State
and city, was $4.912.SS, all of which was
paid in money.
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: VALUABLE FARM
ON CATAWBA.

| as executor of Giles Barnett, deceased. will
sell mat valuable TRACT OF LAND on which
| pa, IN Roanoke county, Va. containing by re-
| cent survey 46S 14-l60 ACRES OF LAND about
| 50U ACHES OF WHICH ARE CLEARED and in
| an excellent state of cultivation, the larger
portion of it being we'll set to grass the resif5ue
wei tim6ered. This is one of the BEST GRASS
oKe county, the Catawba Valley and having
on it about ~ ~ s
100 ACRES EXCELLENT MEADOW,
and all being well watered and adapted to all
celIent Apple Orchards on il, y tobacco and veg
etables peculiar to this climate The imnroye.
mentS consist Of a
-COMFORTABLE DWELLING
and all necessary out-buildings, and conye-
n1ently located to schools, churches &c in a
very refined and pleasant neighborhood
rms property will be offered for sale private
ly until
Jauae 4th, 1856,
at which time. If not sold, it will be offered for
safe 10 the highest bidder. on the following
TERMS.-One-third cash. balance in |. Q and
years time, purchaser giving bonds, with
gooo persona! security, with waiver of home
stead exemption, and a lien retained on land
lot the balance OF purchase money
Any information desired in regard to this
property will be given promptly by addressing
the undersigned at Salem, Roanoke county.
Va, OF the land will be shown to any person by
me OF appllcat1on. w. w. BRAND,
inal@o-Cus EXect'f OF Giles Barnett, decd.