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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-10-07
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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-10-07
COMMISSIONERS SALE
y
OF
VALUABLE CITY PROPERTY.

Pursuant to decree of the Circuit Court of
Augusta county, entered at the June term,
1888. in the consolidated chancery causes of
Sto7aer Beck's Wid0a0 & als., and Becks Widoao
Us. Bech's Infants d Gls we will, as commits
sioners therein appointed, proceed to sell at
public auction TO the highest bidder, on
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-10-07
,nHE MOZART HOUSE, sTAUNToN, VA

ment SO long and successfully conducted
select boarding house. by Mr.. and Mrs: West, of
Norfolk, Va, will be for rent from 3lst of De-
cember 1886. 1t Is situated on the corner of
Frederick and Washington Streets, In the best
part OF the city, has over SO rooms. gas and
water throughout, is thoroughly drained-has
an outside brick kitchen. bakery, ice house,
and is in q word, replete with all the modern
comforts and conveniences of a f1rst-clasS Hotel
or boarding House. Apply to
aug26 j. L. PEYTON.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-10-07
HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE
H IN HARRISONBURG, VA.

1 offer for sale privately the House and Lot in
Harrisonburg, situated on North Main Street,
II square from the q. s. Public Building, now
being erected, known as the ]. ID. Price prop
erty. 1t contains ten rooms. including kitchen
out-building, and q well of excellent water in
the yard. The building is substantially built
OF the best material, and conveniently ar
ranged.
TERMS.-One-fourth cash, or negotiable note
at go days. satisfactorily endorsed, and balance
in three annual payments. bearing interest.
For further particulars apply to Winfield Lig-
gett, Harrisonburg, or the undersigned at
Staunton.
aug5 s. M. YOST.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-10-07

Mango, Scab. all Insect Pests, all Skin troubles
and many other Diseases of Live Stock. Rec
by many prominent Breeders. See
circular, sent on application.
t. w. LAWFORD & CO., Baltimore, Md.
M. ERSKINE MILLER, AGENT,
may6-6m Staunton, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-10-07
FOR SALE and RENT.
\ VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE

IA
In consequence Of business engagements in
attention, offer for sale privately. my farm
lying three miles north of StauntOn, and about
quarter Of o mile east of the Valley Turnpike.
The tract is part of the old Wayt Bell farm,
and contains
-lSO ACRES-
state OF cultivation. This land has long been
celebrated for Its unusual cropping qualities
ana Is regarded as one of the best tracts In the
county. 1t has been greatly improved In the
past lew years and Is now in excellent condl-
ton thronghout. new plank fence extends
along the entire front, and all of the cross
fences are In thorough order.
THE IMPROVEMENTS
consist of roolny and well-arranged frame
dwelling, nearly new. situated in large
grove of native oaks, and occupying an emil
hence from which one of the most beautiful
and extensive views in the Valley may be OBJ
tained. The Outbuildings are ample and IN
excellent repair. A young and vigorous or
chard Of choice fruit will in year or two be
In full benring. AT the house are q large cis-
tern and arteslan well, and there is running
water In every field.
Considering its proximity to the city, the
place offers an excellent Investment to an en-
terpristng man. 1t is within q quarter of mile
OF the finest turnpike in Virglnia-jrst far
enough TO avoid the annoyance incident to a
much travelled thoroughfare. and near enough
offers excellent facilities for trucking and its
nearness to the stanton markets would make
1t profitable.
1ls-.s ;,roperty is offered at q reasonable price
Inc it should call upon Mr.. Harris, who resides
s-So G. G. GooCH,
jlyze Maysville, KY.
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: ar6 IN thorough ORDER.
THE IMPROVEMENTS
SPLENDID PROPERTY FOR SALE OR RENT.


The large and elegant property on Augusta
EVANS PROPERTY, recognized as one of the
most desirable and valuable estates In the city.
Is offered for sale or rent upon reasonable
terms.
There are nearly FIVE acres embraced in the
tract 1t is perfectly level and highly produce
tive, and contains q quantity of improved fruit.
The DWELLING HOUSE is one of the most sub
In thorough repair for immediate occupancy.
It contains 16 large rooms with an ample sup
ply of closets. A well of excellent water is
within few steps OF the door.
The property also has upon 1t number OF
out-houseS, including large tobacco factory.
For terms. &C., apply to
septic Cor. Augusta and Point -
DESIRABLE PROPERTY FOR RENT.-The
IL following property belonging to y. NC
terms:
Two Dwelling Houses on N, New Street, each
containing five rooms and a provision room
and each having separate yard fenced in; alley
In rear for transporting fuel; gate entering
from alley to wood and coal house in the yard
improved water closet with water and hydrant
in yard.
Two Dwellings on Points Street. with four
rooms each aud provision room and same ac-
cOmmOdations to each as above.
Three rooms on Augusta Street, with water
closet and hydrant in rear.
All of the above property has just been re-
fitted throughout with new plastering, paint
ing, whitewash, improved water closets, thor
Ough draining. &c.
For terms, &C., apply to
E. A. MCMAHON,
jly1 Corner Augusta and Points SITS.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-10-07
AN ELEGANT FARM FOR SALE.

A N ELEGANT FARM FOR SALE.
Desiring to change my business. offer for
sale privately my farm on South River, at
Lipscomb Station, s. v, r. r., known as the
VIM. Hunter farm. The tract
CONTAINS 1850 ACRES
Of elegant limestone land, smooth, easy of cul-
tivatiOn and very fertile. About 40 acres are
in meadow of the finest quality, and some 20
acres are heavy timbered. This is one of the
most productive farms in the Valley, is ele-
gantly fenced throughout and in a high state of
cultivation.
THE IMPROVEMENTS consist of seven
room frame and brick mansion house, delight
fully situated on an elevation commanding a
beautifu-v view. and all necessary outbuildings,
including large barn and stable, Ice house,
spring house smoke house. There is an elegant
spring at the, house and abundance of running
water on the place. There Is also large or
chard of choice varieties of fruit.
The location is desirable, being in sight of
Lipseomb Station, where there are stores, post
office with daily mails, and churches, schools
and mills are convenient, and the neighbor-
hood is one of this best In the county.
The purchaser can get bargain III this place
and nn very reasonable terms. Call on Or ad-
dress j. p. CLINE,
may27 Lipscomb station, Augusta Co., Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-10-07
- FURNITURE

of all descriptions from the plainest to the most
elegant.
Special and careful attention will be given to
onducting FUNERALS.
CAsKETs AND CoFFINs, from the most ex-
pensive to the cheapest furnished at short
notice. This department is under the charge
Mr. W. d. GAMBLER, a funeral director of
80 years experience.
a. Bodies preserved any length of time in
the hottest weather.
~ Ice Baskets and embalming fluids fur
nished on application.
Handsome Hearse in attendance. jly23
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-10-07

FURNITURE! FURNITURE!!
Having removed our Furniture Store Room
FROM the corner of Main and Lewis Streets to
the
SOMERVILLE BUILDING,
Main Street, two doors west of Postoffice we
invite the attention of the public to the most
complete line of
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
Ever offered to the people of the Valley. This
Furniture has been designed and made with
especial reference to the needs of this market
and, we are satisfied will meet the wants of ali
who desire eat. substantial and durable goods
in this line
We are also manufacturing
MATT RESSES
of all riptons-Hair, Shuck, Cotton-to
and Hair-top-and Renovating and renewin
old Mattresses.
Chairs Bottomed at the lowest figures, and a
full line of
CHAIRS, PARLOR SUITS,
and everything else that is handled in that line,
kept on hand.
We warrant all furniture sold by us to be
precisely what it is sold for. If not as repre-
sented. the money will be refunded.
Respectfully,
sep9 LUSHBAUGH BROS. & co.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-10-07
TOWN LOTS FOR SALE.

FINOWN LOTS FOR SALE.
have three excellent building lots remai.l-
ing, fronting on Green street 20 feet and run
ming back 125 feet, which can be purchased at
reasonable figures and on accommodating
terms. Five other building lots, of same d.
mansions. fronting on the extension of Madi~
Oct. 8. g. M. YOST
T,OR RENT.-Four or five excellent LODG-
Il ING ROOMS, centrally located and sup
piled with water and gas. The rent is unusu.
ally iow, the rooms being among the most desira-
jan7-tf VALLEY VIRGINIAN.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-10-07
ID E-OPENING OF PAUL A. MIXs WATC
III MAKING AND JEWELRY ESTABLIS
MENT by

Having purchased Mr., Mix's stock at q great
amd 1eWeirV business it gives me great nleas
ure to announce to my old friends and the pub
lie in general that am prepared to guarantee
the utmost satisfaction in the Watch and Jew
elry Repair Departments,
Twill continue to sell the stock at and below
cost for the present EVERYTHING in the
line of WATCHES, JEWELRY, SILVER and
SILVER PLATED WARE. Rogers C Bros
KNIVES, FORKS and SPOONS. furnished at
lowest prices. CHAS. BURSCHELL,
may13 M1X'sOld stand.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-10-07
Y. M. BICKLE.

Y. NJ. BICKLE. NJ. B. HAMRICK
PICKLE & HAMR1CK,
Having largely increased our stock and facil-
ties, and being now prepared to fill all orders.
arge or small, we respectfully invite careful
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-10-07
sDED BUD" FARM FOR SALE.

Will sell my farm containing 254 acres which
is located one-mile and half from Stanton,
Va. 1t has upon 1t a large frame house of s
rooms, a new barn and ali necessary outbuild-
ings; also large orchard. There is running
water in every field. For terms, &C., apply to
JOHN N. OPIE,
septic staunton. Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-10-07

*Henry Peyton, gent, executed his will 18th
day of May: 1858. died shortly afterwards, and 1t
was admitted to record in Westmoreland
County, Virginia, October 20, 1859 A copy of
this will, with other interesting documents
connected with the Peyton family, was pub
lished in the April, 1881. number Of the Neao
England Historical Register of Boston, Massa-
chusetta.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-10-07

i sional services to the citizens of stanton.
A8OFFIcE-No. lib Main Street. opposite the
Opera House. junel8
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-10-07
rNHE COLD-WATER DIP.
(THYMo-CRESOL.)

A very highly concentrated. non poisonous
fuid-mixes readily with cold or warm water
the simplest safest. surest cure for
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-10-07
TALE HOUSE,

rI,HE BICKFORD & HUFFMAN
GRAIN AND FERTILIZER DRILLS
or 1885 has not only Double Force Feed for
Grain and Grass Seed, but also q Force Feed
Fertilizer Attachment. A car load just re-
ceived.
ea-Be sure to call and examine this sp endid
DRILL before you buy. LYNN & co.
aug12 Stanton Va.
REvERE HOUSE,
IL HARRIsoNBURG, VA.
Omnibus to and from all trains free.
MRS. M. G. LUPTON. Proprietress.
Q. =. LUPToN. Manager.
q. b. STROTHER, Clerk. mayN
We GUARANTEE OUR
WATER WHITE l7oo oIL,-
the best in the market.
W NJ. ALLEN &BRO.
FoR DRUGS
DYES, PAINTS. OIL. &c.
Gallon
bill W. M. ALLEN Bls
WANTED-To exchange Dry Goods, Groce-
w riss. Roots, Shoes, &C., &C.. for all kinds
OF Country Produce. Lumber Shingles, Laths,
&C., DC. w. +. SUMMERSON,
septS Near c. d o. Depot.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-10-07
3 LARGE STORE ROOMS.

fronting on New Street diagonally opposite the
Virginia Hotel. 1t Is one of the most desirable
locations for business proper ty in the city. A
plat will be made by, the day of sale, and the
property will be sold as whole or in parcels
as may be deemed best,
TERMS-Enough cash in hand to pay the
costs of these suits and of sale, and the residue
upon credits of l, 2, 3 and years, in equal in.
stalments, for which the purchaser will exc
cute bonds with approved personal security,
bearing interest from date. and title retained
as ultimate security. &. M. HARRISON,
W. e. CRAIG,
sept23 Commissioners
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-10-07

11RANK w. TRAPHAGEN. PHI. D.,
ANALYTICAL AND CONSULTING CHEMIST
staunton Male Academy. SrAUNToN, VA.
Assays of Gold and Silver Ores. Analyses
of Fertilizers, Goals, Mineral Waters, iron
Ores. Manganese Ores, etc.. etc. lan7
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PROFESSIONAL CARDS.

r NJ. QUARLES,
u ATTORNEY
feb25, 'S6-tf STAUNToN. VA.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-10-07

nR. STEPHEN HARNEsBERGER
IL SPECIALIST,
STAUNToN, VA.
limited: Constipation. Diseases of Rectum
Hours-9 to IL A. M; 8 to p M.
Ofice, Resdence-Cor. E. Frederick and Mar.
Cant r. Bledsoe's residence augl9
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-10-07
SATURDAY. the 23a dan Of October. 1886.

in front Of the Court House of Augusta county
that valuable property situated in the city OF
stanton, on the corner of Court House Alley
and New Street, being the property of the
estate of John Beck, decd. now occupied by
Benjamin Plant. This property contains
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-10-07
1886. THE 1887.
WASHINGTON CRITIC

AN INDEPENDENT EVENING JOURNAL.
PUBLISHED AT
- Washmgtyn, D. Co.,
Daily, Except Sunday.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-10-07

lR. ]. ST. r GIBSON, .,,,,roN VA
Office:-Corner.o of Augusta and fIeoet TIE ou m
N'noo ho"fs' W o. ' june 8
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-01-30

A tramp printer arrived here from Strea
tor on Friday full of vile booze procured
there. lie hung around the Offices in thi
city, and Saturday night applied for admis
sion to the city bridewell over night
Later it was discovered that his feet haC
been terribly frozen from the effects Of hav
ing lain out the night before. He wen
around the saloons in The day time begging
whisky and was supplied with it, and tn
parties who furnished him drink are respon
sible for his pitable condition today. He Ia,
to be taken to the county asylum Sunday
where a portion OF one of his feet had to b
amputated. He passed himself of 10 tn
police az Harry Benton,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-01-30
The MAGAZINES.

The Popu,ar Science MOoAly for Febru-
ary is unusually attractive, presenting a
n group Of papers Of marked merit on
topics of current interest and real import
ance. At their head stands an account of
"The Improvement of East River and He'll
Gate" by Gen. John Newton, the origina-
tor of the plan and director of the works.
This paper is historical and descriptive
beginning with an account of the original
condition of Hell Gate, recording all that
has been done toward clearing il out, with
particular descriptions Of General New
toms own work on Eisllet's Point and other
reefs, and detailed accounts of the opera
tons and apparatus by which Flood Rock
was undermined and blown up; 10 which
is added an estimate Of the work that Is
still 20 be done. The article is accompa
MED by new maps and illustrations. In
"The Interpreters of Genesis and the Inter
prefers Of Nature" are given Professor
Huxleys criticisms of an article by MI
Gladstone on the Dawn Of Creation and
Worship" MT Ten EyCk writes on sub
ject of universal interest Recent Expert
ments In State Taxation as does also MI
G.. l.. Lansing on DISCRIMINATION in Rail.
way Rates" There are numerous other
scientific papers, a sketch of Jas. b. Fades,
with the usual editorials, miscellany, &c
ITD. Appleton Is Co, Bond ST., n y
The February Century, is now ready
The war series, which to the popular mind
has been the most interesting feature Of
the century for months past, is rather bet
ter than usual. Gen Grants Preparing
for the Wilderness Campaign" deals with
his plans for the last grand victorious cam
pairn of the war. A fac-simile Of Lin
coins "GodSpeedn letter IS printed. An
old corporal of Little Mac" gives "Anec-
dotes of McClellan's Bravery" whose por
trait, as taken in war times, is the fronts
piece of the number. Longsueet COM
pletes the picture begun by Pope in 1anu
airy of the second battle of Manassas; and
Allen G.. Redwood describes the life of the
private with JacKson's Foot Cavalry al
the Second Manassas" In fiction The
Minister'S Charge" by W, d. Howells, Is
begun, the hero being a country youth who
goes to Boston 10 make literary career,
There are also short stories, poems &c,
Century Co, n. VI
st. Nicho,as, the delight Of the young
folks, is also at hand, with richly varied
spread Of contents, appropriate 10 the sea
son indoors and out The ST. NtcdJlqs is
constantly improving, and the February
number will as welcome as any OF its pre-
decessors. Century Co, N
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-01-30

Ia,,,ocr,tic countenance beams With q ne
niynant smile upon the world without
The p. NJ. has IA valiant friend, consisting
Of n small and lively spotted dog, winch
seems 10 have regarded the posto''ice un
dor 81 rennblican administration as his, Ou'
when he saw it moved he promptly au"p'
ed himself 10 the situation, became thor'
ouphly RECONSTRUCTED dorgie," lett the olu
MACE and nim6ly followed the Office 70 Us
new quarters, where he has ever since re
manned. The grain business, when 'heie
Is any any place, is always brlsk mere
Calling at Gilbert's, the headquarters lol
news and business, we found a crowd, con-
STATING of the boss tile artist and Mr.. u
handsome clerk, who, We were assured ny
the tiIist aforesaid, is about TO lead to the
altar one of Utica's faire.t bellies, II the
girl will let him.
But there are other stores u MENTION
such as Mr. Lynch's, an old establishment,
and Mr. O'Sullivan's, one OF the best
known in the entire west end. Ii Is well
filled from top 10 bottom, and happily Mr.
| O'S Is so situated that he fears not the
sheriff nor yet the tax collector. Uuca mas
several "wet groceries, and it Is said by
those who know best that there is not
doggcry or low dive among them. MT.
Kavanaugh has very neat place, 50 mas
Mr.. Cosgroye and Dan Madden-as good
and tasteful in their t0ut assemble Eve only
Use French in connection with heightened
saloons) as any in Ottawa Mr.. Madden
went to indianapolis, Neb, last fall, where
he has "A farm, but is home again and Will
he found at Utica hereafter. Utica has
two drug stores, a flour and feed store, "a
livery stable, large hardware store, tip
top harness shop (Fit2geralds, and Gala
boose. The hotel, kept by Capt. Prentice
is very comfortable, and the meals fully
round up the word square" as applied
rastronomically. Mr.. Z. has been sub
scriber TO the FREE TRADER for about 80
wears. He thinks he ought to be put on
the pension role. He should remember
the fate of the fellow at Utica who enlisted
during the late annoyance, and managed to
get tight" and sober off several times Il
day, until they discharged him as unfit for
duty. He claimed a pension on account of
getting disabled by putting down the re
bellion three times day for two months
Considering the tax lie thus paid he Ger
tainly deserved something for having sup.
ported the government"
At the Utica Tile and Cement Works
Companys office We found Mr.. Marvin,
we'll and favorably known in Ottawa. He
reports the business of that company as
quite satisfactory. The election of officers
for this year will occur on Feb. 10th.
Albert II. Edgecumb and his mother,
having sold their property in Ottawa To
Thos. ]. Carew, have bought three dwell
lngs in Utica and will live in that village
hereafter, where Albert will sling apaint
brush. Is.