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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-07-22

MORE PARTIZANISM.-We understand
Western Lunatic Asylum, has been dis
placed and Mr. M. Dinneen, late superin-
tendent of the StauntOn Water Works, has
been selected to fill the vacancy. Mr..
O'Donnell's only offense, so far as we have
been able to learn, is that he voted the
independent ticket in the late city election.
There was no charge of neglect OF duty,
no complaint of inefliciency, no cause for
removal, except that he chose to exercise
his right as a citizen and vote as he
thought proper. He was a thoroughly
competent and efficient engineer, and con-
Quoted his department throughout in the
very best manner. There may be justifca-
ton for an exercise of the spoils system,
when political contest is made for that
avowed purpose. But when officials who
are sUorn to discard politics in toto in the
discharge Of their duty, prostitute the
trust committed to them to partiZan ends.
or personal spite, it is time clean sweep
were made, and that those who have thus
proven themselves unworthy of the conf
dence reposed in them, and untrue to the
solemn obligations they assumed, were
deprived of the power to make the State
institutions political machines. Such par
tizanism is adisgrace to any state. The vol
ume of wrath that is being piled up against
the day of wrath is increasing with each
revolving sun.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-07-22
The Far West.

AS our people are often advised to emf
CRATE to more attractive and profitable
fields of labor, to ''go west" as Horace
Greeley expressed it, and are kept in an
uneasy and unquiet state of mind by ideas
of doing better elsewhere, we take much
pleasure in giving the following extract
from letter just received by Col. J. L..
Peyton from friend in California. The
writer is a New Yorker by birth and resi-
dence, a retired merchant, and went west
with his family, first to Denver, Colorado,
in which state he remained some months
investigating it's climate, resources, social
customs, sc. 1t will be seen that he has
not found an Eden either there OF in Cali
fornia and heartily wishes himself east of
the Alleghanies once more. Let our
his letter-a word to the wise is sufficient
and learn to be contented with this great
valley, which, take it all in all, is the most
desirable part of the continent for home
'sThe fatigues of a journey across the
plains at this season would be too much
for one of your age. You would even find
a difficulty in breathing the rarfied air
among the high mountains though that
would be one of the least and soonest ended
of your trials. | was very glad to get out
of Colorado myself. 1t is not an agricul-
tural, but merely a rough mining country
and never wish to go there again and
never will. 1t is indeed a God forsaken
land. AS for California-the worst place
ON the. continent during the summer
months of June, July and August is San
Francisco-any one who tells you to the
contrary may be styled in the forcible Ian
guage of this region "a Pacific coast liar :"
The climate is like that Of November in
New York-cOld winds, sand flying and
heavy fogs, but get across the bay to Oak
land, seven miles distant. and you would
fancy yourself in another region. Every
one who is able leaves San Francisco in the
summer to avoid the cold, not the heat. T"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-07-22
NEW ADVERTISEMENT
COMMISSIONERS SALE
or DESIRABLE
REAL AND Personal PROPERTY
IN THE CITY OF STAUNToN.
In THE CITY OF STAUNToN.

In pursuance of decree of the Circuit Court
of Augusta county. entered June l9th 1886, in
the pending cause ofnte City Of Staurton Us. John
NJ. Carroll, late Treasurer, &C., the undersigned,
who were appointed Commissioners for the
purpose, VIII proceed to sell at public auction,
in front OF the Courthouse in the city of
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-07-22

THE AUGUSTA CREAMERY has a de-
mand for it's entire output. The butter
has found ready sale wherever introduced,
and the difficulty now is to fill the orders as
fast as they come in. The farmers lave
not manifested a proper interest in sup
plying the milk. All of the original Gus
toners have been retained and have in
creased their supply, but the additions to
the list have come in so slowly that the
creamery is run to only half its capacity.
To show how pays, it may be stated that
careful farmer has kept correct account
of his transactions with the creamery, and
estimates that at the rate he has been re-
ceiving for his milk he has made much more
than if he had made the butter at home and
sold it in the market. The market price for
country butter during the past month has
averaged about 10 cents, whilst the farmer
has realized for his milk at the rate of 2299
cents for the butter. It is the desire of
Messrs. Parkins, Jordan & Parkins to
establish separator whenever q sufficient
supply of mi lk can be secured to justify the
outlay. Certainly there should be one of
these separators near Stanton, and if our
farmers would take the time to consider the
advantages and profit to be derived from
it. there would be separator III every
neighborhood. The proprietors Of the
Augusta Creamery have incurred a heavy
expense in establishing their plant, and
certainly if the farmers look to their own
interest they will see that their enterprise
is appreciated.
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Firemen,s Picnic.

On Thursday last the Augusta Fire Co.,
held its annual picnic at the Fair Grounds.
In the morning the sun shOne bright and
cheerful, giving promise of a pleasant day,
but III the afternoon the clouds began to
bank up in the west, and soon the familiar
patter of the rain drops put All end to out
door sports and beat a tattoo on the Ro-
tunda roof. 1t was scarce an interruption,
however. to the merry making, for busy
feet were keeping time to the music al
most continuously, and the happy laughter
gave the echoes no time to sleep.
The crowd was not a large one, but Tie
enjoyment was not measured by the num-
bers. There was amusement for all WHO
wished TO be amused. Boating, baseball,
wheelbarrow rolling and games of various
kinds supplemented the dancing and
robbed the day of any tedium. For the
hungry there was abundance from which
| to draw consolation for the thirsty the
supply of innocent beverages was more
than ample, and for all there was the
hearticst enjoyment. The best OF order
prevailed; the managers spared neither
| trouble nor expense to make the day q
pleasant one, and royalty did they succeed.
The festivities continued from 10 in the
morning until 10 at night the StOnewall
Band contributing some OF its best music
in the meantime and even then there
| " ere many loathe to leave. and " hen they
did it was with the promise to themselves
to be early on hand at the next Firemen 8
picnic.
In this connection we cannot refrain
from word of comment. The fire de-
partment of Stanton saves thousands OF
dollars annually to the city The Organiza-
ton is composed, for the most part, OF
Young men who do not own adOlar' s worth
OF realty. They give their time and their
means they endure personal discomfort,
and isk their lives if need be for the good
Of others. They receive from the city bat
IL mere piitance in the way of encourage
ine,,t. and get when they undertake to get
IN, al, rnttrtaiaiurnt to assist in bearing Il
part OF III expenses they necessarily incur.
he very people most benefited by their
efforts manifest 10 interest in the success
ui their undertaking. The entertainment
of Thursday would have proven dead
failure had the Firemen looked for support
outside of the members of their organiza
ton. The citizens of Staunton owe it to
themselves to see that the fire companies
are properly encouraged with empty
words merely. but with a substantial
recognition of the value of their services in
the way of pecuniary contributions when
they may be necessary. In this way only
can we hope to keep up the department to
its present high state of efficiency.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-07-22

The markets were little brisker this week.
There has been some little movement in cd
wheat and the new crop would come in brisker
were the prices better. The greater part of
the new wheat offered has been considerably
damaged, and it is feared that the crop gener-
ally has been pretty badly injured.
Prices yesterday ranged as follows: Flour,
Family 81 90; Extra 50 80; Super So SO; Wheat
tnew) 70 to II old, rs to s3; Corn IS to 10; Oats
80 to 80; Rye 50 to S.
&TAUNEON M ARK ETS
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-07-22
The Steephill Waters.

We take much pleasure in publishing The
following letters which bear testimony to the
valuable properties of the Steephill mineral
waters and of thus again directing the atten-
ton OF our readers to this attractive and
famous fountain. The springs situated
within q mile of the heart of the city, and yet
from their wild and romantic surroundings
seem far from the haunts of men. The waters
issue from the side of a rock at the bottom of
Steephiil and are reached by remarkably
picturesque road, winding along little valley
which the stream glides away into the Fair
Grounds lake. From the quantity and regu-
larlty of the flow it is we'll calculated to aston
sh the ignorant and interest the geologist
The quantity of water issuing from the larger
spring is about 435, 600 gallons q day and it
varies little. if at all, in wet or dry seasons
and it has never been known to freeze. So
clear is ii that though the basin is several feet
deep, pin may be seen at the bottom, 1t Is
surrounded by fragrant moss, with which the
banks Of the stream are covered, and which
we have been told is the Jt1gelmeu1,1ic 0Spteni-
aides of the naturalist. This moss possesses
certain astrngent and curative properties and
has been found serviceable in eruptive disorders
and in healing ulcers. 1ndisputably endowed
with many valuable qualities, as readers
have seen from previous certificates of their
themselves of their nearness and accessibility
and give them trial.
From Mrs. John Sullivan
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-07-22
ISSUED every Thursday Morning

Advertisements inserted at 81 90 per square fol
Arst Insertion, and ste for eaen subsequently IN
sertion.
Liberal discount made for quarterly, half year.
and yearly advertisements.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-07-22

LANDRETH's GARpEN SEED.
W. M. ALLEN Il BRO.
MA MED -SIrUATION-Ry q young man ::
w Practical know ledge of BOOKKEEPING
aud General Correspondence, with business ex-
perience; qualified III STENoGRAPHY AND
TYPE BITING Good references. Address
jy15 * Box 40, STAUNToN, VA.
tR. F. l.. Hs.NkLE,
IL 81 T.. Main Street,
SrAUNTON, VIRGINIA
OFFICE III YRS Morning begin at and end
nj 10; Afi,rnoon begin ut and end at g.;
nj hi. beg at and end at 8. jlyl5-3m*
URRIt,ATlN.f OILS OF ALL KINDS.-A
full stock, at LOWEST PRICES for sale by
HUGHES NROBINSQN
Mayo No. q, S. Augusta ST., stanton, Va
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-07-22

FARMERS, befor you buy either MOWERS,
IL REAPERS, Or BINDERS, call and examine
the splendid line of Champion f!oO,is for 1886.
The NEW CHAMPION MOWER,
The CHAMPION FOLD-RAR RE tPER,
THE CHAMPION DRoPPEk,
The CHAMPION STEEL MOWER,
THE CHAMPION Light STEEL BINDER.
The only steel machines ever buiIt.
LYNN u Co, Agts,
febll Stanton. Va.
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srAuNroN, VA, May 10th, lss

COZ. ]. T. Pey7on'
Dear Sir,-For some time had suffered with
lumbago, rheumatism, acidity of the stomach
and indigestion, causing general debility and
loss of spirits l began the of your mineral
spring water last winter. and soon experienced
q beneficial change. For some weeks perse-
vered in their use, and gave up my medicines,
and am happy to say with perfect success !;
my strength and appetite returned. my indi-
tone of my system was improved regard the
water, therefore, most valuable tonic and
would advise all who want building up to use
it freely. Hoping may soon become great
resort am, Respectfully yours.
j. SUI LIvAN.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-07-22
City School superintendent.

The City School Board have upon them
a very serious responsibility in the recon-
mendation they will make OF Superin-
tendent Of the City Public School, to fill
the vacancy occasioned by the removal
from Staunton of Prof. W. A. Bowles. 1t
is responsibility that should be met with
an eye single to the interests of the
Schools. Every other consideration ought
to be ignored, and a recommendation
made to the State School Board-the APP
pointing power-that will fully meet the
requirements of the case and contribute
to the promotion Of the welfare OF this
great benefaction. Any other thought OF
suggestion, coming from what source or
from what motive it may, would be I'M
worthy Of the gentlemen who have been
entrusted with the grave and pregnant
duty of selecting controlling and man
aging head for the Public Schools. He
should be one thoroughly identified with
the Public School system, by labor per-
formed and practical training and convic-
tiOn. Neither personal nor any other cor
| siderations except the essential quallica-
lions for the position. ought to be thought
Of. The efficiency and success of the en-
tire city school system, in which nearly all
of our children are directly interested,
should be the first thought, and no one
should be seriously named in connection
with the vacancy to be filled who does not
measure up to the full of the
important Office.
The School Board is composed of gen.
tlemen Of intelligence and pablo spirit,
who know the Importance of the public
schools and the necessity of having at
their head gentleman in full sympathy
with the system, qualified by actual expe
rience and demonstrated efficiency to meet
the demands that will be made upon him.
We are snre the Board will properly APP
prsciate the duty before them-fuly feel
the responsibility that rests upon them land
consult, first and last, the interests of the
schools. without reference TO any other
consideration than the welfare of the hun
dred of children who are yearly entrusted
to the care OF those who have in charge
this great interest.
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THE M ARR ETA.

.EPoRTED BY ]. II. BLACKLEY IL SON, GENERAL.
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-07-22

MARRIED.-The Richmond Dispatch of
Friday contains the following. The bride
is a native of this city, where her friends
are legion. She is one of the ioveIiest of
Virginia's daughters and merits the full
est happiness the future can bring. The
Dispatch says: AT Beulah church, in
King William county. yesterday, the beau.
tful and accomplished Miss Lottie Baylor
was married to Rev. DIR. w. W. Landrum
pastor Of the Second Baptist Church. OF
by Rev. J. r. Moffett, assisted by DR..
Charles H. Ryland and DIR. Geo. Cooper
The walters were Mr.. J. Willie Fleet
and Miss Maggie McChesney Frank R
Steel and Miss Emma Ryland, and James
7. Wayt and Miss Ellen Douglas.
Among those present were Hon. Mar.
shall Hanger, Of Augusta, cousin and
guardian of the bride DR.. George b. Stet
and family Mr. Furman Upper Mr.
Swoope, of Stanton Colonel L. G. John.
son and wife Judge Owen Gwathmey
Rev. L. w. L. holland, pastor of Hebron
Baptist church, Trav. Moncure, Misses
Fannie Douglas and Mamie Garnett, S
Brown Ryland, Miss Ann S. Ryland, Mis-
Maggie Campbell, Miss Maggie Ryland
Thomas J. Starke, Esq, and Miss Jane.
Steel.
After the marriage the bridal couple
were given reception at the residence O
Robert S. Ryland, the step-father of thu
bride, after which Mr.. and Mrs. Landrun
left for Hanover Courthouse, where the,
took the train for New York. at which
place they will remain until the 2lst in
! slant, when they will sail for Europe, t,
be absent two months.
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], j. N. Ryan, Clerk of the Circuit Court of
Augusta county, do certify that the bond re-
CURED in the above cause has been duly exc
cuted according to law by Thos. q. Elder, one of
said COm'rs.
Given under my hand this 3Oth June, 1880.
jly22-2t j. N. RYAN, Clerk.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-07-22

Dear Sr,-M it'll great pleasure testify of the
medicinal qualities of the water, from the
spring at Steephill. | am sure it is of great
benefit to my health i'll general and in par
ticular for the cure of dyspepsia, of which |
have been great sufferer. Very grateful for
your kindness in allowing me its free use, | re
main, Yours, CAROLINE f. PRUFER.
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STANTON Nj ARK FITS.

C DIRECTED WEEKLY BY EAKLE & JONES.
WHOLESALE PRICES.
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CEWING MACHINES OF ALL KINDS RE-
y PAIRED in work manship manner by
w. j. WATTS
Agent for the NEW HOME and DOMESTIC SEW
ING MACHINES With TREIBER & CONNER OPP
posite Post Office, Staunton, Va.
All work warranted for IL months jIy1-4t
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pICKLE & HAMRICK,

Z. M. BICKLE.
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STUART PHILL1ps.-A correspondent Of
the Baltimore Sun, writing from Norfolk
under date of Sunday last. says:

Randolph Harrison, Esq. ~ Ll nehburg.
is pending fes weeks witch rel: tlyes in
the county.
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c. A. GLADKE.

Respectfully,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-07-22

p. S.-MRs. GLADKE is the Agent for the fol-
lowing articles: "Harper's Bazaar Patterns
"Post Combination Sewing Machine" this is
the greatest Machine In the world. "Dr. War.
ners celebrated Corsets;' also "Farrow's Pearl
Toilet Cream" and "French Indellibfe Stamp
ing" jly15
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-07-22

A5-The above goods must be sold out by the
18th of SEPTEMBER, as the change propose to
make, makes 1t necessary. Parties wishing
goods In this Department, will find this oppor-
tunity greatly to their advantage. Thanking
my patrons for past favors, am.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-03-04
PERsoNAL AND SOCIETY
Items About Our Own and Other
People.

LII. Orwig visited Chicago Tuesday.
The union schools are enjoying vacation
this week.
DR.. John Donovan. of Deshler, was in the
city Monday.
Senator Groschner was home several days
during the past week.
The creditors of the smut machine fellow
are becoming anxious.
Rev. Slsgel, of Defiance, has been assisting
Rev. Donahey this week.
Evening services are being held in the
Presbyterian Church this week.
The boys will soon begin to play marbles
and ball and the girls rope jumping.
Our Democratic friend, ]. @. Jones, OF
Cotton, was in the city Monday.
VIM. M. Beckham, of Petoskey, Mich, wal
in the city few days during the past week
Levi Doran and family left for Kansas or
Tuesday where they will reside in the future
Miss Lizzie Bigger was called to Ada OF
Monday to attend the funeral of her grand
father.
| ]. Ashcraft and family left Tuesday after
noon for their future home in Spearville
Kansas.
Miss Lille Heller in company with he
guest, Miss Berger, were guests last week o
Miss Sadie Luce, in Toledo.
The German paper is wrestling with tn
County Commissioners report this weeh
We extend our sym-oh, congratulations.
i Mrs. Capt. Draper, of Toledo, spent sever
al days during the past week with the fami
lies of her brothers, David and John Wilson
Mrs. @. E. Reynolds has been confined
her bed by sickness during the past weel
We are glad to know that she is now convt
J lescing.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-03-04
Hamler Hapenines.


Political business Ia waking up some
what.
Our lodge L o. o. has membership of
about forty.
.... Our Primary election is approaching
and the woods are full of candidates.
The wheat, rye and grass looks well,
but the freezing and thawing of late may in
lure it.
-. Our little town is somewhat quiet, in a
business way of speaking, on account of bad
roads.
Our town has'the prospect of consider
able improvement this summer. Several
good buildings are in contemplation.
49,. The Catholics talk of building church
here, since they burnt out, on the Ridge
They are promised considerable support
outside the Church.
The B. d o. has cheek enough to ash
our little town to build them new depot
decidedly hoggish, considering the amount
of patronage they receive from us.
We are presenting a man for your con
sideration for Commissioner. His name il
VIM. H. dis, man well qualified for th'
position. He is quite well known over tn
county, and would make very eficien
officer.
We have not altogether abandoned tn
stone road project. We sent petition o
$50 names to repeal the Norton Law. w
propose different course, and that is to i'm
prove ard underdrain our farms so as t
produce full crop of whatever we plant
We can market all we produce in crops an
stock in our little town, and buy goods jus
as cheap as in any other town in the county
We only think of going away when we hav
our taxes to pay.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-03-04
Surface indications

What a miner would very properly term
Usurface indicationsn of what is beneath,
are the Pimples, Sites, Sore Eyes,
BoiIs. and Cutaneous Eruptions with
which people are annoyed in spring and
early summer. The cffcto matter nccumu-.
lated during the winter mouths, now
makes its presence felt, through Natures
endeavors to expel it from the system.
While It remains, 1t Is a poison that testers
in the blood and may develop into Scrof-
Of the digestive and assimilatory organs.
with feeling OF cnervation, languor, and
weariness- often lightly spoken Of as sonly
spring fever" These are evidences that
Nature is not able, unaided, to throw OF
the corrupt atoms which weaken the vital
forces. 10 regain health. Nature must be
aided BY thorough blo0tt-purifying med
icine; and nothing else il 50 effective as
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-03-04

Not many moons ago, one Henry M.
Wisler, purchased the Henry county Signal Of
Bro. Fouk, tarning in as part payment there
for certain pa1cel of wild land, near Hol-
gate, at an ezorbutant price. A short time
ago Mr.. Fonke discovered chat the title to his
land was defective. and commenced an ae,
ton to quiet title me acnoh Dlougn;; Eu
that Smutty's title to the land had been pro
cured irregularly, and Mr.. Foslke was IN
danger Of losing his land. He thersnpor
procured writ enioinging Smntty from dis.
,uosing Of the Signal, and for the past weel
these have been all kinds OF rnm0ss afioat a
to Whist disposal would be made Of that sheet
The most reliable information that could b
obtained up to the time Of going 70 press !
that Nj. Fouke will take the Office back, ant m
that Gov. Scott will so on bond indemnify
inr FpHke against loss on the land. a3
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-03-04

We are in receipt of copy of "The Noun
tain Campaigns in Georgia." issued by the
Western & Atlantic railroad company. 1t IL
q handsome little work, nicely printed ano
shows many beautiful scenic sketches along
the line of the road. copy can be secured
by addressing Jos. NJ Brown, General freight
and passenger agent, Atlanta, Ga.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-03-04
WE WANT HIDES

We have large contract with an eastern
firm to furnish large quantity Of hides and
pelts by the first Of January. We want all
we can possibly get, we are bound to have
them and will pay the very highest market
price in cash. Don't mistake the place, the
FULTON Market, HUMPHREY block, Napoleon.
II PoH1MAN BRoe.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-03-04

Messrs sCrossman & Farrison ~ miles
south of Napoleon, have purchased feed
mill and are prepared to grind feed every
Friday. They grind cob and all and can
grind from f6 to 80 bushels per hour. G.. w.
johnson, Agent. 2t