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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-07-12
Swoope's Items.


The reapers have ceased their songs and
have been laid away to be called BACK at
the approach of another harvest. The
grain harvested is good both in quantity
and quality and the farmers are IN Jolly
humor over their good. crops, both realized
and promised Bat let US not put TOO much
thought upon our possessions which soon
fade away, but rather seek to cultivate
the soil of the Leart, which is capable OF
the production of good and great things
through the grace of God, and rejoice 10
the good results of constant communion
with the Father.
Mrs. Swoope, widow of the late G. w.
Swoope. who has been living with her SON
in-Iaw, Mr.. s. l.. VanmeteT, near Lexing-
ton, KY, since last September. is now on
visit to her many friends and relatives
in this county.
The Swoope estate, which was very eX
tensively advertised for sale on the 2oth OF
June, was not sold. Owing to harvest
time and the fact that only very few
persons in this county are able to pay the
price which it is understood is demanded
for the estate. very small crowd was in
attendance.
Mr.. j. d. Trimble. Esq, met with
very severe and painful accident on the
| 5th inst, while harvesting his wheat. He
and his brother, Mr.. w Trimble, were
just finishing their last field of wheat
when Mr.. II. seeing some trash collect ing
under the canvas of bis binder and think
ing to extricate it without danger thrust
bis arm under the ''hand'' Of the binder,
as with its iron fingers it came down upon
the.muscular part of his arm, just below
/ the elbow, decorating his arm in most
| fearful manner down to his wrist. The
bone of his arm was laid bare having been
/ literally scraped by the iron finger of the
hand Dr. r.. w. Murray was summoned
who rendered the necessary surgical aid.
He will not be able to do any manual labor
before fall, if then. Also Mr.. VIM. Craw-
ford only few days before had the mis-
fortune to get his hand into the tying ap
paratus of his binder and it was badly
bruised. and but for the timely stopping
of the team, his hand would have been
most terribly crushed
On the 9th of June Miss Rosie Mizer
and Mr.. Frank Cook were united in mar
riage. May success and happiness be
theirs through long life.
Mr., George Argenbright, son of Mr..
Andrew Argenbright, who has been away
from home for the last three years. came
home on the 9Th inst, but did not tarry
long, as he went away the same day.
Mr.. Wash TIinbIe's wife has been COM
planning for some time with something
like neuralgia of the chest. At present
she is better.
Mrs. Ellie Watts of Waynesboro, is at
present on visit to her aunt, Mrs. Vir-
ginia Splitter of this place.
Mr.. Taz Greiner who has been in Wash
ington Territory the past year or SO, has,
on account of failing health, returned to
his former home near West Augusta.
Virginia is the best place yet. MIR. Jas.
Anthony who was on a visit to Ills friends
and relatives in this county last winter
but returned to his home in Ohio in the
spring has come to Virginia to live, as he
said his health was injured by the western
climate.
So they come back to Old Virginia.
HERE AND THERE.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-07-12

On Sunday evening the lower or north
ern portion of Augusta county was visited
by the heaviest rain storm that has been
experienced for number of years. Mid
die River was suddenly swollen. and rose
six feet in few hours. Large quantities
of wheat were seen floating down the
stream, and much damage is reported to
the corn crop, and to fencing. In some
localities, hail fell but no damage is re-
ported from it. At Mowry's mill, where
Mr. c. X. Snapp resides on his farm. the
storm broke in unprecedented fury. The
spring branch was enlarged to the dmen-
siOns of a river, and a dwelling in which
Mrs. Algernon FultZ resided, was swept
away, Mrs. F. being in it at the time.
She was rescued from the water, after
much difficulty. with one of her arms
broken. Mr. G. Hulvey had his wheat and
corn crops much damaged, as did other
farmers in the neighborhood. 1t was the
severest storm ever known in that neigh
borhood.
Since writing the above we learn that
Mr.. E. G. M. Greiner. near Now ry 'sM IL
had his corn and oats crop entirely de
stroyed by the hail. and suffered otherwise
much damage.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-07-12

We announced last week the death of
Mrs. Virginia Curtis, wife of Mr.. G. M
Curtis, and daughter of the late Jesse Gil
bert, from the Annex neighborhood. Mrs.
Curtis had been great sufferer FOR the
past six NJ onths, and bore up under it with
patience and forttude. She was con-
sistent member of the Dunkard church,
and expressed perfect willingness to die,
fearing no evil, and reposing confidently in
the atonement She called each mem Der of
her family to her bedside, and counseled
them to live as christians, that they might
die as SUCH and finally be at rest. She
leaves family Of ten children, DEVOTED
husband and many other relatives to
mourn their loss,
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On Thursday last, at the residence Of his
son-in-law, Mr.. o, 7. Harwood at Stuart s
Draft, Mr. Stephen d. Timberlake, ST.,
breathed his last in the 18th year OF MS
age, He was a native ana during MS
entire life. resident of Frederick
county His farm was located about nine
miles from Winchester, and when under
his active control. was marvel OF good
taste. good judgment, and careful industry.
For about fifteen years, however. he had
been in delicate health. and spent much
of his time i'll visiting among his friends
and relatives, and to divert his mind by
the change of association and incidents.
He was frequently in Stanton. stopping
with his sou, Mr. S. ID. Timberlake, IT,.
one of our active and enterprlSlng mer-
chants, where it was our pleasure to form
his acquaintance. and to learn to appre-
ciate his many christian virtues and sturdy
qualities as a man. He had, Wien III
health, been busy, progressive citizen,
and in everything he undertook he left tie
imprint of his energy and Judgment AS
| member OF the church, as all intelligent
agrcult .rist. as a citizen, participating Id
| the activities of life, i'll all its relations, he
was prudent and useful. directing his en-.
deavors tor the good of community and
State, and living up to the broadcast and
fullest demands of an intelligent and re-
sponsible member of society. The tribute
lid To his many noble qualities by Rev.
| DR.. Gardner. who % years ago WAS his
pastor. illustrated how well he had met the
duties of life and how faithfully he had
served the church. of which he WAS Il
member, and friends and family. He was
a christian as well as an old time gentle
man, who observed the courtesies and
amenities of life, with naturalneSs that
| implied that they were inherent and a part
of his being. 1t was a pleasure to meet
him, pleasure to converse with him, and
a benediction to be within the influence of
his association and his character.
The funeral services were conducted at
the M. E. Church, Of this place on Tues
day by the Rev. DR.. Gardner of the M. E.
Church. South. assisted by Rey. DR.. Nc
Farland of the First Presbyterian church,
and the remains inferred in Thorurose
cemetery. Messrs. J. II. Blackley, w. II.
Weller, Jno. B. Hoge. A. M. Simpson, Col.
Funston, and P. N. Powell acting as pail
bearers.
Mr.. Timberlake leaves two children, S.
D. Timberlake, Esq, jr., of Stanton, and
Mrs. O. I. HARDWOOD of Stuart's Draft,
formerly of Martinsburg, and one brother.
Mr.. James Timberlake, aged So years. of
of Albemalle, and the memory of a good
name and charitable deeds for them to
cherish
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Accidents.

On Thursday last, Mr.. John Tompklus,
an employee of the VIReINIAN office, had
his shoulder bone broken by being thrown
from Jersey wagon. He was driving,
and in attempting to turn the horses near
the cemetery, they became frightened and
started to run, and turning the wagon
over he received the injury stated. He
was dragged for some distance. DIR. Reese
attended him.
On the same day, Mr.. John d. Trimble
in the western section of the county, had
his arm severely torn by the machinery of
a reaper with which he was working. The
arm from the elbow to the wrist was torn
to the bOne
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Centreville Items.


Mrs. Fannie Fulton, nee Airey, beloved
wife of Mr.. G. H. Fulton, departed this
life and was buried at Messy Creek church
yard on the Goth ult', the Rev. Mr.. Brown
of Bridgewater, conducting the funeral
services. Deceased was an exemplary
christian lady and member of Messy
Creek congregation.
On the 3rd inst, Mr.. Samuel S. Bell S
little child, near three months old, died of
cholera infantum and was taken to St.
Michael's for !nterment, the Rev. j. M.
Holt preaching very able. sermon. suit
able to the occasion.
Mr.. Frank r. Bell has sold his farm of
1913 acres to Mr.. Jacob Switzer for S. ,000'
equivalent to cash. We are sorry to lose
so good neighbor as Mr.. Bell, as he has
lived adjoining US for the past four years,
but we welcome Mr.. Switzer to our neigh.
borhood. and all other wide awake and
energetic business men who make sue
cess in farming.
Miss Mary Eta Altman, daughter of
Wyatt Altman, Esq, is sojourning in the
Hill Country of Judea for the present.
Harvesting is about over in the Hill
Country, and threshing has commenced
with fair YIELD but not quite so good as
was expected.
Mr.. J P. Hamrick, who lives near here,
would be very glad to see those agents of
machinery from the Middle River district,
who represent the firm of Whitesell Bros.
Turn up, boys and give an account of
yourselves, whether you haYe been busily
engaged in harvesting OF attending the
springs. p. B. w.
The HIBERNIAN is all the go now,
and thousands smoke them in preference
to III others,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-07-12

On the 9Th in Richmond, Mrs. Annie H
Imboden, wife of Gen. John D. Imboden
died after a painful illness. She was a
daughter of Col. A. H. Lockett, promi
nent citizen of Mecklenburg county. She
possessed all the attractive qualities that
were calculated to win the respect and ad
mration and bind the friendship of al
who appreciate the most estimable traits
of woman. She was buried in Hollywood
Cemetery on the 9Th.
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Mrs Sugan Bear.

Sister of Mr.. Jno. Kice. of Stanton, died
in Kansas City on the 2Sth of June, sged
63 years, after an illness of more than a
year. Her remains were taken to Lexing.
ton. Mo-, for interment. She left hus
band and five children in Missouri. and a
number of relatives in Virginia. She was
hrst cousin of Messrs. H. j. and William
Lushbaugh, of this place, and aunt of Mr.
j. 2. kice, of Lushbaugh Bros. & Co., and
Mrs. w. l.. Lushbaugh. Mrs. Bear was
born and raised in Stanton until about
her sixteenth year, when she went TO Mis-
souri, with her father, Mr.. Jacob Kice
She resided in Lexington and lived happily
with her family until the close of her life.
She was lady of most estimable character
and died, as she had lived, true christian
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-07-12

On Thursday evening last MIR. leo. Il.
Lyman killed a 275 pound lear IN the
Porterfeld woods, on South River, by a
single shot from a shotgun loaded with
squirrel shot. Bruin had been seen IN the
neighborhood in The morning and lamb IN
the vicinity had been missed the night be-
fore from the. flock OF Mr.. Weed but IL was
not suspected that it was taken by bear.
Mr.. Lyman and another gentleman, whose
name we did not learn, got On the track OF
the animal, and after a pursuit Of about
two hours came upon him. Mr. Lyman
fired at short range with shot gun. strik-
ing him behind the right shoulder. He ran
about 20 yards, fell from exhaustion, and
soon expired. One of the paws wac shown
ms by Mr.. L.. and evidences that it was a
true bear story.
For some weeks past the farmers east Of
the Ridge had been losing lambs. and sus
pecting that they had been killed by Deal
"a number of them had been searching for
him. 1t is supposed that to evade these
pursuers. the bear crossed the mountains
and was found as above stated.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-07-12

Consider able interest is being mani
Tested all over the State about the size
cess of the Exposition of State pro
ducts which is to take place in Richm one
in October. Augusta ought to be fully
no DOUBT there will be large turnout Of
our citizens to hear Col. Ashton Starke
and Peyton Wise. Esq, at July County
Court. They will speak in the Court
House at II clock, and we hope and be-
lieve they will have the compliment Of {
full house of interested hearers
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-07-12

Link Koiner, colored man residing
near Stanton, had his leg fractured at
Goshen on Saturday night, as he was at
tempting to board the east bound trair.
He had been working at the Public School
building in this place, and left here on
Friday. He was brought to staunt on on
the 40 p. m. express Sunday, and taken
care of 10y his oo;ored friends.
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The Standard.

We call attention to the advertisement
of the Standard Sewing Machine in to-
days VIRGINIAN. The office is located
on Main street. in the Hirsh building,
where there are deposited a large number
of the articles advertised. 1t is one of the
best sewing machines now in use, and pos
sesses advantages that no other can rival
Call and examine and get premium fol-
calling.
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woman.s missionary society

Of the M. i. Church, South, held it's an
nual meeting on Friday last, at the resi-
dence Of Mrs. Risk, and elected the follow
ing officers for the ensuing year. Presi-
dent, Mrs. H. Risk; 1st Vice President
Mrs. j. W. Brandeburg; Mrs. Elizabeth
Liggett, End Vice President; Mrs. B. F
Cootes, secretary: and Mrs. Hattie Perry
corresponding secretary Mrs. v. l.. Lush
baugh. treasurer.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-07-12

THE FIRST GAME of the season will be
played at the Fair Grounds on Tuesday
evening next, the 18th, at o'clock, be-
tween the Charlottesville and influential
B ase Ball mines. Battery for Continentas
Doan and Eldred. Continentals will an'
pear in their new uniform. Admissi( L
25 cts. Ladies free,
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Death of an EstimabIe Lady

Mrs. Ellen Warwick, wife of Jacob
Warwick, Esq, died at her home near
this city on Tuesday evening, 10th inst.
after painful illness of some days, and
was buried in ThQrnrose cemetery on yes
terday afternoon at five O'Clock, Rev. !4r.
Haas, of the Second Presbyterian church,
of which deceased was member, ofliciat-
ing. Mrs. Warwick was daughter of
the late Col. William Massey of Nelson
county, and leaves her husband and four
sons, Messrs. w. M, s. W., John and
Prof. A. s. Warwick, and two daughters,
Mrs. Lola Boyd, of Nelson county, and
Miss Matte Warwick, besides very
large circle of relatives and friends to
mourn their death. We extend our hear
tiest sympathies to the bereayed family
and friends.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-07-12

The Lexington correspondent of the
Lynehburg Adudace says: A well known
mineroogist says the manganese veins
now being developed at Green Forest,
Loeb Laird, Robinson Gap, and Buena
Vista, this county. all on the same strata,
will prove to be bonanza S, both in quantity
and quality-equal, if not superior to the
famous Crimora manganese mines in Au.
gusta county.
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plies! piles, itching Piles.

Sympto ms-Moisture; intense itohing
and singing: most at nights worse by
scratching. If allowed to continue tumora
form, which often bleed and ulcerate, be-
coming very sore. Swayne's Ointment
stops the itching and bleeding, heals ulcer
alton. and in most cases removes the
tumors. At druggists or by mail, for 81
cents. DR.. SwaYne & Son, Philadelphia
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-07-12

Base ball is the national game OF Amer
lea, and every town and city OF any size or
reputation has its club There has been a
time when Staunton boosted of fine
amateur club, but of late years it has
gone down. and very little interest has
been taken in base balling. Mr.. j. G.
Scheffer is trying to revive this national
sport, aud has engaged the services of
three experts from Ohio. He trusts to
the liberallty of our people to second his
efforts in arousing an interest in this
manly and fascinating game. and he should
be generously aided. There is good ma
terial here, then why should not Staunton
have club which by practice and disci-
pline. may in the near future take prom
inent place in one of the leagues of our
country. Give the boys a helping hand.
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For the Campaign.

The Presidential campaign may be SAID
to have opened. The reading pubhc VIII
want reliable Information OF It's progress
and facts to lead them to an intelligent
and correct conclusion. With view to
furnishing full and reliable Information
both of local and general nature. we
have made Climbing arrangements with
the Philadelphia Weekly Press, by which
we can furnish
THE VIRGINIAN and THE PRESS from
now until the lst of December for 81.
The WEEKLY PRESS OF the 9Th WILL
contain full account of the proceedings
of the Chicago Convention, and mine OF
information relating to the action OF that
body and its nominees.
Those wishing to avail themselves OF
this liberal offer should send in theiI
names at once, as every number of each
Daper from now until the close of the
canvass will be full of interest and infor
mat.On.
The VIRGINIAN will be furnished, sing
ly until the LIST of December for SO cents
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Pickles Nv Rail.

The recent order issued by the Passen
ger Department of the Baltimore and Ohio
R. r. Co, instructing Agents to sell ex
cursion tickets at reduced rates to small
parties of 10 or more, will encourage many
of our friends to torn private pic MIC par
ties for days outing in the many pleas
ant Groves and Parks within easy reach
on the line of this road, and the short ride
by rail, will be not the least enjoyable part
| of the days pleasures, particularly to the
| little folk.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-07-12

We had the pleasure of call yesterday
from Mr.. j. S. Simmons of Roanoke.
who is extensively engaged in the real es
tate business. He is one of the repre-
sentative men of that live town, and be-
!ieves in its future. He has been talking
up the magic city to our people with some
effect.
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Special Terms OF Che Circul. Court

Judge Mclaughlin has appointed the
10Th instant for the com mencement of q
special term of Augusta Circuit Court
Judge Keith will as formerly hear the
cases Of the Rockbridge Alum Springs not
yet finally disposed of, and Judge Nc
Laughlin such other matters as may be
presented.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-07-12

The &eeOnd Excursion to the SeashOre.
Atlantic City. the most popular OF all
our seaside resorts, was never more attrac-
tive than at present. The season is at It's
ileighth and thousands are taking well
earned respite from business cares IN
weeks sojourn at the shore, enjoying the
braeing air and the luxury of surf bathing.
The second select excursion via the pic
turesque B. & o. to Old Ocean, is an
nounced for Thursday, July 10Th.
The trains will leave the stations as
named below: rates annexed.
Mint Springs S25a. M; $3.50 ;StauntoRs
8 so. a. m. $3.50; Fl. Defiance, 9 0s, a.
M. SO SO Mt Sidney, ~ a. m, SO 40.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-07-12

The P.tnsy for July is as fresh and en-
PERTAINING as ever, 1t is a most excellent
magazine for young folks from eight to
fourteen. Especially for Sunday reading.
81 year. The publishers, ID. Lothrop
Company Boston. will send specimen on
receipt Ut cents in stamps.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-07-12

The simple application of "Swayne 8
OINTMENT without any internal mrdi~
cine, will cure any case of letter. Salt
Rheum, Ringworm. Piles. Itch. Sores,
Pimples, Eczema, all Scaly, Itchy Skin
Eruptions. no matter how obstinate or
long standing. 1t is potent, effective, and
costs hut triAe.
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Death of Frank piIson,

On the 9Th inst. at his residence neal
Greenville, of typhoid fever, Mr.. Frank
Pilson died, aged about 80 years. He had
been sick for several weeks, but it was
only few days before his death that sp
prehension of fatal termination of the
disease was entertained. He was The
youngest son of Matthew Pilson, Esq ,and
leaves wife and two children,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-07-12

Belle Boyd was twice sentenced to be
shot, spent II months in prison, and was
banished by Abraham Lincoln. Hear the
story from her own lips, at the Opera
House. Monday night, the 10th.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-07-12

Belle Boyd's tour North and South has
exceeded all expectations, financially. and
artistically she has no equal in her line OF
entertainment. The Press of Virginia
speak of her in glowing terms.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-07-12

VIM. Glenn, No. l3 N. Augusta street,
having housed a large quantity of Prime
Ice, is prepared to supply customers from
his wagons regularly every day. Ice milk,
and cream also on sale at all hours. Orders
left will receive prompt attention.
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Sale of Pews.

AT the sale of pews at the Episcopal
church yesterday afternoon, first choice of
pews was sold to H. M. Bell, $401, No. Sc:
End, Richard H. Catlett, 1925, No. 81; 3rd,
Judge Sheffey, $500, No. 80; 4th, M. E.
Miller. $500, No. AZ; 5th, Mrs. M. l.. Gay,
$272, No. 40; 9th, Rev. Mr.. Hullihen, $3.50,
No. "a; 18th, s. T. Bagby, 500, No. So:
Sth, T. D. Ransom. 5000. No. 81; 9th, DIR.
E. G. Fisher, $3.50, No. 80; 10th: Mrs. J.
E. B. Stuart, $3.50, No. SO; 18th, Ed.
Berkeley $170, No. 90; 18th, r. W. Burke,
$165, No. 10; 18th, Y. M. Bickle, $l75. o,
81; 14th, R. S. Clarke. $155. No SO; 10th,
M. A. Booker. $3.50, No. SO; 10th, o, R.
Funston, $3.50, No. SIS. Other pews were
offered but there were no bidders.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-07-12

G.. IN. HATToN furnishes Obelisk Metal
lie Roof Paint and Cement, the best paint
in the world for roofs. barns, bridges,
fences, sc. A penny saved is a penny
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-07-12

Have your roofs painted with Obelisk
Metallic Roof Paint before it is too late.
A stitch in time save nine.
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Fresh arrival of all kinds OF fruits
bananas, oranges. California plumbs, lem
ons, &C., at j. E. Taylor & Sons, 3 West
Main street.
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Ice, Milk and Cream at Glenn s. No. IL
N. Augusta street.
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The New Market club will play game
of base ball with the Continental club OF
Stanton, on the Fair Grounds, July 18TH
1T will I've holly contested and interesting
game, as the New Market club is cOnsld-
cred one of the best In the Valley. Mr.
r. Lee Tilder. manager of New Market
club. Continentals: Doan, p: Eldred, C;
Staples, LIST; Telfair, End; Fretwell, Sd:
Murray, IS; Dolan, If; Brewster, CT
Shott. rf.
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Heavy Rain Storm.

Call at desserts, where pure Ice Cream
can be had every day in the week.
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Havana tobacco, land is an aromatic smoker.
Try them.