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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-23


VIRGINIA FEMALE INsTITUTE.-B
OPS Whittle and Randolph, of the Episco-
pal church, were IN The city last week, at
tending meeting of the Board of Trus-
tees of the Virginia Female Institute, of
which Mrs. j. <. B. Stuart is principal.
Mrs. Stuart has leased the institute for
another term of five years. Under her
management this church school, has
proven most decided success When she
took charge of it, about eight years ago, it
was in very depressed condition, and
surrounded by very grave difficulties, but
by tact and good judgment, sklllful
management, and wonderful executive
ability, Mrs. Stuart has brought the
school to it's present splendid condition,
and placed it in the very fore front of ed
ucational institutions for young ladies.
1t stands now on firm basis, with success
assured, and the continuance of Mrs.
Stuart as its principal, is a guarantee to
the hosts of friends of this Diocesan
school, that young ladies entrusted to her
case, will enjoy the highest educational
advantages, together with all the comforts
of a refined and cultivated home.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-23
Lagrange Items.
Reported for the VIRGINIAN ]

RepOTGGU 1Of lne ' IRGINIAN.
Rev. G, Beard, of Waynesboro, preached
at Mt, Olive Church last Sunday evening
to large congregation.
Mrs. Dull is very ill at her residence
in this ueIghborhood. She is the mother
of Elias and Alexander Dull, of Augusta,
and Mrs. VIM. McKeever, of Stanton.
Mr.. Zeb. Shaver, of this neighborhood,
is very i'll.
Mrs. VIM. Hawk isimproying, but is not
yet able to use her foot.
Margaret Ellis, respectable colored
woman, of Punkettsville, died last week.
Mr.. Thomas Southland, of Pond Gap.
moyed to this section last Monday.
W. r, b.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-23

A VETERAN HORSE. An old horse
which was ridden IN the 1st Va. Cavalry
by Mr.. G. P. Hildebrand. son of Rev. j..
r. Hildebrand, Of this county. died on the
farm of the latter on the 18th of February,
aged 90 years. He was captured at Din
widdie c. H.. when he was four years old,
and ridden through the subsequent portion
of the war by his eaptor, and brought to
his fathers farm when Mr.. G. 2. Hide
brand was wounded in April. 1S85-dylng
from the effects of the wound on the End
of April of that year. The horse was
marked on the shoulder, Y. 2. G. Z. H.
The old veteran had been very useful on
Che farm, and not until a short time be-
fore his death, was he retired entirely
from duty.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-23

ROLL OF HONOR OF BuRK's MILL
SCHooL.-The following named pupils of
Burk's Mill School had the highest stand
ing in recitation, department and atten-
dance for the school month, ending Feb.
18th. 1888:
Principals Department. BERTHE Hanger,
Hattie Tutwiler, Norman Campbell, Rob.
ert Smith, Georgia Pace. Howard Tut
wiler, Stella Ruebush, Guy Linn, Horace
Parker, Samuel Byeis, jr., and Rebecca
White.
Primary Department. Miss Berthe Roll
Ter, Teacher. Kenney Smith, Hattie Cal
houn, Charles Pace. Willie Hanger, Moi
felt Dice, Mamie Snow, Willie Bear.
Waits Pace, Gussie Vanpelt, and Bernard
Tutwiler.
The names are given above in the order
of merit, beginning with the highest.
NJ LYNDON. Principal
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-23

COL A. w. HARMAN's RESIDENC f
BURNED.-We regret to learn that the
large dwelling house of Col. A. w. Har-
man, situated at the Mt. Pony granite
quarry, near Culpeper, was burned on the
10Th. with the entire contents. Loss about
81, 5Oo-partially insured. The fire was
caused by a defective fiue.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-23

FROM SIRE TO SoN.-On Monday eve
ming last, Mr.. and Mrs. MOBILES rendered
From Sire to Son." to large and appre.
eiative audience. Mr.. and Mrs. Mobiles
are among the most talented actors VINO
have ever appeared before the people OF
Staunton. The play was presented with q
full force that few companies can COM
mand, and should have had an over
crowded house. The support is superb in
every respect, and we'll deserves the name
of:a first class troupe. From Sire to Son
was written by Mr.. MOBILES for his own
production, and shows that he is one OF
Americas most talented dramatists. His
beautiful wife renders her part with the
ease and grace of a we'll trained actress
and has certainly made many friends in
our city, who sincerely hope that she will
remember us on her next tour, as the
names of Milton and Dollie Mobiles il
enough to insure full house.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-23

NELSON SALE. AT HagerstoWn, Md,
February 18th, our popular young towns
man, Chas. f. Nelson, ESQ.,, was married
to Miss Laura Sale, the only daughter of
Capt w. II. Sale. The ceremony was
quietly performed i'll the parlor of the
Baldwin Hotel, the Rev. Dayid Laughlin
officiating. After which wedding break
fast was served, and at $50 Mr.. and Mrs.
Nelson took the 3. & 0. train for North
ern tour. Mr.. Nelson IS prominent
young lawyer Of our city, and is the head
of the land agency of C. F. Nelson & Co.
Mrs Nelson is very handsome and styl-
ish lady. She will meet with a warm well
come from the many friends of her father,
who for a long time was one of the pro-
prietors Of the Virginia Hotel and who
is kindly remembered here by all who
knew him. Capt. Sale is now the owner
and proprietor Of the celebrated Capon
Springs, Berkeley county, W. Va, and he
has given the place wide reputation
HUI ckins Soup-Clam Chowder,.at
n q WHEAT'S
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FIRE EXITING USHER. call atten-
ton 10 the advertisement of f. Alexander
& Co., and the certificates of Fitz &
Woodward, and Geo. L. Peyton, showing
the success of the Perfect Fire Ex>
tinguisher.'' The certificates are conclu.
siye as to the merits of this little instru-
ment, and fully sustain all that was
claimed for it by the general agent. who
gave such successful exhibition of it about
month ago, and which we witnessed.
The machine is very small, simple in
construction, and can be handled by a lady
OF child, without difiic ulty. At the price
OF 81, every household should have one
hanging in the house. ready for use Gall
at F. Alexander & Co., S. Augusta Street
and get at least one.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-23

That CORN FEsTIyAt.-Yoq will not
forget the Feast of Mondamim Woman'g
Aid Society of the Baptist Church will
have next Monday and Tuesday, You will
partake of the Court day dinner? And will
be around at the supper and Festival later?
You will take off your hat to Mondamin?
Do good, and enjoy yourself all the same?
Readers OF VIRGINIAN are expected at
No. lis and 1l9 MAN Street, opposite
Opera House.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-23
To WHOM IT MAY coNcrRN.-Having

To WHOM IT MAY CoNCERN.-HaVlng
purchased Mr.. E. M. Taylor's entire
interest in the business of Shirley u
Taylor, and assumed the collection of all
the accounts due the firm, the books must
be closed up..at once.
All parties knowing themselves indebted
to Shirley II Taylor will please call at once
and settle. All accounts not paid by the
18th of March will be put into the hands
of a collector for prompt payment.
Very Respectfully,
fob 16-et j. J. Shirley,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-23

mTHE ANNIVERSARY of Che Ienobian
Literary Society of Staunton Female
Seminary was celebrated by pleasant en-
tertainment at the Institute on the 18th,
The programme vas perfect in its arrange
ment and execution.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-23

Honest, temperate. energetic men wanted
BY r. G. Chase & Co., l430 South Penn
Square, Phila., to solicit orders for their
superior nursery stock. They offer per
manent employment and good pay.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-23

LIGHTNING FLAsH.-When you have
tried every photographer on earth, and
failed to get good picture of your
self, go to Landes Gallery. He will catch
YOU quicker than wink. Pictures cheaper
than ever known. feb2 st
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-23
ANN0UN GEMENrS

We are authorized to announce A. II. FL LTZ
for Mayor of the city of stanton.
We are authorized to announce W. H.
GOODE for the Office of Com missioner of Rev
enue for the city ofStaunton,
Spec & Vim COPY. feb23
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-23

Remember. Ladies. since the change in
the firm, J. J. Shirley is selling any.
thing gin the Winter Stock at a Great
Sacrifice to make room for Spring Stock.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-23

Remember that Geo. II. Haines & Sons
Plantation is made of the best Havana
tobacco, and is warranted to be just as
represented. Don't fail to try one of them
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-23

If you want anything in the way OF win
che goods, now is the time to buy it of j.
r. Shirley. He's selling them at bot
tom figures for cash.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-23
EVERY LADY

HER OWN PHYsIcIAN,--A Lady who for many
years suffered from Uterine Troubles Failing
ties, finally found remedies which completely
CURED Der. Any Lady can take the remede!
and thus cure herself without the aid OF q ply
scan. The Recipes with full directions an(
advice securely sealed, sent FREE to any suffer
er. Address Mrs. NJ. J. BRARIE, 2a2 SO, l0tf
street, Philada. Pa, Name this paper,
Feb 18Th ,20 Tyr
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-23

C. q. WHEAT has the most desirable and
select stock Of staple and fancy groceries
in the city. Try him and you will be con-
yinced
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-23

If you want pleasant smoke, lay down
five cents for Geo. FL. Haines q Sons
Plantation. 1t cannot be equaled.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-23

New Flouncings. Nainsook Embroider-
les, Swiss Embroideres. Hamburg Edg-
sngs and insertings. in endless variety.
are being displayed at J J. SHIRKEy's.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-23

Don't fail to visit J. J. Shirley and
see the New Novelties in Dress Goods
as they come in. No trouble to show
EhGHl
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-23


VALUABLE HOUSE AND LOT IN THE CITY
OF STAUNTON.
BY virtue of decree Oh q rule entered on the
10th of December, 1887, in the chaneery cause
of j. w. abby VS.. j. Fred Effinger, &c, pending
in the Circuit Court of Augusta co., Va, we
will proceed en-
Saturday, The 24th day Of March. 1888.
in front Of the Court House of Augusta CO.. Va.
to offer for sale at Public Auction, that very
desirable house and lot situated ON The north
east corner of Augusta street and on Academy
street in the city of stanton Va.
This is a large and mmodous brick dwell
ing house, containing rooms is located but
a few minutes walk from the various schools,
and would on account OF its location, make a
very desirable home for those who have chill
dren to educate, or engage in business pursuits
TERMS. Cost of rule SALE and unpaid taxes
in hand the residue on credit of SIX, twelve
and eighteen months, the purchaser to execute
his six bonds in equal installments bearing in
terest from date OF sale, and the title to be re-
tanned as ultimate security and in case Of sale
the purchaser Wih be required to pay the taxes
for 1888. ROBERT CRAIG.
AJEX. H. FUETX,
feb23lt W. f.. CRAIG,
Commissioners.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-23

Remember we make our pure flint candy
every day. J. E. TAYLOR & Son,
No, 8 w Main ST.
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Remember, when you buy, you pledge
yourself to pay. &C. WHEAT.
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Died

On the 10th inst John Vincent, son of Widow
Vincent, residing near Cragsville, aged about
10 years.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-23

New Novelties in Spring Suiting, Tr
cots, French Flannels, just arrived at
J. J. SHIRKEY'S.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-23

having fine run. Call for it when you
want smoke.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-23

The largest and handsomest line Of fine
Embroidered Handkerchiefs in town, can
be found at J. ]. Shirley
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-23

Evaporated Peaches and Apples are all
the rage Call on G. Z. WHEAT.
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Call and see c. G. WHEAT's different
lines of Fish, Sauces, Catsup, Sardines
and other goods for Lenten season.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-23

Smoke Geo. H. Haines & Sons original
and genuine Plantation cigar, the best on
the market.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-23

&C. WHEAT has a fair roasted coffee
at Is cents. This is straight.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-23
WANTED !! Old POSTAGE STAMPS

will buy the old postage stamps used or
letters from 1915 to 1865 Parties having ole
letters between these dates should look then
used and unused; also Local stamps Send 70
my descriptive list. giving prices, it is FREE,
novelty G. II. MEKEEIl, st. Louis, Mo.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-23

Call for Geo. II. Haines & Son . original
Plantation cigar, the best smoker out.
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ONE DOLLAR PER MONTH.

Membership Fee. S. 90. No annual dues are
required. Insares preferred risks only. such as
Bankers, Merchants, sale Smen Commercial
Travellers, Manufacturers mot working( and
kindred occupations, and Professional men
generally,
WM.J. PERRY, Agent,
aug4 StalIntOn Va
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NOTICE

NOTICE
The co partnership heretofore existing be-
tween j. j. Shirley and e. M. Taylor doing
! Or having expired by limitation on the first
day Of February, 1883, the said ]. j. Shirley has
purchased of e. M.iaylor his entire interest in
the business Of the late firm, and assumed the
collection and payment of all debts and liabiIi-
ties due to and from said firm, as shown by
their books, j u. Shirley
AS shown from tire above have this day sold
to J j Shirley my entire interest in the bust
ness ofthe firm of Shirley & Taylor
Thanking my friends and the public in gen
eral for their liberal patronage shown in the
past, and with the SINCERE Hope that the same
will be extended to Mi. Shirley in the future
and with best wishes for his success, am
Very Respectfully
feb 1926 E. M. TAYLOR.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-23

Plum Pudding, Parmason Cheese, Spig
uetti, Maccaroni, at G, G. WHEAT's.
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DEATH OF Mrs. A. A. EsKRIDGE.-
On Sunday evening Mrs. Eskridge, wife
of Rev A. A. Eskridge. died at the RESI-.
dence of her law, Maj. J. w. New.
ton, in this place, aged about rs years. She
had been in delicate health for some time
and death was not unexpected. She was
a true christian, bearing the crosses and
enduring the privations of an itinerant
minister's companion, in the earlier days
of Methodism, and devoting her time and
talent to the promotion of the cause OF
religion. Her venerable husband, bereft
of the partner of his pilgrimage in the
Goth year of his age, has the sincere and
unaffected sympathy of the community
The funeral took place on Tuesday nom
ing from the Methodist Church, DR.. Gard
ner preaching an appropriate sermon on
the occasion. She was the mother OF
Messrs. B. B. and A. A. Eskridge, of this
place, DR.. Eskridge, of Greenbrier county,
w. Va. and Mrs. J W. Newton, of Staun.
ton.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-23

DELINQUENTs TAKE NOTICE On the LIST
~ day of the March term of the Hastings
Court (8thl of the City of Staunton. at the
Court house door, VIII offer for public sale,
all the real estate in the city of Stanton de
linquent for non-payment of taxes thereon for
the year 1856, except such as was purchased by
the commonwealth at former sales. a de-
scripfioE of which real estate can be seen at
my office or.the City Clerks Office.
ARISTA HOGE,
feb9-4t City Treasurer.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-23

New Spring Goods arriving daily at
J. J. Shirley s.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-23

American. imported spices, mustard,
Sardines, at G.. G. WHEAT's.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-23

Tomato, Mushroom Walnut and other
Catsups for soup and fish, at
G.. G.. WHEAT'S'
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New Ginghams, Percales. French Sa-
teens, just opened at J.. J. SHIRKEY's
G. G. WHEAT has the best olive oil in
the city.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-23

c. G. WHEAT has Mackerel by the doz.
and in ] and ] bbls.
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LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid Observation-Disclosures 100000 90
Surplus fund ................ % 600 0C
Undivided profits. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. l054S VI
National Bank notes outstanding 10000 90
Individual deposits subject to check. 1853 50
Due to other National Banks.......,,. 8.231 IS
Due to State Banks and BANKERS, 1851 %
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Remember @. C. WHEAT has sauces
Of all kinds.
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state of Virginia, County Of augusta, IS.
l, W. p. Tams, Cashier of the above-named
bank, do solemnly swear that the above state
ment is true to the best of my knowledge and
belief. w. P TAMS, Cashier.
day of Feb, 1888.
JOS. B. WOODWARD, N. P,
Correct-Attest:
DAVIS A. KAYSER,
C. S. BAKER,
w. L. LUSHBAUGH,
febc2-lt Directors
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The Most Conservative and Strongest lIutut.l 4cet
cent association in the World.
$4,000 Death by Accident,
5000 Loss of Hands or Feet.
5000 Loss of Hand and Foot
$500 Loss of Hand or Foot
$500 Loss of both Eyes.
1850 Permanent Total Disability.
$50 Loss of One Eye.
IS Per Week, Temporal Total Disa
bility.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
SALE

OF A.
VALUABLE HOUSE AND LOT IN THE CITY
OF STANTON
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HUI ckins Soup Clam Chowder,sat
G, G, WHEAT S.
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STANTON MARK ETs.
WHOLESALE PRICES.

coRREorHp WEEKLY BYEAKLE q aor rs
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Don't fail to visit j. J. SHIRKEY's No.
% east main street. for Novelties of all
kinds. This is his speciality.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1888-04-07

TIE New York Tribune concludes 6 lengthy editorial on She efforts of the administration to secure the passage of the Mills tauff bill as follows: What ever happens. it is to be expected that Republican members of Congress will do their best to defend the industries of the country. Not one of them can afford to share responsibility for results to winch fat offices may make some Demo crats indifferent. The course of the Republican party at the next presiden- tisl contest will not be equiyOcsl; this IS as certain as il the platform had d. ready been adopted. IL will appeal to the country against this measure, and necessarily against tboSe who fail 10 do .heir best to defeat it, The precise method of defeating 1t is not Of the high est importance. IL is not the duty of Republicans to frame tariff until the country entrusts them with that respon- sibility, But they will not fail to use what power they have. If their united vote will effect repeal of the tobacco taxes and part or the whole of the sugar duty, with encouragement of home pro- duction, they will be heartily sustained by constituents in disposing of the sur plus in that way. But they have no oc- casion to worry themselves, if the msIo- rity gives them no chance to propose or carry anything audInsists upon tariffre- duction or no reduction of taxes. Re- publicans can afford to go to the people on that issue.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1888-04-07

WASHINGTON April 2.-Milrs tariff bill was reported and was referred Co the Committee of the whole. Mckinly submitted minority report which was ordered printed.
 amended the tariff bill this uorniny slightly increasing the sugar duties so as 10 equal the net reduction of 20 2 r cent Tn existing duty and authorizing the secretary of treasury to classify ss woolens w1rssed clothes and guarding against interference with existing srea- ties wIth other republics, The minority report was presented and leave given to file.
 The pnblic lands committee of the house has decided to report bills for felting about forty million acres Of the Northern t Southern Pacific railroad land grants and OltOnagCn (Wis.) grguts.
 MoMullen of Tenn: Oa behalf of the committee on ways and means snnounced that the committee wouli seek to nave the house consider the tRrH bill two weeks from tomorrow. The committee had determined upon this late day for the purpose of enabling the apprOprI- tiOns committee to meet S work.
 WASHINGTON, April 2.-Ths house bill to give e pension Of 5000 to the widow of John A. Logan wss passed.
 WAsHINGToS, April 2.-Au order was made assigning Justice Harlan to the Fourth Judicial Circuit to fill the vscan- cy caused by the death of CheIi Justice Waite.