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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-05
City Council.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Council was held Tuesday night last.
Messrs. Bell and Craig absent
The Committee on Street Railways
submittee Il communication from the
Messrs. Adams, asking notifications in
the ordinances and regulations as now
provided for the government of street
railways. After much discussion the
matter was passed by TO be considered
at special meeting to be held tonight,
when the following petition OF citizens
opposed to the street railway will be
considered. The objections of the petit
TONERS are as follows:
LIST. The streets are not of sufficient
width to accommodate it and the trade
upon them on wagons
I'd. Especially would it work hard
ship to the wholesale merchants on Au-
gusta street in handling their wagon
trade
3D.. 1t is the opinion of the petitioners
that the street railway would divert
trade from the city.
4th. No good results would follow from
it, and there is no necessity for it. The
city is now on the upgrade to prosper
ity, and the incumbrance of street
railway in our narrow avenues, would
seriously injure that prosperity.
The petition is signed by J. A. Fauver
& Co., Eakle, Splitter & Co., Frank Alex
ander & Co., Edward Alexander & Co.,
p. B. Sublett & Co.. NJ Kivlighan,
Baker & Brown, Hoge s. Hutchinson, p
n. Powell & Son, H. E. Loving, r. l..
Stratton, John B. Hoge, +. w. Hager.
Joseph l.. Barth, J. n. Anderson, Mrs
B. Bolen, in part, j. H. Picker, Mowry
& Whitmore, James H. Skinner, Stack
& Powell. F. w. Hamer, Jno, Burns,
kinzley y Knowles, In part, Alex. A. FL.
H. Stuart, l.. N. Long, Joseph A. Wad
dell, Y. NJ. Bickle.
THE signers are, as rule, the business
men and property owners on Augusta
street. from the C. & O. depot slip, to
Frederick street.)
The vexed question of the telephone
system was up again. The Bell people
desire to put their system in, and Mr..
Rosenberger, of the Valley company.
owns the plant.
Mr.. Tams thought all the franchises
had reverted to the city, This question
will also be considered at the meeting
tonight.
On motion of Mr.. Crimmens, the past
dues to the Fire Department were Or
dered to be paid
The time for the Superintendent of
Water Works to vacate the building in
The Council adjourned to meet at Z
o'clock tonight
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SherandO Items.

lHepofted for the NIRGINIAN,
Revs. Hill and Swink are holding a re-
vival meeting at this place They seem
to be doing some good. Last night there
was a crowded house and al! seemed inter
ested in their souls salvation. We sin
cerely hope that ere this meeting closes
many precious souls may be added to
the Church of Christ. SO far two have
found the Pearl of Great Price
Miss Emma Whitlock, who has been
visiting the family of her uncle, Mir. J.
ID. Balsley, has returned home We
hope she will visit our little town again
in the near future She is a lady of fine
culture-polite and agreeable; but best
OF all--she is a Christian
There. is more moving around here
this fall than ! ever saw in my life lgoing
to have hard winter.
Mr.. G. T. Balsley is building an addl-
ton to his store.
We learn they are to have another
store atl4yndhurst, whichwill make three
Lnydhurst must be on boom,
Hog cholera Is quite prevalent in this
vicinity. Some have lost all they had
Business is very dull here at present,
but we anticipate boom in the spring
GEWHILERkINS.
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To Delegates

and Others attending the Farmers AS
sembly to meet In Richmond Decem Der
10, at 8 p. m.
The Chesapeake g. Ohio Railroad
Company has named the following rates:
$3.50 from Lynchburg to Richmond and
return, and from Staunton ON the G.
& O. R'y between Newport News and
Allegheny, also from all stations on the
James River division of this road in
Guiding the Lexington Branch, round
trip rate of cents per mile will be in e.
feet. Tickets to be sold December 9th
and 10th, good to return on or before
44th inst. w. GoRDoN MERRIcK,
Sec. F. A. Of Va.
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Three weeks ago the announcement
observe the sceek of PRAYER At the
meetings during this week, there was
such spirit manifested. that the man
agement was induced to keep up the
meeting another week During this sec
ond week there was such an immense
increase Of active work and such a spirit
evidenced among the young men attend
ing the meetings, that the conditions
demanded further continuance of the
meetings. The thanksgiving meeting
last Thursday night was a very remark
able one There were $50 persons pres
ent. Out of this number Sc took part in
the meeting, and a large majority of the
56 were very young men. 1t was grand
scene, which strengthened and encour-
aged the workers. The meetings since
have steadily increased in interest At
the Sunday afternoon meeting there
were 210 men and boys present. Large
numbers have asked an interest in
prayers every night, and have after
wards gone into the enquiry room, where
they have confessed Christi The
meetings have had an average attend
ance of from 70 to 600
Although the interest seems undated
and the attendance continues large, the
management has thought it best TO close
the meetings tonight. So that if there
is no further notice, the meeting to-
night will be the last of a series of meet
ings, which. we trust, have accomplished
great good for the young men of our
city
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Staunton Furniture Factory.

The furniture factory is doing well, il
fact has far exceeded the expectations oil
the managers. 1t was the purpose OF
the management to shut down the list OF
November, but work has been SO abun
dant that the factory has been running
at its full capacity, and the orders now
on hand will keep it open until January
LIST. Negotiations are pending, which if
satisfactorily arranged, will give ample
work to keep open all the time. 1t is
expected that the factory will not close
at all. 1t was thought prudent to close
until the fist of April, and then open up
with the accumulated finished work and
material on hand. This is the rule in most
factories; and the fact that the Staun
ton factory, in the very first of its opera
ton can keep open all winter with Or
ders ahead and demand for goods
speaks we'll for the character of their
work We know of one concern along
the line Of the G. l. O. r. r. which
bought a good order a week or SO ago.
The buyer said the goods gave entire
satisfaction as to quality, style Of finish
and prices. Wherever sold once orders
have been renewed.
During visit to the factory Saturday
last, we saw large lot of finished and
unfinished work. We saw it in every
stage OF its progress, from the raw, rough
material. to the handsome finished
goods. We are sure the work is faith
fully done, the material is of the best
quality, and the goods strongly put to-
gether They are turning out now about
Is suits per week. In the two buildings
about 40 hands are employed. Suits are
made in walnut, poplar and oak. Mr.. j.
B. Miller of Williamsport. Pa, is in
charge of the machinery department.
We are informed that quite number of
subscribers to the capital stock of the
company have failed to pay their sub
scriptions, and the management is EN-
barrassed on this account. If these
stockholders who have failed to pay will
remember that this work has been I'M
dertaken upon the faith of their prom
ises to pay, and that the other stockhold
ers as well as the managers based the
measure of their ability to do success
full work upon the good faith of their
subscriptions, they will see what injus-
tice is done the enterprise by their not
paying up. We are reliably informed
that the amount past due on account of
subscriptions made by responsible par
ties, and as rightfully believed in good
faith, would entirely relieve all embar-
easements and enable the company to
do an unprecedentally good work. We
hope there is interest enough felt in this
important enterprise to induce those
who have not already paid to come for
ward without further delay and pay up
this money which is justly due the com
pany, and which entered as factor In
the original calculation which gave life
and vitality to the work The subscrip-
lions are justly due and should be
promptly paid.
Many and otherwise handsome faces
are distigured with pimples and blotches,
caused by the humor in the blood.
which may be thoroughly eradicated by
the use Ayers sarsaparilla. 1t is the
safest blood medicine In the market. be-
ing entirely free from arsenic or any de-
lateriouS drur
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THE MARKETS.

There is no material change in the market
since our last issue. We quote:
Flour, family, $500; extra, $3.50. Wheat, Is to
~, Corn, 81 to 4sr. Oats, % to 24c. Timothy
hay. $1,000 to $105O
Wheat in baltimore - to SIC for Fultz; Il to SIC
for Longberry,
LIVE Baltimore. Deceember 3-Bes
cattle, 800 to $4.25. Sheep. 3 to Axe gros s
Hogs, 81 to SIC net.
Nep York. December 3-Native steers 1910 to
IS 90. Sheep, "a 90 to s5.75 Lambs. $500 to
$3.50. Hogs, $3.50 to 81, 10 per 100 lbs
Richmond, December 3.-Best cattle 1925 TIC
4.3'h gross Sheep, 3 to SC gross Lambs. AZ tc
&c gross. Hogs, AZ to 544c
sTAUNToN MARKETS.
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INDEX

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
merchants OF Augusta county, Va, have placed
III stock full line of Victor Remedies, as ad-
9ertsed i'll this issue, and take pleasure in offer
ing the same under one of the most liberal and
convincing guarantees that was ever placed be-
fore the general public.
Ihese merchants are tho leading and most en-
tefprisinS citizens in this section; they are in
the full enjoyment OF honorable regulations in
the sphere OF commerce and their endorsement
ana guarantee cannot but convince the most
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-05

ROANOKE. VA Nov. o.. 1888.

ROANOKE, VA, Nov. %, 1883.
DR.. John .HcQudide:-Dear Sir-Your
letter of inquiry. of Nov. 22nd received.
In reply would say that we consider the
street railway Il benefit to our business
houses, and a decided advantage to own
ers of suburban property. Our people
seem TO be well pleased with our line,
and we take it to be OF quite an adyan-
tage to IA growing little city, over and
above points enumerated. If can give
you any further information | shall be
pleased to do so.
Very respectfully yours,
WIN. CARR, Mayor.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-05
ONE ENUOy&

Both the method and results when
Syrup Of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly IN the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevcrs and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro
duced, pleasing t. the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt III
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA rig SYRUP co.
SAY FRANCISCO. cA!.
LOUISVILLE KY. NEW roRk. Ey
moves
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Street Railways.

This important question is to come up
before the Council at its meeting to-
night.
We understand that Lynchburg and
Roanoke have both been quoted as not
pleased with street railways. We put
fish below letters from the Mayors OF
these cities, which speak for themselves,
and completely answer the objections
urged by those opposed to street rail-
ways. In Lynchburg the complaint is
that the horse car does not give satlsfac-
tory results, because it is too slow, Yet
even with this imperfect service, the
property, business men, and residents
along the line of the road have been
benefited. and suburban property has
been advanced in price. The increase
would have been greater, and greater
satisfaction would have been given by a
more frequent service, and to that end
electric motor power viii be substituted
for horse power.
From the progressive, live. Magic
City, of Roanoke, comes the most EN-
phatic endorsement Those who have
seen the wonderful growth of the Noun
tain City, will understand at once their
appreciation of street railways. Here
are the letters:
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In Luck.

Capt. James Bumgardner, surviving
partner OF the law firm of Sheffev &
Bumgardner, sold last week a,700 acres
OF land in Webster county, w. Va, to
e. L. Door, of Webster for $500 per
acre-half cash and half in year. The
land,'a few years ago, was valued at
ten cents per acre. 1t was the property
of Sheffey Il Bumgardner. Coming 81
multaneously with the sale of the Dou
that survey, in which they are interested
to the extent of $4,000, constitutes a
pleasant Thanksgiving occurrence for
Capt. Bumgardner
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-05

Pates of pheasant, lark. grouse, quail
wild duck; also potted meats of the best
brands at Wheat 4 Summersons.
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MAYORS OFFICE.
I,YNCHBrRG. Nov. 93. 1889,

Mr.. .J,ao McQuafde Dear Sir.-In
reply to your query AS to our street cars.
We merely have the horse car, and it
does not give us as frequent cars as the
travel of the city requires, and conse
quently our line has neither proven as
beneficial to the city nor remunerative
to its owners as it might have been
made. The line interferes somewhat
with vehicles on our crowded thorough
fares, but has been of benefit to resi-
dents along its line and has increased
the value somewhat of suburban prop
erty. Very Respectfully,
\ G. MANSON MayOr
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-05

Ii you are all run down, tagged out
take Simmons Liver Regulator and be
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-05

The Plush, Reed, and Easy Chairs.
and fine Parlor Suits are beautiful this
year at S. NJ Wilkes s. Co.'S.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-05

For DYSPEPSIA and Liver Complaint
you have a printed guarantee on every
bottle of Shiloh's Vitalizer. 1t never
fails to cure. W. NJ. Allen, successor to
Child & Shelton.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-05

''Nolandine" is not Il 'scure all, but if
you are suffering from a torpid liver or
bad blood, it will give you wonderful re-
lief
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Death of Mai. John D. Rodgers

~ -'A~~J'
Maj. Rodgers died at his residence in
Lexington Saturday night last. He had
been great sufferer since August last.
In the accident on the Richmond and
Allegheny Railroad in August, in which
Capt. Duval was killed, Maj. Rodgers
sustained such severe injury to his
spine and SO great a nervous shock, that
he never recovered from it, He returned
for short time to his duty as solicitor of
the railroad, but he had to give up again
His shattered system could not rally,
and finally yielded to the severe attack
Maj. Rodgers was the son of Second
Auditor Gen. Asa Rodgers, of Loudoun
county, Va. His mother was a Miss Lee
a relative of Gen. r. E. Lee
Maj. Rodgers was a cousin of Capt.
Mcllhany OF our city.
The funeral services were held in the
Lee Memorial Church at Lexington.
Maj Rodgers was married twice. His
second wife, who. with three children
survive him, was Miss Minor, a niece
of Prof Minor of the University of Vir-
ginia. The family live in Lexington.
where Maj. Rodgers owned his family
residence.
SHILoH's CURE will immediately re-
lieve Group, Whooping Cough and
Bronchitis w. NJ. Allen, successor to
Child & Shelton.
The chea pest furniture ever offered in
this city is at S. NJ Wilkes & Co. They
have samples in their wareroo1ns of that
made by the Staunton Furniture Man
ufacturng Company
New currants, raisins, eitron nuts,
&c, at Wheat Il Summerson's.
"Nolandine, as a tonic and liver reg,l-
iator is endorsed by the finest line of
testimonials ever given a medicine.
Thompson keeps pOtted ham ton0,,a
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-05

1t is absurd to suffer from Dyspepsia
when Simmons Liver Regulator will cure
you.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-05

The best and largest sultana raisins at
Wheat & Summersons.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-05

Wheat & Summerson have a nice lot
OF French and California prunes.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-05

MIDDLEBRooK, VA. December I'd
1889 A list of letters remaining in the
postoffice for the month ending Novem-
Der 3oth, 1899, and not called for.
A. c. Smith, Esq, t.
If the above letter is not called for in
thirty days, it will be sent to the dead
letter office, Washington, d. c.
j. B. FAUvER, p. M.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-05

New currants, raisins. citron, nuts
&c., at Wheat & Sunni erson's.
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MARRIAGES.

December |, 1885, at Port Republic, Nh. Elijah
Randall, of Rockingham, and Miss Lizzie Via of
Augusta.
November 2sth, 1889, in this city. by Rev. W. O.
Hulllhen, MI. John L. Holder and Miss Vlddie
Fanfossen.
November 18th, 1899. i'll West End. Staunton
by Rev. DR.. HAYES, Mr. fsaacaC. b ackweH, of
Roanoke and Miss Fannie Peace
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-05

4 NASAL INJECTOR free with each bot
tie of Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy. Price
50 cents at W. NJ. Aliens, successor to
Child and Shelton.
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November %, 1889, at Mt. Sidney, Miss Matte
A. Yates aged 80 years.
November e. 1889, at Swoope, Mr.. Thomas
Splitter, aged about So years:
November %, 1889 at Spring Hill, Gray Lytton.
son OF Albert I.ytton aged about Il years.
November2s, 1880 In Spring Hill, from con
sumption, Mr.. }. +. COursey, aged 46 years
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-05

Boys. the whistling boom is the 20
for the season at Wheat & Summerson's.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-05

1t never fails to cure Dyspepsia and
Liver Complaint Take Simmons Liver
Regulator,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-05

No danger everattends the use of Sim
mons Liver Regulator
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-05

The most attractive and useful Christ
mas presents we have seen are those
fancy chairs at s. NJ Wilkes & Co.'S.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-05

Evaporated pears, plums, peaches april
cots, and apples. at Wheat & Summer
sons.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-05

Many and otherwise handsome faces
are disfigured with pimples and blotches,
caused by the humor in the blood.
which may be thoroughly eradicated by
the use Ayers sarsaparila, 1t is the
safest blood medicine in the market. be-
ing entirely free from arsenic or any de-
leterious drug
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-05
BARKMAN & SINGER

have one OF the most attractive places
on Main street. Every morning tempt
ing displays ale made in their windows.
manufacture. They have II very com
plete establishment, and give their per-
sonal attention to every detail of their
business Special preparations have
been made for Christmas. Extra sup
plies of home made candies. pure and
fresh. Fruit cakes to satisfy the mil
lions. Fresh fruits and nuts. They will
give you value received, and deal fairly
and squarely.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-05

Thompson keeps potted ham, tongue,
turkey, chicken, and Clipped beef for
snacks.
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keep in line III the front. They have
never yet lost their place, but keep on
with a steady push characteristic Of
young men, Jealous in their chosen work.
If you don't want to buy anything don't
go to Whitmore Il Liggett's. You can't
fail to buy when you see the beautiful
and well selected stock of all kinds of
dry goods. You get your money back
every time in some choice fabric, and
while you feel that your pocket book is
empty, you have something to show for
it. See Liggett and he will give you his
theory Of how it is. He always has one
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-05

"Nolandine, as a tonic and liver reg,,-
lator, IS endorsed by the finest line of
testimonials ever given a medicine.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-05

New currants, raisins, eitron, nuts.
&c, at Wheat 4 Summerson's,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-05

SHILOH's CURE will immediately re-
lieve Group, Whooping Cough and
Bronchitis. w. NJ. Allen. successor to
Child & Shelton.
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SLhMMEH & HOGSHEAD.
In our advertising column will be
found the card of Clemmer & Hogshead
They have Il new stock of goods of every
variety carried in their line. They have
the absolute control of ''Clemmer Wits
key 1t is a pure article, manufactured
in Augusta county by Mr.. J. Frank
Clemmer. the son of the gentleman who
made the reputation for the whiskey
which has always borne his name, and
who is the head of the house of Glenn
mer & HOgshead. All kinds of domestic
and foreign wines and liquors are car
ried by this house. Their place Of bust
ness is on Augusta street, opposite Court
House.
W. l.. OLIVIER
has a beautiful display of Christmas
goods in his large show windows, which
are, however. emily samples of what may
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SAY FRANCISCO, CAL,
LOUISVILLE KY. NEW YORK, Ely
moves
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Marriage license was issued in Wash
ington on Monday last to Mr. w. G..
Kinney, of Stanton, and Miss Willie III.
Robertson, of Augusta, Ga Mr.. kinney
is the senior of the firm of Kinney &
Terry, coal dealers, of this place, and son
of Maj. Alex. S. Kinney, paying teller of
the National Valley Bank.
The City Council of DanviIle has
adopted resolution exempting from
city tax for two years new manufactures
OF any kind which will not conflict with
any business already subject to taxation
Staunton ought to take some practical.
tangible steps to encourage lnanufactul-
ing enterprises to be located here.
The alarm of fire on Monday last came
from box No. "a The freight depot
building of the Valley r. r. caught fire
from the fiue between the ceiling and
roof. 1t was quickly put out, so the fire
department was not called into use.
They were promptly on the ground how
ever. short time afterwards the second
alarm was given. The fire had broken ont
again in the same place. 1t was put out
without much damage
We call attention to the advertise
ment of ID. f. Lyle, administrator of the
estate of the late w. Houston. to be
found in the VIRGINIAN. 1t lies in the
Brownsburg neighborhood, and is one
of the best of the farms in that fertile
be settled up and it is necessary to dis
pose of this property to do 80. Take it
III all respects it is one Of the best
bodies of land in the Valley, and bar
gain may be had in it, 1t is especially
well located as to schools, churches, &C.,
and every acre is in good tillable condi
ton.